About this episode
Carlos Garcia joins Something For Everybody this week. Carlos is an Attorney, Army JAG & Army resilience trainer, judo brown belt, ultra runner and co-founder of True Progress Lab. In this conversation, Carlos and I explore the themes of personal growth, resilience, and the importance of having a personal constitution. We discuss how to build resilience through adversity, the connection between resilience and confidence, and the journey of creating True Progress Lab. Carlos shares insights on defining one's purpose and vision, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and the power of writing down accomplishments to build confidence. - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - Timestamps: 00:00 Balancing Life and Work 03:00 The Journey of Fatherhood 05:56 Lessons from Past Experiences 08:59 The Importance of Self-Reflection 11:47 Living Authentically 15:04 The Role of Sports in Personal Growth 18:03 The Fight Mode Mindset 27:05 The Joy of Performance and Seeking Validation 28:27 Understanding the Personal Constitution 31:44 Evolving Personal Vision and Purpose 35:22 Building Resilience Through Adversity 39:06 The Connection Between Resilience and Confidence 47:09 The Journey of True Progress Lab - Extra Stuff: Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - Join our exclusive community: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz - Important Link’s: Website: https://www.trueprogresslab.com/ X: https://x.com/TrueProgressLab - (Recorded on August 29th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #413 - The Art of Building Trust and Mastering Communication from a Spy Recruiter https://everybodyspod.com/dreeke/ #418 - How to Be Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy - Pastor Mike & Dr. Jeffrey https://everybodyspod.com/realhappy/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/