Catch The Zenith

#227: Der Podcaster Chris Williamson hat mit seinem Podcast Modern Wisdom weltweit Millionen von jungen Männern die Lektionen einiger der besten Denker unserer Zeit nähergebracht – von Dr. Jordan B. Peterson über Naval Ravikant bis hin zu Matthew McConaughey. Letzten Donnerstag durfte ich ihn zum ersten Mal live in New York erleben, kurz mit ihm persönlich sprechen – und heute möchte ich einige se...

#226: Ich spreche über den Wandel meines Podcasts – von den ersten Episoden im Keller bis zu 225 Folgen, von Deutsch zu Englisch und nun zurück zu meinen sprachlichen Wurzeln.  Ich teile meine Reise durch 5 Jahre Podcasting, die Lektionen aus „Catch The Zenith“, „ADHS Power“ und warum ich heute über Verantwortung, Liebe und Tradition spreche. Erfahre, warum ich glaube, dass gesunde Maskulinität, P...

#225: Most people think good communication is just about talking well. But the truth is, it’s about listening, presence, and connection.  In this episode, I break down 7 lessons that changed the way I communicate.  Get ready to learn why understanding comes before being understood, how to use the “A.C.A.” framework to connect instantly, how to remove filler words and sound more powerful, why body...

#224: If you don’t put in active effort to keep up the romance and harmony in your relationship, it will eventually fall apart. In this episode, I share 5 relationship lessons that helped me communicate better and stay connected. Get ready to learn why weekly check-ins create alignment, how date nights keep love alive, why understanding personality types changes everything, how short-term discomfo...

#223: Most people try to avoid chaos—uncertainty, complexity, unpredictability. But chaos isn’t the enemy. It’s the game. In this episode, I break down the 4 universal laws of chaos—entropy, initial conditions, feedback, and non-linearity—and how to use them to make better decisions in business, sales, and life. Get ready to learn why nothing stays the same (entropy is always pulling you down), wh...

#222: Most people think you have to pick a side—introvert or extrovert, work or play, confident or paranoid. The truth is, greatness comes from being both. In this episode, I break down why binary thinking keeps you stuck, how history’s best athletes and entrepreneurs mastered contradiction, and the 15 paradoxes that can unlock another level of performance. Get ready to learn why discipline is the...

#221: Most people think they need to “believe in themselves” to succeed, but that’s the wrong way around. In this episode, I explain why self-belief in your current identity doesn’t work, how to shift your focus to the person you’re becoming, and why goals are really just a call to expand. Get ready to learn why belief follows identity, how to act like your future self before the results show up,...

#220: Most people numb their pain with quick fixes—Netflix, junk food, scrolling—without realizing it keeps them stuck. In this episode, I explain why pain is the strongest motivator, the difference between coping and transmuting, and how I use discomfort as fuel in the gym, diet, and sales. Get ready to learn why avoidance kills progress, the fastest way to turn suffering into energy, how to rewi...

#219: At 18, I thought success came from being the smartest guy in the room, saying what people wanted to hear, and chasing every new opportunity. I was wrong. In this episode, I share 14 life lessons that would have saved me years of mistakes — from authenticity and disagreement to sacrifice, focus, and cycles of success. Get ready to learn why it’s okay to have different opinions, how authentici...

#218: Most people choose what feels good now without realizing the hidden cost it creates. From fast food to debt to business shortcuts, short-term thinking slowly destroys progress. In this episode, I explain why chasing instant gratification leads to failure, how to think in second-order consequences, and why choosing the harder path today sets you up for long-term success. Get ready to learn th...

#217: In today’s world, overeating is effortless — the average American eats nearly 900 more calories a day than other developed countries. No wonder sticking to a healthy diet feels hard. In this episode, I share two simple approaches: Alex Hormozi’s protein-first diet and my own routine of eating a few standard meals every day. Get ready to learn how to make nutrition predictable, enjoy your mea...

#216: Your life is shaped by the decisions you make. Good ones move you forward. Bad ones set you back. In this episode, I share the simple 3-part framework I learned from entrepreneur Sam Ovens that changed how I decide — plus a 4-step method from Alex Hormozi you can use to make a better decision today. Get ready to learn how to cut decision fatigue, think for yourself, use mental models to choo...

#215: We live in a world built to steal your focus. But if you can control your attention, you have a serious edge. In this episode, I break down why attention beats intelligence, how deep work creates unfair advantages, and why most problems are easier to fix than you think. Get ready to learn how to sharpen your focus, the 4 types of safety women look for in a man, why sales should start with pa...

#214: Most people think success means doing more. More habits, more hobbies, more hacks. But that’s wrong. In this episode, I explain why the key to success is living a simple, even boring life — and how energy, clarity, and focus come from doing less, not more. Get ready to learn why early Bezos kept it simple, how I structure my own life to stay focused, why chaos kills progress, why boring peop...

#213: Most people are told to be nice. Harmless. Play it safe. But what if that’s the worst advice you could follow in a brutal world? Today, I dive into why it’s better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war. Inspired by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, I explore what it means to become a monster.  Get ready to learn why “nice guys” often finish last, how saying what you really think makes y...

#212: Most people talk too much and say too little. But what if the real power lies in saying less? In this episode, I share the sales lesson that changed how I communicate: be concise. From cutting filler words to writing sharper emails to talking more confidently in real life. Get ready to learn what Paul Graham says about word count, how Mark Cuban's advice can make your product easier to...

#211: Most people live their lives playing it safe. But what if the real path to meaning is telling the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable? In this episode, I reflect on a powerful idea from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: that truth is an adventure. I break down what that actually means, why telling the truth is so difficult, and how doing it anyway creates authenticity. Get ready to learn how telling th...

#210: Silvan Krähenbühl is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. How do we actually get our personal finances right? Where do we even start? Silvan’s my go-to guy whenever I’ve got questions about this stuff. He built an entire course on personal finance and his setup is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Get ready to learn what you’d need to do if you wanted to mess up your finances, where...

#209: After ending a 7.5-year relationship, I now find myself in the position of trying to find the wife I want to spend the rest of my life with.  In this episode, I share how I’m attempting to do that — systematically. Plus, a few other reflections from the week, including lessons from my new job in sales. Get ready to learn how I’m trying to find my wife, why most people end up with the first b...

#208: Gary Arndt is a world traveler, daily podcaster, and former tech entrepreneur. After selling his company in the late ‘90s, Gary gave away most of his possessions and set off to visit every country on Earth. From riding in a Formula 1 car and staying overnight on a U.S. aircraft carrier to witnessing revolutions in Thailand and sled dog races in the Arctic — Gary has seen it all. Today, he ho...

#207: Many people feel anxious because their brain is overloaded with emotion. In this episode, I break down the hidden damage of short-form content—and why consuming it daily might be the reason you feel scattered, overstimulated, or emotionally fried. Get ready to learn how short-form triggers emotional spikes, what an “emotional hangover” is, and tactics I use to regain clarity, focus, and emot...

#206: Most people can’t focus because their brain is addicted to cheap dopamine. In this episode, I break down the concept of Dopamine Transfer—the step-by-step method I used to rewire my brain for deep work, discipline, and long-term success. Get ready to learn what dopamine transfer is, how to lower your stimulation baseline without burning out, and why this is the #1 edge to build in 2025 plus...

#205: David Morris is a Business Coach, E-learning Consultant, and Chief Operating Officer. Most coaches struggle with client retention. They get stuck with unengaged students, low renewal rates, and flaky behavior they can’t explain. David breaks it down. He’s identified six client archetypes that make or break a program — and built systems that raised retention rates to over 70%. Get ready to le...

#204: Bo Burlingham is a legendary business journalist, former editor-at-large at Inc. magazine, and a contributing writer at Forbes. Starting a business today is both easier and harder than ever. Founders have more tools and advice, yet often overlook the basics—like cash flow, culture, and knowing what to say no to. Bo has spent decades studying the rare founders who get this right, as told in h...

#203: Miloš Jovanović is a finance consultant, master’s graduate, and one of my best friends. University degrees are under more pressure than ever. With online programs, coaching, and companies hiring for skills over diplomas, many are asking: is college still the best way to learn — or to acquire high-income skills? Get ready to learn whether university is still worth it, what growing up with a s...