248. How To Have Success Without Climbing The Ladder

What if success was never about climbing the ladder - but learning to redefine it altogether?

In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock kick off a brand-new 12-week series walking through Cory’s free eBooks, starting with “How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder.” Together they challenge the cultural obsession with achievement, status, and performance, offering a refreshing perspective rooted in identity, peace, and purpose.

You’ll hear:
🪜 Why success isn’t about climbing higher - it’s about going deeper
💭 How to define success for yourself (and why you must write it down)
💬 The power of positive self-talk and believing what God believes about you
👥 Why relationships matter more than recognition
🔥 The story of Bundini Brown and how to find “corner people” who believe in you
⚖️ Ten practical ways to live successfully without hurry, pressure, or comparison

If you’ve ever felt like you’re striving but never arriving, this episode will help you reimagine success through grace, joy, and wholeness.

👉 Download How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder (Free eBook) → https://coryrice.gumroad.com/l/howtohavesuccess
📚 Explore all free eBooks & resources → https://coryrice.gumroad.com
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00:00 - Intro & Welcome
01:00 - Listener Questions & New Series Setup
02:26 - 12 Free eBooks Overview
03:56 - Why “How to Have Success Without Climbing the Ladder”
05:09 - The Pressure to Perform & Redefining Success
05:29 - How Do You Define Success?
06:31 - Success in Different Life Roles
07:27 - Defining Success as Husband & Father
08:42 - Success as a Pastor
09:29 - Personal Success: Peace & Purpose
10:06 - Step 1: Define Success for Yourself
11:01 - The Five Words That Define Success
11:41 - Most People Link Success to Money
12:49 - Step 2: Know Who You Are (Identity)
13:11 - Step 3: Practice Positive Self-Talk
14:21 - Step 4: Create What You Love
15:23 - Why Everyone Is Creative
16:00 - Do What You Love — And Love What You Do
16:02 - Step 5: Find and Keep the Right Relationships
17:01 - The Story of Bundini Brown & Muhammad Ali
18:07 - Step 6: Stay Curious and Talk Less
18:29 - Step 7: Celebrate Small Victories
18:36 - Step 8: Practice Gratitude and Contentment
19:45 - Step 9: Criticize Less, Affirm More
20:44 - Step 10: Eliminate Hurry from Your Life
21:20 - Success, Margin, and the Bourbon Metaphor
22:22 - Success Is the Journey, Not the Destination
23:37 - Reflection Questions for the Listener
25:00 - You Are Already Enough (Final Encouragement)