Mindset – Harnessing Your Wealth

Endurance, Grit, and the Science of Impossible Goals with Croix Sather (Ep. 78)

By Harnessing-Your-Wealth | April 22, 2026

The reason most people don’t achieve their biggest goals isn’t a lack of ability, education, or experience— it’s a mindset problem. It shows up as doubt, resistance, procrastination, and staying busy on the wrong things.

In this episode of Harnessing Your Wealth, Croix Sather shares his incredible feats, including running across America and Death Valley solo, and explores the power of mindset, law of attraction, and perseverance. Discover how mental strength and belief can help overcome physical and emotional challenges to achieve extraordinary goals.

Croix Sather—author, TEDx speaker, and transformation performance coach—has pushed human limits:
• 2,621-mile run across America
• 146-mile non-stop run through Death Valley in 117-degree heat

This conversation will challenge how you think, push you to act, and inspire you to step into your next level.

Takeaways

Croix Sather’s journey from a non-runner to ultramarathoner
The mental and physical challenges of extreme endurance events
The role of mindset, belief, and law of attraction in achieving goals
Details of running across America and solo Death Valley run
Lessons on perseverance, resilience, and self-empowerment resources
And more…

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Croix Sather’s Website -https://www.croixsather.com/most_inspirational_TEDx_talk
Website: Croix Sather
Instagram: Croix Sather
Facebook: Croix Sather
Croix Sather Mini Documentary on The Death Valley Badwater Solo-Self Contained Crossing

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Don’t Miss These Money-Saving Tax Changes (Ep. 65)

By Harnessing-Your-Wealth | October 7, 2025

In this conversation, tax expert Jake Johnstun discusses the latest tax legislation, focusing on new deductions available for businesses, the introduction of Trump accounts for children, and changes in clean energy incentives. The discussion also covers SALT deductions, standard and child tax credits, and the implications of officer compensation audits by the IRS. Additionally, Johnstun highlights estate tax exemptions and everyday tax strategies for individuals and businesses, while also addressing trends in client demographics and advanced tax strategies.

Takeaways:

The new tax laws provide significant deductions for businesses, especially in depreciation.
Trump accounts allow for tax-advantaged savings for children under 18.
Clean energy incentives are changing, with some benefits expiring soon.
SALT deductions have increased, but many will still be affected by limitations.
Standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation, benefiting taxpayers.
Child tax credits have seen slight increases, aiding families.
Small businesses can benefit from the QBI deduction, which is 20% of net income.
IRS audits are increasingly focusing on officer compensation and 1099 compliance.
Estate tax exemptions have increased significantly, allowing more wealth to be passed on tax-free.
Investing in qualified accounts like Roth IRAs can provide long-term tax benefits.

About our Guest:

Jake Johnstun, EA has been in the tax preparation industry since 1994. An Enrolled Agent is a federally authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of examination, collection, and appeals of the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to taxpayer representation, Enrolled Agents often provide tax consultation services and prepare a wide range of federal and state tax returns.

Jake is the president and founder of Integrated Tax, founded in 2002 located in Ogden, Utah. He is a Partner and owner of Elite 1031 Exchange, a Qualified Intermediary. He is an Alumnus of Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is an NTPI Fellow and a graduate of the SSLA Leadership Academy.

Jake was voted onto the National Association of Enrolled Agent’s Board of Directors in December 2017. He is the current Chair of the NAEA PAC representing tax professionals before the United States Congress. He is also the current Chair of the GOAL Foundation.

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