Ever feel like you're doing everything right — but still not getting results?

You're not broken. You're not behind. You're just in the Valley of Despair.

In this episode, Adam and Ben break down the one mindset shift that changed everything for them:
💡 Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s a requirement for it.

You’ll learn:

• How to reframe failure so it becomes fuel, not friction

• Why the “Valley of Despair” shows up in every meaningful pursuit

• Tactical mindset tools that help you push through hard seasons

• Famous stories + personal setbacks from business, real estate, and life

• The one belief that keeps you moving when quitting feels easier

If you’ve been stuck, discouraged, or doubting yourself — this episode is your permission to keep going.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more
📺 Full video on YouTube
New episodes drop every Friday.

🎙️ The Pursuit of Progress | Season 2, Episode 38
“Fuel Yourself First — Then Fuel Others”

🧠 Burnout doesn’t come from doing too much — it comes from doing the wrong things for too long.

In this solo episode, Adam flips the script on what it really means to be “selfish” — and why protecting your time, energy, and boundaries is actually one of the most selfless things you can do.

If you’re constantly stretched thin, saying yes out of guilt, or losing your priorities while trying to please everyone else... this episode is for you.

Inside this episode:
🔹 Why “me-first” isn’t selfish — it’s sustainable
🔹 How to spot the early signs of burnout
🔹 Tactical ways to reclaim your energy and focus
🔹 Simple language to say no without guilt
🔹 Why filling your cup first helps you serve others better

This isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters.

🎯 Weekly challenge:
Schedule one thing this week that’s just for you — and protect it like it matters. Because it does.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms
📺 Full video version on YouTube
📅 New episodes drop every Friday

The Pursuit of Progress is where mindset, habits, and momentum come together. Let’s grow.
Have a positive and productive week ahead.

This week, Adam and Ben explore a concept that flips the script on traditional thinking:

"You can't pour from an empty cup."

Whether you're growing a business, leading a family, or just trying to keep up — protecting your energy, boundaries, and time isn’t selfish. It’s essential.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why being “selfish” might actually be the most selfless thing you can do

• How to identify signs that you're stretched too thin

• Why saying “yes” too often could be draining your purpose

• Tactics to set boundaries without guilt

• How prioritizing your peace helps you serve others better

This is your reminder that self-care is not self-centered. It’s how you show up stronger — for everything and everyone that matters.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app
📺 Full video version available on YouTube
New episodes drop every Friday.

Season 2 | Episode 34: You’re Not Stuck — You Just Need G.R.I.T.S.

Feeling stuck lately?

In this episode, Adam and Ben break down a 5-part framework that’s helped them (and their clients) create real, repeatable progress — without the burnout.

Introducing: G.R.I.T.S.
A simple acronym packed with powerful principles:

• G – Gauge what matters (you can’t improve what you don’t measure)

• R – Real movement, not just motion (busy ≠ productive)

• I – Input from others (growth starts with feedback)

• T – Tension is the path (discomfort = progress)

• S – Stack the reps (consistency beats intensity)

Whether you’re building a business, working on your fitness, or trying to level up your life — this framework will help you get out of your own way and into real momentum.

🎧 New episodes drop every Friday
📺 Full video version on YouTube

In this week’s episode, Adam and Ben break down the current state of the real estate market — both locally in Denver and across the country — as we hit the midpoint of August 2025.

If you’ve been hearing mixed headlines and aren’t sure what to believe, this is your go-to update.

Inside the episode:

• What the latest inventory numbers tell us

• Why interest rates are impacting buyer urgency

• The real reason some homes are sitting while others fly off the market

• Denver trends vs. national trends — and what’s coming this fall

• Our predictions for Q4 2025

Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or just trying to stay informed — this market update is packed with clarity, data, and no fluff.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.

Feeling stuck? Unmotivated? Like you should be doing more but can’t figure out how to start?

You’re not lazy. You’re just misaligned.
In this solo episode, Adam breaks down 4 simple steps to help you reset, refocus, and finally build real momentum — without the burnout or toxic hustle culture.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

1. How to dump the mental clutter and get crystal clear

2. Why upgrading your identity beats upgrading your to-do list

3. How your environment is silently sabotaging you

4. Why starting messy is the real key to getting unstuck

Whether you're chasing growth in business, fitness, or mindset — this framework will help you get moving fast and stay consistent.

🎙 New episodes drop every Friday
📺 Full video version on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast app

#SelfImprovement #MomentumOverMotivation #PursuitOfProgress #MindsetMatters

Season 2 | Episode 31 – Mastering the 18 Minute Rule: The 2% That Changes Everything

What can 18 minutes do for your life? Everything.

Inspired by Jesse Itzler, this solo episode from Adam introduces the 18 Minute Rule — the idea that just 2% of your day, applied intentionally, can lead to huge results in your health, wealth, mindset, and skills.

💡 Key Topics:
✔ Why momentum > motivation
✔ How to stay consistent without overhauling your life
✔ The compounding power of small, focused action
✔ Practical strategies to build discipline, energy, and growth

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you stream.
📺 Full video version available on YouTube.

Motivation fades. Momentum sticks.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Progress, Adam and Ben share 4 proven strategies to stop starting over and finally stay consistent — in business, fitness, or life.

✔ Why the hardest part is “takeoff,” not cruising
✔ How to reset after bad moments instead of letting them ruin your day
✔ The power of stacking small, easy wins daily
✔ Why your WHY determines whether your habits last

🎧 New episodes drop every Friday — listen now and start building momentum today!

In this episode, Adam & Ben tackle four habits that quietly sabotage your financial future — and share practical steps to break free.

🚫 Bad advice
⏳ Wasting time to save $
🎯 Losing sight of purpose
💬 Real stories. Real strategies.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube.

#PursuitOfProgress #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyPodcast #WealthMindset #SpotifyPodcast

🧠 Ready to level up your negotiation skills—FBI style?

In this bonus episode of The Pursuit of Progress, Adam and Ben break down 5 advanced tactics from Chris Voss’s Never Split the Difference. These are powerful strategies used by hostage negotiators — now adapted for real estate, business, and everyday life.

✔️ Tactic #1: The “Late-Night FM DJ Voice”
✔️ Tactic #2: The Rule of 3 for confirmation and clarity
✔️ Tactic #3: Why “That’s right” is the phrase you’re aiming for
✔️ Tactic #4: Anchoring with ranges to guide expectations
✔️ Tactic #5: The “Go for No” strategy to reduce resistance and uncover real objections

🎯 These aren’t just ideas — they’re executable moves you can apply today.

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