The Daily Drive

By Austin Merrill

Aiming to provide perspective not perscription and "Just in Time" learning, not "Just In Case" learning.

These episodes are meant to make you think, make you ask important questi

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January 18, 2026 542. Think Backwards.
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January 17, 2026 541. The Right To Simplicty
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January 16, 2026 540. Lessons from Mr. Padre
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January 13, 2026 539. Project X
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, I share a wild teenage story of turning a small house hangout into an uncontrollable 200-300 person rager—complete with a Craigslist-fueled heist that stole jewelry, including my dad's Rolex—after I foolishly put a friend on the door instead of guarding it myself. It's the perfect metaphor for life: your mind is the house, attention is the door, and you have to be the strict bouncer. Let in the wrong influences—people, habits, media—and chaos creeps in, just like those uninvited guests. Successful people draw a clear circle of what makes them better (books, podcasts, relationships that push growth) and ruthlessly say no to everything outside it, embracing the discomfort because saying yes to one thing means no to something better. Steve Jobs nailed it: focus means proudly saying no to a hundred great ideas. I end with a quick baseball twist—do you ever feel like slugging percentage is lying to you?—hinting at how raw power stats can miss the real impact in key moments, much like unchecked inputs can mislead your life's trajectory. Draw your circle today; protect what's inside.
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January 12, 2026 538. Caterpillar Season
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, I dive into the powerful metaphor that so many chase the butterfly life—freedom, beauty, success—without embracing the gritty caterpillar season of struggle, failure, falling flat, and doing the unglamorous work (shoveling poop, as I put it). The truth is, transformation demands enduring that uncomfortable, low-status phase where progress feels slow and invisible. The real question becomes: how do you actually bring more enthusiasm, energy, and even excitement to those tough caterpillar days instead of just white-knuckling through them? I break down mindset shifts, practical ways to reframe the grind, and why leaning into the mess—rather than resisting it—is what ultimately speeds up the metamorphosis. If you're in a season that feels like crawling instead of flying, this one's for you: own the caterpillar, love the process, and the wings come.
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January 10, 2026 537. Why Process > Outcome is Crap
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, after years in performance coaching, the host challenges the popular mantra of "process over outcome," calling traditional process goals—vague ideas like "stay aggressive"—largely ineffective. Instead, he advocates for proximal goals that are immediate, actionable in the very moment, and fully diagnostic (clear yes/no measurability). Using a baseball hitter example, he explains shifting from broad mentality to precise, present-tense targets like "swing at fastballs inside in any count," allowing instant feedback, diagnosis of misses, and rapid loop adjustments for real growth. The key takeaway: Strip goals down to what's tangible right now and objectively verifiable—no more fuzzy jargon that feels good but drives little change. This fresh perspective flips conventional wisdom to deliver sharper, more effective results in any high-performance pursuit.
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January 09, 2026 536. Prediction Makes You Lose
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore why overly clever systems often fail in the real world—because we chase certainty when adaptability is what truly wins. Discover how the best leaders aren't rigid planners, but those who spot failing strategies fastest, preload the predictable to free their focus, and pivot instantly to the unexpected for lasting success.
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January 08, 2026 535. You Don't Bleach Your Colored Clothes
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore the hidden dynamics of feedback loops in our minds and systems: how long loops lead to mode bleed and eventual anergy, while short loops deliver sharp mode clarity and peak efficiency. We’ll break down why mixing modes sparks confusion, and how intelligently sequencing them—guided by the Larry Principle—unlocks superior performance in work, habits, and life.
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January 07, 2026 534. Copying
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, we explore why copying others often leads to losing your edge—it's not just the act, but the lazy thought process behind it that stifles true innovation. Learn how asking yourself the right questions can spark original ideas and keep you ahead in a world full of shortcuts.
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January 06, 2026 533. Be Abundant
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In today's episode of the Daily Drive, explore the transformative power of shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset—not just in wealth, but in how we approach opportunities, competition, and personal growth. Drawing from real-life examples in sports like baseball, the host challenges the notion that conditions must be perfect for success, urging listeners to embrace failures as rich sources of learning. By focusing on abundant growth through controllable efforts, you'll reduce stress over singular moments and empower yourself to thrive, turning life's unpredictable events into stepping stones for bigger achievements. Reflect on what abundance in learning means for you this week.
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