Fear has a way of feeling real…even when it isn’t.

Today Phil sits down with Kyle Brandon, founder of Second Flight Capital, to explore why the right decisions often scare us first, and how that initial fear is usually fooling us.

Kyle shares his journey from missionary work to founding a people-first investment firm, including the moment he quit his job (with six kids at home!) and no clear path ahead. What followed was a season of uncertainty that reshaped how he thinks about leadership, trust, and calling.

Together, Phil and Kyle discuss why fear shows up before meaningful growth, how legacy is often dismissed as emotional when it’s actually essential, and why mission-driven leadership creates lasting impact in business and life.

Key takeaways from this conversation:

• How to tell the difference between real risk and imagined fear

• Why fear often appears right before the right decision

• What leaders should reflect on before selling their business

• How mission and legacy shape long-term leadership

• Why treating people as whole humans changes culture and retention

• How slowing down creates the clarity needed to move forward

If you’re facing a big decision and feeling the weight of uncertainty, this conversation will help you slow down, gain clarity, and take the next right step.

0:00 Intro

1:57 Kyle's Unique Journey from Theology to Capital

2:20 The Emotional Weight of Selling a Business

9:15 The 200 Conversations That Launched a New Model

14:45 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

20:15 Building Businesses that Build People

25:57 The Bigger Mission Always Wins

32:47 The Three Pillars of Trust and Leadership

34:18 How to Build Trust After Acquisition

37:33 The Long-Term Vision for Second Flight

41:11 Choosing the Right Business to Buy

45:06 Slowing Down to Speed Up

Resources Mentioned:

Second Flight Capital:

https://secondflightcapital.com

Corterra Group:

https://corterragroup.com

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Some of the most thoughtful and impactful leaders shaping the world of business, mindset, and personal growth came by The Purpose Matrix last year.

These are more than just high achievers…they’re people asking better questions, taking real risks, and aligning their work with what truly matters.

In this special reflections episode, we revisit some of the most powerful moments of 2025 from five standout guests whose stories challenged, inspired, and sharpened us.

From redefining fear to embracing purpose as a compass, this is a masterclass in living and leading with clarity.

You’ll catch these themes to kickstart your New Year:

• Identity before strategy
  

• Letting fear FUEL you, not paralyze you
  

• Making peace with the pace of your path
  

• Redefining “success” from the inside out
  

• Designing a life around purpose, not default

If you're ready to hit your stride in 2026 and go strong into the new year, this episode will help you lock in the mindset to do it.

0:00 Intro

0:48 John Wood

8:45 Charlie Engle

12:17 Jennifer Hudye-Moscow

17:58 Ryan Hawk

24:24 Justin Donald

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Most people don’t fail at goals because they lack discipline. They fail because their goals are misaligned with their life.

In this special episode of The Purpose Matrix, Phil sits down with two of his closest friends and trusted advisors, Pat Flynn and Bryan McFarland, for a 2026 planning session that quickly turns into something much deeper:

A conversation about alignment, presence, self-leadership, and the quiet disciplines that actually change your life.

They unpack why most people abandon their goals by February, how your season of life should shape your strategy, and why clarity about the future can bring peace into the present.

Key Takeaways:

• Why reflection must come before goal-setting
• How long-term clarity creates better day-to-day decisions
• The danger of extreme accountability (and when it actually helps)
• Why starting small leads to lasting momentum
• The 5 Buckets of Life framework for holistic goals
• How personal goals quietly transform teams and culture
• The real power of accountability groups and how to build one

This episode isn’t about hype or quick fixes…it’s a practical conversation about what actually helps goals last in real life, at work, and at home.

Resources Mentioned:

Full Focus Planner

https://fullfocusstore.com/products/full-focus-planner-linen

Andy Frisella’s Power List

https://andyfrisella.com/products/the-power-list-daily-planner

Flight Builders

https://flight.builders/

Connect with Bryan McFarland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansmcfarland/

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