Podcasts about mindset mastery

Get your Impossible Life "Jesus Won" t-shirt we mentioned by clicking here.What does it actually take to be a great father? In this Father's Day episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach sit down with Garrett's dad, Scott Unclebach, to talk about the kind of fatherhood that builds strong kids, deep trust, and lasting legacy. This is not just a conversation about being a Christian dad who checks the spiritual box. It is about becoming the kind of man whose consistency, integrity, love, and faith give his children a foundation strong enough to build their identity on.Scott shares the simple but powerful principles that shaped his family: do what you say, be the same man everywhere, apologize when you miss it, speak life over your children, and let them feel deeply loved. Garrett explains how his father's consistency gave weight to his words, so when others questioned who Garrett was, he could trust what his father had spoken over him. For Christian men, this is one of the greatest responsibilities of fatherhood: to speak identity, model faith, and live in a way that makes your words trustworthy.This episode is a call for men to stop blaming what they did not receive and start becoming what their children need. Scott did not grow up with the kind of father he later became, but he chose to break the pattern, follow God, and build something different. The result is a picture of fatherhood that is strong and tender, masculine and loving, disciplined and deeply relational. If you are a father, want to be a father, or are still healing from the father you did not have, this conversation will challenge you to live with purpose, walk in faith, and become the kind of man whose children know they are loved, led, and called to greatness.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Apathy is everywhere, and it often gets dressed up as wisdom, balance, or being “nonchalant.” But in this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach expose apathy for what it really is: a dangerous mindset that keeps Christian men from living with faith, urgency, and purpose. Garrett defines apathy as sitting by and hoping things get better. It is the opposite of being all in, and it shows up in phrases like “it doesn't matter,” “someone else will do it,” “it's not a big deal,” or “I'll do it tomorrow.”This conversation challenges men to stop confusing rest with apathy. God designed rest, but apathy is something different. It is a spiritual and mental disease that slowly chokes out purpose, responsibility, and faithfulness. Nick and Garrett root the episode in Galatians 6:9, reminding men not to grow weary in doing good because there is a harvest if we do not give up. The point is not that men are responsible for everything. God is sovereign. But men are responsible for what God has placed in their hands.Garrett gives three tools to fight apathy: vision casting, purpose compression, and truth. Vision casting helps men see what could be instead of accepting a small life. Purpose compression brings the meaning of your entire life into the moment where you are tempted to quit. Truth, especially the truth of Scripture, cuts through the lies that say your life, effort, calling, or today do not matter. This episode is a call for Christian men to reject passivity, abide in God's Word, and live with the conviction that today matters.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Why do some people seem to win again and again while others stay stuck, frustrated, and confused? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach revisit one of the most important concepts they have ever taught: principles. This conversation is about understanding the hidden forces that govern outcomes in life, business, relationships, health, leadership, and spiritual growth. For Christian men who want to live with purpose and faith, learning how principles work is essential.Garrett explains that God created an orderly world. Life is not random. Outcomes are governed by principles. Just like gravity, lift, thrust, weight, and drag determine whether a plane can fly, there are principles that determine whether your marriage grows, your business works, your health improves, your leadership develops, and your relationships become fruitful.Nick uses the story of Mookie Betts breaking out of a playoff slump to show how principles work in real life. When Mookie was not getting the results he wanted, he did not collapse emotionally or assume he had lost his ability. He went back to the cage, took hundreds of reps, worked with his coach, studied the feedback, and found the mechanical principle he was missing. Once he corrected it, the results changed.That is the power of a principles mindset. Instead of taking failure personally, you begin asking better questions. What am I missing? What principle am I violating? What pattern is showing up? What can I adjust? This mindset gives men confidence because it reminds them that there is always an answer to discover.Garrett defines principles as the forces that govern outcomes. They do not guarantee that everything will always go perfectly, because God is sovereign and life still includes uncontrollable variables. But principles allow you to use what you can control to influence what you cannot control. When you understand principles, you can become so good with the controllables that success becomes far more likely.This episode also explains why principles give men certainty and confidence. When you know that the world is governed by order, you stop living like every setback is random. You stop blaming God, blaming people, or blaming circumstances. Instead, you learn how to observe, adjust, and keep moving forward in faith.Nick and Garrett also unpack what makes principles hard to discover. Negative emotions, anger, frustration, fear, and a lack of identity can all blind men to the answer. Garrett says that when you are angry, you are often the dumbest version of yourself because you stop gathering data and start taking the outcome personally. When you take things personally, you miss the opportunity to grow.The solution is observation, pattern recognition, and consistency. Principles hide in patterns. You discover them by paying attention over time, repeating the right actions, and removing variables until you can see what is actually producing the outcome. Garrett summarizes it with a simple formula: principles + consistency = results.The episode then applies this framework to relationships. A great relationship is one where both people are better together than they are apart. Whether in marriage, friendship, brotherhood, business, or ministry, the same truth applies: healthy relationships are built on principles. They do not become great by accident.For Christian men who want strong faith, clear purpose, and better results in every area of life, this episode is a call to stop living emotionally and start living principally. God is not random. His world is not random. Your results are not random. If you are stuck, there is a principle you have not yet discovered.If you are frustrated, there is a pattern you need to observe. If you are inconsistent, you may hit the result once, but you will not know how to reproduce it. But when you understand principles, stay consistent, and trust that God created an orderly world, you become the kind of man who can figure things out. You stop hoping life works. You learn how it works.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I talk about something that many people spend their entire lives chasing but very few ever prepare themselves to handle. We all want growth. We all want bigger opportunities, more income, more influence, and more freedom. But what happens when those things actually arrive? This episode was recorded during a season of major expansion. As our new office in Old Town Scottsdale was being built out and teams were working behind the scenes to bring the vision to life, I found myself reflecting on how far the journey has come. Looking around at what we have built today reminded me of the conversations, struggles, and dreams I was documenting years ago when none of this existed yet. As I listened to old recordings from 2018, I noticed something interesting. Even back then, I was speaking about big goals and big visions. I was declaring things that seemed far beyond my current reality. The truth is I had no idea exactly how I was going to get there. What I did know was that if I continued preparing myself every day, eventually I would become the person capable of handling the opportunities that were coming. Most people focus on the rewards of success. They think about the income, the lifestyle, the flexibility, and the things money can provide. What often gets overlooked is the responsibility that comes with growth. Bigger opportunities require greater capacity. More success requires stronger leadership. Greater prosperity demands stronger discipline. The flood of prosperity sounds exciting, but it can be just as dangerous as a flood of challenges if you are not prepared. Success has destroyed relationships. Success has pulled people away from their families. Success has exposed weaknesses that were never addressed during the climb. Without the proper conditioning, the very thing someone prayed for can become the thing that overwhelms them. That is why preparation matters. Every challenge you face today is preparing you for something bigger tomorrow. The setbacks, the canceled deals, the difficult conversations, the disappointments, and the obstacles are all part of the conditioning process. They are teaching you how to think, how to respond, and how to lead at a higher level. One of the biggest lessons from this episode is the importance of appreciating where you are right now. Sometimes we become so focused on the next goal that we fail to recognize what we have already built. During several recent conversations with brokerage owners and industry leaders, I was reminded of something important. Many people are looking for what we have already created. The systems, the culture, the relationships, and the environment that exist today were once nothing more than a vision. It is easy to feel behind when you are surrounded by people who challenge you to grow. But sometimes you need to step back and realize how much progress has actually been made. Another major theme of this episode is documentation. Too many people forget where they started because they never take the time to record the journey. Whether it is journaling, recording videos, creating content, or sharing your experiences, documenting your life gives you the opportunity to look back and see the growth that would otherwise go unnoticed. Five years from now, the problems that seem overwhelming today will likely look very small. The goals that feel massive today may simply become your new normal. Your capacity will expand. Your confidence will grow. Your vision will become bigger. The key is to keep moving. Do not allow yourself to sit in frustration longer than necessary. Do not stay stuck in disappointment. Take action. Trust the process. Continue building consistency. At the end of the day, consistency is one of the greatest gifts we all possess. While many people search for special talents and unique abilities, the power to consistently make the right decisions is available to everyone. In a world filled with distractions, uncertainty, and inconsistency, the person who continues showing up eventually separates themselves from the crowd. The flood of prosperity is not reserved for a select few. It is available to those who prepare for it, grow into it, and stay committed long enough to receive it. The question is simple. When it arrives, will you be ready? Questions for Reflection What challenges am I facing right now that may actually be preparing me for a bigger opportunity in the future? If the level of success I want showed up tomorrow, would I be emotionally, mentally, and spiritually prepared to handle it? What can I start documenting today that will allow me to see my growth and progress five years from now? Notable Quotes "The flood of prosperity has also drowned many individuals because they could not handle that type of responsibility." "Consistency will get you everything you want." "The flood of prosperity is in your future. It's there, it's coming, and it's going to come in a massive way. Are you prepared?"

What if motivation was not something you waited for, but something you learned how to create? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down how Christian men can live motivated every day by connecting their actions to purpose, faith, and what matters most. This is not about chasing hype, waiting for the right feeling, or depending on motivational videos to get moving. It is about learning how to generate motivation from the inside out.Garrett explains that motivation is a form of energy. Just like physical energy can be built through better habits, better food, better sleep, and better training, motivation can also be built through the way you think, focus, and attach meaning to your day. The goal is not to feel excited once in a while. The goal is to become the kind of man who knows how to bring energy and meaning to every moment.The key tool in this episode is what Garrett calls “zoom in, zoom out.” It is the ability to intentionally shift your perspective. Sometimes you need to zoom in and focus completely on the moment in front of you. Other times, you need to zoom out and remember the bigger story, the bigger mission, and the bigger reason today matters.This matters because most men live by default. They zoom in on the pain, the frustration, the tiredness, the bad meeting, the hard workout, the annoying task, or the thing they do not feel like doing. But when a man learns to zoom out, he can reconnect that moment to his calling, his family, his future, his faith, and the purpose God has placed on his life.Nick and Garrett explain that the first step to living motivated every day is connecting every day to what matters most. If you do not know what matters most, you will struggle to stay motivated. But when you know your purpose, even small things begin to carry meaning. A workout matters. A hard conversation matters. Bookkeeping matters. Showing up for your family matters. What looks small becomes significant when it is connected to the bigger mission.The second step is generating momentum. Motivation grows when you attach meaning to the next right action. Garrett shares how even something as simple as doing pushups in the morning can become a declaration that the day matters. Momentum starts small, but it builds quickly when you stop saying “it's not a big deal” and start treating your choices like they are shaping your future.The third step is defending your momentum. Once you build momentum in your faith, marriage, fitness, business, or leadership, you have to protect it. Too many men waste years stopping and starting. But when you understand how costly it is to lose momentum, you become far more serious about guarding your focus, energy, and direction.This episode is a practical call for Christian men who want to stop drifting and start living with daily purpose. Motivation is not random. It is not emotional weather. It is a skill you can build by choosing your focus, connecting your actions to meaning, and taking the next step with intention. If you want to grow in faith, walk with purpose, and become the man God created you to be, you cannot wait until you feel motivated. You have to learn how to create it. Because today matters.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Have you ever reached a point where everything looks successful on the outside, but deep down you know something needs to change? In this inspiring episode of The She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison sits down with entrepreneur, peak performance coach, and Relaunch creator Hilary DeCesare to explore what happens when life calls you into your next evolution. Hilary shares the powerful story behind her own "I'm done" moment—a pivotal experience that forced her to confront burnout, redefine her identity, and ultimately create the Relaunch Method that has helped thousands of women navigate major life transitions with confidence and intention. Together, Allison and Hilary discuss why so many high-achieving women feel stuck despite outward success, how identity shifts are often the missing piece in personal and professional growth, and why reinvention isn't about starting over—it's about building from the wisdom you've already earned. Hilary also walks Allison through her signature Tune In Process, a simple yet powerful framework that combines neuroscience, visualization, music, emotional alignment, and micro-actions to help women gain clarity, elevate their energy, and move toward their biggest goals. You'll also hear a fascinating conversation about manifestation, the Law of Attraction, The Secret, and how intentionality can help create opportunities that once seemed impossible. Whether you're navigating a career change, business growth, burnout, divorce, motherhood, or simply feeling called toward something more, this episode will remind you that you're not lost—and you're definitely not stuck. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why feeling frustrated is different from being stuck How to recognize when you're ready for a relaunch The hidden identity shifts behind major life transitions Hilary's 3HQ™ framework: Head, Heart & Highest Self The neuroscience behind her Tune In Process How music can help elevate your energy and performance Practical tools for overcoming fear and creating momentum The role manifestation and intentionality play in success Why reinvention is available at every stage of life How to build a life rich in purpose, impact, wealth, and fulfillment Connect with Hilary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/ Website: https://therelaunch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarydecesare/ https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCo https://www.youtube.com/@hilarydecesare This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. Learn more about their Women's Health Navigation Team and how they're making healthcare simpler for women and their families at AdventHealthForWomen.com. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

What happens when life hits you hard? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack what it means to live from the inside out. This is a conversation about identity, pressure, truth, endurance, and the kind of faith that makes Christian men immovable when the world around them is trying to shape them.Garrett explains that the real test of identity is not what you say about yourself when things are easy. The real test is what happens when pressure hits. Is what's inside of you stronger than what's outside of you? Are you influencing your environment, or is your environment influencing you? That is the heart of inside out living.Nick and Garrett use the picture of osmosis to explain how men are constantly being shaped by the environments around them. If what is outside of you is stronger than what is inside of you, it will change you. But if what God has built inside of you is stronger, you begin to change the environment instead.This episode challenges Christian men to stop living from external validation, pressure, feelings, and circumstances. Instead, men are called to live from truth, identity, faith, and the purpose God placed inside them. Garrett breaks down four major battles every man must win if he wants to live from the inside out.The first is truth over pressure. Pressure tests what you really believe. If something is true, it remains true even when life gets difficult. Christian men must learn to stand on the Word of God, not temporary methods, hacks, emotions, or cultural opinions. Truth does not break under pressure.The second is endurance over results. Many men chase outcomes because they think results will give them identity. But identity is built through endurance. James 1 shows that perseverance produces maturity, and maturity produces a life that lacks nothing. Purpose is not just found in reaching the result. It is formed in the process of becoming the kind of man who can endure.The third is evidence over affirmation. Affirmation feels good, but it can become dangerous when a man needs other people to tell him who he is. Garrett explains that strong identity is built through private evidence: the moments no one sees, the work no one applauds, and the decisions that prove to yourself who you are. Christian men must stop outsourcing their identity to the opinions of others.The fourth is thoughts over feelings. Feelings often come from what is happening around you, but thoughts are formed internally. Temptation, anger, fear, hunger, weakness, and comfort all try to pull men off course. But a transformed mind, built on God's truth, gives a man the ability to lead himself instead of being led by every feeling.This episode is a powerful call for men who want to walk in faith and purpose. If you want to become who God created you to be, you cannot live from the outside in. You cannot let pressure define you. You cannot let people's opinions direct you. You cannot let feelings lead your life.You have to know who you are. Because until your identity is stronger than your environment, your environment will keep shaping you. But when Christ is alive in you, what is inside can become stronger than anything outside of you. That is how Christian men live with purpose. That is how faith becomes strength. That is how you live from the inside out.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode, JP sits down with Michael Avatar, a former Paralympic athlete who set a world record in long jump at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Michael shares his incredible journey from being born with cerebral palsy in Sweden to living pain-free in Thailand, emphasizing the power of a strong mindset. His story is not just about overcoming physical challenges but also about the transformative impact of environment and attitude on personal success. • Discover how Michael's determination led him from a small town in Sweden to the global stage of the Paralympics. • Understand the mindset shifts necessary for achieving seemingly impossible goals, as Michael discusses his journey to becoming a world-record holder. • Learn about the importance of environment in personal well-being and how a move to Thailand changed Michael's life. • Explore the role of accountability and focus in maintaining motivation and achieving dreams. • Hear Michael's insights on breaking free from excuses and embracing change to improve quality of life. If Michael's incredible journey and insights resonated with you, don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with friends who might need a little inspiration today! ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Guest Introduction: Michael 1:18 - Early Life and Challenges 3:11 - Military Experience 5:23 - Mindset and Personal Growth 6:41 - Academic and Research Experience 9:04 - Overcoming Personal Limitations 12:08 - Passion and Dedication 14:58 - Coaching Philosophy 17:17 - Transformative Experiences 19:05 - Life Lessons Learned 22:08 - Power of Silence 23:53 - Achievements and Future Goals 24:27 - Contact Information and Closing ---

What if the life you're living right now is not all there is? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach tell the origin story behind the podcast and unpack why it began in the first place. This is not just a behind-the-scenes episode. It is a conversation about identity, mindset, faith, purpose, and the transformation that happens when a man begins to discover who God created him to be.The episode starts with Nick reflecting on what it has been like to go back and listen to the earliest episodes of the podcast. Hearing his own thoughts from nearly five years ago revealed how much he had changed, how differently he saw himself at the beginning, and how much growth had happened through the process. What began as coaching sessions with Garrett eventually became a podcast built around one core belief: there is more available for Christian men who are willing to pursue the life God has called them to live.Garrett explains that from the beginning, the heart of the podcast has been to show men what is possible. Every man has moments where he feels the tension of knowing there has to be more than the life he is currently living. That search for more is not random. It is connected to purpose. It is connected to faith. It is connected to the truth that God placed eternity in the human heart and created each person for something bigger than survival, comfort, or external success.Nick shares how his journey began through coaching, Mighty Men, and eventually realizing that Garrett's way of thinking needed to be shared with more people. At the time, Nick was still battling insecurity, comparison, and a lack of identity. He was drawn to Garrett because he saw a level of certainty, authority, and conviction he had not seen before. What he later realized was that he was seeing a man who knew who he was.This episode explores why identity is so critical for Christian men. Until you know who you are, you cannot fully walk in the purpose God has for you. Garrett connects this to stories like David, Simba in The Lion King, and Neo in The Matrix to show that identity is always tied to mission. When a man knows who his Father is, he begins to understand who he is and what he is supposed to do.Nick also shares the early tension of starting the podcast, including his own insecurity sitting across from a former Navy SEAL, interviewing guests like Steve Weatherford, and wondering what he brought to the table. Over time, through faithfulness, repetition, obedience, and growth, his identity began to shift. The podcast became more than a platform. It became a tool God used to develop him.The conversation also highlights the importance of mindset. Garrett explains that most people are much closer to breakthrough than they realize because the difference between where they are and where they want to go is often the way they think. The right mindset does not finish the journey for you, but it starts the journey. Every impossible task begins with the question: “If I had to, what would it take?”This episode is a reminder that purpose is rarely discovered all at once. It is built through obedience, faithfulness, community, struggle, humility, and the willingness to keep going even when you do not fully understand what God is doing.For Christian men who feel like there has to be more, this episode is a call to keep pulling that thread. Your life can be different. Your thinking can change. Your identity can be rebuilt. Your purpose can become clearer. And the thing God is developing in you may be far bigger than what you think you are doing right now.The Impossible Life started with a conversation. But the mission was always bigger than a podcast.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this powerful episode of the Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Kenneth Wyche, award‑winning author and founder of the lifestyle brand Life with Ken. Wyche shares his journey of “rugged self‑discovery,” a transformation born from facing harsh realities rather than privilege, and how the pandemic became a catalyst for change.He discusses his book Get Your Mind Right, the importance of self‑validation, and why action—not just thought—is the key to transformation. Wyche also explains how worthiness shapes what we receive in life, and how journaling and vision casting can help upgrade our sense of value.✨ Key TakeawaysRugged self‑discovery and personal transformation during the pandemicThe core message of Get Your Mind Right: “Change your mind, change your life”Moving away from external validation and embracing self‑supportWhy action is more powerful than overthinkingThe role of worthiness and exposure to new experiences in shaping successTransitioning from blogging to structured book writingBuilding the Life with Ken platform to inspire confidence and growthAdvice for aspiring authors: start with what you have and let efforts compound✨ Whether you're a reader seeking inspiration, an aspiring author learning to share your message, or someone navigating your own journey of mindset and transformation, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement.Purchase your copy here: Get Your Mind Righthttps://www.amazon.com/Your-Mind-Right-Kenneth-Wyche/dp/1737440865Dive into the journeys of standout experts exploring how their books and speaking platforms helped them carve out their own Category of One in Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast):Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@authorityondemandFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/authorityondemand/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authority_on_demand/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/authorityondemandcompany/Captivate - https://feeds.captivate.fm/authorityondemand/#AuthorityOnDemand #PodcastEpisode #KennethWyche #GetYourMindRight #MindsetMatters #PersonalTransformation #LifeWithKen #AuthorsOnMission #SelfDiscovery #ConfidenceBuilding #WritingCommunity

What you'll learn in this episode: ● How to balance confidence with humility to build trust and influence ● Why behavior — not strengths or weaknesses — defines your effectiveness ● The 5-person leadership model inspired by military structure ● How to use pre-decision compasses to respond, not react ● Why emotional connection is more powerful than logic in leadership ● How to lead yourself first to lead others better    

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Burnout has become one of the most accepted excuses in modern culture. Work is hard. Marriage is hard. Parenting is hard. Life is demanding. So the world tells men that when things get difficult, the problem must be the pressure and the solution must be escape.But what if burnout is not the real problem? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach challenge the cultural narrative around burnout and expose the deeper issue underneath it: a wrong view of life, purpose, and what Christian men are actually capable of when they live by faith.This is not a “just work harder” message. It is a call to think differently. Garrett breaks down how burnout often begins with a seemingly harmless thought: “This is hard.” But if that thought is allowed to grow, it becomes “This is harder than I thought,” then “I don't know if I want to do this anymore,” and eventually, “This isn't worth doing.” That progression leads men toward quitting, even when they may be on the right path.For Christian men who want to live with purpose, that way of thinking is dangerous. The goal of life is not ease, comfort, or retirement. The goal is faithfulness. Paul said in 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” That is the picture of a life well lived—not a life that avoided difficulty, but a life that stayed faithful all the way to the end.Nick and Garrett unpack why following God is not a behavioral improvement plan. It is a superpower. Faith gives men purpose, meaning, strength, peace, resilience, and the ability to keep going when life gets difficult. But when men adopt the world's mindset, they begin measuring life by comfort instead of calling. That is where burnout becomes a trap.This episode challenges men to ask better questions. Instead of asking, “How can I make this easier?” ask, “Is this meaningful?” Instead of asking, “Why is this so hard?” ask, “Is this the race God has called me to run?” Instead of looking for an excuse to quit, Christian men must learn to fix their eyes on purpose and live with conviction.Nick and Garrett also give two practical tools for fighting burnout. The first is vision. A man must wake up and remind himself what is true, why today matters, and what God has called him to do. Vision gives purpose to the day and helps men stop drifting into weakness. The second is resilience. True resilience comes from identity and knowing who you are in God so deeply that what is happening around you does not define you.This episode is a direct challenge to Christian men who feel tired, overwhelmed, or tempted to quit. Yes, your body has limits. Yes, wisdom matters. Yes, energy must be managed. But burnout should not become a permission slip for weakness, selfishness, or quitting the race God has set before you.You were made for more. You were made to work, lead, protect, provide, endure, and live with faith. You were made to become a man of God who can stand in hard places and say, “I will keep going because this matters.” Burnout tells you to quit. Purpose tells you to endure. Faith tells you God is with you in the fight.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I found myself reflecting on something that happened years ago that completely shifted the way I look at criticism, growth, and the stories we tell ourselves every single day. Sometimes we think the biggest obstacles in our life are other people, but the truth is many of the battles we are fighting started in our own mind long before anyone else ever said a word. I shared an email I received back in 2016 from another broker owner here in Phoenix. At the time, I took the message as disrespect. I took it as jealousy. I took it as someone trying to tear down what Carla and I were building. The email criticized the type of content we were posting and challenged me to explain more clearly how we were actually helping agents grow their business. Back then, that message fired me up in the wrong way. I wanted to prove him wrong. I wanted to push harder out of spite. I carried that chip on my shoulder for years. But as I look back at it now, I realize something different. He was not exposing a weakness I did not know existed. He was exposing thoughts I had already been telling myself every single day. That was the real lesson. The things that trigger us the most are usually connected to insecurities we have already repeated in our own mind thousands of times. When someone says something that lines up with our private self talk, we instantly make them the enemy instead of facing the root problem. I was already questioning whether I was capable of building a brokerage. I was already wondering if I had enough systems, enough structure, enough clarity, enough leadership. So when someone else mentioned it out loud, I reacted emotionally because it confirmed what I secretly believed about myself. I think so many people live this way without realizing it. You tell yourself you are awkward on camera. Then someone says your video seemed uncomfortable, and now they become the villain in your story. You tell yourself you are inconsistent. Then your spouse points out your lack of discipline, and now you feel attacked. You tell yourself you are not good enough at sales. Then one deal falls apart and suddenly it becomes proof that your fears were right all along. The issue is not always the criticism. The issue is the identity we have already created around ourselves before the criticism ever arrives. One of the biggest realizations I shared in this episode is that negative self talk creates hesitation, procrastination, fear, and avoidance. It slowly convinces you to stay invisible. You stop posting. You stop speaking. You stop growing. You stop trying because your mind has already decided the outcome before the work even begins. What changed my life was learning how to challenge those thoughts instead of repeating them. Instead of saying, "I am not a good communicator," I began telling myself that I am developing the ability to communicate powerfully every single day. Instead of saying, "I do not have systems," I started building them. Instead of saying, "I am awkward at training," I focused on becoming obsessed with helping agents grow. And eventually the identity changed because the repetition changed. The work backed up the belief. Today I can confidently say that what we do inside our company changes lives because I no longer question it every morning before walking into the office. I stopped building enemies out of people who were simply exposing areas where I needed to grow. I stopped using criticism as fuel for revenge and started using it as information for expansion. This episode is really about understanding that growth requires a shift in perspective. Sometimes the people who trigger you the most are actually revealing the exact area where your next level is waiting. The question is whether you are willing to look deeper instead of reacting emotionally. At the end of the day, your future is heavily influenced by the conversations you have with yourself every single day. Your words become your identity. Your identity shapes your behavior. And your behavior creates your results. So if you want a different life, start by changing the way you speak to yourself. Questions For Reflection What negative thought about yourself have you repeated so often that it has started to feel like truth? Is there someone in your life you have labeled as an enemy when they may actually be exposing an area where you need to grow? What would change in your business or life if you stopped defending your limitations and started solving them instead? Notable Quotes "The things that trigger us the most are usually the things we have already been telling ourselves every single day." "I was not fighting other people. I was fighting the thoughts I had about myself." "Your words become your identity. Your identity shapes your behavior. And your behavior creates your results."

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You were not created to grow alone. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the three relationships every man needs if he wants to grow in faith, walk in purpose, and become the kind of man God created him to be. For Christian men, relationships are not meant to be casual additions to life. They are meant to multiply growth, sharpen character, and advance the kingdom.Using the biblical framework of Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy, this conversation explains why spiritual growth requires more than listening to podcasts, reading books, or trying harder on your own. God designed people to grow through relationship. As Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”A Paul is someone ahead of you who mentors, corrects, guides, and fathers you in the faith. This is not just a teacher you learn from online. A Paul is someone who helps shape your thinking, your obedience, your maturity, and your walk with God. Christian men need someone who can speak into their life with wisdom, correction, and love.A Barnabas is the brother who runs beside you. This is the man who sees who you are, strengthens you in the fight, reminds you of your purpose, and stands with you in the mission. Not every friend is a Barnabas. A true Barnabas is someone in the same battle, chasing the same kind of growth, and committed to sharpening you.A Timothy is someone you pour into. This relationship reminds you that your life is not about you. God has given you gifts, wisdom, lessons, and experience so you can multiply them into others. For Christian men, this is where purpose becomes legacy. The goal is not just to grow personally, but to become the kind of man who helps others grow.Nick and Garrett also unpack why many men struggle to find these relationships. Some men are not humble or hungry enough to be mentored. Others are too insecure or prideful to build true brotherhood. Still others want someone to serve them instead of understanding the responsibility of pouring into the next generation.This episode is a challenge for Christian men to stop living isolated, stop treating relationships casually, and start building the kind of relationships that produce spiritual growth, leadership, accountability, and purpose.Because the men around you are shaping you. The question is: are they sharpening you, or dulling you? If you want to grow in faith, live with purpose, and become the man God created you to be, you need a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Ready to break free from money blocks and unlock a life of financial abundance? In this episode, we dive deep into the money mindset shifts required to move from a scarcity mindset to a state of overflow and wealth. If you've been struggling with limiting beliefs about money or feel like your financial success has hit a glass ceiling, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you will learn: How to identify hidden money blocks: Discover the subconscious patterns like self-sabotage, procrastination, and financial fear that keep you stuck. Shifting from scarcity to abundance: Learn practical tools to reprogram your mind for success and stop saying "I can't afford it". The science of manifestation: We explore how neuroplasticity and the Law of Attraction can help you attract wealth and align with your authentic abundant life. Actionable wealth habits: Simple daily practices to increase your financial confidence and start manifesting prosperity immediately. Stop letting inherited money blocks dictate your future. Whether you want to manifest money, achieve financial freedom, or simply feel more at peace with your bank account, this episode provides the money mindset mastery you need to thrive. Contact me https://www.melissaoatman.com

What does it mean to be the one? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack one of the most powerful ideas for Christian men who want to live with faith, walk in purpose, and change the story of their family: becoming the one who breaks the pattern.Using The Matrix as a powerful illustration, Garrett explains how Neo's story points to a deeper biblical truth: most people are living inside patterns they never chose, accepting a reality that keeps them stuck, passive, and in bondage. But when a man wakes up to the truth of Jesus Christ, he is confronted with a decision. Will he keep living the way he always has, or will he become the one who breaks the pattern?This episode is not about being the savior. Jesus is the One who saves. But Christian men are called to represent Him on the earth. That means stepping into courage, taking responsibility, and refusing to pass brokenness, fear, addiction, divorce, anger, passivity, or trauma to the next generation.Nick and Garrett talk through what it looks like to become a pattern breaker in real life. Maybe your family has a history of divorce. Maybe addiction has been normalized. Maybe anger, anxiety, poverty thinking, passivity, or victimhood has been passed down for generations. At some point, one man has to stand up and say, “It stops with me.” That is what it means to be the one.This conversation challenges Christian men to stop living as victims of what happened before them and start living as men of faith who believe God has placed them on the earth for a reason. Your life has purpose. Your family has purpose. Your name can mean something different for the next generation.The episode explores biblical examples of people who became “the one” in their generation, including Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Ruth, Paul, Peter, John the Baptist, David, Joseph, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Each of them broke a pattern, stepped out in courage, and made a way for others. Nick also shares personally about deciding to change what the Surface family name would mean. Instead of accepting a legacy marked by suicide, divorce, and addiction, he made the decision to build something different for his children and future generations. Garrett connects this to the idea that every man has a role to play in God's story not as the hero replacing Christ, but as a son representing the Father.This episode will challenge you to ask: Where do I need to be the one? Where do I need to stop making excuses?Where do I need to break a pattern?Where do I need to step into courage?Where do I need to live by faith instead of fear?Where do I need to take responsibility for the purpose God has given me?Because your life is not random. You were made for a purpose. And if you are a Christian man, there are people on the other side of your obedience. Be the one who wakes up. Be the one who breaks the pattern. Be the one who changes the story.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, we explore how your reality in business is shaped by the conversations you choose to have and the markets you choose to focus on. AZ Araujo breaks down the danger of getting stuck in one segment of buyers and how that limited exposure can distort your entire perspective of the industry. What feels like a difficult market is often just a narrow one. Many agents find themselves operating in a constant state of resistance, working with buyers who are stretching financially, hesitant to move forward, and quick to walk away over small changes. Over time, this creates the belief that every deal is hard, every client is difficult, and the market itself is the problem. But that belief is built on exposure to only a fraction of what is actually happening. The reality is that first time homebuyers make up only a small portion of the market, while the majority consists of repeat buyers and move up buyers who already understand the process and have resources available. These individuals are not being reached, not because they do not exist, but because the conversation is not being directed toward them. Most agents are speaking to the same audience in the same way, leaving a large segment of opportunity untouched. At AZ & Associates, the focus has always been on presenting opportunities, not just listings. The difference between struggling for deals and creating momentum often comes down to introducing a conversation that the client has never heard before. Many homeowners are unaware that they can leverage their equity, keep their current home as an investment, or utilize loan programs designed specifically for their situation. When those options are presented clearly, the entire dynamic of the relationship changes. Higher level clients approach challenges differently. Instead of walking away when obstacles arise, they look for solutions. They are conditioned to solve problems, adjust, and move forward. This creates a completely different experience for the agent, one that is built on progress rather than resistance. When you elevate your knowledge and expand your understanding of available products, your conversations begin to reflect that growth, and the clients you attract begin to shift as well. Burnout is often not a result of working too much, but of working in the wrong environment repeatedly. When every interaction feels like a battle, it drains your energy and reinforces the belief that success is difficult to achieve. By broadening your focus, deepening your knowledge, and reconnecting with your existing network, you position yourself to operate in a more aligned and productive space. Key Insights Shaping Your Reality Through Conversation: The type of clients you work with will determine how you perceive the market. If you only engage with one segment, your understanding becomes limited and skewed. The Missed Majority: First time homebuyers represent a small percentage of the market, yet most marketing is directed toward them. This leaves a large portion of opportunity untouched. Opportunity Over Information: Many potential clients already have the ability to move forward but lack awareness of their options. Introducing new possibilities is often the catalyst for action. Higher Level Problem Solving: Experienced buyers and business owners approach challenges with a solution oriented mindset, creating smoother and more productive transactions. Burnout Through Misalignment: Constant resistance in the same segment leads to exhaustion. Expanding your focus can create a more balanced and sustainable business. Questions to Reflect On What type of buyer have I been consistently attracting, and how has that shaped my belief about the market? Who in my current network already has the ability to move but has not been presented with the right opportunity? What conversations do I need to start having that would expand the level of clients I work with? Notable Quotes "If you are only talking to a specific buyer pool, your reality is going to be based on that." "First time homebuyers only make 21 percent of the market." "They do not say I cannot do it. They ask how long do I have to make it happen."

Why do so many Christian men end up in places they never intended? It's not because they meant to fail. It's because they never thought far enough ahead.In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach introduce a simple but game-changing framework for decision-making: “Roll the Tape.” This concept challenges you to move beyond what you hope will happen and instead evaluate what will actually happen if you continue making the same choices over time.At its core, “roll the tape” is about shifting from emotional, short-term thinking to logical, long-term thinking. Instead of asking whether something is a big deal or convincing yourself that it will be fine just this once, you begin asking a more honest question: If I keep doing this, what will my life look like in six months, a year, or five years? This shift forces you to confront the reality that your life is not shaped by isolated decisions, but by consistent patterns.One of the central ideas in this episode is that intentions do not cancel consequences. Many men justify their actions by pointing to their motives, saying things like “that wasn't my heart” or “I didn't mean for that to happen.” But outcomes are not governed by intention; they are governed by action and repetition. When you ignore the real mechanics behind your decisions, you begin to accumulate consequences you never planned for.The episode also emphasizes that every decision is training you. You are not just choosing actions; you are forming habits, reinforcing thought patterns, and shaping your identity. Day by day, you are becoming either more disciplined or more passive, more intentional or more reactive. The direction is determined by what you consistently choose.Ultimately, this episode is a call for Christian men to adopt a higher level of awareness and responsibility in their thinking. Instead of asking whether a decision will be okay in the moment, you are challenged to ask what that decision will produce over time. When you begin to think this way, your decision-making sharpens, your discipline increases, and your leadership grows. Your future is not random.It is the natural result of the choices you repeat every day.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

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Why do some Christian men grow into leaders, build strong families, and live with purpose…while others stay stuck, inconsistent, and frustrated? The difference is environment. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down how your environment is either producing growth or holding you back.Because here's the truth: Your life is a product of your environment. And whether you realize it or not, you are building one right now.This episode gives a practical, no-excuses framework for building an environment that produces growth, leadership, and purpose in Christian men. Challenge - If there's no challenge, there's no growth. A real environment sets a bar. It creates pressure, meaning, and purpose. Whether it's your family, business, or personal life you need something that demands more from you.Clear Standards - Standards aren't what you say they're what you allow. Great environments are built on clarity:What's expectedWhat's celebratedWhat's not toleratedWithout standards, everything drifts.Training Culture Growth doesn't happen by accident it happens through intentional, daily development. A training culture means:You're always getting betterYou're preparing for what's comingYou don't wait for pressure—you train for itPeople Structure - Everyone has a role. Everyone has responsibility. Great environments align people through:Clear rolesStrong relationshipsShared missionWhen this breaks down, everything falls apart from the inside.You don't drift into greatness. You build an environment that produces it. If you're a Christian man who wants real growth, stronger leadership, and a life of purpose this episode will give you the framework to build it.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, we are looking at the momentum we are building as an organization and the specific patterns that separate elite producers from those who hit a ceiling. We recently celebrated some massive wins, including our very own Grecia winning Rookie of the Year for one of the largest associations in the country. She did under 15 million in sales in her first year. It is inspiring, but it also highlights a critical truth about growth. The jump from 1 million to 3 million is tough. The jump from 5 million to 10 million is even tougher. But the hardest jump for most agents is moving past the point where they are doing everything themselves. Most agents are redlining. They are working at 100 percent capacity just to keep their current business afloat, which means they do not have the mental space to think about what is next. They are too busy solving small problems on individual deals to see the bigger picture. That is where the concept of the three-peat comes in. It is not just about a single win. It is about building a repeatable, systematic process that allows you to win again and again without burning out. To get to that next level, you have to invest in your infrastructure before you see the full return. You have to buy back your time by bringing on the right personnel and implementing the right systems. Key Insights Growth requires a shift in how you use your revenue. If you are a 15 million dollar producer but you are still using the same staff and systems you had at 3 million, you are going to break. You cannot swim in deep waters with a shallow mindset. You have to stop viewing support as a cost and start seeing it as an investment in your sanity and your future. Many people avoid making these moves because they are afraid of the short term dip in profit. They think they can save money by doing it themselves. But what is the cost of a missed lead? What is the cost of forgetting to follow up with a client? One lost deal could have paid for a full time assistant for months. When you redline your engine every day, you are going to burn out before you ever reach the long game. Building a dynasty like we are doing here at AZ and Associates means focusing on what you are best at and delegating the rest. It means becoming a student of the game and staying intentional about your growth every single day. Questions to Reflect On Are you still running your business with the same systems you had when you were producing at a lower level Where are you redlining in your life right now that is preventing you from seeing the bottlenecks in your business What would your business look like if you focused only on your highest value tasks and let a team handle the rest Notable Quotes "How you use your revenues in your organization to give you back more time is where the magic actually happens." "If you are redlining on a consistent basis you are going to burn out your engine." "To lead others you have to lead yourself."

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, we explore the transformative power of decisive action and the paralyzing nature of over-planning. AZ Araujo dives deep into the philosophy of "moving," even when the path ahead isn't perfectly clear. We often wait for the "right time" or the "perfect plan" to materialize, but in reality, the momentum required for elite success is only found through execution. Growth is rarely convenient and almost never feels "ready." Whether it is a new agent setting their first consultation just two weeks into the business or an established leader scaling an entire organization, the common thread among top producers is their willingness to move first and figure it out later. Many professionals get stuck in a loop of constant preparation—studying scripts, perfecting marketing, or waiting for financial certainty—while those who simply choose to "move" end up surpassing them by leaps and bounds. At AZ & Associates, we've learned that expansion comes with its fair share of challenges, but a positive outlook and a commitment to action ensure that things always work out as they should. You don't need to know every aspect of the business to start; you just need to put yourself in a position where you are forced to learn it. Key Insights The Trap of Over-Planning: Excessive planning can often be a form of procrastination. It creates a false sense of security while actually preventing the very movement necessary for growth. You cannot out-plan an obstacle you haven't faced yet. Abundance Follows Action: Drawing from a core principle, "whoever has will be given more." When you use the skills, time, and knowledge you currently possess by taking action, you are rewarded with more opportunities and deeper insight. If you fail to move, even what you have will begin to diminish. Leading Through Uncertainty: Success often requires investing in yourself and your business before it feels comfortable. Whether it's hiring staff, buying a URL, or opening a new location, waiting until you are "ready" usually means you've already missed the window. Developing Resilience: Your past experiences—both the wins and the tragedies—have prepared you for this moment. Rely on that history of survival to give you the confidence to take the next big step in your professional journey. Questions to Reflect On Are you currently using "planning" as an excuse to avoid taking a step that scares you? What is one area of your business where you have been hesitating, and what would happen if you simply decided to move on it today? How can you reframe a current "inconvenient" challenge as a necessary part of your next level of growth? Notable Quotes "Too much planning can discourage movement." "My job is just to move, and come in with that dedication that it's only a matter of time." "You'll be forced to learn it if you put yourself in that position." "Whoever has and moved on opportunities will be given more opportunities."

Why do so many Christian men feel stuck when it comes to growth? Not because they don't want to grow…but because they don't understand how growth actually works. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the 3 musts for growth and give the non-negotiable principles that determine whether your life moves forward or drifts backward.Because here's the truth: You are always growing… either better or worse. Growth isn't optional.But the direction of your growth is.The 3 Musts for Growth Desire to Grow - Growth starts with a decision. If you don't truly want to grow, you won't endure what growth requires. Real growth demands humility, feedback, and the willingness to admit you don't have it all figured out. As Scripture makes clear those who reject correction reject growth.Reps and Consistency Growth isn't built in moments. It's built in repetition. Most people fail because they think too transactionally: “What do I get from this one action?” But real growth comes from doing the right things over and over again long enough to see the pattern produce results. You don't need perfection. You need consistency.Endurance Over Time - There is no shortcut for time. You can do everything right but if you quit too early, you'll never see the result. Growth requires patience, faith, and the ability to stay committed even when nothing seems to be happening. Because what God is building in you takes time.If you're ready to stop drifting and start growing intentionally as a Christian man… this episode will give you the blueprint.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

What does it actually mean to follow God? Not casually. Not halfway. But fully… as a true disciple. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the reality that most Christian men are living with partial surrender and missing the life God actually called them to.The truth is, discipleship isn't about believing in God… it's about being all in. Jesus didn't say “love God a lot.” He said love Him with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. That's not a suggestion. That's the standard.The Problem Most Christian Men Face Many Christian men:Believe in GodRead the Bible occasionallyTry to live the right way…but still feel stuck, inconsistent, or disconnected from their purpose. Why? Because they're giving effort—but not everything. And according to Scripture, partial surrender produces partial results.This episode breaks down what true discipleship looks like across three areas: Heart, Soul, and Mind.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why most Christian men never fully step into their purposeThe difference between belief and true discipleshipWhy “being a good man” isn't enoughHow distraction is silently destroying your faithWhat it means to give God everything—not just part of your lifeWhy God isn't looking for perfection—but full surrenderHow to stop holding back and start following God fullyIf you're a Christian man who's ready to stop living halfway and start following God fully… this episode will challenge everything and change everything.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Why do so many Christian men struggle to walk in their purpose? It's not because they don't care.It's not because they don't believe. It's because they're skipping the basics. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the three daily disciplines that every Christian must follow to grow in faith and step into their God-given purpose.This isn't complicated, but it is demanding. Just like elite athletes and special forces units master the fundamentals, Christian men must master the basics of their faith daily if they want to live at a high level.The 3 Daily Musts for Christian MenSubmit to God - Purpose begins with surrender. If you're not aligned with God's will, you're building your life on the wrong mission. Daily submission puts you under God's order and positions you to walk in clarity, confidence, and direction.Seek His Face - This is about relationship not religion. Through prayer, worship, and reading the Bible, Christian men grow in understanding who God is and align their desires with His. This is where faith is built and purpose becomes clear.Lead Yourself - You can't live with purpose if you don't lead yourself. Discipline, vision, and intentional living are required to become the man God created you to be. Without self-leadership, you drift. With it, you grow.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why mastering the basics is the key to unlocking purposeHow daily habits shape the life of a Christian manWhy submission to God creates clarity and confidenceThe difference between knowing about God and actually knowing HimHow to build discipline without burnoutWhy self-leadership is essential for spiritual growthHow to stop drifting and start living intentionallyThis episode is a direct challenge to Christian men: Stop looking for a breakthrough…and start mastering the basics. Because your purpose isn't found in a moment. It's built daily. And the men who commit to these disciplines are the ones who step into everything God has for them.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

What does it actually mean to win when you're not in control? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack one of the most important and challenging truths for anyone pursuing purpose, faith, and growth: God is sovereign and you are responsible.At first, those ideas seem to contradict each other. If God is in control of everything, what role do you actually play? And if you're responsible, how do you trust God with the outcome? This episode breaks down how understanding both sides is the key to living with confidence, clarity, and a winning mindset even when life doesn't go the way you expect. Through biblical examples like David, real-life experiences, and practical insight, Nick and Garrett show how winning God's way isn't about controlling results, it's about becoming the kind of person who consistently produces them over time.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why you can't control outcomes—but you can control who you becomeHow understanding God's sovereignty actually increases your confidenceThe difference between hating to lose vs learning how to winWhy purpose is found in growth, maturity, and faithfulnessHow to develop an “inevitable” mindset rooted in faith and principlesWhy trusting God leads to peace—even without certaintyNick and Garrett also break down three things that will keep you from living this way:Pride – trying to control what only God can controlLack of intimacy with God – knowing about Him but not truly walking with HimWrong timeline – trying to force outcomes instead of trusting God's timingThis episode is a call to step into a deeper level of purpose and faith where you give everything you have, trust God with everything you can't control, and walk forward with confidence. Because true winning isn't about controlling the result, It's about trusting the One who already holds it. And when you live that way you don't just win sometimes, you win God's way.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I had one of those mornings that seems small on the surface but ends up hitting you right in the face with a bigger truth. I'm at the gym, finishing up my workout, and I realize I lost my AirPod case. Now this is not new for me. I leave things behind all the time. Normally I just retrace my steps and find it exactly where I left it. But this time, nothing. I checked every machine, every bench, everywhere I had been. It was gone. So I pull up Find My iPhone and start tracking it. It is telling me I am close, then far, then close again. Then I see it say it is moving. That is when I realize someone has it. I follow the signal around the gym, looking like I am on a mission, and finally I lock in. I slow down, I get intentional, and I start narrowing it down step by step. Warmer, warmer, warmer. Until I am standing right over the guy who has it. I ring it. I hear it. It is coming from him. I ask him if he found it. He says no. I ring it again. Still no. Then finally he pulls out two cases, mine and his, and tries to play it off like he thought it was his. Now here is the thing. That moment could have gone a lot of different ways. But what stuck with me was not the situation itself. It was what that little device represents in my life. That AirPod case is not just something I use. It is one of the most valuable tools I have. Not because of what it costs, but because of what I do with it. That is where everything changed for me. That is where the lesson really is. For years, I did not take responsibility for my growth. I did not see it as my job to improve myself as a man, as a husband, as a leader. I reacted to life. I blamed. I deflected. I carried this mindset that if someone pushed me, I would push back. And I was proud of that. That mentality cost me. It cost me peace. It cost me relationships. It almost cost me my life. And when I finally started to change, it came down to one realization. How you do one thing is how you do all things. That hit me hard. Because it forced me to look at everything. Not just my business. Not just my results. But how I showed up in every area of my life. When my marriage was not where it needed to be, I wanted to blame Carla. I wanted to look at other couples and feel like she should be doing more. But when I really sat back and audited myself, I saw the truth. I was not leading. I was not listening. I was not showing respect. I was not doing the things that would create the outcome I wanted. And the same thing shows up in business. Agents say their clients are emotional. Their clients do not respond. Their clients want discounts. But what if we flipped that? What if the real question is how are you showing up? Are you consistent? Are you building trust? Are you sharpening your craft? Are you respecting your own time? Because if you are not doing those things for yourself, you cannot expect others to do it for you. That is the shift. That is the perspective. You start to realize you are the common denominator. Every problem, every frustration, every pattern. You are there. And once you see that, everything changes. Because now the solution becomes clear. You stop blaming. You stop feeling entitled. You stop waiting. And you start doing the work. For me, that meant getting uncomfortable. Learning new things. Spending hours trying to figure things out. Feeling lost but staying in it anyway. Because I made a decision that I am going to be elite in everything I do. Not when it is easy. Not when I feel like it. Every single day. Because when your word becomes solid, when you can trust yourself to follow through no matter what, there is nothing you cannot build. That is the game. And it starts with taking ownership of everything. So as you go into your day, ask yourself where you are out of alignment. Where are you cutting corners? Where are you avoiding growth? Where are you blaming instead of owning? Because that is where the breakthrough is. The same way I had to slow down, lock in, and track that signal step by step, you have to do the same thing in your life. Get intentional. Get aware. Get honest. And then go to work. Questions to Reflect On Where in your life are you blaming others instead of taking full ownership of your results What patterns are showing up across your business, your relationships, and your personal habits What is one area you know you need to improve that you have been avoiding Notable Quotes "How you do one thing is how you do all things." "You are the common denominator in everything that is not working." "When your word becomes gold, there is nothing you cannot do."   Follow A.Z. Araujo on Social Media: Instagram: @azaraujo Facebook: A.Z. Araujo TikTok: A.Z. Araujo YouTube: Do The Work Podcast   For Real Estate Agents in AZ: Learn more about Do The Work Coaching and A.Z. & Associates: dothework.com/azaa   Upcoming Events: If you're a real estate brokerage owner, sign up for one of our upcoming events. Visit: dothework.com bigmoneybrokerage.com Join my mailing list for updates!   New Do The Work Gear: Check out the latest DTW and Do The Work Gear! Hats, shirts, journals, and more: • • shop.dothework.com

Why do so many Christian men struggle in marriage even when they love their wives? In this direct and practical episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the non-negotiables of a Godly marriage and why most men are missing them. This isn't theory.This is about principles which are the repeatable forces that govern outcomes whether you're aware of them or not.If your marriage isn't where it should be, it's not random. It's the result of what you are or aren't doing consistently. In this episode, they unpack three core pillars every Christian man must lead in to build a thriving, Godly marriage:1. Trust — Keep Your Word. If you don't do what you say, your word loses value. And when your word loses value, your wife loses trust and respect follows. Strong marriages are built on consistent integrity, not occasional effort.2. Intimacy — Date Your Wife. Most men stop pursuing their wife after they marry her. That's where the breakdown begins. If you don't intentionally create time, attention, and connection, your marriage slowly shifts into co-existing instead of thriving. Christian men don't stop pursuing, they lead in it.3. Leadership — Have a Plan. A Godly marriage isn't just about being happy, it's about building something together. Without vision, your relationship drifts. With purpose, your marriage grows stronger. Leadership means knowing where your family is going and leading them there.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why principles not feelings determine your marriage outcomesHow lack of discipline quietly destroys marriagesWhy keeping your word builds respect and trustHow to practically date your wife (even with kids and a busy life)Why many Christian men unintentionally become passive in marriageHow purpose and leadership transform a relationshipThe danger of becoming roommates instead of partnersThis episode is a wake-up call for Christian men who want a Godly marriage built on faith, discipline, and purpose. Because great marriages don't happen by accident. They're built by men who lead. And if you don't lead your marriage intentionally, you will drift into something you never intended.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

What can nearly 20 years alongside Tony Robbins teach you about mastering your mindset, relationships, and purpose?In this series, I select my favourite and most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.Today, my guest Dave Albin talks about the biggest life lessons gained from spending nearly 20 years in Tony Robbins' proximity, including state management, the power of your inner story, the influence of the people around you, and the difference between achievement and true fulfillment.Press play to learn how to manage your mindset and create a life that feels both successful and deeply fulfilling.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Dave Albin in episode #310:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/310˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

What if understanding the 2nd Coming of Christ completely changed how you live today? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach sit down with bestselling author John Bevere to discuss one of the most important, and often misunderstood, topics in the Christian faith: the return of Christ and its connection to purpose.John Bevere shares why he avoided teaching on the 2nd Coming of Christ for over 40 years and how studying it transformed his faith, his urgency, and his purpose. Instead of creating confusion or debate, he discovered that correctly understanding Christ's return produces passion, clarity, and a renewed commitment to living for eternity.This conversation challenges Christian men to rethink how they approach faith and purpose. When you understand that Jesus is coming back, today suddenly matters more. Your leadership matters. Your obedience matters. Your influence matters.John explains that the 2nd Coming of Christ is the second most talked-about subject in the Bible, yet many Christians rarely think about it. But when believers begin to live with eternity in mind, it creates urgency like a runner sprinting toward the finish line.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the 2nd Coming of Christ should shape your daily lifeHow faith and purpose become clearer when viewed through eternityWhy Christian men need urgency in leadership and discipleshipThe difference between arguing about end times and living with purposeHow understanding Christ's return increases passion for winning soulsWhy today matters when you understand eternityJohn Bevere also discusses how focusing on Christ's return changed his own life by increasing his compassion, strengthening his faith, and deepening his purpose to help others grow spiritually and prepare for eternity.This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to live with faith, purpose, and urgency not because of fear, but because of hope. Because when you understand the King is coming,you stop living casually and start living with purpose.Get John's New Book The King Is Coming by clicking hereGet With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I found myself reflecting on how easy it is to stay stuck in a version of life that we have simply accepted as truth. And the reality is, most of us are not lacking opportunity. We are lacking perspective. The moment that perspective shifts, everything changes. There have been moments in my life where I thought this is just how it is. This is how business works. This is how relationships feel. This is as far as I can go. And I believed it. I stood on it. I operated from it. But then something happens. Something exposes the truth. And when that truth shows up, you are faced with a decision. Stay the same or flip the switch. That is the moment that defines everything. The story of Paul hit me hard because he was not always Paul. He was Saul. A man with strong convictions, completely convinced he was right, even while he was doing damage. And that is what most people miss. Just because you are convinced does not mean you are correct. Your current results are a reflection of what you believe to be true. If you believe your business is hard, it will be. If you believe your marriage is broken, it will feel that way. If you believe you can only go so far, you will stop right there. That becomes your reality. Not because it is the truth, but because it is the truth you chose. But when you are exposed to something different, when you see what is actually possible, when you see people doing what you thought could not be done, that is your moment. That is where everything can change. That is where you flip the switch. I have lived this. I have seen it in my marriage. I have seen it in my business. I have seen it in how I treated myself and the people around me. Once I realized that the way I was showing up was creating the very limitations I was frustrated by, I had a choice. Go back to that version or step into something greater. And once you truly see it, going back is a decision. Not an accident. A decision. That is why I say it is ignorant to see the truth and still choose the same patterns. From that point forward, it is about staying in it. Fighting the good fight. That means showing up when it is uncomfortable. Showing up when it is repetitive. Showing up when it feels like nothing is working. Because that is where most people fall off. Not because they are incapable, but because they stop. Finishing the race means endurance. It means you keep going regardless of the ups and downs. You do not let one bad week define you. You do not let one slow month convince you that everything is falling apart. You keep moving. And keeping the faith is trusting that everything you are going through has a purpose. That even when it feels inconvenient or overwhelming, you are going to figure it out. That it is only a matter of time. This is where most people struggle. They let their emotions control their actions. They dim their own light. They start questioning everything they once believed in. But the truth is, you already know what to do. You have done it before. You have proven it before. So why go back? I am not going back to who I used to be. That version of me created limits, created dysfunction, created ceilings. Once I saw what was possible, once I saw how I was supposed to show up as a leader, as a husband, as a father, there was no going back. Does that mean I do not get challenged? No. It means I do not turn the switch off. Maybe it dims for a moment, but I turn it right back up. I show up again. That is the difference. At the end of the day, you have to ask yourself what version of you are you choosing to be. Because once you see the truth, once you see what is possible, there is no excuse to stay the same. Now the question becomes, are you ready to fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith? Questions to Reflect On What truth have you already been exposed to that you are still choosing to ignore? Where in your life are you operating from old beliefs that are no longer serving you? What would change immediately if you fully committed to not going back to your old version? Notable Quotes "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." "Your convictions are creating your current results whether you realize it or not." "Once you see the truth, going back is no longer confusion. It is a decision."   Follow A.Z. Araujo on Social Media: Instagram: @azaraujo Facebook: A.Z. Araujo TikTok: A.Z. Araujo YouTube: Do The Work Podcast   For Real Estate Agents in AZ: Learn more about Do The Work Coaching and A.Z. & Associates: dothework.com/azaa   Upcoming Events: If you're a real estate brokerage owner, sign up for one of our upcoming events. Visit: dothework.com bigmoneybrokerage.com Join my mailing list for updates!   New Do The Work Gear: Check out the latest DTW and Do The Work Gear! Hats, shirts, journals, and more: shop.dothework.com

What can Christian men learn from Navy SEALs? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack the lessons Garrett learned from the SEAL Teams — and why many of those principles apply directly to faith, purpose, and Christian leadership.Garrett shares how serving alongside some of the most disciplined and mission-focused individuals in the world challenged his perspective on what it means to live with purpose and pursue faith seriously. While the SEAL Teams are not a Christian organization, Garrett discovered that many of the principles that create elite warriors mirror biblical truths about Christian men, leadership, and discipleship.This episode explores four major lessons Christian men can learn from Navy SEAL culture:A Mission-Focused Mindset - Navy SEALs don't need motivation — they're already committed to the mission. In contrast, many Christians struggle with consistency despite having the greatest mission in the world. This episode challenges Christian men to live with greater urgency and purpose.Standards and Obedience - Elite teams operate with strict standards and accountability. Garrett explains why faith requires discipline, and how obedience to God's Word produces real fruit in leadership and life.3. Discipleship Through Mission - SEAL Teams build deep relationships through shared purpose. Similarly, Christian men are called to disciple others and pursue growth together — not just friendship, but transformation.4. Church as a Training Center - Garrett challenges the idea of church as a “country club” and calls for a return to equipping Christian men for impact, leadership, and advancing God's kingdom.This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to:Develop stronger faithLive with greater purposeEmbrace leadershipRaise their standardsTrain for impactBecause when faith meets purpose, and Christian men embrace disciplined leadership, the impact can change families, communities, and the world. This is more than a conversation about Navy SEALs. It's a call for Christian men to step into their faith, their purpose, and the leadership God designed them for.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Why does God allow war in our lives? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack a hard but essential truth: Christian men are not called to comfort — they are called to war. Not physical war, but the daily battle against passivity, sin, and the forces that pull men away from their faith, purpose, and leadership calling.Many Christians expect faith to make life easier. But Scripture paints a different picture. From the Israelites being trained in warfare to David declaring that God "trains my hands for war," the Bible consistently shows that God uses battle to refine, strengthen, and prepare His people.Nick and Garrett break down why war is necessary for Christian men:War refines your characterWar strengthens your faithWar develops leadershipWar prepares you for purposeWar teaches dependence on GodThey also discuss the real danger facing men today: passivity. Passivity is the quiet compromise that allows sin, weakness, and poor leadership to take hold. Instead of confronting challenges, many men hope problems will disappear — but that passivity only leads to greater battles later.This episode challenges Christian men to:Stop expecting comfortEmbrace struggle as growthFight sin aggressivelyDevelop leadership through adversityWalk boldly in faith and purposeBecause the truth is — great Christian men are not built in comfort. They are built in war. And when you understand that God is using the battle to refine you, strengthen you, and prepare you, you stop running from the fight and start stepping into your purpose. This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose — and to embrace the war that shapes them into the men God created them to be.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery… I was sitting there thinking about how fast time is moving. The first quarter is already gone. And I started asking myself a real question. Not what I want. Not what I hope for. But what have I already decided is done. As I was climbing Camelback this weekend, I caught myself thinking about hitting a billion in sales. And then it hit me. It is already done. That is no longer the question. Now the question is how we get to two. That is the shift. That is the difference. And most people never get there because they stay stuck in wanting. The Problem With Wanting I see it all the time. People want the car. They want the house. They want the business. They want the life. But they never think about the day after they get it. What happens when you finally achieve that goal you have been chasing for years? What are you showing up for then? Most people never get there because they never make the decision. They stay in this cycle of wanting, hoping, waiting for something to click. Waiting for the deal. Waiting for the opportunity. Waiting for something external to validate them. That moment never comes. The real shift happens when you stop wanting and you decide. The Flip Of The Switch I learned this by watching Carla. At first it was a want. She wanted to compete. She wanted to be on that stage. She wanted to earn her pro card. But the moment she said, I am going to get it, everything changed. Her habits changed. Her schedule changed. Her excuses disappeared. No babysitter. She figured it out. Kids at home. She brought them with her. Late at night. She showed up anyway. Early morning. She showed up anyway. There was no more negotiation. No more stories. No more waiting. That is the flip of the switch. And that is when everything starts aligning. The right people. The right opportunities. The right situations. Not because of luck, but because of conviction. Excuses Are The Delay On Your Life Most people are not lacking opportunity. They are lacking commitment. You do not show up because you are not feeling well. You do not show up because a deal fell through. You do not show up because someone said something that got under your skin. And every time you do that, you push your life further away from you. I watched Carla show up with a broken toe. I watched her show up when everything around her could have justified stopping. I even tried to throw her off at times. And it still did not matter. The next day she showed up. That is the difference. I Had To Face Myself There was a time where I was the problem. I would show up until things got hard. Until something went wrong. Until I felt uncomfortable. And then I would shut down. I blamed circumstances. I blamed people. I blamed situations. But the truth was simple. I was not showing up. And when I finally got tired of my own excuses, that is when everything changed. I decided that no matter what happens, I show up. Deals fall apart. I show up. People leave. I show up. Personal problems hit. I show up. Embarrassment. Fear. Doubt. I show up. That is it. Showing Up Changes Everything Showing up is not just about your business. It is about your health. It is about your family. It is about your mindset. It is about your standards. When you decide that nothing is going to take you off your path, everything about you changes. You still feel fear. You still have doubt. You still go through stress. But it no longer controls your actions. You move anyway. And when you do that consistently, your life starts to build in a completely different direction. Make The Decision Second quarter is here. If you are waiting for a sign, this is it. Stop wanting. Stop blaming. Stop sitting on the sidelines. Make the decision. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not when something works out. Right now. Flip the switch and keep it on. Because the only difference between those winning and those still waiting is that one group decided they were not going to stop. Questions For Reflection Where in your life are you still operating from a place of wanting instead of deciding What excuse have you been using that is delaying the results you say you want If you committed to showing up no matter what for the next 90 days, what would your life look like Notable Quotes "Success is inevitable when you show up doing the right things day in and day out." "The flip happens when it goes from I want to I am getting it." "You do not stop doing what you are responsible for just because things are not going your way." Follow A.Z. Araujo on Social Media: Instagram: @azaraujo Facebook: A.Z. Araujo TikTok: A.Z. Araujo YouTube: Do The Work Podcast   For Real Estate Agents in AZ: Learn more about Do The Work Coaching and A.Z. & Associates: dothework.com/azaa   Upcoming Events: If you're a real estate brokerage owner, sign up for one of our upcoming events. Visit: dothework.com bigmoneybrokerage.com Join my mailing list for updates!   New Do The Work Gear: Check out the latest DTW and Do The Work Gear! Hats, shirts, journals, and more: shop.dothework.com

What do you do when you're trying to lead… but you're stuck under a bad leader? In this tactical and powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down how Christian men can lead with faith, purpose, and strength — even when leadership above them is weak, flawed, or ineffective.Most people ask the wrong question: "How do I deal with a bad leader?" But the better question is:"How do I lead from the middle?" This episode explores how men of faith grow into stronger leaders when they stop focusing on what they can't control and start stepping into ownership, humility, and purpose where they are.Nick and Garrett walk through three powerful principles for Christian leadership in difficult environments:Mission Focus Over Complaining Instead of focusing on the limitations of leadership, men of faith focus on the mission. Complaining creates powerlessness, but purpose creates progress. When you trust God's sovereignty, you can lead with faith even in imperfect circumstances.Raise the Standards You don't need a title to lead. Christian men lead by example — raising standards, modeling discipline, and shaping culture wherever they are.Develop People and Solve Problems Great leaders don't wait for permission. Men of faith develop others, solve problems, and add value — even when it's not their responsibility.This episode also explores:Why God often places you under imperfect leadership on purposeHow faith grows when you don't have controlBiblical examples like David leading under SaulWhy quitting bad leadership can limit your growthHow humility unlocks leadership developmentWhy great men solve problems they didn't createThe truth is — leadership isn't about title. It's about faith, purpose, and influence. And sometimes, the greatest leadership growth happens when you're not in charge. This episode is a must-listen for Christian men who want to grow in leadership, strengthen their faith, and walk in purpose — even in difficult environments.  Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

What do you do when you're trying to lead… but you're stuck under a bad leader? In this tactical and powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down how Christian men can lead with faith, purpose, and strength — even when leadership above them is weak, flawed, or ineffective.Most people ask the wrong question: "How do I deal with a bad leader?" But the better question is:"How do I lead from the middle?" This episode explores how men of faith grow into stronger leaders when they stop focusing on what they can't control and start stepping into ownership, humility, and purpose where they are.Nick and Garrett walk through three powerful principles for Christian leadership in difficult environments:Mission Focus Over Complaining Instead of focusing on the limitations of leadership, men of faith focus on the mission. Complaining creates powerlessness, but purpose creates progress. When you trust God's sovereignty, you can lead with faith even in imperfect circumstances.Raise the Standards You don't need a title to lead. Christian men lead by example — raising standards, modeling discipline, and shaping culture wherever they are.Develop People and Solve Problems Great leaders don't wait for permission. Men of faith develop others, solve problems, and add value — even when it's not their responsibility.This episode also explores:Why God often places you under imperfect leadership on purposeHow faith grows when you don't have controlBiblical examples like David leading under SaulWhy quitting bad leadership can limit your growthHow humility unlocks leadership developmentWhy great men solve problems they didn't createThe truth is — leadership isn't about title. It's about faith, purpose, and influence. And sometimes, the greatest leadership growth happens when you're not in charge. This episode is a must-listen for Christian men who want to grow in leadership, strengthen their faith, and walk in purpose — even in difficult environments.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

What does it actually mean to become a man of faith? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down what it truly looks like for Christian men to develop real faith, walk in purpose, and trust God when life gets difficult.After walking through one of the most intense personal trials of his life — watching his wife fight for her life in the hospital — Nick shares how something crystallized in him: faith isn't something you manufacture… it's something God builds in you over time.This episode explores how Christian men grow into deeper faith and purpose — not through comfort, but through testing, endurance, and surrender to God. Garrett and Nick unpack:What real faith is (and what it is not)Why faith isn't “believing harder”How Christian men develop courage in difficult momentsWhy purpose is revealed through trialsThe role of honor, humility, and obedience in growing faithHow fear and pride quietly destroy faithWhy input — Scripture, prayer, and time with God — builds unshakable confidenceThey also break down three key pillars for becoming a man of faith: Honor — Putting God first and trusting His authorityHeart — Aligning your desires with God's purposeInput — Filling your mind with God's Word consistentlyThe result? A life where faith replaces fear… Purpose replaces confusion… And Christian men become strong, courageous leaders in every area of life. Because the greatest thing that could be said about a man isn't how much he accomplished… It's that he believed God.This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to step into deeper faith, clearer purpose, and a life fully surrendered to God.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery, I found myself reflecting on something simple but powerful. As we close out the first quarter, the truth is right in front of all of us. Some are winning at a high level and others feel like they are falling behind. And the real question becomes this… how do you keep going no matter where you are? I started thinking about the version of me that refuses to stop. The one that keeps pushing, keeps building, keeps fighting through doubt, fear, and uncertainty. That version did not just appear overnight. It was built through experiences, failures, pressure, and a decision to keep showing up no matter what. One of the biggest realizations for me is this. If you are in business, you have to compete. You cannot sit back and watch others win and convince yourself that their success is not meant for you. That mindset will slowly turn into frustration, then jealousy, then excuses. I have seen it happen too many times. Competing is not about tearing others down. It is about seeing yourself in that same position and deciding you belong there too. It is about waking up with the mindset that no one is going to outwork you today. It is about holding yourself to a standard where your word actually means something. I had a moment recently that reminded me of this. I told a group I would be at Camelback Mountain the next morning and I missed it. No one had to call me out. I felt it immediately. That feeling of not showing up, of going against my own word, it hit me hard. That is what competition looks like. It is internal. It is personal. It is tied directly to your integrity. But competition is not the only thing that drives me. Sometimes it is memory. I go back to the moments where I felt like I was failing. When I questioned myself as a provider. When I felt like everything around me was falling apart. Those were real moments. And instead of running from them, I use them. I remember how it felt to be in that place so I never allow myself to stay there again. Because the truth is, most of the problems we face today do not even compare to what we have already been through. But if we forget that, we start making our current challenges feel bigger than they really are. Then there is discipline. There are days I do not feel like showing up. Days where my mind is somewhere else, where I feel off, where I am not at my best. But discipline creates a minimum standard. It does not care how you feel. It does not care if you are motivated. It just requires you to show up. And that standard matters. Because when you do not have discipline, your off days cost you everything. You stop showing up, you isolate, you slow down your business, you create distance in your relationships. Discipline keeps you moving forward even when everything in you wants to pause. Another thing that keeps me going is the environment. I look around and I see people winning. I see people overcoming things that six months ago felt impossible for them. I get messages, I hear stories, I see growth happening in real time. And it forces me to ask myself… how can I sit here and feel sorry for myself when all of this is happening around me? Sometimes it is not competition, memory, or discipline that gets you going. Sometimes it is simply being connected to people who are rising. And then there is responsibility. At the end of the day, this is bigger than just you. The way you show up affects your family, your kids, your spouse. I have seen what happens when you allow doubt and negativity to take over. I have seen how it changes the way people look at you. I have felt that shift before and it does not sit right. You are responsible for creating a stable, safe, and strong environment. Not just financially, but emotionally. The way you handle pressure, the way you respond to challenges, it all impacts the people around you. There was a moment I remember clearly when I could feel that confidence in me fading in my own household. That look of belief started to turn into doubt. And I knew I created that. That was on me. That was a result of how I was showing up. That is when everything shifted. I stopped blaming circumstances and took full responsibility. Because the moment you do that, you take your power back. And I want to be real with you. Even now, there are days where I am off. Days where nothing seems to click. Just recently, I had one of those days where everything felt heavy. I tried to push through it and nothing worked. So I did something different. I gave myself permission to feel it. I stopped fighting it. I allowed myself to sit in it, process it, and understand it. And instead of letting it take over days or weeks like it used to, it took me about an hour and a half to reset. After that, I was back on my game. That is growth. Not that you never feel it, but that you recover faster. At the end of it all, there is no single thing that keeps you going. It is a combination of competition, memory, discipline, environment, and responsibility. Different things will fuel you on different days. The key is knowing how to tap into them. You already have everything you need. You are not here to watch others build the life you want. You are here to create it yourself. So the real question is… what are you going to use as fuel? Questions to Reflect On Where in your life are you acting as a spectator instead of a competitor, and what would it look like to change that immediately? What past experience can you tap into today that reminds you of how strong and capable you really are? When you are off your game, do your habits protect your progress or destroy it? Notable Quotes " You have to love to compete if you are in business. " " I will never feel that way again. That is not a hope, that is a decision. " " Discipline creates a minimum standard of who you are, no matter how you feel."   Follow A.Z. Araujo on Social Media: Instagram: @azaraujo Facebook: A.Z. Araujo TikTok: A.Z. Araujo YouTube: Do The Work Podcast   For Real Estate Agents in AZ: Learn more about Do The Work Coaching and A.Z. & Associates: dothework.com/azaa   Upcoming Events: If you're a real estate brokerage owner, sign up for one of our upcoming events. Visit: dothework.com bigmoneybrokerage.com Join my mailing list for updates!   New Do The Work Gear: Check out the latest DTW and Do The Work Gear! Hats, shirts, journals, and more: • • shop.dothework.com

What do you do when you're believing God for something… but it's not happening? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach dive into what it truly means to live with faith, purpose, and conviction as Christian men. This conversation explores the tension between trusting God's timing and pursuing the purpose He's placed inside you.Many Christian men struggle with the same question:How do I pursue purpose while still trusting God?This episode breaks down the difference between forcing outcomes and positioning yourself for God to move. Through biblical examples, real-life experiences, and practical wisdom, Nick and Garrett unpack how faith is built through patience, pain, and obedience.From the story of Abraham and Isaac to lessons learned in business, leadership, and life, this episode shows how God often shapes your heart before He delivers your breakthrough.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why faith and purpose require patienceHow Christian men can align their hearts with God's timingThe difference between forcing outcomes vs trusting GodWhy pain and delays are often part of God's preparationHow to develop unshakable faith as a Christian manThe importance of principles, discipline, and spiritual growthThis episode is a powerful reminder that God isn't just interested in giving you what you want — He's shaping you into the man capable of carrying your purpose. Because real faith isn't about getting what you want… It's about becoming who God created you to be.If you're a Christian man seeking purpose, this episode will challenge your faith, sharpen your perspective, and encourage you to trust God's process.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Common sense didn't disappear.We just stopped prioritizing it.In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with author and educator Colleen Souza to unpack why core values—not hacks—are the real foundation for an extraordinary life.Colleen shares how her 21 mantras from Living by the Mantras act as decision filters that shape behavior, strengthen relationships, and create long-term success.Together, they dive into: Why common sense feels rare in today's world  How values stabilize your mindset and reduce emotional chaos  The role of parenting, leadership, and personal responsibility  Why “you don't rise to intentions—you default to values”  How small, consistent choices build extraordinary lives You'll walk away with practical mantras you can apply immediately:✔ “I can't… yet” ✔ “Always stop at the lemonade stand” ✔ “Get up. Dress up. Show up.”If you're tired of noise, burnout, and surface-level motivation—and ready to anchor your life in something real—this conversation will reset how you think, lead, and live.Connect with Colleen Souza: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colleen.souza?_r=1&_t=ZS-94vZ6RR5e5JInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleensouza_author?igsh=dzhjZXJhd2kxeHlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleensouza-author?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_iosX- https://x.com/colleen_souza?s=21Youtube: https://youtube.com/@colleensouza3863?si=qviEemV2dIdy28zh

What happens when your faith gets tested in real time? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface, Garrett Unclebach, and their wives set out to run a 50-mile ultra marathon—but what unfolds becomes far more than a physical challenge. It becomes a real-life test of faith, purpose, and what it means to be a Christian man under pressure.Facing brutal heat, exhaustion, and mental fatigue, the group leans into the core principles they've been building: doing hard things, staying mentally strong, and living with purpose. But when one of their own collapses with heat stroke and is rushed to the hospital, everything shifts. Suddenly, the race isn't the hardest part.This episode captures what it looks like when faith isn't just talked about—it's lived. In the middle of uncertainty, fear, and real-life pressure, Nick shares what it means to stand firm as a man of faith, lead with strength, and trust God completely—even when the outcome isn't fully visible.In this episode, you'll learn:Why purpose is revealed in pressure, not comfortHow Christian men are called to lead with strength and faith in difficult momentsThe importance of training your mind and spirit daily before challenges hitWhy doing hard things prepares you for life's real battlesHow to remove fear and stand in certainty and trust in GodWhat it means to truly live as a man of faith when everything is on the lineThis isn't just a story about a race. It's a reminder that your life is preparing you for moments you can't predict—and when those moments come, what's inside you will come out. Because real faith isn't built in comfort. It's revealed in the fire.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of Do The Work | Mindset Mastery There are moments in life where everything feels right. You look around and you realize the work, the sacrifice, and the discipline have created something meaningful. But then something small happens and your mind begins to drift. Fear shows up. Doubt creeps in. Anxiety begins whispering questions that were never there before. I had one of those weeks. It was a roller coaster of emotion. The highest appreciation for the life I have built and then suddenly a wave of fear and doubt. And it reminded me of something that every one of us needs to understand if we want to lead our lives with clarity and strength. A moment in time does not define who you are. Understanding a Moment in Time A moment in time is simply a temporary emotional or mental state that appears in response to circumstances. It is a snapshot. It is not your identity. We experience pressure. We experience success. We experience fear. We experience uncertainty. But those feelings are simply information from our mind and body about what is happening around us. What truly matters is not the moment itself. What matters is how we respond. This realization came to me while I was on vacation with my family in Turks and Caicos. I was sitting on the beach in deep appreciation for everything that had been created in my life. My daughter had just turned seventeen. My other daughter was in Spain. I felt grateful for the journey that had brought us there. And then my mind traveled backward. I began thinking about who I was at seventeen years old. That thought took me back to a moment in my life when I was fighting for my life. I went from appreciation to pain in seconds simply because my mind chose to revisit a story from the past. And I had to stop myself. Why was I leaving a moment of gratitude to relive something that I had already overcome? The answer was simple. My mind was trying to create contrast. It was trying to bring balance to a moment that felt almost too good. But the truth is that we do not have to stay there. Bringing Yourself Back to the Present After that moment I reminded myself of something powerful. I am here now. That phrase changes everything. It reminds us that the past does not control us unless we allow it to. It reminds us that our current circumstances are the only place where we have the power to act. And this lesson showed up again when I returned home. We discovered that one of our dogs was struggling to breathe. We rushed him to the animal hospital and the doctors discovered that his lung had started leaking air. It had happened spontaneously. There was no clear reason. Suddenly the emotional shift happened again. The cost of the treatment was high. My mind immediately started replaying every financial decision I had made recently. The trip. The investments in the business. The new building. The furniture we were ordering. I began questioning everything. But then I caught myself. Instead of going down that road I asked a simple question. What am I going to do next? The answer was obvious. We were going to take care of the problem. We had the resources. We had worked for those resources. There was no reason to sit in fear when the solution was already clear. That was the moment I said something that changed my mindset completely. Thank you God. It was easy to say those words when I was sitting on the beach feeling grateful. But it mattered even more to say them when things became challenging. Because gratitude should not only exist in moments of success. Gratitude must also exist in moments of pressure. The Story We Tell Ourselves Many of the struggles we experience come from the stories we create in our own minds. One moment becomes a narrative. That narrative becomes part of our identity. And before we know it we start believing something about ourselves that is simply not true. I see this happen all the time with people who step away from their goals. Someone stops showing up for a while. They stop posting content. They stop attending meetings. And then they begin telling themselves that it is too late to come back. Weeks turn into months. Months turn into years. But the truth is simple. You can always say one sentence. I am here now. That is all it takes to reset your path. Challenging the Thoughts of Yesterday Years ago in March of 2020 I wrote a journal entry during a very difficult period in my life. There was fear. There was frustration. There was anxiety about the future of the business and the direction we were heading. I questioned myself. I questioned my leadership. I questioned my ability to navigate the challenges we were facing. But in that journal entry I asked myself one powerful question. What would happen if you were free of these thoughts? The answer became my instruction. I would be confident. I would focus on the journey. I would execute. I would love my life. I would stay present with my family. That moment in time did not define my character. It was simply feedback about where my mind had wandered. Since that moment our organization has grown tremendously. Our brokerage has more than doubled. Our agents are producing at levels that we once only imagined. But the most important realization is this. The same thoughts still show up from time to time. The difference now is that I recognize them quickly and I respond differently. Choosing Your Response Growth does not come from learning something new every day. Growth comes from challenging the thoughts that held you back yesterday. When fear shows up you have two options. You can allow that moment to become your identity. Or you can give yourself clear instructions on what to do next. Move forward. Execute. Trust that the work you have put in will carry you through the challenge. A moment in time does not define your life. Your response does. And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do in that moment is pause and say thank you. Thank you for the challenge. Thank you for the awareness. Thank you for the opportunity to grow. Because every moment is simply an invitation to become stronger. Reflective Questions When you experience fear or doubt, do you treat it as a defining moment or simply a temporary state? What story are you currently telling yourself that may not actually be true? What is one action you can take today that would move you forward instead of staying stuck in your thoughts? Notable Quotes "A moment in time is a snapshot of how you feel or think in that instant. It is not your identity." "I am here now." "With God I shall not fear. Without God the world controls my emotions."   Follow A.Z. Araujo on Social Media: Instagram: @azaraujo Facebook: A.Z. Araujo TikTok: A.Z. 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How do you know if someone has real spiritual fruit in their life? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down how to discern biblical fruit through a spiritual lens — and why this matters so much for men of faith, Christian men, and anyone pursuing God's purpose.Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruit.” But what does that actually mean in real life? This conversation explores how to recognize the difference between true, Holy Spirit-produced fruit and the fake fruit people often mistake for spiritual maturity — things like image, wealth, influence, social media presence, appearance, or hype.Garrett and Nick walk through the biblical definition of fruit from Galatians 5, showing that real fruit comes from the Holy Spirit and is revealed through consistent love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. They also explain why faith and transformation in Christ allow you to recognize that same fruit in others.In this episode, you'll learn:What biblical fruit actually isWhy false fruit is easy to mistake for the real thingHow social media, wealth, appearance, and status can mislead Christian menWhy words and behavior reveal what is really in a person's heartHow relational fruit shows up in marriage, family, and close relationshipsWhy discipleship and multiplication are some of the clearest signs of mature faith and purposeHow men of faith can use discernment to choose mentors, leaders, and examples worth followingThis episode is a practical guide for Christian men who want to live with deeper faith, walk in greater purpose, and learn how to recognize the difference between appearance and authenticity.Because real fruit doesn't just look good from a distance. It changes lives up closeGet With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Everyone asks the same question: “What is my purpose?” But what if that's actually the wrong question?In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack one of the most important ideas they've ever discussed: the purpose perspective. Instead of asking what your purpose is, the better question is: What is the purpose?When you zoom out and look at the entire story of Scripture—from creation to Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and the church—you begin to see a single thread running through all of human history: God is making His glory and goodness known throughout the earth.And the incredible part? God has chosen to accomplish that mission through people. Your life isn't about discovering one specific achievement or career path. It's about understanding the greater purpose God is carrying out in the world and discovering your part to play in it.In this episode, Nick and Garrett discuss:Why purpose is not a single job or accomplishmentThe “City Slickers” story and the search for the one thingHow understanding God's larger plan brings clarity to your lifeWhy God cares more about who you're becoming than what you achieveHow purpose often becomes clear only after years of preparationWhy endurance is required to see the full impact of your lifeThey also break down three purpose blockers that keep people from seeing and living purposefully:Selfishness – When life becomes about your achievements and comparisons.2. Fear and lack of vision – When the desire for security replaces courage.3. Lack of endurance – When people quit before purpose fully unfolds.When you remove these blockers and begin to see life through the purpose perspective, everything changes. Your job becomes purposeful. Your struggles become preparation. Your obedience becomes meaningful. Because purpose isn't about discovering one specific thing you're supposed to do.It's about living in alignment with the greater story God is writing across all of history. And when you understand that perspective, you stop drifting—and start living with purpose.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

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Life turns on the little things. The big things. You can see them coming. But often, it's the small decisions that end up changing the trajectory of someone's life. Knowing when to pivot might not be so obvious. You might not be ready for it. You might not be able to explain it perfectly. But you can usually feel it. Pay attention and seek God. His plan is to take you from where you are to where you're meant to be! Be obedient as He prepares you for the pivotal moment. Exercise faith and step boldly into the position He's created just for you!This episode highlights the remarkable journey of Sarah, who, inspired by a powerful life pivot, transitions from a routine, unfulfilled life to one brimming with passion and achievement.With words like "transformation story," "life pivot," and "power of mindset," Coach Myrna narrates how Sarah takes inspiration from David Goggins' book, "Can't Hurt Me," to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Sarah's story mirrors Myrna's daughter's personal pivot inspired by Nelson Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom" and highlights the significant impact that mindset and bold action have on changing one's life path. From the motivating tale of David Goggins' transition from a dead-end job to a Navy SEAL, Myrna explains the steps of action, learning, and self-belief necessary for transformation and offers listeners the encouragement to pursue their dreams and overcome setbacks.By the episode's end, Coach Myrna provides listeners with insightful takeaways on how Sarah's dedication and shift in mindset led to success in her entrepreneurial journey. This story imparts the message of success being more than financial gain; it's about personal growth and fulfillment. Listen in to learn how you can redefine your life's path and ignite your inner fire, ultimately transforming your life into one that is aligned with your deepest values and passions.Sponsors of this episode: NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15-minute call to get started: Because healing the mind can truly change your life.   https://learn.nocd.com/transform Spark Energy + Focus is offering 30% off and free shipping. Go to drinkspark.com and use code TRANSFORM at checkout. See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094 https://podcast.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ For sponsored Brand interviews and sponsorship inquires please visit Partner With The Transform Your Mind Podcast | Myrna Young Life Coach