Founder Zak Sylvester shares the vision behind Take Action Daily, a Beyond the Cage community helping young men build resilience, purpose, and belonging through daily action, reflection, and role model support.

When it comes to creating meaningful impact for young men, small consistent actions can often be more powerful than grand gestures. Take Action Daily, the latest initiative powered by Beyond the Cage, is designed to provide exactly that - a steady anchor of accountability, reflection, and community support. We sat down with founder Zak Sylvester to hear why this community was created, how it works, and what he envisions for its future.

Zak, what inspired you to create Take Action Daily?

“For years I’ve seen how many young men feel overwhelmed by expectations, distractions, and a lack of safe spaces to be themselves. Beyond the Cage was built to connect men with positive role models, but I wanted to create something that provided daily structure and accountability. That’s where Take Action Daily came in - a community where small actions build into real transformation.”

How does the community actually work day to day?

“It’s really simple, but powerful. Every morning, a short guided audio is posted containing, one word of gratitude and one reflective question. Our members take action daily by listening to our audio each morning, reflect on the question and share their thoughts inside the community over the course of the day. Many also join the weekday morning live calls to begin the day with clarity, focus and connection. Members build engage the community by reading and responding to each other’s reflections, building genuine relationships and learning from different perspectives. Over time, these daily interactions create consistency, trust, and personal growth.”

What makes this different from other online communities?

“Two things: culture and structure. We’re intentional about who joins - every member must commit to staying active, posting a welcome introduction, and treating others with respect. This isn’t a place for negativity. It’s about building each other up. On top of that, we’ve built in features like daily live calls, weekly Q&As with ambassadors, and gamified progress through a leaderboard. The structure keeps momentum; the culture keeps people safe.”

What outcomes are you hoping to see?

“At the core, it’s about resilience, purpose, and connection. I want men to feel they belong somewhere, that they’re supported by others who genuinely celebrate their progress. Over time, we’ll measure impact in reduced isolation, improved wellbeing, and the stories of men who’ve found strength through community.”

What are your members saying?

We launched on October 1st 2025 and already have some incredible testimonials from our members.

“Take Action Daily has been more than a community for me, it’s allowed me to find more meaning in my life and has been a constant motivator. Every theme, reflection, and conversation has helped me grow not just in discipline, but in self-awareness and purpose. What I love most is that it bridges generations, people with completely different experiences connecting through values like honesty, gratitude, and growth. It’s rare to find a space where you can be real, be challenged, and be supported all at once. This platform shows me that progress isn’t meant to be done alone, it’s something we build together, and when you have the right community around you, progress is easy.” - Dom

“Take Action Daily has been more than a community for me, it’s allowed me to find more meaning in my life and has been a constant motivator. Every theme, reflection, and conversation has helped me grow not just in discipline, but in self-awareness and purpose. What I love most is that it bridges generations, people with completely different experiences connecting through values like honesty, gratitude, and growth. It’s rare to find a space where you can be real, be challenged, and be supported all at once. This platform shows me that progress isn’t meant to be done alone, it’s something we build together, and when you have the right community around you, progress is easy.” - Blake

“In a world that often rewards masks and filters, I found a space that asked for none of it. Just honesty. Just me. This platform didn’t promise miracles, it offered something far more powerful: connection. The kind that comes from being open and vulnerable with people who genuinely listen. No judgment. No ego. Just real conversations with real hearts. So on Mental Health Day, it feels only right to celebrate this spaces that make healing possible. This platform fits just perfectly, not because it fixes everything, but because it reminds you that you’re not alone. That your voice matters. That being real is enough. Hope that’s not to deep!” - John

Why partner with Beyond the Cage on this initiative?

“Beyond the Cage has always been about connecting young men with positive role models - world champions, educators, mentors. Take Action Daily is a natural extension of that mission. It gives us a daily touchpoint to embed those values in a practical, consistent way. For partners, it shows we’re serious about real impact.”

Who can join Take Action Daily?

“Take Action Daily is open to young men who are ready to show up, take small consistent steps, and commit to supporting others along the way. This isn’t a space for everyone, it’s a curated community built on trust, respect, and encouragement. For organisations, educators, and partners, the most valuable role you can play is in creating awareness… If you know someone who could benefit, direct them toward the community. From there, if our values inspire them to take action and join, they’ll be welcomed inside.”

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For Beyond the Cage, Take Action Daily represents more than just another online community. It’s a movement to help young men anchor themselves through daily action, reflection, and support. As Zak puts it, “Success isn’t about perfection - it’s about showing up, taking small steps daily, and doing it together.”