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Overwhelmed by nonstop change? You’re not broken. The game just keeps changing.
In this high-energy episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel delivers a masterclass for anyone trying to keep up in today’s fast-moving world especially in tech, cybersecurity, or high-pressure leadership roles.
From AI breakthroughs to zero-day cyber threats, the pace is brutal. But with the right mindset, systems, and strategy, you can stop surviving and start dominating.
What’s inside this episode:
✅ Why you constantly feel behind and why it’s not your fault
✅ Kelly’s behind-the-scenes look at surviving cybersecurity chaos
✅ The 5 tools you need to adapt without burning out
✅ How to lead a team that thrives in rapid change
✅ Why adaptability is your new superpower
🎯 CHALLENGE: What’s ONE outdated process or habit you’re eliminating this week to make space for smarter growth? Drop it in the comments or tag @kelly.siegel71.
📢 Know someone on the edge of burnout from trying to keep up? Share this with them. It might be exactly what they need to hear.
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What if you could reset your metabolism, protect your muscle, boost energy, and even reverse your biological age in just 5 days?
Renee Fitton, Director of Education at ProLon and expert in longevity-focused nutrition, joins Harder Than Life to break down the science behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)—a revolutionary health protocol that’s changing the way we think about aging, fat loss, gut health, and performance.
Whether you’re a high-achieving athlete, a busy professional, or someone just trying to feel better in your body again—this episode is your blueprint to aging stronger, living longer, and optimizing your health without starving yourself.
This isn’t about willpower. It’s about science-backed, muscle-protecting, metabolism-resetting, cellular rejuvenation.
In this this episode, we cover:
🔥 What the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) actually is and why it works
🔥 Why muscle mass doesn’t get lost during FMD (and how it supports fat burn)
🔥 The truth about intermittent fasting vs long-term fasting
🔥 How FMD improves energy, sleep, digestion, and even skin
🔥 Why 97% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and how to fix it
🔥 How FMD compares to Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs (with zero side effects)
🔥 The connection between fasting, gut health, and dementia prevention
🔥 What fasting does for women, hormones, and longevity
💬 Would you try a 5-day cellular reset that could change your health forever? Drop your thoughts below. We want to hear from you.
🔔 Subscribe now for more cutting-edge conversations in health, performance, and longevity designed to help you live Harder Than Life.
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Tired of building your dream while feeling completely ALONE?
In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel gets real about something every entrepreneur feels but few talk about: the crushing loneliness that comes with chasing greatness. You're grinding, growing, pushing your limits… and yet, no one around you truly understands.
This isn't about being weak. It's about being human. And it's time we STOP pretending we can do it all alone.
Inside this episode:
✅ Why high achievers often feel isolated and how to break the cycle
✅ The 5 traps that keep leaders disconnected
✅ How to find your people and why your current circle may be holding you back
✅ A playbook to build a REAL support system that fuels your mission
✅ What true community looks like (hint: it’s not a happy hour with strangers)
If you’re the only one in your circle growing, you’re in the wrong circle.
🎯 CHALLENGE: Audit your circle. Who’s really helping you grow? Share your answer in the comments or tag @kelly.siegel71.
📢If you know someone grinding alone in silence, SEND them this. It might be the connection they didn’t know they needed.
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What if your greatest pain could become your ultimate superpower?
Devin Johnson, visionary entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Sales AI, sits down with Harder Than Life for a raw, brutally honest conversation about trauma, hustle, legacy, and spiritual alignment. From flipping sneakers to escape poverty to building a 9-figure company, Devin’s story is proof that you can rise from anything if you’re willing to get real, stay disciplined, and do the work.
You don’t need more resources. You need more consistency, more courage, and a deeper connection to your WHY.
In this episode, we cover:
🔥 How childhood trauma forged his entrepreneurial fire
🔥 Why ego nearly destroyed him—and how faith rebuilt him
🔥 The power of “prey drive” and what makes Sales AI a game-changer
🔥 The truth about discipline, legacy, and the lonely road to leadership
🔥 How to build world-class culture and give more than you take
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a roadmap for every underdog ready to rise, every leader ready to build something real, and every soul that knows they’re meant for more.
💬 What’s the hardest moment you’ve had to grow through? Share your story in the comments. Let’s lift each other up.
🔔 Subscribe now for unfiltered, unshakable conversations with people who are Harder Than Life.
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Multiple streams of income? Or multiple streams of distraction?
In this brutally honest episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel takes a sledgehammer to one of the most overhyped business mantras out there. Everyone’s chasing “passive income” and juggling side hustles but most are building castles in the sand.
Kelly shares battle-tested wisdom from nearly 30 years of building National Technology Management. He shares the real path to wealth: focus, systems, and staying in your lane long enough to win.
In this episode:
✅ Why chasing too many income streams keeps you broke
✅ The myth of passive income (and what it really takes)
✅ When to diversify and when to double down
✅ How to turn your business into a machine, not a job
✅ What 30 years of entrepreneurship taught Kelly the hard way
Want freedom? Master one thing. Systemize it. Then build on it.
🎯 CHALLENGE: Drop a comment with your main income stream. Are you going deep—or just dabbling?
📢 Know someone stuck in hustle mode but making no real progress? Please send them this.
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What if the life you’re building isn’t actually yours but one shaped by lies, fear, and silent suffering?
Garrett J. White, high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wake Up Warrior movement joins Harder Than Life for an unfiltered, soul-punching conversation about truth, transformation, and what it really means to become a high-value man.
After losing everything in 2008, Garrett rebuilt his life through raw honesty, spiritual alignment, and the power of purpose over performance.
The world doesn’t need more men pretending to have it all together—it needs men who are finally telling the truth.
In this episode, we cover:
🔥 Why most men are spiritually, emotionally, and sexually bankrupt
🔥 How to stop abandoning yourself to serve everyone else
🔥 The power of “taking a knee” and owning your truth
🔥 The brutal difference between “believing in God” and knowing God
🔥 Why the “Man in the Arena” movement is a full-scale masculine awakening
This is more than a podcast—it’s a call to arms for men who are done hiding, done blaming, and done living numb.
What’s the lie you’ve been telling yourself that ends TODAY? Drop it in the comments—and speak your truth.
Subscribe NOW if you’re ready to rise from the ashes, reclaim your power, and start living a life Harder Than Life.
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If you're doing everything yourself, you're not building a business — you're building a prison.
In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel lays down the truth about why you're overwhelmed, stuck, and not scaling the way you should be. Spoiler alert: it’s not about working harder, it’s about letting go.
Delegation isn't a nice-to-have. It's the leadership move that determines whether you grow or burn out.
In this no-fluff episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why overwhelm is a symptom of broken systems, not laziness
✅ How delegation actually builds freedom, not chaos
✅ The 1-3-1 Rule that turns your team into problem solvers (not problem bringers)
✅ How to build powerful processes that scale without YOU being the bottleneck
✅ 5 tactical steps to start delegating like a real leader TODAY
Your mission isn’t to DO more. Your mission is to BUILD more. It’s time to stop being the bottleneck and start being the visionary.
CHALLENGE: Pick one thing to delegate, one process to document, and one teammate to elevate this week. Tag Kelly Siegel or use #HarderThanLife to share your move!
Know a leader who's drowning in their own to-do list? Share this episode—they need to hear it.
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What if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t lack of talent, hustle, or even ambition but an unactivated prey drive inside you?
Coach Micheal Burt, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, top performance coach, and creator of The Greatness Factory joins Harder Than Life to break down how to awaken your primal drive, reignite your purpose, and dominate every arena you step into.
Your success depends on one thing: the ability to activate your prey drive and keep it burning.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🔥 What "prey drive" is and why most people never activate it
🔥 5 powerful triggers to flip your internal switch
🔥 Why energy is a currency and how high performers protect it
🔥 How to move from motivation to relentless activation
🔥 The brutal truth about success, failure, and why second place is just the first loser
This isn’t about hype. It’s a BATTLE PLAN for anyone serious about chasing bigger dreams, playing bigger games, and refusing to settle for average.
💬 What’s one area of your life where you need to FLIP THE SWITCH right now? Drop it in the comments!
🔔 Subscribe NOW if you're ready to activate your greatness and start living life Harder Than Life!
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You’re not choosing love… you’re abandoning yourself.
In this raw and vulnerable episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel lays it all on the table—from personal heartbreak to powerful healing. This isn't just about relationships, it's about the silent, self-sacrificing patterns we fall into chasing love, approval, or peace... while betraying ourselves in the process.
If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, not enough, or stuck choosing between your truth and someone else’s comfort, this one’s for you.
Inside this episode:
✅ The childhood belief that love must be earned and how it sabotages your self-worth
✅ 5 powerful actions to stop self-abandonment and build radical self-respect
✅ Why protecting your peace is not selfish. It’s sacred
✅ How to reverse engineer your relationships and cut out hidden chaos
✅ A 7-day challenge to reconnect with yourself and never shrink again
💥 Choosing peace might mean losing people. But if your peace costs you your identity, that’s too high a price.
🎯 CHALLENGE: What’s one boundary you’re setting this week to honor your peace? Drop a comment or DM @kelly.siegel71
📢 Know someone who keeps giving to everyone but themselves? Share this episode and remind them: choosing YOU isn’t selfish. It’s survival.
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What if real leadership isn't about being impressive but being impactful? 🤯
Jordan Montgomery, USA Today bestselling author, performance coach, and speaker trusted by top CEOs and elite athletes, joins Harder Than Life to drop one of the most vulnerable, powerful, and heart-centered conversations we’ve ever had.
From losing everything at 27 to rebuilding with faith, family, and fierce intentionality, Jordan proves that your lowest moment can become your greatest calling.
You don’t lose when you FAIL. You lose when you don’t LEARN.
In This Episode, We Cover:
🔥 Why true leadership starts at home
🔥 The real cost of chasing praise over purpose
🔥 How to encourage with authenticity and depth
🔥 Rewiring shame into power and failure into fuel
🔥 Creating impact that outlives your title
This episode is filled with wisdom, raw honesty, and transformational truth. If you’re ready to lead with heart and build a legacy rooted in character, tune in.
💬 What’s the biggest leadership lesson you’ve learned from failure? Drop it in the comments—your story might inspire someone else.
🔔 Hit that SUBSCRIBE button for weekly episodes that help you lead harder, live bolder, and love deeper.
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Is your business costing you the relationships that matter most?
In this brutally honest episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel opens up about the personal price of success—how his business nearly cost him his marriage, his friends, and precious time with his daughter. This is a wake-up call for every high achiever who’s ever said, “I’m doing this for them,” while never being fully present with them.
Inside this episode:
✅ Why “hustle mode” quietly destroys your relationships
✅ The mindset trap that makes work feel more urgent than family
✅ Real talk about guilt, neglect, and the myth of “making it up later”
✅ 5 practical strategies to reconnect and protect your relationships
✅ A powerful challenge that could change the course of your personal life
If your relationships are suffering, success isn’t success—it’s survival.
It’s time to build a life that wins in every area, not just the business.
CHALLENGE: Identify one relationship you’ve been neglecting. Schedule time. Be fully present. No excuses. Then DM @kelly.siegel71 and tell him how it went.
Know someone who's always working but missing what really matters? Share this with them—today.
LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations about success, self-awareness, and living Harder Than Life.
#HarderThanLife #KellySiegel #RelationshipsMatter #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurLife #MindsetShift #LegacyBuilding #FamilyFirst #SelfImprovement #Leadership
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What if the REAL reason you're not leveling up isn’t lack of motivation but a BROKEN strategy?
Scott D. Clary, entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Success Story Podcast, joins Harder Than Life to drop a masterclass in mindset, entrepreneurship, and playing the long game. From battling imposter syndrome to building an empire by reverse-engineering success, Scott pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to win in business and in life.
⚡ Success isn’t magic. It’s the result of relentless focus, measurable progress, and doing the hard things consistently.
In this episode, we cover:
🔥 How to defeat imposter syndrome by remembering your wins
🔥 Why most people fail—and how to actually stay in the game
🔥 The truth about pivoting, quitting, and knowing the difference
🔥 Why mindset and movement are your biggest productivity hacks
🔥 How to reverse-engineer your dream life step-by-step
This is NOT your average business talk. It’s a brutally honest breakdown of what separates those who wish from those who win.
💬 What’s ONE action you’re taking today to reverse-engineer your next level? Drop it in the comments!
🔔 Subscribe NOW for real, unfiltered conversations with high performers who are building a life Harder Than Life.
#ScottDClary #SuccessStoryPodcast #HarderThanLife #EntrepreneurMindset #ImposterSyndrome #ReverseEngineerSuccess #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformanceHabits #MindsetMatters
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You’re Grinding. You’re Hustling. But You’re Still STUCK.
If you’re doing everything and still not seeing your business grow, YOU’RE the bottleneck.
In this raw and real episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel pulls back the curtain on what’s holding so many entrepreneurs back: ego, chaos, and trying to do it all alone. If you want to scale, you need to build a business that runs without you. Period.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Why your hustle is actually hurting your business
✅ The critical systems every leader MUST have in place
✅ How to delegate the right way (without micromanaging or losing control)
✅ Kelly’s powerful “1-3-1” strategy to stop putting out fires and start building leaders
✅ The mindset shift that turns a solo act into a scalable machine
If you don’t create structure, you’ll create stress. And if you’re not growing, you’re dying.
🎯 CHALLENGE: What’s one task you’re still holding onto that someone else should own? Drop it in the comments—and commit to letting it go THIS WEEK.
📢 Tag a fellow entrepreneur who’s stuck in the grind and needs to hear this message.
🔔 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you lead smarter, scale faster, and live harder than life.
#HarderThanLife #KellySiegel #EntrepreneurMindset #ScaleYourBusiness #Delegation #Leadership #BuildSystems #HustleTrap #GrowthMindset #BusinessOwnerTips
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Are you living your true purpose? ⚠️ John Mulligan (Johnny Utah) didn't just change careers; he changed his entire life. From the high-stakes world of undercover narcotics to the raw passion of hunting and outdoor media with his show Primal Divide, his story will challenge you.In this episode, we go deep into John's journey, trading the dangers of the Cincinnati streets for the challenges and rewards of the wilderness.Prepare for a conversation about facing your demons, finding strength in nature, and the relentless pursuit of discipline and perseverance.In this episode, we explore:🚨 Cop to Creator: John Mulligan's switch from undercover work to building a life in outdoor media.🚨 Hunting with Heart: The ethics of hunting, respect for animals, and the role of conservation.🚨 Wilderness & Grit: How the outdoors demands and builds mental and physical toughness.🚨 Nature's Power: Finding peace, purpose, and challenge in the natural world.🚨 Chasing Your Call: The inspiration to pursue your passions and live adventurously.💬 What was the most impactful lesson you took away from John's story? Share your thoughts in the comments below!🔔 Subscribe to the Harder Than Life Podcast for more inspiring stories and powerful conversations that will help you live your best life.#HarderThanLife #KellySiegel #JohnMulligan #JohnnyUtah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If YOU don’t respect yourself, NO ONE else will.
For too long, I let people take advantage of me, cross my boundaries, and dictate my worth.
But here’s the truth: The way people treat you is a REFLECTION of what you ALLOW.
In this episode of Harder Than Life, I’m breaking down exactly what it takes to stop being a doormat, take back your power, and command the respect you deserve—in business, relationships, and life.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The painful lessons that forced me to stand up for myself
✅ How fear of confrontation is keeping you stuck
✅ The game-changing mindset shift that makes self-respect effortless
✅ Why setting boundaries actually makes people respect you MORE
✅ Simple, no-BS strategies to stop people-pleasing and start owning your worth
🚀 CHALLENGE: What’s ONE boundary you need to reinforce in your life? Drop it in the comments below—I want to hear how you’re stepping into your power!
📢 Know someone who needs this message? Send this episode their way.
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What if the biggest thing standing between you and success isn’t a lack of talent, time, or resources… but the lies you tell yourself? 🤯
Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s top mindset and goal-setting experts, is here to show you how to reprogram your brain for unstoppable success. If you’re tired of self-doubt, second-guessing, and feeling stuck, you’re in for one heck of a ride.
Your thoughts are either working FOR you or AGAINST you. It’s time to take control.
In this episode, we cover:
🔥 The hidden danger of overthinking and how to stop it
🔥 How to rewire your brain for confidence & action
🔥 The biggest mistake people make when setting goals
🔥 Why motivation isn’t the problem (and what actually is)
🔥 How to take back control of your life starting TODAY
This isn’t just theory. Jon breaks down real, proven strategies that will help you transform the way you think, so you can finally create the results you want.
💬 What’s ONE thought you’re CHOOSING to change today? Drop it in the comments!
🔔 Subscribe NOW if you’re ready to stop holding yourself back and start creating the life you KNOW you’re meant for!
#HarderThanLife #KellySiegel #MindsetShift #SuccessMindset #JonAcuff #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #GoalSetting #OvercomingFear #StopOverthinking #MentalStrength #ConfidenceBoost #LifeTransformation #SelfBelief #Motivation #HighPerformance #SuccessTips #EntrepreneurMindset #LevelUp #MindsetMatters
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Grinding 24/7 won’t make you successful—it’ll break you.
Our culture glorifies hustle, but at what cost? Burnout, broken relationships, and declining health aren’t badges of honor. If you’re running on empty, it’s time for a wake-up call.
In this episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel exposes the REAL price of an unbalanced life—and how to reclaim your time, energy, and success before it’s too late.
You’ll learn:
🔥The physical and mental toll of overworking (this might shock you)
🔥 How stress silently destroys your relationships and success
🔥 The hidden signs that your work-life balance is way off
🔥 3 power moves to take back control of your health and happiness
🔥 Why balance isn’t a luxury but it’s the key to long-term success
🚀 CHALLENGE: Identify ONE area of imbalance in your life and set a non-negotiable boundary to protect your health this week. Drop it in the comments below!
📢 Know someone stuck in the grind? Share this episode with them. It might just change their life.
🔔 LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk on success, resilience, and balance.
#HarderThanLife #KellySiegel #WorkLifeBalance #SuccessMindset #Burnout #Productivity #SelfCare #Leadership
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In this raw and powerful episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly Siegel sits down with former special operations warrior turned mindset coach and author, Yohance Boulden. From storming buildings in Afghanistan to confronting suicidal thoughts at home, Yohance opens up about the battles that don’t make the news—the mental ones.
Together, they unpack what it means to be a whole man: vulnerable, grounded, and emotionally resilient. Yohance shares how journaling, gratitude, and sitting in fear have become tools of survival and growth, and why his mantra is to "earn your regrets."
If you're ready to redefine masculinity, confront your fears, and find healing through presence, connection, and faith—this is the episode you can’t miss.
Key Takeaways:
Why watching sunrises became a daily life-saving ritual
How physical fitness builds mental resilience
The power of getting small when life feels overwhelming
The importance of safety, surrender, and spiritual awakening
How journaling can help you know yourself and process pain
Fatherhood lessons that shaped his leadership
What it really means to be a “whole man”
How friendships with emotional depth are the real flex
Drop a comment: What’s your biggest fear—and how are you facing it?
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Want to Transform Your Life? START TAKING ACTION TODAY!
Most people talk about success, but only a few actually go out and get it. In this episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down the #1 key to success—taking deliberate, consistent, and unrelenting action every single day. Stop waiting for motivation, stop overthinking, and start doing.
Key Topics in This Episode:
Why small daily actions compound into massive success
The fear of success and how it holds you back
Why accountability is non-negotiable for achieving goals
How Kelly built his success—one step at a time
The power of progress over perfection
YOUR CHALLENGE: Take ONE action today that moves you forward. Tag Kelly on social media and share your progress.
What’s ONE action you’re committing to today? Drop a comment below.
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What if your greatest struggle became your superpower?
In this raw and eye-opening episode of Harder Than Life, host Kelly Siegel sits down with Nick Pollard—a world-renowned coach, speaker, and expert on people-pleasing, codependency, and addiction. With over 50 million views across social media, Nick’s no-BS approach is helping people set boundaries, break toxic cycles, and reclaim their power.
Nick's journey is unlike anything you've heard before—from surviving childhood trauma and addiction to building the People Displeaser Movement. His story proves that rock bottom is just the beginning if you choose to rise.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why people-pleasing and addiction go hand in hand
✅ The shocking turning point that changed Nick’s life forever
✅ How to set real, unshakable boundaries without guilt
✅ The Game of No—a simple yet powerful way to take back control
✅ Why saying NO is the ultimate self-care
This conversation is packed with hard-hitting truths, humor, and powerful takeaways to help you stop playing small and start living authentically.
#HarderThanLife #PeoplePleasing #NickPollard #SelfGrowth #AddictionRecovery #SettingBoundaries
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