Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?
Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
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Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?
Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
Choosing Your Mission Over The Distractions: Reclaiming Your Focus - Episode 103
Grit Meets Growth
39 minutes
7 months ago
Choosing Your Mission Over The Distractions: Reclaiming Your Focus - Episode 103
Energy is everything. That simple bumper sticker lit the fuse for this conversation—and it couldn’t be more accurate. Because in a world drowning in noise, distractions are coming at us from every angle. News. Social media. Endless opinions. Even “good” things that quietly pull us off course. The mission gets blurry, the focus fades, and suddenly we’re just surviving the chaos. This episode is all about clearing the clutter, cutting the noise, and getting locked back in on what actually matters. If you’ve been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or sidetracked, it’s time to reset and get back to mission. Let’s go.
Five Key Takeaways:
Energy is Everything. Where you put your energy determines your focus, your progress, and ultimately your outcome. Protect it. Be intentional with it. Don’t waste it on distractions that don’t serve your mission.
Mission and Purpose Must Align. Purpose is your why. Mission is how you live it out. If your daily actions aren’t aligned with your deeper purpose, you’ll feel internal friction, restlessness, and burnout. Alignment creates clarity—and momentum.
Distractions Come Dressed as “Good” Things. Not every distraction looks like scrolling social media or watching the news. Sometimes it’s a networking event, a volunteer opportunity, or even work itself. If it pulls you off-mission, it’s a distraction—period.
Mission Is a Team Sport. You weren’t meant to do this alone. Lone wolf mentality is a lie. Surround yourself with people who challenge you, encourage you, and keep you locked in. When you drift off mission, your circle should pull you back.
It’s Either Day One or One Day. You have a choice. Start today. Write your mission down, identify your biggest distraction, and replace it with a habit that fuels your purpose. Stop waiting for “someday”—this is your day one.
One Truth: If your purpose and your mission aren’t aligned, you will feel it—internally, emotionally, and spiritually. The further they drift apart, the more restlessness, frustration, and burnout you’ll experience. Alignment isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Grit Meets Growth
Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready?
Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor.
John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog.
Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.