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Payne to Success
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Payne to Success
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Kept Promises Create Confidence
Feb 1600:28:10Tap to summarizeConfidence doesn’t come from motivation—it comes from evidence. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of “almost,” this episode breaks down why broken promises drain your self-trust and how kept promises rebuild it fast. You’ll hear the wake-up call, the standards that stop negotiation, and the exact mental shift that turns discipline into identity.You’ll also get If-Then Rules to lock in non-negotiables, two future-focused visualizations (future pain vs. future pride), an excuse call-out that replaces every common excuse with a default action, and a 7-day challenge designed to stack receipts. If you’re ready to stop talking and start proving, press play and run the plan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →The Mirror Test: Do You Respect the Person You See?
Feb 1100:36:17Tap to summarizeThe mirror doesn’t care what you meant to do—it reflects what you actually do. This episode of Payne to Success is built around one gut-check question: Do you respect the person you see? Because if you don’t respect yourself, you won’t trust yourself—and if you don’t trust yourself, you’ll keep breaking promises and calling it “life.” We break down how self-respect is earned through kept promises, how to raise your standards without relying on motivation, and how to stop negotiating with yourself on hard days. You’ll get clear if-then rules, a minimum viable discipline plan for low-energy days, and a 7-day challenge designed to rebuild trust with yourself fast.Then we finish with the reset button most people avoid: you’ll write a commitment statement, sign it, and read it out loud daily—because your future doesn’t need more hype. It needs integrity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →Win the Morning
Jan 1700:25:26Tap to summarizeMost people don’t lose their day at 3:00 PM. They lose it in the first 30 minutes.They wake up already behind—phone in hand, notifications screaming, stress pouring into their brain before their feet even hit the floor. And then they spend the rest of the day reacting. Reacting to other people’s priorities. Reacting to chaos. Reacting to emotions. Reacting to distraction. And by night? They’re cooked, they feel guilty, and they promise tomorrow will be different.This episode is about ending that cycle.“Win the Morning” isn’t some cute routine for influencers. It’s a competitive advantage. It’s how you build momentum before the world starts taking shots at your attention. It’s how you stop living on defense and start living on purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn how to create a simple, repeatable morning system that works even if you’re busy, even if you’ve got kids, even if you’re tired, even if life is chaotic. We’re not chasing a perfect morning—we’re building a winning morning. A morning that sets the tone, sets the standard, and protects your focus. We break down the real reasons mornings fall apart: late nights, poor sleep boundaries, decision fatigue, “checking just one thing,” and letting your first inputs be stress and comparison. Then we rebuild the morning from the ground up: how to win the first minute, the first 10 minutes, the first hour—and why those choices decide your discipline, your mood, and your output for the entire day. You’ll get practical frameworks like:how to stop starting your day with your phonea 15-minute minimum routine for hectic morningsa 60-minute “champion morning” system when you have more timehow to use movement, hydration, and sunlight to flip your brain into “go mode”how to plan your day with one page, one priority, and one non-negotiablehow to build a morning that creates confidence, not chaosBecause here’s the truth: when you win the morning, you start stacking wins before breakfast. And when you stack wins early, you become the kind of person who follows through. Not because you feel motivated—but because you’ve built a system that makes momentum inevitable.If you’ve been feeling scattered, behind, distracted, or like you’re always playing catch-up… this episode is your reset. Start tomorrow like you mean it.Win the morning—and you’ll stop losing the day. Keywords: win the morning, morning routine, discipline, productivity, focus, habits, consistency, time management, high performance, motivation, mindset, goal setting, daily planning, routinesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →Discipline Over Dopamine: How to Win When Motivation Fails
Jan 1300:26:00Tap to summarizeDiscipline over dopamine sounds trendy until you realize it’s the difference between a life you talk about and a life you build. Because the biggest threat to your future isn’t failure—it’s comfort. It’s the constant drip of quick hits: scrolling, snacking, streaming, shopping, procrastinating, “I’ll start Monday,” and the lie that you’ll feel ready someday. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how dopamine is hijacking your attention, your motivation, and your ability to do hard things. Not in a “delete your phone and live in the woods” way—more like a real-world blueprint for taking your mind back. You’ll learn why motivation is unreliable, why discipline is a skill, and how the modern world is designed to keep you distracted and emotionally sedated so you never become dangerous… dangerous to your old habits, dangerous to mediocrity, dangerous to the version of you that’s been settling. We’re going deep on the pattern almost everybody lives in:You get a spark of inspiration → you start strong → it gets hard → you reach for comfort → you reset → you repeat.And then you wake up months later with nothing to show for it except a heavier mind and a lighter sense of self-respect. This episode gives you the “reset switch.” We’ll cover how dopamine actually works in everyday life—how quick rewards train you to avoid effort, how constant stimulation wrecks your focus, and why your brain starts to treat real work like pain. We’ll talk about the dopamine traps you don’t even notice anymore: notifications, reels, endless tabs, late-night snacking, “just one more episode,” and the way entertainment becomes a hiding place when you’re overwhelmed or uncertain. Then we flip it. We build discipline like a system—not a mood. You’ll get practical tools you can implement immediately:How to create friction for bad habits and make good habits automatic.How to set “non-negotiables” that don’t depend on feelings.How to rebuild focus when your attention span feels wrecked.How to do dopamine management without gimmicks—using routines, environment design, and identity-based rules.How to win the first hour of your day so you stop reacting to everything and start directing your life.How to stop bargaining with yourself and start keeping promises to yourself again. We’ll also hit the hard truth: if you keep feeding comfort, you’ll eventually hate your own potential. And that’s not a motivational quote—that’s the real cost. Because every time you choose the easy hit instead of the hard rep, you’re practicing becoming the person who quits. But every time you choose the hard rep, you’re building a person you can trust. This is about delayed gratification. It’s about self-respect. It’s about taking the wheel back. If you’re tired of feeling “busy” but not moving… if you’re tired of starting and stopping… if you’re tired of knowing what to do and still not doing it… this episode is for you. Stop chasing quick dopamine. Start earning real confidence.Because discipline doesn’t just change your schedule—it changes your identity. Listen now, and then do one thing today that your future self will thank you for.Keywords: discipline over dopamine, dopamine detox, build discipline, instant gratification, delayed gratification, habits, focus, productivity, self control, mindset, motivation, mental toughness, consistency, goal setting, routine, time managementBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →Burn the Backup Plan: This Is Your Wake-Up Call
Dec 1400:35:29Tap to summarizeYou ever look in the mirror and feel that knot in your stomach… because you know you’re not who you were meant to be? This episode isn’t here to pat you on the back. It’s here to call you out – and call you up. In “Burn the Backup Plan: This Is Your Wake-Up Call,” we dive deep into why so many people with huge dreams stay stuck in small lives. Not because they’re broken… but because they’re comfortable. We talk about the brutal truth that no one is coming to save you, and why your future self is begging you to stop treating your life like a dress rehearsal. Inside this episode, we cover:Why you feel stuck (and why it’s not bad luck – it’s low standards)The real role of discipline and how it shapes your identityHow to stop being owned by your feelings and start moving by your standardsThe impact of your environment, your circle, and the energy you allow around youHow to use your frustration and anger as fuel instead of letting it eat you aliveA clear 24-hour, 7-day, and 30-day action plan to break out of the same old patternsThis isn’t just motivation. It’s a line-in-the-sand moment. By the end of this episode, you’ll have:Three non-negotiables to execute in the next 24 hoursA simple, repeatable 7-day routine to build momentumA focused 30-day challenge to transform one key area of your life – your body, your money, your mindset, your business, or your faithIf you’re tired of saying “one day,” if you’re done watching other people live the life you want, if you’re ready to stop breaking promises to yourself… this is your wake-up call. Don’t just listen to this one. Take notes. Make decisions. Then get to work. 🎧 Press play.🔥 Burn the backup plan.🧱 Build the version of you that your future family, your future self, and your future life are counting on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →The Grind Nobody Sees | Payne to Success Podcast
Dec 1100:38:32Tap to summarizeIn this powerful 45-minute episode of Payne to Success, host Tanner Payne opens with a heartfelt call for Americans to come together as food insecurity rises across the nation. As SNAP benefits lapse and families struggle, Tanner reminds us that patriotism isn’t politics — it’s people helping people. From there, we dive deep into The Grind Nobody Sees — a cinematic, motivational journey about discipline, sacrifice, and perseverance when the world isn’t watching. Discover what it means to stay committed in silence, to build in the dark, and to pay the price of greatness without applause. If you’re in a season where no one notices your effort, this episode is for you. Because every struggle, every sleepless night, and every unseen moment is preparing you for the legacy you were meant to build.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →When Nobody Believes in You | Turning Doubt Into Fuel – Payne to Success Podcast
Oct 2800:23:24Tap to summarizeWhen nobody believes in you — that’s where greatness begins. In this powerful Payne to Success episode, host Tanner Payne breaks down the fire that’s built in silence, the purpose forged through pain, and the drive that turns disbelief into fuel. This one’s not about hype — it’s about truth.Learn how to build yourself when the world stops clapping, how to keep your fire burning through doubt, and how to become the living proof of what’s possible. Brought to you by ValorBuilt Apparel — where belief isn’t borrowed, it’s built.Grab yours today at ValorBuiltApparel.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →Payne to Success Ep.4: YOU OWE YOU Stop Waiting, Start Owning Your Life
Oct 2301:17:50Tap to summarizeNo one’s coming to save you. It’s time to stop waiting and start owning everything. In this cinematic motivational episode of Payne to Success, Tanner Payne delivers 77 minutes of raw truth, Eric Thomas-level passion, Tony Robbins-style empowerment, and David Goggins-grade grit. This is not a pep talk—it’s a wake-up call.You’ll face your mirror, confront your excuses, and rebuild your purpose brick by brick. 🎧 Ad partners: ValorBuilt Apparel | Sequence.io | Spreaker Network 🔥 Topics inside:Taking radical ownershipBuilding discipline when motivation diesFinding peace in pressureTurning pain into purposeReclaiming your confidence and identityYou owe it to yourself to listen—and to act.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →Payne to Success Ep.3: The Missing Half: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Real Success
Oct 1700:31:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Payne to Success, Tanner Payne takes a deep dive into Gary Vaynerchuk’s powerful book Twelve and a Half, uncovering the emotional skills that separate real leaders from temporary successes. From gratitude and empathy to accountability, patience, and self-awareness, Tanner breaks down Gary’s “emotional ingredients” and shows how they apply to business, relationships, and personal growth. You’ll learn how emotional intelligence fuels leadership, why kindness and candor are a powerful combination, and how to identify your own “missing half” — the emotional skill that could be holding you back from your next breakthrough. This episode blends motivation, analysis, and real-world lessons you can apply today — whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone striving for more purpose and fulfillment. 🎧 Payne to Success — where motivation meets mindset, and every challenge becomes fuel for greatness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
Transcribe →Starting Late in Life – Why It’s Never Too Late to Win | Payne to Success Motivation
Oct 400:39:15Tap to summarizeEver feel like you missed your shot? Like life moved on without you?This episode of Payne to Success is your wake-up call. We’re crushing the myth that success has an age limit. You’ll hear stories that prove timing doesn’t define destiny—Ray Kroc built McDonald’s at 52, Henry Ford launched the Model T at 45, Laura Ingalls Wilder published her first book at 65, and Colonel Sanders franchised KFC with a Social Security check. Tanner breaks down why starting late is actually your edge: you’ve got experience, focus, and the grit that only comes from living life the hard way. You’ll learn how to turn regret into action, fear into fuel, and Payne into progress. Because it’s not about when you start—it’s about how strong you finish.Don’t wait for perfect timing. Don’t wait for permission. Your time is now. 🔥Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/payne-to-success--4731649/support.
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