The No Cry Zone

Jim Best
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Welcome to The No Cry Zone - where growth gets real, and excuses go to die. This isn’t a place for whining, wallowing, or waiting around. It’s for people ready to outgrow their excuses, face hard truths, and level up their lives - even when it’s uncomfortable. Each episode brings sharp clarity, tough love, and a growth mindset that doesn’t flinch. We don’t suppress emotion - we respect it. But we don’t let it run the show. Because this is The No Cry Zone. No excuses. No self-pity. Just growth. Expect punchy insights, practical mindset shifts, and honest conversations about what it really takes to evolve. Ready to get out of excuse mode? Hit play.

  1. 4D AGO

    Holiday Momentum

    The holidays don’t ruin momentum. The story we tell ourselves about the holidays does. In this episode of The No Cry Zone, Jim Best offers a calm, practical reframe for anyone who wants to enjoy the season without waking up in January feeling foggy, behind, or burdened by regret. This is not a self-improvement boot camp. There’s no guilt. No pressure. No “I’ll fix everything later.” Instead, Jim walks you through how to get lined up for major progress during the holidays—quietly, intelligently, and with self-respect—so January feels like a continuation, not a recovery. You’ll learn: Why the “enjoy the holidays or make progress” choice is false—and costlyHow alignment, not discipline, creates sustainable momentumWhy January feels heavy for so many people (and how to avoid that trap)What to focus on now—mental clarity, direction, steadiness, and self-trustThree low-effort decisions that dramatically reduce stress and inner conflictWhy guilt-free enjoyment actually improves progressA simple daily question that preserves momentum without worksheets or strainIf you want positive change that is doable and durable, this episode will help you stay present for the holidays and respectful of the future you’re building. You don’t need a breakthrough right now. You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You just need to stop drifting away from who you already know you’re meant to be. This is how major progress begins—quietly, calmly, and without crying in January. Featuring the intro track “Dap Me Back Up” by Brazen Candor  Join Jim for the First Annual New Year’s Evolution Day – December 30  Learn more at UpwardsBest.com Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    18 min

  2. DEC 17

    Your Own Damn Heart

    MY OWN DAMN HEART How We Quietly Break the One Thing That’s Always Been on Our Side Most heartbreak doesn’t come from other people. It comes from us. In this episode of TheNoCryZone, Jim Best explores the quiet, respectable, socially acceptable ways we break our own hearts - without drama, without scandal, and without anyone noticing. Inspired by his original song “My Own Damn Heart,” this episode examines how we slowly erode trust with ourselves through: Preemptive quitting before we ever beginDisqualifying ourselves from things we’re fully capable of learningChoosing comfort over alignment and calling it “peace”Making promises we quietly let expireThis is not an episode about self-blame or emotional excess. It’s about self-interruption - and how repeated withdrawal hurts more than failure ever could. You’ll hear a powerful reframe: Your heart isn’t fragile because it wants too much. It’s fragile because it keeps believing you. If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something meaningful… If you’ve postponed a dream into silence… If you’ve learned to call resignation “maturity”… This episode is an invitation - not to blow up your life, but to restore integrity through one honest act of follow-through. No crying. No melodrama. Just clarity, courage, and a way forward. Featuring original music, including “My Own Damn Heart” and a light-hearted closing inspired by an Italian afternoon and an Aperol Spritz. Listen in - and stop breaking your own damn heart. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    17 min

  3. DEC 10

    Stop Being Small

    “Positive Change that Is Doable and Durable.”  Most people don’t fail because they lack potential - they fail because they keep shrinking themselves to match expectations, comfort zones, or old identities. In today’s TheNoCryZone episode, we confront the subtle ways we play small: Holding back opinions that matterSwallowing discomfort instead of setting boundariesStaying in hesitation instead of choosing actionPlaying agreeable when authenticity is neededMinimizing capacity because confidence feels risky But this is not an indictment - it’s an invitation. You’ll discover how every moment of smallness is a locator beacon for growth: Where you shrink shows where you need expansion. Where you hesitate reveals a belief waiting to be rewritten. Where you avoid is where capability is trying to be born. In this episode, Jim Best walks through the emotional intelligence behind noticing your own smallness - not to criticize, but to diagnose opportunity. You’ll learn how: Self-observation becomes a growth roadmapIdentity ceilings suppress potentialMomentum begins the moment you stop shrinking yourself And most importantly, you’ll explore the NoCryZone truth: Life won’t enlarge for you until you enlarge yourself. If you’re tired of fitting into people’s comfort zones, tired of shrinking your voice, tired of apologizing for your wants - this episode is going to land hard and liberating. It’s time to stop being small. Welcome to the NoCryZone - where your potential gets real and you stop breaking your own damn heart. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    14 min

  4. DEC 3

    What’s Holding You Back?

    What Are You Holding Onto… That’s Holding You Back? Welcome back to The No Cry Zone, the place where we set down shame and blame and finally give progress a fair chance. In this episode, Jim Best invites you into an honest conversation about one of the most overlooked reasons people stall in life - not because they don’t know what to do, but because of what they’re still carrying. Not physical weight… Emotional weight. Mental weight. Identity weight. We often believe effort is the problem. That if we just tried harder, things would change. But what if what’s really slowing us down… is what we refuse to let go of? In this episode, Jim explores the idea that forward movement isn’t blocked by lack of ambition - but by attachment. Attachment to old hurt. Old fears. Old stories. Old versions of ourselves that once protected us… but now quietly trap us. You’ll hear reflections on: Resentment that masquerades as powerCynicism that pretends to be wisdomGuilt that never learned when to stop teachingAn outdated self-image that governs from the pastBeliefs about what you “deserve” that quietly sabotage your future This is not an episode about blame. It’s about awareness. And clarity. And the kind of courage it takes to set down what no longer fits. If you’ve ever wondered: “Why does progress feel heavier than it should?”“Why do I know better… but still not move?”“What am I protecting that isn’t protecting me anymore?”This episode is for you. Because real growth doesn’t come from adding more effort… It comes from dropping what no longer belongs. And December is a good month to lay things down. ______________________________ Hosted by Jim Best / Lead Curator of the No Cry Zone Focused on: • Personal performance • Human potential • Persistence without pressure _______________________________ Intro music: “Sally and Me” by Brazen Candor (from an upcoming album) The No Cry Zone is an UpwardsBest production, created by BestStoryAlive, LLC. Thanks for listening. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    19 min

  5. NOV 25

    The Other Half of the Gratitude Story

    A Prosperity-Based Thanksgiving Message Most Thanksgiving messages stop at gratitude - “be thankful,” “count your blessings,” “appreciate the little things.” But gratitude is only half the story. The other half - the part almost no one talks about - is prosperity. In this 10-minute, clarity-rich TheNoCryZone episode, Jim Best reframes the holiday message through prosperity principles: the mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns that generate abundance, wellbeing, opportunity, and renewal. You’ll learn: Why abundance isn’t vague positivity - it’s prosperity in actionHow gratitude without prosperity becomes passive and predictableThe three prosperity skills that create outcomes worth appreciatingWhy receiving without resistance is essential for growthHow prosperity intersects with Perpetual Momentum to create lasting changeHow to see Thanksgiving through the deeper lens of causation, not just celebrationThis episode isn’t about forcing gratitude. It’s about understanding the architecture behind abundance - and using it to create more to be thankful for in the year ahead. If you want a Thanksgiving message that is clear, grounded, forward-driven, and Net Positive… you’ll want to hear the other half of the gratitude story. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    16 min

  6. NOV 19

    Who’s In Your Cabinet? — The Voices That Are Running (and Ruining) Your Life

    Your mind has a cabinet — a full-blown inner government — and whether you realize it or not, it’s been running your life. Some of its members are outdated. Some are unqualified. Some are downright destructive. And very few of them were ever intentionally appointed. In this NoCryZone episode, we swing open the cabinet door and reveal the six internal voices shaping your decisions, your habits, and your future: Identity — The Speaker of the HouseFear — The Defense SecretaryPride — The Press SecretaryEgo — The Attorney GeneralDesire — The Department of the FutureMomentum — The Transportation Secretary You’ll discover which voices have been holding you back, why they gained so much power, and how to restructure your internal leadership so your best self is finally the one in charge. This episode delivers a clean, honest look at the political circus happening inside your head — and shows you exactly how to take back control. No drama. No excuses. No crying required. If you’re ready to stop being run by old fears, outdated identities, and unqualified internal advisors… this is your episode. The No Cry Zone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, aligned with Best Story Alive, LLC. All rights proudly reserved. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    19 min

  7. NOV 13

    Surge Forward

    Coming to you from Egypt with an important message… Jim Best invites you into The No Cry Zone—a space where personal growth meets grit, humor, and real human truth. Each episode explores the mechanics behind motivation, momentum, and mastery—because growth isn’t just emotional, it’s architectural. From the heart of Cairo to the hearts of listeners worldwide, Jim brings decades of leadership, insight, and creative depth to help you build a life you actually want to live. Expect a mix of story, strategy, and sound perspective - served with the unmistakable energy of someone who’s seen both sides of the struggle and still believes in the climb. Whether you’re here to refine your focus, reignite your motivation, or rebuild your momentum, the No Cry Zone is your weekly recharge: Performance. Growth Potential. Bonafide Persistence. Because personal development shouldn’t feel like punishment - it should feel like progress. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    19 min
  8. The Most Empowering Way to Live - Fully Human

    NOV 5

    The Most Empowering Way to Live - Fully Human

    This week on NoCryZone, host Jim Best broadcasts from Cairo before setting off to explore the legendary Nile River - and dives into one of the most vital conversations of all: what it truly means to be human. We’ve all said it - “I’m only human.” But somewhere along the way, that phrase became an apology. In this episode, Jim reclaims it as a declaration of strength. Being human isn’t a limitation - it’s an incredible advantage. Through his signature clarity and grounded insight, Jim explores four human powers that define growth and sovereignty: Movement — You’re not a tree. You can change your environment, your mindset, your future.Learning — Turning every experience into wisdom is your superpower.Adaptation — Adjust without abandoning your principles.Connection — The courage to reach out, empathize, and grow together.This episode will remind you that courage, compassion, and creativity are muscles - and they only grow when you use them. Tune in for a dose of perspective that’s bold, liberating, and distinctly NoCryZone. Because the most empowering way to live… is fully human. Follow the journey and join the conversation at UpwardsBest.com and explore more insights at MomentumGPS.com. The NoCryZone is an UpwardsBest endeavor, produced by BestStoryAlive, LLC. All rights proactively reserved.

    13 min
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Welcome to The No Cry Zone - where growth gets real, and excuses go to die. This isn’t a place for whining, wallowing, or waiting around. It’s for people ready to outgrow their excuses, face hard truths, and level up their lives - even when it’s uncomfortable. Each episode brings sharp clarity, tough love, and a growth mindset that doesn’t flinch. We don’t suppress emotion - we respect it. But we don’t let it run the show. Because this is The No Cry Zone. No excuses. No self-pity. Just growth. Expect punchy insights, practical mindset shifts, and honest conversations about what it really takes to evolve. Ready to get out of excuse mode? Hit play.

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    Jim Best
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  • Episodes
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