VANCITYBRETT

“The only constant in life is change”-Heraclitus

Change affects us all and we each deal with it differently. This only constant in life, the only thing we can be sure will happen, change is inevitable.

In this episode Brett reminds us all that changes are a normal part of life, and how we choose to perceive it and transition through it all will dictate our future.

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Every single one of us is made up of our own core values that are specific too oneself. However, at the same time we all have the same needs as human beings.

In this episode Brett talks about aligning our core values with our human needs so we can live a clearer, connected life, filled with contribution.

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Curchill

There is no greater gift in life than the gift of giving, and furthermore to give with no expectations and for no other reasons other than the compassion from your heart.

In this episode Brett talks about a personal story of love and gratitude, and how it impacted him to forever continue to pay it forward.

“He who conquers others is strong. He who conquers himself, is mighty.” – Lao Tzu

It starts with our own awareness; how well do we actually know ourselves? Everyone is different, and we all change depending on our current state, how we feel in this moment is a reflection of our own perspective.

In this episode Brett talks about the importance of self-awareness and how to enhance it to become a better, more aware version of yourself.

“My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness. These things are very useful in our daily life, and also for the whole of human society these practices can be very important.” – Dalai Lama

In this episode Brett talks about the the greatest display of compassion, the heroic efforts of those on the front-line with Covid-19. With the greatest levels of appreciation, love and compassion Brett embarks on a journey of living a life filled with compassion.

"Keep your ultimate purpose in the front of you mind as it will help bring clarity, even in a state of uncertainty." -Brett Piperni

As life evolves and is in constant change, it’s easy for us to get caught up in uncertainty and the discomforting thought of what’s next.

In this episode Brett talks about the opportunity to turn uncertainty into productivity. How to break down barriers that are potentially holding you back from becoming a better version of yourself.

"Demand more from yourself than anyone else could ever expect." - Julius Erving

We all have expectations in our lives, even when we say we don’t there are still underlying expectations for what we want, and who we want to become. I believe one of the keys to happiness lies within the management of our own personal expectations and the expectations of people and circumstances.

In this episode Brett talks about how having external expectations can be detrimental, and how internal expectations can be your biggest asset.

“Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all-time thing. You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit." -Vince Lombardi

In this episode Brett talks about lessons from his childhood and career in coaching some of the greatest athletes in the world. There are direct similarities from success in life and winning in sports, they both come back to creating a habit of winning.

“Of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition” -Henry Clay

In this episode Brett talks about the benefits of competition and how our success is a direct by-product of it. The rewards of perseverance are priceless and to experience such rewards, you need a reason, and competition is that reason.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.“ – Socrates

Every day is an opportunity, an opportunity for us to grow! We all have our specialties, whether it’s training, coaching, cooking or being an incredible mother and role model for your family. But how is it that we expand our specialties? How do we get better and build our broad spectrum of knowledge?

In this episode Brett talks about how asking one question lead to him getting onto the TedX stage and more.