Episode 250- The Grind is Tough - But Stay the Course
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
Release Date: 09/12/2025
Episode 257-Free yourself from your own slavery
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
At 57 years old, I decided to do something I’d spent 30 years in the fitness industry avoiding: I started training to compete in a bodybuilding show. As I've shared this journey, one comment comes up constantly: "I love what you're doing, but I could never do the food part." This single phrase got me thinking. It's the perfect example of a bigger conversation about freedom. When we say "I could never," we are admitting we are enslaved. The opposite of freedom is slavery, and any addiction—to food, habits, or even negative thoughts—is a chain that makes you feel like you...
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Episode 256- Success By Design - Flawless Execution
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
In today's complex world, we're often taught the skills of management—how to organize tasks, track metrics, and keep things running. But is that enough to truly succeed, lead a team, or build the life you dream of? The hosts of the Personal Mastery Training podcast argue that management falls short. What's truly needed is leadership, and the absolute cornerstone of leadership is belief. In a compelling episode, they explore why unwavering belief—in yourself, your team, and your vision—is the essential ingredient for navigating chaos, inspiring trust, and...
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Life Balance: Is It Still Something to Aim For?
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
"Work-life balance." The phrase alone can trigger a wave of guilt. We’re constantly told we need to achieve this perfect, mythical equilibrium—a state where our career, family, fitness, and hobbies all get an equal, harmonious slice of our time. But what if this entire concept is a trap? In a thought-provoking episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, the hosts argue that the pursuit of a static work-life balance is a myth. Life isn’t a perfectly balanced scale; it’s a dynamic teeter-totter, always shifting. The real secret to a fulfilling life isn't found in a 50/50...
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Episode 254- Sometimes You Just Have To Quit
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
There's a story about how to catch a monkey. You place its favorite treat in a box with a small hole. The monkey can slide its open hand in, but once it clenches its fist around the treat, it can't pull its hand out. The monkey is trapped—not by the box, but by its own refusal to let go. In a recent episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, hosts Alvin Brown and Dr. Charlie Cartwright use this powerful metaphor to explain the Sunk Cost Fallacy: the psychological trap that keeps us invested in failing relationships, dead-end jobs, and bad decisions long after we should have walked...
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Episode 253-Stop Killing Your Opportunities
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
Every day, you walk past opportunities for a better life—a game-changing business connection, a piece of life-altering wisdom, or a deep friendship. You don't see them because they are hidden inside other people, and you’ve already decided who they are. In a profound episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, the hosts reveal how we unknowingly kill our own opportunities through a single, destructive habit: labeling. The moment you place a label on someone, you stop being curious. And the moment curiosity dies, so does your opportunity for growth. Key...
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Episode 252- Universal Rule for Not Giving Up
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
We all face mountains in our lives—the audacious goals, the life-changing dreams, the daunting challenges that stand between who we are and who we want to be. When the climb gets tough, the air gets thin, and our legs start to burn, the temptation to turn back is powerful. But the mountain has one, simple rule. In a recent episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, the hosts drew inspiration from the incredible Netflix documentary 14 Peaks to deliver a masterclass on perseverance. The lesson, taken from mountaineer Nirmal Purja, is as harsh as it is true:...
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Episode 251-Navigating Negative News
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It feels heavy out there. Every time you open your phone, you're hit with a tidal wave of outrage, division, and fear. This constant flood of negativity is not an accident; it's a business model. And it's robbing you of your peace. In a timely episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, the hosts provide a masterclass on how to navigate this chaotic media landscape. Their core message is a wake-up call: you cannot achieve a peaceful, masterful life if you allow your mind to become a battleground for other people's agendas. The power to stay sane rests entirely in your...
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Episode 250- The Grind is Tough - But Stay the Course
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
Every person with a big dream—whether you're an entrepreneur, an artist, or just someone striving to be better—will eventually hit a wall. It's the moment when rejection piles up, the bank account is low, and the temptation to quit feels overwhelming. So, what separates those who succeed from those who don't? In a powerful episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, hosts Alvin Brown and Dr. Charlie Cartwright argue that the answer is simple: they don't quit. They understand that adversity isn't a sign to stop; it's a mandatory part of the journey. Using inspiring...
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Episode 249- Change Your Life with One Decision
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
We all dream of an extraordinary life—one filled with deep relationships, meaningful work, and a sense of vibrant purpose. We want the highlight reel. Yet, day-to-day, we often make ordinary choices, opting for the comfortable, the safe, and the predictable. Can we really have it both ways? In a recent episode of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, hosts Alvin Brown and Dr. Charlie Cartwright unpack a hard truth from author Ryan Holiday: "We would like to think that we can make ordinary decisions and have an extraordinary life, but it's not true." If you want exceptional results, you must...
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Episode 248- The Paradox of Freedom: When Too Much
Personal Mastery Training Podcast
We all strive for freedom—the freedom to choose our path, to live authentically, to be unbound by constraints. But what if the ultimate freedom, a life with no rules or structure, is actually a trap? In a recent strategy session on the Personal Mastery Training podcast, host Alvin Brown delves into this fascinating paradox. He argues that in our modern world of infinite choices, "freedom without structure is its own slavery." A life without a framework doesn't lead to liberation; it leads to decision fatigue, anxiety, and a profound lack of purpose. Key Highlights from the Discussion: The...
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- Adversity is Happening for You, Not to You: The most crucial mindset shift is to see challenges not as personal attacks, but as opportunities for growth. When the pandemic shut down his business, Alvin Brown didn't just survive; he used the chaos to build something new and more aligned with his purpose.
- The First "Yes" Must Be Yours: Media mogul Byron Allen was told "no" over 1,300 times. He could endure that rejection because he had already given himself an unwavering "yes." Before you seek external validation, you must be fully committed to your own vision.
- Break the Impossible into Possibilities: Sir Edmund Hillary, a beekeeper from New Zealand, did what no one in history had ever done: he summited Mount Everest. His secret? He understood that any "impossible" goal can be broken down into a series of achievable "possibilities."
- Humility is Your Superpower: Pride is the silent killer of dreams. The journey to success will require you to be humble enough to ask for help. This isn't a sign of weakness; it's a sign of a resourceful person committed to their goal.
- You Don't Have to Be an Expert to Start: Hillary wasn't a professional mountaineer. You don't need one more degree or certification. You are good enough to start now. The world needs your commitment and action, not your perfect credentials.
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