Live Elevated with Brian Pruett

Most people think success is about achievements.

Money. Status. Accomplishments.

But go to enough funerals and you’ll realize something surprising…

No one talks about those things.

They talk about who the person was.

In this episode, I'll share a powerful lesson from the book Excellent Advice for Living that reframes what success actually means.

Plus 3 practices I use to live more intentionally and focus on what matters most.

You’ll learn:

Life is short.
Pursue excellence.
Chase your potential.

But remember..

The person you are while you’re achieving is the real legacy you'll leave behind.

I felt stuck in my corporate job.. like I was slowly dying.

Baseball was already behind me. Now I was staring at a sales career that felt safe… but didn’t feel like me.

So I made a decision that scared the heck out of me.
I quit.

Not because I had everything figured out.. But because I knew I had to stop playing small and start chasing what I felt called to build.

This episode isn’t about quitting your job. It’s about going all in on your potential. And that can look different for everyone.

But here’s my story, and in this video I break down:

💥 The moment I knew it was time to leave
💥 How I started coaching when I had ZERO clients
💥 How I built my first online community
💥 The biggest mistakes new creators make
💥 What I focused on instead of chasing followers
💥 How I turned passion into real income

If you’ve ever felt the pull to build something of your own… this episode is for you.

Keep becoming ⚡️

Most guys don’t lack potential.. they lack self trust.

Every broken promise to yourself chips away at your identity.

In this episode, I break down:

You don’t need more motivation.. You need more proof. Consistent promises kept aligned with who you want to become.

Become the man who keeps his word 💯

Keep becoming ⚡️ 

What would change if you actually went all in on yourself? ⚡️ 

In this episode, Garrett MIller and I talk about something most men feel, but rarely say out loud.

The fear of playing small.
The pressure to provide.
The quiet voice that says, “You’re capable of more.”

We talk about:

• Going all in on your potential
• Owning your story instead of hiding it
• Why the right circle changes everything
• Mental health conversations men need to have
• How to shine your light (instead of dimming it)

You have a unique gift and a 1 of a kind story.
Only you can give the world who you are.

The world doesn’t need another copy.
It needs you.

This one’s honest. Raw. Real.
And it might be the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

Everything you need is already within you 🌱

Humans are like seeds.. and the oak is within the acorn.
But most people don't live like that.

Most people forget who they are and how they're designed.

In this episode, I break down:

• Identity first
• How to water your life 💧
• Why environment is everything
• The miracle growth filter
• And how to stop living below your design

You don’t need more from the outside.
You need to water your life and
get in better soil.

Let’s grow together ⚡️

What if the goal isn’t to be understood or liked by everyone?

In this episode, I talk about the freedom that comes from letting people misunderstand you, judge you, and think whatever they want.. without needing to correct them.

I share my own story of learning to let go of approval, how I stay grounded in who I am, and the internal reminders that keep me from slipping back into people pleasing.

We cover:
 • Why explaining yourself drains your energy
 • How approval seeking kills confidence
 • The paradox, when you stop trying to be liked, people respect you more
 • Simple, practical ways to build courage and self trust over time

This is a conversation about identity, inner peace, and choosing to live from alignment instead of validation.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or worn down from people pleasing, this episode is for you ✌️ 

2026 feels like a year with BIG shifts..

My goal is to be prepared to step into all of my potential.

In this episode, I share the 5 things I’m intentionally bringing into my life, not as rules for anyone else, but as principles I’m choosing to live by. 

This is simply how I’m choosing to grow, lead, and move forward this year.

If you’re someone who wants to live with purpose, move intentionally, and become who you’re capable of becoming, I think this conversation will resonate ⚡️  

What happens when success finally gives you everything.. and you still feel empty?

In this powerful conversation, former MLB All-Star Ian Desmond opens up about the inner battles most people never see, the pressure of elite performance, the moment faith changed everything, and why his life after baseball has been more meaningful than anything he achieved in the big leagues.

We talk about:
- fear of failure vs. pursuit of excellence
- how your inner voice shapes your confidence
- cutting anchors holding you back
- and how to lead with presence, service, and love, especially as a father and coach.

Ian shares deeply personal moments, from panic and mental blocks, to walking away from the game, to coaching his sons to a championship, to building real community impact in Sarasota through New Town Connection.

This episode is about identity, freedom, faith, and redefining success on your own terms.

If you’ve ever chased achievement but still felt unfulfilled.. this one will hit home.

Most men don’t fail because they lack ability.
They fail because they hold onto habits, mindsets, and behaviors that quietly keep them small.

These are 5 things I’m leaving behind to grow more in 2026:

1. Distracted living
If my attention is everywhere, my progress is nowhere. I’m choosing focus over noise.

2. Overthinking and indecision
Clarity comes from action, not thinking harder. I’m deciding faster and adjusting along the way.

3. People pleasing
Approval is expensive. I’m choosing self respect over validation.

4. Waiting to feel ready
Readiness isn't a feeling.. it's a decision. I’m moving BEFORE I feel confident.

5. Playing small
No more shrinking goals to match comfort. I’m raising my standards and stepping into my potential.

If you want more growth in 2026, start by letting go of what’s holding you back ⚡️

Stay tuned, subscribe for part two.

Apply for our next men's summit here: https://liveelevatedlife.com/summit-may26-apply

Most men aren’t broken.
They’re soft.

And the world is perfectly designed to keep them that way 🌎  

I know because I’ve lived it.
I’m a recovering softie myself. I haven’t arrived, but I’ve seen the patterns clearly.. in my own life and in the men I coach.

This episode is about waking up 🌞  

What keeps men soft:
• Comfort and distraction
• Late nights, scrolling, porn
• Blaming, complaining, defending

What keeps men hard:
• Discipline and routine
• Keeping promises to yourself
• Ownership of your life

By hard, I mean effective, awake, strong, healthy, focused, and dangerous for good.
Not reckless. Not angry. Grounded. Capable. Full of Love and Strength.

This is a call to wake up.
To stop drifting.
To become the man your future needs.