The Impossible Life

Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
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Aug 28, 2025 • 31min

237. How to Start Building Unshakable Identity Immediately

Most men don’t have a weakness of skill—they have a weakness of self.Your identity shapes your future, and your attitude is the evidence of what you really believe.In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down the powerful connection between identity and attitude, and why so many men sabotage themselves without realizing it. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and even lessons from psychology, they reveal how your beliefs, values, and daily choices either reinforce—or erode—the man you are becoming.If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, inconsistency, or feeling like your actions don’t line up with who you want to be, this episode will help you recognize the blind spots and chart a clear path toward strength and clarity.Donate for someone to take part in Mindset Mastery by clicking here. A gift of as little as $20 goes a long way.Apply for our Mindset Mastery Scholarship by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 56min

236. Strong Men Don’t Happen by Accident: The Vision Unlock

Many men drift through life without a clear vision, but the strongest have a defined purpose that guides their choices. The discussion highlights how figures like Michelangelo in creating David and the camaraderie of Navy SEALs illustrate the importance of identity. Humor and anecdotes complement deeper themes of masculine strength, fatherhood, and personal growth. Emphasizing that resilience is rooted in both mental fortitude and faith, the speakers urge listeners to cultivate a vision that shapes their lives in meaningful ways.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 34min

235. How To Face Hard Times Without Breaking

Life is unpredictable, throwing challenges our way without warning. The hosts discuss strategies for developing resilience, emphasizing a proactive mindset and viewing hardships as growth opportunities. Insights from Bruce Lee and Navy SEAL tactics highlight practical approaches like breath control and visualization. Personal stories illustrate the importance of mature coping mechanisms and avoiding impulsive decisions during tough times. Embrace adversity as a chance for transformation, fostering gratitude and a forward-thinking perspective.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 48min

234. Seven Surefire Ways to Waste Your Life (And How to Avoid Them)

Explore seven common traps that subtly derail men's lives, from distractions to compromises. Discover how to transform these pitfalls into opportunities for growth and fulfillment. The hosts delve into the impact of technology on life satisfaction and stress the significance of genuine prayer and community. Personal stories highlight the value of commitment in relationships, showcasing how long-term goals lead to true fulfillment. The discussion also emphasizes overcoming addiction and the power of forgiveness for personal transformation.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 36min

233. Health According to God: What Does The Bible Really Say About Physical Fitness?

Join Joshua Kraft, author of 'The Way to Live' and a modern-day philosophizer, as he delves into the Bible's perspective on health. He tackles alarming obesity rates in America and the preventable nature of many diseases. Joshua emphasizes the importance of seeing our bodies as temples, encouraging listeners to align their fitness habits with spiritual beliefs. He also discusses how being physically fit impacts not only personal lives but family dynamics, urging responsible stewardship of health through a biblical lens.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 54min

232. The Shortcut Trap: Why You’re Sabotaging God’s Best for Your Life

Explore the temptation of shortcuts in life, as the hosts unpack why we often chase quick fixes rather than putting in the necessary effort. They discuss the conflict between seeking immediate results and committing to sustainable lifestyle changes in health and fitness. Personal stories illuminate the dangers of superficial relationships and the importance of genuine connection with faith. The conversation encourages embracing challenges and pursuing long-term growth over the allure of easy solutions.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 37min

231. The Growth Superhack No One Talks About: Feedback, Humility & Attitude

Want to know the fastest way to grow spiritually, mentally, and relationally?It’s not another book.It’s not a new habit tracker.It’s not a mastermind group.It’s this: how you respond to feedback.In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down one of the most powerful, overlooked growth levers in a man’s life—his response to correction. Most men get defensive. Mature men get better.This isn’t just about listening—it’s about attitude, identity, and humility before God.Check out the mentors selection episode we referenced by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.Apply for our Mindset Mastery Scholarship by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 45min

230. The Questions God Is Asking You: The Lessons You’re Meant to Learn

Questions are powerful because they bring focus. The questions you ask determine the answers you get. So when God asks us a question, it's not because He doesn't know the answer. It's because He is trying to show us something.In this episode, we look at the questions God asks throughout scripture that were not just for the people He asked, but for all of us. We go into some consistent life lessons that repeat themseleves until you learn them. 10 questions God Asks Genesis 3:9 - Where are you? (To Adam/eve)Are we hiding from God or walking with God?Genesis 3:13 - What is this you have done? (To eve)Responsibility for our actionsGenesis 16:6-10 - Where have you come from and where are you going? (To Hagar/angel of the Lord)Meant in the literal context in both the eternal and in the physical. God is the opposite of random.Genesis 32:24-29 What is your name??(to Jacob)“We are who God says"Exodus 4:2 - What is in your hand? (To Moses)“God can use whatever tools or people he chooses to conduct his miracles”Availability over Ability1 Kings 19:1-10 What are you doing here?( To Elijah) We have to be as honest with ourselves as we are with God about how we got where we are today.Job 38:1-4 Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? (To job)“The God formed the world is also the master over my current situation.” God allowedIsaiah 6:1-8 Whom shall I send? (To Isaiah)“God uses the willing"Ezekiel 37:1-4 Son of man, can these bones live? (To Ezekiel)“Do you believe I am the God of the impossible?” “God can deliver me from anything"Jonah 4:1-4 Do you have reason to be angry? (To Jonah)“God’s ways are higher than my ways"The lessons and questions in this podcast are useful for difficulty, adversity, purpose, understanding your way, and keeping your focus where it should be. It is a powerful episode packed full of wisdom for navigating your walk with God in your life.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.Apply for our Mindset Mastery Scholarship by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 26min

229. The 5 Basics of Life: Master These or Keep Struggling

Success isn’t complicated. But it does demand consistency in the basics.In this no-excuses episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down the 5 foundational habits every man must master to stop spinning his wheels and start moving with power.Whether you're struggling with chaos, burnout, or stagnation—this is your reset. These principles aren’t trendy. They’re timeless. And the men who live by them? They're the ones building lives that actually work.In This Episode:The simple daily choices that create unstoppable momentumWhy routine isn’t boring—it’s a weaponThe enemy’s strategy to get you to ignore the obviousHow mastering the basics leads to spiritual clarity and mental sharpnessThe truth about “advanced problems” being just ignored fundamentalsGarrett’s no-fluff take on discipline, structure, and showing up when it’s hardLevel up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.Apply for our Mindset Mastery Scholarship by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 56min

228. How Big Is Too Big? Expanding Your Vision Without Losing Your Soul

You weren’t meant to live small.But chasing vision without wisdom? That’ll crush you.In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick unpack what it really means to expand your vision—not through hype or hustle, but through God-anchored clarity and discipline.This is the blueprint for men who know they’re called to more, but refuse to sacrifice their soul or their family to get there. Whether you're launching a business, building a ministry, or just hungry for more meaning—this conversation will sharpen your direction and challenge your limits.🔥 In This Episode:Why most men aim too low and call it humilityHow to know if your vision is from God or your egoThe role of discipline, patience, and obedience in expanding territoryWhy bigger isn’t always better—but clearer always isHow your current capacity is a ceiling you're called to breakWhy vision needs structure, not just inspiration📖 Key Scriptures:Proverbs 29:18 – Where there is no vision, the people perishHabakkuk 2:2 – Write the vision and make it plainLuke 14:28 – Count the costLevel up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.Here the Joe Musselman episode we referenced by clicking here.Apply for our Mindset Mastery Scholarship by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Apply to join Giant Killers here if you're a man that wants real accountability and training to become a leader.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.

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