What happens when life forces you to stop completely and why it might be exactly what you need.

Have you ever had one of those days.. weeks… or even years?

In this raw solo episode, Michael Johnson opens up about the hidden toll that life’s toughest seasons can take and what it really means to get back up. From post-pandemic burnout to moments of forced stillness and soul-searching, he shares a vulnerable story of being knocked down hard and how that time became one of the most powerful periods of reflection, rebuilding, and resilience.

Whether you’re in the thick of it or just coming out the other side, this episode is a timely reminder:

You’re not alone.

And the path back up might just begin with some straight forward questions.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/c32nsbyt69c

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In this powerful episode of the Seven Eight Podcast, Michael and Lexi dive into the fiery, grit-filled journey of Colonel Harland Sanders, the legendary founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Long before he became a global icon, Colonel Sanders faced courtroom battles, crippling setbacks, and a reinvention that came at an age when most people are thinking of retirement.

This is not just a business story. It’s a story about persistence when the world tells you you’re done. It’s about reigniting your passion when all signs say you should quit.

Tune in to discover:

How Colonel Sanders turned rejection into a billion-dollar legacy.

Why your age, failures, or starting point don’t define your outcome.

The surprising parallels between street fights and entrepreneurship.

If you've ever wondered whether it’s too late, too hard, or too painful to rise again, this episode is for you.

👉 Listen. Reflect. Rise again.

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Visit SevenEight.life to explore the movement, share your story, or

wear the message that reminds the world you got back up.

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creating the business you were born to lead.

What if your greatest setbacks were the training ground for your greatest impact?

In this episode of The Seven Eight Podcast, Michael and Lexi dive deep into the gritty and often overlooked origin story of Nike and its founder Phil Knight. It’s not just about shoes. It’s about lawsuits, rejection, betrayal, burnout—and the death of a son. It's about falling down, over and over... and getting back up anyway.

Through this raw and inspiring conversation, you'll discover:

• Why most success stories leave out the hardest parts—and why those are the parts that matter most

• How Phil Knight built a global brand through years of chaos, not confidence

• Why your story doesn’t need to be a “rags to riches” tale to be powerful

• How to keep moving when the next step feels impossible

Whether you’re building a brand, rebuilding your life, or just trying to survive another Monday, this episode is a reminder that the fall isn’t final.

Your rise might be closer than you think.

Check out the podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/x46jOXwncPk

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Visit SevenEight.life to explore the movement, share your story, or

wear the message that reminds the world you got back up.

Ready to build something impactful of your own? Start your journey at CreateMyImpact.com and take the first step toward

creating the business you were born to lead.

The true 7/8 story behind one of the world’s most iconic dreamers.

Before Disneyland, before Mickey, and before the empire—Walt Disney’s first animation studio went bankrupt.

This episode uncovers the real 7/8 story behind one of the most iconic creators of all time. It’s not just about what Disney built—but how he responded when everything he built was taken from him.

We dive into the early fall of Laugh-O-Gram Studios, what nearly broke him, and why his ability to rise became more influential than any castle he ever dreamed up.

This is the beginning of our ongoing series spotlighting real stories of visionary leaders who fell—and then got back up stronger.

https://youtu.be/_NB1I-4YezM

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creating the business you were born to lead.

The truth about failure, growth, and what the 7/8 movement really stands for.

We don’t believe in failing on purpose. We believe in learning when life forces your fall.

In this episode, we clarify a key piece of the 7/8 philosophy: this isn’t a celebration of struggle. It’s not about chasing collapse or glamorizing burnout.

It’s about accepting that life has seasons—ups and downs, highs and lows, expansion and contraction. The fall isn’t the goal. But it’s often where the deeper story begins.

This conversation unpacks what it means to fall with awareness, rise with creativity, and choreograph your comeback—without shame, and without pretending the pain doesn’t matter.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between judging your failure and forcing your rise, this episode is your breath in the middle.

https://youtu.be/j4B6BUb2GHk

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wear the message that reminds the world you got back up.

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creating the business you were born to lead.

An interview of one of your hosts Lexi Ruffell

What happens when your identity has been built on performance, approval, and leadership—but you realize you haven’t built belief in yourself?

In this episode, we explore what it means to rise through critique, pressure, and high expectations, especially when those expectations have come from everyone but you.

It’s a reflection on internalizing judgment, performing strength, and slowly realizing that without self-belief, everything starts to collapse.

If you’ve ever tried to lead while being picked apart, or struggled to hear your own voice beneath the noise, this conversation will resonate.

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Visit SevenEight.life to explore the movement, share your story, or

wear the message that reminds the world you got back up.

Ready to build something impactful of your own? Start your journey at CreateMyImpact.com and take the first step toward

creating the business you were born to lead.