Do you feel stuck, burnt out, or frustrated at work? Are Mondays your biggest nightmare? "Workaholic" is a podcast that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and employees escape burnout and experience growth.
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November 11, 202512 min
These 5 Lessons Could Turn Your Failure Around
If you’re ending the year feeling behind, off track, or like you’ve wasted time… this episode is for you.I’m breaking down 5 powerful truths that will help you reframe failure, refuel your motivation, and finish stronger—even if you didn’t hit your goals.Hopefully, these five lessons will help you make the mindset shift that could change how you approach everything in 2026.Don’t quit now. Press play.
October 4, 202513 min
Why a victim mentality does more harm than good
Life is unfair. Sometimes, you don’t get the promotion, the economy can be bad, your emergency expenses can overwhelm you. In times like this, the temptation is to default to a victim mentality and blame everyone around you.Here’s a better path forward and what it could bring to you.
August 30, 202519 min
AI Will Replace Us If We Don't Learn These Skills
AI is getting faster, smarter, and cheaper—but there are three things it will never replace. In this episode, we explore why these 3 important and deeply human skills are the new competitive advantage in the AI age, and how you can sharpen them to stay relevant, thrive in your career, and create more freedom in your life.
July 24, 202519 min
Will More Money Make You Happier? The Real Answer
Our company was making ₱1,000,000 in a month, but I still found myself saying, “I was happier earning less.”How much money do we need to earn to be happy? Will more money bring more happiness?This episode dives into a blueprint for finding your Enough Number so you can buy back your time, not just your toys.What’s inside:The accidental confession that changed how I chase revenueWhy chasing excellence > chasing raisesReal stories from real entrepreneurs who talked about the money they earned and how it affected their happines.💬 If this hit home, follow the show, drop a 5⭐ review, and send it to the friend still sprinting on the “more is more” treadmill.
July 6, 202524 min
Feeling stuck in your career? Here’s how to get back on track.
In this episode of Workaholic, I take you on a roadside-rescue tour for your work life— starting with that sinking feeling of being lost in the middle of nowhere.We'll discussThe three warning lights: Promotion Plateau, Income Flatline, and Purpose Drift—why they show up and how they quietly drain motivation.The hidden price of staying stuck: disengagement that bleeds ≈ $1.9 trillion from businesses each year and the mental-health spiral that follows.A breakthrough on Kyoto’s Torii trail: Kiko’s moment beneath Fushimi Inari’s bright gates and the note-scribbling flight that birthed a way out.The G.A.T.E. Framework: four crisp moves—Get away from autopilot, Audit your roles, Talk to yourself on paper, and Embed one change—that turn clarity into momentum with just one day, one list, two pages, and one weekly habit.If you’ve spent five years wearing the same mid-level title, watched your raise shrink under inflation, or wondered why your work still matters, this is your map out of the wilderness.
June 5, 202525 min
The money-making strategy no one talks about
What really creates wealth: your network, your IQ, or sheer grit? In this episode, we unpack the one factor almost everyone overlooks—money is imaginary. We’ll explore:Why your internal money narratives hold you back. If you believe “I’ll never have enough” or “Rich people are greedy,” you’ll unconsciously sabotage your own success. Learn how to spot, challenge, and rewrite those stories.How to see money as a neutral tool rather than a status symbol. When you shift to an abundance lens, decisions become opportunity-driven instead of fear-driven.Why investing in high-leverage skills and social capital beats any savings account. Skills and networks compound over time, opening doors that cash alone cannot.I share concrete actions to transform your money mindset: keep a “money thoughts” log, reframe scarcity triggers with an abundance mantra, and dedicate focused time to building a high-leverage skill or relationship each week. This episode is for those who want to change their relationship with money so it becomes a tool that works for you—rather than a source of anxiety. Tune in and discover how the story in your head can either trap you or set you free.
May 2, 202518 min
The Greatest Obstacle to Your Growth
Are you constantly wondering why your big dreams haven't materialized yet? Let's tackle the uncomfortable truth about personal growth.I break down the practical reality that your income ceiling, relationship quality, and overall life satisfaction are directly tied to your willingness to evolve and adapt.Topics in this episode:Why blaming external factors keeps you stuck in mediocrityThe three essential growth patterns that breakthrough performers practice dailyHow to replace outdated mental frameworks rather than simply adding more informationThe counterintuitive approach to consistency that delivers resultsExplore why the most painful experience is dreaming big without a matching commitment to personal growth—and how you can avoid this common trap.
April 21, 20251 hr 16 min
This is Why Most Filipinos Retire Broke ft. Rico Desengaño
Why do most OFWs struggle to experience financial freedom despite earning a lot of money?I sit down with Singapore-based Executive Wealth Manager Rico Desengaño , who transformed years of overseas sacrifice into financial freedom. In this eye-opening conversation, we tackle the real retirement struggles facing Filipino overseas workers and practical strategies to overcome them.Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wHyOEe7WVoZm07GA1oDHGDo you want to beat procrastination? Book a free productivity audit with me: https://meetings.hubspot.com/patrick-mabilogFollow Rico on his socials: Rico's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ricodesenganoRico's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricodesengano/Rico's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ricodesenganoCheck out Rico's website: https://ricodesengano.com/
March 22, 202514 min
5 Ways to Cut Your Meeting Time in Half & Reclaim 20+ Hours Weekly
Do you feel like you're living in back-to-back meetings with nothing to show for it? In this episode, I break down my exact system for reducing meeting overload without missing important conversations or opportunities.You'll discover:The hidden productivity cost of excessive meetings (hint: it's more than just the time spent in them)My 5-step meeting reduction framework that saved me 9+ hours every single weekThe "meeting tax" system that forces prioritization of your calendarHow to implement the 15-minute default rule (and why it works so well)The exact scripts I use to decline meetings without burning bridgesLinks: Get a FREE time freedom assessment with me: https://meetings.hubspot.com/patrick-mabilogJoin my free community: https://nas.io/freedom-formula-community
March 3, 202512 min
Reflections on freedom, The Psychology of Money, and YOLO (?)
What do we really want out of life? More money, power, success? Or do we just want more freedom? I share my two cents on what true freedom looks like, the myths we believe about freedom, and the three types of freedom we should pursue if we want to live happier more meaningful lives. Let's dive in!Links: Listen to the audio podcast version: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wHyOEe7WVoZm07GA1oDHGGet a FREE time freedom assessment with me: https://meetings.hubspot.com/patrick-mabilogJoin my free community: https://nas.io/freedom-formula-community
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