What if the key to success isn’t just mindset, but training your inner world like an athlete trains their body?

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Joey Klein, Transformation and Mastery Expert and Founder of Inner Matrix Systems, to explore how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and consistent inner training can transform how we think, feel, and perform.

Joey shares his journey from hardship to mastery and offers a practical roadmap for building emotional resilience, finding fulfillment, and leading with clarity and compassion. He explains how our nervous system shapes every decision we make and why lasting success begins with mastering our inner state. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to elevate their mindset and create meaningful, sustainable growth.

In this episode, Darius and Joey will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Cultural Observations

(02:06) Joey Klein's Origin Story

(06:55) The Journey into Personal Development

(11:50) Influences of Eastern Traditions

(17:50) Dogma vs. Spiritual Experience

(23:07) The Journey of Practical Spirituality

(26:14) Understanding the Inner Matrix System

(30:54) Awareness and Reprogramming Patterns

(36:07) Preventing Pain Through Conscious Development

(40:17) Engaging with the Inner Matrix Training

(47:08) Accessing Resources and Overcoming Barriers

Joey Klein is a Transformation and Mastery Expert, Author, Speaker, and Founder & CEO of Inner Matrix Systems, a personal mastery training system for high achievers. He has trained over 84,000 individuals, including executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes, to create lasting fulfillment and impact. Author of “The Inner Matrix” and “Relationship Alchemy,” Joey blends psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom in his work. Based in Colorado, he lives out his values of excellence and integrity while enjoying hiking, skiing, and mountain biking.

Connect with Joey:

Website: https://www.theinnermatrix.com/grab-your-free-copy

Website: https://joeyklein.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjoeyklein/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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