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  • 59: Back to the Basics

    In an effort to reach the results we want in life quicker, we often fall victim to the latest fad or method for getting there. However, lasting and favorable results are often a product of one thing - focusing on the basics.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. Why focusing on mechanics will help you get great results
    2. Being open to constructive criticism
    3. How to break down the process of improving any skill
    14 min
  • 58: Remove the Masks & Costumes in Life

    Halloween brings us the opportunity to put on disguises and masks and be someone we're not…or does it? The problem is, many people live behind a mask and facade the rest of the year too. True success is reliant upon authenticity…always.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. The fallacy of Faking it til you Make it
    2. Why you should avoid trying to impress people
    3. How to figure out the inauthentic areas of your life and correct them
    4. The importance of not having it all figured out
    14 min
  • 57: How to Handle Stress

    The problem with peak-performers is often we are so used to doing what needs to be done to get results that we fail to realize we're stressed out. If we continue to operate under stress without identifying what it's doing to us, we will fail to reach our potential.

    In this episode we'll cover:

    1. How operating under undiagnosed stress can inhibit performance
    2. The importance of identifying stress
    3. Good vs Bad Stress
    4. How to effectively analyze the source of stress
    14 min
  • 56: Quit Painting a Perfect Picture

    We want the world to see our successes. We try desperately to avoid the world seeing our flaws and mistakes. But what if we quit trying to paint a perfect picture? How much more time could we get back if we focused on improvement instead of filtering our life to appease people who don't matter?

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. The importance of being happy with your current situation
    2. How to decide what you can fix and what you must accept
    3. The downside to filtering your life
    4. How showing your imperfections can improve your business and life
    12 min
  • 55: How much Longer vs How much more

    Have you ever asked yourself the self-defeating question, "How much longer do I have to…?" Asking yourself that question versus asking yourself, "how much more can I get out of this time" is the difference in peak-performance and merely just existing.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. What is a "how much longer" mentality
    2. How small changes to your perspective can get you infinitely greater results
    3. Why you should work harder if you hate your job
    4. How to Recommit daily
    13 min
  • 54: The Commodity of Time

    How often have you told yourself, "If only I had more time.." We're all guilty of that lie. The truth is, we have plenty of time, what we also have is poor time management skills. To reach epic heights, we have to maximize Time, our most valuable commodity.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. The fallacy of "being busy"
    2. The True cost of Entertainment
    3. Gain time by saying No
    4. How to live a life you love
    16 min
  • 53: A lesson in thankfulness and giving

    Too often when we think about our goals and dreams, we become myopic in pursuit of those goals. As a result, we forget the most important piece of the puzzle… being a great person all around.

    In this, we'll cover:

    1. The importance of finding thankfulness in all situations
    2. How to maximize your impact on the world
    3. Becoming the ultimate winner in life
    4. Viewing negative events in a positive light
    13 min
  • 52: The Beginning of Consistency

    We understand the importance of consistency but seldom do we talk about the beginning stages of consistency. You know the times when you are trying to figure out how to form great habits, the time when you're trying to break old habits. Today we have answers.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. The importance of Trial and Error in forming habits
    2. Why wrong moves are better than no moves
    3. Developing a consistency circle
    4. Making Plus/Minus Moves
    5. The "Stability then Grow" strategy
    15 min
  • 51: Setting and Managing Expectations

    Do you realize that you're the CEO and Leader of your own life? Too often we forget that. If you were CEO of a company, you'd have to lead and make the decisions to ensure the company moved forward. It's time to treat yourself like a company and set expectations to grow and flourish.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    1. The Greatest Company in the World
    2. The importance of setting parameters for yourself and others
    3. Effective communication styles
    4. How to Exceed Expectations
    16 min
  • 50: Questions and Answers

    We're officially at our 50th episode already! Thanks to all who have tuned in and continued to help the show grow. Today's episode is answers to the questions you have sent in.

    In this, we'll cover:

    1. How to remain positive
    2. The one thing I hate the most (and why you should hate it too)
    3. How to Rid yourself of Negativity
    4. Something interesting I learned today
    5. Tips for Starting a Business
    19 min

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