In part 2 of our leadership series, we go into leading your marriage. As we said last week, you won't be able to lead your marriage well if you can't lead yourself well. Ultimately, leading in marriage is about serving your spouse and having an attitude that says, "if it's going to be, it's up to me." Don't miss this hard hitting episode as we go into the beliefs, thoughts, and actions that make for a successful marriage. We also look at difficult but common scenarios and give a thought process ...
Feb 06, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 70
For the first time ever, we are doing a 4 part series and we have chose the all important subject of leadership. If you don't think you're a leader, you are wrong. You are responsible for leading yourself and that is the foundation for all leadership. Leading yourself well is a must before you can lead anyone else. In this episode, we go into the belief , thinking, and action of leading yourself as well as showing how that thinking enables you to give new meaning to events in your life. This is ...
Jan 30, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Purpose is a mystical thing in culture that people often try to find. It is deeply wired into us and many people think they will "just know" when they find their purpose. People look for it as if they will find a hidden path and walk down it. But purpose is not something you see looking forward. It's only something you can see when you look back and connect the dots. Purpose is far more a way of thinking than it is a destination to be found. In this episode, we go in to the 5 most common ways to...
Jan 23, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Joe Musselman is a passionate founder, entrepreneur, and investor; his experience spans nearly twenty years of building, advising, and coaching extraordinary teams, leaders, and cultures (TLC). He makes obvious his deep love for people and enjoys creating the space for others to become their best selves. He is the founder of The Honor Foundation that specializes in helping members of the SOF community transition to life outside the military. He is also the founder of Broom ventures. Hear Joe's a...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 67
No one wants to waste time and energy, but often we are unaware of where wastage is occurring. In a world where we have information overload, there is a lot of competition for our attention and care. In this episode, we introduce the care cycle. This cycle shows you the default way most people operate that ends up wasting their time, energy, and emotions. We will also show you how to use core values and intentionality to develop a new care cycle that leads to growth and major impact. Sign up for...
Jan 09, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 66
This episode is unlike any other we've done and will probably make you laugh more than any other before it. However, it comes with a powerful lesson as well. In this podcast, we talk about a recent trip we took together where a number of things went wrong and we found ourselves in a "snowball". What's a snowball? It's where negative momentum is occurring in your life and one thing seems to lead to another. Listen and laugh at our misfortunes while we break down all the things that went wrong and...
Jan 02, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 65
We are all focused on beginnings and new things that we want to do, but we rarely think about how things will finish. Endings matter! Often times, we will coast past endings without really giving any thought to the impact it has on others and ourselves and yet we have endings happening all the time. Workouts, jobs, relationships, days, months, and years all end. Knowing what you want the ending to look like is an unlock for becoming the person you want to be and building a reputation that is val...
Dec 26, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In a follow up to last week's episode on making 2023 the best year of your life, we dive deep into growth mindset. We compare it to a fixed mindset and give you the indicators for both mindsets so you can identify them in your own life. Take note that you can have a fixed mindset in one area and a growth mindset in another. We also go into how to develop a growth mindset and the process that it takes to have a growth mindset. We hope this spurs you to identify areas where you are limited in your...
Dec 19, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 63
We don't often do an episode where we just give you some things to do, but we want this next year to be the best year of your life. As such, we decided to look at the 5 most impactful things we would love for ever listener to do in order to grow to new heights. In this practical episode, we challenge you with 5 things you must do as well as giving you ideas for how to make it happen. Our number 2 recommendation is find or identify alignments and be intentional about who you're around. If you're ...
Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Garrett and Nick finally ran the 100 mile ultra marathon they agreed to do earlier this year. This episode is one of a kind as they recorded their approach and thoughts heading into it the night before and then recorded their lessons and takeaways immediately after completing it. In this episode, we go deep into self talk, lessons learned, overcoming failure, and the importance of constantly pushing to grow and improve. Get ID Life energy and boost your mental and physical energy by clicking her...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Blind spots are the silent killers that keep us from being all God made us to be. The worst part is that we don't even know they're there. This episode is designed to be an awareness tool for those looking to assess themselves and level up in life. We go in to the most common reasons why people fail and give you a picture of what the thought processes look and sound like. We also cover how to overcome them so you can leave your blind spots behind and live life unleashed. Don't miss this powerful...
Nov 28, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Bryce Smith is a lead trainer at Invictus Crossfit in San Diego, Ca as well as the host of the Invictus Mindset Podcast. He has competed in multiple CrossFit games and set himself part as an elite trainer that focuses on mentality to help clients reach their full potential. Prior to becoming a coach, Bryce played D1 college basketball as well as playing pro over in Sweden. He holds a BS in Exercise Physiology and numerous CrossFit certifications and is also a certified EMT and Firefighter with t...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Equanimity is not a term that people use in every day conversation, but it is a must have to fully realize your potential. Webster's defines it as, "Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed, which sustains prosperity without excessive joy, and adversity without violent agitation of the passions or depression of spirits." Put simply, it is the ability to withstand pressure from outside forces both good and bad and not lose focus on purpose. In...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Scott Graham is a former undercover narcotics officer and certified substance use disorder professional and is now the owner of Carefrontations where he and his wife Jenny have spent the last 3 decades helping thousands of families intervene and recover a member of the family who is battling addiction with an over 90% success rate. In this episode, we hear how Scott has intervened and helped thousands of families rehab addicts. Listen as he talks about the power of love and using truth to overco...
Nov 07, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Steve Weatherford is a Super Bowl champion, Men's Health & Fitness cover model, and personal coach to a number of high performing individuals. Pierce Showe is an ultra endurance athlete with famous races like Leadville, the Florida Keys 100, and 29029 Everesting to his name. They are both men who live beyond normal and push themselves to do hard things on a regular basis. Listen as we go into the thinking behind pushing yourself beyond your limits and hear what they've learned and discovered...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Force multiplier is not a term commonly used in civilian life. In the military, it is a common term used to reference something that will give an advantage in battle. While most of us will not be in combat, the concept and wisdom of learning to look for and identify force multipliers in our life is incredibly valuable. In this episode, we define and give examples of force multipliers so you can understand them. We give examples from the battle field as well as examples for every day life. Learn ...
Oct 24, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 55
"Reputation is valuable, but track record is the truth." If you want to truly discover your greatness, you are going to have to take an honest look at yourself. Growth requires getting knocked down and removing some of the qualities and characteristics about ourselves that are not helpful. In this episode, we go into the thought process behind self assessments and why they are a must for growth. We also show you how to gather accurate data about yourself as well as giving you some questions for ...
Oct 17, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 54
If you can think better, your life can grow infinitely better. That is what the Impossible Life Podcast is all about. In this episode, we break down Nick's own "Big 4" for living life unleashed. In this episode, we go into how the podcast started and review some of the biggest lessons of the first year. Our Big 4 are: - Overcome fear - episode 8 - Understand the pain cycle - episode 4 - Make success inevitable - episode 5 - Give every day purpose - episode 39 (journaling) Listen as we talk about...
Oct 10, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 53
"It's not that I'm so smart, but I stay with the questions much longer." - Albert Einstein Questions are something we ask every day, but we rarely think about. Learning to formulate good questions will take our focus to a different place and enable us to get better answers. The questions you ask will determine where you go and asking the wrong ones can take you to an entirely different place. Learn to get beyond the what and how questions. In this episode, we talk about where we learn to formula...
Oct 03, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Timeframe orientation is not a concept that many people are aware of, but everyone has one. Many people don't think more than the day or moment than they are in and they don't have a long term view of their lives. As such, they will often continue to do whatever action is the least painful rather than what will truly give their life meaning and purpose. Listen as we go into timeframe orientation and define what it is, how it can benefit you, and give practical hands on examples. As always, we fi...
Sep 26, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Money is something we all deal with on a daily basis and there are a million experts out there who can tell you how to be smarter with yours. But where did you learn to think about money? Money is the #1 area where people experience fear, anxiety, and stress. In this episode, we look at where our thinking about money is formed and offer a way to deconstruct unhelpful thinking. We also look into fear and break down how letting it dictate to you makes you the smallest, weakest version of yourself....
Sep 05, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Dr Robi Sonderegger is an internationally renowned clinical Psychologist with a specialty focus on neuroscience. He has been a key note speaker to over 1.5 million people in the past 10 years. He has worked extensively in war torn countries where human trafficking and other atrocities abound and used psychology to give practical breakthroughs for the victims. His gift to make psychology practical and applicable is unique and powerful. In this episode, we go into the psychology of neural pathways...
Aug 29, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Pilots have a flight plan each time they go up in the sky. Part of that plan includes a point of no return on the runway where they know they either have to commit to take off or abort to avoid crashing. Once they pass that point, it's too late to change their mind. So often in life, we fly past decision points making commitments to things and people with no flight plan. As a result, we are left making decisions in the moment that are often led by our emotions. The resulting crash leaves us with...
Aug 22, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Until you take responsibility for your life and everything that's happened to you, you won't be able to change it. That is ownership. Listen this week as we dive into ownership and the beliefs you must have in order to utilize an ownership mindset. We also dive into entitlement and what that thought process looks like as well as some examples and the implications of having that mindset. We also go into another level of thinking above ownership as well as giving you some questions to help discove...
Aug 09, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Core values are your definition of what's best. They are a way of acting that you determine is best. They are shaped by your beliefs and will be a compass for your life so you know what to do regardless of circumstances. Getting core values in your life will be a game changer if you don't have them already. If you do have them already, understanding their tie to vision and mission will be like rocket fuel for the sense of purpose in your life. In this episode, we look at core values in depth and...
Aug 01, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Viktor Frank said, "He, who has a why to live for, can bear with almost any how." The challenge for most people is that they aren't sure of their why. In this episode, we dive into vision as well as its ties to purpose, mission, and how it can direct your life. We go into the keys to getting vision, what a good one looks like, as well as the impact it will have. This is a massive topic and it would be impossible to cover this in one sitting, but this is a deep intro to a topic we will revisit at...
Jul 18, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Zig Ziglar said, "Attitude, not aptitude, will determine your altitude." The impact of attitude is often underestimated. Attitude is a choice and a controllable that is always down to you. The trajectory of greatness will require you to have a good attitude to help you overcome the adversity you are sure to encounter. In this episode, we dive into what impacts attitude and how to take control of yours so you can be the type of person that can overcome any obstacles and fulfill their God-given po...
Jul 11, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Choice is a super power everyone has, but it often remains under utilized because we fail to recognize the power we have at hand. The freedom to choose one's response to everything around them is a true unlock to growth and potential. As Viktor Frankl said, "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." On America's Birthday, we dive deep into the principle that is freedom and break down what i...
Jul 04, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Principles are something that everyone is aware of and many people feel they have a grasp of. An internet search will give you the "principles" of most things. However, understanding that principles govern outcomes and learning to assess and identify the ones at play in the various areas of your life is a true unlock. Wisdom is understanding the principles at play and living in accordance to them to get the desired result. Listen along as we go deep into defining principles, why you need them, a...
Jun 27, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Success leaves clues. If you look at successful people that you admire, chances are they have a morning routine that primes them to be their best self. Athletes are notorious for having meticulous routine and preparation. While you may not be an athlete, the principle of preparation for success is consistent. In this episode, we go into the elements of a successful morning routine so you can design yours. We also go into our own routines in detail. Design your morning routine and go be your best...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 39
