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By Joe ChuraBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Mental Health

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February 08, 2021 The Power of Communication with Cal Fussman
Cal Fussman is an American journalist and author. He was a writer at large for Esquire magazine, known for the What I've Learned column, where he interviews leaders in various fields, which have included Larry King, Robert Duvall, Robert De Niro, Julio Ceasar Chavez, Al Pacino, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen, Barbara Walters, Serena Williams, John Wooden, and Muhammad Ali to name a few.

Cal has the gift to ask the right questions, which has taken him on adventures all over the world. He has met and learned a great deal from those he has the pleasure to sit down and just break bread with.

→IN THIS EPISODE...
Cal tells Joe stories from his incredible career. He has had an envious journalistic journey that brought him to learn how to ask the right questions to discover the most engaging, real answers

🔍 Breakdown The Power of Communication with Cal Fussman:

Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro Cal Fussman - Training for Julio Ceasar Chavez (pt1)
Joe introduces Cal and asks which was harder, training for a Spartan Race or a fight with Julio Ceasar Chavez. The answer is the fight with Julio and what a journey that was!

Chapter 2 (5:12) Spartan: Exit Strategy
Cal went from not being able to do one pull-up to completing the hardest Spartan experience.

Chapter 3 (13:51) Journey to the Ring
When Cal was 16 he entered Golden Gloves from a pure love of boxing. He was advised to wait a year, but Cal would not hear be deterred. The match did not go in his favor which led Cal to his match with Julio Cesar Chavez 20 years later in this tale of redemption.

Chapter 4 (22:50) I Came Back the Next Day - Training for Chavez (pt2)
After seeing Chavez fight, Cal got to do a 1-round fight with Chavez for GQ magazine. Training is far more grueling than Cal was prepared for, but he never quit, gave him his redemption story, and saved his life.

Chapter 5 (31:02) The Fight
The dance is finally here. Cal had a chance to go toe to toe with Julio and he lasted more than the one round planned with the greatest fighter at the time.

Chapter 6 (33:07) My Training Saved my Life
During an assignment reporting on Carnival in Brazil, Cal was able to use his training when confronted with a harrowing situation.

Chapter 7 (44:29) Full Immersion
Cal counts himself fortunate to be able to immerse himself and travel to experience his stories and articles, and to begin his writing career when there was an absence of the internet.

Chapter 8 (51:10) World Traveler
In the early 80’s, Cal found himself out of work after the magazine, Inside Sports, he was writing for folded. He decided to take some time off and do some traveling. Little did he realize, this would turn into a 10 year journey which transformed the way he interviewed and conversed with people, often without the use of language.

Chapter 9 (1:01:53) Robert Duvall - A Short Story
Cal shares a short story about interviewing Robert Duvall and a horse.

Chapter 10 (1:03:21) Listen to your Gut
When traveling, Cal had to rely on the kindness of strangers, and would use his gut and simply trust his instincts on who to converse and go home with.

Chapter 11 (1:07:05) Robert De Niro
Cal had an unconventional, but transformative interview with Bobby De Niro. Cal used De Niro’s regret to have a beautiful family memory.

Chapter 12 (1:19:50) How I Met Your Mother
Cal shares the story of how he met the love of life, which is an amazing piece of his 10 year world travels.

Chapter 13 (1:27:09) Larry King My Friend
They had an agent in common, and Cal asked to help with Larry’s book. This project is what cemented their relationship, and is what kicked off Cal joining Larry’s legendary breakfast group.

Chapter 14 (1:34:24) Laird Hamilton - A Short Story
Cal shares a short story about interviewing Laird Hamilton and riding large waves.

Chapter 15 (1:37:02) Thoughts on Health Care
During this pandemic, Cal ponders the sad connection of furloughs and layoffs and the loss of healthcare amidst coronavirus.

Chapter 16 (1:40:02) Closing conversation with Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Laurent was put in a hard situation, he was a doctor in Canada, as well as a guard for the Super Bowl winning Kansas City Chiefs. He had to choose between working on the Covid front lines or continue on with his NFL career.

Material Referenced in this interview:
→Spartan: Exit Strategy Documentary Amazon Prime
→Paper Lion by George Plimpton
→Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson
→My Remarkable Journey by Larry King and Cal Fussman
→Viome Gut Health Diagnostic Health by Naveen Jain

📞 Connect with Cal
→https://www.calfussman.com/
→https://www.calfussman.com/podcast (link for podcast)

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/

Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura
2 hr
February 01, 2021 Lead from the Front with Greg Amundson
Greg Amundson has spent nearly twenty years in Military and Law Enforcement service to include details as a Special Weapons and Tactics Team Operator (SWAT) and Sniper in Santa Cruz County, a Captain in the United States Army, a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the Southwest Border and an Agent on the highly effective Border Enforcement Security Taskforce (BEST) Team.
A former owner of the nation’s first CrossFit gym, Greg has traveled around the world teaching functional fitness and self-mastery principles for over nineteen years. Greg is the founder of the CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Course and the CrossFit Law Enforcement Application Course. Greg is a Krav Maga Black Belt, Reserve Peace Officer, and Law Enforcement Chaplain in Santa Cruz. and is a five-time #1 bestselling author, and co-founder of Eagle Rise Publishing, which has produced numerous bestselling books.
→IN THIS EPISODE...
Greg shares his life journey and lessons learned throughout the way. Greg explains his faith first philosophy, how he got into CrossFit, and various stories that shaped his life including how
🔍 Breakdown of Lead from the Front with Greg Amundson:
Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro Greg Amundson - from Don’t Stop to Keep Going
Joe introduces Greg and asks him about his background as an author. Greg explains how faith and his relationship with God began from a young age, and that relationship is what helps him focus on fitness and inspires him as an author.
Chapter 2 (5:30) Work Transition
Greg made a huge life transition from DEA to a pastor. Greg looks back at the steps he has taken, but time gives that perspective. He also explains to Joe how he has developed his storytelling craft.
Chapter 3 (8:50) 75 Days of Gratitude
Joe shares with Greg about his journey of celebrating a person who had influenced or inspired him for 75 days.
Chapter 4 (11:22) Lesson from a Father
There was a story Greg shared early on in his speaking career he encountered a child who shared his father was in prison, so he would have to end up in prison also. This caused Greg to dedicate his time to teaching metaphysics.
Chapter 5 (16:41) Transformitive Life
The most compelling response Greg has received about transformation was from an inmate who read “A Warrior and a Monk.” This person discovered their way of thinking was the cause of the effect of their life.
Chapter 6 (21:14) There’s no such thing as Coincidence
There was a moment Greg shared with someone who had a moment of clarity from his artwork. Greg goes on to explain how people deal with suffering or hardship within their faith.
Chapter 7 (28:52) My Cross-FIt Journey
If we open our mind to possibilities, you can experience miracles. Greg was a deputy sheriff and felt like he was in
Chapter 8 ( 34:37) Knock on your Neighbor’s Door
How do you spread the knowledge of what you just learned? Greg explained how he shared what he learned from CrossFit with others. Greg also discussed how he embarked on his krav maga journey.
Chapter 9 (44:13) How to get through Adversity
Nothing exists in a vacuum. A principle felt is understood. Greg explains as long as you finish and follow the guides you set for yourself, you are being true to yourself. If you cut corners or aren’t truthful to yourself that will manifest in other aspects of your life.
Chapter 10 (49:50) Bring Someone Back Who Quits
Greg shares a story about trying to keep a member of his group from quitting. He realized by focusing on the one, he neglected the rest of the group. He course-corrected and found that by leading from the front, he set a better example and the group finished strong.
Chapter 11 (57:49) Never Leave a Man Behind
You want everyone to be successful, but at some point, you have to realize you need to focus on the whole for the health of your team and the group at large. You have faith that even your low performers will see your strength and leadership and will rise to the challenge.
Chapter 12 (1:01:14) Daily Routine
You need to put first things first. Greg puts faith first, and everything else falls into place. You need to simplify, set your intention, and your priorities will fall into place.
Material Referenced in this interview:
→The Warrior and The Monk by Greg Amundson
→Your Wife is Not Your Sister by Greg Amundson
→More The Good Soldier by Greg Amundson
→Pull-ups in Paradise by Greg Amundson
→Firebreather Fitness by Greg Amundson
→God in Me by Greg Amundson
→Strength To Love by Greg Amundson
→Knowledge of the Most High by Greg Amundson
→ Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
→ Krav Maga
📞 Connect with Greg
→https://gregoryamundson.com/
→https://gregoryamundson.com/trainer-c... (link for courses)
👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/
Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura
1 hr 9 min
January 25, 2021 Choose Your Hard with Patty Morrissey
Patty Morrissey is the Founder and Head Coach at Clear & Cultivate and creator of The Clear & Cultivate Method™. She was also one of the first KonMari® consultants in the US. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. An obsession with self-improvement and furthering the common good is the thread throughout her dynamic career in social work, higher education, tech startups, philanthropy, and consulting.
Patty applies her experience in clinical social work to unpack both the physical and emotional stuff that's getting in your way so that you can become the person you are meant to be.
Patty believes our own definition of success is the only one that matters.
Choose Your Hard: // Not Almost There // Week Four
In this episode, Patty challenges you to reflect on your life, and create your own life KPIs. She encourages you through reflecting on what life would look like in replay when 100 years old, creating your alter ego, and trying out new challenges before fully committing so you set yourself up for optimal achievement.
Material Referenced in this interview:
→A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
→Living with the Monks by Jesse Itzler
→Limitless by Jim Kwik
→More Myself by Alicia Keys
→Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
→The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof
→WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle by Alisa Vitti
→Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BG Fogg

Breakdown of Choose Your Hard with Patty Morrissey:
Chapter 1 (0:00) True Authentic Self
Patty’s inspiration came from Benjamin Franklin who carried around a notebook and asks, “What good did I do today?” Don’t give everything you have to those around you and leave nothing for yourself. Set boundaries.
Chapter 2 (4:15) Life KPI’s: Rules to Live a Good Life
A great device to set standards on what you need to be living your best life. Identify buckets of what you need to be happy. Track how often you are filling your buckets each week and dedicating time to what fulfills you.
Chapter 3 (7:40) 100 Year Exercise - A Hero’s Journey
Not only what does your life look like at 100, which would imply making a change and making sure that reflection is a positive and fulfilling experience, but start with what you have done now. What is the movie trailer of your life so far?
Chapter 4 (11:53) Choose your Hard
Life is hard. Nothing worthwhile is easy, so the best thing you can do is choose which hard works for you. You have to be uncomfortable in order to grow.
Chapter 5 (14:25) Vision Boards
Putting to paper with words and images is a great way to visualize your goals. Once you have a vision for where you want to go or what you want to accomplish it helps set your focus and opens you up to possibilities. This allows you to experience openness and discovery.
Chapter 6 (19:26) Develop Your Alter Ego
Whatever your aspirational self is; your best qualities, the qualities you wish you had, you develop into your alter ego. Give your alter ego a name, and harness that persona to give yourself power and permission to be bold. Then ask yourself, “why do you believe that isn’t you already?”
Chapter 7 (30:42) New Definition of Success: How Can I Get Started?
Start with contemplation. You can’t go after what you want or change your behavior if you know what that is. Have a daily review. Share what you a grateful for when you felt the most alive, and what your shortcomings are. This opens you up to how you can make tomorrow better. It will force you to change bad habits.
Chapter 8 (37:20) Key Take-Aways for Parents
Kids don’t have the same baggage as we do. When talking with your children, don’t impose your opinions on them. You don’t need to put so much effort into their personal growth, you just need to create the right conditions for them to thrive.
Chapter 9 (41:25) Relationship Between Organization and Your Life
Think about the power of design. Focus on what you want your surroundings to trigger. The life you are trying to create is prompted by the conditions you set up. Take a look at how your environment supports your best behavior.
Chapter 10 (45:50) My Successful Habits: 30 Day Self Care
Give yourself permission to be unstructured. Time block your week, look at your KPI bucket and make sure you set yourself times during the day. Most importantly, do what works best for you. Also if you are trying to start a new habit/routine try it before you fully commit. Make sure it makes sense for you.
Connect with Patty
→https://www.clearcultivate.com/
→https://www.clearcultivate.com/reflections (worksheet)

Feel free to learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/
Connect with Joe on social here:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/
Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura
1 hr
January 18, 2021 Start at One Mile with Mirna Valerio
Mirna is an ultra runner, mountain biker, blogger, author, Mom, and so much more. She started Fat Girl Running, which is about her experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner athletes. She has completed 14 ultramarathons and has quite a few more slated for the near future.

You may have seen Mirna's athletic story in the WSJ, Runner's World, on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and/or The CW Network. REI also produced a short documentary about Mirna, The Mirnavator, that went viral. Her writing has been featured in Women's Running Magazine, Self Magazine Online, Outside Online, and Runner's World Magazine. She was also chosen as a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

I just recently met Mirna when she was a Keynote speaker at Refuel, a conference I created in which we quickly mention. In this episode, we talk about how she trained Will Smith for his first race, what people can do when they don't know how to start an exercise program and what to say to yourself when you feel negative energy from others.

If you are struggling with getting your engine started or need some extra motivation to keep going, then I highly suggest you check out this episode.

Here's a link to Refuel which was mentioned: www.dealerinspire.com/refuel
22 min
January 10, 2021 Pursuit of Happyness with Chris Gardner
Today, I’m joined by Chris Gardner. You may know Chris’s story from a movie called the Pursuit of Happiness where Will Smith plays him. It’s an incredible movie (and book) as he went from being a homeless single father to working his way up Wall Street and eventually creating his own firm in 1987.
Chris has since been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Forbes, and many other places.
I met Chris when he was a Keynote speaker at Refuel, a conference I created in which he references.
In this episode, Chris drops his thoughts on what folks can do during the pandemic to double down and take on new challenges "like a boss". As he states, this is the 4th quarter where the players play. I always learn something when I talk to Chris, and this conversation is no exception.
Please enjoy.
37 min
January 04, 2021 Playing Offense with Jesse Itzler
Jesse is one incredible human with an insane story that inspires. He was the founder of Marquis Jets, which sold to Warren Buffet's Net Jets and then helped put Zico Coconut Water on the map and get acquired by Coca-Cola. After Jesse sold those companies and "settled down", he wanted to raise money for charity, which led him to ultrarunning and meeting David Goggins ( Goggins lived with him for 30 days which was depicted in his book Living with a Seal). He hasn't looked back and has since accomplished more than I can summarize here. His spirit and willingness to seek "newness" and adventure is second to none. As you will see, he truly lives life with a humble yet extremely positive attitude. He's known for repeating the following mantra, which is also on the wall in his house, "You didn't come this far only to come this far."
In this episode, Jesse gives some incredible tips on playing offense in life. From planning his day the night before to creating a TOP 50 life list, his words of advice and wisdom are something we can all learn from.
Joe mentions Refuel in this episode, a conference he founded a few years ago for his company, where Jesse just keynoted.
You can find the full conference here for a limited time→
Also, feel free to learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link → Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/
Connect with Joe on social here:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/
Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura
Connect with Jesse
30 Days of Excellence program. Use the code REFUEL for a 50% discount. I would highly recommend you check it out. Text REFUEL to 33777 for more information.
→ https://jesseitzler.com/
→ https://bylr.com/
32 min

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