The 2 Greatest Enemies of Success (And How to Beat Them) with Cary Jack

The Happy Hustle Podcast

Are you constantly racing the clock — stressed, scattered, and stuck in your head with a million “what ifs”?Been there. Still catch myself there sometimes.

In this solo episode on The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm talking about the two biggest silent killers of success: HURRY and WORRY — and how to beat ’em both.

I’m talkin’ real, simple tactics that’ll help you slow down, breathe deeper, and actually enjoy the journey WHILE building your dream life.

Here’s a quick sneak peek of what I covered:

1. Power Hour Time Blocks
   Productivity ≠ busyness. You need focus. I block 90-minute “Power Hours” for deep work: phone on airplane mode, distractions gone, binaural beats flowing through my Neurable headphones (seriously, game-changer—these headphones even track brain focus and give biofeedback).
   Can’t commit 90 minutes? Use tools like ​Pomofocus.io​ or Focus Keeper. Even 25 minutes of distraction-free hustle can move the needle more than 3 hours of scattered multitasking.

2. Daily Digital Detox
   Unplug to plug in. One of the 10 Alignments in my S.O.U.L.M.A.P.P.I.N system is unplugging digitally. I aim for tech-free Sundays (though, real talk, not perfect), but I always try to keep the first 30 and last 30 minutes of the day sacred—no phone, no scrolling, no noise.
   Try it. Sip your coffee in silence. Journal. Pray. Let your brain reboot.

3. The 3x3x3 Morning Gratitude Reset
   Before you scroll or stress, write down:
   3 things you’re grateful for
   3 people you're grateful for
   3 wins from the day before
   Simple structure. Big shift. You’ll start the day rooted in abundance, not anxiety. My latest: Grateful for my wife, son, and Montana breeze. Wins? A killer podcast episode, 2 new Happy Hustlers, and progress on our SaaS platform.

4. The Worry Dump
   Grab a journal or Notes app and dump your worry. Write down:
   What you're worried about
   What’s actually in your control
   The next micro action you can take

Worried about money? You can’t control the economy, but you can record a reel, pitch 10 clients, or email your list. Turn anxiety into action.

1. Flip the Script
   Your mindset is the magic. When I started building our SaaS company, my inner voice said: What if it flops? But I flipped it: What if it changes the freakin' world?
   Choose to turn fear into fuel. Change “what if I fail?” to “what if I fly?”

2. Action Beats Anxiety
   Micro actions reduce overwhelm. Let’s say your podcast downloads are low. Instead of spiraling, take one step: film a short video, email a fan, post a quote. Small steps, big momentum. Rinse and repeat.

These aren’t fluffy feel-good ideas — they’re legit game-changers I use in my own biz and life to hustle with purpose, not panic.

So if you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, and out of alignment.

Go listen to the episode now and steal the exact 6 tactics I use to Happy Hustle, not hectic.

Connect with Cary!
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/
https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured

Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book
Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Coursehttps://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/
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“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”

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