The First Or The Last with Jay Awal

Jay Awal
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“The First or The Last” is the podcast for those done waiting on the world to change… because they were born to lead it. I’m Jay Awal, college-dropout turned entrepreneur, speaker, and builder of systems that help people multiply their income, influence, and impact. Over the last 7 years, I’ve traveled to over 47 countries, helped thousands of leaders build residual income, grow their businesses, and build their freedom without burning out or selling their soul. This podcast is your weekly challenge to grow spiritually, mentally, financially, and relationally. If you’re ready to stop coasting and start building with intention, this podcast was made for you. Listen in for: First in Mindset → How to shift your thinking to leadFirst in Market → Systems for building income & impactFirst in Manhood → Spiritual + leadership growth for menFirst in Legacy → Building for your last name, not just your first Whether you’re still stuck in survival mode or scaling something sacred to you, every episode will push you to rise above culture and walk in your calling. Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. Because in every season… You will either grow first or you’ll finish last. 📲 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awalempr 📣 Tag your favorite episode in your Story and I’ll repost it with a personal message. 👊 Your friend, Jay Awal , https://www.jayawal.com

  1. Why Commitment Scares The Modern Man

    2D AGO

    Why Commitment Scares The Modern Man

    The First or The Last | Hosted by Jay Awal Marriage isn’t a weakness problem. It’s not a distraction problem. And it’s definitely not a liability problem. Marriage is a growth problem. In this episode of the First in Manhood series, Jay Awal breaks down why the modern “alpha” narrative rejects marriage and how that rejection is producing distracted men, unstable relationships, and shallow versions of success. Grounded in biblical principle, real-world observation, and behavioral science (not hype or internet masculinity), this episode explores why commitment forces growth, why endless options fracture focus, and why avoidance of marriage often reveals fear of refinement... not strength. Marriage removes places to hide. It exposes patterns. It demands consistency. And it forces alignment. That’s why many avoid it. This episode explains why avoiding commitment doesn’t make men powerful; it keeps them unexamined and why marriage, when done with purpose, sharpens discipline, stabilizes vision, and builds long-term strength. This episode isn’t about romance. It’s about refinement. Because the hardest path is usually the one that builds the strongest men. 🔥 FIRST IN MANHOOD | CONTINUING THE SERIES This episode continues First in Manhood ...a series focused on responsibility, discipline, purpose, and leadership. Up next in the series: why masculinity isn’t toxic, it’s untaughthow authority differs from egowhy accountability builds confidencehow discipline protects families and futures Structure first. Strength next. 🔗 CONNECT + TAKE ACTION If this episode challenged how you think: Re-listen — growth compounds with repetitionShare this episode with someone navigating commitment or modern dating cultureFollow or subscribe to The First or The Last so you don’t miss the next episode in First in ManhoodVisit residuallyrich.com to build life, income, and leadership with structure Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    10 min
  2. The Identity Crisis No One Wants To Talk About

    5D AGO

    The Identity Crisis No One Wants To Talk About

    The world isn’t confused about men and women. It’s confused about purpose. In this episode of The First or The Last, Jay Awal breaks down why the loss of clear roles has created exhausted women, disengaged men, declining marriages, and growing identity confusion — and why this isn’t about politics, control, or blame. It’s about responsibility. You’ll learn: Why many women feel like they don’t need a man anymore and what’s actually happening beneath the surfaceWhy men disengage when purpose is removedHow role confusion turns partnership into competitionWhy clarity restores peace, trust, and stabilityHow purpose realigns relationships, families, and leadership This episode isn’t about going backward. It’s about restoring order so everyone can move forward. If this episode resonated: Share it with someone who’s felt the weight shift but never had language for itFollow or subscribe to The First or The Last so you don’t miss the next episode in the First in Manhood seriesVisit 👉 https://residuallyrich.com to build life, income, and leadership with structure 📲 Follow Jay on Instagram: @awalempr Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    8 min
  3. Built Different

    JAN 28

    Built Different

    Talent gets attention. Discipline keeps everything standing. In this episode of First in Manhood, Jay Awal breaks down why self-control isn’t about restriction, it’s about protecting the promise. Using the story of Samson and real-world examples, this episode explains: how small, undisciplined habits quietly sabotage strong menwhy lack of self-control creates stress, instability, and broken trusthow discipline builds consistency, peace, and emotional safetywhy women often feel the impact of undisciplined men before men dohow discipline protects families, relationships, and futures This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about predictability. If you’ve ever felt capable but inconsistent… strong but unstable… or tired of repeating the same cycles, this episode will give you clarity. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and apply. 📲 Share this episode with someone full of potential who needs structure. 🌐 Learn more at residuallyrich.com Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    7 min
  4. No Map, All Muscle

    JAN 26

    No Map, All Muscle

    Drive without direction doesn’t lead anywhere. It just burns energy. In this episode of First in Manhood, Jay Awal breaks down why strength, hustle, and intensity mean nothing without clear aim and why men who lack direction often create chaos instead of progress. This episode covers: what strength without aim looks like in real lifewhy being busy isn’t the same as buildinghow direction creates stability, trust, and momentumwhy women instinctively trust men who know where they’re goinghow clarity turns effort into progress This isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about knowing what you’re responsible for — and acting accordingly. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and apply. 📲 Share this episode with someone grinding but going nowhere. 🌐 Learn more at residuallyrich.com Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    6 min
  5. You Were Made For The Weight

    JAN 23

    You Were Made For The Weight

    Most men don’t struggle because they’re weak. They struggle because no one ever taught them what the pressure means. In this opening episode of First in Manhood, Jay Awal breaks down why responsibility feels heavy and why that weight is not a curse, but a calling. This episode reframes pressure as preparation and explains: why avoiding responsibility weakens men and destabilizes familieshow strength is formed under load, not in comfortthe biblical foundation for perseverance and maturitywhat dependable leadership actually looks like in real lifewhy women and families feel the difference when men carry weight well If you’ve been feeling pressure without clarity… if leadership feels heavier than expected… or if you know you’re capable of more but haven’t stepped fully into it yet this episode is for you. This isn’t hype. It’s alignment. 🎧 Listen, share, and subscribe to The First or The Last. 📲 Share this episode with someone carrying silent weight. 🌐 Build real systems at residuallyrich.com Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    6 min
  6. The Only Goal That Matters When You’re Building a Business

    JAN 22

    The Only Goal That Matters When You’re Building a Business

    The First or The Last | Hosted by Jay Awal If you’ve listened to this series and thought, “This finally makes sense… but what do I do now?” ... this episode is for you. In the final episode of First in Market, Jay Awal brings everything together and strips business down to what actually matters. No trends. No noise. No overcomplication. This episode explains: What a business really is (in simple terms)Why most people stay stuck chasing “scale” too earlyThe one goal every business owner must hit before anything elseHow mindset, money, ownership, personal brand, and systems actually connectThe question that reveals whether you’re building a business or a job This isn’t about hustling harder. It’s about building something that works without constant explanation or burnout. Jay also introduces the next series, First in Manhood, and explains why leadership, discipline, and responsibility matter not just for men but for women, families, and businesses as a whole. Because markets reward systems. But systems only last when the person leading them is strong. 🔗 CONNECT + NEXT STEPS If First in Market made business finally click: Re-listen — clarity compoundsShare this episode with someone overwhelmed by business noiseFollow or subscribe to The First or The Last — First in Manhood starts nextVisit residuallyrich.com if you want help turning clarity into systems and ownership Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    7 min
  7. If They Don’t Know You, They Can’t Pay You

    JAN 20

    If They Don’t Know You, They Can’t Pay You

    The First or The Last | Hosted by Jay Awal You can be talented. You can work hard. You can have the right intentions. But if people don’t know who you help or why you matter, your business will always struggle. In this episode of The First or The Last, Jay Awal breaks down why personal branding isn’t about followers or fame... it’s about clarity, trust, and positioning. Using a simple real-world comparison between two builders with the same skills but very different outcomes, Jay explains why one person is always chasing opportunities while the other attracts them. This episode covers: What a personal brand actually is (in plain language)Why being “good at a lot of things” keeps you invisibleHow StoryBrand principles explain why people buy from guides, not heroesThe difference between working hard and being recognizedThree simple steps to build a personal brand that compounds Grounded in Proverbs 22:1 — “A good name is more desirable than great riches” — this episode reframes your name as an asset, not an accessory. If you’re building a business, offering a service, or trying to create income this episode will show you why clarity pays faster than talent. 🔗 CONNECT + NEXT STEPS If this episode hit home: Share it with someone building quietly but struggling to be seenFollow or subscribe to The First or The Last as the First in Market series continuesVisit residuallyrich.com to learn how clarity turns into income, leverage, and ownership Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

    8 min
  8. It's Not How Much You Make, It's How You Make It

    JAN 19

    It's Not How Much You Make, It's How You Make It

    The First or The Last | Hosted by Jay Awal If you’re working hard, earning decent money, and still feel one step away from stress then this episode is for you. In this episode of The First or The Last, Jay Awal breaks down a truth most people learn too late: freedom isn’t determined by how much money you make, but by how your money is made. Through personal reflection and storytelling inspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad, Jay explains why trading time for money creates fragile income and why residual income changes the entire equation. This episode explores: Why high earners still feel trapped and anxiousThe difference between income that pays bills and income that builds a lifeHow the Cashflow Quadrant reframes work, ownership, and freedomWhy residual income is about design, not lazinessHow many people are under-positioned, not underpaid Scripture reinforces the principle in Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” Inheritance isn’t just money... it’s structure, systems, and income that outlives effort. This episode isn’t telling you to quit your job. It’s helping you see why your current income model may be keeping you stressed — and what to start building instead. Because money that depends entirely on your presence isn’t freedom. It’s dependence. 🔗 CONNECT + NEXT STEPS If this episode shifted how you think about money: Share it with someone chasing a bigger paycheckFollow or subscribe to The First or The Last as the First in Market series continuesVisit residuallyrich.com to learn how residual income is built — not hyped Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. You’ll either grow first or finish last.

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“The First or The Last” is the podcast for those done waiting on the world to change… because they were born to lead it. I’m Jay Awal, college-dropout turned entrepreneur, speaker, and builder of systems that help people multiply their income, influence, and impact. Over the last 7 years, I’ve traveled to over 47 countries, helped thousands of leaders build residual income, grow their businesses, and build their freedom without burning out or selling their soul. This podcast is your weekly challenge to grow spiritually, mentally, financially, and relationally. If you’re ready to stop coasting and start building with intention, this podcast was made for you. Listen in for: First in Mindset → How to shift your thinking to leadFirst in Market → Systems for building income & impactFirst in Manhood → Spiritual + leadership growth for menFirst in Legacy → Building for your last name, not just your first Whether you’re still stuck in survival mode or scaling something sacred to you, every episode will push you to rise above culture and walk in your calling. Lead or follow. Build or consume. Obey or delay. Because in every season… You will either grow first or you’ll finish last. 📲 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awalempr 📣 Tag your favorite episode in your Story and I’ll repost it with a personal message. 👊 Your friend, Jay Awal , https://www.jayawal.com

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