Best Metrix Podcasts (2025)

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716. Falkland Law: Why Most Bad Business Decisions Were Never Necessary 10:15

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4h ago10:15

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Entrepreneurs are taught to move fast and decide quickly—but not every decision deserves urgency. In this episode, Brian breaks down Falkland Law: if a decision isn't forced, don't make it yet. Many bad outcomes don't come from bad decisions. They come from unnecessary ones—made to relieve discomfort, pressure, or the need to feel productive. Brian…

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715. A Christmas Story: A Truce in the Woods 11:15

4h ago11:15

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Brian shares a powerful true story from Christmas Eve, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, where one woman's courage and conviction created peace in the middle of war and saved lives on both sides. Leadership isn't about rank. It's about standards. Even in the darkest moments, you control the temperature of the room. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subsc…

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714. The 4 People You Have to Forgive (A Jim Rohn Framework) 10:27

1d ago10:27

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Forgiveness isn't emotional. It's tactical. In this episode, Brian breaks down a powerful Jim Rohn framework on the four people you must forgive, or address, if you want to perform at a higher level in life and business. Unresolved resentment doesn't just linger emotionally... it distorts decisions, adds friction, and quietly caps execution. From f…

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Hyrox Vancouver review: PR's for Jude & Paul (Ep19) 39:25

4d ago39:25

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Big trip for Paul and Jude as they both compete at Hyrox Vancouver - Jude in the Pro Solo and Paul in the Open Solo. They both came away very sore...but with PB's, so it was definitely fun to chat about the race! 0:15 - Introduction 0:55 - WoDLETE 1:55 - Hyrox Stockholm results recap 3:50 - Hyrox Vancouver review 38:35 - Outroduction Please like, s…

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713. Strategy Is Mostly About What You Say "No" To 8:32

2d ago8:32

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Most people confuse strategy with ambition. More growth. More revenue. More scale. But that's not strategy, that's appetite. Brian breaks down the real definition of strategy and why it only shows up when time, energy, and focus are constrained. Strategy isn't about doing more. It's about protecting what matters by being ruthless with what you say …

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712. Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works).mp3 8:15

3d ago8:15

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Most New Year's resolutions fail by February, not because people are lazy, but because they're built on emotion instead of structure. Brian Gubernick breaks down why resolutions don't stick and what actually works: identity-based habits, shorter timeframes, and systems that drive consistent execution. -- Text NDO to 59559 to subscribe to our daily …

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711. Fixing What's Broken by Studying What Works 10:17

6d ago10:17

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Most leaders try to fix sales problems by focusing on what's broken: scripts, follow-ups, tighter coaching. And yet, results barely move. In this episode, Brian introduces Appreciative Inquiry, a leadership framework that flips the script. Instead of asking "Why are we failing?" it asks "Where are we already winning and how do we scale it?" Using a…

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710. Why Goal Setting Might Be Holding You Back 8:59

7d ago8:59

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We're taught to set goals, chase the number, and celebrate when we hit it. But what if that mindset is actually limiting your performance? In this episode, Brian breaks down why traditional goal setting can create an off switch: once the goal is hit, effort drops and growth stalls. Goals focus on outcomes. Standards focus on how you operate every d…

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709. The Four Chemicals Running Your Life 8:37

8d ago8:37

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We talk a lot about mindset—discipline, focus, motivation. But if your brain chemistry is off, none of that works. In this episode, Brian breaks down the four brain systems that drive performance: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. When one is out of balance, you don't just feel "off"—you start blaming your business, relationships, or c…

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Interview: Andy Manteit from Turf Games + Hyrox Melbourne Major + tapering for Vancouver (Ep18) 1:05:00

11d ago1:05:00

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After a catchup on last weekend's Hyrox Melbourne Major, Paul and Jude talk about their leadup to Hyrox Vancouver. And we spend most of the pod chatting with Andy Manteit, Founder at Turf Games. He tells us about the what and how of the racing festival that is Turf Games, founded in 2018. He talks teamwork 0:15 - Introduction 1:14 - Hyrox: Melbourn…

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708. Six Hours to Win 10:38

9d ago10:38

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Most people think progress comes from more hours and more grind. Brian breaks down Indiana football's stunning rise to the top and how they did it by practicing less, not more. Short, intentional reps. Zero wasted effort. Total focus on high-leverage moments that actually decide games. The lesson carries straight into business and leadership. Most …

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707. The Birthday Episode - Your Life is a Novel 8:23

10d ago8:23

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On his 47th birthday, Brian reflects on what nearly five decades of life and career have taught him and it's not a list of lessons. It's a shift in perspective. Brian explains why life looks a lot like a great novel. The best stories aren't straight lines. They include setbacks, uncertainty, slow seasons, and moments that only make sense in hindsig…

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706. The P/E Ratio Rule: Your First Investing Edge 9:32

13d ago9:32

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Brian breaks down the real fundamentals of stock investing: the ones he taught his 15-year-old daughter, Avery, and the ones most adults still overlook. Forget the casino mindset, the hype, and the day-trading noise. Investing isn't gambling; it's owning a piece of a business you believe will be stronger a decade from now. Brian walks through two b…

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705. The Velocity Lie 9:48

14d ago9:48

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Today, Brian breaks down the Velocity Lie: the trap of mistaking speed for progress. We glorify being busy, moving fast, and piling on tasks, but none of it matters if we're sprinting in the wrong direction. Velocity is how fast you're going; vector is whether you're headed where you actually want to be. Brian unpacks why disciplined leaders obsess…

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DEKA World Championship review, interview, and a cheeky half-marathon (Ep17) 38:33

17d ago38:33

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We were at the DEKA World Championships in Fort Lauderdale and review that, especially Jude's DEKA Fit Elite race. While there we DEKA's Event Director Tyler Spencer while everything was being set up. There's also a look at our Cayman Half Marathon performances, as well as catchup on the biggest ever Hyrox, and preview of next week's Major in Melbo…

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704. When a Business Must Sound the Alarm 14:48

15d ago14:48

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When a company declares a "Code Red," it's not business as usual, it's existential. Brian breaks down what a real Code Red moment is, why OpenAI's recent announcement should make every entrepreneur pay attention, and how high-performing organizations use these moments to realign, refocus, and rebuild. From Johnson & Johnson's legendary Tylenol reca…

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703. Red Herrings: The Distractions That Derail Your Decisions 9:05

16d ago9:05

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Most people don't fail because they lack intelligence, they fail because they chase the wrong thing. In today's episode, Brian breaks down red herrings: the false signals, loud details, and emotional distractions that pull you off the scent of what actually drives results. From business performance to leadership to investing, red herrings show up e…

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702. Warren Buffett's Simple Idea That Explains the Stock Market 13:06

19d ago13:06

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Most people misunderstand how the stock market actually works. Brian breaks down Buffett's famous "voting machine vs. weighing machine" idea and shows why short-term price swings are just noise, and why real wealth is built by those who stay calm, stay disciplined, and let the truth play out over time. From Amazon to Apple to Tesla, the winners wer…

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701. The Overwhelm Antidote 9:10

21d ago9:10

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The holidays crank up pressure on every front: work deadlines, family expectations, and the constant pull between ambition and presence. Today, we cut through the noise with a simple framework to manage overwhelm: narrow your focus to what matters, set the emotional tone before every transition, build real borders around your time, and ask the two …

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700. The 4 Goals of Wealth: A Simple System for a Richer Life 13:42

23d ago13:42

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Wealth isn't complicated. In today's episode, Brian breaks down the four goals that actually build it: real cash reserves, growing your net worth, creating passive income, and knowing your retirement number. Hit these four in order and your stress drops, your confidence grows, and your money finally starts compounding. This is the simple, proven bl…

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699. Want More or Want Less? The Stoic Fork in the Road 12:06

23d ago12:06

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If you want more revenue, deeper relationships, financial freedom, or a healthier body, the game doesn't change: your scoreboard reflects your sacrifice, not your wishes. Entrepreneurs get stuck when they cling to big desires while protecting their comfort. Parents get frustrated when they expect connection they haven't built. Most people want elit…

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DEKA World Championship preview & predictions; Hyrox races update & sticky sleds (Ep16) 25:28

24d ago25:28

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After our weekly update including some notable Hyrox results and sticky sleds, we preview the DEKA World Championships that take place in Fort Lauderdale this Friday through Sunday, including Jude's predictions for the top 5 in the DEKA Fit Elite race where he's a participant. 0:15 - Introduction 1:04 - Hyrox results update 6:02 - A Week in Workout…

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698. The Quiet Killer of Leadership and Wealth 9:55

24d ago9:55

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On today's episode, Brian breaks down a form of pride most entrepreneurs never name, but almost all eventually fall victim to: hubristic pride. It's the ego-driven, inflated, "I'm the exception" kind of pride that blinds leaders, derails decision-making, and quietly destroys wealth. Brian pulls apart how this psychological pattern shows up in leade…

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697. Beat the Best to Become the Best 10:49

25d ago10:49

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In today's episode, Brian shares a moment with his 13-year-old daughter, Katy, that every entrepreneur needs to hear. She wanted to pick smaller, easier dance competitions -- the kind where the odds of winning are higher. And Brian had to remind her of a truth most adults forget: you don't get better by lowering the competition. You get better by r…

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696. Replay - How to Get Rich: Naval Ravikant's 24-Rule Framework 10:27

28d ago10:27

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Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the most powerful and widely shared pieces of wisdom on wealth: Naval Ravikant's legendary Twitter thread, How to Get Rich Without Getting Lucky. This 24-step framework has influenced countless entrepreneurs, and today, Brian walks through each principle, sharing insights on long-term wealth creation, the power of…

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695. A Better Way to Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving 12:07

29d ago12:07

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Thanksgiving traditions are great, but the "What are you thankful for?" circle can get predictable fast. In today's episode, Brian shares nine deeper gratitude prompts he's using with his own family — questions that pull you into reflection, perspective, and the moments that actually shaped you this year. These prompts will have you thinking about …

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694. Replay - If I Only Had 5 Hours Each Week... 9:56

1M ago9:56

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Brian Gubernick shares a powerful question that could transform the way you approach your business: If you only had 5 hours per week to work on your business, what would you focus on? Brian walks through a structured framework to answer this question, helping you identify your core value drivers, audit your time, and uncover your zone of genius. Le…

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Hybrid Games & The Urban Race by Athena race reviews, + Hyrox results (Ep15) 53:55

1M ago53:55

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After catching up on a cluster of Hyrox results we get two first person event reviews from Jude. His win at The Urban Race by Athena (previously known as Survive the 8) in Peckham, and his AG podium at The Hybrid Games at London Olympia where he competed in the Elite wave. 0:15 - Intro 1:17 - Weekly updates: Hyrox races in Stuttgart, Dublin, Dallas…

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693. Replay - Maximize Efficiency by Using Elon's 5 Step Algorithm 9:08

1M ago9:08

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In this episode, Brian shares Elon Musk's algorithm that he uses to make improvements to anything and everything. Elon leverages this 5-step process to make things simpler or more efficient. -- Welcome to No Days Off with Brian Gubernick. Brian is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Tune in to this podcast…

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693. Replay - How to Survive the Midlife Squeeze 10:50

1M ago10:50

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Ray Dalio calls it the midlife squeeze -- that high-pressure season where everything collides at once. Kids still need you, parents may be aging, your business is demanding more than ever, and your energy isn't what it used to be. For entrepreneurs, the squeeze is magnified because there's no clocking out. In this episode, Brian unpacks how to reco…

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692. The Wealthy Code Mindset 11:57

1M ago11:57

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Most people think wealth is about a bigger net-worth number. Today, Brian breaks down what he was reminded of in a conversation with George Antone — author of The Wealthy Code — and why real wealth has nothing to do with your balance sheet and everything to do with math, mechanics, and cash flow. Brian walks through the three principles that actual…

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691. The Virtues You Can't List on LinkedIn 11:37

1M ago11:37

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In today's episode, Brian Gubernick hits you hard the first time — the same way this idea recently hit him when he heard Morgan Housel talk about it on a podcast. Morgan, one of Brian's favorite authors, shared a distinction that every hard-charging entrepreneur needs to hear: resume virtues vs. eulogy virtues. Most of us spend our lives stacking w…

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690. It's Separation Season for Entrepreneurs 12:54

1M ago12:54

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Most people hit the holidays and coast. They loosen their standards, drift from routines, and tell themselves they'll "get serious in January." Not you. Not here. Not in the No Days Off Nation. In this episode, Brian breaks down one of the most powerful performance windows of the year—Separation Season, a concept borrowed from Ed Mylett and sharpen…

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689. The Four Disciplines of Execution - In Business, Health, and Relationships 8:57

1M ago8:57

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Most people think they have a strategy problem. They don't. They have an execution problem. In today's episode, Brian breaks down one of the most powerful frameworks in business and in life: the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX). Because the truth is simple—your current life is perfectly designed to produce your current results. If you want diffe…

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Yancy Culp interview; Spartan DEKA Co-founder & Senior Director (Ep14) 1:14:04

1M ago1:14:04

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Jude & Paul talk to Yancy Culp, Co-Founder & Senior Director of Spartan DEKA. Yancy talks origins of DEKA, how they designed the stations, plans for global expansion, what makes DEKA great, and why he does what he does. And Jude forces him to pick the ultimate DEKA 2-person team. 0:15 - Introduction 1:14 - WoDLETE functional apparel - sponsor's slo…

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688. The 4 Primary Wealth Targets 13:03

1M ago13:03

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Most people say they want to be wealthy. Very few can define what wealth actually means. In today's episode, Brian breaks down the real game of wealth—not the internet version, not the "nice house and big income" version—the freedom version. The version where you can do what you want, when you want, with who you want… and actually afford to live th…

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687. Brendon Burchard and the Power of Emotional Courage 10:28

1M ago10:28

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Most people think courage looks like running into burning buildings or taking giant risks. But Brendan Burchard flips that idea on its head — real courage isn't about danger, it's about discipline. It's emotional courage: the ability to move forward even when your doubts, fears, and feelings beg you to hit the brakes. In today's episode, Brian brea…

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686. The Price of Ambition 11:57

1M ago11:57

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If you've ever ended a strong week feeling nauseous from pressure instead of proud of your progress, this episode is for you. Brian unpacks a late-night message from a young, high-achieving entrepreneur who admitted he constantly feels like he's "not doing enough." Brian knows that feeling well and shares how unchecked ambition can quietly turn int…

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685. The Gift and Danger of Cognitive Dissonance 9:47

1M ago9:47

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That uneasy feeling you get when your actions don't match your beliefs? That's not guilt, it's cognitive dissonance. And while most people run from it, elite performers use it as fuel. In this episode, Brian breaks down why that internal tension might be your greatest leadership advantage. You'll learn how to spot the moments when your integrity is…

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Threshold training, personal update from Jude, Decathlon & Napoleon (Ep13) 43:06

1M ago43:06

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We catch up on the latest from Hyrox events in Stuttgart & Seoul, and after a personal update from Jude dive into probably the most important aspect of training for Hyrox and hybrid fitness races in general: threshold training. What is it, why is important and how do you do it? 0:15 - Introduction 0:59 - Updates from Hyrox Seoul & Stuttgart 6;25 - …

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684. Shut Your Mouth (and Sleep Better) 12:31

2M ago12:31

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You can spend thousands on sleep supplements, fancy mattresses, or wearables — but if you're breathing wrong while you sleep, none of it matters. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down a simple, almost ridiculous-sounding hack that's made a measurable difference in his performance: mouth taping. Yep — taping your mouth shut before bed. It's n…

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683. The Problem Was Never the Problem 11:40

2M ago11:40

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Dr. Wayne Dyer once said, "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change." Sounds simple, until you actually live it. In today's episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down how one shift in perspective can completely rewrite your outcomes. From Slack turning a failed video game into a $27B business, to Netflix reframing DVDs into di…

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682. Be Like Bezos - Make the Call at 70% 12:07

2M ago12:07

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High performers crave clarity. We want the full picture before we move — but in business and life, waiting for 100% certainty is often just a way of stalling. In this episode, Brian unpacks Jeff Bezos' "70% Rule" from his 2017 Amazon shareholder letter — the idea that most decisions should be made with about 70% of the information you wish you had.…

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681. The 10 Laws That Quietly Run Your Life (Whether You Know It or Not) 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Most of the rules that determine whether we rise or stall aren't written anywhere. They're not in a handbook. They're not on a whiteboard. But they govern our decisions, our leadership, and our progress every single day, just as reliably as gravity. In this episode, Brian breaks down ten "laws of life" that high performers understand, whether consc…

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680. Don't Assume the Worst: The Power of Hanlon's Razor 10:36

2M ago10:36

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Brian shares a lesson that hit close to home. Straight from a weekend running the New York City Marathon, Monday Night Football, and quality time with his dad. We've all experienced relationships that drift or dissolve. A friend, a colleague, a partner — someone who suddenly feels more like a stranger. And when that happens, the default story we te…

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679. The Myth of Balance and the Power of Counterbalance 12:09

2M ago12:09

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Everyone loves to talk about "work-life balance." Calendar hacks. Perfect routines. Equal attention to everything that matters. Sounds enlightened, right? Except it's a lie. In today's episode, Brian pulls a powerful lesson from one of the most impactful books ever written: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. The book demolishes the idea …

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678. Outgrowing Relationships and Why It's Okay 13:00

2M ago13:00

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Growth has a price. And too often, the receipt shows up in the form of relationships that no longer fit the future you're building. In today's episode, Brian breaks down one of the toughest truths he ever learned from a mentor: you will outgrow people — and that's okay. Not because you're better than them. Not because loyalty doesn't matter. But be…

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677. The Preparation and Psychology of Game Day 11:27

2M ago11:27

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In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the biggest lies in business: that showing up is enough. Pros in sports spend countless hours preparing their bodies and minds so when the lights come on, their performance isn't a surprise — it's the inevitable result of disciplined work. So why do so many entrepreneurs wing it? Brian unpacks the…

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676. Mack Newton's Words of Wisdom - "You Are Only as Big as Your Self-Concept" 9:02

2M ago9:02

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Leadership. Wealth. Performance. None of it outruns the story you tell yourself. Today, Brian pays tribute to one of the greatest influences on the No Days Off movement, his mentor, the late Mac Newton. Mac believed that the biggest limits in life aren't external… they're internal. They're the governors we bolt onto our own identity. If you think y…

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675. The Hidden Advantage of Hands-On Leaders 12:29

2M ago12:29

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Most leaders have been taught to stay out of the weeds. Set the vision, delegate the details, and hope the machine runs itself. But the world's most successful leaders -- Bezos, Culp, Toyota, Engstrom -- reject that myth entirely. They don't micromanage. They system-build. In today's episode, Brian breaks down what truly hands-on leadership looks l…