The Impossible Life

Force multiplier is not a term commonly used in civilian life. In the military, it is a common term used to reference something that will give an advantage in battle. While most of us will not be in combat, the concept and wisdom of learning to look for and identify force multipliers in our life is incredibly valuable. In this episode, we define and give examples of force multipliers so you can un...

"Reputation is valuable, but track record is the truth." If you want to truly discover your greatness, you are going to have to take an honest look at yourself. Growth requires getting knocked down and removing some of the qualities and characteristics about ourselves that are not helpful. In this episode, we go into the thought process behind self assessments and why they are a must for growth. W...

If 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 succe...

"It's not that I'm so smart, but I stay with the questions much longer." - Albert Einstein Questions are something we ask every day, but we rarely think about. Learning to formulate good questions will take our focus to a different place and enable us to get better answers. The questions you ask will determine where you go and asking the wrong ones can take you to an entirely different place. Lear...

Timeframe 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 a...

Money 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 fe...

Dr 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...

Pilots 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 m...

Until 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 g...

Core 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 roc...

Viktor 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 wou...

Zig 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...

Choice 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 fr...

Principles 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...

Success 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 desig...

Honor 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 a...

People 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...

"A man will never rise above the way he sees himself." - Keith Craft There 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...

Tim 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 ne...

Success 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 gi...

Tony 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....

Self 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 epis...

Decisions 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...

Standards 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 pr...

In 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 a...