Ep. 181 - Destin Bell - The Gamifying Confidence Blueprint
Destin Bell is the founder of Card.io, the platform transforming how athletes, creators, and everyday performers build consistency and accountability. Destin’s work centers on discipline, daily habits, and showing up with purpose. He has appeared on Shark Tank as well as Squid Game: The Challenge.
0:03 – The Twin War That Built a Competitor
6:55 – When Public Speaking Became a Combat Sport
7:52 – The Graduation Speech They Tried to Cut
9:33 – The Moment the Room Cried and He Arrived
12:25 – Confidence Wasn’t Taught — It Was Engineered
17:50 – When Words Became Weapons, Not Homework
20:00 – The Childhood Game That Created a CEO
21:00 – Why Discipline Alone Never Wins the Long Game
22:59 – Seeing Someone Who Looks Like You Shifted the Ceiling
29:50 – Rock Bottom on an Attic Floor Became a Launch Pad
30:36 – COVID Didn’t Just End Plan B — It Forced Plan Only
35:55 – Identity Rebuilt Under Pressure and No Exit
40:22 – Shark Tank Came Calling (Literally)
41:34 – From “Is This a Scam?” to “Pack Your Bags”
42:47 – When the Pitch Stopped Feeling Like a Pitch
47:16 – The Pause That Took Back Power
47:40 – Silence as Strategy: Negotiation in Neutral
51:34 – When TV Ended but the Relationships Didn’t
55:17 — Inside Squid Game Dorm life, elimination pressure, and life on one of Netflix’s most watched shows.
1:02:31 — The “now what?” gap Emotional and psychological drop after a major achievement.
1:03:10 — Forward focus Shift toward investing, development, and new opportunities.
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Ep. 180 - Howard Falco - The World WILL Meet You Half-Way
Howard Falco is a mindfulness and self-empowerment expert, author, and performance coach who specializes in the power of self-awareness. He works with athletes, executives, and individuals seeking to unlock their full potential through a deeper understanding of the mind. Howard is the author of I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, Time in a Bottle, and his most recent book INVINCIBLE.01:18 The Awakening Behind a Life-Changing Hinge Moment
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4:31 Interpreting Spiritual Breakthroughs and the Nature of Guidance
6:49 Forgiveness, Identity Release, and the Expansion of Inner Peace
9:06 Staying Present, Staying Rooted, and Sustaining Emotional Freedom
12:18 Faith and Action
17:04 Understanding “I Am” and Self-Definition
21:02 Limiting Narratives and Re-Claiming Self-Worth
24:26 Why Achievement Alone Can’t Fill an Unhealed Inner Life
25:59 A Practical Framework for Elevated Awareness and Growth
27:26 Directing the Ego as a Tool for Growth in Mental Toughness
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Ep. 179 - Cameron Balser - Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Future
Cameron Balser is an endurance athlete who accomplished the extraordinary feat of running the entire perimeter of the United States. Cameron shares his incredible journey of perseverance, mindset, and purpose—revealing what it takes to push beyond limits and live life with a greater purpose.
04:07 How Pain Turned Into Passion for Running
07:49 The Hinge Moment That Redefined His Life
12:56 Mental Toughness: What It Really Takes to Keep Going
18:44 When Everything Falls Apart, Here’s How to Push Forward
21:22 Trust Your Gut: The Power of Following Intuition
27:00 Forgiveness and Freedom: Letting Go Without Losing Yourself
30:00 Embracing Pain: How Mental Toughness Comes From Struggle
30:53 Finding Solutions: Turning Obstacles Into Life Lessons
36:53 Transformation Through Intuition and Divine Guidance
38:33 Inspiration Through Others: The Mirror Effect in Life
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Ep. 178 - Nicholas Davenport - Blue Ocean Summit
Nicholas Davenport—known as “Mr. Mental Muscle” is the founder of Mind Body 1, Nicholas combines neuroscience and sport science to help athletes, military personnel, and professionals strengthen their mental and physical resilience. His innovative methods train focus, decision-making, and emotional control under pressure, proving that peak performance starts in the mind. He is also the creator and organizer of the Blue Ocean Summit.
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https://theblueoceanconnect.com/
7:18 Doing What You Love Despite Obstacles
14:53 Work Ethic as a Competitive Advantage
18:16 Hinge Moment at the Orlando Conference
20:03 Scaling Mind by One: Lessons in Growth
22:53 Challenging Industry Norms
25:56 Blue Ocean Summit Vision
28:03 Using AI in Performance Coaching
35:47 From Rejection to Growth: A Mental Toughness Lesson
58:31 Reflecting on the Journey with Dr. Bell
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Ep. 177 - Bryan Neale - More Than a Game
Bryan Neale is an NFL referee, owner of Blind Zebra, business coach, and speaker who helps leaders and teams unlock their full potential. He brings lessons from the field and the boardroom to inspire performance, resilience, and growth.
05:12 Future of Officiating & Technology
15:22 Life Beyond Calls
18:47 Post-Game Mental Toughness Reflection & Cataloging
31:12 Perspective Shift: Managing Roles vs Personal Feelings
36:18 Correcting Mistakes, Immediate Accountability
40:50 From Radio to Global Reach
42:30 Start & Never Stop
45:30 Mental Toughness Principle
47:00 Acceptance in Practice
54:30 Practicing Acceptance Through Challenges
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