In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, host Tanner Clark breaks down the fine line between good and great—and the small mindset shifts that separate average performance from real growth.

Greatness isn’t about talent or motivation. It’s built through choices made when no one is watching.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why owning your decisions is the fastest way to build confidence and self-trust

• How practice creates progress, and why waiting for perfection keeps people stuck

• The power of reframing setbacks into learning opportunities

• Why boundaries matter, and how protecting your energy fuels long-term success

• How courage is trained, and why getting comfortable with fear is essential for growth

This episode is for anyone who feels capable of more but isn’t sure what’s holding them back. If you’ve been playing it safe, avoiding discomfort, or waiting for the “right time,” this conversation will challenge you to step forward.

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In this episode of The One Second of Strength Podcast, Host and Teen Mindset Speaker, Tanner Clark, breaks down a shocking stat: 6 out of 10 employers fired some of the Gen Z employees they JUST hired.

Why is this happening — and what you can do to rise above it.

Whether you're in high school, starting your first job, trying to get promoted, or an adult, this episode gives you the exact skills that make you stand out, get noticed, and become the teen everyone wants on their team.

• Why employers say many teens are struggling at work

• The real reason motivation and initiative feel hard right now

• How smartphone overuse is quietly hurting communication and confidence

• The top everyday habits that make you instantly more hireable

• Why initiative matters more than talent

• How to build a reputation people can trust

• Why positivity makes you magnetic in school, sports, and work

1. Spend less time on your phone
More real-life interactions → better communication, confidence, and initiative.

2. Choose your attitude
A positive attitude is a cheat code. People want to be around it — and hire it.

3. Take initiative
Do things without being asked. Anticipate needs. Help first. It sets you apart instantly.

4. Be dependable
Keep your promises — to others AND to yourself. Your reputation becomes your superpower.

5. Be positive
Lift people up. Be the person others want around. Positivity opens doors.

• Teens stepping into their first job

• High schoolers who want to stand out

• Parents who want to help their kids thrive

• Anyone ready to grow, improve, and take ownership of their future

Your habits, your attitude, and the way you show up every day determine who notices you, who believes in you, and what opportunities open up for you.

This episode gives you the framework to become indispensable — at school, at work, and in life.

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In the longest running study on human happiness—an 85-year Harvard study—researchers discovered one truth that rises above everything else: connection is the greatest predictor of happiness and long-term health.
Loneliness, they found, is as dangerous as smoking half a pack a day, and carries the same risks as obesity and high blood pressure.

In this episode of the One Second of Strength Podast, host Tanner Clark breaks down why connection matters more than ever and how to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with simple daily habits.

You’ll learn three practical ways to increase connection with intention:

1. Send a daily text — Reach out to someone on your mind. No agenda. Just connection.
2. Schedule your relationships — Put the people who matter on your calendar so they don’t fall through the cracks.
3. Be the person someone else needs — If you want to be present in people’s problems, you need to be present in their lives.

This episode will help you strengthen your relationships, feel more grounded, and unlock the happiness we’re all searching for.

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