A Is For Andre Agassi
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Accountability isn't a magic bullet. It's a force multiplier. It amplifies whatever is underneath it, which means it can transform your business or break you. In this episode, Mike breaks down why accountability isn't about shame, why all real accountability is self-chosen, and what Andre Agassi, Phil Jackson, and Warren Buffett reveal about what happens when it's built right and when it's not. If you're operating without structure, this one is for you. Intro music Hot Shot by Scott Holmes -: Outro music Focus by A A Aalto -:
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T Is For Alfred Nobel
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What if you read your own obituary today? What would it say — and would it match the story you've been telling yourself? In this episode we unpack the T in VISTA — Truth — using the remarkable story of Alfred Nobel, the man who invented dynamite and became the face of destruction, until a mistaken obituary handed him a Truth he couldn't ignore. We also look at Dwayne Johnson, Tom Holland, Bryan Johnson, and the cautionary tale of Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis to show why Truth is always available, but not everyone is open to receiving it. Intro music Hot Shot by Scott Holmes -: Outro music...
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S Is For David Goggins
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In this episode we break down the S in VISTA, why the narrative you're running right now is producing your results, and what it actually takes to change it. Backed by real psychology. No hype. Intro music Hot Shot by Scott Holmes -: Outro music Focus by A A Aalto -:
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I Is for Alex Hormozi
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What if the thing standing between you and your next move isn't fear or lack of skill — it's that you've handed veto power to people who haven't earned it? This episode is about Identity — specifically whose permission you're waiting on and why that person probably isn't qualified to give it. We cover Identity Tax, Identity Drag, and Identity Lag. We talk about the man who'd rather shoot 0% than shoot underhand. The guy who wore Crocs into fine dining and built a billion dollar brand. And the one person who walked up and took the $100 bill while everyone else protected something that...
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V Is For Jock Willink
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Jocko Willink is the Navy SEAL, author and poster boy for discipline. In this episode, I will break down what I think is the real source of his and other people's discipline. This is a 5-part series where I break down VISTA for everyone so you can see what might be holding you back and how you can break free. Intro music Hot Shot by Scott Holmes -: Outro music Focus by A A Aalto -:
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Why Taking Action Feels Like a Fight
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Why can you do the hard thing one day and avoid it the next, even when the goal still matters? In this episode, I explore the internal tug of war that makes action feel easy sometimes and heavy at others. I explain why motivation, discipline, and habits can all help without fully solving the problem, and how VISTA gives language to the invisible conflict underneath procrastination and inconsistency. If you have ever felt frustrated by your own resistance, this episode will help you understand what may really be going on. Intro music Hot Shot by Scott Holmes -: Outro music Focus by A A Aalto...
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How to Reduce the Friction That Keeps You Stuck
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In this episode, I break down the idea at the center of VISTA: alignment. Most people think they need more motivation, more discipline, or a better system. But often the real problem is friction. Something inside is pulling against the very action they say they want to take. I share the story of my first expired calls and why I could not make them until something deeper shifted. Then I walk through the full VISTA framework and explain how Values, Identity, Story, Truth, and Accountability work together to either make action feel heavy or make it feel possible. This episode is about why some...
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The Ready-Aim Loop
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The Ready Aim Loop is where people get stuck getting ready and making plans without taking action. Intro music Hot Shot by Scott Holmes -: Outro music Focus by A A Aalto -:
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Tougher Than the First Step: What's More Difficult Than Starting?
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We all know how starting is but there is something more difficult and I want you to avoid it.
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Doing The Thing
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I read the essay from Strangest Loop
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