We all have days when motivation is gone, emotions run high, and the easiest thing to do is nothing.

The question is: Who is leading your life—your emotions or your actions?

In this week's solo episode of the Experience More Podcast, Jake dives into one of the biggest mindset shifts that has changed his life, marriage, career, and personal growth: learning that emotions are real, but they should never be in charge.

Drawing from personal stories, hard lessons, and principles from Extreme Ownership, this episode explores why discipline consistently beats motivation and why success belongs to the people who continue taking action even when they don't feel like it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why emotions are powerful but often make poor leaders.
• How taking ownership changes your relationships and communication.
• The importance of seeing challenges from the "10,000-foot view."
• Why consistency—not feelings—is what creates lasting success.
• Practical ways to respond instead of react when life gets difficult.
• How controlling your actions ultimately gives you control over your future.

Whether you're working toward better health, building stronger relationships, chasing a career goal, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this episode is a reminder that your feelings don't determine your future—your actions do.

Because at the end of the day, discipline lasts long after motivation disappears.