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Don't Wait Until Retirement to Decide What Comes Next Aug 19, 2026

For years, you've been building toward something.

Growing the business.

Serving clients.

Developing a team.

Solving problems.

Creating value.

And somewhere in the distance sits the idea that one day you'll be able to step away from it all.

But there's a question we don't ask nearly enough:

W...

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A Big Ambition and a Grateful Condition Aug 12, 2026

There’s a tension most ambitious people eventually feel.

You’re grateful for what you have.

But you still want more.

You appreciate the business you’ve built, but you can see what it could become.

You’re thankful for the life you’re living, but you have goals you haven’t reached.

You’re proud o...

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Don't Deny Reality. Deny Its Finality. Aug 05, 2026

Life has a way of interrupting our plans.

A business doesn't grow as quickly as you hoped.

A relationship becomes strained.

A diagnosis changes everything.

A market shifts.

A dream takes longer than expected.

None of us are exempt from difficult seasons.

The question isn't whether challenges ...

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The One Thing You Can Always Control Aug 04, 2026

There are very few guarantees in life.

Success isn't guaranteed.
Health isn't guaranteed.
Business certainly isn't guaranteed.

But there is one thing every one of us can count on.

At some point today, tomorrow, or next week, something won't go according to plan.

Someone will disappoint you.

A dea...

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The Greatest Barrier to Growth Isn't a Lack of Knowledge Jul 22, 2026

Most people assume growth comes from learning something new.

Another book.
Another podcast.
Another conference.
Another strategy.

Learning certainly matters.

But information alone rarely changes a life.

Application does.

One of the biggest reasons people stop growing isn't because they run out of ...

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The Questions That Change Everything Jul 15, 2026

Most people believe better answers create better lives.

The truth is, better questions often matter more.

The people who continue to grow aren't necessarily the smartest people in the room. They're the ones who remain curious. They keep learning. They stay coachable. They refuse to believe they've...

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The Legacy That Lasts Longer Than Money Jul 08, 2026

Most people spend years preparing to leave an inheritance.

They meet with attorneys.

Review beneficiaries.

Update estate documents.

Create trusts.

All of those things matter.

But there's another kind of legacy that's often overlooked.

A heritage.

Inheritance is what you leave to the people y...

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The Art of Communication: Why Great Ideas Often Fall Flat Jul 01, 2026

We've all been there.

You finish a great book, leave an inspiring conference, or listen to a podcast that challenges the way you think. You walk away energized, convinced that things are about to change.

Then life happens.

Emails pile up. Meetings fill the calendar. The notebook gets tucked away,...

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Success Isn't Built Alone Jun 24, 2026

Most people think success is built through intelligence, talent, or hard work.

While all three matter, Carl Lenocker believes something else is even more important.

Relationships.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Carl shares a lesson that became increasingly obvious as he reflected on his li...

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The Fastest Way to Grow Is to Be Coachable Jun 17, 2026

Most people say they want to grow.

Far fewer are willing to do what growth actually requires.

Growth requires feedback.

Growth requires humility.

Growth requires hearing things you don't necessarily want to hear.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes and Justin Lakin explore one of the most...

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Nobody's Shooting at Me Today Jun 10, 2026

One of the phrases Justin Lakin says often is:

"Nobody's shooting at me today."

At first, it sounds like a joke.

But when you understand his story, you realize it's much more than that.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Wes turns the microphone around and interviews his longtime friend, busi...

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The Financial Prison Most People Don’t Realize They’ve Built Jun 03, 2026

Most people think the answer is simple:
Work harder.
Save more.
Push longer.
Sacrifice now so life gets easier later.

And on the surface, that sounds responsible.

But sometimes the very thing you believe is protecting you… is actually trapping you.

That was one of the biggest themes in this conve...

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