The RIGHT Way To Do "Work-Life Balance" | Jim Sheils
Release Date: 05/20/2025
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The High Performance LIFE
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You've Been Lied To About Aging... It Doesn't Have To Be Crippling
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What if Alzheimer’s isn’t just a matter of genetics? What if the choices you make today could dramatically impact how your brain functions 10, 20, or even 30 years from now? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, neuroscientist, and author of The Invincible Brain, for a powerful conversation about brain health, aging, memory loss, and the practical steps we can take to build a more resilient brain. We explore the science behind Alzheimer’s disease, why genetics are only part of the story, and the lifestyle choices that have been proven to improve brain...
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Your Body Knows You’re Living the Wrong Life...
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You Didn’t Build Success... You Built A Prison That People Compliment
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What if the life you built… looks successful from the outside, but doesn’t actually feel true on the inside? In this episode, I sit down with Brett Kaufman for a conversation about success, identity, presence, and what it really means to build a life that feels aligned. Brett shares his journey from banking and chasing external validation to creating one of the most ambitious community-driven development projects in the country—while quietly navigating the internal disconnect so many high performers experience. We talk about the pressure to “look successful,” the danger of...
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Screen Time Is Quietly REWIRING Your Brain & RUINING Your Relationships
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What if your exhaustion, your brain fog, your anxiety, and even your relationship struggles… Weren’t just mental or emotional problems... But actually connected to the way your brain is processing vision? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meenal Agarwal for one of the most eye-opening conversations we’ve ever had on the show. We talk about the connection between screens, spatial awareness, brain performance, emotional regulation, relationships, and cognitive decline—and honestly, it changed the way I think about modern life. Dr. Agarwal explains why vision is about far...
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You’re Breaking Your Relationships (And Don’t Even Know It)
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Why You Feel Like You’re Not Enough (Even If You’re Successful)
The High Performance LIFE
What if the biggest thing holding you back… is something you’re trying to hide? In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Dickerhoof to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface for high-performing men. We talk about insecurity—not in a surface-level way—but the kind that shows up in how we lead, how we communicate, and how we show up in our relationships. Because the truth is… a lot of us are playing a role. We’re showing up as who we think we’re supposed to be—instead of actually being who we are. Tyler breaks down why that happens, how it impacts every area of...
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The Habit That's Quietly Destroying Your Marriage (98% of Men Have It)
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The High Performance LIFE
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Why Modern Life Feels Like Too Much (Here's My Solution)!
The High Performance LIFE
This episode is a little different. Instead of me asking the questions… I’m the one in the hot seat. I sit down with longtime friend and creative partner Cheryl Tan—someone who’s seen the journey up close for nearly a decade—to unpack the real story behind the show, the LIFE framework, and the seasons of life we don’t talk about enough. We go deep into what it actually looks like to build something meaningful while navigating family, business, overwhelm, and identity shifts—especially in this stage of life. We talk about empty nesting, marriage, regret, curiosity, and why most...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Jim Sheils!
Jim is the founder of 18 Summers, a movement that helps families deepen their relationships through intentional time, powerful experiences, and lasting memories.
Jim is also a successful real estate investor and entrepreneur who, after seeing how many business leaders were thriving at work but disconnected at home, became passionate about helping families reconnect—starting with his own.
In our conversation, we explore the importance of being fully present with the people who matter most. We discuss how building a strong family foundation can not only enhance your personal life, but actually fuel your professional success.
Jim shares how “family board meetings” have changed the way thousands of parents connect with their children and why adventures are more impactful than lectures.
We also talk about generational wealth, raising kids with core values, breaking generational patterns, and how to move from consuming personal development content to actually living it.
If you’re a high performer striving for both success and significance, this episode is for you.
Key Points
• Relationships are key to true success
• Integrating family and business is essential
• One-on-one time with kids builds trust
• Experiences create deeper bonds than lectures
• Being present at home impacts your leadership
• Core values shape a family legacy