SuccessFlow Podcast Pause + St. Vincent de Paul Golf Marathon. The hosts celebrate a major fitness milestone as one of them benches 225 pounds for the first time, then share bittersweet news that the SuccessFlow Podcast will take a sabbatical after episode 167 to refocus energy on other priorities, with the intention that it may return. They reflect on how the podcast has been a weekly personal-growth journey for three and a half years, express gratitude to listeners and guests, and discuss continuing a biweekly accountability check-in. They also promote a September 24 golf marathon fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix—playing as many holes as possible from morning to night—to support the nonprofit’s mission to feed, clothe, house, and heal, noting donations go directly to the organization. The episode closes with a final takeaway: “shut up, suit up, and show up,” plus making space for silence and meditation.

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00:00 Bench Press Breakthrough

01:48 Why Take a Sabbatical

03:28 What the Podcast Meant

04:51 Gratitude and Next Steps

07:20 Golf Marathon Fundraiser

11:11 Why He Quit Golf

12:15 How Many Holes Can We Play

13:20 Shut Up Suit Up Show Up

15:52 Final Farewell for Now

Key Topics:

• Podcast purpose and fulfillment after 3.5 years

• Personal milestones: hitting 225 pounds in bench press

• Decision to pause the podcast for personal growth

• Upcoming community golf marathon to support St. Vincent de Paul

• James Hollis's philosophy: shut up, suit up, show up, step away

Key Takeways:

• The podcast fulfilled its initial purpose of self-discovery and learning.

• Taking a break allows for reflection, growth, and implementing new strategies.

• Community involvement and philanthropy are integral to personal and professional life.

• Milestones like lifting 225 pounds can be powerful motivators.

• Mental models like James Hollis's mantra can guide life decisions.

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠

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Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠

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Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠

⁠Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

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