In the 30th episode of Delay the Decay, we shift from the usual guest format to a personal monologue about growth, gratitude, and living with “direction, not perfection.” We talk about my “wall of fame and shame,” my faith in God’s goodness and sovereignty, and thankfulness for 46 years of marriage, family, friendships, and 10 grandkids.

I reflect on ongoing struggles with pride (vanity about appearance and reluctance to wear hearing aids) and control, discussing relinquishing outcomes to God in fitness goals, relational conflict, health, and money; repenting of theological pride; choosing curiosity over judgment; and pursuing intentional growth with “most valuable practices”.

00:00 Welcome and Episode 30

02:06 Wall of Fame and Shame

03:53 Life Is Good Gratitude

05:34 Pride and Hearing Aids

08:18 Control Lessons Europe Trip

13:11 Travel Chaos Letting Go

17:08 CrossFit and Identity

20:31 Relationships Health Money

23:16 Theology Pride and Curiosity

25:07 Intentional Growth MVP

28:39 Word of Year Invest

30:10 Weekly Stones and Priorities

34:36 Serenity Prayer and Wrap

Delay the Decay is a podcast for unashamedly ambitious people who want to live longer, better and deeper by prioritizing what’s really important in life.

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Dan Harty is a coach, entrepreneur, and former pastor, who helps people build resilience in body, mind and spirit by emphasizing faith, fitness, and fighting the natural decay with daily habits rooted in biblical truths. Find Dan on social media:

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