New Episode

The Prestigious Initiative

Jan 28, 2026

Most people think they’re overwhelmed because they have too much to do. In this episode, Chris breaks down the uncomfortable truth: overwhelm isn’t a schedule problem — it’s a standards problem. When your standards are low, everything gets in. Low-quality habits, low-quality commitments, and low-quality boundaries start running your life, and you end up exhausted without understanding why. Through stories from the dojo, leadership lessons, and the realities of parenting, Chris reveals how raising your standards simplifies your life instantly. You’ll learn the four standards that shape your time, energy, environment, and identity — and why improving just one of them will create immediate clarity and momentum. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, unfocused, or constantly behind, this episode will give you the truth you’ve been avoiding and the framework you actually need. Your life isn’t overcrowded. Your standards are underdeveloped. And changing that starts today.

The Prestigious Initiative

Jan 21, 2026

Most people think the moment after a win is the time to relax. In reality, it’s the moment you’re most vulnerable. In this solo episode, Chris breaks down the hidden mistake high performers make after success — the quiet shift where discipline slips, ego creeps in, and momentum dies. Drawing from years in the dojo, coaching, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood, Chris reveals why “victory hangover” is real, how the brain mistakes achievement for identity, and why so many people lose their edge right after they peak. He also lays out a simple, powerful framework — Reset, Recenter, Re-engage — to help you stay focused, dangerous, and intentional after a win. If you’ve ever hit a goal and found yourself drifting afterward, this episode will snap you back into clarity. Success isn’t about the win — it’s about what you do next.

The Prestigious Initiative

Jan 14, 2026

Caleb Benoit is the founder of Connect Coffee, a roaster and café built around one idea: coffee should connect people, not just caffeinate them. As a small business owner raising two young kids, Caleb knows firsthand the discipline it takes to balance entrepreneurship with family life. In this episode of The Prestigious Initiative, Chris and Caleb sit down for a candid conversation about building a purpose-driven brand, cultivating resilience as an entrepreneur, and keeping relationships at the center while navigating the demands of growth. From sourcing and roasting to community-building and parenting, Caleb’s story is equal parts practical wisdom and heart. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, coffee lover, or someone striving to balance ambition with family, this episode will give you both fuel and perspective.