The Kevin Miller Podcast

Lewis Howes, host of "The School of Greatness" and a former pro athlete, dives deep into the masks we all wear to fit societal expectations. He discusses the liberation that comes from shedding these facades and embracing authenticity. Challenging the notions of masculinity, he highlights the emotional struggles men face and the essential role of vulnerability and connection. Howes emphasizes that true self-worth stems from within, not external validation, urging listeners to reflect on their journeys toward emotional freedom.

What drives our pursuit of success? It often boils down to a quest for well-being. The speaker dives deep into the motivations behind our goals, suggesting that many of our desires are simply efforts to feel a certain way. With inspiring anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of internal happiness over external achievements. Excitement builds as they discuss launching a new business and the joy of entrepreneurship, alongside must-have tools like Shopify and ShipStation for aspiring business owners.

The discussion begins by contrasting beloved books with those that truly inspire change. Insights gained from self-help literature often don’t translate into action. A lively interaction on social media reveals a gap between knowledge acquisition and practical application in life. The hosts challenge listeners to reflect on how their reading habits can foster personal growth. They also touch on using books as workbooks for deeper reflection and share entrepreneurial tips for enhancing online business practices.

The discussion kicks off by examining how life's obstacles often cloud our true desires. Listeners are prompted to visualize a life free from constraints and consider what passions would fill their time. The conversation then delves into the difference between genuine goals and mere conveniences, urging a focus on meaningful pursuits in areas like health and relationships. Finally, the speaker emphasizes the significance of personal hobbies for self-care and growth, while also touching on tools that enhance e-commerce for modern convenience.

Tracey Gee, a leadership coach and author of "The Magic of Knowing What You Want," joins the conversation to explore the elusive nature of understanding personal desires. They discuss how many struggle to identify what they truly want, often overshadowed by societal expectations. Tracey shares insightful methodologies for self-discovery, emphasizing joy, curiosity, and embracing personal interests. The dialogue also reflects on the impact of upbringing on desires and underscores the importance of community in navigating one's true path.

I get to have deep conversations with people who have had great influence in the lives of so many people. Dr Henry Cloud became synonymous with the term boundaries after his groundbreaking book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, and has influenced millions of people in doing just that, taking control of their lives. I was a mere 21 years old when Dr Cloud’s Boundaries book published and wouldn’t become aware of boundaries for another 21 years, and wouldn’t truly implement them in my life till much later. Today, 33 years later, as I record this, the book is ranked #256. Incredible. I got the chance to sit down with him and Tom Ziglar a few years ago when Henry brought his focus and insight into leadership and influence. We began talking about boundaries, then got into leadership and influence. Influence is one of my favorite topics, as we all want influence. Without it, we can’t help anyone. I think you’ll get great insight from our discussion. You can find all Dr Cloud has to offer at his website, drcloud.com. And I don’t know anyone who would not benefit from reading his book on Boundaries.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Get 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountUse my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the industry of self-improvement and personal and professional development, we are all familiar with the concept of not quitting. Staying committed. But in my experience, personally and in working with so many other aspiring people, we very often confuse the meaning of staying committed and not quitting. Here is a quick analogy: the Superbowl is coming up soon. Each team is committed to getting to the end zone and scoring. That is what they stay committed to. They don’t quit striving for it. But to get there they run plays. Imagine if they ran a play and it didn’t work. But somebody was yelling, “Hey, don’t quit! Stay committed to the plan and run that same play again!” So they do, and it doesn’t work again. But, don’t quit! So they run it again. Hold on. The plan is not the play. The plan is getting to the endzone. If that play doesn’t work, try a different play. So in your life, what is the end goal, result, or destination? The plan is to get there. Stay committed. Don’t quit. But you may need to try a lot of methods to get there. Let’s break it down a bit more. And this wraps up my series with world record mountain climber Jenn Drummond as my muse. You can find her on the Seek Your Next Summit podcast and her new book is, Break Proof: 7 Strategies To Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Get 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountUse my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My recent conversation with epic mountain climber Jenn Drummond, and my recent time with all my children has me again focused on the life I’ve emulated to others. I have much in my life I’m proud of, but I’ve also spent many, many years just grinding things out. I chose to have seven kids and adopt two more. Most people respond to that with respect and as if I’ve done something valiant. Maybe I have, maybe I haven’t. But what my kids have seen as a result is a parent that is really busy. I went through a long period of life where I didn’t play. I didn’t do leisure. I didn’t “hang out.” I was productive. One, it was how I fed my self image. Two, it was fairly necessary with up to nine kids at home. I never asked myself what I was modeling for my kids. I ask myself that now, and like Jenn, I’ve altered my life accordingly. Let’s talk about it. Find Jenn Drummond at the Seek Your Next Summit podcast and check out her new book, Break Proof: 7 Strategies To Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals.Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Get 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountUse my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In yesterday’s episode I was with Jenn Drummond, world-record mountain climber, and talked about her story of a near life-ending car wreck that changed her perspective on life and got her looking at living a life of significance instead of just the so-called cultural success. So she went after the world’s biggest mountains. Why was that significant to her? I’d say…who cares? You might look at climbing mountains and wonder why that matters. And I’d say, it doesn’t. And doesn’t have to. The point is it means something to Jenn. And the bigger point of this episode is, what means something to you? What makes you feel proud of you? Is it a physical achievement like climbing mountains or running a 5k or marathon? Or is it learning to dance? Or learning a new language? Or volunteering somewhere? Or is it simply having a relationship and a family and working a solid job to pay the mortgage and be a solid member of your community? What is significant to you and helps you feel good about yourself is what matters. Let’s pursue it a little further. You can find Jenn Drummond at the Seek Your Next Summit podcast and her new book and my muse for this series is, Break Proof: 7 Strategies To Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinGo to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial.Get 20% off your first probiotic membership order at pendulumlife.com/drivesyouGo to cozyearth.com/driven and use code DRIVEN for an exclusive 40% discountUse my promo code WHATDRIVESYOU for 10% off on any CleanMyMac's subscription plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn Drummond, a world-record mountain climber, entrepreneur, and mother of seven, shares her inspiring journey following a life-altering car accident. She emphasizes the importance of living authentically and pursuing meaningful goals. Jenn discusses balancing adventure with motherhood, the emotional toll of goal-setting, and how setbacks in her climbing pursuits mirror challenges in entrepreneurship. With insights on resilience, celebrating small victories, and embracing the journey, she encourages listeners to choose significance over mere success.