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Purpose TransformationWhy Success Still Feels EmptyThere’s a stage after survival mode that most people don’t know how to handle. The pressure drops.The business stabilizes. The crisis ends. And instead of feeling free, you feel lost.In this episode, we break down the hidden gap between surviving and thriving and why ambitious people create new problems the moment things get stable, and how to move through that space without blowing everything up again.This is about:survival modedesireself sabotagepost-success emptinessand learning how to rest long enough for real direction to come backFollow me on my socials:...
2026-06-1009 minPurpose TransformationThis Changed EverythingMost people believe growth comes from struggle. From pushing harder. From forcing progress. From doing things they’re not ready for yet.In this episode, I break down why that belief is wrong and why mastery actually comes from doing what you can do well, consistently, with ease.We talk about:• Why perfectionism blocks momentum• How forcing growth creates burnout• The difference between struggle and mastery• Why ease is not laziness• How alignment creates confidence and resultsIf you’re a high performer, creator, or entrepreneur who feels stuck despite working h...
2026-05-2105 minPurpose TransformationThe Ray Dalio Framework That Fixed My Self DisciplineMost people think the way out of self-sabotage is more discipline. But often the real issue is overleveraging on order until the system forces a correction. In this episode, I use Ray Dalio’s economic machine framework to explain personal growth, burnout, and the violent oscillation between discipline and breakdown.The wave is natural. The real question is whether you manage it or whether it manages you.This is about:order and chaosburnout cycleshigh performer self-sabotagepositive chaosand smoothing the wave so growth can continueFollow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
2026-05-1211 min
AMDG: A Jesuit PodcastThe Joy of Discovering New Music with Josh TerryOne of host Mike Jordan Laskey’s favorite things to do is to discover that a writer or other creative person whose work he loves has a Jesuit connection that makes them eligible to be a guest here on the show. Today’s guest is the music journalist Josh Terry, and he’s the latest addition to our “surprise Jesuit connection” list. Josh writes the music and culture email newsletter “No Expectations,” which Mike looks forward to receiving in his inbox every Thursday. Based in Chicago, Josh listens to an extraordinary amount of new music and writes about it in a way that’s p...
2026-05-0655 minPurpose TransformationFailure Is Only Useful Under 3 ConditionsMost people don’t need help avoiding failure. They need help processing it correctly. In this episode, I break down why failure becomes destructive when it fuses with identity, why some failure teaches while other failure just damages, and how to build the conditions that make failure useful. This is about:identityrecoveryrisk tolerancescarcityand turning setbacks into information instead of judgmentFollow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo wo...
2026-05-0209 minPurpose TransformationI Gave Up On My Dreams And It Fixed My LifeMost people assume they’re stuck because they need more motivation. But sometimes the real problem is identity. If your ego gets attached to a future version of yourself too early, the actual steps required to get there start to feel pathetic.In this episode, I break down two counterintuitive frameworks that helped me rebuild my life: give up on what you’re bad at, and let go of your dreams.This is about:ego calibrationsmall winshonest momentumand doing the real work instead of worshiping the fantasyFollow me on my socials:Instagram: http...
2026-04-3010 minPurpose TransformationThere Are Only 2 Ways to Solve Any ProblemEvery problem you face has two solutions: Push harder or make it smaller.In this episode, we break down the two-lever framework behind productivity, execution, and high performance and why most operators get stuck using the same approach every time.At scale, this isn’t about effort. It’s about choosing the right lever for the moment. And getting it wrong can quietly cost you years.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https...
2026-04-2809 minPurpose TransformationRest Is Not The Reward. It's Your Job.Most people think burnout comes from too much work. But for high performers, the deeper problem is often identity.When you fuse your worth to your output, rest stops feeling like maintenance and starts feeling like failure.In this episode, I break down why that happens, why successful operators struggle to slow down, and the two ways to fix it without becoming less driven.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok...
2026-04-2408 minPurpose TransformationWhy Evil Has A Limit (The Superman Methodology)At a certain level of success, the question stops being how to win. It becomes what game you’re playing.Some games are finite.They shrink as you play them.Others are infinite. They expand.In this episode, we explore the difference between building and extracting, and why the direction of your ambition determines whether your success grows… or runs out.If you’ve built something meaningful but feel like there’s a ceiling ahead, this will explain why.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterry...
2026-04-1309 minPurpose TransformationYou're Successful But Don't Believe ItAt a certain level of success, the problem isn’t skill, It’s identity.You’ve built the business.You’ve earned the money.You’ve created the responsibility.But internally, part of you is still operating from an older version of yourself. This is identity lag.And it shows up in subtle ways:– hesitation in decisions– overworking instead of leading– avoiding necessary conflict– constantly feeling like it could all disappearIn this episode, we break down:• What identity lag actually is• Why it happens as you scale
2026-04-0405 minPurpose TransformationManifestation VS StoicismManifestation tells you to want more. Stoicism tells you to want less. Both are right and both are incomplete. Because if you only learn one side, you will break.In this episode, I break down:• Why desire can either build you or destroy you• The difference between positive and negative desire• Why comparison, jealousy, and attachment ruin performance• How to use “resonance” without sounding like nonsense• How to stay driven without burning outThe goal isn’t to remove desire but to train it. That’s how you build without breaking yourself....
2026-03-3110 minPurpose TransformationThe War Between Business And Art - PodcastThere are two ways to create something people will buy. One makes you money. The other changes the world. Most people only use one and that’s why they either stay broke or never lead.In this video, I break down:• Why artists struggle to make money• Why entrepreneurs limit their creativity• The difference between analyze-first vs create-first• Why “theory follows practice”• How to become both creative AND financially successfulIf you only analyze, you make predictable money but never create anything new.If you only create, you might change the world but never...
2026-03-2512 minPurpose Transformation3 types of goalsMost people don’t fail because they’re lazy. They fail because they’re playing the wrong game.There are three types of goals:– Moonshot (10x thinking)– Linear (step-by-step execution)– Exponential (small wins that compound)Each one works. But only if it matches where you are.If your goal makes you freeze, it’s not motivating you then it’s breaking you.In this video, I break down: • Why most people pick the wrong type of goal • Why “pushing harder” makes things worse • How to guarantee daily wins (even when you’re struggling)
2026-03-2312 minPurpose TransformationThe Smarter Way to Break Bad HabitsMost people think addiction is about lack of discipline. It’s not. It’s about trying to feel better and not knowing how.In this episode, I explain why fighting urges makes them stronger, why “hunger” is something you can learn to tolerate, and how to redirect addictive impulses into behaviors that actually improve your life. This is not about forcing yourself to suffer. It’s about learning how to use your psychology instead of fighting it.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterry...
2026-02-1002 minPurpose TransformationThis Simple Rule Fixes ProcrastinationMost productivity problems aren’t about work ethic. They’re about transitions.In this episode, I explain why modern distractions trap people in infinite time sinks and how replacing them with finite breaks makes focus effortless again.This is a practical framework for:Reducing burnoutEnding phone dependencyReturning to work without forcing motivationFollow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go t...
2026-02-0603 minPurpose TransformationStop Fighting Your StrengthsMastery isn’t built by constantly pushing your limits. It’s built by repeatedly doing what’s well within your competence with ease.In this episode, Josh breaks down:• Why struggle isn’t impressive• Why ease creates confidence and trust• How competence compounds over time• Why doing what you can beats doing what you should This is a reframing every creator, leader, and high performer needs.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https...
2026-02-0306 minPurpose TransformationHonesty Heals FasterAvoiding conflict doesn’t create safety, it creates chaos.In this episode, I tell a story from my early teaching career and explain the difference between honest anger and loss of control. When adults communicate clearly even with intensity kids feel safer, more regulated, and more trusting.This conversation reframes anger, authority, and what real leadership looks like.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo...
2026-01-2903 minPurpose TransformationWomen Want ResultsMen are taught to think relationships are about effort. They’re not. They’re about results.In this episode, I explain why women are far more results-oriented than most men realize and why trying harder often makes things worse, not better. We talk about:Why effort alone doesn’t create attraction or stabilityHow women evaluate value differently than men expectThe mistake men make when they try to follow “recipes”How to improve relationships without sacrificing your driveThis is about leadership, clarity, and solving the right problems — in relationships and in life.Follow me on my socials:Instagr...
2026-01-1901 minPurpose TransformationEgo vs realityMost capable people don’t fail because they don’t try hard enough. They fail because they’re attached to an image of who they think they should be.In this episode, I break down why letting go of unrealistic expectations is one of the most painful and powerful things a person can do. When you stop forcing yourself to perform at a level you’re not ready for, clarity appears.Action becomes possible. Momentum follows. This is how real growth happens.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFac...
2026-01-1306 minPurpose TransformationStop Setting Goals Like ThisBurnout doesn’t come from laziness. It comes from overestimating your daily capacity and failing every day.Most people set goals that exceed reality, fall short, and slowly lose confidence. Do this long enough and it turns into depression.In this episode, I explain:• Why stretching yourself daily backfires• How to correctly assess effort and capacity• Why smaller containers produce bigger wins• How to build momentum without burnoutThis is for high performers who are tired of “trying harder” and getting worse results.Follow me on my socials:In...
2026-01-0907 minPurpose TransformationThe Problem With Trying HarderMost people are exhausted because they’re trying to do everything. In this episode, we talk about why doing less is the fastest way to get real results and why elimination, simplicity, and buffer zones are the foundation of sustainable success. You’ll learn:Why more effort often leads to less progressHow simplifying your life increases performanceWhy clarity beats intensityHow to stop confusing hard work with meaningful workThis is a conversation about building a life that actually works.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: h...
2026-01-0704 minPurpose TransformationThe Real Reason You Can’t StartPerfectionism doesn’t show up when you’re almost done. It shows up before you even start.If you’re stuck tweaking, planning, overthinking, or waiting until things feel “right,” this episode explains exactly why and how to move forward without forcing motivation or burning yourself out.Most people think perfectionism is about caring too much. In reality, it’s about trying to decide what you *should* do instead of asking what you "can" do.Creators, founders, artists, and high performers get stuck when vision turns into "should." That’s when action dies.In this episode...
2025-12-1703 minPurpose TransformationHyperreal ConfidenceConfidence doesn’t come from motivation or self-talk.It comes from being realistic about who you are and where you’re going. Most people feel low confidence not because they’re weak but because their ego is attached to the wrong wins. In this episode, we cover:Why confidence is created through realismThe misunderstood role of ego and humilityHow perfectionism creates procrastinationWhy “perfect” is too big to executeHow small, meaningful steps rebuild confidenceThe real cycle of clarity → confidence → actionIf you feel capable but stuck, driven but unable to move then this episode will help recalibrate you.Follow me on my...
2025-12-1205 minPurpose TransformationWhy Doing MORE Is Making You WeakerHigh performers don’t struggle with laziness, they struggle with overtraining. In business, content creation, leadership, or performance, it’s almost impossible to spot when you’ve crossed from productive discomfort into cognitive damage. This episode breaks down how elite performers accidentally sabotage their results by pushing too hard, and why doing less (strategically) leads to bigger outcomes. If your default is “try harder,” this will completely reframe your approach.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok...
2025-12-0803 minPurpose TransformationThe Balance That Keeps You SaneLife works like music:you need the pattern and the break in the pattern. Too much certainty makes you bored.Too much uncertainty makes you anxious.The skill is holding both at once. When you stop chasing “the one way” or “every possible way,”life finally starts to make sense.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go to https...
2025-12-0505 minPurpose TransformationYour Worry Is Proof You’re Doing EnoughMost people who worry about messing up are never the ones who need to.In this episode, we break down why the most self-aware people overcorrect, overthink, and unintentionally sabotage themselves and how to fix it by asking one simple question.This is for you if you’re always worried about:working hard enoughbeing patient enoughoversteppingsaying the wrong thingYour worry isn’t the problem.It’s the signal.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysT...
2025-12-0103 minPurpose TransformationHow to Rebuild Confidence Through Small WinsUncertainty grows when you fail, when goals collapse, and when you start doubting your capacity.But confidence doesn’t come from thinking, it comes from stacking winnable actions.In this episode, we unpack:Why uncertainty grows after lossesWhy people hesitate and over-questionHow to rebuild confidence through small, possible winsThe psychology of momentumHow winners regain certainty by moving forwardFollow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo wo...
2025-11-2404 minPurpose TransformationCan’t Choose? - The 30-Second Desire Exercise“What do you want in the next 30 seconds?”Clarity isn’t something you magically have.It’s a skill, and the way you build that skill is by getting good at knowing what you want at the smallest possible level.This episode breaks down:• The difference between desire and craving• Why clarity is a skillset, not a feeling• How to stop wanting “big vague things” and start wanting things you can actually act on• How small desires turn into big outcomes• Why your impulses aren’t the enemy but your lack of discernment is
2025-11-2008 minPurpose TransformationHow to Get Unstuck FastYou don’t need to overthink your next move. You need to move. In this episode, Josh breaks down:Why worrying feels productive but isn’tThe simple 2-box exercise to unbottleneck your workHow to schedule your self-loathing (and move past it)Why your weaknesses shouldn’t become your day jobLearn to spend less time planning and more time doing.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh T...
2025-11-1204 minPurpose TransformationThe Mindset Shift That Unlocks GrowthEvery stage of growth demands stronger boundaries and every boundary you set gets tested by the success it creates.Dating → stop being needy → attention increases → boundaries get tested.Business → niche down → demand rises → you must say no.Nations → freedom → prosperity → new moral debates.Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re commitments to who you’re becoming.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go...
2025-11-0302 minPurpose TransformationHow to Rebuild Your Life After Losing EverythingMost men don’t break,they burn out fixing everything for everyone else. In this episode we walk through:Rebuilding after losing family structureRestarting your mission and identityMoving from problem-solving to life-buildingBecoming the man who creates the future, instead of reacting to the pastYou're not here to avoid pain, you're here to move toward what you want.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go...
2025-10-3018 minPurpose TransformationHow to Face Fear Without Forcing YourselfThe goal isn’t to eliminate fear, it’s to learn how to enjoy progress while feeling it. In this episode, I walk through how combining safety and discomfort creates fun, the natural state of growth.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go to https://apply.joshterryplays.com
2025-10-2322 minPurpose TransformationClarity but Stuck: How to Move Forward AnywayYou don’t need more time. You need better constraints.In this episode, I talk about how limiting what you do and how long you do it creates the clarity and power to grow without burnout.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go to https://apply.joshterryplays.com
2025-10-1816 minPurpose TransformationStop Hesitating: A Simple Framework to Get ResultsMost people chase passion and wait to make money.But if you build capability first through earning, learning, and taking responsibility, passion naturally follows. In this episode, I coach a young man through the tension between financial survival, responsibility, and fulfillment.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go to https://apply.joshterryplays.com
2025-10-1524 minPurpose TransformationStop Forcing What You’re Bad At (Do This Instead)When you lose too many fights in business, life, or relationships, your brain starts to doubt itself.In this episode, I explain how uncertainty destroys momentum, and why stacking small, winnable successes restores clarity, confidence, and forward motion.Follow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshterryplaysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshterryplays/X: https://x.com/joshterryplaysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCOLdtkK1XqV6ikuHUqfetnQTo work with Josh Terry go to https://apply.joshterryplays.com
2025-10-1412 min