On this Episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have J.D. Crowell, a successful real estate investor from South Carolina. J.D. shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on high achievement while maintaining a balanced life.

J.D.'s primary business helps high performers convert hard-earned money into passive income through apartment building investments. He also has associated property management and transactional arms. Growing up in a blue-collar family and even living in the basement of a car dealership instilled a strong work ethic that fueled his entrepreneurial journey.

Over five years, J.D. scaled his real estate portfolio to over 1250 apartment units by applying his finance and business acumen.

Episode Highlights:

• The Power of Continuous Learning: J.D. emphasizes the importance of constant learning and self-education, highlighting his significant annual investment in professional development.
• "Dark Fuel" for Motivation: J.D. reveals that early skepticism and being underestimated served as "dark fuel" to drive his success.
• Family as Priority: J.D. stresses the importance of family, sharing his long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart and their two children.
• Life by Design, Not Chance: J.D. emphasizes that his lifestyle is a result of intentional planning, hard work, and navigating challenges.
• Continuous Self-Improvement: With financial success, J.D. remains committed to daily self-improvement and becoming a better version of himself.
• Challenging the Idea of "Balance": J.D. suggests that true "balance" might not exist in a time-for-time sense but rather focuses on the quality of time spent in different areas of life.
• Non-Negotiables: J.D. highlights the importance of daily non-negotiables, such as working out twice a day, to ensure his key priorities are consistently met.

In this episode, we delve into the art of living a multi-dimensional life with the inspiring Casey Schwartz of Schwartz Legacy Planning. Discover how this attorney, entrepreneur, wife, and mother expertly juggles a thriving career with family, self-care, and intentional living.

Learn practical strategies for prioritizing what truly matters, setting powerful boundaries, and crafting a routine that supports your well-being in all areas.

Key Pieces of Advice from Casey Schwartz:

• Prioritize Routine: Establish routines that incorporate all aspects of your life, including personal well-being.
• Schedule Everything Important: Treat family time and self-care with the same importance as client meetings and business obligations by scheduling them in your calendar.
• Embrace the Power of "No": Learn to say no to commitments that don't align with your priorities or will lead to overwhelm.
• Be Intentional: Consciously choose how you spend your time and energy in all areas of your life.
• Communicate with Your Partner: Especially when working together, establish clear boundaries and communicate about when you are and aren't available to discuss work.
• Self-Care is Essential, Not a Luxury: Recognize the importance of taking care of your physical and mental health to sustain your ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Reflect on Mortality (Without Being Morbid): The experience of working in estate planning can highlight the importance of making the most of your time and being present with loved ones.

Get ready to be inspired and empowered to find your own balance!

In this empowering episode of The Balance Warrior Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Paul break down a simple mindset strategy that can help you stay grounded, confident, and focused….even when life throws you off course.

If you consider yourself a high achiever or someone working in a demanding career, coach Chris and Paul will help you simply shift your mindset.

Ready??

When negativity strikes, counter it with the phrase: “Yeah, but…”

This powerful reframe helps you acknowledge the challenge and immediately shift your perspective toward progress, gratitude, or growth.

Key Highlights of this Balanced Warrior Podcast episode.

• “Yeah, but…” as a Reframe Tool:
  Use this phrase to redirect your thoughts when negativity creeps in.
• Mindset Is Everything:
  Letting negativity seep into your subconscious can lower confidence, affect performance, and breaks your flow.
• Catch It, Scratch It, Erase & Replace:
  Inspired by neuro-linguistic programming techniques, this approach helps you disrupt limiting thoughts and replace them with empowering language.
• Real-Life Examples:
  From tough coaching moments to a high-stakes lacrosse game, Coach Chris and Coach Paul share how reframing helped keep perspective and protect confidence.
• Language Awareness:
  Watch for disempowering words like “try,” “if,” and “should.” Replace them with decisive, intentional language to reinforce your mindset.

Big Takeaway!

Self-mastery starts with mastering your mindset. Use “Yeah, but…” as a quick and powerful tool to stay present, protect your energy, and lead with clarity in every part of your life.

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If you're working in a demanding career or you associate yourself with being a high achiever, and you're also raising children, this podcast episode is for you.

In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we dive into a raw and emotional conversation about parenting, connection, and what it means to truly show up for your kids. All while managing and growing a demanding career.

Coach Michael and Paul discuss parenting, not built on perfection, but on vulnerability. They discuss the realization that love, presence, and authenticity matter more than anything else.

Key Highlights:

• Vulnerability Creates Connection: being a vulnerable parent can be hard, but it can make a big difference in your relationship with your children.
• Three Mantras That Matter: “I love you. I’m proud of you. I’m grateful you’re my child.” Simple, consistent words that build unshakable emotional security.
• Presence Over Perfection: Rearranging life to be at every game, and important event because showing up matters.
• Meeting Them Where They Are: From sharing personal struggles to spontaneous dinners, scheduling one-on-one time, and learning new things together, it’s about building trust on their terms.
• Positive Influence Through Media: Using digital platforms to subtly drip-feed uplifting, faith-based, and value-driven content as a counterbalance to mainstream noise.
• Parenting as Legacy: It's not about shaping kids in your image, but supporting their identity and cheering on their path, whether it mirrors yours or not.

If you are a high achiever juggling a demanding career, this is a reminder that the most powerful thing a parent can do is be present, be real, and be consistent.

In this inspiring episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Mike and Chris discuss the importance of making your future better than your past. They explore how age should not be seen as a limitation but as an opportunity for growth, achievement, and new challenges.

The Balanced Warriors provide actionable strategies to ensure continuous personal and professional progress. Call it a road map for high achievement later in life.

Key Takeaways:

Surround Yourself with the Right People. Choose relationships that inspire growth.

Challenge Yourself at Any Age. Never stop pushing your limits.

Embrace the Wisdom That Comes with Age. Experience enhances teaching, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Prioritize Energy and Recovery. Sustainable success comes from maintaining vitality through strategic rest, exercise, and mindset practices.

Maintain a Growth-Oriented Mindset. Focus on what’s ahead in your career, relationships, and health.

Constantly reminiscing about past successes can prevent you from building a brighter future.

If something affects your quality of life, don’t procrastinate. Address challenges head-on and make positive changes now.

Action Steps:

Identify and nurture relationships that motivate and challenge you.

Set a new personal challenge, whether in fitness, business, or relationships.

Implement a structured recovery plan to sustain energy levels.

Reflect on areas where you can apply wisdom gained from experience.

Plan for your next big goal. what excites you about the future?

Your best days are still ahead. Keep growing, learning, and striving to make every chapter better than the last.

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Are you a high achiever juggling a demanding career, family, health, and personal growth?

Do you ever feel like you’re forced to sacrifice one area of your life to excel in another?

If so, you're in the right place. Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast, where we believe that multidimensional success is not only possible but essential.

Why Listen to the Balanced Warrior Podcast?

Success is often narrowly defined by financial wealth or career achievements. But true success is about thriving in all areas of life, including your health, wealth, relationships, career, and personal fulfillment.

We are here to challenge the idea that you must sacrifice one aspect of your life to excel in another. Instead, we will equip you with the strategies and mindset to create a robust, well-rounded, and fulfilling life, without compromise.

What You’ll Gain from This Podcast

Proven Strategies for Multidimensional Success.

Learn how to excel in your career without neglecting your family, fitness, or personal passions.

Real-World Insights from Serial Entrepreneurs & High Performers.

We’ve built businesses, trained elite athletes, and coached high-level executives. Now, we’re sharing our hard-earned lessons with you.

A Unique Blend of Eastern & Western Wisdom. We integrate martial arts philosophies like Il Il Shin (be better every day) with modern success principles.

Actionable Tips & Inspiring Interviews. Hear from top professionals who have mastered balance and success.

Who Are We?

Michael, Chris, and Paul are seasoned entrepreneurs, former national-level martial arts competitors, business coaches, real estate investors, and family men who have successfully integrated high achievement with personal fulfillment. We’ve lived through the struggles, overcome the challenges, and now we’re here to help you do the same.

Why Subscribe?

If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between career success and personal happiness, this podcast is for you. We believe you can have it all….without burnout, without sacrifice, and without regrets.

By subscribing, you'll gain access to weekly episodes packed with transformative insights, practical strategies, and inspiring conversations to help you achieve the life you truly deserve.

Subscribe today and start your journey to multidimensional success!

Listen to the Balanced Warrior Podcast and take control of your success on your terms.

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In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we dive into the importance of taking consistent, intentional action and maintaining faith in the process of growth and self-improvement. We discuss how small, repeated efforts create lasting change and how shifting your mindset from “if” to “when” transforms your potential. Focusing on these key takeaways can help you, the high achiever, live a more balanced, and fulfilling life both personally and professionally.

Key Takeaways:

• Shift your mindset: Remove “if” from your vocabulary and replace it with “when.” This simple change creates certainty and commitment.
• Visualize your future success: Imagine looking back a year from now, seeing the results of consistent action—like going to the gym 150 times or having 52 date nights—and let that vision motivate your daily choices.
• Believe in the power of compounding: Small, consistent efforts—like going to the gym 150 times a year or having weekly date nights—lead to significant long-term results.
• Be ruthlessly consistent: Progress happens when you show up and take action, even when it’s inconvenient.
• Maintain faith and stay the course: Just like a plant takes time to grow, your efforts will bear fruit if you stay patient and positive.

Thank you for joining us on the Balanced Warrior Podcast. We’re here to provide you with strategies, stories, and real talk to help you live a life of multidimensional success. Stay tuned for more actionable insights and inspiration!

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Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast for high achievers. In this episode, Coaches Mike, Chris, and Paul dive into the idea that sometimes the smallest adjustments lead to the biggest results. Inspired by a simple yet powerful training moment, Mike shares how a slight change in his exercise form dramatically improved his results—and how this concept applies to every area of life.

The coaches explore why we often feel stuck and the importance of self-awareness and mentorship in making meaningful improvements. Through personal stories and examples from martial arts, business, and family life, they illustrate how small tweaks, not drastic overhauls, often lead to the greatest breakthroughs. They discuss the danger of mindlessly going through the motions and the value of asking the right questions, staying consistent, and making intentional adjustments.

Key Points:

Sometimes it’s not about working harder but making a small, strategic change.

Awareness and reflection are crucial for identifying what’s not working.

Mentorship provides valuable outside perspective for necessary adjustments.

Consistency paired with mindful improvements drives long-term success.

Evolution, not revolution. tiny tweaks often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

Action Steps:

Take stock of your current results in key areas: health, relationships, career, and finances.

Identify where you feel stuck and reflect on small changes you could make.

Seek guidance from a mentor or expert who can help you adjust your approach.

Stay consistent but stay mindful. Small tweaks can create a lasting impact.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don’t be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at info@empoweredmastery.com should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.