Harder Than Life

Nobody warns you about the crash that comes after the big win. You grind for months, hit the goal… and instead of fulfillment, you feel flat, empty, or even depressed. That’s the Success Hangover and it’s way more common than people admit. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel explains why achievement often leads to an emotional dip, why the high disappears so fast, and how to avoid getting stuck in the “Now what?” spiral. From smashing his 500-workout goal to hitting revenue wins that didn’t deliver the joy he expected, Kelly breaks down how to celebrate success without letting it stall your momentum. If you’re growing, leveling up, or chasing big goals, this episode will help you stay grounded, stay hungry, and keep climbing. Key Takeaways 🟥 The “Success Hangover” is normal and predictable. 🟥 If your identity is tied to the goal, hitting it creates emotional collapse. 🟥 Celebrate, but don’t camp there 🟥 Bigger, service-driven goals create deeper fulfillment. 🟥 Success is momentum, not a finish line (00:00) – The Success Hangover Explained (01:13) – Personal Experience with Success Hangover (01:33) – Strategies to Overcome Success Hangover (02:36) – Upcoming Episodes 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone isn’t the problem, your dependence on it is. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth about digital addiction, dopamine hijacking, and why your attention is the most valuable currency you have heading into 2026. You’ll learn how constant scrolling destroys your focus, sleep, clarity, and emotional health and the simple Digital Warrior Protocol that helps you reclaim your mind, your peace, and your power. This isn’t about quitting technology. It’s about quitting dependence and rebuilding presence, purpose, and discipline. If you want more clarity, creativity, calm, and energy… your detox starts now. Key Takeaways 🟥 You’re not really addicted to your phone 🟥 The 4 phases of digital mastery 🟥 A 7-day “phone vacation” can reset your nervous system and creativity. 🟥 What continuous partial attention does 🟥 The Digital Warrior Protocol 🟥 Presence beats pixels. Purpose beats pings. Every single time. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discipline is the foundation of everything. You don’t get transformation without it. In this powerful Best Of Harder Than Life episode, we break down the truth about what real change actually takes. Not hacks, not shortcuts, not motivation quotes… but self-mastery, consistency, and the willingness to keep going when it stops being exciting. Featuring hard-hitting moments from Grant Cardone, Coach Micheal Burt, Craig Ballantyne, and Molly Smith, this episode gives you the blueprint to activate your drive, escape destructive cycles, build unshakable discipline, and create the identity required for massive transformation. This is the mindset. This is the muscle. This is the work behind every breakthrough. Key Takeaways 🟥 Discipline is the engine behind every transformation. 🟥 Failure is the path forward. 🟥 Systems > willpower make success automatic. 🟥 Pain creates change. Comfort kills it. 🟥 Your environment predicts your habits and your future. (00:00) Introduction (03:06) Early Bitcoin Journey (03:51) Combining Real Estate and Bitcoin (04:37) The Fallacy of Saving Money (05:41) Investment Strategies (07:22) Real Estate Deals (08:52) Raising $1.6 Billion (09:33) Your First 10x (12:57) Energy and Drive in Business (13:46) Activating the Prey Drive (17:50) Coaching and Learning (19:29) The Power of Influence (20:47) The Role of Humility in Growth (21:16) Morning Routines and Productivity Hacks (23:32) Effortless Discipline (24:07) Breaking the Doom Loop (26:04) Biggest Myth On Discipline (27:54) Forgiving Yourself (30:01) The Journey to Self-Love (31:09) The Impact of Environment on Habits (38:02) Taking Small Steps Towards Change 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happiness is a feeling. It comes and goes like the weather. You can’t build a meaningful life on something that changes by the hour. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth most people never hear: Chasing happiness is a trap. Happiness is momentary. Fulfillment is earned. Kelly reveals why fulfillment, not happiness, is the real metric of a powerful life. He dives into purpose, discipline, integrity, service, and the quiet pride that comes from keeping promises to yourself. This episode will shift how you decide, how you act, and how you measure your life. Because you don’t need more “feel good” moments. You need alignment, purpose, and fulfillment. Key Takeaways 🟥 Happiness is fleeting, fulfillment is foundational. 🟥 Fulfillment comes from discipline, purpose, and keeping promises to yourself. 🟥 Happiness asks, “How do I feel right now?” 🟥 Fulfillment asks, “Am I living in line with my values?” 🟥 Stop chasing moments. Build a life that makes you proud even when no one’s watching. (00:00) The Trap Of Chasing Happiness (00:50) Understanding Fulfillment (01:07) Happiness Vs Fulfillment (01:45) Building a Meaningful Life (02:21) Up Next On HTL 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alignment creates transformation. Discipline sustains it. If you want to dominate 2026 with strength, clarity, peace, and purpose, it starts with four daily rituals that rewire your mind, your habits, and your identity. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the exact four habits that took him from burnout and chaos to clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom. These aren’t hacks or shortcuts, they’re the foundation of a life built on discipline, peace, and purpose. You’ll learn how physical training, meditation, reading, and gratitude work together to transform your body, your mind, and your spirit… and why doing them daily will make you unstoppable in 2026. Because transformation isn’t magic. It’s repetition. It’s identity. And alignment that is done every single day. Key Takeaways 🟥 The 4 rituals that transform your life: training, meditation, reading, gratitude. 🟥 Why your body is the gateway to your mind 🟥 Meditation creates space between chaos and choice. 🟥 Reading rewires your worldview and expands your identity. 🟥 Gratitude is mental armor that turns stress into peace. 🟥 The 30-Day Challenge that will reshape your mindset heading into 2026. 00:00 Intro 02:02 Physical Training Builds Mind Discipline 07:28 Meditation for Clarity 17:23 Reading for Wisdom 27:44 Gratitude & Final Challenge 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brands aren’t selling to your brain, they’re selling to your biases. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with behavioral science strategist and author MichaelAaron Flicker to break down how billion-dollar brands influence your choices without you even realizing it. From why expensive products “feel” better… to why Spotify Wrapped is viral crack… to how Red Bull, Starbucks, Apple, and Kraft hack your psychology, this conversation exposes the real science behind persuasion, pricing, attention, and loyalty. MichaelAaron also reveals how small businesses can use these same tools ethically to grow without massive budgets. If you’re a founder, leader, marketer, or creator, this is a must-listen masterclass on human behavior and the hidden forces shaping your decisions. Key Takeaways 🟥 Emotion drives most decisions,not logic. 🟥 Pricing, simplicity, and nostalgia hack the human mind. 🟥 Spotify Wrapped = data + comparison + identity = addiction. 🟥 Small businesses win by testing, simplifying, and using proven psychology. (00:00) Intro (01:38) Behavioral Science & Data Mining (04:48) The Weak Force of Marketing (07:23) Breaking Price Comparison (12:58) Why Flaws Make You More Likable (19:22) Price Signaling: Expensive Equals Better (29:57) Using AI for Small Business Growth (45:28) Loyalty Fallacy 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Identity lag is real and it’s one of the hardest parts of growth. It’s that uncomfortable space where you’ve outgrown who you were, but the world still treats you like your old self. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down why identity lag happens, why it feels so damn frustrating, and how to keep leveling up even when people don’t believe in (or understand) the new you yet. If you’re evolving, healing, getting disciplined, or changing your life but others can’t see it, this episode will help you stay the course and stop shrinking back into the person you’ve already outgrown. Your new identity is built through repetition, discipline, and proof, not external validation. Key Takeaways 🟥 Identity lag is normal 🟥 Most people get stuck by waiting for others to catch up. 🟥 You must keep becoming the new version of yourself even when no one sees it yet. 🟥 The right people will either adjust… or disappear. Both are blessings. 🟥 Confidence comes from stacking proof, not seeking permission. (00:00) Intro (00:09) Identity Lag: What It Looks Like (00:37) Identity Lag: What It Feels Like (01:20) Identity Lag: How To Overcome It (02:11) Up Next on HTL 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t have a money problem. You have a mindset problem. Your bank account isn’t criticizing you… it’s mirroring you. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how your relationship with money is shaped by discipline, identity, self-worth, and the emotional patterns you’ve carried since childhood. This isn’t about investing tips or get-rich hacks; it’s about the mindset and habits that create real financial freedom. Kelly shares the moment everything changed for him, and the 5 mindset shifts plus the 7-day reset that will help you rebuild your financial foundation from the inside out. If you want 2026 to look different than 2025, it starts here. Money follows discipline, not emotion. Key Takeaways 🟥 Money is a mirror 🟥 You can’t out-earn low self-worth or out-hustle bad habits. 🟥 Every dollar is a vote for your future 🟥 Five money mindset shifts 🟥 A 7-day challenge to rebuild your money identity from the inside out. (00:00) Intro (00:55) The Money Mirror (05:23) From Misery to Money Mastery (07:17) The Identity Trap (08:28) Mastery, Not Materialism (11:06) The Five Shifts and Systems (13:18) Seven-Day Financial Action Plan 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanksgiving isn’t about the perfect meal, the perfect family, or the perfect year. It's about perspective. In this special Harder Than Life Thanksgiving episode, Kelly Siegel brings together some of the most powerful moments from past conversations. Stories of resilience, forgiveness, faith, healing, love, loss, and choosing gratitude even when life gets heavy. These clips remind us that gratitude isn’t about what’s easy. It’s about being thankful for what grew you. Because being Harder Than Life doesn’t mean being unbreakable. It means being thankful through it all. Key Takeaways 🟥 Gratitude is the antidote to stress and disconnection 🟥 Vulnerability creates connection, not ego. 🟥 Rejection is redirection, especially in seasons of struggle. 🟥 Forgiveness gives you your power back 🟥 Your past doesn’t define your future. 🟥 Gratitude turns pain into purpose and struggle into strength. (00:00) Intro (01:39) The Power of Gratitude (03:21) P.R.A.Y.E.R for Daily Practice (08:06) Don't Listen to Yourself, Talk to Yourself (11:16) Rejection is Redirection (16:52) Acting for Fun, Not Fame (22:14) The Family Score (33:17) Forgiveness and Unbreakable Connection (36:09) Authenticity and Legacy Over Business (42:04) Choosing Hard Makes Life Easy 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone celebrates the win, the promotion, the after-photo… But nobody celebrates the grind that made it possible. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel pulls back the curtain on the invisible work, the late nights, early mornings, discipline, and consistency that never make it to Instagram but build every success story you’ve ever admired. If you’re putting in work that nobody sees and wondering if it matters… this episode will remind you that invisible effort creates visible results. Key Takeaways 🟥 The invisible grind is where real success is created. 🟥 Discipline behind closed doors beats applause in public. 🟥 Success is built on thousands of unseen reps. 🟥 Invisible work compounds (00:00) The Invisible Grind (00:27) Invisible Work: What It Looks Like (01:00) The Importance of Invisible Work (01:27) Embracing The Invisible Grind (02:02) Next: Thanksgiving Special 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people start their week behind, stressed, and already reacting to chaos. You don’t have a motivation problem; you have a structure problem. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down The Sunday Blueprint, his personal system for winning every single week before it starts. From planning your week to protecting your mornings, setting boundaries, and staying consistent, Kelly reveals the exact six-step process he uses to create focus, freedom, and peace every single week. If you wake up overwhelmed on Mondays, this episode will give you the structure, mindset, and blueprint to finally get ahead. Key Takeaways 🟥Why structure equals freedom. 🟥The 6-step Sunday Blueprint to master your week. 🟥 How to plan, prepare, and win before Monday even starts. 🟥The 5 pillars and 2 engines of unstoppable momentum. 🟥 How to protect your peace and build a rhythm that lasts (00:00) Intro (03:29) Define What A Win Looks Like (06:43) Schedule Rest Like You Schedule Work (10:11) The First Hour Must Belong To You (14:53) The Five Pillars and Four Traps (17:41) The Two Engines 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might know him from Scream, Malibu’s Most Wanted, or The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. But today, Jamie Kennedy isn’t joking. He’s fighting back. In this explosive episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with actor, comedian, and truth-teller Jamie Kennedy for a raw conversation about the government-created crisis that’s about to hit every American home: the HVAC refrigerant mandate. Jamie exposes how new policies are creating a $25 billion disaster that could leave millions without air conditioning and why only two global corporations are profiting from it. This conversation dives deep into censorship, politics, corruption, and courage and why standing up for truth is the new rebellion. Key Takeaways 🟥 How the new refrigerant law could cripple working-class Americans. 🟥 The connection between politics, money, and corporate control. 🟥 Why freedom of speech matters more than ever. 🟥 How comedians are becoming modern-day truth-tellers. 🟥 Jamie’s mission to fix a crisis no one’s talking about. 00:00 Intro 02:10 $25 Billion Problem & The 15-Month Rush 06:13 Lobbying, Signatures, and The Solution 10:16 Call to Action and The Bigger Picture 19:05 New Projects, Comedy Structure, and LA Living 20:44 Blockchain to Fix Election Voting System 25:30 Why Jamie Kennedy Stays in California 40:17 Wisdom for 50, Logic, and Joy 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with real, raw guests who live, speak, and fight Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone feels motivated on day one. Everyone feels excited when they start. But week three? That’s where dreams die. The moment when excitement fades, discipline is tested, and most people quit. Whether it’s fitness, business, journaling, meditation, sobriety, or any new habit, The Dip shows up like clockwork. Kelly reveals why this slump is actually proof you’re on the right path, and how to push through it with systems, discipline, and micro-wins that turn beginners into champions. If you’ve ever wondered why you start strong but struggle to stay consistent, this episode will show you exactly how to break that cycle for good. Key Takeaways 🟥 What “The Dip” is and why it always hits around week three. 🟥 Why motivation fades and why that’s NOT failure. 🟥 How champions push through when everyone else quits. 🟥 3 practical strategies to survive the slump 🟥 Why discipline beats motivation every single time. (00:03) Understanding 'The Dip' (01:00) The Importance of Discipline (01:53) Strategies to Overcome 'The Dip' (02:38) Upcoming Interviews and Content 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re not waiting to be chosen. You’re waiting to decide. In this raw and motivating solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the truth about success, confidence, and visibility: being somebody isn’t a gift you’re given, it’s a decision you make and repeat. Kelly shares his own story of waiting to be “discovered” and what finally shifted everything the day he stopped waiting for permission and started showing up like he belonged. If you’ve been holding yourself back, doubting your worth, or waiting for the perfect moment, this episode will show you how to make that decision today and keep proving it through daily action. Key Takeaways 🟥Why being “somebody” isn’t luck, it’s repetition. 🟥How fear never disappears, it just rides shotgun. 🟥The 5 pillars of acting like a somebody: clarity, energy, truth, visibility & service. 🟥Why vulnerability is your greatest strength. 🟥How to own your platform, tell your truth, and lead with courage. (00:00) Intro (00:48) The Choice (03:43) The Myth of Icons (05:57) Living with Fear (09:12) Master Your Posture, Energy, and Truth (11:36) Vulnerability Is The Highest Strength (15:03) The Challenge 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can reinvent yourself at any age. You can rebuild, rebrand, and rise again.. In this inspiring episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with Brande Roderick, actress, model, entrepreneur, and mom, to talk about resilience, confidence, and creating a life that’s Harder Than Life... From Baywatch to The Apprentice to building businesses and raising two sons, Brande shares how she turned setbacks into lessons, stayed grounded through fame, and keeps evolving through every season of life. Her story is proof that beauty fades, but gratitude, grit, and growth never go out of style. Key Takeaways 🟥 How to reinvent yourself and thrive through every season. 🟥 The power of gratitude and self-discipline. 🟥 Why confidence comes from knowledge and self-respect. 🟥 How to raise kind, grounded kids in a chaotic world. 🟥 The truth about beauty, boundaries, and authenticity. (00:00) Intro (02:30) The Playmate Origin Story (05:51) The Celebrity Apprentice Lesson (06:42) Knowledge Is Everything (17:48) Why Losing Is Important (25:23) Filters And Confidence (29:33) Kindness Is Underrated (36:19) Reinvention Of A Dream (37:40) Playing Small (40:16) The Baywatch Mistake 🔔Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you live, lead, and speak Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need a cape, a medal, or a crowd to be courageous. You just need one small moment of bravery. In this Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel. breaks down the power of micro courage, those quiet, unseen acts of bravery that completely change your life. Courage isn’t quitting your job or jumping out of planes. It’s showing up when no one’s watching. It’s saying “I need help.” It’s fixing what’s broken before it breaks you. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to be brave, this is your sign. Start small, start now.. Key Takeaways. 🟥 Why courage isn’t loud 🟥 How small acts of bravery build unstoppable confidence. 🟥 The power of admitting when you need help. 🟥 Why excuses don’t get results, action does. 🟥 How to make courage your daily lifestyle. (00:00) Intro (00:10) What is Micro Courage (01:15) My Story of Micro Courage (02:18) Building Confidence Through Action (02:49) Weekly Challenge: Practice Micro Courage (03:36) What's Next 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Hard Reset episodes that help you cut the noise, crush excuses, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t have a money problem or a people problem, you have a thinking problem. And that thinking started with your trauma. In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how trauma doesn’t just shape your past, it programs your future. From childhood chaos to addiction, Kelly reveals the mindset shifts and daily disciplines that turned his pain into power. You’ll learn how to stop repeating destructive cycles, rewire your thinking, and transform your story into your superpower. Because your trauma isn’t your prison. It’s your passport. Key Takeaways 🟥How to turn scars into strength. 🟥Why radical responsibility equals freedom. 🟥The 3 daily habits that rewire your brain: sweat, meditate, journal. 🟥Why adversity is your weapon, not your weakness. (00:00) Intro (02:29) Personal Story of Trauma (04:02) Breaking the Cycle 08:18 Practical Steps for Healing 10:04 Final Thoughts And Challenge 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is what you're seeing even real? This video tackles the rise of AI news and deepfakes in political news, questioning how much of what we consume is manipulated fake news. You can’t silence the truth. You can only expose who’s afraid of it.. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel sits down with award-winning journalist and radio host Steve Gruber, a man who’s built his career on truth, grit, and courage.. They dive deep into the collapse of corporate journalism, the rise of censorship, and how to stay grounded in faith and integrity when the world demands silence. Steve opens up about decades in the media, the dangers of AI, and why emotional intelligence, not outrage, is the real power play in today’s world.. This isn’t about politics. It’s about truth, freedom, and standing firm when it counts.. Key Takeaways 🟥 How to protect free speech in an age of censorship. 🟥 The collapse of corporate journalism and what’s replacing it. 🟥 Why emotional intelligence is the new superpower. 🟥 How faith, truth, and integrity keep you grounded in chaos. 🟥 The future of media, AI, and the battle for your mind. (0:00) Introduction (02:22) Biggest Lie in Mainstream Media (04:05) Creating Chaos In The Nation (07:24) Election and Media Bias (08:03) Charlie Kirk Assassination Discussion (13:19) Condoning Violence (16:12 ) Steve Gruber's Journey (25:13) AI in Gun Control And School Safety (34:15) Integrity And Truth In Journalism (37:09) Overcoming Controversy (40:36) Non-negotiables In Journalism (45:34) Most Powerful Interview Done By Steve (48:06) Staying Grounded & Married Life (51:56) Another Career In Mind (54:12) The Future of Free Press 🔔Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you live, lead, and speak Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being busy isn’t a badge of honor. It's a trap. In this short but powerful Hard Reset episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down one of the biggest lies in our culture: that being busy equals being productive. Spoiler alert — it doesn’t. From jam-packed calendars to endless emails and fake progress, Kelly exposes the illusion of progress and gives you a practical reset to focus on what actually moves the needle: impact, not motion. If your to-do list is full but your results are empty, this episode will help you ditch the busywork, reclaim your time, and measure success by results, not activity. Key Takeaways 🟥 The difference between being busy and being productive. 🟥 Why email, multitasking, and fake hustle destroy your focus. 🟥 How to identify “needle-moving tasks” that actually create results. 🟥 The illusion of progress and why it’s dangerous. 🟥 A 3-step reset to replace motion with meaningful progress. 00:00 Intro 00:34 The Addiction to Being Busy 00:59 Busy vs. Productive 02:31 The Illusion of Progress 02:50 Reset Your Productivity Mindset 03:58 Upcoming Episodes 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you feeling drained and stuck? You’re not stuck because of your job. You’re not stuck because of your money. You’re stuck because of the people you keep around you. Cutting these ties is crucial to break free from a negative cycle and protect your emotional well-being, allowing you to reclaim your peace and energy. In this powerful episode, Kelly Siegel dives into the truth about toxic relationships. How they drain your energy, block your growth, and steal your peace. From toxic parents and friends to energy vampires and fake supporters, Kelly shares how he finally cut the chaos, set boundaries, and built a drama-free life rooted in love and clarity. If you’re tired of cycles of drama, guilt, or chaos, this episode will help you break free, build boundaries, and protect your peace. Key Takeaways 🟥 How toxic ties quietly destroy your energy, focus, and peace. 🟥 The 5 types of toxic people: drama magnets, dream killers, energy vampires, manipulators, and fake supporters. 🟥 Why familiar doesn’t mean healthy. 🟥 How to cut ties and create distance with grace. 🟥 5 steps to reclaim your energy and peace. (0:00) Intro (01:54) Identifying Toxic Ties (02:14) The Impact of Toxic People (02:51) Types of Toxic People (07:59) Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships (09:51) Steps to Cut Toxic Ties (14:46) Weekly Challenge and Conclusion 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you heal, lead, and live Harder Than Life. Harder Than Life: 🔴 Apple 🔴 Spotify 🔴 YouTube ⚫ Instagram ⚫ Facebook ⚫ LinkedIn ⚫ TikTok ⚫ Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices