One hundred and twenty-third Episode released on 05/31/2021. Happy Monday UG Fam! Hope you had a good Memorial Day. Today was busy and took some time to get myself mentally in the headspace to record so this is a late night drop. The weekend was amazing weather in Portland, and I definitely took advantage of it. On Sunday, I went to Mississippi Ave in Portland and had quite the experience. I was able to read in a park overlooking the city and then walk up and down the street seeing everything it had to offer. Would def recommend anyone to do the same. During my time there, I saw and felt only what I can explain as divine intervention types of signals and moments. Which is interesting cause I just helped my gma hang a quilt that reads "I believe there are Angels among us". Without getting into details for personal reasons, I took in these moments and signals and they stuck in my mind. I reviewed them after and I think you should be more open to seeing and feeling what's going on around you. Some strange things happen on this planet and they may pass you up if you're not ALERT. These moments or signals can and do matter. And if they are stuck in your brain, they are there for a reason. So review them. Second, I talk about important locations being used to conjure up our positive emotions that we need to get back on track if our emotional tank is out of whack. I use these places often and they work well because they are such huge emotional spots. The worst thing you can do for yourself is continue to move through life in a poor emotional state. It will stunt your growth. Last, I just remind y'all that everything you're going through has a purpose. It can be hard to see or understand! Remember, time and execution will get you to your goals. Just keep working and keep pushing. MORE will come down the line. Thank y'all for the 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. Be alert, see the signals. They are everywhere around you 

2. Go back to the places that conjure up your emotional spirit

3. Everything you're going through has a purpose

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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One hundred and twenty-second Episode released on 05/29/2021. Happy Saturday UG Fam! Happy Memorial Day weekend. I hope y'all are getting outside spending time with family and loved ones. The weather here in Portland is absolutely beautiful and I was not hyped to be inside recording this episode but it had to be done. It'd been like two weeks since I'd put out content for you guys. I had went on a trip with my friends for their birthdays outside of Redmond at Eagle Crest Resort so I'd been absent. However, that trip was a blast and I had such a good time with everyone there. I made a lot of memories and I won't ever forget that trip or the amazing people around me. It was truly special! On this episode I talk about that trip and how I decided to end my sobriety and have my first drink of alcohol in about 4 months. It's all good though, I've gotten to a point where I know I have that control that's needed to fallback on at any moment and I speak on it on this topic. Second, I talk about continuing to be grateful as so many doors open in your life at once. We want to walk through the doors and stay in the room and not get drug back out by distractions. I think a great way to do this is to be grateful and continue to be focused on the things that led to all these doors opening. Last, I talk about just being there for your friends during life milestones, accomplishments, or events. My friend Diego came up with a great idea to go visit our friend's Emmanuel and Sury who were having their baby at OHSU. Even though we couldn't go in and see them or our new nephew, we were able to make signs and hold them up and smoke some celebratory cigars. It meant a lot to our friends and they know that with the love and support we showed them through our actions. Keep supporting, keep creating peacefulness, and great things are going to come back your way. Thank y'all for the 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. It's okay to allow yourself to have fun once you master control 

2. As more doors open, stay grateful and stay focused 

3. Keep supporting your friends and creating peacefulness 

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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One hundred and twenty-first Episode released on 05/17/2021. Happy Monday UG Fam! If you weren't outside today, I'm going to have to call your momma on you. It was so spectacular out today and I really enjoyed the weather. I hope you were able to as well. This episode I could tell I was in a great mood sitting down to record based on my day, so that energy is there. First, I talk about shooting your shot. I was reminded as Steph Curry won the scoring title today and one of my boys saw a girl at event over the weekend he wanted to shoot his shot at that he couldn't take his eyes off. You just have to go for it and do it. We've talked about it before, but a good reminder as we head into another summer. Second, I talk about being a roamer. That's really what I did today and it's something I do often. It's how I've discovered some of the best food, best tea/coffee shops, parks, viewpoints, and other small businesses in the city. I recommend you try it out for yourself as well, more than a few times to discover the endless new things popping up all the time. Don't be afraid to do s*** alone, you can do this with friends or a SO but don't let being alone stop you. The relationship you develop WITHIN matters more than you would ever think. Last, I talk about being grateful for these events that we are starting to be able to go back to again. It really feels good to soak them all in after not being able to do many of them for so long. As we roll into summer 2021, be mindful of them and take some extra appreciation away from them. It's going to continue to pick back up with all this pent up demand so have fun, be safe, and stay grateful. Gratefulness is a key to life and I want you all to use it. Thank y'all for the 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. A shot, is better than no shot

2. Be a roamer 

3. Be grateful to attend events 

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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One hundred-twentieth Episode released on 05/14/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! I know Jermaine Cole just dropped an album, but we just had to go ahead and drop this fire guest episode for y'all as well. Man, I can't express how thankful I am to attract great people into my life that allow me to continue to tell their stories. This one, is special and I think you guys are going to get a ton of value and perspective ONCE AGAIN. When I picked the title for this episode it was from reflecting on my time with Cedric and also just what he said in the episode. You can't be afraid to branch out and go to new places. Fresh was fitting because my favorite TV showing growing up was Fresh Prince. When Cedric came out to Portland we went out and wore Will and Carlton Fresh Prince jerseys and that night was as memorable as it gets. But more importantly, in the show, Will moves into a whole new life and if you watched the show, we all know how that worked out. Tons of growth. Cedric brings a lot to the table, but you're going to feel his infectious energy right away and he is a hilarious, loyal, and family man type of dude. Cedric is from the south, growing up in Fulton Mississippi. Cedric played college baseball at Ole Miss and got into the finance world working as an auditor but then transitioned to payroll at a successful company. Cedric bounced around in his twenties, making mistakes like most of us do. However, he learned important skills like networking and the ability to branch out and finally found his home and started his family in Nashville, Tennessee. Where he absolutely loves it. His journey is an incredible one and he gives some great advice throughout the episode. Man, always an honor and can't wait to link up with my guy again. One last note, you never know who you are going to meet. Relationships are huge, we said it on this episode, but can't stress that enough. Thank y'all for the 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:

A guest sit down with Cedric Walls

Cedric's Instagram- @theworldofcedric

Cedric's podcast: TH3 EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN

https://open.spotify.com/show/6YLxrczJgjWx5aocILvcYB

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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One hundred-nineteenth Episode released on 05/10/2021. Happy Monday UG Fam! I hope y'all showed out and showed some love and appreciation to those powerful women who had a hand in raising us and guiding us throughout our lives yesterday. Mother's Day was yesterday and I saw a lot of positive outpouring on social media which I thought was awesome. I was grateful to be able to take my gma out to lunch and also call and have a chat with my step-mom on the phone yesterday. Moving into the episode, I first speak on butting heads with these people who raise us. I think we all at some point have had tough times with those who've had a hand in raising us. I know I did and still do. But these tough times really are what shape us and turn us into who we are. Usually parents are striving to make us better because they want the best for us. So be thankful for the tough times because when you look back, they are what shaped you! Second, I talk about doing favors for friends. You should do these as much as you can, especially with those who are close to you. We talk about giving in order to receive. Do favors, unless they are ludicrous. Your friends rely on you and you should back that up with being a dependable friend. Last, I talk about how we can learn lessons from every single person we pour our time into in life. Some lessons will take longer than others to figure out. Some people will bring one, other's will bring multiple to you. Some are going to slap you in the face, hard and quick. Just continue to be a life long learner like we always talk about. School may be over for you, or maybe not, but life is full of lifelong lessons. Thank y'all for the 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. Don't forget all the times of butting heads

2. Favors for friends 

3. Teach me a lesson

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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One hundred-eighteenth Episode released on 05/07/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Rolling into another weekend, I hope it turns into a good one for y'all. Another late night drop, been losing track of time lately, mind is running through so many things as of late. On this episode I talk about how we need to be thankful for the new things we gain access to. I just got my new Peloton bike which I'd been pondering about purchasing for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. Shoutout Starside. I have to say I am truly thankful for it because it's another tool to help me on my journey. This reminded me of all the other new things that have since turned old. I ask y'all to pick them up and show them some love and appreciation as well. We have a lot of things that we once were excited about. Things that can help us create and be more. Don't forget them and be grateful for the access. Second, I talk about EMOTION driving us. It really is that driving force that gets us in motion. I give an example from when I was writing the outline for this show and I remind y'all to take the bad emotions like pain and use it to drive you, not bury you. You gotta learn to flip it. Last, I talk about investing in experiences! Damn, today my routine was out of whack cause I spent hours finding AirBnb's for this upcoming life trip I'm taking in Summer 21'. But, we successfully booked 3 of them things, and I'm stoked to go live out some unrestricted life with people I love and care about surrounding me. So pick up your anchors y'all and set sail. What is life if you can't have stories to tell one day. Thank y'all for the 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. Make sure you are thankful for access to new things 

2. Emotion drives us. Emotion, energy in motion. 

3. Invest in experiences, Anchor's up 

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

[Intro/Outro music credit: Instrumental produced by Hastro Beats]

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One hundred-seventeenth Episode released on 05/03/2021. Happy Monday UG Fam! I hope y'all had an amazing weekend. The weather here in Portland was hit and miss but still was nice enough. I'm excited to announce a partnership with Cuts Clothing which has been a long time in the works coming (almost a year). Their brand aligns really well with the Ubiquitous Growth lifestyle I'm building. I wear their brand quite often and have been utilizing them in my Instagram quite a bit over the past year. It all started with one of my homies giving me a shirt and the rest is going to be history. So a small W for me, but it's really just an opportunity that I need to make the most of, so be on the lookout on my Instagram for content and work related to that. That realized opportunity is really the inspiration for this episode. I took some things away throughout the process so figured I'd share them on the pod. First, when you accomplish something, it's bigger than just you. Make sure you thank those around you who helped you attain that goal. A simple thank you or show of appreciation goes a long ways in building team chemistry. You should want to be a good person and teammate to all those important in your life. Second, when you win, celebrate shortly. I go into how Coach Kelly and Helfrich at Oregon had a 24 hour celebration rule. I think you should apply that as well to your personal life and personal wins. Last, everything is earned. Hard work won't fail you. Just make sure you earn it. You don't want to be handed things or you won't feel the true reward. I hope y'all got something to take away from this episode. I ran through it pretty fast cause I'm so hyped for this opportunity. Lastly, I want to thank again all those people who are a part of my personal journey. You all know who you are and I LOVE each and every single one of you! FOR REAL. Thank y'all for the 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. When you accomplish something, it's bigger than just you 

2. When you win, celebrate shortly 

3. Everything is earned 

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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One hundred-sixteenth Episode released on 05/01/2021. Happy Saturday UG Fam! Yes, it's a Saturday and yes it's MAY! Damn just like that. I apologize for taking another absence from the pod. I had a few events going on and then not going to lie, I slacked off some. But hey, that's the ups and downs we always talk about. I am human, not a robot. Although with the way tech is advancing, okay I'll sip my tea. Anyways, this episode I talk about DREAMS. You know the things we all have. And how they are going to take time. I give the example of the NFL draft which was this week cause I can relate to those guys. They fulfilled a life long dream after years of preparation. So please remember it takes time in your own journey. AND GO BACK TO YOUR WHY. Second, I talk about the You in the mirror and how that's where we need to start the change if we feel tired of the person who's been looking back at us. No one but you is going to change. Last, I talk about declining an offer that isn't a good fit for you and how you should do so in humility and with respect. Don't sever the connection by being rude. And just because one thing may not work out, doesn't mean other things down the line won't. Keep that in mind. Thank y'all for the 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. Dreams take time  

2. Make a change. Look at the person staring back at you in the mirror 

3. When you decline an offer, do it with respect

#BlackLivesMatter 

#StopAsianHate 

Thank you and I'll catch you later. 

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One hundred-fourteenth Episode released on 04/16/2021. Happy Friday UG fam! Man, I definitely added a little pre-episode hype for this one on my Instagram, but I am really excited to share this story with y'all. I met Noe a few years back and it's a mentorship that I am forever grateful for. Noe's story is absolutely the kind of growth content I want to share on this platform. When I met Noe I didn't even realize everything he'd been through and he didn't know what I did for a living, we were just a couple of dudes chopping it up at the gym. He shared some information with me and while I was hesitant and skeptical at first, I eventually ran with it and I'm continuing to grow based off that. I think there is a ton of value in Noe's story, from growing up in a violent environment, getting into drugs and alcohol as a young teenager, to getting into hustling, which led him down a dark path and to prison, to changing his approach and mindset and coming out with the desire to get better. Noe successfully helps run his grandparents business and he has become a savvy cryptocurrency investor. Noe is also a dad now and is always sharing updates of his son with me, which I love to see. Noe speaks from the heart and there are a lot of lessons to be learned from someone who has walked his difficult path. I'm glad I attract great people with grand stories to tell and I'm able to share them with you guys here. I really hope y'all enjoy this one! And this one I'm going to try something new and post the video of it to YouTube, so stay on the lookout for that as well. Thank y'all for the 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:

A guest sitdown with Noe Robles 

Noe's email: [email protected]

#BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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