What happens when you stop auditioning for your life and step straight into it? We share the raw path from a stubborn vision board to a first-place win at a world-class speaking academy, and the exact practices that turned intention into momentum. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the messy funding, the nervous system rituals, the breathwork in hotel hallways, the mirror covered in Sharpie mantras, and the decision to belong in a room that once felt out of reach.
Alex breaks down how a week of high-pressure training reshaped his identity as a speaker and a leader. We talk through the 80/20 of manifestation—80 percent inner state, 20 percent bold action—and what it took to stay present to heavy stories without being swept away. You’ll hear about a lineup shuffle that tested composure, the live-stream vote that had our kids screaming at the TV, and the quiet moments that mattered more than the applause. Signs from our son, the number 222, showed up in uncanny places, reminding us that grief can be a guide, not a cage.
The win opened doors: direct encouragement from Mindvalley leadership, a promise of a main-stage moment, and a clearer path to books, tours, and stages we once only circled on a board. More importantly, it anchored a new rule in our home—choose faith over perfect timing. If you’re sitting on a dream that scares your spreadsheet, this conversation offers a practical, grounded way forward: train your state, speak your future, take the step you can take today. Subscribe, share this story with someone who needs courage, and leave a review telling us the one leap you’re ready to make next.
