Build The Machine

Build The Machine

By Jordan Ashton and Aaron NorfleetEducationSelf-Improvement
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Build The Machine episodes

  • Resiliency

    We are constantly narrating our own story. That story is never more important than when life hits his us hard. When we're knocked to the ground and our feelings tell us to stay down. The story that we choose to write for ourselves is the force that gets us to stand up and keep fighting. This episode is your reminder to keep fighting, stay the course, and it will all be worth it in the end.

    29 min
  • I CAN DO IT

    I CAN DO IT! We discuss how to find hope in hopelessness, how to use other people’s triumphs as inspiration instead of ammo to shoot ourselves down, and how to combat that voice that is telling us we can’t do it. Build the Machine!

    27 min
  • Who's Building Your Machine?

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of community and surrounding yourself with people that can aid you in getting you to where you're headed. "You're the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with."

    27 min
  • The Greatest Ally To Your Dreams

    We have a special guest today Elijah Best, CEO of Vet Boss – where he helps veterans stand up their own successful coaching business.

    Today we discuss the importance of finding a mentor to serve as a guide for you to accomplish your dreams and go over some of the disadvantages of the lone wolf approach, enjoy!

    39 min
  • How To Destroy Authentic Friendships

    In this week's episode we discuss the things we do as individuals to damage our relationships with the people we love. If we can't receive criticism, we put people in a position where they're forced to tell us what we want to hear instead of telling us what we need to hear. 

    30 min
  • It's All Your Fault
    Today's episode is about the importance of taking accountability for our situation no matter what the circumstances. We also dive into the negative consequences that come along with the victim mindset. We were lucky enough to have Douglas Teutstch share some of his story on surviving a Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis and the mindset that pulled him through. Enjoy!
    23 min
  • Habits To Happiness

    In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of the 4 main habits: Eating healthy food, exercising, learning, and meditating. We also go over our personal habits to happiness as well as the answer to the question: What is one thing that pulls you out of sadness and into happiness? Enjoy!

    23 min
  • What Does Positivity Mean To You?

    Today's episode adds a fresh take on the topic of positivity from the perspective of our new Facebook community. Through rich and diverse recordings from our listeners, we were able to dive deep into the idea of positivity, what it means to us, and how it impacts the lives of those around us. At the end of this episode we let you know how to get your thoughts heard and take part in future episodes.   

    21 min
  • 100% Is Easier Than 95%

    In this episode, Jordan and Aaron discuss why it's easier for you to 100% commit to something, than to give yourself a 5% chance to fail. "You don't plan to fail, you fail to plan." We discuss the importance of submersing yourself into the craft you're trying to build. The water is cold. Yes, it's going to be uncomfortable. However, you can jump in and deal with discomfort RIGHT AWAY, or you can dip your toe into the water so many times, before you decide it's TOO COLD FOR YOU TO GET IN. Jump in baby. You can swim. You got this.

    31 min
  • Boys Do Cry

    On this episode Aaron and I discuss the importance of being vulnerable as a man in showing your emotion and not being afraid to cry when you need to cry. Look, crying is a bodily function we have for a reason. There's no admiration and shoving down emotions that you feel in order to be "strong." Strength is not putting on an act. Strength is vulnerability. Boys do cry.

    29 min

About Build The Machine

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Our brains are machines. The way we think either helps the machine run more efficiently or damages it. We shed light on the different ways we can make this machine run smoother so we can be happier,…