The Mental Wealth Show with Rich Jones

When Effort Doesn't Equal Output

Rich had a frustrating long jump competition at his fifth U.S. Indoor Masters Track & Field Championships, but it led to a surprising insight about why all his hard work wasn't showing up when it counted. The lesson goes way beyond track. Visit tmwshow.com for more. 

Navigating Life's Trade-offs

Rich discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding new job, athletic pursuits, and content creation. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to new realities, setting realistic goals, and prioritizing rest and self-care. Rich shares insights on navigating trade-offs and making adjustments to routines to align with his current season of life, ultimately embracing a purpose-driven approach to high performance. Visit tmwshow.com for more.  

The Job Search Journey

In this episode, Rich reflects on his four-month hiatus from podcasting and shares insights from his recent job search journey. He discusses the challenges he faced, including a dry spell in interviews, and ultimately celebrates finding a new role. Rich emphasizes the importance of resilience and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with job searching, while also acknowledging the support he received during this time.   Visit findmorebalance.com to learn more. 

This is what the work was for.

Rich reflects on five years of sobriety and his personal healing journey, realizing that all the hard work was preparing him for this exact moment. In this raw, unscripted episode, he shares how his personal growth has become the anchor he needs to navigate a sudden family health crisis. It's a powerful look at how the work we do on ourselves equips us for the challenges we can't see coming.  

Part 2: Keep doing the work anyway.

Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, even when you're doing your best. In this follow-up episode, Rich discusses how recent experiences – from athletic injuries to confronting some challenging health realities – have reinforced his core message: "Keep Doing the Work Anyway." Explore Rich's evolving strategies for managing unexpected health information, making sustainable lifestyle changes, and maintaining a high-performance mindset through it all.   Follow Rich on IG and Threads @richrunstrack.