The Impossible Life

Balance is a word used often but never truly achieved. With many people having careers take the vast majority of their hours, the pursuit of balance can be a truly tiring exercise in frustration. In this week's episode, we examine the myth of balance and offer 5 things better than balance that lead to a life of contentment knowing you gave time and energy intentionally to the things that matter mo...

Steve Weatherford is a Super Bowl Champion, 2 x NFL's Fittest Man winner, and has graced the cover of Muscle and Fitness magazine. But Steve is SO much more than that. Steve is a husband of 15 years, a father to 6 children, and a mentor to many. Hear Steve's story as he talks about his life, fulfillment, the power of decisions, and the real life "red pill" from the Matrix. This is an episode not t...

Do you feel weighed down by the what ifs and responsibilities of life or do you relish the moment and see it as opportunity? Negative stress is one of the greatest destroyers of a person's mental heath, physical health, and overall quality of life.  In this episode, we go into the thinking behind negative and positive stress as well as the reasons for each. If you've never thought of stress as a p...

"Only through focus can you do world class things no matter how capable you are." - Bill Gates Focus is a word that is used a lot, but a trait that is rarely intentionally developed. Yet it is credited as the difference maker by top performers all over the world. Find out the difference between attention, concentration, and focus and learn how to build your focus. As a former Navy SEAL, Garrett kn...

Every person has 24 hours in a day. How well you use them is the difference between greatness and "just getting through the day".  In this episode, Garrett gives some fantastic analogies that will shift your perspective on time and make you rethink your approach to how you manage it. We also go into some life hacks for reducing the distraction of social media as well as giving practical steps you...

Transformation is a word commonly used when people overhaul an area of their life like physical appearance or fitness. In reality, true transformation touches every area of your life. We dive into what transformation means and some of the keys to finding it for your own life. We go into practical examples as well as explain misconceptions and what it's not. Find the power for true life change and...

"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes for you" - Tony Robbins. Thanks is something we have a holiday for in America, but the power of gratitude goes far beyond a single day. Gratitude is the "magic ingredient" that has the ability to change your entire perspective and unlock happiness, energy, better relationships, and so much more. We also look at the opposite of gratitud...

The old adage if you're not cheating, you're not trying is a famous SEAL saying that is often misunderstood. So who better than an actual Navy SEAL to explain what it means and how to apply it to your own life. In this episode, we go into the filters that should be applied so you know when to break the rules and what "rules" should be broken. Be ready to look at commonly held practices in your own...

Don't sleep on this episode. Awareness is a common term these days which makes it easy to take it for granted. However, awareness is the key to unlocking your genius and is the first step towards any change you want in your life. It is a foundational element of living the Impossible Life. We clearly define awareness and give you the elements that lead to good awareness as well as covering some tec...

Aggression is often thought of negatively in relation to physical violence, but physical violence is merely one form of aggression. Aggression is a tool that, when used correctly, can lead to massive positive change in yourself and in your life. In episode 11, we go into the negative perception of aggression and provide a new definition. We show the many areas of life where aggression is needed an...

Habits are the result of being undistracted in the pursuit of purpose. Many people see habits as their gateway to change. Others see it as the key to getting what they want and yet many people still fail to develop them. We go into the thinking behind habits that is needed to truly create a new habit that sticks. There are no formulas like do it "x" amount of times in this episode. If you have the...

Stories are powerful and we are always telling them and having them told to us. Takeaways enable you to determine what that story will be from your own life and have exponential growth from your experiences. Maximize moments and make time work for you by making takeaways a part of your daily disciplines. In this episode, we cover takeaways as well as videos that inspired Garrett to become a Navy S...

Fear is the ultimate limitation and is the #1 reason most people are not living their lives to the fullest. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of fear, the amygdala hijack, and the purpose of fear as well as the difference between fear, caution, and wisdom. Garrett gives 4 techniques the SEALs use to break the emotional response to fear and stresses. He also gives 4 steps to break the...

This is a wide ranging conversation where we cover a variety of topics and hear Garrett's thinking and insights. We cover Garrett's winning philosophy, finding your strengths, taking and assessing risks, parkour, the lessons learned from fighting, admirable personal traits, the #1 thing holding people back from their potential, facing death and mortality moments, sleep hacking, morning and evening...

If you've ever felt lost in life, this is the episode for you. Clarity is a must for any accomplishment. We discuss the importance of clarity, how to get it, and staying the course. Understanding the difference between what you could do and what you should do is key to staying the course and we give practical examples to help you grasp this principle. We also go into when rules are need, when rule...

If you're someone who struggles with failure, this one is for you. We cover the 100% success guarantee ethos that the SEALs live by and learn how to apply the thinking to your own life. We give practical examples and tips to apply that will change your whole approach to any task and make success an inevitability for you. Garrett covers BUD/s training, golf, shooting, and challenges the common held...

In this episode, we not only talk about pain and how to master it, we give a practical example. We dive into Garrett's 40 degree cold tank and look into the daily practice he has of sitting in it and explore why he does it and the thinking behind it. Be prepared to be challenged about your relationship with pain and understand how limiting a fear and avoidance of pain can be to discovering your fu...

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of core beliefs, how to change them, and the differences between discipline and will-power. If you're someone that wants to build discipline, this is the episode for you! Who you believe you are is the foundation for all your thoughts and inevitably all your actions as well. We deconstruct how this works and go through the steps to create new core belie...

In this episode, we look deep into the rarely mentioned quality of resilience and the power it holds to becoming unstoppable. We look at the differences between resilience and confidence and how that ties to core beliefs and who you say you are. Garrett gives stories from his days as a Navy SEAL to show how resilience was key to becoming a SEAL and accomplishing the "impossible".  Get With NuWave...

Meet your hosts! Former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and co-host Nick Surface introduce you to what's in-store and talk about limitations, shifting your mindset, what's possible, and the heights of fulfillment and achievement.  If you're looking for personal or professional coaching from Garrett or if you have any questions, get in touch at impossiblelifepodcast@gmail.com. Get With NuWave Home Lend...