Forty-second Episode released on 03/24/2020. On 03/23/2020, Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, issued an executive order to all Oregonian's to stay home in order to save lives amid the pandemic. I decided to title this episode after that order because it is an important time to stay home and to practice social distancing. Places all around the world are following similar measures to beat the virus. With everything going on, I keep using the word "unprecedented" to describe what it happening. I've personally never seen times like these in my lifetime (25 years). I hope you are all staying safe out there and hopefully things go back to normal sooner rather than later. The ripple effects of this pandemic are interesting to see, as the Olympics could also potentially be cancelled due to this. Anyways, this episode is still speaking on the virus and what I believe you should be doing in times like these. Continue to stay home if possible, eat well, work-out at home, and do your part in helping to control the spread of the virus. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way. 

Today's episode touches on the following topics: 

1. FaceTime/video chat is an underrated tool. Check in on those you love, especially right now 

2. Monitor the financial markets closely

3. Make moves now, so when this all fades away, you are ahead of everyone else 

Thank you and I'll catch you later. [Intro/Outro music credit: Instrumental produced by Hastro Beats] 

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Fortieth Episode released on 03/06/2020. We made it to forty y'all. If you're still locked in with me on this journey, I appreciate you. If you're just starting at episode one, I appreciate you. Hell, if you've ever tuned in to one episode, I appreciate you. I watched the movie Big Fat Liar yesterday, and it comes into play at the end of this episode in a fitting way. Really though, I think the message I was getting at on this episode is the four letter word L O V E. I hope you receive love and appreciation in many forms. I hope you honor that love and that you fight to always get it, because you truly deserve it. EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE LOVED, even the BIG FAT LIAR. I think this theme is one I could dive into even deeper at a later point. IM NO GURU, but I have my own perspectives on the theme that I'd be happy to go further in on someday. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Fight for what you love 

2. Appreciate the love you receive, don't take it for granted 

3. Understand that your life is different from everyone else's. 

Feel free to leave any feedback as it is much appreciated. Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Thirty-ninth Episode released on 02/24/2020. 2.24 ∞ Mamba Forever man. Hopefully you tuned into Kobe Bryant's celebration of life today at the Staples Center. There were some truly touching moments, and Vanessa Bryant showed the world how strong of woman she is. This episode did draw some inspiration from that event, but also just my normal life. I was able to hang out this past weekend in an old spot with a special group of friends and the nostalgia just hit me. I was super grateful and appreciative to be in those moments and I want you as well to appreciate times like those when they happen. I'm also battling big decisions in my life and wanted to share that you in the end must make your own decisions as it your life and you're going to have to live it out. But really the emphasis of this episode was on the phrase go do SHIT. And I really hope you do. I'll leave it at that. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Remember to appreciate your surroundings 

2. Decisions can be difficult, but the final decision is yours

3. Go do s***, a ton of s***

Feel free to leave any feedback as it is much appreciated. Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Thirty-eighth Episode released on 02/19/2020. Yes, I sneezed on this episode, I am human, and I did not edit it out, sue me. All jokes aside, hope you guys are having a good February. Busy like always with work and my life outside of work. Today's episode is a friendly reminder to be there for those people who need it, even if others have shut them out. I thought of Toy Story for some reason and the song by Randy Newman, "You've got a friend in me". Also, do you have any clue what you are doing in life? If you do congrats, but if you don't, you're not the only one my friends. Anyways I hope you guys are getting something out of this podcast and I appreciate you guys, thanks for your continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Show love to people in their worst moments, be there for them

2. Nobody really has any clue what they are doing

3. Don't let pride get in the way of the right decisions 

Feel free to leave any feedback as it is much appreciated. Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Thirty-seventh Episode released on 02/11/2020. Today would have been my father's 53rd birthday. It also happens to be the release of my 37th episode which is significant to me. As this podcast was built around those numbers and it was my jersey number in college. I wanted to release this episode in honor of my dad and share some of the story towards the end of his time on this earth. My dad passed away from a heart attack on 08/10/2009, sorry I failed to mention what he passed from in the pod, but it was sort of a difficult thing to talk about. It's been the fuel to my fire since then, and I've only wanted to make him proud. In this episode I dive into being a doer, making the right choices, and sharing what me and my dad did last. As well as what the number 37 means to me. This is a very long episode and I sort of just went with the flow. I didn't want to make any edits on this episode cause I just wanted it to come from my brain/heart. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Be a doer, say YES more

2. Choices, make the right one

3. My dad, stories. Role Models

Feel free to leave any feedback as it is much appreciated. Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Thirty-sixth Episode released on 02/06/2020. We are into February y'all, just like that, one month already gone in 2020. Sorry for the delay on content, just got back from a vacation to Las Vegas and my laptop was having issues connecting to my external hard-drive, so podcasting wasn't really an option. Finally got it fixed and back to my routine sort of.  This episode was actually recorded on 02/03/2020. One thing is a constant, there will always be obstacles in your path. It's easier to give in to them and get off track than it is to stay on track, but like I always say, keep pushing. This was an interesting episode, I kind of felt rusty after being away from it for awhile, but nonetheless some interesting content. I'm a fan of topic #2 for sure. Hopefully you question yourself on those three being apart of our daily conversations. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Hashing things out

2. Past, Present, Future 

3. Invest in yourself

Feel free to leave any feedback as it is much appreciated. Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Thirty-fifth Episode released on 01/28/2020. My heart hurts and I know the world is hurting as well, and it's not even if you were just a basketball fan.  Kobe Bean Bryant has left us unexpectedly in a helicopter crash, what can only be called a tragedy. Kobe's beautiful and talented daughter, Gianna Bryant also lost her life at just 13 years old. As well as John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, and pilot Ara Zobayan. May all their souls rest in peace. And prayers and thoughts to all the mourning families. This episode is just simply me talking about Kobe's impact on me and how his death has millions mourning. Kobe's Mamba Mentality will live on forever and it's important to emphasize his legacy is bigger than basketball. Kobe was a family man, with four daughters and a wife. Please view what he's left behind for us, as there's so much to learn from. Kobe said to love what you do. Kobe also said "I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success. Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses".  REST IN PEACE to all those involved in this horrible incident. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following:

The loss of Kobe Bryant, Gigi, and all the victims of the helicopter crash. 

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Thirty-fourth Episode released on 01/20/2020. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On this special episode I wanted to honor the great Martin Luther King Jr. who was a tremendous civil rights activist and influence on the world. If you haven't been living like Tom Hanks on Castaway, well you've probably heard MLK's I have a dream speech. It's one of the most iconic speeches the world has ever known. On today's episode, I read off three MLK quotes and dived into them from my own brain a little bit. Hopefully, you gain growth in the quotes themselves or by me analyzing and unpacking them. Whatever the case, please honor this man's body of work, as his radical vision for America has been manifesting for decades. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following MLK Jr. quotes:

1. "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward". 

2. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 

3. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their ski, but by the content of their character". 

Feel free to leave any feedback as it is much appreciated. Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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