In this powerful conversation, real estate entrepreneur and author Garrett Maroon shares his journey from grinding 60-hour weeks to redefining success on his own terms. With five kids at home and a thriving business, Garrett reveals how he doubled down on what truly matters—family, faith, and fulfillment—without sacrificing profitability. This episode challenges the hustle culture narrative and offers a refreshing roadmap for entrepreneurs who want to win at work without losing at life.Episode Topics:Redefining Success Beyond Revenue: Why traditional metrics of success leave entrepreneurs empty and how to create your own scoreboardThe Breakdown That Led to Breakthrough: Garrett's pivotal moment realizing his business was getting in the way of the life he wantedHustle in a Box: How to channel ambition within healthy boundaries instead of letting it consume your lifePlaying to Your Superpowers: Why trying to be good at everything keeps you working more while earning lessThe Ego vs. Family Account: Recognizing which account you're depositing into with every business decisionFaith in Business: Navigating authenticity and showing up as your whole self in an increasingly secular marketplaceAmbition vs. Submission: The tension between dreaming big and surrendering to divine timingInsights:Success should be measured by personal goals like family time and profit targets, not just industry standards for sales volumeWorking within defined boundaries actually increases profitability because it forces you to eliminate unnecessary tasks and delegate effectivelyLike Einstein's fish judged on tree-climbing ability, entrepreneurs often pursue strategies that don't align with their natural strengths, leading to burnoutBuilding a business around your unique superpower allows you to do less work while earning more because you're focusing on your highest-value activitiesAsking "how do I achieve X?" is incomplete—the better question is "how do I achieve X without sacrificing Y?"Faith and identity aren't a backpack you can take on and off—authenticity means showing up as your whole self in every contextBurnout is often a signal that you're operating outside the boundaries of your intended purposeHighlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Background02:28 Motivation for Writing Book11:22 Defining Personal Scoreboard16:06 Reducing Hustle While Growing25:54 Faith and Authenticity in Business33:40 Purpose, Stewardship, and Contentment38:25 Practices to Hear Guidance43:56 Book Launch and Contact Info45:54 Podcast episode ended  Resources:Book: The Balanced Breakthrough: Winning at Work Without Losing at Life by Garrett Maroon (Launches November 25th - Available for pre-order)https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Balanced-Breakthrough/Garrett-Maroon/9781637634752 The Balanced Breakthrough is a call to redefine success by aligning your business with your values, so you can thrive professionally without sacrificing what matters most. Drawing from his experience as a top-producing real estate agent, Garrett Maroon shares the PDA Formula—Predictability, Dollar-Productivity, and Authenticity—to help others build intentional, profitable businesses. The book challenges the industry’s toxic scoreboard and guides readers to create their own, measuring success on their own terms. It’s a practical and heartfelt roadmap to...

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