As we celebrate our 100th episode of the Million Dollar Days podcast, we’ve been reflecting on the journey that brought us here and the invaluable lessons we’ve learned along the way. Two years of consistent content creation has taught us more than we could have imagined about business, persistence, and what it truly takes to build something meaningful.
One of the most profound realizations we’ve had is that the path to success is rarely a straight line or a quick journey. We began this podcast with certain expectations about growth and audience reach, perhaps believing we’d be in the top charts after just 30 episodes. Reality had different plans. Like many creators before us, we’ve experienced the slow burn of building an audience—the weeks and months of putting out content when the metrics don’t seem to reflect the effort you’re investing. This mirrors what many successful podcasters have shared: Stephen Bartlett of Diary of a CEO revealed he produced content for three years with minimal downloads before gaining traction, while Chris Williamson of Modern Wisdom had just three total plays across his entire catalog after three months of weekly episodes. Today, Modern Wisdom boasts over a billion plays. The lesson? The bigger the plane, the longer the runway.
What’s been most surprising is the impact our conversations have had on listeners, often in ways we never anticipated. We regularly encounter people who tell us they listen to our podcast on their commute or that a specific episode resonated deeply with their current struggles. These moments of connection—when someone reaches out to say your words helped them through a difficult time—are far more meaningful than any download statistic. It’s a powerful reminder that even when the numbers don’t show it, your content can be making a significant difference in people’s lives. The unexpected connections formed through sharing our thoughts and experiences have been among the most rewarding aspects of this journey.
We’ve also come to understand just how much work is required to succeed at the highest levels. Many of us look at industry leaders and think they might be working twice as hard as the average person—but the reality is often closer to 1000 times more output. The commitment to excellence, the detailed documentation of processes, the willingness to work when others are resting—these are the hallmarks of extraordinary achievement. And while “work-life balance” has become a popular concept, we’ve found that success is more about prioritization than balance. There will be seasons where work demands more attention and times when family needs take precedence. The key is knowing what deserves your focus in each moment and being fully present for it.
Perhaps most importantly, we’ve learned that persistence in the face of uncertainty is the true superpower. Every successful person can point to moments when they could have given up—when logic or exhaustion or discouragement told them to walk away. The difference is simply that they didn’t. They kept going without any guarantee of success, driven by some internal conviction that the journey was worth continuing. That persistence—the decision to “go again” when you’ve been knocked down—is what separates those who eventually succeed from those who don’t.
As we look toward the next 100 episodes, we carry these lessons with us. The podcast has become more than just a weekly conversation—it’s a living document of our thoughts, a connection point with our audience, and a lasting legacy that might even be accessible to future generations. Whatever comes next, we’re grateful for the journey so far and for everyone who has taken the time to listen, whether you’ve been with us since episode one or are just discovering us today.