If you want to make the most of 2023, you have to master the little things. One of the biggest mistakes people make is spending so much time setting their goals that they overlook the basic things that impact their life on a daily basis. In this episode, I share the five things I think you should focus on if you want to make 2023 your best year yet.

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Why don't we get the same fulfillment from social media connections as we do from in person connections?

A lot of us think either consciously or subconsciously that the cure to loneliness is to pick up our phones and scroll through social media but, in fact, the exact opposite is true.

Why can't we satisfy our need for human connection through a smartphone?

I answer that question in this episode.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFodX6dcHPnkcNkyOkjRLA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscascella/


RESOURCES:

Study about eye contact: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/99/14/9602.full.pdf

Positivity Resonance: Staying 'in sync' with others during COVID-19: Perceived positivity resonance mediates cross-sectional and longitudinal links between trait resilience and mental health

Even During the Pandemic, Social Media Didn’t Help Mental Health: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/even_during_the_pandemic_social_media_didnt_help_mental_health

Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/social-media-use-increases-depression-and-loneliness

Passive and Active Social Media Use: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2017.0668

Social Media Causes Depression and Loneliness: No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression | Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Joe Rinaldi is going blind—he is also a Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) Ambassador and the Founder of Project Endure. He has his DPT from Drexel University but left his job as a physical therapist to pursue his dream of helping others reach their goals. 

In this episode, Joe and I talk about how your biggest challenges lead to your biggest blessings, why you should switch from a "what if" to an "even if" mindset, how to become an ambassador for your dream company and much, much more. 

As always, there is something for everyone in this episode and I'm excited to share it with you.

**This was supposed to be Episode 10 but I lost the original Episode 9 with Elizabeth Edwards as I transferred files to external hard drives.

Where to find Joe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joearinaldi/

Blog: https://joerinaldi.blog/

Podcast: https://projectendurepodcast.libsyn.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7YJ4Vhk7Ph74bLIFBy-rA

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Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part III Jeff tells us about designing and running his own golf course and we wrap up our conversation by talking about what Jeff currently has on his plate as well as his final words of advice as he reflects on his journey that led him to his success today.

Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part II we dive into the details of Jeff's journey and discuss balancing work and family, managing ego and why the benefits of being an entrepreneur outweigh the risks.

Jeff Osterfeld is the Founder & CEO of Penn Station East Coast Subs and the Designer & Owner of The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills which is rated the #1 public golf course in Ohio. 

In Part I Jeff tells us about his background and the story of how he founded Penn Station. 

Dr. Marianne Lewis is the Dean of the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to her current role she was Dean of The University of London’s Cass Business School which is ranked in the top 50 best business schools globally, where she faced massive challenges like Brexit, gender inequality and financial sustainability. Dr. Lewis is also well-known for her work in the field of organizational paradoxes and is recognized as being among the top 1% cited researchers in the world.

In this episode I have a conversation with Connor Buczek who is the Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Lacrosse and a professional lacrosse player for the Atlas Lacrosse Club. Connor was a three-time All-American at Cornell, the 2014 Ivy League player of the year, was selected second overall in the 2015 MLL draft, is a three-time MLL all-star, a 2019 PLL all-star and is a member of the USA Men’s National team. In addition to all of that, he has a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Cornell, has worked on Wall Street and is now the head coach of a division one lacrosse program at the age of 27. 

In episode five I have a conversation with Ken Tracy, who is the founder of TaleMed and president of Triage Healthcare. Triage is a healthcare staffing company that places healthcare professionals in hospitals across the country. Ken grew up in a small town working on his family's farm and now runs a $100 million dollar company. This episode is full of great advice and provides a unique look at the effect the pandemic has had on a company that is working to keep healthcare professionals on the front lines where they are needed most.

Impacting Tomorrow:
https://impactingtomorrow.com/

In this episode I have a conversation with Jill Meyer, who is the President and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. If you're not sure what that is—you're not alone. Jill does a great job shedding light on the purpose of the Chamber and what her day-to-day responsibilities look like as President and CEO. Before taking her current position, she was an attorney at Frost Brown Todd and was the first woman to become "member-in-charge" of the Cincinnati office.

Minority Business Accelerator:
https://www.cincinnatichamber.com/the-inclusive-chamber/minority-business-accelerator