Listen "The Real Reason You Feel Burned Out Has Nothing to Do With Your Business with Matt Granados"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Josh sits down with Matt Granados, founder of LifePulse and author of Motivate the Unmotivated, to unpack why most people are stuck running on fumes and how intentional living is the missing link between success and fulfillment. This conversation goes far beyond productivity hacks. It cuts straight to the root of why people feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, and burned out at work and at home.Matt has worked with companies like Google, the U.S. military, and Fortune 500 organizations, but his approach is deeply human. He explains why motivation still matters, why knowledge alone does not change behavior, and how leaders can stop managing symptoms and start fixing root causes. If you are an entrepreneur, leader, parent, or operator trying to get your life and team back in alignment, this episode will hit home.Check out these special bonuses and offers exclusively for show listeners: https://www.lifepulseinc.com/hiddenWhat You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Intentionality Is the Catalyst for FulfillmentMatt explains why no one accidentally becomes fulfilled and how modern convenience has quietly stripped intentionality from our lives, creating burnout and disengagement.The Difference Between High Performance and Optimal PerformanceWhy chasing high performance leads to exhaustion and burnout, and how shifting to optimal performance creates sustainable success at work and in life.Why Motivation Still MattersThe truth about motivation, desire, and environment. Why leaders cannot force motivation but can absolutely create conditions where it thrives.The Real Reason People Have “People Problems”Why people are not the problem. People have problems. Fix the root cause and leadership becomes easier overnight.Expose, Bridge, Sustain: A Simple Framework That Actually WorksHow Matt helps individuals and organizations identify hidden gaps, build bridges forward, and sustain progress without sliding backward.Why Knowledge Is No Longer EnoughIn a world where everyone has access to information and AI, Matt explains how wisdom is the real differentiator and how to apply knowledge at the right time in the right way.Leadership, Fatherhood, and Personal ResponsibilityHow Matt’s experience as a father shaped his leadership philosophy and why the energy you bring into a room matters more than you think.Nice vs Kind LeadershipWhy avoiding conflict is not compassion and how honest leadership creates stronger teams and healthier cultures.From Craigslist to Fortune 500The accidental origin story of LifePulse and how a simple system built for survival evolved into a framework trusted by some of the biggest organizations in the world.Check out these special bonuses and offers exclusively for show listeners: https://www.lifepulseinc.com/hidden
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