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The Unstoppable CEO with Dr. Paul Reed

The Unstoppable CEO with Dr. Paul Reed

Written by: Dr. Paul Reed
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The Unstoppable CEO Podcast: Helping Leaders Create Their Next Best Being a CEO isn't about titles — it's about impact, resilience, and the ability to keep building what matters most. Hosted by Dr. Paul Reed — chiropractor, entrepreneur, and leadership coach — The Unstoppable CEO Podcast brings you stories, strategies, and straight-talk lessons for creating your Next Best in business and life. Each week, Paul delivers short, powerful solo episodes and conversations with industry leaders who have built unstoppable businesses from scratch. You'll discover the mindsets, systems, and daily disciplines that fuel long-term growth — without sacrificing your health, family, or faith. If you're ready to grow beyond your current limits, step into your leadership potential, and create a business that truly serves your life… this is your playbook. Subscribe now and join a movement of leaders who refuse to settle.2026 Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Push Your Boundaries: Why Growth Begins Where Comfort Ends | Dr. Paul Reed

    Push Your Boundaries: Why Growth Begins Where Comfort Ends | Dr. Paul Reed
    Oct 26 2026

    What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next level isn't your ability—but your willingness to get uncomfortable?

    In this solo episode of The Unstoppable CEO, Dr. Paul Reed shares a personal story about pushing his physical limits while training for a HYROX race. His pursuit of greater speed resulted in a torn hamstring, an unexpected setback that sparked a powerful conversation about ambition, discomfort, discipline, and the boundaries we place on ourselves.

    Paul challenges entrepreneurs, chiropractors, and high achievers to examine the invisible limitations keeping them from reaching their potential.

    Are you growing—or have you simply become comfortable with your current level of success?

    From overcoming fear of failure to developing new skills, finding the right coaches, and building the discipline to keep going, Paul explores what it takes to pursue meaningful growth in business and life.

    In This Episode, You'll Discover:

    • Why comfort can become your greatest limitation: How settling for acceptable results can prevent you from pursuing greater impact.

    • The hidden influence of fear: How limiting beliefs and other people's opinions can shape what you believe is possible.

    • Why clarity comes before growth: The importance of defining exactly what you want to achieve.

    • The power of coaching and mentorship: Why surrounding yourself with the right support can accelerate your development.

    • Visualization and identity: Learning to see yourself becoming the person capable of achieving your goals.

    • The one-more-rep mentality: Why meaningful progress requires consistent effort beyond what's familiar.

    • Why you shouldn't stop when things improve: How continued discipline helps prevent complacency.

    Six Takeaways for Pushing Your Boundaries

    1. Decide what you want. Get clear on the goal you're pursuing.

    2. Identify the skills required. Determine what you need to learn or improve.

    3. Get the right support. Find coaches, mentors, and people who can help you develop.

    4. Visualize your success. See yourself achieving the goal and practicing the habits required to get there.

    5. Go one more. Challenge yourself to take the next step beyond your current comfort zone.

    6. Don't stop. Stay consistent, even when you're beginning to see progress.

    The Bigger Lesson

    Paul's hamstring injury also illustrates an important distinction: pushing for growth doesn't mean ignoring physical warning signs. Ambition requires effort, but sustainable progress also requires judgment.

    The challenge is to recognize where fear is holding you back—and where better preparation, support, and discipline can help you move forward.

    The question isn't whether you're capable of more. It's whether you're willing to do the work required to discover what's possible.

    Connect with Dr. Paul Reed

    Instagram: @drpaulreedofficial

    Listen to The Unstoppable CEO:

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-unstoppable-ceo-with-dr-paul-reed/id1895888760

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TLMewbqDhQRA7tBD6CWo6

    If this episode challenged you to think differently about your limitations, share it with someone who's ready to pursue their next level.

    ENGAGE. EQUIP. EMPOWER.

    Make today better than yesterday.
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    9 mins
  • It's All Mental: Former NFL Player Chris Hayes on Discipline, Faith & the Mindset of Greatness

    It's All Mental: Former NFL Player Chris Hayes on Discipline, Faith & the Mindset of Greatness
    Oct 19 2026
    What does it take to go from growing up in the projects of San Bernardino, California, to playing in the NFL—and what happens when the game ends? In this episode of The Unstoppable CEO Podcast, Dr. Paul Reed sits down with longtime friend, former Washington State University football standout, NFL player, author, and mentor Chris Hayes for a powerful conversation about discipline, faith, identity, fatherhood, and the mindset required to navigate life's biggest transitions. Paul has known Chris since he was 18 years old, when their paths crossed at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. What began as a shared experience on the football field has developed into a lifelong friendship grounded in faith, family, and the lessons learned through competition. But Chris's journey began long before college football. Growing up in the projects of San Bernardino, California, Chris faced an environment that could have taken his life in a very different direction. An opportunity to attend Washington State changed that trajectory. Chris recalls the culture shock of leaving Southern California for Pullman, the coaches who challenged him, and the experiences that helped transform him from a young athlete into a man with a deeper understanding of discipline, responsibility, and purpose. As an undersized linebacker competing alongside exceptional athletes, Chris understood that talent alone wouldn't get him onto the field. He needed a different mindset. "I don't care what position I had to play. Just put me on the field." That determination helped carry him beyond Washington State and into professional football. But decades later, Chris's definition of success has changed. Greatness evolves as you evolve. One of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Chris explains why he no longer believes greatness has one fixed definition. "I believe that greatness evolves as you evolve." As a young athlete, greatness meant competing, earning opportunities, and reaching the NFL. Today, it means something much deeper. Being a husband. Raising children who understand commitment. Watching those children grow into adults and build families of their own. Living with faith, intention, and purpose. And using the lessons of his own journey to help others navigate theirs. Chris and Paul explore why the same principles that helped them succeed as collegiate athletes remain relevant in business, leadership, parenting, and everyday life. It's all mental. Throughout the episode, Chris returns to one central belief: The most important battles are often the ones happening inside your own mind. You can train your body. You can develop technical skills. You can prepare for competition. But when you're exhausted, discouraged, distracted, or facing uncertainty, your ability to manage your thoughts becomes critical. Chris shares why he prioritizes daily walks, prayer, reflection, self-coaching, and intentional thinking. He also discusses his interest in Stoic philosophy and the importance of maintaining inner calm when the world around you feels chaotic. His perspective is simple: You cannot control everything happening around you. But you can work on how you respond to it. And that ability becomes especially important when life demands more from you than you thought you could give. Raising children who understand commitment As a former NFL player, Chris understood both the opportunities and the sacrifices associated with professional football. When his sons expressed interest in playing, he didn't simply encourage them to follow in his footsteps. He challenged them to explain why they wanted to play. In fact, he required each of them to write about their commitment before moving forward. He wanted them to understand that pursuing something difficult requires more than excitement about the potential reward. It requires knowing who you are, understanding the sacrifices involved, and being willing to do the work. That lesson applies just as powerfully to entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a meaningful life. In this episode, you'll discover: How Chris went from growing up in San Bernardino to playing football at Washington State and reaching the NFL Why his experience in Pullman became a defining chapter in his life The coaches and mentors who helped shape his character and mindset Why discipline connects success in athletics, business, family, and faith How Chris's definition of greatness has evolved over time Why he refused to let his children feel obligated to follow his football career The importance of understanding your identity before committing to a difficult goal How daily walks, reflection, prayer, and self-coaching help Chris manage his mindset Why controlling your internal response matters more than trying to control everything around you How Stoic philosophy and Christian faith influence his approach to life Why maintaining inner peace requires ...
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    24 mins
  • The Power of Proximity: Why the People Around You Determine How Far You Go | Dr. Paul Reed

    The Power of Proximity: Why the People Around You Determine How Far You Go | Dr. Paul Reed
    Oct 12 2026
    What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your ability, ambition, or work ethic—but the people you're surrounding yourself with? In this solo episode of The Unstoppable CEO Podcast, Dr. Paul Reed shares a powerful reminder about one of the most overlooked drivers of personal and professional growth: There is power in proximity. Coming off two very different experiences—a large event bringing together more than 700 people, followed by an intimate gathering of 20 high-achieving individuals and their spouses—Paul reflects on why intentionally placing yourself around people who challenge, inspire, and stretch you can change the trajectory of your life. And this isn't a principle Paul discovered recently. He traces it back to his childhood as a competitive athlete, when he deliberately sought opportunities to train with older, stronger, and more experienced wrestlers. He wasn't looking for the easiest room. He was looking for the room that would make him better. That same philosophy has shaped nearly three decades of leadership, business, personal development, and relationships. Your environment is shaping your future. Paul explores how the people around us influence our habits, expectations, attitudes, and ultimately our results. Drawing on research into social connections and peer influence, he explains why surrounding yourself with people who demonstrate the behaviors and achievements you aspire to can create powerful opportunities for growth. He also shares how communities such as CrossFit demonstrate this principle in action: people enter an environment with shared standards, accountability, and a culture of improvement—and begin adopting new habits themselves. The lesson applies far beyond fitness. It applies to business, leadership, marriage, relationships, health, faith, and personal development. In this episode, you'll discover: Why proximity to high achievers can accelerate personal and professional growth How Paul's wrestling experience shaped his approach to success Why you should intentionally seek out people who are further ahead than you The influence of social environments on habits, attitudes, and behavior Why the right mastermind, coaching group, or community can change your trajectory How to distinguish genuine mentors from people who only appear successful Why getting into the right room can challenge your current standards The importance of surrounding yourself with people who encourage growth Why serving something bigger than yourself creates lasting motivation How accountability, consistency, and persistence contribute to meaningful progress Why personal growth often requires discomfort and tension How to begin building a network that supports the person you want to become Iron Sharpens Iron One of the central ideas Paul returns to throughout the episode is that meaningful growth rarely happens in isolation. The right people challenge your thinking. They expose you to possibilities you haven't considered. They encourage you to raise your standards. And sometimes, they make you uncomfortable enough to take action. As Paul reminds us: "All things grow under tension." Growth doesn't happen overnight. Like building muscle, it requires consistent effort, persistence, and an environment that encourages you to keep showing up. Paul challenges listeners to become intentional about the rooms they enter and the relationships they cultivate. Whether it's a business mastermind, professional conference, coaching group, church community, men's group, or another environment filled with people pursuing meaningful goals, the principle remains the same: Get around people who inspire you to become better. The Challenge Take a look at the people you're spending the most time with. Are they challenging you? Are they encouraging you? Are they pursuing the kind of growth you want for yourself? Or are you staying in environments that make it easy to remain exactly where you are? You don't necessarily need another strategy, book, or motivational speech. You may simply need to get into a different room. Join Dr. Paul Reed for this powerful Unstoppable CEO Moment and discover why the people you surround yourself with may be one of the most important decisions you make. Engage. Equip. Empower. Make today better than yesterday.
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    8 mins
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