The School Of Hard Knox
The School of HardKnox isn’t a motivational podcast—it’s a lived conversation.
Join Mark W. Knox every Monday for real, unfiltered dialogue about life as it actually shows up: his life, your life, and the lessons we earn along the way. This show sits at the intersection of business, relationships, health, faith, and balance—because success in one area without alignment in the others is a liability, not a win.
Each episode challenges listeners to think more clearly, move more intentionally, and lead themselves better. Mark draws from his own journey—wins, losses, silence, and seasons of rebuilding—while bringing in voices from his network of operators and thinkers: entrepreneurs, small business owners, executives, creators, investors, authors, and coaches who’ve done the work, not just studied it.
This is a podcast for people who are done chasing motivation and ready to build discipline.
For those who want to turn setbacks into leverage, ideas into execution, and pressure into clarity.
If you’re serious about capitalizing on opportunity, making sharper decisions, strengthening your relationships, and transforming failure into an asset—this is your room.
The School of HardKnox is about growth with accountability.
Progress with purpose.
And becoming the kind of person your goals require.
Pull up every Monday.
Expect to be challenged.
Leave better than you showed up.
The School Of Hard Knox
#152: Permission is Overrated!
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Mark W. Knox returns with “Permission is Overated” on The School of HardKnox Podcast — a direct challenge to the habit of seeking approval before pursuing your dreams, business goals, and leadership growth.
In this episode, I confront the mindset that keeps high-capacity people stuck. Too many entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring leaders delay execution because they’re waiting for validation — from family, peers, employers, culture, or fear.
I break down:
• Why we subconsciously seek permission
• How validation addiction kills momentum
• The leadership principle of self-authorization
• The cost of shrinking your ambition
• How to execute without applause
This episode is for the entrepreneur sitting on an idea.
The executive ready to pivot.
The visionary who knows they’re capable of more but keeps hesitating.
At some point, growth requires a decision — not consensus.
No green light.
No announcement.
No permission slip.
Just conviction. Just execution.
Welcome to The School of HardKnox.
Welcome to HardKnox Nation.
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