In this episode of the Manifest Your Greatness podcast, I introduce part one in a new mini-series focused on the practical application of Manifest Your Greatness principles discussed in past episodes in acquiring a business.

I briefly revisit the 'Be-Do-Have' mindset, and delve into the importance of understanding your “Why”, your goals, and surrounding yourself with an all-star team you can trust. I also explain how to leverage Manifest Your Greatness principles for personal and professional growth to define and embody the character and qualities of your future self today.

Future episodes in this mini-series will explore steps from how to identify and acquire a business, to how to successfully manage and lead a team to greatness through the real-world application of the Manifest Your Greatness lifestyle each step of the way.

In this episode, I discuss the often overlooked and underestimated challenges we face in pursuit of our goals.

Hurdles like negative thoughts, self-sabotage, ruminating on past failures and fixating on what we can't control constantly conspire to trip you up along your path towards greatness.

Fortunately, there are some practical and actionable methods that you can use to discover and thwart your own negative intentions.

01:30 Understanding Self-Sabotage

02:37 Personal Example of Self-Sabotage

04:42 The Justification Trap

08:26 Overcoming Past Failures

11:34 The Role of Fear

13:11 Embracing Discomfort

16:40 The Importance of Flexibility in Planning

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In this episode of the Manifest Your Greatness podcast, I delve into the importance of incorporating a daily healing practice to manage stress and promote overall well-being.

Because everyday stressors drain our energy, it is important to include recovery periods to maintain physical and mental health. This episode contains practical steps and activities that foster healing, boost energy, and strengthen the immune system.

00:35 The Importance of Daily Healing Practices

01:30 Understanding Stress and Energy Usage

03:13 The Role of Rest in Growth and Recovery

05:26 Balancing Stress and Recovery in Daily Life

10:54 Recognizing and Addressing Physical Stress Signals

14:46 Energy Gaining Activities for Healing

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In this episode I focus on distinguishing between 'thoughts' and 'thinking' and how this distinction impacts our daily lives.

Thinking is an active process of interpreting information based on past experiences and knowledge, creating subjective realities. Thoughts however are new ideas we receive from beyond our analytical minds that hold the potential for new exciting realities. Like clearing a runway for an inbound aircraft to land, we need to create mental space in order to receive thoughts.

00:12 Understanding Thoughts vs. Thinking

01:25 The Power of Subjective Reality

04:27 How Our Thinking Shapes Our Feelings

06:32 The Impact of Thinking on Relationships and Stress

09:10 Creating Space for New Thoughts

16:13 Managing Stress and Emotions Through Mindful Thinking

18:18 Embracing New Thoughts for Breakthroughs

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While passion fuels life's journey, it is the adherence to principles such as hard work, adaptability, and continuous learning that sustains long-term success. These same principles are invaluable when navigating life's numerous and often unexpected setbacks.

When we ensure that our decisions are guided by our most honored, unwavering principles, we pave the way for a fulfilling and purpose-driven journey towards greatness.

00:45 The Catalyst of Change: A Personal Journey

02:29 Embracing the Layoff: A Turning Point

06:50 The Principle vs. Passion Debate

08:02 Risk and Reward: Rethinking Employment Security

10:51 Principles Over Passion: The Path to Success

15:04 Entrepreneurship and Risk Management

18:41 Principles, Passion, and Your Future

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This episode delves into the inevitable pains and rewards of personal transformation. I discuss how transformation involves enduring both physical and psychological discomfort. However, pain associated with transformation in the pursuit of personal growth is temporary and the rewards long-lasting, whereas paid as a result of stagnation is compounding and chronic.

While any goal worthy of pursuing includes discomfort, embracing transformation is the only avenue that leads to long lasting personal greatness

00:37 Understanding Transformation and Its Challenges

01:32 The Journey of Personal Upgrade: Becoming You 2.0

02:18 Embracing Life's Transitions for Growth

05:03 The Comfort in Routine vs. The Thrill of Change

07:06 Rediscovering the Excitement of the Unknown

08:49 Crafting Your Vision for You 2.0

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In this episode I dive into 5 battle-tested steps entrepreneurs can take to successfully get their business going and to get it growing. I'll share personal examples of how I implemented these tips myself to establish and grow several of my successful businesses that span across very different industries.

00:29 Understanding Entrepreneurship: The Journey Begins

02:38 The Five Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs

02:47 Tip 1: Setting Your Business Goals

03:58 Tip 2: Breaking Down Goals into Milestones

05:30 Tip 3: Prioritizing Your Activities

07:49 Tip 4: Focus and Follow Through

09:39 Tip 5: Delegate and Elevate

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In this episode I share the counterintuitive but definitely not counterproductive approach of taking a step back when facing mental roadblocks or feeling stuck, especially when under pressure.

When the stakes are high and ideas run low, the importance of engaging in playful, creative activities that are mentally stimulating but enjoyable, cannot be overstated. Rather than being a waste of time, activities like these allow the brain to subconsciously process challenges, potentially leading to creative breakthroughs.

00:33 Navigating Mental Roadblocks

01:18 The Power of Taking a Step Back

03:30 Engaging in Creative Activities for Breakthroughs

05:57 Personal Anecdote: A Breakthrough Moment

07:49 Embracing the Process: Giving Yourself Space and Time to Get Unstuck

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In this episode I discuss the often overlooked yet crucial practice of taking time off for personal development and well-being. Stepping away from our fast-paced routines to recharge physically, emotionally, and mentally is a key ingredient to long term success. Breaks can enhance creativity, problem-solving abilities, and overall health while providing opportunities for introspection and alignment with personal values and goals.

Pressing pause on your hustle from time to time gives you the priceless opportunity to evaluate whether you are living in harmony with your deepest desires and aspirations, or if you have unknowingly allowed other motivations to pull you off course. Rest and recovery is an essential aspect of self-care and a pathway to manifesting true greatness.

00:13 The Importance of Taking Time Off

00:49 Recharging Beyond Personal Satisfaction

01:02 Unlocking Creativity and Problem-Solving

01:20 The Power of Stillness and Reflection

01:42 Embracing Quietude for Breakthroughs

02:02 The Busy Life Dilemma

02:22 The Courage to Press Pause

03:05 True Breaks for Mental Health

03:58 Activities That Truly Refresh

04:44 Reflect and Realigning

07:09 Embracing Time Off

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This episode focuses on how to navigate through difficult situations by utilizing tools and skills to help manifest inner greatness. I'll share personal experiences of overcoming a significant financial loss due to fraud, and illustrate the importance of skills such as surrendering to reality, centering, reframing challenges, and maintaining presence amidst chaos.

Adversities also present uncomfortable yet powerful opportunities for character to shine through and help guide you from feeling victimized to feeling empowered and capable of leveraging those same adversities for further growth.

1:44 Understanding Risks and Preparations

2:46 Overcoming Financial Fraud: A Journey of Resilience

8:38 The Power of Reframing and Moving Forward

14:31 Embracing Challenges and Growing Stronger

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