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Harder Than Life

I’m Kelly Siegel, and this is Harder than Life. A podcast about self-love, self-awareness, business, and health. We tell outrageous stories and boil everything down to simple, practical advice you can start using today. Let’s get living!

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4:07

Why Being Liked Will Never Earn You Respect

Harder Than Life ·

2025/10/13

Welcome to The Hard Reset, your Monday mindset upgrade with Kelly Siegel. This week’s message is simple but powerful: stop chasing likes and start earning respect. Whether it's in business, parenting, or personal relationships, the constant need to be liked is destroying your leadership, your confidence, and your growth. Kelly breaks down why people-pleasing is a weakness in disguise and how standing firm in your values is the real path to power. If you’ve ever struggled with saying “no” or

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17:44

Why a Healthy Partner Is the Ultimate Life Hack

Harder Than Life ·

2025/10/09

The single most important decision you’ll ever make isn’t about your career, money, or house, it’s about who you choose as your partner.In this solo coaching episode, Kelly Siegel gets real about toxic relationships, healthy partnerships, and why the right person can multiply your peace, purpose, and profits. With raw honesty, Kelly shares his own painful experiences with chaos at home and how finding alignment in love completely transformed his life and business. If you’re tired of settling for

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50:38

You’re Not Broke, You’re Just Playing the Wrong Game

Harder Than Life ·

2025/10/07

He’s built a $5B real estate empire, raised $1.6B from investors, and turned the 10X mindset into a global movement. But behind the jets, books, and stages, Grant Cardone is as real as it gets. He shares the wins, the mistakes, the addictions, and the lessons that built his legacy.In this powerhouse conversation with Kelly Siegel, Grant dives deep into Bitcoin, real estate, money, marriage, fatherhood, AI, and the discipline it takes to create a life worth living. From hitting rock bottom with

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3:33

The Hard Reset: Boundaries That Save Your Energy

Harder Than Life ·

2025/10/06

Your circle is either building your future or breaking it. In today’s episode of The Hard Reset, Kelly Siegel challenges you to take a hard look at your inner circle. Who’s lifting you up… and who’s dragging you down? Let’s be real… energy vampires, chronic complainers, and drama addicts are destroying your momentum. If you don’t start setting boundaries, you’ll never rise to the level you’re meant to reach. Kelly shares personal insight (including a conversation with his daughter this morning!)

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15:19

Is Your Circle Helping or Hurting You?

Harder Than Life ·

2025/10/02

Your future isn’t determined by your IQ, your bank account, or even your talent. It’s determined by your squad.In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel breaks down how to build your Power Squad and why cutting out negativity (even from family) is non-negotiable. If you’ve ever felt held back by toxic relationships, energy vampires, or friends who normalize mediocrity, this episode gives you the blueprint for upgrading your circle, protecting your energy, and surrounding yourself with people who demand

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59:49

From Olympic Gold to Rock Bottom… and Back Again

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/30

He’s one of the fastest men in history. Justin Gatlin is an Olympic gold medalist, 5-time Olympic medalist, World Champion, and the only sprinter to defeat Usain Bolt on the world stage. But his story is about far more than speed. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and mental toughness.In this inspiring conversation with Kelly Siegel, Justin opens up about his Olympic journey, battling boos from a stadium of 100,000 fans, overcoming scandals, redefining his identity after retirement, and why

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3:49

Rejected? Good. You’re Closer Than You Think

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/29

Welcome back to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning mindset shift with Kelly Siegel.This week, we tackle a universal struggle: rejection. Whether in business, relationships, or life, you will hear “no.” The difference between success and failure? How you respond. Kelly shares personal stories from the sales floor to heartbreaks, and delivers a no-nonsense reset to help you turn rejection into redirection. If you’ve ever been ghosted, overlooked, or flat-out rejected, this one’s for you. Key

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3:49

Rejected? Good. You’re Closer Than You Think

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/29

Welcome back to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning mindset shift with Kelly Siegel This week, we tackle a universal struggle: rejection. Whether in business, relationships, or life, you will hear “no.” The difference between success and failure? How you respond. Kelly shares personal stories from the sales floor to heartbreaks, and delivers a no-nonsense reset to help you turn rejection into redirection. If you’ve ever been ghosted, overlooked, or flat-out rejected, this one’s for you. Key

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21:37

Why Numbing Your Pain Is Costing You

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/25

We all get stuck. Fear, comfort, distractions, numbing habits, they keep us spinning on life’s hamster wheel. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets real about what’s holding you back and gives you the exact steps to break free.From numbing emotions with alcohol to rebuilding discipline through a 90-Day Reset Plan, Kelly shares battle-tested strategies for facing the truth, cutting the noise, and creating a daily system that actually works. If you’re tired of excuses and ready for change, this

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56:25

The Secret Formula to Getting Shredded Over 40

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/23

From being labeled the “slow kid” to becoming a world pro strongman champion, IFBB pro bodybuilder, and pro wrestler in Japan and North Korea, Jon Andersen has lived a life built on grit, discipline, and doing what others won’t.In this powerhouse conversation, Jon and Kelly Siegel go deep into mental toughness, daily discipline, reprogramming limiting beliefs, and why doing hard things every day is the only way to build the life you want. Jon also breaks down his Deep Water Method, the nutrition

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4:40

3 Steps to Own Your Morning

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to The Hard Reset, your Monday morning wake-up call with Kelly Siegel. In this quick-hit solo episode, Kelly drops a simple but powerful truth: the first hour of your day defines the rest of it. Whether you’re stuck in the snooze cycle or just feeling behind in life, this reset will help you take back control starting tomorrow morning. Kelly shares his personal 3-step morning routine that primes him for success in business, relationships, and mental clarity. No fluff. No 12-step

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22:31

How to Break Free From the Prison of Your Past

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/18

Every single one of us carries scars. Some visible, most invisible. While the world calls them weaknesses, they are proof you survived.In this powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his personal story of childhood trauma, addiction, and chaos and how he transformed pain into purpose. Alongside lessons from icons like Oprah, Eminem, The Rock, and Nelson Mandela, Kelly reveals the daily practices and mindset shifts that turn wounds into wisdom and trauma into triumph. This isn’t about ignoring

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60:29

The 4 Energy Zones Every Leader Must Master

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/16

He’s the only leader to serve as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants—Siemens in Germany and Alcoa in the U.S. He’s advised U.S. presidents, mentored leaders worldwide, and now invests in cutting-edge biotech and technology. But what drives Klaus Kleinfeld isn’t just business success, it’s leading to thrive.In this masterclass conversation, Klaus shares the lessons from nearly 40 years at the top: why emotional intelligence often trumps IQ, how to manage energy (not just time), the four energy quadrants

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19:27

Why Most Leaders Fail in the Messy Middle

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/11

In a world full of fake filters, highlight reels, and leaders hiding behind spin, people are starving for realness. In this solo episode, Kelly Siegel gets raw about why transparency and authenticity aren’t weaknesses. They’re your superpowers.From leading through lawsuits, addiction, and business crises, Kelly reveals the battle-tested blueprint for building trust, inspiring loyalty, and leading powerfully from the trenches. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “fake it till you make it,” this episode

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66:31

Why Your Story Is the Most Powerful Currency You Have

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/09

She’s sold over $2.5 billion in products, starred on 197 infomercials, trained over 77,000 students, and built a multimillion-dollar company with her daughter. But behind the success, Forbes Riley’s story is one of grit, resilience, and reinvention.From being bullied as a lonely kid with braces to winning beauty pageants, surviving near-death experiences, witnessing the Las Vegas shooting, and flipping a bus crash into a bodybuilding victory at age 64, Forbes has lived it all. In this episode,

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20:01

What If Life's Tough Moments Are Your Secret Weapon?

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/04

Life will hit you and it’s not a matter of if, but when. Business failures, personal loss, heartbreak, or unexpected chaos… all of us will face storms. The difference between breaking and breaking through is whether you have a plan. In this raw and practical solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the Harder Than Life Plan, a proven 3-step blueprint to rise stronger every time adversity comes your way. These principles helped Kelly overcome addiction, business collapse, custody battles, and near

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49:17

They Thought I Would Fail But I Proved Them Wrong...

Harder Than Life ·

2025/09/02

From being told he wouldn’t graduate high school to starring in Tulsa King, producing 21 films, and directing 10, James Quattrochi is living proof that relentless discipline, faith, and self-belief can turn any obstacle into an opportunity. In this powerful conversation, James shares his incredible journey, which includes overcoming severe dyslexia, breaking into acting with Goodfellas, discovering spirituality through loneliness, and carving out a career as an actor, producer, and director. Along

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16:07

What I Learned When Everything Went Wrong

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/28

What do you do when your big plan crashes and burns? In this raw and fired-up solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares his most personal stories of failure and the exact blueprint he uses to turn setbacks into massive comebacks.From losing a $2M client to battling alcohol addiction, Kelly shows why failure isn’t the end. It’s feedback. You’ll discover the 4-step process to pause, pivot, and power your way into a stronger, more aligned Plan B. Whether you’re facing a business collapse, a personal

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58:11

Stress Relief Secrets: How Breath Work & Mindfulness...

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/26

Ever feel like you’re running full throttle but still not in sync with yourself? In this deeply calming and inspiring conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Rubina CDA, a mindfulness leader, trauma-informed educator, and CEO of Inner Design.Rubina fuses breathwork, human design, and artistic expression to help high performers, artists, and students reset stress, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and unlock their full creative potential. From practical breath techniques to redefining

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24:07

The Hard Truth About Leadership and Burnout

Harder Than Life ·

2025/08/21

Are you giving everything to your business, team, or family and feeling like you’ve got nothing left for yourself? In this raw and powerful solo episode, Kelly Siegel shares the exact blueprint for leading with impact while staying true to who you are.From his own burnout as a CEO to his wake-up call in 2020, Kelly takes you through the habits, mindset shifts, and leadership practices that transformed his life and will transform yours. This isn’t about surviving leadership…it’s about thriving in

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