Episodios

  • Episode 404: Fear, Transparency, and the Gift of Growth
    Oct 2 2025
    🎙️ Episode Summary

    In this episode, Jeffery and Jami explore how they each react to fear—Jeffery with immediate action and Jami with caution and pulling back. Through a vulnerable conversation, they uncover how these opposite reactions have shaped their marriage, decisions, and even moments of tension. They also dive into themes of transparency, patience, and giving each other space to grow and change. From big Halloween skeletons to Chris Voss’s Never Split the Difference, this episode highlights the power of naming emotions, being honest in relationships, and learning how fear can guide (or misguide) us.

    📖 Chapters

    00:00 – Opening & Setting the Stage
    Fear, October, Halloween decorations, and a playful start.

    02:23 – Discovering a Pattern in Fear
    Jeffery shares a revelation: his instinct is to act when fearful, while Jami’s is to slow down.

    04:48 – Tension in Decision-Making
    How fear responses create friction, and the importance of recognizing each other’s pace.

    07:11 – Defining Fear Reactions in Marriage
    Acting vs. pulling back—what this has looked like in real-life decisions (like buying the NV3500 van).

    11:54 – The Cost of Fear-Based Decisions
    How moving ahead too quickly—or holding back too much—has sometimes led to mistakes.

    14:06 – Seeing Weakness as Strength
    Personal “aha” moments where limitations were revealed as self-imposed.

    16:28 – Collaboration Over Fear
    How naming fear led to healthier, more balanced decisions together.

    18:54 – Labeling Emotions & Negotiation Lessons
    Insights from Chris Voss’s Never Split the Difference on the power of naming feelings.

    21:15 – The Courage of Transparency
    Both Jeffery and Jami commit to being open—even when honesty risks discomfort.

    23:39 – Vulnerability & Trust
    Recognizing the hidden worries, sharing openly, and imagining a world where thoughts are fully shared.

    26:01 – Science Fiction Thought Experiment
    What would it mean if spouses could see all of each other’s thoughts and memories?

    28:01 – Growth, Change, and Patience in Marriage
    Allowing each other to grow, change, and redefine what matters—even after decades together.

    32:54 – Streaking, Consistency, and Credibility
    Why consistent transparency builds trust over time, just like streaks build credibility.

    34:00 – Closing Thoughts
    The value of vulnerability, patience, and transparency in relationships—and an invitation to connect.

    📝 Conclusion

    Fear can push us forward or hold us back. The real breakthrough comes when we recognize how we individually respond to fear and choose transparency over silence, collaboration over corners, and patience over pressure. In marriage, as in life, the gift of consistency—what streaking is all about—creates the trust and credibility needed to grow together.

    📩 If today’s conversation resonated with you, reach out to Jeffery (jeffery@mystreaksapp.com) or Jami (jami@mystreaksapp.com).
    And remember: the MyStreaks App is here to help you track consistency in your own journey—whether in transparency, growth, or courage.

    As always: Keep Streaking.

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  • Episode 403: Pumpkins, Poop, and Puzzle Pieces: Finding Focus in Life’s Messiness
    Sep 25 2025
    🎙️ Summary

    In this episode of the Streaking Podcast, Jeffery and Jami explore how focus shapes what we see—and what we miss. From pumpkins hidden behind bird poop to unnoticed acts of service, they unpack how our attention often gravitates toward the negative while overlooking the good. The conversation then shifts to rejection, using puzzle piece and missing-piece metaphors to show how every person has a place and purpose. Together, Jeffery and Jami highlight how streaks provide grounding, structure, and perspective to keep us moving forward with faith and intention.

    👉 Sponsored by the MyStreaks – Streak Tracker app, the simple way to build consistency in the small daily actions that matter most. Download today and keep streaking.

    ⏱️ Chapters

    00:00 – Sponsor & Tease
    Introducing the MyStreaks app and a preview of today’s themes: focus, rejection, and finding your fit.

    02:13 – Pumpkins vs. Bird Poop
    A front porch story reveals how our focus blinds us to beauty while magnifying annoyances.

    07:03 – The Boot Bench & Everyday Blind Spots
    Why clutter, chores, and overlooked details illustrate how selective our focus can be.

    09:30 – Noticing the Good
    Learning to see acts of service, beauty, and blessings before they disappear.

    11:56 – Puzzle Piece Rejection
    A metaphor for rejection: sometimes we don’t fit because we’re not in the right place yet.

    16:47 – Learning from Rejection
    How bitterness blinds us, and why focusing on growth changes the outcome.

    19:07 – The Puzzle Piece Analogy Expanded
    From the frustration of pieces that don’t fit to the joy of finding the perfect spot.

    21:34 – Everyone Has a Place
    Why every person is a vital piece of God’s plan and why no one should feel discarded.

    24:00 – Persistence & History’s Examples
    Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Edison—how rejection and failure prepared them for success.

    26:07 – Facing Fear & Building Courage
    How streaks, faith, and persistence strengthen resilience in uncertain times.

    33:16 – Streaks as Grounding
    Daily streaks—prayer, scripture, family, and service—provide structure and focus.

    40:15 – The Evolution of Streaks
    How streaks grow and multiply over time, shaping identity step by step.

    42:32 – Wrapping Up: Cleaning Up Our Puzzle Piece
    How consistency helps us be ready when it’s our time to fit into the bigger picture.

    ✨ Conclusion

    Focus can blind us to the beauty right in front of us, and rejection can make us feel like we don’t belong. But just like a puzzle, every piece has a place—and every person has a purpose. Streaks are how we stay grounded, ready, and consistent, so when the time comes, we fit perfectly into the bigger picture.

    👉 Keep your puzzle piece pristine with the MyStreaks – Streak Tracker app. Build streaks in the simple, daily actions that matter most—and keep streaking.

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  • Episode 402: Using the Right Tool to Grow
    Sep 18 2025
    Summary

    In this episode of The Streaking Podcast, Jeffery and Jami introduce and explore the Streaking Growth Matrix—a framework they developed to clarify how different tools (wishes, goals, habits, routines, and streaks) interact in the process of personal growth. They discuss the limitations of relying solely on goals or habits, and show how streaks uniquely serve as both a starting point for change and a method for sustaining it. Through family stories, health examples, and even piano practice, they illustrate why streaks belong in the top-right quadrant of the Growth Matrix: high power to change behavior and high power to maintain it.

    Chapters

    00:00 – Introduction & Excitement
    Jeffery and Jami set the stage by sharing their excitement about the Growth Matrix and why they felt it was important to create.

    02:26 – Defining Goals Clearly
    They review FranklinCovey’s definition of a goal—“X to Y by when”—and discuss how goals ignite change but often fail to sustain it.

    04:45 – Family Reading Goal Example
    The Downs family’s goal to read 200 books in a year highlights how goals drive short-term focus but are rarely repeated.

    07:13 – Habits and Routines in Maintenance
    A discussion on why habits and routines help maintain existing behaviors but don’t start new ones, and the problem with assuming all good things become “automatic.”

    09:35 – Explaining the Growth Matrix
    Jeffery introduces the 2x2 visual:

    • X-axis = Maintain Behavior

    • Y-axis = Change Behavior
      Quadrants: Wish, Routine/Habit, Goal, Streak.

    11:54 – The Wish Zone
    The starting point for all change, but not sustainable if you remain there. Wishes inspire but don’t move you forward.

    14:22 – Routine & Habit Zone
    Using metaphors like a tree’s water and nutrients, they show how maintaining consistency prevents atrophy—even if growth isn’t flashy.

    19:07 – The Goal Zone
    High change but low maintenance. Great for starting big shifts but weak for sustaining them.

    21:31 – The Streak Zone
    Why streaks uniquely combine maintenance and change: they create a floor you can always build on and connect seamlessly to goals.

    23:57 – Streaks as Lifelong Tools
    Examples of piano practice and health routines show how streaks help through life changes, transitions, and disruptions.

    30:53 – The Path: Wish → Goal → Streak → Routine/Habit
    Jeffery and Jami argue that positive growth starts with a wish, builds with goals and streaks, and eventually can lead to stable routines.

    33:14 – The Role of Intentionality
    They emphasize that meaningful growth doesn’t become effortless; it always requires some level of intentional action.

    35:34 – Closing Reflections
    They wrap up with gratitude for the conversation and invite listeners to share their own experiences with the Growth Matrix.

    Conclusion

    The Streaking Growth Matrix helps us see clearly where streaks belong: in the zone of maximum growth, where they fuel both change and consistency. Unlike goals, which end when the finish line is crossed, or habits that only maintain, streaks keep you moving forward every single day—laughably simple, but deeply powerful.

    If you’re ready to move from wishing to real, sustained growth, the best way to start is with the MyStreaks app. It’s the only streak tracker designed around the Streaking Laws, helping you set laughably simple streaks, keep them alive, and unlock the compound effect of daily consistency. Download MyStreaks today, and step into the Growth Matrix’s top-right quadrant—where lasting growth truly lives.

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  • Episode 401: Top Performance and Real Magic with Tyler Jensen
    Sep 9 2025
    Summary

    In this episode, Jeffery sits down with sales strategist and magician Tyler Jensen, founder of Top Performance Group, to unpack the four pillars of top performance and how “a little sleight of hand” can lock critical sales ideas into memory. If you’re ready to turn insights into consistent action, start a simple streak in the free MyStreaks app today—for example, “Make 1 prospecting touch” or “Review pipeline for 5 minutes” daily. Tiny, laughably simple actions—done consistently—compound into top performance. Download MyStreaks and join the streaking community to build the systems Tyler talks about and keep your optimism, power, and focus alive.

    Tyler shares how learning magic (yes, Vegas gigs!) sharpened his ability to teach principles that stick. He tells the story of opening an insurance agency, getting slammed with a $12,000 clawback, and deciding to study top performers across fields. That research became his framework: Optimism (the mindset), Systems (the safeguard), Power/Wisdom (applied knowledge), and Focus (clear direction)—plus a memorable sales-culture model he illustrates with a magic routine built on C.A.R.E.: Customers, Attributes (of leaders), Reputation, and Employees. We also hear a wilderness lesson on promptings and perspective, how to recover gracefully when tricks (or deals) fail, and why attunement beats canned objection handling.

    Chapters & Timecodes
    • 00:01 – Opening & Guest Intro: From AGT inspiration to sales culture expert

    • 01:20 – The Magic Origin Story: Learning Matt Franco’s routines, performing in Vegas

    • 05:35 – Career Zigzag: Trainer → agency owner → corporate trainer → entrepreneur

    • 07:48 – The $12K Gut Punch: Chargebacks, doubt, and the decision to study top performers

    • 09:32 – Research Scope: Agents, athletes, parents—top performance is universal

    • 10:44 – Pillar #2: Systems: Consistency with flexibility beats chaotic “busy”

    • 13:19 – Pillar #3: Power/Wisdom: Knowledge isn’t power—applied knowledge is

    • 18:58 – Pillar #4: Focus: “There is no fear when the focus is clear” (goals, plans, daily direction)

    • 20:52 – False Peaks & Complacency: Why “I’m good” stalls growth

    • 23:25 – Pillar #1: Optimism: The mindset that makes the whole model work

    • 26:56 – Mountain Lesson: A hunting story, promptings, and choosing the “best possible outcome” lens

    • 29:37 – Teaching with Magic: Designing tricks to anchor business principles

    • 31:34 – The C.A.R.E. Sales Culture: Customers, Attributes, Reputation, Employees—made unforgettable

    • 36:30 – Family & Entrepreneurship: Gratitude, support, and kids as first audience

    • 39:03 – Psychology of Sales: Attunement > scripted rebuttals (Attune–Unite–Transition–Close)

    • 42:30 – When Tricks Fail: Systems turn mistakes into memorable moments

    • 47:28 – Connect with Tyler: TopPerformanceGroup.com, summits, assessments

    • 48:27 – Close: Keep paddling upstream—and keep streaking

    Conclusion

    Tyler’s framework is simple and potent: Start with Optimism, protect progress with Systems, turn learning into impact through Power/Wisdom, and steer everything with Focus. If you want these ideas to change your results, you need daily proof of action. That’s where MyStreaks shines: set one micro-commitment (e.g., “1 customer follow-up,” “Draft 3 lines of a proposal,” or “Capture 1 lesson learned”) and do it every day. The app keeps your streak alive, your optimism high, and your focus clear—so false peaks don’t become finish lines.

    Ready to summit your next “mountain”?

    1. Download MyStreaks,

    2. Create one laughably simple sales or leadership streak,

    3. Share it with your team to build a top-performing culture of C.A.R.E.

    And if you want a keynote (with real magic) to ignite your sales organization, check out TopPerformanceGroup.com to connect with Tyler. Until next time—keep it simple, keep it consistent, and keep streaking.

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  • Episode 400: Build Your Purpose: Jim Huling on Legacy, Leadership, and Living Fully
    Jul 15 2025

    This episode is all about building a life that matters—day by day, action by action. That’s exactly what the MyStreaks App was made for. It’s not about checking boxes. It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be through small, consistent commitments.

    If you’ve ever felt the nudge to live more intentionally… to be a more present parent, a more deliberate leader, a more purpose-driven person—this is the tool to help you follow through.

    And what Jim shares today will change the way you think about legacy forever.

    Download MyStreaks – The Streak Tracker App at MyStreaksApp.com. Now let’s get into it.

    In this landmark 400th episode of the Streaking Podcast, Jeffery and Jami sit down with their good friend, Jim Huling—global executive coach, bestselling author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, and founder of Execution Insights™. What unfolds is a masterclass in living with purpose, building a legacy, and evolving with intention.

    Jim shares how, even at 70, he continues to deadlift 400 pounds—not to chase achievement, but to fuel vitality in service of his calling. Together, the trio explores the three stages of a leader’s life (achievement, scalability, and legacy), the emotional depth of building purpose rather than trying to “find” it, and the sacred power of presence—especially as a parent, mentor, or leader.

    They also touch on technology, including the role of AI in leadership, and why authenticity, not algorithms, remains our greatest strength.

    This is more than a conversation. It’s an invitation to build your life from the inside out—one streak at a time.

    Chapter Headings
    1. [00:00] Welcome to Episode 400: A Milestone with Meaning

    2. [02:00] Deadlifting at 70: Discipline, Vitality, and the Power of Community

    3. [06:00] From Achievement to Legacy: The Three Stages of Leadership

    4. [15:00] Building, Not Finding, Your Purpose

    5. [23:00] Streaking and Legacy: Writing Daily Inscriptions on the Heart

    6. [28:00] Four Questions That Lead to a Life of Meaning

    7. [39:00] The Work of Reflection: Why Most Don’t Begin—and Why You Should

    8. [44:00] AI and Authenticity: What Leadership Looks Like in the Digital Age

    9. [58:00] Purpose-Driven Evolution and the Call to Keep Growing

    10. [1:02:00] Execution Insights™: Why Jim Still Shows Up Every Week

    11. [1:05:00] Closing Thoughts: Streaking, Legacy, and Living on Purpose

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  • Episode 399:Time, Streaks, and Why Minutes Might Be Misleading
    Jul 9 2025
    Presented by MyStreaks – Streak Tracker App

    This episode of the Streaking Podcast is brought to you by the MyStreaks app—the ultimate tool for building consistent, identity-shaping streaks. Whether you're reading a paragraph a day, connecting with loved ones, or doing a plank for 10 breaths, MyStreaks helps you track your streaks with simplicity, joy, and motivation. Personal journals, folders, custom reminders, and a cast of quirky motivation personalities are just the beginning.


    Download MyStreaks today and start becoming who you want to be, one streak at a time.

    In this deeply reflective and playful conversation, Jeffery and Jami Downs explore a surprising source of tension in their streaking philosophy—timed streaks. What begins as a personal debate over setting a daily 5-minute study streak with their son evolves into a thoughtful and often humorous exploration of how we perceive and manage time, how it affects our consistency, and why activity-based streaks may offer more freedom and flexibility than time-based ones.

    They discuss the psychology behind "not having time," why perception of time is flawed, and how measuring activity rather than duration helps build true consistency. The episode underscores that streaking is not about measuring effort by the clock, but by the identity you’re building—one deliberate action at a time.

    They end by agreeing that time-based streaks aren’t necessarily wrong, but they are a “hard yellow light”—requiring extra caution due to the mental hurdles they introduce.

    Key insight: “Everyone has the same amount of time in a day. What changes everything is not the minutes you manage—but the meaningful actions you repeat.”

    Chapter Overview

    00:00–02:00 | Podcast Banter and Setup
    Jeffery and Jami open with some lighthearted commentary about their podcast setup and how streaks are often born from their running conversations.

    02:00–04:30 | The Debate Begins: Time vs. Activity
    Jami shares her feelings of being “bristled” when Jeffery discourages time-based streaks. They discuss how disagreements have evolved into deeper understanding in their marriage—and in streaking.

    04:30–07:00 | What’s ‘Laughably Simple’ is Personal
    They emphasize that the “laughably simple” standard is determined by the individual, not imposed externally. If five minutes feels simple to you, that can be your streak.

    07:00–11:30 | Why Jeffery Avoids Time-Based Streaks
    Jeffery shares his aversion to time streaks, explaining how “I don’t have time” becomes a mental block. Activity-based streaks remove that excuse.

    11:30–14:00 | The Universal Currency of Time
    They discuss how everyone has the same 24 hours and how time is constant—but our perception of it is wildly inconsistent.

    14:00–18:00 | Perception vs. Reality of Time
    Through examples (planking, watching shorts, pop tarts, and Disney lines), they explore how different activities distort our experience of time.

    18:00–21:00 | Are We Managing Time or Activity?
    Jeffery offers a mind-shift: you don’t manage time—you manage the activity that occupies time. This leads to more intentional living.

    21:00–25:00 | Seeing Opportunity in the Gaps
    They reflect on moments where streaks happened during unplanned time—like reading in line at Disneyland—because the activity was front of mind.

    25:00–27:00 | Planking, Shorts, and Productive Distractions
    Jeffery admits to pairing planking with watching shorts as a way to make the time pass faster. It's a clever blend of distraction and discipline.

    27:00–30:00 | The Yellow Light of Timed Streaks
    They propose that timed streaks aren’t necessarily bad—but they do require caution. Time can create mental barriers or limit expansion.

    30:00–32:30 | Identity Over Minutes: The Final Shift
    They conclude that streaking is about identity through activity—not effort measured by time. Time passes regardless. It’s the consistency that builds change.

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  • Episode 398: The Invisible Weight You’re Carrying—and How to Drop It
    Jul 1 2025

    This episode of the Streaking Podcast is brought to you by the MyStreaks app—the simplest way to build consistent daily actions that drive breakthrough results. Whether you’re focused on health, mindset, or relationships, MyStreaks helps you stay on track by making it laughably simple to succeed. Download it now at MyStreaksApp.com.

    In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Jeff & Jami interview Stéph & Shay, bestselling authors of Master Your Mindpower. They share their individual journeys from hardship to resilience, the origins of their powerful coaching practice, and the science and metaphor behind "running parachutes"—the invisible emotional and mental barriers holding us back. You’ll learn how they built their methodology through years of research, how they help clients break through limitations, and how consistent, laughably simple daily actions can lead to massive transformation.

    Click here to learn how to get a free copy of Stéph and Shay's bestselling book - Master Your Mindpower

    Pair Master Your Mindpower with Streaking for a one two punch! Click here to purchase your copy of the Streaking book.

    00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
    01:01 – Stéph’s Origin Story
    11:59 – Shay’s Journey to Mindpower
    17:38 – How Stéph & Shay Met
    26:00 – Authenticity and Resilience in Relationships
    29:03 – Starting Their Company & Research Journey
    31:53 – The Power of Mindset over Systems
    36:00 – Writing the Book During the Pandemic
    40:00 – The Running Parachute Metaphor
    47:00 – Turning the Metaphor into a Method
    54:01 – The Power of Forgiveness
    56:03 – Daily Consistency & Mindpower Routines
    01:03:01 – The Neurology of Habits & Fitness Routines
    01:07:42 – Overcoming Resistance & “What Do You Want Instead?”
    01:09:00 – Teaching Mindpower to Kids
    01:13:17 – Final Thoughts: Reps, Mastery, and Mindpower Parenting
    01:17:22 – Closing Remarks

    If you’re inspired by this episode and ready to take small daily actions that lead to breakthrough results, download the MyStreaks app at MyStreaksApp.com. Start your streak. Build your identity. Change your life.

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    1 h y 28 m
  • Episode 397: Fast Isn’t Best - The Formula 1 Metaphor That Changed Our Marriage
    Jun 9 2025
    Before we go full throttle into today’s episode—if you haven’t downloaded the MyStreaks App now’s the time.Whether you're the engine racing ahead or the brake keeping life on track, MyStreaks helps you build momentum through laughably small daily actions. Create streaks that reflect who you want to become and track the simple behaviors that accelerate progress or apply the brakes when you need to stay grounded. Your transformation is one streak away. In this heartfelt and metaphor-rich episode, Jeff and Jami explore how a Formula One race car’s engine and brakes reflect deeper truths about marriage, personal growth, and streaking. Drawing from their shared experience as runners, spouses, and streakers, they compare Jeff’s “engine” nature with Jami’s role as the “brake.” Together, they show how embracing both acceleration and control—through intentional daily streaks—leads not only to finishing life’s race, but winning it. 00:00 – Welcome & Metaphor Introduction Jeff and Jami introduce the day’s topic: they’re “experts” in Formula One—at least metaphorically. The conversation centers on the powerful dynamic between speed (engine) and control (brake) and how that mirrors real life. 01:45 – Ford vs. Ferrari & the Brakes That Save the Car Jeff shares a scene from Ford vs. Ferrari, where the car crashes due to brake failure. The takeaway: power without control is dangerous. That’s where the metaphor is born. 03:45 – Jami’s Running Journey: From Doubt to Determination Jami recounts how she once believed she wasn’t a runner—until inspiration (and a few brutal experiences) pushed her to lace up and finish races, even with setbacks like bloody noses and vomiting. 06:50 – Inspired by the Finish Line Watching Jeff complete a marathon sparks Jami’s desire to become a runner. She realizes that crossing the finish line matters more than time, speed, or comparison. 09:00 – The “Our Pace” Epiphany A poorly phrased comment from Jeff leads to an ongoing conversation about pace—not his, not hers, but ours. It becomes a metaphor for marriage and shared goals. 10:55 – Injury, Ego & the Blessing of Slowing Down Jeff admits that before running with Jami, his ego drove him to injuries. Running at “our pace” not only healed his body but enabled their 10-year running streak. 13:00 – Jami’s Vulnerability: Always the Brake Jami opens up about the emotional weight of always being the “brake.” She longs for Jeff to feel what it’s like to be the slower runner—the less celebrated one. 15:00 – Trusting the Brake = Greater Performance Jeff explains that in F1, the best drivers go faster because they trust their brakes. It’s the same in life—trusting the slower, grounding forces allows us to move forward with confidence. 17:15 – Society’s Obsession with Acceleration They reflect on how our culture idolizes engines: overnight success, viral posts, bestseller lists. But without brakes—rest, reflection, and restraint—we crash. 18:55 – Streaks as Brakes: Slowing Down to Stay on Track Jeff reveals that many of his streaks (like daily connections with his kids) are brakes. They interrupt his natural tendency to “go fast” and protect what matters most. 21:30 – Dual Purpose: Streaks as Brakes and Engines Jami reframes it beautifully: streaks can be either brakes or engines depending on the moment. Sometimes they motivate, sometimes they regulate. 23:00 – Writing and the Work Behind the Scenes Jeff tells the story of becoming a writer—how streaking replaced fantasy with consistency. Writing a book didn’t happen in a burst of inspiration but through showing up daily. 25:30 – Glory vs. Grind: Why Streaks Matter They talk about how social media shows the highlights, not the hard work. Streaking celebrates the daily grind that no one sees—but that makes the difference. 27:00 – Who Are You in Your F1 Car? You’re the driver. The question is: can you trust both your acceleration and your braking systems? The right streaks help you do both and become who you’re meant to be. 28:00 – Wrap-Up & Invitation to Streak Jeff and Jami encourage listeners to reflect on their own engines and brakes, and to use the MyStreaks app to track and reinforce the daily actions that help finish the race. Closing Quote “The engine gets the spotlight, but it’s the brake that keeps you alive. When both work together, you don’t just move—you finish.”
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