How To Find Your Rhythm Again (And Get Unstuck Fast)
In this grounded and introspective episode of Be The CEO, Tom Marino and Adam Hurd explore what it really means to lose — and then rediscover — your rhythm during seasons of transition.
What begins with a story about unexpected humanity turns into a powerful discussion about ambition, choices, daily structure, energy management, and why entrepreneurs often feel stuck even when life is objectively good. Drawing from their own personal challenges, shifting priorities, and evolving obsessions, they break down how to rebuild momentum by understanding your internal rhythms and designing days that actually align with who you are and where you want to go.
🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why transition phases feel uncomfortable and confusing
- How ambition shifts with age, success, and changing priorities
- Why your daily rhythm matters more than your goals
- How to separate choices from obligations
- The role of energy, attention, and personal timing in high performance
- Why simplicity and alignment create momentum faster than hustle
- How to design days that fit who you are now — not who you used to be
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – A moment of unexpected humanity at 7-Eleven
01:00 – Good people in bad situations and what it teaches us
02:00 – Why business is simple (but never easy)
03:30 – The invisible weight of transition phases
04:30 – When opportunity feels unclear and overwhelming
05:45 – Why people chase goals that aren’t truly theirs
07:00 – The danger of avoiding reality and refusing hard choices
09:00 – Rethinking yearly priorities and personal pursuits
11:30 – Tom’s struggle with rekindling ambition
13:30 – The crossroads between doing more and doing less, better
14:45 – Obligation vs. choice and why ‘should’ kills momentum
16:30 – The impact of divided obsessions on energy and clarity
18:00 – Letting go of old roles and redefining identity
20:00 – Designing days around desire instead of pressure
22:00 – The circadian rhythm of an entrepreneur
23:30 – Why losing your rhythm kills ambition
25:00 – Recognizing personal energy cycles and limits
27:00 – What truly exhausts entrepreneurs (hint: it’s not clients)
30:00 – Auditing everything that doesn’t support your purpose
32:00 – Why connection — not chasing clients — drives growth
35:00 – How removing variables restores energy and clarity
36:00 – Final reflections and the challenge to rethink your rhythm
🔥 Power Quotes
“It's better to be a good man in a bad situation than a bad man in a good situation.” – Adam Hurd
“Business is simple — it’s just not easy.” – Tom Marino
“People chase goals that were never theirs in the first place.” – Adam Hurd
“Sometimes you lose your rhythm because you're beating to someone else’s drum.” – Tom Marino
“Your day should reflect desire, not obligation.” – Adam Hurd
📝 Topics Covered
- Life transitions
- Entrepreneurial clarity
- Rhythm and momentum
- Energy and attention management
- Choosing vs. obligating
- Simplicity in business
- Redefining ambition
- Daily structure design
🧭 Key Takeaway
Finding your rhythm again isn’t about working harder — it’s about understanding who you are in this season and designing your days to support that truth. When you reconnect with your natural rhythm, momentum returns effortlessly.
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