What a “Failed” Podcast Can Teach You About Success

November 21, 2025

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Lessons from The Inner Empire

What if the life you’ve been building so hard to “win” was never the mountain you were actually meant to climb…and the real breakthrough only comes when you’re honest about what flopped along the way?

This week’s episodes of The Inner Empire explore two sides of the same coin: the shift from chasing shallow metrics to pursuing deep meaning...and the courage it takes to publicly admit when something simply didn’t work. Together, these episodes offer a rare, unfiltered look at both the internal journey of purpose and the external reality of projects that don’t hit the mark.

🧗Episode 42: The Second Mountain
In this episode, Seth unpacks the idea of the “first mountain” of life...titles, money, status, and external validation...and contrasts it with the “second mountain,” where meaning, contribution, and alignment take center stage. He explores how many high achievers wake up one day realizing that the summit they’ve been climbing toward isn’t actually their summit at all. Instead of just “trying harder,” Seth shows why the second mountain demands more authenticity, not more grind, and how choosing that path leads to a more grounded, fulfilling life.

📉Episode 43: Why The Inner Empire Flopped
In the final episode of the series, Seth pulls back the curtain on launching...and ending...The Inner Empire podcast. He openly breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and where he underestimated the importance of strategy, marketing, and audience growth. This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s a candid debrief on why a good idea isn’t enough without a clear monetization plan, consistent promotion, and alignment between the show’s purpose and the business behind it. If you’ve ever launched something that didn’t go as planned, this episode will feel uncomfortably...and usefully...relatable.

These episodes aren’t just about success or failure...they’re about the deeper question underneath both: What are you really building, and is it worth the climb?

🎧Listen to Episodes 42 and 43 here and revisit the full journey of The Inner Empire on your preferred podcast app.

And remember...the real empire isn’t what you build…it’s who you become.

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