Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! What if the path that feels the safest is actually the most dangerous? In Episode 77 of the 5% Radio Podcast, we dive into the hidden traps of comfort, security, and the illusion of safety that most people blindly choose every day. Inspired by a whitewater rafting story, this episode explores the metaphor of the “Blue Room” — a place that feels calm and protective, but in reality, is the most dangerous place to stay. We unpack hard-hitting truths...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Today I want to tell you about the exact 4-step framework that I personally developed and used to take myself from a negative, worrisome, anxious person who struggled to look at anything through a lens of optimism to a person who is now positive, deeply grateful for the life I live, and almost always optimistic no matter what happens. This framework is simplified into the "4 S's" and I'll walk you through exactly how to apply this in any area of ...
Apr 23, 2025•32 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! In this episode, I’m diving into one of my all-time favorite books, The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. This book has been a game-changer for me, and today, I’m breaking down the top 10 takeaways that can transform the way you approach success. We’ll discuss how small, consistent actions compound over time, why mastering the mundane leads to massive growth, and how to take full responsibility for your future. Plus, I’ll share practical ways you can st...
Mar 05, 2025•46 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! What if a lesson you learned in kindergarten could be the key to unlocking massive success? In this episode, we dive into the power of written goals—a simple yet life-changing habit backed by real science. We’ll explore: - The truth behind the famous Harvard goal-setting study - Scientific research proving why writing down goals increases success - Jim Carrey’s incredible story of manifesting a $20 million paycheck - A 4-step goal-setting framewo...
Feb 22, 2025•38 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! 🎙 What if I told you the worst excuse in the world is the one you sell to yourself? Welcome to 5% Radio , where we dive deep into the mindset of success, the inevitability of failure, and the lessons hidden in the pressure of losing. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why winners actually lose more than losers , how to harness failure as fuel, and why change is inevitable but growth is optional. We kick things off with an inspiring story from C...
Feb 04, 2025•32 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Ever wish you could have started further ahead or that you could have been given more gifts and talents? Maybe you've felt stuck or held back by circumstances, but you know what you've got going for you? Tune in to find out. ;) “When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change...
Nov 09, 2024•31 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! There is greatness inside every single individual....there are seeds that need nurturing, but what happens if you don't? Will someone else step up to the plate and fill the role you were supposed to? What would happen if you truly left it all on the field of life and became all that you were created to be? Quote this episode: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light,...
Oct 27, 2024•31 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! "Belief is the thermostat that regulates what we accomplish in life." What if everything you currently believed was a legitimate hindrance to your success was simply a limiting belief? What if none of is mattered, and you could do what no one believed was possible by JUST believing and acting "as if" it were possible? In this episode we'll be discussing how one man in history used this very thing (belief) to break over 2,500 years of limiting bel...
Oct 11, 2024•23 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! "The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than circumstances, than failure, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the...
Sep 26, 2024•24 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! What do cows and barn fires, airplane stall drills, working a job, and doing the "average" life thing have in common? Tune in to find out. Click here to check out the Falling Waters House mentioned in the episode. ======================== ► Follow 5% MEDIA on all social platforms here: - https://5percentmedia.com/ ► Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? Send in a question and connect with me personally here: - https://www.fiveperce...
Sep 13, 2024•32 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Success demands a price that cannot be negotiated, no matter how hard we try to bargain with life over it. Too many people are unwilling to do whatever it takes to make it in their chosen field. Those who do make it stack EVERYTHING in their favor....every single little piece of effort and detail is driving them towards achievement. In this episode, I want to talk to you about the little things that matter, regardless of how much we'd like them n...
Aug 27, 2024•26 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Everything we do is based on momentum. Everything. When something gets stale and people "lose their passion" it's due to a loss of momentum. Success loves speed. When people make it huge, there was a momentum rise to get there. When people began loosing ground...there is a negative momentum that begins pulling them backwards to a life of average again. I want to dive into the real reason almost no one gets momentum...and what you can do to create...
Jul 29, 2024•22 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Today, we dive into the real and raw aspects of being an entrepreneur. In today's episode, we explore the often unspoken truth: entrepreneurship can be incredibly lonely. As an entrepreneur, you quickly realize that the only person who will consistently push you to achieve your dreams is you. Friends and family might not understand your vision or the relentless drive required to make it a reality. This journey can feel isolating, especially durin...
Jul 12, 2024•29 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Focusing on what's holding you back is more important than focusing on what you "enjoy" doing. Growth is not about doing what's fun - it's about doing what's required. The size of your funnel is more important than the amount of whatever is being poured in at the top. "Your constraints will determine your scale." (Your weaknesses hinder your strengths more than your strengths compensate for your weaknesses.) ======================== ► Follow 5% M...
Jun 25, 2024•28 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! In this episode, we delve into why effort often goes unnoticed until you achieve that monumental success. We explore the importance of defining your BIG win upfront and the tough trade-off between inputs and outcomes. Discover why caring about the path looks like on the journey can be and how embracing discomfort is a sign of true growth. Learn about the high price of success and why the higher you climb, the easier it gets as competition thins o...
Jun 03, 2024•30 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Let's delve into the tests of life and the lessons they teach. In this episode, we explore how life's exams, whether passed or failed, shape our journey. Join us as we uncover the wisdom behind overcoming failure, embracing struggle, and rewriting your story. From school lessons to real-life trials, discover how each test molds your character and leads to triumph. Tune in as we navigate through the challenges, victories, and the relentless pursui...
May 14, 2024•37 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Today I want to talk to you about A man who changed the world as we know it during his lifetime. This man’s business is still cruising along many years after his death…amazingly still growing to generate total revenue of 25.49 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. At the time of his death, this man's net worth reached an estimated $600 million (in today’s money that would equate to: 1.7 BILLION). This man also earned himself a place in Time 100: The Most...
May 03, 2024•44 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Today I want to talk to you about A man who changed the world as we know it during his lifetime. This man’s business is still cruising along many years after his death…amazingly still growing to generate total revenue of 25.49 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. At the time of his death, this man's net worth reached an estimated $600 million (in today’s money that would equate to: 1.7 BILLION). This man also earned himself a place in Time 100: The Most...
Apr 06, 2024•30 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Flees in jars, domesticated circus elephants, spider monkeys, and a pike (fish) all have this one thing in common with you and I... On your way to your goals - you will face barriers. There will be mental barriers, financial barriers, and personal growth barriers/limitations that stand in your way. The obstacle - the limitation, is less important than your response to that obstacle. "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your...
Mar 30, 2024•24 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Today I want to talk to you about the importance of the chase...the pursuit, the burning desire and the dangers of distraction. Good distractions eliminate great destinations Chase nothing = get nothing Have a future focus To get something new you have to give up something old End of Episode CHALLENGE : Choose 1-2 GOOD distractions you can eliminate right now and start replacing them with something that will get you one step closer to GREAT each ...
Mar 15, 2024•25 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Welcome to the latest installment of the 5% Radio experience, where we're dedicated to unraveling the secrets of success and empowerment. In this edition, we delve deep into the concept of making choices that resonate with your long-term goals rather than settling for shortcuts that lead nowhere. Our journey begins with poignant reflections on ambition and the pursuit of dreams, reminding us that the path to true fulfillment isn't always the easi...
Mar 08, 2024•27 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! There is nothing - I repeat, NOTHING that affects your day-to-day life more than mindset. This episode and the other previous 2 episodes are a series of episodes I would highly recommend you listen to repeatedly and share with as many people as possible. In this episode and the next episode, I'll be teaching the concepts that truly turned the lights on in my life for the first time and took me from battling depression for extended periods of time...
Feb 23, 2024•28 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! There is nothing - I repeat, NOTHING that affects your day-to-day life more than mindset. This episode and Mindset 101 (Part 1 of 2) are a series of episodes I would highly recommend you listen to repeatedly and share with as many people as possible. In this episode and the next episode, I'll be teaching the concepts that truly turned the lights on in my life for the first time and took me from battling depression for extended periods of time (be...
Feb 02, 2024•28 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! There is nothing - I repeat, NOTHING that affects your day-to-day life more than mindset. This is an episode I would highly recommend you listen to repeatedly and share with as many people as possible. In this episode and the next episode, I'll be teaching the concepts that truly turned the lights on in my life for the first time and took me from battling depression for extended periods of time (being suicidal at one point actually...) to being a...
Jan 16, 2024•32 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Maxwell Matlz said you nervous system cannot tell the difference between something real and something "vividly imagined." Today I'll share 2 stories that demonstrate inarguably the power of your mind and visualization and I'll share what I am currently doing for visualization, staying on track, and picturing where I want to go this year in 2024. "If you don't have a goal, you'll hit it with amazing accuracy." ======================== ► Follow 5% ...
Jan 05, 2024•28 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Jack Canfield once said, "You only have control over three things in your life—the thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and the actions you take." Today, we'll delve into the realms of how content, people, and thoughts control and influence all of our lives. Take a deep dive into the company you keep. Are your associates forward-focused, or are they stuck in the glory days of the past? Do they possess a growth mindset, or are they resign...
Dec 28, 2023•38 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Hey there, 5%’rs! In this milestone episode, we're diving into a crucial concept: "Putting New Wine In Old Wineskins." Ever wondered why some people who've achieved success seem to have a mindset that sets them apart? They keep what they worked hard for while others make it and lose it all over again? Join me today as we explore the often-overlooked question: "How can I learn to think like you think?" We'll unravel the truth that to go further, a...
Dec 28, 2023•23 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Learning for the sake of learning is all fine and good...but at some point, more of the same takes up nowhere. Jim Rohn said “don't let your learning lead to knowledge. Let your learning lead to action.” So how can we avoid overlearning and maximize our time to become as effective as possible at our personal growth? By going from broad - focused. Listen in to learn a few ways to avoid mistakes, maximize your own personal growth, and how I am appl...
Dec 19, 2023•35 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Ever wonder why you do what you do? Observing behavior...stopping to think, and learning to ask the right questions will take you a LONG way in your success journey. ======================== ► Follow 5% MEDIA on all social platforms here: - https://5percentmedia.com/ ► Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? Send in a question and connect with me personally here: - https://www.fivepercentradio.com/ ► Has this show helped you make any...
Dec 12, 2023•25 min
Wanna connect with us? Click here to send a text! Drawing inspiration from Darren Hardy's groundbreaking book, "The Compound Effect," we explore how the small, consistent actions we take daily can either lead us to success or contribute to our downfall. We'll uncover the shared sentiment of disdain for the necessary discipline, sacrifices, and consistency demanded by the path to success. Successful individuals often confess that they, too, despised the grind, the early mornings, and the relentle...
Dec 02, 2023•33 min
