Episode Overview

Podcast: Your Daily Real Estate Podcast with Tristan Ahumada
Episode: 786 – Self Talk That Lowkey Rewires Your Brain
Date: January 24, 2026
Host: Tristan Ahumada

In this concise solo episode, Tristan Ahumada shares the personal practice of using daily affirmations as a tool to counter self-doubt, replace negativity, and rewire the mind for resilience and purposeful leadership. Drawing from two decades of experience and fresh affirmations for the new quarter, Tristan offers actionable insights and practical examples intended to inspire real estate professionals to cultivate a stronger, more focused mindset—especially amid ongoing industry uncertainty.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Power and Practice of Affirmations

• Definition and Personal Routine:

  • Tristan defines affirmations as “truths that I continually tell myself throughout the day that I start with and I end with.”

    "[00:00] I like to look at affirmations as truths that I continually tell myself throughout the day that I start with and I end with."

  • While not perfect in daily habit, he claims consistency since 2006 and emphasizes the positive cumulative effect.

• Purpose of Affirmations:

  • Counteracts negative self-talk and self-doubt, especially during times of challenge.
  • Reminders to “replace my negative thoughts, my doubts, with better words, with better truths.”

    "[00:46] I need reminders. I need to replace my negative thoughts, my doubts, with better words, with better truths."

• Intentional List-Making:

  • Affirmations are adapted for current personal or business challenges.
  • Suggests listeners create or adapt their own and offers to share his list via Instagram.

Tristan’s New Affirmations for Q1 2026

Handling Pressure and Leadership

• “I don't back down from the pressure. I'm built to handle it.”
• “I'm leading my life with clarity, not just for the business, but for the people counting on me.”

Reframing Obstacles

• “Every roadblock’s just raw material for the next win.”

  "[01:32] I feel like there's a roadblock every time I want to push into a new direction... maybe I should tweak this in my head and say, you know what? Use it as raw material for the next win."

Clarity and Focus

• “I’m the calm in the chaos. When everyone else sees noise, I see what matters.”
• “I want to stay focused: priorities, priorities.”

Systems and Workflow

• “I build systems that work for my life, not the other way around.”

Impact and Legacy

• “My voice actually counts. The content I'm putting out there creates a ripple effect I can't even see yet.”

  "[02:15] I didn't anticipate it [Lab Coat Agents] being where we're at now. Right. It's amazing."

• “I’m committed to the work because I know my message can shift someone's entire trajectory.”

Vulnerability and Criticism

• “I'm okay with the vulnerability of putting my work out there. That's just the price of admission.”

  "[02:55] Criticism is the price of admission. If you're going to put yourself out there, you're a target... Get ready for that."

Work-Life Balance

• “Winning at work means nothing if I’m not bringing my best self home to the people I love.”

  "[03:21] They don’t want what’s left of you. They want the best of you. Right? I have to continually remind myself of that one."

Embracing Hard Work and Discomfort

• “Working hard is part of the process. I'm not shying away from that. I'm embracing it.”
• “I didn’t ask for an easy year. I asked for a meaningful one. I’m here for it.”

  "[03:54] Which, by the way, I think I'm going to text that one too, to our accountability list here that I have for group coaching."

Growth Mindset and Resilience

• “When it gets tough, I don’t retreat. I remind myself, this is just the forging process.”

  "[04:04] What am I creating? Who am I becoming in this? I'm always becoming something, right? I choose to become somebody better."

Welcoming Change and Challenge

• “Comfort's the enemy. I welcome the friction because I know it’s making me better.”
• “I’m here to do hard things. I’m here to leave a mark.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Consistency:

  "I do it in the evening, and then I do it in the morning again. And I spend probably no more than—definitely no more than—a minute." (00:39)

• On the Purpose of Affirmations:

  "These aren't just words, they're tools. I have to remind myself of that sometimes." (02:50)

• On Vulnerability in Sharing Content:

  "Criticism is the price of admission. If you're going to put yourself out there... Get ready for that." (03:00)

• Balancing Work and Life:

  "Winning at work means nothing if I’m not bringing my best self home to the people I love." (03:20)

• On Growth and Adapting:

  "When it gets tough, I don’t retreat. I remind myself, this is just the forging process, right? What am I... Who am I becoming in this?" (04:04)

Key Segment Timestamps

• [00:00] - Introduction to affirmations, personal backstory
• [00:46] - Why affirmations matter: combating negativity
• [01:15] - Sharing the new affirmation list for 2026
• [01:32] - Reframing roadblocks as raw material
• [02:15] - Reflecting on Lab Coat Agents and legacy
• [02:55] - Vulnerability, criticism, and putting oneself out there
• [03:21] - The importance of bringing your best self home
• [03:54] - Embracing meaningful challenges over easy wins
• [04:04] - Resilience, change, and forging a better self

Tone and Conclusion

Tristan’s guidance is pragmatic, motivational, and grounded in real-world real estate pressures. The episode is delivered in a personable, conversational tone, encouraging agents and brokers not just to repeat positive sayings, but to internalize them as active tools for personal and professional growth. He reminds listeners that meaningful change is uncomfortable, but affirmations are a “lowkey” way to continually rewire your brain to embrace challenge—and that this self-talk can have ripple effects far beyond your business.

"I'm here to do hard things. I'm here to leave a mark." (End)

For a copy of Tristan’s full affirmation list, message him on Instagram.