I Tried to Build Consistency With Zero Stakes… Here’s What Happened

It's not too late to start over

"It's not too late, it's never too late" There... Now that you have 3 Days Grace playing in your head, we can begin. Hello friend, it's been A WHILE. I know I know, you've all been harassing me asking things like "are you ok?!" "Where have you been?!" "Is everything ok?!" And the answer are.... Yes, I've been here, not now but they will be. But more on that later. For now this is about you. It's not too late to start over. No matter where you are or what you are going through. Keep your head up. You've got this. Ok, that's it for now. Hopefully I'll have more witty and inspirations notes for the next episode.

At Your Funeral, What Will People Say?

This week, I tried to answer one of life’s biggest questions: What’s the meaning of all this? After spending seven days exploring spirituality, connection, and the stories people shared with me, I realized something—this isn’t a topic you figure out in a week. It’s one you feel your way into. So today, while I take real time to process everything I’ve learned, I’m pulling an episode from the vault. It begins with one question that hit me hard after attending a funeral: What’s the one thing you want people to say at your funeral? In this episode, I talk about life’s distractions, the habits that pull us away from what matters, and the wake-up calls that remind us of what’s actually important. It’s raw, honest, and maybe exactly the pause button you need today. Think of this as the space between my dive into spirituality and what’s coming next—and a chance for you to reflect on your own answers before I return with everything I’ve learned.

What Is Spirituality… and Can You Actually Find It In 7 Days?

What is spirituality? For most of my life, that question has made my brain short-circuit. Religion never clicked. Energy and vibrations felt too abstract. And any time someone asked what I believed in, I had one go-to line: “I stopped answering questions I don’t have the answer to.” But lately… I’ve been thinking: I want to feel connected to something bigger than myself. I want to understand what people mean when they talk about guidance, intuition, or feeling part of something more than their own stress and thoughts. So this week, I'm running a 7-day experiment to find out: What is spirituality — and how do you actually find it? No doctrines. No pressure to believe anything. No rules. Just curiosity, honesty, and direct experience. In this episode, I share: * my personal history with religion, skepticism, and science * why spirituality has never made sense to me * why I finally feel ready to explore it * what I hope to feel, understand, or discover * the one question I’m asking people all week: “What does spirituality mean to you — and what does it feel like?” If you’ve ever felt disconnected… skeptical… curious… or secretly wished you felt what other people seem to feel so naturally — this one’s for you. Let’s see if spirituality is something you find… or something you feel. If you have an opinion on the matter, I want to hear from you! Send me a voice note to: whatsyour1thing@gmail.com [whatsyour1thing@gmail.com] Or set up a time to talk with me live during my office hours here [https://cal.com/jordan-hiller-eilquk]!!

Which of These 5 Habits Are You Neglecting? (Most People Miss 2–3)

Are you actually taking care of your life… or are you just telling yourself you are? In this episode, Dr. Len Lopez breaks down the STEPS framework: a 2-minute daily audit that reveals exactly where your physical, mental, and spiritual habits are slipping. S.T.E.P.S stands for: * Sleep: Are you going to bed feeding your mind something good? * Think: Are you speaking to yourself with intention… or letting negativity lead? * Eat: Are you fueling your body or running on convenience and impulse? * Physical: Did you move today? Even a little? * Spirit: Are you working your inner muscles or skipping them entirely? Dr. Len compares life to being a chef: you choose what you feed your body, mind, and spirit. And if the recipe tastes bad… it’s on you. We talk about overstimulation, dopamine addiction, the invisible habits parents pass to their kids, and how one simple visual tracker can transform your consistency. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly which step (or two) you’ve been neglecting — and how to fix it starting today. Don't forget to download the app and check out all Dr. Len has to offer! Link to his website here [https://drlenlopez.com/5stepsaday/]!

I Tried to Build Consistency With Zero Stakes… Here’s What Happened

I spent seven days trying to stay consistent… with zero accountability, zero stakes, and zero external pressure. And what I learned surprised me. In today’s final recap of the Consistency Challenge, I break down the biggest lessons from each day — the ones that actually helped and the ones that fell apart fast: * How to break your goals down using first principles * The daily schedule printout that saved my week * Why “make it laughably small” actually works * How tiny cues can trigger big habits * Why visible progress matters more than motivation * And the mindset shift that made everything easier: You vs. You (not the internet) So… can you build consistency without stakes? Honestly, I’m not sure most of us can — and that’s exactly why this experiment matters. If you’re juggling work, family, and the pressure to “be better,” this episode will help you see consistency in a new, much simpler way. Find your one thing this week — and let’s keep going.