This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three coaches, Chris, Mike, and Paul, dig into the importance of responding to a situation instead of reacting. Have you ever had a situation where you reacted a certain way and regretted it and wished you could have taken it back? Or have you reacted in a way where all parties involved were better because of it? Well. Chris, Mike, and Paul all experienced both and are sharing with all of the listeners the tips, tricks, and strategies to help you respond appropriately and not react in haste. Because the latter will help you and those around you grow from the experience, whereas the former brings regret and could set you back in many ways. So tune in, get a pen and paper ready, and take notes to learn how to respond and not react. Some key takeaways to look for are…

• When confronted with a situation, write it out and schedule time to address it.
• Run through a value checklist.
• Responding and not reacting takes conscious effort.
• If people bring toxicity to your world, disconnect with them.
• Understand the other person's rules, and you could respond more appropriately
• Make your rules easy to meet and hard to break
• Communicate your standards so they understand the rules of your game.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike reflecting on what they would tell their younger selves if they could do it again. Both Balanced Warrior coaches discuss the mistakes they made in the past and what they would do differently if they turned back time. Now that Chris is a new grandfather and Mike's children are adults, they took this opportunity to share their wisdom through the mistakes and successes of their past. Hopefully, their children will listen, but if not, we know you will get great advice from this one. So, Tune in, grab something to take notes, put these tips into action, and use the hard-earned wisdom Mike and Chris share. Here are some highlights to listen for…

• Don't wish for the future because it comes to you very fast.
• Show appreciation for people who help you, and do it at the moment.
• Keep the personal element in front of every communication because it is personal.
• Prioritize your priorities.
• Training for sport is excellent, but it's more important to train for life.
• YOUTH IS WASTED ON THE YOUNG!…and don't let that be you!

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris, Paul, and Mike discuss materialism vs. simplicity. How it is possible to strive for growth and material things while maintaining a balanced state of existence. And if it is possible, how do you do it? This is a question that many people who experience some level of success often ask themselves. Well, the three Balanced Warrior coaches have some sound advice to ensure we all stay centered as we grow. Some key takeaways are…

• Value experiences over things
• A sense of gratitude comes with a sense of abundance
• We are compensated in direct proportion to the impact that we make; want more? Make a more significant impact.
• Manifestation of money
• Create and deliver massive value
• The intention is to serve other people
• Have the right to earn money
• Residulalize the money
• Remember…success is good, but it must be earned!

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we again have all three coaches, Chris, Paul, and Mike, as they discuss the book, "Think Like a Monk" by Jay Shetty. Mike had read the book and, because of what Balanced Warrior stands for, felt it was perfectly aligned with the Balanced Warrior philosophy. While the book touches on many topics that have been discussed before, today's topic was how to stay positive when things aren't going the way you wish. How do you stay positive in the face of adversity? All three coaches share their personal stories, experiences, and anecdotes, making this episode one to tune into. So grab your pen and paper, and get ready to jot down some value bombs that will surely keep you positive when things are not going your way. Some key takeaways are…

• Have a set morning routine and get your mind in a positive state
• Put things into perspective when things are difficult
• Care less about the things you can't control and more about the things you can
• Use the statement, "Not Today!" when dark thoughts occupy your mind
• Spot, Stop, and Swap negativity
• Ask yourself, "What's the positive
• Focus on Progress, not perfection
• Time heals all wounds, and the pain you experience is only temporary

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Here is a link to "Think Like a Monk," should you want to read it. https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/

Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are joined by all three coaches, Mike, Chris, and Paul. The three of them dive deep into their extensive parenting experiences, through their own children, and from teaching thousands of kids, they share their most effective parenting tips to help children go back to school with a winning mindset. There is no more meaningful work than parenting, and with Paul's children attending high school, Mike has one in college and is now into a career, and Chris has legitimate adults and is expecting to be a Grandfather this month, there is a wealth of knowledge to be shared, so tune in and get ready to send your kids back to school as Balanced Warriors. Some key takeaways are.

• Let your kids fail forward
• Tell them you love them, respect them, and are grateful they are your children
• Focus on character traits more than academics
• Be honest about their strengths, not just their weaknesses
• Encourage them to fulfill their passion
• Make their future bigger & and better than their past
• Be aware of the ramifications of the pandemic, and help them leave it in the past

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have an exceptional guest, Jerry Tavella, discussing the importance of replicable systems. Jerry is a managing partner in Prosperian Wealth and a partner in Strategies for Wealth, the largest agency in the Guardian Life Insurance network located in Westchester, NY, and New York City. First as an advisor and now as a general agent, Jerry has cultivated a tremendous team, and continues to roll out top leaders in the industry. He is a dedicated father, loving husband, and committed leader who has truly experienced multi-dimensional success and is now sharing his success strategies with all of you. So get your pen and paper ready, and get ready to listen and write how to build a successful duplicatable and replicable business so you, too, can experience multi-dimensional success.

• Success is built on a duplicatable process, including a protege and a mentor.
• The protege must have a clear and concise growth plan and a clear progression from entry-level to partner.
• A protege model is a mutual relationship between the protege and the mentor.
• The protege model should be highly regarded as a paid graduate program.
• The protege model allows time expanse to free the junior and senior advisors to delegate and focus on higher-level tasks and projects.
• Be patient and don't rush the process, and allow the process to do its job so the quality of the team remains high.
• Create compensation based on the mentor's successes, so they can experience and see their potential.
• No better investment than an investment in good people.
• "When you invest in people, success is exponential."
• Keep a steady proactive training program for the proteges.

If you want to learn about what Jerry does, a possible career opportunity, and the ability to impact countless lives, you could contact Jerry at [email protected].

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris and Mike are back to discuss the importance of properly preserving one's legacy. Mike had the fortunate opportunity to purchase five martial arts businesses from his long-time Taekwondo Master, mentor, and business partner Grandmaster Chong. The question was how to continue Grandmaster Chong's legacy while the businesses transitioned to new ownership. There were many steps along the way, but most notable, were the two large retirement parties to celebrate Grandmaster Chong's legacy, which also acted as a celebration for the continuation of the organization under new leadership. Mike and the team did it right! They honored the man who started the business and showed all of the clients that they were in good hands. Some notable takeaways to look for are…

• Small businesses should always properly plan for succession
• Respect and appreciation are key to passing on one's legacy
• It is important to pay it forward
• Position a business transition as a celebration
• Always remember where you came from and who helped you get where you are

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

What do you do AFTER you accomplish a significant goal that took you six months of daily effort to achieve? That's the topic that Balanced Warrior coaches Paul Melella and Mike Mertens discuss on this episode. Having recently competed, and successfully won, his men's bodybuilding physique competition, Paul answers questions about how he felt in the moment and how he transitions on to his next higher set of goals. During this thought provoking conversation you will hear:

- The moment of clarity that struck Paul as he took to the stage regarding why he is driven to excel

- The degree of celebration that he allowed himself to enjoy after a victory

- The difference between a diet and a lifestyle

- The power of a vision board and keeping your most important goals in front of you

Mike also shares his own goals setting tips, including the link between physical goals and how to they impact your work and career goals as well.

As always, you can count on the Balanced Warrior podcast to provide you with interesting stories, real world examples, and strategies to help you aspire to and achieve more out of life. Enjoy listening and let us know what you think by providing us with a review.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris shares with Coach Mike his path to recovery after double knee replacement surgery. Just three weeks prior to his surgery, he was standing on to of the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and then he was relearning how to walk. Where most people in need of knee replacement do one at a time, Chris opted to get them both done at the same time so he would only have one surgery, one recovery, and one rehab. Also, if it was a difficult recovery on one leg, he couldn't chicken out on the second one. He knew it was going to be difficult, but he also knew the pain was going to be temporary and day by day he was going to improve. For anyone who is hell-bent on keeping their passions alive as their body ages, or facing a hardship that needs to be overcome, this is the podcast for you. Why, because no matter what obstacle is in front of you, it is having the right mindset that gets you through. Some key takeaways are…

• It was necessary to mentally prepare prior to surgery
• Put a positive spin on whatever challenge you face
• It's all training
• Time is the greatest healer
• If something compromises your quality of life, just get it done
• We all should train for longevity
• Strength and flexibility training becomes more important as we age

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris and Paul share some valuable tips on how to stay strong during the summer. A lot of professionals believe that summer is inevitably going to be slow and in turn, business is going to be slow. While it is true that people do take more time off in the summer, successful people will come up with innovative ways to make the most out of their time; not just in business, but all areas of life. Paul and Chris give some solid strategies to take advantage of the summer and come out ahead, where most struggle to get through. Some key takeaways are…

• It's ok to downshift during the summer but must continue growing
• If business is slow, put the energy towards other areas of life
• Use the summer to nurture key relationships
• Consistency is key
• Rejuvenate your mental energy daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly
• Pre-plan rejuvenation activities
• Eliminate distractions to be more production

If you enjoyed this podcast, please don't be shy and share it with anyone who would benefit from its content. Visit empoweredmastery.com for more information, or contact us at [email protected] should you have any questions about Balanced Warrior and Empowered Mastery.