EP 648: From Million-Dollar Engineer to Purpose-Driven Coach Jake Kennington
About this episode
Jake Kennington shares his journey from a successful engineering career to becoming a purpose-driven coach focused on health and meaningful connections.
In this episode of the Habit-Based Lifestyle Podcast, host Jesse Ewell Featuring an interview with Jake Kennington , founder of Actively Human and licensed structural engineer, to unpack how he walked away from a safe, multi–million dollar engineering career to build a life around purpose, health, and meaningful connection . Takeaways: "Successful on paper" can still feel empty. Jake had the career, income, and credentials as a licensed structural engineer, but felt disengaged, bored, and unfulfilled internally. Early warning signs of misalignment show up in health and relationships. Poor physical habits (gaining weight, not moving, neglecting health) Being less present and intentional with spouse and kids These are often indicators that your work and life are out of alignment. Identity drives habits, not the other way around. Inspired by Atomic Habits , Jake emphasizes: Don't just set goals like "lose 10 pounds" or "go to the gym." Start with: "I am a healthy person" and then ask, "What would a healthy person do?" Long-term change sticks when you change who you believe you are. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone looking to scale their business through…
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