Durand on Demand

In this episode, I talk about standards — not the kind we talk about casually, but the kind that actually shape who we become. We admire professionals, elite performers, and great leaders because they live by standards most people won’t hold themselves to. They don’t just think big — they live disciplined, intentional lives. But here’s the deeper question:  If we’re willing to raise our standards...

This episode is about leadership at home. I walk through five foundational practices that help men lead their families with clarity, unity, and purpose—whether you’re a husband, a father, or preparing to be one. We talk about the importance of daily blessing, routine prayer, regular confession, educating your family the right way, and being truly present with the people you love. These aren’t abst...

This week, I’m talking about one of the biggest factors that determines whether teams, marriages, families, and friendships stay strong or quietly fall apart: how we see each other. Most relationships don’t break because someone did something terrible. They break because of misperceptions , unfair assumptions, and the slow erosion of unity. When we magnify each other’s flaws, assign motives that a...

This week’s episode is intentionally brief — a quick message I recorded while walking on the beach. It felt like the perfect setting to talk about something most people get wrong: leisure. Not vacation. Not burnout recovery.   Leisure — the kind that actually recreates you. In this short reflection, I explain why God built rhythm into creation, how real leisure works, and why you can’t truly rest...

In this episode, I’m talking directly to men—especially younger men—about what truly matters and how to order your life so you can build something that lasts. I walk through the real priorities of a man’s life: getting to heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, embracing God’s plan for marriage and family, and becoming excellent in your vocation so you can lead and provide well. I also break down th...

In this mini Thanksgiving episode, I take a deeper look at gratitude — not as a mood or a feeling, but as a virtue that shapes your entire life. Most people wait to “feel grateful” before they practice gratitude. But that’s backward. Gratitude is a choice , a discipline , and one of the most reliable ways to build joy, resilience, and long-term success. I break down how gratitude interacts with th...

Most people chase success. Few know how to keep it. In this week’s episode, Dave unpacks what separates short-term achievement from long-term greatness — and why true success doesn’t fade when it’s built on the right foundation. Drawing from years of coaching leaders and entrepreneurs, he reveals the two keys to staying successful forever: order and truth . Order creates peace. Truth sustains grow...

Everyone makes excuses — but few people understand why. In this week’s episode, I break down the real reasons we justify, delay, or distort the truth when life gets hard — and how to stop doing it. From laziness and shortcuts to pride and self-deception, excuses are never just words. They reveal the gaps in our character. You’ll learn how to spot the five root causes of excuses — and how the four...

When your personal life is in chaos, your professional life can’t stay immune.  In this week’s episode, I explore how the peace (or tension) in your home directly affects your focus, clarity, and performance at work. I'll dive into how emotional tone, self-control, and humility shape relationships — and why learning to lead well at home is the foundation for leading well anywhere. 🧭 What I C...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave breaks down one of the most overlooked leadership skills: credibility. You don’t earn influence just because you have authority — you earn it because people believe you. Whether you’re leading a team, building a marriage, or trying to close a sale, credibility determines whether people listen, follow, or tune you out. In this conversation, Dave reveals:  ...

This week, I’m diving into four subtle behaviors that quietly destroy relationships — not just marriages, but friendships, partnerships, and teams. Comparison. Passive aggressiveness. Withholding kindness. Flirtatious subtleties. They all seem small, but over time they corrode trust, respect, and intimacy. In this episode, I unpack how each of these habits starts, why they’re so destructive, and h...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave breaks down the five hidden forces that derail success — in business, leadership, and everyday life. Drawing from decades of experience coaching entrepreneurs and building companies, Dave explains why so many people start strong but never finish — and how to fix it. What you’ll learn: Why excitement without purpose burns out fast How “majoring in the mino...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave breaks down three qualities everyone wants — wisdom, intelligence, and smarts — and shows how they’re similar, how they’re different, and how you can grow in each. Too often people settle for raw IQ or quick wit, but miss the deeper grounding of wisdom. Without it, even the brightest minds can lose their way. I’ll share: ✅ Why wisdom begins with ordering...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave Durand speaks to a collegiate women’s soccer team about the deeper truths behind sports psychology and peak performance. Performance isn’t just about raw ability — it’s shaped by relationships, mindset, and self-awareness. Dave unpacks how pride blinds athletes while humility — “precision truth about yourself” — fuels growth. He shares why bench players c...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave unpacks the most powerful force in the world: decision . Every part of life flows from the choices we make — but it’s not just the primary decisions (to take a job, get married, or start something) that matter. It’s the secondary decisions and recommitments that determine whether we thrive or fail. Recorded live, Dave illustrates this through the story of...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , recorded live with a group of collegiate leaders , Dave takes a deeper dive into personality optimization —focusing on extraversion, agreeableness, and how the Big Five test really works. Forget the clichés like “listen twice as much as you speak.” Dave explains why communication depends on context, why extraversion isn’t an either/or label but a spectrum, and...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave explains why one personality trait consistently outpaces talent, intellect, and even charisma as the leading indicator of long-term success: conscientiousness . Being conscientious doesn’t just mean being neat or organized — it’s about reliability, self-mastery, and the discipline to follow through. Dave unpacks how this trait impacts relationships, caree...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave challenges the way we think about potential. At first, being told you have potential feels like a compliment. But at some point, it becomes an insult — because potential is just unused ability . The real question is: what are you doing with it? Dave explains how to move from promise to performance through the discipline of personality optimization . Using...

UFC legend Bas Rutten has fought battles in the cage, on the streets, and inside his own mind. But his most important fight was spiritual. In this deeply personal conversation, Bas opens up about: 🔑 His return to the Catholic faith after years of addiction and spiritual attacks 🔑 The terrifying encounters that made him believe in the demonic 🔑 How a conversation at a Las Vegas pool sparked his...

UFC Hall of Famer. Former King of Pancrase. World Champion. Street-fighting survivor turned disciplined warrior. In this powerful episode of Durand on Demand, Dave Durand sits down with legendary MMA fighter Bas Rutten to explore how the greatest victories happen before the fight begins — in your mind. Bas opens up about: - Overcoming childhood bullying through martial arts - Developing psychologi...

In this bold and truth-filled episode, Dave Durand breaks down the real reasons marriages unravel — and what it takes to rebuild them. From ego and selfishness to pride and pettiness, Dave pulls no punches as he exposes the silent killers of love and commitment. But this isn’t just about calling out the problems — it’s a roadmap for transformation. Whether you’re married, engaged, or preparing for...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave challenges you to step out of your past and take control of your future. Too many people stay stuck replaying their worst moments, making excuses, or blaming circumstances. But your story isn’t over — and you have the power to write your final chapter starting today. ✅ What You’ll Learn: - Why fixating on your past kills growth - The surprising truth abou...

Most people think their personality is fixed. That it’s just “who they are.” Wrong. In this episode, I break down 20 shocking truths about personality — what science actually says about how you’re wired, what’s trainable, and how your traits are shaping your future in ways you don’t even realize. This is the real roadmap to optimizing who you are — not for hype, but for legacy. 🔥 If you're s...

Is fasting the secret weapon for peak performance? In this clip, Dave Durand and Dr. Sean O’Mara break down why fasting isn’t just about health—it’s about unlocking energy, clarity, focus, and efficiency in both business and life. You'll learn: ✅ Why fasting actually builds strength and doesn’t destroy muscle ✅ How ancient hunters thrived in a fasted state—and why we can too ✅ How fasting...

What do you learn after negotiating billion-dollar deals, working with global power players, and watching CEOs sabotage their own success? In this episode, Dave Durand highlights the Top 5 biggest lessons from his full interview with Reed Philips — a veteran deal-maker who’s seen it all. From ego-fueled breakdowns to integrity-driven decisions that cost millions, these real-life stories reveal wha...