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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1H 2M

DJ Barton: Divorce Your Past to Marry Your Future

from Alignment First w/ Mycal Anders · host Mycal Anders, EMGM, MS, CSCS

In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with DJ Barton, co-founder and CEO of ELYT Travel, to talk about what it actually takes to build a life, not just a lifestyle. We dive into losing his father early in life, finding purpose through fatherhood, the power of proximity, and why divorcing your past is the only way to marry your future. Real, actionable ways to become the fittest leader possible through peace, power, and presence.Key Takeaways1. You have to divorce your past to marry your future, growth demands it.2. Moments matter more than things. The memories you create outlast any material possession.3. The better you get at life, the smaller (and better) the rooms become.4. Proximity is currency. One connection can literally change your life.5. Most people want the accolades without the reps. Leaders put in the work behind closed doors.Quotes• "You have to trim to grow." – DJ Barton• "Talk is cheap. Whiskey costs money." – DJ Barton's Grandfather (via DJ Barton)• "Popular decisions are not voted popular. You have to do things that are uncomfortable to become comfortable." – DJ BartonConnect with DJ Barton📸 Instagram: @TheRealDJBarton💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/therealdjbarton/👥 Facebook: Real DJ Barton🍸 Connections & Cocktails: facebook.com/ConnectionsandCocktailsAZNext Level Resources✅ Clarity | Coaching | Consistency | Community →https://next-level.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/next-level-headquarters/home?invite=69c17e4d5d8cee9656ff1c61✅ Become the Fittest Leader Possible → NextLevelHQ.co/blog✅ Get More Alignment First →https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/coachderz/Partners & Sponsors@ThorneHealth → thorne.com/u/progressalways@StrongCoffee → strongcoffeecompany.com/?ref=2YN5cnK8v9zQ4DUse Code: NEXTLEVEL15Alignment First. Progress Always!

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