Born to Impact

This week we sit down with my good friend and NFL Super Bowl Champion Heath Evans to talk about the importance of integrity, love and truth, even in the midst of adversity and damaging accusations. In this 2 hour episode, we cover a ton of ground, including:

-The "Belichick Way" and other life lessons Heath learned as a New England Patriot

-How real love and truth don't often feel "loving"

-Why listening and learning is so much better than living and learning

-Why justice and forgiveness aren't mutually exclusive

-Heath's side of the NFL Network sexual harassment scandal

-The #1 reason you should strive to live as long and as healthy as possible (that you likely haven't heard before)

And so much more.

This episode will challenge you, inspire you, and pull you even closer to living that life you were born to live... don't miss it. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Heath and to connect with him directly, follow him on Instagram (@heathevans44) and visit his website at www.BuiltReady.com.

In this episode my long-time friend and colleague Craig Ballantyne interviews me on the infamous "5 Deadly Sins of Mediocrity".

Simply put, we are called to live far more than an average life, and today's episode addresses the 5 major pitfalls you absolutely must avoid to be successful. Loads of actionable takeaways in this one! And of course, be sure to subscribe to the podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

Enjoy!

This week we sit down with one of my long-time business friends, Vince DelMonte, to discuss his evolution from do-it-yourself entrepreneur to a true leader who is impacting, guiding, and inspiring hundreds of up and coming entrepreneurs with his 7-figure mastermind.

In the episode, we talk about:

-The critical importance of coaching to Vince's success, and the big mistakes he made when it comes to seeking mentorship

-How to effectively deal with haters and how not following this simple advice can literally destroy your career

-The art of balancing marriage, family and chasing your dreams

-The difference between playing to win, and playing "not to lose"

-Why even an epic failure doesn't disqualify you from success in the same exact field or occupation

-And so much more

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or simply want to determine how to best master your own line of work, this episode really is a masterclass on the subject. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Vince and to connect with him directly, follow him on Instagram (@vincedelmonte) and subscribe to his podcast (The Vince DelMonte Show).

You wouldn't think that an NFL athlete and Superbowl Champion who was also named the fittest man in the NFL would struggle with self-worth, but fact is, awards and accolades don't cover up the true causes of struggle with self-worth.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with my good friend Steve Weatherford to discuss an array of important topics around identity, self-worth, and more, including:

-Where Steve gets his constant high energy

-Being diagnosed with ADHD and the role it played in his lift

-Steve's advice for anyone struggling with self-worth and validating that they are "enough"

-Steve's own battle with substance abuse as an NFL athlete

-The loss of "brotherhood" Steven experienced when exiting the NFL, and how he's rebuilt that

-Steve on family, marriage, and parenting 5 kids

-The future of Steve Weatherford

And so much more.

This is an episode that is sure to lift you up, and one you definitely don't want to miss. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Steve and to connect with him directly, follow him on Instagram (@weatherford5) and subscribe to his podcast (The Steve Weatherford Show).

Do you want to be the best you can possibly be in EVERY single area of your life? Today we sit down with our great friend and top 50 wealthiest under 50, Ed "Maxout" Mylett, to discuss exactly that, including:

-How Ed went from having his water shut off and his car repossessed to becoming one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs under 50 years old in the world today

-How instrumental Ed's faith has been to him achieving that success, and success in every other area of his life

-Why "luck" has very little to do with success

-How going from "aspiration to action" makes all the difference in achieving your dreams, and how fast you achieve them, if ever

-How what you do when you aren't motivated will ultimately define the story of your life

-Peace through purpose

-How perfection is the lowest possible standard you can set for yourself

-What to do when someone no longer deserves to be in your life

And so much more.

If you truly want to max out every single area of your life and become the absolute best version of yourself, this is an episode that you cannot afford to miss. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Ed and to connect with him directly, follow him on Instagram (@edmylett), subscribe to his podcast (The Ed Mylett Show), and get a free copy of his book at www.maxoutbook.com (use promo code MAXOUT).

In this week's episode, Joel and Dan sit down with the Founder of Ritz Carlton hotels, Horst Schulze, and dissect the winning formula of excellence that built arguably the #1 luxury hotel brand in the world, including:

-How you can be a professional in any and everything you do, no matter how big or small

-Why every single team member of the workforce ultimately serves the customer, even if they never interact with them directly

-The "internal customer" concept, and determining who yours is

-Owner's vs Renters mentalities in the workplace

-Two extremely important and emerging customer needs – individualization and customization – and why those who don't adopt these principles will be out of business before long

-How to pinpoint the exact root of a problem easily and effectively

And so much more.

Regardless of who you are or what you do, Horst's mindset will inspire you to operate with excellence in every area of your life. If you want to excel in everything you do, this is a conversation that you are surely not going to want to miss.

Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, be sure to pick up a copy of Horst's new book, Excellence Wins, at Amazon.com or wherever books are sold.

Get ready for one of the most life-changing conversations you will ever listen to this week with cultural thought leader, international speaker and bestselling author Erwin McManus. In this episode, we dive deep into many topics surrounding worry, fear, & how to truly find inner peace, including:

-Why finding peace requires that you both take control, and relinquish control

-How living in the present is the solution to alleviating most causes of anxiety and depression

-Why service is the ultimate act of leadership

-The drastic difference between fame & greatness, and which one you should be aiming for

-How your flaws often times qualify (not disqualify) you to do God's work

-Finding the wood that fuels the fire within you to live a life full of passion and purpose

And so much more.

Truly, this is a life-altering episode that you aren't going to want to miss. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Erwin and to connect with him directly, visit his website www.ErwinMcManus.com, check out his new book "The Way of the Warrior" on Amazon or wherever books are sold, and follow him on Instagram (@erwinmcmanus)

In this breakthrough episode, we sit down with Brian Johnson, the co-founder of Bethel Music (one of the largest faith-based record labels in the United States), and together tackle some of life's most difficult topics, along with how to find freedom within them, including:

-"When God becomes real," and those crippling times in life where turning to God becomes your only option (and the paradoxical freedom that can only be found in true surrender)

-How "compromise" is a gradual path to destruction

-The power of music and worship to weather even the most intense storms that life hits us with

-How overextending yourself, even with GOOD things, can be a recipe for disaster and lead to mental and physical breakdown

-Why "crutches" aren't (and are never meant to be) a permanent solution to any life "injury"

-How God shows up and works through our pain

And so much more.

If you struggle with panic, anxiety, fear or doubt, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Brian, Bethel Music, their current tour and the book, visit his websiteswww.BethelMusic.com and www.BrianandJennJohnson.com, or follow him on Instagram (@brianjohnsonm)

The need for purpose is one of the defining characteristics of human beings. In fact, humans crave purpose, and suffer serious psychological consequences when we don't have it. But how do you truly discover your life's true purpose? And what do you do when you come face to face with it?

In this inspired episode with renown global speaker & author Tim Storey, we cover an array of topics centered around purpose, including:

-The "thing that leads to the thing" and stumbling on purpose by first being faithful in the small things

-What to do when you have remained faithful, yet the harvest doesn't seem to come

-The difference between a good idea and a God idea

-Why you should never chase your dreams (controversial)

-When your past gets in the way of your future

-Why you'll never be able to accomplish your true purpose in your own strength

-What to do when opposition strikes

And so much more.

If you are someone who truly wants to live the life you were born to live, you can not afford to miss this episode. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Tim and to connect with him directly, visit his website www.TimStorey.com, check out the "Utmost" app on iTunes, or follow him on Instagram (@timstoreyofficial)

Do you want to actually LIVE your dreams? The process of becoming the person you were destined to be is an intentional one, and in this week's episode we sit down with NY Times Bestselling Author and renown social media personality Lewis Howes to discuss exactly that, with topics including:

-Lewis' incredible journey from sleeping on his sister's couch to inspiring millions around the world

-The 5-minute morning meditation ritual for envisioning your dreams and getting crystal clear on exactly what you want in life

-Actionable strategies for "starting" for those struggling with inertia and decisiveness

-The critical importance of leaning into (and not away from) your fears, discomfort, and pain

-Going through personal hell and having to "fight" to keep your dreams alive

-Why authenticity is mandatory in today's social media driven day and age

And so much more.

This conversation will inspire you, and even more, you will be challenged and blessed by the many actionable takeaways included as part of it. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

After listening, to learn more about Lewis and to connect with him directly, visit his website www.LewisHowes.com, check out the School of Greatness podcast, or follow him on Instagram (@lewishowes)