055: Taylor Prokes | The Real Way to “Get Lucky” in Life

Today I sit down with Taylor Prokes, co-founder of The Big Ass Calendar and CEO of Jesse Itzler's company The 100 Mile Group. We get into what it actually looks like to build a life most people think is “lucky.” We talk about creating your own opportunities, why embarrassment is often the price of entry, and how doing hard things leads to unexpected doors opening. What stood out to me most is how intentional she is about designing her life. From endurance challenges to building community and business through fun. If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you’re waiting for permission, this one will challenge that.Connect With Taylorhttps://www.instagram.com/taylorprokes/Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

Learn About theRide: http://backtheride.com/ Today I sit down with the crew behind this 2,000-mile ride after our first brutal training camp. We talk about what actually went wrong, what surprised us, and what it really takes to execute something this extreme. What stood out to me most is how much this comes down to people. Having the right team, the right mindset, and the willingness to suffer for something bigger than yourself. If you want to understand what this journey is really going to look like, this is the behind-the-scenes.Watch The Matt King Show On YouTubehttps://youtu.be/uO6QRnlckFYMy Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

My Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx I sit down with Nick Uhas and we unpack how media, personal branding, and relentless iteration can completely change your trajectory. What stood out to me most was how intentional he was at every stage—engineering opportunities instead of waiting for them. If you’re trying to build something meaningful, this conversation will shift how you think about the game.Nick Uhas is a science creator, entrepreneur, and former reality TV contestant who built a massive online audience through practical science content and media strategy.https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@NickUhas⁩  https://linktr.ee/nickuhas Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

My Personal Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatx I set out to run 100 miles with zero training… and it turned into a 40-mile walk through the woods. In this episode, I break down the hard lessons I learned about ambition, preparation, failure, and what quitting actually means.This experience forced me to confront how I set goals—and where I was lying to myself. If you’ve ever pushed yourself toward something big, this will change how you think about the process.Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

I pulled together three of my favorite conversations around what it actually takes to start, endure pain, and stay in the fight when quitting feels easier. We talk about the moments that break people, the standards that keep you moving, and why real growth usually starts with the thing you’ve been avoiding. If you’re in a season where you need courage, this one will meet you there.Links To Full EpisodesMatt Johnson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l3vVPPUpqAKDawPsF2VXk?si=PRGzNPvxTJaWtBIDjdwIsATerrence Ogden: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l0uKIhK7O68jg5dd1nonp?si=m-f5n7d7SkaKA75LpQqN8QRob Sembiante: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JhbaYea78jWIK9qEY2N0M?si=kuWXvY4oRJyldPbBx5xUrAConnect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ #gobundance #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

I’m back in the saddle to talk about my most "delusional" goal yet: cycling 2,000 miles from Mexico to Canada in just 13 days to raise $1 million for underserved families across America. I’m pulling back the curtain on my training, from the "unsolicited advice" that almost derailed me to the makeshift bike-desk I built to ensure this mission doesn’t come at the expense of my family or business. I'll explain how I'm breaking down a massive, 150-mile-a-day hurdle into bite-sized "races," why I’m keeping a "Book of Receipts" for the doubters, and how we can all find a different level of obsession when our actions finally match our ambitions.Learn more about theRide: https://gobundance.com/therideConnect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ Watch more of Matt:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLV1o1AiDqYX8Na5qNsgeAQ#gobundance #theRide #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

Former Navy Diver Rob Sembiante doesn’t just handle pressure, he seeks it out. From the cramped hull of a nuclear submarine to surviving a near-death slide off a glacier in the Italian Dolomites, Rob has mastered the art of "controlled chaos" to reach elite levels of performance.In this episode, Matt and Rob dive into why voluntarily seeking discomfort is the ultimate hack for business and life. Rob shares how his military training helped him "tactically" take on Vegas, survive a 323-mile ultra-marathon, and why he treats every single day like "Day Zero."As the Crew Chief for theRide (Matt’s grueling Mexico-to-Canada cycling expedition), Rob explains the systems he uses to eliminate complacency and keep a high-performing team moving when things get "convoluted and distorted.Connect with Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob.sembiante?igsh=MWp2OW55ZnJxOGppZw==Learn More About theRide: https://gobundance.com/therideConnect With MattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atxWebsite: http://themattking.com/The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe#entrepreneur #navydiver #mentalperformance #mattkingshow #theride #gobundance #discipline

Ken Wimberly is a seasoned entrepreneur who pivoted from a failed mobile app venture to building a rapidly expanding, community-focused laundromat franchise called Laundry Love.Ken shares his journey of overcoming a financial and emotional crisis after losing $800,000 on his passion project, the Legacy of Love mobile app. He transparently discusses the depression and struggle that followed, his path to mental and physical recovery through leveraging his network, and the decision to go "all in" on the laundromat business. Now franchising his business, Ken details how he and his partner are breaking the mold of the typical laundromat by focusing on community service, family-friendly spaces, and the belief that doing good in the community, which he calls the "Trojan horse for doing good", is the ultimate path to massive profit and impact.Connect with Ken: https://kenwimberly.com/Connect With MattMatt's Personal YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mattkingatxWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKAN0ZZUBLFJyuI9EQpjfRjq0Pm7kYC1#entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #laundromat #gobundance #mentalhealth #podcast The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

I'm back in the saddle to share the three lessons I learned from over 300 multi-millionaires coming off the heels of the annual Winter Adventure Mastermind up in Breckenridge, Colorado. These lessons are for anyone ready to live a life of abundance and become the person they've always wanted to be. I'll explain why success doesn't eliminate fear but refines it, how feeling "stuck" just means you are overcommitted to your current self, and why a positive mindset is key when things go sideways.Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKAN0ZZUBLFJyuI9EQpjfRjq0Pm7kYC1 #gobundance #community #wealth #abundance #fear The Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe

Watch Andrew & Matt On The Ranch: https://youtu.be/KeDTqOWOZEYAndrew Freed sacrificed his goals and vision while working a six-figure W2 job at MIT and Harvard. Recognizing the status quo was a decision, he decided to stop living somebody else's dream. Andrew details his journey of overcoming limiting beliefs, including a massive health transformation, and achieving financial freedom. His story is a powerful lesson that Action with knowledge is power and that the worst-case scenario is often the life you're already living. He currently self-manages 550 rental units and closed on 250 units this year.Connect With Andrew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorfreedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/afreed2Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-freed-msm/Connect With MattWebsite: http://themattking.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattking.atx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingmatthewr/ MKS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKAN0ZZUBLFJyuI9EQpjfRjq0Pm7kYC1 #realestateinvestor #w2exit #financialfreedom #entrepreneurshipThe Tribe of High-Performing Men: http://gobundance.com/tribe