#310 Should I Crush It Every Day? Or Get Off the War Path? How to Create Balanced Success

#310 Should I Crush It Every Day? Or Get Off the War Path? How to Create Balanced Success

Author: Jim Harshaw, Jr. July 26, 2021 Duration: 33:50

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What does it take to be successful? Should you crush it or get off the war path?

Gurus and successful people like Elon Musk often attribute success to crushing it and working ALL. THE. TIME; on changing the world with your personal life on the line.

Their success is admirable. Ask yourself this... is that the kind of life you envision yourself living? Are you willing to lose yourself and your family and what’s truly important to you in the process?

Yes, it’s true that having a successful business and making a lot of money is important, but truth be told, you just simply can’t be “in season” 24/7. This is the single-minded focus that got me onto the podium at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Single-minded focus won’t help me focus on my wife, my kids, my health and my business. This requires a different kind of focus. 

There is more to life than hustling to fill your bank account with billions of dollars! It’s possible to enjoy a life with balanced success in your relationships, self, health, and wealth. I am living it right now. 

In this episode, let me share with you how I achieved my dream life while making an impact on the world without having to sacrifice the things that give me purpose and what it took for me to achieve it. 

Tune in now and let me help you get the clarity to reveal your own path to success.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  


There's a particular drive that comes from a background in sports, a mindset forged in competition and discipline that doesn't just switch off when you leave the field. Success for the Athletic-Minded Man taps directly into that energy, translating the core principles of athletic performance into tools for everyday life. Host Jim Harshaw, Jr. understands that the same clarity needed to execute a game plan, the focus required in a critical moment, and the consistency of daily practice are the exact traits that define winning in business, relationships, and personal health. This isn't about finding more hours in the day; it's about applying a strategic, trained approach to all of it. Each episode feels like a conversation with a coach who's been in your shoes, addressing the real tension between ambitious career goals, being a present father and partner, and maintaining physical fitness without letting any single priority suffer. You'll hear practical discussions on management, self-improvement, and the mental frameworks that help you stop shortchanging the areas that matter most. The podcast moves beyond theory, offering actionable insights for men who aim to build a life of sustained achievement, where success is measured across the board, not just on a scoreboard.
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