“The obstacle is the way.” 

Unicorn companies are billion-dollar companies. They don’t scale through hard work alone. They scale because through belief. A powerful mindset. 

Most startups stall after traction. Not because the product fails but because alignment fractures. Founders say the same words but mean different things. Meetings drag. Decisions stall. Energy leaks. The companies that break through close the “belief gap” and move faster than fear. 

Patrick Sweeney unpacks how neuroscience shapes leadership, conviction, and scale. He shares how overcoming lifelong fear reshaped his own trajectory — from near-death regret to high-performance clarity — and how founders can use shared belief maps, fast decision cycles, and hypothesis testing to eliminate debate paralysis. He explains why most teams suffer from the “illusion of agreement,” how decision-making tax slows growth, and why imposter syndrome isn’t a weakness — it’s common among elite CEOs. 

Patrick is a serial entrepreneur with three exits, bestselling author of Fear Is Fuel, and author of The Founder’s Creed. His work helps founders align teams, sharpen conviction, and build companies capable of becoming unicorns. 

Expert action steps: 

1. Stay emotionally balanced. Don’t overreact to success or setbacks. 

2. Treat obstacles as lessons; adapt your response instead of resisting reality. 

3. Focus your energy on your tribe. Not everyone is wired to like you. 

4. Recognize imposter syndrome as normal; even elite CEOs experience it.

Learn more & connect: 

Pre order The Founder’s Creed at https://thefounderscreed.com/. 

Book: Fear Is Fuel – Patrick Sweeney https://a.co/d/0btOiKRh 

LinkedIn / Instagram: @thefearguru 

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“It is an America first action to take out the head of the snake of the Iranian regime.” 

The current Iranian regime is built on control at home and expansion abroad. It suppresses dissent internally and funds proxy groups and militant networks across the region. Support for terrorism isn’t incidental — it’s part of its strategy. Power is preserved through force, leverage, and long-term positioning. 

That’s why negotiating with it is viewed as futile. When survival depends on consolidation and expansion, diplomacy becomes a delay tactic. Talks buy time. Time strengthens capability. And strengthened capability hardens the regime. The argument is simple: if negotiations are used to regroup rather than reform, then dialogue without decisive pressure only prolongs the problem. 

This is a plea to President Trump. Think clearly and know what’s at stake. Don’t negotiate with a regime that uses diplomacy as a delay tactic. Don’t legitimize it. Don’t give it time to regroup, rebuild, and expand its influence. Instead, act decisively. Don’t manage the problem. End it. 

Learn more & connect: 

Wayne Allyn Root in the host of ‘War Zone’, streaming on the Gateway Pundit.

Find everything WAR @ https://rootforamerica.com/.

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“Outrage is abundant, but solutions are rare.” 

Going viral isn’t luck. It’s structure. It’s psychology. And it’s the disciplined ability to deliver truth in a way that hits the nervous system in the first three seconds. If your video doesn’t interrupt the scroll instantly, it’s invisible. If it doesn’t offer a tangible solution, it’s forgotten. 

Steven Kuhn explains how virality isn’t about outrage—it’s about clarity. Speak to one person, not the crowd. Lead with an undeniable hook. Translate complex issues into human impact. Maintain a calm, controlled tone while delivering explosive truth. Most importantly, provide a real solution viewers can implement immediately. Steven shares how this methodology helped generate hundreds of millions of views across platforms, scale channels to millions of followers, and build movements—not just audiences. 

Steven is a former military officer, international advisor, entrepreneur, and founder of Take America Back. He has worked with global leaders, governments, and major public figures, and has built multiple viral brands including English with Baba. His work focuses on unity, leadership, and empowering individuals to step into authority in business and civic life. 

Expert action steps: 

1. Start every video with a disruptive hook that commands attention immediately. 

1. Speak directly to one person and provide a clear, implementable solution. 

1. End with an identity-based call to action that elevates the viewer rather than begging for engagement. 

Learn more & connect: 

• Book: Citizen Servant Leader – Steven Kuhn 

• Book: Unleashing Your Humble Alpha – Steven Kuhn 

• Take America Back (TAB) – jointab.us 

• English with Baba (Instagram & TikTok channel) 

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“Being a man and a woman of character... a level of power that you can’t access any other way.” 

Character is not about image. It is about structure. Every decision either reinforces your foundation or fractures it. Temporary advantages may feel strategic in the moment, but they quietly erode the internal strength that determines long-term success. What looks like a win today can become a permanent liability tomorrow. 

In this nugget, a blunt truth surfaces: people lie because they believe there is an advantage in it. A sale. A relationship. An opportunity. But the short-term gain is eclipsed by the long-term cost. When integrity weakens, so does confidence. When character degrades, so does capacity. The ability to build a powerful reputation, a thriving business, and deep inner fulfillment is directly tied to the strength of your character. 

There is a level of authority and personal power that cannot be accessed any other way. Strengthen your soul. Guard your integrity. Because character is not optional if you intend to live as the best version of yourself. 

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“There’s a world behind the world.” 

Strong societies depend on people willing to think deeply, speak clearly, and defend foundational principles even when it comes at a cost. When ideas are reduced to soundbites and outrage cycles, truth loses depth, history gets flattened, and moral clarity fades. The ability to connect reason with emotion, intellect with courage, becomes essential for preserving liberty and meaningful public discourse. 

Dinesh D’Souza reflects on the erosion of serious intellectual debate, the challenges of cultural censorship, and why storytelling—especially through film—remains a powerful tool for shaping ideas. He explains how history, faith, and politics intersect, why surface-level commentary weakens public understanding, and how conviction-driven thinkers can still influence culture despite institutional resistance. 

Dinesh is an author, filmmaker, and conviction-based public intellectual who has spent his career defending the principles of liberty and free societies. A former Reagan White House policy analyst, he has worked with leading research institutions including the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford. He is the author of more than a dozen books and the creator of multiple high-impact documentary films examining American history, culture, and politics. His work is known for challenging prevailing narratives while advocating for the freedoms that make personal and national flourishing possible, including his latest film, The Dragon’s Prophecy.  

Expert action steps: 

1. Rebuild deep thinking habits by reading physical books slowly and reflectively. 

1. Communicate ideas by engaging both logic and emotion, not data alone. 

1. Develop spiritual awareness to better understand human conflict and motivation. 

Learn more & connect: 

Dinesh has a huge online presence. 

His latest film, The Dragon’s Prophecy: https://thedragonsprophecyfilm.com/ 

X: https://x.com/DineshDSouza 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouza/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DSouzaDinesh 

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GAOCAJxBL4bExaUCvwL4Q 

https://conservativebrief.com/ 

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“Get out of the mentality of seeking one-time breakthroughs. Get into the mentality of seeking ongoing permanence.” 

A breakthrough can feel powerful in the moment—but without reinforcement, it fades. Real change doesn’t come from a single surge of motivation. It comes from building habits, structures, and support that hold the change in place. 

Permanence is what turns insight into identity. When growth is supported over time, confidence stabilizes, progress compounds, and results stop collapsing back to where they started. Breakthroughs may spark the fire—but permanence is what keeps it burning. 

Also in this episode: 

Greg Stephens 

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"Community is what fills you up. Earning money is what helps you pay your bills.” 

Real leadership shows up when success expands beyond personal gain and turns into responsibility for others. Building something meaningful takes communication, commitment, and a willingness to step into problems rather instead of avoiding them. When people align around purpose instead of convenience, work becomes fulfilling, communities strengthen, and momentum grows naturally through shared effort. 

Eric Axelrod explains how decades in recruiting taught him the fundamentals of listening, problem-solving, and guiding people through uncertainty—and how those same principles fueled the creation of Wood For Good. What began as helping a few families during COVID quickly turned into a scalable community effort because volunteers found purpose, connection, and pride in meaningful action. He highlights how isolation weakens societies, while shared service restores confidence, energy, and human dignity. 

Eric is a longtime recruiting executive and nonprofit founder based in Vermont. Through Wood For Good, he mobilizes volunteers to provide firewood to families facing heat insecurity, demonstrating how entrepreneurial skills can be redirected toward community resilience and lasting impact. 

Expert action steps: 

1. Listen deeply before acting—real solutions come from understanding people, not assumptions. 

1. Lead with visible passion—energy and sincerity create momentum and trust. 

1. Treat obstacles as opportunities—how you interpret problems determines your progress. 

Learn more & connect: 

https://wood4good.org/ 

Socials: 

https://www.facebook.com/Wood4GoodVT/ 

https://www.instagram.com/wood4goodvt 

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

"Community is what fills you up. Earning money is what helps you pay your bills.” 

Real leadership shows up when success expands beyond personal gain and turns into responsibility for others. Building something meaningful takes communication, commitment, and a willingness to step into problems rather instead of avoiding them. When people align around purpose instead of convenience, work becomes fulfilling, communities strengthen, and momentum grows naturally through shared effort. 

Eric Axelrod explains how decades in recruiting taught him the fundamentals of listening, problem-solving, and guiding people through uncertainty—and how those same principles fueled the creation of Wood For Good. What began as helping a few families during COVID quickly turned into a scalable community effort because volunteers found purpose, connection, and pride in meaningful action. He highlights how isolation weakens societies, while shared service restores confidence, energy, and human dignity. 

Eric is a longtime recruiting executive and nonprofit founder based in Vermont. Through Wood For Good, he mobilizes volunteers to provide firewood to families facing heat insecurity, demonstrating how entrepreneurial skills can be redirected toward community resilience and lasting impact. 

Expert action steps: 

1. Listen deeply before acting—real solutions come from understanding people, not assumptions. 

1. Lead with visible passion—energy and sincerity create momentum and trust. 

1. Treat obstacles as opportunities—how you interpret problems determines your progress. 

Learn more & connect: 

https://wood4good.org/ 

Socials: 

https://www.facebook.com/Wood4GoodVT/ 

https://www.instagram.com/wood4goodvt 

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“People can take everything from you, but they can never take your education.” 

Freedom does not arrive as a single event; it is built through courage passed from one generation to the next. When people are denied voice, dignity, and agency, resistance becomes cultural, familial, and inevitable. Education, memory, and moral clarity act as long-term weapons against authoritarian control, shaping individuals who refuse to internalize fear. Over time, this produces a population that understands oppression deeply—and rejects it decisively. 

Pardis Mahdavi frames Iran’s current uprising as intergenerational resistance, tracing how children of the revolution became parents of a new resistance movement. She explains how education, women-led defiance, youth courage, and cultural creativity have steadily weakened the regime’s grip. From everyday acts of dissent to mass protests, these movements have grown brighter, louder, and impossible to ignore—inside Iran and across the global diaspora. 

Pardis is an Iranian-American scholar, author, and educator whose work focuses on Iran, gender, youth movements, and resistance under authoritarian regimes. She has written multiple books, taught at leading universities, and continues to advocate globally for a free Iran through research, media, and public discourse. 

Expert action steps: 

1. Stay informed – Learn Iran’s historical and political context to understand the present moment clearly. 

1. Keep Iran visible – Use conversations and social platforms to maintain global attention. 

1. Resist division – Act from unity and open-heartedness within the diaspora to avoid fragmentation. 

Learn more & connect: 

https://www.pardismahdavi.com/ 

IG: @mahdavipardis 

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pardis-mahdavi-3b8618229/ 

X: @pardismahdavi 

Email: pardis.mahdavi@gmail.com 

Books written by Pardis: 

• Book of Queens: The True Story of the Middle Eastern Horsewomen Who Fought the War on Terror 

• Hyphen 

• Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives 

• From Trafficking to Terror: Constructing a Global Social Problem 

• Gridlock: Labor, Migration, and Human Trafficking in Dubai 

• Passionate Uprisings: Iran’s Sexual Revolution 

• Riding 

Also in this episode: 

Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level. 

“It’s a country where Westerners can visit, business can be done, and stability is going to break out all over the Middle East.” 

The true colours of the Iranian Regime are on full display. This episode confronts what happens when ordinary people refuse to surrender their identity, history, and right to freedom.

We're joined again by Wayne Allyn Root on his show, War Zone, to ask the question, what does freedom in Iran truly mean to Iranian people and the rest of the world?

Wayne Allyn Root is a nationally syndicated radio and television host, bestselling author, and longtime political commentator. He has hosted programs on Real America’s Voice, Lindell TV, and USA Radio Network, reaching audiences across the U.S. Root is the author of multiple bestselling books, including The Great Patriot Protest & Boycott Book (coauthored with Nicky) and TRUMP RULES, and is a former Libertarian vice-presidential nominee. 

Learn more & connect: 

https://rootforamerica.com/  

https://patriot.tv/ 

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