Equal Matters

Meet Coach Mycal Anders.

He's the founder of Next Level Performance Consulting in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Coach Derz helps leaders who have given it all to their business and career reconnect with themselves.

Hear about the transformative power of self-discovery, overcoming obstacles, and finding joy in life's journey.

We go back in time to Mycal's years in the Marine Corp. How did that experience lay the foundation to commit to Progress Always.

You'll learn about how to embrace introversion, through our personal stories. We also discuss the importance of manage your internal dialogue, self-care, and personal growth.

Navigate life's challenges, prioritizing self-improvement, and celebrating the joyous moments along the way with us.

Join us on a candid and enlightening conversation that will inspire you to embrace your true self and live life to the fullest.

Equal Matters is designed to bring us together for these important, in-depth conversations. Rate & Review. Subscribe. And share with someone who will be positively impacted by Coach Derz's tips.

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Myc's Progress Always podcast here.

The US Government borrowed $3 TRILLION in the past 365 days.

This borrowing is taking place when interest rates are high. Which means $1.2 trillion is being spent on interest alone. Not educating kids. Not helping correct injustice. Nope.

Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ) joins the Equal Matters podcast to dig deeper into how this happens and why. The Arizona Republican will also explain why it is so difficult to slow the spending down. Because it's all about the money.

Lobbying money.

Political money.

Everyone but you.

The Congressman remains optimistic and presents solutions: use tech like A.I. and reform healthcare and immigration. Join in for more details about what is happening behind the scenes in Washington. D.C.

And how the spend and borrow your money.

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Additional resources:

Here's Congressman Schweikert's YouTube page.

https://www.youtube.com/repdavidschweikert

You'll find the floor speeches he gives.

Schweikert also mentioned Brian Reidl of the Manhattan Institute. The article he referred to that the rich aren't rich enough to pay for government:

https://manhattan.institute/article/the-rich-arent-rich-enough-to-balance-the-federal-budget

There are 5 benefits to getting out of your comfort zone.

• New experiences
• Broadens perspective
• Discovery
• Confidence Builder
• Compounds

Rob Hunter explores these benefits after exiting his comfort zone during the country music festival Stagecoach.

There he listened to music he never wanted to like, drove an RV he never wanted to drive, and cold plunged in water too cold to think about.

Growth happens in moments when you challenge yourself. Growth is what leads to the most fulfilling rewards.

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Todd Anderson embodies a walk-on mentality. Meaning he believes in putting in the effort to earn your spot.

On the Earn It All podcast, Todd talks about how he developed his mentality during high school football. Lessons he carried with him to earn a walk-on spot at Michigan State University. Then into the NFL.

After leaving the NFL, Todd struggled to find purpose. Eventually finding it in helping others perform at their highest level.

We also discuss what it was like watching his cousin pass away from leukemia when Todd was 16.

Follow Todd on IG @toddanderson42_ or hit up his website ToddAnderson42.com.

Check out the Earn It All podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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Politics is an interesting business.

One major challenge in Arizona is lack of affordable housing. In many ways, housing costs are amplified by government regulations.

Something Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz worked hard to remove with the Arizona Starter Homes Act.

An act fellow Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed. Hobbs cited military and first responder criticism as the main reason.

Rep. Ortiz explains why they were opposed as well as why some Arizona cities voiced their opposition.

She also explains the reasons Arizona needs to reduce lot sizes and allow casitas to be built. And what she is doing now to maintain that coalition with Republicans to get a bill passed.

New York City. A magical place.

In this episode, join host Rob Hunter and his friend Rob Coppola (retired NYPD) on a journey through America's most populated city.

You'll meet Peanut and Josh. Two New Yorkers who explain what life is really like there. You'll also hear from Dan. He's a tour guide that offers an inside view of the mafia in Little Italy.

You'll hear a protest, learn about New York City's food, and how Times Square has changed over the years.

A word of caution: this episode does contain adult language. It's New York after all.

Know someone who loves New York? Send this their way.

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What is a community?

Today, on Equal Matters we explore the term. In this case, Equal Matters visits a political election rally.

Arizona Rep. Analise Ortiz and Arizona State Senator Anna Hernandez represent one of the lowest income areas of the state.

It's a community not often visited by media. We wanted to discuss the issues most impactful for them and learn more about the community.

You'll hear about those issues and what those that live in the community of Glendale and Maryvale (in Phoenix) say about their neighborhood.

They even offer recommendations for you to check out.

Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not seek re-election. This throws the entire Senate into play.

Sinema not only was a centrist, but prevented Democrats from removing the Senate filibuster.

In her announcement, Sinema warns politics is becoming more extreme.

On Equal Matters, we discuss what this means and what we can do if we are dissatisfied with our current political system.

Join in. Rate, review, and subscribe to help rational discussion grow. Cheers.

Recorded live at DisneyLand California. 

Here's what you'll get in this episode:

• Amy Yackowski aka Mrs. Hunter (on how to build effective teams)
• How to change your mind & the benefits of doing so
• How Disney’s teams work well together in big pressure situations
• 6-year old Connor’s review of his favorite ride
• A live review of Disney’s boldest ride: Rise of the Resistance
• A changing of the mind
• What it is possible to achieve
• My brother Chris (in a couple small doses)

While waiting in line at Disney’s Star Wars 15-minute ride Rise of the Resistance, Mrs. Hunter and I discuss the benefits of changing your mind.

I changed my mind about Disney, a place I thought was only for kids. Now, I love it here. Because of the artistry is takes to create Disney’s most immersive ride.

Mrs. Hunter thinks about the team that put together this ride. Disney’s attention to detail is what sets them apart. They are always considering the guests experience. 

As an expert in how corporate teams function, Amy Yackowski with Painted Porch Strategies, pinpoints how Disney solves the most challenging issues teams face.

Ourselves.

We talk about how to give effective feedback and how learning the Stoic principle the dichotomy of control helps you become a better teammate.

By understanding you are only in control of you. 

In other words, it starts and ends with you. 

You’ll also get to hear how lifelike Disney’s boldest ride yet, Rise of the Resistance, is. It’s like you are on a Star Wars Stardestroyer. 

Connor, age 6, will review his favorite ride, Indiana Jones. 

This is a story of how you can change your mind (even about yourself), teamwork, Disney, and about what is possible.

This is not a review of Andre 3000's new album, New Blue Sun. This is a review of Andre 3000's journey through life.

And what his journey teaches us about trying something new.

Trying something new causes change.

Change is hard.

Change rubs people the wrong way. But, change broadens your perspective.

Andre 3000 has undergone many changes. He is one of rap's greats. Yet, his latest project is a flute album with no words.

He explains that life is a rollercoaster and he's learning to ride it with his hands up.

I encourage change. Change, for me, has taught me about myself. Change has taught me about life. Change has helped me become fulfilled, grateful, and happy.

Today, we'll challenge you to think life happens FOR you. Join in.