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  • What Happens When You Drop the Armor and Stop Going It Alone - Episode 120

    What Happens When You Drop the Armor and Stop Going It Alone - Episode 120
    2025/12/03
    Welcome back to another episode of Grit Meets Growth. Today’s a special one. We’re pulling back the curtain on the brotherhood inside Built for More and inviting you into the room with us. Five months into this journey—and with most of the guys having just wrapped up a round of 75 Hard—we thought it was the perfect time to bring everyone together, share what this experience has looked like, and talk honestly about the growth, the challenges, and the wins. This one’s going to be real, it’s going to be raw, and it’s definitely going to be fun. Let’s jump in, meet the crew, and get this conversation rolling.

    Five Takeaways from this Episode:

    Brotherhood changes everything.
    When men get in a room together, drop the armor, and get real, transformation accelerates. You don’t need everyone’s backstory to build a brotherhood—you just need honesty, presence, and the willingness to show up for each other.

    Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the doorway to strength.
    Every guy talked about leaving the macho at the door. That’s where breakthroughs happened. Once the mask comes off, you finally get access to the conversations that actually move your life forward.

    Discipline creates momentum.
    75 Hard wasn’t about workouts or water—it was about mental toughness. Honoring your promises to yourself, showing up when you don’t feel like it, stacking small wins… that’s what rebuilt confidence and shaped identity for the guys in this group.

    Personal growth spills into everything else.
    When a man gets his personal life aligned—mindset, habits, discipline—his work life, leadership, relationships, and energy all change. Every guy on the call saw the ripple effect.

    Iron sharpens iron.
    Being surrounded by high-character, high-effort men pulls you up. The group became a place to get challenged, encouraged, recalibrated, and reminded that there’s more in the tank. Growth isn’t a solo sport—and these men proved it.

    ONE TRUTH:
    A man becomes who he’s meant to be when he stops trying to do life alone.
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    51 分
  • Why Men Are Drifting... and How to Find Your Way Back - Episode 119

    Why Men Are Drifting... and How to Find Your Way Back - Episode 119
    2025/11/19
    Today’s conversation starts with a simple question: What are we talking about? And it turns into something bigger—something we’ve been seeing everywhere. Men who feel stuck. Men who feel adrift. Men running on autopilot and wondering, Now what? Guys who know deep down there’s more in them, even if they don’t know how to get to it. And here’s the thing… the women in their lives see it too. In this episode, we dig into why so many men are wrestling with drift, discipline, identity, and disconnection—and why something like Built For More seems to hit a nerve every time it comes up. If you’re a man who knows you were built for something deeper, or someone who loves a man who’s fighting through this season, this conversation is going to land.

    5 Key Takeaways

    Most men aren’t broken… but they are disconnected. They’re stuck, adrift, or running on autopilot—doing what’s expected, not what’s aligned. That disconnection shows up in relationships, work, fatherhood, discipline, and identity.


    Men carry silent burdens until they explode. Guys bury stress, shame, fear, and failure deep—until it erupts and wrecks their world. Having a place to speak the truth out loud, without judgment, changes everything.


    Brotherhood accelerates growth. When a man finally raises his hand and says, “That’s me,” and another guy says, “Me too,” everything shifts. Accountability, encouragement, and honesty build strength faster than motivation ever will.


    Identity needs to be reclaimed—not outsourced. Men have spent generations defining themselves by their job, income, or output. Real identity is rooted in who you are, not what you produce. Until that truth lands, everything else feels unstable.


    You get one dash—write it with intention. Your life sits between two dates, and you decide what that middle line says. Clarity, confidence, peace, strength, purpose… those aren’t accidents. They come from ownership, action, and refusing to drift another year.

    One truth: Most men know exactly where they’re struggling… they’re just waiting for permission to say it out loud.
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    32 分
  • Get Back in the Game: The Power of the Restart - Episode 118

    Get Back in the Game: The Power of the Restart - Episode 118
    2025/11/05
    This episode kicks off the way so many of our best ones do: with a pre-show conversation that turned into the real show. What started as a casual check-in about 75 Hard, restarts, and setbacks quickly turned into a deep dive on purpose, accountability, and the power of having people who pull you off the sidelines when it’s easier to stay there.

    From mental toughness and discipline to rediscovering your mission and living on purpose, this one is raw, real, and packed with reminders that growth happens when you decide to get back in the game.

    Top 5 Takeaways from This Episode:
    1. Restarting is harder than starting. It’s easy to stop when life gets messy — but the real challenge comes in finding the courage to begin again. The longer you wait, the louder the excuses get.
    2. Accountability changes everything. When you’re surrounded by people who challenge you, support you, and pull you back into the game, it becomes nearly impossible to stay stuck on the sidelines.
    3. Purpose requires action. Your purpose isn’t what you write on paper — it’s what shows up in your daily decisions, habits, and the impact you have on others. Purpose without action is just a wish.
    4. Discipline builds freedom. 75 Hard isn’t just about workouts or water — it’s about creating structure, self-control, and the kind of consistency that leads to real freedom and confidence.
    5. Joy lives in alignment. When you’re living on purpose and in sync with your mission, life feels fuller. The peace, fulfillment, and joy that come from that alignment make the hard work worth it.

    One Truth:
    You’ll never find your purpose sitting on the sidelines — you discover it when you get back in the game and start moving forward, even when it’s hard.
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    30 分
  • Forged in the Fire: The Messy Side of Resilience - Episode 117

    Forged in the Fire: The Messy Side of Resilience - Episode 117
    2025/10/22
    When life hits hard, resilience becomes more than a buzzword—it’s a lifeline. In this episode of the Grit Meets Growth podcast, we dive deep into what it really means to walk through the storm and keep moving forward. From personal stories of injury, setback, and shifting priorities, to the raw honesty of confronting ego, fear, and mental clutter, this conversation unpacks what resilience looks like when life gets messy. You’ll hear about strength forged in fire, faith tested in the chaos, and the power of showing up when quitting feels easier. If you’re walking through your own hard season, or standing beside someone who is, this one will hit home.

    Five insights from this episode:

    Resilience isn’t clean—it’s messy. It’s not about bouncing back instantly or pretending to be strong all the time. Real resilience often looks like breaking down, admitting weakness, apologizing when you lose your cool, and still choosing to get back up. The path to growth is full of missteps, humility, and grace.

    Action is the antidote to pain. When life knocks you flat, staying in motion—no matter how small the steps—keeps you from getting stuck. Taking action, even imperfect action, is the beginning of healing and rebuilding strength.

    Brotherhood and support matter. You can’t carry every load alone. Surrounding yourself with people who will lift you up when you can’t stand on your own is a critical part of resilience. Asking for help doesn’t weaken you—it multiplies your strength.

    Your identity isn’t what you do. When everything gets stripped away—titles, business plans, success—the question remains: who are you really? This episode reminds us that true identity is found in faith, family, and the roles that matter most, not in work or achievement.

    Strength is forged in the struggle. Resilience doesn’t grow in comfort. It’s built in the fire—when you’re tested, stretched, and forced to let go of ego and pride. Every storm has the potential to shape you into someone stronger, more grounded, and more faithful.

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    One Truth:
    Resilience isn’t built in the easy seasons. It’s forged in the fire when everything falls apart and you choose to stand back up anyway.
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    36 分
  • Finding True Freedom in Being Real - Episode 116

    Finding True Freedom in Being Real - Episode 116
    2025/10/08
    We talk a lot on this podcast about grit, about living on the edge of your comfort zone, about pushing yourself through the uncomfortable to grow. Today, we’re going deeper.

    We’re talking about what happens when the hustle and performance become masks, when we hide behind being “fine” instead of being seen for who we really are. This episode is about vulnerability, authenticity, and the courage to take that mask off. Growth doesn’t happen when we’re pretending to have it all together. It happens when we finally admit we don’t and ask for help.

    Five Key Insights:

    Hiding Behind the Mask Keeps You Stuck
    We learn early to hide—covering our flaws, failures, and fears with a mask of “I’m fine.” But that mask becomes a trap. It isolates us, keeps us from real connection, and prevents true healing. Freedom begins when we take it off and allow ourselves to be seen.

    Vulnerability Is Strength, Not Weakness
    Asking for help, admitting you’re struggling, or saying “I don’t have it all together” takes more courage than faking your way through. The real strength lies in owning your story, showing up authentically, and letting others in.

    Brotherhood Breaks Isolation
    When men have a safe place to be honest—like the Built for More community—everything changes. Growth happens when we can talk openly, call each other out in love, and walk through struggles together. Brotherhood builds freedom and accountability.

    The Hustle Can Become a Hiding Place
    Sometimes busyness becomes another mask. We use the hustle to avoid our emotions, silence the pain, or postpone hard conversations. But staying busy isn’t the same as being healthy. Healing starts when we stop hiding behind productivity and start facing what’s really going on.

    Growth Lives on the Other Side of Honesty
    Whether it’s journaling, reflection, or conversations with trusted people, being honest—with yourself and others—creates clarity. When you stop negotiating your non-negotiables and face the truth, your priorities realign, your mindset shifts, and transformation begins.

    One Truth:
    You can’t grow while you’re hiding. Real transformation begins the moment you take off the mask and let yourself be seen.
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    39 分
  • Take Off the Mask: Honest Conversations That Lead to Growth - Episode 115

    Take Off the Mask: Honest Conversations That Lead to Growth - Episode 115
    2025/09/24
    In this episode of Grit Meets Growth, we dive into the power of open dialog—not the surface-level kind that stays safe, but the kind that creates space for honest reflection, real accountability, and genuine connection. We explore how conversation becomes a tool for grit and resilience, challenging us to admit when we’re struggling, to call each other out when excuses creep in, and to carry one another’s burdens when life gets heavy.

    From the everyday encounters that remind us there are still good people in the world, to the brotherhood being built inside Built for More, this conversation is about taking the mask off, leaning into feedback, and growing together through meaningful, face-to-face dialog.

    5 key insights from this episode:
    1. Open dialog fuels grit and resilience Real conversation is not just about sharing opinions—it’s about having the courage to admit struggles, the humility to ask for help, and the strength to listen to feedback. That kind of dialog builds resilience and helps us grow through discomfort.
    2. Accountability requires speaking goals out loud Books and self-help resources can provide valuable insights, but without accountability, most lessons fade away. When goals are spoken out loud in a trusted group, others rally around them, creating support and pressure that makes growth stick.
    3. Connection and trust are built face-to-face In a world dominated by algorithms and social media echo chambers, true trust and connection come from human interaction. Sitting in a room together, removing the masks, and engaging in real dialog creates a kind of support technology can’t replace.
    4. Feedback is fuel for growth Feedback isn’t an attack—it’s a seed. When we receive it with humility, nurture it, and put it into action, it becomes the catalyst for transformation. Defensive walls only block the growth that comes from honest reflection and outside perspective.
    5. Brotherhood creates lasting change Inside Built for More, men are experiencing transformation because they’re no longer carrying their roles and struggles alone. Sharing openly with a trusted group shifts how they show up—in their families, their work, and their personal lives. Community accelerates change.
    One Truth:
    Growth doesn’t happen in silence—it happens when you’re willing to take off the mask, speak honestly, and let others hold you accountable.
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    28 分
  • Comfort is Expensive, Here’s What It’s Costing You - Episode 114

    Comfort is Expensive, Here’s What It’s Costing You - Episode 114
    2025/09/10
    We’re back, and today we’re diving into a subject that sits at the core of Grit Meets Growth—comfort. It’s been nearly a year since we dedicated an entire conversation to it, but if you’ve listened for a while, you know this theme surfaces often. We believe growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone, and while the world tells us to chase comfort, the truth is it comes with a hidden cost. Comfort feels safe, but it can quietly rob us of progress, purpose, and fulfillment. In this episode, we’re unpacking what comfort really means, why it’s so sneaky, and how stepping into discomfort—with discipline—opens the door to becoming who you’re built to be.

    Here are 5 key insights pulled from this episode on comfort and discipline:
    1. Comfort Comes with a Hidden Cost While the world sells us on the idea that comfort equals happiness, it often robs us of purpose, fulfillment, and growth. Staying “comfortable” in a job, relationship, or routine might feel safe, but it quietly drains time, energy, and potential.
    2. Discipline Beats Motivation Motivation comes and goes, but discipline is what drives progress. True discipline is doing what you said you would do, even when you don’t feel like it. It’s showing up consistently, leaning into structure, and replacing excuses with action.
    3. Growth Requires Discomfort Growth happens on the edge of your comfort zone. Whether it’s in your career, marriage, parenting, or personal habits, stepping into the uncomfortable is the catalyst for becoming your best self. Avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck in “good enough."
    4. Simplification Fuels Momentum Life doesn’t always require more—it often requires less. Stripping away excess, simplifying your routines, and focusing on the basics (like a morning workout, a hard conversation, or cooking your own meal) builds grit and momentum for long-term growth.
    5. Community Creates Accountability Breaking out of comfort is easier when you’re surrounded by people pursuing the same thing. Being in community with others who are willing to get uncomfortable, hold you accountable, and push alongside you makes growth sustainable and powerful.

    One Truth:
    Comfort feels safe, but it’s actually stealing your potential—real growth only happens when you choose discomfort and discipline.
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    42 分
  • Small Actions, Big Ripples: Recommit To Your Purpose - Episode 113

    Small Actions, Big Ripples: Recommit To Your Purpose - Episode 113
    2025/08/27
    Every time we hit record on this podcast, there’s always that half hour before—the raw, unfiltered conversation—that feels like the best part. This time, it was about seasons changing, kids heading back to school, routines shifting, businesses rolling into budget season, and all of us feeling that turbulence. In the middle of that swirl, we started talking about purpose, fear, and what it means to actually go for it—not just coasting through life, but making real choices that align with who we are.

    From dropping kids off at college to holding doors for strangers, this episode digs into the little and big ways we can recommit, realign, and move with intention as the year winds down.

    Five Key Insights:
    1. The season shift is a reset button. As routines change with back-to-school and fall approaching, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recommit to what matters most.
    2. Fear doesn’t have to control you. Like your son transferring colleges, making bold moves requires courage—not the absence of fear, but the refusal to let fear dictate the outcome.
    3. Misalignment drains purpose. Social media and the grind can push us off track, but when we chase things that don’t align with who we are, fulfillment disappears. Realignment brings energy back.
    4. Your purpose is about impact. Purpose isn’t just what you do—it’s what happens in others because of what you do. And in turn, that outward focus fuels your own fulfillment.
    5. Small actions shape culture. Holding doors, smiling at neighbors, saying hello—these simple choices ripple outward. Every interaction is a chance to build a world that feels more connected.

    One Truth
    You’re never stuck—every season brings the chance to realign with your purpose and choose the life you want to live.
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    31 分