414 -The Harsh Truth I Wish My Younger Self Knew About Success

What if the real reason your business is stuck isn’t strategy—but avoidance? In this raw and practical episode, Craig Ballantyne and Daniel Woodrum break down why most entrepreneurs waste energy solving level 1 problems while ignoring the level 10 ones that actually move the needle. They share hard-won lessons on leadership, accountability, and brutal ownership—including… The post 423 – The #1 Reason Your Business Is Stuck appeared first on Early To Rise.

Think discipline is all about cold plunges, waking up at 5 a.m., and resisting chocolate cake? Think again. In this high-impact episode, Craig Ballantyne reveals the real secret to scaling your income, slashing your work hours, and dominating your day without burnout—his 5 non-negotiables for peak performance. You’ll discover why systems—not willpower—create freedom, and how… The post 422 – The Missing Link: The 5 Non-Negotiables Of Highly Disciplined People appeared first on Early To Rise.

Is your obsession with discipline silently destroying what matters most? In this provocative episode, Craig Ballantyne unpacks the hidden dangers of overachievement—and why cold plunges, 5 a.m. routines, and dopamine-chasing might be sabotaging your success. You’ll learn the real difference between productive discipline and toxic avoidance, and how to identify your true “level 10 problem.”… The post 421 – The Dark Side of Discipline: When Success Costs You Everything appeared first on Early To Rise.

What happens when a driven 8-figure entrepreneur becomes a new dad? In this brutally honest and refreshingly unconventional episode, Craig Ballantyne shares the unfiltered truth about balancing business, baby bottles, and buying back time. From sleep strategies and teething nightmares to empathy muscles and marriage-saving systems, this is the advice no Instagram parenting reel will… The post 420 – Politically Incorrect Truth About Entrepreneur Fatherhood appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if the very discipline you rely on to succeed is actually sabotaging your life? In this eye-opening episode, bestselling author Craig Ballantyne exposes the hidden dangers of extreme productivity and the illusion of “doing it all.” You’ll hear real-life stories of entrepreneurs who chased discipline at the cost of their health, family, and deepest… The post 419 – The Dark Side Of Discipline appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if everything you’ve been told about discipline is actually holding you back? In this eye-opening episode of Early to Rise Radio, Craig Ballantyne and co-author Daniel Woodrum unpack the hidden downside of white-knuckled willpower—and reveal the game-changing power of personal standards. You’ll discover how one subtle shift can help you work fewer hours, boost… The post 418 – Standards Eat Discipline for Breakfast appeared first on Early To Rise.

If you could rewind time, what would you do differently to reach success faster? In this raw and revealing episode of Early to Rise Radio, I share the 12 game-changing lessons I wish I’d learned earlier—from eliminating distractions like alcohol and pro sports to mastering sales, public speaking, and radical responsibility. You’ll discover how emotional… The post 417 -12 Life-Changing Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (Avoid These Mistakes!) appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if your life operated like a high-performance machine—guided by a personal operating system built for success? In this episode, I reveal the 12 rules that have shaped my life, scaled my business, and helped me stay disciplined through chaos, pressure, and parenthood. From mastering mornings and eliminating distractions to avoiding petty drama and designing… The post 416 -12 Rules That Could Change Your Life appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if your biggest weakness could become your greatest productivity superpower? In this episode, discover how high-performing entrepreneurs with ADHD unlock laser focus, simplify their days, and skyrocket their income. We dive into counterintuitive strategies that challenge traditional productivity advice—and actually work. Learn why doing less can earn you more, and how structure creates freedom… The post 415 -How I Turned My Biggest Flaw Into a 7-Figure Business Tool appeared first on Early To Rise.

If you could go back in time, what discipline habits would you teach your younger self? In this powerful episode of Early to Rise Radio, I share the mindset shifts, strategies, and systems I wish I had at the start of my journey—from overcoming binge drinking to building level 10 discipline in business, health, and… The post 414 -The Harsh Truth I Wish My Younger Self Knew About Success appeared first on Early To Rise.