How do you build multiple businesses, partnerships, and creative projects without completely burning out?

In this episode of This with Krish, I pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to juggle full-time careers, startups in different stages, equity partnerships, real estate investing, a podcast, a clothing line, a nonprofit — and still protect your marriage, your faith, and your sanity.

This episode is a continuation of yesterday’s conversation, “The American Dream Didn’t Die,” where we talked about how opportunity has changed. Today, we go deeper into the part no one glamorizes: the pressure, the exhaustion, the systems, and the mindset required to build without losing yourself.

We talk about: • Why burnout isn’t about working hard — it’s about bad design • How my wife Shannon and I stay aligned while building multiple ventures • The difference between being busy and building momentum • Why owning everything at once is a fast track to exhaustion • How to reorder your life without quitting the dream

This isn’t hustle culture. This is sustainable ambition.

If you’re building something big — or thinking about it — this episode is for you.

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What happened to the American Dream?

For decades, it meant stability, ownership, and the promise that hard work would eventually lead to a better life. Today, it feels faster, louder, and far more exhausting — leaving many people wondering if it’s still achievable without burning out or compromising their values.

In this long-form episode of This with Krish, we explore how the American Dream didn’t disappear — it changed. Through personal stories, humor, and honest reflection, Krish breaks down what the dream used to be, what it’s become, and how people are quietly building meaningful, stable lives outside the noise.

This isn’t about politics or hype. It’s about responsibility, alignment, patience, and redefining success on your own terms.

If you’ve ever felt behind, burned out, or unsure what you’re actually working toward — this episode is for you.

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This weekend, we took a real family roadtrip—13 hours, 840 miles each way, with a three-year-old and a seven-year-old. No highlight reel. No Pinterest fantasy. Just real parenting, real chaos, real memories—and a system that actually works.

In this episode of This with Krish, we break down how to survive (and actually enjoy) a long family roadtrip, including:

• Why most roadtrip stress is avoidable
• How planning starts 48 hours before you leave
• Snack strategy (because snacks are leverage, not food)
• The science behind kid meltdowns and how to prevent them
• How to use screens without guilt—and without overdoing it
• Why movement matters more than entertainment
• What really happens hour by hour on a 13-hour drive

We also dive into real stats and research on why families still choose roadtrips, how shared travel experiences impact kids long-term, and why memories are made in the messy middle—not the perfect moments.

If you’re a parent planning a roadtrip, thinking about one, or just need reassurance that you’re not alone—this episode is for you.

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At some point, it happens to all of us.

You say something out loud… You turn off a light mid-conversation… You feel a two-degree temperature change in the house…

And suddenly you realize — you’ve officially become your dad.

After a spontaneous 13-hour road trip from Dallas to Atlanta to see family, I found myself thinking a lot about my father, the habits I swore I’d never pick up, and the quiet ways we carry our parents forward without even realizing it.

In this episode, I unpack the funny moments, the embarrassing realizations, and the surprisingly meaningful truth behind becoming the very person you once promised you wouldn’t be.

This is an honest, funny, and heartwarming conversation about fatherhood, legacy, family, and the small everyday moments that shape who we become.

If you’ve ever yelled about the thermostat, commented on gas prices, or said “we’ve got food at home” without hesitation — this one’s for you.

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The 2026 midterm elections may be quieter than a presidential race, but they will determine the direction of the country for years to come. In this extended episode of This with Krish, we break down why open seats in Congress matter, how momentum can stall overnight, and why turnout in the midterms is more important than most voters realize.

From Washington power dynamics to state-level consequences and global elections that impact your wallet, this episode delivers context, clarity, and perspective—not just headlines. We also explore why losing congressional seats could trigger years of investigations and gridlock, and why both parties are approaching this cycle differently.

If you care about accountability, balance of power, and whether government actually functions, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

I lived in Atlanta for 29 years.

I went to school there. Built businesses there. Met my wife there. Most of my family and closest friends still live there. Atlanta shaped who I am in ways I’ll always be grateful for.

But somewhere along the way, the city changed—and so did my relationship with it.

In this episode, I take a long, honest look at why I fell out of love with Atlanta. From the Olympic-era optimism of the 1990s to explosive population growth, rising costs, infrastructure strain, crime trends, gentrification, and cultural erosion, this is not a hit piece—it’s a reflection.

This episode blends personal memory with deep-cut Atlanta history from 1991–2020, along with real data, lived experience, and uncomfortable questions about what makes a city livable as you get older.

If you’ve ever outgrown a place you once loved… this one might hit close to home.

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Why are we so fascinated by watching things get restored?

From pressure washing and car detailing to perfectly cut lawns, there’s something deeply satisfying about transformation. But my ultimate guilty pleasure? Historic home renovations — castles, old estates, and buildings that were constructed centuries ago without modern technology.

In this episode of This with Krish, I dive into my lifelong fascination with architecture, growing up in London surrounded by history, childhood picnics at Syon Park, being enamored with Windsor Castle, and the surreal moment of watching Prince Charles — now King Charles — casually play polo nearby.

We talk castles, craftsmanship, legacy, patience, and the incredible things humans built long before power tools, software, or shortcuts existed. This episode is about awe, wonder, humor, nostalgia, and why old buildings still stop us in our tracks.

If you love history, architecture, restoration videos, or just appreciating what humans are capable of — this one’s for you.

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Most parents want to give their children a better life — but very few are ever shown how to build real, generational wealth without already being wealthy themselves.

In this episode of This with Krish, I break down how ordinary families can create extraordinary financial outcomes for their children using discipline, time, and intentional planning — not hype, not seminars, and not complicated financial products that mostly benefit the people selling them.

I share personal stories from early marriage, the confusing season of earning more money but not seeing savings grow, and lessons learned from working with and alongside billionaires and nine-figure earners. We explore the common mindset that separates families who build generational wealth from those who simply earn income — and why most people miss the wealth window entirely.

We also ground this conversation in biblical principles of stewardship, legacy, and responsibility, and explain why fear-based finance often keeps families stuck instead of free.

This episode is not about getting rich quick. It’s about thinking long enough to change your family tree.

📌 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why making more money doesn’t automatically create wealth • The most common mindset shared by generationally wealthy families • How compound interest quietly turns thousands into millions • Why much of the financial advice industry is misaligned • Biblical wisdom around stewardship, diligence, and legacy • Three practical, realistic strategies to build wealth for your children

📊 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS & INVESTMENTS MENTIONED

(Educational references only — not financial advice)

UGMA / Custodial Investment Accounts https://www.fidelity.com/open-account/custodial-account https://investor.vanguard.com/accounts-plans/ugma-utma

Custodial Roth IRA (for working teens) https://www.fidelity.com/retirement-ira/roth-ira-kids https://investor.vanguard.com/accounts-plans/iras/roth-ira

ETFs Referenced IVW – iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239726/

VBK – Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/etfs/profile/vbk

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