Own your path or stay stuck! It comes down to standards and discipline. High standards backed up with work ethic & discipline will typically yield high results. If you’re just aiming for mediocrity, you’ll likely fall short of it.

In order to be a good leader, you must first be a good student and a good follower. It takes humility to learn. It takes work ethic to implement what you’ve learned. Work ethic will get you results, and the results will start to scratch the surface of earning the respect of the peole you lead.

The pain of regret far outweighs the pain of putting in relentless effort. Everything has a price and typically the price is cheaper now than it will ever be in the future. Today’s sacrifices prevent tomorrow’s regrets.

Reputation is who people think you are, character is who you are daily when nobody is watching and nothing reveals character like adveristy. How do you respond when things get tough? What habits have you formed that keep you prepared for challenges?

Pro MMA fighters, Justin “The General” Patton and Karli Jo Thomas put the “Power” in “Power Couple.” Give them both a follow on IG @JustGeneralPatton and @Karli_Jo-MMA and watch Karli’s pro debut next Saturday 5/24 on UFC Fight Pass!

Winners are made more than they are born. People are born with all different types of potential, but it comes down to adopting a winner’s mentality and a winner’s work ethic to maximize your potential.

While filming, we had an uninvited guest in the GRINDcast studio. Check out the video version of this week’s podcast at the 5:15 mark here at https://youtu.be/zw_d4kVdKjY

Don’t get caught up only looking at people’s highlight reel. Real growth happens in valleys & success is only highlighted at the summit of the mountain. Find someone you admire & then study what they had to go through to get where they are.

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.