For episode 82 I discuss the importance that passion plays in the role of coaching, teaching, and leadership. I hit on key things to look for in a coach or a teacher and how everyone takes on a coaching or teaching role in different areas and times throughout life.

For Episode 81 I brought back an old episode on what it takes to be successful when making working to make changes in your life. I layout the big mistakes that lead towards failure and how to avoid making them. Then I outline a formula that will help to  focus all of your effort directly towards the change that you are after.

For episode 80 my wife Natalie and I talk about what pregnancy has been like for us and the rollercoaster ride that pregnancy brings along with opening a new business. We share what keeps us healthy and how we prioritize what’s important when life happens.

For Episode 79 we dig into what it means to suffer and tackle the question “Can you learn to suffer?” This leads us to looking at suffering as a skill, how to endure, and how and what we learn from it. This is all dissected through the experiences we’ve had within our varied backgrounds as a business leader, ex Recon Marine, and a professional fighter.

On episode 78 we hit on we discuss routine. We hit on why it's important, what you will get out of it, and how to stick to the actions that you want to become routine. 

In a short talk that Arend did for an international group on leadership he defines the term grit and how he uses it to Lead using Grit as an Acronym.

G - Growth

R - Resilience

I - Integrity

T - Teamwork

On episode 76 we were joined by Jakk Gerard out of the UK to talk about this amazing feat of being in the gym for 1100+ straight days and what the why is behind that. Through the conversation Jakk takes us through his journey from a year of hardship in 2017 that ended with a suicide attempt and just $100 to his name to where his now 3 years later as a business owner, home owner, and someone that truly loves life.

On episode 75 I sat down with Twin brothers Chris & Eric Martinez founders of Dynamic Fit pro and host’s of the dynamic lifestyle podcast. We talk about what it takes to run a successful online fitness business and they share their personal stories of what it took to get there. From losing their father as teenagers, to trouble with the law. Their story to find success shows that with handwork and passion anything is possible.

George and I go deep into some topics that we share a passion for. We hit the importance of taking care of yourself to to take care of those around you to the best of your ability. We dive into the importance of taking action towards those you claim to care about & how a phone call, conversation, or time spent could be the very thing that gives them the hope, meaning, or purpose to keep moving forward. Which led us discussing the importance of sharing your lessons and experiences with others.

For Episode 73 Arend & I sat down to dissect what driven, motivation, and discipline actually mean in a practical sense. We look at each one separately and then dig into how they all work together to get you to your desired destination. 
03:45 - Driven
10:00 - Identify your destination
15:00 - People First
17:50 - Motivation/Motivate/Motive
24:00 - No one wakes up wanting to do poorly
28:00 - Discipline
34:20 - Thursday’s sucked!
40:30 - The worst advice I’ve ever given
42:00 - Tying it all together
53:00 - Write it down