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Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Jake Kennington joins Something For Everybody this week. Jake is a husband, father of four, and a structural engineer turned coach, speaker, and writer. We talk about redefining success, pursuing entrepreneurship without romanticizing the struggle, and navigating midlife change. Jake shares the REDAC framework, the idea that a meaningful life requires drawing your own map, and how gratitude and ambition can work together. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Fatherhood, family life, and unexpected turns 06:21 Why reaching the engineering pinnacle still felt incomplete 09:26 From resisting entrepreneurship to launching Actively Human 14:46 Why business is a game worth losing 17:10 The four-day workweek that created room to build 20:03 Redefining success beyond achievement 24:00 Learn from people who have actually done the work 26:42 REDAC 34:24 Death by Mediocrity and the case for drawing your own map 40:26 The give a damn pie chart and finding small steps 43:59 A 12-month future-self letter for pull motivation 46:08 How gratitude and ambition can work together 53:18 Faith, coaching, and Jake’s Second Summit Playbook - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Jake’s Website: https://activelyhuman.com/ - (Filmed on September 4th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
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Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz In this solo episode, I share five essential lessons from a lifetime of competing and coaching, focusing on mindset, process, and performance strategies that can help anyone excel in their pursuits. - Timestamps: 00:00 Why mindset and process matter in performance 00:33 Focus on getting better, not just being the best 02:01 The role of process addiction among great performers 03:00 Confidence demands evidence, not just self-belief 05:54 Reframe anxiety as excitement to improve performance 08:17 Joy and fun as performance enhancers 12:27 Learning how to lose well for growth 16:34 Recap of five key lessons and closing thoughts - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide to transform your life: https://AaronMachbitz.com/quit - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Filmed on October 12th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/
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Support The Show On Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Sam Eaton joins Something For Everybody this week. Sam is a mental health & suicide prevention speaker for schools and workplaces, the author of 3 books (HarperCollins) & the founder of Recklessly Alive. Sam shares his personal journey through mental health struggles, his suicide attempt, and his mission to prevent suicide through awareness and action. This episode explores mental health, resilience, and practical steps to live fully alive. - 💬 TEXT US: Text “HELLO” to 201-534-3681 to get positive messages daily. See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Sam’s Website: https://www.recklesslyalive.com/ - (Filmed on August 28th, 2026) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ #433 - Crisis Counselor: How to Find Hope After Unthinkable Loss (You Need This) https://everybodyspod.com/sugarman/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/