The Doug Elks Podcast

Join Justin and Doug as they answer some of the biggest questions about AIM. From why did we start this to where is it going, all is revealed in this episode.

When you are on the path to achieving your goals there are many obstacles that will come your way, many things that will not go as planned. In these situations, you have two options, let it completely derail you or overcome and adapt to keep pursuing. In this week's episode, Justin and Doug discuss just that. Don't let just one tough moment ruin all your progress, remember the nice thing about a chapter is that when it ends a new one begins. Join us this week and don't let one bad chapter ruin your entire story.

Justin is joined by Curt Hazelbaker, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In this episode, Curt brings in his experience and knowledge to discuss how you are to overcome unexpected obstacles while in a leadership role. He brings in the aspects of always learning to be ready for any circumstance, much like he had to stick to, to effectively lead through the pandemic. As well as the key tips he has learned to aid in pushing his teams towards greatness.

There is one resource that you can never get more of, your time, and you have a choice of how to use it. Join Doug and Justin as they discuss what it means to focus your time and the things you do with it, to help catapult you towards achieving your goals.

Happy New Year everyone. Doug and Justin discuss what it means to have an open mind. With this new year, you guys are faced with so many opportunities to accomplish your goals, and if 2020 taught us anything it was that we never know what to expect. Go into this time with an open mind there is no telling what you will be able to achieve.

Justin and Doug discuss how important it is to be proactive instead of reactive. Everything that you face in life can lead to the betterment of yourself and your goals. You need to be constantly looking and working towards achieving these goals and through this preparation, you will be ready when the time comes. Don't be caught off guard, put in the work on the forehand to allow you to be confident when going into situations.

Justin and Doug are joined by Frank Minervini Jr on this special episode where they discuss what it means to "Flip the Switch." When it is time to "work" you have to be able to put your head down and go, to filter out distractions and focus on what needs to get done. Whatever facet this may be in, when it is time to put the nose to the grindstone, you have to be able to flip the switch. They talk about the key strategies they use to accomplish this mindset and how essential it is to achieving your goals.

Justin and Doug are joined this week by LA chargers cornerback John Brannon (JB). They discuss his path from growing up in Charolette to now playing professional football. JB shares how he overcame hardships, remained faithful, and accomplished his goals. Welcome to this exploration of JB's career and how he kept ambition in mind.

Nothing worth doing is going to be easy, life is a marathon, not a sprint. Join Doug and Justin as they talk about what it means to be in something for the long haul. You have got to be willing to put in the work and stick to things. Just when it gets tough isn't when you should stop that's when you lean in more. Each day is a new day so just keep chipping away at your goals and you will accomplish great things.

Welcome to a special guest edition of the AIM podcast. WCU strength coach Justin Browner joins the team and talks about his journey to get where he is now. A discussion of leadership, serving others, and generally how he lives his life with Ambition in Mind.