The New Rules Podcast

If you're heading into change, feeling the weight of decision-making, or wanting to lead yourself more intentionally, this episode will help you slow down, think critically, and move forward with clarity. This week on The New Rules Podcast, Bri is joined by producer Lauren for a reflective, honest conversation to close out the year. Together, they unpack what it looks like to learn yourself deeply, take responsibility for your internal world, and develop the foresight needed to navigate pressure, transition, and uncertainty. This episode explores why reflection isn't just a year-end exercise, but a lifelong discipline that turns awareness into wisdom. From tracking patterns and managing fear to understanding responsibility, calling, and self-governance, this conversation offers language and perspective for anyone stepping into a new season. We cover: Why reflection is essential for growth, not just insight How to track patterns before they become problems The difference between awareness and responsibility Learning to anticipate pressure instead of reacting to it Self-governance and owning your internal world How commitment shapes maturity over time Using reflection as foresight, not hindsight Why knowing yourself matters more than controlling outcomes This episode is thoughtful, grounding, and deeply practical for anyone committed to becoming wiser, more self-aware, and more intentional in the year ahead. 📲 Connect with Us: We'd love to hear your thoughts! After listening, don't forget to leave a comment on YouTube, leave a review, and share your favorite takeaways on social media. More of a visual person? You can WATCH today's episode on our Youtube Channel: Youtube: youtube.com/WriteNewRules To stay connected, visit us at the following places to help as a guide for you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader! LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford Instagram: @writenewrules TikTok: @writenewrules

This week, we're diving into a skill most people skip but everyone needs: reflection. Not the "wow, that happened" kind. The kind that turns your past into information so you can build foresight, notice patterns, and stop repeating the same cycles in a new year. If you've ever set goals without slowing down long enough to understand what's actually been shaping you, this episode will give you language and a framework to make reflection a muscle, something you practice, not something you do once a year. Reflection takes internal fortitude, but it's how gratitude, correction, and growth become possible. We cover: Why reflection takes internal fortitude and why the moments you want to avoid are often where the lesson is How to "excavate" cringe/embarrassing moments instead of running from them Why we need to reflect on wins too (not just failures) so we can repeat what actually works The paradox: it's often what goes unaddressed that becomes your future The "watch film" framework for reviewing life with a bird's-eye view (good, bad, and everything in between) A practical way to reflect by reviewing what you've created (writing, work, episodes, output) as evidence of who you were How to separate what's you, what's influence, and what's fear because life is layered How to actually find time: silence, closing mental tabs, and making reflection a habit This episode is honest, practical, and gives you a framework to stop drifting so you can build a better future with clarity instead of just hoping things change. 📲 Connect with Us: More of a visual person? You can WATCH today's episode on our Youtube Channel: Youtube: youtube.com/WriteNewRules We'd love to hear your thoughts! After listening, don't forget to leave a comment on YouTube, leave a review, and share your favorite takeaways on social media. To stay connected, visit us at the following places to help as a guide for you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader! LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford Instagram: @writenewrules TikTok: @writenewrules

This week, we're bringing you a special Holiday Q&A Episode, featuring real questions from our listeners about navigating family, old patterns, and emotional pressure during the holidays. This is an episode that helps you lead yourself well and navigate the old patterns and challenging environments that the holidays often resurface. Listen for language, tools, and perspective to stay grounded, lead yourself well, and show up as the healthiest version of you. For your own growth or to be someone that encourages the people around you. We cover: How to stay grounded when you feel reactive or disconnected. Whether irritation means you haven't forgiven someone. How to set boundaries without creating unnecessary conflict. How to be around family members who are estranged from one another. What to do when you've outgrown old friendships back home. How to measure your resilience and self-awareness in real time. How to show up authentically without expecting others to change. How to care for yourself before and after the holiday environment. This episode is honest, practical, and full of wisdom for anyone walking into environments that pull on their history or test their growth. 📲 Connect with Us: We'd love to hear your thoughts! After listening, don't forget to leave a comment on YouTube, leave a review, and share your favorite takeaways on social media. More of a visual person? You can WATCH today's episode on our Youtube Channel: Youtube: youtube.com/WriteNewRules To stay connected, visit us at the following places to help as a guide for you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader! LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford Instagram: @writenewrules TikTok: @writenewrules

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri dive into one of the most overlooked forces shaping our lives: belief. Not blind optimism. Not hype. But the deep, internal conviction that fuels calling, direction, resilience, and identity. Starting with Winston Churchill's outrageous belief at 19 that he would one day save England, the conversation unpacks how belief forms, why it wavers, and how you can build it in your own life. Adrian opens up about his lifelong struggle with self-belief, how ADHD shaped his confidence, and the role others played in helping him see what he couldn't see in himself. They explore: Why belief often looks irrational from the outside. The tension between bold belief and foolishness. How belief anchors identity, especially in seasons of doubt. Why those with strong belief often experience deep lows. How belief in others (kids, spouse, team) shapes their future. Why calling needs both conviction and evidence. The role of time in confirming or correcting your belief. How to choose belief when the evidence isn't there yet. This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply human—helping you understand how belief works and what it will take to become who you're designed to be. 📲 Connect with Us: More of a visual person? You can WATCH today's episode on our Youtube Channel: Youtube: youtube.com/WriteNewRules We'd love to hear your thoughts! After listening, don't forget to leave a comment on YouTube, leave a review, and share your favorite takeaways on social media. To stay connected, visit us at the following places to help as a guide for you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader! LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford Instagram: @writenewrules TikTok: @writenewrules

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri unpack the truth behind one of the most overused ideas in culture: being "one of one." Everyone says they want to be different, but few are willing to fight the internal war it takes to truly become who they were designed to be. This conversation explores the cost of authenticity, the battle between your past and your future, and what it really means to live as a whole person, not a performance. They discuss: Why most people are chasing uniqueness for the wrong reasons. The real difference between being different and being whole. The war between your past and your future and how to win it. How pain, purpose, and calling are connected. Why becoming 1 of 1 isn't about fame, but transformation. This is a raw and hopeful episode about the fight to be real in a culture of copies. 📲 Connect with Us: Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how power and fear have played a role in your own leadership experiences. More of a visual person? You can WATCH today's episode on our Youtube Channel: Youtube: youtube.com/WriteNewRules To stay connected, visit us at the following places to help as a guide for you on your journey to becoming an authentic leader! LinkedIn: Adrian Crawford Instagram: @writenewrules TikTok: @writenewrules