In this solo episode, I open up about the pivot we’re making with Burning the Ships and why it’s time to shift gears. For almost two years, my Weekly Rambles have been a mix of mindset lessons, random thoughts, books I’ve read, and ideas I wanted to share. But with the growth of 608B Capital and the demands of building our lending business, I realized I’ve been scrambling to keep up with these episodes and that means the quality hasn’t always been what I want for you.
So, we’re pivoting. Going forward, solo episodes will be more structured, tactical, and practical—think step-by-step breakdowns on topics like underwriting a fix-and-flip, the BRRRR strategy, or scaling through short-term rentals. And while I’ll still end every episode with a mindset nugget, I’ll also be bringing in experts from my network to share their insights in areas like real estate, business, fitness, and finance.
This episode is both an update and a mindset lesson in itself: the power of pivoting. I share why flexibility is key, how stubbornness can kill momentum, and how learning to “zoom out” has been one of the biggest game changers in my life and business.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:11 The history of the Weekly Ramble and why it worked… until it didn’t
02:02 Challenges: lack of prep time, rushed ideas, scrambling to record
05:33 JJ’s Joke of the Week
06:51 Moving from random rambles to tactical, structured solo episodes
08:22 What to expect in the new structure of Burning the Ships
10:48 Adding mindset nuggets to anchor tactical lessons
12:08 Bringing in expert guests to teach tactics in their fields
16:00 Why structured episodes benefit you, the guest, and our team
17:20 Updating intros, outros, and integrating 608B Capital transparently
20:47 The importance of pivoting in business and life
22:40 Embracing humility: being willing to admit when something isn’t working
25:55 Why refusing to pivot is often the death of businesses and ideas
30:44 Zooming out: seeing opportunities, threats, and weaknesses from 30,000 feet
36:05 Where do you need to pivot in your own life right now?
Quotables
“Patience is not passive. It’s planting seeds every day and trusting they’ll grow—even when nothing seems to be happening.”
“Pivoting is vital—not just the act of pivoting, but the awareness that you’re going to need to do it again and again in life and business.”
“Ego and pride will keep you locked into bad ideas. Humility frees you to change course.”
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