We’re told that a good life is built by stacking good days back to bac.... but what happens when those days fall apart? In this episode, Stanton unpacks a personal story about control, surrender, and the pressure to “win the day.” Through a conversation that begins with Joe Rogan’s quote and ends with an unexpected truth from ChatGPT, he explores what really defines a good life: not perfect days, but honest ones.
"I did my best, I want to say,
As I rest my soul at the end of this day,
And not my best when it comes to the list,
That my mind manufactured, when I balled up my fist,
And tightly told myself I must do with my time,
It’s like I’m screaming at reality, “Hey, don’t get out of line!”
With what I’ve said I’ll accomplish before tonight’s dinner,
In order to view myself as some sort of winner.
Did I seize my time? Did I seize this moment?
Should this day become my goals just because I wrote it?
What a lofty goal, to dictate the future,
As if the person I am is some sort of ill-fated loser
To begin my day with this vision of life,
That must conform, or I’ll be stricken with strife
No, perhaps I’ll learn that this fist all balled up,
Actually leads to nothing, to a never filled cup.
What if acceptance of life is what we all need?
To release control, to finally see
That this world has bigger plans for you than your goals ever could,
I wish this was something we all understood
And please don’t forget the path that feels right
That got you up out of bed, that called you to life.
But maybe we can let go of our grip on what happens,
And let reality fuse with the beauty of passion,
When acceptance flow from us, with the hand we are dealt,
Perhaps my best is less seen, perhaps my best is more felt. "
I spent 5 hours writing this poem as a reflection on my past year - what I’ve wrestled with, where I’ve grown, and the moments that made me feel alive. It’s personal, raw, and maybe a little messy… but so is life.
A failed expedition. A new purpose. A fire reignited. This is how one closed door in Iceland became the reason I’m now training to run across an entire country.
Do you ever question your own thoughts, feelings, or instincts? In this episode, Stanton dives into his lifelong self-skepticism -the constant second-guessing of emotions, choices, and even personal truths. He unpacks how this can both protect us from blind spots and trap us in self-doubt, and shares how reframing skepticism as discernment can turn it into wisdom. You’ll hear personal stories, practical ways to anchor yourself, and an invitation to rethink how much trust you place in your own inner voice.
What if the first words you spoke every morning set the tone for who you’re becoming? In this episode, I share the audacious move I made this week: creating a personal mantra, printing it, and hanging it by my mirror. I break down why each line matters, how it counters my own inner critic, and how you can craft your own simple ritual to start the day aligned with presence, agency, and purpose.
In this one I sit down with no notes and no filter. I talk about coming back from Iceland, why my nervous system feels fried, and how I have been wrestling with the pressure to always be growing.
I share what it feels like to reach for my phone like a pacifier, to question whether I am lazy or simply not built for the hustle, and to admit how much I crave peace. This episode is me talking honestly with myself and hopefully giving you permission to take stock of your own life too.
Ever felt the weight of a to-do list you never got to? The shame of a day wasted doom scrolling when you promised yourself you’d finally take action? In this solo episode, I get honest about the cycle of guilt I’ve been stuck in , and the three practical steps I’m using to break out of it. If you’re tired of letting the lazy version of yourself win, this one’s for you. It’s not about perfection - I'd like to think it’s about stepping into the arena anyway.
For the first time in my adult life, I’ve lost sleep over money. Not because I’ve been lazy. But because I went all in. Too far in.
I built something I believed in. I poured thousands into it. And it still didn’t pay me back. Not yet.
This episode is a reckoning. I talk about financial stress, shame, ego, and why going back to something you once swore off doesn’t make you a failure. It might actually mean you’re finally listening to your life.
No false motivation. No pretending. Just the truth of what it looks like to keep going when your path stops making sense.
What if the fastest way to change your life was to draw it?
In this episode, I sit down with Patti Dobrowolski — the globally recognized keynote speaker, three-time TEDx presenter, and creator of the “Draw Your Future” method that’s helped everyone from the Dalai Lama to Amazon execs turn their dreams into reality.
We break down why most people stay stuck, the neuroscience of why drawing rewires your brain, and how bold moves can collapse the timeline on your biggest goals.
Whether you’re completely lost or already chasing your dreams, this episode will show you exactly how to see — and finally become — your future self.
A raw, winding conversation about friendship, chasing the tiny clues that guide our lives, finding the places we truly belong, and building something meaningful—whether it’s art, a life by the ocean, or future fatherhood. Recorded on a dock in Oregon as the sun set, this is an honest look at what it means to follow the quiet pull inside you… even when it scares you.
Ever felt like your life was waiting on you to finally go for it? In this solo episode, Stanton opens up about the moments that shaped him—from a childhood uprooting to quitting a stable engineering job, to moving to Honduras on a whim.
Both personal and honest, he breaks down how a thread of audacity has defined his journey and offers a challenge: What if you stopped waiting for permission and just leapt? If you’ve ever felt the nudge to make a bold move, this one’s for you.
Emma McGinnis didn’t follow the script. Just a DIY triathlon made from scratch — one that became the most fulfilling day of her life.
In this episode, we talk about what it means to opt out of the conventional way and create something that actually fits who you are. Tres Race wasn’t about performance. It was about healing, creativity, and finding purpose again.
For anyone who’s ever felt the pressure to do it “the right way,” this one’s a reminder: you can write your own rules.
If you’re in the middle of something hard—stuck in a job you don’t love, watching a dream fade, or walking through pain you didn’t ask for—this episode is for you. Hannah Miller joins me to talk about what it actually looks like to keep showing up when life is heavy and hope feels out of reach. She’s not a full-time creator. She’s not an influencer. She’s someone living a real, messy, beautiful life—navigating a 9-to-5, personal struggle, and creative passion, all at once.
We talk about the power of not quitting, how to find beauty in the mundane, and what it means to follow your North Star even when you can’t see it. If you’re tired, doubting, or just trying to hang on—don’t skip this one.
Ever found yourself 90 minutes deep into doomscrolling, knowing you’re wasting your day but feeling completely unable to stop? That was me this week - stuck, paralyzed, and lost in comfort. But something pulled me off that couch. In this episode, I unpack what that “something” was, what marathon training taught me about mental spirals, and how to listen to the whisper of your true self over the scream of the false one. I share three mantras that help me take action when I feel stuck - and they might help you too.
If you’re in the fog, this is your reminder: the wall isn’t you. The whisper is.
What starts as a hilarious adventure - signing up for an 8.5-mile burro race in the Colorado mountains - turns into one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on One Audacious Move. My longtime friend and first in-person guest, Blake Spurgeon, joins me to unpack how a silly, seemingly random decision to race donkeys opened up reflections on autopilot living, breaking routine, and reclaiming agency in our lives. We talk about identity, the power of saying yes, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who call you into more. This one’s funny, heartfelt, and real. Let’s go.
This week, I unpack the real reason I ran my first marathon… and why the very next day, I signed up for an ultramarathon.
In this raw episode, I talk about:
Why reflecting on death is the fastest way to come alive
How two minutes on a treadmill changed everything
The power of doing things you suck at
Why comfort is killing your potential
And how choosing hard things will reveal the version of you you haven’t met yet
You get one shot at this life. So ask yourself:
What’s one audacious move you could make this week—before it’s too late?
In this episode of One Audacious Move, Stanton reflects on the haunting speed of time and the pivotal moments that test whether we’ll keep going or give up. After recommitting to YouTube, a full week of creative work is lost—and what follows is a raw exploration of setbacks, calling, and the real difference between motivation and conviction. If you’ve ever felt like life was pushing back just when you started to take it seriously, this one’s for you.
We talk about:
How to stay the course when everything goes wrong
The difference between being pushed by motivation vs. pulled by purpose
Why time isn’t short—you’re just not listening to what it’s trying to tell you
This episode is your invitation to stop waiting, start moving, and listen to the quiet pull that won’t leave you alone.
🎙 This week, I’m confronting a dream I’ve half-assed for years.
Even though I’ve built a life I love, one calling keeps coming back. In this episode, I talk about what it means to recommit to the dreams that won’t die, even when you feel behind, even when comfort feels easier, and even when fear tells you it’s too late.
We dive into:
How to take action despite self-doubt
Why comfort is more dangerous than failure
The truth behind our fear of being “powerful beyond measure”
Rebuilding momentum toward long-buried dreams
Whether it’s YouTube, writing, art, or something else - this is your reminder: the dream hasn’t left because it’s still yours.
🕯️ One small, audacious move at a time.
Are you living fully — or just chasing the next distraction?
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the trap of instant gratification and the subtle difference between living for now vs living now.
I’ll show you how chasing tiny dopamine hits — like doomscrolling, binge-watching, or procrastinating — is stealing real fulfillment from your life.
We’ll break down three simple tools to catch yourself in the moment, shift your mindset, and start making decisions that your future self will actually thank you for.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, empty, or like time is just slipping by, this episode is for you.
It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up fully — right now.
Let’s make one audacious move together this week.
I’ve been chasing goals, building dreams, and pushing hard. But I don’t want to be so locked into what’s next that I forget who’s with me now.
This week’s audacious move was writing letters to the people I love—no agenda, just gratitude.
If you’ve been moving fast, maybe this episode is your sign to slow down, recalibrate, and tell someone you love them while you still can.
