The Mind Of George Show

What’s the “rotting fish” under the seat of your business?You wouldn’t leave a fish in your car for a month… but most of us leave beliefs in our mind that stink up our business and life for years. In this short but powerful solo episode, George walks you through one of the most transformative mindset tools he’s ever used — The Stinky Fish Exercise.Whether you’re procrastinating, micromanaging, burnt out, or stuck in comparison loops — there’s a silent belief poisoning your momentum. This episode helps you name it, clear it, and move forward with clarity. You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and you might just cry a little… but you’ll definitely finish lighter.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What a “stinky fish” actually is and how it shows up3 specific steps to identify and remove your blocksThe surprising impact of being witnessed in your beliefsWhy naming your fear is more powerful than hiding itHow this tool can shift your mindset in 10 minutes or lessKey Takeaways:✔️Your business will never outgrow the beliefs you refuse to face.✔️Procrastination and overworking are symptoms — not problems.✔️Unspoken thoughts hold more power than spoken ones.✔️Stillness reveals what’s been silently running the show.✔️Sharing your fears with a trusted person instantly weakens their grip.✔️You can’t grow while avoiding the truth. You grow by naming it. Timestamps & Highlights: [00:00] – Intro: What’s the smell in your business?[02:10] – Why mindset — not strategy — blocks most entrepreneurs[03:38] – What is a stinky fish? (And why we all have one)[06:45] – Common stinky fish examples: “I’m not good enough…”[09:20] – How hidden beliefs shape your behavior, burnout, and biz[12:10] – Procrastination, overworking, micromanaging — all signs[14:48] – The 3-Step “Stinky Fish” Exercise[17:30] – Why being witnessed is the most important part[20:00] – The power of naming what you’re avoiding[22:30] – Final challenge + how to send your fish to GeorgeYour Challenge This Week:What’s your stinky fish?Write it down. Say it out loud. Then send it to George @itsgeorgebryantWant to go deeper into mindset, business strategy, and aligned growth?Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ communityApply for 1:1 Coaching – Strategy, support, and soul for entrepreneurs who lead with heartLive Events – 3-day immersive retreats focused on YOU, your business, and your legacy: mindofgeorge.com/retreat

Most people try to think their way to healing. But true transformation starts in stillness.In this deeply moving and energetically charged conversation, George sits down with “The Facilitator of Miracles”, Jerry Sargeant, to explore what it really takes to shift your frequency, break generational pain cycles, and connect to your highest self. Jerry shares his path from darkness and destruction to spiritual awakening, and teaches how to hold space for healing that goes beyond the logical mind.This episode is not just about personal development — it’s about frequency, forgiveness, presence, and true energetic alignment. If you’ve ever felt blocked, stuck, or caught in an emotional loop, Jerry’s words will land where most strategies can’t reach.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The role of forgiveness in emotional, spiritual, and physical healingHow stillness creates space for the truth to emergeWhat it means to live in resonance — and how to spot when you’re out of itWhy “doing more” often delays your healingHow to feel and integrate pain instead of bypassing itThe power of presence in your leadership, parenting, and relationshipsHow frequency and intention co-create your reality Key Takeaways:✔️Stillness is not punishment — it’s an invitation.✔️Your frequency is the foundation of everything you attract and allow.✔️Forgiveness isn’t for the other person — it’s for you.✔️Most people aren’t afraid of failure — they’re afraid of stillness.✔️What you suppress, your children inherit.✔️When you shift your energy, everything around you shifts too.✔️Miracles are not magic — they’re alignment. Timestamps & Highlights[00:00] – George introduces Jerry + the idea of energetic leadership[04:02] – Jerry’s wild story: drugs, violence, and the car crash that changed it all[11:25] – The moment Jerry discovered frequency and energy healing[16:33] – The real reason most people avoid stillness[21:05] – Forgiveness as the gateway to healing[26:40] – How to stop running from your emotional truth[33:18] – What it feels like to truly sit in the pain (and not run)[37:55] – Stillness vs. stagnation: knowing the difference[42:44] – Why “strategy” can be an addiction[47:30] – Healing as a parent: what you don’t integrate gets inherited[52:40] – What Jerry believes about God, energy, and human evolution[58:10] – How miracles actually happen[1:04:25] – Final messages on embodiment, presence, and personal truth[1:07:30] – Where to connect with Jerry + final reflection from GeorgeConnect with Jerry Sargeant:Website: www.jerrysargeant.comInstagram: @sargeantjerryYouTube: Jerry Sargeant – Healing with Frequency Your Challenge This WeekWhat frequency are you operating on today?Screenshot this episode and tag  @itsgeorgebryant and @sargeantjerry with your reflection, or send George a DM with your breakthrough from this conversation.Ready to align your life with your deepest truth? Here’s how we can help:Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ communityApply for 1:1 Coaching – Build a business and life that match your frequencyLive Events – Step into the room where long-term alignment is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

The best leaders aren’t the ones doing it all — they’re the ones who learned they don’t have to.In a world that glorifies hustle and self-reliance, we’re often rewarded for being the one who carries it all. But what if real leadership begins when we finally let go?In this powerful episode, George sits down with entrepreneur and systems strategist Kate Perkovic for a raw, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about evolving leadership, emotional intelligence, and what it actually means to grow your business without burning yourself out. Together, they explore the subtle shifts required to move from “I’ve got this” to “We’ve got this.”Whether you’re a solopreneur trying to do it all or a seasoned leader learning to trust your team, this episode will challenge and expand your definition of leadership, legacy, and leverage.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The hidden cost of being the “strong one” in leadershipHow to stop outsourcing your worth to your accomplishmentsWhy systems aren’t about control — they’re about creating capacityHow Kate rewrote her relationship with achievement and restWhen leadership is really ego in disguise (and how to catch it)What to do when growth feels boring, hard, or lonely Key Takeaways:✔️Hyper-independence is a trauma response — not a badge of honor.✔️If your leadership requires you to disappear, it’s not sustainable.✔️Control is not the opposite of chaos — trust is.✔️Your business will only grow to the level of your nervous system’s capacity.✔️Letting go is a strategy, not a failure.✔️No one wants your burnout badge on their vision board.✔️Systems aren’t for perfection — they’re for protection.✔️Leading well means healing first. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Intro: When leadership requires a deeper level of self-awareness[06:12] – Kate’s origin story: burnout, control, and being “the capable one”[15:40] – Why independence became Kate’s armor[22:35] – The moment she realized systems weren’t the enemy — they were the invitation[29:12] – What happens when leadership becomes identity[37:00] – Leading from wounds vs. leading from wisdom[45:24] – George on the pain of letting go (and doing it anyway)[54:17] – When structure feels like a threat to creativity[1:01:45] – Building a team without losing your voice[1:09:30] – Business and nervous system regulation: the real growth strategy[1:17:00] – Kate on legacy, ego, and learning to rest[1:27:42] – The danger of “quiet quitting” your own business[1:36:01] – Leadership and identity crisis: who are you when you’re not achieving?[1:43:20] – Letting your team shine (and staying out of the way)[1:51:00] – Final thoughts: leading with grace and growthConnect with Kate Perkovic:Instagram: @kateperkovicWebsite: https://www.kateperkovic.com/homeYour Challenge This WeekWhat did this episode unlock for you as a leader?Screenshot the episode and tag @itsgeorgebryant and @kateperkovic with your biggest breakthrough.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

What if your greatest legacy isn’t what you build — but how you live?In this powerful episode, George sits down with high-performance coach and legacy strategist Jairek Robbins to unpack one of life’s most important questions: What will outlive you?This isn’t your typical entrepreneurship talk. From childhood trauma to business strategy, from fatherhood to fulfillment, Jairek and George go deep into the habits, beliefs, and decisions that create lasting impact — in business, in family, and in your soul. If you’ve ever felt pulled between performance and purpose, this episode will bring you home.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to shift from legacy-by-default to legacy-by-designTools for healing emotional wounds that sabotage your leadershipThe “Three Bucket Framework” for managing your energy and focusHow to reparent yourself while raising kids with intentionWhy alignment is more sustainable than balanceWhat it means to live it — not just talk it Key Takeaways:✔️Legacy is how people feel when your name is mentioned — long after you’re gone.✔️You can’t out-strategize an unregulated nervous system.✔️Systems are for capacity, not control.✔️Clarity doesn’t come from thinking — it comes from moving.✔️Your calendar reveals your true priorities.✔️Love is the most advanced leadership tool.✔️Success without peace is just performance in disguise. Timestamps & Highlights[00:00] – Intro: What legacy really means (and why it starts now)[03:42] – Jairek’s background: growing up around peak performers[08:15] – Healing childhood wounds & choosing your identity[12:34] – Legacy isn’t what you leave — it’s how you live today[17:10] – The “Three Bucket Framework” for life alignment[22:20] – Balance is a myth: create sustainable rhythms instead[26:47] – Nervous system regulation as the real growth strategy[31:20] – How presence with your child trumps business wins[35:44] – Daily non-negotiables: prayer, reflection, and body care[40:32] – George and Jairek on masculine identity and fatherhood[45:56] – Letting go of ego, perfectionism, and over-responsibility[50:25] – Making peace with enoughness and redefining “success”[55:30] – Designing a business that supports your values[1:01:00] – Conscious parenting and becoming the leader at home[1:06:45] – Final reflections: small moments, massive ripples[1:13:40] – Your next move toward a legacy-aligned lifeConnect with Jairek Robbins:Website: www.jairekrobbins.comBook: Live It!: Achieve Success by Living with PurposeInstagram: @jairekrobbinsYouTube: Jairek Robbins ChannelPerformance Coaching: Explore Coaching Your Challenge This Week:What ripple are you creating?Tag @itsgeorgebryant and @jairekrobbins with your biggest insight from this episode, or send George a DM and start the legacy conversation.Ready to scale a business that feels like home? Here’s how we help:Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – For entrepreneurs who want sustainable impact.Live Events – Step into a room built for long-term legacy: mindofgeorge.com/event

True leadership isn’t about how far ahead you stand — it’s about how deeply you serve.What if your legacy wasn’t measured by your title, achievements, or income… but by your character when no one’s watching?In this solo episode, George invites us into a vulnerable conversation about leadership — not the kind that comes with a spotlight, but the kind that’s forged in silence, service, and sacrifice. Anchored by wisdom from Viktor Frankl, Lao Tzu, C.S. Lewis, and Pastor Rich Wilkerson, George shares his personal journey, the leadership mistakes he’s made, and the daily practices that keep him grounded in service over self.If you’ve ever questioned your impact, your posture, or your integrity as a leader — this episode is the mirror you didn’t know you needed.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why servant leadership is more impactful than ambition or statusThe 3 signs of character-driven leadership (from Pastor Rich Wilkerson)The internal battles leaders face — and how to overcome themGeorge’s personal reflections on ego, growth, and faithHow to show up with integrity in business, family, and life Key Takeaways:✔️Character vs Accomplishments — Your bank balance won’t be on your headstone. But your impact will.✔️True humility isn’t thinking less of yourself — it’s thinking of yourself less. (C.S. Lewis)✔️Play the long game. Leadership is about sowing into others — even when no one sees it.✔️Do more than you want. Choose character over comfort in moments when no one’s watching.✔️Give more than you have. The smallest act of kindness or investment can change someone’s life.✔️Self-leadership matters. Leadership starts with the words you say to yourself in silence.✔️Let who you are speak louder than what you say. Timestamps:[00:00] – Leadership is about service, not standing out[01:22] – Why titles don’t define leadership — character does[03:09] – Confession: George reflects on his leadership growth[04:55] – Five quotes that redefine leadership (C.S. Lewis, Lao Tzu, Maxwell, Frankl, Schweitzer)[09:58] – Pastor Rich Wilkerson’s 3 character-based principles of leadership[10:24] – #1: See more than yourself[12:05] – #2: Do more than you want[14:26] – #3: Give more than you have[16:18] – Your character is shaped daily — by what (or who)?[18:30] – Leadership is everyday influence, not appointed power[20:05] – The mission of “playing the long game”[21:10] – The morning prayer that changed George’s life[23:09] – A story of sowing into a stranger on a flight[24:22] – Final reflections on legacy, service, and identity[25:47] – 3 questions to grow your leadershipYour Challenge This WeekWhich quote hit you hardest today?Message George on Instagram, shoot him an email, or book a 15-min call to go deeper. And don’t let this episode be an echo chamber — reflect, journal, or share this episode with someone you lead (or are led by).Here are 3 ways to grow with us:Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connectionApply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

The real ROI of business? It’s not more revenue. It’s the life you get to live.What if the real purpose of building a business wasn’t just to scale endlessly — but to design your ideal life and exit on your own terms? In this episode, George sits down with Noah Rosenfarb — CPA, family office founder, investor, and advisor — who has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build, exit, and live with intention.From $750M in company exits and $1B in real estate investments, Noah shares the secrets of wealth that go far beyond money — including how to avoid common exit regrets, create true time freedom, and build wealth that supports your identity (not replaces it).This is more than a conversation about taxes. This is a blueprint for building a business that supports your life, not consumes it.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Four Freedoms Framework to align business with lifeHow to create a personal “Opportunity Filter” to vet every offer or investmentWhat most entrepreneurs get wrong about exit planningThe real distinction between tax preparation and tax strategySimple habits that build long-term wealth — regardless of incomeThe truth about passive income and how the wealthy really think about ROIHow to build a healthy relationship with money (and why most don’t)The mindset shift from “rat-race revenue” to “rich beyond money” Key Takeaways:✔️Build with the end in mind — Don’t wait until it’s too late to plan your exit. Most entrepreneurs miss the window or get trapped in the business they built.✔️Wealth vs Money — True wealth is measured in freedom, time, and alignment, not just income.✔️Use an Opportunity Filter — Say no quickly and only say yes to opportunities that pass your personal filters (e.g. ROI on time, alignment with lifestyle, no personal guarantees).✔️Tax Strategy vs Tax Prep — They are not the same. You need both. And strategic tax planning yields the highest ROI per hour for 7-figure entrepreneurs.✔️Audit your habits — Financial freedom starts by spending less than you earn and investing the difference. Sounds simple, but it’s rarely done.✔️Identity matters — Exiting your business without building a new identity or purpose leads to depression, regret, and emptiness.✔️Invest your time wisely — Focus on semi-passive income vehicles that don’t require your daily presence but benefit from your expertise. Timestamps:[00:00] – Why most entrepreneurs wait too long to plan their exit[02:19] – Meet Noah Rosenfarb: $750M in exits, 5 books, and building family offices[05:27] – The one rule for financial success (that’s not so common)[07:35] – Noah’s “Opportunity Filter” – a 14-item checklist for decision-making[11:35] – The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make: taxes and lack of strategy[17:01] – Why tax strategy is the highest leverage activity for 7-figure earners[21:04] – Best practices to prepare for windfalls or exits[26:44] – Building a healthy relationship with money[34:22] – Guilt vs. gratitude in spending: a personal boat story[37:20] – The power of prudent planning: save, then ratchet up[40:13] – Passive vs. semi-passive income (and what counts)[43:34] – The “lottery ticket” exercise to design your ideal life[48:58] – Where to start with financial literacy and wealth coaching[53:54] – Why so many entrepreneurs feel regret after the exit[56:16] – Noah’s final words: Freedom is the real exit strategyConnect with Noah:Book: Exit Rich Beyond MoneyServices: WellThrive – tax strategy + wealth coaching for US-based entrepreneursMain Site: Freedom Family Office Your Challenge This WeekWhich question from today’s episode hit you hardest?Share your thoughts on social, tag @itsgeorgebryant, @noahrosenfarb and @wealthriveinc, or join our community to start designing your exit strategy from day one.Want to build your business with sustainability, freedom, and a bigger purpose?Here are 3 ways we can help:Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here.Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event

You’ve read the books. You’ve hired the coaches. You’ve binged the podcasts (including this one). So why do you still feel stuck?In this powerful solo episode, George Bryant calls himself out—and calls you forward. This is not a strategy dump. It’s a soul-level wake-up call to stop collecting information and start embodying what you already know.This episode dives deep into the Knowing Trap—that frustrating gap between awareness and action. George unpacks why we stay stuck even when we “know better,” the identity illusions that sabotage our growth, and how to break free with simple, embodied action. You’ll walk away with a three-part framework, reflection questions, and a challenge to move forward today—not someday.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy more knowledge isn’t the answer to your stucknessThe real cost of “almost” launching, starting, healing, or leadingA 3-step spiral that keeps entrepreneurs frozen in placeHow identity clings to the past and resists your next levelWhat it really takes to embody what you already knowKey Takeaways✔️Awareness doesn’t equal embodiment. You can know better and still not do better.✔️Avoidance is sneaky. We often gaslight ourselves by calling procrastination “processing.”✔️Action is the only way out. You must choose to do what you already know you need to do.✔️Your identity must evolve. The next version of you can’t live with the old version’s beliefs.✔️Pick one thing and do it today. Even small action shifts your perspective and builds momentum. Timestamps & Highlights[00:00] – The Real Purpose of This Episode[04:17] – When Strategy Fails: The Missing Ingredient[08:45] – Why Most People Sabotage Their Growth[12:30] – The Root Cause of Friction in Business & Life[17:50] – How to Recognize Your True Capacity[21:20] – Embodiment Over Execution[25:15] – The Permission Slip You’ve Been Waiting ForWant to stop spinning your wheels? Start embodying change. George’s coaching, events, and community are designed to help you move from knowing to doing—with clarity, courage, and support. Explore all the ways to work with George at mindofgeorge.com.Your Challenge This WeekPick one pattern, lesson, or truth you already know… and take one embodied action on it within 24 hours. Not next week. Today.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/eventFollow George on Instagram – DM your biggest takeaway or callout: @itsgeorgebryant

Sales isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a heart game. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Joe Graham, a sales mentor, speaker, and host of the 150K Podcast, to talk about what it really takes to sell with integrity, embody your purpose, and grow a business that actually feels good. We explore everything from faith to failure, strategy to spirituality, and how to show up powerfully no matter where you are on the path.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to transition from survival-driven selling to service-based leadershipThe daily habits and mindset shifts that create consistency and confidence in businessWhy authenticity is your biggest sales asset—and how to amplify itHow faith, purpose, and service play a key role in sustainable growthHow Joe uses his podcast to build impact and deepen connectionThe critical difference between hustle and heart (and why one burns you out)Key Takeaways✔️You don’t have to compromise your values to succeed in sales✔️Consistency is built on intentional routines and clarity, not hustle✔️Your mess is part of your message—embrace your journey✔️Podcasting can be a profound relationship-building tool✔️Sales is about service, connection, and confidence—not closing✔️Building the life you want starts with embodying who you truly are Episode Highlights & Timestamps[00:00] – Welcome & why sales needs a new approach[06:42] – Joe’s origin story: From broken to breakthrough[13:10] – How Joe learned to sell from a place of service[19:05] – Faith, spirituality, and business alignment[24:28] – The power of daily habits and belief systems[30:47] – Why podcasting is the ultimate relationship builder[36:55] – Joe’s most powerful life lesson[43:21] – Final thoughts on alignment, legacy, and living fullyYour Challenge This WeekReflect on one area of your life or business where you’ve been hustling rather than embodying. How can you shift from performance into presence this week?Connect with Joe GrahamListen to the 150K PodcastFollow Joe on Instagram: @joegrahamrealWebsite: 150kconsulting.comJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply here Live Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/event Follow George on Instagram – Daily insights and behind-the-scenes @itsgeorgebryant

You can outsource your email. You can delegate your schedule.But you can’t outsource your capacity.And if you don’t expand what you can hold, your business will break you before it ever breaks through.This episode is your wake-up call if you’re doing all the right things—scaling, optimizing, hiring—but still feel like you’re about to snap. Because growth isn’t about doing more. It’s about holding more.In this solo episode, George Bryant peels back the curtain on a topic most entrepreneurs avoid: burnout. But not the kind you think. Burnout isn’t a sign you need more time or tactics—it’s a signal your capacity is maxed.George walks you through the 4 types of entrepreneurial capacity—mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical—and how each one is the real bottleneck behind your business. You’ll learn how to build capacity from the inside out so you can lead with peace, purpose, and power—without breaking under pressure.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe real reason burnout happens (and why it’s not about your to-do list).Why your business will never outgrow your capacity.How to expand your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical resilience.The myth of “doing more” and the power of being more.How to conduct a personal capacity audit—and what to do with the results. Key Takeaways✔️Burnout is not a workload issue—it’s a capacity issue.✔️You can’t scale a business beyond your ability to hold what it creates.✔️The 4 buckets of capacity: Mental (clarity), Emotional (resilience), Spiritual (faith/surrender), and Physical (energy).✔️Self-honesty, boundaries, stillness, and prioritization are non-negotiable tools.✔️Growth requires becoming the person who can hold the result—not just doing more. Timestamp Highlights[00:00] – Powerful myth-busting insight about growth and the trap of “doing more.”[04:24] – The myth of more. Why more strategy, delegation, and tactics won’t grow your business if your internal capacity is capped.[08:48] – Understanding capacity. When one bucket (mental, emotional, spiritual, or physical) is over-stretched or neglected, it impacts everything.[13:06] – Spiritual capacity. George shares his personal view on faith and how spirituality forms the foundation of his capacity.[17:30] – Letting go of comfort. Why clinging to what got you here can hold you back from what’s next.[21:54] – What cravings reveal. How our internal environment influences the food, habits, and energy we gravitate toward.[26:12] – Intentional flexing. Growth is about strengthening capacity across all dimensions, not just scaling strategies.[30:36] – Protecting your priorities. Whether physical, mental, or emotional, you must safeguard the capacity that fuels your life and business. Your Challenge This Week:Audit your mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical buckets.Ask: Where am I maxed out or leaking capacity?Pick ONE bucket and commit to a daily practice to expand it.Because what you build is only as strong as what you can hold.Feeling maxed out but not sure where to start?Book a free call at mindofgeorge.com and say “CAPACITY” in the message to get personalized support from George.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs scaling with connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to grow your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply nowAttend a Live Event – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/eventFollow George on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes: @itsgeorgebryant

Most entrepreneurs focus on strategy, hustle, and visibility… But what if the real game-changer is surrender? In this high-energy, deeply human conversation, Preston Ely shares his wild journey from multimillion-dollar success to soul-level transformation. We unpack why “peak performance” is often a mask for avoidance—and how embodiment, alignment, and vulnerability create true success.If you’ve ever been addicted to doing, confused by your own ambition, or afraid of surrendering control, this episode will hit home. Preston doesn’t just challenge the way you build your business—he challenges the way you build your identity.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most entrepreneurs are addicted to struggle (and how to break the cycle)The surprising truth about manifestation and “raising your vibration”How trauma and avoidance hide in the pursuit of successWhat embodiment and surrender actually feel like in real lifeWhy your nervous system is the gatekeeper to abundance and flowHow Preston rebuilt everything from the inside outKey Takeaways:✔️Chasing success without healing your nervous system leads to sabotage✔️You can’t out-strategize your trauma✔️Embodiment means aligning actions with inner truth—not just mindset✔️Real power is sourced, not forced✔️Surrender isn’t weakness—it’s the pathway to sustainable freedom Timestamps & Highlights[00:00] – The hidden emptiness behind Preston’s success: “I wanted to die.”[07:15] – How George met Preston online and modeled his energy, not tactics[13:40] – The silent suffering of entrepreneurs chasing external validation[21:05] – “You are not your achievements.” Reclaiming your identity from ego[28:30] – Why the old model of masculine leadership is crumbling[35:45] – How George built brand trust by embodying—not copying—Preston’s style[43:10] – The truth about inner peace: breaking up with performance-driven success[50:25] – How honesty, polarity, and integrity transform masculine relationships[57:50] – “Pain is your portal.” What Preston learned about breakdowns and growth[1:05:30] – Letting go of being liked: the real path to spiritual leadership[1:13:45] – George + Preston reflect on embodiment vs. performance in legacy building[1:20:10] – “It’s not what I’d do differently—it’s what I’d surrender to sooner.”Your Challenge This Week:Pause. Breathe. Identify one area in your business where you’re forcing something—and ask what surrender would look like instead.Connect with Preston ElyInstagram: @prestonelyDM “KING” for FREE Comeback courseJoin The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who scale with trust and connection.Apply for 1:1 Coaching – Ready to build your business with sustainability, impact, and ease? Apply hereLive Events – Get in the room where long-term success is built: mindofgeorge.com/eventFollow George on Instagram – Daily insights and behind the scenes: @itsgeorgebryant