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The Shift Lab
by Yazz-E
Decoding Meaningful Conversation into Systems you can Apply. Connecthttps://www.reddit.com/r/CodingCulturePodcast/
Episodes
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#132 | Congruence and Courage
Most people admire courage, but far fewer understand what gives courage its direction. In this episode of The SHIFT Lab, we explore the relationship between congruence the alignment of your beliefs, values, words, and actions- and courage, the willingness to remain aligned when doing so becomes...
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#131 | Add Value Where You Are
This is the first installment in a six-part series exploring the power of principles and values. My goal is to help you better understand them, reflect on your own, and intentionally choose the beliefs that will guide your life. Through stories, personal experiences, and thoughtful commentary, I...
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#130 | SHIFT Checkpoint; Lessons Learned
In this SHIFT Check Point, I share personal life updates and reflect on what it means to maintain a growth mindset when life feels uncertain. Drawing from recent experiences—including attending a funeral—I explore how moments like these remind us that our time is limited and that the true measure...
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129 | Are We The Person, We Wished To Be?
Episode 129 | Are We the Person We Wished to Be? At some point, most of us imagined a future version of ourselves—more disciplined, more confident, more courageous, more whole. But somewhere between responsibility, disappointment, routine, and survival, that vision can get blurry. In this…
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#128 | Rewind Ep. 56 Transforming Limiting Beliefs
"Transforming Limiting Beliefs: three steps for Overcoming Self-Sabotage" Join me in this exciting episode of Beyond 6 Figures as we explore the transformative power of my four steps to True Transformation: Awareness, Abandonment, Anticipation, and Action. By integrating these steps, I believe…
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#127 | How The Intangibles Create The Tangible
Episode 127: How The Intangibles Create the Tangibles We live in a world obsessed with outcomes—money, status, possessions, titles, and recognition. Yet some people seem capable of losing everything and building it back again. Why? In this episode of SHIFT Lab, Aaron explores the idea that our...
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#126 | Checking In, Wins and Loses
Todays episode lets talk wins and loses for a short moment, new projects and whats in the pipeline moving forward.
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#125 | Identity before Evidence
This episode explores the tension between identity, contentment, and growth. What happens when your vision for yourself has not yet been matched by visible evidence? This episode dives into the difference between contentment and complacency, why identity often shifts before results appear, and…
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#124 | Silence a Monolgue
In Episode 124 of The Shift Lab, we explore the power of silence — not as isolation, but as transformation. This monologue reflects on distraction, discipline, identity, and the uncomfortable truths that surface when the noise fades away. Through stillness, we confront who we’ve been, protect the...
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#123 | Skill and Spirit
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we explore the tension and harmony between skill and spirit. Talent and discipline can open doors, but without alignment, wisdom, and character, success can feel empty. This conversation dives into the importance of developing practical ability while also...
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#122 | Revisiting Renewal
n this episode of The Shift Lab, the conversation centers on transformation, identity, and the uncomfortable gap between who we are and who we say we want to become. The episode challenges listeners to confront a difficult question: if you already know the version of yourself you want to become,...
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#121 | Find Your Rhythm, Check In
Finding your ground can be hard and never stopping to listen to the music can create a dull life. In this ep I wanted to know you feel...clothes on, I promise. and encourage you to lace up and move -AK Thank you for listening
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#120 | How We Can Live A Life of Value
In this episode, I introduce a new segment where we explore meaningful questions and real conversations I come across—online and in everyday life The SHIFT Sessions. Today, we dive into the idea of what it truly means to live a life worth living. If you’ve been questioning your direction or...
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#119 — 2025 Wrapped: When Encouragement Stops Producing Evidence
In this year-end reflection, I look honestly at what 2025 revealed—not just about growth, but about avoidance. After tracking my habits, routines, and decisions all year, I saw measurable progress alongside a harder truth: encouragement without consequence can quietly replace action. In this...
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#118 | Becoming Who You Intend to Be : A Focus on Our Self-Concept
In this episode, we explore why good intentions don’t always turn into action—and how to close that gap. We break down the stages of behavior change and show how aligning your values, identity, and daily actions can strengthen commitment and make follow-through more likely. If you’ve ever known...
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#117 | Get Better Sooner : A Discussion On Self Talk
This episode is about what happens when life holds up a mirror and you finally see the gaps between who you think you are and who your actions reveal you to be. Instead of pointing fingers outward, I point them inward — toward discipline, repetition, relapse, and the self-talk that shapes...
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#116 | Whats Happening and How I Keep Things Going
Just a quick rant with words of encouragement.
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115 | Intensifying My Efforts: The Steps I'm Taking To Get What I Want
In this episode, I break down what it really means to intensify your effort when life feels stagnant. Drawing on research from Dispenza, Hardy, and Pascual-Leone, I explore how self-talk, visualization, and measured action can rewire your identity long before your environment catches up. This is...
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Ep114 | Boosting Creativity with Strategic Action
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we break down what creativity really means for men who want progress, purpose, and alignment. Creativity isn’t about art—it’s about problem-solving, identity, and the way you move through your life. I share childhood stories, spiritual insights, and strategic...
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#113 | The Truth About Consistency; The Rhythm of Who You Are Becoming
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we break apart the myth that you must love the grind to stay consistent. What if the real reason you “hate doing it” is simply because you aren’t good at it yet? We explore the psychology behind mastery, why enjoyment follows competence, and how to turn hard…
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#112 | Get Where You Want to Be: The Truth About Self-Alignment
We explore the tension between your actual, ideal, and ought selves , the three domains that shape identity and emotional wellbeing. Using personal reflection, spiritual insight, and psychological frameworks, we’ll discuss how to move earnestly toward the life you’re meant to live , dirt…
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#111 |Harvest Season: Studying the Work Before Blaming the Weather
The clock tells the hour, the sky tells the season, but your life reveals the fruit. In this reflection, we explore what it means to harvest wisely , to study the work, not blame the weather. It’s about the habits that till the ground, the reflection that waters the seed, and the grace that…
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#110 | Follow Up and Tap In
This episode I decided to just catch you up with me and whats on my agenda..
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#109 | Discipline Closes The GAP - An Approach to Overcoming Resistance
In this episode, we unpack how discipline closes the GAP between who you are and who you want to be.Drawing from The War of Art, and others, we explore why discipline isn’t just brute force, but a Muse that guides us past distraction and into consistent growth. Tune in to learn how judgeless...
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#108 | Why We Turn Back and How To Close The Gap
In this episode of The SHIFT Lab, we explore the parable of the pearl of great price and what it teaches us about true transformation. From surrender that doesn’t feel like sacrifice, to Gould’s stages of adult growth, to the Goal Gradient Effect and a modern story of letting go of control, we...
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#107 | SHIFT The Resistance
In this episode of SHIFT Lab, we unpack what it really means to surrender in your growth journey—not as giving up, but as releasing old habits, trusting the process, and aligning priorities. I share raw reflections on moments where resistance shows up—from making tough outreach calls to creating...
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#106 | Weekly Wrap Up Why Belief Is Needed
In this week’s Shift Lab wrap-up, I reflect on a powerful coaching session where my coach asked, “What would your future self say to you now?” I dive into the idea of letting go of the “you” you want to be—because wanting implies lack. Instead, I explore embracing the version of you that already...
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#105 | Peace As The Fruit
In this episode, we explore the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23, with a focus on peace. This isn't just about avoiding conflict—it’s a powerful, transformative inner peace that stands firm despite external chaos. We dive into how true peace is part of a 9-fold fruit of the Spirit, and...
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#104 | A Peace of Fruit
In this episode of The Shift Lab, Aaron Kentrell explores the quiet power of trust and the surprising ways peace shows up in our lives—not as a feeling, but as fruit. Through moments of laughter, deep connection, and unspoken emotion, Aaron invites us to consider: What if peace isn’t absent, but...
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#103 | Revisiting The Silence
Join us as we explore the importance of silent work, rehearsing the person you want to become, and turning desire into tangible manifestation. Whether you’re learning to ignore distractions or overcoming self-doubt, the Shift Lab is a space to find the strength, clarity, and courage you need to...
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#102 | Delay Decays
What happens when the goal you once swore by no longer aligns with the man you’re becoming? In this episode of The Shift Lab we unpack a hard truth: a goal isn’t sacred—but the becoming it demands of you is. Through raw reflection and bold questions, we explore the difference between false goals...
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#101 | Becoming Through Endurance: How Resilience Builds the Transformed Man
In this episode of The SHIFT Lab, we explore the slow, often painful path of becoming—the kind that can’t be faked or fast-tracked. Becoming Through Endurance unpacks how time and resilience work together to shape the man who refuses to break.
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#100 | Capture The Momentum
Podcast Episode Description – #100 | Capture The Momentum of The SHIFT Lab Pod We made it to Episode 100 — a milestone that may mean the most to me personally, but it's one I set out to reach from the start. This moment is about reflection, presence, and choosing to continue the journey. In this...
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99 | Why Reflection & Storytelling Are Important
In this episode, I step back and reflect on the deeper patterns driving my work at The Shift Lab podcast. This is more than a strategy update—it's a vulnerable audit of the questions I keep asking, the identity I’m building, and where I’m still being called to grow. I explore: Why I obsess over...
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#98 | Direction Through Obedience
In this episode of SHIFT Lab, we dive into the nuanced experience of obedience—when conviction feels like faith, and disobedience sounds like a persuasive inner salesman. Yazz-E explores why accepting what we should believe can feel so hard, how vision and mission can stir up faith when proof is...
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#97 | Vision Needs Your Commitment
What image comes to mind when you hear the word vision? Is it a memory, a dream, or maybe a calling you’ve ignored for too long? In this episode of The Shift Lab, we unpack what it means to live with vision—and what happens when you don't. We explore the difference between a divine vision and a...
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#96 | Auditing our Stewardship
In this episode, we return to the parable of the seed and the soil—but through a new lens: stewardship and vision. It’s not just about what you’ve received; it’s about how you care for it. What are you actually doing with the seeds already in your hands? Sparked by a conversation with Myron...
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#95 | The Seed or The Sower
Welcome back to Shift Lab, where we dive deep into how the choices we make today shape the future we step into tomorrow. In today’s episode, we’re continuing our conversation about a powerful concept—how the seeds we plant through our actions or neglect will define the lives we build. In this...
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#94 | How The Seed of Actions and Neglect Affect Us.
I used to think effort guaranteed results. I. soon learned that the outcome isnt up to me. Released that neglect is a seed that we sow by simply not doing. This episode of SHIFT I share my thoughts on both Action and Neglect and how they've helped me grow.
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#93 | Getting Better Sooner and Making Space for Growth
In this episode of the SHIFT Lab Podcast, we pause for a bit of intentional house cleaning—both literally and mentally. I open up about some personal challenges I’ve been navigating and reflect on the patterns that have held me back. It’s a candid look at the messy, often uncomfortable process of...
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#92 | Time and Transformation-The Present Is All You Have
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we explore the invisible force shaping your transformation—Time. But not in the way you've been taught. We break down the Past, Present, and Future through the lens of imagination, showing how your reality isn’t built by the clock—but by your assumptions. If…
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#91 | The Power of Silence – Unlocking Clarity, Strength, and Transformation
In a world filled with constant noise, we often overlook one of the most powerful tools for transformation—silence. In this episode of The Shift Lab, we explore how moments of stillness can sharpen your mind, strengthen your decisions, and unlock deeper self-awareness. Through ancient wisdom,...
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#90 | Taking Right Action
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we dive deeper into the topic of transformation, focusing on one key element: action. But not just any action—Right Action. We explore why it's crucial to have guiding principles and values to ensure our actions lead us to the outcomes we desire. Tune in and...
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#89 | Why Acceptance Matters
The Lesson in the Mirror This episode is different. More raw. Less researched, more felt. It’s one of those where I had to sit with myself—no books, no deep dives on YouTube, just me, my thoughts, and the quiet space in between. You’ll probably hear it in my voice. The rough edges, the moments I...
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#88 | Prayer in Transformation
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we explore the transformative power of prayer. What is prayer, really? How does it work, and why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? We break down the essence of prayer as an expression of faith—believing in the unseen and aligning thoughts, words, and…
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#87 | A Disciplined Imagination- Transformation Pt2
Podcast Description: In this episode ofThe Shift Lab, we explore the power of imagination and how it shapes our reality. Moving beyond limitations, we dive into the concept ofdisciplined imagination—guiding our thoughts with intention to create the life we desire. We break downimaginal activities...
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#86 | Sustaining The State
Pillar 2 of Transformation Welcome to The Shift Lab—the podcast that helps you uncover strategic actions to achieve your goals and embrace transformative change. In this episode, we dive into the concept of "state"—your mindset and system of thoughts that shape how you move through the world....
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#85 | Transformation- A Series
Welcome to The Shift Lab, the podcast where we explore the strategies, stories, and principles that guide transformative change. Today’s episode, Transformation " invites you to consider how embracing challenges and responsibilities can unlock a profound journey of personal growth. Through...
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#83 | How to Integrate Your Shadow
In this episode of The Shift Lab, we dive into the hidden side of self-improvement: integrating your shadow. Drawing on insights from Carl Jung, the Bible, and practical experience, we explore how facing your darker, repressed traits can lead to personal transformation and spiritual growth. Learn...
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#82 | A Little Bit about Me
Hey guys here’s a short 1-2 convo for you . A lil more about me and my agenda
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Decoding Meaningful Conversation into Systems you can Apply. Connecthttps://www.reddit.com/r/CodingCulturePodcast/
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The Shift Lab is created and hosted by Yazz-E.
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