Something For Everybody

Taken from Episode 535 of Something For Everybody 

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In this solo episode, I challenge the idea that personal development ends at a perfect, effortless plateau. Drawing on ideas I attribute to Sahil Bloom and Brad Stulberg, I explain how setting a sustainable “floor” for difficult days helps preserve momentum, avoid burnout, and keep pursuing long-term goals.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Why personal development isn’t a linear ladder

03:25 Brad Stulberg’s formula: stress plus rest equals growth

05:25Why all-or-nothing goals can make you quit

05:53 Set a floor for hard days and a ceiling for your best

07:21 Respect your limits to stay in the game

08:48 Ask what showing up looks like at 30% capacity

09:37 Consistency over intensity, without pretending it’s mastered

10:32 Adjust your pace without walking away from your goals

11:32 Give yourself grace and keep showing up

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(Filmed on October 25th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Jake Kennington joins Something For Everybody this week. Jake is a husband, father of four, and a structural engineer turned coach, speaker, and writer.

We talk about redefining success, pursuing entrepreneurship without romanticizing the struggle, and navigating midlife change. Jake shares the REDAC framework, the idea that a meaningful life requires drawing your own map, and how gratitude and ambition can work together.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Fatherhood, family life, and unexpected turns

06:21 Why reaching the engineering pinnacle still felt incomplete

09:26 From resisting entrepreneurship to launching Actively Human

14:46 Why business is a game worth losing

17:10 The four-day workweek that created room to build

20:03 Redefining success beyond achievement

24:00 Learn from people who have actually done the work

26:42 REDAC

34:24 Death by Mediocrity and the case for drawing your own map

40:26 The give a damn pie chart and finding small steps

43:59 A 12-month future-self letter for pull motivation

46:08 How gratitude and ambition can work together

53:18 Faith, coaching, and Jake’s Second Summit Playbook

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Jake’s Website:

https://activelyhuman.com/

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(Filmed on September 4th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Episodes You Might Enjoy: 

#418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey

https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/

#433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This)

https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/

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Taken from Episode 532 of Something For Everybody 

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In this solo episode, I share five essential lessons from a lifetime of competing and coaching, focusing on mindset, process, and performance strategies that can help anyone excel in their pursuits.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Why mindset and process matter in performance

00:33 Focus on getting better, not just being the best

02:01 The role of process addiction among great performers

03:00 Confidence demands evidence, not just self-belief

05:54 Reframe anxiety as excitement to improve performance

08:17 Joy and fun as performance enhancers

12:27 Learning how to lose well for growth

16:34 Recap of five key lessons and closing thoughts

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Shop For Everybody 

Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉

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Extra Stuff:

Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit

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(Filmed on October 12th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Sam Eaton joins Something For Everybody this week. Sam is a mental health & suicide prevention speaker for schools and workplaces, the author of 3 books (HarperCollins) & the founder of Recklessly Alive. 

Sam shares his personal journey through mental health struggles, his suicide attempt, and his mission to prevent suicide through awareness and action. This episode explores mental health, resilience, and practical steps to live fully alive.

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💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily.

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Shop For Everybody 

Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉

https://shopforeverybody.com/

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Extra Stuff: 

Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/

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Sam’s Website:

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(Filmed on August 28th, 2026)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

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Episodes You Might Enjoy: 

#418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey

https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/

#433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This)

https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/

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