The Hustler's Corner Podcast

Life without purpose can seem boring and uninteresting. I truly believe that we all have a purpose in life, and we were put on this earth to discover that purpose and to fulfill it. It is our purpose that gives our life true meaning and worth living. Discovering your purpose doesn't have to be hard at all, if we can pay close attention to the things that bring us joy, and dig deep within ourselves, and then have the courage to use our God given talents and abilities to create something that serves us and others. If we can align those talents and abilities with our purpose; there's no telling what miracles and wonders we can accomplish.

My guest today is Alexander Michael Gittens (AMG), and he is an acclaimed business strategist and has provided millions dollars worth in solutions to over 300 businesses in every corner of the globe. He is also an author and a distinguished Keynote speaker, and has given inspirational speeches to thousands of ambitious people of all ages across North America, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. In this episode I talk with AMG about the importance of discovering your life's purpose and how we can manifest it.

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The only way we will be able to grow and reach our true potential is by constantly challenging ourselves and stepping out of our comfort zones. When we step out of our comfort zones, we let go of the norm and make way for new and exciting experiences and opportunities to come to us.

To co-host the show with me today, I have my good friend Farrah Khimji here to talk about the challenges people face when trying to step out of their comfort zones. We also discuss the benefits we can derive when we push ourselves past our limits, and what we aren't sure how to step out of our comfort zone. Farrah has had to step out of her comfort zone in multiple occasions, so I'm happy to have her on to talk about this.

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Being able to do the things we love and earn an income from it can bring about tremendous happiness in our lives. It's not always easy to discover what you are passionate about, but it is possible if we put ourselves out there, and miracles start to happen when we make the effort to create the life we want around the things we are passionate about.

My guest today is Lola Adeyemi, and she is the found of It'Souper, a delicious chain of Healthy soups, both tasty and nutritious with distribution in and around the Greater Toronto Area. I talk to Lola on how she was able to discover her passion and what steps she took to manifest her dreams. I also ask her about the challenges she faced along the way and what she did to overcome.

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Failure is a part of the process of life, we all have or will experience it at some point. However, understanding how to better deal with failure can help make life easier and meaningful. In this episode, I talk about some of the causes of our fears of failure, how not to be afraid of failure, and how to better respond and deal with failure whenever it occurs in our lives.

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Emeka's Takeaways:

What are some of the causes of fear of failure?

• Experiencing a traumatic event
• Having critical or unsupportive parents
• Perfectionism
• Low Self-esteem or Self-confidence
• Self-sabotage

How not to be afraid of failure

• Look at the worse-case scenario
• Learn to think more positively
• Visualization
• Have a contingency plan

Tips on how we can better deal with and respond to failure

• Embrace your emotions
• Change your perception of failure
• Accept an appropriate level of responsibility
• Face your Fears of Failure
• Do not make emotional decisions
• Disassociate yourself as a person from the actual failure
• Do not dwell on it, learn from it
• Have a forward plan of action, be patient & persistent

In today's world it's becoming harder and harder to remain focused on our goals, especially with the effect social media has on our lives. In this episode I'll talk about the challenges we face trying to stay focused, the importance of staying focused, and I'll share tips on what we can do to help remain focused in the midst of distractions, as we pursue our goals and dreams.

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Emeka's Takeaways:

Two types of focus

1) Top down (Voluntary focus)- This type of focus is goal oriented.

2) Bottom Up (Stimulus-driven focus)-This type of focus grabs your attention, catches you off guard.

What are some of the challenges we faces trying to remain focused

• Distractibility
• Forgetfulness
• Shifting Attention
• Procrastination
• Lack of planning
• Not getting enough rest

Tips that we can apply that will help us Stay Focused and in the zone

• Wake up your mind
• Be in the present
• Limit your access to Social Media
• Do work that keeps you engaged
• Focus on what you are doing
• Make a to-do-list, Take Action and Just do it
• Take Short breaks

Dealing with Change as it occurs in our lives can be hard and overwhelming, not to mention stressful. In this episode, Emeka talks about the challenges we go through in the midst of change, and shares tips on what we can do to better manage the process of Change, while maintaining a positive and happy outlook on life.

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Emeka's Takeaways

Challenges we face when dealing with Change

• Acceptance/Resistance to Change
• Stress & Anxiety
• Fear of Change
• Loss of Control

Tips on how we can better deal with Change

• Embrace Change, look for Inspiration in the change, don't be in denial
• Focus on being strong, healthy, fit and resilient.
• Practice relaxation techniques- Meditation, deep breathing
• Focus on the positives as a result of the change
• Focus on your strengths and values
• Seek the support and counsel of others
• Be patient with yourself and others

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." ― Helen Keller

We must take risks if we want to increase our chances for success in life. The more risks we take, the more confident we become. In this episode, I talk about the importance of taking risks, why we need to overcome our fears of risk taking, and the benefits we receive when we take risks in pursuit of our goals and dreams.

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Emeka's Takeaways:

Why it's important that we take risks in life

• Risk makes us feel alive
• Risk stretches us and helps us grow
• What is the worst that could happen?
• Don't let your fear of failure stop you
• Find your true calling

What are the benefits that come from taking risks

• Embracing Risks help you overcome your fear of failure
• It boosts confidence
• Your dreams depend on it
• It helps you explore new opportunities

One thing I believe we all have in common is that we want to live happier and better lives, we want this across every area of our lives, from our health, to our finances, our careers and our relationship with ourselves and others. In this episode, I'll share tips on the steps we can all take to improve the way we live, so we are really living a life of true happiness and abundance.

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Emeka's Takeaways:

Health

• Exercise More often
• You are what you Eat
• Get enough good sleep
• Keep track of routing doctor visits

Relationships

• Be your own best friend
• Set relationship goals
• Give people the benefit of the doubt
• Stay in touch
• Learn to communicate better

Finances

• Spend less and Save more
• Get out of debt
• Make more money
• Hire a financial Advisor

Careers

• Quit your job if you hate it
• Develop your skills
• Take constructive feedback positively
• Get a mentor

Personal & Spiritual Development

• Stop being a perfectionist
• Get comfortable saying no
• Find ways to express gratitude daily
• Be transformed by the renewal of your mind
• Set Goals for yourself & Stay motivated
• Have Faith in something bigger than you

Danger is real, but Fear is a choice. Most of our Fears exist only in our minds and are not real. In this episode, Emeka talks about the concept of Faith and Fear, and how to ensure we position our lives so that we are always living by Faith as we go through life, in pursuit of our goals and dreams.

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Emeka's Takeaways

What is Faith?

A complete trust or confidence in someone or something, an absolute belief that what you expect in faith, will come to pass, or a belief in the unseen

What is Fear?

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat, whether the threat is real or imagined

Effects of fear on the body, mind & spirit

• Fear prevents us from trying new things and having new experiences.
• Fear steals our peace and contentment
• Fear stifles our thoughts and actions
• Fear can lead to destructive habits
• Fear causes discomfort, pain and nausea, thus weakening our immune system

How we can start living life by Faith and not Fear

• Acceptance
• Let Go
• Be open to new possibilities
• Feel the Fear and do it anyways
• Connect to your source power
• Be Quiet

Letting go of past pain and suffering inflicted upon us by others can be hard and challenging, but in order for us to be completely free from the control of that pain, we have to learn to forgive others.This starts by learning to forgive ourselves first. In this episode I'll share some tips on how we can reach a state of forgiveness, so we can truly start living our lives to the fullest.

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Emeka's Takeaways:

What is Forgiveness?

A willingness to let go of the hurt or pain inflicted upon us, either by ourselves or by others, in order to make room for peace and love in our hearts.

Effects of holding on to anger & resentment

• You become depressed and anxious
• You get so consumed in the pain and you can't enjoy the present
• You bring anger and bitterness into every new experience or relationship
• You start to generate a lack of trust for anyone close to you
• You can feel that life lacks meaning or purpose, thus becoming at odds with your own beliefs
• You lose the ability to enrich the connection with others

Benefits of letting go of anger & resentment

• Less anxiety, stress and anger
• Healthier relationships
• Improved mental health, peace of mind
• Lower blood pressure
• Improved heart health
• Improved self-esteem

How can we reach a state of forgiveness?

• Identify what needs healing and who needs to be forgiven and for what
• Recognize the value of forgiveness and how it can improve your life
• Choose to forgive the person who offended you
• Acknowledge your emotions about the harm done to you and how they affect your behaviour, and work to release them
• Move away from your role as victim and release the control and power the offending person and situation have had in your life
• Consider joining a support group or seeing a counsellor