EP 17 | From Corporate Comfort to Purpose: Mitch Parkins on Discipline, Identity & Longevity

In this powerful episode of the Everything Counts Podcast, Jamie Small and the boys sit down with Mitch Parkins—former General Manager turned founder of Longevity Games—to unpack a story of transformation, discipline, and redefining success. Mitch opens up about his journey from chasing corporate progression and financial growth to hitting a point of deep reflection—realising he was drifting away from the life he truly wanted. Through honest conversations about health, fatherhood, identity, and legacy, he shares how he rebuilt his life from the ground up. This episode dives into:Breaking self-sabotaging habits and building sustainable disciplineThe truth about fitness, longevity, and what actually worksThe power of environment, identity, and surrounding yourself with the right peopleWhy most men feel stuck—and how to take back controlTurning fear into action and creating a life aligned with purposeMitch also introduces his new venture, Longevity Games—an innovative approach to combining competition, accountability, and health to drive real behavioural change. Raw, real, and packed with practical insight, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to level up in life, business, health, and fatherhood.Recorded and Produced at The Grey Creative, Caringbah