Success for the Athletic-Minded Man

#529 How I Built a Business While Keeping My Family Life: The Plan That Let Me Quit My Job ----- What if success stopped being a hope and became the obvious next step? You’re doing a lot and still not getting what you know you’re capable of. That gap? It’s not about effort. It’s about what you’ve put in place around you. I recently had a call with a group of high-performing men I coach, and one of them, a retired Marine and now a VP at a national company, said something that stuck with me: “I put something in place that didn’t allow me to fail.” That’s what this episode is about. Not grinding harder. Not squeezing more into your already packed day. But building the kind of structure that makes success the most likely outcome. I walk you through how this actually plays out in real life. From my own journey in wrestling, running marathons I once hated, and building a business while working full time… to guys I coach who are scaling businesses, increasing their income, and getting real time back with their families. And then we get practical. What clarity actually looks like when it’s done right. Why most goals fall apart early. How your environment is either pulling you forward or keeping you stuck. And the one habit almost nobody makes time for that changes everything when they do. If you’ve been putting in the work but the results aren’t matching, this is your episode. You’ll walk away with a different way to approach your day starting tomorrow. Listen now!

#528 Tony Horton on Eating, Sleeping, and Small Wins That Keep You Active for Decades ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Tony Horton says that as you age, you can still sprint uphill, climb ropes, and ski from the top of the mountain— if you start training smart. You wake up tired, you skip mobility work, and you tell yourself you will “get back to it” next week. Sound familiar? This “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode will stop that loop and replace it with something practical. I sat with Tony Horton, the creator of P90X, and we ripped through what actually keeps you strong, fast, and useful as you age. No fluff. No bro science. Just real tactics you can apply today. Tony is 67 and still runs hill sprints, climbs ropes, and skis Jackson Hole. He also got hurt, fixed the weak links, and rebuilt his body around balance, range of motion, and recovery. We talk concrete moves like animal flow drills that force mobility and core strength, hill-sprint protocols you can scale, why short, focused sessions beat long, sloppy ones for busy men, and how to change your day with a 10-minute routine, and why the people you hang with decide whether you stay consistent. Tony’s entire game plan is practical: keep your body durable so you can keep doing what you love. Expect solid step-by-step choices, and a reality check on diet and recovery that might make you uncomfortable, and should. If you done with half-effort solutions, this episode hands you specific next moves. Walk away with at least two daily rituals you can start tonight and a framework for staying in the fight for decades. Now, ask yourself, who do you want to be with your body at 70? If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#527 Comfortable Drift: How Complacency Is Robbing You and What To Do About It ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY “Comfortable Drift” costs you money, time with your kids, and years off your life. I walk you through the cost, the cure, and the first steps you can take this week. You can be winning at work and still drifting in the parts of life that matter most. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I break down what “comfortable drift” looks like, why high performers fall into it, how to spot the warning signs, what it’s costing you in your health, relationships, purpose, and peace of mind, and what to do before years slip by and you realize you’ve been paddling in circles the whole time. This isn’t just about burnout or lack of motivation. It’s about the danger of delayed consequences. When the pain is not immediate, it’s easy to stay stuck in routines that feel productive but lead nowhere. That’s why this episode is about more than awareness. It’s about action. I share the practical framework I use with clients to break out of drift: pause long enough to think, get clear on where you want to go, set aligned goals, surround yourself with the right people, and build a plan that helps you follow through for the long haul. If you’ve been working hard but feeling off course, this episode will help you stop drifting and start moving with intention. Hit play now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#526 How James Laughlin Helped a World Leader Lead Better at Home and at Work ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Most guys think high performance comes from pushing harder. James Laughlin makes the case that it starts somewhere else. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I sit down with James Laughlin, author of “Habits of High Performers” and a coach who has worked with the All Blacks, world champions, top CEOs, and even national leaders. James brings a refreshing perspective on what it actually takes to perform at a high level without burning yourself out. James shares why going alcohol-free changed everything for him, from his energy and focus to the way he shows up as a husband, father, and coach. We talk about the connection between hormones and performance, why sleep and meditation matter more than most men realize, and how clarity drives better decisions. He also explains why top performers still rely on coaches, and how failure can become one of your greatest tools for growth if you know how to process it the right way. If you’ve been working hard but still feel stuck or stretched thin, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you practical tools you can use right away. No fluff. No vague pep talk. Just action you can take today to stop spinning and start producing. Listen now. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#525 Practical Habits That Will Change Your Life in 30 Days ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Thirty days of small, brutal consistency beats one weekend of heroics, every time. Want habits that last? Hear what worked for these 7 high-achieving men. Stop punishing yourself with one-size-fits-all challenges, start building a short-term test that creates long-term wins. I show you how we did it. You do not need another generic challenge to “fix your life” just to feel like you failed by Thanksgiving. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I talk with seven driven men who took on the On the Path October Challenge, a custom 30-day challenge built around one core principle: stop borrowing rules that don’t fit your life and start tracking the habits that actually move the needle. Because if you’re a high achiever, you already know what to do. The real problem is drift. You get buried in work, you live in reaction mode, and the stuff that matters most gets whatever’s left. Then you tell yourself you’ll “get back on track” next week... Or next month… Or after things slow down. This challenge is designed to break that pattern. These men created custom, achievable challenges built on follow-through rather than hype. You’ll hear how small, targeted commitments sharpened their energy, focus, and discipline, and how public tracking made it a lot harder to talk a good game and then disappear when life got busy. I also walk you through the framework so you can build your own, starting today: how to choose the right habits, keep them realistic but still challenging, set up accountability, track a simple scorecard, and avoid the overreach that leads to burnout. Hit play now and build your 30-day challenge today. Stop letting “busy” decide who you become. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#524 How Doug Conant Turned a Failing Company into the Fortune 500's Most Engaged Workforce ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY “You can’t talk your way out of something you behaved your way into.” That line changed a Fortune 500 company, and it should change how you lead your team. When a Fortune 500 company is literally ringed in razor wire, you don’t pep-talk your way out— you do the hard, specific work of rebuilding trust. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I sit down with Doug Conant, the CEO who walked into Campbell Soup with plunging sales, a disengaged workforce, and a headquarters in one of America’s most dangerous cities, and left it with the highest employee engagement score in the Fortune 500. Doug’s a student-athlete-turned-CEO who learned early that discipline matters. He played tennis at Northwestern, coached there, survived the LBO chaos at Nabisco, and then dug in at Campbell. He tells the story straight, how Gallup called Campbell the worst engagement case they’d seen, how Doug’s first day included firing the CFO, and how he and his team rebuilt an organization by showing up with consistency, respect, and tough-minded compassion. We unpack practical moves: measurable engagement targets, replacing leaders who can’t buy in, the “living, loving, learning, leaving a legacy” playbook Doug used, and the daily habits: the morning reflection, the commute rituals, the weekly appreciation, that let him be present for both the company and his family. If you run a business or a team and want concrete, repeatable methods for turning disengaged people into relentless team members, this episode is your field guide. Don’t miss it! After you listen, if you’re thinking, “How do I use this in my day-to-day?”, Doug just launched STEPS (Success Through Empowering Professional Support), a leadership course built specifically for administrative professionals, taught by Doug himself. Use my code Harshaw10 for a discount. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#523 Performance Under Pressure: 10 Tactics for Getting Into Flow and Overcoming Nerves ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Your business or career isn't being held back by a lack of skill or effort. It's being sabotaged by the mental operating system you're running in high-pressure moments. Michael Chandler, one of the best UFC fighters in the world, told me he was "a small kid from a small town, taught to think small.” Your default wiring is sabotaging you the same way, even if you don't realize it. You work hard. You show up. You prepare. But when it matters most— the big presentation, the crucial client meeting, the career-defining conversation— you're not showing up as your best self. I spent years learning this the hard way: performance under pressure isn't about how hard you work, it's about what's running through your head when the stakes are high. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I'm giving you 10 mental performance tactics that helped me overcome years of self-doubt and now help high-achieving professionals dominate when pressure's on. We're covering breath work that drops your stress response in under a minute, visualization techniques that flip the switch into flow state, and the mindset shift that turns anxiety into your advantage. Whether you're leading a team meeting, closing a deal, or navigating a difficult conversation, you're about to discover what separates people who perform from people who just prepare. Tune in now because your next big moment deserves better than nerves and self-doubt. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

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#521 Consistency Is a Skill: How to Build It in a Noisy World ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If you want consistency, stop seeking motivation and build an environment that demands follow through. You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. But if you keep living on autopilot, you’re going to wake up 2, 5, or 10 years from now thinking, “I thought I’d be further ahead in life by now…” In this solo episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I’m calling out the biggest trap high-achieving men fall into: confusing motion with progress. You can crush your to-do list and still be drifting because you’re not measuring what actually moves the needle. I’ll break down the Hawthorne Effect, the simple (and brutal) truth that performance improves when it’s observed. (Translation: awareness beats willpower every time.) Then I’ll show you how to use the Productive Pause™ to step out of the chaos, get the general’s view of your life, and set the right leading indicators in your fitness, marriage, and business. After this episode, you’ll walk away knowing exactly what to track, how to build real accountability, and the one weekly check in that makes consistency automatic instead of “hoping you feel motivated.” Tune in now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#520 How to Ask for Help Like a Confident Man (Not a Needy One) with Former Pro Baseball Player Mike Robbins ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY One pitch ended Mike Robbins’ baseball dream, and forced the question most men avoid: “Now what?” If your identity is built on performance, one setback can turn your whole life into a free fall. Mike Robbins lived that… literally. He was a Stanford pitcher chasing the big leagues when one pitch blew out his arm, and eventually forced the gut-level conversation with his family: “I gotta hang it up.” No jersey retirement. No victory lap. Just the sudden death of the plan he’d been living for since he was seven, and the question most high-achieving men avoid because it’s terrifying: Who am I when the thing I’m best at gets taken away? In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” Mike and I go straight into the uncomfortable truth: discipline is a weapon, but it’s a terrible identity. When you’re wired to “win at all costs,” you can look unstoppable on paper while quietly bleeding out in real life— stress up, connection down, and that constant pressure to act like you’ve got it handled. In this conversation, you’ll see exactly where that mindset helps and where it starts costing you your peace, your relationships, and your ability to actually enjoy the life you’re building. You’ll also walk away with tools you can use immediately: a simple way to name what’s really going on in your life, a new lens on imposter syndrome that turns it into fuel instead of shame, and one practical 24-hour action step Mike gives to get unstuck. If you’ve been trying to “discipline” your way out of a problem that requires support, this episode will give you the reset— and the next move. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#519 8 Tactical Mindset Upgrades for Men Who Are Tired of Being Stuck ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You’ve been told to “believe in yourself” your whole life, but no one showed you how. The version of you that gets the results you want thinks differently than you do right now. If positive thinking actually worked, you wouldn’t still be stuck… and that uncomfortable truth is exactly where this episode begins. I’m breaking down why mindset for success isn’t about hype, surface-level motivation, or repeating clichés you’ve heard since high school sports. It’s about the deep, subconscious beliefs that quietly drive your behavior, your confidence, and ultimately your results. I’ve watched high-achieving men grind themselves into exhaustion—great work ethic, strong discipline, yet still battling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and that invisible ceiling that never seems to move. In this episode, I show you why belief drives behavior, why identity beats willpower, and how elite performers build a high-performance mindset before the wins show up. You’ll hear real examples— from broken confidence to inspired action— and I’ll walk you through 8 tactical mindset habits you can actually use: from a success log and daily mantras to state-shifting techniques that reset you in minutes. This isn’t theory. This is the missing link between effort and outcomes. And once you see it, you won’t unsee it. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#518 Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If your identity is tied to your results, you’re one bad day away from collapse— and Jim Murphy is here to prove it. The moment you stop trying to prove yourself is the moment you actually start performing. What if your obsession with winning is the very thing keeping you from performing like a champion? In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I sit down with Jim Murphy, the mind behind Inner Excellence and the book “The Best Possible Life,” whose work quietly shows up in some wild places— like on the NFL sidelines in the hands of All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown. We talk about mental toughness under pressure, not as a cliché, but as a spiritual, heart-level skill set for real life: sales pitches, hard conversations, big presentations, and yes, Game 7 moments. Jim shares how losing his dream as a professional baseball player, moving to the desert, and giving away over half his possessions led him to a radical idea— if your heart is chasing possessions, achievements, looks, money, and status, you will never feel free, no matter how “successful” you get. If you’ve ever been results-obsessed, anxious, or secretly afraid of losing love and approval when you fail, this conversation will punch you in the gut, and then hand you a way out. Tune in now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#517 Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: Tom Brady’s Secret to Super Bowl Comebacks (REPUBLISHED) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Ever notice how “less qualified” people pass you? Most men are imprisoned by beliefs they never chose. This episode hands you the key. You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your beliefs, and most men never check theirs. Some high-achieving men are stuck not because of skill gaps, but belief gaps. You can have the résumé, the discipline, the work ethic… and still hit the same ceiling year after year. That’s why grinding harder won’t save you. More productivity hacks, more hustle, more late nights— they just help you stay stuck faster. What you really need is a Cognitive Conversion: a mindset shift that finally aligns what you believe with what you’re capable of. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I give you the exact process I use to break the beliefs that quietly sabotage your career, health, and relationships. You’ll walk away with a MAPS method checklist to engineer an environment of excellence, a ruthless journaling for clarity script to expose the lies you tell yourself, and a simple cognitive restructuring framework to turn self-doubt into execution. Warning: some of this will challenge what you’ve accepted as “truth.” The scarcity mindset keeping you cautious, the toxic self-talk you let slide, the people you allow to drain your identity— it all ends here. Most men will stay stuck because changing beliefs feels uncomfortable. But discomfort is where champions are built. If you’re tired of working harder than average and still feeling average, hit play. This is where identity shifts, consistency sticks, and real momentum begins. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What if the life that looks “successful” on paper is the one keeping you stuck? Most men think success means stability: a good job, solid income, steady life. But what if that comfort is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I sit down with Brian Michel, an executive coach, ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and our newest Pathfinder Coach, who left corporate comfort to chase something bigger. We talk about how he went from a “good job” to a great life, the mindset that carried him through 100-mile races, and how faith and active surrender helped him find peace in uncertainty. Brian also shares the two-year plan that made his leap possible, the lessons he learned balancing family, business, and faith, and how intentional living helped him finally align his work with his purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck in success— comfortable but restless— this conversation will challenge how you define winning and show you how to build a life that’s bold, balanced, and deeply fulfilling. Tune in now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#515 4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What if the missing piece to your success isn’t another strategy, but learning to let go? Confidence isn’t built in the gym or the boardroom, it’s built in how you think when no one’s watching. You don’t need another “how-to” to feel confident. You already know what to do— eat better, train harder, be more consistent. But confidence isn’t about information. It’s about what you believe when things get hard. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I unpack how faith (yes, even if yours looks different than mine) can be the missing link between striving and peace. I’ll walk you through the four enemies of confidence every high-performing man faces, and how faith flips each one on its head. You’ll hear stories of Kyle Guy stepping up to the free-throw line with everything on the line, A.J. Brown finding peace in pressure, and lessons I learned firsthand after quitting my job right before COVID hit. But this isn’t a sermon, it’s a conversation about what it really means to perform with calm, clarity, and conviction. Whether you’re a man of faith or just someone searching for something steadier to stand on, this one will challenge how you think about confidence forever. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#514 How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If working harder was the answer, why are so many high performers burned out, over-caffeinated, and sleep deprived? What if the secret to sustainable success isn’t more hustle, but better habits? In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I sit down with Todd Durkin— internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and best-selling author who’s trained legends like Drew Brees, Michael Chandler, Olympic medalists, and top entrepreneurs. Todd’s reputation is elite, but what makes this conversation powerful is how real he gets about his own battles with burnout, injury, and rebuilding his mindset from the ground up. After listening to Todd, you’ll walk away with: the 3-2-1 evening routine that fixes your sleep and sets up your mornings, the Productive Pause that turns chaos into clarity, and his WLAGs system— weekly reflections on wins, losses, ahas, and goals— that will change how you lead yourself and your team. We also unpack how to reverse engineer a 10-year dream into daily action and why scheduling “blue-sky time” (strategic planning) and “mellow-yellow time” (true rest) is the real growth hack most men ignore. But Todd’s not just talking theory, he’s put together his own October Challenge habits for you to take on. Join us as Todd and other high performers— Rorke Denver, Dr. Jim Afremow, and Zach Even-esh— share challenges you can choose from, practice daily, and track with the like-minded people who are building momentum before the year ends. Join here 👉 https://jimharshawjr.net/pathfinder-challenge If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#513 Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You already know what you should be doing— working out, making the sales calls, being more present at home. The problem isn’t knowledge. The problem is execution. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I break down the framework that turns “I’ll start tomorrow” into “I did it today!” From my years as a Division I wrestler to building a coaching community of high-achieving men, I’ve seen one truth over and over: clarity, commitment, and accountability beat motivation every single time. That’s why men crush challenges like 75 Hard, Whole30, or Exodus 90— and why my clients start getting results before the program even begins. I’ll show you why making a public commitment instantly upgrades your discipline, how the Hawthorne Effect can change your habits overnight, and why “holding yourself accountable” is one of the biggest lies in personal development. This isn’t theory. It’s a system you can start doing today to finally do the things you know you’re capable of. 👉 And if you’re ready for real accountability, join the October Challenge— a 30-day reset built for men who want clarity, consistency, and discipline before the year ends. Go to RevealYourPath.com/challenge for more details. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#512 How 5 World-Class Performers Turned Failure into Success ----- You’re not afraid of failure. You’re afraid people will see you fail. The good news? No one will remember. Success doesn’t happen DESPITE failure. It comes BECAUSE of it. And the research proves it. Success doesn’t come to the man who never fails. That man doesn’t exist. Success comes to the one who knows how to turn failure into fuel. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I dive deep into the role of failure in success and why it’s not just inevitable— it’s essential. From Tom Hopkins’ bold take to Tim Ferriss’ reminder that failure only matters if you learn from it, I unpack powerful insights and research from the Kellogg School of Business and Harvard Business Review that prove failing fast and trying again is one of the greatest predictors of long-term success. You’ll hear stories of world-class performers who turned their struggles into stepping stones: bestselling author Steven Pressfield battling decades of rejection before writing “The War of Art,” Olympic champion Helen Maroulis overcoming self-doubt to win gold, and blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer conquering Everest and the Grand Canyon. I even share my own business failure, what it cost me, and why it ultimately made me more qualified to succeed. If you’ve been holding back because you’re afraid to fail, this episode will flip that fear on its head and show you how to leverage failure as your greatest advantage. Listen now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#511 How Dean King Turned Danger Into Discipline and Storytelling Into Purpose ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Dean King got shot at, crossed the Sahara by camel, and still says the real challenge is letting go of control. Comfort is the slowest form of failure, and most men don’t notice it until it’s too late. Men who step into the hard stuff aren’t thrill-seekers— they’re just done pretending comfort leads anywhere worth going. Most men don’t need more comfort; they need a good punch in the gut from reality. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I sit down with Dean King, award-winning author of “Skeletons on the Zahara,” “Guardians of the Valley,” and a dozen other nonfiction thrillers. But these aren’t just stories— Dean lives them. He’s survived camel-back expeditions across the Sahara, dodged bullets in West Virginia while researching the Hatfields and McCoys, and walked the Portuguese Camino with his daughter, all in pursuit of truth, purpose, and a damn good story. This one is for the man stuck in his business, career, or routine— searching for clarity, momentum, or maybe just his edge. We talk about the value of discomfort, why letting go of control is often the key to growth, and how to find purpose through adversity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re going through the motions, this episode will remind you what it means to feel alive again. You’ll walk away with lessons on mindset, resilience, and how to architect small (or massive) adventures that pull you out of the fog and back into a life of clarity, confidence, and meaning. Ready to get uncomfortable? Good. That’s where the growth happens. Tune in now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

#510 How I Trained My Mind to Stop Avoiding Discomfort ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You say you want to grow— but not if it’s uncomfortable. If it doesn’t suck a little, it’s probably not worth doing. Do you want to grow? But do you also want comfort? You can’t have both. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I revisit one of my most replayed— and most needed— episode about the role of pain and discomfort in personal growth, mental toughness, and living a meaningful life. Whether you’re building a business, chasing a goal weight, or trying to reignite your relationships, you’re going to face resistance. And that’s a good thing. I share personal stories from nearly quitting mid-marathon training to battling limiting beliefs that I’m just “not a runner,” plus insights from clients, Navy SEALs, and high performers who chose the hard path and reaped the reward. You’ll discover how to shift from “just grinding” to inspired action by connecting discomfort to your core values. And if you're ready to do more than just think about change, I’ll give you 4 tactical steps to structure your goals, welcome accountability, and commit to something that scares you just enough to matter. Are you ready to stop drifting and start building? This episode is your first step. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.