The Playbook

#71 - Embracing Who You Are: The True Strength of Authenticity

In this week’s episode, I dive into the concept of authenticity and what it means to truly know and show yourself to the world. Inspired by a conversation with a friend at the run club, I reflect on the masks we wear and the personas we create to fit in or meet external expectations. I share my own journey of shedding those masks, including the person I used to pretend to be, and why understanding yourself first is crucial before trying to understand others. As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show and share it with your friends. Follow our journey on socials: Instagram: playbookrunclub & The_Brian_Flanagan YouTube: @ThePlaybook TikTok: The_Brian_Flanagan Twitter: BrianFlanagan20

#70 - The Hidden Power of Culture: Building Something That Matters

In this episode, I break down the true power of culture—how it’s created, how it shapes success, and how you can build a meaningful one in both your personal and professional life. From my experiences at NOVVI to the Playbook Run Club, I share the secrets behind creating a culture that drives real meaning. As always, if you liked this episode, please rate and review the show and share it with your friends. Follow our journey on socials: Instagram: _theplaybookrunclub & The_Brian_Flanagan YouTube: @ThePlaybook TikTok: The_Brian_Flanagan Twitter: BrianFlanagan20

#69 – Five Weeks Later: Fuel Sources, Mental Clarity, and Locking In

After five weeks away, I’m back — and in this episode, I share what’s been going on behind the scenes. I talk about completing my Ironman 70.3, the motivation that drove me, and how the experience revealed the difference between negative and positive fuel sources. With that mental clarity, I’ve taken time to reflect, reset, and map out my 2025 goals. I dive into the importance of intentional goal-setting, tracking where you are right now, and keeping your vision visible and alive in your daily environment. As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show and share it with your friends. Follow the journey on socials: Instagram: @playbookrunclub & @the_brian_flanagan YouTube: @ThePlaybook TikTok: @the_brian_flanagan Twitter: @BrianFlanagan20

#68 - The Most Important Thing You Must Do as a Man Is to Live by Your Word

Are you living an authentic life? Where in your life are you living out of integrity and not showing up the way you said you would. When you say you are going to do something, you have to stick to that. This is a lesson I have learned since I have moved to this city. People throw their word around so easily, I never understand it. Today I talk about this, about stories in my life and my work from this and draw meaning from it. If you enjoyed the episode, you know where to find us on social media, please connect.

#67 – You Are Not What You Do: Identity, Growth, and Going All In

Episode Description: In this week’s episode, I reflect on the past two weeks—from winning my age group in a triathlon, to starting therapy, to building momentum with the run club. I dive into the personal lessons I’ve learned recently, especially around separating your identity from your achievements. I speak about how true confidence comes not from what you do, but from who you believe you are—independent of praise or criticism. I also share updates on my next goals and the mindset shifts I’m working through. As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show and share it with your friends. Follow our journey on socials: Instagram: @playbookrunclub & @the_brian_flanagan YouTube: @ThePlaybook TikTok: @the_brian_flanagan Twitter: @BrianFlanagan20