In this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Kyle Gray to unpack the transformative power of storytelling—how our In tIn this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Brett Stern, founder of 1Thrive and co-owner of Lord Daniel Sportswear. We dive into his journey from collegiate tennis to entrepreneurship, the lessons he carried from sport into business, and how he rebuilt the scaffolding of discipline and accountability after leaving the court.
Key Takeaways
- The difficult transition from athlete identity to real-world purpose.
- Why tennis taught Brett discipline, grit, and self-reliance that fueled his business life.
- How family business dynamics can complicate — and shape — growth.
- Why 1Thrive was built to merge organization, structure, and beauty for real-world impact.
- The importance of presence, contentment, and avoiding the trap of complacency.
Quotes
- “Life doesn’t fix you. You fix yourself.” – Brett Stern
- “Contentment feels peaceful. Complacency feels lazy.” – Brett Stern
- “Everything takes work — even being proud of yourself.” – Brett Stern
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