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Ten Thousand Miles
Ten Thousand Miles
Author: Vic Pepe
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The road to success is full of hard work and determination. It is never easy - you just learn to handle hard... Here, I interview people who "make it look easy" but leave it all on the field daily to do so.
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Hear raw rock music stories from the legends in the industry.
ROCK LEGENDS. REAL STORIES. | THE BEST OF TEN THOUSAND MILES
Some of my favorite conversations on Ten Thousand Miles have been with the incredibly talented musicians who have joined me over the years. For this special episode, I've pulled together some of my favorite moments from six unforgettable interviews!
Featuring:
Dino Jelusick – Powerhouse vocalist and musician
Joel Hoekstra – Guitarist for Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and more
Steve Brown – Guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Trixter
Eric Gales – One of the most electrifying blues-rock guitarists on the planet
Lorraine Lewis – Rock vocalist and former frontwoman of Femme Fatale and Vixen
Gus G – Guitar virtuoso, Firewind founder, and former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Dino Jelusik
6:25 - Joel Hoekstra
11:00 - Steve Brown
18:01 - Eric Gayles
22:44 - Lorraine Lewis
28:26 - Gus G.
Is working from home ruining your career advancement? Many professionals focus so heavily on daily output that they neglect long-term strategy. People... Interaction... Mentoring...Protect your professional growth by balancing immediate performance with proactive career planning. If you want to avoid hitting a ceiling, you need to start thinking about your next move before your current role ends. GET TO THE OFFICE!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:25 What Working From Home Costs Your Career
05:50 The Mentorship and Feedback You're Missing
09:38 Why Visibility and Relationships Drive Promotions
14:24 The Hidden Cost of Remote Work
16:44 Hybrid Work: Finding the Right Balance
21:27 How Employees and Leaders Can Build Career Growth
22:26 Final Thoughts: Don't Mistake Comfort for Growth
Most people only show interest when you have already achieved success, not when you are struggling or in need. This conversation breaks down the reality of entrepreneurship and why a lack of genuine drive is the number one reason people quit their goals. If you are chasing a dream, you need to understand how to sustain your mindset when the money isn't there yet.
We explore the brutal honesty required for long-term business success and how to keep going when the world is against you. It is easy to stay motivated when things are going well, but the real test is how you handle the moments when you have nothing to show for your effort.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Show Teaser
01:14 From Cleaning Locker Rooms to Entrepreneur
06:55 The Hustle That Built Retro Fitness
14:45 Finding Your Passion and Purpose
23:56 The Secret to Scaling a Business
36:10 Learning to Let Go and Overcome Fear
47:35 Walking Away From Success to Start Again
57:25 Reinventing Health, Wellness, and Longevity
01:07:40 Success Leaves Clues: Discipline Over Motivation
AI job displacement isn't the real threat to your career. The person sitting at the next desk might be.
Many professionals spend their time worrying about automation replacing their roles. While the technology is advancing, the true risk to your stability often comes from human peers who are adapting faster and working smarter.
Improving your career advice strategy means focusing on what you bring to the table that software cannot replicate. When you shift your focus from the machine to your own professional growth, you stop fearing obsolescence and start building a career that thrives on workplace competition.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Show Teaser
00:45 Your Job Isn’t Safe: The Real AI Threat
02:50 What Past Technology Revolutions Teach Us
07:40 Why AI-Powered Employees Will Pull Ahead
10:05 How I’m Using AI to Transform My Work
17:15 From AI Assistance to AI Delegation
20:50 Turning Weeks of Work Into Minutes
25:35 Experience + AI: Your New Competitive Advantage
How do legends like Jeff Beck shape your sound? Andy Timmons breaks down the reality of finding perfect guitar tone.
Getting the right sound is not just about pedals or amps. Andy Timmons shares how his time touring with Olivia Newton-John and studying the playing style of Jeff Beck fundamentally changed his approach to the instrument.
This conversation is a masterclass in musical expression. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you will learn how to stop chasing gear and start focusing on the emotional weight behind your notes to achieve a truly perfect guitar tone.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro Highlights
00:50 Andy Timmons: Early Breaks, Bad English & Danger Danger
10:17 15 Years with Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta
19:37 “Cry for You,” Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert & Jeff Beck
37:02 Songwriting, Melody & Finding Your Own Voice
48:12 The Lifelong Search for Perfect Guitar Tone
53:38 Daily Practice, Technique & the Pursuit of Greatness
1:03:39 Chopin, Outlier Nocturnes & What’s Next



