Decide Your Legacy

Decide Your Legacy

Are you ready to take the steps necessary to thrive? Join us every episode as host Adam Gragg discusses what is holding us back and how to move forward with purpose, along the way developing healthy relationships and navigating life transitions while overcoming fear, stress and anxiety. Adam is a family therapist, mental health professional and life coach, helping individuals and organizations find the transformational clarity that unleashes hope. Live the life you want, the legacy you decide.

  1. 5D AGO

    184. 3 Key Decisions to Successfully Navigate Hard Conversations

    Step into the arena of tough talks with Episode 184 of the DYL Podcast! Join host Adam Gragg and special guest Troy Trussell as they crack the code on "Hard Conversations." Are you tired of walking on eggshells, dodging confrontations, or letting fear keep you silent? Discover the game-changing power of courage over comfort! In this episode, you’ll learn the three decisive moves you need to finally stop avoiding those difficult discussions—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Uncover why we procrastinate, how planning to listen (not just to talk!) can transform your relationships, and why commitment is the secret sauce to real change. Packed with practical examples, personal stories, and actionable strategies, this episode is your blueprint for turning anxiety into productive action. Most of us know there's a hard conversation we should have, but we keep putting it off. This video addresses the common tendency of conflict avoidance in relationships, whether with coworkers, family, or friends. Learn valuable strategies for navigating difficult conversations, fostering better communication, and enhancing your emotional intelligence for stronger connections. Ready to punch fear in the face and create meaningful change? Listen now and let the DYL Podcast help you tackle the conversations you’ve been putting off. Your legacy starts with one brave step, don’t miss out! ►► GET MY FREE VIDEO & WORKSHEET - SHATTERPROOF YOURSELF LITE!7 SMALL STEPS TO A GIANT LEAP IN YOUR CONFIDENCE CHAPTERS:00:00 "Keys to Successful Hard Conversations"05:34 "Dreaming of Family Legacy"08:04 Avoiding Difficult Conversations09:44 Avoiding Discomfort and Its Costs14:22 "Facing Difficult Conversations"17:12 "Listening Over Agenda"22:02 "Parenting and Tough Conversations"24:55 "Commit to Hard Conversations"29:10 "Leveraging Growth for Success"31:28 "Schedule, Commit, and Act"35:55 "Overcoming Avoidance Through Action"36:56 "Decide, Act, and Grow" Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    40 min
  2. 12/23/2025

    183. 3 Tips for Dealing with Holiday Tension

    Feeling overwhelmed by holiday chaos? Press play on Episode 183 of the DYL Podcast and let stress melt away! Join host Adam Gragg with guest Troy Trussell as they swap real stories, unfiltered advice, and a few laughs about surviving, and thriving, during family gatherings. Discover three game-changing tips for tackling tension, setting healthy boundaries, and finding gratitude (even when your sister has an epic Dutch Bros coffee meltdown!). Learn how to switch from “problem mode” to an opportunity mindset, focus on what you can control, and level up your self-care, all while keeping your cool in the lion’s den of holiday drama. With vulnerable moments, relatable family tales, and practical insights, this episode is your go-to guide for turning dreaded get-togethers into moments of connection and growth. Tune in and unlock the secret to a stress-proof, joy-filled season. Don’t let drama hijack your holidays—listen now and decide your legacy! RESOURCES:Shatterproof Yourself LITE - *FREE* Mini CourseShatterproof Yourself helps you break free from anxiety, build lasting confidence, and overcome the fears that hold you back. This video offers powerful insights into using "self reflection" to assess your actions and foster "personal growth". By asking yourself what advice you'd give to others, you cultivate "self awareness" and a stronger "mindset", leading to valuable "life lessons". This simple yet profound exercise in "asking for advice" ensures "positive thinking" and consistency in your principles. 3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leader7 Benefits of Being Courageous4 Ways You’re Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each One10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation TendencyHow to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choices CHAPTERS:00:00 "Advice You'd Give Yourself"04:10 "Embracing Positive Family Time"08:24 "Serenity Prayer in Action"12:19 Resolving Conflict Through Communication14:07 "Self-Care and Support Strategies"16:27 "Holiday Tools for Stress Relief" Live the life today you want to be remembered for. Decide your legacy nobody else. #SelfGrowth #Mindset #Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #decideyourlegacy Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    19 min
  3. 12/10/2025

    181. How to Ask Yourself Great Questions

    Unlock the secret to life-changing self-discovery in the latest episode of the DYL Podcast! Join Adam Gragg in Episode 181 as he reveals the three powerful questions that can ignite your mindset, supercharge your confidence, and shatter the harmful beliefs holding you back. Ready to rewrite your story? Adam Gragg will teach you how to ask yourself the questions that the brain simply can’t ignore. This will begin opening doors to personal clarity, bold vision, and deep-rooted self-truth. Whether you’re craving better relationships, unstoppable confidence, or freedom from self-doubt, this episode will give you the tools to step into your most courageous self. Don’t just listen—take action! Tune in now and discover how one small question can spark your greatest transformation. Your legacy starts today! The human brain responds uniquely to questions. Discover how effective "self questioning" can lead to significant "mindset shifts" and foster incredible "personal growth". This video offers practical "life advice" for "self improvement" by using your brain's natural tendencies. RESOURCES:Shatterproof Yourself LITE - *FREE* Mini Coursehttps://courses.decideyourlegacy.com/offers/v6qBFVLU/checkout 3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leaderhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/how-to-create-positive-productive-workplace/ 7 Benefits of Being Courageoushttps://decideyourlegacy.com/7-unexpected-benefits-to-facing-your-fears/ 4 Ways You’re Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each Onehttps://decideyourlegacy.com/5-things-that-make-work-suck/ 10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendencyhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/one-big-relationship-mistake-most-people-make/ How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choiceshttps://decideyourlegacy.com/make-good-decisions-part-1/ CHAPTERS:00:00 "Leadership Through Reflection & Gratitude"04:21 "Imagining Unlimited Self-Confidence"07:26 "Defining Actions for Progress"11:47 "Transform Through Truth and Action" Live the life today you want to be remembered for. Decide your legacy—nobody else. #SelfGrowth #Mindset #Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #decideyourlegacy Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    14 min
  4. 12/02/2025

    180. Three Practical Steps to Overcome Anger and Transform Your Life

    Unlock the secret to overcoming anger in Episode 179 of the DYL Podcast! Join host Adam Gragg as he dives headfirst into those fiery moments we all face, and turns them into opportunities for growth. Ever felt your blood boil over a holiday drama or at the office? You’re not alone! Discover why anger really shows up, what’s hiding beneath it, and the three powerful actions you can take today to reclaim control. From wild tales of flying pen holders and kitchen knives, to honest confessions about facing fear, this episode is packed with relatable stories, laugh-out-loud insights, and practical tools to help you cool the flames before they burn bridges. Learn how externalizing your anger, digging into your hidden fears, and leaning on your “monkeys", those trusted friends, can set you free. Ready to transform your frustration into confidence, gratitude, and lasting change? Listen now and start living the legacy you want to be remembered for. Don’t miss out—your courage upgrade begins here! Click Here ➡️ Shatterproof Yourself Light Course Top 5 Most Relatable Blogs: 3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leader 7 Benefits of Being Courageous 4 Ways You’re Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each One 10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendency How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choices 00:00 "Managing Anger and Expectations" 03:35 "Accepting the Uncontrollable" 08:20 "Unpacking and Addressing Fears" 10:23 "Overcoming Fear and Anger" 15:30 "Perspective on Wealth and Life" 18:01 "Fighting for Gratitude" 20:34 "Overcoming Anger and Legacy" Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who could use help managing anger! Live the life today that you want to be remembered for 10 years after you’re gone—you decide your legacy! Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    22 min
  5. 11/25/2025

    179. Make Gratitude a Habit in Your Life and Work

    Unlock the secret superpower behind bold leadership, gratitude! In Episode 179 of the DYL Podcast, host Adam Gragg sits down with purpose-driven business leader Ben Hutton for a refreshingly real, fast-paced journey into the messy, courageous world of thankfulness. Are you tired of stress killing your creativity? Want to break the cycle of negativity and step into abundance? This episode throws open the vault of practical tips, personal stories, and, wait for it, worksheets that can supercharge your mindset and fuel actionable change. Discover the three game-changing decisions every leader needs to make to keep gratitude at the center of life, work, and relationships. Hear how Ben Hutton cracked the code to staying present, transforming team culture, and fighting resistance to positivity, even on the construction site! This conversation doesn’t just make you feel good; it arms you for growth, resilience, and lasting impact. Listen now to spark joy, crush comparison, banish perfectionism, and ignite bolder action. You’ll leave with an actionable plan you can use TODAY. Dare to be the leader who lives—and leaves—a legacy of gratitude. Dive in, and decide your legacy! Contact Ben Hutton and the With Purpose Podcast:https://benhutton.com/withpurpose/ Click Here ➡️ 25 Gratitude Questions to Stay Positive Click Here ➡️ Shatterproof Yourself Light Course Top 5 Most Relatable Blogs: 3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leader 7 Benefits of Being Courageous 4 Ways You’re Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each One 10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendency How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choices CHAPTERS:00:00 "Three Key Decisions Discussion" 05:41 "Working at Gratitude" 08:40 "Schedule Gratitude for Consistency" 10:43 Building Connection Through Gratitude 14:19 Gratitude and Life's Wake-Up Call 19:44 "Gratitude Brings Present Focus" 23:17 Practicing Gratitude Through Actions 26:19 "Finding Myself in Leadership" 27:31 "Leadership Reset and Self-Discovery" 32:56 "Choose Greatness Through Agency" 34:55 Weekly Planner for Prioritization 37:08 "Real Friends Amid Divorce" Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on leadership, growth, and living your legacy! Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    39 min
  6. 11/18/2025

    178. Finding Balance: Purpose, Surrender, and Structure for a Fulfilling Life

    Ready to leave burnout and chaos behind? Tune in to Episode 178 of the DYL Podcast where host Adam Gragg teams up with Legacy Coaches Sherman Orr and Kelsey Torkelson for a lively, honest, and practical dive into the secret sauce of living a well-balanced life. Discover how purpose adds fuel to your happiness, why surrender is your superpower, and how structure can turn your wild garden of life into a blooming masterpiece. Laugh along with stories of accidental wisdom and honest struggles, get real-life tips for tackling perfectionism, and find out how simple rituals and small tweaks can transform your relationships, energy, and joy, at work and at home. Don’t wait until you’re 80 to figure out what matters! Join the DYL Podcast and start making bold, balanced moves today. Listen now for practical tools, heartfelt stories, and a contagious dose of courage to help you decide, and live, your legacy. Click Here ➡️ Shatterproof Yourself Light Course Top 5 Most Relatable Blogs: 3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leader 7 Benefits of Being Courageous 4 Ways You’re Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each One 10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendency How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choices 00:00 "Finding Balance in Life" 03:33 Struggling with Balance 06:18 "Adding Purpose to Your Life" 12:02 "Rigid Thinking and Life Balance" 14:29 "You Don't Have to Worry" 16:57 Tornado Facts and Clarity 19:07 Embracing Life's Shades of Gray 22:32 "Set Goals, Find Focus" 25:45 "Structuring Life for Balance" 28:47 "Lifelong Commitment to Scheduling" 32:27 "Decide Your Legacy Today" Like, subscribe, and share. Leave us a review and tell us one action you’ll take for better balance today! Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    34 min
  7. 11/11/2025

    #177. Three Strategic Decision-Making Tips Every Leader Needs for Clarity and Impact

    Unlock the secret to fearless decision-making with Episode 177 of the DYL Podcast! Join host Adam Gragg, co-host Kelsey Torkelson, and legacy coach Sherman Orr as they blast through the myths of perfection and hesitation, serving up three sizzling tips to help you make strategic decisions with confidence. Struggling with analysis paralysis? Haunted by the pursuit of the “perfect choice”? Discover why clarity beats certainty, how decisions are really part of dynamic systems (not isolated events!), and why your emotions might just be the secret ingredient to bold leadership. Whether you’re a CEO, a parent, or figuring out your next move in life, this episode shows you how to break free from indecision and lead with courage. Tune in for real stories, practical wisdom, and a dash of humor—a surefire way to make every choice count. Take action, change your mindset, and finally move forward with decisions that build your legacy. Ready to stop second-guessing and start living bravely? Hit play now—your future self will thank you! Shatterproof Yourself Light: Free Mini Coursehttps://courses.decideyourlegacy.com/shatterproof-yourself 3 Foolproof Ways To Motivate Your Team: 3 Areas to Focus on as a Leaderhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/how-to-create-positive-productive-workplace/ 7 Benefits of Being Courageoushttps://decideyourlegacy.com/7-unexpected-benefits-to-facing-your-fears/ 4 Ways You’re Demotivating Your Team: And What You Can Do About Each Onehttps://decideyourlegacy.com/5-things-that-make-work-suck/ 10 Ways to Encourage People: How to Break The Invalidation Tendencyhttps://decideyourlegacy.com/one-big-relationship-mistake-most-people-make/ How to Make Good Decisions: 14 Tools for Making Tough Life Choiceshttps://decideyourlegacy.com/make-good-decisions-part-1/ 00:00 Community Leadership and Legacy Insights05:51 Clarity in Decision-Making09:28 Clarity Beats Certainty10:03 Letting Go of Perfection13:45 "Pause After Religious Experiences"16:45 Leadership Reflection and Improvement21:51 Emotion: Friend, Not Master23:58 Mastering Emotions Over Impulses28:22 "Take Action, Share Impact" Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

    30 min
4.9
out of 5
67 Ratings

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Are you ready to take the steps necessary to thrive? Join us every episode as host Adam Gragg discusses what is holding us back and how to move forward with purpose, along the way developing healthy relationships and navigating life transitions while overcoming fear, stress and anxiety. Adam is a family therapist, mental health professional and life coach, helping individuals and organizations find the transformational clarity that unleashes hope. Live the life you want, the legacy you decide.