Lifebuilder with Stephen Courson

One of my favorite episodes of the year where I discuss trends like finances, real estate, social media, stocks, politics and even my Super Bowl winner! I'll recap my 2025 predictions and then we can get into my crystal ball for 2026!

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Most people wait for life to slow down… it never does. Everything changed for me when I started taking one weekend a year for a personal strategy retreat. No phone, no noise, no inputs… just time to think and reset. That silence exposed what mattered, what didn’t, and where I was lying to myself. It became the single highest-ROI habit of my year. In this episode, I break down the simple structure I use, why it works, and how it’s r...

High achievers fear the word contentment like it’s the enemy. But what if contentment is the edge you’ve been missing? In a culture addicted to hustle and comparison, gratitude becomes the reset button that clears your mind and fuels your ambition the right way. This episode will challenge the way you think about success, help you detach from distractions, and show you why peace is a power move...not a pause.

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Most people want wealth but few are willing to pay the price.

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Henry — entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author — to unpack how he went from delivering pizzas and sleeping in a freezing apartment to building a $35 million business.

The turning point? A single question he asked a billionaire that changed everything.

We dive into the three most powerful forms of leverage — labor, code, and audie...

You’re not stuck...you’re stalling. Most of the obstacles in your way aren’t real. You just made them look productive.

Stephen breaks down one of the most dangerous traps ambitious people fall into—productive procrastination. It’s the illusion of progress that comes from staying busy instead of being bold. 

Stephen reveals how most of the “obstacles” we face are self-created to avoid the discomfort of doing the real work that moves u...

There’s one question most people avoid, not because it’s hard to answer, but because it’s dangerous...

What do you want?

Why do we stop dreaming as we get older or after we hit a certain level of success? Somewhere along the way, survival and security take over. Bills pile up. Responsibilities grow. And the fire that once drove us starts to fade under the weight of practicality.

We’ll talk about the four levels of WHY — survival, secu...

Most adults stop playing long before they stop dreaming. Somewhere between deadlines and responsibilities, hobbies quietly disappear and with them, a big part of what makes life exciting.

In this episode, I sit down with James Buckley — speaker, creator, and unapologetic Lord of the Rings super-fan — to talk about how geeking out can actually make you better at your job, happier at home, and more energized in life.

We explore how Tol...

Crush your annual goals without holiday hustle burnout. Holidays are coming...don’t let them derail your Q4 wins. These time management tips help ambitious entrepreneurs and execs plan now, stay productive, and end the year strong—no anxiety, no rush, just results. Steal the system. Subscribe & leave a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify to help more pros finish strong.

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Be the black sheep — Aleasha Bahr, founder of Black Sheep Sales Method™, reveals how authentic sales crushes AI noise, templates, and cold scripts. We dive into:  

• Why standing out isn’t a flaw — it’s your edge  
• Staying human when automation says “optimize”  
• Real connection in a blurry digital world  

Done fitting in? This is your playbook. Explore with me what it means to live authentically in a rapidly shifting land...

No AI digital twin — ever. In a world of deepfakes and clones, I’m drawing a hard line: every video, podcast, and post with my name is 100% me — live and in the flesh. AI streamlines my systems. But it will never replace my voice, face, or spontaneity.  

This is my contrarian brand promise: trust over convenience, authenticity over automation.  If you’re done with the blur, this is your signal. Subscribe & leave a 5-star review ...

NBA gambling bust exposes greed's golden curse: FBI's Oct 23 crackdown on stars like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in mafia-rigged games. Like King Midas, it destroys lives, legacies, and trust.  

But science flips the script—gratitude rewires your brain, cuts stress 23%, boosts joy 25%. We'll unpack:  
• The scandal's timeless warning  
• Journaling + 30-day challenge to ditch greed  
• Why grati...

Why is your resume is a terrible backup plan? Ex-banker Bill Fanter dismantles the W2 myth and reveals 3 real safety nets:  
• Contrarian investing (day-trading, options, your skills)  
• High-value networks (events, social wealth)  
• Side hustle income (float for layoffs or AI shifts)  

After 35+ years pivoting from banking to trading and getting fired after years of corporate loyalty, Bill now coaches pros to invest i...

He turned firewood into a luxury brand worth millions and sold the company. Leroy Hite, founder of Cutting Edge Firewood, built the world’s first luxury firewood brand from scratch. 

No investors. No belief. Just grind. We talk about:  
• The “insane” idea everyone mocked  
• Years of rejection and 3 a.m. hustles  
• How faith + strategy = multimillion exit  
• Proof persistence pays when others quit  

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The DREAM Framework the 5-step reset to design the life you actually want. Most professionals and executives are too busy to dream. This episode changes that. 

We break down: 
• Disconnect from noise 
• Reconnect with what matters 
• Envision boldly 
• Act with clarity 
• Manifest the vision 

If you’re coasting or overwhelmed, this is your pause button. Stop surviving. Start designing. 

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Are luxury watches just shiny status symbols or can they actually be smart investments? Erich Wolters reveals which brands and models actually appreciate, how the market stacks against stocks, and the traps that burn buyers.  

We discuss:  
• What makes a watch gain value  
• Luxury vs. traditional assets  
• Pitfalls (fakes, hype, liquidity)  

If you’re a high-earner eyeing alternative investments, or...

If everything feels urgent, it’s a sign you’ve lost your signal. This episode gives you practical steps to clear the noise, sharpen your focus, and move toward a life built with intention.

Inside this episode:
 • Why distraction is the enemy of your mission
 • How to separate noise from real priorities
 • A simple way to define what you truly want
 • How to shift from reacting to leading

This is clarity for people who...

Failure rarely comes from a bad idea. It comes from blind spots you never saw. In this episode, you’ll learn how to scientifically predict where your business will break before it happens.

You’ll discover:
 • How the EFRI exposes hidden entrepreneurial blind spots
 • Why burnout, weak leadership, and resistance to change destroy growth
 • A simple 15-minute assessment to reveal your weak link
 • How to reduce risk an...

Most people aren’t bad with money—they’re battling stories they never questioned. In this episode, TEDx speaker and money mindset coach Dave Won joins Stephen Courson to break down the emotional patterns that shape your financial decisions.

You’ll learn:
 • Why money issues are rarely about math
 • How childhood and emotions drive spending habits
 • Simple mindset shifts that create lasting change
 • How to stop self...

Money is only 20% of investing. Most think stocks or real estate = wealth. The truth is the hidden 80% is how you invest time, energy, attention, money, and soul daily. 

You’ll learn: 
• Why money alone fails 
• The 5 TEAMS resources you’re investing nonstop 
• How distractions steal freedom 
• Realign for financial + time independence
• Build a life that actually excites you 

True wealth...