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The Hard Choice with Brad Draper
The Hard Choice hosted by Brad Draper.
If you’re honest with yourself, you’ll agree that you live under a self-imposed glass ceiling that is holding you back from the very life you were meant to live.
You want to break through that barrier, you just don’t know how.
And that’s the purpose of this podcast.
Your Host, Brad Draper is here to lay out for you the simple steps for showing up; for yourself, for your family and for good. As a coach and business professional, Brad has the track record…
Episodes
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperCommunication Unlocked: Building Meaningful Connections
Can a shower moment revolutionize how you communicate? Dive into this thought-provoking episode of "The Hard Choice" where host Brad Draper unpacks the art of…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperPedals of Progress: Embracing Change and Connection
Finding Growth in Unexpected Places Discover how a chance encounter during a morning bike ride becomes a powerful lesson in mentorship and personal…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperNavigating Life's Choices: The Path of Intentionality
Sometimes the Path of Most Resistance Leads to Greater Success Dive into a compelling exploration of strategic decision-making with Brad Draper as he…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperEmbrace the Everyday: Transformative Moments and Intentional Actions
The Day Everything Changed Discover how a child's bold choice to get a Mohawk becomes a powerful lesson in embracing life's transformative moments. Brad Draper…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperFinding the Right Direction: Lessons from the Road
The Power of Taking the Easier Path Could choosing the easier route actually lead to better results? In this eye-opening episode, Brad Draper challenges the…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperRiding the Waves: Embracing Gratitude and Growth Amid Life's Turbulence
What if life's challenges are actually pushing you towards your destiny? Brad Draper takes us on a profound journey exploring the paradox of gratitude amid…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperEmbracing Focus: The Balance of Cycling and Life
Breaking Free: A Journey Beyond Self-Imposed Limits Discover how a simple shift in cycling strategy led to an extraordinary breakthrough in personal…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperClimbing the Hills of Life: Finding Joy in Adversity
Finding Joy in the Climb: Brad Draper's Journey Through Challenge and Growth Discover how embracing discomfort leads to extraordinary rewards as Brad Draper…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperBalancing Routine and Generosity: The Power of Giving Back
From Success to Service: Transforming Lives Through Giving Discover how mentor and community leader Brad Draper found unexpected fulfillment by shifting his…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperGratitude and Growth: Reflections on Freedom and Resilience
Finding Freedom in Life's Challenges Discover how a remarkable story of a slave's discovery in Mammoth Cave played a crucial role in America's fight for…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperSpying Success: Lessons in Exploration and Resilience
From "I Spy" to Life Lessons: The Power of Playful Learning Ever wondered how a simple game of "I Spy" could unlock profound insights about learning and…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperStaying True: The Journey of Commitment and Self-Love
Conquering a 100-Mile Challenge: A Story of Commitment and Self-Discovery Step into Brad Draper's inspiring journey as he prepares for an ambitious 100-mile…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperSmall Steps, Big Gains: The Power of Consistency in Personal Growth
From Small Steps to Massive Gains: The Power of Consistency 🎯 Discover how a decade-long journey to achieve a 555-pound deadlift reveals profound lessons about…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperBuilding Your Support Tribe: The Power of Connection and Growth
Finding Strength in Vulnerability: A Journey Through Life's Challenges Discover how a chance encounter between Brad Draper and a recovering addict turned…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Power of Perseverance: Lessons from a Father's Journal
Finding Strength in the Struggle: A Father's Lesson on Perseverance Witness a powerful moment as Brad Draper watches his young son face the daunting challenge…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperLessons from an 80-Year-Old Metalhead
Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places: A Concert Story That Will Move You Discover how an 80-year-old veteran named Frank, attending his 34th August Burns…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperBreaking Through the Monotony: Finding Joy in Everyday Routines
Breaking Through the Monotony: Creating Joy in Your Daily Routine Can you find happiness in doing the same thing every day? Host Brad Draper tackles this…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Power of Momentum: Overcoming Inertia for Lasting Change
Mastering Momentum: From Corporate Life to Personal Freedom Discover how a self-proclaimed analytics nerd turned his passion for problem-solving into a…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperShining a Light: Expressing Gratitude to Uplift Others
The Power of Speaking Your Heart: A Simple Act of Appreciation Discover how a spontaneous moment of genuine appreciation at a local gym transformed into a…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperChallenging the Industry Leader: The Power of Innovation and Adaptation
Discover how industry giants can fall when they stop innovating, and what it takes to stay ahead in today's competitive landscape. In this compelling episode…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperLocking Lug Nuts and Dealership Dilemmas: : A Lesson in Taking Action
Navigating Car Dealership Drama: A Lesson in Taking Action Ever had a simple task turn into an unexpected adventure? In this engaging episode of "The Hard…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThriving Through Change: Lessons from a Struggling Houseplant
From Plant Care to Personal Growth: A Powerful Metaphor Ever wondered how pruning a struggling houseplant could unlock secrets about personal development? Brad…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperEmbracing Ambition and Self-Reliance
Breaking Through Self-Imposed Barriers: The Power of Hard Choices Discover why embracing discomfort and making hard choices could be the key to unlocking your…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperAdapting Your Communication Style: The Key to Meaningful Connections
Mastering the Art of Understanding Others: A Guide to Better Relationships Discover how understanding people's different "mental ages" across various skills…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control for Long-Term Success
Would you pass the marshmallow test? Discover how delayed gratification shapes success in life and business. In this thought-provoking episode of The Hard…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperDon't Count Your Deals Before They're Done
Don't Count Your Chickens: A Hard-Learned Business Lesson In this gripping episode of "The Hard Choice," host Brad Draper shares a heart-wrenching story about…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperEmbracing Growth Through Adversity
Embracing Life's Challenges: The Hidden Gift of Personal Growth Ever wonder why successful people seem excited about their hardships? In this compelling…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperFrom Corporate to Coaching: The Unfinished Lifestyle
From Corporate Chains to Wellness Gains: A Journey of Transformation Discover how Yo broke free from the golden handcuffs of corporate life to build a thriving…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Power of Connections: Unlocking Your Potential with the Right Support System
The Power of Your Inner Circle: Making Hard Choices Easier Can the right team really make or break your success? Host Brad Draper's intense Peloton experience…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Ironman Challenge: Overcoming Obstacles Through Determination
Breaking Barriers: From Flat Tires to Finish Lines Discover how an executive turned a potential Ironman disaster into an epic tale of perseverance when a flat…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperIncarceration, Redemption, and the Power of Compassion
Beyond the Prison Walls: Finding Humanity in Unexpected Places What happens when you look past tattoos and tough exteriors to discover the remarkable human…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperFrom Corporate Burnout to Fitness Transformation: Brian's Inspiring Journey
From Wall Street to Wellness: A Dramatic Health Transformation Discover how a stark health warning transformed Brian's life from an overworked…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperMomentum: Powering Through Setbacks and Achieving Your Best Self
Breaking Through Limitations: The Power of Momentum Discover how maintaining momentum, even in the face of setbacks, can lead to extraordinary achievements…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Power of Morning Discipline
The Power of Your Morning Choice: Building Self-Confidence One Alarm at a Time Did you know that waking up just one hour earlier could give you an extra 15…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Unbreakable Challenge
Pushing Boundaries: A 35-Mile Journey Through the Night In this gripping episode of "The Hard Choice," host Brad Draper takes us through his most ambitious…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperMoving Mountains: Overcoming Life's Challenges
Moving Mountains: Breaking Through Life's Barriers Ever wondered what it truly takes to move mountains in your life? In this powerful episode, Brad Draper…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperMake Your Dreams a Reality: A Year-Round Holiday Mindset
Turning Holiday Spirit into Year-Round Success Ever wondered how to maintain that magical holiday generosity and momentum throughout the year? Brad Draper…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperLeveling Up: Embracing Challenges for Personal Growth
Embracing Your Journey: From Setbacks to Success Ever wondered how successful people navigate their failures? Brad Draper reveals the transformative power of…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperJust Begin
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad celebrates the 100th episode of his podcast, reflecting on its inception in May-June 2022 and its launch in…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperDolla Dolla Bill Ya'll
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad talks about his fantastic ability to kills plants. He relates the last 3 years of a Money Tree that has been…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperFind Gratitude
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad talks about gratitude on this, Thanksgiving Day. He relates how gratitude is one of the base principles to all…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperHow Would You React?
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses how much of life is what happens to you and how much you react. Brad relates a very funny experience…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperMe On Purpose
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses being you on purpose. So often we live day to day, simply to get things done. We roam through life…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperI Am Called
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad goes down the topic path of doing those things you do not want to do, but are called to do them So often, the…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe One Question with Tyson and Logan
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, we have the One Question with Tyson Allred and Logan Petersen. These two are best friends that decided to go into…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperFreaking Frontenac's
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad relates an experience he had while destemming grapes for grape juice manufacturing. He relates all kinds of…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperI Think I Can
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses one of the most influential shows of his life. He recalls memories of watching the show as a little…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperWear The Shoes
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses choosing who you are and going with it, with zero regard for what others think. Brad recalls comments…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe One Question with Bronson Kaufusi
In this week's episode of the Hard Choice, Brad has Bronson Kaufusi with the One Question. Bronson was formerly an BYU athelete, NFL player, and is now an…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperWhat Does It Take?
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discussing the requirements for getting where you are trying to go. He relates an experience where he is…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperIncremental Growth
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad speaks about growing line upon line and precept upon precept. He relates steady growth versus shotgun…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperHyde the Crazy
In this week's episode of the The Hard Choice, Brad relates an experience he had with his son and "the crazy wanting to come out". How often do we let the…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperStop To Look Back
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad speaks to fitness and life. These two are quite literally one in the same, yet also analogous to each other…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe One Question with Chip Hopper
In this week's episode of Choosing Us, Brad has with him Chip Hopper. They go on a deep dive of understanding yourself and from that comes your personal brand…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperAdded Stress
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad covers the need for added stress to a system for the system to expand. He covers the difference form stress and…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperChallenge Yourself
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses a variety of stories about growth and challenging of self. We, as humans, are creatures of habit. We…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperWhat Do You Stand For
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses his public image and asked you to reflect on yours. What is your intention when you walk into a room…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThrough The Lens
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad discusses relationships and the lens in which they are viewed. So often, we view relationships through the one…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe One Question with Logan Darnell
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad is joined by Logan Darnell. They go down the rabbit hole of Logan's experience with going through the 75Hard…
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperFlexibility In All Things
In this week's episode of The Hard Choice, Brad talks about being flexibile. He relates the requirement for limberness in both fitness and business. It is the…