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  • Marvin Santos | Understanding

    Marvin Santos otherwise known as Tito Marvin is one of the few CrossFit Level 3 certified trainers but more importantly, someone I observe as a well grounded individual and whom I have the privilege of calling a good friend. Marvin shares his journey which started as a massage therapist and health educator back in 2008. We talk about the broader concept of understanding. And the micro and macro implications that result from a lack of understanding of other people as well as ourselves. We talk about the importance of self discovery, how people can go about their own self discovery and the lost art of appreciation.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • NCFit (@nc_fit)
    • Marvin Santos (@marvinaldensantos)
    • CrossFit (www.crossfit.com)

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    2 hr 11 min
  • Erick Bell | Educate and Entertain

    Erick Bell is an accounting professor at Las Positas College. He previously taught at Golden Gate University and University of San Francisco. His goal is to educate and entertain - while encouraging people to pursue careers in accounting. Erick started his professional journey as an auditor at one of the largest accounting firms in the world, KPMG. It was there that he began pursuing teaching. On this episode, Erick talks about how he changed his dream of making a lot of money first and then teaching, to teaching "now". He talks about how we are teaching in a twitter generation - 160 characters - that it's about talking less and giving students bite size chunks of information and letting them operate. Letting them practice. Erick talks about how it's not about how much money you want, but about your vision. And with that vision you will know how much money you need. Erick talks about how so many of us limit ourselves based on our past experiences.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • Erick Bell https://www.linkedin.com/in/eobell/
    • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgL8L5O6Ih2UR_S5ZkOZaA

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Liz Adams | Helping Others Through Mindfulness

    Liz Adams has been competing in the sport of CrossFit for over 7 years. On this episode we talk about her walk away from competing in the Sport of CrossFit. Finding a way to crave learning. And learning about herself as she focuses on her practice of mindfulness. Liz talks about "How do I need to be, to allow others be who they are". And how we often struggle to be kind and compassionate with ourselves.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Liz Adams (@lizadams21)
    • Jami Tikkanen (@jamitikkanen)
    • Annie Thorisdottir (@anniethorisdottir)
    • The Training Plan (@thetrainingplan)
    • CrossFit Union Square (@crossfitunionsquare)

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    49 min
  • Devon Coombs | Moments that Matter & Teaching and Helping Others

    Devon Coombs is a technical accounting advisory professional. He started his career at one of the largest accounting firms in the world, Deloitte. But he wasn't always around accounting. Devon grew up never knowing his father. And when he was 15, his mom passed away. It was then, that Devon found solace in music - first playing with various bands and eventually starting his own record label at 18 years old. With that eventually failing and forced out of his home, Devon found himself waiting tables and often living out of his car. Still he kept looking ahead. Eventually finding his way to college. Finding a new passion in accounting, but more importantly, finding his passion in teaching and helping others. On this episode Devon talks about how the words you choose can have a big impact on an organization. How and why a lot of people don't ask for help. And that he never felt like giving up was an option. To never stop trying.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • @deadlydessertgame
    • @Deloitte
    • Humble the Poet @humblethepoet
    • Nike @nike

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    1 hr 37 min
  • Ryan Blackwell | Serving People Through Giving Them an Experience

    Ryan Blackwell is both an educator and entertainer. He discovered early on that he was passionate about sports and serving others - by giving people an experience. After playing lacrosse at Cal Poly, Ryan pursued a masters in sports management at USF. He then spent time with the San Jose Sharks organization before becoming a core member of the NCFit coaching staff. On this episode, Ryan talks about the role his mom has played in his life, changing his last name to Blackwell in 2018, and why coaches coach. Ryan talks about the importance of persistence, the fact that life is already hard enough, and how we're meant to fail.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • Ryan Blackwell (@rblackwell8525)
    • NCFit (@nc_fit)
    • Marvin Santos (@marvinaldensantos)
    • Dennis (@dniice.martin)
    • CrossFit (www.crossfit.com)
    • Myles Lewis (mylezlewis)

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Daniel Enskat | Artificial Intelligence and Holistic Movement

    Daniel Enskat has written over a dozen books on the global asset management industry and has lectured at universities around the world alongside speakers such as Secretary of State John Kerry, Dr. Mark Mobius, ex-Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, Professor KC Chan and former Prime Minister Gerhard Schroeder. After a stint as a Consultant for the World Bank, he co-founded Warren Enskat as Managing Partner, AI Research and Analytics. Daniel also serves as the CEO of the Compliance Strategy Institute, a global think tank focused on compliance, risk, legal and tech topics in investment management. Women in Compliance is a key initiative of the institute. He works for various industry boards, task forces and cultural organizations ranging from the Center for European Policy Studies, the Latino Commission on AIDS, Alvin Ailey and Peridance Contemporary Dance Company. Daniel speaks seven languages, was a professional tennis player and ballroom dancer, and runs movements gyms in the US and Latin America, integrating physical fitness and artificial intelligence into new concepts of holistic movement.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • Daniel Enskat (@danielmvmt)
    • https://assetmanagementai.com/
    • https://thecompliancestrategyinstitute.com/author/daniel-enskat/
    • http://www.bailasociety.tv/public/152.cfm
    • https://warrenenskat.com/

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    15 min
  • Daniel Hong | Changing Corporate Culture with Health and Wellness

    Health and fitness has always been important to Daniel Hong ("DH"). Since his High School wrestling days through today, he has been on a constant journey of improving myself and increasing my ability to help others achieve their goals. In 2007, Daniel was diagnosed with Lymphoma. The challenge of overcoming Cancer inspired him to recommit to being healthy. Since 2009 he has been committed to his personal fitness and a part of the NC Fit community. In 2011, Daniel began training clients and coaching group fitness, gaining experience supporting people of all ability levels. One of his passions is adapting fitness to anyone, because he believes everyone deserves an opportunity to improve their health. Helping people is his main priority, and he looks forward to the opportunity to support you in your goals.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • Daniel Hong (@dhfitnessinc)
    • Website https://www.dhfitnessinc.com
    • NCFit (@nc_fit)

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Kristin Kremers | Do What You Are Afraid To Do

    Kristin Kremers is a New York based filmmaker who travels the world to uncover and capture unique heartbeat moments that set her subjects apart. She shoots, edits and produces music, travel, and lifestyle content for brands, nonprofits and celebrities. Kristin pursued a brief career in fashion merchandising before she was drawn back behind the camera. Inspired by her previous experience shooting a documentary film in Uganda, Kristin moved to New York to embark on a career in the film industry. Kristin launched her career working on projects for VICE, ESPN 30 for 30, the Michael J. Fox Show and MTV. She found her way to Billboard, where she worked as one of the company's top videographers and editors, setting the stage for her ongoing work shooting music and celebrity short branded content. From live music performances and behind-the-scenes footage to intimate interviews, Kristin continues to capture engaging content for a diverse roster of clients. Inspired by the power of storytelling to drive change, Kristin seeks out meaningful projects and purpose-driven partners. Kristin talks about being addicted to growth, the tools that she uses to keep herself accountable and to always do what you are afraid to do. She also talks about how we're all born with our own potential.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • Kristin Kremers (@kristinkremers)
    • Website: https://www.kristinkremers.com/

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    1 hr 33 min
  • Rachel Young | Gratitude and Accountability

    Rachel Young vowed to change her lifestyle after hitting the scale at nearly 200 lbs. She adopted a love for fitness, made a daily goal to push herself out of her comfort zone, educated herself on proper nutrition, and lost over 50 lbs. In the process she became a competitive CrossFit athlete, turning her passion for a healthy lifestyle into a career. She uses her experience to push her clients past their limits and to remind them to never give up. She is currently a CrossFit Level 2 coach at NCFit, a 63kg olympic weightlifter and accountability coach. Rachel is one of the most positive individuals that I know. We live in this world of gratitude. And while everyone is talking about gratitude, not many people actually live a life of gratitude. But Rachel does. On this episode, Rachel shares how the loss of her mom helped shape her mindset to live in the moment and the importance of paying it forward. We talk about the importance of being kind, not just to other people, but to yourself. And how you never want to strive for perfection.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned:

    • Rachel Young (@raeyoung_17)
    • Lauren Fisher (@laurenfisher)
    • Grown Strong (@grownstrong)
    • Website: fitness.grownstrong.com
    • Athia Skin Care (@athiaskin)
    • NCFit (@nc_fit)
    • Danny Burde (@dannybrude009)
    • Ironcrewathletics (@ironcrewathletics)
    • Website: https://ironcrewathletics.com/

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Danny Burde | Spending Time Alone and in Silence

    Danny Burde and fell in love with fitness when he needed to gain weight for his high school football team. He read everything he could on exercise, nutrition, and health. He also experimented with everything under the sun, since he was not a naturally gifted athlete and needed all the help he could get. His love for exercise continued throughout college, where he played football at San Jose State University as a running back. He double majored in Psychology and Kinesiology with an emphasis in teaching. Danny enlisted in the police academy in 2006, where he was introduced to CrossFit by one of the instructors. Danny felt the positive effects of that style of exercise immediately and has been following CrossFit workouts ever since. He is currently the Head Coach at NC Fit in Redwood City, California. Over the years Danny has developed a vast knowledge base of physical, emotional, and psychological health and fitness. This knowledge has come through experience, training, and experimentation.

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Danny Burde (@dannybrude009)
    • Ironcrewathletics (@ironcrewathletics)
    • Website: https://ironcrewathletics.com/
    • NCFit (@nc_fit)
    • Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger)
    • Lewis Howes (@lewishowes)
    • Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)

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    1 hr 42 min

About On Becoming

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My name is Daniel Lim and this is the podcast where I explore the journey on becoming the best version of yourself. What it means to live a good life. In the areas of work, relationships and wellness.