Living Intentionally: How to Build a High-Performance Life

Episode Overview:

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into the transformative power of living intentionally and how small, consistent actions can lead to massive success. Joined by Joe Gagnon, CEO, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Living Intentionally, they discuss how purposeful decisions, aligned with core values, fuel both personal growth and professional performance.

Through candid stories and insightful advice, Suzie and Joe unpack the five pillars of intentional living—sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and community—and how integrating these into daily life creates clarity, confidence, and long-term success.

You’ll hear why embracing discomfort is essential for growth, and how shifting from a reactive mindset to intentional living can help you build resilience, increase focus, and achieve your goals with intention.

Whether you’re looking to overcome obstacles, lead with clarity, or create more balance in your life, this episode offers actionable steps to design a life by intention, not by chance.

Read the transcript for Episode 135 below and discover how intentional living can elevate your success, confidence, and purpose.

Takeaways of Episode #135 --- 

• Start Small, Build Big: Joe’s transformation began with just one push-up, one short run, and one paragraph of writing a day—proving that small, consistent actions compound into extraordinary results.
• Live by the Five Pillars: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and community form the daily architecture for living intentionally. Even small improvements in these areas create lasting change.
• Confidence Comes from Earned Preparation: When you’re truly ready—through training, habit, and clarity—you can face challenges without being shaken by doubt from others. This is “earned confidence,” not arrogance.

In this episode:

Joe Gagnon [00:15:30]: “The key to high performance is consistency, not motivation. It’s about showing up every day, even when you don’t feel like it.”

Suzie Price [00:22:05]: “Living intentionally is a daily practice. Small actions, aligned with your purpose, add up to massive transformation over time.”

Joe Gagnon [00:30:45]: “Embrace discomfort—it’s the sign that you’re growing. If you’re not feeling challenged, you’re not moving forward.”

Suzie Price [00:37:12]: “Success isn’t just about work—it’s about balance. Prioritize your health, mindset, and community to sustain long-term achievement.”

Joe Gagnon [00:42:25]: “The five pillars—sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and community—are what keep me grounded, energized, and focused on my purpose.”