Profit Made Simple From Grind to Sustainable Success: The Dark Side of Discipline with Daniel Woodrum
What if the discipline you're chasing is actually pulling you further away from what you really want? We’re constantly told that more effort, more grind, more structure is the answer. But what if the problem isn’t how hard you're working - but what you're working toward? In this brutally honest episode, host Dan Henderson and Daniel Woodrum tear into the shiny surface of modern-day discipline to expose what happens when we build our lives around borrowed standards. Listen now and learn how to stop forcing what doesn’t fit - and start building a system that actually serves you.
Our favourite quotable moments:
"Hard work, grind and discipline definitely served me. It also put me in a prison.” - Daniel Woodrum
"I made a lot of mistakes in my business because I wasn't willing to be flexible.” - Daniel Woodrum
"That's the dark side of discipline: if you're chasing somebody else's rules.” - Daniel Woodrum
Resources:
Daniel Woodrum - LinkedIn and Instagram
The Dark Side of Discipline - Book and Website
Dan Henderson - Website, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
About Guest:
Daniel Woodrum is the Head Business Coach at Early To Rise, where he leads coaching teams and helps entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their goals through disciplined leadership and proven systems. With over 12 years of entrepreneurial experience and mentorship under Craig Ballantyne, Daniel specialises in helping high performers scale their businesses efficiently while gaining control over their time. Known as the "Standards Guy," he emphasises discipline, structure, and accountability to maximize productivity and personal growth. Beyond business, Daniel is a devoted father of three and balances his intense work schedule with family life, waking early to optimise his days. He also co-authored "The Dark Side of Discipline" and has a background in gym management and fitness entrepreneurship.
About Dan:
Dan Henderson, founder of Fitness Profit, is a coach and business consultant who helps fitness owners achieve more freedom, impact, and income. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Dan is a well-respected leader, owning two successful businesses within the space: Momentum 360 gym and Australia's largest fitness conference, Filex. As a published author and entrepreneur, Dan shares his knowledge on the Profit Made Simple podcast, where he interviews industry experts and offers practical advice for growing your fitness business, building your brand, and achieving your goals. Join Dan each week and take your fitness business to new heights with Profit Made Simple.
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