No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

806. 5 Ways to Stop Taking Work So Personally

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most high performers don't have a work ethic problem, they have a perspective problem. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down why taking things ...

805. Are You Interested, Committed, or Obsessed?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gubernick explores a concept originally shared by entrepreneur and motivational speaker Patrick Bet-David: the three types of people—those who...

804. How to Leverage the "4 Fields" Approach to Improve Your Life and Business

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Gubernick shares a powerful analogy that offers a fresh perspective on business and personal development—Ben Kinney's "Four Fields" concept. I...

803. The War for Your Wallet

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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802. Start With Your Best People

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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801. The Text You Read Isn't The Text They Sent

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had a text or email set you off — jaw tight, heart rate up, ready to fire back — only to realize later the person wasn't being confrontationa...

800. You Get What You Give

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can't push on something without it pushing back. That's Newton's third law — and it's also how the world works outside physics. In this episode,...

799. Don't Tear Down the Fence

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New leaders love to rip things out. New comp plan. Kill the huddle. Blow up the process. Six months later, production is down and nobody knows why. In...

798. Using Your "Future Self" as a Decision Filter

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if most of the decisions you made this week were made by the wrong person? Inspired by a recent sit-down with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, author of Be Yo...

797. Health Has Never Been More Confusing

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian breaks down why health has never been more advanced—and more confusing. With endless tools, supplements, and optimization str...

796. The Idiot Index

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian breaks down Elon Musk's concept of the "Idiot Index"—a simple way to measure inefficiency by comparing the cost of a result t...

795. What Elon Musk Looks for in People (That Most Leaders Miss)

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian breaks down Elon Musk's approach to hiring and building teams, focusing on how he identifies real talent and sets a high standa...

794. What Jobs, Musk, and Bezos All Understood About Time

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian revisits Parkinson's Law—the idea that work expands to fill the time you give it—and connects it to how some of the world's...

793. If You Have Time to Scroll, You Have Time to Call

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A simple line from a commercial—"If you have time to scroll, you have time to call"—hits harder than it should. In this episode, Brian breaks down...

792. Play the Course, Not the Pin

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After watching The Masters, Brian reflects on how the game of golf—at its highest level—is less about talent and more about discipline, decision-m...

791. Give Every Dollar a Job

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs don't have an income problem, they have a system problem. In this episode, Brian breaks down how to give every dollar a job using a...

790. Are You Running Your Business or is It Running You?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most business owners think they have a business…until they step away. In this episode, Brian Gubernick challenges you to answer one uncomfortable qu...

789. The Decision-Making Audit (A 7 Question Quiz)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most business problems aren't strategy issues, they're decision issues. In this episode, Brian breaks down a simple 7-question audit to help you ident...

788. Your Sleep Schedule Is Broken. Here's the Fix

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs treat bad sleep like a badge of honor. Brian used to do the same thing until it started costing him performance. In this episode, h...

787. The Arrival Fallacy

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Achievement does not always equal happiness.  In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down 'arrival fallacy' and what he has done (and is doing) to c...

787. It's Not a People Problem

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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785. The Sixth Man

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people wait for their moment. Junior Bridgman went to work. In this episode, Brian shares the story of Junior Bridgman, a sixth man who never mad...

784. Eat Your Fiber

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs push for more output while ignoring the one asset everything depends on: their health. In this episode, Brian breaks down why fiber...

783. They Said It Would Destroy Everything

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI isn't the threat, it's the opportunity. Every major innovation in history sparked fear. The winners weren't the ones who panicked…they were the o...

782 - Replay - 8 Small Levers to Increase Net Income

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs chase profit by chasing growth. More deals. More volume. More hustle. But what if the money you're looking for is already inside...

781. Are You Relationally Fit?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you relationally fit? Most entrepreneurs can answer that question about their body, their business, and their bank account. But their relationship...

780. David Goggins and The Great Divide

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think success is about talent or resources. It's not. It's about what you do in the moment when things get hard. In this episode, Brian br...

779. The Delegation Matrix

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders aren't overwhelmed because they have too much to do. They're overwhelmed because they're doing the wrong things. In this episode, Brian b...

778. Who's Going to Put You Out of Business?

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who is most likely to put you out of business? It's probably not who you think. The real threat isn't your direct competitor. It's the one playing a d...

777. Berkshire Hathaway's Billion Dollar Culture Secret

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Gubernick reflects on a recent insight from Berkshire Hathaway and its new CEO, Greg Abel. Instead of focusing on performance o...

776. Replay - 10X Your World by Becoming THE Expert

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people try to be generalists. They stay wide, spread thin, and wonder why they're stuck in the middle of the pack. But the real edge, the multipl...

775. Replay - How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the phrase: how you do anything is how you do everything. It's been tossed around in locker rooms, boardrooms, and leadership meetings...

774. Replay - When Your Standards Become a Ceiling

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many leaders fall into a hidden trap: believing "If I can do it, so can you." In this episode, we unpack how that mindset, while rooted in good intent...

773. Replay - Brendon Burchard and the Power of Emotional Courage

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think courage looks like running into burning buildings or taking giant risks. But Brendan Burchard flips that idea on its head — real c...

772. Replay - The Wolf You Feed

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A simple Cherokee proverb asks a powerful question: which wolf are you feeding? In this episode, Brian breaks down how small, quiet thoughts shape you...

771. Why Your Business Is Not Your Retirement Plan

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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770. I Got My Labs Done. Here's What I Learned

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian shares a personal look at his recent lab results and why every entrepreneur should be measuring their health like they measure ...

769. I Was Winning at Work and Losing at Everything Else

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hustle culture will tell you that exhaustion is the price of success.  In this episode, Brian Gubernick challenges that belief. Drawing from a person...

768. The Second Job Era

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many entrepreneurs start with one great business… and then slowly build a second job around it. Coaching. Content. Courses. Speaking. Another lane o...

767. The Wealth Thermostat - Why You Keep Earning More and Going Nowhere

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever had a breakthrough month financially, only to watch the next month fall apart, you might be experiencing what Brian calls your Wealth T...

766. VO2 Max - The Single Best Predictor of How Long You'll Live

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people track their weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure, but they ignore one metric that may matter even more for longevity: VO₂ max. In thi...

765. When to Trust Your Gut vs. When to Trust the Data

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders think they have to choose between gut instinct and data. In reality, the best decision-makers know how to use both. In this episode, Bria...

764. The Identity Crisis of the Scaling Leader

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At some point, every growing business hits a moment where things start to feel harder than they should. Decisions slow down, growth plateaus, and lead...

763. Alysa Liu - The Gold Medal Nobody Saw Coming

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Less than four years before winning Olympic gold, Alyssa Liu quit. Not because she lacked talent, but because she was burned out. In this episode, Bri...

762. The Secret to Learning Anything Fast

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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761. AI Is Increasing Your Workload - Not Decreasing It!

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all think AI will save us time, but the research says otherwise. A recent study showed that when teams adopted AI, productivity went up... but so d...

760. Living a Life of Oh Wells

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs aren't held back by failure, they're held back by hesitation. In this episode, Brian compares John DeLorean and Phil Knight. Both l...

759. 9 Ways to Fix Your Sales and Marketing Challenges

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When revenue slows down, most leaders get emotional. They blame the market, the economy, the leads, or their people. But sales and marketing aren't my...

758. If This Were Easy

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to believe meaningful goals require complicated plans and heroic effort. In this episode, Brian flips that thinking with one powerful question...

757. The Courage to Reverse Course

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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756. The Power of a One-Day Reset

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the highest-leverage move you could make this quarter… is to step away? In this episode, Brian shares one of his most powerful leadership ha...

755. Mack Newton's Words of Wisdom - "You Are Only as Big as Your Self-Concept"

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership. Wealth. Performance. None of it outruns the story you tell yourself. Today, Brian pays tribute to one of the greatest influences on the No...

754. Flip the Formula - Make Profit First

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of businesses are growing... but not actually getting healthier. In this episode, Brian unpacks the core idea behind Profit First: most entrepre...

753. Is It Their Attitude…or Their Blood Sugar?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the problem isn't attitude... it's fuel? In this episode, Brian shares a personal story from home that led to a leadership realization: blood ...

752. Presidents' Day Special - The Moonshot Standard

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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751. Stop Arguing With Fools

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some conversations sharpen you. Others just drain you. In today's episode, Brian breaks down a hard leadership truth: stop arguing with fools. Not foo...

750. Why They Act Like It's the First Time They've Heard It

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You've said it before. You've said it clearly. You've said it multiple times. And then an outside voice walks in, delivers the exact same message… a...

749. Take the Stone Out of Your Shoe

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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748. Your Biggest Constraint Might Be Your Competitive Advantage

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people believe progress gets easier when constraints disappear. More money. More time. More people. More resources. That belief is comfortable an...

747. Replay - How to Regulate, Not React: Dr. Becky's 3-Step AVP Framework

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think peak performance means shutting emotions down. Wrong move. You don't need to eliminate emotions, you need to regulate them.  In t...

746. Thinking in Probabilities, Not Certainty.mp3

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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745. "No" Is a Complete Answer, and Your Silence Can't Be Misquoted

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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744. 6 Smart Tax Moves Entrepreneurs Should Make Early in the Year

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs think tax strategy is a Q4 conversation. That's a mistake. In this episode, Brian breaks down the smart tax moves that are best exe...

743. Chris Voss Negotiation Tactics That Actually Work

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most difficult conversations don't fail because of logic, they fail because emotions go unaddressed. In today's episode, Brian revisits Never Split th...

742. When in Doubt, Disclose

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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741. Chaos Is a Ladder

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths about business and life: real opportunity doesn't show up when th...

740. 8 Small Levers to Increase Net Income

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs chase profit by chasing growth. More deals. More volume. More hustle. But what if the money you're looking for is already inside...

739. Think Bigger

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't fail because they quit. They fail because they quietly agree to a smaller future than they're capable of. In this episode, Brian Gub...

738. AI Hygiene: Using the Tool Without Losing the Human

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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737. Tony Robbins on Moving From Push to Pull Motivation

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't fail because they're lazy. They fail because they're running on the wrong fuel. In today's episode, Brian breaks down a powerful ide...

736. Don't Let Your P&L Lead You

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When profits are up, confidence is high. When profits dip, leadership often wavers. In today's episode, Brian breaks down one of the quiet killers of ...

735. You Can Be Anywhere in Five Years

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Brian breaks down a simple but powerful idea: you can be anywhere you want to be in five years, and in some cases, much sooner.  ...

734. 4 Steps to Starting the Year Financially Healthy

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most financial conversations focus on tactics: what to invest in, how to make more money, where the next big opportunity is. But that skips the real q...

733. Healthspan as a Strategic Advantage for Entrepreneurs

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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732. Pressure Doesn't Build Character - It Exposes It

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pressure doesn't build character, it reveals it. In today's episode, Brian Gubernick unpacks a powerful idea from As a Man Thinketh by James Allen: ci...

731. Interview with Ugg Founder Brian Smith

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the No Days Off podcast, Brian Gubernick sits down with Brian Smith, the founder of UGG Australia. With just $500, a sharp eye for opport...

730. The Real Advantage Is Eliminating Guesswork

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is waking up early and going to the gym the secret to success? Short answer: no. In this episode, Brian explains why the gym isn't the driver, it's th...

729. How Do You Lead the Unleadable?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian explores a question many leaders face but rarely talk about: how do you lead people who don't want to be led? Drawing from real...

728. How to Fire the Engines Back Up After a Layoff

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off a layoff—whether it's the holidays, vacation, or downtime—many people struggle to regain momentum and assume they need motivation to ge...

727. How Great Leaders Delegate

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Delegation is one of the most misunderstood leadership skills. In this episode of No Days Off, Brian Gubernick shares a firsthand experience of being ...

726. A Realistic Standard for Physical Capability

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you training to look good or to last? In this episode, Brian breaks down 12 physical capability tests inspired by the Centenarian Decathlon and ex...

725. The Wolf You Feed

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A simple Cherokee proverb asks a powerful question: which wolf are you feeding? In this episode, Brian breaks down how small, quiet thoughts shape you...

724. Seeds, Nets, and Spears: The Marketing Framework All Entrepreneurs Need to

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Some months sales feel easy. Other months feel like a grind. In this episode, Brian breaks down the Seeds, Nets, and Spears framework: a simple way to...

723. Tony Robbins' Primary Question - And How it Runs Your Life.mp3

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your results aren't driven by talent or circumstances. They're driven by the questions you ask yourself under pressure. In this episode, Brian breaks ...

722. Designing the Year With Intention: My 2026 Start List

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

January creates a powerful psychological reset, but only if you use it. In this episode, Brian breaks down why New Year's resolutions fail and shares ...

721. Replay - The 10 Question Emotional Intelligence Quiz

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional intelligence might be the most underrated competitive edge in business and life. IQ can get you in the door, but it's your ability to read t...

720. Replay - The 10 Laws That Quietly Run Your Life (Whether You Know It or Not)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the rules that determine whether we rise or stall aren't written anywhere. They're not in a handbook. They're not on a whiteboard. But they go...

719. Replay - Maybe You Should Quit

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people will tell you never to quit. But what if that's the wrong advice? Brian revisits one of the most counterintuitive and important topics he'...

718. Replay - The Four Endurance Tactics Every Entrepreneur Needs

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endurance isn't just about crossing finish lines, it's about how you respond when the voice in your head tells you to quit.  In this episode, Brian t...

717. Replay - How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the phrase: how you do anything is how you do everything. It's been tossed around in locker rooms, boardrooms, and leadership meetings...

716. Falkland Law: Why Most Bad Business Decisions Were Never Necessary

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurs are taught to move fast and decide quickly—but not every decision deserves urgency. In this episode, Brian breaks down Falkland Law: i...

715. A Christmas Story: A Truce in the Woods

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian shares a powerful true story from Christmas Eve, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge, where one woman's courage and conviction created peace in...

714. The 4 People You Have to Forgive (A Jim Rohn Framework)

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Forgiveness isn't emotional. It's tactical. In this episode, Brian breaks down a powerful Jim Rohn framework on the four people you must forgive, or a...

713. Strategy Is Mostly About What You Say "No" To

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people confuse strategy with ambition. More growth. More revenue. More scale. But that's not strategy, that's appetite.  Brian breaks down the r...

712. Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail (and What Actually Works).mp3

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most New Year's resolutions fail by February, not because people are lazy, but because they're built on emotion instead of structure.  Brian Gubernic...

711. Fixing What's Broken by Studying What Works

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders try to fix sales problems by focusing on what's broken: scripts, follow-ups, tighter coaching. And yet, results barely move. In this epis...

710. Why Goal Setting Might Be Holding You Back

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're taught to set goals, chase the number, and celebrate when we hit it. But what if that mindset is actually limiting your performance? In this epi...

709. The Four Chemicals Running Your Life

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about mindset—discipline, focus, motivation. But if your brain chemistry is off, none of that works. In this episode, Brian breaks dow...

708. Six Hours to Win

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think progress comes from more hours and more grind.  Brian breaks down Indiana football's stunning rise to the top and how they did it b...

707. The Birthday Episode - Your Life is a Novel

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On his 47th birthday, Brian reflects on what nearly five decades of life and career have taught him and it's not a list of lessons. It's a shift in pe...