As goes your morning, so goes your day. So, if you’re looking to take intentional action that will help you become the leader you’re called to be, start with your morning routine. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about why consistent morning routines are so important and explains how he’s designed a routine that works for his current phase of life. He also shares advice for recovering quickly when you fall out of routine and challenges listeners to focus on “deposits” instead of “grand slams.” Give this episode a listen, then commit to one action you will do consistently in 2026!

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• As goes your morning, so goes your day!
• What are some misconceptions about morning routines?
• Why do we focus on high-returning habits?
• When designing a morning routine, start with what you want to be true
• How to identify your ideal morning routine
• How do you establish consistency when circumstances around you vary?
• Your morning is not about grand slams, it’s about deposits
• Excellence is recovering when you fall out of routine
• Balance is intentionally managing the tension between change and stability
• What is one thing you would do every single day that can create a ripple effect?

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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Change is unavoidable, and as leaders, it’s our job to navigate it well. In this episode, Ben talks with Path for Growth coach and business owner Matt Aiken about 3 types of change: Change you navigate, change you create, and change you endure. Matt shares lessons he’s learned from other leaders about experiencing change, from Winston Churchill to Elon Musk, along with some hard-learned lessons from his own business and personal life.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• You cannot avoid change, and it’s dangerous to try
• What have you learned from times when change was difficult?
• Can you tell us about a time when change was a positive in your life?
• Some change is navigated, some is created, and some is endured
• How do you navigate change well?
• What have you learned from other leaders about navigating change?
• Who are some leaders who have created change well?
• What does it look like to endure change?
• A poem for navigating change

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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“If” by Rudyard Kipling

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You can’t experience true freedom without also taking responsibility. In this episode, Alex and Ben share their perspectives on what freedom and responsibility mean and explain why you can’t have one without the other. They share practical advice for anyone who thinks their freedom and responsibility are out of balance, and Alex also explains why “freedom and responsibility” is one of Path for Growth’s core values.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• What is freedom, actually?
• Freedom is a gift, but we have to choose it
• Common misconceptions around responsibility
• There’s a big difference between “freedom for” and “freedom from”
• Freedom without commitment and structure is just hedonism
• Freedom and responsibility as a core value
• What would you say to someone who’s feeling stuck?
• How can freedom and responsibility transform your life?
• How to identify when freedom and responsibility are out of balance
• First steps for exploring freedom and responsibility
• What would you say to someone who’s not taking advantage of the freedom available to them?

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify

Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community

Download the Free Reading Guide

Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram