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The Impossible Life

The Impossible Life

De: Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
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God created men in the greatness of His image. Yet so many men are weak, lost, confused, and afraid. The Impossible Life is a rally cry for men to wake up and remember who they’re made to be. Former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and marketing expert Nick Surface challenge men to rise above mediocrity and embrace their true purpose. Through Biblically-based content & training, they help men become the strong, fearless leaders they were made to be. Future generations need great men now. Are you one of them?Copyright Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach Ciencias Sociales Cristianismo Espiritualidad Filosofía Higiene y Vida Saludable Ministerio y Evangelismo Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • 282. The Motivation Myth Explained - Pain, Pleasure, or Purpose

    282. The Motivation Myth Explained - Pain, Pleasure, or Purpose
    Feb 9 2026
    Why do some men stay driven for decades—while others burn out, stall, or constantly need another motivational hit?

    In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down the three forces that motivate every human being: pain, pleasure, and purpose—and why only one of them can sustain you long-term.

    Using real life examples, they explain why pain and pleasure work—but only temporarily. Pain will make you move, but it won’t keep you moving. Pleasure will excite you, but it always fades. Most men live trapped in this loop, mistaking emotional intensity for direction.

    The conversation reframes motivation not as a feeling, but as a fuel source—and shows why purpose is the only fuel that grows stronger the more you use it. Drawing from Maslow’s hierarchy, biblical teaching, and personal experience, Garrett explains why purpose is intrinsic, eternal, and tied directly to who God created you to be.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • The difference between pain-, pleasure-, and purpose-driven motivation
    • Why motivation based on feelings always runs out
    • How chasing comfort and success can still leave you empty
    • Why purpose produces energy instead of consuming it
    • How Jesus describes a motivation that never leaves you thirsty
    • How to identify what’s actually driving you in your health, faith, marriage, and finances
    This episode isn’t about hype or temporary discipline. It’s about becoming the kind of man who doesn’t need to be motivated—because he’s anchored to purpose.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or frustrated that motivation never lasts, this conversation will give you a new framework—and a better fuel—to move forward.

    Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.

    Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here

    Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here

    Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here

    If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.

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    Email - info@theimpossible.life
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    1 h
  • 281. How To Create Standards & Why Most People Don't Have Real Ones

    281. How To Create Standards & Why Most People Don't Have Real Ones
    Feb 5 2026
    Most men don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they never set real standards. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down exactly how to create standards that actually hold up under pressure—not hype-driven rules you break a week later, but identity-based minimums that shape your life.

    Using examples from SEAL training, family leadership, physical health, and everyday life, Garrett explains why standards are the minimum you’re willing to accept, not your best day or your intentions. When standards are clear, binary, and tied to purpose, they eliminate negotiation and build discipline automatically.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why standards must be set from a sober mind
    • How to anchor standards to identity, not emotions
    • The role values play in making standards sustainable
    • Why defining the minimum protects you from disaster
    • How binary standards eliminate excuses
    • What to do when you break a standard—and how to recover without quitting
    Garrett also walks through a real-world example of setting a physical health standard and explains why protecting the floor of your life matters more than chasing peaks.

    If you’ve ever said “this is my standard” and then watched yourself violate it, this episode will give you a framework to reset, rebuild, and move forward with clarity. Standards aren’t about being extreme.
    They’re about becoming reliable.

    Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.

    Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here

    Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here

    Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here

    If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.

    Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here

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    Email - info@theimpossible.life
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    30 m
  • 280. The Narrow Road: Why Knowing Jesus Isn’t the Same as Being Changed by Him

    280. The Narrow Road: Why Knowing Jesus Isn’t the Same as Being Changed by Him
    Feb 2 2026
    What if the hardest path in your life is actually the right one?

    In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack the biblical, psychological, and practical meaning of the narrow road—and why so many people misunderstand it.

    Using Scripture, real-world examples, and powerful analogies, the conversation reframes the narrow road not as religious restriction, but as God’s process for transformation. The broad road promises clarity, comfort, and predictable outcomes—but only reveals its true cost later. The narrow road offers uncertainty upfront, but leads to life, maturity, and alignment with God’s purpose.

    Garrett explains how the narrow road began with sin entering the world, how it culminates in Christ, and why walking it—not just knowing it—prepares you for eternal life and real leadership. Together, Garrett and Nick explore why certainty kills faith, why God prioritizes who you become over what you achieve, and how this dynamic applies to marriage, business, parenting, and suffering.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Why the narrow road exists and what it’s designed to produce
    • The difference between knowing the gate and walking the road
    • Why God is a God of process, not shortcuts
    • How belief, surrender, and trust are forged through uncertainty
    • Why transformation—not outcomes—is God’s primary goal
    • How the narrow road unlocks paths forward when life feels blocked
    If you’re frustrated, confused, or stuck—and the easy options feel empty—this episode will give you a new framework for understanding what God may be doing in your life right now.

    There is a way forward. It’s just narrower than most people are willing to walk.

    Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.

    Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here

    Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here

    Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here

    If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.

    Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here

    GET IN TOUCH

    Social Media - @theimpossiblelife

    Email - info@theimpossible.life
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    45 m
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