1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week, I sat down with the brilliant Alex Ikonn — entrepreneur, investor, creator of The Five Minute Journal, and co-founder of Intelligent Change. Alex is someone who truly lives what he teaches, and in this vulnerable conversation, we go deep on the mindset shifts that create real change. Alex opens up about his upbringing, his recent separation, using relationships as a mirror for growth, the power of gratitude, and finding purpose in a world that tries to steer you away from it. Whether you feel stuck and are dreaming of something more, or just need a little inspiration for your next step — this episode is your gentle nudge onwards and upwards. Here’s what we explore: ✨ Why we sabotage success (even when it’s exactly what we asked for) 💭 What it means to take responsibility for your life 🌀 The “upper limit” problem and how it keeps us small 🙏 How gratitude rewires your reality 💔 Facing heartbreak, divorce, and still choosing love 📓 The truth behind The Five Minute Journal — and how it was born from pain 🧠 How our mindset is a navigation system (and how to tune it) 🤍 Finding purpose: what actually matters, and what doesn’t 🪄The surprising trait most successful founders share 🌟 Why curiosity (not certainty) may be your greatest power &amp;nbsp; Chapters 01:02 The resistance to expansion &amp;amp; upper limits 06:18 Sabotaging love when it finally arrives 11:00 Alex’s journey from darkness to gratitude 15:02 The gratitude practice that changed everything 19:21 Victimhood, rock bottom &amp;amp; responsibility 24:50 Navigating heartbreak with grace 30:28 Choosing love after loss 33:40 Relationships as a mirror for growth 34:50 What if you’re already living your purpose? 39:05 The origin of The Five Minute Journal 45:45 Traits of truly fulfilled founders 50:00 What’s next for Intelligent Change 52:00 Becoming a player in your own life &amp;nbsp; Connect with Alex: → Instagram → TikTok → YouTube More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram → Subscribe on YouTube → Follow Christina&amp;nbsp; WELLthy https://www.christinagalbato.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38739925/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38739925