Life doesn’t happen to you—it happens for you. In this episode, I share a transformative story about courage, fear, and growth that reshaped my outlook on challenges. From failures to hard-earned wisdom, I dive into how adversity forges strength and why embracing the hardest moments can lead to a truly great life.
Nov 21
Success is hard until you build systems like this
Are you making success harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I break down the systems that make discipline automatic—so you no longer rely on memory, motivation, or mood. You’ll learn how automation, environment design, habit stacking, friction, default decisions, and acco ... Show More
17m 16s
Nov 20
How to Be So Productive it Feels Illegal
Why does productivity feel so hard even when you want it badly? In this episode, I break down why your brain fights you, how to flip your internal “motivation switch,” and the real reason discipline feels impossible. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready ... Show More
15m 31s
Nov 19
How to Quiet Your Anxious Mind
Have you ever felt like your brain is working against you? In this episode, I explain why anxiety shows up, how it’s an outdated survival system, and how to turn the volume down using simple, science-backed tools. You’ll learn how to be calm, take back control, and feel grounded ... Show More
16m 43s
Apr 2025
3573: 7 Journal Prompts to Inspire Simplicity by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Reducing Mental Clutter
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Episode 3573:
Jennifer of SimplyFiercely.com shares seven powerful journal prompts designed to help you simplify your life by recon ... Show More
9m 54s
Aug 27
This Mindset Shift Radically Changed My Life (for the better)
There’s one mindset shift that completely transformed my life — from being stuck in a soul-sucking career in law to building a life of meaning, freedom, and success in content creation. In this motivational episode, I’ll share that mindset with you. It’s simple, but it changes ev ... Show More
10m 30s
Sep 28
How To Stop Feeling Stuck In Life
If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or like life just isn’t moving forward — this episode is for you.In just a few minutes, I’ll share one powerful question that can completely shift your mindset, spark self-accountability, and reignite momentum in your life. No fluff, no ... Show More
8m 12s
Aug 19
Day 3/5: Why Your Life Doesn’t Feel Like Yours
Welcome to Day 3 of your 5-Day Life Audit.This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Evaluating what (and who) you consume daily — from socia ... Show More
5m 13s
Jan 2025
How To Change Your Habits, Achieve Your Goals & Live A Contented Life with Sahil Bloom #517
In a world seemingly obsessed with financial success, what does it truly mean to be wealthy? And what if the path to a more meaningful life has less to do with what we earn and more to do with how we live?
Today's guest is Sahil Bloom, successful entrepreneur and online creator ... Show More
2h 4m
Sep 18
How to Have a (Good) Life Crisis: Authenticity, Healthy Discontent, and the Anxiety of Choice
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to use a life crisis productively, drawing on developmental stage theories, existential philosophy, literature, personal experience, and Rick’s clinical work. They examine the anxieties of death, freedom, responsibility, and choice that often unde ... Show More
1h 12m