Oct. 3, 2025

All In or In the Way

All In or In the Way

In this episode, Tom Marino and Adam Hurd dive deep into what it really means to step out of self-employment and into true CEO leadership—at work and at home. 

What We Cover in This Episode: 

  • The trap of self-employment: Why so many business owners simply create a new prison for themselves instead of finding freedom. 
  • Gary Vee’s challenge: “If you want it so bad, how are you not doing everything you can?” Adam and Tom unpack the meaning behind this mindset and how it applies to entrepreneurs. 
  • All in or in the way: The philosophy that has fueled Atomic Business Coaching and why commitment is non-negotiable. 
  • The power of clarity: Tom shares a Tony Robbins insight—“Clarity creates power”—and explains how values, beliefs, and behaviors shape both life and business success. 
  • Beliefs vs. values: Why unexamined beliefs create frustration and misalignment, and how choosing your beliefs leads to intentional values and sustainable growth. 
  • Certainty and decision-making: Adam stresses the importance of not just having clarity but pairing it with certainty and agency to take decisive action. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Commitment means doing everything you can—but it doesn’t mean doing it alone. Getting help is part of being all in. 
  • Obsession fuels commitment. If you’re not obsessed, it’s going to be hard to stay consistent. 
  • Your beliefs dictate your values, and your values dictate your behaviors. Examine them regularly. 
  • Clarity without action is useless. You need certainty and agency to translate clarity into growth. 
  • Sustainable business success comes from alignment, consistency, and purpose—not just one big win. 

Resources & Next Steps: 

  • Learn more and register for free events and sessions: bethe.ceo 
  • Explore ways to work with Tom & Adam through Atomic Business Coaching