Model Mindset

“Life will knock you down more than you can imagine. Don’t knock yourself down.”

Your self worth can be dictated in many different ways. No matter what, it is up to you to build it the right way. Whether you are navigating through self-confidence, hearing how other people value you, or are trying to understand the belief systems you have in your life, your self worth is built in stages. It evolves. Allow it to but never allow others or your environment to build it for you.

David Gibson is a speaker, author, coach, storyteller, and founder of Elevation Is A Must. Elevation Is A Must is a personal growth and media platform that provides leaders with the tools, inspiration, and strategies to build, grow, and live out their ideas and visions. Our conversation will motivate you to change your current state and achieve the greatness that resides in you right now. Mindset is something that requires attention and maintenance and David gives you the tips you need to start your mindset shift right now.

How desperate are you to make it? If you have a goal or a dream you're chasing, how far are you willing to go? Desperation is an emotion we deflect and hide from because it feels weak. That is true if it is not applied correctly. Find what you are so desperate for this week and make it a reality.

We are joined today by the owner of Flow State Mental Performance and 18-year Navy veteran, Chris Gingrich. Chris spent numerous years in the service where he established a decorated career but life after the service was the biggest fight of his life. We talk about his struggles with alcohol, depression, and uncertainty he had about his future. But its always darkest before the dawn and Chris found a way out of his mental state with a time-tested practice, cold immersion. We go through this and other practices Chris uses to this day that have helped him go from surviving to thriving.

The importance of a mentor cannot be understated. We try to navigate so many things in our lives by forcing our way through them without anyone guiding us when we have numerous people at our disposal with the knowledge to help. It doesn't need to be someone you know or have met, it is simply someone who has walked that path and you identify with. Spend this week trying to think about who your mentor is and why. If you don't have one, think about who you rely on and understand what values you identify with. Mentors come from all places, you just have to find yours.

U-C-O-N-N UCONN UCONN UCONN! Today we are joined by UConn Men's Soccer Big East Co-Freshman of the Year, Kieran Chandler. We sit down with Kieran and talk about his journey to UConn and what his mindset is every time he steps on the pitch. Kieran gives great insight into the mentality of the team and what a day in the life of a D1 college athlete looks like as he prepares for his next steps to the pros. That may be the ultimate goal for everyone in that locker room, but like he says in the episode, "jobs not finished".

Expectations refer to the beliefs that you hold about the outcomes of events. While these expectations can play an important role in determining what happens and can contribute to goal-directed behavior, they can also lead to disappointment when reality does not match up to what you had hoped would happen.

Grab a pen and pad 📝 This podcast is going to require some note taking! We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Rory McGloin on this weeks episode where we sit down and talk all things communication. Rory is a wealth of knowledge in the world of communication consulting and provides endless tips on how you can better communicate at work, at home, and with yourself. Sit back and enjoy the free class with our friend, UConn professor, and Hartford Business Journals 40 under 40, Rory McGloin.