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The Impossible Life228. How Big Is Too Big? Expanding Your Vision Without Losing Your SoulYou weren’t meant to live small.But chasing vision without wisdom? That’ll crush you.In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick unpack what it really means to expand your vision—not through hype or hustle, but through God-anchored clarity and discipline.This is the blueprint for men who know they’re called to more, but refuse to sacrifice their soul or their family to get there. Whether you're launching a business, building a ministry, or just hungry for more meaning—this conversation will sharpen your direction and challenge your limits.2025-07-2856 minThe Impossible Life227. When Is It Time to Leave Your Church? (And When It's Just Your Pride Talking)Church hurt is real—but so is spiritual immaturity.In this episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Josh Craft tackle a tough and often emotional topic: when is it actually right to leave your church? And when is it just an excuse that masks offense, ego, or passivity?They break down the biblical filters, red flags, and internal checkpoints that separate righteous conviction from spiritual cowardice. Whether you’re burned out, frustrated with leadership, or just feeling like “it’s not feeding me anymore,” this conversation will challenge you to look deeper.🔥 What You’ll Learn:...2025-07-241h 08The Impossible Life226. Four Things To Run From For The Rest Of Your LifeSometimes wisdom isn’t about what you chase—it’s about what you refuse to tolerate.In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down four toxic patterns that every man needs to run from—not once, not occasionally, but for the rest of his life.These aren't minor mindset tweaks. These are identity-level shifts that separate leaders from victims, warriors from the wounded, and men who live on purpose from those who drift and self-destruct.🔥 What You’ll Learn:The hidden poison of compromise and why it always comes with a billHow sel...2025-07-2142 minThe Impossible Life225. Why She Doesn’t Respect You (And How to Change That)Let’s be real—if your wife doesn’t respect you, it’s not just frustrating… it’s devastating. But here’s the harder truth: it’s probably your fault.In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett pull no punches as they unpack why so many men struggle with respect in their marriage—and what it actually takes to earn it back.This isn’t about ego or dominance. It’s about becoming a man your wife can trust, honor, and follow. The good news? Respect is rebuildable—but only if you're ready to face...2025-07-1728 minThe Impossible Life224. Creation vs. Evolution - The Shaping of Belief With Bryan OsborneIn this mind-opening episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett sit down with Bryan Osborne, speaker and apologist with Answers in Genesis, to take aim at one of the most contested foundations in the Bible: Genesis 1–11.What you believe about the beginning of the world directly impacts how you understand truth, identity, morality, and the Gospel itself. Bryan walks through scientific, biblical, and philosophical evidence to challenge the assumptions of evolution and reaffirm the authority of God's Word—from the very first verse.If you’ve ever wondered how to defend your faith in today’s cultur...2025-07-141h 05The Impossible Life223. Unpopular Opinion - Division of Labor In The Home Isn’t Oppression—It’s ExcellenceModern culture says equality means splitting everything 50/50.But what if that’s not just inefficient—it’s actually unwise? In this unapologetic episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett tackle one of their most controversial convictions yet:A clearly defined division of labor in the home isn't outdated—it's divine.Rooted in experience, principle, and biblical design, this conversation will challenge how you think about roles, parenting, identity, and the way you build your family life. If you're tired of shallow slogans and want to raise strong kids with a Kingdom vision—this one is for...2025-07-1026 minThe Impossible Life222. The 6 Principles Running Your Life—Whether You Know It or NotPrinciples aren’t suggestions—they’re forces. Just like gravity, they govern your outcomes whether you believe in them or not.In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett revisit one of the most foundational topics to living a life of purpose, excellence, and spiritual clarity: PRINCIPLES.They break down six core principles that every man is already navigating—often unknowingly—and show you how to align with them so you can build a life that actually works.🔥 In This Episode:What principles really are—and why most people confuse them with tacti...2025-07-0753 minThe Impossible Life221. How to Get Real Wisdom: What Solomon Missed and Most Men Still Don’t UnderstandWisdom isn’t just about making smart decisions—it’s about becoming the kind of man God can trust. In this hard-hitting episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick unpack what it truly means to grow in wisdom—not just intellectually, but spiritually, practically, and biblically.Prompted by a listener question, they go beyond the usual answers of “read Proverbs and pray,” diving deep into why wisdom without submission to God leads to ruin, how to spot counterfeit wisdom, and what separates godly wisdom from clever manipulation.🔥 In This Episode:Why Solomon’s story is a warning, not...2025-07-0325 minThe Impossible Life220. Gender Confusion, Truth, and the Collapse of Culture: Dr. Alex McFarland on the Fight for the Next GenerationIn this fire-filled episode of The Impossible Life, Nick Surface sits down with renowned apologist, evangelist, and cultural analyst Dr. Alex McFarland—a man who’s preached in all 50 states, written over 20 books, and led thousands to truth through bold biblical worldview teaching.They dive headfirst into the most pressing issues of our time—the attack on truth, gender confusion, biblical illiteracy, and the weakening of the modern Church—and how Christian men can be the leaders our generation so desperately needs.🔥 What You’ll Hear:Why the Church in America is losing influence—and how to reclaim...2025-06-301h 01The Impossible Life219. You Become What You Worship: Redefining Worship, Identity, and Daily ObedienceWorship isn’t just music—it’s what you serve, what you sacrifice for, and who (or what) shapes you. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life, Nick is joined by returning guest Josh Craft to explore a hard-hitting biblical truth: You become like what you worship. (Psalm 115:8)From ancient idols to modern obsessions, the conversation uncovers how men today are constantly worshiping—often without realizing it. And the sobering reality is: whatever you give your time, attention, and trust to is forming your identity.In This Episode:The law of first mention and what Gen...2025-06-2633 minThe Impossible Life217. Don't Be Vulnerable With Your Wife - Mindset Level UpIn this bold and counter-cultural episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett dive into a hot-button belief that challenges modern thinking about marriage, masculinity, and leadership:"Don’t be vulnerable with your wife—be transparent."It’s a concept that might offend, but it’s built on biblical truth, emotional discipline, and hard-won wisdom. Garrett breaks down why vulnerability—defined as making yourself susceptible to emotional wounding—is not your wife’s burden to carry. Instead, God has called men to strength, spiritual leadership, and emotional maturity that protects, not projects.🔥 In This Episode:The...2025-06-1922 minThe Impossible Life215. Process vs. Outcome: Why God Cares More About Your Discipline Than Your ResultsIn this thought-provoking episode of The Impossible Life, Nick Surface sits down with author, speaker, and modern-day philosopher Josh Craft to unpack one of the most misunderstood principles in both spiritual and personal growth: God’s way is built on process, not outcomes.From ancient philosophy to biblical wisdom, this episode explores why your success isn’t measured by what you achieve—but by how you live. Together, Nick and Josh reveal how the world trains us to chase goals, hacks, and results, but God trains us to walk in faithfulness, discipline, and virtue.🔥 What You'll Learn:2025-06-1236 minThe Impossible Life214. Three Deaths That Lead To Life, Purpose, & StrengthMost people fear death because they’ve never learned how to die daily.In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett walk through the three deaths every believer must face—the death of the flesh, the death of faulty thinking, and the death of the heart.This is not about physical death. It’s about the daily dying that leads to true spiritual life, purpose, and strength. With real stories, raw truth, and biblical perspective, this conversation will challenge the way you approach comfort, emotion, control, and calling.Level up your life with I...2025-06-091h 01The Impossible Life213. How to Get to the Root of Your Problems: Mastering Your Emotions and MindsetEver feel overwhelmed and you don’t know why?Or find yourself reacting way too strongly to something small—like a casual comment, a minor setback, or an unexpected bill? You're not broken.You're just not getting to the root of the problem.And today on The Impossible Life Shortcast, Nick Surface walks you through a powerful, repeatable process to identify, disarm, and reframe the emotions that keep sabotaging your peace, focus, and purpose.🔎 In This Shortcast, You’ll Learn:Why your heart is a follower, not a leader—and what Jeremiah 17:9 says about...2025-06-0522 minThe Impossible Life212. Three Ways to Kill Your Destiny: Avoid the Traps That Sabotage God’s Purpose for Your LifeYou were made for purpose. You were designed for greatness. But not everyone fulfills their destiny—and it’s not because God fails. It’s because we do. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett unpack 3 ways men kill their destiny—often without even realizing it. Inspired by biblical examples, elite military discipline, and real-life failures, this episode is your guide to avoiding the spiritual traps that sabotage your future. 🔥 The 3 Destiny Killers: 1. DisobedienceObedience is not optional—it's the path to purpose.Small compromises today become big failures tomorrow.Garrett shares a SEAL training story that re...2025-06-0254 minThe Impossible Life211. How to Kill Complacency: Tools, Tactics, & The Power of Intentional LivingWhat if the tiny decisions you think don’t matter are the very ones sabotaging your life? In this fire-breathing, practical episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick bring sharp tools and deep truths to expose the root of complacency—and how to kill it before it kills your purpose. Nick opens by breaking down how “Today Matters” isn’t just a nice phrase—it’s a lifestyle. He shares how a single conversation about the time we spend in traffic (8,600+ hours in a lifetime!) changed his entire view on daily decisions. Garrett brings the intensity as always, sharing how his life-a...2025-05-2917 minThe Impossible Life209. Warrior or Victim: How to Win in Every Adversity with a God-Given MindsetAdversity isn’t optional—your response is. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick tackle one of the most pivotal mindset shifts every person of faith must confront: Will you face adversity as a warrior or wallow in self-pity? Drawing from biblical truth, real-life struggle, and personal transformation, this conversation pulls no punches. Garrett opens up about his own internal war—the part of him that wants to go to battle, and how God uses war as fire to reveal, refine, and prepare us. You’ll explore the two paths every person faces in adversity: 😔 The Path of Self-Pit...2025-05-2223 minThe Impossible Life208. The Heart of the Matter: Understanding the Spiritual Core That Shapes Your LifeIn this episode, we finally take on a subject we've referenced in countless episodes but never explored in full: the heart—not the organ, but the spiritual and emotional center that defines your life, your choices, and your walk with God.We lay out why the heart is one of the most mentioned concepts in the Bible (830+ times)—yet never once referring to the physical organ.From Proverbs 4:23 to Matthew 22:37, we show how Scripture points again and again to the heart as the center of our desires, morality, sin, and spiritual transformation. Garre...2025-05-1944 minThe Impossible Life203. How to Change Forever: Repentance, Long-Term Vision, and Disciplined ChoicesTired of being stuck in the same patterns? This episode provides a roadmap for real change. We unpack the meaning of repentance ("metanoia"), emphasizing the need to shift your mindset, develop a long-term vision that pulls you forward, and make disciplined choices in the moment. Drawing on personal stories and practical advice, this episode empowers listeners to take control of their direction, break free from limiting habits, and embrace a life of intentional growth.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you th...2025-05-0120 minThe Impossible Life194. Rewrite Your Identity: How to Change Your Life's StoryDo you feel stuck in your life's narrative? This episode dives into the power of changing your identity story. Learn how your past experiences shape your present, and discover practical steps to reframe your perspective, take control of your future, and create a life aligned with your true potential. Uncover the connection between your beliefs, your story, and your ability to transform.This episode is powerful and while we don't claim to rewrite your identity in a short 45 minute episode, your understanding will be unlocked and you can begin to dive into identity and shaping the story of your life.2025-03-3151 minThe Impossible Life192. The Training Plan for Greatness: 5 Qualities for Living An Impossible LifeIn this episode, Nick and Garrett discuss the essential qualities needed to maximize personal growth and achieve one's God-given purpose. Inspired by a listener's question, they draw parallels between physical training and life development, emphasizing that mastering the basics is crucial before pursuing greatness. We highlight five key qualities that require no talent but are fundamental for success: a desire to grow, a willingness to learn, patience, hope, and having a relationship with Christ. We use the analogy of SEAL training to illustrate the importance of mastering these foundational elements, which they compare to the "basics" that soldiers must possess before...2025-03-2451 minThe Impossible Life181. How To Defeat Troubles & Conflict - Downloading A Warrior's MindsetJust like they downloaded patches in the Matrix for new skills and abilities, Garrett is here to give you a "patch" for your mind. This episode will be a level up for how you deal with problems and conflict.In this shortcast, Garrett will give you his mindset for dealing with problems, conflict, and difficulty so you can not only defeat them, but come out grateful for them. Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your l...2025-02-1304 minThe Impossible Life176. Making Success Inevitable - The Power Of Being All InIn a culture obsessed with achievement, it's tempting to look at the tangibles when we tell the stories of success. So often it is the intangibles that drive people forward to greatness. One of these intangibles is being all in.All in is more than just trying hard or not having a plan B. All in is the mindset and qualities that make you inevitable. In all journeys, you will encounter resistance, opportunities to quit, and good reasons why it won't work out. And yet still you continue. The thought process of the inevitable was best summed up...2025-01-2046 minThe Impossible Life174. Your Daily Fuel - 1 Minute Motivation for Unstoppable PerspectiveThis is a daily motivation declaration written by Garrett to listen to as often as needed. This is Garrett's declaration he wrote for himself that is true for anyone following Jesus. You have a plan and purpose for your life. You have to choose purpose one decision at a time.Always remember that TODAY MATTERS! God has given you work to do that he's prepared before hand. Be a faithful steward.Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go!Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by...2025-01-0901 minThe Impossible Life173. Unlocking Endurance - The 3 Keys To Finish What You StartedWith a new year comes renewed optimism, but there is a reason there is an unofficial holiday known as quitter's day the 2nd Friday in January. Wanting something badly or trying hard is not a reason for success. You need much more than that to finish the race of this year, your goals, and your life. In this episode, we look at the 4 reasons people quit so you can understand the temptations and pit falls that will come. We also give you the 3 keys of endurance and go into detail so you can apply them to your goals...2025-01-0659 minThe Impossible Life171. Turning Potential To RealityNo matter what your age is, you still have potential that is unrealized. That's the way God designed it. "You're only old when you lose your enthusiasm for life" is what Norman Vincent Peale said. In this episode, we walk through the 3 step process we all go through to realize potential. We talk about the key ingredient that determines whether someone will realize their potential or not. We also cover the needed tools for the journey and give you plenty of stories from Garrett's journey in the SEAL TEAMs. We reference a lot of episodes in this one...2024-12-2352 minThe Impossible Life169. The Parenting Blueprint With Scott & Darlene Unclebach - Proven Wisdom For ParentsThis is an episode we've alluded to from the beginning of the podcast and now it's finally here. Garrett's parents Scott and Darlene Unclebach joined us to share their experience of parenting and share their practical wisdom to help others raise great kids. This episode is absolutely PACKED!In this episode, they share everything from the 3 criteria they use for judging success in parenting to how they structure their family meetings and how they administrate building a great legacy. They also share how to deal with difficult times with kids, the importance of building relationships, the secret sauce...2024-12-091h 24The Impossible Life162. Marriage For Men - How Good Or Bad Can It Get?Marriage has a lot of negativity towards it in society. With half of marriages failing today it is more common to hear people talk about a marriage lasting rather than thriving. But is that actually God's design for marriage? To just last...As we dive into the first part of our series on marriage, we look at God's design and intent for marriage and ask the question, "How good can it get?"In this episode, we talk about the template for marriage, how to find a role model marriage, what God's intent is, Garrett's criteria for...2024-10-2156 minThe Impossible Life146. The Funnest Episode Ever - The Garrett & Nick Game Of QuestionsIn what is an Impossible Life first, Garrett and Nick sat down completely unscripted and asked each other five questions they had not previously revealed to the other.While there is plenty of fun, these are also not introductory questions. There are plenty of insights and lessons as well. Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.Support The Impossible Life & Get Additional Insider Content by c...2024-06-3040 minThe Impossible Life139. The Super Power Hiding In Plain SightWe all have individual super powers that are tied to our unique strengths and it is our responsibility to discover, develop, and deploy them. However, there are also superpowers available to anyone who chooses to use them. Far from being shiny objects, these super powers are hiding in plain sight if you will take the time to learn to use them skillfully.One such superpower is perspective. Perspective is something that everyone has and they are informed by our experiences, knowledge, beliefs, and emotions. They happen by default and can be the greatest empowerment or limiter in our...2024-05-1245 minThe Impossible Life137. Beyond Knowledge: The Art of TrainingTraining is a word that we hear often but experience rarely. What we actually experience more is learning. So what's the difference? Learning is just the acquisition of knowledge where as training is learning something so well that we can perform it right thousands of times and under pressure."An amateur practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they cannot get it wrong." In this episode, we talk about what it takes to train men and give you the process and elements involved in all training. We go deep into Garrett's training experiences i...2024-04-2955 minThe Impossible Life130. Uncommon Answers To Common Questions - Happiness, Marriage, Friends, & MoreThe whole point of our podcast is to unlock your thinking and help you realize the unique greatness God's put inside of you. We are very grateful to get questions and hear from listeners regularly via messages and email.In this episode, we answer 6 of the most common questions we get as well as common questions people ask themselves, others, and internet search engines. Common questions doesn't mean common answers though. Hear as Garrett shares his answers to these and gives you a new perspective to shift your thinking and challenge the normal thinking so prevalent in our...2024-03-1140 minThe Impossible Life126. Unlocking Excellence: Inside the Winning Culture of Navy SEALsWhat is a winning culture? It's an environment that is carefully cultivated that fosters performance, growth, significance, and enjoyment. It's the type of culture that very few experience. Often times we think we know something until we actually encounter it and then we realize we don't know what we think. It's like someone who thinks they're a great athlete and then they get around elite athletes and realize they have a lot to learn.In this episode, we get insights into one of the most winning cultures in the world...the Navy SEALs. Garrett gives insights into the...2024-02-1252 minThe Impossible Life118. Culture - The 5 Forces That Determine Everything That Grows In Your Life & BusinessEveryone knows that orange trees grow in Florida because the conditions are right. Very few of us take that same knowledge and apply it to our personal life and business. The culture and conditions you create in your life and business will determine what grows there as well. If you don't like what you currently have in your life and business, you as the leader need to take charge of changing the culture and conditions.In this episode, we dive into culture, what it will do in your life, and we clearly define it. We then talk about...2023-12-181h 10The Impossible Life115. 100 Mile Ultra Marathon 2nd Attempt - Lessons From Doing Something DifficultGarrett and Nick are fresh off their 2nd attempt at a 100 mile ultramarathon. This is a special unscripted episode where they share their thoughts going into it the night before and then immediately record their takeaways and lessons as soon as they finish the race.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.Support The Impossible Life & Get Additional Insider Content by clicking here.GET IN...2023-12-0441 minThe Impossible Life103. The 5 Keys To Living The Impossible LifeThe Impossible Life is about living a fearless life full of purpose as God made you to be. It's about being bold and courageous and knowing that you are made to be great, serve and lead, do whatever it takes, and change the world. That is living the Impossible Life.In this episode, we go into the 5 tenets that are key to living The Impossible Life. We talk about where they came from, what they'll do for you, and how to get them in your life. The five tenets are core doctrines that we live daily. They are:2023-09-2559 minThe Impossible Life99. The Possible Of Friendship - Josh Craft Part 1Josh Craft is many things including Garrett's best and oldest friend. He is a published author, senior pastor, coach, husband, and father of 3 children. They have a unique relationship in that they are opposites in many things. What's kept them together is one of the rarest things you'll find in relationship.Garrett and Josh's alignment is truly the result of a covenant relationship between their two fathers who have been best friends for 40 years. Covenant is something we read about often in the Bible but only see it in marriage in modern times. Listen as Josh and Garrett...2023-08-281h 09The Impossible Life98. The Power Of A Decade - From Unemployed To Abundance (Nick Surface's Story)"Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten." - Bill Gates (Tony Robbins was who we first heard this from as we reference in the episode)10 years ago, co-host Nick Surface was moving back to the US from the UK with nothing but a few thousand dollars and some boxes. He was married with 1 kid, had no job, staying with his parents, and pressing the reset button on life. Fresh out of 6 years of depression, there was not a lot of reasons to bet on his success. God...2023-08-211h 03The Impossible Life97. How To Overcome Anxiety & Change Your Mental StateAnxiety is something everyone deals with in life. A recent UCLA study of over 1.2 million people found that the average person experiences 3.4 bad mental health days a month. That's over 10% of your month.In this episode, we dive deep into how to overcome anxiety both in the moment and long term. We give you practical tools to get out of an anxious state when you're "deep in the hole" as well as how to retrain your brain long term. We also go into what a state is, how to change them, and the power they have to effect...2023-08-1458 minThe Impossible Life93. A Life Of Possible - The Garrett Unclebach Story"You are not born a winner. You are not born a loser. You are born a chooser." - UnknownIf you've listened to this podcast before, then you are familiar with Garrett as a Navy SEAL and will have heard many stories of his life. What few people will know is who Garrett was before the SEAL teams. So often, we think people are born great or we assume they have something we don't that enabled them to accomplish something great. We don't consciously know we're thinking this, but this subconscious belief will dictate a lot of our...2023-07-171h 12The Impossible Life90. Foundations Of An Unstoppable TEAM - From A Navy SEALNavy SEALs are known and studied around the world for their elite teamwork. They are renowned for their synergy and making the work of 20 men as effective as a force many more times that. Everyone who listens to this will be on a team of some kind, so we wanted to dive deep in to the teamwork of the SEALs to see what you can apply to your own teams.In this episode, we go deep into the foundations of an unstoppable team using observations and lessons Garrett gathered during his time as a SEAL. SEALs...2023-06-261h 03The Impossible Life87. Keith Craft - Greatness Is God's Idea Part 1Keith Craft is a think coach and transformational leader that helps people change the world around them by first changing the way they think. Before he was Pastor Keith Craft, he was Garrett's uncle and played a huge part in shaping the way Garrett thinks.On top of being a motivational speaker for 14 years and sharing the stage with Zig Ziglar, Joe Montana, Bill Clinton, and numerous world leaders, Keith also spent years in the Power Team and Strike Force talking to millions around the country about the power of Jesus Christ.In this episode, we...2023-06-0547 minThe Impossible Life81. Resiliency Revisited - Characteristics & How To Strengthen YoursIn episode 2 of this podcast, we talked about resiliency and why it was such a vital element in Garrett's journey through BUD/s. We decided to revisit it to go deeper and give everyone handles on how to develop and strengthen theirs. Resiliency is a must to get the most out of life and overcome adversity.In this episode, we break down the characteristics of resiliency as well as give details for how to build each characteristic so you can be more resilient and maximize your potential. Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking h...2023-04-2449 minThe Impossible Life73. Redefining Strength - 5 Key Areas In Your LifeStrength is something we typically associate with physicality and sometimes with mentality. However, strength comes in many forms and is vital for living an impossible life. The opposite is to be weak which is defined as yielding, failing, giving way, and being soft, feeble, and unhealthy. That type of living will get you nothing but pain and misery.In this episode, we give you a new definition of strength as well as a filter to apply to 5 key areas of life so you can get stronger and truly live up to all God made you to be. 2023-02-2743 minThe Impossible Life72. Leadership Part 4 - Lead OthersIn the final part of our leadership series, we cover leading others. This is where we dive deep into the leadership that most people think about in organizations, businesses, and beyond.Garrett's experience in the greatest teams in the world with the SEALs gives us a unique insight into how they operate. He goes into the concept of TEAMability and we give you a whole new perspective on leadership.We also address the default thoughts towards leadership and where that comes from. Don't miss this final episode on leadership! The world needs great leaders. Go be...2023-02-2041 minThe Impossible Life66. How To Save Time & Energy - CareNo one wants to waste time and energy, but often we are unaware of where wastage is occurring. In a world where we have information overload, there is a lot of competition for our attention and care.In this episode, we introduce the care cycle. This cycle shows you the default way most people operate that ends up wasting their time, energy, and emotions. We will also show you how to use core values and intentionality to develop a new care cycle that leads to growth and major impact. Sign up for the Mission Ready Mindset...2023-01-0934 minThe Impossible Life62. 5 Things You Must Do Before The Year EndsWe don't often do an episode where we just give you some things to do, but we want this next year to be the best year of your life. As such, we decided to look at the 5 most impactful things we would love for ever listener to do in order to grow to new heights. In this practical episode, we challenge you with 5 things you must do as well as giving you ideas for how to make it happen.Our number 2 recommendation is find or identify alignments and be intentional about who you're around. If you're...2022-12-1230 minThe Impossible Life61. How To Overcome Failure - Lessons From The 100 Mile UltramarathonGarrett and Nick finally ran the 100 mile ultra marathon they agreed to do earlier this year. This episode is one of a kind as they recorded their approach and thoughts heading into it the night before and then recorded their lessons and takeaways immediately after completing it.In this episode, we go deep into self talk, lessons learned, overcoming failure, and the importance of constantly pushing to grow and improve.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will...2022-12-0539 minThe Impossible Life53. The Big 4 For Breakthrough & Living Life UnleashedIf you can think better, your life can grow infinitely better. That is what the Impossible Life Podcast is all about. In this episode, we break down Nick's own "Big 4" for living life unleashed.In this episode, we go into how the podcast started and review some of the biggest lessons of the first year. Our Big 4 are:- Overcome fear - episode 8- Understand the pain cycle - episode 4- Make success inevitable - episode 5- Give every day purpose - episode 39 (journaling)Listen as we talk about these lessons...2022-10-1039 minThe Impossible Life51. Timeframe Orientation - How to See The FutureTimeframe orientation is not a concept that many people are aware of, but everyone has one. Many people don't think more than the day or moment than they are in and they don't have a long term view of their lives. As such, they will often continue to do whatever action is the least painful rather than what will truly give their life meaning and purpose.Listen as we go into timeframe orientation and define what it is, how it can benefit you, and give practical hands on examples. As always, we finish with challenges to allow you...2022-09-2647 minThe Impossible Life50. Keenan Williams Pt 2 - From VP of the NAACP to Trump's Strategic DirectorIn part 2 of Keenan's story, we hear how he continues to shape his identity and goes from being a successful business man to rubbing shoulders with people in power.Hear how he begins public speaking and becomes the VP of the NAACP and eventually becomes the Strategic Director to Donald Trump for the state of Texas.Get in Touch with KeenanClick here for FacebookClick here for Instagram - @keenan.williams.purposehttp://www.keenanwilliamsinspires.com/Got a show idea or something you'd like us to cover? Please get...2022-09-1953 minThe Impossible Life49. Keenan Williams - From The Jail House to the White HouseKeenan Williams is a man who knows what it's like to have dinner in prison AND at the White House. He has been arrested 45 times, shot 6 times, stabbed, and done 6 years in prison. He's also the former VP of the NAACP as well as the former strategic director for President Donald Trump in the state of Texas. Hear Keenan's incredible story and how he changed the way he saw himself after an encounter with God. Listen as he details how he did the work and used his new identity to create an amazing life. This is part 1...2022-09-121h 10The Impossible Life48. Money - Stop Letting Fear Rob YouMoney is something we all deal with on a daily basis and there are a million experts out there who can tell you how to be smarter with yours. But where did you learn to think about money? Money is the #1 area where people experience fear, anxiety, and stress.In this episode, we look at where our thinking about money is formed and offer a way to deconstruct unhelpful thinking. We also look into fear and break down how letting it dictate to you makes you the smallest, weakest version of yourself. We then give steps to replace...2022-09-0541 minThe Impossible Life47. Dr Robi Sonderegger - Gratitude & The Power to Reset Your Brain For GreatnessDr Robi Sonderegger is an internationally renowned clinical Psychologist with a specialty focus on neuroscience. He has been a key note speaker to over 1.5 million people in the past 10 years. He has worked extensively in war torn countries where human trafficking and other atrocities abound and used psychology to give practical breakthroughs for the victims. His gift to make psychology practical and applicable is unique and powerful.In this episode, we go into the psychology of neural pathways and understanding what they do and how we create them. We cover how many days it actually takes for your...2022-08-2950 minThe Impossible Life46. Decision Points - How To Stop QuittingPilots have a flight plan each time they go up in the sky. Part of that plan includes a point of no return on the runway where they know they either have to commit to take off or abort to avoid crashing. Once they pass that point, it's too late to change their mind.So often in life, we fly past decision points making commitments to things and people with no flight plan. As a result, we are left making decisions in the moment that are often led by our emotions. The resulting crash leaves us with immediate...2022-08-2241 minThe Impossible Life45. Ownership - A Requirement To Level UpUntil you take responsibility for your life and everything that's happened to you, you won't be able to change it. That is ownership.Listen this week as we dive into ownership and the beliefs you must have in order to utilize an ownership mindset. We also dive into entitlement and what that thought process looks like as well as some examples and the implications of having that mindset. We also go into another level of thinking above ownership as well as giving you some questions to help discover entitlement so you can take action.G...2022-08-0944 minThe Impossible Life44. Core Values - Your Compass On The Life MapCore values are your definition of what's best. They are a way of acting that you determine is best. They are shaped by your beliefs and will be a compass for your life so you know what to do regardless of circumstances.Getting core values in your life will be a game changer if you don't have them already. If you do have them already, understanding their tie to vision and mission will be like rocket fuel for the sense of purpose in your life.In this episode, we look at core values in depth and...2022-08-0144 minThe Impossible Life43. Vision - How to Unlock The Purpose For Your LifeViktor Frank said, "He, who has a why to live for, can bear with almost any how." The challenge for most people is that they aren't sure of their why. In this episode, we dive into vision as well as its ties to purpose, mission, and how it can direct your life. We go into the keys to getting vision, what a good one looks like, as well as the impact it will have. This is a massive topic and it would be impossible to cover this in one sitting, but this is a deep intro to a t...2022-07-1848 minThe Impossible Life42. Attitude - The Crucial Controllable That Determines DestinyZig Ziglar said, "Attitude, not aptitude, will determine your altitude." The impact of attitude is often underestimated. Attitude is a choice and a controllable that is always down to you. The trajectory of greatness will require you to have a good attitude to help you overcome the adversity you are sure to encounter.In this episode, we dive into what impacts attitude and how to take control of yours so you can be the type of person that can overcome any obstacles and fulfill their God-given potential. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:See Boris Johnson stuck o...2022-07-1147 minThe Impossible Life41. Freedom - The Super Power Everyone HasChoice is a super power everyone has, but it often remains under utilized because we fail to recognize the power we have at hand. The freedom to choose one's response to everything around them is a true unlock to growth and potential. As Viktor Frankl said, "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."On America's Birthday, we dive deep into the principle that is freedom and break down what it is, where it comes from, how others have...2022-07-0432 minThe Impossible Life40. Principles - Understanding Them To Live The Best Life PossiblePrinciples are something that everyone is aware of and many people feel they have a grasp of. An internet search will give you the "principles" of most things. However, understanding that principles govern outcomes and learning to assess and identify the ones at play in the various areas of your life is a true unlock.Wisdom is understanding the principles at play and living in accordance to them to get the desired result. Listen along as we go deep into defining principles, why you need them, and some practical examples of them at work in your life. 2022-06-2749 minThe Impossible Life39. Morning Routines - Developing Yours So You Can Be Your BestSuccess leaves clues. If you look at successful people that you admire, chances are they have a morning routine that primes them to be their best self. Athletes are notorious for having meticulous routine and preparation. While you may not be an athlete, the principle of preparation for success is consistent. In this episode, we go into the elements of a successful morning routine so you can design yours. We also go into our own routines in detail. Design your morning routine and go be your best. Get the same journal Nick has by clicking here.2022-06-2029 minThe Impossible Life38. Honor - The Key To Changing The WorldHonor is not something commonly talked about in society, but we see dishonor everywhere. Far too often, people are more than willing to tear down another person and what they've built. Living by default means honor is only given for those in highly esteemed positions of accomplishment. Living by design means you give all people honor because you are honorable. It is a whole new filter where you ascribe value based on who you are and how you want the world to be rather than how it is.In this episode, we go into the types o...2022-06-1341 minThe Impossible Life37. Motivation - Assessing yours & learning to create itPeople often say that motivation doesn't last, but it is an emotion that can get you started towards whatever goal or journey you're focused on. Learning to stir up motivation and think intentionally can help you keep that motivation and the positive emotions associated with it.In this episode, we get Garrett's motivation assessment tool that can be used for any area of your life. We talk through each of the levels as well as how to generate motivation in your own life so you can create momentum.Garrett's favorite motivation video of Shia LaBeouf can...2022-06-0652 minThe Impossible Life36. Identity - What You Believe About Yourself Matters"A man will never rise above the way he sees himself." - Keith CraftThere is no greater determinant of success and where you will go in life than your identity. How you see yourself and who you believe you are will determine your resiliency as well as what you believe you're capable of. It can also limit you and keep you from ever stepping into the possibilities that exist for you in life. We go deep into what identity is and how to change your beliefs about yourself to enable you to be the best v...2022-05-3051 minThe Impossible Life35. Tim Douglas - Facing The Storms Of LifeTim Douglas is the founder of The Inspired Way podcast designed to inspire and empower people to face the daily storms of life with passion, strength, and courage. Tim's analogy of the different ways a cow and a buffalo face a storm will challenge you to examine yourself and how you deal with the inevitable difficulties life will throw your way.We cover the importance of doing hard things, the need for accountability, self leadership, alignments, the benefits of confrontation, identity, and learning from life's mistakes.Follow Tim on IG - @timdouglasinspiresListen to...2022-05-231h 04The Impossible Life34. Success - defining it with values & a blueprint for livingSuccess is something that very few people have clearly defined. The default "success" people pursue usually involves finances, possessions, and freedom of time. The problem with that definition is that it is largely outside of your control and, as a result, many people end up feeling empty.In this episode, we give an entirely new definition of success that is 100% in your control and will also give you a blueprint for living regardless of what happens. We talk about core values and what they are as well as giving some examples from our own lives.Got...2022-05-0242 minThe Impossible Life33. Discipline Tools - 21 practical tips to build discipline & live freeTony Robbins' mentor Jim Rohn said "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Discipline is essential for living a life of freedom and truly fulfilling your potential. We all battle with a lack of discipline in some area of our life no matter our age or background.In this episode, Garrett digs deep into the archives and shares 21 practical tools to increase and build discipline. He goes back to lessons learned pre-BUD/s as well as many he picked up in the TEAMs and beyond. This is a practical episode that will leave you equipped with a...2022-04-2557 minThe Impossible Life32. Self Talk - unleashing the giant within youSelf talk is estimated to occur at up to 70,000 thoughts per day! It is a conversation you have been and will continue to have your entire life. For most people, they are completely on auto-pilot and experience their thoughts and emotions like the weather. They feel as if they have no control over it when, in fact, it is a key part of our life that we can design and use intentionally.In this episode, we cover how to take control of your self talk and use it to unleash the best you have in all you do...2022-04-1836 minThe Impossible Life31. Non-Decisions - unlock your level up in lifeDecisions are something that we all make hundreds, if not thousands, of a day. However, there are areas in our life where we are still wasting energy deliberating about things where we already know the correct answer. Learning to recognize those areas and change them from decisions to non-decisions is an unlock to your level up.In this episode, we define what a non-decision is, how it's different than a habit, and then go into the pre-requisites for making non-decisions. We also give you some practical examples so you can grasp this aspirational way of thinking that is...2022-04-1133 minThe Impossible Life30. Standards - the key to becoming who you want to beStandards are something everyone has, but very few are really clear on their own personal standards. Standards come from your values and beliefs and will dictate what you allow in your life both personally and professionally.Navy SEALs have a world recognized standard for performance and excellence. In this episode, we go into the importance of standards and the impact they have personally and professionally. We also give you key questions to help you define your own standards and show you the benefits of having clear standards.Get ready to level up and get clear and...2022-04-0447 minThe Impossible Life29. Listener Questions Answered - being a warrior, dealing with betrayal, perseverance, journaling and moreIn this episode, we take 7 questions that listeners submitted and dive deep to get Garrett's thinking on the subjects. We cover a wide range of topics including being a warrior and fighting the good fight of faith in today's culture as well as detailed accounts of our journaling practices. We also go into accountability, developing perseverance, obsession and it's place in accomplishment as well as dealing with betrayal.It's an action packed hour that we hope you enjoy. Please continue to keep your questions coming through social media and email. Instagram - @theimpossiblelifeYouTube...2022-03-2859 minThe Impossible Life28. Problem Solving - the skill that instantly increases your valueProblems! We all have them and your ability to solve them will determine a lot about your life's trajectory. Because everyone has problems, being a good problem solver enables you to increase your value anywhere you go.SEAL teams are expert problem solvers solving high pressure problems in life or death situations. Garrett goes into the value of this skill as well as touching on the 3 most common mistakes made. We then dive deep into Garrett's problem solving approach with a step by step process and his way of thinking towards problems. Be sure to listen to the...2022-03-2147 minThe Impossible Life27. Mastery of Basics - how to win at anything you wantSuccess is neither magical nor mysterious. It is the consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals. That Jim Rohn quote is easy to read and a lot more difficult to apply. However, the application of this thought process will enable success in any clearly defined area in your life.In this episode, we look at Garrett's experience in the SEAL teams at mastering the basics and breakdown the process and the thinking involved so you can apply it in your own life. Learn to understand and identify the basics in the game you're playing in life and focus...2022-03-0746 minThe Impossible Life26. Jason Poston Pro Body Builder - Choice is the strongest muscleJason Poston is a former professional body builder with numerous accolades to his name including finishing 3rd twice at the Mr Olympia competition. Jason was also in jail over 30 times before the age of 21 and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 29 before he even thought of becoming a pro body builder.Hear the incredible story and see how type 1 diabetes was a blessing from God that enabled Jason to live a life beyond his wildest dreams. We also cover the power of limiting beliefs, identifying the strengths and consistencies in your life, God's grace, and...2022-02-281h 24The Impossible Life25. Great Relationships - the #1 determinant of your futureRelationships are one of the essentials of life. We all have them and they are the number 1 determinant of our future and the quality of life that we have. However, there is another level of relationship called alignments. Alignments are deeper, more intentional, and will determine your next level in life. They determine whether you go up or down, get better or worse, go forward or backward, and whether you end up finding fulfillment or ending up in disillusionment.In this episode, we define the differences between relationships and alignments and give you the key criteria and steps...2022-02-1736 minThe Impossible Life24. Strengths - discovering the keys to unlock passion, success, & fulfillmentKnowing your strengths is hugely important to winning in life. The challenge to discovering them is they come so naturally that you can easily overlook them or take them for granted. However, discovering them will enable you to increase the passion and energy in your life and help you win in all you do.In this episode, we go into the value of strengths and what they will do for you and then explore how to discover, utilize, and strengthen them.BOOKS MENTIONEDNow Discover Your StrengthsStrengths finder book with free code to...2022-02-1042 minThe Impossible Life23. Perspective - the power to flip the script on life & accomplish the "impossible"We have the power to make things easier or harder instantly through perspective. Seneca said "we suffer more in imagination than in reality" in reference to the anxiety and view we take on things. If we can make things worse in our head, then it's logical we can make them better as well.Listen as we cover the power of perspective and break down where they come from, how to change them, and what good perspectives can do for you. Do the challenge we give at the end and watch how you can radically change your perspective and d...2022-01-2842 minThe Impossible Life22. Nate Burkhalter Ninja Warrior part 2 - the risk of playing it safe & the power of going all inPart 2 of the interview with Nate Burkhalter talks about Nate's experiences and trials as a 7 time Ninja Warrior. Hear how Nate went from being a full time engineer to a competitor on the hit show and how that eventually led to him being on the hit International show Exatlón.Nate talks about the risks of playing it safe as well as the power of persistence, going all in, and breaking through limits.See Nate's legendary run on Ninja Warrior that he discussed by clicking here.Got a show idea or something you'd like u...2022-01-2152 minThe Impossible Life21. Nate Burkhalter 7 x Ninja Warrior & Burn Survivor - the power of choice & long term thinking; part 1Nate Burkhalter is a 7 x Ninja Warrior Contestant, but he is also a burn survivor confined to a wheelchair during rehab. Hear Nate's story of how he came from humble beginnings and made deliberate choices that led him to the bright lights of Ninja Warrior.We go into the power of long term thinking, seizing opportunity, building on life lessons, and the power of true faith. Hear Nate's story and be inspired to reflect on your own defining moments and the lessons learned that have brought you success. Be sure to come back for part 2 where Nate goes...2022-01-2058 minThe Impossible Life20. Balance - the myth that leads to failureBalance is a word used often but never truly achieved. With many people having careers take the vast majority of their hours, the pursuit of balance can be a truly tiring exercise in frustration.In this week's episode, we examine the myth of balance and offer 5 things better than balance that lead to a life of contentment knowing you gave time and energy intentionally to the things that matter most. If you're looking to go to the next level and experience freedom in your life like never before, join us at the ice bath event January 30th...2022-01-1340 minThe Impossible Life19. Steve Weatherford, Super Bowl Champion - fulfillment, the red pill, & living a life that mattersSteve Weatherford is a Super Bowl Champion, 2 x NFL's Fittest Man winner, and has graced the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine. But Steve is SO much more than that. Steve is a husband of 15 years, a father to 6 children, and a mentor to many.Hear Steve's story as he talks about his life, fulfillment, the power of decisions, and the real life "red pill" from the Matrix. This is an episode not to be missed.To contact Steve, text "red pill" to 949-763-5934.The David Goggins video referenced can be seen by...2021-12-301h 18The Impossible Life18. Stress - how to make it positive and thrive under pressureDo you feel weighed down by the what ifs and responsibilities of life or do you relish the moment and see it as opportunity? Negative stress is one of the greatest destroyers of a person's mental heath, physical health, and overall quality of life. In this episode, we go into the thinking behind negative and positive stress as well as the reasons for each. If you've never thought of stress as a positive, be prepared for a radical shift that will unlock new levels of greatness for you. We cover common stress to do with finances, jobs, and p...2021-12-2336 minThe Impossible Life17. Focus - the discipline you need to be world class"Only through focus can you do world class things no matter how capable you are." - Bill GatesFocus is a word that is used a lot, but a trait that is rarely intentionally developed. Yet it is credited as the difference maker by top performers all over the world.Find out the difference between attention, concentration, and focus and learn how to build your focus. As a former Navy SEAL, Garrett knows about focus and we go into the thinking and practicals so you can develop your concentration and strengthen your focus.Got...2021-12-1642 minThe Impossible Life16. Time Management - the game changing habit & barometer of purposeEvery person has 24 hours in a day. How well you use them is the difference between greatness and "just getting through the day". In this episode, Garrett gives some fantastic analogies that will shift your perspective on time and make you rethink your approach to how you manage it.We also go into some life hacks for reducing the distraction of social media as well as giving practical steps you can implement straight away to start making the most of your days. Ultimately, your sense of purpose will be reflected in how you use your time so be p...2021-12-0936 minThe Impossible Life15. Transformation - the power of true life changeTransformation is a word commonly used when people overhaul an area of their life like physical appearance or fitness. In reality, true transformation touches every area of your life.We dive into what transformation means and some of the keys to finding it for your own life. We go into practical examples as well as explain misconceptions and what it's not. Find the power for true life change and understand transformation. More importantly, put what you hear into practice and experience transformation for yourself.Got a show idea or something you'd like us to cover? Please...2021-12-0244 minThe Impossible Life14. Gratitude - how to shift your perspective instantly"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes for you" - Tony Robbins. Thanks is something we have a holiday for in America, but the power of gratitude goes far beyond a single day. Gratitude is the "magic ingredient" that has the ability to change your entire perspective and unlock happiness, energy, better relationships, and so much more.We also look at the opposite of gratitude and hear how Nick went through depression and used gratitude as a key tool to beat it. Explore gratitude with us and learn the power and techniques for truly unleashing all...2021-11-2547 minThe Impossible Life13. Rule breaking - how to think outside the boxThe old adage if you're not cheating, you're not trying is a famous SEAL saying that is often misunderstood. So who better than an actual Navy SEAL to explain what it means and how to apply it to your own life.In this episode, we go into the filters that should be applied so you know when to break the rules and what "rules" should be broken. Be ready to look at commonly held practices in your own life that need to be broken so you can shift forward and accelerate your life.Watch BUD/S...2021-11-1826 minThe Impossible Life12. Awareness - the key to unlocking your geniusDon't sleep on this episode. Awareness is a common term these days which makes it easy to take it for granted. However, awareness is the key to unlocking your genius and is the first step towards any change you want in your life. It is a foundational element of living the Impossible Life.We clearly define awareness and give you the elements that lead to good awareness as well as covering some techniques like the OODA loop and the 5/25 principle from the military. We discuss the genius of Steve Jobs and give practical examples of awareness changing the...2021-11-1142 minThe Impossible Life11. Aggression - the positive tool required for self changeAggression is often thought of negatively in relation to physical violence, but physical violence is merely one form of aggression. Aggression is a tool that, when used correctly, can lead to massive positive change in yourself and in your life.In episode 11, we go into the negative perception of aggression and provide a new definition. We show the many areas of life where aggression is needed and how to correctly use it to effect true change in yourself. We also break down the differences between violence and aggression and give some challenges that will propel your life forward...2021-11-0441 min