The Inner Circle

The Inner Circle


You Don’t Avoid Pain, You Decide What it Turns You Into - The Inner Circle Ep. 1

December 31, 2025

Step inside The Inner Circle, where Kevin Dahlstrom and I speak freely and honestly without judgment challenging each other in pursuit of truth.


In this first episode, Kevin and I unpack one of my most controversial statements: “I wish upon everyone a failure that brings you to your knees.” We’re not talking about pain for pain’s sake, but about what failure can teach us that success never will.


We unpack:

• Why the wins don’t teach you nearly as much as the losses

• The identity trap we fall into and how to escape it

• Why letting go of control can be the most liberating move you make

• How to teach your kids resilience without manufacturing pain

• The shift from fixed identity to fluid self-definition

• What it really means to redefine wealth, purpose, and alignment as fathers and entrepreneurs


If you’ve ever wished for a place to bring your real questions and hear unfiltered truth, this is it. The Inner Circle is where iron sharpens iron and honesty inspires growth.


Connect with us on X for more from The Inner Circle:

Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4

Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co