Have you ever looked at your life, your business, your relationships, your health, and thought, “Man… I’m doing a lot, but am I actually living at my highest level?” In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Rudi Riekstins, a leadership visionary, energetic mastery coach, and trusted mentor to high-performing entrepreneurs and transformational leaders. Rudi is the real deal. A husband, father, and deeply grounded human, he brings a blend of wisdom, spirituality, neuroscience, and lived experience that just hits different. This episode matters because it’s not about grinding harder… it’s about remembering who you actually are and learning how to create a life that is fully aligned, fully intentional, and fully YOU. We dive deep into what it really means to live a “10 out of 10 life,” where every area, from marriage to health to leadership to purpose, gets the attention it deserves. Rudi breaks down the mental, physical, and energetic bodies, the neuroscience of manifestation, and why most people unintentionally sabotage their dreams without even knowing it. And he does it all in a way that’s practical, simple, and powerful as hell. Some of the biggest takeaways you’ll hear are why the first 20 minutes of your day dictate your ability to lead, love, and create; how shifting your emotional state literally rewires your destiny; why giving selflessly of your insight, finances, and time accelerates abundance; how your energy influences people before your words ever reach them; and how coherence, not stress is the real superpower behind sustainable success. This conversation is an invitation to remember who the F you are, take ownership of your emotional world, and show up as the most aligned, whole, powerful version of yourself. It’s about becoming the kind of person who can have the epic marriage, the thriving business, the deep peace, and the joyful life without sacrificing your soul or burning out in the process. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, expand your capacity, strengthen your relationships, tap into your deepest potential, and start living at a 10 out of 10… you’re going to love this one. What does Happy Hustlin mean to you? Rudi remembers who you are and every day walking into a room purposefully, carefully, and calculatedly planning who do you want to be so that you have the highest potential of meeting that expectation. Connect with Rudi https://www.facebook.com/RudiRiekstins https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/ https://www.youtube.com/@rudiriekstins https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/ Find Rudi on this website: https://rudiriekstins.com Connect with Cary! https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/ https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJack https://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/ https://twitter.com/thehappyhustle https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you’re feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy’s been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that’s been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain’t your average magnesium—it’s got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. 99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design? Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista! Neurable- If you’re looking to level up your focus, productivity, and mental wellbeing all at once, do yourself a favor and check out Neurable. You get a special hookup—just use the code HAPPY at checkout and get $100 off.
