UnMotivated

In this episode of The Unmotivated Podcast , Jack Conoly , a veteran, and Scott Hunt sit down for a powerful conversation about one of the most influential forces in our lives: perspective . Two people can experience the exact same situation and walk away with completely different interpretations of what happened. So how much does the way we look at our circumstances actually influence the way we...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Jack Conoly , PJ , and special guest Sam Navarez sit down for a fascinating conversation about age, experience, ambition, and personal growth . Three people from different generations bring three completely different perspectives to the table—but quickly discover that age may not be the defining factor many people believe it is. From business and entrepreneurship t...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Marcus Best , aka Better Best Dog , Jack Conoly , and special guest Sam Navarez sit down for a raw and honest conversation about one of the most difficult experiences a parent can face: trying to remain a present father when a relationship falls apart . When separation, divorce, or a difficult breakup involves children, the emotional stakes become completely differ...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Scott Hunt , Jack Conoly , and Stan the Dog Man from Iron Sharp K9 sit down for a real conversation about something we all have—but few of us intentionally think about: friendship . What does it actually mean to be a friend? Is friendship simply spending time together, talking, and having shared interests? Or does being a true friend require something deeper— trust...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with Chance Downs and Eric Schwefel , two familiar faces and longtime patrons of the Whiskey Blendery, for a conversation about friendship, support, consistency, community, and growing together . Through their involvement with Booze & Food , Chance and Eric have become part of a community where showing up isn't just about having a good time—...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Jack Conoly , a veteran, sits down with Griselda for a meaningful conversation about parenthood, generational trauma, family patterns, and the responsibility of preparing the next generation for a better future . Becoming a parent isn't just about preparing a nursery, buying baby clothes, or figuring out what comes next. It's also an opportunity to take a...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with PJ and Scott Hunt for a powerful conversation about one of the simplest—and hardest—principles of success: Don't quit before you find out what could have happened. The conversation was inspired by a powerful idea discussed by Seth Rogen on The Diary of a CEO : if you keep going, eventually you'll discover whether something works or doe...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with PJ and Scott Hunt for a deep conversation about one of the most misunderstood forces behind success: confidence . Confidence can push you to take risks, pursue opportunities, lead others, and believe in yourself when nobody else does. But when confidence crosses the line into ego, arrogance, or overconfidence , the same quality that helped you s...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Marcus Best , aka Better Best Dog , sits down with veteran Jack Conoly  for a powerful conversation about something that sounds simple but can mean everything to someone who is struggling: showing up . From close friends and family to complete strangers, we never truly know what someone else is carrying beneath the surface. Especially for men, the pressure to stay...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with veteran Jack Conoly for a powerful conversation about resilience, adversity, and learning how to stay up when life keeps trying to knock you down . Life doesn't always give you a fair fight. There are seasons when everything seems to happen at once—setbacks, disappointment, loss, failure, broken relationships, unexpected challenges, and mom...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with veteran Jack Conoly for a raw conversation about something every person experiences at some point in life: being hurt . Whether the pain comes from a relationship, betrayal, loss, disappointment, family, friendship, business, or simply the circumstances life throws at you, pain has a way of changing how we see ourselves and the people around us....

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with veteran Jack Conoly for a raw conversation about something almost everyone experiences but few people know how to navigate: getting screwed over by people you trusted . Business deals fall apart. Friendships end. Relationships change. People make promises they don't keep. Sometimes the people you thought would have your back are the very on...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Jack Conoly , a veteran, and Scott Hunt sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about relationships, marriage, love, conflict, mistakes, and everything in between . Most men don't openly talk about what they've experienced in their relationships. Jack and Scott are willing to go there. From the good moments that make relationships worth fighting f...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with combat veteran Jack Conoly to explore a question that affects every area of life: What does it really mean to be worthy? So many people spend their lives searching for approval, chasing success, and trying to prove themselves, believing that one more achievement, one more promotion, or one more accomplishment will finally make them feel like the...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with combat veteran Jack Conoly to explore one of life's biggest questions: What does it truly mean to be happy? Is happiness something you find... or something you create? Drawing from experiences in military service, personal struggles, relationships, loss, and growth, Trev and Jack discuss why so many people spend their lives chasing happines...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with combat veteran Jack Conoly for one of their most honest conversations yet— the pain of being a man . From childhood expectations and military service to relationships, loss, responsibility, and the pressure to always stay strong, they discuss the silent burdens that many men carry every day. Too often, men are taught to suppress pain, distract t...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with combat veteran Jack Conoly for a thought-provoking conversation about what it truly means to be human . After experiencing the realities of military service, personal loss, hardship, and life's unexpected twists, Jack offers a unique perspective on embracing the human experience—accepting both the beauty and the struggle that come with it....

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with Jack Conoly , a combat veteran, to explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of personal growth: self-acceptance . In a world that constantly encourages comparison, perfection, and unrealistic expectations, Trev and Jack discuss what it really means to accept who you are while still striving to become better. Drawing from Ja...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev , Jack Pagenkoff , and Scott Hunt explore one of the most difficult—but most rewarding—principles of success: blind faith . Every successful person reaches moments when the results aren't there, the doors seem closed, and failure feels like the only thing that's guaranteed. So what keeps people moving forward? It's belief. Not belief based on ev...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev , Jack Pagenkoff , and Scott Hunt challenge one of the biggest myths in personal growth—that you have to feel confident before you take action . The truth? Confidence isn't where success begins. It comes after you've put in the work, embraced uncertainty, and proven to yourself that you're capable. Waiting until you "feel ready" is one...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev , Jack Pagenkoff , and Scott Hunt tackle a word that's used every day—but rarely defined correctly: friend . In today's world, it's easy to call someone a friend. But when life gets difficult, business gets stressful, or success changes your circle, you quickly find out who your true friends really are. Drawing from decades of friendship, mentor...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with Jack Pagenkoff —someone Trev has mentored since he was young—for an honest conversation about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of caring . In a world where it's easy to confuse followers with friends and words with actions, Trev and Jack explore what it really means to have people in your life who genuinely care. They reflect on th...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with Luke , a 19-year-old tech entrepreneur introduced by our guy PJ, whose mindset is far beyond his years. Driven by curiosity and constantly looking for gaps in today's financial and technology markets, Luke shares how he approaches business opportunities, solves problems, and thinks about creating long-term value. Rather than chasing trends,...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev sits down with Malachai from PDK9's , someone who simply said "yes" to an opportunity. When Trev opened the doors at World Pet Health , inviting people to come collaborate, learn, and create together, plenty of people saw the opportunity—but only one person showed up. That person was Malachai. What followed wasn't just a collaboration—it be...

In this episode of Unmotivated , Trev and Stan from Iron Sharp K9 dive into a mindset that's often misunderstood— appreciating where you are while continuing to pursue where you're meant to go . Too often, people swing to one of two extremes: they're either so focused on the next goal that they never enjoy the progress they've made, or they become comfortable with where they ar...