Every time we try to achieve something, there are two possible outcomes -- we either succeed or fail. That is why most people believe that failure is the opposite of success, which is not. Failing is just a possibility; the opposite of success is giving up.

In this episode, we focus on one of the 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders, most precisely the 12th principle: Never Give Up. We explore and get inspired by those that succeeded not because they didn't fail but because they kept going despite failing countless times, like Elon Musk, Michael Jordan, Viktor Frankl, and Thomas Edison.

We learn about the power of having a dogged determination, keeping trying after failure, and never considering quitting as an option. We also go through two real-life examples of how our mind can trick us into thinking of giving up as an "honorable exit" and the lessons we can learn from that.

Tune in to Episode 347 of Becoming Your Best, and get the motivation you need to never consider giving up as a viable option.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why you should trust the process and keep going despite failure (4:47)
• Some examples of people who accomplished great things thanks to dogged determination (6:01)
• How weird mental gymnastics can trick us into quitting (8:54)
• The importance of quit doubting ourselves (10:37)
• The Iron Cowboy and his inspirational challenge (13:11)
• Always start with a vision, not with a problem (15:58)
• Five inspirational quotes to remember when quitting feels like an option (18:57)

Becoming Your Best Resources:

• Becoming Your Best Website
• Becoming Your Best University Website
• Becoming Your Best Library
• Email: [email protected] 
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance
• Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety

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If you have to think about your primary focus, would you say it's your achievements or your relationships? Do you spend most of your time, thinking of new strategies and business plans or nurturing personal relationships with your loved ones? Although we all crave recognition, success, and money to provide a comfortable life for our families, none of that would mean anything if we don't have a meaningful relationship with them. 

In this episode, Rick Eyre, the first-ever guest on this podcast, revisits us to share another set of golden nuggets, this time about grandparenting and relationship building. Rick is a best-selling author, podcast host, facilitator, and speaker. He and his wife Linda are two of the most popular speakers in the world on parenting and families. They've been featured in virtually every popular talk show in the US, including the Today Show, Prime Time Live, 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, and Oprah, to name a few. 

We explore the importance of building tight relationships between the three generations of a family and how grandparents can gain a relevant role in their grandchildren's lives. Rick shares details of why he got into writing and teaching about grandparenting, the unexpectedly massive response he and his wife got to their courses, and some fun memories from those events. 

Rick also explains how most of his teachings about grandparenting apply to leadership and team building, and much more. 

Tune in to Episode 346 to learn more about the value of getting three generations closer and working as a solid unit, and find the balance between family and work. 

Some Questions I Ask:

What caused you and Linda to shift from teaching about parenting to working with grandparents? (7:17)

You mentioned that three-generation families are the future. Can you talk just a bit more about that? (15:27)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why and when grandparenting became a thing (5:26)

Grandparenting is done 1 on 1; the same principles apply to 2 grandsons or 34 (9:11)

Why relationships are more important than our achievements (14:13)

The moment Rick and Linda realized they had to write two separate books about grandparenting (20:57)

If there are problems we can anticipate and be prepared for, why don't we learn about them (26:39)

Resources:

Grandparenting 101 website

Eyres On the Road podcast

Rick and Linda Eyre's books

Connect with Rick:

Twitter

YouTube

Becoming Your Best Resources:

Becoming Your Best Website

Becoming Your Best University Website

Email: [email protected] 

Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety

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There are simple things we can add to our routines that, once they become habits, can be massively impactful in our lives. Being in celestial or divine time is one of them, and in this special episode with our cameo guest, Rob Shallenberger, we'll learn everything about it. 

Today, we explore the concept of being in divine time, what it means, how we can organize our lives around this idea, and how to turn it into a habit. Rob shares his experiences with divine time at the Air Force and narrates how they developed a culture and standard procedures based on it. 

We also go through 8 benefits of actively practicing being in divine time, how it can improve our lives and the lives of everyone around us, make us better team players, build trust, and be more productive, among many other benefits. 

Tune in to Episode 345 of Becoming Your Best, and learn the secrets of this life-changing habit that can literally help you be more often in the right place at the right time. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About the origin of being in divine time concept (1:59)
• Our cameo guest, Rob Shallenberger, shares his experiences with the divine time at the Air Force (3:12)
• How being in divine time can positively affect how we feel about ourselves (8:29)
• The divine time and its stress-reducing properties (10:22)
• How to prevent accidents and increase productivity by adding the habit of being in divine time (13:35)
• What are the things we should avoid when getting ready for a meeting (14:40)

Becoming Your Best Resources:

• Becoming Your Best Website
• Becoming Your Best University Website
• Becoming Your Best Library
• Email: [email protected] 
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance
• Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety

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After many years of being surrounded by the wrong people and investing his time and energy into ephemeral things, our guest, Jefferson Rogers, realized he was not only heading on a path with no future but also destroying his life. Slowly but surely, he started to pay attention to the voice that echoed from within until an unavoidable truth hit him -- we are one decision away from a completely different life.

Jefferson K. Rogers is the Founder and CEO of JKR Windows, a multimillion-dollar company built from scratch in less than five years. He is also a speaker, mentor, author, and host of the ALL IN podcast.

In this episode, Jefferson shares the tumultuous path he went through before becoming a successful entrepreneur and depicts how different his life was just five years ago. We explore the importance of listening and letting ourselves be guided by our core values and how crucial it is to rely and focus on our family to grow and develop ourselves personally and professionally.

Jefferson also shares his particular take on motivation, the power of trusting the process and being patient, and how critical it is to surround ourselves with the right people.

Tune in to Episode 344 and let yourself be inspired by Jefferson's fantastic story and unstoppable desire to become his best.

Some Questions I Ask: 

Could you tell us about your background and how you ended up where you are today? (3:33) 

For people that are struggling to get started or to really grow their business, how can they stay motivated through that whole process? (12:41) 

Can you talk about how important it is to have a strong network and mentors? (20:03)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

Sometimes we need to reach a shallow point before realizing we need to change something (4:33) 

Dramatic changes are not about a magical moment; it is about a process (8:16) 

The importance of building our life on a foundation of solid principles and habits (15:13) 

Why surrounding ourselves by inspiring people is paramount to our future (20:08) 

Some of the most important lessons Jefferson has learned throughout his life (25:31)

Connect with Jefferson:

website

LinkedIn

Instagram

Facebook

ALL IN podcast

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

Becoming Your Best Website 

Becoming Your Best University Website 

Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance

Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety

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Today, we explore the subtle difference between empathy and compassion. Although the distinction might seem barely noticeable, understanding it can not only change our lives and how we see the world, but it can help us have a more significant impact on the lives of others.

Throughout this episode, we analyze the intrinsic value of empathy and compassion and establish the logical pathway they'll lead us to, the effects of exposing ourselves to them for long periods, and how they affect how we see the world.

We also go through three examples of compassionate people who made a massive difference in Rob's life with simple, compassionate acts and certainly influenced how he understands the power of compassion. In addition, we learn three simple yet powerful actionable items to be more compassionate in our lives.

Tune in to Episode 343 of Becoming Your Best, to learn the difference between empathy and compassion. It can change your worldview, your interactions with others, and the impact you can have on their lives.

In This Episode, You'll Learn: 

• A brief story of what inspired today's episode (2:15) 
• The difference between empathy and compassion (3:46) 
• Why empathy alone can be emotionally and physically draining (6:17) 
• Three brief stories of how compassion impacted Rob's life (8:52) 
• How we can actively practice compassion in our lives in three simple steps (14:45)

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

• Becoming Your Best Website 
• Becoming Your Best University Website 
• Becoming Your Best Library 
• Email: [email protected]  
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders 
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance 
• Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety 

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In today's special edition of the show, we revisit five of the most impactful and meaningful interviews in recent times.  

We start our journey with the interview with the President and CEO of FJ Management Inc, Crystal Maggelet, who shared a compelling set of leadership principles and revealed the secret of creating a unique culture among several companies.  

Then, we revisit the interview with Stephen McGarvey, President and Partner of Solutions in Mind, where we learned how our thoughts influence our behavior and feelings about ourselves. Stephen also gave us valuable advice on the constructive use of the word "why" and how to lead people into a positive state of mind. 

The next stop is at our fun interview with my dear friend, Mark Holland, Chief Executive Officer at Ascend Staffing. Mark delved into the importance of communicating with the truth and how crucial networking is for career development.  

The CEO at ASEB (Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay), Micheal Pope, is the fourth interview we highlight. She discusses the importance of learning from our mistakes and shares two of the most important lessons she learned throughout her life.  

The last interview is the one with the inspirational Dorothy Russell, the 97 years old lady who served as a Civic, Political, Business, and social leader across several countries, who I met at a mission in Uruguay and Paraguay. In this opportunity, Dorothy shared precious advice on life and treasured relationships.  

Tune in to Episode 342 of Becoming Your Best and listen to these unforgettable interviews with these fabulous guests to keep improving, and take a step further in becoming your best version.  

In This Episode, You'll Learn: 

• The powerful leadership principles shared by Crystal Maggelet (2:56) 
• The power of your thoughts and emotions with Stephen McGarvey (5:46) 
• The importance of networking and relationships with Mark Holland (9:52) 
• What can we learn from our mistakes with Micheal Pope (14:32) 
• The best life advice from Dorothy Russell (19:42) 

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

• Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University Website 
• Becoming Your Best Library 
• Email: [email protected]  
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders 
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance 
• Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety 

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Most of us grow up with many questions and mysteries about money and finances, mostly because none of us received financial education at school. This lack of information certainly makes things harder regardless of our economic situation; financially uneducated wealthy people are more likely to lose their money, and those who aren't wealthy will struggle more than they should.

Todd Skousen joins to help us understand the money game and ensure we protect our assets and enjoy a turbulence-free retirement. Todd is a Financial Consultant, Managing Partner at Links Consulting, and part of Decisive Investor, a software developed to help people navigate the market and grow their personal investment accounts.

Throughout our conversation, Todd translates the intricate financial language into layman's terms. He explains the importance of having an economic blueprint and building our "financial house" based on it where our future self can rest comfortably without worrying about running out of money.

Todd shares the principles of building a robust financial attitude; he explains how to deal with the #1 expense in our lives and why we must consider the "three trees" when considering our investment portfolio. We also discuss the importance of preserving wealth, leaving our emotions out of our finances, and more.

Tune in to Episode 341 and learn a simple yet efficient way to manage your finances so you can protect your money and retire wealthy.

Some Questions I Ask:

Finances can be confusing sometimes. From your perspective and experience, where should someone start? (4:01)

Let's talk expenses. What are some of the most significant expenses in our lives? (9:21)

If you're talking with someone not wealthy, where should they start taking care of their finances?

In This Episode, You'll Learn: 

The book that helped Todd understand finances from a young age (4:07)

The importance of having a plan for our finances (5:13)

The three steps to building a solid financial plan (8:41)

How we should look at our investment assets through the three trees example (10:16)

Todd shares his thoughts on what are the best options for people to start investing (22:26)

The importance of wealth preservation (29:29)

Resources: 

Decisive Investor website

Book: George Classon - The Richest Man In Babylon

Book: Robert Hagstrom - The Warren Buffett Way

Book: Clayton Christensen - How Will You Measure Your Life?

Connect with Todd: 

LinkedIn 

[email protected]

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Inspiring leaders are passionate about their vision and act congruently with it. They also pay close attention to their wording and their actions' subconscious messages. Today, the world-leading authority in unconscious communication, Stephen McGarvey, invites us to look at leadership from his unique perspective.  

Stephen is a Life and Business Strategist, a Persuasion and Influence Expert, International Speaker, Philanthropist, and a USA Today's #1 Best-selling Author. In his latest book, "Ignite a Shift," Stephen takes his readers on a journey to explore the subtleties of persuasion and teaches valuable resources to influence oneself and others.

In this episode, we delve into Stephen's past, his love for learning, his dislike for school, and how being labeled as "learning disabled" in elementary school propelled his career. Stephen shares his thoughts on how to build positive and influential leadership skills, how to engage with remote teams, and the most effective ways to build relationships in the workspace.

Stephen also unravels influencing techniques, like the paradox of why, how powerful it can be to replace certain words and avoid using others, the power of using positive statements, and more.

Tune in to Episode 340 of Becoming Your Best, and discover a new way of achieving influential and constructive leadership.

Some Questions I Ask: 

Could you tell us about your background and a crossroad you've gone through that helped you get to where you are today? (3:03) 

What sets apart a good leader from really a fantastic leader? (5:29) 

What tips do you have to help professionals communicate effectively in remote work environments? (9:23) 

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

Stephen talks about his book and why he decided to write it (4:39) 

The importance of congruity and integrity (7:12) 

The importance of understanding people's stories to engage with them more authentically (14:01) 

The paradox of why and how to change a conversation's outcome by simply choosing our words carefully (15:33) 

Why using the word "try" sets a person to failure (19:21) 

Resources: 

Solutions In Mind website 

Book: Stephen McGarvey - Ignite A Shift 

Connect with Stephen: 

LinkedIn

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

Becoming Your Best Website

Becoming Your Best University Website

Becoming Your Best Library

Email: [email protected] 

Book: Becoming Your Best

Book: Conquer Anxiety

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Gary Laney joins us today to discuss the deep connection between leadership, influence, and relationships.

Gary is a two-times best-selling author, a Startup Entrepreneur, a former Hi-Tech Software Executive, Keynote Speaker, Founder of SBL Mastermind, and Former CEO of Trustegrity. Gary recently published "The Power Of Strategic Influence," a book where he sums up the most valuable lessons about leadership he gathered throughout his extensive and successful career in sales, management, and startups.

In this episode, Gary shares his thoughts on how influential leaders can modify entire teams' performances and outcomes. We delve into his background and the values he learned from his parents that he applied to his life.

We talk about his most recent book, why he decided to write it, how he dealt with the creative process, and which experiences inspired him the most for the job. Gary also talks about leadership, what attributes he believes every leader must have, and the importance of relationships, connections, and surrounding ourselves strategically with people that can add value.

Tune in to Episode 339 and learn about Gary's unique view on leadership, values, and being a positive influence for those around us.

Some Questions I Ask: 

Can you tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that significantly impacted you? (3:56)

Tell us about your book. Why did you write it, and what's in it? (5:42)

How do you define leadership? (8:18)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

Gary talks about the process of writing his latest book (7:18)

What every good leader must do (9:19)

Why PDFs (Personal Driving Forces) are so crucial for leaders (11:48)

The Strategic Influence Assessment matrix and how we can use it to improve our leadership (12:31)

Gary shares some of the life lessons he got along the way that helped him polish his leadership abilities (19:35)

Resources: 

Success Masters

Book: Gary Laney - The Power of Strategic Influence!

Connect with Gary: 

LinkedIn

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

Becoming Your Best Website

Becoming Your Best University Website

Email: [email protected]

Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders

Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance

Facebook Group – Conquer Anxiety

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During a battle, the side with more chances of getting out of it victorious isn't always the best equipped, experienced, or brave; generally, it is the one with the most cohesive team. Our guest, Colonel John Spencer, divides cohesion into two groups, social and task cohesion. In his over 25 years of experience in the military, he learned that leadership is critical to guaranteeing a team's cohesion, success, and survival.

Colonel John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, is a veteran, a widely published author, considered one of the leading experts in military operations in cities, a teacher, and a leader with a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University. In his over 25 years in the military, John has held ranks from Private to Sergeant First Class and Second Lieutenant to Major.

As an Army officer, he was deployed twice in Iraq as an Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Commander. Colonel John Spencer is also the Co-Founder, Strategic Planner, and Deputy Director of the Modern War Institute at West Point.

In this episode, we delve into Colonel John's journey in the military and how serving his country and traveling the world changed his perspective on life, purpose, and vision. He describes his realization of how writing can change lives, his passion for studying, researching, and teaching about war and its intimate connection with leadership.

We also have a closer look at his family life and the experience of staying home with his children while his wife, whom he met in Iraq, was deployed for combat.  

Tune in to Episode 338 to discover a world where leadership and survival go hand in hand.

Some Questions I Ask: 

How did you end up in the military? (4:44) 

If there's a young person that ranges 16 or 17, what advice do you have for them as they consider joining the military? (9:23) 

If you look back and think about the things that bring you satisfaction, what would those things be? (19:43)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

Colonel John’s dream job and the opportunities he got thanks to his military career (6:13) 

Colonel John describes the experience of staying at home with his children while his wife was deployed for combat (11:10) 

The importance of forming cohesive teams (12:13) 

The differences between the two forms of cohesion (18:43) 

Colonel John talks about the search for identity and purpose (22:01) 

The two ways in which people form strong bonds (27:29)

Resources: 

Colonel John Spencer's website 

Colonel John Spencer's books

Connect with Colonel John Spencer: 

LinkedIn 

Instagram 

Twitter 

YouTube 

Facebook

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

Becoming Your Best Website

Email: [email protected]

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