What’s Your Problem? with Marsh Buice

Have you ever said, “I just have no willpower” ? Yeah, me too. But what if the problem isn’t that you’re weak—or that you don’t want it bad enough? What if the real issue is that you’re trying to use willpower the wrong way… at the wrong time? In this episode, I’m breaking down what I learned from Gary Keller’s The One Thing , along with my own experience, about how willpower actually works—and wh...

Sometimes, the message hits differently. This is a fresh riff on a truth I’ve shared before—but now I see it more sharply, more urgently:   You can’t fake consistency. Time is the ultimate storyteller.  Where you are right now is the result of what you've done repeatedly, not what you've said, planned, or promised. In this episode, I unpack how identity, daily decisions, and small non-ne...

Most people aren’t stuck because they made the wrong decision. They’re stuck because they never made any decision at all. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to build momentum in your life by using what I call the 3 S’s of Decision-Making : Speed. Simplicity. Sustainability. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself… stuck in neutral… or waiting for the “perfect” answer, you need to hear this. He...

In this episode, I'm not talking about sales tactics—I'm talking about the hardest sale you’ll ever make: to sell you on you.  You’ll learn why the internal “yeah but” conversations are killing your momentum, how emotions—not facts—actually drive your decisions, and why acting before you negotiate is the key to breaking through. This episode will show you: Why curiosity is the doorway to...

Negotiation isn’t just for sales—it’s a life skill. Whether you’re closing a deal, navigating a tough conversation, or trying to influence the outcome, with the help of Molly Fletcher, this episode gives you the seven mental fuels you need to show up strong. Learn how to reduce the mental load, bounce back faster, and stay in control no matter what comes your way. If you want to make negotiations...

How do you build something massive without waiting on anyone? You do it yourself . In this episode, I break down Bernie Marcus’ billion-dollar mindset and why taking action without permission is the only way forward. TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear this message.  🛑 Watch & subscribe to episodes on my YouTube Channel: h...

We talk a lot about habits, but what we don’t talk about enough is tolerance —what you let slide, what you justify, what you slowly start accepting. In this episode, I explore the asymmetry of tolerance —how we unconsciously expand our tolerance for destructive behaviors, while simultaneously shrinking our tolerance for the discomfort that accompanies growth and success. You're going to learn...

Today, I unpack a powerful idea from Ray Dalio’s Principles : “To be effective, your need to be right must not be more important than your need to find out what’s true.” How often are we more focused on proving ourselves right than actually learning something new? This episode explores: The difference between being right and being effective Why pride in what you “think you know” limits your growth...

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck but doing everything you know to do? In this episode, I crack open a powerful passage from Principles by Ray Dalio—specifically page 186—and talk about the two hidden barriers that are keeping you from realizing your full potential: your ego and your blind spots . Most of the time, we get trapped in our own heads, spinning in circles, thinking we can figure eve...

I've always wondered why some great players struggle to become great coaches—and why good (not great) players, the ones who weren’t always at the top, often turn out to be great coaches. Our personal story, our expectations, and even our success can sometimes get in the way of truly seeing and developing others. If you’ve ever led a team, raised a kid, coached someone, or even just tried to h...

This is probably one of the most important episodes I’ve ever done. We’re talking about the difference between beliefs and believing , and how clinging to old beliefs might be the very thing holding you back from building what’s next. Beliefs can become traps.  They can turn into condemnation, regret, and self-sabotage, especially when you're trying to move forward but keep comparing yourself...

What if the fastest way forward… was to slow down? In this episode, I unpack a quote from Tolstoy that hooked me: “Taking slow, small steps forward without stopping is the best way if you want to understand truth and the meaning of life.” If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or like you’re racing through life without a clear direction, this one’s for you. I’m not here to preach. I’m just work...

I was reading "Born of This Land" by Chung Ju-Yung, the founder of Hyundai, and one passage stopped me, causing me to whip out my legal pad and really think it through.   “When a small idea, the size of a grain of rice, is implanted in my mind, I nurture it until it grows into a major project I can visualize in my head.” That’s the key.  Most people dig up their seed(s) too early.  They...

In this episode, I riff off Catherine Brown’s book How Good Humans Sell and connect it to a powerful point from Mike Weinberg’s conversation with Ahsan Wardak: most salespeople aren’t actually selling—they’re presenting. What separates the pros from the pack?   The pause. Pauses aren’t awkward—they’re powerful. However, too many salespeople fill the silence, killing the moment when the customer is...

Most salespeople aren’t actually selling—they’re presenting. And there’s a big difference. In this episode, I break down a powerful conversation between Mike Weinberg and Ahsan Wardak about why salespeople default to pitching features and benefits instead of solving real problems. We talk about: Why presenting is just marketing, not sales How to stop selling the product and start understanding the...

What if the real reason you're stuck isn’t because life is hard, but because you’re reacting to it instead of leading it? In this episode, I break down a powerful line from James Allen’s Book of Meditations : “Things follow thoughts. Alter your thoughts, and things will receive a new adjustment.” Most people live in reverse, letting their circumstances dictate their thoughts. But when you fli...

I just finished Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton's new book, "Go For No (the sequel)." Cassidy, who is fresh out of college, goes to work with her dad selling, and wasn't prepared for the amount of rejection she was facing. Full of doubt, she told her dad, "I don't think I can do this." Her father's response? "Don't be you." Today, I challenge...

Many people view responsibility as fault. "Who's to blame for this?" But finding blame and fault only keeps you stuck and powerless.  Some things may or may not have been your fault. You can't rewrite the past, but you can begin writing your future, but only if you take responsibility from here.  TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE...

Recently, I took a week off. I didn't write, read, or work out. The first few days felt good, but the good vibes quickly tarnished. I began to feel purposeless, hopeless, and dark. That is when I realized that separation is a good thing, but too much distance from the things that you care about can be very dangerous.  TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share wi...

John Ruskin wrote, "If you are not happy with your life, you can change it in two ways: change the conditions in which you live or (I say, and.) change your inner spiritual state. The first you cannot always change, but the second one you can." Happiness is a direction, NOT a destination. You will never possess anything that will make you happy. Happiness is a state, a condition that you...

Let's get it. Today, I unpack the hidden value of productive tension —why it’s not something to avoid but something to embrace if you want real growth. After taking a short break and feeling an unexpected sense of emptiness, I realized that peace isn’t always the absence of tension… It’s the presence of purpose . If you've ever felt like you're drifting, lacking motivation, or stuck...

We all say we want success, growth, and impact, but very few of us are willing to wait for them. In this episode, I unpack a short but powerful chapter from Gary Vaynerchuk’s book 12 1/2 —the chapter on patience. It’s only four pages long, but it hits like a sledgehammer. Because patience isn’t just about waiting—it’s about who you become while you wait. If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind in l...

Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and they respond by saying, "Same shit, different day." You might feel like you're working the same job, walking into the same rooms, dealing with the same people and problems.  But what if you started to see new opportunities within those same environments ? You don’t need a new environment.  You need new awareness. TEXT ME! Support th...

How many times have you quit 3 days into something new? How many times have you broken your 7 day streak and said screw it! How far did you get into your 90-day commitment? Yep, me too. Foresight is forever. Hindsight is laced with regret.  How about 10 days? You can do anything for 10 days.  TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with ONE PERSON who needs to hear...

Today, I am rocking out of Shane Parrish's Book, "Clear Thinking." (We all need clearer thinking :) He made a statement that set the course for this episode, "There's ALWAYS something you can do TODAY to make your future easier." What can you do? Click play to learn how. Let's get it!  TEXT ME! Support the show 📣Who needs to hear this episode? Please share with...