You Control You

ShaH Evans

You Control You is a podcast hosted by Mark ShaH Evans, diving deep into personal growth, relationships, and the power of self-discipline. We explore cultural differences, gender perspectives, marriage, and much more. Join us for real conversations, practical advice, and motivational insights to help you take control of your life, one decision at a time. Tune in and discover the strength within—you control you. https://linktr.ee/YouControlYou

  1. Jul 31

    Your Reputation Means Nothing When You’re Alone—Don’t Learn This Too Late

    Self improvement is not only about building a successful business, making more money, or earning recognition. Real self improvement is about building your character, developing self discipline, strengthening your relationships, and becoming someone you are proud to see in the mirror.In this episode of the You Control You Podcast, Mark ShaH Evans explores personal growth, leadership, purpose, discipline, family, and the danger of becoming so focused on success that you forget why you started.Life is like a chessboard, but we do not all begin the game with the same pieces. Some people inherit confidence, stability, mentors, money, and opportunities. Others must build those pieces through adversity, accountability, hard work, and consistent personal development.You may believe you are building a business, a career, a reputation, or an empire. In reality, you are building yourself.A true success mindset is not only about winning. It is about building character, emotional intelligence, discipline, strong relationships, a meaningful purpose, and a life that serves the people you love.The building is not the dream.The money is not the dream.The reputation is not the dream.The people you serve, the family you return home to, and the person you become along the journey are the real dream.Never become so consumed with chasing success that you lose the life you were working to create.One choice at a time.One move at a time.One day at a time.Subscribe to the You Control You Podcast for conversations about self improvement, personal growth, motivation, leadership, discipline, relationships, faith, entrepreneurship, and becoming the strongest version of yourself.You Control You.#SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset0:00 What Are You Really Building?1:39 Gratitude and the Wolf Pack Grand Opening4:29 Life Is Chess, but We Don’t Start With the Same Pieces5:10 Nobody Is Coming to Save You8:00 Building What Life Didn’t Give Me10:00 Becoming the King11:53 Learning to Lead With Love Instead of Ego13:16 The Hardest Thing I Ever Built Was Myself15:44 A Message to Men: Build Yourself17:16 Understanding the Power of a Queen19:03 Become a King Before You Recognize a Queen20:06 Why the Pawns Matter21:05 Daily Habits Build the Dream22:42 Knights, Bishops, Castles, and Your Inner Circle24:31 The Mexican Fisherman Story30:18 Have You Forgotten Why You’re Building?31:36 Build the Dream Without Losing Your Life35:16 The Gym Is Not the Checkmate35:55 The People Inside the Building Are the Dream36:40 The Fisherman Story: Full Version41:33 You’re Not Building a Business—You’re Building Yourself43:54 Never Forget Who You’re Building It For44:57 You Control YouLinktree - https://linktr.ee/YouControlYou

    Your Reputation Means Nothing When You’re Alone—Don’t Learn This Too Late
  2. Jul 10

    They Called Them Crazy Before They Won Championships

    Everyone tells you to "be realistic."But every champion, entrepreneur, and leader was called crazy before they were successful.Muhammad Ali. Kobe Bryant. Michael Jordan. Conor McGregor.They all believed long before anyone else did.The difference wasn't belief alone. It was relentless work.In this episode I break down why controlled delusion is one of the greatest advantages you can have if it's backed by discipline, sacrifice, consistency, and action. I also share personal stories from building Wolf Pack Combat Academy, coaching fighters, and why I believe your vision must be stronger than your current reality.If you're building a business, chasing a championship, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this episode is for you.Subscribe and join me on the journey to help 3 billion people with one simple message...You Control You.Chapters00:00 Wake Up and Believe in Your Vision01:22 Why Delusional Men Win04:28 Every Champion Was Called Crazy09:02 Every Great Dream Starts as a Delusion14:45 Reality Tries to Destroy Vision19:30 Delusion Without Work Is Fantasy24:58 Discipline, Sacrifice and Obsession35:12 The Fighter Who Chose Comfort45:41 Faith Without Work Is a Hallucination49:55 Pain Creates Purpose54:33 Confidence Is Built Through Action59:44 Healthy Delusion vs Blind Ego01:05:40 The Story Behind Wolf Pack Combat Academy01:15:52 Believe First. Work Until Reality Catches Up.Linktree - https://linktr.ee/YouControlYou

    They Called Them Crazy Before They Won Championships
  3. Jul 10

    Your Brain Isn't Broken, Your Conditioning Is

    Most men think they have a discipline problem.They don't.The real problem is the patterns their brain has been repeating for years.In this episode of the You Control You Podcast, ShaH Evans breaks down the neuroscience behind discipline, trauma, fear, confidence, and why your emotions should never become your leader. Learn how your brain predicts your future based on your past, why most people stay trapped in old habits, and how to rewire your mind to create a completely different life.Whether you're a fighter, business owner, husband, father, athlete, or simply someone trying to become a better man, this episode gives you practical ways to change your conditioning instead of making more excuses.You'll learn:• Why discipline isn't your biggest problem• How trauma creates patterns that control your reactions• The neuroscience behind fear, confidence, and emotional control• Why your "why" changes everything• How fighters overcome panic and perform under pressure• How to replace negative self-talk with productive conditioning• Why repetition rewires the brain• Why you don't rise to your goals—you fall to your conditioningIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's ready to stop making excuses and start taking control.You Control You.00:00 You Control Your Future, Not Your Past02:05 Gratitude & Coaching Update05:10 The Real Reason Men Struggle With Discipline09:00 Your Brain Runs on Predictions, Not Reactions14:15 Trauma, Conditioning & Why You Stay Stuck19:20 Rewiring Fear and Rejection23:30 Accountability vs. Excuses28:15 How I Rewired My Own Mind37:10 Lisa Feldman Barrett & The Science of Emotion43:50 Finding Your "Why" to Stay Disciplined47:15 How Fighters Rewire Fear During Training55:20 The Power of Breath Under Pressure1:01:30 Repetition Changes the Brain1:08:10 Stop Negative Self-Talk1:15:20 Why Greatness Is Built Through Conditioning1:21:00 Final Thoughts: You Control YouLinktree - https://linktr.ee/YouControlYou

    Your Brain Isn't Broken, Your Conditioning Is

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You Control You is a podcast hosted by Mark ShaH Evans, diving deep into personal growth, relationships, and the power of self-discipline. We explore cultural differences, gender perspectives, marriage, and much more. Join us for real conversations, practical advice, and motivational insights to help you take control of your life, one decision at a time. Tune in and discover the strength within—you control you. https://linktr.ee/YouControlYou