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- 2 weeks ago46 min
How to Escape Corporate Life and Build Your Dream Business
In this episode, Chris shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the emotional challenges, strategic steps, and mindset shifts involved in making a successful transition. Chris was making $200K a year in his corporate job just four months ago when he was laid off in January 2026. He did what most people do and panicked, wondering how he would support his family without a stable paycheck. Chris stepped back, took time to reset, and quickly pivoted to a work outside the system in which he controls his time, his moves, and what his future looks like. You are going to get a lot from Chris as he offers practical advice on overcoming fear, leveraging social media, and building sustainable income streams outside of corporate employment. This is Chris' Second Story...Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_mediaFollow Make It Work Chris at: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/makeitworkchris/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeitworkchrisWebsite: https://escapecorporatenow.comCredits: Original Music By Recent RumorsFollow Recent Rumors:Find the track Coka here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvpwncgwC0)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recentrumors/?hl=enStuck In My Head album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/recentrumors/stuck-in-my-head/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0YOQcnMHk8Fimez_iqNxtXSuBTkPJDTsliHT_q85UfVgzBbObxxzQVaGY8A_aem_OFXm0X9FgvSl78A7p7DhdQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recentrumors3867Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:17 Chris's Journey from Fitness to Corporate03:37 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship08:39 The Panic of Leaving Corporate09:49 Dealing with Depression and Anxiety12:17 The Importance of Planning and Structure13:55 Balancing Productivity and Leisure20:53 The Role of Coaching in Transition26:59 Support from Medical Professionals27:50 Navigating Corporate Mental Health Programs28:45 The Neo Phase: Awakening to Reality29:32 Identity and Job Security: The Emotional Struggle31:38 The Impact of Social Media on Corporate Life33:38 Creating Content: The Art of Engagement35:21 Batching Content: Secrets to Consistency38:28 Overcoming Mistakes: Learning from Failure40:33 Building Skills While in Corporate43:22 Taking Action: The Importance of Execution46:08 Empowerment: Making the Leap to Change#crisis #secondstory #redemption #growth #growing #redeemed #redemptionseries #redemptionarc #motivation #reallife #overcomingadversity #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #overcoming #redemption #phenomenon #PersonalGrowth
- 3 weeks ago32 min
22 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s - Part 2
Corey and Josh return to discuss the 22 things they would do differently if they could redo their 20s.As two men who never realized that they wasted much of their 20s they pass on the lessons that they wish someone had passed onto them. Whether you're in your 20s right now or trying to rebuild your life later, these lessons will help you.👇 Be honest:What’s one thing you would do if you could go back?Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_media#Your20s #LifeLessons #DontWasteYourLife #MensGrowth #Discipline
- Apr 6, 202638 min
Don’t Waste Your 20s The Way We Did | Here's 22 Lessons We Learned The Hard Way (Part 1)
What if you could go back and do your 20s over again?In this episode of Second Story, Corey and Josh break down 22 things they would do differently if they had another shot at their 20s.From chasing the wrong things… to avoiding risks… to not understanding discipline, relationships, and purpose—this is the kind of advice most people only learn after it’s too late.The truth?A lot of people don’t realize they’re wasting their 20s until they’re already in their 30s or 40s—stuck, burned out, or full of regret.This episode is about changing that.Whether you're in your 20s right now or trying to rebuild your life later, these lessons will help you:Make smarter decisions earlierAvoid years of wasted timeBuild real discipline and directionStop drifting and start designing your life👇 Be honest:What’s one thing you wish you started earlier?Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_media#Your20s #LifeLessons #DontWasteYourLife #MensGrowth #Discipline
- Mar 23, 202614 min
You’re Still Living Your First Life (And Don’t Know It)
Most people don’t realize they have a second life… until they’ve already lived through their first one.In this episode of Second Story, Josh talks about something most of us never question early enough—the life we’re living.The path.The plan.The version of success we were handed.For a long time, Josh thought he was doing everything right; he had the perfect family, the beautiful home, and the job he was good at.He was following the script. Building something stable. Moving forward.But at some point, he had to stop and ask a harder question:Was this actually his life? The career he wanted?… Or just the one he fell into?This isn’t about quitting your job or flipping your life overnight.It’s about awareness.Ownership.And choosing a direction that actually feels like yours.Because the truth is:You don’t get a second life when you succeed…You get it when you finally question the first one.Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_media#SecondLife #SecondStory #LifeChange #WakeUpCall #FindYourself #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #MindsetShift #GrowthMindset #SelfAwareness #LifeLessons #FeelingStuck #LostInLife #QuarterLifeCrisis #MidlifeAwakening #StartOver #ChangeYourLife #Motivation #Inspiration #Purpose #SuccessMindset #LiveIntentionally
- Feb 26, 202649 min
Why Stupid People Think They’re Smart
Why do some people sound so confident — even when they have no idea what they’re talking about? In this episode, we break down the Dunning-Kruger Effect, the psychological phenomenon that explains why beginners often overestimate their knowledge while true experts tend to doubt themselves.Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_mediaCredits: Original Music By Recent RumorsFollow Recent Rumors:Find the track Coka here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvpwncgwC0)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recentrumors/?hl=enStuck In My Head album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/recentrumors/stuck-in-my-head/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0YOQcnMHk8Fimez_iqNxtXSuBTkPJDTsliHT_q85UfVgzBbObxxzQVaGY8A_aem_OFXm0X9FgvSl78A7p7DhdQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recentrumors3867#secondstory #dunningkrugereffect #dunningkruger #stupid #dumb #markmanson #Psychology #PsychologyFacts #HumanPsychology#CognitiveBias #Overconfidence #SelfAwareness #CriticalThinking #Mindset #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment#GrowthMindset #LifeLessons #Wisdom #EmotionalIntelligence #LearnAndGrow #BeBetter #SelfReflection #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #DeepTalk #ThinkAboutIt #ModernLife #Truth #Perspective #Discussion#Awareness #Knowledge #FakeExperts #Overconfident #StayHumble#ThinkAgain #EveryoneHasOpinions #HardTruth #UnpopularOpinion
- Jan 31, 202647 min
Thriving In Tough Times | The Journey Of Self-Improvement
In this conversation, Josh and Corey explore the importance of maintaining a positive mindset in challenging times, the evolution of self, and the significance of overcoming procrastination. They discuss the role of fear and accountability in personal growth, the value of setting goals, and the importance of knowledge and experience. They also discuss materialism versus true value and the importance of conviction in achieving success.Chapters00:00 Mindset in Challenging Times01:47 The Evolution of Self04:32 Overcoming Friction and Procrastination09:38 The Importance of Taking Action13:59 Goal Setting and Future Self Accountability18:58 Taking Steps Towards Your Dreams19:52 Taking Action and Intentionality27:25 Overcoming Procrastination and Self-Doubt31:55 Valuing Relationships Over Materialism35:16 The Importance of Sharing Your TalentsFollow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_mediaCredits: Original Music By Recent RumorsFollow Recent Rumors:Find the track Coka here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvpwncgwC0)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recentrumors/?hl=enStuck In My Head album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/recentrumors/stuck-in-my-head/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0YOQcnMHk8Fimez_iqNxtXSuBTkPJDTsliHT_q85UfVgzBbObxxzQVaGY8A_aem_OFXm0X9FgvSl78A7p7DhdQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recentrumors3867#crisis #secondstory #redemption #growth #growing #redeemed #redemptionseries #redemptionarc #motivation #reallife #overcomingadversity #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #overcoming #redemption #phenomenon #PersonalGrowth #goalsetting #goalsetter #procrastination
- Jan 11, 20261h 10m
These Are The Lessons You Learn When You Make 20 Years Of Mistakes
n this conversation, Josh and Corey react to Dad Mode In Dark Mode's raw, unfiltered look at the last 22 years of his life. The mistakes he made, the pain he endured, the lessons he learned, and the truth that came from surviving it all. If you are in your teens, 20s or 30s this video might save you years of mistakes or at the very least help you look critically at your past so you don't through away your future. To follow Dad Mode In Dark Mode:Video by: https://www.youtube.com/ @dadmodeindarkmode Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sIe0ivSm7EFollow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_mediaCredits: Original Music By Recent RumorsFollow Recent Rumors:Find the track Coka here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvpwncgwC0)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recentrumors/?hl=enStuck In My Head album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/recentrumors/stuck-in-my-head/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0YOQcnMHk8Fimez_iqNxtXSuBTkPJDTsliHT_q85UfVgzBbObxxzQVaGY8A_aem_OFXm0X9FgvSl78A7p7DhdQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recentrumors3867#crisis #secondstory #redemption #growth #growing #redeemed #redemptionseries #redemptionarc #motivation #reallife #overcomingadversity #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #overcoming #redemption #phenomenon #PersonalGrowth #WhyAreMenFallingBehind #ModernMasculinity #MensCrisis #LostGeneration #ModernMen #MasculinityToday #MenInSociety #TheStateOfMen #TruthAboutMen #ChangingManhood #MaleIdentity #MensFuture #MenVsSystem #RiseOfMen #menmatter
- Dec 22, 202540 min
Life Changed Quietly at 36 | Here’s What I Noticed
In this conversation, Josh and Corey discuss the importance of taking the first step towards personal change and self-improvement. They emphasize the significance of defining one's life vision and understanding what one truly wants in life as a foundational step to making meaningful changes.They also breakdown Jack Morgan's video around feeling guilt about making the right choices in life, while those you love make the wrong ones. Jack Morgan's Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm8kbC1J2QI&t=46sJack Morgan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcba5Brk3KgbdG9dJiLuMdQ Follow us at: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/secondstorypodcastInsta: https://www.instagram.com/secondstorypod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@second.story.podcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093169098270Follow Josh Cybulski at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulskiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814Follow Corey Leckie at:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leckie_corey/Business Insta: https://www.instagram.com/frameworks_mediaCredits: Original Music By Recent RumorsFollow Recent Rumors:Find the track Coka here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMvpwncgwC0)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recentrumors/?hl=enStuck In My Head album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/recentrumors/stuck-in-my-head/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac0YOQcnMHk8Fimez_iqNxtXSuBTkPJDTsliHT_q85UfVgzBbObxxzQVaGY8A_aem_OFXm0X9FgvSl78A7p7DhdQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC15BrSF2-NNsvORqzCwn2gg#crisis #secondstory #redemption #growth #growing #redeemed #redemptionseries #redemptionarc #motivation #reallife #overcomingadversity #overcomingchallenges #overcomingobstacles #overcoming #redemption #phenomenon #PersonalGrowth #WhyAreMenFallingBehind #ModernMasculinity #MensCrisis #LostGeneration #ModernMen #MasculinityToday #MenInSociety #TheStateOfMen #TruthAboutMen #ChangingManhood #MaleIdentity #MensFuture #MenVsSystem #RiseOfMen #menmatter
About Second Story
Everyone has a second story, some people have a few. It’s the story we create after we’ve had that moment in our lives that move us in a different direction. For some people, its personal, they lose a loved one, or they find one. For others, it is professional, they chase a dream, or they miss out on one. Its what we do after that often defines the direction our life will go. Are you going to rest on your laurels? Or push even harder. Are you going to sit and stew, or stand up and fight? Are you going to stop at one story? Or are you going to re-write your own history? This is Second Story.
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