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- Peer Pressure Is Controlling Your ENTIRE LifeWe are all conforming to some type of social pressure. It could be our family, our friends, our community or our work colleagues that are keeping us in check and holding us accountable for every decision and action step we take or don’t take or even think about taking. While being socially accepted with your groups can be very satisfying, it could be holding you back from fully becoming the person you wish to be.Let’s take John Doe for example. At a young age “he” chose to study his future career based on his parent’s expectations. His schooling and neighbourhood peer groups also reflected his decision and he proceeded to the job that was expected of him. Eventually he moved to the area and the house that fit in with his social status. He even married based on the approval of others. The type of car he drives, the clothes he wears, the holidays he takes and the clubs that he is a member of are all reflective of his social circle. Some people claim that you are the average of your 5 closest friends. John’s whole life has equated to living up to an ideal that was given to him by everyone in his life. He hasn’t lived his own life. John Doe is fictitious but if we reflect on our past decisions I’m sure that we all will have experience of being swayed by peer pressure.Social media and media in general are also greatly adding to the strain of peer pressure. They are selling you the life that you convince yourself you need to live.When I was a kid we moved house several times. I lived in different areas as an adult too. While this had the obvious drawbacks, I didn’t have all the same peer pressures that I see in others. I managed to avoid community based peer pressure and peer pressure from school mates as I attended different schools. Not all peer pressure is bad. It’s a good thing if it keeps someone from destructive behaviour but not a good thing if it prevents you from succeeding. The most obvious peer pressure in Irish society has to be around the subject of alcohol. I think that every Irish person can relate to that one.We are all greatly influenced by others and not every wants to see you succeed, especially if it’s more success than they’ve achieved. We are all brain washed to some degree. Understanding that we can be so affected by others can be a freeing mind-set. This simple realisation can give you back choice. Some of your beliefs and past decisions could contain falsehoods. Are you doing it for you or are you doing it to impress others or because it’s what’s expected of you? Eliminating peer pressure allows you to become more focused on what YOU actually want. It will make your goals a lot clearer. It’s absolutely fine if what you want matches what others expect of you. We’re talking here about blindly following what’s expected of you all the way up to your quarter or mid-life crisis when regret could hit you like a ton of bricks.It all boils down to your awareness of yourself and remaining true to what you believe in. Living your best life may require less social interaction but you’ll be able to choose better friends.I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei8 min
- What Are Your Options When You're Cornered?What do you do when your back is against the wall? This can be applied to life and business too.This is #episode38 and it's The FRIDAY BLITZ!I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei7 min
- What’s Your Plan When The SH1T Hits The Fan?Life is always going to throw things at us. Some will be unexpected and some are inevitable. Do you have plans in place in case the sh1t hits the fan? Without a proper plan, a large problem could turn into a catastrophe. Time is of the essence when the unexpected strikes and being prepared enables you to react quickly.The Sh1t hitting the fan could mean a financial disaster, a health disaster, a natural disaster or a situational disaster. I’m not concerned right now with the reasons for the S.H.T.F. It could be as wide ranging as your phone being stolen or aliens invading the planet! Let’s simply concentrate on plans that cover a whole host of situations, regardless of how they happened. It’s not paranoia to have a plan in place to protect yourself and your loved ones. It’s reckless not to have any plans. Peace of mind can be had from knowing you do not have to worry about every eventuality if you have some solutions in place.Health PreparednessThe fitter you can be, the better your chances of recovery from illness, injury or surgery. That’s another great excuse for daily exercise. Prepare your body now for the future and you’ll have a better quality of life in older age. You really should know basic first aid for both your own benefit and the benefit of others. If you don’t already have health insurance, consider it. It’s not something that you ever want to use but it’s nice to know that it’s there.Financial PreparednessYou need to have whatever financial precautions in place that you can afford to have. Will you be prepared if you cannot work? Concentrate on saving up an emergency fund. Any passive income would be amazing as would an asset portfolio. Consider and have a look at income protection and life cover. Start a pension as soon as possible. Insure what you can. Insure against theft, loss or damage. If you cannot replace something too easily, have a look at insuring it. Besides the obvious and mandatory insurances, there are tons of other policies that could be very useful if something were to happen.Self-Sufficiency PreparednessWe owe it to the planet to be more self-sufficient. Don’t worry, this isn’t a lecture as I’ve far to go in this area too. We all have an over reliance on things that will make us vulnerable if S.H.T.F. Without trying to turn you into a doomsday prepper, have a look at your usage of water, fuel, electricity, food, clothes and plastics. Do what you can, when you can. The more self-sufficient you are, the better you will be prepared.Self-Protection PreparednessConsidering my career, it would be wrong of me not to mention this one. Self-protection starts with always being aware of your surroundings. A quick scan of your location will help detect potential dangers as well as potential exits. Observance doesn’t have to be negative or paranoid. Everyone should have some basic knowledge of self-defence in order to be able to defend yourself or your loved ones. You can combine your self-defence training with your health preparedness for a double whammy.There’s a whole industry created around S.H.T.F. and it’s up to you how far down the rabbit hole you wish to go. Some people are actually looking forward to the World ending! If I’ve stimulated you to simply think about how preparation like this could be applied to your life then I have achieved my objective.I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Android https://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Blog http://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei13 min
- What One SUCCESS Routine Would You Recommend Above All Others?This is my number one SUCCESS routine - what's yours?This is #episode36 and it's The FRIDAY BLITZ!I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei5 min
- Don't Be A C#NT!Don't Be A C#NT!This is #episode35I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei10 min
- How Do You Develop MENTAL STRENGTH?Want more mental strength for day to day use?This is #episode34 and it's The FRIDAY BLITZ!I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei5 min
- Emotional Self-DefenseWant to know how to emotionally defend yourself? This is #episode33I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei10 min
- Which Is Better Kicking Or Punching?Is it better to use kicks or punches?#episode32 and its The Friday Blitz!I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei6 min
- So You're Not Where You Want To BeLet's get you where you want to be!#episode31I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei10 min
- Is Your Success Limited By Forces Beyond Your Control?Is there a glass ceiling to your success?This is the FRIDAY BLITZ and this is #episode30!!!!!!!I would love to hear your views. Please get in touch using any of the channels below. All comments, reviews, subscribes, likes and shares are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.**Now Twice A Week: Every Wednesday there’s a brand new Success Sensei Blog, Podcast and Vlog. Every Friday we’re bringing you the Friday Blitz – a shorter, sharper, shockier Success Sensei Podcast and Vlog.By Roundhouse Rob, The Success SenseiRobert Devane is a serial entrepreneur and experienced investor as well as a former martial arts multiple World champion and professional MMA fighter with over 20 years of coaching experience.For more amazing FREE content please visit:The Success Sensei on Apple ituneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-success-sensei-podcast/id1448626122?mt=2The Success Sensei on Androidhttps://successsensei.podbean.comThe Success Sensei Bloghttp://www.thesuccesssensei.blogspot.comThe Success Sensei on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG1Ly9zBKc5ZZ134dkjeHAThe Success Sensei on Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/thesuccesssenseiThe Success Sensei on Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/thesuccesssensei6 min
About The Second Shift Project
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The Second Shift Project
(formerly The Success Sensei)
Where discipline stops working — and effort is no longer enough.
A real-time exploration of what changes when skill, consistency, and hard work stop producing the same results.
Hosted by Robert Devane — martial artist, coach, entrepreneur, and investor.