I got news this week that my coach Ron had passed away. To this day, he is the single most influential human being I have ever been around. He taught me lessons 20+ years ago that I use every single day in my life. And I am not the only one. This is pretty much the norm for every athlete who wrestled for him. As I reflected on his life and what it meant to so many, it got me thinking about exactly what made him so special. Was it his infectious smile and personality? He could light up a room whe...
Sep 16, 2021•16 min
What if you could experience emotions like calm, ENERGIZED, inspired, passionate or anything you choose on a consistent daily imagine? Just imagine how remarkable this would make your life... The truth is that you CAN drum up any emotion you choose with the right daily approach. This podcast outlines a three step CAN combo that you can start using right now to make it happen. C ondition A pply N eural Paving If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to pass it on to others who would enjoy it....
Sep 07, 2021•18 min
What if you could show up each day and consistently perform to your highest potential in the areas of your life that matter to you most? Just imagine what you could accomplish if you brought your best every single day... It would be EPIC, right? You would finally be able to create results and a life you truly love (and are proud of)! But...how do you even go about making this happen with all the clutter around you? By working the three steps outlined in this podcast episode......
Aug 30, 2021•15 min
It seems like our world has become more and more chaotic over the past year with everything going on. With the new wave of COVID, there has been a new escalation of drama that is hard to ignore. This has caused more anxiety, frustration, overwhelm and exhaustion because of all the uncertainty. But...what if it didn't have to be this way? What if you could take control of your response and bring a positive mindset every single day? This episode outlines three powerful, life altering steps you can...
Aug 25, 2021•20 min
In today's frantic world, we find ourselves pulled in a thousand different directions. This has led so many people to feeling overwhelmed and uncertain where to go in their lives. I got to thinking this weekend and thought to myself, "it makes complete sense!" EVERY SINGLE DAY, we are literally bombarded with... Thousands of advertisements telling us how we are not enough and how to "fix" it... Non-stop news teaching us to be fearful and what's wrong in the world... A constant barrage of message...
Mar 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 99
What are the biggest barriers that are stopping you from achieving your desired outcomes in life? This is the question I ask every audience that I speak to while traveling across the United States doing keynote talks. The most common responses...Fear, self-doubt, distractions, perfection and instant expectations. This episode talks about four "Yellow Ball Habits" that any person can chase daily to flip the script on these barriers. Yellow Ball Habit #1: NTT Morning Growth Ritual Yellow Ball Habi...
Sep 10, 2019•28 min
Flip the Script ...this is one of the most powerful concepts I have used to help proactive people create profound change in their lives. The reality is that there are a lot of good people out there who have barriers that are dragging on their potential. But what if it didn't have to be this way? What if you could flip the script on your biggest barriers and close the gap on your goals? This episode is designed to help you make this happen so you can go out and bring the best you have to offer to...
Jul 16, 2019•21 min
Habits. If you want to achieve more in your business and/or life, they are an absolute must. However, in today's uber cluttered world, forming habits is harder than ever. This is why so many people fall short when pursuing change in their lives. This is why I have poured into creating a unique structure in my ETR Coaching programs that maximizes people's chances of success when establishing habits. In this episode, I outline five MUSTS to make world-class habits in the key areas of your life. Mu...
Apr 16, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 96
I was meeting with a member of my ETR Monthly Live coaching club recently and they told me, "I have fallen short on my new habit. It is disappointing because I went 15 days straight and then missed." My immediate gut reaction was, "Yeah, so what?!?!" Before you jump to any conclusions, let me clarify what I meant here. Everyone falls short. No big deal. Just hop back up and commit to your next 66-days. Keep showing up until you lock in your habit and close the gap on your goals. The thing I have...
Mar 11, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 95
When you get the chance to interview one of the most passionate and impactful leaders you have ever met, you take it. Then you get to work trying to squeeze out the most impactful lessons he has learned in a 30-year career as a pastor and leadership specialist for maximizing passion, purpose and potential. In this episode, I talk to Ken Hubbard (founder and lead pastor of Radius Church) about his approach to living intentionally on a daily basis. He outlines an innovative "FIST philosophy" that ...
Jul 02, 2018•32 min
In the epic historical movie Gladiator, Russell Crowe plays a character who is forced to fight in the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murders of his family and his emperor. At one dramatic point in the movie, he takes out all of the challengers and yells at the top of his lungs to the audience, "Are you NOT entertained?!?!" No, this podcast episode doesn't have anything to do with fighting. Well, other than having a willingness to fight for the things that matter to you most! But I do find myse...
May 14, 2018•18 min
In the past few weeks, I have noticed a trend in the people I have been working with. In coaching, courses, challenges...I keep hearing the same thing from people: I didn't do it. These were good people that intended to follow through on their intentions, but something kept coming up. For one person, it was focus that stopped them from taking action. For another it was a busy schedule that got in the way. Then there was Spring Break. Vacation came and habits were completely out the door. In all ...
Apr 17, 2018•17 min
If you could change one single habit in your life, what would it be? This is the question I have asked hundreds of people the last month. Why? Because I wanted to learn the biggest barriers people were facing in their lives. Equally important, I wanted to know what change people were passionate about creating. In the end, there were two responses that were prominent over the rest. The second most popular...eliminating sugar. People commonly referred to themselves as "sugar junkies" and wanted to...
Mar 25, 2018•16 min
It's Time to Talk Technology... As I rode the elliptical this week at the gym, I listened to music to get myself in a creative state. I have learned from experience that this is one of the ways I generate my best thoughts. For some reason, my mind kept coming back to recent conversations with people. These included friends, clients, event planners, and business owners. They all centered around challenges they were facing. There were three trends that kept emerging: Focus, motivation, and frustra...
Feb 22, 2018•20 min
Eliminate Excuses and Achieve EXTRAordinary Every single day, most people give up one of their greatest powers to create results they desire. How? By making excuses that limit their potential. I have learned from experience that excuses come in abundance for most people. I'm not enough, I don't have enough time, and I am not a morning person are a few I have heard this week. There are literally thousands of examples of excuses that people use to let themselves off the hook. I'm sure you can rela...
Jan 23, 2018•19 min
The Science of Intelligent Achievement When bestselling author Dr. Isaiah Hankel hit rock bottom, he did what most people fail to do. He assessed his life and realized that he needed to make changes. His new aim...intelligent achievement. Then he went out and took MASSIVE action to make it happen. On top of this, Dr. Hankel documented the entire process because he was passionate about helping others create change. The end result was a new book he is releasing called The Science of Intelligent Ac...
Jan 02, 2018•29 min
Why "Flip the Script" is So Important? Every chance I get, I am constantly talking about the importance of flipping the script. Why? Because it is a skill set with the potential to radically elevate your life. The reality is that most people are walking around each day experiencing emotions they don't want. Don't believe it? Then just consider the fact that 66% of people are consistently stressed. When you talk to people experiencing stress, they generally believe that it is outside of their con...
Dec 06, 2017•15 min
The "Never-ending" Cycle of Negative What stops most people from achieving their goals? The cycle of negative thoughts that fill their minds on a daily basis. If you are skeptical here, consider the fact that research shows that 80% of most people's thoughts are negative . This means that 12.8 hours of days are filled with unproductive junk. When you consider these statistics, it is easy to see how 66% of people are stressed and unhappy with their lives. They are focused on thoughts that give th...
Nov 02, 2017•16 min
The Performance Secret ENERGY. It is one of the few things that all high performers have in common. This is the case regardless of their background. This makes it the performance secret to EXTRAordinary. Think about it. CEO's need it to drive results. Athletes need it to perform at peak levels. And parents need it to pour into their kids so they can teach them lessons to elevate their lives. Then why does it allude so many people? Why is it that so many solid people say that they just feel drain...
Oct 18, 2017•19 min
The TEDx Talk Perspective Every single day, we make choices on how to respond to our environment. The problem is that we often make them unconsciously based on previously established, counterproductive habits. Let me give you an example I see on a consistent basis. A person goes out to pursue a goal that they are passionate about. They take action and don't get immediate results. Rather than digging in and seeing this tension as a part of the process, they get frustrated and stop taking action. ...
Sep 29, 2017•14 min
How EXCUSES and DREAMS are Connected While we don't often realize it, these two things are directly connected in our lives every single day. When we say this out loud, it makes complete sense. Yet we get so caught up in our daily lives that we don't even consider this fact. Here is the reality. Every person on the planet has moments of clarity when they see things they would love to achieve in their lives. The problem is that people don't tend to act on them. Why? Because deep down we don't beli...
Sep 13, 2017•17 min
INCREDIBLE. That is the way I currently feel about my life. But it honestly hasn't always been this way. It has taken consistent investments to get to this point. As a part of what I do, I constantly strive to find the next level in my life. I see it as my job to identify unique strategies to help others create lives they love. This is exactly why I place a premium on my growth routine. It is one of the single most important things I do every single day. Why? Because it brings me the following b...
Aug 29, 2017•17 min
I Was Definitely Nervous I had prepared for my TEDx Talk for months. From the moment I found out I had been accepted to give one, I had prepared for the opportunity. For the first month, I dove into creating a crazy profound topic that would impact people. And once that was in place, I practiced every single day on my delivery. Then I arrived in Hilliard for the event for rehearsal and felt some nerves coming on. As I watched the other speakers, I realized I was definitely a little nervous. Ther...
Aug 16, 2017•16 min
Uncomfortable sparks potential . This is not a concept that I always understood. Certainly not in the way that I outline it in this podcast episode. The reality is that most people avoid uncomfortable at all costs in our society. Why? We are taught that things should come easily and instantly. I have to admit that I fall into this category at times. In fact, this is exactly what I was doing recently with my health and fitness. First, there were injuries that held me up from working out. Next, I ...
Aug 02, 2017•16 min
Why not you? This is the question you should ask yourself every single day if you don't have a life you absolutely love. The truth is that you are capable of far more than you realize. In fact, you could realize all of your goals and dreams if you just lived to potential. So, why is it that 97% of all people never make this happen? Well, the reality is that we are battling against the current each day to make this happen. Top Reasons for 'Why We Don't Achieve Great Things' Status quo environment...
Jul 19, 2017•17 min
Focus. It is one of my the most powerful tools that we have as human beings. Yet most people have no idea how to use it. Allow me to set the tone first. Have you ever been frustrated in your life? Have you ever had emotions that you don't like? Of course you have...you are human after all! Whenever you have these emotions, it is because you have chosen negative thoughts and this is our bodies response to them. Most of us do this unconsciously every single day. We focus on things we don't have, w...
Jul 05, 2017•18 min
Have you ever wondered how some people manage to achieve MASSIVE success in their lives ? You know, the people like Lebron James, Oprah Winfrey, and Kyle Snyder. It has to be talent, right? Well, that certainly plays a role as these people certainly have gifts that impact performance. But this is not the main factor. Not even close considering all kinds of talented people never come close to living to potential . Is it their work ethic? This is something that no doubt has an influence as these i...
Jun 19, 2017•17 min
Crayons. 200,000 of them. Can you imagine being able to send that amount to kids in need across the world as an 11-year old in 5th grade? It is staggering to think about! Yet this is exactly what Bethany Kuster has done with her Color for Kids organization . She has created a movement designed to provide art supplies to kids in need. What type of impact have they been able to make? Well, to date they have provided the following coloring materials to kids across the world. 200,012 Crayons 39,006 ...
Jun 07, 2017•20 min
"If you have a big goal, it will not come easily or instantly. Instead, it will often be rooted in disappointment and frustration. But if you keep pushing for it, eventually there will come a time when the thing you want just sneaks up on you. This moment will be worth it so earn it!" One of the goals I have been passionate about for years is giving a TEDx talk. It has just been something that really intrigued me since I became aware of the conference. So, I did what I now tell thousands of peop...
May 30, 2017•15 min
Uncertainty. It is one of the single biggest things that stop most people from achieving great things. Yet most people don't even know why they are stuck in their lives. Having worked with thousands of people in a performance capacity, here is how it plays out. People get excited about pursuing something they are passionate about and plan to take action. Seems like this would be a definite recipe for success, right? Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Why? Because people are not comfortab...
May 17, 2017•17 min
