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Born to Be Great

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 Born to Be Great is for people who know they’re meant for more — more success, growth, and purpose. Hosted by Justin Block, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, and Nick Ralston, a former Dallas Cowboy turned entrepreneur and investor. This show explores what it takes to win - in business, life, and most importantly within yourself. They bring on top guests, from elite athletes to world-class entrepreneurs - people who are the best at what they do. If you're chasing greatness, this is where it starts. Ökonomie
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  • Matt Weiss on Decision-Making Close to the Problem | Marine Corps Intelligence

    Matt Weiss on Decision-Making Close to the Problem | Marine Corps Intelligence
    Feb 16 2026
    Greatness isn’t luck. It’s built through discipline, leadership, and long-term thinking. In this episode of Born to Be Great, Justin and Nick sit down with Matt Weiss — Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and AI founder—to explore what it really takes to lead under pressure. Matt shares lessons from Anduril, military service, writing on the recruiting crisis, and building companies at the intersection of AI and manufacturing. This episode explores leadership, innovation, service, feedback, and why greatness is built when no one is watching. Key Takeaways 🟦 Leadership is learned through responsibility 🟦 Discipline compounds over time 🟦 Innovation breaks regression to the mean 🟦 Service builds resilience (00:00) Intro (01:36) Matt's Background and Career (03:50) Joining Anduril (05:39) Transition to Military Service (08:52) Writing the Book on Military Recruitment (15:18) Leadership Lessons from the Military (19:36) Business Ventures and Mentorship (23:35) Connecting Legacy Systems with AI (27:52) Targeting Large Enterprises (28:43) Military Leadership Lessons (35:38) What is Greatness (40:31) Where to Find Matt 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes of Born to Be Great—real conversations on discipline, leadership, and becoming who you’re capable of being. Born To Be Great: Justin’s Instagram: 🔵 Nick’s Instagram 🔵 Nick’s Instagram ⚪ Born To Be Great Instagram ⚪ Born To Be Great YouTube
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    41 Min.
  • Why Most People Quit Right Before It Works

    Why Most People Quit Right Before It Works
    Feb 9 2026
    Greatness isn’t luck. It’s built through discipline, obsession, and long-term execution. In this episode of Born to Be Great, Justin and Nick sit down with Michael Brandt, founder of Ketone-IQ, to explore what it takes to build elite performance — in business, athletics, and life. Michael shares lessons from Shark Tank, building military-grade performance products, marathon training, and scaling a billion-dollar brand. This episode explores obsession, focus, energy management, and why real success is earned through consistency when pressure is highest. Key Takeaways 🟦 Obsession fuels greatness when disciplined 🟦 Performance is built daily 🟦 Focus outperforms balance in critical moments 🟦 Long-term vision wins 00:00 Intro 01:24 Michael's Shark Tank Experience 04:10 The Birth of Ketone-IQ 07:33 Military Contracts and Performance 18:28 Understanding Ketones and Their Benefits 19:48 Mindset and Entrepreneurial Advice 22:20 Balancing Priorities: The Key to Success 23:02 The Power of Obsession 28:15 Training for Marathons 33:15 Building a Billion Dollar Business 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes of Born to Be Great — real conversations on discipline, leadership, and becoming who you’re capable of being.
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    41 Min.
  • What Champions Do When Nobody's Watching ft. Lewis Caralla

    What Champions Do When Nobody's Watching ft. Lewis Caralla
    Feb 2 2026
    Greatness isn’t talent. It’s standards, habits, and discipline. Justin and Nick sit down with elite strength coach Lewis Caralla to break down what it really takes to build winners — on the field and in life. This episode explores discipline, accountability, unfair workouts, mentorship, mental toughness, and why winning is built through daily habits, not highlights. Coach Lew shares lessons from his journey, coaching philosophy, and why embracing discomfort is the price of becoming great. Key Takeaways 🟦 Toughness and accountability still matter 🟦 Winning is built daily 🟦 Little wins compound 🟦 Mental resilience beats talent 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - Lew’s Journey and Career Beginnings 03:33 - Evolution of Training Methods 04:17 - Life Lessons Through Training 06:24 - Challenges Athletes Face Post-College 08:53 - Impact of Modern College Football Dynamics 10:09 - Mentorship and Accountability 11:52 - Hunger For More 13:57 - Winning Philosophy and Daily Victories 16:29 - The Winning Mindset 19:35 - The Impact of Social Media 20:16 - Longevity of the Game 25:07 - Goal Setting and Personal Growth 27:05 - Moment of Realization 28:42 - Admitting Your Potential 30:02 - Exercise For Potential 32:03 - The Importance of Intangibles 36:26 - Conquering Doubt and Achieving Greatness 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes of Born to Be Great — real conversations on discipline, leadership, and becoming who you’re capable of being.
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    39 Min.
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