When your personal life is in chaos, your professional life can’t stay immune. In this week’s episode, I explore how the peace (or tension) in your home directly affects your focus, clarity, and performance at work. I'll dive into how emotional tone, self-control, and humility shape relationships — and why learning to lead well at home is the foundation for leading well anywhere. 🧭 What I Cover: Why unresolved conflict at home drains energy and focusHow self-discipline and tone strength...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave breaks down one of the most overlooked leadership skills: credibility. You don’t earn influence just because you have authority — you earn it because people believe you. Whether you’re leading a team, building a marriage, or trying to close a sale, credibility determines whether people listen, follow, or tune you out. In this conversation, Dave reveals: ✅ Why people stop listening (and don’t even realize it) ✅ The four habits that make som...

This week, I’m diving into four subtle behaviors that quietly destroy relationships — not just marriages, but friendships, partnerships, and teams. Comparison. Passive aggressiveness. Withholding kindness. Flirtatious subtleties. They all seem small, but over time they corrode trust, respect, and intimacy. In this episode, I unpack how each of these habits starts, why they’re so destructive, and how to replace them with humility, clarity, and intentional love — in marriage, in leadership, and...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave breaks down the five hidden forces that derail success — in business, leadership, and everyday life. Drawing from decades of experience coaching entrepreneurs and building companies, Dave explains why so many people start strong but never finish — and how to fix it. What you’ll learn: Why excitement without purpose burns out fastHow “majoring in the minors” kills momentumWhy shortcuts always catch up to youThe danger of self-deceit and ego in leadersh...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave breaks down three qualities everyone wants — wisdom, intelligence, and smarts — and shows how they’re similar, how they’re different, and how you can grow in each. Too often people settle for raw IQ or quick wit, but miss the deeper grounding of wisdom. Without it, even the brightest minds can lose their way. I’ll share: ✅ Why wisdom begins with ordering your life toward truth and purpose ✅ The difference between natural intelligence and how you...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave Durand speaks to a collegiate women’s soccer team about the deeper truths behind sports psychology and peak performance. Performance isn’t just about raw ability — it’s shaped by relationships, mindset, and self-awareness. Dave unpacks how pride blinds athletes while humility — “precision truth about yourself” — fuels growth. He shares why bench players can be more valuable than starters, how relationships with coaches, teammates, and even family affe...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave unpacks the most powerful force in the world: decision. Every part of life flows from the choices we make — but it’s not just the primary decisions (to take a job, get married, or start something) that matter. It’s the secondary decisions and recommitments that determine whether we thrive or fail. Recorded live, Dave illustrates this through the story of King David — a leader who chose comfort over adventure and fell into folly — and shows how the sam...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, recorded live with a group of collegiate leaders, Dave takes a deeper dive into personality optimization—focusing on extraversion, agreeableness, and how the Big Five test really works. Forget the clichés like “listen twice as much as you speak.” Dave explains why communication depends on context, why extraversion isn’t an either/or label but a spectrum, and how your natural tendencies can be shaped by experiences. He also unpacks agreeableness: why being ...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave explains why one personality trait consistently outpaces talent, intellect, and even charisma as the leading indicator of long-term success: conscientiousness. Being conscientious doesn’t just mean being neat or organized — it’s about reliability, self-mastery, and the discipline to follow through. Dave unpacks how this trait impacts relationships, careers, and leadership, why it’s so difficult to be around people who lack it, and why those who choose...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave challenges the way we think about potential. At first, being told you have potential feels like a compliment. But at some point, it becomes an insult — because potential is just unused ability. The real question is: what are you doing with it? Dave explains how to move from promise to performance through the discipline of personality optimization. Using the Big Five framework, he breaks down the first trait — Openness to Experience — and shows how bot...

UFC legend Bas Rutten has fought battles in the cage, on the streets, and inside his own mind. But his most important fight was spiritual. In this deeply personal conversation, Bas opens up about: 🔑 His return to the Catholic faith after years of addiction and spiritual attacks 🔑 The terrifying encounters that made him believe in the demonic 🔑 How a conversation at a Las Vegas pool sparked his journey back to God 🔑 The surprising impact of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on his conversion 🔑 Losing 15...

UFC Hall of Famer. Former King of Pancrase. World Champion. Street-fighting survivor turned disciplined warrior. In this powerful episode of Durand on Demand, Dave Durand sits down with legendary MMA fighter Bas Rutten to explore how the greatest victories happen before the fight begins — in your mind. Bas opens up about: - Overcoming childhood bullying through martial arts - Developing psychological strategies to beat opponents before the first punch - Tapping out three Navy SEALs back-to-b...

In this bold and truth-filled episode, Dave Durand breaks down the real reasons marriages unravel — and what it takes to rebuild them. From ego and selfishness to pride and pettiness, Dave pulls no punches as he exposes the silent killers of love and commitment. But this isn’t just about calling out the problems — it’s a roadmap for transformation. Whether you’re married, engaged, or preparing for love, you’ll walk away challenged and inspired to choose humility, magnanimity, and forgiveness...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave challenges you to step out of your past and take control of your future. Too many people stay stuck replaying their worst moments, making excuses, or blaming circumstances. But your story isn’t over — and you have the power to write your final chapter starting today. ✅ What You’ll Learn: - Why fixating on your past kills growth - The surprising truth about post-traumatic growth (not just stress) - How to adopt a forward-focused mindset and transform ...

Most people think their personality is fixed. That it’s just “who they are.” Wrong. In this episode, I break down 20 shocking truths about personality — what science actually says about how you’re wired, what’s trainable, and how your traits are shaping your future in ways you don’t even realize. This is the real roadmap to optimizing who you are — not for hype, but for legacy. 🔥 If you're serious about leadership, fulfillment, or just becoming a better human… don’t skip this one.

Is fasting the secret weapon for peak performance? In this clip, Dave Durand and Dr. Sean O’Mara break down why fasting isn’t just about health—it’s about unlocking energy, clarity, focus, and efficiency in both business and life. You'll learn: ✅ Why fasting actually builds strength and doesn’t destroy muscle ✅ How ancient hunters thrived in a fasted state—and why we can too ✅ How fasting can sharpen your focus, accelerate your workouts, and save you massive time ✅ Why future athletes will d...

What do you learn after negotiating billion-dollar deals, working with global power players, and watching CEOs sabotage their own success? In this episode, Dave Durand highlights the Top 5 biggest lessons from his full interview with Reed Philips — a veteran deal-maker who’s seen it all. From ego-fueled breakdowns to integrity-driven decisions that cost millions, these real-life stories reveal what it takes to lead well when the stakes are high. 💡 For the full interview with Reed Philips, lis...

What does success really mean? In this episode, Dave sits down with entrepreneur and host of "Ditch Digger CEO" Gary Rabine to talk about the deeper layers of leadership — the kind you won’t find in strategy decks or highlight reels. They unpack: 🔑 What success looks like after you’ve “made it” 🔑 Why faith isn’t optional — it’s foundational 🔑 The role of wisdom, legacy, and purpose after you retire 🔑 And why the most fulfilled people don’t stop working — they start leading This is a raw and...

In this episode, we highlight the Top 5 Leadership Lessons You Can’t Afford to Miss from last week’s powerful conversation. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or just starting out, these insights will challenge how you think about leadership, purpose, and influence. Time stamps: ⏱ 0:00 — No Role is Insignificant ⏱ 2:31 — Love Your Employees ⏱ 4:36 — What is Your ‘Why’? ⏱ 5:58 — You’re Never Above the Basics ⏱ 7:02 — Not Knowing the Business Can Be an Advantage From the va...

What’s the one skill that governs every other virtue? It’s not talent, intelligence, or even discipline — it’s prudence. In this episode, Dave Durand breaks down what prudence really means — not cautiousness, but the ability to make the right decision, at the right time, in the right way, for the right reason. You’ll learn why prudence is the foundation of wisdom, how to spot the difference between discernment and fear, and why mastering this one virtue will transform how you lead, live, and ...