“The most significant thing I ever learned was that 95% of my daily thoughts and actions are unconscious.”

Most men are taught to work hard, stay disciplined, and power through discomfort—but very few are ever taught how to actually create success. Not goals. Not dreams. But real, repeatable, measurable success. The biggest reason? They’re winging life. And when you wing it, you recreate the past—again and again. This conversation explores the science-backed way to stop that cycle, take control of your subconscious, and start playing the game of life at your full potential.

John shares his own turning point at age 50, when despite having some financial wins, he realized he was far from the life he truly wanted. That low point sparked a deep dive into Think and Grow Rich, where he uncovered the hidden half of the book’s famed “secret”—and built a 12-minute-a-day practice that radically transformed his success, his income, and his peace of mind. His insights challenge the cultural addiction to hustling and reframe success as a daily, subconscious-driven habit of clarity and alignment.

John Mitchell is an entrepreneur and mental coach whose system has helped high achievers multiply their success by reprogramming how they think and act. From real estate to restaurants, John has built multiple businesses and now teaches his method at the University of Texas, working with both business students and elite athletes. He’s the author of The “Missing Secret” of Think and Grow Rich.

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https://thinkitbeit.com/

You can find John’s book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9Z5l0A4

You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

“Between the stimulus and response, there is a breath and in that breath is our power to choose our response.”

Most men are trying to outlift their stress, out-supplement their fatigue, and outrun their burnout. But breath—the one thing we can’t live without for more than a few minutes—is usually ignored. This episode explores how breath influences every system in the body, from mitochondrial function and hormone production to posture, sleep, and even jaw development. Proper breathing isn’t just a wellness hack—it’s foundational to vitality, energy, and emotional resilience.

Our guest breaks down how unconscious mouth breathing affects testosterone levels, focus, and sleep quality, and how slow, nasal breathing can rapidly shift a man out of fight-or-flight mode. He shares practical techniques, including coherence breathing, diaphragmatic exercises, and mouth taping, to help men reclaim calm, clarity, and confidence—without needing another supplement. The results? Better sex, sharper thinking, and even a more defined jawline.

Dr. Sachin Patel is a chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, breathwork facilitator, and the founder of the Living Proof Institute. With thousands of guided sessions under his belt, he teaches people how to optimize their health through the forgotten power of breath. His work blends ancient wisdom with modern science to help people live longer, perform better, and feel deeply aligned.

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Also in this episode:

Books:

- Be Here Now by Ram Dass

- Tiny Habits by B.J. Fogg

- Breath by James Nestor

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“All I’ve done is I’ve tried to take past experiences of pain that I’ve learned from and pour them in the other men who I’ve come to terms with.”

Strength isn’t about domination—it’s about discipline, self-respect, and responsibility. The real work of becoming a man today begins with facing your demons, taking full ownership of your life, and learning to protect and provide for those you love. Masculinity, at its core, is not toxic. It’s essential. But to embody it, you’ve got to be fit—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and be ready to bet everything on yourself.

In this episode, you’ll hear how pain can be turned into purpose. You’ll learn how to build your “life resume,” why failure is the stepping stone to success, and how daily discomfort sharpens a man’s spirit. From fatherhood to faith, team building to trauma, the message is clear: your growth starts when your excuses end.

Ray “Cash” Care is a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor turned entrepreneur, speaker, and men’s coach. He’s built his mission around forging savage servants—strong, disciplined, vulnerable men who lead from the front.

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Books Mentioned

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Author: Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves

https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-2-0-Travis-Bradberry/dp/0974320625

The Missing Secret of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich

Author: John Mitchell

https://thinkitbeit.com/

You’re invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you’re there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.