Think. Live. Repeat.

"Think Bigger, Lead Better, Win More!" Embracing those six words has allowed Coach Jim Johnson to transform his life from average to truly incredible. You'll hear about his 30 years as a high school basketball coach, starting with a less then ideal record and evolving into a powerhouse. Coach Jim talks about the mindsets he's built that allowed him to change his perspective and become a more effective leader & coach. 

Of course, no conversation with Coach Jim would be complete without hearing a firsthand account of the inspiring "J-Mac story"!

 His book A Coach and a Miracle  shares the story in-depth. You'll read about how he led with compassion and gave an autistic, learning disabled team manager a once-in-a-lifetime chance. A chance that turned into an incredible opportunity that garnered national headlines, won an ESPY and became a heartwarming story not easily forgotten! Order your copy here: https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/
 
Today Coach Jim spends his time delivering motivational keynotes, hosting a podcast coaching and creating inspiring content on social media.

Coach Jim's email and phone number (yep, he said to reach out!):
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 585-764-0220

Check out Coach Jim's website: https://coachjimjohnson.com/

You can listen to the Limitless Leadership Longue podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/limitless-leadership-lounge/id1576755421
https://open.spotify.com/show/2k5ujt5dM3VTKGnInlfxm9

Follow & interact with Coach Jim on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/
• https://www.facebook.com/CoachJimJohnson/
• https://twitter.com/coachjimjohnson

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What's better than learning from your own mistakes? Learning from someone else's! That is especially  easy to do when someone takes the time to author a book containing those very lessons, which is exactly what David Mammano did.  He's an incredible entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker & podcast host. At end of the day, he's just one of those guys that leaves you feeling inspired & optimistic.

His book Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business  shares transparent stories from 10 successful business leaders who get real and share lessons they learned along the way (sometimes the hard way). Order your copy @ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crash-Learn-Business-David-Mammano/dp/1988925533
 
Watch David's TEDx talks:

• "Making Love in the Workplace": https://youtu.be/mrN1hkOhGBY
• "What is True Leadership": https://youtu.be/VlfwBe7iXAA 

Check out David's website: https://www.davidmammano.com/

You can listen to the Gonzo Experience podcast here: https://www.davidmammano.com/podcast

You can check out the Youtopia Network here:  https://www.youtopianetwork.com/

Follow & interact with David on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemammano/
• https://www.instagram.com/davidcmammano/?hl=en
• https://www.facebook.com/DavidMammanoFan/

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"To do something you've never done, you've got to work like you never have." That is just one of many gems former NFL player Quentin Gause shares during our conversation. Quentin has laser focus and an incredible ability to set goals AND achieve them. Going from having an IEP (individualized education program) in grade school to graduating from Rutgers with a 4.0 is just one of many examples of this. This dude is a BEAST.

Quentin takes us on his journey into the NFL, starting from a young child when his uncle told him he wouldn't be team captain all the way through playing for the Eagles, Patriots & Broncos. He shares memorable events, including a huge interception he made while playing for the Eagles & meeting Tom Brady and John Elway. 

Check out the video of the interception here: https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/highlight-quentin-gause-interception-17469909

He opens up and gives an incredibly real view about the mindsets he built and dedication it takes to get into the NFL. For Quentin, life isn't just a highlight reel. He also shares about lessons learned the hard way, like the missed opportunity with the Buccaneers.

Today Quentin unleashes his peak performance mindset in the business world and is an incredible entrepreneur & owner of multiple successful businesses:
No Days Off Fitness: Corporate wellness Saas (Software-As-A-Service) Business Solution
Revolve Nutrition: Performance supplement line
Iron Visuals: Full service visual creative studio & marketing

Follow Quentin on LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentin-gause-04995356/
https://www.instagram.com/qgause/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/qgausefit

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Lately we've been reminded far too often that coming home safely is not a given for any law enforcement official. The job has inherent risks and the strain of never truly being "off duty" takes its toll. As I conclude this 2-part series with former FBI agent Vince Sellers, the episode takes a somber note as Vince shares about Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger.
 
Laura was killed while executing a search warrant on February 2nd, 2021. Vince knew Laura personally and shares some of her story toward the end of the episode. She was a wonderful person, wife & mother who is greatly missed and I've chosen to dedicate this episode in Laura's honor.
 
Here's a great piece on Laura's life & legacy: https://www.fbi.gov/news/speeches/remembering-special-agent-laura-schwartzenberger-020621

This week's episode covers through the later stages of Vince's career in the FBI through the end, as well as some reflections on what he learned looking back. He shares on the challenge of knowing when it's time to move on in your career and how to go about doing it. He also shares some interesting perspectives on how he viewed the criminals he dealt with and ways for law enforcement to continue to evolve and grow.

Vince is currently the Enterprise Architect for the Comptroller's Office for the State of Texas. He also serves as a Commissioner for the City of Austin Community Police Review Commission.

When he's not at work, he's composing & recording music as the Austin Apologue and entering his pugs into costume contests. He also has a deep knowledge of pinball machines.

Follow Vince as Austin Apologue on YouTube for his music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kpREOxYG_lc6WBMAc2rww

Vince's Austin Apologue music page: https://austinapologue.com/

Vince's  FBI webpage:  https://vincentsellers.com/

You can get Vince's book Eyes Pried Open: Rookie FBI Agent here: https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Pried-Open-Rookie-Agent/dp/1612964400

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Ever get up before dark and stand outside a door with a battering ram in your hand, leading a tactical unit on a raid? How about boxing a bunch of guys the night before your wedding?  Or having to take a polygraph twice, because you're too "clean"? Today's guest Vince Sellers has done all that, and much more. So much more in fact, that we talked for nearly 2 hours and this turned out to be the first, 2-part series on the show!

After a decade in corporate America, Vince decided to shake things up and join the FBI. He gained a boatload of experience during his time in the agency and we unpack each part, from the polygraphs during application phase all the way through his final decision to leave and move on. This week's episode covers through the early part of his career in the FBI and next week's episode will take you through the later stages through the end, as well as some reflections on what he learned looking back.

There's some real gems in here as we zero in on mental techniques to navigate tough situations, how to recover from grief/depression & knowing when to decide it's time for a change in direction.

Vince is currently the Enterprise Architect for the Comptroller's Office for the State of Texas. He also serves as a Commissioner for the City of Austin Community Police Review Commission.

When he's not at work, he's composing & recording music as the Austin Apologue and entering his pugs into costume contests. He also has a deep knowledge of pinball machines.

Follow Vince as Austin Apologue on YouTube for his music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3kpREOxYG_lc6WBMAc2rww

Vince's Austin Apologue music page: https://austinapologue.com/

Vince's  FBI webpage:  https://vincentsellers.com/

You can get Vince's book Eyes Pried Open: Rookie FBI Agent here: https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Pried-Open-Rookie-Agent/dp/1612964400

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This is a story you won't hear everyday. Eddie Mraz and his wife Alyssa have a very special baby boy. Their son Everett has a severe brain condition, medically known as TUBB2A. Everett requires full time bedside care right - 24 hours, 7 days a week. Non-stop. You heard me, this isn't a metaphor.

Eddie pressed pause on his growing career and embraced the new role of stay-at-home dad, aka Chief Diaper Changer. His post on LinkedIn about the big change went viral, REALLY viral. It had over 14,000,000 views and nearly 200,000 reactions.

He hasn’t written a book (yet), I'm sure that's coming one day. For now, he's living out the pages of that story, one dad-shift at a time.

You really need to hear his story.

We talk about faith, prayer and the struggle of constant stress. Eddie shares tips for dealing with high stress situations and ways to maintain mental health in spite of the situation you may find yourself in. He shares his past struggles with destructive habits and how to find new, healthier ways  to cope.

Eddie even walks through the mental battle of taking a cold shower at midnight! Hey, no one said this was easy!

Follow Eddie on LinkedIn for inspiring content and updates on his journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-mraz-2030goals/

Here are links to the content Eddie has found instrumental:

Andrew Huberman - Huberman Labs: https://hubermanlab.com/about/

Craig Groeschel - Winning the War in Your Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-War-Your-Mind-Thinking/dp/0310362725

James Clear - Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
 
John Eldridge - Resilient: https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Restoring-Weary-These-Turbulent/dp/1400208645

Dr. Josh & Christi Straub - Famous at Home: https://www.amazon.com/Famous-Home-Decisions-Competing-Attention/dp/1496454863

Daily Kairos Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Kairos-Journal-Journaling-Inspirational/dp/B08DG5JV5G

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You're scrolling through social media and you're inundated with one repeated theme: success. Or at least what we're told is success.  Spotlight, followers, likes, revenue, influence...I could go on. Our society is permeated with a very one-dimensional idea of success.

Tim Schurrer decided to challenge that narrative and wrote a book on redefining success. He presents a much more fulfilling alternative to Hollywood's idea and he highlights the individualistic nature of success. What you consider success may not be the same for me or anyone else. I promise you'll walk away feeling encouraged and liberated to pursue your own ideas of success.

He also shares some great stories, including his early dreams of becoming the next John Mayer and what he learned from a conversation with sports legend Jim Nantz.

Tim's an author, host of a top rated leadership podcast and CEO of David Novak Leadership. Tim has spent his life creating inspiring content and living out the concepts he writes about in his book.

Follow Tim on LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter  for inspiring content.

Tim's webpage:  https://www.buildawinningteam.com/

You can get Tim's latest book The Secret Society of Success here: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Society-Success-Chasing-Spotlight/dp/1400229421

Get the first 2 chapters of Tim's book completely free: https://www.buildawinningteam.com/free

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You can put yourself in someone else's shoes...unless they don't fit. Ever wonder how to support someone you love as they go through a crisis, but have no idea where to start? The word is empathy, and most of us have the definition wrong! Bob masterfully explains how to correctly relate to a loved one in pain and truly display empathy.

Bob gets real and shares a practical formula that he uses to overcome shortcomings in his life. Hint: visualization is key.

He also talks about how to properly go about seeking a mentor and ways to respect and maximize their time.

Bob Burg  is an international bestselling author and hall of fame speaker. Most widely known for his book The Go-Giver, it's sold over 1 million copies and sparked an entire movement.

Follow Bob on LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram for inspiring content:

Bob's webpage:  https://burg.com/

You can get Bob's latest book The Go-Giver Influencer here: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Influencer-Little-Story-Persuasive/dp/1591846374,

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Considering making a big change in life and wondering if you have what it takes to lean in and launch? My guest Derrick Kinney did exactly that. Find out what happened when he decided to sell his practice after 25 years and launch Good Money Framework. Did I mention he did it all in 2020? It's an amazing story.

We talk about about perfectionism, setting goals & the importance of tying a purpose to your money.

He also shares practical ways to get your family & friends on board with helping you grow. This part was dynamite!

Derrick is the CEO of Good Money Framework, Host of Good Money podcast and bestselling author of Good Money Revolution.

Follow Derrick on Instagram for daily content: @derricktkinney

Order your copy of the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book Good Money Revolution here: https://amzn.to/34hSonE

Get 5 free chapters of Good Money Revolution: https://www.goodmoneyframework.com/freechapters

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John gives you a sneak peak about what's coming your way and the origin story behind the show.

Question: what happens when you mix 2020 with multiple crises? Hint: A change in perspective.

Buckle up and get ready for an exciting journey of investing inward. You know you're excited about it!



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