Pilot episode of 'the balanced podcast' - I reflect on the stoic mantra 'Nobody's Coming to Save You' and how it shaped my sales career. I share personal experiences of losing out on bids as a new salesperson, the struggles of competing with aggressive undercutting tactics, and the journey towards mastering HVAC system design. By embracing building science and innovative tools, I found ways to differentiate my services, ensuring customer satisfaction and staying competitive. Tune in to learn how to thrive in tough sales environments and build unique skills to close more deals.

00:00 stoic lesson | nobody is coming to save you

00:24 Sales Struggles and Market Research

01:13 Facing Aggressive Competition

04:48 Adapting Through Building Science

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

In this episode of Peace Under Pressure (former podcast title), I reflect on a powerful week filled with personal wins, career breakthroughs, and meaningful moments.

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(recorded previously as Peace Under Pressure)

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In this episode of Peace Under Pressure (former podcast name), I explore the art of slowing down under pressure. This is a glimpse into how stoic wisdom can help you stay calm and intentional when the world speeds up around you. This episode was a true passion project from when I first started learning how to podcast, and hope the message at the end of the episode lands for you, the listener.

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5 Stoic Lessons (That Help Me Stay Calm Under Pressure) -

In this episode, I share 5 Stoic lessons that help me find peace under pressure — on the mats, in sales, and in everyday life.

I reveal adversity from my own life experience and reflect on that time.

If you want to show up with more calm, focus, and resilience — this one’s for you.

In this pilot episode, I share why I created the original podcast titled Peace Under Pressure.

While it was a fun introduction to podcasting, I desired more for my project.

Essentially, it evolved; as I have.

New episodes are meant as educational and for self-improvement. I hope to empower listeners to believe in themselves and their purpose on this planet from a stoic lens.

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