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The Pursuit of Progress Podcast

The Pursuit of Progress Podcast

By: Adam Lang and Benjamin Adams
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Summary

Hosted by Adam Lang and Benjamin Adams, The Pursuit of Progress is a Denver-based personal growth and financial education podcast focused on real estate, wealth building, mindset, and smarter decision-making.

Adam Lang is a Denver real estate agent, educator, and published author known for helping aspiring homeowners and investors build long-term financial confidence.

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Episodes
  • The 3 Voices in Your Head — And the One Secretly Keeping You Stuck
    May 15 2026

    You have internal conversations happening all day long…

    And those conversations are shaping your decisions far more than most people realize.

    They determine whether you move forward or stay stuck.
    Whether you take action or keep delaying.


    Whether you build confidence… or keep feeding fear.

    In this episode of The Pursuit of Progress, Adam Lang and Ben Adams break down the 3 voices constantly competing inside your head:

    • The Critic
    • The Comforter
    • The Coach

    We talk about what each voice sounds like, why two of them quietly keep people trapped in overthinking and stagnation, and how to strengthen the voice that actually leads to growth.

    Inside this episode:
    • Why self-criticism often disguises itself as “being realistic”
    • How self-comfort can feel supportive while fueling inaction
    • Why the coach voice is calm, disciplined, and action-driven
    • Practical ways to build stronger self-leadership
    • How your internal dialogue shapes your confidence, finances, health, and future decisions

    If you’ve been feeling mentally stuck lately, this episode will help you understand why.

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    14 mins
  • The Cost of Comfort — Why Easy Choices Quietly Keep You Stuck
    May 8 2026

    Most expensive mistakes in life don’t feel expensive in the moment.

    They feel comfortable.

    Comfortable to wait.
    Comfortable to avoid the hard conversation.
    Comfortable to skip the risk.
    Comfortable to stay where you are.

    And that’s what makes comfort so dangerous…

    It doesn’t send you a bill today.
    It sends you one years later.

    In this episode of The Pursuit of Progress, Adam Lang and Ben Adams break down the true cost of comfort — and why so many people unknowingly trade long-term growth for short-term ease.

    We discuss:
    • Why comfort feels safe (but keeps you stuck)
    • How repeated easy choices quietly lower your confidence, income, and progress
    • Why comfort is often just fear in disguise
    • How waiting in real estate can become expensive over time
    • Why growth and comfort never occupy the same space

    If you’ve felt stagnant, hesitant, or like you know you should be doing more… this episode will challenge you in the best way.

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    22 mins
  • The Biggest Lie in Real Estate (And What It’s Costing You)
    May 1 2026

    Most buyers think they can’t afford a home in Denver…

    But when we dig deeper, it’s usually not the price that’s stopping them.

    It’s the down payment.

    In this episode of The Pursuit of Progress, we break down one of the biggest myths in real estate—that you need 20% down to buy a home—and why that belief is keeping so many qualified buyers stuck on the sidelines.

    Here’s what we cover:

    • The truth about down payments in 2026 (hint: it’s not 20%)
    • Why PMI isn’t the enemy most people think it is
    • Real programs in Colorado offering thousands in assistance
    • How buyers are stacking strategies to get into homes with less money out of pocket
    • What’s actually working right now in the Denver market

    If you’ve been waiting to “save more” before buying… this episode might completely change how you think about timing.

    Because affordability isn’t just about price—
    It’s about access.

    Want to see how buyers are still winning in today’s market?

    Grab a free seat to our next LIVE Denver Homebuyer Webinar: http://www.denverwebinar.com

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    16 mins
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