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  • S7|E6 End Emotional Decisions: Build Strategic Discipline

    S7|E6 End Emotional Decisions: Build Strategic Discipline
    Feb 19 2026
    You often get lost in the emotional whirlwind of your entrepreneurial journey, making strategic reviews a daunting task. Maurice shares his personal struggles with infrequent and emotionally charged reviews, revealing how this common pitfall can turn your minor issues into major setbacks, hindering your growth and intention.

    Chapter Summary:

    00:00 Strategy: Review, Don’t Retreat
    03:13 Consistency: Theory to Traction
    06:27 Small Adjustments, Big Results
    09:32 Weekly SWOT: Your Growth Catalyst

    Featured Quotes:
    • “Progress doesn’t come from thinking harder once a year, It comes from checking alignment consistently.” - Maurice
    • “Strategy fails when it’s infrequent.” - Maurice
    • “Growth favors those who reviews their information, i.e. the feedback loop.” - Maurice
    Behind the Story:Maurice opens up about the challenge of separating emotion from strategy, particularly for entrepreneurs like you who are deeply invested in your work. He highlights that without your consistent, unemotional review, your small problems can escalate, and your business can drift from your intended path. His approach to weekly SWOT analyses provides you with a framework for staying honest and making disciplined, fact-based decisions.

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
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    11 min
  • S7|E5 Find Hidden Threats to Your Career and Business Growth

    S7|E5 Find Hidden Threats to Your Career and Business Growth
    Feb 17 2026
    You’ll discover how comfort and complacency quietly drain your momentum, hindering your growth until you deliberately challenge these subtle threats.

    Top 3 Highlights:
    1. You’ll see how comfort often acts as a hidden competitor, stopping your personal and professional stretching.
    2. You’ll recognize that complacency can disguise itself as stability, leading to your stagnation when unchecked.
    3. You’ll learn that momentum is fragile; identifying and addressing subtle threats is crucial to maintaining yours.
    Episode Navigation:

    00:00 Identifying Quiet Threats to Growth
    03:25 Comfort: A Hidden Competitor
    06:03 Challenging Comfort and Complacency
    08:41 Momentum’s Fragility and Potential


    Take Action:Identify one comfort you’ve mistaken for safety and decide if it’s protecting you or holding you back.

    Share This Episode:“Is comfort killing your growth? 🚀 You’ll hear Maurice on ‘That Will Nevr Work’ reveal how quiet threats erode your momentum.

    Listen and challenge your comfort zone! #GrowthMindset #Podcast”

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    11 min
  • S7|E4 Your Guide to Finding Opportunity in Discomfort

    S7|E4 Your Guide to Finding Opportunity in Discomfort
    Feb 12 2026
    You’ll explore how opportunities often appear in unexpected forms, challenging your preconceived notions of success. This episode helps you recognize subtle opportunities by embracing discomfort and acting with intention, even amidst uncertainty.


    In This Episode:

    00:00 Opportunity’s Quiet Nature
    01:26 The Unfamiliarity of Opportunity
    03:43 Growth Demands Response
    05:48 Readiness: A Decision, Not a Feeling
    08:43 The Cost of Postponing Opportunity


    Key Takeaways:
    • Recognize subtle opportunities that don’t fit your expected molds.
    • Distinguish between discomfort and actual danger in new situations you face.
    • Cultivate curiosity, observation, and humility to understand opportunities fully.
    • Decide to be ready rather than waiting for the feeling of readiness.
    • Act with intention, as your readiness grows through movement, not hesitation


    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    11 min
  • S7|E3 Accelerate Growth: Build Systems Around Your Weaknesses

    S7|E3 Accelerate Growth: Build Systems Around Your Weaknesses
    Feb 10 2026
    I discuss reframing weakness from a flaw into a strategic advantage for business growth. Learn how I identify recurring weaknesses, treat them as data, and implement systems to overcome them, fostering self-management and accelerated progress in my career and business.

    In This Episode:

    00:00 Weakness as Information
    01:06 Identifying Recurring Weaknesses
    03:25 Weakness as a Signal
    05:08 Systems Beat Willpower
    06:40 Managing Weaknesses Strategically
    08:52 Growth and Self-Trust

    Key Takeaways:
    • Identify recurring weaknesses in my career or business.
    • Analyze weaknesses as informational data, not personal verdicts.
    • Implement systems and processes to manage weak areas.
    • Acknowledge weaknesses strategically to accelerate my progress.
    • Boost self-trust and reduce friction by addressing my blind spots.


    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    11 min
  • S7|E2 Lead With Your Value, Not Just Hard Work

    S7|E2 Lead With Your Value, Not Just Hard Work
    Feb 5 2026
    🎙️ Episode Summary

    I discuss how leveraging your personal strengths can significantly propel your career and business forward. In this episode, I redefine strengths not as mere personality traits, but as powerful patterns of value creation, urging professionals to intentionally communicate their unique contributions rather than hoping hard work alone will suffice. Learn to position your strengths effectively to unlock more opportunities and build confidence.


    In This Episode:

    00:00 Introduction to Strengths in Business
    01:27 Evidence of Your Strengths
    04:00 Positioning Your Strengths
    06:09 Unrecognized Strengths and Missed Opportunities
    09:32 Responsibility for Your Strengths


    Key Takeaways:
    • Identify patterns of value creation in your past successes to understand your true strengths.
    • Communicate your strengths clearly to decision-makers, rather than assuming they are known.
    • Position your unique abilities strategically to attract more career and business opportunities.
    • Gain confidence by understanding your contributions, leading to less over-explanation and overcompensation.
    • Avoid underutilization and frustration by speaking up about your professional desires and capabilities.


    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    11 min
  • S7|E1 Master Your Message: End Confusion, See Growth

    S7|E1 Master Your Message: End Confusion, See Growth
    Feb 3 2026
    Story PreviewEver wonder why a product isn’t selling, despite your best efforts? I share a compelling story about how misunderstanding a market’s unique culture led to confusing advertising, and how the truth about your own message can be the hardest, yet most rewarding, feedback to hear.Chapter Summary:00:00 Evaluate Your Product’s Clarity
    02:29 Embrace Progress, Not PerfectionFeatured Quotes:
    • “Every system we discuss only works if you’re willing to look in the mirror first.” - Maurice Chisholm
    • “I had had been avoiding whether or not my message was clear or not.” - Maurice Chisholm
    Behind the Story:I reflect on a personal realization about the clarity of my own message, drawing parallels to a unique advertising example involving laundry products on buses in a specific cultural context. This episode highlights the crucial step of self-reflection and honesty in improving business communication and strategy, emphasizing that genuine progress stems from confronting what we often try to avoid.

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    5 min
  • S6|G51 Fearless, Fulfilled, and Free with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

    S6|G51 Fearless, Fulfilled, and Free with Dr. Christiane Schroeter
    Dec 31 2025
    What’s holding you back from building a business you truly love? In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice Chism sits down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter, confidence coach and founder of DoctorChristiane.com, to explore what it really takes to turn fear into freedom and self-doubt into bold action. Dr. Christiane shares powerful stories and strategies for developing confidence, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and aligning your business with your purpose. This episode is a masterclass in courage, authenticity, and joy.

    🎧 Connect with Dr. Christiane:
    Instagram – @doctor.christiane
    LinkedIn – Christiane Schroeter
    #ThatWillNevrWork #ConfidenceCoach #EntrepreneurMindset

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    31 min
  • S6|G50 The Inner Game of Confidence and Clarity with Christopher Filipiak

    S6|G50 The Inner Game of Confidence and Clarity with Christopher Filipiak
    Dec 30 2025
    Every great CEO knows success isn’t just about sales — it’s about self-mastery. In this episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice Chism sits down with Christopher Filipiak, CEO coach and founder of ChristopherFilipiak.com, to unpack what it really takes to lead with clarity, close deals with confidence, and scale with purpose. Christopher shares the mindset shifts and strategic frameworks that transform overwhelmed entrepreneurs into empowered CEOs. Whether you’re leading a team or just leading yourself — this episode will help you make decisions from alignment, not anxiety.

    🎧 Connect with Christopher:
    LinkedIn – Christopher Filipiak
    Website – ChristopherFilipiak.com
    #ThatWillNevrWork #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SalesStrategy

    Resources:
    • Well Why Not Workbook: https://bit.ly/authormauricechism
    • Podmatch: https://bit.ly/joinpodmatchwithmaurice
    • *FREE* 5 Bold Shifts to help you silence doubt and start moving: https://bit.ly/5boldshifts
    Connect With:
    • Maurice Chism: https://bit.ly/CoachMaurice
    • Website: https://bit.ly/mauricechism
    • To be a guest: https://bit.ly/beaguestonthatwillnevrworkpodcast
    • Business Email: mchism@chismgroup.net
    • Business Address: PO Box 460, Secane, PA 19018
    Subscribe to That Will Nevr Work Podcast:
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    31 min