FORGED AND RISEN PODCAST

Damion Cox

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Forged & Risen is a discipline-driven podcast for people rebuilding their standards. No hype. No excuses. Just identity, structure, and execution. Learn how to stop negotiating with weakness, build non-negotiables, and become the kind of person who keeps promises to themselves.

1D AGO

Forged & Risen Gold | Episode 20: Stop Blocking Your Executions

Forged & Risen Gold | Episode 20: Stop Blocking Your Executions goes straight at the real reason most people stay stuck—not lack of knowledge, but lack of follow-through. In this episode, we break down how execution gets silently blocked by overthinking, delay, fear, and identity-level hesitation that disguises itself as preparation. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about confrontation. The version of you that keeps saying “not yet” is the same version preventing your breakthrough. You already know more than enough—you’ve known enough. The gap is no longer information, it’s action. Inside this episode, we challenge the habits that keep you in “almost ready” mode and expose how small delays compound into a life that never fully launches. You’ll learn why clarity only comes after movement, why comfort always negotiates with potential, and why execution—not intention—is the real dividing line between staying stuck and breaking through. If you’ve been circling your goals, restarting your discipline, or waiting for the perfect moment, this episode calls it out directly. The message is simple: stop blocking what you already know you need to do. This is Forged & Risen—where discipline is built through action, not theory, and identity is shaped through execution, not excuses.

6 min
2D AGO

Forged & Risen | Episode 9: Is There a Gap Between Your Capabilities and Your Actions?

Forged & Risen GOLD | Episode 9: Is There a Gap Between Your Capabilities and Your Actions? There is a difference between what you can do and what you actually do. That difference is where frustration lives. That difference is where potential dies—or is forged into something real. In this episode, we break down the hidden gap that most people never confront. Not a lack of knowledge. Not a lack of ability. But a pattern of hesitation, delay, and missed execution that quietly shapes your life over time. This is not about motivation. This is about behavior under pressure. You’ll hear how that gap is created, why it keeps expanding, and what it actually takes to interrupt it in real time. Because the truth is simple—your life is not built on what you understand. It is built on what you repeatedly do when resistance shows up. If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along… like you know what needs to be done but aren’t doing it consistently… this episode is going to hit different. This is where awareness stops—and execution begins. Tap into the full movement: Listen to more Forged & Risen episodes, explore the books, and access tools built to help you rebuild discipline from the ground up at ForgedAndRisen.com. And if this message hits you today, make sure you follow, like, and subscribe on whatever platform you’re listening on so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

19 min
5D AGO

Forged & Risen Gold | Episode 19: Finish Something Small

Episode 19 of the Forged & Risen Gold Series, Finish Something Small, we break down how discipline is truly built—not through massive life changes, but through consistently completing small, intentional actions. This episode focuses on rebuilding self-trust, creating momentum, and developing the habit of following through on what you start. The Forged & Risen podcast delivers direct, no-excuses insight on discipline, mindset, and personal growth, designed to help you take control of your life one decision at a time. Alongside the podcast, the One Last Pitch book series dives deeper into themes of sacrifice, purpose, resilience, and transformation—bringing powerful storytelling that reflects the same core principles of growth and accountability. Together, Forged & Risen and One Last Pitch are built to challenge your mindset, strengthen your discipline, and push you toward becoming the person you know you’re capable of becoming.

5 min
MAY 1

Forged & Risen Gold | Episode 18: The Life You Want Requires the Death of Who You Are Now

Forged & Risen GOLD | Episode 18: The Life You Want Requires the Death of Who You Are Now Episode Description: In this powerful episode, we confront the harsh reality of personal transformation: you cannot become who you want to be while holding onto who you currently are. True growth isn't just about adding new habits; it’s about ruthlessly eliminating the excuses, comforts, and behaviors that keep you stuck. We break down the daily sacrifices required to build discipline, wealth, and unshakeable peace. It’s time to shed the version of yourself that merely survives so you can step into the version of yourself built to thrive. Ready to go deeper? Visit forgedandrisen.com to access the podcast, books, and the full transformation experience.

5 min
APR 28

Forged & Risen Podcast | Episode 8: What Rocky Is REALLY About

Most people think Rocky is about winning. It’s not. It’s about identity. Discipline. Endurance. And becoming someone who refuses to quit when life gets hard. In this episode of the Forged & Risen Podcast, Damion Cox breaks down what Rocky Balboa is REALLY about—and why “going the distance” matters more than winning the fight. This episode is for anyone battling self-doubt, comfort, fear, inconsistency, or the version of themselves that keeps holding them back. Because the real fight has never been you vs the world. It’s you vs you. Books, systems, and more at forgedandrisen.com

20 min
APR 23

Forged & Risen Gold | Episode 17: You Said You Wanted It—So Why Don’t You Act Like It?

You said you wanted more—but your actions are telling a different story. In this episode of Forged & Risen GOLD, we break down the gap between what you say you want and how you actually show up. Because the truth is—your results don’t come from intention… they come from execution. If you’re tired of starting over, making excuses, or feeling stuck, this episode will challenge you to align your actions with the life you say you want. No more waiting. No more negotiating. It’s time to prove it. If this hits—make sure you like and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. Books, systems, and full podcast episodes: forgedandrisen.com

5 min
APR 20

Forged & Risen Podcast | Episode 7: Win the First Hour and Win the Day

Most people don’t lose their day in the afternoon. They lose it within the first hour of waking up. In this episode of the Forged & Risen Podcast, we break down why your morning routine is the foundation of your discipline, your focus, and your results—and how winning the first hour can completely shift the direction of your life. This isn’t about complicated routines or unrealistic systems. It’s about control. It’s about eliminating chaos. It’s about building a version of yourself that executes—regardless of how you feel. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why most people start their day already behindHow undisciplined mornings destroy consistencyThe exact structure of a winning first hourHow to build discipline through small, repeatable actionsThe 7-day challenge that will reset your entire routineIf you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or constantly trying to “catch up” to your life—this episode will reset your standard. Because how you start your day… determines how you finish it. If this message hits, make sure you follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next. For books, systems, and full episodes, visit: forgedandrisen.com

18 min
APR 18

Forged & Risen Gold | Episode 16: Start By Making Your Bed

Most people overlook the smallest actions… but that’s exactly where discipline is built. In this episode of Forged & Risen GOLD, we break down why something as simple as making your bed is more than just a task—it’s a test. A test of mental toughness, execution, and alignment between who you say you are and what you actually do. If you can’t accomplish the very first goal of your day, it exposes deeper issues—hesitation, negotiation, and a lack of control. And those patterns don’t stay small… they carry into everything else. This episode will challenge you to tighten your standards, eliminate excuses, and start winning the smallest battles first—because that’s where real discipline is forged. Start your day with intention. Start your day with control. Start by making your bed. Full podcast, books, and systems: forgedandrisen.com

5 min

Forged & Risen is a discipline-driven podcast for people rebuilding their standards. No hype. No excuses. Just identity, structure, and execution. Learn how to stop negotiating with weakness, build non-negotiables, and become the kind of person who keeps promises to themselves.

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Damion Cox
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