In this episode, Chandler sits down to share the chapter most people don’t talk about: the slow loss of passion for something you once loved.

Chasing financial stability, Chandler stepped into a new career as a traveling construction project manager. On the surface, it checked all the boxes: structure, income, security. But behind the scenes, the constant travel disrupted his routine, distanced him from the gym, and slowly pulled him away from the thing that once gave him purpose: helping people through fitness.

As the days stacked up, Chandler realized something was missing. The fulfillment wasn’t there. The spark was fading. And no amount of “doing the responsible thing” could replace the feeling of changing lives inside the gym.

This episode dives into:

• How losing structure leads to losing identity

• Why routine matters more than motivation

• The cost of chasing security at the expense of purpose

• Recognizing when you’re drifting instead of progressing

• The mental switch required to stop playing small

• Getting out of your own way and committing fully

• Why returning to Self Made meant choosing growth over comfort

Chandler opens up about the mindset shift it took to come back all-in, no backup plans, no half-measures, and what it truly means to flourish once you stop fighting who you’re meant to be.

This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, disconnected, or torn between “what makes sense” and “what feels right.”

At Self Made, we believe the comeback starts the moment you choose alignment over fear.