Are you constantly looking for lessons to elevate your life? Sure you are! This is exactly why this is the perfect podcast for you! Why exactly? Because it features the best lessons from the most downloaded episodes of all-time for the ETR podcast. How did I get these lessons? Well, first off I interviewed over 40 people achieving EXTRAORDINARY things over the past year. The interviews included Olympic Champions, billionaires, NCAA Champion coaches, uber successful entrepreneurs, international s...
May 08, 2017•19 min
Have you ever met a person that absolutely blows you away that you love being around? You know...the type that you immediately know are special because of the way they carry themselves. This is the way that I felt when interviewing the legendary 87-year old McMurry University coach Bev Ball . She just radiates an ENERGY that is contagious! As we sat down in her office, I was immediately drawn to all the unique pictures and honors which displayed the impact of her career. Then we started to talk ...
May 02, 2017•38 min
Have you ever had the urge to want to go out and be extraordinary in your life? I believe that most people at least have moments where they are passionate about having their life stand for something unique. The problem is that most people allow these moments to pass without acting on them. They allow their inspiration to pass without a second thought. I was recently on a flight to Dallas, Texas for a couple of talks when I had what I call a "moment of clarity." These are moments where you have I...
Apr 25, 2017•20 min
Have you ever launched a new idea or product and been disappointed with the response to it? If you are anything like most people, then the response is a resounding "yes!" The problem is that most people have the wrong expectation leading into their launch. Because they expect things to come easily, they are often set up to fall short of expectations without even knowing it. The cool thing is that you can avoid this pitfall by making a small shift in your psychology . Rather than expecting instan...
Apr 17, 2017•17 min
If you are lucky, you have had someone unique step into your life at some point and make it MUCH better. I can certainly say this was the case for me as an athlete. In my 20+ years as an athlete, I was blessed to have a variety of solid coaches that left an imprint on me. But one stood out that completely transformed my mindset and life . The interesting thing is that we did not call him coach. He said to call him Ron so we did that. This was different than any other coach I ever had. He did not...
Apr 11, 2017•37 min
Confidence is one of those things that every proactive person on the planet wants more of in their life. The interesting thing is that most people think it is something that is out of their control. However, this common belief is simply not true. The reality is that you can earn more confidence if you create the right habits in your life. This episode outlines four steps you can take to elevate your mindset in key areas of your life. Pick Your Perspective Point: The first step is owning the fact...
Mar 20, 2017•14 min
Have you ever had the urge to tone down your expectations because you were worried about not fitting in? Or just wanted to adjust your personality to not attract attention? If so, you are not alone. Why? Because from the time you were little, it was likely that you were encouraged to fit in by the people around you. The problem here is that toning down your approach to fit in will never allow you to be unique. In fact, it pretty much guarantees that you will never live to your full potential. Th...
Feb 21, 2017•19 min
It seems like there is so much negativity in our society today. We are bombarded with messages that tend to pull us away from a mindset that would allow us to achieve our goals. Yet I say this and know that it is not entirely true. Well, at least not about the part about the messages pulling us away from our goals. The truth is that we ultimately choose our response to EVERYTHING in our environment. If we have a negative attitude, it is because we have chosen the wrong response to the environmen...
Jan 31, 2017•21 min
It is that time of year where we are considering how we want our lives to be different. The New Year tends to bring an optimism about change. The problem is that we often don't create the right mindset to get different. Simply put, we do not put enough emotion behind our intentions. As I reflected on 2016, I thought about all the things that happened that I was truly grateful for. This is something that is so important to do because it creates a proactive mindset. However, I did not stop here. I...
Jan 09, 2017•18 min
I was ready to give up. I was the #1 wrestler in the country and I was considering losing and just going home. I used to be a little ashamed to admit this, but then I realized that this was a story that people connected with on a personal level. Why? Because everyone has failed at some point in their life and considered giving up. I was fortunate that I had an amazing coach that stepped into my life and encouraged me to not to quit. He just asked me to fight and said that I would be glad I did s...
Dec 20, 2016•19 min
There is not a person on the planet who does not want more of something in their life. This is a common thing as most people would love to have more time, money, and/or happiness. The problem comes when people want them to come quickly. This is a common problem today in our society as technology has trained us to expect instant. The issue here is that the greatest accomplishments in the world do not come easily. Instead, they are outcomes that were earned over extended periods of time through de...
Dec 12, 2016•21 min
"Failure" is a funny thing. When we don't get exactly what we want, we tend to see it as a bad thing. I think we have it all wrong. Dealing with adversity is not a bad thing. Not always. Sometimes it is just want we need. The reason I say this is because some of the biggest "failures" in my life have turned into my greatest turning points. Whether it is relationship problems, falling short of expectations, or getting rejected, sometimes adversity is the exact thing we need. In this episode, I ta...
Dec 05, 2016•24 min
Every person on the planet have doubts that creep into their mind from time to time as they pursue their goals. However, not everyone responds to them the same way, and it is the quality of this response that determines the quality of your life. The average response in our society today is to allow the doubt to camp out in our minds. As this happens, most people tone down their expectations and go back to what is comfortable. On the flip side, successful people take a more proactive approach by ...
Nov 28, 2016•22 min
Sometimes you just need to mix things up. It was time to make a change in the podcast and I have always wanted to do episodes with no notes or prompts. I decided it was time to unveil ETR Uncut. These are episodes where I speak about something I am passionate about until I am out of things to say. We kick things off in this first episode with a topic that is crazy prevalent in our society today. I have witnessed this mentality firsthand in a variety of environments as I work with people to help ...
Nov 11, 2016•19 min
There is one thing that most every person wants when I am coaching them. They all want to feel more confident. This makes sense, right? You must believe in your abilities as a human being if you are going to achieve great things. This episode outlines the essence of confidence and also five steps you can take to cultivate confidence in key areas of your life. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH...
Nov 03, 2016•18 min
Andy Lausier is a leader who has a MONSTER vision for his program. The Head Coach of Sacred Heart University Wrestling, Lausier recently cycled 1,100 miles over 7 days to help raise $130,000 for his program. This accomplishment is simply EXTRAORDINARY! In addition to elevating one of the most underfunded programs in NCAA Division I sports, he took on a challenge that almost broke him. In fact, at one point Lausier claims he "saw the devil" as he was ready to give up. But then he shifted his mind...
Oct 27, 2016•31 min
On a daily basis, most people give away their power to choose their emotions. They focus on the wrong things and get states that are not productive in helping them reach their highest aspirations. If you want to achieve at a high level, you must learn to choose thoughts that maximize the use of your time on a consistent daily basis. One of the keys to getting results in your life is creating states that allow you to close the gap on your goals. This episode will help you make this happen so you ...
Oct 17, 2016•14 min
During the past two years, NWCA Senior Director Pat Tocci has lost over 75 pounds while running 6 half-marathons and 2 marathons. The crazy thing is that Pat could only run two blocks when he started. And he made all kinds of excuses why he couldn't get results. Then just like that...he made a decision and changed EVERYTHING! But he had to earn the transformation over time. In this episode, we talk about this while touching on the following topics. Turning point for transformation The power of p...
Oct 10, 2016•38 min
This has been an AMAZING week for me! This is because I have been pursuing the exact thing that this podcast is about the last two days! On Sunday, I released my new Make Your Mark book and it hit Amazon #1 New Release by the end of the day! The launch has been incredible! With that being said, I want more people to get the book and to take part in the Master Course! I believe it is an absolute game changer! This episode outlines all of the benefits associated with the Make Your Mark experience ...
Oct 04, 2016•18 min
Motivation. It is one of those things that everyone wishes they had more of in their life. Yet they assume that it is not something they control. We often move through our days looking for something that will inspire and motivate us to take more action. The problem is that we have the wrong approach. We have engrained beliefs that limit us from being motivated on a more consistent basis. This episode discusses the 5 most common myths that we believe that stop us from being motivated on a daily b...
Sep 27, 2016•17 min
1,116 miles, 9 states, 7 days...this is the cycling challenge that Sacred Heart Wrestling coach Andy Lausier is taking on to raise awareness and funds for his program. It is unreasonable. But Andy has a burning desire to achieve something great with his program and this is what fuels his pursuit. As I reflected on his preparation this morning, I realized that his approach has lessons to help others pursue their dreams. In this episode, I discuss fives steps you MUST take when you have a burning ...
Sep 19, 2016•18 min
On a recent trip to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, I talked to a group of 700+ coaches, staff, and student-athletes about the "Power of Choice." Every single day, without even knowing it, most people give away the power that they possess to be great. In my visit, I encouraged the audience member to take control of the following five choices so they be be GREAT in key areas of their life. G - Goals R - Routine E - Earn It A - Attitude T - Time This episode is all about helping people und...
Sep 13, 2016•18 min
While listening to a podcast episode by Tony Robbins this weekend, I was reminded of the importance of "state" and learning to control our responses to our environment. When you focus on the right things, you can create the types of emotions that you want. In addition to giving you the feelings you desire, the right emotions are conducive to remarkable accomplishments that make your life different. This episode touches on two active states (growth and gratitude) that will allow you to cultivate ...
Sep 06, 2016•18 min
Success and happiness...these are two things that most people pursue. Yet they tend to allude most people because we don't know how to consistently bring them to fruition. When you study the most extraordinary people, you find that they are able to attract both of these things in abundance. How exactly? It all comes down to their habits and the way they approach their days. If you want to maximize your chances of success and happiness, you need to find a way to establish habits that are conduciv...
Aug 29, 2016•18 min
You want more in your life, right? Of course you do! That is exactly why you have chosen to check out this podcast. The problem is that most people don't know how to get more of the things they want. You may even know your aspirations, but are unsure how to get results. Regardless of your situation, this podcast episode will help you elevate your life by teaching you the "burn the bridge" concept in five impactful steps. Find a burning desire Breakdown BIG into believable Be active like an ant S...
Aug 23, 2016•20 min
Aaron Grossman is an entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 27 with three employees. Today, because of persistent grit and a passion to impact lives, Grossman currently runs a business with 150 employees and nearly $100 million in annual revenue. In this episode, I talk to him about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur when there are so many obstacles to overcome. In addition, we touch on the following topics related to greatness. The influence of energy in success The ...
Aug 15, 2016•35 min
Far too often we assume that we must settle for the life that we currently have. We believe that happiness, success, and/or a life of meaning is out of our reach. This belief is entirely untrue. The reality is that we can choose to have our life be something drastically different at any moment. But we must be proactive in our approach to getting it. This episode outlines the following five choices that you can always make that will transform your life if you take control of them. What you pursue...
Aug 08, 2016•18 min
It's the most interesting thing. Ask people to talk about the things they don't like and there is no problem creating conversation. Ask them about their goals and you often get nothing but the sound of crickets. People don't intend for this to be the case, but they have been trained by our society to settle. Because of this, they are uncomfortable talking about the things they want out of life. Yet, the part where you own aspirations is exactly what it takes to create a unique life that is fille...
Jul 25, 2016•14 min
Aly Messinger is a 3x All-American who recently helped lead her UNC Lacrosse Team to a 2016 NCAA Championship while being named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. A humble, soft spoken person, Aly has become known for her ability to play big in big moments. In this episode, I talk to Aly about her recent championship run and how she has gone about preparing to perform at a high level in big games. The episode also touches on the following topics: How to be a high performer The role of r...
Jul 18, 2016•21 min
I was sitting at a sold out Luke Bryan concert last night and looked around at the 18,000+ loyal fans going crazy as he performed. Then I stopped and considered everything going on around me. It blew me away that Luke Bryan is able to draw this type of audience in every city he goes to for months and months. It made sense though as his skill sets, passion, and authenticity were present on stage throughout the concert. However, another thought hit me as I watched the concert unfold. Why is it tha...
Jul 11, 2016•13 min
