By now you are most likely wondering what happen to this weeks recording. Why do you hear, (or not hear), over 8 minutes of blank tape? The School of Hard Knox is taking a temporary pause for the cause on releasing any unrelated content to what is going on in the world, the county, and likely your city in right now. We are aware and affected by the impact the George Floyd homicide has had on the world, and just like last weeks show, "it would be irresponsible to use this platform for any other reason right now". I have been in deep thought this week on what topic to produce the show on that would bring value to your business and personal growth. After talking with my brain trust, I reached the conclusion  that this movement needs all available platforms in order to make its point. If you are reading this message, thank you. George Floyd spent 8 minutes and 46 seconds with a law enforcement knee on his neck. This ultimately resulted in his death. If you choose to listen to the entire show, please use these 8 minutes and 46 seconds to reflect on the events of the past week and what you can do to create change in your circles. Donate, March, Educate, and VOTE. Thank you

-Mark   

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No music, no intro, no fluff. My perspective on the issues at hand concerning the black community and a few suggestions on how you must get involved! Give me 33 minutes, thanks in advance

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Who do you go to for council? Who do you share you most hair-brain ideas with? Who is in your judgement free zone? My Brother-in-laws have become a very important piece of my professional development. We have epic conversations about generational wealth building, leadership, fatherhood, sports, and whatever comes up! We debate, we laugh, then we do it all again. I consider them members of my brain trust. An extremely small and coveted group of people I have chosen to do "life" with. On this weeks show, I offer a peak into what a typical off the cuff conversation feels like! The same two gentlemen, Jeff Lazanby, and Trey Smith founded S&L Family Investments and have come to share their vision for the future of the family. 

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Having Momentum is an amazing feeling. But what do you do when that feeling goes away? The recent shifts we have experienced as a society during the pandemic have caused many of us to lose our momentum. We were flying high then the stay at home order came, momentum lost. Next we had 8 solid weeks of few distractions and got going strong again, now the new normal is approaching, momentum lost again. How do we avoid this? On this weeks show I present you 7 steps to keeping the momentum. I like to call it "Rinse and Repeat";

1. Self Assessment
2. Plan
3. Prepare
4. Jump
5. Jump Again
6. Assess/ Adjust
7.Repeat

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I've spoken to many people in my travels who are interested in starting a non-profit. Most don't know what it takes or even were to begin. Personally, and as a coach, I don't have much experience in this arena, however I do know a few people that do! This week, we speak with Tykiah Wright. Tykiah is a pioneer in the non-profit diversity inclusion space. Tykiah discusses what it takes to start, run, grow, and be an overall successful in a non-profit organization. She explains the GRIT required to weather the ups and downs and what the REAL profit of a non-profit really is! 

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Being stuck in a rut is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to your progress. Regardless if its business, career, marriage, parenthood, or ministry, being stuck is not FUN! However getting unstuck is extremely difficult as well. On this weeks show, I share my three simple tips to get yourself unstuck. This applies to any and all areas of your life. After this 20 minute episode you will know exactly what to do to get out of that rut! 

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When it comes to business there are things we all need to be successful. Motivation, skill, will, goals, objectives and incentives are all factors that can be obtained externally. However, there is one thing that only YOU can cultivate! Listen to this weeks show to find out what the ONE thing is that most of us don't have, and desperately need to get, in order to go to the next level. 

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Have you ever wanted to write a book, maybe a blog, maybe an article? Does writing and sharing your perspective with the world come easy to you? Our guest this week had to answer those, and many more questions. L'Oreal Payton-Thompson is the definition of a creative and uses writing as her medium of choice. She is Editor-in-Chief of LTinthecity.com. Join me as she helps the potential writer in you navigate the ups and downs of offering your perspective to the world. When she talks, people listen, when she writes, people read! 

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What is success? We hear the word a lot. Many people have claimed it. Many people also claim they can get you there. On this weeks show, I will share what my personal definition of success is, as well as how and when I knew I was on a path towards it. For my loyal listeners, I share some transparent moments concerning my mindset when we started the show! Lastly, I lay out the business model for the school of Hard Knox and why this moment is only the beginning! 

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Larry Hodge and the team at Hodge-EDU is dedicated to enriching students ONE mind at a time! As an Educational Entrepreneur, Larry is committed to creating free thinkers and helping students bring their gifts to life. He continuously adapting and expanding his business model in order to "ride the wave" during this pandemic. Join me  as we discuss the nuances of raising future business owners, navigating the college selection process, and overall setting our children up for success. Share this episode with someone who you know, needs to hear this message. 

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