If you’ve ever felt yourself chasing big goals… but feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head along the way—this episode is for you.

Today John Flaherty steps in as guest host and asks me two powerful questions that so many high achievers wrestle with:

1. Why does continual growth matter if you want to feel your best?
2. What’s the real key to achieving big goals while actually enjoying the process?

We talk about what happens when fear, anxiety, and your “money story” start running the show—and how that can quietly sabotage your momentum and your confidence (even when you’re doing all the right things on paper).

You’ll hear us break down:

• Why growth isn’t optional if you want to feel alive, energized, and motivated
• How focusing on the result can create anxious energy that pushes opportunities away
• The mindset shift that changes everything: process over outcome
• Why “there is no there” (and what to do instead)
• How discipline builds confidence—and why progress is what creates happiness
• The role fear plays for high achievers… and how to move anyway

This episode is honest, real, and practical—especially if you’re building something big and you want success without burning yourself out.

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If you’re in the insurance industry and you want to build a huge book of business without waking up stressed, exhausted, or running on adrenaline… this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by John Flaherty—a respected leader in the Boston insurance market who’s known for something rare: he’s wildly successful and genuinely happy. John brings a level of energy, and humility that you can feel the minute he starts talking.

In this conversation, we get into what actually drives long-term success—and why “grind mode” isn’t enough if you want fulfillment too.

We talk about:

• Why continual growth is the secret to staying sharp (and staying happy)
• How John’s childhood shaped his ability to connect with people and build trust fast
• The culture he creates with his team: high standards, high support, and no fear of making mistakes
• What it takes to build strong relationships—with clients, teammates, and family
• John’s daily practices that keep him calm, focused, and energized
• His “ignition statement” (and why he reads it every morning)
• How he thinks about time, purpose, and not wasting the weeks of your life

This episode is full of real insight for anyone who wants to win through relationships, consistency, and personal growth—without sacrificing peace.

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If you’ve ever felt anxious while trying to achieve more in your career, relationships, or life—this episode will help you understand what’s happening inside you and give you tools you can use to feel more peace.

In this conversation, entrepreneur Bryan Wells interviews me about something I’ve struggled with for most of my life: anxiety.

For years, anxiety made me question my abilities, and pull back right when I was gaining momentum. It kept me from being present with the people I love and held me back from pursuing big goals with confidence.

I share how anxiety showed up in my life, the patterns it created, and how it often convinced me to quit too early or play smaller than I wanted to.

More importantly, I talk about how things finally began to change.

In this episode, I walk through the five daily practices that helped me calm my nervous system, and feel more grounded. These simple habits have transformed how I show up in my work, my relationships, and in moments when old self-doubt creeps in.

If you’re a high achiever who wants big results without stress and worry, this episode will give you tools you can start using right away.

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