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603. Burnt Toast and the Power of "Good"

Things don't go your way? Burnt toast. Say it out loud: Good.

In today's episode, Brian breaks down two of his favorite mindset tools: the Burnt Toast Theory and Jocko Willink's concept of "Good". He shows how combining them can rewire your brain for resilience, clarity, and forward momentum. Whether you missed the deal, lost a team member, or had your whole plan thrown off by a two-minute delay, this episode is your tactical playbook for turning frustration into fuel.

We don't control the detours. But we do control the story we tell ourselves about them. And when you default to usefulness…

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