25 Lessons in 25 Years: Lessons #1–10 | Ep. 448 (Your Next Chapter Starts Now Series Part 2)
Release Date: 10/13/2025
My Top 12 Mentors (Part 2) | Ep. 477
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
This week we dive into my last 8 mentors and all they have meant to me. This one is deep and has a lot of lessons and wisdom embedded in it. These people have greatly impacted my life on many levels. This includes lessons from Robin Sharma, Pastor Miles McPherson, Dave Ramsey, Ali Brown, LaDainian Tomlinsion, Drew Brees, and both my mother and father. Some of the lessons included in Part 2 of this series on Mentorship includes: My top lessons from Dave Ramsey on business, money, and life. Woah! Ali Brown and how her workshop in 2006, which came at a really challenging...
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The Power of Mentorship & My Top 12 Mentors (Part 1) | Ep. 476
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
There is a powerful quote that says, “You can go fast alone… but you can go FARTHER with mentors.” Today’s episode is all about Mentors, including sharing several of my top lessons learned from my personal mentors. I believe there is a ton of value in these lessons and can certainly expedite your learning curve in many different areas of business & life. Some of the things included in Part 1 of this 2-part series on Mentorship includes: Hearing lessons from 7 of my 12 Mentors, including Pastor David Jeremiah, Coach Warren Wolf, Wayne Cotton, Randy Hetrick,...
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A Tribute to My Great Friend Joe Pangelinan: Mindset, Fight, & Legacy | Ep. 475
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
This week’s episode is a very special one… and an emotional one for me. My great friend Joe Pangelinan, a 2-time guest on the podcast (Ep. 219 & Ep. 352), unfortunately passed away last week (April 14th, 2026) after his valiant fight and courageous battle with Stage-IV lung cancer. Therefore, to honor his legacy and life, I am not only resharing one of my favorite conversations with Joe, I share some deep thoughts & lessons in the beginning and end of this episode to make it tremendously personal and special. I’ve known Joe since 1998. He was there...
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Discouraged or Depressed? Or Encouraged & Inspired? Flip the Switch & Get Your Mind Right | Ep. 474
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
I had a conversation with Pastor David Jeremiah last week that spurred on this episode of being discouraged or depressed OR encouraged and inspired. “Dr. J” asked if I ever get discouraged or depressed and I thought about it and then answered him. Truth is, even the strongest among us—the leaders, the parents, the entrepreneurs, the coaches—the ones everyone looks at and says, “they’ve got it all together”… they still go through seasons where they feel tired, heavy, or even discouraged. And maybe that’s you right now. You’re showing up....
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Be the Light--The Psychology Behind Lasting Change | Ep. 473 with Lizzie Merritt
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
Who else is ready to win Q2 of 2026 and catapult your results for the rest of the year? If so, today starts with some reflection, addressing your pressing challenges, obstacles, and issues…and of course setting some significant goals for the next 90-days as well. That’s why I kicked this episode off with a challenge—a “WIN 90-Days” Challenge. Listen in and STEP-UP! No fluff…Just truth, clarity, and action. And then… we go deep. I’ve got a very special guest on the show today—someone who I’ve had the privilege of working closely with and watching impact...
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The Doors Are Open… Now the Real Work Begins | Ep. 472
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
What a moment. What a week. What a JOURNEY. On this week’s IMPACT SHOW, Todd takes you behind the scenes of the official opening and first week of IMPACT-X Performance in San Diego. This isn’t just about opening a gym…it’s about vision, faith, resilience, and what it truly takes to bring a dream to life. From the highs of Grand Opening day to the quiet reflections of what it took to get here, Todd shares raw insight on gratitude, perseverance, and why this is just the beginning. If you’ve ever had a dream in your heart or felt called to something bigger—this episode is going to hit...
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Top Lessons from Building IMPACT-X Performance: Faith, Fire & The Fight to the Finish Line | Ep. 471
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
This week’s episode is a special one. I recorded it just days before opening and it’s been a ton of work to get to the “start line.” Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes—just days before opening IMPACT-X Performance—to share the truth about what it really takes to build something BIG. The setbacks, the delays, the pressure… but also the faith and the fire that keeps you moving forward when things get hard. Because here’s the truth—we’re never promised smooth sailing, but we are promised purpose. And this episode isn’t just about opening a gym....
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Why I had to build IMPACT-X Performance | Ep. 470
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
I’m just days away from opening IMPACT-X Performance, my new life- transformational center (gym + recovery + coaching) here in San Diego and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s been a long process to get to here but we are almost at the “start line” and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. On this week’s episode, I share several things: Why this gym had to be built. The moment the Vision hit and the question I kept asking myself, “What if there was a place, a franchise, built entirely around helping people unlock their highest performance on ALL...
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The Next Chapter Starts Now | Ep. 469 with Bobby Kelly
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
Are you successful on paper but restless underneath? Have you reached midlife (40, 50, or in your 60’s) and your realized something feels slightly “off.” Not broken. Not dramatic. Just…stuck. What if the restlessness you’re feeling right now isn’t a problem… but a signal that your next chapter is calling? This week’s episode of the IMPACT SHOW Podcast is POWERFUL and DEEP. I sit down with a dear friend of mine, Bobby Kelly. I’ve known Bobby for over 20 years, and let me tell you—this guy is one of the most passionate, authentic, and no-nonsense coaches I...
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Redefining Stress & The Stress Recovery Game Plan | Ep. 468 with Derek Clark
Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
Stress. We all feel it in some way…big or small. And it’s not that stress is actually bad. It’s that under-recovered stress is potentially deadly. This week on the IMPACT SHOW, we’re talking about something every single one of us deals with — stress. And not just surface-level stress. I’m talking about the kind that builds quietly over time. The kind that high performers carry. The kind that can cost you your health if you’re not careful. My guest today is Derek Clark — performance coach, speaker, and founder of the Stress Recovery Game Plan. Derek’s...
info_outlineWe are about to drop some wisdom today! It’s amazing how much you learn over two and half decades of life. For today’s episode, I was reflecting on 25-years in the brick & mortar space and the many lessons I’ve learned in the fitness, coaching, sports, and business world and woah…I came up with a lot. These lessons are hard-fought, soul-earned wisdom that life, business, and faith have taught me over a quarter century in the trenches. Today, I’m sharing 10 of my 25+ lessons learned over 25 years. Some will hit quick and sharp. Others will go deep. But each one is designed to help you reflect, refocus, and reignite as you write your own next chapter. I’m hoping at least 1, 2, or 3 of these really resonate deeply with you and where you are at in your journey of life.
Let’s dive into my first 10-Lessons (and some of the crazy stories) I want to share with you on today’s episode:
LESSON #1: YOU GOTTA START.
LESSON #2: BE THE MOST POSITIVE PERSON YOU KNOW.
LESSON #3: LOSSES REMIND YOU OF THE FRAGILITY OF LIFE.
LESSON #4: IF THERE’S A FORK IN THE ROAD, TAKE IT.
LESSON #5: WHEN YOU’RE MAKING FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS, YOUR
REVENUES ARE OFTEN HALF OF WHAT YOU PROJECT…AND YOUR EXPENSES ARE OFTEN DOUBLE.
LESSON #6: DREAM BIG, START SMALL, AND WORK YOUR BUTT OFF.
LESSON #7: TAKE RISKS, DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL, AND USE FEAR AS FUEL.
LESSON #8: WALKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MESS IS UNCOMFORTABLE.
LESSON #9: THERE IS NOTHING LIKE LIVE EVENTS.
LESSON #10: PRIORITIZE FAMILY.
These are the first 10 of my 25+ lessons in 25 years. Which one hit you the hardest?
Which one speaks to your soul right now? Which one resonated deepest? Screenshot it, share it on your social media, and tag me — I want to know what lesson is driving your next chapter.
Also, if this episode spoke to you, please share it forward. Send it to a friend,
teammate, colleague, or fellow leader who’s writing their own next chapter and needs
some encouragement today.
Or post it to your story, tag me, and let’s celebrate the growth together.
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