Episodes

  • 12 Life Lessons That Will Change Everything for You

    12 Life Lessons That Will Change Everything for You
    Feb 6 2025
    Are you carrying weights that are holding you back? Most people think success is about adding more—more habits, more strategies, more effort. But what if the real secret is dropping what no longer serves you? The truth is, your ability to rise is directly connected to what you’re willing to let go of. Whether it’s toxic relationships, limiting beliefs, or bad habits, the weights in your life are keeping you from elevating to the next level. In this episode, I’m sharing 12 life lessons that have shaped my journey—truths that will help you break free and move forward. These aren’t just theories; they come from personal experience, the mistakes I’ve made, and the lessons I’ve learned. From understanding the power of forgiveness to realizing that waiting for the “perfect time” is a trap, these lessons will help you create real momentum in your life. One of the biggest wake-up calls? You will lose 60-80% of your friends when you upgrade your life. Not everyone is meant to go with you on your journey. And that’s okay. Growth demands change, and part of that means letting go of relationships that no longer align with your future. As you evolve, your circle will get smaller, but it will also get stronger. So ask yourself—who do you want to be? Because in life, we don’t just get what we want, we get who we are. And the best part? You’re just one decision away from changing your life. Key Takeaways: The fastest way to elevate your life is to drop the weights holding you down. Stop blaming others—forgive, let go, and move forward. Waiting for the “right time” is a lie—take action now. Not everyone is meant to stay in your life—embrace the growth. You’re always one decision away from a new direction. Your past does not equal your future. Your life is in your hands. Now is the time to step into the next version of you. Max out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Given a 1% Chance to Live – Matt Long’s Incredible Survival Story

    Given a 1% Chance to Live – Matt Long’s Incredible Survival Story
    Feb 4 2025
    Would You Go Through Your Worst Pain Again? Imagine facing an event so catastrophic that doctors give you a 1% chance to live. Now, imagine coming out the other side not only surviving but running a marathon just three years later. That’s the reality of today’s guest, Matt Long. Matt was a firefighter, an athlete, and a man in peak physical condition when life threw him under the bus—literally. A tragic accident left him with devastating injuries, five months in the hospital, 43 surgeries, and a battle not just for his body but for his will to live. There were moments when he questioned if it was worth it, when the pain and uncertainty nearly broke him. But it was in those moments that he discovered something most people never will—what he was truly made of. His story isn’t just about survival. It’s about rebuilding, redefining what’s possible, and finding purpose in the pain. Matt didn’t just fight his way back—he made his tragedy his testimony, using his experience to inspire others to keep pushing forward. Whether you’re facing loss, failure, or adversity, this conversation is a wake-up call that you are stronger than you think. Matt shares the brutal truth about what it takes to fight through life’s hardest moments and how he found the strength to start dreaming again. And at the end of it all, when asked if he’d take the easy way out—if he’d let that bus miss him—his answer will leave you speechless. Key Takeaways: How Matt found purpose in his pain and why it changed his life. The one conversation that reignited his will to live. Why setting new goals—no matter how impossible—can change your mindset. The real reason why your hardest moments might be the best thing to ever happen to you. How to rebuild yourself when life hits you like a bus (literally or metaphorically). You’re going to walk away from this one with a whole new perspective on what’s possible in your own life. If Matt can come back from this, what excuse do you have? Let’s go. Max out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • If You Are Ready To Pursue Your Dream, WATCH THIS!

    If You Are Ready To Pursue Your Dream, WATCH THIS!
    Feb 1 2025
    Are you truly living your dream, or are you just getting comfortable in your suffering? This mashup episode is packed with transformative wisdom from some of the most resilient and inspiring minds on the planet. Together with Susan Cain, David Goggins, John Assaraf, and Jasmine Star, we explore what it takes to escape the prisons we create in our own minds and start living with purpose, freedom, and intention. You’ll hear from Susan Cain about the power of embracing your emotions and how simple practices like expressive writing can help you find clarity and move forward. David Goggins reveals the transformative impact of enduring pain and why embracing the hard stuff is key to discovering your full potential. John Assaraf shares practical strategies to align your goals with your self-image and conquer the fear of change, while Jasmine Star offers insight into keeping perspective and showing up authentically, even when life feels overwhelming. The recurring theme? The real growth happens when you stop chasing comfort and start chasing your potential. Key Takeaways: - The Prison of Comfort: How chasing short-term ease keeps you from long-term fulfillment and the steps you can take to unlock your own mental and emotional freedom. - The Role of Pain: David Goggins explains why pain is temporary but suffering is a choice—and how to use pain as a gateway to transformation. - Practical Emotional Strategies: Susan Cain introduces tools like expressive writing and loving-kindness meditation to help process difficult emotions. - Mastering Change: John Assaraf outlines four barriers to success and why becoming an “adaptationist” is the key to overcoming them. - Reframing Your Vision: Insights from Jasmine Star on maintaining focus, even when life throws unexpected challenges your way. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a routine or trapped by fear, this episode will challenge you to take the keys you already hold and open the door to the life you’re meant to live. Let today be the day you stop just surviving and start truly living. Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out! What part of this video resonated with you the most? Comment below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • How to Use Time to Your Advantage

    How to Use Time to Your Advantage
    Jan 30 2025
    Time is the most precious resource we have. Yet, how often do we let it slip away without realizing its true value? In this episode, I break down one of the most transformative strategies that has shaped my life, career, and relationships. It's all about how you view, manage, and honor time—not just for yourself, but for everyone around you. We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but how you use those hours is what separates a life of regret from a life of fulfillment. I'll share a unique approach that helped me turn each day into three "mini-days," redefining productivity, efficiency, and reflection. This isn't about working nonstop—it's about compressing time to create more opportunities for success and joy in every aspect of your life. You'll also learn why valuing your time makes others value it, too, and how treating every moment with intention can transform not just your output, but your outlook on life. Plus, I'll reveal a personal story about how recognizing the scarcity of time reshaped my relationships and deepened my gratitude. This isn't just a strategy for success—it's a mindset shift that can unlock a more abundant, fulfilling, and peaceful life. Key Takeaways: Why your relationship with time determines your happiness, health, and wealth. The concept of "mini-days" and how it can revolutionize your productivity. How to reflect, recalibrate, and maximize your impact—three times a day. Why scarcity creates value and how to make your time feel more precious. Practical tips for avoiding the trap of wasted time and procrastination. Remember, every second counts. Let’s start treating our minutes like the treasures they are and live a life that’s truly maxed out. Max out, and let’s win together!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • From North Pole to Nine Figures: The Rise of Buffbunny

    From North Pole to Nine Figures: The Rise of Buffbunny
    Jan 28 2025
    Imagine growing up in a tiny town where the streetlights are candy canes, and the population barely breaks 2,000. From North Pole, Alaska, to building a nine-figure apparel empire, Heidi Somers Guzman—better known as Buff Bunny—has a story that will challenge how you think about fear, failure, and success. Heidi turned heartbreak and setbacks into stepping stones to create the Buff Bunny Collection, one of the most empowering brands for women worldwide. In this episode, Heidi shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, from confronting her "inner mean girl" to taking a leap of faith with a one-way ticket to the lower 48. We unpack her transition from shy homeschooled kid to social media trailblazer, and how her decision to "date herself" for a year completely transformed her confidence and outlook on life. You’ll hear how she tackled her fear of the gym and turned it into a brand that inspires women to embrace their strength—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Heidi’s story isn’t just about business; it’s about resilience, purpose, and staying true to your values, even when the world tries to tell you otherwise. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or afraid to take that first step, Heidi’s journey will remind you that greatness isn’t reserved for the extraordinary—it’s earned by those willing to try. Key Takeaways: How embracing your imperfections can connect you to your audience—and yourself. The life-changing power of "dating yourself" and rediscovering your self-worth. Why starting with zero knowledge is no excuse for not chasing your dreams. The importance of listening to your community and creating solutions they truly need. How to navigate loss, burnout, and uncertainty while still pursuing your vision. This conversation will leave you inspired to take action, whether it’s launching your business, loving yourself more, or simply believing that you’re capable of greatness. Remember, the keys to your next chapter are in your hands—grab them and go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How to Harness the Power of One More to Transform Your Life

    How to Harness the Power of One More to Transform Your Life
    Jan 25 2025
    How Your Greatest Challenges Can Shape Your Legacy What if the very messes you’ve faced in life—your mistakes, setbacks, and darkest moments—are actually your greatest qualifications to create impact and help others? In this episode, I reflect on this transformative idea with stories from some incredible guests: Jon Gordon, Jamie Kern Lima, Ryan Hawk, and Lewis Howes. Together, we explore what it truly means to harness the “power of one more” and use it to transform not only your life but the lives of those around you. I share intimate stories about my father’s journey from addiction to becoming a quiet force of redemption for others. Jon opens up about being an imperfect parent and finding forgiveness in change. Jamie dives into how staying connected to your dreams fuels creativity, and Ryan and Lewis reveal how intention and belief shape real leadership. These conversations remind us that leadership isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up fully, embracing your story, and helping others see the greatness in themselves. You’ll leave this episode with not just inspiration but actionable tools to live with deeper intention, break free from limiting beliefs, and understand how the ripple effect of your actions could create a legacy you’d be proud of. Key Takeaways: - Why your most difficult experiences might be your greatest tools for impact. - The “power of one more” mindset: how it creates momentum and transforms lives. - How to operate from imagination and dreams rather than memory and history. - The essence of leadership: crafting a vision big enough for others to find their dreams within it. - The importance of forgiving yourself and others to unlock deeper growth. No matter where you are in your journey, this episode will challenge you to embrace your imperfections and use them to create something extraordinary. Let’s start writing the best chapters of your life—starting now. Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out! What part of this video resonated with you the most? Comment below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • "Prosperity, Protection, and Peace: The Three Pillars of Fulfillment"

    "Prosperity, Protection, and Peace: The Three Pillars of Fulfillment"
    Jan 23 2025
    What if everything you’ve ever dreamed of already existed within you, waiting to be uncovered? In this episode, I explore the three things that truly shape our lives: prosperity, protection, and peace. It’s not about chasing something outside yourself but tapping into what’s already there, unlocking the person you were born to be. Together, we’ll reflect on why your identity acts as the thermostat for your success, and how to raise its setting to match your true potential. We’ll talk about why “thinking and growing rich” isn’t enough—you’ve got to be the person who attracts prosperity. And most importantly, I’ll share how peace with yourself is the foundation that allows everything else—wealth, protection, and joy—to fall into place. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, felt stuck in your circumstances, or wondered why certain goals seem just out of reach, this is your reminder: You already have everything you need to win. Let’s flip the switch on your life and step into the extraordinary version of you. Key Takeaways: Why the version of you that you’re striving to become already exists within. How your identity acts like a thermostat, controlling the level of success you allow in your life. The role of imagination in revealing the possibilities that are already yours. How acting as if you’ve already achieved your goals changes everything. Why peace with yourself—and knowing yourself—is the ultimate foundation for prosperity and protection. The life you want isn’t a distant dream—it’s right here, waiting for you to step into it. Start today. Max out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • How to Rewrite Your Story and Overcome Life’s Hardest Challenges w/ Titus O’Neil

    How to Rewrite Your Story and Overcome Life’s Hardest Challenges w/ Titus O’Neil
    Jan 21 2025
    FROM RAGS TO RING GLORY: TITUS O'NEIL'S UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY How do you rise above a beginning steeped in unimaginable pain? Titus O’Neil’s story starts with heartbreak: his mother was a victim of sexual assault at just 11 years old, and from that traumatic event, Titus was conceived. Yet, what could have been the start of a lifetime of despair became the foundation for an extraordinary life of impact and inspiration. Today, I sit down with this WWE Hall of Famer, philanthropist, and beacon of resilience to uncover how he turned his pain into purpose. Born from an unimaginable trauma, Titus faced challenges that could have crushed most people. He grew up amidst chaos and anger, grappling with feelings of hate and insignificance. Yet, through faith, resilience, and the belief of a few key mentors, Titus not only survived—he transformed. From troubled beginnings to NFL aspirations, WWE fame, and even fatherhood, Titus is proof that your story doesn’t have to define you—your decisions do. This conversation is packed with lessons about forgiveness, belief, and creating lasting impact. Titus talks about his relationship with his mother, whose sacrifice taught him love and courage, and the pivotal moments when people believed in him and changed his trajectory. He also opens up about his unique path to becoming a father, even adopting a daughter and redefining what family means. But it’s not just about personal success. Titus reminds us of our responsibility to pass it forward—how we can take our scars, our victories, and our faith to empower others. Key Takeaways: Why belief matters: How the simple words “I believe in you” can change a life. Turning pain into purpose: Learn how Titus reframed his trauma into a driving force for good. The power of forgiveness: Letting go of anger to find peace and clarity. Building a legacy: What Titus learned from his mentors and how he's breaking generational curses. Finding strength in vulnerability: Why transparency and authenticity are essential for growth. Titus is living proof that no matter where you start, you can rewrite your story. His message? "Our mess becomes our message." Let this conversation inspire you to rise, no matter how many times you fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins