This is not parenting by default. This is parenting by design. Most parents raise their kids inside a script they never questioned.

School. Safety. Conformity. Status. Follow the path. Hope it works.

In this rare and deeply personal episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene and Jeff Hitner open up about fatherhood, co-parenting, raising two sons across cultures, and why exposing children to the world matters more than protecting them from it.

From sending kids overseas, teaching financial literacy early, encouraging independent thought, and building resilience through real experiences, they share the same unapologetic mindset used to build their own lives and how it shaped the way they raise family.

In this episode:

* Why parents follow unconscious conditioning

* How real-world exposure expand identity

* Teaching kids freedom, confidence, resilience

* Why money skills matter early

* Co-parenting with intention instead of ego

* Leading kids w/o forcing them into your script

* Why success is not the same as fulfillment

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise kids while building an ambitious life, or how to give them more options, this episode is for you.

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Some conversations matter because of the information shared. Others matter because of the recognition inside the conversation. This is one of those.

When Maurice joins Billy Keels, you hear two men who understand something many people never fully grasp: the default path is optional.

Both are fathers of two. Both built serious careers through the corporate world. Both chose not to let titles define them. Instead, they used work as a tool, income as fuel, and discipline as leverage to build lives rooted in freedom, intention, family, and movement.

Billy created his life in Barcelona. Maurice created across places like Beirut and Cyprus. Different paths, same frequency.

As you listen, notice the language. The certainty. The lack of need for outside approval. The long-term thinking. The willingness to challenge the script. The hunger to actually live while others delay life for someday.

This is what it sounds like when two people who truly get it sit down together.

Key Takeaways:

• ​The Utility of Corporate: Why there is nothing wrong with a 9-to-5 if you leverage the pay to fund your mission.
• ​Systematic Patience: The blueprint for executing a decades-long vision without obsessing over immediate outcomes.
• ​The Power of Detachment: Learning how to leave high-status identities behind to find your true "human divinity."

Join us for this masterclass in lifestyle design and learn how to make your physical world catch up with your boldest thoughts.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billykeels/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billykeels/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdjFbmyJ6-dORjq5BcAKWTQ

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What if the life you’re chasing was never truly yours to begin with?

In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with former Navy pilot turned leadership coach Brandon Jenkins to unpack the “Golden Path Fallacy”—the unconscious career trajectory so many high performers follow without ever questioning why. From flying combat helicopters to leading hundreds, Brandon shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink success, purpose, and what it really means to live intentionally.

Together, they explore how ambition, structure, and societal expectations can quietly pull us away from what actually fulfills us—and how to course-correct without burning everything down.

Key Takeaways:

• Why “the next logical step” might be leading you astray
• How to reconnect with your values, purpose, and personal blueprint
• A practical way to shift direction without blowing up your life

If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in reality, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and choose your path—on purpose.

Because the real goal isn’t climbing higher… it’s living truer.

Connect with Brandon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tier-1-Coaching/61560568132430/

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What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you?

On this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Adam Coehlo to unpack his unexpected journey from a high-powered career at Google to semi-retired entrepreneur. After a performance warning forced a crossroads, Adam used his financial independence and mindfulness practice to bet on himself—launching a new path rooted in purpose, not pressure.

They explore how redefining success, embracing uncertainty, and prioritizing fulfillment over money can completely transform your life.

Key Takeaways:

- How mindfulness reveals—and rewrites—the stories holding you back- Why financial independence gives you freedom, but vision gives you direction- The shift from chasing money to building a life centered on connection and joy

If you’ve ever questioned the path you’re on, this conversation might just inspire you to try a different one—and truly try life on.

**Grab Adam’s Envisioning Exercise:**

Adam created a free resource specifically for our Try Life On community who want to start living their ideal life now.

It's called the FI Life Jumpstart — a guided envisioning exercise that walks you through what your ideal financially independent life actually looks like.

Backed by the neuroscience of why getting clear on your vision allows you to start living it now at mindfulfire.org/trylifeon

*Get in Touch with Adam*

- Adam Coelho on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/)

- The Mindful FIRE Podcast (https://www.mindfulfire.org/)

- Mindful FIRE Legends Community (https://www.mindfulfire.org/legends)

What if the life you feel stuck in… isn’t actually your life?

In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene breaks down a powerful shift in perspective: you’re not trapped, you’re simply returning to a state that no longer serves you.

Drawing from decades of experience across law enforcement, military service, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global living, Maurice explains how identity isn’t fixed—it’s formed by the states we repeatedly step into. And more importantly, how you can consciously change it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for something new but unsure how to move forward, this conversation will show you a simpler path: try something on, follow alignment, and allow your identity to evolve.

This episode is a reminder that you’re not locked into one version of yourself—you’re always one decision away from a new state, and a new life.

Key Takeaways

- You’re not stuck in your life, you’re stuck in a state you keep returning to

- Identity is built by the states you repeatedly come back to, not the ones you briefly explore

- You don’t need a master plan. You need the willingness to try something on

- Alignment shows up as a feeling - pay attention to it

- Some states last decades, others months, but none are permanent

- Growth comes from both stepping into and stepping out of identities

Connect with Maurice

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What if everything you’ve been told about money… is backwards?

At the Get Out of California Summit hosted by longtime friend, Amy Silvis, Maurice Philogene shares a radically different perspective: real estate isn’t the goal—it’s just a tool to build a life you actually want. From saving his first down payment over five years to creating passive income across multiple countries, Maurice breaks down how he designed a life rooted in freedom, not hustle.

In this powerful session, you’ll hear how intentional decisions—not massive portfolios—can lead to time freedom, geographic flexibility, and a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Key Takeaways:

• Why chasing “more” (units, money, status) can actually hold you back
• How to identify your personal “freedom number” and build toward it
• The mindset shift that turns investing into a tool for life—not the destination

This episode is your permission slip to stop following the default path—and start designing life on your terms.

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What if losing your job isn’t the end—but the wake-up call you needed?

In this episode, Maurice Philogene responds to a message from a TLO community member who was suddenly laid off and felt something unexpected: relief.

Using her story as a starting point, Maurice shares the unfiltered truth about his own career journey, retiring from three different professions while navigating layoffs, politics, leadership decisions, and moments that forced him to rethink everything.

Through personal stories from his time in corporate consulting, the military, and law enforcement, Maurice breaks down what it really means to navigate a career strategically—and why your 9–5 should be a tool for building the life you want, not the thing that traps you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• ​ Why layoffs and career disruptions can become powerful turning points
• ​ How to strategically navigate promotions, leadership decisions, and workplace politics
• ​ The mindset shift that helps you leverage your job to build long-term freedom

If you’ve ever questioned your career path, felt blindsided by leadership decisions, or wondered how to create more control over your future, this episode is for you

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What if you didn’t have to choose between your passion and your profession?

In this episode, Maurice Philogene sits down with two-time Olympian Gabriella Doueihy to unpack what it really looks like to chase the Olympic dream while building a corporate career. From representing Lebanon at the Rio 2016 Olympics and Tokyo 2020 Olympics to working at Ernst & Young through a global athlete program, Gabriella shares how she refused to live a “linear” life—and instead built two identities at once.

They explore what it takes to balance 5 a.m. swim practices with consulting deadlines, how to navigate retirement from elite sport without losing yourself, and why understanding neuroplasticity might be the key to designing your next chapter.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why you don’t have to choose between ambition and stability
• How elite athletes translate discipline into corporate success
• What it really takes to let go of one identity—and consciously build another

If you’ve ever felt torn between two paths, this conversation will remind you: you can build a life that holds both.

Connect with Gabriella:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielladoueihy/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriella.douaihy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-doueihy-oly-4836a4178/

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