Have you ever wondered if there's a deeper level of happiness you're missing?

In this thought-provoking episode of King Moves, hosts Ethan and Justin dive deep into the real definition of happiness, inspired by "The Courage to Be Disliked."

They challenge the common pursuit of personal freedom and ego-driven success, exploring a more profound, fulfilling alternative—living a life centered on contribution.

But does contribution truly lead to fulfillment for everyone?

What you will learn in this episode:

How to redefine your understanding of freedom and fulfillment.

How to identify your unique way of contributing to the world.

How to transition from self-centered goals to meaningful contributions.

How to recognize if you're stuck chasing the wrong kind of happiness.

How to find happiness through both action and simply being.

Questions answered:

What is the real meaning of happiness?

Is personal freedom enough to feel truly fulfilled?

Can you find fulfillment without contributing to others?

What's the difference between contribution by doing and contribution by being?

How do you know if you're climbing the wrong mountain in life?

Ready to unlock a deeper sense of purpose? Tune into this eye-opening conversation and discover how your contribution might just be the key to lasting happiness.

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What if all those “coincidences” aren’t coincidences at all?

Ethan and Justin dive into one of the most unsettling—and empowering—questions you can ask yourself: Are you paying attention to the signs in your life, or are you dismissing them as random noise?

After a spine-tingling story from Ethan’s recent cruise vacation, our hosts wrestle with synchronicity, neuroscience, and the possibility that the universe (or your subconscious) might be nudging you toward your next breakthrough.

Justin brings a healthy skepticism, while Ethan shares tools to recognize these breadcrumbs and act with confidence. This isn’t fluffy mysticism; it’s about noticing patterns, trusting your gut, and making aligned decisions in business and life.

What you will learn in this episode:

How to recognize synchronicities and use them as decision-making clues

How to avoid overanalyzing and still act decisively

How your brain’s Reticular Activating System filters your reality

How to know when it’s intuition versus coincidence

How to explore “hidden patterns” without falling for false meaning

Questions answered:

Are coincidences random, or is there a deeper meaning?

How can you train your brain to notice helpful patterns?

What role does self-awareness play in spotting synchronicities?

Should you act on these “signs” or simply observe them?

How do science and spirituality explain these phenomena differently?

🎧 Listen now and discover why one small shift in awareness might change how you see your entire life. Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The boss who ignores you…

the friend who ghosts you…

the partner who “just doesn’t get it”…

Why do they all feel like versions of the same headache?

Ethan and Justin swing a wrecking ball at polite self-help and declare: every challenge in your life is a relationship problem in disguise.

Drawing on The Courage to Be Disliked and their own hard knocks, they expose how your craving for applause—at work, in friendships, and in love—quietly scripts the drama you swear you hate.

If you’ve ever blamed “circumstances,” get ready to see the real culprit in the mirror.

What you will learn in this episode:

Questions answered:

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What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn’t the trauma itself—but the story you keep telling yourself about it?

In this no-holds-barred conversation, Ethan and Justin dismantle the sacred cow of “trauma equals destiny.”

Borrowing insights from Adlerian psychology—and their own gut-punch life moments—they argue that pain is optional, meaning is everything, and you might be staging your own tragedy just to stay comfortable.

What you will learn in this episode

Questions answered

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The saying goes, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." But what if turning your passion into a business actually destroys it?

In this episode, American entrepreneur Ethan King and South African entrepreneur Justin King unpack the hidden traps of going pro.

Is passion enough?

Can talent really translate into income?

And what happens when your favorite thing suddenly has to pay the bills?

From speaking on big stages to launching a design business to running a national sports brand, Ethan and Justin share stories that will make you rethink the leap from hobby to hustle.

Listen in before you turn your passion into your paycheck.

What you will learn in this episode:

How to test if your passion has true market demand

How to shift from hobbyist to professional without killing the joy

How to avoid vague ambition and build real momentum

How to launch quickly and gather the feedback that matters

Questions answered:

Should you really turn your passion into a business?

When is the right time to go from side hustle to full-time?

How do you know if people will actually pay for your work?

What risks come with monetizing your favorite activity?

Can you still love it when it becomes your job?

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Is the "stay hard" gospel pushing you toward bankruptcy...of body, bank account, and spirit?

In this incendiary episode of King Moves, entrepreneurs Ethan King (Atlanta) and Justin King (Cape Town) flip the script on the cult of endless grind preached by David Goggins and the Iron Cowboy.

They argue that for 99% of us, mimicking ultramasochists could be a shortcut to knee surgery, divorce, and burned‑out businesses.

Justin brands the movement performative suffering, exposing how social‑media hero worship turns self‑harm into a virtue signal.

Ethan reveals why raw desire without strategic exits is just ego dressed as courage.

Together they lay out the heresy: real champions know when to quit, and live to win the next round.

How to detect performative suffering disguised as “toughness”

When to quit earlier and still be taken seriously

How to convert pain signals into smarter pivots

How to build resilience that scales with age and ambition

How to turn less grind into more profit

Is David Goggins‑style grind useful—or reckless—for entrepreneurs?

What’s the ROI of quitting before you break?

How do you separate ego from legitimate endurance?

Can you lead teams without glorifying sleepless martyrdom?

Have you ever been ghosted? Are you guilty of ghosting?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin call out the silent killer of business momentum: lack of responsiveness.

Your ability—or failure—to reply sends a message louder than your words. It’s not just about missed messages; it’s about missed respect, missed opportunities, and missed growth.

Responsiveness is polite and it’s powerful.

When you ignore, delay, or disappear after promising to follow up, you’re telling people exactly how reliable you are. Ethan shares why he sees communication delays as red flags, and Justin explains how to train people on what to expect from you.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to protect their brand, reputation, and relationships.

What you will learn in this episode:

How to use responsiveness as a signal of your responsibility

How to “train” people in how to communicate with you

How to avoid becoming the bottleneck in collaborations

How to use tools or systems to handle communication overload

How to set and manage expectations in different time zones or priorities

Questions answered:

Does responsiveness really reflect responsibility?

When is it okay not to reply?

How should you manage digital boundaries and expectations?

Should you automate your email responses?

How do you handle working across time zones effectively?

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What do you do when life knocks you flat—and takes your identity with it?

In this brutally honest episode, Justin King opens up about his upcoming shoulder surgery and the emotional spiral of losing the physical outlet that fuels him.

But this isn’t just a personal story—it’s a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, sidelined, or slipping.

With Ethan’s strategic mindset coaching and reframes, the conversation transforms from self-pity to self-mastery.

This is how you take a rock bottom moment and use it as ignition.

How to reframe a recovery period into a launchpad

How to stay focused when your “why” feels distant

How to use forced stillness to build something new

How to shift from maintenance to momentum—even in a sling

How to stop your past achievements from becoming mental traps

How do you stay mentally strong when your body breaks down?

Can setbacks be designed to teach you something specific?

How do you avoid spiraling into inactivity and self-pity?

What’s the best way to use a recovery period productively?

How can you come back even stronger—physically and mentally?

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Are you unknowingly making people distrust you?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin break down three primal, often overlooked signals that can make or break how people perceive you.

From waves to handshakes to toasts, these social rituals have ancient origins—and they still influence trust today.

Whether you're navigating a boardroom, a networking event, or a late-night jog, your gestures speak before you do. Learn how to harness these signals to project confidence, warmth, and trustworthiness.

This isn’t about being polite. It’s about being intentional.

How to instantly increase trust without saying a word

How to make a stronger first impression in meetings and networking events

How to avoid subtle body language mistakes that repel people

How to use historical context to improve your modern interactions

What's the strange connection between waves, handshakes, and toasts?

What subconscious cues are people picking up from your body language?

How can gestures impact personal safety and professional credibility?

Is your fist bump building trust—or breaking it?

Listen to the full episode to learn how your smallest moves can have the biggest impact. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Do you only want the applause?

Or do you want to be the speaker they remember and rehire?

If you want to improve your public speaking and presentation skills, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

We’re joined by our very first guest, Rich Mulholland—a master of commanding stages and captivating audiences around the world.

Rich breaks down what it really takes to build a speaking career, from storytelling and entertainment to audience connection and credibility.

He shares the behind-the-scenes of his mentorship program, Story to Stage, and why most speakers fail to stand out. Spoiler: being informative isn’t enough. You need to entertain first. And you need to be referable.

This episode will teach you how.

Here’s what we cover:

How to borrow credibility to launch your speaking career

Why “stages book stages” and how to use that to your advantage

How to discover your unique twist and use it to be unforgettable

The role of context in shaping audience perception

If you’re ready to elevate your presence and turn stages into career momentum, this conversation will give you the roadmap.

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