Born with less than a one percent chance of survival, Licensed Professional Counselor and filmmaker Luke Goozdich lives every day with a congenital heart defect that acts as a literal ticking clock. After surviving a profoundly dark night in 2015 where he nearly took his own life, his body rebelled…
Those who change their lives decide to create one. Noki’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t come from having all the answers—it comes from taking action, staying consistent, and betting on yourself when nobody else will. What’s one decision that changed the direction of your life? Full story in…
It’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole of funny, useless videos and blindly waste your day. But that exact same time could be actively spent learning how to build a business, improve your podcast, or elevate your real-world skills. Changing what you consume online has the power to change…
When someone comes at you with unwarranted anger, it is incredibly easy to get defensive and snap right back. But reacting with anger only hurts you. Negativity acts like a stain on a white shirt—once it hits, it just starts to spread. By getting mad, you are allowing someone else’s…
It is incredibly easy to feel like giving up when you are broke, dealing with tragedy, and completely overwhelmed. Instead of quitting, you need to take a step back—even if it just takes a day or two—and completely focus on educating yourself. You do not need money to start leveling…
It is easy to believe that wealth and success aren't meant for you, especially if you grew up in a chaotic environment or were taught that financial freedom belongs to someone else. But you have to come to a massive realization: success is for you. The information required to completely…
EDM producer and label owner Mikey Shanley, better known as Noki, knows firsthand that the road to greatness is often paved with profound isolation. Before his hometown anthems were smashing into the Top 100 dubstep charts, he had to survive being homeless on a beach, his mother's battle with cancer,…
The exact first step you should take tomorrow is finding someone in your network who is already doing what you want to do. Ask them how you can help. Whether it's walking a project or using your tech skills to bridge a gap for an industry veteran, you have to…
It is incredibly easy to hit a milestone and get complacent, but you have to treat your life like a constant series of upgrades. If you are operating on version five, you need to be pushing for version 20, refusing to settle for anything less. You have to wake up…
I often compare business to the fight world, and the reality is exactly the same: if you walk into a fight thinking you are going to lose, you will do things that lead you to that outcome. But if you walk in confident, knowing the training and preparation you put…
Whether you dive headfirst into the deep end or wade in slowly, you are going to face massive discomfort and stress. But instead of gatekeeping the industry, CJ is sharing the exact lessons that cost him sleepless nights so that you don't have to make the same mistakes on your…
CJ Norman drops some heavy truths on the podcast today about the reality of the grind. Whether you dive headfirst into the deep end or wade in slowly, you are going to face massive discomfort and stress. But instead of gatekeeping the industry, CJ is sharing the exact lessons that…
When failure happens, it’s easy to wish you had never taken the leap in the first place. But as CJ points out, you had to learn that specific lesson at that exact moment. If you avoid the hard lessons now, you might end up learning them 15 years down the…
VP of Sales at IceCap Group, real estate investor, and football coach CJ Norman knows exactly what it takes to survive in an industry where you eat what you kill. After transitioning from a college athlete with no roadmap to a general manager leading 30 people right out of school,…
Every single morning, you wake up and withdraw 24 hours. You can't pause it, and you can't save it for tomorrow. If you sit on the couch and do absolutely nothing, you are still spending it. Time is the one currency you can never earn back. If you are doing…
In our newest episode, we ask Paolo DiCenzo (@DiCenzoP) a question that stops every guest in their tracks: how does it feel to hear someone else describe you? We all get so caught up in going through the motions that we take our own struggles and victories completely for granted.…
Looking at a massive goal—like building a million-dollar business or completely changing your life—can be entirely paralyzing. The reality of the execution is more simple than you think. When you look at the finish line from the starting block, it feels impossible. You talk yourself out of it before you…
It’s easy to look around and get overwhelmed by the negativity. But in our latest episode, Paolo DiCenzo (@DiCenzoP) drops a massive perspective shift on how to actually maintain your happiness. He breaks down the acronym for true fulfillment: J.O.Y. — Jesus, Others, Yourself. When you prioritize your faith, serve…
In our latest episode, Paolo DiCenzo shares a story that will completely stop you in your tracks. He was born without an esophagus, immediately convulsing, and given a literal death sentence on day one. After two X-rays confirmed the worst, his family relied on their faith, having a church elder…
Growing up immersed in the gritty reality of the drug and alcohol recovery center his father founded, Paolo DiCenzo got an early, firsthand look at what it means to fight for your life and the power of true redemption. Refusing to play it safe, he walked away from a Division…
Russell Rogers drops a massive reality check on personal growth. His ultimate goal for the year isn’t just to make a few minor tweaks; it’s to become completely unrecognizable. By the end of December, he refuses to be the same person he was in January. How do you actually achieve…
In this episode, we dive into one of the greatest examples of the Mamba Mentality ever caught on tape. The US Olympic basketball team is in Vegas, and a chunk of the team is out partying until 5 AM. As they walk back into the hotel to go to sleep,…
It isn't just about being lazy; it's an endless loop of overthinking that guarantees you will never take action. You just think about it, and think about it, and you never start. Whether it's launching a business, getting your diet in check, or finally hitting the gym, the formula is…
When you strip away all the excuses and BS, what is the single biggest mental barrier holding people back? Fear and the dread of judgment. The truth is, the most successful people you look up to deal with that exact same fear. The difference isn't that they are fearless; the…