In this episode of Discipline of Doing, we sit down with musician and viral sensation Dylan Davidson to talk about the unseen cost of early fame, losing himself in the TikTok machine, walking away from music, and what it took to start over again. From his mental health battles and family emergencies to his powerful return to music, Dylan shares the real story behind the numbers.

If you’ve ever chased a dream, burned out, or felt lost this one’s for you.

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📍 CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro
01:04 – Building a life on your phone & social media burnout
03:00 – Blowing up on TikTok in high school
05:40 – Getting heckled for going viral
07:15 – Mental toll of negative comments
08:52 – Finding confidence in music
11:10 – The dark side of TikTok fame
13:50 – Fake friendships & being used for views
17:00 – When Dylan knew he had to walk away
21:45 – Losing his best friend & shifting focus to music
24:10 – Taking care of his dad during heart transplant
29:40 – Alone in the park with just a guitar
33:00 – The emotional hospital moment that changed him
36:50 – Faith, identity, and being a provider
41:00 – The DM that changed everything
43:00 – Why he returned to music
45:00 – Going on tour for the first time
48:00 – Working with Avery Anna & building real friendships
51:20 – Fighting comparison & staying grounded
55:10 – Why authenticity matters more than ever
58:30 – Not setting hard finish lines
1:01:10 – Is Dylan afraid of fame now?
1:04:00 – What he’d tell his younger self

In this episode, we dive deep into how fitness and health have shaped our journeys as entrepreneurs. We break down our individual fitness backgrounds—where we started, how things have evolved, and the role discipline, training, and physical health play in showing up consistently for our business.

From early gym sessions to building structure through routine, we explore how taking control of your body often leads to taking control of your life—and your business.

Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or trying to balance it with business goals, this episode is for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Why fitness matters more than you think
03:00 – Defining “being in shape” and how that’s changed for us
09:00 – Function vs. aesthetics: what are we really training for?
14:00 – Running, lifting, and chasing the hardest version of yourself
20:00 – Our athletic backgrounds: childhood sports, college, and burnout
35:00 – Braxton’s journey through basketball, tennis, and body image
55:00 – How building a business led to weight gain and health setbacks
1:05:00 – What sparked the transformation (75 Hard, discipline, routines)
1:20:00 – The struggle of staying consistent when life gets chaotic
1:30:00 – Cyrus’s story: injury, identity crisis, and rebuilding after running
1:45:00 – Dirty bulks, cutting phases, and redefining success in the gym
2:00:00 – Competing with yourself vs. others — what actually drives us
2:10:00 – What we’re chasing next: Tough Mudder, performance, and purpose


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In this episode, we sit down with Brock Kelly, a D2 collegiate runner and rising content creator who’s built a powerful online presence from the unlikeliest of places—Mississippi.

With over 70K followers on Instagram and over 20K on YouTube, Brock shares how he used a stress fracture injury as the spark for growth, launching his daily Instagram series "The Daily Mile", and captivating audiences with high-quality, honest storytelling.

Whether you're a creator, athlete, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with insight on how to grow something real—even when you're starting small.

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00:00 - Maturing and Shifting Mindset in Running
04:41 - Relearning Quality over Quantity after Social Media Growth
06:55 - Finding Balance Between Social Media and Running
10:10 - Feelings Around Collegiate Running Coming to an End
12:03 - The Seasons When Content Was Doing Best
15:51 - Shifting Your Online Identity
19:56 - Where’s Your Energy Going Right Now?
23:25 - How Did You Navigate Brand Deals?
31:56 - Staying In School After Making Social Media Money
38:19 - How To Enjoy the Day to Day While Seeing the Big Picture
42:57 - Intentions over Everything
52:06 - Leaving Mississippi
53:38 - Blue Collar Work Ethic
57:34 - Is Going To a Big City The Right Move
1:01:26 - Outsourcing vs Solopreneurship
1:11:42 - What happens after achieving your dreams?
1:20:16 - What are the next set of goals?
1:25:52 - Imposter Syndrome
1:33:52 - Making Music Now?
1:35:35 - Outro

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