EP664: Brett Pike - Hard To Control - The Brett Pike Story

“Real wealth isn’t the ultimate money. Real wealth is being in enough control of your life that you can go anywhere and speak what you believe to be true and not worry about any detractors.”

This episode is a blueprint for conviction-driven entrepreneurship—the kind that doesn’t ask permission, isn’t easily influenced control systems, and definitely doesn’t confuse obedience with strategy. It’s about rejecting the models that train people to follow directions and building new ones that reward initiative, truth, and actual results. The ROI? A brand rooted in purpose, a business with soul, and a generation of free-thinking builders who are just hard enough to control.

Brett Pike shares hard-earned truths on how he built Classical Learner from a handful of consultations to a K–12 curriculum and thriving platform. He teaches kids the Bill of Rights, real history, and entrepreneurship—and he’s got 13-year-olds hiring their friends and buying real estate. His model empowers families to break free from institutional programming and build a legacy that’s financially and intellectually independent.

Brett Pike is the founder of Classical Learner and Cubs to Bears, a bestselling author, and a leading voice in the homeschool revolution.

Expert action steps:

1. Make reading a daily habit. If he could tell his younger self just one thing, it would be to read—constantly. Books are the fastest way to level up your knowledge and perspective.
2. Dedicate one hour every day to building your dream. Even if you don’t know what to do yet, sitting with the intention matters. That consistent hour will eventually lead to breakthroughs and momentum.
3. Strive to improve in every area of life, every day. Whether it’s your health, parenting, business, or mindset, commit to becoming a little better each day. It’s about relentlessly pursuing excellence, even if perfection is never the goal.

Learn more & connect:

Classical Learner Homeschool Platform

https://www.classicallearner.com

Books Page at Classical Learner Publishing

https://books.classicallearner.com

Also in this episode:

Norman Dodd Interview with G. Edward Griffin on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUYCBfmIcHM

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