Episode Notes: John and Jamie catch up after not being together for a podcast in a couple of weeks and connect about what they've been up to as well as some listener driven questions about how specifically each of them uniquely serves their clients. They then discuss the idea of protecting yourself vs. limiting yourself.  

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

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Episode Notes: Luke Amsden is one of the reasons this podcast exists and has bought into what we do in a big way. Join us as we talk to him about how having and coaching with an Eyes Up Mindset has impacted the Cross Country and Wrestling programs he coaches in Springfield, MN. Luke is an idea guy, but is incredible at putting ideas into action, and we discuss how that action has moved those programs with a long-term development lens.

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

Follow those programs and Coach Amsden:

Twitter: @TigerToughWr

Twitter: @SCMTigerXC

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Episode Notes: Kevin Kassis' perseverance is inspiring and will make you better! After graduating from Montana State in 2019,  Kevin prepared to take his shot at the NFL. The pandemic shut down the MSU pro day and individual team workouts, the usual avenues for small school athletes to get noticed. When he found himself without a team in 2020, he figured his football career was over. A year later, he decided maybe it wasn't and took one more shot. Join us as he describes his journey from an under-recruited high school athlete to quitting his day job and being signed by the Seattle Seahawks. 

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

Follow Kevin:

Twitter: @kevinkassis

Instagram: kevinkassis10

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Episode Notes: Matt Dugan joins us from his new position as Head Football Coach at Bridgton Academy. Good things happen when you put yourself out there and this conversation is a shining example of this as we got connected to Coach Dugan by chance and end up having an incredible conversation about giving, serving others, building community, and Living Eyes Up! Bridgton is a post graduate program where individuals can go to improve themselves athletically, academically and in maturity before chasing their dreams as the college level and beyond. 

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

Connect with Coach Dugan:

Instagram: @bridgtonacademyfb

Twitter: @Coach_Dugs

Website: Bridgton Academy Football 

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Episode Notes: Joseph Haj (Yose) joins us today as we may a foray into the business world to talk about overcoming adversity, growing through failure, and Living Eyes Up! Yose is currently working as a realtor in the ultra competitive market of Fargo ND. Despite the rising costs and low inventory Yose continues to see clients coming to him to buy or sell their next home. It turns out that taking care of people and serving their needs first can be good for business and in life. Yose has grown and sold several businesses and certainly chosen a non-linear path to where his is today. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and know that you will be better today for listening. #liveeyesup

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

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Episode Notes: For several months we have been excited to bring on Stephanie Hale, Seattle Mariners, as she was on the top of several past guests' list of best person to get on the podcast. She did not disappoint and in fact we had so much to talk about that we will have her back for a part two! This episode is packed full of "good juice" and will grow and stretch you today. Last week we talked about it not being as complex as we think and today Stephanie challenges us that it does not have to take as long as we think to train our brains and bodies to get better. Breathing was the center of a lot of the conversation today and breath as the "agent of control" is something Jamie and I both left the conversation ready to steal and put into practice. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and know that you will be better today for listening. #liveeyesup

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

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Episode Notes: Finis demonstrates what it means to LIVE EYES UP everyday. He CHOOSES his life when it comes to his work, his play, and how he grows the community around him. Intentional is Finis. We were honored to have this conversation about science, athletics, time management, and much much more. As Finis challenges us in this episode "Go be the best______" in whatever field you engage. Finis is a podcast host, a graduate student at UT San Antonio and has a thriving personal training business and app ( https://ivfitnesstraining.square.site/). You can also learn more about Finis and his journey on his website: https://finisstribling.weebly.com/ or his podcast: IV TALKS: https://ivtalks.wordpress.com/

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

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Websites:  http://www.eyesupmindset.com/  AND https://www.jshirkeycounseling.com/

Episode Notes: From a small town in Iowa to a top 50 restaurant in the world, Chef Brett Smith has experienced a lot. After taking the leap from Iowa City to New York City, Brett found out how high stress can create high flow and how much fun it can be, but also discusses what it cost him as he struggled with alcohol abuse and addiction for much of his adult life. His story of transformation through new habits like tying fitness to his morning routine and starting a new business is a call to transform ourselves as well.

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

Connect with Chef Brett Smith:

Instagram: @cheffbrettsmith

@semperstronger

Website: https://chefbrettsmith.com/

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Episode Notes: Courtney is one of the most impressive individuals we have had on our podcast. She lives and coaches with a conviction of knowing who she is and where she comes from. What a way to lead! Her mission to pour into and develop strong, independent women like herself is something we are excited to promote. As a 22 year old she has recently taken over a storied program with multiple state championships, one of which she was a part of as a player, and has big shoes to fill left by previous coaches. It won't take you long to become a fan and to believe in the vision of where this already historic program is headed. We are all cheering for you Courtney and Go Broncs! Let's go.

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

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YouTube: Eyes Up Mindset Channel

Websites:  http://www.eyesupmindset.com/  AND https://www.jshirkeycounseling.com/

Episode Notes: Ashley Harmon, Assistant Director of Clinical Behavioral Health, joins us from the basement of the University of Texas Football stadium where she leads a team serving the "whole" athlete. There are so many nuggets in here and reminders to SLOW DOWN. No matter who you are, what role, or what your goals are we need to be able to be in the present more often. Perhaps the greatest discussion in here is the one on identity and moving beyond "just" _______ (insert any role). Ashley reminds us that athletes ( and all of us) are people first and have some of the same issues as those non-athletes. Let's go.

Whether you are a coach, an athlete, or someone with a desire to improve daily, you will be better for listening today. We appreciate you joining us and choosing to live differently. We'd love for you to share this with someone you care about and if you find value please do not forget to hit the little subscribe/follow/rate/review button and as always, LIVE EYES UP!

Facebook Group: EYES UP MINDSET FAMILY

YouTube: Eyes Up Mindset Channel

Websites:  http://www.eyesupmindset.com/  AND https://www.jshirkeycounseling.com/