You can change your life and make a dent on the world. This podcast uncovers the unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds straight to you, in conversations so honest you feel guilty listening in. We believe the current way of thinking is not working. The average person has become unhappy, unhealthy and financially struggling. You are not that person. This podcast will kick you in the shin with truth and tactics they should have taught us but gatekept. Hosted by Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor and reformed journalist. You are a BigDeal to us.
What this show covers
entrepreneurshipleadershipcommunicationmindsetwealth buildingmeditationhigh performancedelegationproductivityhabitsdisciplinedecision-makingrelationshipsbusinessapproval
What listeners will find here
Whose opinion actually gets a vote in your life?
This episode is about breaking the habit of needing approval before you act. Codie Sanchez argues that criticism, loneliness, and pushback are often signs you're building something meaningful—and offers a framework for deciding whose opinions deserve your attention.
Dr. K on why high performers win by understanding themselves first
Mental performance, ego, motivation, and self-understanding are at the center of this conversation with Dr. K. He argues that most people aren’t truly stuck—they’re solving the wrong problem—and lays out frameworks for dissolving inner resistance, managing ego, and building a healthier feedback loop.
Burnout or bad systems? A blunt case for fixing your business instead of escaping it
This episode argues that what feels like burnout is often a broken way of working. Codie Sanchez lays out the CATO process, challenges the “hero” mindset, and makes the case for building a team and role that give you energy instead of draining it.
Why boredom tolerance may be the real edge behind outsized success
Boredom tolerance is the episode’s core idea: high performers stay with the work long enough for results to compound. Codie Sanchez connects commitment, attrition, and simple behavior systems to explain why consistency can matter more than talent.
Joe Hudson on why effort alone won’t make you rich
Joe Hudson argues that work ethic is overrated and that self-awareness, better decisions, and asking for help matter more for building wealth without burnout. The episode explores shame, hiring, meetings, culture, and the leadership habits that can either cap or compound growth.
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