Too many people with serious potential fall into the trap of blaming and excuses. Take resposibility, commit to your mission, and you’ll be surprised at how much your life will be changed.

Protect your assests! This week’s episode isn’t financial advice. It’s way more important than that! Environment, Health, & Time are your most valuable assets. You have to be intentional about all three.

The root word of motivation is “motive” AKA your WHY. Motivation won’t get you there alone, but motive will. If your motive is big enough, you’re going to develop the discipline that you need to stay on the GRIND regardless of how motivated you feel.

Tanner Hall is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt out of Stout Training in Pittsburgh. Balancing a wife, a newborn, and a career in residential real estate demonstrates that the discipline and perseverance required to earn a black belt will strengthen you in every aspect of life.

Check out Tanner on Instagram @TannerHallBJJ for some fire BJJ content and visit TannerHallBJJ.com to check out his Untappable White Belt training program.

Own your mornings, own your life! If you don’t already have an effective morning routine, I’m challenging our listeners to commit for 30 days to dedicating your morning to set you up for success the rest of the day. Who’s with me?

I recently saw a video from John Maxwell titled, “Do What Jesus Did.” Regarless of your personal religion or faith, there are a ton of lessons in the teachings of Jesus, espicially if you’re in leadership. This week, we’re going over a few.

Check out the John Maxwell video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKBrrrvu_oE

You have to seek out the hard in life. Don’t just sit comfortably waiting to see how you respond to the next obstacle. Develop a habit of choosing your next challenge.

Your gifts & talents are ultimately your responsibility. You have to commit to consisently sharpening your talents. We all know the saying about hard work beating talent, but talent + genuine hard work is unstoppable!

Bill “Hutch” Hutchinson has a succesful 14 year pro boxing career with 20 wins, but that’s just scratching the surface. Hutch is also a successful attorney, and most importantly a husband and father with a strong spiritual connection.

If you’re local to the Pittsburgh area, come out to Turf Wars tomorrow night and support Hutch on what will hopefully be his 21st professional win! Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turf-wars-tickets-1205877083819

Follow Hutch on IG @OfficialBillHutchinson or visit HutchLawOffices.com

I recently got a DM asking about removing emotions in your decision making. This week we’re diving in to the topic. It comes down to your focus being stronger than your feelings! Drop us a DM if you’ve got other ideas you’d like to see us tackle on the GRINDcast.