One of the biggest contributors of stress that is impacting millions of Americans right now is financial anxiety and economic uncertainty. In fact, according to a recent survey, 70% of the population is feeling the impact of the current economy. Not just mentally, but there's also a physical toll when your overall health, diet, and sleep habits start to slip.

With that in mind, I'm sharing tips on mastering your mindset and three (3) simple steps that helped me turn things around from one of the darkest periods of my life in 2008, when I was drowning in debt, to doubling my income in just two months, even as the recession got worse. How did I do it? I leaned into what would become the Miracle Morning and the S.A.V.E.R.S. to focus on improving my financial situation. In doing so, I was able to stop my suffering and depression, regain my peace of mind, and start building momentum again.

Whether you're struggling with inflation and the rising costs of groceries and basic needs or simply feeling stuck, these three steps can help you take action today and improve your situation, starting from the inside out. And always remember that your peace of mind is not determined by your paycheck but by your perspective.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• 70% of Americans are currently dealing with financial anxiety
• How the Miracle Morning and S.A.V.E.R.S. were created during my own personal financial crisis 
• Why mastering your mindset is the first step to overcoming financial stress.
• How to apply the S.A.V.E.R.S. towards specific goals like improving your income
• Reviewing and cutting unnecessary expenses relieves stress and creates peace of mind
• Focus on the things that are within your control

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The reality is that only way to change your life is to change your habits. Setting bigger goals is fun—but if you don’t identify and implement the habits that are necessary to achieving your goals, you’ll be setting yourself up for disappointment. 

Today, I'm sharing four (4) simple steps that will help you transform your habits, which are so easy to implement that you'll feel like you can't fail. Once they're part of your routine, they become automatic, to the point where I don't even think of them anymore. 

Whether you're looking to improve your health, your finances, your mindset, or your relationships, these simple steps will help eliminate resistance and help create new habits that are practical and sustainable. 

I'll also share tips on avoiding the common pitfalls that hold people back, aligning your habits with your identity, and how small, consistent changes can completely transform your life. If you've struggled with creating new habits and tend to get stuck in old patterns, you'll be able to take that first step towards the goals that align with who you are and who you want to become.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The only way to change your life is to change your habits
• When you get your habits right, everything else falls into place
• Creating healthy habits will shape your future. Creating bad habits will sabotage you
• Most people fail to change their habits because they start too big
• The four steps to building habits that actually stick
• The importance of tracking your progress and celebrating small wins

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This episode is incredibly long overdue but the stars aligned, and I had the chance to interview someone who has been instrumental in helping me become the man I am today. That person is none other than my mom, Julie Wilson. I can’t wait for you to hear her story and mine from her perspective.

You’ve heard me talk about many of the difficult chapters in my life—losing my sister, surviving a near-fatal car crash, battling cancer—but today, you’ll hear those stories through the eyes of the woman who lived them right alongside me. And when I say literally, I mean literally beside me.

My mom has been through more than most: the heartbreaking loss of a daughter (my sister), raising a rebellious teen (yep, that was me), watching me fight for my life multiple times, and most recently, surviving a serious fall that shattered her heel and broke her wrist. And yet, she remains one of the most joyful, optimistic, and resilient people I know. Her strength doesn’t come from avoiding hardship—it comes from choosing laughter, faith, and service in the face of it.

Whether you’re a parent, a child, or someone simply navigating a tough season with life’s curveballs, this episode is packed with love, wisdom, and great perspective. You’ll learn how the positive mindset that I have today started when I was very young, why my family chooses to focus on the good things and not on the things that are out of our control, and how my mom lives with unshakable joy, even when life gets tough.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• How the words “Can’t Change It” is more than a phrase—it’s our way of life
• How my mom turned the loss of her daughter into a mission of healing for others
• Why giving tough love is necessary sometimes, especially when raising teenagers
• The positive mindset my mom had after a devastating fall from a ladder
• Her simple advice on true happiness and feeling young at heart
• That it’s better to give than to receive and why my mom is compelled to help others

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Dealing with trauma and shame from our past can be tremendously heavy burdens to carry—but they don’t have to define us. 

These horrible experiences often shape our identity, our relationships, and even how we view the world. But one of the most important conversations we can have is how to heal from those experiences.

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Daniela Tilbrook. Daniela is a trauma survivor, coach, and the author of the powerful new book, Not My Shame: Healing Childhood Trauma. She shares her deeply personal journey of surviving a decade of childhood sexual abuse, the years of silence that followed, and the transformative steps she’s taken to heal, reclaim her voice, and now helps others do the same.

You’ll hear how meditation and The Miracle Morning were game-changers for Daniela in rebuilding a sense of faith and purpose and helped her shift from surviving to enjoying a purposeful life again. Whether you’ve experienced trauma yourself or want to support someone who has, this episode offers a message of hope, practical tools for healing, and a reminder that no matter your past, you have the power to choose your future.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why shame is never yours to carry—and how to give it back
• Daniela’s LIGHT framework for healing trauma and reclaiming life
• How the Miracle Morning helped Daniela shift from surviving to thriving
• The power of affirmations and daily rituals in trauma recovery
• How to break free from overthinking, inaction, and victimhood
• Why finding your purpose transforms pain into power

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We spend our lives balancing two forces: the actions we take (what we do) and the emotions that shape our inner world (how we feel).

Last week, I addressed the first with a podcast episode titled The Shortcut to Self-Discipline (click here if you missed it), which teaches how we can get ourselves to do what we need to do, when we need to do it—whether we feel like it or not. 

This week, I’m giving you The Blueprint for Inner Bliss. 

What is inner bliss? 

It’s that state of genuine and sustained contentment, gratitude, and joy that doesn’t depend on external events and enables you to maintain optimal mental and emotional states, even when life feels chaotic, uncertain, or out of control.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why fulfillment comes down to two things: what you do and how you feel
• The 3 pillars of inner bliss and how to practice each one daily
• How comparison keeps you from happiness—and how to break free from it
• Why defining your purpose doesn’t need to be perfect
• A simple, powerful morning practice to cultivate peace and fulfillment

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Have you ever struggled to follow through with your goals? Maybe you’ve labeled yourself as lazy, inconsistent, or just not disciplined enough. I get it—because that used to be me. In this episode, I’m diving into what I believe is the ultimate superpower for achieving anything you want in life: self-discipline.

I’m sharing my journey from being an utterly undisciplined teenager to becoming one of the top performers at Cutco. Whether you’ve never considered yourself a disciplined person or you’re already a high achiever looking to maximize your full potential, this episode will give you a step-by-step approach to developing the discipline you need to achieve your biggest goals.

You’ll learn the four key components of self-discipline, the difference between being motivated and truly committed, and why your identity plays a critical role in your consistency. 

P.S. I’m sharing My Daily Self-Discipline Affirmations to help you build this superpower and make it a part of who you are, starting today.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• What motivates some people might not motivate others
• The 4 components of self-discipline (and the right order to apply them)
• The difference between being discipline-dependent and self-disciplined
• How your identity shapes your habits and outcomes
• A 30-day challenge to transform your self-discipline, starting today

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According to  a 75-year-old Harvard study on happiness, the single greatest predictor of a happy and long life is close, healthy relationships. But when a close relationship fractures, whether that’s with a close friend or especially your spouse, it can have a devastating impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing that can take months, if not years to overcome.

So today, I want to share a 5-step process for repairing and healing damaged relationships that’s truly been transformative in my own life. Over the past 6 months, I’ve repaired my relationship with my daughter and with my wife on more than one occasion. Whether you're the one who’s been hurt or the one who’s done the hurting, there’s a path forward—and it starts with humility, empathy, and a willingness to grow.

What I’ve found is that in order to move forward, we have to learn how to shift from blame to responsibility, how to truly listen to someone else’s pain without defensiveness, and why forgiveness—both for yourself and others—is essential to healing. This isn’t about quick fixes or pretending everything is okay. It’s about doing the hard but meaningful work of showing up with love, honesty, and vulnerability to restore the relationships that matter most in your life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Why healing a broken relationship starts with taking 100% responsibility
• The importance of listening without judgment—even if it’s uncomfortable
• Forgivingness can be difficult, but liberating yourself from anger is much healthier
• You can’t force or rush the healing process or rebuild trust. It takes time
• Practical steps to begin the healing process, even if the other person isn’t ready.

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Today we’re exploring the age-old question—Does prayer actually work? 

Is prayer effective… or pointless? Have you ever prayed and felt like no one was listening? Or perhaps you don't pray because you don’t believe it’s effective. 

Or maybe you've tried praying before, but your prayers haven't been answered, so you’re skeptical at best. 

Whether you're someone who prays frequently or not at all, I promise that this episode has value for everyone on both sides of the coin.

Today, I'm exploring one of the most personal and profound topics I've ever covered: the power of prayer. But not just in the traditional sense. I’m talking about it from a scientific, emotional, and spiritual perspective. Whether you're deeply religious, spiritually curious, or a flat-out skeptic, this is an invitation to listen with an open mind.

You’ll hear me reference two studies from Harvard and Duke that show how prayer affects your brain, body, and emotional well-being—even if you don't believe in a higher power. I also open up about powerful, specific moments in my own life when prayer produced results I can't explain, from healing my body after a near-fatal accident to receiving life-changing blessings at just the right moment.

And finally, I just want to say that this episode isn't about preaching or converting you—it's about expanding your understanding of prayer as a tool for peace, purpose, and transformation. Enjoy!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The scientific evidence that those who pray often enjoy improved overall well-being
• Four types of prayer and how to practice each one (even if you’re not religious)
• How I used prayer to heal, gain clarity, and overcome impossible odds
• Why unanswered prayers might be some of life’s greatest gifts
• A simple daily prayer practice you can start today—no experience required

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Imagine if the key to achieving your biggest goals was learning to embrace common traits that aren’t typically associated with great leaders? As you’ll hear from today’s guest, it’s okay to be selfish, shameless, bossy, or even reckless because it can help you break free from limiting beliefs and supercharge your success.

I’m excited to be talking to Jenny Wood. Jenny is a former Google executive and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. For almost 20 years, Jenny enjoyed tremendous success at Google, starting from an entry-level position to building one of the company’s largest career development programs. But in a courageous move, she walked away from corporate life to bet on herself by practicing the very principles she teaches in her book.

In our conversation, we discussed nine surprising traits that can be powerful tools when applied the right way to help you break free from fear and self-doubt by rethinking what you’ve been told about success. If fear of failure, uncertainty, or judgment has ever held you back, this episode will help you unlock your version of wild courage and take bold steps toward positive outcomes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The three fears holding you back from success—and how to overcome them
• How to reclaim "negative" traits and turn them into strengths
• Why being selfish can actually help others and lead to greater impact
• You can create positive outcomes by stepping out of your comfort zone
• How to stop believing the tales and false stories we create in our mind

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For over a decade, I ate a "mostly" organic vegan diet and believed that I was fueling my body with the most nutritious food available. I say mostly because I didn't believe in inconveniencing people to accommodate my dietary preferences, so I was pretty flexible when other people were involved. 

However, I experienced some health challenges including low energy and brain fog, and I realized that there were some vital nutrients that I was deficient in, which were missing from my vegan diet. Although I could supplement them, I wondered why they weren't prevalent in what I thought was the diet nature intended. That’s when I started questioning everything I thought I knew about nutrition. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my journey of transitioning from vegan to a more balanced diet loaded with organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fats, as well as local pasture-raised, ethically sourced meats and eggs. 

To be clear, this is NOT to convince you to change your diet but rather to encourage you to consider what our bodies truly need to thrive. This episode isn’t meant to be preachy. There’s no one-size-fits-all diet. It’s about listening to your body, questioning nutritional norms, and making informed decisions so that your diet contributes to optimizing your energy and lifespan. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The role of vitamin B12 and why its absence in plant foods made me rethink my diet
• The challenges of getting key nutrients like iron, protein, and vitamins from a vegan diet
• How human history and evolution explain why meat has been a dietary staple
• Nutrition isn’t one-size-fits-all. Listen to your body and get your blood tested regularly

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