“If you're in a toxic environment, toxic relationship, you don't need to fix them. You need to get stronger… not stronger and tolerate, but stronger and leave.” -Jeramiah Solven

The most common toxic relationship is the one that you try to control in name of love. The saying goes, “if you love something, set it free” but if we feel threatened by losing what we love, oftentimes we hold on to people and things in an unhealthy way. This type of behavior stems from fear and a lack of self-love, which creates an environment of unworthiness. If you find yourself trying in this type of environment, whether it be romantic, platonic, or professional, this episode will help you identify and handle such relationships- like a sniper! 

This week, Jeramiah Solven, former member of the US Army and CEO of Conquer Academy joins the stage to highlights the real problem of why many people fall and tolerate toxic relationships- FEAR. Bruce and Jeramiah also discuss why you should take chance on yourself, find a mentor who believes in you, trust your gut, examine yourself if you are driven by ego instead of confidence, and receive help gracefully instead of doing stuff on your own (even if you can do stuff on your own). 

If you don’t have any reasons left to stay, don’t. But sometimes, having the courage to leave is a challenge. Tune in and discover 2 ways you can do right now to be strong and courageous to embrace the uncomfortable and confront that fear.   

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Takeaways: 

02:40 Take Chance on Yourself 

08:34 When You Don’t Have Reason to Stay, Don’t

13:46 There’s a Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance

18:04  Pick Confrontations Like a Sniper

23:08 Know Your Leader and Know How You Lead

27:07 Confront the Real Problem- Fear 

31:45 Challenge Yourself- “Suffering Saturday” 

37:49 Mindset Shift Starts with Untying Your MindKnots

42:33 Own the What’s Going On

44:21 Don’t Deprive Others of the Gift of Giving- Receive Well

“The sky's the limit when it comes to income. If you do the work, you can make some pretty good money at it. But you have to do the right things at the right time, and follow up.” -Jeff Brekken

There is no one better qualified to achieve what you want in life than YOU. And often, it’s not what we can’t do that holds us back, it’s what we don’t want to. So if success seems hard to find, maybe there are necessary steps along the way that we have failed to take. In this episode, Bruce sits with Jeff Brekken, the President and Owner of Blue Sky Benefits Solutions to talk about 5 vital steps that will get us to where we want to be in life: 1. Invest in yourself 2. Do the right work at the right time 3. Prepare 4. Manifest your vision 5. Know your worth and act according to it. Tune in as they discuss each of these stages and share their own anecdotes that prove the importance of taking each step and never missing one.  

While most people find themselves in the workplace every day, maybe you feel a bit lost. But remember, you can change your life, your career, and your future– today! Take control of your life and your results. 

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Takeaways: 

01:20  When Things Change, Learn to Pivot

08:10 Insurance is a Need

12:33 Sky's The Limit When It Comes To Income

18:57 Defense is the Best Offense

24:51 Realize Your Worth 

29:43 Add Value and Money Will Follow

“Don’t Give up on yourself. Don’t give up in life. Be part of something bigger than you and you'll start seeing rewards to make yourself better.” -Roy Wragth

Depression, suicide, and trauma are all very real things with very real consequences. However, it is not something to be ashamed of, rather, it is something that should be talked about openly. This week, Bruce sits with veteran and car enthusiast Roy Wragth about these pressing issues that are unfortunately on the rise.

Today, Bruce and Roy open up about their darkest moments. They recount what led them to decide to try to take their lives and why they didn't do so. They also share what they learned about their experience, how they are able to help others because of it, and the joys they received as they learned to see life through a more positive lens. If you are on the verge of giving up or you know someone who is, please listen to these convincing reasons and practical steps that you can take today to help you gain courage and strength to go on. 

Life can be unfair at times, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is help and you have people who care about you and want to see you succeed and grow as a person. Life still has something good to offer, and you deserve to experience it. End the pain, not your life.

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Takeaways: 

02:23 Build, Not Cars, But Experiences

10:40 You Can Control What Happens Next

16:59 Journey is More Meaningful with Great Camaraderie

23:35 Live Your Vision

30:10 The Truth About Suicide is More Painful Than You Think 

39:39 Don’t Crowd Out Your Personal Touch

45:54 We are All Connected (Believe it or Not!) 

49:34 Don’t Give Up! (Life is Hard)

“You have to step out of your comfort zone. You have to get so sick and tired of being where you're at!” -Bruce Jeppesen

There are times when we just know that even if we are physically in pain, the real pain is on the inside. And with it, we are often powerless. When this happens, is it possible to win? And how? In this episode, Bruce talks about a feeling we all have and how this is slowly consuming us if we do nothing about it. But overcoming this feeling is just the start. We have to keep moving forward. The question is to where? Bruce shares the power of audacious goal setting. The word “audacity” has taken over the internet and many people began to use it, often pertaining to impudence or rude behaviour. However, there is another meaning to this word, which can help us get a clear picture of our destination– “a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.” Tune in as Bruce shares a game-changer that can help you move out of dark moments and rethink in terms of goals.

 
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Takeaways: 

01:00 Pain On the Inside and Out 

04:43 How Pain Affects Us

08:16 Rethink in Terms of Goals 

12:44 2022 Audacious Goals

17:04 Expand Your Mind

20:02 Block If You Need To 

“Helping people is the biggest thrill.” -Bruce Jeppesen

This year, the world is celebrating yet another unique holiday in human history. Have you made plans yet? If you’re thinking of ways to make your observance more memorable, tune in to this week’s episode! This season is all about love, and what better way to show it than to offer a helping hand. Bruce shares how having the spirit of helping brings great rewards. However, in doing so, Bruce also warns about how not knowing the value of your time can do more harm than good to the person you’re trying to help and especially, to you. We’ve been on that dark lonely alley of pain because of people taking advantage of us. But we can do something to keep that from happening again. But what if that pain still lingers in your heart? Tune in as Bruce shares an effective technique to make your sadness disappear!

Takeaways: 

01:41 Stop and Help Each Other

06:01 Know What Your Time is Worth

11:52 Don’t Forget Genuine Conversation and Volunteering

15:20 Shift the Focus Away From Yourself

17:16 Have Fun! 

“If you take it in the most simple form and you start learning and growing from there, that's the best thing you can do.” -Bruce Jeppesen

Getting out of your comfort zone and exploring new avenues brings both chills and thrills. Try something new is exciting but at the same time, the anxiety of not knowing what’s going to happen next brings fear and discouragement. Yet, the pain of trying is more bearable than the pain of regret. If you are trying to do something you’ve never done before and you don’t know how to do it, this episode is for you. Listen in as Bruce shares the challenges he faced and what helped him win each battle. He also talks about how building the proper foundation helped him to go on and get through even in the most distressing times. Challenges are not there to stop you, they are there to make you stronger, wiser, and prepared for the next higher level of your success. Don’t give up. Choose to overcome! 

Takeaways: 

00:57 First Things First: Build Your Foundation

04:28 Take One Step at a Time

10:00 Focus on What’s In Front 

13:30 Choose to Overcome

15:51 Beware of Negative Self-Talk

18:28 Start with the Basics

“Build memories because those are the things that keep us going in times when we're by ourselves.” -Bruce Jeppesen

It’s time for the holidays! For some people, it is the best time of the year while for some, it could be the worst. While this season should be spent with loved ones, sometimes, relationships can be so complicated. Because of misunderstandings, families and friends grow more estranged over the years. But it does not have to be this way forever. In this episode, Bruce shares insights and heartwarming lessons he learned about wise spending, holding a grudge, taking back your own power, looking for the good in every situation, and building memories. Work on being happy. Tune in and learn how you can make this season extra special! 

Takeaways: 

01:29 Be Mindful of What You're Trying to Accomplish

06:29 Keep the Simplicity

10:06 Take Back Your Own Power

15:28 Look for the Good in the Bad

19:54 Work on Being Happy

22:39 Focus on Building Memories 

“Fight for yourself. Stop being a punching bag for other people because people don't live with the regret of stopping. You do! -Amie Burnis

Amie Burnis, the author of SoulFED: Rising up Through The Moments That Broke You, knows how life likes to throw us in deep waters. Yet, with all these, she did not give up. Instead, she found the courage to fight for herself and rediscover her self-worth. Tune in as Bruce and Amie share how to create the freedom you need to change your reality and where to find the strength to rise again. They also talked about finding your value internally rather than from external sources, giving yourself a fighting chance, trusting the timing, pushing through things despite the discomfort, and empowering yourself through values and powerful words. You have all the power to create your reality, it’s just a matter of allowing yourself to use it. Go and live a life you do not regret living.

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Takeaways: 

02:09 Personal Journey is the Key to Growth and Success

07:47 Get Going

14:05 Your Value Does Not Depend on Others 

18:08 Give Yourself a Fighting Chance

25:50 Fight for Yourself 

31:40 Get Rid of the Word “Try”

38:52 Stay Focus on WHO YOu Are, Not Where You Are

44:32 The Struggle is Okay!

49:26 You DESERVE Help

54:51 Share as Much as You Can

“We're starving for good, strong leadership. And you are the leaders that can change it. Every single one of you, every conversation every day. So don't sell yourself short and go lead everything.” -Phil Swanson

Imagine a world without a single authority in place. It would be a dark place filled with turmoil, disorder, mess, and confusion. Without leaders, the relative peace we experience today would cease to exist. Yet, despite this obviously urgent need, the world still lacks good leaders who are willing to stand up and take responsibility. It is a scary job, but it is the only job that can spark change. 

In this episode, Bruce and Go Lead Everything Founder, Phil Swanson will help you discover your significance. Often, we underestimate the impact we can make because of the way we were programmed as a child. But these beliefs should not be our ultimate truth. Challenge yourself to question everything and walk away from things that are not true of you. Bruce and Phil will guide you on how to get the right perspectives, let the burdens go, learn the good and filter out the rest, move out of deep depression, and teach your children to live free from limiting beliefs. The world is in chaos and people are searching for good leaders. Stop selling yourself short and answer the call!

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Takeaways: 

02:24 Answer the Call

07:12  Don’t Sell Yourself Short

12:00 Get Perspectives

18:06 Question Everything  

24:12 Learn the Good and Get Rid of the Rest

29:59 The Timing is Just Perfect

33:54 Let the Burden Go

38:35 Search for Significance

43:59 Lead Everything 

“Don't settle for doing something that you hate just because you don't see a vision of how you're going to get into something that you like. Keep moving forward.”  -Jeremy Posey

Jeremy Posey, TREMEC Belgium’s Senior Engineering Manager, mastered the art of not taking discouragements as the final answer. He knows what he loves and always follows his passion, and in his case- cars. 

Tune in as Bruce and Jeremy raise your adrenaline levels with an inspiring conversation about fast cars, embracing change, making adjustments, striving for excellence, being assertive but not aggressive, and most importantly, being an active participant in living your dreams.  

You know you’re in the right place when you wake up knowing you’re doing what you love. Stop torturing yourself every day by doing what you hate. If it’s about your dream, don’t ever, ever take “no” for an answer. Light up your life!

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Takeaways: 

01:38 Embrace Change

08:12 Do What You Love

17:32 Slow Down and Enjoy Life

24:18 Strive for Excellence

32:30 You Are Not Alone 

39:48 Assertive But Not Aggressive

44:20 Don’t Settle for Something You Hate