In this reflective episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, Paul Lawrence Vann explores the powerful lessons this year revealed about leading yourself first. Drawing from lived experience and leadership insight, Paul shares how self-awareness, discipline, boundaries, and mindset shape authentic leadership. This episode is a reminder that true leadership begins internally—and when you master yourself, you multiply your impact everywhere else.

Key Themes:

• Self-leadership as the foundation of influence
• Discipline, habits, and boundaries
• Growth through reflection and resilience
• Leading with clarity in every season

Listen, reflect, and apply these lessons as you prepare for your next level of leadership.

In this powerful solo episode, Paul Lawrence Vann shares the faith and focus practices that have kept him grounded through every season of leadership, military service, entrepreneurship, authorship, and personal growth.

Listeners will discover how intentional faith practices, disciplined focus, and spiritual alignment create resilience, clarity, and sustainable leadership. This episode is a must-listen for leaders seeking calm, confidence, and purpose in the midst of life’s demands.

Key Takeaways:

• Why grounding is essential for modern leaders
• How faith supports clarity and resilience
• Practical focus habits to eliminate distraction
• Building a personal faith-and-focus framework

Tap into these key takeaways and embrace a holistic perspective going forward in your life. Remember, you're not competing with anyone, it all comes down to the person you see in the mirror each day.

What Legacy Really Means and How I'm Building One That Lasts

In this powerful and reflective episode, Paul explores the deeper meaning of legacy—far beyond financial resources or family inheritance. He shares the personal journey, values, leadership experiences, and intentional practices that are shaping his legacy today.

Listeners will learn:

• The real definition of legacy and why most professionals misunderstand it
• How personal purpose forms the foundation of a meaningful legacy
• Why legacy-building starts long before retirement
• How leadership, values, and daily actions create impact across generations
• The first step to take today to begin building a legacy that outlasts you

A must-listen for mid-career professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who desires a life of significance, not just success.