Why Everything You’ve Been Taught About “Success” is Backwards S2 E20

Buckle up, folks! Today, we're diving into the mindset shifts, daily routines, and spiritual superpowers that turn ordinary people into extraordinary leaders. Think of it as your cheat sheet to living a life of greatness, guided by the wise and humble Steve Elder—who’s basically got leadership down to a science (and some Van Halen guitar licks).

In this episode:

• The power of morning routines rooted in biblical truths and spiritual principles
• Building character through character attributes like faith, humility, and patience
• The 10 superpowers of leadership of self, including agency, conscience, and love
• How adversity forges your roots, making you unshakable
• The formula for greatness: principles + discipline + willingness + excellence
• The universality of spiritual and natural laws—think gravity but for greatness
• Practical steps to suspend disbelief and embody these principles

Timestamps: 

00:00 – Why start your day with a powerhouse morning routine?

02:52 – The triad of mind, body, spirit—building daily greatness

04:21 – Habits that develop superpowers of leadership

06:39 – Viktor Frankl’s lessons: the power to choose amidst chaos

08:26 – Meditation, mindfulness, and creating mental space

11:20 – The universal laws of success—gravity & the law of harvest

14:42 – The five concentric rings of the greatness operating system

16:34 – Counterintuitive truths about living in harmony with higher laws

17:49 – The importance of non-resistance and embracing adversity

19:10 – Building character attributes like faith, humility, and diligence

22:20 – Developing inherent superpowers in children—as a mirror of potential

25:13 – Walking in your human superpower: agency

27:05 – The character attributes that anchor leadership—faith, love, and gratitude

29:38 – How patience and humility elevate your greatness journey

32:12 – The science of self-mastery & temperance—controlling appetites and cravings

33:42 – The key to a resilient life: building your house on solid principles

36:42 – The power of obedience and the season of quiet leadership

40:37 – Overcoming skepticism and the law of opposition

44:10 – The catalyst: adversity as the fertilizer for growth

52:41 – The importance of suspending disbelief to unlock potential

58:12 – The distinct relationship between adversity and strength—roots grow deep through storms

61:13 – Building your life like a sturdy, fruitful tree—resilient and abundantResources & Links:

Join The Builder Academy for exclusive Backstage Pass access for even deeper dives into this content—link in show notes!Remember: greatness isn’t just a goal, it’s a daily choice. Lead with integrity, live with purpose, and embrace every challenge as part of your growth story. Now, go unlock that superpower stored within you!  Join TBA here 

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• Get the Untangled Journal 
• Aligned Life Operating System 
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