Summon Courage; Change Everything

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  • #10 Pivoting, Grinding, Disrupting: Lessons from a Successful Entrepreneur with Raymond Lee
     
    Matthew Levy’s Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast examines courage – what it is, what it isn’t, how to summon it – in our lives and work.  
    Join Matt and his guests for insightful personal stories about success and useful advice on how to overcome fears, failures and limiting beliefs to pursue a bold vision.
    Each episode is a guaranteed dose of inspiration, motivation and practical advice to help you achieve big goals in life and work.
     
    We are excited to have Raymond Lee with us this week.
    Raymond is the founder and CEO of Careerminds, executive coach and a speaker. His company is a provider of affordable, effective and efficient solutions for organizations that are downsizing. 
    Raymond holds a master’s degree in I/O Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and brings over 18 years of human resource leadership, career consulting, and outplacement experience to Careerminds. 
    He started the company in 2008 with one goal in mind: to create an outplacement program that was forward thinking and to reduce the stress employees face during career transition. 
    Questions asked and answered in the podcast:
    How did your upbringing ultimately influence your career direction?
    What made you choose the career in Human Resources?
    As a mentor, do you recommend pursuing a graduate degree to others?
    What was your first job after getting a master’s degree?
    How did your HR career unfold and what was the defining moment when you decided to start your own company?
    What kind of mindset does it take to move halfway across the country, and what challenges you have to overcome?
    When things got tough, were there moments when you were thinking of pulling the plug and going back to your home state?
    What was the incubation period of the entrepreneurial spirit before you took the leap of faith?
    How did you wrap your head around giving up the safety of a regular paycheck job?
    How do you see Devotion (DREAM Action Plan), sense of purpose playing out in your career?
    How do you balance all of the responsibilities of running a business, being a family man and having other leadership roles?
    What books do you recommend?
    What is one quote that you might want to put on a billboard?
    What was the best piece of advice your parents gave you?
    What advice would you give to your 21-year old self?
    What are other ideas that you might want to share with the audience?
     
    Podcast show notes:
    1:10  Introduction.
    2:34  How Raymond’s upbringing shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.
    04:27  Why Raymond became a psychologist.
    6:19  Why having a graduate degree is advantageous.
    7:56  The funny disadvantage of having a master’s degree.
    10:30  Raymond’s corporate career journey, from humble beginnings to bigger roles.
    13:15  The mindset it takes to move halfway across the country.
    15:49  The “Keep Moving Forward” mindset and how it helped Raymond to persevere through career challenges.
    17:46  When prosperity evaporates overnight, it’s time to pivot. From recruiting to outplacement.
    23:00  When you know that you’ve done everything you could at your current position, it’s time to summon courage and change.
    25:55  Don’t put an expiration date on your ideas; and reinvent your business if you must. Careerminds.com’s journey as a startup.
    33:08  Bootstrap, grind your way and get support. Raymond’s silent partner and further success in capital raising.
    37:55  The purpose comes from the search of fulfillment (DREAM framework).
    42:12  How discipline and going virtual helped Raymond to create a work-life balance (DREAM framework).
    48:08  The innovation of Evergreen Retirement solution and how it was developed to serve the unique social-emotional needs of ret...
    1 hr 3 min
  • #9: Whether You Think You Can, Or You Think You Can’t – You’re Right with Dr. Rob Fazio
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast, I interview Rob Fazio, Ph.D.
    Rob is the Managing Partner at OnPoint Advising specializing in global leadership and organizational success.
    He partners with leaders, top teams and organizations and teaches clients how to remove barriers to organizational effectiveness and to function at optimal levels.
    Rob is the founder and President of a September 11th inspired nonprofit organization, Hold The Door For Others. Its mission is to empower people to grow through any type of loss and adversity and achieve their dreams.
    Rob’s book, Simple is the New Smart, features success strategies he has gleaned from over a decade and a half of working with athletes, executives, and people driven toward excellence.
    Recently, he developed the Motivational Currency Calculator. This self-assessment tool reveals what drives people, how well someone can read another person’s motivators, and how effective someone is at using the best approach to tap into someone’s motivators.
    Questions asked and answered in the podcast:
    How did your upbringing influence your career decisions?
    Were you being dissuaded from following  you path?
    Why did you decide to leave the comfort zone and safety nest of a regular paycheck?
    How did you wrestle with normal concerns, fears and self-doubt that accompany any big change?
    How do you apply Devotion (DREAM Action Plan), sense of purpose, to your own life and your own work?
    What is one of your dad’s legacies that you’ve been able to continue?
    What advice do you have for others that are dealing with their own type of adversity?
    What was the best piece of advice that your dad gave you ?
    How did your book, Simple is the New Smart,  come to be?
    How did you go from “I never have the time to write” and “I don’t know what to do” to publishing the book?
    What is The Pathway to Ownership framework and why is it important?
    What are your thoughts on the importance of goals setting and how do you stick to them?
    Do morning routines matter?
    What are your thoughts on the importance of Attitude (DREAM action plan)?
    What are some of the things you do to continue to “sharpen your saw”?
    What are your thoughts on the importance of coaching? 
    What are some things people should be thinking about when they are looking for an advisor or a coach?
    What three things you would take along with you to a desert island?
    What advice would you give to your 21-year old self?
    What is one quote you would want to put on a billboard?

    What are other ideas that you might want to share with the audience?
    Podcast show notes:
    00:37  Introduction.
    02:00  Why Rob chose his career in Psychology.
    04:36  When people doubt you, make your fire burn the water.
    06:05  Self-doubt is natural.
    07:23  Why Rob left the safety nest of a regular paycheck to start his own firm.
    09:05  In presence of fear, focus on adding value.
    10:47  Outsmart your insecurities by being strategic.
    11:56  Acknowledging limiting beliefs.
    12:48  The concept of Devotion (from DREAM Action Plan).
    13:30  Being disciplined is the foundation to creating your own path.
    14:23  He who has a WHY in life can bear any HOW.
    14:45  Why Rob is a HOW person.
    51 min
  • #8: Get started! A Journey of a 1,000 Miles Begins With a Step with Jason Magidson
    
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast, I interview Jason Magidson, Ph.D.
    Jason Magidson writes on and is passionate about workplaces where people feel truly alive. These are workplaces where employees can create something great together, feel valued, and love coming to work.
    To share his learnings, Jason has authored three books to date. The most recent is Engaged: Creating a Great Organization through Extraordinary Emmployee and User Engagement.
    Jason has helped companies including IKEA, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, AmeriHealth Caritas, SAP, and Jones Lang LaSalle with transformation and user/employee engagement.
    Questions asked and answered in the podcast:
    How do you avoid getting discouraged?
    What prompted you to go for and complete your Ph.D.?
    Did you have an epiphany which led you down your career path?
    What do you think about the importance of goal setting?
    Did you use a specific goal setting process to write your books?
    With all that you do, how do you keep your energy levels up?
    Is it important to have a positive attitude and a growth mindset?
    What books would you recommend to our audience?
    If you could buy a billboard, what phrase or statement would you want to pass along to as many people as possible?
    What is the best advice your parents gave you?
    Podcast show notes:
    2:00  Jason tells us how he launched his writing career.
    2:50  How Jason managed to summon courage.
    4:00  Jason discusses his latest book.
    6:00  How to start writing a book.
    8:57  “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
    10:30  Jason’s education background.
    11:52   The article that sparked Jason’s  path.
    15:35  The moment Jason realized what he wanted to do with his life.
    17:25  ‘”You need to start where you want to be and work backwards’.”
    19:00  Viktor Frankl’s teachings.
    20:18 The importance of having a purpose in life.
    20:30  Logotherapy
    22:02  “He who has a why in life can bear any how.’”- Friedrich Nietzsche
    22:50  The Dream Action Plan.
    23:40  The importance of goal setting.
    24:07  Jason tells us it is important to have small projects and goals.  
    24:48  Research regarding small goal setting.
    25:30  Another Mark Twain insight.
    25:57  Jason’s informal process for writing his book.
    27:10  How music helps Jason maintain his energy.
    28:40  The concept of Flow.
    31:22  The importance of having a positive attitude.
    32:45  Jason’s book recommendations.
    36:00  The quote Jason would like to see on a billboard.
    36:32  The quotes Matt would like to see on a billboard.
    37:25  Jason talks about his parents and their support.
    38:30  Courage learnings from The Wizard of Oz.
    39:37  Jason’s personal courage story.
    You can contact Jason at:
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonmagidson
    Books:
    Engaged: Creating a Great Organization through Extraordinary Employee and User Engagement by Jason Magidson
    Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
    A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Building a Great Business– Ari Weinzweig
    44 min
  • #7: What You Think About, Comes About: The Power of Positive Thinking with Dave Nast
     
     
    In episode #7 of the Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast I interview Dave Nast.  Dave is a workplace behavior expert and award winning business coach with over 25 years of experience in human capital management, executive coaching, leadership development, corporate training, talent management, career coaching, executive search, talent acquisition and human resources.
    Questions answered:
    Where did your hustle come from?
    When you went out on your own were you concerned about being able to pay your bills?
    What led you to start your own business?
    Is it important to you to devote your work to something bigger than yourself?  To leave behind a legacy?
    How does Predictive Index help with your legacy?
    Resolve is about an unwavering determination – what is an example of your determination to succeed in work and life?
    You do so much professionally.  Where do you find the energy?  How do you recharge?
    Do you consciously avoid energy drainers in your life?
    How important is it to have a positive attitude?
    How do you maintain your focus and avoid overwhelm?
    Do you believe in the power of continuous learning?
    What favorite books do you recommend to other high achievers?
    What podcast recommendations do you have?
    If you could put a quote or phrase on a billboard for millions to see, what would it say?
    What is the best advice your dad ever gave you?
    What advice would you give to your 21-year-old self?
    Podcast show notes:
    1:44 Dave starts talking about how he ended up starting his own business
    3:28 Reinvention
    5:00 A second reinvention
    6:08 Risk taking
    7:07 9/11 struggle
    8:50 Dave’s hustle
    11:00 Does a Comfortable Life Build Confidence or Erode It?
    11:30 The importance of raising confident children
    14:25 There is always a way
    16:00 Dave’s business plan
    18:50 Cold calling
    20:24 Matt and Dave start the discussion on energy
    22:05 How Dave recharges himself
    22:40 The importance of having quality people in your life
    23:42 What do you do with the people that drain your energy?
    24:40 A positive attitude is everything
    25:37 What you think about, comes about
    26:25 Viktor Frankl’s premise
    27:00 Dave talks about the positive effects of failure
    28:44 Struggling to say no
    29:15 The importance of focus
    30:20 Matt and Dave discuss the concept of busyness as a form of laziness
    31:49 Distractions
    32:38 Continuous learning
    36:00 Dave explains the importance of making a plan
    37:56 Brian Tracy’s idea of the importance of reading
    41:38 Favorite quote
    41:59 The best advice Dave’s dad gave him
    43:05 Dave’s advice to his 21-year-old self
    Books:
    Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss
    Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
    The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
    Flight Plan by Brian Tracy
    Applications:
    Blinkist
    Podcasts:
    The Tim Ferriss Show
    Teleclass-Dr. Joe Dispenza
    Hidden Brain-Shankar Vedantam
    46 min
  • The Rocking Chair Test: A Philosophy for Living Your Life – Podcast #6 Guest: Mark Soufleris
     
    
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast, I interview Mark Soufleris. Mark is senior vice president at the Toft Group, specializing in executive searches for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. He understands the needs of clients exceptionally well, having spent nearly 30 years working with pharmaceutical companies to successfully commercialize life-saving products for significant healthcare needs.
    Questions
    How have you created changes in your life?
    When is the right time to take a risk to achieve your dreams?
    How did you make the decision to take the risk?
    What led you to start your own business?
    Did you have the fear of not being able to pay the bills?
    How can you achieve maximum energy in your life?
    How were you able to face fear, limiting beliefs,and self-doubt?
    Who or what are the people, places and things that that give you energy so that you can recharge and be ready for the day?
    Does a positive attitude makes a big difference in life?
    What is the best advice you have ever been given?
    What quote would you place on a billboard?
    What advice would you give to your 21 year-old self?
    What book recommendations do you have?
    Podcast show notes
    2:45 Mark explains how and why he joined the pharmaceutical industry.
    3:24 Mark talks about his transition from a corporate career to that of an entrepreneur. 
    4:24 How failure led to a positive experience.
    6:10 Matt and Mark discuss the importance of following your dreams and taking risks.
    8:28 Mark tells us how he knew it was the right time for him to take the risk of becoming an entrepreneur.
    12:27 The importance of being an optimistic.
    13:45 Mark talks about the difficult time he had during his new business and how he dealt with it.
    17:03 Matt and Mark start talking about the definition of devotion and how it had an effect on Mark’s decision to follow his dream.
    22:30 Mark’s new business vision for college graduates.
    25:12 How Mark overcame adversity. The importance of perseverance.
    26:35 Burning the ships metaphor.
    28:00 Mark and Matt discuss the importance of energy and happiness.
    29:40 How to be productive but manage your personal time.
    31:10 Mark talks about how he deals with self-doubt.
    34:40 The importance of relationships and good communication skills.
    39:14 Mark’s life advice.
    40:00 The best advice Mark’s parents gave to him.
    40:53 The advice Mark would put on a billboard.
    41:24 Mark’s advice to his 21 year old self.
    Books:
    How to Get Your Point Across in 30 Seconds or Less by Milo O. Frank
    Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
    The Go-Giver by Bob Burg
     
    You can connect with Mark at:
    Phone number: (727)796-2201
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    43 min
  • We are the Lucky Ones…Overcoming Adversity – Podcast #5 Guest: Dr. Derek Gearhart

    
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast, you’ll be privy to a discussion between two people who had similar near death experiences and their resulting post traumatic growth as well as other lessons they learned.
    I interview Dr. Derek Gearhart, a sports medicine chiropractor, triathlete, cyclist and marathoner with over 10 years of experience.
    He runs Bucks Sports Chiropractic where their doctors combine chiropractic care with soft tissue techniques in sports medicine.
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    Questions asked and answered:
    How do you summon courage to achieve big goals?
    Does a positive attitude make a big difference in life?
    If you could buy a billboard, what phrase or statement would you want for people to see on it?
    How did you deal with the diagnosis of lymphoma?
    How can you focus on the big picture rather than on small insignificant things?
    How do you fight through the feeling of wanting to quit?
    How do you continuously keep your positive energy and don’t let it run out?
    What did you gain from your near death experience?
    What’s the best advice someone has ever given to you?
    Podcast show notes:
     2:25 Dr. Gearhart talks about his background and the obstacle he had to overcome.
    9:00 How to deal with your emotions.
    10:30 Dr. Gearhart tells us how his experience has changed his perspective on life.
    11:53 Dr. Gearhart shares with us how he started to get involved with chiropractics and the world of sports.
    14:54 How Dr. Gearhart approached his disease and how this specific approach helped him overcome it.
    17:44 How do you fight the feeling of quitting?”
    21:57 Dr. Gearhart tells us about his personality and how he deals with energy and how he balances it to manage sports and his daily life.
    24:58 Discussion of documentary  ”Escape Fire”
    26:15 Conversation about  habits and the importance of them.
    28:46 The biggest worry while fighting the disease.
    31:07 Discussion of the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
    33:45 How the emotions experienced during his disease drove him to be who he is today.
    34:58 Tony Robbins’ documentary I Am Not Your Guru is discussed
    36:24 The best advice he ever received from one his parents.
    38:15 Dr. Gearhart’s parting advice to listeners.
    Books discussed in this podcast
    7 Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen R. Covey 
    The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing -Bronnie Ware
    Dr. Gearhart can be reached at: 
    Website: buckssportschiropractic.com
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    42 min
  • Personal Accountability to Achieve Your Goals Podcast #4 Guest: Ben Bowman
     
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast #4, my guest is Ben Bowman who talks about several topics including the importance of personal accountability and goal-setting.
    Ben is the founder of Sweat Equity Group a business growth advisory firm that helps organizations identify the right strategy and team alignment that ensures productive and sustainable results. Ben is also the founder GoHalfsy.com a platform that allows you to register every refer a friend reward in one single place.
    Questions answered:
    How do you summon courage to hold yourself accountable to achieve big goals?
    What lead you to start your own business?
    What role does intuition play in entrepreneurship?
    How are you able to handle self-doubt?
    Turning a dream into a reality.
    Tips to continuously keep your positive energy and don’t let it run out.
    Does a positive attitude makes a big difference in life?
    What are some books you would suggest that people read?
    What advice would you give to your 19-year-old self?
    What’s a piece of conventional wisdom that you just don’t buy at all?
    If you could buy space on a billboard that millions of people would see, what would you want to say on it?
    Podcast show notes:
    2:09 Ben shares with us how he knew he was going to be an entrepreneur.
    7:00 Ben tells us his opinion about the risks you have to overcome when it comes to business.
    8:26 The role  intuition plays in entrepreneurship.
    10:44 Ben talks about what drove him to start his businesses.
    12:35 Matt shares Lita Abele’s entrepreneurial story.
    14:42 Ben tells us his process for personal accountability in goal setting.
    18:16 How to confront self-doubt.
    21:35 Ben’s advice for being more productive.
    24: 05 Ben’s favorite quote.
    25:58 A discussion on the power of a positive attitude.
    33: 44 Ben’s advice to his 19-year old self.
    37:16 Ben tells us the advice he would like to place on a billboard.
     
    Books:
    The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
    Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
    How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
    Ben can be reached at: 
    Platform: My Tech Startup Story
    Website: GoHalfsy.com
    Click here to learn more about the D.R.E.A.M action plan discussed on this podcast.
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    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast #4, my guest is Ben Bowman who talks about several topics including the importance of personal accountability and goal-setting....
    42 min
  • The Importance of Execution in Business & Life Podcast #3 Guest: Joe Homan
     
    In Summon Courage, Change Everything Podcast #3, my guest is Joe Homan.  We discuss the importance of execution in work and in life.
    Joe is the founder and president of Edspire Incorporated. Joe is an innovative and high-energy pharmaceutical operations leader, offering progressive global experience integrating learning and development with business process improvement.
    Questions asked and answered:
    What led you to start your own business?
    What are some things you’ve learned along the way?
    Are you devoting yourself to something bigger?
    How do you manage to convert a dream into a reality?
    How do you continuously keep your positive energy and not run out of gas?
    Does a positive attitude makes a big difference in life?
    How are you able to handle self-doubt?
    What advice would you give to your 21-year-old self?
    How do you maintain focus and avoid getting overwhelmed?
    What phrase or quote would you put on a billboard for all to see?
    Have you experienced failure?  If so, what did you learn from it?
    Podcast show notes:
    2:04  Joe talks about his background and about the journey that led him to start Edspire Inc.
    4:56  Joe discusses how he summoned the courage to start his company.
    6:04  Lessons learned along the way.
    7:51   Joe discusses his long held dream of creating a charity.
    10:02 The process it takes to resolve your plans.
    11:29 Joe tells discusses his book ‘’Do, Move and Communicate’’ and the process he undertook to write it.
    15:52  The importance of keeping boundaries and priorities to manage your daily life.
    16:50  Joe tells about the motivational speakers he most respects.
    17:55 The importance of attitude.
    29:03  How to combat self-doubt.
    23:04 Joe and Matt talk about one of their favorite books ‘’Man’s Search for Meaning’’ by Viktor Frankl
    26: 40 Joe’s advice to his 21 year old self.
    28:25 Joe talks about his admiration for To Love a Canine TLC, an animal shelter.
    29:20 Matt and Joe discuss the book Essentialism by Greg McEweon.
    30: 11 Joe tells us his favorite quote.
    33:21 Joe’s parting advice.
    Joe can be reached at: 
    Website: edspireinc.com
    Buy the book: Do, Move and Communicate
    Click here to learn more about the D.R.E.A.M action plan discussed on this podcast.
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    In Summon Courage, Change Everything Podcast #3, my guest is Joe Homan.  We discuss the importance of execution in work and in life.
    Joe is the founder and president of Edspire Incorporated. Joe is an innovative and high-energy pharmaceutical operations leader, offering progressive global experience integrating learning ...
    40 min
  • What Makes You Come Alive? Podcast #2 Guest: Paul Curci
     
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast Episode #2, I interview Paul Curci, Principal, The Curci Group.
    Paul works at the Intersection of Strategy and Human Development as well as organizational change. Paul looks at business performance through the lens of communication, leadership and strategic alignment. Founded in 2008, the Curci group is a coaching and consulting firm specializing in executive coaching, team effectiveness, meeting facilitation and change management.
    Paul and Matt address the following questions:
    What led you to start your own business?
    How did you come to the realization that hiring a coach would be a good move for you?
    How are you able to face fear, face limiting beliefs and self-doubt?
    Do you think what you’re doing with your life is part of something bigger than yourself?
    Who or what are the people, places and things that that give you energy so that you can recharge and be ready for every day?
    How do you manage to say no to some things in order to focus on your own mission?
    Does a positive attitude makes a big difference in life?
    How do you continuously try to improve your skills?
    What book recommendations do you have?
    Where will you be ten years from now?
    What is a good time-saving tip?
    What is the best advice you have ever been given?
    Podcast show notes:
    2:00  Paul explains what lead him to start his own business.
    7:53  Paul discusses how he had to face fear, and self-doubt when he decided to take a leap. And how he started to get people to know him and his intentions.
    13:37  The quote that created such an impact on Paul’s life that drove him to achieve his goals having in mind his innate skills and capabilities.
    18:55  The best piece of advice ever received.
    22:51  Paul explains how he manages his time to accomplish his goals, both professionally and personal.
    25:38  The importance of having a good attitude and accepting failure.
    26:40  Paul gives an important tip for pessimists and how they can transform their mindset.
    27:25  Matthew and Paul start to discuss what is a paradigm shift and how it affects our behaviors.
    31:00 Paul recommends the following books Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck and The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss.
    33:22 Paul tells us how he sees himself 10 years from now.
    38:45 The age-old debate about whether people are capable of change.
    You can connect with Paul at:
    Twitter: @Citizencurci
    Website: thecurcigroup.com
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    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast Episode #2, I interview Paul Curci,
    43 min
  • How Do You Make a Dream a Reality? Podcast #1 Guest: Robb Hoyle
    In this Summon Courage, Change Everything podcast, I interview Robb Hoyle, founder and president of GTS, a recruiting company specializing in the life sciences, engineering and manufacturing industries.
    Robb started GTS in 2013, and since then has brought on 60+ clients in 23 states.  GTS has grown 135% in 2016 alone.
    In addition to GTS, Robb sits on the BioNJ talent advisory board and the Life Sciences PA Annual conference planning committee.
    Questions answered:
    How do you summon courage to make big changes in life and work?
    What if you start a business and the phone doesn’t ring and you can’t pay your bills?
    How do you power through a fear of failure?
    How do you decide when is the right time to devote yourself to something bigger than yourself?
    How do you take a dream and make it a reality?  How do you set tangible, actionable goals?
    Who or what are the people, places and things that that give you energy so that you can recharge and be ready for every day?
    Does a positive attitude makes a big difference in life?
    How do you make time for continuous learning?
    What book recommendations do you have?
    Where will you be ten years from now?
    What is a good time-saving tip?
    What is the best advice you have ever been given?
    Podcast show notes:
    3:07 Robb explains that what drove him to quit his job to start GTS.
    5:12 Robb discusses how fear is just part of being an entrepreneur and never really goes away.
    12:51 Robb tells us adversity is one of the biggest things you face as an entrepreneur as Mike Tyson said ‘’everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.’’
    15:30 Having a dream and setting goals to make it a reality; holding yourself accountable.
    19:12 Robb talks about balancing work and family.
    21:27 Time management…avoiding distractions, focusing on the right efforts.
    23:05 Robb’s time saving trick to prioritize and keep on track of everything on his plate.
    Robb can be reached at [email protected].
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