Any time we deny our authentic self we cause pain. What does a "growing authenticity' look like practically? How do we develop a healthy, robust sense of self value that causes us to seek internal validation over social acceptance at any cost. Powerful nuggets woven through the entire episode that will no doubt cause some inner reflection on how we see ourselves and most importantly, how we show up in life.

Chuck Ellis paints the perfect picture of how men come to that place in life where their tired of making someone else rich and what the next practical steps are in discovering what your passions are and how to monetize your own side-hustle to begin the process of breaking free from the matrix. 

Powerful episode on the rites of passage, stages, and journeys of manhood. We discuss getting back on the path after a fall, getting past barriers, mindset, success rituals and a whole host of awesome topics. 

In-depth interview with Transformative Leadership expert Derek Wellington Johnson on a multiplicity of powerful topics. Tuck in, grab some coffee, get ready to take some notes, this will revolutionize your leadership approach and help you gain discipline and build a winning team.

Deep dive into mindset development, failure recovery, confidence building, self-discipline, integrity, risk taking, self-limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, gratitude, mentorship and all things personal growth and development. 

Fantastic episode with mindset and playfulness coach Thomas Edwards.

His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Men's Health, GQ, Entrepreneur, MTV, ABC and The Steve Harvey show. Dive in as we unpack his full throttle rise to the top, what it really revealed to him, what he's doing now and where his vision is headed. 

When we approach life's obligations with gratitude, we gain back our autonomy. 

Self sabotage comes in many forms. The lack of self awareness concerning what our specific limiting beliefs and actions are, is what keeps us stuck, discontent and unfulfilled in life. In order to begin moving forward towards greater levels of success, fulfillment and achievment we have to go inward and be brutally honest with what our hangups are and then implement a simple, yet highly effective strategy on rebuilding new beliefs about ourselves that will produce positive changes in the decision making center of the brain. 

Introduction: Why we need confidence

A. My story/how it relates

B. Devoid of self-confidence, self-esteem, self-image and self-worth

C. Confidence is needed to advance to the next level

D. Confidence is needed to influence others

II. What fights self-confidence? The need to become self-aware

A. Negative nueral-pathway creation/negative self-talk

B. Reliving our past failures/letting them define us

C.Not living our truth/scratching your core values

D. Toxic influences/negative network

III. What confidence produces: The winning mindset

A. Deservability/You deserve to win

B. Believability/The belief that you can achieve great things

C. Motovation/Confidence transmutates in to actual energy to stay on track

D. Ideas/The brain begins to shift from problem minded to solution focused

IV. How to build confidence: Simple yet effective strategies to build confidence

A. Rebuild positive nueral pathways through constant reinforced listening/Podcasts,Tedtalks, Books, etc.

B. Set achievable goals/Daily and long term

C. Practice gratitude/Dont settle but don't be discontent

D. Live your core values/Live in congruency with your own ethical code.

Conclusion: Let the fruitfulness of success add proof for greater success

Joel Haasenritter with Wayfindersforlife.com brings the goods once again in this return interview on setting and achieving goals.

Enjoy this continuation of the confidence series. This is your year to win big!!