My son, Wyatt, and I doing the 24-hour Appalachian Trail Four State Challenge (Success Through Failure podcast episode 418: Best and Worst Takeaways of My Painful and Life-Changing Epic Adventure (And How to Create Your Own))

#418 Best and Worst Takeaways of My Painful and Life-Changing Epic Adventure (And How to Create Your Own)

Think birthday wishes are all about cake and gifts? Think again! Ever heard of a “Misogi”? It’s a Japanese term for cleansing, which “The Comfort Crisis” author Michael Easter reframed as: intentionally challenging yourself to conquer the seemingly impossible. (Learn more about misogis here: https://jimharshawjr.com/312) Here’s the thing— my 16-year-old son asked for a misogi…

#417 Overcoming Adversity: Laban Ditchburn’s Limit-Shattering Journey

#417 Overcoming Adversity: Laban Ditchburn’s Limit-Shattering Journey

Life may throw you a curveball or two— you and I have been there. But how do you push past the adversity and tell the world, “Game on”? Meet “The World’s Best Courage Coach” Laban Ditchburn, a genuine example of transformation. Childhood troubles of all sorts led him to find validation in every wrong place….

A cross shined upon by the setting sun (Success Through Failure podcast episode 416: God in the Arena: How Wrestling Paved the Way to My Spiritual Awakening)

#416 God in the Arena: How Wrestling Paved the Way to My Spiritual Awakening

Ever thought wrestling could be a pathway to faith? Well, neither did I— until I found myself grappling with more than just opponents on the mat. Picture this: a sermon that blends science, logic, and faith into a mind-blowing testimony. Now, I know some of you might be skeptical, thinking, “Science and faith? How does…

Peak Mindset Coach, Former NFL Running Back Niyi Sobo (Success Through failure podcast episode 415: The Peak Performance Secrets Inside NFL Veteran Niyi Sobo’s “I’m Not You” Program)

#415 The Peak Performance Secrets Inside NFL Veteran Niyi Sobo’s “I’m Not You” Program

When life’s latest challenge throws you off-track, quickly finding your footing can feel impossible— but it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes I jump on a podcast recording and feel like I’ve connected with a long-lost friend. A kindred soul. Niyi Sobo is one of those people. He gets the mindset work that’s required to succeed…