# I Was Winning on Paper and Losing at Home — Here Is What I Did About It

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Podcast: [The No Regrets Blueprint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-no-regrets-blueprint-7885834)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

I was winning on paper, but I was losing at home. In this foundational episode of the No Regrets Blueprint Podcast, host Mat Lewczenko steps into the guest seat to answer the most common questions about his journey, the reality behind "achievement addiction," and the moment that forced him to change everything. Mat opens up about what life actually looked like behind the scenes while his career was taking off, the lie almost every high achiever tells themselves, and the specific day his wife caught him on his phone and said, "Hey — no regrets guy. When are you going to get present?" This is the origin story of the book, the field guide, and the entire No Regrets movement. If you feel like you are succeeding everywhere except the places that matter most, this episode is your starting line. In this episode, we cover: - The warning signs that you are winning professionally but losing personally - How to turn imposter syndrome into a superpower - Why time management is a myth (and what you actually need to fix) - The birth of the No Regrets Blueprint and the exact first step to take today Resources Mentioned: - Get the Book & Field Guide: www.noregretsblueprint.com - Connect with Mat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.regrets.blueprint/ If this episode impacted you, share it with an entrepreneur who needs to hear it. Remember: The goal isn't just success. It's building a life you'll never regret.

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