Emma sits down with podcast host Brandon Luckett for a raw, no-fluff interview about what people get wrong about him: Brandon wasn’t “gifted”… he was consistent, hardheaded, and willing to grind.

Brandon opens up about the long road it took to become a 5x CrossFit Games qualifier, why he still battled imposter syndrome even after proving he belonged, and the hidden cost of success: happiness, presence, friendships, and memories. He also breaks down the daily tug-of-war between discipline vs. comfort, the fear underneath high performance (anxiety of failure), and why real growth is supposed to feel uncomfortable (including his experience with therapy).

You’ll also hear Brandon’s philosophy on life and leadership:
Progress comes from control. Peace comes from surrender. Control what you can, surrender what you can’t, and “do the next right thing” when things get messy.

In this episode:

• CrossFit mindset + building confidence when you don’t feel “talented”

• Discipline, rest, and the pressure to never let off the gas

• Fear of failure, over-delivering, and carrying anxiety

• Healing, scars, boundaries, and learning from past mistakes

• The “Keep Chasing” mentality + the next challenge after you “win”

• The question Brandon wishes everyone asked more: “How can I?”

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(This episode is personal experience—not medical or financial advice.)