Podcasting—and Life—Don’t Have to Be Chaotic
Chaos isn’t the default. It’s just what happens when we operate without systems, without questions, and without intention.
After 17 years of podcasting and 20+ years running a digital agency, I’ve learned that most of the overwhelm we experience isn’t because life is supposed to be messy. It’s because no one ever taught us how to navigate it with purpose.
These five timeless principles help me run a business, host a top-ranked podcast, and still find quiet time to think, read, and connect. Whether you’re a podcaster, an entrepreneur, or both—these apply.
1️⃣ Murphy’s Law
What can go wrong, will go wrong.
Anticipate it. Prepare for it. Build systems that leave room for detours. I prep for my podcast guests like I expect the Wi-Fi to go out and their mic to malfunction—because sometimes it does.
2️⃣ Kidlin’s Law
Write the problem down—half the battle is won.
Clarity often starts with a pen. I write down anything that feels unsettled or unclear—whether it’s a show outline or a lingering question. Seeing it on the page gives me the space to think clearly and move forward with purpose.
3️⃣ Gilbert’s Law
If you accept a task, you own the outcome.
No hedging, no blaming. If you say yes to being a podcast guest—or a host—you’re saying yes to showing up, doing the work, and following through.
4️⃣ Wilson’s Law
Prioritize learning—results will follow.
Curiosity drives everything I do, from interviewing guests to running a digital business. If you keep learning, the ROI will come.
5️⃣ Falkland’s Law
Don’t make decisions you don’t have to make.
This one saves me daily. Every decision carries a cost. If it can wait—or doesn’t truly matter—let it.
None of this is magic. But it does bring clarity—and podcasting, like life, runs better with that.