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Personal Mastery Training Podcast

Personal Mastery Training Podcast

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  • Episode 259- Mastering the Winter of Life

    Episode 259- Mastering the Winter of Life
    Dec 5 2025
    Our entire philosophy at Personal Mastery Training is built on one radical idea: In order to achieve mastery, we cannot simply get through challenges. We must strategically seek to get something from them. We understand the seasons of nature perfectly. Spring is for growth. Summer is for harvest. Autumn is for beautiful decay and letting go. But then there is the fourth season: Winter. Winter shows up in our personal lives, and it often leads us to panic. It's not always cold outside, but it is freezing inside. It's the season of unexpected layoffs, financial downturns, health setbacks, profound loss, or a nagging creative block. It is that time when the lights dim, the external noise goes quiet, and we are forced into deep introspection. My Personal Winter I'm sharing this with you not from a place of theory, but from the trenches. 2025 has been a season of deep winters for me. Earlier this year, I lost my son to cancer. Recently, I lost a dear friend and co-host of the Alliance, Dr. Charlie Cartwright. I am in the deep winter. But this pain has become my motivation to share the philosophy of the seasons—wisdom I learned from the modern-day philosopher Jim Rohn—so that we can navigate these dark times together. The "Summer Mode" Trap The primary source of suffering during winter comes from the narratives we cling to. We are culturally conditioned to believe we should always be in "Summer Mode." Thanks to social media and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), we think we should always be growing, always achieving, and always producing a visible harvest. When winter hits, an unhelpful inner voice screams: "Why haven't I figured this out? Why am I not happy? I am failing because I have nothing to show." We try to manufacture a summer feeling. We fill our calendars and double down on external effort, even though our environment is screaming at us to stop. Winter is Not a Punishment; It's Preparation We have to accept the purpose of winter. It is not a punishment. It is a vital, non-negotiable phase of life. Think of a seed. It cannot grow until it is broken open in the dark, cold ground. The deep, transformative work of life happens in the dark. I love this wisdom: "We won't rise to the occasion when something happens; we will fall to the level of our preparation." My family and I are surviving this tragedy not because we are superhuman, but because previous winters prepared us. We are falling to our level of preparation. How to Navigate the Cold: Strategic Stillness If you are in a financial, mental, spiritual, or existential winter, how do you handle the stillness without falling into paralyzing stagnation? 1. Practice Essentialism Winter is the time to cut dead branches. In business, you consolidate resources. In life, you declutter. This season has forced me to become brutally non-negotiable about what I say "yes" to. Ask yourself: What foundational belief about myself is dying off so something stronger can take its place? 2. Turn Pain into Purpose Stagnation is avoidance. Productive stillness is intentionality. I could have gone "zero dark thirty" and hidden from the world after losing my son. Instead, we chose to turn pain into purpose. We raised $65,000 for a foundation in his name. We focused on helping others get healthy. The way I grieve is to be of service. 3. Set a Winter Intention Don't set a goal for an outcome (like "get a new job" or "be happy"). Set an intention for a skill. Example: "My intention is to learn how to sit with discomfort without seeking a destructive escape." The Power of Protective Habits In the summer, your habits are focused on output. In the winter, your habits must pivot to input and protection. Protect your time. Protect your energy. Prioritize rest. We have a toxic narrative that says, "I'm too busy to rest." You must replace that with: "Rest is my most productive activity right now." It is an act of proactive self-mastery. You are stocking your internal pantry for the coming spring. The Ultimate Gift of Winter If we leverage this season correctly, we gain two things we can never get from summer: Unshakable Resilience: Summer teaches you how to enjoy the harvest. Winter teaches you that you can survive when the field is barren. It teaches you that your worth is not tied to your productivity. Profound Self-Intimacy: In the quiet of winter, you finally hear your authentic voice. You stop worrying about who the world expects you to be and align with who you truly are. This Too Shall Pass It is always darkest before the dawn. If you are in the cold right now, know that the light will return. But don't just wait for it—utilize the dark. Let the pain change you. Let it be the incubator for your greatest future self. Don't just get through it. Get from it. To my son, and to Dr. Charlie Cartwright—one love. Peace, love, and a sprinkle of soul.
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    20 m
  • Episode 258- The Legacy of Dr. Charlie Cartwright: Seeds of Greatness and a Life Well-Lived

    Episode 258- The Legacy of Dr. Charlie Cartwright: Seeds of Greatness and a Life Well-Lived
    Nov 28 2025
    "Don't get through it, get from it." That is the mantra of the Personal Mastery Training podcast, but in this specific episode, the Alliance—Alvin and Raymond—faced a challenge that was difficult to simply "get through." On November 8th, the Alliance lost a dear member, Dr. Charlie Cartwright, after a battle with cancer and a stroke. Life is not a storybook; the hero doesn't always ride off into the sunset. However, as Alvin and Raymond discussed, while we cannot control the unpredictability of life, we can control the legacy we leave behind. This post is dedicated to the wisdom of Dr. Charlie Cartwright. It is a dissection of a life lived with relentless passion, humility, and a desire to make the world better. Life is Not Linear One of the most profound lessons Charlie embodied was that your starting point does not dictate your ending point. When Alvin first met Charlie, he saw a polished, successful speaker. But behind the suit was a history of grit. Charlie put himself through four years of chiropractic school while raising children. There were times when Charlie struggled so much he was dragging a lawnmower up the street to cut lawns just to make ends meet. He wore suits from Value Village. He had three breakfast bars in his pocket at high-end summits. But he never let his current circumstances define his potential. As Raymond noted, "Life is not linear." You might go from point A to B, then back to D, then over to C. What matters is that you are relentless about your vision. Charlie burned his ships and took massive leaps of faith—leaving secure jobs to pursue his dream of speaking—because he refused to settle. 4 Wisdoms from Dr. Charlie Throughout years of Sunday conversations, Dr. Charlie shared insights that Alvin and Raymond have carried with them. Here are four pillars of his philosophy: 1. The Seeds of Greatness Charlie often used the metaphor that we all walk around with "seeds of greatness" in our pockets. But a seed in your pocket does nothing. It has to be taken out, planted, watered, and nurtured. Potential means nothing unless it is used. Charlie didn't just plant seeds; he planted his flag. He built his house upon his potential and committed to seeing it through. The question he leaves us with is: What are you doing with the seeds in your pocket? 2. The Disney Standard Charlie lived by a quote from Walt Disney: "Do what you do so well that they want to see it again and bring their friends." Whether you are a writer, a leader, a parent, or a friend, the goal is to execute with such excellence and passion that people cannot help but share your work with others. True success is when your impact is so undeniable that people want to bring others into your orbit. 3. The Power of the Present We spend so much time anxious about the future or regretting the past. Charlie reminded us: "The present is the only place life ever happens. Yet it's the place we visit the least." Anxiety lives in the anticipation of the future; guilt lives in the past. Peace lives in the now. The fact that you are reading this means you have time, you have breath, and you have opportunity. Honor the present moment. 4. Labels Fracture Opportunities In a world obsessed with survival, we instantly judge people to determine if they are "safe." We label based on race, job, culture, and appearance. Charlie taught that "The labels we place on other people fracture opportunities." When you label someone, you put them in a box. In doing so, you might miss meeting someone amazing—someone who could change your life, or someone whose life you could change. Dig Deeper: A Final Lesson on Friendship Raymond shared a touching realization from the suddenness of Charlie's passing. One Sunday Charlie wasn't on the call, and the next, he was gone. There was no chance to say goodbye. This reality brings a sharp focus to our relationships. We often keep friendships passive. We assume there will be time next week. The takeaway? Dig deeper. Ask the extra question.Don't settle for "I'm fine."Cross the bridge and meet people where they are."Curiosity is a prerequisite to friendship." Making an Impact Dr. Charlie Cartwright's life was cut short, but his impact was not. He left the room better than he found it. He did his work so well that we are still talking about it, and we are bringing our friends to hear it. As we move forward, let's honor his legacy by applying his wisdom. Plant your seeds. Remove the labels. Live in the present. Rest in Peace, Dr. Charlie.
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    36 m
  • Episode 257-Free yourself from your own slavery

    Episode 257-Free yourself from your own slavery
    Nov 7 2025
    At 57 years old, I decided to do something I'd spent 30 years in the fitness industry avoiding: I started training to compete in a bodybuilding show. As I've shared this journey, one comment comes up constantly: "I love what you're doing, but I could never do the food part." This single phrase got me thinking. It's the perfect example of a bigger conversation about freedom. When we say "I could never," we are admitting we are enslaved. The opposite of freedom is slavery, and any addiction—to food, habits, or even negative thoughts—is a chain that makes you feel like you have no choice. But I've found that the very thing people fear—the strict discipline—is actually the key to breaking those chains. 🔑 Key Highlights from the Conversation
    • Discipline is the Key to Freedom: This journey has proven that discipline isn't about restriction; it's the key that unlocks the chains of your habits. True freedom is having the choice to say "no" to a craving and "yes" to your goal.
    • Freedom Requires Structure: We often think of freedom as doing whatever we want, but "freedom without structure is its own form of slavery." You simply meander. Discipline provides the structure you need to actually be free.
    • "I Could Never" is a Narrative: I told myself for 30 years that I could never do this. By leaning into the thing I feared, I'm finding a new level of personal freedom. The prize isn't a trophy; it's what this process is making of me.
    • Find Your "Truth": Discipline is what happens when your daily actions start to align with your internal "truth." To get there, you have to listen to yourself on a deeper level—what Ray calls "global listening"—using all your senses and intuition, not just reacting to your old biases.
    • Start Breaking Your Chains: Every single act of discipline, no matter how small, is like a mace hitting the chains that hold you. It's an act of honoring yourself and proving that you are not betraying your own goals.
    We are all bound by something. The question is, do you really want freedom? It sounds good, but it requires you to challenge the habits that have become your identity. My mentor, Dr. Tom Hill, said that if you hear many ideas but implement just one, it can change your life. So, what one act of discipline will you implement this week to start unlocking your own chains?

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    34 m
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