Top 25 Lessons in 25 Years (Part 3: Lessons #11–20) | EPISODE 449

WOW—We are back with more of my Top 25 Lessons in 25-years. Today we have lessons #11 through #20 and I believe it’s going to light a spark in your soul. These are the lessons forged through years of sweat, setbacks, and success in business, life, and leadership.

From how to create deep, internal change… to the power of mentorship, team culture, and mindset… this episode is all about leveling up who you are and how you can lead even more effectively.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re covering today:
Lesson #11: The deepest and most profound change happens on the inside. You either invite change into your life — or it bursts forth from within you. Real growth starts in the heart and shows up in your actions.
Lesson #12: Have a coach. Have a mentor. No one evolves to their best version alone.
Every champion has someone pouring into them. Who’s pouring into you right now and
who are you pouring into?
Lesson #13: Greatness is a mindset — and it never ends. Whether you’re a trainer, leader, or parent, the goal is the same: show up fully every single day. Every session, every conversation, every podcast — bring your BEST.
Lesson #14: The bigger your dream, the more important your team. You can’t build big dreams with small thinking or solo effort. Great leaders build great people — and that’s how you change the world.
Lesson #15: Keep a white belt mentality. Never stop learning. Stay humble. Keep growing. Growth is the oxygen of greatness.
Lesson #16: Know your top five roles in life. Say “yes” to your priorities and “no” to the noise. Define your mission — then live it with intentionality.
Lesson #17: Your environment dictates how you think, feel, and act. Upgrade your surroundings — from your workspace to your gym to your relationships — and watch your energy shift instantly.
Lesson #18: Get off your phone. Seriously. Carve out phone-free time every day and reclaim your focus, creativity, and peace.
Lesson #19: Want to make more money? Get more blue sky and mellow yellow time and this will help you gain more green machine. Your biggest ideas come when you unplug, dream, and recharge.
Lesson #20: He or she who has their health has a thousand dreams…he or she who does not, has ONE. Protect your health like your life depends on it — because it does.

This episode is personal, powerful, and packed with stories that’ll challenge and inspire you to grow from the inside out. Plus, I drop a MAJOR teaser — I’ve got one of the biggest announcements of my career coming up on our November 3 rd episode (#451), which will be the closing episode to this “The Next Chapter” series. You will NOT want to miss that episode.

So lace up your shoes, pick-up some weights (or at least grab your notebook) and let’s dive in — because your next chapter is being written right now. Here. We. Go!

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
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