Journey To Mastery

Ever feel like your focus is slipping and your entrepreneurial vision is getting blurry?In this episode, I break down the five key pillars that help faith-driven entrepreneurs like you master your focus, align your purpose, and go after the business God has truly called you to build—even when clarity, money, and patience are in short supply.Listen in for practical strategies to fine-tune your mission, stay joyful on the journey, and build a company that truly makes an impact.Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1. Faith Is Your Anchor: Faith-driven entrepreneurship means chasing a vision often bigger than you can see. Comparison, doubt, and impatience can derail you, but trusting the process (even when you can’t see the full picture) is how you stay aligned with your true calling.2. Joy Over Happiness: Happiness is fleeting, but joy is the steady fuel that keeps you going—especially when challenges hit. Tapping into joy, not just surface-level wins, helps you live and lead on purpose, no matter what’s happening around you.3. Plan Like a Pro—Then Adapt: God’s plans are strategic and detailed, and yours should be too. Set your plan, work it daily, but know when to pivot as your mission and market evolve; constant improvement and teamwork are the keys to optimal growth. Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

Ever feel trapped or directionless in your journey—personally or professionally?In this episode, I revisit my own story of career pivots, the power of taking action, and how understanding your emotions (yes, I use a “joy meter”) can unlock the true clarity you’ve been searching for.If you’re feeling stuck, I promise: action and self-awareness can change your trajectory.Here are My 3 Key Takeaways:1. Stuck vs. Lost: Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re lost—you might just be on the right path but pointed the wrong way. Frustration can cloud your judgment, but clarity comes when you separate the two and keep moving.2. Clarity Comes Through Action: You can’t think your way to clarity; you have to act. Paying attention to how your choices affect your well-being (like my “joy meter” system) is essential in steering yourself back on course.3. It’s Okay to Step Away: Sometimes, the bravest and healthiest thing you can do is stop doing what no longer serves you, even if you’ve invested time and energy. Recognizing when to move on—whether from a job, commitment, or relationship—is how you find true alignment and growth. Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

How much farther could you be if you stopped waiting for the “perfect” moment and just started?In this episode, I reflect on my own life and share why waiting for the right time can cost you more than you think.Let’s break the cycle of perfectionism and discover the powerful momentum that comes from taking action, one imperfect step at a time.Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1. Waiting Has a Hidden Cost: When you hesitate, you’re not just missing out on opportunities—you’re piling up missed chances on top of the ones already lost. Opportunity cost stacks up quickly when you’re waiting to be “ready.”2. Action Beats Preparation: The biggest differentiator between those who achieve their dreams and those who don’t is simple—action. There will never be a perfect time, so moving forward always trumps staying stuck in preparation.3. Progress Is Made One Step at a Time: You don’t need to leap the whole distance at once. Take baby steps consistently; each small move adds up, and before you know it, the progress will surprise you—just keep moving forward. Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com  

Is having a big ego really a bad thing, or is it the key to unlocking your highest potential? In this episode, I break down the Pyramid of Mastery and reveal why ego sits at the very top—and the surprising steps you need to master it for lasting success.Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1.Start with Self-Awareness: The journey to self-mastery begins by admitting you have a big ego—and being honest about how that makes you feel. True self-awareness means recognizing your strengths and weaknesses without judgment.2. Understand and Transform Your Ego: Examine why your ego is so big. Is it rooted in self-belief, or a sense of superiority over others? Embracing self-understanding allows you to shift your mindset from ego as arrogance to ego as confidence—then transform from within.3. The Dichotomy of Ego Mastery:  Mastering your ego means embracing the paradox that you are both unique and entirely the same as everyone else. Only by reconciling this duality can you reach the top of the mastery pyramid and achieve true self-mastery.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

Are you tired of the status quo and ready to break through to your highest potential? In this episode, I share my personal journey through burnout and back—unpacking the seven key skills you need to master yourself truly. Tune in as I reveal how self-mastery isn’t just about talent or achievement, but about building lifelong habits for resilience, purpose, and excellence.Here are 3 Key Takeaways:Self-Mastery Begins with Self-Awareness: Understanding yourself—your strengths, limitations, and motivations—is the foundational skill. My own transformation began when I recognized the warning signs of burnout and chose to dig deeper into who I really am and what I need.Discipline, Emotional Intelligence, and Positive Thinking Are Non-Negotiable: Knowing what to do is just the start—committing to consistent action, processing challenges with emotional maturity, and maintaining positivity even in tough times are integral skills for sustained growth and impact.Optimize with Goals, Time, and Stress Management: True mastery means setting meaningful goals, managing your time intentionally, and developing ways to handle stress. Find routines and outlets—like I do with Marvel movies—that help you reset and stay on track for long-term success.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

Ever feel stuck, knowing you need help but unsure exactly where?In this episode, I'll break down the journey of self-mastery, uncovering why awareness of your own limitations is crucial and how to leverage expertise to operate in complete flow. Discover which state of mastery you’re in—and how to level up in business, life, and beyond!Here are my 3 key takeaways:Know What You Don't Know:  Self-mastery starts with honest awareness of your limitations. Identifying where you’re consciously or unconsciously incompetent is the first step to growthHire for Flow, Master Your Zone:  Surrounding yourself with experts (like trainers or chefs) lets you focus on what you do best. Outsourcing your weaknesses creates space for you to operate in a high state of flow.Mastery Pillars and Elements: Let me introduce you to the four states of mastery -- unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, unconscious competence, and the five key elements—physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social. Understanding and coordinating these pillars and elements will take you a step further on your journey to mastery.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

Ever felt like self-mastery is just out of reach or shrouded in mystery? Today, I break down the complex concept of self mastery into simple, actionable pillars and walk you through the foundations that separate good from great—both in life and business. Discover how you can move from struggle to flow by mastering every aspect of yourself, just like the greatest in the game.Here are my 3 Key Takeaways:Learn from Giannis: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a very accomplished basketball athlete. And although he wasn't always this way, I recognized his dedication very early on. He is a prime example of what hard work and development in the different elements of mastery can achieve.The foundation of mastery: I often speak about self-awareness, and that's because it is the foundation of the pyramid of mastery. Without first being self-aware, you cannot begin the journey of self mastery.The four pillars of mastery: Every solid structure or concept needs equally strong pillars to sustain it. True mastery balances four key areas: self (me), your goals (mission), your communication (message), and your practical strategies (method). Understanding and intentionally developing each pillar sets a strong foundation for transformation.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

I've experienced my fair share of turmoil in life, both business and personal. What that has taught me is that chaos and friction are the biggest indicators that change is necessary. In this episode, I'll share what you can do to mitigate friction and achieve the transformation that will take you one step further on your journey.Here are 3 Key Takeaways:Embrace the Chaos: Depending on what experiences you've had, you may not take kindly to chaos. My encounters, however, have led me to understand that I must first embrace the disorder and identify the root of the chaos. Instead of desperately fighting or rejecting the chaos, acknowledging it as a symbol of change is the way to go.Team Communication is Key: When I'm facing chaos, I prefer to communicate with my team and discuss how we can collaborate to reduce the friction. I've found that this leads not only to effective solutions but also builds a stronger knit and more optimal network which prevents problems from reoccurring. Master Your Methodology: I focus on seamless integration of sales and marketing to streamline my business operations. A well-executed marketing strategy ensures your audience knows, likes, and trusts you, simplifying the sales process and driving revenue. I always say excellent marketing without ample work in sales is like walking away from a gold mine.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

How do you find the people that can help you grow your business and achieve your goals? I found myself asking this question and similar ones multiple times. But if you're familiar with my journey, then you know that I have one consistent answer to that question -- start a podcast. In this episode, I share one of the most crucial parts of the journey to mastery program and dissect it so that you can get the most value possible.Here are my 3 key takeaways:Start a podcast: No one starts strong, and no one certainly begins a task they are already accomplished in. I didn't, and you don't have to. What really matters is being able to initiate that journey and reach the people you need to by broadcasting your message. I can say with absolute certainty that podcasting is a not only heavily rewarding for my business but also a large factor in my personal growth and journey.Own Your Distribution Platform: I'm sure everyone would love to instantly have the biggest follower count and have their content go viral. But if your experience is anything like mine, then you know that social media is not the most reliable. I've found that investing in a platform where you can privately and reliably share your message is the most rewarding course of action in that regard.Keep your message consistent: Who, what, why, when, where, and how? These are the questions I've allowed to shape my message and my audience. Defining these helps me make sure that my message is informative and delivers the most value to my audience.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com

Being lost is not too uncommon for me. For one, I possess a terrible sense of direction, but the main issue stems from not knowing where I wanted to be. I applied these epiphanies to my journey in life, and the results were nothing short of phenomenal. And so in this episode, I'll share my experience on the things you can do to remain focused.Here are my 3 key takeaways:Be clear: Before I even began my journey, the goal in my mind was clear. However, what was not clear was the intention behind that goal and the problems I would face on my path there. Being able to clearly outline all these things granted me an edge when it came to overcoming obstacles in my path. Always remember: identifying the problem is half of the solution.Attentiveness is rewarded: As you cruise along in life, it becomes really easy to rely on the many conveniences and tools afforded to you. But maintaining a certain level of vigilance when it comes to progression is a trait that will only reap rewards and never cost you. I cannot stress how important it has been to check every box in your endeavors, and I believe that you will come to find the same.Ignore everything else: Achieving your goals is merely a by-product on the path to true self-mastery. However, if you cannot ignore baseless criticisms and unfounded opinions, then even that will be hard to achieve. Now, I'm not saying to simply throw every opinion out the window but maintaining a steadfast dedication to your dreams is necessary if you ever hope to achieve them.Master Your Journey💬 Want more than just another post in your feed?Join The Journey Feed — a private stream where I share exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, spiritual discovery and real-time updates you won’t find on social media.🎧 It’s also the best way to go deeper with the Journey to Mastery podcast and get early access to what I’m learning, building, and navigating — all through the lens of faith and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.👣 This is your space to stay connected and aligned as you grow. No noise. No fluff. Just clarity, intention, and inspiration for the road ahead.👉 Join the Journey FeedWebsite: www.elzieflenard.comSupport me as a creatorIf the Journey to Mastery podcast has encouraged or equipped you on your entrepreneurial journey, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show so we can keep empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs like you!SponsorThis podcast is brought to you by Podcast Town: Professional Podcast Solutions for B2B Leaders Focused on Growth and Authority. www.podcasttown.com