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My conversation with Brady Opheim goes back a long way — about 20 years, give or take a few questionable decisions.

From the outside, Brady’s life looks pretty dialed in: small-town roots, a successful business, a family, and a lot of hard-earned experience. But as we talked, it became clear that even a “good” life can drift if comfort starts to replace intention.

In this episode, Brady shares what shifted for him after a serious injury and a few close calls forced him to slow down and take an honest look at how he was living. Not because things were broken — but because he realized they could be better.

We talk about alcohol not as a villain, but as a distraction. About leadership as ownership before authority. About the difference between being busy and actually moving with purpose. And about how easy it is to argue for your limitations when you’ve been telling yourself the same story for years.

Brady also opens up about a demanding leadership experience that pushed him well outside his comfort zone and reshaped how he shows up — at work, at home, and with the people who matter most.

This isn’t a dramatic reinvention story. It’s more like two guys who’ve known each other a long time having an honest conversation about what it looks like to grow up — again.

If you’ve ever felt successful but slightly off-course, this one’s worth a listen.

Keep Grinding,

NJL

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