Curiosity, Clarity, and the Four Doors into Better Retirement | Ideas by Mike™ EP57

In this episode of the Ideas by Mike™ podcast, host Mike Milligan, CFP sits down with Cody Lutz, a coach who helps high-performing people think more clearly, act more courageously, and get better results with less wasted effort. Cody shares the path that took him from rural farm kid to event coordinator, SaaS leader, entrepreneur, and full-time executive coach.They also dig into practical tools for major life transitions, including retirement, business growth, and figuring out what you actually want before you chase it. Mike and Cody also go deep on why money is a lagging indicator of value and impact, how blind spots keep even high performers stuck, and why the best coaching often starts by asking what you really want - not just what you think you should want. This one is especially powerful if you’re considering a career move, nearing retirement, building a business, or simply feeling pulled in too many directions. Cody’s perspective is practical, direct, and refreshingly different - and it just might be the nudge you need to move before you feel ready.