Ever feel like you're winning on paper but quietly losing in real life? In this episode, I bring back one of my best friends, Rob Murgatroyd, to break down how a massive life change sparked unexpected virality and a deeper sense of fulfillment. He shares his exact storytelling framework for stopping the scroll, creating curiosity, and driving engagement without chasing trends or pretending to be someone you're not. We also talk about why Rob left the U.S. for Italy, how your environment shapes identity more than most people realize, and the surprising reason why a 'dead' platform is now his #1 source of traffic. Get ready to rethink where you live, how you tell stories, and what "success" actually looks like in this season of your life.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Why your environment quietly shapes your energy, identity, and ambition.

06:45 Why Italians have mastered the "middle" that entrepreneurs ignore.

12:00 The story behind Rob's book, I Like You Better in Italy.

15:00 How Italy transformed Rob's style, confidence, and standards.

19:30 How Rob accidentally went viral in his late 50s.

25:30 Rob's 5-part formula for going viral at any age.

28:30 How do you create polarization without politics or negativity?

33:30 The platform that's outperforming Instagram and TikTok right now.

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Most people think attachment is dedication. In reality, it's often fear wearing a productive mask. In this episode, Lori and I talk about why detachment is one of the most powerful skills you can build as a high performer and the 4 areas where attachment quietly sabotages your growth. I share a pivot that could've ended one of our biggest ventures if I had stayed married to the original plan. Lori also opens up about releasing the need to be seen and how that shift changed everything. Tune in and learn how letting go is the fastest way to move forward.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why "unattachment" is your greatest business superpower.

• How detachment saved our $2.5M Fintech mission when we were told we couldn't launch.

• The leadership shift that comes from letting go of credit.

• Worrying about what it looks like to others leads to bad decisions.

• Letting go of timelines so you stop living in waiting energy.

• How detachment frees you from anxiety, comparison, and "needy" energy.

RESOURCES

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If you're in the messy middle of building something big and you're exhausted, doubting yourself, or wondering if it's ever going to click, this episode is for you. I'm giving you a real-time behind-the-scenes milestone from my company Frello: we just demoed a fully working product to our investors after a nearly three-year journey filled with pivots, pressure, setbacks, and more "this might not work" moments than I can count. I'm breaking down the two reasons businesses actually fail, the mindset that kept me in the game when most people would have quit, and why your dream is supposed to feel like this sometimes. If you've been close to giving up, let this be the reminder: there is always a way forward.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Renewed grit to stay in the game when you feel like quitting.

• A simple lens to diagnose what's really threatening your business.

• Confidence to pivot without making it mean you "failed".

• Perspective that turns setbacks into fuel instead of stop signs.

• A founder's roadmap for surviving the long, messy middle.

RESOURCES

Want Lori + Chris as your mentors this year? Only 2 Elite Mastermind spots left. Apply: chrisharder.me/mastermind

Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind!

Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE!

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Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day.

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Chris: @chriswharder

Lori: @loriharder

Frello: @frello_app