I Dare You Podcast

What does it really mean to win in life—and why do so many high-achievers still feel like they’re falling short?

In this episode of I Dare You, I’m joined by Chip Pugh, Team Chaplain for the Tennessee Titans and author of Made to Win: Six Practices of Jesus for Life on Mission.

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Chip has spent decades developing athletes, coaches, and leaders—serving in collegiate athletics, strength and conditioning, and leadership development roles (including at Tennessee Tech University)—and he brings a clear, practical framework for maximizing your potential.

You’ll learn why so many people never experience the joy of winning (because they were never trained to win), how to quiet the “distracting voices” that derail your calling, and why community isn’t optional if you want a life that’s strong, resilient, and mission-driven. Chip also shares a simple daily prayer and challenge that can change how you see people—and how you show up in the world.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

The 3-part pathway to winning: expect, aim, and train

Why identity comes before purpose—and how your words shape both

How to discern truth when doubt and adversity hit

The “life huddle” principle: why you need a few people who truly know you

The practice of “Invest in the One”—and the daily habit that brings purpose into focus

Chip’s message is direct, practical, and deeply encouraging—whether faith is central to your life right now or you’re simply searching for what you were made for.

Here’s the prayer you pray (the “one daily prayer” from your Chip Pugh episode script):

Lord, give me the eyes to see what You see today.

Prepare my hands to do what You have designed me to do.

Prepare my feet to go where You send me.

Please send me to the one who is ready to follow You…

and fill me with the skill to win them to You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Connect with Chip:

X (Twitter): @Chip_Pugh

Instagram: @Chip_Pugh

Facebook: @ChipCPugh

Website: www.MadeToWinBook.com

You’re doing “pretty well”… so why do you still feel restless?

In this solo episode, I go straight at the quiet ceiling that keeps high performers from becoming who they know they’re capable of being—not more famous, not more followers… bigger in your leadership, health, relationships, impact, and purpose.

I break down two traps that shrink your thinking without you noticing:

The Doable Trap (I start using my past as the benchmark for what’s possible)

The “At least I’m not…” game (downward comparison that makes me feel better while I stay small)

Then I give you a simple, practical framework to break through the ceiling:

The Bigger Flywheel: Reference Point → Resolve → Risk

This one will challenge you, encourage you, and push you to choose the stretch—because comfort is a liar, and “ready” isn’t coming.

In this episode, I cover:

Why I can’t outperform the size of my aspirations (and neither can you)

How my “reference points” shape my identity—and my results

What I do when I feel bored, stuck, or under-challenged

The one “high-fail” move I believe you should keep in your life at all times

A 24-hour I Dare You Challenge to take action today (not “someday”)

If you thought of someone while listening, send them this episode with one line:

“I thought of you when I heard this.”

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Remember, as discussed in E218, grab your FREE, custom-designed PDFs (inspired by Start With Why by Simon Sinek) at idareyoupod.com:

5 “Why discovery” questions

Daring Purpose Tool (Belief → Action → Results → One sentence)

Start With Why Visual Synopsis (WHY / HOW / WHAT + trust + consistency)

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

Recording artist and Broadway sensation Kelsie Watts joins The I Dare You Podcast for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a career that lasts—onstage and online.

Kelsie is making waves again with new original music, including her latest release “Made for Your Love,” and has become a viral singing phenomenon with 250M+ views and 3.5M+ followers across TikTok and Instagram. In this episode, she takes us behind the curtain on her journey from Lubbock, Texas (singing in church and studying music) to Belmont University in Nashville, to grinding through the “unseen years” that most people never hear about.

We talk about:

Why “overnight success” is a myth

The creative story behind “Made for Your Love” and Kelsie’s Whitney Houston inspiration

How understanding the business of music matters as much as talent



The Broadway reality: Kelsie’s run as Queen Jane Seymour in SIX! The Musical (including her iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Favorite Broadway Debut) and what it’s like to step into high-pressure roles live



The message behind her acclaimed single “Fit In”—and why comparison is “the thief of joy”

The power of authenticity, preparation, and staying coachable after hearing “no”

Plus, Kelsie shares her simple “I Dare You” challenge—one small act that can change someone’s day.

Follow Kelsie: @kelsiewatts (TikTok) | @kelsiewattsmusic (Instagram)

Listen to her music everywhere you stream.

Remember, as discussed in E218, grab your FREE, custom-designed PDFs (inspired by Start With Why by Simon Sinek) at idareyoupod.com:

5 “Why discovery” questions

Daring Purpose Tool (Belief → Action → Results → One sentence)

Start With Why Visual Synopsis (WHY / HOW / WHAT + trust + consistency)

Scott Scovill’s story is what happens when you stop negotiating with fear.

He’s the founder of Moo TV (a global live-event video powerhouse), a creative force behind massive tours and TV specials, and the author of Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams—but this conversation isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real roadmap: flunking out, rebuilding confidence, taking bold swings, and learning how to keep going when doubt is loud.

In this episode of I Dare You, we talk about:



Why tenacity isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build



The mindset shift that changed Scott’s life: “Live like you’re writing a book”

How fear disguises itself as “busy” and quietly steals your best chapter

The power of one bold move—and how to choose it without blowing up your life

The perspective that comes from a health scare and the urgency of living on purpose

If you’ve been stuck, hesitant, playing small, or waiting for the “right time”… this is your nudge (and your challenge): What would make the next chapter more interesting—and are you willing to do it?

Listen now, then take the dare.

Connect with Scott:

https://www.scottscovill.com/.

https://www.instagram.com/scottscovillcreative

https://www.facebook.com/scottscovillcreative

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-scovill-943a4022/

In this solo episode, I’m pulling a surprisingly powerful leadership lesson from Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go!—specifically the part most people skip right past: The Waiting Place. That grown-up trap where I’m not lazy… I’m just delaying. Waiting on clarity. Waiting on confidence. Waiting for life to slow down.

Graduation season isn’t just for 18-year-olds in caps and gowns.

It’s for me. It’s for you. It’s for anyone stepping into a new chapter that didn’t come with a ceremony—just more pressure and responsibility.

Here’s what I’ll walk you through:

Why “adult graduations” happen all the time (and rarely come with applause)

How I can look busy… and still be stuck

The real cost of waiting (even when it sounds responsible)

A simple 7-day exit plan you can run starting today

This one is fresh, fun, and practical—with the kind of warm, direct “let’s go” energy that will get you moving before the episode ends.

Because you don’t have to know the whole chapter.

You just have to turn the page. Hit play and let’s get after it.

Remember, as discussed in E218, grab your FREE, custom-designed PDFs (inspired by Start With Why by Simon Sinek) at idareyoupod.com:

5 “Why discovery” questions

Daring Purpose Tool (Belief → Action → Results → One sentence)

Start With Why Visual Synopsis (WHY / HOW / WHAT + trust + consistency)

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod