Apogee Strong

Lee Benson: Emotional Energy, Leadership, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset - Turning Struggles into Generational Wealth


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Feeling stuck? Maybe you’ve been grinding but can’t seem to break through. You want to lead, to build, to create value—but something’s missing.


Is it confidence? A clear path? A belief that you’re even capable?


Or maybe you’re haunted by questions like:

Why should anyone follow me?

Am I really cut out for this?

How do I lead when I feel like an imposter?


Too many aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs feel trapped—either by a lack of direction or the weight of their own self-doubt. But what if the very thing you fear—struggle—is actually the key to building unstoppable self-esteem and long-term success?


Meet Lee Benson—a man who went from being kicked out of his home in high school to selling one of his companies for nine figures. Lee didn’t just build wealth—he built multi-generational value by embracing struggle, focusing on value creation, and turning pain into purpose.


Lee’s not your typical business guru.


He’s a rock musician, ultra-marathoner, CEO of eight companies, and the passionate mind behind Dinner Table, a movement to raise value-creating families and future leaders.


In this episode, Lee shares:

· Why most people misunderstand “imposter syndrome”

· How emotional energy is the rarest and most powerful resource you have

· The exact mindset that turns struggle into confidence—and confidence into legacy

· Why you should stop waiting to feel ready—and start where you are


This episode is your wake-up call. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to shift from fear to fulfillment, you need to hear this.


Listen now—because leadership isn’t something you’re given. It’s something you create.


Quotes:

• "All the opportunity in the world is in the struggle. The harder it gets, the better it is." - Lee Benson

• "Everybody does what's in their best self-interest for either this life and or the next. We're either win-win, or we're win-lose." - Lee Benson

• "The purpose of the human experience is to elevate human consciousness - simply said, figure stuff out." - Lee Benson


Key Takeaways:

· Reframe Struggle as a Tool: Start viewing struggle as the necessary path to building confidence and self-esteem. Ask yourself, “What capability is this challenge helping me develop?”

· Adopt the Value Creation Lens: Before making your next move—whether in business, relationships, or personal growth—ask: “Am I truly creating value, or am I just staying busy?”

· Audit Your Emotional Energy: Rate your emotional energy on a scale of 1–10 each day. Then identify what boosts it and what drains it. Begin designing your life around protecting and amplifying that energy.

· Design a Personal Business Model: Whether you’re employed or self-employed, write down how you create value, how you’re rewarded for it, and how you can scale it. This turns abstract goals into actionable steps.

· Test, Tweak, Repeat: Treat life and business decisions like experiments. Don’t fear mistakes—instead, document your assumptions, test them quickly and cheaply, and use failures as feedback.


Conclusion:

This conversation with Lee Benson is a powerful reminder that you don’t need permission to start—you just need the willingness to struggle, learn, and keep showing up. Success doesn’t come from avoiding hard things—it comes from leaning into them with purpose. Whether you're a young man figuring out your path or a seasoned entrepreneur feeling stuck, this episode challenges you to rethink what’s possible when you focus on creating real value—in your work, your relationships, and your life.

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