Transcend Everything

We are our habits, and having the right habits is the key to success. No matter how you define success.

This episode serves as a reminder of just that, find the right habits, build them, and practice them over and over.

And when you have the right habits in place? Everything is possible

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If you ever wondered "how can I get more done" and "what are the critical tasks I need to work on", then this episode is for you.

Carolien is questioning Kevin about the tool he has used for over 1000 days: the "Powerlist". Why he uses it, what it is, how it works, and how to apply it daily to get the most important things done, every single day.

The 2 main topics discussed in this episode: - Dissecting the Powerlist from Andy Frisella (The MFCEO) - Explaining the Urgency vs Priority quadrant from Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of highly effective people"

With this episode, you absolutely need to check the show notes, because a lot of in-depth details are shared that you want to review and download to work on yourself: www.transcend-everything.com/te009

We all can use more discipline, so fortunately it is a muscle that can be trained.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the importance of discipline and how it can be cultivated through the 75HARD program by Andy Frisella.

Kevin is also sharing some of his experiences with the 75HARD program, especially since it is the second time he is going through it.

The daily tasks for 75 days in a row (unbroken): - Follow a diet - Kevin eats no added sugar and drinks no alcohol - Drink 4L of water, the earlier in the day, the better - Do 2 workouts of at least 45 minutes, 1 of them has to be outside (so you can't control the conditions) - Read 10 pages in a self-development book or some book that makes you smarter or better - Take a progress picture, since it's the small details that make or break you in the long term

As of October 10th, you will find in the show notes how Kevin performed at his second 75HARD program, he will give a lot of details of what he did, which can inspire you to do your own discipline building 75HARD program.

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As with any season change, Autumn is a perfect moment to detox. And Carolien is explaining how to:- Detox your body: getting rid of harmful substances and waste built up inside of you- Detox your home: how to clean up your home to give you more joy and space (literally)- Declutter your paperwork administration to give you more mental space- Doing a digital detox: Reduce your screen time, especially in the evening, and reconnect with your familyShownotes on: www.transcend-everything.com/te007

Next to all the things you can do to increase your energy as discussed in episode TE004, there is one additional tool you can apply right away to get an instant boost in energy and drive.

It's called "Priming", It's quick, easy, and you can do it before any activity you are about to start to maximize your energy and be fully present.

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This episode takes a deep-dive into 5 key defining moments in Kevin's life and explains why he is a strong believer that people can change and take control of their life, no matter what.

Get more perspective on who Kevin is, what obstacles he overcame, and why he is so convinced that everyone can be a top performer.

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Low energy? Looking to improve your health? In today's episode, Carolien & Kevin give you 7 actionable ways to boost your health and energy.

In a nutshell:

Get enough quality sleep

Work out regularly

Cut out sugars from your diet

Listen to your body, it nows and is telling you!

Understanding your body’s natural energy cycle and don't fight against it

Hydrate. Drink a lot of water to get rid of brain fog and headaches

Be present. Don't waste your mental energy reliving the past or trying to predict the future...

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In this third episode, your hosts give a bunch of practical ways to make the most out of your mornings to set you up for a successful day.

Recap of the episode:

Your morning is the best time to be "selfish" and invest in yourself

No time to do anything before your day starts? Start small and build it up

10+ activities you can do in the mornings, what they are and why they matter

Take action, and stay consistent to get the results!

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In the second episode, Carolien and Kevin take a closer look at "Purpose". What is it? How do you use it? And most importantly, how do you find or identify it?

High-level summary:

Purpose is the reason or "why" you do the things you do

Purpose can be on multiple levels (day to day or ultimate life purpose)

Having a purpose can be an incredible boost to your motivation

You can identify your purpose by spending time in reflection (scary!)

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In this first episode, the hosts introduce the "why", "what", and "for who" of the podcast series and address setting Goals to improve your life.

Recap of Goals: - Do you have goals or just wishes? - Check your goals versus the SMART principle (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, Time-bound) - Write your goals down on paper, and break them down into actionable steps - Most important of all: take action on your goals immediately after writing them down - Don't have too many goals, you only have 100 units of energy per day, focus is key (Kevin is clearly still learning this point)

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