Dan just turned 45 and you better believe we milked it for all it’s worth!
In this milestone episode, Jay and Dan reflect on ageing, reinvention, letting go, starting again, and why fun might just be the ultimate life hack.
From embracing "heel eras" and drinking on the job (joking… kinda) to setting bold new deadlines and facing uncomfortable truths, this is one of those unfiltered, big-hearted episodes that blends insight with piss-taking in all the right ways.
Whether you're 35 or 55, this episode hits home.
Dan’s “Birthday Bonanza” breakdown: the unexpected emotional weight of turning 45
Jay’s concept of a “Heel Year” and how reinvention can be the most powerful comeback
Why we hold on too long and why letting go is the ultimate power move
No one gives a shit (and that’s a good thing): how to stop caring about opinions that don’t matter
Setting real deadlines and holding yourself accountable like your life depends on it
Reinventing your business and identity in the second half of life
The trap of thinking you’re “past it” and how to reignite passion for your craft
Why fun isn’t optional—it’s fuel
Could 45-year-old Dan beat up 25-year-old Dan? (The answer may surprise you)