Unsettled with Neil Wattier

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be further along by now”? Career, health, relationships, or dreams, it’s easy to confuse being unfinished with being broken. But they’re not the same.

In this episode, I unpack why “unfinished” is a sign of movement, not failure, and how to reframe the messy middle as growth in action. You’ll learn:

Why the myth of “arrival” leaves so many high performers stuck.

How to refram...

Ritual vs Routine: Anchoring Without Getting Stuck

Rituals and routines are powerful anchors. Habits that bring stability, focus, and confidence when life feels uncertain. But what happens when the habits that once grounded you start to feel like chains?

Unpack the difference between rituals and routines, why both matter for high performance, and how to avoid turning them into rigid superstitions that limit your adaptability.

You’...

From Bedroom Jam to Business Enterprise

Zach Adkins is a nationally recognized guitar player and entrepreneur from Omaha, Nebraska. After winning the Ibanez Flying Fingers competition in 2017, Zach built more than a music career—he built a business empire. Today, his company operates four thriving music schools serving hundreds of students while also mentoring educators who want to scale their own programs.

In this conversation, Za...

This week I welcome content creator Dan Costa (@dkcostaa) as we dive into the grind of streaming, the power of humor, and building resilience while chasing growth. From Twitch reactions to TikTok clips and YouTube events, Dan shares what it takes to stay consistent, connect with community, and create authentically in a noisy digital world.

Follow Dan on Twitch, TikTok & YouTube → @dkcostaa

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Being capable is a gift, but for many high performers, it feels like a curse. When you’re the one people can always count on, your reliability often makes you invisible. The better you perform, the less people notice.

We explore the hidden weight of being the “go-to” person: the emotional fallout of invisibility, why culture and leadership often overlook the steady performers, and how to reframe capability so it becomes a source of ...

Have you ever felt guilty for being grateful? Maybe you worry that if you stop to appreciate what you already have, you’ll lose your fire to push forward. Or maybe you feel like your accomplishments aren’t “big enough” to deserve gratitude in the first place.

In this solo episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, I unpack the tension between gratitude and complacency, why high performers often confuse slowing down with falling behind,...

Unsettled with Neil Wattier

Episode 5: Jackson Gray

From College Captain to Pro Rugby Dreams with Jackson Gray

Jackson Gray was the two-time captain of Grand Canyon University Rugby, now chasing a dream to play in Major League Rugby and potentially represent the United States on the national team.

Jackson shares what it was like to step into the captain’s role, how he built on the foundation laid by his predecessors, and the lessons le...

High achievers often resist calm because it feels like slowing down, losing momentum, or being “lazy.” But the truth is, calm is a competitive advantage. In this episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, I explore why ambitious people struggle with stillness, the hidden costs of living in chaos, and how nervous system regulation can transform your performance, leadership, and resilience.

If you’ve ever felt restless when things get qu...

We’ve all been told the same lie: once you hit that milestone, promotion, paycheck, body, title, you’ll finally feel complete. But arrival never feels the way we think it will.

In this episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier, Neil unpacks The Myth of Arrival—the false promise that external achievements equal lasting peace or fulfillment. Drawing on real-world examples from sports, military, and culture, he explains why post-achievem...

Unsettled with Neil Wattier | Episode 2: Tucker Trickey

Tucker Trickey is a current member of the USA Rugby National team and former Grand Canyon University rugby captain.

Tucker shares his journey through rugby: from leading at the college level to competing on the international stage, and the challenges and opportunities of helping establish USA Rugby as a force in the global game.

We talk about:

-Tucker’s path from GCU Rugby to ...

Unsettled with Neil Wattier Episode 1: Why Unsettled Exists

You did everything you were supposed to do. You worked hard, served, achieved, and on paper, you’ve “arrived.”

So why doesn’t it feel like enough?

Welcome to the very first episode of Unsettled with Neil Wattier.

This podcast is born from a simple but powerful realization: being “unsettled” doesn’t mean you’re broken. It doesn’t mean you’re unstable. It means you’re aware ...