Beyond The Quit

This episode features Jordan Kurdi — teacher, coach, athlete, and fighter. At just 26, he’s coaching three sports, inspiring students, staying grounded in his faith, and facing one of life’s toughest battles head‑on: a recent cancer diagnosis.Jordan opens up about mindset, resilience, and what it truly means to live beyond the quit. His honesty and energy are unforgettable.💬 “You can’t control what happens to you — only how you respond. F*** it… keep pushing.”Don’t miss this episode — equal parts heart, fight, and purpose.🎧 Premieres Tuesday, May 5 — “F* It. Keep Pushing. – The Jordan Kurdi Story.”**Available everywhere:👉🏾 YouTube👉🏾 Apple Podcasts👉🏾 Spotify👉🏾 Amazon Music + Audible#BeyondTheQuit #JordanKurdi #Motivation #Mindset #Resilience #PodcastAnnouncement #CoachLife #KeepPushing #Inspiration #NeverQuit #HealthJourney

Rick Noda wasn’t built from comfort — he was built from pressure.Born into a legacy of sacrifice, Rick is the son of a father from Kosrae, Micronesia — an island shaped by the aftermath of nuclear testing — and a mother who rose from Chicago to Flint in pursuit of opportunity through education and athletics. His life has been forged through adversity, responsibility, and reinvention.In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Rick shares the defining moments that shaped him:• Navigating a federal government shutdown with no income and a young family• Surviving a life-altering motor vehicle accident and ongoing physical challenges• The abrupt end of a 17-year coaching career during COVID• Building and exiting a multi-state real estate portfolio with his wife• Creating generational structure through the Noda Family trust• Processing the unexpected loss of his father and what legacy truly meansThis conversation isn’t about motivation.It’s about endurance, leadership under pressure, family, and building purpose when life falls apart.Rick lives by one principle:Success = Effort Over TimeIf you’re carrying pressure, navigating adversity, or building something that will outlast you — this episode is for you.

In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with my daughter, Deyana Haugabook, for an honest and meaningful conversation about growth, responsibility, and resilience.Deyana is a student at Wayne County Community College, works as a project manager, and openly navigates life while managing anxiety — all while continuing to show up for her goals and her future.We talk about pressure at a young age, balancing school and work, learning self-awareness, and what “not quitting” really looks like when things feel overwhelming. This isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about building strength through the process.If you’re a parent, a young adult, or someone learning how to push forward while managing anxiety and expectations, this conversation will resonate.🎙️ Beyond The Quit — because resilience is built one decision at a time.

In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete opens up like never before.After losing his little sister and his twin sister, he didn’t just lose family—he almost lost himself. His motivation, his direction, his identity, and the version of him that used to dream big all started to fade.Now, at 50 years old, he’s stepping back on stage—not to prove anything to the world, but to prove something to himself.This episode isn’t about bodybuilding.It’s about grief.It’s about faith.It’s about discipline.It’s about choosing to keep going when quitting would make sense.If you’ve ever felt like life knocked the wind out of you…If you’ve ever questioned your purpose…If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old, too tired, or too far gone…This episode is for you.

Season 2 PremiereIn this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Tony Drysdale, a husband, father of three, and seasoned transportation professional who knows firsthand what it means to keep moving forward when life hits hard.Tony shares his journey through job loss, relocation, rebuilding his career, and ultimately facing a devastating house fire that resulted in a total loss of everything his family owned. In moments where panic, fear, and quitting would have been understandable, Tony chose resilience, accountability, and leadership — not just for himself, but for his family.This conversation isn’t about motivation.It’s about identity, responsibility, and what happens after life strips away comfort, certainty, and control.We talk about the emotional toll of starting over, the power of gratitude in the face of loss, and why defining who you are during adversity matters more than the adversity itself.If you’ve ever felt tested, overwhelmed, or forced to rebuild when quitting felt logical — this episode is for you.How adversity shapes character and identityNavigating career pressure, accountability, and job lossThe emotional impact of uprooting a familyLeadership during crisis and uncertaintyGratitude as a tool for resilienceWhy community and relationships matter when rebuildingWhat “Beyond the Quit” truly means when life gets heavy00:00 – Introduction to Beyond The Quit01:23 – Tony Drysdale’s career journey03:18 – Pressure, accountability, and leadership07:08 – Relocating during COVID11:19 – Building a new support system15:34 – Work ethic and survival mode19:08 – Lessons from adversity27:53 – Putting down roots again34:12 – The house fire36:57 – The emotional aftermath40:29 – Gratitude and perspective43:04 – Lessons from loss44:15 – Building resilience for the futureQuitting isn’t always about giving up — sometimes it’s about deciding who you’re going to be after everything falls apart.

If you’re over 40 and you feel lost, disconnected, or like life has gotten heavier than you expected… this episode is for you.In today’s message, Pete Haugabook breaks down why so many men and women wake up in their 40s not feeling like themselves — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This isn’t about aging. This is about responsibility, pressure, identity shifts, and the quiet battles nobody sees.If you’re tired of starting over…If you feel like you’ve slipped from your standards…If you miss the version of you who was disciplined, confident, and focused…or if you just need someone to speak life back into you —listen to this from start to finish.You are not too old.You are not behind.You are not done.You’re rebuilding.This is the episode that reminds you who you really are — and who you can still become.Welcome to Beyond The Quit.Let’s go.

In this powerful episode of Beyond The Quit, IFBB Pro Pete Haugabook sits down with Andrae Hampton — husband, father of four, assistant pastor, corporate leader, mentor, and financial literacy advocate — to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose when life gets heavy.Andrae opens up about:The moment he almost quit — and what pulled him throughRaising strong, focused children in a distracted worldMentoring young Black men through Dreams AcademyBalancing faith, family, and leadershipHow purpose can anchor you when pressure risesWhy showing up matters more than talent or opportunityThis conversation is honest, raw, and deeply inspiring.If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, discouraged, or unsure of your next step — Andrae’s journey will remind you that calling is bigger than struggle… and purpose is stronger than pain.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and intentional leadership.🔗 Subscribe for more stories of people who refuse to quit.Let’s go.

In this episode of Beyond the Quit, host Peter Haugabook delves into the concept of the 'quit point'—a critical moment in any journey where the temptation to give up feels justified. He emphasizes that this point is not a sign of failure but rather a transition towards growth. Through personal anecdotes and practical strategies, Peter encourages listeners to recognize their quit points, understand the psychological aspects of quitting, and adopt methods to push through these challenging moments. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and commitment can lead to significant breakthroughs in life.

This episode isn’t about dropping pounds fast or chasing perfection.It’s about a father, coach, community leader, and outdoorsman who decided that this time, his health wasn’t going to take a back seat.Ryan Brake opens up about:balancing fatherhood with self-carewhat weight gain actually feels like when life gets loudwhy starting again in your 30s and 40s is different than starting at 20how coaching special-needs athletes reshaped his view of real leadershipbuilding a life that doesn’t require “escape” through food, distraction, or burnoutThis isn’t a story of rapid transformation — it’s one of quiet consistency, renewed belief, and choosing to keep going even when motivation dies.Whether you’re a parent, working professional, former athlete, or someone who feels like they’ve started over more times than they can count… this episode will meet you where you are.Because weight loss isn’t just about the body — it’s about identity, responsibility, and hope.

In this episode, I’m sharing a motivational talk I delivered for a group of managers on discipline, consistency, and leading yourself first.Whether you’re running a team, managing a department, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, the principles in this message apply to every area of life.I break down:• Why motivation fades — and what to rely on instead• How to stay consistent when life gets chaotic• The habits that separate average performers from leaders• How to build daily discipline that you can actually maintain• Why your standards matter more than your feelings• How to lead yourself before leading anyone elseThis is the heart of the No Quit Movement:Raise your standards. Protect your habits. Become the leader you’re meant to be.Let’s go. 🔥— Pete HaugabookIFBB Pro | No Quit Movement Founder

Eddy Foley brings a powerful blend of Marine discipline, athletic drive, and corporate leadership. In this episode, he opens up about the moments that shaped him — from growing up in a military environment, to becoming a college athlete, to rising as a respected executive who leads with intention, focus, and humility.Eddy’s story is a reminder that your environment, your habits, and the people you surround yourself with can push you toward a higher standard… if you’re willing to aspire for more.His message is simple but strong:“There is more… if you aspire to do.”If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited, or tempted to settle, this conversation will wake something up inside you. We talk about discipline, faith, leadership, personal evolution, resilience, and the quiet decisions that build character long before success ever shows up.Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music + AudibleStay intentional.Stay focused.Stay No Quit.

In this episode of Beyond The Quit, I sit down with Leigh Smith — entrepreneur, husband, father, and a man whose mindset was forged through generations of strength.Leigh shares how his great-grandparents and grandparents, who lived through times when Black families had very few opportunities, became the foundation of his No Quit attitude.Their resilience wasn’t just survival — it was a message:“If they didn’t quit with what THEY faced… why should I?”Leigh talks openly about:Growing up with powerful family influenceThe generational pressure AND pride of carrying the legacy forwardBuilding his own logistics businessesWhat happened when he had to pivot, rebuild, and start againThe responsibility of passing a No Quit mindset to his childrenStaying grounded in family values through every setbackThis episode is about legacy, identity, entrepreneurship, and the responsibility of being a man who doesn’t fold — because generations before him didn’t either.If you’ve ever felt like life hit you hard…If you’ve had to rebuild…If you’re carrying the weight of your family’s expectations…This conversation will speak to your soul.

Strong men carry a weight the world never sees.In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Carl-Philip Dorissant — founder of the Fit Dad Community — opens up about the pressures men face behind closed doors, the expectations of fatherhood, and the quiet battles that shape a man’s identity.We talk about:The silent struggles men never speak aboutHow faith, fitness, and fatherhood transformed himThe pressure of leading at home while pursuing purposeThe moment he almost quit — and what kept him standingWhy men need brotherhood, accountability, and honestyHow he built a movement for dads who want to show up strongerCarl’s story is raw, real, and needed.This episode is for every man who’s ever carried responsibility without recognition — and every father trying to lead his family while fighting his own battles.His journey is a reminder: you don’t have to break to become stronger.

Some stories don’t start in confidence or strength — they start in darkness.In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Priscilla Fife opens up about the battles she fought in silence, the moments that nearly broke her, and the turning points that pulled her into purpose, faith, and identity.We talk about:The season of darkness she didn’t think she’d surviveThe moment she wanted to quit — and what stopped herHow faith and healing reshaped her identityLessons she learned while rebuilding her lifeWhat purpose looks like on the other side of painPriscilla’s honesty is raw, real, and powerful.This episode is for anyone fighting through a hard season, trying to find hope again, or searching for meaning in their struggle.Her story proves that purpose can be born from the places we least expect.

Balancing greatness comes with pressure most people never see.In this episode of Beyond The Quit, Bhaaben Deorii shares how he became both a global leader and an IFBB Pro, while managing family expectations, sacrifice, and the internal battles that almost broke him.He talks about:The moment he could have quit — but didn’tThe habits that keep him disciplinedHow bodybuilding shaped his identityThe mindset required to lead at a global levelWhat pressure taught him about purposeThis conversation is real, honest, and full of the lessons you only learn in the dark seasons.If you're trying to balance ambition, responsibility, and identity — this one is for you.

In this powerful first episode of Beyond The Quit, Pete Haugabook sits down with David Cooper—14-time All-American, 7-time NCAA Champion, and now Vice President of Operations. David shares his journey from combat medic training to elite athletics to corporate leadership, revealing the grit and discipline that carried him through every season of life. This conversation dives deep into resilience, mindset, and what it truly takes to lead without excuses. If you’ve ever faced a moment where you could have quit but didn’t, this episode will inspire you to keep pushing forward. Subscribe and share this with someone who needs a reminder that greatness is built, not born. Let’s go!