How to Keep Leveling Up Without Losing What Matters | Clint Phillips, CEO & Founder of Medici

What does it really take to level up in life without losing sight of what matters most? In this episode of The Tension, Travis Penfield sits down with Clint Phillips, Founder & CEO of Medici, to explore the tension of leveling up: what drives us to keep growing, what each new level requires from us, and how to make sure ambition is fueled by the right things. Clint’s story stretches from a difficult childhood in South Africa to becoming an entrepreneur and building successful healthcare companies. Along the way, he has experienced financial uncertainty, adversity, business challenges, and extraordinary success. But for Clint, leveling up has become about much more than achievement. Clint shares why understanding the reason behind your ambition matters, what you may have to give up to grow, and how the people around you influence who you become. He and Travis also explore navigating adversity, choosing forgiveness and gratitude, and allowing your definition of success to evolve toward significance and impact. It’s a conversation about continuing to grow while being intentional about why you’re growing, who you’re becoming, and what you’re able to do with what you’ve been given. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why understanding what fuels your ambition matters ✔ Why leveling up often requires giving something up ✔ How the people around you can influence your growth ✔ How adversity, forgiveness, and gratitude shape the journey ✔ Why success can evolve into significance and greater impact About Clint Phillips Clint Phillips is the Founder & CEO of Medici, an entrepreneur, and a healthcare leader whose career has centered on improving how people access and experience healthcare. Originally from South Africa, Clint trained in chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition before building companies in the healthcare space. He is also a husband, father of three, and longtime friend of Travis Penfield. Listen & Follow The Tension 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37vGAJf... 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📱 Instagram:   / tensionpodcast   Follow The Tension for conversations exploring the tensions that shape our lives, leadership, and legacy.