Success without character is like a house without a foundation—it might stand for a while, but eventually, it will collapse. In this episode of the Dominate the Day Podcast, Joey from Joey Talks Live breaks down why building a strong foundation of character is essential before chasing after success, money, or recognition.

Speaking directly to young men stepping into manhood, Joey outlines seven core attributes every great man must develop:

• Accountability — Owning your actions without excuses.
• Integrity — Doing the right thing, even when nobody’s watching.
• Empathy — Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Humility — Staying teachable and serving without arrogance.
• Intestinal Fortitude — The courage and grit to face hard times.
• Resolve — Determination to stay the course no matter the obstacles.
• Loving — Choosing compassion and kindness as the foundation of every action.

Through stories from his time in the fire service, deployments overseas, and even running a cleaning company during COVID, Joey shows how these attributes aren’t just nice ideas—they’re survival tools. From standing firm under pressure in a war zone to defending an employee falsely accused of theft, real-life examples illustrate how character protects your reputation, your mission, and your relationships.

You’ll also hear how Scripture ties all this together. Joey shares from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV):
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
This verse captures the heart of the episode: character is the bedrock of true leadership, strength, and success.

In this episode, you’ll take away:

• Why success built on shaky character never lasts.
• How accountability and integrity earn trust and respect.
• Why empathy and humility free you from anger and pride.
• How intestinal fortitude and resolve help you push through life’s hardest moments.
• Why love is the ultimate trait that holds everything else together.

Joey reminds us that age doesn’t equal maturity—an old man without refined character is just an “old fool.” Building character is a daily choice, a lifelong process, and the foundation for becoming the man God designed you to be.

If this podcast speaks to you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a young man who needs direction, leave a five-star review, and join Joey in the mission to raise up men of integrity, strength, and purpose.

Because before you dominate the day, you must build your foundation.

Episode 1: Redefining Success 

What does it really mean to be successful? Is it about chasing seven streams of income, stacking commas in the bank account, and flexing on social media—or is there something deeper that culture doesn’t talk about enough?

In this kickoff episode of the Dominate the Day Podcast, Joey from Joey Talks Live gets real about what success truly looks like. Drawing from life experience as a firefighter, a mentor, and a follower of Christ, he unpacks the difference between wants and needs, the dangers of toxic materialism, and why modern culture has it all twisted.

Joey starts with the Merriam-Webster definition of success, but he doesn’t stop there. He breaks down Maslow’s hierarchy of needs—from food, shelter, and safety, to love, esteem, and self-actualization—and asks tough but necessary questions:

• Are you sacrificing what you need just to chase what you want?
• Are you neglecting relationships, health, and peace of mind for the sake of a paycheck?
• What does balance really look like in a culture that glorifies burnout and “the grind”?

This episode also introduces Joey’s personal mantra: peace and purpose. Success, for him, isn’t about outshining others, but about fulfilling his God-given mission—to build communities, empower youth, and make the world a better place. Along the way, he shares personal reflections, stories from firefighting, and candid thoughts about faith, money, and leadership.

You’ll also hear Joey’s concept of the “Modern Toxic Hierarchy of Wants”—where money, fame, and comparison run the show—and how to break free by living with gratitude, discernment, and intentional action. Because it’s not just about having knowledge; it’s about acting on it.

Whether you’re a Gen Z young man just stepping into adulthood, or a millennial still figuring out life’s balance, this episode challenges you to stop measuring success by society’s scoreboard and start measuring it by purpose, integrity, and faith.

What you’ll take away from this episode:

• A fresh, practical definition of success rooted in purpose.
• Why gratitude is the starting point for growth.
• How to identify when your “wants” are sabotaging your true “needs.”
• The importance of input (what you listen to, watch, and consume) in shaping your output.
• Why living your purpose is worth more than any paycheck.

This isn’t a cookie-cutter motivational talk. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s for young men who are ready to step into maturity, redefine success, and dominate the day—every single day.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and if this hits home for you, don’t forget to share, subscribe, and drop a five-star review. Let’s build together, let’s live with peace and purpose, and let’s dominate the day.

When life punches you in the mouth, what keeps you moving? In this episode, Joey from Joey Talks Live speaks straight to Gen Z and young millennial men about the real path to growth: dream, suffer, endure, overcome.

Joey breaks down why you must keep a little “Peter Pan” in your spirit—protecting your ability to dream—while stepping up with adult responsibility and work ethic. He shares raw stories from firefighter academy and overseas deployments—the heat, the grind, the “death-march” days—showing how suffering, channeled the right way, forges character, resilience, and unshakeable resolve.

Grounded in a Christian worldview, this conversation reframes hardship: God often uses trials to shape us. Joey offers practical tools for the hard seasons—faith, Scripture, prayer, therapy, healthy outlets, and a tight inner circle—so you can carry your purpose through the pressure.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why keeping your dream alive matters when life gets mundane.
• How to interpret suffering so it grows you instead of breaking you.
• What it looks like to endure without yielding—day after day.
• How true victory is to overcome, then climb again at the next level.
• Why your job isn’t always your purpose—and how to serve people wherever you are.
• Practical endurance tools: Bible heroes to study (Joseph, Daniel, David), counseling and mental health, exercise, and curating positive inputs so your output improves.

You’ll walk away with a battle-tested mindset: expect resistance, embrace discipline, and keep moving toward the man God designed you to be. This isn’t hype—it’s a playbook for real life.

Quotes to remember

• “God uses suffering to shape our character.”
• “Don’t quit. Either I overcome—or I die trying.”
• “Protect the dream, do the work, and let endurance carry you to the win.”

If this episode served you, share it with a young man who needs encouragement, drop a 5-star review, and tell Joey what topics you want next. And keep an eye out for Joey’s upcoming project, The Warrior Monk—book, workbook, and course designed to fast-track young men into mature, purpose-driven leadership.

Call to action: Comment “overcome” if you’re committed to enduring the process and dominating the day—every single day.