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Living Vision with Aaron Velky
Hosted by Aaron Velky · EN
Living Vision is a show helping solve your biggest problem - YOU!
With a blend of personal development, business insights, and coaching, Aaron and guests will help you reach their next level of success and impact.
Listeners are invited to join the show for a journey towards ownership, accountability, and positive change in life, business, and relationships.
Welcome to a transformative experience with "Living Vision.”
Visit https://aaronvelky.com to join one of our upcoming personal transformation retreats.
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The Dehydration Crisis Destroying Your Immune System
Jan 2000:56:54Tap to summarizeIf you are dehydrated, you are inflamed.Inflammation is where sickness, acidity, and long-term health problems thrive.In this episode, we break down why most people are not actually sick. They are chronically dehydrated and do not even realize it.Water is the most overlooked pillar of health. We talk about why most tap water, bottled water, fridge filters, and popular alkaline water fail to properly hydrate the body. Not because water does not matter, but because the wrong kind of water does.Mikaal Schmitz, founder of Sacred Alkaline Water, joins the show to explain how hydration impacts inflammation, energy, mental clarity, sleep, and longevity.You will learn:Why dehydration fuels inflammationThe difference between clean water and living mineral waterWhy bottled alkaline water is often misleadingHow minerals and hydrogen affect absorption and energyWhy many people drink plenty of water yet remain dehydratedHow whole-home water quality affects both health and propertyMikaal shares his personal journey, years of research, and why water has been ignored in the wellness conversation for too long.If you are serious about your health, your family, and long-term longevity, this episode will change how you think about every glass of water you drink.Water is not optional. It is foundational.If this episode helped you, leave a review and share it with someone who takes their health seriously.
Transcribe →Why You FAIL Every January and How To Actually WIN
Jan 1300:28:16Tap to summarizeJanuary is lying to you.Every year, driven people wreck their momentum before the year even starts. They rush into goals. They overcommit. They confuse anxiety with ambition. Then they burn out by February.In this episode, we break down why January is not for goal setting and why the New Year New You mindset quietly sabotages long term success.Using a personal story from the Marine Corps Marathon, I explain how even disciplined, prepared people fail when they start too fast and why January should be used for recalibration, not acceleration.In this conversation, you will learn:Why most New Year’s resolutions failWhy January feels productive but creates long term dragThe real purpose January should serve in your yearHow to aim before you fire so effort stops being wastedWhy small consistent shifts beat dramatic reinventionHow momentum actually works and why elite performers start slowerWhy systems matter more than motivationWhy vision and goals are not the same thingThis episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers who are tired of repeating the same cycle every January and want a smarter, calmer way to win the year.If January feels chaotic, this episode will change how you approach the rest of the year.If you want the goal tracking dashboard mentioned in this episode, message me on Instagram or LinkedIn and I will send it to you free.If you are interested in our March leadership retreat in Cabo and want help building clearer vision, stronger systems, and real momentum, visit living.vision/cabo to apply.
Transcribe →Why High Performers Are MORE Likely To Become Addicted
Jan 600:58:53Tap to summarizeHigh performers don’t struggle with addiction despite their success, many struggle because of it.In this raw, eye-opening conversation, Aaron Velky sits down with addiction and self-leadership expert Craig Perra to unpack why entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and elite performers are disproportionately vulnerable to addiction, self-sabotage, and destructive coping patterns.This episode isn’t just about drugs or alcohol.It’s about work addiction, porn, fitness extremes, hustle culture, dopamine habits, emotional suppression, and the hidden cost of ambition.You’ll learn:- Why ambition and addiction are deeply correlated- How high performers use success to avoid pain- The real reason discipline alone doesn’t fix bad habits- Why “just stopping” addictive behaviors rarely works- How self-leadership (not willpower) creates lasting change- Why the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s connectionCraig shares his own journey from executive burnout, addiction, and rock bottom to building a globally recognized framework that helps high performers reclaim control without losing their edge.If you’re successful on the outside but feel conflicted, reactive, or out of alignment on the inside, this conversation will hit home.This episode is for entrepreneurs who want growth without self-destruction.Learn more about Craig’s work: https://mindfulhabitmastery.com
Transcribe →Why 2026 Should Be the Year You Quit More, Not Start More
Dec 3000:51:03Tap to summarizeMost people think growth comes from setting more goals. They're wrong.In this episode, we break down a radical but necessary shift for entrepreneurs heading into 2026: it's not about what you plan to do, it's about what you're finally ready to walk away from.You’ll learn:Why saying "yes" is silently draining your futureHow to build your personal “No List” before the new yearThe hidden costs of low-leverage opportunitiesHow visionary leaders delegate without guiltWhy subtraction is the key to scalingWhether you’re a founder, executive, or ambitious professional, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and redesign your growth strategy for next year.👉 Want the End-of-Year Reflection Tool? DM "EOY" or "Reflection" to Aaron on Instagram👉 Interested in the March Cabo retreat? Reach out for early detailsStop adding. Start subtracting. Your next level starts with saying no.
Transcribe →What Most CEOs Get DEAD WRONG About Scaling
Dec 2300:51:27Tap to summarizeIf you're a visionary CEO who feels stuck in the day-to-day, overwhelmed by your team, or unsure how to scale, this episode will hit home.Aaron Velky sits down with Erica Seagrave, a seasoned Fractional COO and systems expert, to unpack the biggest mistakes founders make when trying to grow. From accountability to vision alignment to building real operational support, this conversation is packed with tactical insight.What You'll Learn:✔️ Why most visionaries accidentally become bottlenecks✔️ How to turn "fluffy" vision into a tactical roadmap✔️ The 6-step structure Erica uses with scaling CEOs✔️ How to build systems that don’t kill creativity✔️ When to hire a COO, and what they really do✔️ How to develop leaders inside your teamAbout Erica SeagraveErica is the founder of Seagrave Consultants and a go-to fractional COO for growing businesses. She helps founders get out of the weeds, build better systems, and step fully into their CEO role.Learn more at: https://seagraveconsultants.com
Transcribe →The Part of Business Everyone Avoids (But Can’t Succeed Without)
Dec 1600:49:37Tap to summarizeMost entrepreneurs love vision and strategy. Dreaming is fun. Designing the future is exciting.But the moment the conversation shifts to systems, structure, and process, energy drops.Austin Netzley has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs scale from six figures to seven figures by solving this exact problem. In this conversation, we break down why vision must come first, how systems actually unlock creativity, and why founders become the bottleneck without realizing it.We also dive into:Why entrepreneurs get stuck at multi six figuresThe real reason delegation feels uncomfortableHow systems create freedom instead of killing creativityThe mindset shift required to scale without burnoutWhy control is not the same as leadershipHow to turn vision into execution without losing your edgeIf you are a founder, creative, or entrepreneur who feels energized by big ideas but resistant to structure, this episode will change how you see systems forever.
Transcribe →5 Lessons Wicked Taught Me About Scaling a Visionary Business
Dec 900:39:02Tap to summarizeWhat does a green witch, a global fanbase, and a $1.5B Broadway empire have to do with scaling YOUR business?In this episode, we break down 5 powerful business lessons from Wicked's leap from stage to screen, lessons every founder, entrepreneur, and visionary leader should know. From loyal audiences and legacy brands to reinvention, scale, and storytelling, Wicked offers a masterclass in turning niche success into global impact.You'll Learn:Why 70% of visionary ideas FAIL to scale and how Wicked avoided itHow to preserve your core message while reinventing the mediumThe key moves Wicked made to expand without losing its loyal baseThe emotional and strategic cost of real growthWhat YOU must upgrade in your leadership to scale sustainablyWhether you're growing a brand, transitioning your business model, or thinking about your own "quantum leap", this is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more visionary strategy, creative thinking, and behind-the-scenes business breakdowns.
Transcribe →The Trap Keeping Entrepreneurs Stuck (And Why It’s Not What You Think)
Dec 200:29:42Tap to summarizeMost entrepreneurs aren’t stuck because of a lack of talent, time, or opportunity.They’re stuck because of a hidden trap that silently delays their most meaningful goals.In this episode, I break down the mindset pattern I call Conditional Avoidance, the habit of telling yourself you need one more condition before you take action.More money. More time. More certainty. More readiness.None of it is real… and it’s holding you back.If you’ve ever said:• “I’ll start when things calm down.”• “I’ll pursue that goal once the business is bigger.”• “I just need to be ready first.”…this conversation is going to hit you hard (in the best way).You’ll learn:► Why entrepreneurs unconsciously create fake conditions► How these conditions block progress and kill momentum► The simple mindset shift that gets you into meaningful motion► Why there’s only ever ONE step you actually need to take► How to break the loop and move toward the life you actually wantThis is the episode that frees you from waiting for the “perfect moment” and gets you back into purposeful action.If this resonates, subscribe to the show!Stop waiting. Start choosing.
Transcribe →How To Travel First Class For FREE with Eli Facenda
Nov 2501:03:07Tap to summarizeEver wonder how to travel for free while growing your business? Today I'm joined by Eli Facenda aka Eli the Travel Guy, and he breaks down the "freedom flywheel," a concept where strategic use of credit card points earned from paid ads fuels more travel. Learn how effective entrepreneurship and business growth can lead to incredible travel rewards, creating a cycle that motivates further success. Discover how to leverage points and miles to explore the world without breaking the bank!Maybe the trip of your dreams isn't so far out of your reachFollow Eli on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elitravelguy/
Transcribe →How To Be Your Kid's Hero Every Day
Nov 1800:53:26Tap to summarizeUnlock what it really takes to become the hero your kid looks up to every single day. In this episode, I sit down with Tom Pfanner for a raw, grounded conversation about fatherhood, leadership at home, and what it means to truly show up for your kids.Tom brings hard earned insight on presence, faith, ownership, rebellion, connection, and the painful but powerful moments that shaped his work with dads. We go straight into why kids pull away, how to rebuild trust, and how to lead in a way that empowers your young hero instead of boxing them in.If you are a driven dad trying to balance ambition with presence, this episode hits home. You will walk away with clarity on what is at stake, what your kid actually needs, and how to lead from underneath rather than trying to control from above.Highlights:• What leadership really looks like inside the home• How to build strong connection at any age• Why ownership crushes perfection• How to guide without restricting• Why presence beats time• How fatherhood sharpens entrepreneurship• The shift from control to growth• How to help your kid become the main character in their own storyLearn more about Tom Pfanner:Website: dadswholead.comInstagram: @theleadershipdadYouTube: The Leadership DadPodcast: Dads Who Lead PodcastIf you are a dad raising a young hero, this conversation is essential. Jump in, level up, and choose the dad you want to be.
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