In this episode, we sit down with Bryant Vasquez—one of the first people to hear about the idea behind Growdie before it even existed. From a two-and-a-half-mile walk that sparked a dream to logging over 500 growth activities in just a month, Bryant shares how he’s using the Growdie app to build discipline, discover community, and live with purpose. We dive into his top habits, lessons in consistency, the power of reflection, and how small daily decisions are shaping who he’s becoming. This one’s honest, insightful, and full of practical takeaways for anyone serious about growth.
In this first episode of Grow Every Day, a Grow or Die Club member, Cole, interviews Ike about the journey so far—why Grow or Die matters, the mission behind the Grow or Die Club, and the launch of the Growdie app on January 31st. We dive into what this podcast is all about: celebrating growth, hearing real stories, and learning from the experiences of others. Whether you're new to the community or have been on this journey with us, this episode sets the stage for what’s to come. Let’s grow together!
This is a recap of episode 7 & 8, Goals and Challenges
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This is a recap of episode 6, Habits & Routines.
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In this episode Stephen reviews the goals he set for the year and Ike gives gives him some tools to help him strategize and manage his energy.
In this episode, Ike breaks down how to set goals and what it looks like to bring those goals into your day.
In this episode, Ike reviews Stephen's schedule, unpacks what skill development will look like for him and then dives into building habits and routines.
In this Episode, Ike walks Stephen through what it looks like to prioritize your day. Topics include: productivity, owning your schedule, activation energy/time investment, urgent/important matrix, planning your week and more.
This is a recap of Episode 3.
This is a recap of Episode 4.
This is a recap of Episode 2.
This is a recap of Episode 1.
In this episode, Stephen unpacks his Leader Skills Assessment results and Ike discusses Self-Awareness and introduces the foundational leader habit of Reflection.
In this episode, Ike unpacks what it looks like to have a Death Culture and start the journey of "Who Are You Becoming?" by giving an overview of skill building using The Leader Skills Assessment.
In this episode, Ike introduces a fun challenge for Stephen. 😅 They recap the Grow or Die Framework and discuss the homework (Who You Are Exercises) where they dive into Stephen's past and the things that impacted him in his teens and 20s. They also have a discussion about the statements (Who You Want To Be) Stephen created and why he chose them.
In this first episode, Ike walks Stephen through the Grow or Die Framework and starts unpacking the big question: Who Are You?