The Hard Choice with Brad Draper

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses his public image and asked you to reflect on yours. What is your intention when you walk into a room of people? Do you have an intention? What is being perceived by those in the room when you enter? How do you facilitate a response you are seeking? Even more so, how honorable are you? Brad relates an experience he had this past weekend wher...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses relationships and the lens in which they are viewed. So often, we view relationships through the one lens we know and understand, our own. When the interaction is viewed through a different lens, the lens of the recipient of the conversations and relationship, things change a bit. Brad encourages all listeners to view every relationship and...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad is joined by Logan Darnell. They go down the rabbit hole of Logan's experience with going through the 75Hard and LiveHard program. This program is the reason Logan started down the path of life he is now on. He relays stories of struggle, hardship, and trial while living in small town Kentucky. Logan is a genuine human that loves others. This will be...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad talks about being flexibile. He relates the requirement for limberness in both fitness and business. It is the mobility that allows for adaptation to truly thrive. Brad recounts the lessons he has learned over the years of failed businesses and how they have taught him resilience, fortitude, and resolve. Brad relates an analogy of the GPS and the fir...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad talks about family and his priority for them. He quickly relates an event he witnessed the morning of the recording and then speaks about his family trip to Idaho. This is a powerful message of placing your attention on the things that matter most. Are you working long hours for your family or escaping reality into work? Are you placing all your time...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad talks about showing up. He speaks about his mountain biking experience and how it has not been the best it has ever been due to life stress, but keeps showing up. We are expected to show up and do our best, if we want to win. In this episode, Brad shares some of the difficulties of entreprenuership and all that is entailed in that journey. Now, If yo...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses a relatively difficult day and how he worked through the trial. No one is immune to difficult days, and it is what you do when those days happen that truly matter. Because of following what he preaches, Brad was successful in navigating the cloudy day. Further, opportunities came out of the wood works because he followed the truth that thou...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses the importance of having a neutral outlook in all situations. He speaks of a business situation that took place and caused his partner to share with him the "good news" and the "bad news". Brad asks a series of questions for you, the listener, to ponder on. The importance of understanding the concepts related in this episode are ones that w...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses the requirment to go through hard things. Brad is well known within his circles for doing exceptionally hard things and it all begins with waking up to your alarm clock. Brad reiterates different conversations from previous episodes and shares the importance of needing to lay it all on the line for what you want most in life. He shares a po...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses the need to do daily activities, daily. This is a topic that has been covered before and one that needs to be revisited - as a reminder. Morning routines are there for the purpose of placing yourself at your optimal, peak state. How often are you doing them? What does it look like? Where can you improve? Now, If you find this episode valuab...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad has Sam Gouff on with the One Question. Sam is one that is wise beyond his years. At the young age of 18, Sam has managed to open his first business and is now in the process of hiring his first employee. This episode takes a turn and will blow your mind on how Sam arrived at this point. What is, by and large, considered a hinderance in life, Sam has...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses the vast importance of having a reason of pursuit outside of yourself. He speaks to gaining the ability of self-sustaining for the purpose of building and sustaining others. You must hold space for others in order to truly thrive and find fulfilment in this life. Brad, again, references the gala he attended and what was most impressive with...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad references the book "Who, Not How  and "Worthy". He then relates a series of experiences with his wife at the gym and how blowing past limiting beliefs allows for physical growth. From the physical growth, mental growth compounds. In life, weight on you is heavy, no matter the weight. The difference from one weight to another is the amount of energy...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad opens the episode by challenging the listener to do something physical outside. He reiterates an experience about having a bike ride and receiving impressions for pivoting his route along the way. It was due to this impressions that several cool experiences occured. Brad tells the listener to play close attention to these impressions and act. Now, If...

In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad starts the episode talking about how beautiful things get used. Where in your life do you have clutter? How can you clean that space up and create efficiency? Brad then references a friend that leveled up his life by supporting charities. Where in your life are you able to look outside of yourself and help others. If you do not give when you have lit...

In this episode, Brad brings you another installment of the series, "The One Question," with guest Heather Furness, and they discuss the transformative power of intention in fitness. Heather shares her personal fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of setting clear standards and taking intentional actions to achieve your fitness goals. They highlight how fitness not only shapes physical heal...

In this episode, Brad discusses the value of planning and adapting over time, cautioning against relying solely on pivoting without a plan. He stresses the importance of seeking advice from experienced mentors to avoid pitfalls and accelerate growth, advocating for humility and continuous learning. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Hard Choice!

In this episode, Brad discusses 15 years of personal growth and development that includes working long hours out of necessity, getting out of the "rat race" and living life on his own terms, starting his own business, building resilience and learning from his mistakes. He encourages you to unlock doors, set new pathways for yourself and take aciton in order to achieve your goals. Listen in! Thank...

In this episode, Brad discusses the importance of continuous movement and action in life and business. Drawing parallels from hunting to Scripture, he emphasizes the vitality of staying active and adaptable. Brad shares personal stories from his Ironman training, underscoring the significance of preparation and resilience. He stresses the value of taking "dirty action" over waiting for perfection,...

In this episode, Brad brings you another installment of the series, "The One Question," with guest Vic Fralof, and they discuss the power of mindset and its transformative impact on perspectives and beliefs. Vic emphasizes the distinction between "little T truth" (personal beliefs) and "big T truth" (objective facts), urging you to challenge limiting beliefs and adopt a multifaceted view of life....

In this episode, Brad delves into the essence of true happiness. He challenges you to explore what genuinely brings you joy beyond superficial pleasures, emphasizing personal growth and progression as the keys to lasting fulfillment. Listen in! Thank you for listening to this episode of The Hard Choice!

In this episode, Brad recounts his unexpected journey into the world of horses, detailing a daring mission to relocate a two-year-old stud named Sigma. As the equine drama unfolds, Brad reflects on the profound lesson of maintaining a calm mind in the face of chaos, drawing powerful parallels to human experiences and decision-making. Witness the fascinating clash of alphas, where Sigma's composed...

In this episode, Brad recounts a pivotal moment two years ago when, amidst COVID and financial uncertainty, he faced a compelling offer to buy a discounted house. Choosing the challenging path, he navigated financial hardships, left his job, and invested in personal growth. Now, on the brink of success, he reflects on the transformative journey, urging you to consider which path—easy or hard—you w...

In this episode, Brad brings you another installment of the series, "The One Question," with guest Britt Critchfield, and they dive into the real-life journey of change and alignment. Britt shares her transition from real estate to coaching, emphasizing the importance of trusting yourself. The conversation explores rootedness versus being planted, echoing the significance of self-awareness and int...

In this episode, Brad delves into the concept of time, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the past and future. He explores the pursuit of happiness, dissecting depression and anxiety, and reveals the power of taking immediate actions to shape your present and your future. He emphasizes the importance of learning from failures, adapting in business, and proactively seeking happiness through daily a...