Leveling Up and Leaving the Old Version of Yourself Behind | #Success - Ep. 100

Dec 29, 2025

Growth is uncomfortable, but it's a sign you're on the right path. To level up, you must abandon past skill sets and embrace the Hero's Journey. Ego and attachment to previous successes often block progress. Humility and learning from others are key to unlocking new phases. Russell shares personal stories from wrestling and entrepreneurship, illustrating how overcoming defeats and reflecting on experiences can lead to true growth. It’s all about rebuilding and letting go of past identities to reach the next level.

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From Fear To Obsession

Russell Brunson describes his first wrestling match and the terror of weigh-ins that turned him into a wrestler.
That early victory sparked obsession and commitment that launched his skill-acquisition journey.

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Ceiling Becomes The New Floor

Growth is repeated skill acquisition: each new level requires new foundational skills.
What was once your ceiling becomes your new floor, so you must rebuild to reach higher ceilings.

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Humbled At The Next Level

Brunson recounts arriving at BYU and being repeatedly humbled by better wrestlers despite his national success.
He had to unlearn many habits and relearn fundamentals to compete at the next level.

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In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I share a raw, unscripted talk from a private mastermind where I break down what it actually takes to level up in business and in life. This is not about tactics, funnels, or hacks. It is about the internal shifts, humility, and skill rebuilding required when the old version of you can no longer take you where you want to go. Through personal stories from wrestling, entrepreneurship, faith, and leadership, I explain why growth feels uncomfortable and why that discomfort is often the signal that you are on the right path.

Rather than teaching another framework, I’m walking you through the psychological and emotional realities of moving from one level to the next, and why most people stall out when their ego refuses to let go of past success.

Key Highlights:

◼️Why every new level of success requires abandoning the skill sets that previously worked

◼️How the Hero’s Journey explains personal growth, plateaus, and the need to leave the “ordinary world”

◼️Why ego and attachment to past wins are often the biggest blockers to scaling

◼️The difference between technical growth and internal readiness for the next level

◼️How humility, reflection, and learning from others unlock the next phase of progress

Real growth does not come from doing more of what already worked, but from being willing to relearn, rebuild, and let go of the identity tied to past achievements. This episode is a reminder that leveling up is less about external strategy and more about who you are willing to become in order to move forward.

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