Sixty-third Episode released on 08/24/2020. Happy Monday y'all. Start of a new week and start of an entirely new role in my career for me. While, I am excited, it will be an ease in process due to the pandemic. Which is going to be good, since it's going to be a drastic change. I'm very curious how having a more set "normal" schedule is going to affect me and my own productivity. Anyways, this episode was sparked from events over my weekend. First, I got lost trying to meet up with my friends to go camping and I missed out. While it sucked, there was a lesson to be learned from it. Second, I keep getting these urges to quit on things, but my perseverance helps me out and reminds me to focus on the goals I have set. Third, watching the NBA playoffs reminded me that while we may take several losses, we still have time in this game of life to fight to the finish and we can pick our heads up and look at the scoreboard then. Hope you guys get value out of this episode. Also working in the background on something exciting for the pod hopefully this week. 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 get lost, ask yourself why you are lost in the first place

2. When the going gets tough, normal people quit, use perseverance to your advantage 

3. Having a winning attitude, regardless of the scoreboard

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Sixty-second Episode released on 08/21/2020. Happy Friday y'all. Let's make this a great weekend. This episode is just a reminder to appreciate the random occurrences that come into your life. Pay close attention to them, because sometimes they are lost in the shuffle. I think we all focus on whats going around us so much, we may miss things that are outside our circle, that could be amazing things. While we should always prioritize those things that are close to us, we can't ignore other things that the universe may be pushing our way. Anyways, second note. Never stop totally working, because there are others who are working right now while you are chilling. Obviously we need breaks and resets as humans, but put in those late nights if you want to create something epic. Remember still, work smarter, not necessarily harder. 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 how big the world is

2. Long nights. One task, one reward system. 

3. Pay attention when things come into your life

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Sixty-first Episode released on 08/17/2020. Happy Monday y'all. Hope you guys get off to a great start to the week and remember, you are ENOUGH. You will DO GREAT THINGS. I had a pretty solid weekend with close friends. There were some definite mental bumps throughout though, can't forget those. Not everyday is sunshine and rainbows but overall, I have to feel pretty positive about where I'm at. This episode touches on desires and greed and why I think it's okay for you to have some greed. We've always been told not to be to greedy as there are those who are less fortunate than us. While, I get that. Being greedy is needed in order to really attain certain levels of things. I don't think some greed is all bad (IMO). Keep on chasing down what you want out there in the world and keep fighting that self-confidence battle. I know we fight and fight and sometimes we get tired, but get that slider to a comfortable level and learn how to stay there. I hope you guys got something out of this episode and all my episodes. It's a blessing to continue to do this show. 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. Desires and greed (small amounts) are okay to have

2. Revisit what you like 

3. Self-confidence, getting the slider in a good position

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Sixtieth Episode released on 08/14/2020. Happy Friday y'all. I hope you guys are in store for a terrific weekend. I am def looking forward to mine and a couple events that are planned. I've been on the go so much lately, you can't forget to enjoy life as its happening as well. I forgot to mention it in the recording of this episode but we are on EPISODE 60! Lets go! Super excited to bring you guys these topics and hopefully you go out and gather up as much information as you can after listening to this episode. I still believe I'm providing value and that's why I'm continuing to do this podcast and it's fun as hell. Thank you guys for all the reviews on Apple podcasts. Nothing but 5 stars reviews, so thank you. Alright y'all, keep pushing and remember to change those I cant's into how can I? 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 an information gatherer 

2. Why are you noticing the little things now? 

3. Instead of saying I can't. Ask yourself, how can I? 

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Fifty-ninth Episode released on 08/10/2020. Happy Monday y'all. Hope you guys get off to killer weeks out there. In this episode I touch on building blocks and why it's so important to have a solid foundation in whatever it is you are trying to do. I also touch on our mental scrambles we have going on in our heads when are trying to get stuff done. Thinking of a title for this episode was relatively easy the more I analyzed it. Pace, we all set our own paces and work at different speeds and that's okay. Just because you start after someone else doesn't mean you won't win the race. Pay attention to the details and use your pace to your advantage. 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. Strong foundations 

2. Scrambling mentally 

3. Don't underestimate the support of those close to you 

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

RIP Pops. 11 years today 

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Fifty-eighth Episode released on 08/07/2020. Happy FRIDAY and the start to the weekend! One of my best friends, Conner Collins, got married today on this gorgeous day! So first and foremost, shoutout to my boy and his beautiful bride. Due to the pandemic, wasn't able to attend the ceremony in person, but was able to watch it on ZOOM which was still pretty cool. Congrats to the newlyweds. This episode was sparked through a book I finally was able to pick up and start reading, Rich dad poor dad. Amazing book so far. I also hit on why we all worry so much and how some things are out of our control. I know you guys will feel me on these things, but we all go through it. Hang in there, YOU GOT THIS. 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. Financial education and life long learning 

2. Don't worry so damn much 

3. Some things are out of your control 

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194

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Fifty-seventh Episode released on 08/03/2020. Hey guys, my work week was pretty insane and never was able to get to the pod until the end of it. When I sat down to record after writing the outline, my external hard-drive wasn't working again. I ordered a new cable but I think it may be the device itself, but I was able to get it to work and was finally able to record on a Sunday night. Sunday was a great day however, I was able to reconnect with a good friend of mine from college ball and a lot of what we talked about was things I had previously written in the episode for this episode. We discussed how we want nice things, but we are always going to value our great relationships we've made in life over those nice things. I think you guys will get value out of the three topics covered in this episode. I can't wait to see what my guy Sean ends up doing with his life, he's got so much potential. How I know he will be successful is the spark and drive he has inside of him that I saw since day 1 when I met him. We talked about being hungrier because we have always been doubted or been underdogs. I think that mentality will take anyone FAR. 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. People and relationships over materials 

2. If you want to try something, try it and share it if you want to 

3. Have open conversations with friends or colleagues  

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Fifty-sixth Episode released on 07/24/2020. LET'S GO!!! The Ubiquitous Growth Podcast has officially made it through an entire YEAR! I started it on my 25th birthday in order to grow with me as time goes. I turn 26 today and I'm so thankful I started this pod and stuck with it throughout the year. This special edition episode is a review of me going over the entire first year of the pod and some of my favorite episodes (I did leave some out just for time sake). I cover some of the topics briefly from those episodes. Also I briefly touch on turning 26 and where I'm at with that. While I am excited, I'm not really satisfied with where I currently am and that is okay. It gives me a lot of motivation to KEEP PUSHING, that way I get closer to where I truly want to be. 26 will be a year of true soul searching for me and I can't wait to do a whole other year of this podcast for you guys. Lastly, I truly want to thank anyone and everyone who has listened to the pod from the bottom of my heart. The support has been phenomenal and you guys have killed it on the reviews (all 5 stars). THANK YOU AGAIN. MUCH LOVE -Michael, Mike, Manns, or whatever you call me. 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 

1. Year 1 in review 

2. Moving forward into year 26 of my life 

3. Love and appreciation for my listeners!

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Fifty-fifth Episode released on 07/20/2020. Happy Monday y'all! Another weekend down, I hope you guys have a terrific one. I had a pretty good one hanging with some of the boys at a low key bachelor party. I also put a lot of work into my nutrition and physical fitness over the weekend, but I did have my first cheat meal on this diet (you have to splurge) and it was fantastic BBQ sliders! This episode was drawing from me thinking about how busy I was in the 3 days I had off. From start to finish it felt like I was squeezing everything in and somehow I did most of what I wanted to. However, there are still things I was not able to get to that have been put off. Just reminds me we all get 24 hours and can only do so much. What do you want to spend your time on and hone in on? I also had another reminder to just be appreciative of the friendships and relationship you have in your life and to know that people may be looking your way for inspiration. Even when we think people aren't, they are! Lastly, I talk about nutrition because I started this rad diet. I feel like I could talk a whole episode about just that so let me know if you guys want that at some point. 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. 24 hours. What do you want to be honed in on? 

2. People may look your way and you don't even know it 

3. Nutrition, being detailed and diligent! 

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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Fifty-fourth Episode released on 07/18/2020. It's the weekend, Saturday, and it's gorgeous out here in Portland. Had a great gym session this morning after a great Friday night. Had a lot of positive energy when I sat down to record this episode. I hope it shines out within the episode. This episode is touching on answering things, like opportunity and phone calls. You never know when you answer something what is going to be behind that. Consistency is another theme that comes back up in this episode. I've been trying to be more consistent in all areas of my life, I hope you're striving to do the same. Thank you guys for tuning in and listening. I hope I'm providing value in any way possible to my audience. I really appreciate the feedback I've been getting. I'm also super hyped about the direction the podcast is still heading. Take care y'all and let's keep growing. 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 take days off, take time blocks off. Take preventive measures to not waste an entire day

2. When opportunity knocks, answer the door. At least entertain it 

3. Answer your phone calls (work in progress for me lol) 

#BlackLivesMatter

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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