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Zero Distortion with Russ Bates

Zero Distortion with Russ Bates

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Zero Distortion is a podcast for curious minds who want to grow, challenge the norm, and hear conversations that actually go somewhere. Hosted by Russ Bates, this show dives into business, politics, relationships, mindset, health, and more—with solo takes and honest conversations with people worth hearing from. If you’re done with safe spins and want something real, you’re in the right place.
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Episodes
  • Episode 57: The 90-Day Rule
    Jan 7 2026

    Most people fail at change because they aim too far out.

    One-year goals. Five-year plans. Total life overhauls. The target is so far away it never feels real — and eventually, people quit.

    In this episode of Zero Distortion, we break down the 90-Day Rule — a simple, practical framework for creating real progress without burnout, overwhelm, or motivational hype.

    Instead of trying to change everything, the 90-Day Rule focuses on:

    -One clear priority (not five, not ten)

    -Subtracting distractions before adding new habits

    -Building boring, repeatable consistency

    -Tracking real progress instead of feelings

    -Reviewing and resetting every 90 days with clarity, not guilt

    Ninety days is long enough to see measurable results — and short enough to stay disciplined. It creates urgency without overwhelm, structure without burnout, and momentum without fantasy.

    January isn’t a clean slate. It’s just a starting line. You don’t need the whole year figured out. You need the next 90 days handled.

    Instead of asking, “Where do I want to be this year?” Ask this: Who do I want to be in 90 days — and what does that require today?

    That question changes behavior. And behavior changes everything.

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    4 mins
  • Episode 56: January Won’t Save You (Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail)
    Dec 30 2025

    Every year, millions of people wait for the calendar to fix their lives.

    I’ll start in January.” “New year, new me.” “This time will be different.”

    And every year, most people end up right back where they started.

    In this episode of Zero Distortion, we break down the myth of the New Year — the false belief that January 1st creates discipline, motivation, or transformation. It doesn’t. Real change comes from habits, structure, and consistency, not symbolic dates.

    This episode is a direct, no-nonsense look at why New Year’s resolutions fail and what actually drives lasting personal growth.

    In this episode:

    -Why January 1st has no real power

    -The truth about motivation vs discipline

    -Why resolutions are built on emotion, not systems

    -The difference between feeling changed and being changed

    -The one question that leads to real, lasting progress

    You don’t need a new year. You don’t need permission. And you don’t need a perfect moment. If this episode resonates, subscribe for weekly conversations focused on clarity, discipline, and cutting through the noise.

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    4 mins
  • Episode 55: The Quiet Comeback
    Dec 23 2025

    Everyone loves a loud comeback — the announcement, the posts, the “I’m back” moment. But most real comebacks don’t look like that at all.

    They happen quietly. Privately. Long before anyone else notices.

    In this episode of Zero Distortion, we break down the quiet comeback — what it really means, why it works, and why rebuilding in silence is often the most powerful form of change. This isn’t about motivation, New Year’s resolutions, or performative self-improvement. It’s about discipline, internal alignment, and doing the work without needing validation.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck performing growth instead of actually changing, this episode is for you.

    In this episode:

    -Why loud comebacks fade fast

    -The difference between performing growth and practicing it

    -How silence removes excuses and exposes truth

    -Why real change doesn’t need an audience

    -How to rebuild honestly, without announcements

    Real growth doesn’t need applause. It needs consistency.

    If this resonated, subscribe for weekly episodes focused on clarity, discipline, and cutting through the noise.

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    3 mins
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