From Drift to Direction

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stuck isn't always about lacking motivation or purpose. Sometimes it's because you're still trying to live as the person you used to be. In this episode of From Drift to Direction , I share personal stories from my career, investing, traveling, coaching, and launching businesses—and the surprising realization that changed how I think about success, identity,...

Send us Fan Mail How do you know when it's time to stop settling and start living a life that's truly aligned with who you are? In this episode of From Drift to Direction , I sit down with Tiffanie Janowitz —mentor, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for intentional living—to explore what it takes to trust yourself, embrace change, and create a life that feels authentic. Tiffanie shar...

Send us Fan Mail Can small daily habits completely change the direction of your life? In this episode of From Drift to Direction , I share how Atomic Habits by James Clear changed the way I think about success and why building the right systems matters more than relying on motivation. This isn't a summary or review of Atomic Habits by James Clear —it's my personal perspective on the idea...

Send us Fan Mail What if the life you're living today doesn't have to determine where you'll end up tomorrow? In this inspiring episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with educator, speaker, author, and Department of Defense research analyst Donald Williams to discuss his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty in a South Carolina mill village to earning a doctorate in...

Send us Fan Mail What would your life look like if you stopped asking for permission? In this powerful solo episode of From Drift to Direction , I share one of the biggest lessons I've learned on my journey—from working as a restaurant server in a small town in Bulgaria to building businesses, traveling the world, and creating a life on my own terms. For years, I listened to other people&apos...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if your entire life changed in a single moment? In this powerful episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Ken Kunken, whose life took an unimaginable turn when a football injury at Cornell University left him almost completely paralyzed at just 20 years old. What could have been the end of his story became the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Ken...

Send us Fan Mail What if the best investment you ever made in yourself wasn’t a degree or a certification—but a one-way plane ticket? In this deeply personal episode, I share how traveling to over 65 countries transformed who I am at my core. From moving to Singapore with just 90 days to figure it out, to reinventing myself across five continents, I reveal how travel built my confidence, taught me...

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many people struggle to speak up—even when they know they have something valuable to say? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard, speaker, researcher, Authentic Leadership coach, and co-author of The Authentic Leadership Playbook, to talk about the hidden beliefs that keep people stuck in self-doubt. We dive into how childhood experiences shape confiden...

Send us Fan Mail You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it? You've consumed the content. You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. You know exactly what needs to change. But nothing changes. In this episode, we're breaking down the four real reasons you're stuck—and it's not because you lack information. It's the productivity illusion kee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Jay Setchell—a man who has gone through 73 surgeries, faced a near-death experience, and still found a way to move forward with purpose. This isn’t just a story about survival. It’s about what happens when life keeps hitting you, and you make a decision not to drift. Jay shares how staying mentally engaged became his lifeline through recovery, why...

Send us Fan Mail Stop making excuses. Start making moves. Feeling stuck in your life? You're not alone. But here's the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to hear: you're not stuck because of your circumstances. You're stuck because you lack discipline. In this episode, we're breaking down why discipline is the real superpower—and why it has nothing to do with being perfect....

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Drift to Direction , Petar explores what it really means to feel “stuck” in life even when everything looks fine on the outside. Through personal reflection, he breaks down the difference between simply moving through life and living with true direction. If you’ve ever felt unfulfilled despite being busy or successful, this episode will help you recognize...