Episodes
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Stop Chasing Work/Life Balance...Do This Instead
In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc challenges one of the most popular modern myths: work-life balance. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t exist. Instead of chasing a perfect 50/50 split between career, family, fitness, and personal growth, Marc breaks down why true fulfillment comes from work-life...
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The Epidemic of Overreaction
In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc dives into why everyone seems to lose their damn mind over everything these days. From outrage mobs to online overreactions, it feels like the world’s addicted to drama...and it’s exhausting. Through a mix of humor, common sense, and a touch of stoic...
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Calm the F Down: Why Everything Isn’t a Crisis
In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc cuts through the noise and says what everyone’s been thinking: people need to calm the f*** down. Not everything is political. Not every disagreement makes someone Hitler. And if we wouldn’t talk to people face-to-face the way we do online, maybe it’s…
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A Divided Nation, Stoic Principles, and Personal Leadership
In this episode of Make Good Choices, Marc Z returns to the mic after more than a year to tackle a topic that’s been on many people’s minds: what happened with Charlie Kirk and why it rattled so many. But instead of dwelling in shock, Marc turns to stoic principles, reminding us that rational...
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Ch-Ch-Changes
The only guarantee in life other than death is change. Tune in as I discuss why embracing the changes of life can lead to better living! ENJOY!
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Capable
You are far more capable than you can ever imagine, but you have to be willing to aim high👊🏽 Tune in for a quick diatribe on pushing your own limits and tapping into those around you. ENJOY!
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Call the Damn Leads: An Interview w/ Drewbie Wilson
Drewbie Wilson is a loving husband and father who pushes himself to live in excellence so he can set an example for those around him. At one point in his life, he weighed over 300 lbs before getting focused on his health and losing more than 100 pounds without fad diets or weight loss drugs. An...
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Lessons from Bluey
If we pay attention, life lessons are all around us. For you parents out there, Bluey is a cartoon well worth watching. I found myself being taken to school on a recent episode, so tune in and learn a great technique I believe ALL of us can use👊🏽 ENJOY!
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Tracking Success: An Interview w/ Adam Niec
On this episode I had the pleasure of interview my friend Adam Niec. Adam is the founder of Rate Tracker - a Software Company, Payment Processor, and Business Lender. But more than that he's a husband, a father, a person passionate about helping small businesses, and just a good human. We had a...
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TIred & Joyful
If you're a parent, you want to listen to this. Perspective is everything. Parenting small crazy people who live in your house can be tiring, exhausting, aggravating, frustrating, and all the other things. But it damn sure is worth it. Tune in for a quick story about my sweet baby Maximus and how…
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365 Driven: An Interview w/ Tony Whatley
Tony Whatley is a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind. This website grew to over 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising...
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Stop Searching for Balance
For as long as I can remember, I've heard people searching for balance in life. Well, I gots news for you...there's no such thing! Tune in for some very biased thoughts on this topic and what I believe we should actually be striving for. ENJOY!
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Building Authority: An interview w/ Adam McChesney
Adam McChesney is a serial entrepreneur based in St. Louis, MO. Originally a medical device sales rep, he transitioned into entrepreneurship full-time during the pandemic in July 2020. He was tired of going through the motions and always knew that there was something more to life, other than just...
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Talky Talky
It seems we all have something to say these days, myself included😬 But is it necessary? Are we talking to talk or do we actually have a message that needs to be delivered? Tune in for some Stoic thoughts on the things we all feel need to be said. ENJOY!
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Focus
There are so many things in this world to distract you from what you want to be focused on. Tune in as I discuss how we can all get a little better at limiting the external and stay consistent towards the things we want in life. ENJOY!!
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Faith, Family, Focus: An Interview w/ Tommy DeLong
In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Tommy DeLong. From humble beginnings in a trailer house, Tommy was an athlete growing up and played multiple sports. His father and grandfather were in construction, so he grew up with that being a constant influence in his life. After college…
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The Joy Code
Over 2 years in the making, The Joy Code is a project I've been working on diligently for the last few months. Like many businesses, trial and error and exploration are necessary to hone in on the right message and the right offer to make the type of impact I desire to make. Web pages and social...
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Down & Dirty: An Interview w/ Dustin Magley
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dustin Magley. Dustin is a husband, a father, a business owner, an athlete, and a dude who likes to party! From a less-than-ideal childhood, Dustin made a good choice to change the path he was on and become the father and family leader he…
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What if today was your last day?
What if this was it? What if this was the last day you were alive? Tune in as I provide a little perspective on the contemplation of your own demise and how you can use it to your advantage to live a more joyful life. ENJOY!
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Combat, Corporate, and Climbing: An Interview w/ Tyler Schmoker
On this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Tyler Schmoker. Tyler is a retired Army Combat Arms Senior Noncommissioned Officer, former Paramilitary Advisor, and Strategic Projects Consultant to Fortune 500s. He has worked in Corporate Security, Strategy, Project/Program Management, & Tech....
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Hi, It's Me Again!
Yes it's been a while, but sometimes life happens and when it does, you do what you gotta do. But I'm back with a plan of attack, some awesome guests lined up, and ready to run my mouth for the long haul. Let's do this!!
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The Mission
Like many of you I’m sure, I seem to have a LOT going on at all times. Tune in as a share a little insight into all those things and WHY I continually choose the path I’m on. ENJOY!
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R.I.P. Callie 🐶
About a week and a half ago I had to make the very difficult decision to put my 14 year old dog down. For those who have lost an animal like this, you know it’s more than just a dog. Tune in as I share a little of what happened and the lessons learned in the process. Aaannnddd LISTEN❗️
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Life is Not Linear
It sure would be nice if things just constantly got better in a straight line. But that sure isn’t the case! Tune in for some quick thoughts about the rollercoaster of life and what happens when you end up in a place you thought you already passed. Aaannnddd LISTEN!
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Time to Celebrate!
What do you have to celebrate? Well, at first glance, you may not feel like it’s much. Tune in and gain some perspective on why we should ALL be celebrating today, and every day. Aaannnddd LISTEN❗️
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Be a Blessing!
When you have a chance to give back to the world, I highly recommend you do so! In this episode I share something really awesome that happened last week in a coaching group I'm part of, and discuss the impact each one of us can make when we operate with a giving heart. ENJOY!
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Do Hard Sh*t!!
There’s power in CHOOSING to do hard things in life. Tune in as I briefly discuss my recent strongman competition, and why I believe it’s important to do hard things on a regular basis. Enjoy!!
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Undeniable: A Conversation w/ Josh Spradlin
When a man has a company mission statement that says "To be undeniable and a powerful force for Christ", you know you're dealing with a real one. On this episode, I get the pleasure of interviewing Josh Spradlin. He has over 20 years of experience in the Civil & Environmental Engineering field....
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Don’t Make Yourself a Martyr
It may just be semantics, but the difference between sacrifices and priorities are tremendous. Tune in as I discuss why it’s vital to view these differently and how it can effect the way think about the things we do in life. ENJOY!!
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Your 24 Hours Ain’t the Same
We’ve all heard the saying “We all have the same 24 hours!” Well…not quite, bucko👊🏽 Tune in as I share my thoughts on this and what time really means for each of us. Aaannnddd LISTEN❗️
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I’m BAAAAAACK!
It’s been a minute but your favorite friendly neighborhood Make Good Choices Ninja is back! FYI, when you have a baby, sometimes things have to shift a little😉 Nevertheless, the show must go on, so tune in to hear what’s been happening in my world and what you can expect to hear more of moving...
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Stop Skipping
Do you ever find yourself looking ahead? Of COURSE you do! In the world we live in, not doing that is almost impossible. But oftentimes we’re so concerned with then that we miss out on so much of the NOW. Tune in to hear why you need to stop desiring to skip ahead. Aaannnddd LISTEN❗️
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Leading Through Love: A Conversation w/ Renee Lautermilch
In this episode, I talk with Renée Lautermilch, a highly accomplished learning and development leader with over 20 years of experience in various industries, including healthcare, fitness, and hospitality. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Human Resources, then pursued an MBA, and MEd. Renée has...
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The "Iron"Man: A Conversation w/ Eddie Mazzu
They say life is what happens when you're busy making other plans, and that was exactly the case for Eddie Mazzu. Growing up in blue-collar Buffalo, NY, Eddie had examples of hard work all around him. That's simply the area's culture, but unfortunately, it doesn't always equate to a desired life....
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Mountain High Dreams: A Conversation w/ Les Brannen
Once you have a vision, you can never unsee it. It may lay dormant, it may get shoved into the recesses of your subconscious, but it will always exist. Les Brannen took a 20 year old vision and used it to drastically shift his life in the direction he wanted. After being laid off when the ol’...
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Blessed, Not Busy
Life is all about perspective, and sometimes a “simple” mindset shift can transform a negative to an overwhelming positive. Tune in as I discuss a shift that has had a tremendous impact on my mindset, and I know can do the same for you if you choose.
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Defining WHO You are: A Conversation w/ Sam Kaufman
Sam Kaufman is a business owner, business coach, husband, father, entrepreneur, and a man who...like many of us...is striving to be the best version of himself possible. He's also a client of mine in the fitness realm and has had quite the journey over the years in pursuit of good health and a...
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Uncommon Element: A Conversation w/ Josh Meunier
Everyone has a story, but when that story involves getting rid of all your things and heading to the other side of the world without a return flight, I'm intrigued. In this episode, I chat with my good friend and client Josh Meunier. Currently the Head of Sales at Winrate Consulting, the journey…
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Yep, You’re Still Gonna Die!
If you listen to anything I ever say, you know I speak about death almost as often as I speak about health and fitness! Tune in as I discuss why this continues to be such an important piece of my life and why the acceptance of this can add abundant joy to your existence. AAANNNDDD LISTEN❗️
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What's Inside You?
It's easy to be who you say you are when things are good in your life. But when things aren't going as planned, when you or those around you get shaken, then what happens? In this extended solo episode, I discuss the facets of what's inside you and why it matters. ENJOY!!
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Lessons From 1000 Pushups
Sometimes you just have to do some crazy things. Sometimes you should find other crazy people to do those crazy things with😉 In this episode, I discuss my recent challenge of doing 1000 pushups in one session and the lessons I extracted from said endeavor. Aaannnddd LISTEN!
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#75Hard: Round 3
I'm in the midst of 75Hard for the 3rd time and taking a far different approach than before. What is this approach? Why am I doing it? Tune in and find out😃 Aaannnddd LISTEN!
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You're Crazy!
Have you ever been told you're crazy? Most of us have. Sometimes it's a good thing, sometimes it may be perceived as bad, but most of the time it's simply a sign you're deviating from the norm. Tune in as I discuss why being told you're crazy is usually a good thing, and how YOU can take…
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Ain’t Gotta Wanna
You don’t always have to “want” to do what’s necessary. Tune in as I discuss how your feelings relate to your disciplines and what you can do about it. Aaannnddd LISTEN❗️
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If Knowledge Was the Answer...
Knowledge is great. Without it, we'd all be dumber than a sack of rocks. However, what you DO with that knowledge ultimately determines your outcome. Tune in as I discuss my recent experience at the Million Dollar Mastermind and the primary lesson you can learn from it. Aaannnddd LISTEN!!
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The Compound Effect
A few pushups every day, then a few more, then a few more on top of that. Before you know it, you're at 5000 pushups for the month. The compound effect of consistent action over time is real, and it's often the reason why some succeed and others do not. Tune in as I discuss this phenomenon and…
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Lessons from the Skatepark
This past weekend I took my son Cheech and a friend to a skatepark. And like everything else in life, if you look for lessons, ye shall find them! Tune in as I give a little uplifting insight into my experience and what we can all learn from this. Aaannnddd LISTEN!
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Glass in My Foot
How did I get glass in my foot? More importantly, what mistake was made that led to getting glass in my foot? What in the world does this have to do with making good choices? Life lessons are everywhere, so tune in and find out! Aaannnddd LISTEN!
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Glass in My Foot
How did I get glass in my foot? More importantly, what mistake was made that led to getting glass in my foot? What in the world does this have to do with making good choices? Life lessons are everywhere, so tune in and find out! Aaannnddd LISTEN!
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Relentless: A Conversation w/ Bill Baker
In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, "Dolla Dolla" Bill Baker is a father, husband, son, social mongrel, and visionary. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Bill over the last year and let me tell you, RELENTLESS is definitely an accurate description. Embodying how a true entrepreneur...
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