Off The Floor

"When I think back on my first year as a professional... I wonder how I survived."

If you've ever suffered from acute procrastination, this is your episode.

Nic Walton can fly... and that's not even the best part of his story.

Nic was born with a disfigurement in his legs and a surgery to repair them left him paralyzed. He was told he'd never walk again.

He told the doctor he would backflip the next time they saw each other.

One person got the diagnosis right.

Today Nic Walton is one of the most exciting freerunners to follow on Instagram using a blend of incredible physical skill, bravery, modeling, dance, and creativity to create a completely new look to his athleticism.

He's turned it into an art.

Most importantly, Nic is a perfect lesson for anyone that has ever received bad news and what can happen when your attitude and work ethic overpowers it.

You may not be able to fly like Nic Walton but there's no reason why you can't believe in yourself like he does.

Episode 17 of Off The Floor: Backflip Your Life with Nic Walton

"You'll never be any good as a dance teacher" certainly isn't the best pep talk in the world... but sometimes the weirdest things can serve as fuel on your journey.

In the first in a series of personal tales, Chris Lynam, host of Off The Floor and business owner, shares how he hit rock bottom only to find an activity that became his career.

With a mix of stories of basketball and swing dancing, collegiate indecisiveness and references to Joseph Campbell's Heroe's Journey, this unlikely success story is sure to motivate you.

Gary Vaynerchuk has called Claude Silver "the most important person in my organization" and by the end of this interview, you'll understand why. She's the Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia, one of the top marketing agencies in the world, and she shares her views on everything from company culture, to hiring questions, and how she landed this job of a lifetime.

Jason Hyland had everything going for him in baseball until addiction derailed him. In less than one year since going into a treatment center, he's written a best selling book and is currently working as a speaker to share his story and powerful message. This episode is a testament to the power of admitting you need help and what can come from it once you do.

Jason's book "Stop Thinking Like That" is currently available for pre-order on Amazon and hits all major booksellers on June 1st, 2018.

Order a copy today on his website: www.jason-hyland.com

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What is the "Off The Floor" podcast all about? Where did it originate? Who is Chris Lynam? Listen as Chris tells a bit about his backstory, how he arrived at the name "Off The Floor" and what you can expect in the shows to come.

You can catch regular episodes of Off The Floor on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher and exclusive content on Instagram: @offthefloorcast

You may have never thought to compare your career, creative pursuits, or the learning process to video games, but you probably should. In episode 13 of Off The Floor, we meet Yu-Kai Chou, the world authority on Gamification, a keynote speaker, founder, and author. Not only does he know a lot about video games, but he has mapped the behaviors that make them great, and how you can live a greater life because of them.

Visit his site: http://yukaichou.com to buy his book, read his blog, and try his gamified new venture, Octalysis Prime

Carolina Millan is a status quo rebel. After leaving her day job to pursue a career in digital marketing, this social media influencer from South America has developed an authentic personal brand, but she shares the human moments that got her to where she is now.

You don't need to be a marketing expert, or have thousands of followers, to appreciate this story.

Follow Carolina on all the major social platforms @carolinamillan and check out her blog:

www.carolinamillan.net - English

www.carolinamillan.com - Spanish

Sonya Looney is a doer. If she wasn't, maybe she wouldn't be the first woman to finish an extreme mountain bike race across the Himalayan mountains. But while she seems to be wired this way, it hasn't always been easy. In her interview on Off The Floor Sonya shares how a professional setback had a dramatic impact on her and what she did to level up because of it.

In addition to being a cycling superhero, Sonya is also a Ted speaker, writer, and podcaster. Check out her great website for all the latest updates: www.sonyalooney.com

John G. Miller is the author of a book that has changed my life. The QBQ, or question behind the question, is a personal accountability masterpiece, and he was kind enough to join me on Off The Floor Episode 10.

Check arthurmurraylive.com/blog for a full transcript and show notes (coming soon).

And be sure to check out www.qbq.com to pick up a copy, or a case, of this book that is sure to change the way you view problems, your role, and how to move past them.