Episode Summary

What does it look like to finish the year with clarity—and step into the next one with purpose?

In Part 2 of the end-of-year recap, Matt continues reflecting on the second half of Season One’s guest conversations—pulling out the big ideas that keep showing up across every story: identity, mindset, gratitude, alignment, marriage, and building a business that supports your life (not consumes it).

Matt also shares updates on the Better Together One Life Retreat, gives a preview of what’s coming in 2026 (including new guests and new community experiences), and ends the episode by speaking gratitude over the people behind the scenes—then praying over the One Life community.

Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Identity & Influence: Don’t let other people’s experiences (even well-meaning ones) write your story—get clear on who God made you to be.
2. Bet on Yourself: If you have the right people, the right tools, and you’re committed to the work—why wouldn’t you win?
3. Upgrade Your Mindset “Operating System”: We update our phones… but never update the beliefs and loops running in our minds.
4. Run Your Own Race: There’s power in staying in your lane—like a locomotive on rails—focused, aligned, and unstoppable.
5. Do Hard Things: Resistance produces growth, and training yourself to endure hard things builds capacity for hard seasons.
6. Gratitude as an Anchor: Don’t let the frustrating 10% overshadow the faithful 90%—gratitude keeps you grounded and resilient.
7. Leverage What You Already Love: Build relationships where you already are—kids’ sports, hobbies, communities—don’t chase the next shiny strategy.
8. Outcome Over Process: The “how” can feel heavy; the vision of the outcome can restore energy and motivation.
9. Your Calendar Tells the Truth: Most people say what matters most—but their calendar says something else. Order your life around your real priorities.
10. Grace Over Shame: Shame has no place in your life. Choose grace and forgiveness daily—and let God write beauty through imperfection.
11. Marriage & Business Alignment: Ego can’t coexist with a healthy marriage. Think 100% ownership, not 50/50.
12. Pivot Without Shame: You’re not stuck. If you realize you’re on a path you don’t want, you can change direction—boldly.

About This Episode

This two-part recap marks five months of The One Life Podcast—highlighting how the community is growing, how stories are already coming in from listeners, and why these conversations are meant to be evergreen.

Matt also shares:

1. A recap of the Better Together One Life Retreat at The Broadmoor
2. A core question: Do you have vision and values for your marriage like you do for your business?
3. What’s coming next: more retreats, One Life Boot Camps (working title: “One Life Elevated”), and a new evolution of Rooted under the One Life umbrella (One Life Foundations / One Life Rooted)

Coming in 2026

Matt previews several upcoming guests and community experiences, including:

1. Tom Ferry (a more personal, behind-the-scenes conversation)
2. Benjamin Lundquist (Rise and Lead Podcast; keynote speaker at Better Together)
3. Pastor Scott Worthington (Hope Church)
4. Tom Tizak (life-by-design story + pivoting with purpose)
5. More marriage retreats + new “boot camp” style experiences for agents, team leaders, and entrepreneurs

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