The Mind Of George Show

What if the thing holding you back in business… is the very thing you think is making you successful?In this soul-expanding episode, George sits down with entrepreneur and mission-driven mogul Markus Kaulius to explore how chasing significance, followers, and financial milestones can become traps that disconnect you from purpose. George and Markus unpack the shadow side of success and how to return to authenticity when growth begins to feel hollow. Markus shares the gritty truth behind building a nine-figure business, navigating burnout, and discovering that real impact requires a shift from ego-driven results to legacy-driven missions.If you’re feeling unfulfilled despite checking all the “success” boxes, this is your wake-up call.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why chasing vanity metrics and business milestones can cost you your missionThe identity crisis that comes when your external success isn’t aligned with your internal purposeHow to dismantle the addiction to productivity, hustle, and controlA framework for rediscovering who you really are, without sacrificing resultsWhat it takes to build sustainable success rooted in truth, not ego Key Takeaways:✔️“If you lose yourself building the mission, it wasn’t the right mission.”✔️Success without fulfillment is a recipe for collapse, both mentally and spiritually.✔️Your next level of business won’t come from more tactics. It will come from more truth.✔️Burnout is not a badge of honor, it’s a signal that your alignment is off.✔️You can scale without suffering… but only if your identity is untethered from your income. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – The hidden cost of chasing external success[08:40] – Markus on losing himself in his own business[15:15] – Redefining success when the old definition stops working[22:00] – Letting go of productivity addiction[30:05] – Living from truth vs. living for applause[37:50] – Facing the fear of losing your “business identity”[45:30] – Building alignment with your nervous system[54:00] – Surrender, silence, and the new form of leadership[1:02:10] – Living the mission, not just marketing it[1:11:20] – Final takeaways: impact that outlives you Connect with Markus KauliusInstagram: @markuskauliusWebsite: markuskaulius.comFacebook: Markus KauliusLinkedIn: Markus K.Play a Bigger GameYour Challenge This Week:If this episode hits you in the gut, in the best way possible, share it on Instagram and tag us @itsgeorgebryant and @markuskaulius. Let us know what truth landed most.The Alliance – Join our Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community and build your business through trust, not trends. Join here. 1:1 Coaching – Ready to grow a purpose-driven business with sustainability and integrity? Apply for coaching with George. Apply now. Live Events – Want to get in the room where elevation happens? Check out upcoming events and retreats at mindofgeorge.com/retreat

Have you ever felt stuck like you’re doing “all the right things” but getting nowhere? In this soul-level solo episode, George breaks down why effort isn’t enough… unless it’s intentional, consistent, and rooted in who you want to become.This is one of those quick-hit replays worth revisiting anytime you lose momentum or start feeling behind.This re-run episode is a reminder that life responds to effort, but only the right kind. George shares hard-earned insights about behavior, identity, and how small consistent choices lead to exponential growth.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why effort alone doesn’t guarantee resultsHow to align your daily actions with long-term visionThe power of keeping promises to yourselfThe true role of community in personal successKey Takeaways:✔️Effort must be intentional and aligned with your future self to yield true results.✔️Your daily behaviors shape your identity, so honor your promises, even when they’re small.✔️Success isn’t about complexity; it’s about consistency over intensity.✔️Surround yourself with others chasing their dreams, momentum is contagious.✔️Don’t confuse reaction with action. Real progress comes from proactive alignment. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Chocolate chip pancakes, reel inspiration & the heart of the message[01:42] – Why awareness is the actual finish line[02:45] – The “seed before you weed” model for planting effort[04:20] – Step 1: Intentional planning & vivid vision work[06:50] – Step 2: Keeping promises to yourself (Wedge of Expectations model)[09:10] – Step 3: Community and accountability over isolation[11:30] – How the Alliance supports intentional action and identity shifts[13:00] – Closing: Love, pancakes, and choosing the inputs that move you forwardYour Challenge This Week:What seed are YOU planting today? DM George or tag him with your “Effort Shift” moment. Let’s elevate together. → Follow @itsgeorgebryant or join the conversation using #TheMindOfGeorgeShowThe Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply nowLive Retreats – Get in the room where transformation happens. Find upcoming events: mindofgeorge.com/retreat 

What if your greatest strength is the very thing you’ve been taught to hide? In today’s powerful conversation, George sits down with Dr. Brent Ridge to explore what it really means to be visible, not just in business, but in life. This episode isn’t about playing a role. It’s about owning your identity, amplifying your impact, and letting authenticity lead the way.Dr. Brent Ridge, physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Beekman 1802, joins George for a vulnerable and energizing conversation about showing up with your full self. From boardrooms to barnyards, Brent shares the lessons he’s learned about leadership, identity, partnerships, and purpose. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to lead with integrity, embrace your story, and build something lasting from the inside out.This episode is a masterclass in courage, creativity, and conscious entrepreneurship.What You’ll Learn In This Episode:Why visibility is a form of serviceHow to integrate identity into your business without losing yourselfThe real cost of not telling your truthHow to honor both structure and soul in leadershipWhy longevity requires a deeper foundation than just success Key Takeaways:✔️Visibility without vulnerability leads to burnout.✔️Storytelling builds connection but only if it’s authentic.✔️Your brand is your mirror. Lead with alignment, not performance.✔️Great partnerships are rooted in clarity, not compromise.✔️Seasons of reinvention are necessary for sustained relevance. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Opening thoughts & the invitation to be fully seen[06:30] – Brent’s path from medicine to Beekman 1802[12:45] – Leading a brand rooted in kindness[17:20] – Navigating identity, visibility & leadership[25:50] – When partnership becomes the business superpower[33:15] – Reinvention as a path to longevity[40:05] – The hidden cost of suppressing your truth[47:10] – Being present vs. being productive[53:50] – Words of wisdom for anyone afraid to be seen Connect with Dr. Brent RidgeCo-founder of Beekman 1802Follow Brent on Instagram:@joshandbrentFacebook: Beekman 1802TikTok: @beekman1802YouTube: @joshandbrentbeekmanYour Challenge This Week:If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs permission to be seen for who they really are.Tag  @itsgeorgebryant and @joshandbrent to continue the conversation.The Alliance – Join our community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs scaling with connection over chaos.1:1 Coaching – Ready to build a business rooted in who you are, not just what you do? Apply now.Live Retreats – Get in the room where transformation happens. Find upcoming events: mindofgeorge.com/retreat 

What if the blind spots holding you back in business and life could be revealed by the people who know you best?In this powerful solo episode, George shares the exact 360-degree feedback exercise that transformed his personal growth and business clarity and how you can do the same in under an hour.This episode is not just a reflection, it’s a tool you can use immediately. George breaks down the five transformative questions that flipped how he sees himself, his patterns, and his leadership. You’ll learn how to gather meaningful feedback from trusted people in your life, process that feedback into growth-aligned action, and design a personal development roadmap rooted in truth, clarity, and accountability.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, team leader, or human who craves deeper alignment, this is one of those rare episodes that can truly change everything when you apply it.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The exact 360-degree feedback process George uses with private clients and executive teams.How to select the right people to give you feedback (and avoid the wrong ones).5 powerful questions to uncover your strengths, patterns, and blind spots.How to process the feedback into meaningful, measurable growth.George’s own reflections, challenges, and personal breakthroughs from doing this exercise himself.Key Takeaways:✔️Feedback is a growth accelerant when framed with trust and received with humility.✔️Your blind spots, when uncovered, become your biggest opportunities for expansion.✔️Having others reflect your truth back to you is a gift, even when it’s uncomfortable.✔️Self-awareness and external perception must meet for true transformation to occur.✔️Growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things with clarity and alignment.Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Why this feedback exercise changed George’s life (and his team’s)[02:36] – Context: planning retreats from Barbados to Tucson[04:58] – The 360 Feedback Guide: what it is and why it works[07:30] – Who to ask and how to structure the request[10:15] – The 5 feedback questions[14:05] – How to reflect on your feedback using four summary buckets[17:33] – George shares his own blind spots and hardest truths[22:40] – The surprising feedback that deeply encouraged him[26:21] – The 5 core patterns George is working on in 2026[34:18] – Why external feedback is a personal growth mirror[36:47] – Your invitation to do this exercise (and why it matters)Your Challenge This Week:Ready to grow in ways that matter? Choose 2-3 trusted people in your life, send them the 5 feedback questions, and be open to what comes. Then DM George on Instagram and let him know you did it, he’d love to hear how it goes.Join the conversation on IG: @itsgeorgebryantWant to grow with people who give you real feedback and cheer you on? Join The Alliance: the Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for heart-led entrepreneurs.Ready for a deeper level of personal coaching and alignment? Apply now for 1:1 Coaching with George.Prefer to get in the room? Check out George’s upcoming live events and retreats to accelerate your growth journey.

If you’ve ever felt like life hit you in the back of the head with a two-by-four, whether from a failed business, divorce, or the collapse of a dream, this episode is your roadmap for rising again. Former NFL player Marques Ogden lost millions, went bankrupt, became a custodian earning $8.25/hour… and then rebuilt a life working with Fortune 100 companies. In this raw and powerful conversation, Marques shares how discipline, not motivation, became the foundation of his comeback, and how you can do the same.From trash-covered rock bottom to multimillion-dollar stages, Marques walks us through how radical responsibility, discipline, and authenticity can change your life.Whether you’re stuck in shame or struggling to find your footing, this is your permission slip to rise.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What separates a fixed, growth, and “victory” mindset and why only one truly sustains a comebackHow Marques went from bankruptcy to working with 85+ Fortune 500 companiesWhy self-discipline trumps motivation, and how to develop itThe difference between authenticity and perfectionA three-question framework to begin your own 90-day comeback todayKey Takeaways:✔️Discipline is doing what you don’t want to do to get the results you crave.✔️Stop waiting to feel motivated, show up anyway.✔️Rock bottom is not a death sentence; it’s a wake-up call.✔️Authenticity means being true to your evolution, not who you used to be.✔️If you want a comeback, start by answering: Who am I? Why am I here? What’s my aligned purpose?✔️True resilience isn’t avoiding pain, it’s choosing to keep moving through it.✔️Comparison kills originality, be a lighthouse, not a copycat.Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Opening Quote: Discipline over everything[03:38] – Introduction to Marques Ogden and his NFL to janitor comeback[07:22] – The rock bottom moment on a trash-covered loading dock[11:09] – On radical ownership without self-shame[15:25] – Navigating divorce, loss, and rebuilding from zero[17:59] – Building a “Victory Mindset”[22:04] – Why comebacks don’t happen on your timeline[25:46] – From embarrassment to inspiration: sharing your story[30:07] – Defining authenticity in a copycat world[36:22] – The 3 questions to start your 90-day comeback[42:20] – How to know you’re on the right track (resistance vs. resilience)[45:29] – A powerful prayer and reflection on character[47:49] – Tattoo wisdom: “Discipline over dedication”Connect with Marques Ogden:Website: www.marquesogden.comInstagram: @marquesogdenFacebook: Marques Ogden SpeakerYoutube: @marquesogden695LinkedIn: Marques OdgenYour Challenge This Week:Loved this episode? DM George your biggest takeaway or share this episode on Instagram and tag @itsgeorgebryant and @marquesogden to continue the conversation.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease?Apply here.Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

You don’t fall off your goals because you don’t want them… you fall off because you never made space for them. If you’ve ever started strong and then crashed into overwhelm, this episode is your wake-up call. Success isn’t about willpower, it’s about designing a system that works for who you actually are, not just who you want to be.In this solo episode, George pulls back the curtain on the real reason most people fail to follow through on their goals. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of ambition. It’s a process problem. You’ll learn how to reset without shame and reframe discipline into something sustainable and even enjoyable. George walks you through his personal reset formula, how to recognize when you’re drifting, and how to bring yourself back without guilt or burnout.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why you lose momentum (and how to stop)The identity-shaping power of tiny actionsHow to build discipline without burning outThe W.I.N. Reset Framework: What’s Important Now? Key Takeaways:✔️Goals fail not from lack of desire, but from lack of structure.✔️You can’t install a new identity without creating space for it in your daily life.✔️Success is built through a flywheel: Process → Progress → Proof → Pattern → Identity.✔️The W.I.N. Reset works when you feel stuck:W: What’s one action I can take today?I: Is it aligned with who I want to become?N: Can I do it now?✔️You are always in a process: your only job is to choose whether that process is intentional or default. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – The real reason we fall off our goals[03:20] – Big goals and why they break us[06:10] – It’s not about willpower, it’s about distance[08:30] – The “Flywheel” framework for identity-based success[13:45] – Why the gap feels so painful (and how to reframe it)[16:10] – The W.I.N. Reset: your daily momentum shifter[18:00] – Real-life application: Birthday DMs, discipline, and macaroni pie[21:50] – You’re not undisciplined, you’re misaligned[23:30] – One aligned action beats a dozen intentions Your Challenge This Week:Take a screenshot of this episode, tag  @itsgeorgebryant, and share your biggest takeaway. Then go do your W.I.N. right now. One aligned action is all it takes to shift your momentum.Join the Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here.Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built.

You don’t need to move mountains to make an impact, just take one brave step.In this heartfelt conversation, George sits down with Simone Knego, international speaker, best-selling author, and proud mom of six, to explore how ordinary choices can lead to extraordinary transformation. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to blending a beautiful multicultural family, Simone shares how embracing imperfection and leading with authenticity can change not only your life, but the lives of everyone around you.Simone Knego believes your story matters and that the courage to share it can move hearts, break barriers, and spark global change. They talk about identity, legacy, marriage, entrepreneurship, and the lies we tell ourselves about what “success” looks like.This episode will have you laughing, tearing up, and reflecting on how the seemingly small things, like saying yes when it’s scary, are what actually shape the legacy you leave.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why telling your story (flaws and all) is a superpowerHow to overcome self-doubt and redefine successWhat it looks like to live with intentionality, even during chaosWhy courage doesn’t have to be loud or public to matterThe power of leading by example, especially for your kidsHow to find your worth beyond your productivity Key Takeaways:✔️Your story doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful, share it anyway✔️Courage comes in daily micro-moments, choose one, and keep going✔️Adoption, entrepreneurship, and healing all require surrender✔️There’s no such thing as “balance”, only presence✔️Being real is more impactful than being polished✔️Legacy isn’t something you leave behind, it’s something you build every day Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Intro and George’s excitement about today’s conversation[03:10] – Meet Simone: her family, her story, her mission[08:15] – Climbing Kilimanjaro and conquering fear (and altitude)[15:00] – Leading by example, especially when parenting through uncertainty[22:20] – The truth about “having it all” and why it’s a lie[28:45] – Redefining success and rewriting your story[36:00] – Living intentionally in the chaos of big families and big business[43:10] – Simone’s cancer journey and what it taught her about worth[51:20] – Identity, spirituality, and creating legacy through your choices[59:00] – Saying yes when it’s hard and how courage multiplies[1:07:30] – Final takeaways: your story matters, and it’s time to own it Connect with Simone Knego:Website: https://simoneknego.comInstagram: @simoneknegoBooks: The Extraordinary Unordinary You (Available on Amazon and her website) & Real Confidence (Available on Amazon and her website)Your Challenge This Week:Which part of Simone’s journey hit home for you?Share your biggest takeaway from this episode on Instagram and tag @itsgeorgebryant and @simoneknego, your story might just be the spark someone else needs.→ Join the Relationship Beats Algorithms™ Alliance and build your business with humans, not hacks.→ Apply for 1:1 Coaching with George and design a life aligned with your values.→ Get in the room where growth is non-negotiable—check out upcoming Live Events at mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

Changing the calendar doesn’t change your life, your choices do.In this soul-stirring solo episode recorded from a hotel room in Cancun, George shares four powerful lenses that can radically shape your year ahead. If you’re tired of “vision boards” that don’t lead to vision being lived, and goals that never become reality, this episode is your permission slip to simplify, reflect, and focus on what truly matters, because 12 months from now, your life will be the result of what you start choosing today.George unpacks a sermon that deeply impacted him, “This Year Can Be Special”, and translates it into a tactical, emotional, and spiritual invitation for entrepreneurs. Through four transformational principles, he explores how to realign your identity, clarify your focus, and stop living on autopilot. This isn’t about big leaps, it’s about micro decisions that lead to massive momentum.Whether you lead a team, a business, or just yourself, this episode offers a blueprint for building a year that doesn’t just pass… but actually matters.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why your identity, not your strategy, is the foundation of successHow your focus shapes your futureWhy your starting point dictates your consistencyThe difference between distraction and divine directionHow to discern who should (and shouldn’t) lead or influence you Key Takeaways:✔️You will be formed by what you focus on, every moment is shaping you✔️It’s easier to stick with what you start with so start wisely✔️Whatever dazzles you must be able to deliver you not all shiny things are sacred✔️Who you listen to, you’ll be led by, be discerning with input and influence✔️Your identity drives your habits, you’ll act in alignment with what you believe you’re worth✔️God, not goals, is the ultimate guide and alignment with Him changes everything Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Intro from Cancun: discomfort, reflection, and the “grooves” of life[05:30] – The sermon that inspired this: “This Year Can Be Special”[08:45] – Identity is everything: why your worth must come from within[12:30] – Principle #1: What you focus on, you’ll be formed by[17:05] – Principle #2: It’s easier to stick with what you start with[21:10] – Principle #3: What dazzles you must be able to deliver you[25:05] – Principle #4: Who you listen to, you will be led by[28:30] – Final challenge: apply one of these, and change your year Your Challenge This Week:Which of the four principles hit home for you?DM George @itsgeorgebryant with the one you’re committed to living out and share it with someone you want to grow alongside.→ Want support and real connection while building your legacy? Join The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ Alliance and grow in community.→ Ready to scale with clarity and soul? Apply for 1:1 Coaching and get George in your corner.→ Be in the room where your vision becomes tangible—check out upcoming Live Events at mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

You’ve been told to chase revenue, followers, and funnels. But what if the “rules” of business you’ve been following are the very ones keeping you stuck?In this deep, high-energy conversation, George is joined by Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby for a raw dismantling of the business myths that burn people out, and the truth that actually moves the needle.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things but still spinning your wheels, this episode is your permission slip to break the rules, build what works, and remember who you are.This episode is a firestorm of clarity, conviction, and calling out the lies we unconsciously buy into as entrepreneurs. Kyle, Eli, and George go deep on the dangerous addiction to validation, why “doing more” is often a trauma response, and how real transformation requires truth over tactics.You’ll walk away with a renewed understanding of your voice, your power, and how to build a business that serves people and fulfills you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The hidden lies baked into online business cultureHow trauma shows up in business (and how to heal it)Why “scaling” is not always the next best moveThe trap of chasing applause instead of alignmentThe power of honest messaging and authentic leadershipHow to stop building for others and start building for yourself Key Takeaways:✔️Your truth will outperform your tactics, every time.✔️Validation is addictive. Freedom is built in silence.✔️You don’t need more funnels. You need more you.✔️Stop outsourcing your value to external metrics.✔️When you stop lying to yourself, the game changes. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Welcome & setup: How this episode came to be[04:12] – Kyle on business trauma: When high-performers hide pain[09:45] – Eli shares: The lies that kept him stuck for years[15:25] – The “validation economy” and how it messes with your head[21:50] – Unlearning the rules: When doing less opens more doors[29:00] – Why truth is the best business strategy[35:45] – The illusion of “scale” and the lie of more[43:10] – Kyle’s turning point: When enough was enough[50:20] – Eli on boundaries, trauma, and transformation[58:40] – Creating from truth vs performing for applause[1:06:10] – The power of messaging that comes from integrity[1:14:50] – Final reflections + What they’re building now Connect with Eli & KyleWebsite: https://soloretreat.co/Instagram: @solo_retreat_coYouTube: @soloretreatKyle NelsonEli LibbyBook on AmazonYour Challenge This Week:Which business lie have you been believing?Tag George (@itsgeorgebryant), Kyle, or Eli (@solo_retreat_co) on Instagram and share your biggest “aha” moment from this episode. Start the conversation. Someone else needs to hear what you have to say.→ Ready to build a business that scales with connection, not burnout? Join The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ Alliance for weekly momentum and support.→ Want clarity and strategy tailored to you? Apply for 1:1 Coaching and grow with guidance, not guesswork.→ Be in the room where breakthroughs happen—explore upcoming retreats at mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding… is the exact thing you’ve been asking for?In this raw, soul-level solo episode, George unpacks the hidden wisdom that often lies on the other side of discomfort. He doesn’t just talk about mindset, he models it. If you’ve felt stretched, tired of the noise, or craving clarity in your business and life, this one will hit like a mirror, a mentor, and a momentum reset… all in under 45 minutes.From the beaches of Cancun, George drops 7 powerful reflections that helped shape his year and sharpen his leadership. No fluff, no formulas, just straight talk about what matters when you’re scaling something real. This is the kind of episode you’ll want to save, revisit, and share with your inner circle.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why stillness is a strategy, not a weaknessHow to navigate the quiet seasons in businessThe performance trap vs. participation mindsetWhy your value doesn’t come from being “the answer”How macro patience drives long-term winsWhat it means to build a life with joy and curiosity at the centerThe truth about resistance and why it’s often the right path Key Takeaways:✔️Stillness is powerful, sometimes the best move is no move.✔️Stop performing. Start participating.✔️You don’t need to be the savior. You just need to show up.✔️Long-term success requires long-term patience.✔️Curiosity and joy aren’t luxuries, they’re fuel.✔️Resistance is the curriculum. Don’t quit the class. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Welcome from Cancun + Why discomfort leads to breakthrough[02:10] – The power of reflection: What 2025 taught me[05:30] – Lesson 1: Stay connected when it’s quiet[09:15] – Lesson 2: Performance vs. Participation[14:40] – Lesson 3: It’s not about you (and that’s a relief)[19:05] – Lesson 4: Macro patience & sustainable success[25:10] – Lesson 5: Let joy and curiosity be enough[31:30] – Lesson 6: Relationships evolve, let them[36:55] – Lesson 7: There is no finish line, resistance is the path[41:50] – Final invitation for 2026: What are you carrying forward? Your Challenge This Week:What was your biggest lesson of 2025?DM George @itsgeorgebryant because your clarity can be someone else’s breakthrough.Join The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ Alliance to connect with high-integrity entrepreneurs who are building legacy brands through trust and connection.Ready to go deeper? Apply for 1:1 Coaching and start scaling your business with sustainability, clarity, and soul.Be in the room where momentum gets built—see upcoming Live Events at mindofgeorge.com/retreat

Awareness isn’t comfort. It’s responsibility.Most people avoid it because it asks more of you… it demands honesty, ownership, and growth. But if you’re ready to stop sleepwalking through life and start living with intention, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself, your business, and your leadership.In this soul-level conversation, George sits down with Taylor Cavanaugh for a raw, real, and revealing look at what it truly takes to lead yourself. They explore how honest reflection unlocks transformation, why most people leave impact on the table, and how to reclaim power in the smallest moments.Taylor brings deep insight into the courage it takes to see your blind spots, the patterns we unconsciously repeat, and the healing that happens when you own your story, without shame or sugarcoating.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, parent, or just someone ready to stop numbing and start choosing, this episode is an invitation back to presence, truth, and aligned leadership.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why self-awareness is the starting line, not the destinationThe real cost of unconscious reactions in your business and lifeHow to shift from survival mode into aligned leadershipTools and stories that help rewire your perspective and emotional regulationWhy vulnerability is the birthplace of sustainable growth Key Takeaways:✔️Self-awareness isn’t about perfection, it’s about responsibility✔️Most people aren’t stuck from lack of ability, but from refusal to look inward✔️You don’t need a new plan… you need new choices in how you respond✔️Emotional honesty is the foundation of leadership, not a weakness✔️Ownership of your patterns creates the freedom to choose differently✔️The moments you want to avoid are often the exact ones that hold your breakthrough Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Opening quote: Awareness isn’t comfort, it’s responsibility[03:00] – Taylor joins: why true change starts with brutal honesty[10:30] – The “mirror moments” that shifted everything for Taylor[18:15] – Avoidance vs. awareness: the crossroads every leader hits[24:40] – How unconscious trauma shows up in business and relationships[30:55] – From bypassing to bravery: sitting in the discomfort[37:20] – The impact of parenting, identity, and generational patterns[45:00] – Nervous system regulation and responding instead of reacting[52:15] – Choosing alignment when everything feels heavy[59:05] – Final reflections: reclaiming your power starts with seeing yourself[1:04:30] – Closing wisdom: your future is shaped by your honesty todayConnect with Taylor:Website: taylorcavanaugh.comInstagram: @tcavofficialYoutube: @tcavofficialYour Challenge This Week:Comment “HONESTY” on our latest Instagram post @itsgeorgebryant and we’ll DM you Taylor’s top 3 journal prompts for powerful self-reflection.Share this episode with someone who’s ready to lead from the inside out.Want to master aligned leadership, regulate your nervous system, and stop repeating the same old patterns in life and business?Join our next live event: The Lighthouse Workshop, March 2026: mindofgeorge.com/eventYou’ll walk away with clarity, tools, and community that will change your trajectory, for real this time.

Welcome to the final episode in the 7-part RESET IN 20 series. In this episode, George takes you inside one of the most vulnerable seasons of his life and teaches the foundational mindset practice that transforms overwhelm into power: standing guard at your lighthouse: your mind, your heart, and your perspective. This isn’t about hacks or tactics. It’s about reclaiming your agency and choosing what thoughts get access to your lighthouse.Whether you’re burned out, uncertain, or just need a reminder of who you are, this episode equips you with a simple but profound way to come back to center and protect what matters most.This isn’t just a reset, it’s a revival of your inner guard.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why unchecked thoughts become mental prisonsThe difference between reaction vs. response (and why it matters)How to build your “medicine cabinet” of mindset toolsWhat Jim Rohn, Mike Tyson, and Stephen Furtick all have in common (hint: perspective)Why strategy fails without perspective and how to avoid that trapA live, behind-the-scenes window into how George rebuilds from adversity Key Takeaways:✔️Stand guard at your lighthouse: Protect your mind, heart, and perspective like your life depends on it, because it does.✔️Perspective is the difference between power and prison. You can have the right strategy, but the wrong mindset will sabotage it.✔️Choose to respond, not react. Your past does not deserve to lead your present.✔️Build your mental “medicine cabinet.” Fill it with the tools, books, videos, and reminders that bring you back to center.✔️Clarity doesn’t come from chaos. Emotional spirals don’t lead to solutions, presence does.✔️Community matters. Surround yourself with a triage team who can remind you who you are when you forget.✔️You only lose when you quit. Keep building your vision, even if it doesn’t look like you thought it would.Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – “It doesn’t matter if it comes from a friend, an enemy, or yourself. Poison is poison.” [01:30] – Series Recap & What’s Coming[03:00] – The Lighthouse Metaphor. Standing guard at your lighthouse = standing guard at your perspective. [05:12] – Public Growth & Raw Confessions[08:00] – The Coffee + Poison Analogy (via Jim Rohn) It doesn’t matter who puts the poison in your coffee… if you drink it, it’ll harm you. [10:00] – Medicine Cabinet + SOS Reframe: Self-Treat, Triage Team & Medicine Cabinet[12:00] – The Cost of Perspective Spiral[13:30] – “Bite by Bite” Method[15:00] – You Only Lose If You QuitYour Challenge This Week:DM George on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant to share your biggest takeaway or how this RESET IN 20 series has supported you.Share this episode with someone who needs a fresh start and tell them exactly why.Reflect and journal: What’s one belief or thought you’re ready to stop giving access to your lighthouse?Upcoming Live Event – Join George and the community for a 3-4 day transformative experience centered on mindset, customer journey, and connection.Apply to The Alliance and build a business and life aligned to YOU.

What if the thing holding you back in business… isn’t strategy, mindset, or even trauma but your energy?In this expansive and electrifying episode, George is joined by Dr. Espen, a quantum coach, biohacker, and global speaker who bridges the worlds of science and spirit. Together, they unlock the power of quantum physics, conscious awareness, and energy alignment in healing, business, and life.This is more than a conversation, it’s a frequency shift.Together they unpack everything from the subconscious blocks affecting your income, to how quantum science validates ancient wisdom, to the keys to unlocking vibrational alignment in business, relationships, and health.If you’re ready to raise your frequency and tap into your full potential, this episode is your blueprint.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The 8 areas of life that impact your vibrational frequencyWhat quantum physics reveals about your thoughts, identity, and wealthHow trauma and unresolved emotion lower your energetic set pointThe truth about self-sabotage (and how to end the cycle)How to activate the field of infinite possibility in your life Key Takeaways:✔️You don’t attract what you want, you attract what you are.✔️Energy is everything. Mastering it unlocks exponential healing and growth.✔️Subconscious wounds drive 95% of behavior, you must go within to shift what you see outside.✔️Your wealth is a reflection of your worth.✔️Business success is not just strategy… it’s vibrational alignment. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Dr. Espen’s backstory: from wheelchair to quantum mastery[09:10] – Bridging science and spirituality: what is “quantum coaching”?[17:36] – The quantum model of change: shifting from victim to creator[24:45] – Understanding the “quantum field” and how we affect it[32:01] – Self-sabotage, healing trauma, and nervous system regulation[41:14] – Raising your frequency through lifestyle and intention[48:39] – Why business growth is spiritual growth[56:11] – Wealth consciousness and your energetic set point[1:04:50] – How to unlock your divine potential[1:10:28] – Final truth bomb: it’s already within you Connect with Dr. Espen:Website: drespen.comInstagram: @dr_espenFacebook: Dr. Espen Wold-JensenTikTok: @dr_espenYouTube: Dr Espen Wold-JensenYour Challenge This Week:Which part of your life needs a frequency shift?Tag @itsgeorgebryant and @dr_espen with your biggest takeaway and share how you’re aligning your business with your energy.Reminder: You’re not here to hustle. You’re here to harmonize.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community of heart-led entrepreneursApply for 1:1 Coaching – Build your legacy with clarity, connection, and inner alignmentAttend a Live Event – Step into the room where growth becomes exponential: https://mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

You don’t win trophies at the finish line… you win them in the reps nobody sees.This short, powerful episode reminds you that your dream life isn’t built in big, flashy moves. It’s created through small, intentional shifts, done with consistency. Every micro habit you build today becomes the receipt you redeem tomorrow. If you’re tired of all-or-nothing patterns and want a sustainable path forward, this is your moment.George reveals how to stop self-sabotage, end the cycle of overcommitting, and finally build the consistency you’ve been craving. He introduces his “Wedge of Expectations” model (aka the Consistency Compass) to help you protect your habits, even on your worst days, and anchor your confidence in intentionality, not instant results.This isn’t just about personal development, it’s about transformation that lasts.What You’ll Learn:Why discipline and consistency matter more than intensityHow to stop overcommitting and start building real momentumThe 2-part formula that creates sustainable transformationHow to design your minimum viable habit with a realistic floorWhy anchoring your confidence to your intent will change everything Key Takeaways:✔️Your current life is a receipt for your past habits, not your past goals✔️Dreams without goals (and discipline) lead to disappointment✔️You don’t need perfect conditions, you need daily intention✔️The “Wedge of Expectations” helps you stay consistent no matter how you feel✔️Set a ceiling (ideal scenario) and a floor (minimum commitment) for your habits✔️Real confidence comes from showing up, not from outcomes Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – The trophy isn’t earned at the race[01:45] – RESET IN 20 series context + welcome[03:10] – Your life is the result of Tuesday at 3pm, not your vision board[05:20] – Why small changes matter more than sprints[06:45] – What is the “Wedge of Expectations”?[08:30] – One habit that shifts everything (90-day future lens)[10:00] – Confidence comes from intention, not dopamine[11:20] – The Denzel quote that sparked this episode[13:30] – Why George had to relearn his own lesson[14:45] – You can’t fail when your consistency is protected[15:20] – Discipline + consistency + grace = sustainable transformationYour Challenge This Week:What’s one small shift you’ll commit to this week?DM George “WEDGE” on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant to get the floor/ceiling habit template and start your momentum today.Join The Alliance – George’s signature community of entrepreneurs committed to growth that feels good and lasts.

Talent is overrated.If you want to build a brand, a legacy, or a life of meaning, you need consistency, not just skills.In this powerful conversation, George is joined by Marty McDonald, a master of brand-building and connection, to explore what it takes to show up when no one is clapping yet. This episode isn’t about hacks or trends. It’s about heart, ownership, and the daily discipline of becoming the kind of person your vision requires.This episode dives into the unsexy but essential truth behind long-term success: consistency beats talent every time. Marty shares how he built his business, his brand, and his life by relentlessly showing up and choosing integrity over ego.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The underrated power of consistency over natural talentHow to own your voice even when you feel like no one’s listeningThe difference between showing up for applause and showing up with purposeHow to stop comparing and start leadingWhy entrepreneurship is an identity game not a marketing game Key Takeaways:✔️Consistency trumps talent. The world honors those who show up daily, not just those who show up flashy.✔️Legacy is built through repetition. Brick by brick, day by day, no shortcuts.✔️Own your space. Stop waiting to be picked. Choose yourself and start leading.✔️Lead audaciously. Courage and conviction are more powerful than credentials.✔️Stop comparing and start connecting. Your value is in your being, not your metrics. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Welcome + why Marty’s mindset stands out[07:18] – “Consistency over talent”  the story behind the philosophy[14:22] – Owning your voice in a noisy, distracted world[21:33] – Showing up without permission and leading from the front[28:05] – Breaking free from performance-based identity[35:44] – Why people follow presence, not polish[42:58] – The grind of building without guarantees[49:30] – Redefining leadership as ownership, not authority[56:01] – Final lessons from Marty: audacity, heart, and showing up anyway[1:02:45] – Closing words: your consistency is your superpower Connect with Marty McDonald:Website: https://bosswomen.org/Instagram:@martytmcdonaldYour Challenge This Week:What’s one area of your life where you’ve been waiting instead of showing up?The world doesn’t reward potential, it rewards proof. And proof comes from consistency.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with connection and trust.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build a legacy from the inside out? Live Events – Step into the room where clarity and momentum are built.

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re not broken.You’re just trying to live a championship life on an empty tank.We refuel our cars. We charge our phones. But when was the last time you recharged yourself? In today’s world of non-stop noise and endless hustle, true rest has become a forgotten art and it’s killing your clarity, creativity, and connection. This episode is your permission (and your guide) to stop, breathe, and refill your tank the right way.George breaks down the seven types of rest your mind, body, and spirit are desperately begging for and why sleep alone isn’t cutting it. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still exhausted after eight hours of sleep or why your creative spark has vanished, this is your missing piece.You’ll discover how to identify the specific kind of rest you’re lacking and how to build intentional, restorative pauses into your daily life, without blowing up your calendar or business.What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why “physical rest” is only one part of the recovery puzzleThe 7 different types of rest and how they refuel different parts of your lifeThe question to ask yourself about how you’re using your timeHow stillness creates space for spiritual, creative, and emotional breakthroughsPractical micro-rest practices to prevent burnout and boost alignment Key Takeaways:✔️Sleep vs complete rest. There are seven kinds of rest your system needs:Social Rest: nourishing relationships, removing negative energySensory Rest: disconnecting from screens, noise, and stimulationMental Rest: stillness, silence, and space to thinkEmotional Rest: changing your surroundings to reset your moodCreative Rest: play, art, and activities that unlock flowSpiritual Rest: prayer, nature, meditation, and reconnecting with higher purposePhysical Rest: sleep, massage, breathwork, and actual pause ✔️Rest is not indulgent, it’s required for clarity, performance, and peace.✔️The best ideas, vision, and strategies come when you’re not grinding.✔️Do an “intentionality audit”: how much of your time is aligned with your future self? Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – You’re Not Lazy, You’re Running on Empty[01:05] – What This Episode Is Really About[02:10] – Why Sleep Alone Isn’t Enough[03:20] – The Cost of Hustle Culture[05:10] – The Wake-Up Call (Phone-Free Experience)[07:20] – Stillness Creates Clarity[08:45] – “You’ve Never Been Quiet Enough to Hear God’s Whispers”[10:30] – The 30-Day Time Audit Question. A powerful reflection: how much of your time is aligned with your future self vs. keeping you stuck?[12:00] – The 7 Types of Rest[22:50] – Stop hustling for busy work. Rest intentionally. Measure success by the integrity of your inputs, not just outcomes.[24:00] – Rest isn’t optional, it’s the gateway to alignment, clarity, and sustainable growth.Your Challenge This Week:Which type of rest are you craving most right now? DM me @itsgeorgebryant or share this episode with someone who needs to stop running on empty.Want to go deeper? Join The Alliance, George’s community of entrepreneurs scaling with heart, alignment, and sustainable growth.Click here – for retreats, community, and resources that nourish you, not drain you.

Clarity doesn’t come from thinking. It comes from doing, especially when it’s messy.In this honest and actionable conversation, George welcomes performance coach Matt Shiver to unpack the very thing that keeps most entrepreneurs stuck: overthinking disguised as planning. If you’ve been spinning in circles, stuck in research mode, or doubting your next move, this episode will give you permission, and the tools, to move forward with courage and confidence.Matt Shiver helps us dismantle one of the biggest illusions in entrepreneurship: the belief that thinking more will make things clearer. Together, George and Matt explore the power of imperfect action, nervous system regulation, feedback loops, and the inner stories that shape your business decisions.You’ll learn why confidence isn’t built in the future, it’s built in your next step. Expect raw truths, practical frameworks, and a deep reminder that your business grows at the speed of your self-trust.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to stop using “strategy” as a way to avoid actionThe difference between reacting from urgency vs. responding from clarityWhy nervous system regulation is a business superpowerHow to develop internal safety so you stop chasing external validationThe mindset shift that separates sustainable entrepreneurs from overwhelmed ones Key Takeaways:✔️Clarity is earned through action: You don’t need more time. You need more reps.✔️Overwhelm is often a story: Your capacity expands when you stop fueling the chaos.✔️Business is a feedback loop: Stop waiting for perfect and start testing fast.✔️Your nervous system sets your ceiling: If you can’t regulate, you can’t scale sustainably.✔️Confidence is built in motion: You grow your self-trust by doing, not thinking. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Matt’s return and what’s changed since his last appearance[06:14] – “I’m stuck” – the trap of endless planning and procrastination[12:08] – The illusion of clarity and how to take aligned action[17:39] – Regulating your nervous system for better business decisions[24:53] – Feedback vs failure: why fast iteration is key[30:30] – Self-sourcing safety and detaching from outcomes[38:22] – How to expand your “window of tolerance” as a leader[47:19] – The energetic cost of indecision and delay[53:40] – The 3-part check-in George uses for aligned choices[1:00:21] – Matt’s closing advice: be in your body, not just your brain[1:06:10] – The secret to sustainable momentum Connect with Matt Shiver:Website: mattshiver.comInstagram: @drmattshiverYoutube: @drmattshiverYour Challenge This Week:What’s one area where you’re thinking more than doing?DM @itsgeorgebryant and @mattshiver with your insight from this episode—and what your next bold step will be.And remember: it’s not about doing it right. It’s about doing it real.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who lead with connection, not clicks.1:1 Coaching with George – Strategy meets soul. Apply hereLive Events – Build momentum and mastery in the room with George. 

What if the very thing draining your energy isn’t your to-do list… but your tolerance list?In this eye-opening episode, George flips the script on the usual productivity talk and gets real about the silent chaos we allow in our lives. From draining clients to leaky boundaries, what you tolerate becomes what you teach. And today, you’ll discover how to reclaim your power, not by doing more, but by tolerating less.This powerful rerun from the Reset in 20 series isn’t about adding new strategies, it’s about subtracting the ones that are misaligned. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why misalignment doesn’t come from what you do, but what you allowHow tolerating small misfires leads to big resentmentThe ripple effect of values (or lack of them) across your team and businessA single journaling question that will reveal what needs to change now Key Takeaways:✔️You’re not what you do, you’re what you tolerate. That applies to your team, your offers, your habits, and yourself.✔️Resentment is often self-created. We don’t get drained by others, we get drained by saying yes when we mean no.✔️The clearest standards are the ones we model. Your team and your clients won’t rise above the example you set.✔️One powerful question to sit with: “What are you resentfully tolerating instead of actively celebrating?”✔️Three values, standards, or principles can realign your entire environment. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] — Intro to Episode 4 + overview of Reset in 20[01:45] — “You’re not what you do, you’re what you tolerate” explained[03:25] — Real-life application with George and Ashley’s team[06:50] — Story from EOS Implementer Dave Feidner on toxic team transformation[10:40] — How personal tolerations mirror in business and family[13:00] — Impact of misalignment and missed standards on company culture[15:10] — Values aren’t slogans, they’re behavioral bumpers[16:40] — Reflection question to reset your standard this week[18:20] — Wrap-up + personal reflection momentYour Challenge This Week:Commit to finishing all 7 episodes of the Reset in 20 series and invite one friend to do it with you. DM George on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant with your answer to the reflection:“What are you resentfully tolerating instead of actively celebrating?”Want to build a business that scales with alignment, not exhaustion?Join The Alliance — George’s mentorship community for entrepreneurs who grow with integrity and connection.

You don’t need another strategy. You need to trust the truth that’s already in you.In this soul-stirring conversation, George sits down with Gabriel Pinto, entrepreneur, author, coach, and soul-searcher, to explore what it really means to live and lead from alignment. This episode isn’t about adding more noise to your head. It’s about listening to what your heart already knows and learning to follow it with clarity, compassion, and courage.If you’ve ever felt like you’re checking all the boxes but still feel off inside, this conversation is your compass.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to shed inherited identity and step into your truthWhy slowing down is often the fastest way to growThe role of legacy, intention, and presence in leadershipHow to recognize and release survival-based patternsWhat to do when you know you’re meant for more but feel stuck Key Takeaways:✔️What got you here won’t get you there… Especially if it was built in survival.✔️You don’t have to earn worthiness, it’s inherent. Operate from that truth.✔️Honor your own internal pace. Someone else’s timeline is not your truth.✔️Identity is a tool, not a cage… Let go of roles and titles that don’t serve you.✔️Authenticity is your advantage. The most powerful strategy is your actual self. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Gabriel’s origin story: from external success to internal search[07:30] – Realizing that the old version of you no longer fits[12:42] – Identity, approval addiction, and the role of self-awareness[18:25] – The danger of surviving success[24:33] – Why slowing down can lead to more aligned growth[32:50] – Living and creating from values, not validation[40:18] – The “remembering” process and reconnecting with truth[47:03] – How to hold legacy, identity, and ego with love, not shame[56:44] – Integration, peace, and the real ROI of doing the inner work[1:02:30] – Closing thoughts: it’s already in you, just remember Connect with Gabriel Pinto:Website: https://www.gabrielpinto.io/Instagram: @glpintoYoutube: @GabrielPinto3Your Challenge This Week:What’s one part of you you’re ready to come home to?Tag @itsgeorgebryant and @glpinto on Instagram with your favorite insight or quote.Reflect: If you weren’t trying to be “enough,” what would you create today?Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs growing aligned, connected businesses.Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to stop building someone else’s dream and start living yours? mindofgeorge.com/coachingLive Events – Get in the room. Grow with heart: https://mindofgeorge.com/retreat/

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know I’m meant for more” and yet, you’re stuck in the loop of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or playing small?In this episode, George rips the Band-Aid off one of the biggest lies entrepreneurs tell themselves: that our beliefs are facts. They’re not. And if we don’t rewrite them, they’ll keep running the show. If you want to change your results, your business, your impact… It starts with one belief. And this episode gives you the blueprint to make that shift in less than 30 minutes.George guides you through a practical 4-part process to expose the limiting thoughts holding you back, embody a new empowering belief, and integrate it into your daily habits.This isn’t about vision boards or empty affirmations, it’s about real transformation through emotional intensity, consistent reps, and embodied practice.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most of your beliefs would never hold up in a court of law (and why that’s liberating)The exact 4-step framework: Think it → Feel it → Act it → Become itHow to identify a disempowering belief and calculate what it’s really costing youWhy emotional intensity is the “missing ingredient” in affirmationsThe daily actions and rituals that lock in your identity shift Key Takeaways:✔️Beliefs aren’t facts. They’re just repeated thoughts with emotional charge. You can choose new ones.✔️Emotional intensity + repetition = transformation. Affirmations without feeling are just empty words.✔️Identify your current disempowering belief and ask: Is it true? What is it costing me?✔️Replace it with an empowering belief that aligns with the future you want, then act on it today.✔️Environment shapes identity. Record your new belief, speak it out loud, and surround yourself with reminders. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] — Welcome to Reset in 20: Episode 3 intro + belief breakdown[03:36] — Foundational 4-part framework[07:40] — Quote from OG Mandino: Why action shapes thought[10:55] — Limiting beliefs: The invisible blocks we rarely name[14:12] — 4 reflection questions to dismantle false beliefs[17:30] — Emotional intensity & repetition: The real rewiring formula[19:18] — How to write and feel your new belief[22:50] — Embodying new beliefs in your actions, environment, and daily rhythmYour Challenge This Week:If this episode sparked something, DM your new belief to George on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant and he’ll personally celebrate it with you.And if you’re enjoying the Reset in 20 series, share this with one friend and commit to all 7 episodes together.Book Mentioned:The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino: for embedding beliefs through repetition and emotion. Join The Alliance: The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs building meaningful businesses through connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with George: Build a business aligned with your heart, not just your head.Check out upcoming live events and workshops at: https://mindofgeorge.com/retreat/