In this episode, I’m thinking out loud about why so many of us feel stuck, especially at the start of a new year. I talk about information overload, trying to fix too many things at once, making our goals too big to sustain, and why showing up (especially in relationships) matters more than being “ready.” I also share how living by a code, asking for support, and making things smaller has changed my life. As always, take what you need and leave the rest.

Mentioned in this episode:

Love Is Not a Luxury (Substack essay)

Episode 112 — my conversation with Ryan Holiday on living by a code

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This is my most honest end-of-year episode. I’m talking about what it really costs to stay open, why silence isn’t maturity, and how I’m learning to trust myself as the narrator of my own experience. I share what I’m seeing in my work, why hard work still matters, and what people are actually looking for when they say they want more. If something in your life doesn’t feel fine, this episode is an invitation to stop pretending it is.

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As summer fades and fall begins, I’m sharing three tools to help you finish the year steady, clear, and grounded. This isn’t about cramming in last-minute goals or chasing copy-paste routines. It’s about stripping back to what’s essential and moving with intention.

Fall reminds us that letting go makes space for what’s next. Do the work now, so you don’t drift into chaos later.

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It’s the midpoint of the year, and I’m not chasing anything. I’m choosing joy on purpose. In this seasonal episode, I’m inviting you to slow down, savor small pleasures, and say no to freezing in anyone’s emotional weather. I share my “Summer Punch Card” to help you feel even 2% more alive, offer reflections on urgency vs. presence, and tell you why some of the most powerful things I’ve built in my life happened slowly.

Also: My fall coaching books reopen mid-July. If you’ve been thinking about working with me, this is your moment.

Resources Mentioned:

DO. SEE. EAT. DRINK Substack

myleik.com + @myleik on social

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This week, I’m inviting you to lower the bar—not because you’re incapable, but because perfectionism is stalling your progress. I’m breaking down the difference between high standards and paralysis, why “good enough” matters, and how showing up honestly (even in process) is what moves you forward.

In This Episode:

Why perfectionism is fear in a Gucci belt :)

The difference between high standards and creative paralysis

What it really means to “lower the bar” without lowering your vision

How to release your work even when it’s still “working”

A new definition of progress you can actually feel good about

Mentioned in this episode:

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin – https://amzn.to/3YQS4W5

My updated website: https://myleik.com

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What if making money was actually easy, even for you?
In this episode, I talk with Rachel Rodgers, author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire, about wealth-building, negotiating your worth, and unlearning the fear that keeps so many of us stuck. We get into internal validation, navigating failure, and why your community matters more than any connection “up.” If you’ve ever felt like you had to prove yourself to earn more, this is the episode you need.

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In this episode, I’m talking about what’s really been on my mind lately.

First, we get into relationship skills—the ones many of us never learned and why so many people end relationships when things get hard. Then, a little culture check: what’s going on with Meghan Markle, brand timing, and who gets the freedom to try (and fail) publicly. And finally, a reminder we didn’t know we needed—why so many of us are starving for art, beauty, and aesthetics…and how they might just be the medicine we’ve been missing.

Resources Mentioned:

• Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

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Morgan DeBaun joins me to talk about her new book, Rewrite Your Rules, and the journey from burnout to balance. We get into redefining success, building a life on your own terms, and why being a “rough draft” is more powerful than perfection. A must-listen for anyone ready to stop performing and start living.

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Feeling like it’s not working? In this episode, I break down what I think that really means — and why most people quit too soon. We’re talking commitment over motivation, building in the quiet, and how to keep going when no one’s clapping (yet).

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Are you judging yourself for not mastering things no one ever taught you? In this episode, I unpack the shame hidden in phrases like “at this big age,” and why adulthood was never meant to be a finish line. From emotional regulation to money management, we’re talking about skills—not character flaws. It’s not too late. You’re not too old. You’re just learning—and that’s powerful.

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Magic Hour Workshop  – For reclaiming your time and energy with compassionate structure

Private Coaching – Support to shift your story and build new skills

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