What drives human behavior? Why do we do what we do? How do we experience the joy in life we were all made for? Today's ThoughtLoad is all about the 6 human needs. I dive into the specifics of what they are, how they work together, how they work against each other, and how to experience the joy and happiness we all desire. Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
May 25, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Being creative is one of the guideposts Brené Brown talks about in her audiobook “The Power of Vulnerability”. The messages she sends cut to the core and challenge us to see life through a different lens. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
May 18, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 21
We’ve all spent money on things that we barely use or wish we never bought. I share some of my spending regrets in an effort to be vulnerable and show you that we all do this stuff in our own ways! Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
May 04, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 19
We can only save so much money every month. Starting a side hustle can help change your financial situation by giving you more income instead of finding more coupons to clip. No side hustle comes without it's troubles, but if you dive in and stay committed they can give you a much needed financial boost in times of need. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Apr 30, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In today's lessons from UPW, I talk about the 3 elements of practical psychology. What is fear and how can we use it? What controls and determines our quality of life? Why do we do what we do? These are all questions that will be answered in today's ThoughtLoad! "People will destroy their dreams or break their own values to meet their needs." -Tony Robbins Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Apr 27, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 18
A lot of important events have happened over the last two months. Here’s the recap. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Apr 20, 2023•6 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Good is the enemy of great. Tyler dives in to this further using The Region-Beta Paradox: The phenomenon that people can sometimes recover more quickly from more intense emotions or pain than form less distressing experiences. Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Apr 13, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Cold plunge or even taking cold showers has some incredible health benefits. Is it fun to sit in cold water? Not so much, but the health benefits wildly outweigh the discomfort you’ll feel during a 1-2min cold shower or plunge. Dive deep into the science and see for yourself how something so simple can yield such great health benefits. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Apr 06, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Outside of the day-to-day planning of personal finance is how we set ourselves up properly for the big events and purchases of our lives. Engagement ring, wedding, car and house purchases, just to name a few. In today's episode we go into a few of these examples to provide some insight on how to handle these events. Trust me, there are some eye-opening numbers! Connect with us and let us know your experiences with these big events and purchases at http://dueltheday.com or on Twitter/Instagram @d...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Very few of us will reach our goals or become the person we want to be without sacrifice or suffering. If we can endure the pain, ultimate pleasure and freedom await us on the other side. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Mar 23, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 13
How are you doing with your goals for this year? Remember what it felt like when you wrote those goals down and use that energy to create what you envision. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Mar 09, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Have you ever walked into someones house and realize it smells just like your grandparents kitchen from when you were a kid and immediately get transported into the deep recesses of your memories? Or see an old video game that you used to play on a store shelf and have the extreme desire to buy it? This is nostalgia at work and not something we should shy away from. By tapping into the power of nostalgia, you could just save your life. Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show...
Mar 02, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 11
WARNING: This is not an episode about the buzzwords of finance or a get rich quick scheme! Today is about taking control of another pillar of personal finance. And that is your long term investments. We go into depth today about some common misconceptions about investing, some startling statistics about where most people are when it comes to their retirement, and the best way to secure your future. As usual, we are not experts, but we share some of the biggest principles that you NEED to take ad...
Feb 26, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Even with all of the road bumps in the past few months, the future of crypto looks bright. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Feb 23, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Having just purchased a house, I wanted to share my experience and leave some nuggets for anyone who ever needs them. This process also showed me how powerful it is to teach a child certain things when they’re young and how those lessons can make a process like home buying seem like second nature. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Feb 09, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We are back with episode 2 of the money series! Today we chat about some different strategies around budgeting that anyone can use to fine tune what they already have in place or to start fresh! Learn some new perspectives when it comes to your personal finance journey as well. “A budget isn’t about restricting what you can spend. It gives you permission to spend without guilt or regret.” – Dave Ramsey Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show...
Feb 05, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Do you ever spend time wondering what the purpose of your life is? Or if you have identified your reason for existence, is it sometimes like a flickering flame that you cant seem to keep ignited? Well today's episode will dive into giving you a tool to find what you are looking for. 7 Levels Deep PDF https://www.deangraziosi.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/7-Levels-Deep-Exercise.pdf “ Regardless of WHAT we do in our lives, our WHY—our driving purpose, cause or belief—never changes .” “All organiz...
Feb 02, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We all throw away things that we could be reusing for another purpose. While we may need to design and set up small systems to manage the waste we put into it; the added benefit of reusing different materials is too big to ignore. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Jan 26, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Season 3 is here! This is our series on the world of finance. We will take our new friend "Steve" from start to finish with his finances plus some special topics along the way. The first stop is our Money Mindset. We need to understand how we think and feel about money before determining anything else along this process to understanding personal finance. “One penny may seem to you a very insignificant thing, but it is the small seed from which fortunes spring.” – Orison Swett Marden Begin The Du...
Jan 21, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Do you ever wonder why certain people seem to have effortless implementation of new goals or habits? Do you struggle getting off the ground when it comes to creating a new "system" for yourself. Well, it is probably due to The PACT Approach. Check out today's ThoughtLoad to add this amazing tool to your belt! “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show...
Jan 19, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Being proud of what we’re doing and why we’re doing it can give us more energy and push us forward. We should all learn to be proud of every little task we accomplish so we keep that positive momentum going. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Jan 12, 2023•6 min•Season 3Ep. 2
This is the time of year for resolutions and goal setting. Does this years' list look similar to years past? Are we trying to change and improve the same things as years prior because we gave up again and again? The Goal is very different from The Mission. Hear a few examples and a shift in perspective on Today's ThoughtLoad! "The Goal actually allows you to shrink responsibility. But a Mission? Only the person in the mirror can stop your from living that out." -"Chop Wood, Carry Water" Support ...
Jan 06, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to 2023 everyone! Thank you to everybody who spent a little bit of their time with us in 2022. We are beyond excited to share what is in store for 2023 so take a listen to find out! "Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself." -Unkown Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Jan 02, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In the final ThoughtLoad Thursday of 2022 I discuss my top for insights that I wish I knew 15 years ago. All of these are applicable not only to the next generation, but to anyone. I also give a book recommendation that goes along with each point. We all have a responsibility to try and make this world better, whether it's through our work, the causes we champion, the way that we treat people, or the values we impart to the next generation. Daniel Lubetzky Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the...
Dec 29, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Listen in for some reminders on how to achieve your goals. With the new year upon us, many of us will set up goals for the year and I hope this recording helps you reach those goals. Here’s to a wonderful 2023 and beyond. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Dec 27, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Happy Holiday Season! To get you all a great book idea, I chat about a great one I am currently reading: Chop Wood, Carry Water. If you are stuck like me in a cloud of high self-expectation and performance, but have not put in enough effort, this book is for you. Fall in love with the process of becoming great because "You can't cheat the grind." Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Dec 22, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The holiday season goes hand in hand with gift giving. Some of us may feel that we can’t be a giver due to finances, but we should always remember to let others give. There’s a joy that comes with giving gifts and we should always allow others to experience in that joy. Even if we can’t give anything in return. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Stephen Milverton E2: HERE Support the show...
Dec 20, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Hop in your mobile university and keep on learning! Check out this weeks episode to learn why you should take advantage of this great tool! “For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” -Ben Franklin Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Dec 16, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Here’s 4 pieces of advice I’d give to the next generation based on my experiences. Understand that there’s tons of different answers to this question. I urge you to seek out all those different answers to find the patters and see which pieces of advice you can apply to your life. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Dec 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Quick update on 75 HARD and what it takes to separate yourself to achieve greatness! " Every time you stay out late, sleep in, miss a workout or don't give give 100%, you make it that much easier for another golfer to beat you" Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Dec 08, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 79