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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I share my honest experience with building a personal brand—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why ditching polished AI content for raw, authentic storytelling has made a massive difference. After building multiple businesses, I realized engagement and trust don’t come from perfectly produced videos or AI-written captions—they come from showing up as yourself, listening to your audience, and playing the long game. 💡 Key Takeaways: Raw, authentic content outperforms polished AI “slop.” Your story,...
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how I've been able to do 20+ strict pull-ups for 20 years | 244
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down the Strike Zero Program—a simple and brutally effective way to get better at pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, or any bodyweight exercise. This is the exact program that took me from struggling to do a single pull-up to being able to rep out 20+ strict reps consistently. It’s customizable, time-efficient, and built for busy entrepreneurs, parents, or anyone trying to stay fit while building a better life. 💡 Key Takeaways: The Strike Zero Program uses maximum effort sets until you...
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The Most Important Leadership Skill You're Missing | 243
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: Does mindfulness really make you a better leader? A new study with nearly 20,000 participants says yes—leaders who practice mindfulness show stronger transformational and ethical leadership, healthier teams, and better performance. In this short episode, I’ll break down the research and give you three practical ways to build mindfulness into your leadership style. 💡 Key Takeaways: Mindfulness improves leadership styles (transformational, authentic, ethical). Teams led by mindful leaders have stronger relationships,...
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why you skip your calendar (and how to fix it) | 242
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down why the boring habits you keep skipping are the very things that extend your life, grow your business, and keep you consistent. The trick? Simple reframes on your calendar that connect daily actions to your long-term goals. I’ll show you how to relabel tasks so they actually stick, and why attaching meaning (and a star rating) changes everything. 💡 Reframing Habits: Instead of “Workout” → call it Life Extension Modality (5⭐) Instead of “Sleep” → call it 24-Hour Recovery Cycle...
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how to survive the trust recession | 241
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Want to GROW your business? Join my newsletter where I share strategies that actually work: There’s a massive trust recession happening right now for small business owners. Whether you’re online or brick and mortar, it doesn’t matter—people don’t trust you, so they’re not buying. In this episode, I break down what you can do to overcome this trust gap, build real authority, and start converting more customers. We’re talking about going beyond polished “AI slop” and leaning back into real, raw, personal connection. Because at the end of the day, the businesses that win are...
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the anti-burnout plan for entrepreneur parents | 240
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In this episode, I break down a 4-part anti-burnout framework built specifically for entrepreneur-parents. If you’re building a business and raising a family at the same time, this isn’t about balance... it’s about designing a life that doesn’t break you. You can’t compartmentalize your way to presence. But you can protect your energy where it counts most. 🧩 The Big Idea: You’re not just managing time... you’re managing needs. When your core needs (connection, autonomy, and competence) go unmet, burnout creeps in. That doesn’t just affect your business... it erodes your...
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Building a Brand on Effort and Hard Things | 239
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how to raise athletic kids | 238
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If You’re Not Motivated, Do This. | 237
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The Rockefeller Rule: How Small Changes Create Massive Results Episode Summary In this short but powerful episode, I share the story of John D. Rockefeller discovering how one drop of solder per barrel saved him $20 million. More importantly, I connect this lesson to how small, intentional changes in your daily life and business can compound into massive results over time. What You’ll Learn The 39-drop lesson: how Rockefeller’s attention to detail transformed profits. Personal application: becoming intentional with your thoughts, steps, and breaths. Business application: spotting tiny...
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Does stoicism make you depressed?
In this episode, I dig into the pros and cons of stoicism—especially for entrepreneurs—and how to avoid falling into the dark side of the philosophy. Stoicism can build emotional resilience and clarity… or if misunderstood, lead to apathy, isolation, and depression. Let’s break that down.
Here’s what I cover:
- Why stoicism is powerful—but potentially dangerous if misapplied
- The difference between naive stoicism vs. authentic stoicism
- 4 traps to avoid that can spiral you into emotional burnout
- A checklist to keep your stoic practice emotionally healthy
📉 Study Highlights:
- +13.3% mood improvement: A 2024 Stoic Week study found guided stoic exercises reduce depression and anxiety.
- 2.32x higher suicide risk: Another 2024 study showed men self-identifying as “stoic” had significantly higher lifetime suicide attempt risk.
⚠️ 4 Stoic Traps That Can Harm You:
- Emotional suppression: Bottling up feelings instead of processing them rationally.
- Chronic negative visualization without gratitude: Always planning for the worst without mental bounce-back.
- Self-reliance to the point of isolation: Rejecting support systems or peer community.
- Refusing to ask for help: Wearing the “tough guy” mask at the cost of mental health.
✅ A Checklist for Practicing Healthy Stoicism:
- Dichotomy of control, not of feelings: Feel what you feel—then act on what you can control.
- Daily review with data: Morning intentions, evening audits. Focus on one virtue at a time.
- Build a community of equals: Don’t isolate. Find your iron to sharpen iron.
- Test the effect: Track your mood (0–10 scale) for 30 days and look for patterns.
- Know the red line: Watch for apathy. If you stop caring, you’ve gone too far.
⏱️ Chapters:
- 00:00 Is Stoicism Dangerous or Powerful?
- 01:25 Two Conflicting Studies on Stoicism
- 03:30 Naive vs. Authentic Stoicism
- 06:15 My Military Story: Apathy vs. Composure
- 08:45 Four Stoic Traps That Spiral Mental Health
- 16:50 Practicing Real Stoicism: Daily Checklist
- 22:00 The Goal: Self-Mastery, Not Suppression
Stoicism can strengthen your mindset—but only if practiced properly. This episode helps you walk the line between emotional regulation and emotional suppression. Use the philosophy to master yourself—not mute yourself.
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