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Hey there. There’s a question I think we all need to ask ourselves from time to time. Who are we really living for? If the answer is anyone other than ourselves, it might be time to step back and reassess. I know how hard it is to admit that you might be doing what you do to prove something to someone else. I’ve been there.
Hey there. Fear is a liar. It’s loud, convincing, and it loves to creep into every thought when you’re trying to grow. But here’s the truth I’ve come to realize. Fear might always be there, but it doesn’t get to be in control. I’ve spent most of my life letting fear hold me back, whether it was fear of failure, rejection, or just the unknown. But I made a decision to change how I respond to it.
Hey there. Comparison is one of those things that feels automatic. It’s so easy to scroll social media, look at someone else’s progress, and feel like we’re not doing enough. But here’s the truth. You’re not running their race. You’re running yours. And the second you internalize that, everything starts to change.
Hey there. There’s a fear that holds a lot of people back, and it’s one I’ve battled with more times than I can count. The fear of failure. The fear of rejection. The fear of things not going the way you hope they will. If you’ve ever felt stuck or hesitant about starting something new, this fear is probably what’s in your way.
Hey there. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes each of us unique. In a world that constantly encourages us to fit in, it’s easy to forget just how powerful our differences really are. We gravitate toward others because of similarities, and that’s a beautiful thing. But what truly deepens connection is when we start to appreciate each other’s differences.
Hey there. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I want to structure my content, especially when it comes to podcasting. The Daryl Perry Podcast is still my daily audio journal, and I love that. It gives me a space to process, reflect, and share what’s really going on, not just in fitness or business, but in life overall. That said, I’ve also been recording a lot of replies to comments on social and stockpiling those ideas. It made me realize that there’s a really clear split between what I want this podcast to be and what the Your Level Fitness Podcast should become.
Hey there. As a small business owner, the explosion of AI tools has created a new kind of problem: it's now easier than ever to generate content. That sounds great, right? But here's the catch—if you're relying on AI to churn out faceless, generic videos with voiceovers or flooding social media with mechanical posts, you're not really connecting with your audience. You're blending into the crowd, not standing out.
Hey there. Entrepreneurial depression is a term that resonates deeply with anyone navigating the demanding world of small business ownership or side hustling. It’s not something that gets talked about enough, but if you’re walking this path, you’ve likely felt it—those moments where the weight of it all feels overwhelming.
Hey there. What would “showing them” really prove? Nothing. It’s a hollow victory, and one that usually leaves you feeling just as empty as before. The truth is, you don’t have to prove anything to anyone—not even to yourself. Real confidence doesn’t come from proving others wrong or fitting into some ideal. It comes from trusting yourself.
Hey there. If I could sit down with 18-year-old me, there’s so much I’d want to say—advice, encouragement, and maybe a few warnings. Life has a way of teaching lessons you never see coming, and hindsight has gifted me a clearer perspective. These are the five things I’d tell my younger self:
I call this the "I'm Good" strategy. It starts with identifying the situation you’re struggling with. You probably thought of it the moment I mentioned it. Journal your feelings—write them down, audio-record them, or voice-to-text—whatever works for you. This is your time to be open and judgment-free.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned about change is this: you have to take action and trust yourself. That sounds simple, but it’s not always easy. We get stuck in “what-if” scenarios, overthinking every step instead of making the first move. But here’s the thing—there’s no perfect moment to start. Take a step, and you’ll create your path as you go.
Hey there. January 4, 2025, marked a significant milestone for my podcast—it turned seven years old! It feels surreal to think back to 2018 when I first decided to start recording and sharing my thoughts. This journey has been anything but linear, filled with challenges, lessons, and growth, but one thing has remained constant: the commitment to showing up.
Hey there. Every January, the same cycle begins: new goals, big ambitions, and the inevitable buzz about resolutions. You’ll hear debates about whether resolutions work, criticisms of their effectiveness, and alternative strategies for goal-setting. Here's the thing: your goals—whether weight loss, career achievements, or self-improvement—aren’t about the method or structure. They’re about you.
