In this episode, Chris shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the emotional challenges, strategic steps, and mindset shifts involved in making a successful transition.
Chris was making $200K a year in his corporate job just four months ago when he was laid off in January 2026. He did what most people do and panicked, wondering how he would support his family without a stable paycheck. Chris stepped back, took time to reset, and quickly pivoted to a work outside the system in which he controls his time, his moves, and what his future looks like.
You are going to get a lot from Chris as he offers practical advice on overcoming fear, leveraging social media, and building sustainable income streams outside of corporate employment.

This is Chris' Second Story...

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:17 Chris's Journey from Fitness to Corporate
03:37 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
08:39 The Panic of Leaving Corporate
09:49 Dealing with Depression and Anxiety
12:17 The Importance of Planning and Structure
13:55 Balancing Productivity and Leisure
20:53 The Role of Coaching in Transition
26:59 Support from Medical Professionals
27:50 Navigating Corporate Mental Health Programs
28:45 The Neo Phase: Awakening to Reality
29:32 Identity and Job Security: The Emotional Struggle
31:38 The Impact of Social Media on Corporate Life
33:38 Creating Content: The Art of Engagement
35:21 Batching Content: Secrets to Consistency
38:28 Overcoming Mistakes: Learning from Failure
40:33 Building Skills While in Corporate
43:22 Taking Action: The Importance of Execution
46:08 Empowerment: Making the Leap to Change

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Corey and Josh return to discuss the 22 things they would do differently if they could redo their 20s.
As two men who never realized that they wasted much of their 20s they pass on the lessons that they wish someone had passed onto them.
Whether you're in your 20s right now or trying to rebuild your life later, these lessons will help you.

👇 Be honest:
What’s one thing you would do if you could go back?

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What if you could go back and do your 20s over again?
In this episode of Second Story, Corey and Josh break down 22 things they would do differently if they had another shot at their 20s.
From chasing the wrong things… to avoiding risks… to not understanding discipline, relationships, and purpose—this is the kind of advice most people only learn after it’s too late.
The truth?
A lot of people don’t realize they’re wasting their 20s until they’re already in their 30s or 40s—stuck, burned out, or full of regret.
This episode is about changing that.
Whether you're in your 20s right now or trying to rebuild your life later, these lessons will help you:

Make smarter decisions earlier
Avoid years of wasted time
Build real discipline and direction
Stop drifting and start designing your life

👇 Be honest:
What’s one thing you wish you started earlier?

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