What if the life you’re chasing was never truly yours to begin with?

In this powerful conversation, Maurice Philogene sits down with former Navy pilot turned leadership coach Brandon Jenkins to unpack the “Golden Path Fallacy”—the unconscious career trajectory so many high performers follow without ever questioning why. From flying combat helicopters to leading hundreds, Brandon shares the pivotal moment that forced him to rethink success, purpose, and what it really means to live intentionally.

Together, they explore how ambition, structure, and societal expectations can quietly pull us away from what actually fulfills us—and how to course-correct without burning everything down.

Key Takeaways:

• Why “the next logical step” might be leading you astray
• How to reconnect with your values, purpose, and personal blueprint
• A practical way to shift direction without blowing up your life

If you’ve ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in reality, this episode will challenge you to pause, reflect, and choose your path—on purpose.

Because the real goal isn’t climbing higher… it’s living truer.

Connect with Brandon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-jenkins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tier-1-Coaching/61560568132430/

Connect with Maurice

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Email: maurice@trylifeon.com

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene

What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you?

On this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene sits down with Adam Coehlo to unpack his unexpected journey from a high-powered career at Google to semi-retired entrepreneur. After a performance warning forced a crossroads, Adam used his financial independence and mindfulness practice to bet on himself—launching a new path rooted in purpose, not pressure.

They explore how redefining success, embracing uncertainty, and prioritizing fulfillment over money can completely transform your life.

Key Takeaways:

- How mindfulness reveals—and rewrites—the stories holding you back- Why financial independence gives you freedom, but vision gives you direction- The shift from chasing money to building a life centered on connection and joy

If you’ve ever questioned the path you’re on, this conversation might just inspire you to try a different one—and truly try life on.

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It's called the FI Life Jumpstart — a guided envisioning exercise that walks you through what your ideal financially independent life actually looks like.

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*Get in Touch with Adam*

- Adam Coelho on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/)

- The Mindful FIRE Podcast (https://www.mindfulfire.org/)

- Mindful FIRE Legends Community (https://www.mindfulfire.org/legends)

What if the life you feel stuck in… isn’t actually your life?

In this episode of Try Life On, Maurice Philogene breaks down a powerful shift in perspective: you’re not trapped, you’re simply returning to a state that no longer serves you.

Drawing from decades of experience across law enforcement, military service, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global living, Maurice explains how identity isn’t fixed—it’s formed by the states we repeatedly step into. And more importantly, how you can consciously change it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready for something new but unsure how to move forward, this conversation will show you a simpler path: try something on, follow alignment, and allow your identity to evolve.

This episode is a reminder that you’re not locked into one version of yourself—you’re always one decision away from a new state, and a new life.

Key Takeaways

- You’re not stuck in your life, you’re stuck in a state you keep returning to

- Identity is built by the states you repeatedly come back to, not the ones you briefly explore

- You don’t need a master plan. You need the willingness to try something on

- Alignment shows up as a feeling - pay attention to it

- Some states last decades, others months, but none are permanent

- Growth comes from both stepping into and stepping out of identities

Connect with Maurice

Try Life On Newsletter: https://www.trylifeon.com/blog?tag=newsletter

Email: maurice@trylifeon.com

Website: https://www.trylifeon.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene