Run with the Cheetahs - Your Climb To An Extraordinary Life

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We all have great ideas. We know what we should be doing. So why is getting started so hard?

Russell Anderson and author Jerry Freishtat take on the gap between knowing and doing, and how to close it by building the action habit. Starting with the number one success principle from Tom Peters' "In Search of Excellence," a bias for action, they talk about why comfort kills action, why perfection is a losing game, and why action comes before both momentum and motivation.

You'll hear about:

• Giving yourself permission to suck as a beginner
• The two-minute rule and the power of micro-wins
• Action vs. motion: when preparing turns into procrastinating
• Jerry's nerve-wracking first board meeting
• Why "confidence is simply the memory of winning"
• How to restart after you fall off, including Jerry quitting fast food 100 times before it stuck
• How to know if you really want something

There's never a perfect time to start, which means it's always the perfect time to start.

Run With The Cheetahs is the companion podcast to Jerry Freistadt's book "Run With The Cheetahs: Your Guide to an Extraordinary Life." If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and share it with someone who's ready to stop waiting and start doing.

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Big Thanks to Michael Fath for the use of The Emerald Isle
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How to Build Momentum in Life: Small Wins, Discipline & Long-Term Success | Run with the Cheetahs

What does it take to build lasting momentum in life, overcome setbacks, and achieve meaningful success? In this episode of Run with the Cheetahs, host Russell Anderson sits down with author Jerry Fryat to explore the power of momentum, consistent action, discipline, and small daily wins.

Momentum isn't built overnight. It's created through intentional habits, consistent effort, and the willingness to keep moving forward—even when motivation fades. Whether you're focused on personal growth, business success, health, fitness, or relationships, understanding how to create and sustain momentum can transform your life.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ How momentum works and why consistent action matters more than temporary motivation
✅ The power of micro wins and the principle of accumulation
✅ How small daily habits build confidence and long-term success
✅ Why discipline and knowledge are essential for creating momentum
✅ How to recognize and overcome negative momentum
✅ Why comfort can become a barrier to growth and achievement
✅ The connection between long-term momentum, flow, and peak performance
✅ How resilience, faith, and the five horizons of life help you navigate setbacks
✅ Why planned escape time and recovery are essential for sustainable progress
✅ How to restart your momentum by changing your routine and taking action

CHAPTERS:⏱️
00:00 - Principle of Micro Wins & Accumulation
03:00 - What Is Momentum & How Energy Shifts
06:00 - Motivation vs. Momentum & Creating Action
09:00 - Driving Momentum: Curiosity, Courage & Discipline
12:00 - The 4 Components of Momentum & The Power of Micro Wins
15:00 - Honoring Your Goals & Building Daily Progress
18:00 - Navigating Dips & Short, Medium & Long-Term Momentum
21:00 - The 46-Hole Streak: Lessons in Dedication
24:00 - Rebuilding Past Momentum & Reaching New Peaks
27:00 - Individual vs. Team Momentum Dynamics
34:10 - What Stops Momentum? The Curse of Comfort
37:00 - Staying Hungry & Driving Continuous Growth
40:00 - Resilience, Faith & Overcoming Setbacks
43:00 - Planned Escape Time & Recovery
46:00 - Entering "The Zone" vs. Flow State
49:00 - The 5 Horizons of Life & Long-Term Trajectory
52:00 - Changing Your Routine & Taking Action

💡 KEY TAKEAWAY:
You don't need to change your entire life overnight. Start with one small win, take consistent action, and build upon your progress. The momentum you create today can lead to extraordinary opportunities tomorrow.

🔥 Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, athlete, or someone striving to become a better version of yourself, this conversation will inspire you to take action, embrace discipline, and keep moving toward your goals.

📖 ABOUT RUN WITH THE CHEETAHS
Hosted by Russell Anderson, Run with the Cheetahs is a companion podcast to Jerry Fryat's book of the same name. Each episode explores personal development, success, discipline, resilience, and the principles that help people live extraordinary lives.

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What's one small win you can accomplish today to build positive momentum in your life? Share it in the comments!

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Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Big Thanks to Michael Fath for the use of The Emerald Isle
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The Things We Don’t Do — Regret; The High Cost of Inaction

What will you regret not doing?

In Part 2 of our conversation on Serenity — The Ultimate Destination, Russell Anderson and Jerry Freishtat explore one of life’s most powerful—and sometimes uncomfortable—subjects: regret.

Often, our deepest regrets aren't the mistakes we made. They're the chances we never took, the dreams we didn't pursue, the conversations we avoided, and the moments when fear convinced us to stand still.

From Jerry's reflections on living with fewer regrets to Russell's “Kiss the Girl” philosophy of taking the chance before the moment passes, this episode is about choosing action over hesitation—and recognizing that it's rarely too late to change direction.

You might fail. You might stumble. You might even need a little “permission to suck” while you're getting started.

But there is one outcome that almost guarantees regret:

Doing nothing.

What have you been putting off?
Who do you need to call?
What dream deserves another look?
What would you attempt if you weren't so worried about getting it right?

Maybe today is the day to stop waiting.

Kiss the girl. Take the chance. Make the call. Start the thing.

Because serenity isn't about reaching the end of life with a perfect record.

It's about getting there knowing you truly lived.

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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What does it really mean to live a life of serenity? 

In this powerful episode of Run with the Cheetahs Podcast, bestselling author Jerry Freishtat and host Russell explore why serenity is the ultimate destination of a meaningful life. While many people spend decades chasing success, wealth, and achievement, true fulfillment comes from the daily choices that build peace of mind, purpose, strong relationships, and lasting legacy.

Inspired by the final chapter of Jerry Freishtat's book Run with the Cheetahs, this conversation dives deep into the habits, principles, and long-term vision required to create a life without regret. Jerry also shares a heartfelt tribute to his late father, whose extraordinary life of integrity, family, leadership, and service became the living example of genuine serenity.

Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or preparing for retirement, this episode will challenge you to think differently about success, happiness, resilience, and the choices you’re making every day.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why serenity is built over decades—not found overnight
✅ The difference between achievement, success, and true fulfillment
✅ How daily choices determine whether you experience peace or regret
✅ Why health, family, finances, profession, and faith are life’s five critical horizons
✅ The importance of long-term vision and short-term execution
✅ How resilience, adversity, and failure shape lasting confidence
✅ Why taking calculated risks creates greater freedom and security
✅ The role of integrity, accountability, and personal responsibility in building a meaningful life
✅ Lessons from Jerry Fetta’s father on legacy, leadership, and family
✅ Why nobody is coming to rescue you—and why that’s empowering

💡 One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple:

Every healthy habit…
Every difficult conversation…
Every wise financial decision…
Every act of integrity…
Every investment in your family…

…is another step toward building a future filled with joy, contentment, purpose, and serenity.

📚 If you’ve ever wondered how to avoid a life filled with regret and instead create a life of lasting peace, this episode offers timeless wisdom that can transform the way you think about success.

👍 If this conversation inspired you:
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🔹 Leave a comment: What does serenity mean to you? Can it be built starting today?

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Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Episode 14 – Activate Your Prey Drive with Coach Micheal Burt

In this episode of Run With The Cheetahs: Your Guide to an Extraordinary Life, Russell Anderson and Jerry sit down with Coach Micheal Burt (“America’s Coach”) to talk about what it really takes to break out of complacency and perform at a championship level.

Coach Burt shares:

• How he went from a small Tennessee town to building an 8‑time state‑championship basketball program
• The “accidental arrogance of success” and why simply working harder isn’t a real growth strategy
• His definition of “prey drive” and the daily routines he uses to activate it
• Why most people gradually settle into mediocrity—and how small, consistent disciplines can pull you out
• The A‑to‑B framework for getting clear on where you are, where you want to go, and who can help you get there
• The big idea behind his new book Screw Your Why and a more practical path to purpose

If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but stuck in “good enough,” this conversation will challenge you to make different decisions, build new habits, and aim your skills at bigger problems.

Connect with Coach Micheal Burt
Website & Events: https://www.coachburt.com
Books & Resources: available via his site and major booksellers

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This show is the companion podcast to the book Run With The Cheetahs: Your Guide to an Extraordinary Life.
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Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Life isn't fair.

The sooner we accept that truth, the sooner we can begin taking control of what actually matters: our response.

In this episode of Run With The Cheetahs, Russell Anderson and Jerry Freishtat revisit Chapter 13 of Jerry's book, From Victim to Victor, and explore one of the most important mindset shifts a person can make. 

Through personal stories, lessons from business, athletics, relationships, and life's toughest tragedies, they discuss why adversity is unavoidable and how extraordinary people learn to navigate setbacks without allowing them to define their future.

Jerry shares insights on resilience, preparation, personal responsibility, and the importance of building the mental toughness needed to face life's inevitable challenges. The conversation also examines grief, recovery, the power of perspective, and why no setback has to become a permanent identity.

Key themes include:

•  Victim vs. Victor mentality 
•  Resilience and recovery 
•  Why life isn't supposed to be fair 
•  The power of acceptance 
•  Plan B thinking 
•  Building mental toughness 
•  Learning from adversity 
•  Relationships and support systems 
•  Responding instead of reacting 
•  Creating positive outcomes despite difficult circumstances 

As Jerry reminds listeners:

"No defeat is a final defeat."

If you're facing a difficult season, this episode offers practical guidance, encouragement, and a roadmap for moving forward.

Run With The Cheetahs — Your Guide to an Extraordinary Life.

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Why is self-discipline so hard—and how do you build more of it?

In Episode 12 of Run With The Cheetahs, Russell Anderson and Jerry Freistadt dive deep into one of the most misunderstood keys to success: discipline.

They discuss why motivation alone won’t save you, how comfort can quietly sabotage progress, and the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that help extraordinary people stay on track.

This episode is packed with practical wisdom on routines, accountability, resilience, and creating momentum through small daily wins.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent—or know you’re capable of more—this conversation will hit home.

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Health and wellness aren’t just part of the equation—they are the foundation of everything.

In Episode 11, Russell Anderson and Jerry Freishtat explore how physical activity, clean eating, and disciplined habits impact every area of life—from mindset and confidence to relationships and financial success.

Jerry shares his philosophy of “extreme health,” explaining why most people have never truly experienced what it feels like to operate at their best—and how once you do, there’s no going back.

This episode dives into the power of daily commitment, the importance of building a strong foundation, and how small, consistent actions can create massive long-term results.

If you’re looking for a practical, no-excuses approach to improving your life, this conversation delivers.

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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Your Brain Is Lying To You! w/ Rene Rodriguez

Your subconscious mind is processing 11 million bits of information every second — and it's making most of your decisions before you even know it. In Episode 10, Russell and Jerry welcome one of the most powerful voices in leadership and behavioral neuroscience, Rene Rodriguez, for a conversation that will fundamentally change how you see yourself and the world around you.

Rene is a 30-year veteran of applying neuroscience to real-world leadership and influence, a bestselling author (Amplify Your Influence), and a sought-after keynote speaker who has shared stages with some of the biggest names on the planet.

Together they dig deep into the science of cognitive bias — why your brain isn't seeking truth, it's protecting your identity — and what you can do about it. From self-serving bias to confirmation bias, from the Dunning-Kruger Effect to a CIA spy's perspective trick, this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

You'll walk away knowing:

• Why your past experiences are distorting your present decisions
• How to reframe traumatic memories and change their hold on you
• The step-by-step process for rewiring your subconscious identity
• Why confidence follows courage — never the other way around

As Russell puts it best: "Bias doesn't make you wrong. It makes you unaware." This episode is your first step toward awareness — and awareness is where extraordinary begins.

Guest: René Rodriguez (Amplify Your Influence)
Website: https://www.meetrene.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnwithrene
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithrene

🎧 Listen, learn, and start running with the cheetahs.

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

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In Episode 9 of Run with the Cheetahs, Russell Anderson talks with author Jerry and his son, entrepreneur Justin Freishtat, about one of life’s hardest pivots: moving from victim to victor when everything collapses. From divorce and losing millions to fraud, lawsuits, and starting over, they share the honest, unpolished version of what adversity really feels like and how to climb back.​

They break down:

• The moment Jerry decided to stop living as a victim and rebuild his life after a brutal divorce and financial wipeout.​
• How Justin went from a $20M hedge fund and a luxury lifestyle to losing his income, his net worth, and his marriage—and why his network and personal brand kept him in the fight.​
• The concept of “the gap”: the time you stay in despair before you decide to move, and how experience shortens that window.​
• Why controlling your health, habits, and inner work matters more than ever when the external world is on fire.​

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, blindsided, or broken by circumstances and needing proof that the comeback really can beat the setback.​

Jerry Freishtat
CEO of Wealth Climber | Serial Entrepreneur | Investor | Advisory for Startup Entrepreneurs | Speaker | Author | Committed to innovation, growth, and making a positive impact on the world.

Russell Anderson
Founder, President ACS Creative; Marketing & Design (30+ years of growing brands; global and local)
Serial Entrepreneur, Forever Student of Business - and Life

Buy the Book and Audiobook!
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https://a.co/d/jbuW7Bh

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Intro/Outro Music Credit
Big Thanks to Michael Fath for the use of The Emerald Isle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hva33IEU3SY&list=RDHva33IEU3SY&start_radio=1