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Burn the Boats | Ep. 467 (Live from Christian High School)
Man… I am FIRED UP about this one. This week I’m taking you inside one of my favorite places to speak — chapel at Christian High School. For over a decade now, I’ve had the honor of pouring into these students twice a year, and every time I step on that stage, I don’t take it lightly. When I was praying about the message for the start of 2026, one phrase kept coming to me: BURN THE BOATS! Not half-in. Not one foot on the dock. Not keeping an escape route “just in case.” I’m talking ALL-IN!! In this episode, you’re going to hear the full chapel message where I challenge these students — and YOU — to stop playing small, no living lukewarm, and stop holding on to the very things that may be keeping you from walking in deep alignment of your divine calling. Whether you’re 15 or 55, the principle is the same. God doesn’t call part-time followers. He calls the committed. I share the powerful story of Cortés in Year 1519 and what it really means to “Burn the Boats.” I talk about adversity, obedience, fear, surrender, and how the devil does his best work right before your biggest breakthrough. And I open up about building the new IMPACT-X Performance mothership — the mess, the chaos, the construction — and how sometimes when you’re under construction, it doesn’t look pretty… but that doesn’t mean God isn’t building something great. This message isn’t soft. It’s not comfortable. It’s a wake-up call. And the question echoes throughout the entire talk: “Are you ALL-IN… or are you ALL-OUT?” What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why God doesn’t call on part-time followers The real meaning behind “Burn the Boats” How to know if you’re truly ALL IN The 6 boats you may need to burn Why adversity often precedes your biggest breakthrough How to fully surrender instead of drifting through your faith The truth about obedience, courage, and stepping into your divine calling At the end of the day, this episode is about surrender. You don’t drift into surrender. You choose it. You choose obedience. You choose courage. You choose to burn the boats that are holding you back. Some of you are in the middle of construction right now. It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s uncomfortable. You may be questioning what God is doing. But pressure doesn’t destroy you — it prepares you for what’s next. The breaking isn’t punishment — it’s training. And if you’ll stay obedient, if you’ll stay all in, what’s being built will be greater than anything you can see in the middle of the mess. So here’s my challenge: Don’t wait. Don’t delay. Don’t keep an escape route. Burn the boats. Go all-in on your faith. Go all-in on your calling. Go all-in on the man or woman God created you to be. And go create IMPACT. I hope you enjoyed today’s episode. If it fired you up to create more IMPACT—please do me a favor and do 1 (or all 3) of the following things: 1. Please forward this episode to a friend, colleague, or family member whom it might benefit. 2. If you have a newsletter or put out emails to your Community, please consider putting a link to this episode if it would serve them also. 3. Please screenshot this episode, share it to your IG stories or on your Facebook, and tag me at IG: @ToddDurkin FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10   P.S. #1.  TD MASTERMIND – Are You Ready to Level Up? Are you a fitness pro, coach, or leader who KNOWS you’re capable of more? The TD Mastermind is where high-performers go to sharpen their leadership, scale their business, and grow personally. Between live retreats, monthly coaching calls, and deep business & life strategy sessions, this is where you stop playing small. Our Platinum Retreat is happening March 26–29 and it’s going to be one for the books!!  If you’re ready to step into your BEST season yet (and want to be at THIS retreat), go to: [Schedule a Call Today!]   P.S. #2. BIG Announcement on IMPACT-X Performance on March 2 nd , 2026. We have a BIG announcement on the specific date we will be OPENING IMPACT-X Performance, along with some other exciting news. Tune-in to Ep. 468 or be sure you are signed-up for Todd’s email list. Sign-up at www.ToddDurkin.com or www.ImpactXsandiego.com P.S. #3. JOBS AVAILABLE!  IMPACT-X PERFORMANCE – SAN DIEGO IS COMING! We are launching IXP San Diego in March and we are building something SPECIAL. This is not just another gym. This is a movement. A lighthouse. A culture of excellence. If you want to train, recover, grow, and be part of a world-class fitness family—stay tuned. Doors are opening soon and we cannot wait to serve this city again.   (If you apply for any of the positions, please share in the Subject Line what role you are applying to): Personal Trainer/Coach Positions. While we are not opening until February 2026, we are currently accepting applications as we prepare to Build a World-Class Team of Trainers starting in January 2026. If you are trainer/S&C coach who is looking for a great opportunity to change lives in San Diego, CA, now is your opportunity to be part of our team. I will be personally leading this group of coaches who will serve in both personal training AND large-group training roles. More Details / Apply Now Here! Stretch Therapists. We will have our signature hands-on “IMPACT Stretch Flow” sessions complimenting our training & recovery services. If you are already certified in FST or other stretch therapy (or you’re a coach who wants to learn hands-on manual stretching of our clients/members), APPLY TODAY Massage Therapists. Massage therapy has been part of my fitness offerings since Day 1 over 25-years ago. And it’s only MORE important now. We WILL have incredible Massage Therapy available at IXP-San Diego and we are exciting to share the power of touch. APPLY TODAY Directors of First Impressions. We love our “Directors of First Impressions” as they play a crucial role in setting the culture and offering extreme positivity, encouragement, and support to our clients/members. If you feel you could be a great addition to our San Diego location, please apply. APPLY TODAY Visit this page to get all the information or to APPLY today… HERE!
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