From Drift to Direction
Most people aren’t failing… they’re just drifting.
From Drift to Direction is a podcast for those who feel stuck, uncertain, or like they’re capable of more—but don’t know where to start.
Hosted by Petar, this show dives into real conversations about mindset, discipline, purpose, and building a life that actually feels aligned. Through personal stories and honest insights, you’ll learn how to stop living on autopilot and start moving with clarity and intention.
If you’re ready to take control of your life, find your direction, and become the person you know you can be, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
26 episodes
The Skill AI Can’t Replace (And How to Master It)
Are you using artificial intelligence to replace your thinking, or to challenge your thinking? In this episode of From Drift to Direction, we uncover the exact human skills that AI can never replace and how to strategically use technology as a ...
How to Manage Annoying People, Lead Better & Turn Frustration Into Fuel | Ilene Marcus
How do you manage annoying people without letting them push your buttons?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Ilene Marcus — leadership expert, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and inventor.<...
The Beliefs Keeping You Stuck — And How to Break Free | Robert White
Why do some people stay stuck while others find a way to change their lives?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, Petar Dimitrov sits down with Robert White — entrepreneur, executive mentor, bestselling author, and leader...
Stoicism and Self-Awareness: How to Find Your Direction in Life with Arky Jones
Are you drifting through life, chasing more, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, Peter speaks with Arky Jones, creator of Personality Peak and author of Applied S...
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Are You Living Your Life — Or Someone Else’s? | Kimia Penton
Are you living your life—or the life other people expected you to live?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Kimia Penton, leadership practitioner, organizational psychologist, author of Power on P...
Why You’re Not Losing Body Fat — You May Be Exercising Wrong | Dr. Len Lopez
Why are so many people exercising consistently but still struggling to lose body fat?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Dr. Len Lopez, a health and wellness expert with more than 25 years of experie...
AI Is Making It Easier to Be Average: How to Use It Without Losing Your Edge
AI is everywhere—but simply using it is no longer an advantage. When everyone has access to the same tools and asks the same generic questions, it becomes easier to sound, think, and create like everyone else.In this solo episode of <...
How Your Childhood Shapes Your Parenting & Relationships | Dr. David Marcus
Have you ever wondered why you react to stress, conflict, or your children in ways you don't fully understand? In this powerful episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with mor...
The Real Reason You Feel Stuck: Fear, Self-Doubt & Excuses | Steve Barton
Why do we stay stuck even when we know what we should do?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with executive coach and author Steve Barton, creator of The Game of Ten, to explore the thought pat...
The Pain of Regret Hurts More Than Discipline | Build a Life You Won't Regret | Albert Butler
What if the greatest pain in life isn't failure—but regret?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with CPA, author, speaker, and strategic advisor Albert Butler for a powerful conversation about purpo...
AI Is Creating a New Economy: The Skills That Will Matter Most | Nathan Graham
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, build businesses, and make decisions—but is it replacing people, or empowering them?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and AI stra...
How to Find Your Purpose After Losing Everything | Ray Martin
What happens when you lose everything you thought defined your life?After the loss of his father, the end of his marriage, and the collapse of the business he spent years building, Ray Martin made a decision that changed the course of hi...
Stop Settling: The Question That Changed My Life!
We grow up believing that loyalty is always rewarded.Stay at the same job.Stay in the same city.Stick with one path.But what if the advice that's meant to keep you safe is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode,...
The Confidence Secret Nobody Talks About | Dr. Christiane Schroeter
Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally confident while others constantly struggle with self-doubt?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Dr. Christiane Schroeter—leadership strategist, pr...
Why You Feel Stuck in Life (It's Not What You Think)
Feeling stuck isn't always about lacking motivation or purpose. Sometimes it's because you're still trying to live as the person you used to be.In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I share personal stories from my career,...
Finding Your Voice & Trusting Yourself | How to Stop Settling and Live an Authentic Life with Tiffanie Janowitz
How do you know when it's time to stop settling and start living a life that's truly aligned with who you are?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Tiffanie Janowitz—mentor, entrepreneur, and pa...
How Atomic Habits by James Clear Changed the Way I Think About Success | Habit Stacking, Systems & Self-Discipline
Can small daily habits completely change the direction of your life?In this episode of From Drift to Direction, I share how Atomic Habits by James Clear changed the way I think about success and why building the righ...
From Poverty to PhD: How Donald Williams Defied the Odds and Changed His Life
What if the life you're living today doesn't have to determine where you'll end up tomorrow?In this inspiring episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with educator, speaker, author, and Department of Defense research analyst Donal...
Stop Seeking Approval: The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Success!
What would your life look like if you stopped asking for permission?In this powerful solo episode of From Drift to Direction, I share one of the biggest lessons I've learned on my journey—from working as a restaurant server in a...
Making the Impossible Possible: From Tragedy to Purpose with Ken Kunken
What would you do if your entire life changed in a single moment?In this powerful episode of From Drift to Direction, I sit down with Ken Kunken, whose life took an unimaginable turn when a football injury at Cornell University left him ...
The 90-Day Gamble: How One Plane Ticket Changed Everything
What if the best investment you ever made in yourself wasn’t a degree or a certification—but a one-way plane ticket? In this deeply personal episode, I share how traveling to over 65 countries transformed who I am at my core. From moving to Sin...
From Self-Doubt to Speaking Up: The Confidence Shift You Need| Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard
Why do so many people struggle to speak up—even when they know they have something valuable to say?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard, speaker, researcher, Authentic Leadership coach, and co-author of The Authentic ...
The Knowing-Doing Gap: Why You're Still Stuck (And How to Break Free)
You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it?You've consumed the content. You've read the books. You've listened to the podcasts. You know exactly what needs to change.But nothing changes.In this episode,...
73 Surgeries, Paralysis & Near Death… Why It’s Always Too Soon to Quit | Jay Setchell
In this episode, I sit down with Jay Setchell—a man who has gone through 73 surgeries, faced a near-death experience, and still found a way to move forward with purpose.This isn’t just a story about survival. It’s about what happens when...
You're Not Stuck — You're Just Undisciplined (The Truth Most People Avoid)
Stop making excuses. Start making moves.Feeling stuck in your life? You're not alone. But here's the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to hear: you're not stuck because of your circumstances. You're stuck because you lack disciplin...