One Audacious Move

Readiness is the prettiest lie we tell ourselves. We think we’re waiting for alignment - really, we’re avoiding fear. In this raw solo episode, I talk about how preparation becomes procrastination, how I’ve hidden behind “getting ready” in my own creative life, and why every artist, dreamer, and builder needs to start before they feel qualified.

We’re told that a good life is built by stacking good days back to bac.... but what happens when those days fall apart? In this episode, Stanton unpacks a personal story about control, surrender, and the pressure to “win the day.” Through a conversation that begins with Joe Rogan’s quote and ends with an unexpected truth from ChatGPT, he explores what really defines a good life: not perfect days, but honest ones.

"I did my best, I want to say,

As I rest my soul at the end of this day,

And not my best when it comes to the list,

That my mind manufactured, when I balled up my fist,

And tightly told myself I must do with my time,

It’s like I’m screaming at reality, “Hey, don’t get out of line!”

With what I’ve said I’ll accomplish before tonight’s dinner,

In order to view myself as some sort of winner.

Did I seize my time? Did I seize this moment?

Should this day become my goals just because I wrote it?

What a lofty goal, to dictate the future,

As if the person I am is some sort of ill-fated loser

To begin my day with this vision of life,

That must conform, or I’ll be stricken with strife

No, perhaps I’ll learn that this fist all balled up,

Actually leads to nothing, to a never filled cup.

What if acceptance of life is what we all need?

To release control, to finally see

That this world has bigger plans for you than your goals ever could,

I wish this was something we all understood

And please don’t forget the path that feels right

That got you up out of bed, that called you to life.

But maybe we can let go of our grip on what happens,

And let reality fuse with the beauty of passion,

When acceptance flow from us, with the hand we are dealt,

Perhaps my best is less seen, perhaps my best is more felt. "

I spent 5 hours writing this poem as a reflection on my past year - what I’ve wrestled with, where I’ve grown, and the moments that made me feel alive. It’s personal, raw, and maybe a little messy… but so is life.

A failed expedition. A new purpose. A fire reignited. This is how one closed door in Iceland became the reason I’m now training to run across an entire country.

Do you ever question your own thoughts, feelings, or instincts? In this episode, Stanton dives into his lifelong self-skepticism -the constant second-guessing of emotions, choices, and even personal truths. He unpacks how this can both protect us from blind spots and trap us in self-doubt, and shares how reframing skepticism as discernment can turn it into wisdom. You’ll hear personal stories, practical ways to anchor yourself, and an invitation to rethink how much trust you place in your own inner voice.

What if the first words you spoke every morning set the tone for who you’re becoming? In this episode, I share the audacious move I made this week: creating a personal mantra, printing it, and hanging it by my mirror. I break down why each line matters, how it counters my own inner critic, and how you can craft your own simple ritual to start the day aligned with presence, agency, and purpose.

In this one I sit down with no notes and no filter. I talk about coming back from Iceland, why my nervous system feels fried, and how I have been wrestling with the pressure to always be growing.

I share what it feels like to reach for my phone like a pacifier, to question whether I am lazy or simply not built for the hustle, and to admit how much I crave peace. This episode is me talking honestly with myself and hopefully giving you permission to take stock of your own life too.

Ever felt the weight of a to-do list you never got to? The shame of a day wasted doom scrolling when you promised yourself you’d finally take action? In this solo episode, I get honest about the cycle of guilt I’ve been stuck in , and the three practical steps I’m using to break out of it. If you’re tired of letting the lazy version of yourself win, this one’s for you. It’s not about perfection - I'd like to think it’s about stepping into the arena anyway.

For the first time in my adult life, I’ve lost sleep over money. Not because I’ve been lazy. But because I went all in. Too far in.

I built something I believed in. I poured thousands into it. And it still didn’t pay me back. Not yet.

This episode is a reckoning. I talk about financial stress, shame, ego, and why going back to something you once swore off doesn’t make you a failure. It might actually mean you’re finally listening to your life.

No false motivation. No pretending. Just the truth of what it looks like to keep going when your path stops making sense.

What if the fastest way to change your life was to draw it?

In this episode, I sit down with Patti Dobrowolski — the globally recognized keynote speaker, three-time TEDx presenter, and creator of the “Draw Your Future” method that’s helped everyone from the Dalai Lama to Amazon execs turn their dreams into reality.

We break down why most people stay stuck, the neuroscience of why drawing rewires your brain, and how bold moves can collapse the timeline on your biggest goals.

Whether you’re completely lost or already chasing your dreams, this episode will show you exactly how to see — and finally become — your future self.