Live Elevated with Brian Pruett

Everything you need is already within you 🌱
Humans are like seeds.. and the oak is within the acorn.
But most people don't live like that.
Most people forget who they are and how they're designed.
In this episode, I break down:
• Identity first
• How to water your life 💧
• Why environment is everything
• The miracle growth filter
• And how to stop living below your design
You don’t need more from the outside.
You need to water your life and
get in better soil.
Let’s grow together ⚡️

What if the goal isn’t to be understood or liked by everyone?
In this episode, I talk about the freedom that comes from letting people misunderstand you, judge you, and think whatever they want.. without needing to correct them.
I share my own story of learning to let go of approval, how I stay grounded in who I am, and the internal reminders that keep me from slipping back into people pleasing.
We cover:
 • Why explaining yourself drains your energy
 • How approval seeking kills confidence
 • The paradox, when you stop trying to be liked, people respect you more
 • Simple, practical ways to build courage and self trust over time
This is a conversation about identity, inner peace, and choosing to live from alignment instead of validation.
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or worn down from people pleasing, this episode is for you ✌️

2026 feels like a year with BIG shifts..
My goal is to be prepared to step into all of my potential.
In this episode, I share the 5 things I’m intentionally bringing into my life, not as rules for anyone else, but as principles I’m choosing to live by. 

Decisive action: over hesitation

Trusting God and my intuition: tuning out the noise

A marathon mindset: thinking long term instead of fleeting 'wins'

Stretch environments: choosing growth over comfort

Discipline: keeping promises to my future self

This is simply how I’m choosing to grow, lead, and move forward this year.
If you’re someone who wants to live with purpose, move intentionally, and become who you’re capable of becoming, I think this conversation will resonate ⚡️

What happens when success finally gives you everything.. and you still feel empty?
In this powerful conversation, former MLB All-Star Ian Desmond opens up about the inner battles most people never see, the pressure of elite performance, the moment faith changed everything, and why his life after baseball has been more meaningful than anything he achieved in the big leagues.
We talk about:
- fear of failure vs. pursuit of excellence
- how your inner voice shapes your confidence
- cutting anchors holding you back
- and how to lead with presence, service, and love, especially as a father and coach.
Ian shares deeply personal moments, from panic and mental blocks, to walking away from the game, to coaching his sons to a championship, to building real community impact in Sarasota through New Town Connection.
This episode is about identity, freedom, faith, and redefining success on your own terms.
If you’ve ever chased achievement but still felt unfulfilled.. this one will hit home.

Most men don’t fail because they lack ability.
They fail because they hold onto habits, mindsets, and behaviors that quietly keep them small.
These are 5 things I’m leaving behind to grow more in 2026:
1. Distracted living
If my attention is everywhere, my progress is nowhere. I’m choosing focus over noise.
2. Overthinking and indecision
Clarity comes from action, not thinking harder. I’m deciding faster and adjusting along the way.
3. People pleasing
Approval is expensive. I’m choosing self respect over validation.
4. Waiting to feel ready
Readiness isn't a feeling.. it's a decision. I’m moving BEFORE I feel confident.
5. Playing small
No more shrinking goals to match comfort. I’m raising my standards and stepping into my potential.
If you want more growth in 2026, start by letting go of what’s holding you back ⚡️
Stay tuned, subscribe for part two.
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