It’s not anything to be ashamed of in life or in business; we have all experienced it. Getting motivated may seem impossible in these slumps. And if you haven’t yet, just trust me that you will at some point feel demotivated beyond what you thought possible for your driven personality.

You, Young Lion, like to be moving forward, and if you’re not, it feels like limbo. If you find yourself in limbo, just like Bill and I (Robert) have at different points in our lives and careers, it may be time for a change. How can you get motivated?

Listen to this podcast episode now to find out why you get stuck in limbo in family life or business, how you can motivate yourself when you hit this funk, and ultimately how you can escape limbo altogether.

“Leaning on friends when you’re stuck is not failure or giving up.” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

“If you’re stuck, don’t just sit where you are. Improve your surroundings.” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

“Holding to core values can help turn demotivation into motivation.” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

“The best man always asks for help.” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

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What do you get when a Canadian farm boy runs away from home and moves to Australia to pursue a better life? This may sound like the lead-in to a great punchline, but it’s not. What you get is Rock Thomas.

Rock has led an interesting life filled with enough twists and turns to keep just about anyone guessing. A one-time McDonald’s employee, he ran away from a tough home life and moved to the Land Down Under to get a fresh start. On the way there, he visualized three goals to accomplish within 72 hours as a complete outsider. Through the power of visualization, he was able to meet those goals head-on. He has since used this same power to live a fulfilling life in various avenues.

After a series of unfulfilling jobs, he started selling real estate, where he only had one sale in his first nine months of work. His work ethic eventually caused him to rise to become the No. 1 salesperson at the company, which he owned soon thereafter. He is now a radio personality, an author, a CEO, a chief visionary officer, and a peak performance trainer. He runs with a literal millionaires’ club that spends time together crossing high adventure off their bucket list.

Join me (Robert) as Rock tells me about his life story, the amazing moments that have helped define who he is, and how you, Young Lions, can get there too.

Rock’s Roars and Takeaways

“In life we try to find things that are less painful – our brain is always working on that.” Rock Thomas via @Rustylionacademy (Tweet it out!)

“Life is short and I’d rather be embarrassed or make a fool out of myself than not live at all.” Rock Thomas via @Rustylionacademy (Tweet it out!)

“Nothing has meaning but the meaning we give it.” Rock Thomas via @Rustylionacademy (Tweet it out!)

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You can visit his website or follow him on Facebook

Even in an increasingly digital world, face-to-face networking may be the most powerful tool to open life and career doors that will otherwise remain locked. Of course, networking doesn’t come naturally. For some, it is a skill that needs a lot of cultivation. But even for the outrageously outgoing, there is still plenty of room for improvement.

Without networking, the Rusty Lion Academy couldn’t exist, and my partner Bill and I (Robert) think it is just as vital to your life and business. In this podcast, we connect you, Young Lions, to some of the most powerful networking tips that have opened doors for us so you can go unlock those doors yourselves. Listen up and let us hand you the keys to doors locked behind great networking skills. Because in the end, it is people we do business with -- not businesses.

Roars and Takeaways

“When you get stronger, the people in your #network get stronger” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

“Your #network is only as good as your ability to serve other people” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

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Persist until you succeed: Some of the wisest words ever spoken. We often talk about what is necessary for success, Young Lions. The do’s and don’t’s of business, the paths you should follow and what is best to focus on. As you should know by now, there are countless paths to success. But two of they things they all have in common are these: attitude and persistence.

As a mobile home park investment expert, educator, and industry consultant, Jefferson Lilly has been featured in the New York Times, Bloomberg Magazine, and on the 'Real Money' television show. Jefferson spent 10 years in sales leadership roles with several venture-backed startup companies in Silicon Valley.

Join me (Robert) as Jefferson recounts his journey from a young boy to the successful business man he is today to discover all his secrets! His simple, straightforward answers solve even the most complicated problems and his unique view of life can do nothing but produce success and prosperity.

Jefferson’s Roar and Takeaway

“Have a healthy spiritual life. Everything else comes from that” Jefferson Lilly (@MHPinvesting) via @Rustylionacademy (Tweet it out!)

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You can visit his website or connect with him on LinkedIn

Who has time for fitness when you’re running a business, right? WRONG! We’ve all heard it before, Young Lions: If you want to stay healthy and fit, work out. I know you’re busy getting work done, but there should ALWAYS be time for exercise on your schedule because the benefits of exercise go beyond just the physical.

Physical exercise is extremely important to keep your mind running, to keep your body going, and to keep your leadership strong and sharp. My partner Bill and I (Robert) live by this rule and on this podcast, we reveal some of the most important (often ignored) benefits of working out. We will also provide you with ways to keep yourself accountable and to make sure you keep your training schedule. So do a couple of jumping jacks to get the blood flowing and tune in!

Roar and Takeaway

“When you take time to work out, you are not abandoning work” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

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The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne

Weekday Warrior Morning free video training from The Lion’s Den

Did you know? There’s NO work and life; other’s ONLY life, of which work is a part. At least, that’s what our guest on today’s episode of the Rusty Lion Podcast says. And he’s totally right. John Murphy believes that all things happen for a reason. And that the key to an extraordinary life is something much simpler than lofty goals…

With a background in the corporate world, John now works as an executive coach who helps business owners, senior executives, and management teams cope with challenges such as underperforming, improving time management, and getting the important things done. Join me (Robert) for this conversation, as John explains how he got where he is today and how he proved to himself that he COULD do it. But more importantly, join to discover how, if you truly want to, YOU TOO can do the same thing.

John’s Roar and Takeaway

“An extraordinary life is going for whatever you dream of with passion and energy” @jmicoaching via @Rustylionacademy (Tweet it out!)

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You can send him an email or visit his website.

Leaders are bred, NOT born. We know because it’s our job to create strong leaders that lead great companies, and we take it very seriously. But not all leadership is good, and if you want to know where you truly stand, you need to recognize the negative side as well.

That’s why today my partner Bill and I (Robert) will be talking about the signs of a weak leader. What are they? Where do they show up? And how? Once we learn to recognize them we’ll also give you ways to combat them. Because no one’s perfect and great leadership takes great practice. So as we go through our list, try to recognize the bad leadership habits you may have picked up along the way and apply what we share to change that behavior and begin growing into a better leader.

Roar and Takeaway

“The outcomes of your company are your responsibility” @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

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Have you ever imagined creating a business that makes $90 million in annual turnover? More amazing still, have you ever thought ANYONE could get there after entering into half a million dollars of personal and business debt? Well, it’s not impossible, because my guest on the Rusty Lion Podcast today has done just that—hot up to success from rock bottom. And he’s here to share with us his trials, his successes, and the lessons he learned along the path of his extraordinary journey through life.

Born and raised in the Seattle area, Keane starting working when he was a teenager and has shouldered responsibility from an early age. Today, he’s an expert in credit lending and financial products for the residential mortgage industry and is the co-founding partner of World CNG. Kean’s resolve and determination helped him conquer many adversities in his life and brought him to where he is today. Listen in Young Lions and learn some great and simple tips on how to beat adversity and succeed!

Keane’s Roar and Takeaway

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How to Contact Kean

Visit his mortgage website

There can be NO balance in your work-home dynamic.

Shock! Horror! Say What?!? It’s true, Young Lions. The one thing every single client tells us, Young Lions, is how important their home life is to them. Yet every single one of them proves to us time and time again that they neglect Home Life for Work Life.

We’ve talked before about the balance between home and work on the Rusty Lion blog and podcast. We’ve pointed out how both are very important and why you should pay attention to both. Today, however, we are going to dive deep within this work-home dynamic and reveal the truth: that there can be no balance between the two.

What there can be is a very intentional flow which you need to learn to master and use to your benefit. This isn’t easy; even we get this wrong from time to time. But with discipline, determination, and the simple techniques we reveal on today’s episode, your life can improve dramatically through a separation of your Work and Home Life.

Roar and Takeaway

“We want you to love going to work and love being at home—just not at the same time!” via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

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Set up your systems with Life Hacks 2 video training

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the plane you were on went down, Young Lions? Have you ever tried to guess how you and others in that plane would react? Our guest today will share with you his experience of just that, and as he reveals, your life does flash before your eyes with total clarity.

On January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson was on flight 1549 when the plane lost both its engines and crashed into a lake. He was the last passenger to make it off the back of the plane on that fateful day and the one who took major responsibility for the well-being and safety of others, even risking his own life in frigid waters as he helped other passengers off the plane.

Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. Join me (Robert) as Dave shares with us the extraordinary experience that changed his life forever and the lessons he learned that can make your life better.

Dave’s Roar and Takeaway

“Resourcefulness is the best skill to have” @DaveSanderson2 via @Rustylionacadmy (Tweet it out!)

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You can connect with Dave on his Website, Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin