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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 39 MIN

You’re Not Obligated to Be the Person You Were a Minute Ago with Rich Olson

from IMPACT Effect with Jim Morris · host IMPACT Effect with Jim Morris

Most of us are running away from a version of ourselves we don't like, but very few of us have the courage to actually kill that old version and start over.Rich Olson joined me in the studio to talk about the brutal reality of transformation, from losing 150 pounds to navigating a total loss of community and career during a divorce. This conversation isn't about tips and tricks; it's about the frequency you live at and the hard decisions required to lead your family and your business with authenticity.Let’s Chat:1. How changing your physical and mental self forces you to change your social circle and proximity.2. Why a "shallow why" will fail you when things get difficult.3. The impact of showing your children that it is okay to not be okay.4. Leading in business by owning your failuresFull episode available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and stick around for more conversations about leadership, business and human connection.00:00 Resistance And Mindset00:30 Meet The Guest Rich01:24 Impactful Turning Point03:02 First Steps To Change03:44 Pushback And Projections06:05 Divorce And Boundaries08:13 Losing Everything08:41 Rebuilding With Mentors12:11 Discipline And Presence12:46 Kids As Motivation15:46 Being Present Not Busy18:06 Your Winning Crew20:33 Kids See Your Change21:19 Okay Not Okay22:16 Family Habits Shift22:58 Business Leadership Lessons23:38 Authenticity Builds Teams26:29 Heart Led Decisions28:01 Freedom Not A Box28:45 Checks And Balances31:04 Love Your Past Self32:34 Beauty In The Middle33:43 Hard Conversations Matter35:21 Digging Into Your Why37:18 Final Advice And Mentors

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Most of us are running away from a version of ourselves we don't like, but very few of us have the courage to actually kill that old version and start over.Rich Olson joined me in the studio to talk about the brutal reality of transformation, from...

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