No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

Most of us aren’t afraid of hard work. In fact, we’re wired for it. But in today’s episode, Brian challenges you not to to slow down, but to get clear on why we’re moving in the first place.

This episode isn’t about tactics or hacks. It’s about recalibrating. It’s about interrogating whether the life your current plan is leading you toward is the one you actually want. Are you chasing “more” because it aligns with your values or be...

Most people don’t fail because they aim too high, they fail because they live too long in the comfort zone.

In today’s episode, Brian shares a powerful message sparked by a real conversation with a business partner. She asked: How do I set bigger goals -- goals that actually stretch me and my team? From that single question, Brian walks us through a tactical 5-part framework for breaking free from “baseline” goals and designing str...

Brian Gubernick shares his eight favorite principles that he learned from Naval Ravikant that he believes will impact how you build your businesses and your life. 

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Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a t...

Today isn’t just fireworks and flags—it’s a call to wake up.

In this special Independence Day episode, Brian Gubernick flips the script on what freedom really means. Yes, we celebrate July 4th to honor our nation's liberty, but if we’re being honest, most people never stop to ask: Am I truly free in my own life?

Brian doesn’t just talk about national freedom, he bridges history with high performance, using the sacrifice of our Foun...

Brian Gubernick breaks down one final, powerful lesson from his recent conversation with ultra-endurance athlete Charlie Engle: change your relationship with pain.

Whether it’s running marathons, building a business, or enduring the trials of life, high performers don’t avoid pain -- they invite it. Brian unpacks what Charlie meant when he told Matt Damon, “You just have to change your relationship to pain,” and explores how that m...

Brian Gubernick takes a deeper dive into one of the most powerful lessons shared by ultra-endurance athlete Charlie Engle in his recent interview: “Optimism is true moral courage.”

But this isn't about wishful thinking or “positive vibes only.” This is about forged optimism -- the kind that’s born in the middle of chaos, failure, pain, and pressure. Brian explores what it really means to choose optimism when everything is falling a...

Following up on yesterday’s powerful interview with ultra-endurance athlete Charlie Engle, today’s episode dives into one of the hardest, and most liberating, truths he shared: Nobody is coming to save you.

This isn’t doom and gloom. It’s a call to radical ownership - the foundation of real transformation.

Brian unpacks the “fantasy of rescue” that holds us back in business, health, and relationships. He challenges you to stop wait...

In this powerful episode, Brian Gubernick sits down with ultra-endurance athlete, author, and speaker Charlie Engle to explore a life story that’s anything but ordinary. Charlie shares his transformation from addiction and self-destruction to becoming one of the world’s top ultra runners, including his legendary run across the Sahara Desert and his role in co-founding the global nonprofit Water.org.

They discuss the mindset shifts ...

Brian Gubernick breaks down the truth about luck: it’s not a random stroke of fortune, it’s a strategic advantage you can build.

Inspired by Naval Ravikant and the original framework from neurologist James Austin, Brian unpacks the four types of luck — blind luck, hustle-driven luck, luck from preparation, and luck from reputation — and shows you exactly how high performers engineer their own “luck.”

You’ll learn:
- Why motion crea...

Brian Gubernick breaks down why it’s not better goals you need, but better habits and systems. Brian explores the habits that compound over time to elevate your performance and those that quietly sabotage your progress.

You’ll also discover a proven five-step process to break the bad habits that hold you back and replace them with habits that support the person you want to become: Identify the habit loop, make the cue invisible, ma...

Brian Gubernick zeroes in on one of the most vital traits entrepreneurs and anyone striving for excellence can develop: mental toughness. Inspired by Andy Frisella’s renowned 75 Hard program, Brian breaks down why facing challenges head on every single day is the secret to building resilience, discipline, and a mindset that thrives under pressure.

This episode isn’t about sculpting your body or boosting your followers. It’s about b...

Brian Gubernick shares a powerful message that might just change the way you lead. Inspired by a recent conversation with his friend and fellow entrepreneur, Brian explores the idea that when someone is drowning, whether in business or in life, they don’t need your advice or a plan to follow. They just need a breath.

Brian reminds us that great leaders recognize the difference between strategy and simple human empathy. When someone...

Brian Gubernick takes a deep dive into the myths surrounding snacking and why our culture has been conditioned to believe that constant grazing is the key to health, metabolism, and stable energy. Brian explores the real origins of snacking, how big food companies manufactured the idea to sell more, and shares research that debunks common myths — like the need to snack to boost metabolism, lose weight, or maintain blood sugar level...

Brian Gubernick shares the incredible story of Dr. Jerry Buss — the visionary real estate investor who bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 for just $67.5 million. That investment turned into a $10 billion empire, revolutionized professional basketball, and cemented his family's legacy in the sports world.

But here’s the twist: what if that same $67.5 million had simply been invested in the S&P 500?

Brian breaks down the numbers a...

Brian Gubernick dives deep into a powerful concept popularized by Naval Ravikant: “If you can’t code, write books and blogs, record videos and podcasts.” Brian breaks down why content creation is one of the most powerful forms of leverage available today—and how it can lead to lasting wealth, influence, and freedom.

You’ll learn:

Why content creation matters more now than ever
- How AI is changing the landscape—and why your voice s...

Brian Gubernick shares five practical and powerful ways to start using ChatGPT right now to boost your efficiency, clarity, and decision-making—both in business and in life.

From acting as a thinking partner to helping you craft better communication, summarize dense content, create personalized content at scale, and design smarter routines, Brian walks through how AI can become your everyday edge. Whether you're leading a team, bui...

Brian Gubernick reflects on eight years of hosting world-class speakers at Metrix Masterminds and shares a powerful realization: the most impactful speakers weren’t just great on stage—they were kind, generous, and authentic behind the scenes.

Brian dives into real examples, including how a simple thank-you video from adventurer Colin O’Brady led to years of referrals and support. He outlines why being easy to work with is more tha...

Brian Gubernick explores a hard-hitting truth: What you don’t fix, your kids—or those you lead—inherit. But this isn’t just about parenting. It’s about leadership, influence, and the legacy we leave behind.

Brian breaks down the silent handoff of beliefs, habits, and behaviors—both good and bad—that ripple through families, teams, and communities. He shares a four-part framework to help you interrupt unhealthy patterns, create more...

Brian Gubernick dives into one of the most underrated habits for boosting energy, improving focus, reducing stress, and getting better sleep: a simple morning walk.

It’s not a new supplement or productivity hack—it’s getting outside and moving your body in natural light, ideally within 60 minutes of waking up. Backed by neuroscience from experts like Andrew Huberman, Brian breaks down why this habit is so powerful and how it fits p...