Most people wait for life to slow down… it never does. Everything changed for me when I started taking one weekend a year for a personal strategy retreat. No phone, no noise, no inputs… just time to think and reset. That silence exposed what mattered, what didn’t, and where I was lying to myself. It became the single highest-ROI habit of my year. In this episode, I break down the simple structure I use, why it works, and how it’s reshaped my goals, my energy, and my direction. If you’re tired...
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Most people wait for life to slow down… it never does. Everything changed for me when I started taking one weekend a year for a personal strategy retreat. No phone, no noise, no inputs… just time to think and reset. That silence exposed what mattered, what didn’t, and where I was lying to myself. It became the single highest-ROI habit of my year. In this episode, I break down the simple structure I use, why it works, and how it’s reshaped my goals, my energy, and my direction. If you’re tired...
Most people wait for life to slow down… it never does. Everything changed for me when I started taking one weekend a year for a personal strategy retreat. No phone, no noise, no inputs… just time to think and reset. That silence exposed what mattered, what didn’t, and where I was lying to myself. It became the single highest-ROI habit of my year. In this episode, I break down the simple structure I use, why it works, and how it’s reshaped my goals, my energy, and my direction. If you’re tired...
High achievers fear the word contentment like it’s the enemy. But what if contentment is the edge you’ve been missing? In a culture addicted to hustle and comparison, gratitude becomes the reset button that clears your mind and fuels your ambition the right way. This episode will challenge the way you think about success, help you detach from distractions, and show you why peace is a power move...not a pause. Love This? Leave a Review Help more pros find us and just take 10 seconds: • Apple ...
Most people want wealth but few are willing to pay the price. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Henry — entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author — to unpack how he went from delivering pizzas and sleeping in a freezing apartment to building a $35 million business. The turning point? A single question he asked a billionaire that changed everything. We dive into the three most powerful forms of leverage — labor, code, and audience — and how your personal brand is the ultimate multiplie...
You’re not stuck...you’re stalling. Most of the obstacles in your way aren’t real. You just made them look productive. Stephen breaks down one of the most dangerous traps ambitious people fall into—productive procrastination. It’s the illusion of progress that comes from staying busy instead of being bold. Stephen reveals how most of the “obstacles” we face are self-created to avoid the discomfort of doing the real work that moves us forward. He shares how to identify fake obstacles, cu...
There’s one question most people avoid, not because it’s hard to answer, but because it’s dangerous... What do you want? Why do we stop dreaming as we get older or after we hit a certain level of success? Somewhere along the way, survival and security take over. Bills pile up. Responsibilities grow. And the fire that once drove us starts to fade under the weight of practicality. We’ll talk about the four levels of WHY — survival, security, pleasure, and purpose — and how to break free from th...
Most adults stop playing long before they stop dreaming. Somewhere between deadlines and responsibilities, hobbies quietly disappear and with them, a big part of what makes life exciting. In this episode, I sit down with James Buckley — speaker, creator, and unapologetic Lord of the Rings super-fan — to talk about how geeking out can actually make you better at your job, happier at home, and more energized in life. We explore how Tolkien’s world of courage, creativity, and curiosity fuels Jam...
Crush your annual goals without holiday hustle burnout. Holidays are coming...don’t let them derail your Q4 wins. These time management tips help ambitious entrepreneurs and execs plan now, stay productive, and end the year strong—no anxiety, no rush, just results. Steal the system. Subscribe & leave a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify to help more pros finish strong. Love This? Leave a Review Help more pros find us and just take 10 seconds: • Apple Podcasts: [https://shorturl.at/Jhlez]...
Be the black sheep — Aleasha Bahr, founder of Black Sheep Sales Method™, reveals how authentic sales crushes AI noise, templates, and cold scripts. We dive into: • Why standing out isn’t a flaw — it’s your edge • Staying human when automation says “optimize” • Real connection in a blurry digital world Done fitting in? This is your playbook. Explore with me what it means to live authentically in a rapidly shifting landscape of artificial intelligence, automation and...
No AI digital twin — ever. In a world of deepfakes and clones, I’m drawing a hard line: every video, podcast, and post with my name is 100% me — live and in the flesh. AI streamlines my systems. But it will never replace my voice, face, or spontaneity. This is my contrarian brand promise: trust over convenience, authenticity over automation. If you’re done with the blur, this is your signal. Subscribe & leave a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify to back the real ones. Love Th...
NBA gambling bust exposes greed's golden curse: FBI's Oct 23 crackdown on stars like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in mafia-rigged games. Like King Midas, it destroys lives, legacies, and trust. But science flips the script—gratitude rewires your brain, cuts stress 23%, boosts joy 25%. We'll unpack: • The scandal's timeless warning • Journaling + 30-day challenge to ditch greed • Why gratitude builds unbreakable wealth From headlines to habits, this is y...
Why is your resume is a terrible backup plan? Ex-banker Bill Fanter dismantles the W2 myth and reveals 3 real safety nets: • Contrarian investing (day-trading, options, your skills) • High-value networks (events, social wealth) • Side hustle income (float for layoffs or AI shifts) After 35+ years pivoting from banking to trading and getting fired after years of corporate loyalty, Bill now coaches pros to invest in stocks, options and yourself. If you’re done bettin...
He turned firewood into a luxury brand worth millions and sold the company. Leroy Hite, founder of Cutting Edge Firewood, built the world’s first luxury firewood brand from scratch. No investors. No belief. Just grind. We talk about: • The “insane” idea everyone mocked • Years of rejection and 3 a.m. hustles • How faith + strategy = multimillion exit • Proof persistence pays when others quit If you’ve got a dream they call crazy, this is your match. Ge...
The DREAM Framework the 5-step reset to design the life you actually want. Most professionals and executives are too busy to dream. This episode changes that. We break down: • Disconnect from noise • Reconnect with what matters • Envision boldly • Act with clarity • Manifest the vision If you’re coasting or overwhelmed, this is your pause button. Stop surviving. Start designing. Love This? Leave a Review Help more pros find us and ...
Are luxury watches just shiny status symbols or can they actually be smart investments? Erich Wolters reveals which brands and models actually appreciate, how the market stacks against stocks, and the traps that burn buyers. We discuss: • What makes a watch gain value • Luxury vs. traditional assets • Pitfalls (fakes, hype, liquidity) If you’re a high-earner eyeing alternative investments, or just love the game, this flips your view on time and money. ...
If everything feels urgent, it’s a sign you’ve lost your signal. This episode gives you practical steps to clear the noise, sharpen your focus, and move toward a life built with intention. Inside this episode: • Why distraction is the enemy of your mission • How to separate noise from real priorities • A simple way to define what you truly want • How to shift from reacting to leading This is clarity for people who don’t have time to waste. Love This? Leave a Review Hel...
Failure rarely comes from a bad idea. It comes from blind spots you never saw. In this episode, you’ll learn how to scientifically predict where your business will break before it happens. You’ll discover: • How the EFRI exposes hidden entrepreneurial blind spots • Why burnout, weak leadership, and resistance to change destroy growth • A simple 15-minute assessment to reveal your weak link • How to reduce risk and build a business that lasts If you’re ready to replace ...
Most people aren’t bad with money—they’re battling stories they never questioned. In this episode, TEDx speaker and money mindset coach Dave Won joins Stephen Courson to break down the emotional patterns that shape your financial decisions. You’ll learn: • Why money issues are rarely about math • How childhood and emotions drive spending habits • Simple mindset shifts that create lasting change • How to stop self-sabotaging with money • The behavioral finance pri...
Money is only 20% of investing. Most think stocks or real estate = wealth. The truth is the hidden 80% is how you invest time, energy, attention, money, and soul daily. You’ll learn: • Why money alone fails • The 5 TEAMS resources you’re investing nonstop • How distractions steal freedom • Realign for financial + time independence • Build a life that actually excites you True wealth isn’t returns — it’s intention. Want it? Subscribe & drop a 5-s...
In an era dominated by AI, social media filters, and digital deepfakes, authenticity is becoming the rarest—and most powerful—currency we have. In this episode of the LifeBuilder Podcast, host Stephen Courson sits down with neuroscientist and personal development expert Danita Young to explore the science of authenticity and how understanding the brain can help us unlock real personal growth. Danita dives into the neuroscience behind fear, identity, and emotional regulation, explaining why so...
We’ve been sold a lie. That waiting is noble. That patience is passive. That if you just sit still long enough, life will eventually hand you what you want. Wrong. Waiting does not give you permission to do nothing. In this episode, I break down why it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. Because even when you're not “in the fight”… preparation is still the mission. Think about it: You’re stuck on a goal? You can still sharpen your skills.Conditions aren’t ideal? You...
Most people wait for life to slow down… it never does. Everything changed for me when I started taking one weekend a year for a personal strategy retreat. No phone, no noise, no inputs… just time to think and reset. That silence exposed what mattered, what didn’t, and where I was lying to myself. It became the single highest-ROI habit of my year. In this episode, I break down the simple structure I use, why it works, and how it’s reshaped my goals, my energy, and my direction. If you’re tired...
