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What if the life you’re chasing was never truly yours to begin with?
In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with former Navy pilot turned leadership coach Brandon Jenkins to unpack the “Golden Path Fallacy”—the unconscious career trajectory so many high performers follow without ever questioning why. From flying combat helicopters to leading hundreds, Brandon shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink success, purpose, and what it really means to live intentionally.
Together, they explore how ambition, structure, and societal expectations can quietly pull us away from what actually fulfills us—and how to course-correct without burning everything down.
Key Takeaways:
If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in reality, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and choose your path—on purpose.
Because the real goal isn’t climbing higher… it’s living truer.
Connect with Brandon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tier-1-Coaching/61560568132430/
Connect with Maurice
Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene
By Maurice Philogene5
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What if the life you’re chasing was never truly yours to begin with?
In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with former Navy pilot turned leadership coach Brandon Jenkins to unpack the “Golden Path Fallacy”—the unconscious career trajectory so many high performers follow without ever questioning why. From flying combat helicopters to leading hundreds, Brandon shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink success, purpose, and what it really means to live intentionally.
Together, they explore how ambition, structure, and societal expectations can quietly pull us away from what actually fulfills us—and how to course-correct without burning everything down.
Key Takeaways:
If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in reality, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and choose your path—on purpose.
Because the real goal isn’t climbing higher… it’s living truer.
Connect with Brandon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tier-1-Coaching/61560568132430/
Connect with Maurice
Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.trylifeon.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

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