The Impossible Life

• 263. How to Think Strategically: The Skill Every Great Leader Masters

  In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down one of the most valuable — and rare — abilities in leadership: strategic thinking.Most people react. Few people think. Strategic thinking is the discipline of stepping back, seeing the whole picture, and identifying what really matters so you can make decisions that have lasting impact, not just short-term comfort.Garrett shares how this mindset has been one of his greatest assets and how learning to zoom in and out of problems changes your performance in every area of life. Nick dives into the practical tools for developing this skill, from managing your time and asking better questions to practicing reverse stress testing — simplifying until it’s not true.If you want to stop living reactively and start leading intentionally, this episode will teach you how to think at a higher level. In This Episode You’ll Learn:What strategic thinking really means and why it’s essential for leadershipThe 3 questions strategic thinkers always ask:Where are we? – Developing awareness and reality-based evaluationWhere are we going? – Defining purpose and directionWhat matters most right now? – Prioritizing for maximum impactHow to zoom in and out to gain clarity under pressureThe art of simplifying until it’s not true — breaking complexity down without losing truthThe difference between planning and plans — how to adapt when things changeWhy imagination and evaluation are the hidden engines of great leadershipSign up for the 2026 New Year's Day Ice Bath event hereGet the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - [email protected]

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• 262. The Most Heroic Life You Can Live: How To Find True Fulfillment

  In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface dismantle one of the most powerful lies in modern culture — that you are the main character of your own story.Drawing from Scripture, history, and real-world examples, they explore how society’s obsession with self — from slogans like “Have it your way” and “Because you’re worth it” — has shaped a generation that’s prideful, impatient, and spiritually empty.Garrett and Nick explain that true fulfillment doesn’t come from self-expression but from submission. The difference between salvation and wisdom is learning to play your part in the story God is already writing.Through biblical truth and practical wisdom, they show how humility, endurance, and responsibility unlock the kind of heroic, meaningful life every man was created for. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why the world’s version of fulfillment always ends in emptinessThe difference between salvation and maturity — and why most men stop at salvationHow pride blinds you to purpose, and why rebellion always leads to ruinThe power of submission — what it means to let God be the author of your storyThe three daily disciplines of a mature believer:Humility – Recognize your spiritual poverty (Philippians 2:6–8)Responsibility – Build character and consistency (2 Peter 1:5–8)Endurance – Persevere in purpose (Hebrews 12:1–2)Why true fulfillment only comes when you stop chasing control and start following callingSign up for the 2026 New Year's Day Ice Bath event hereGet the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - [email protected]

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• 261. The Timeframe Test: How to Stretch Your Perspective and Stop Living Month-to-Month

  In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface revisit one of their most practical and transformative principles — Timeframe Orientation.Your timeframe determines your direction. Most people live in short-term cycles — 30-day paychecks, 12-month goals, and reactionary habits — but true success and spiritual maturity come when you learn to see further down the road.Garrett and Nick unpack how short-term thinking sabotages long-term growth in every area of life: parenting, marriage, health, business, and faith. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and leadership lessons, they show how extending your perspective aligns you with God’s eternal timeline and helps you live with greater clarity, discipline, and purpose. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Learn:What Timeframe Orientation is and why it determines your destinyHow Luke 9:62 reveals the danger of looking backward instead of forwardThe difference between living by your mortgage cycle and your mission cycleHow to shift your mindset from survival to stewardshipFive areas where your timeframe determines your fruit:Parenting – Raising character, not convenienceMarriage – Building connection, not comfortFaith – Focusing on identity in Christ, not performanceBusiness – Sowing value, not chasing incomeHealth – Thinking longevity, not quick fixesSign up for the 2026 New Year's Day Ice Bath event hereGet the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - [email protected]

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• 260. Awakening Drive: How to Develop Ambition in Yourself and Others

  In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface tackle one of the most misunderstood and misused traits in men...ambition. Many Christians have been taught to view ambition as selfish or prideful, but the truth is, ambition is a divine design when it’s submitted to God’s purpose.Garrett and Nick show the difference between self-driven ambition and God-directed ambition and how to cultivate a mindset that produces action, excellence, and impact. They go into how leaders can identify and stir ambition in others, inspiring them to rise above apathy and live out their calling with focus and fire.If you’ve ever struggled with complacency, procrastination, or feeling stuck in your potential, this episode will reignite your drive and give you the tools to channel ambition toward obedience, not ego. In This Episode You’ll Learn:The difference between ambition and desireThe ingredients of ambition and how to use them to develop ambitionThe importance of beliefWhat leaders can do to awaken purpose and drive in othersMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODESupport Doug Elks at https://www.aimmissions.com/Sign up for the 2026 New Year's Day Ice Bath event hereGet the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - [email protected]

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• 259. The Figure It Out Mindset: How Winners Respond to Problems

  In this Impossible Life Shortcast, Garrett Unclebach dives into the “Figure It Out Mindset” — the ability to face uncertainty, obstacles, and confusion with confidence, faith, and resourcefulness.Garrett breaks down how this mindset separates those who take ownership from those who make excuses, and why learning to figure things out is one of the most valuable leadership and spiritual traits a man can develop.Whether it’s a business challenge, a relationship issue, or a moment where life feels overwhelming, this short episode will challenge you to stop waiting for perfect clarity and start trusting God while taking action.In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why “I don’t know” is never the end of the story for a man of GodHow faith and responsibility fuel the figure-it-out mindsetThe difference between problem finders and problem solversHow to stop waiting for perfect circumstances and start moving forwardThe power of resourcefulness, prayer, and perseverance when life tests youSign up for the 2026 New Year's Day Ice Bath event hereGet the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - [email protected]

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