The Make Good Choices Podcast

The Make Good Choices Podcast

By Marc ZalmanoffEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Make Good Choices Podcast episodes

  • Stop Chasing Work/Life Balance...Do This Instead

    In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc challenges one of the most popular modern myths: work-life balance. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t exist. Instead of chasing a perfect 50/50 split between career, family, fitness, and personal growth, Marc breaks down why true fulfillment comes from work-life harmony.

    You'll learn how to intentionally align your responsibilities, passions, and priorities so they support each other, not compete with each other. Marc shares tactical strategies for creating a life rhythm that fuels purpose, peace, productivity, and joy.

    Whether you're a high-performer juggling business, family, and personal goals, or someone simply trying to feel less overwhelmed, this episode will help you redefine success and create a life you actually want to live, not escape from.

    Forget balance. Build harmony. Live better. Make good choices.

    18 min
  • The Epidemic of Overreaction

    In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc dives into why everyone seems to lose their damn mind over everything these days. From outrage mobs to online overreactions, it feels like the world’s addicted to drama...and it’s exhausting.

    Through a mix of humor, common sense, and a touch of stoic philosophy, Marc breaks down how to stay calm when everyone else is spiraling.

    He shares a few practical ways to keep your perspective of what really matters, and remember that not every headline deserves your heart rate.

    Take a deep breath. Step away from the chaos. And, as always…

    Make Good Choices.

    16 min
  • Calm the F Down: Why Everything Isn’t a Crisis

    In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc cuts through the noise and says what everyone’s been thinking: people need to calm the f*** down. Not everything is political. Not every disagreement makes someone Hitler. And if we wouldn’t talk to people face-to-face the way we do online, maybe it’s time to rethink how we’re showing up.

    Marc breaks down the absurd reactions surrounding Charlie Kirk’s memorial and the wild claims of “Nazi rallies,” then offers a grounded perspective rooted in common sense and personal responsibility.

    He closes with a simple action list...practice gratitude, record your wins, and do something good for yourself and other, and a couple other things you're going to want to hear that will help you stay centered, rational, and focused on what actually matters.

    ENJOY!

    24 min
  • A Divided Nation, Stoic Principles, and Personal Leadership

    In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc Z returns to the mic after more than a year to tackle a topic that’s been on many people’s minds: what happened with Charlie Kirk and why it rattled so many. But instead of dwelling in shock, Marc turns to stoic principles, reminding us that rational thought and emotional discipline are timeless tools for navigating uncertainty.

    He also makes a powerful call to leaders: now is the time to strengthen our resolve, step up, and be the steady force the people around us need. Whether you’re leading a business, a family, or simply yourself, this conversation will challenge you to rise above the noise and lead with clarity.

    ENJOY!

    31 min
  • Ch-Ch-Changes

    The only guarantee in life other than death is change. Tune in as I discuss why embracing the changes of life can lead to better living!

    ENJOY!

    7 min
  • Capable

    You are far more capable than you can ever imagine, but you have to be willing to aim high👊🏽

    Tune in for a quick diatribe on pushing your own limits and tapping into those around you.

    ENJOY!

    7 min
  • Call the Damn Leads: An Interview w/ Drewbie Wilson

    Drewbie Wilson is a loving husband and father who pushes himself to live in excellence so he can set an example for those around him. At one point in his life, he weighed over 300 lbs before getting focused on his health and losing more than 100 pounds without fad diets or weight loss drugs.

    An action taker with his finger on the pulse, who focuses on service to others above all else, leading him to produce more than seven figures in revenues no matter what industry he has worked in. Not one to turn away from a challenge, he looks to get out of his comfort zone as much as possible.

    From tech support in a software startup to Vice President of a multi-million dollar consulting company, he understands what it means to start at the bottom and work his way to the top.

    A servant first, operating with utmost integrity and humility, but not afraid to tell it like it is.

    Confidence and empathy are his superpowers.

    By going all-in on every area of life, he strives to inspire success-driven winners to become the most elite version of themselves.

    How does he do it?

    Living by the motto...

    "Crush The Day Before It Crushes You!" 

    Connect w/ Drewbie in all the ways by visiting https://www.drewbiewilson.com/press-kit

    43 min
  • Lessons from Bluey

    If we pay attention, life lessons are all around us.

    For you parents out there, Bluey is a cartoon well worth watching. I found myself being taken to school on a recent episode, so tune in and learn a great technique I believe ALL of us can use👊🏽

    ENJOY!

    8 min
  • Tracking Success: An Interview w/ Adam Niec

    On this episode I had the pleasure of interview my friend Adam Niec.

    Adam is the founder of Rate Tracker - a Software Company, Payment Processor, and Business Lender.

    But more than that he's a husband, a father, a person passionate about helping small businesses, and just a good human.

    We had a great conversation about the journey from employee to business owner, and all the personal and professional ups and downs that come with the territory.

    Follow Adam on the Gram @thepaymentsdude and connect with him at www.adamniec.phonesites.com

    ENJOY!

    44 min
  • TIred & Joyful

    If you're a parent, you want to listen to this.

    Perspective is everything. Parenting small crazy people who live in your house can be tiring, exhausting, aggravating, frustrating, and all the other things.

    But it damn sure is worth it. Tune in for a quick story about my sweet baby Maximus and how I turned tired into JOY.

    Aaannnddd LISTEN!

    10 min

About The Make Good Choices Podcast

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Listen as Marc draws from personal experiences and experiences from others, both good and bad, to help YOU Make Good Choices!