One of the greatest skills you can learn to become successful in business and in life is overcoming the fear of being perceived as stupid. Making mistakes is par for the course when you are pushing the boundaries of your potential, and you need to learn to become comfortable with that uncomfortable feeling.
A group of monks in Japan knows something western culture has largely forgotten... fulfillment is obtained through adversity.
There are three rules, or realities, of success that are rarely talked about, but cannot be avoided. Every successful person I have met or studied would agree that these 3 concepts are integral to taking your life to the next level.
Often times life throws us a curveball and things don't go our way... when this happens, are you continuing to execute on your plan or allowing emotions to take over? Learning to overcome adversity and power through rough times is a crucial component of taking your life to the next level.
Unpopular opinion: If you want to do what you love in life, you are going to have to spend a disproportionate amount of time doing work that is hard and unenjoyable. This is an unavoidable part of success, but one of the great separators between those who accomplish extraordinary things and those you don't.
Starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur is the new hot thing... but there is so much misinformation about what it truly means to run a successful business. There are 3 common myths about entrepreneurship that hold back so many people and businesses from reaching their full potential.
John F Kennedy made his first visit to NASA in 1962. As he was walking in, he asked a person cleaning the floor what he did at NASA. The man's response unlocks an attitude that all successful people have - they see the power and purpose in doing the little things, and aren't above doing any task.
Your mind is far more powerful than any of us have ever imagined. New research in the field of quantum physics is showing how your thoughts and words can work to attract incredible things into your life. Are you using the law of attraction to your advantage?
All of us grew up with certain beliefs engrained into our psyche. Are those beliefs helping or hurting you, and how can you work with them?
With a very special guest, we discuss the power of daily disciplines, fitness, and what you put in your body, and how it relates to success.
We are being divided. We are being conquered. This is the most important time in recent human history and it is time for all of us to stand up, say no, and earn this...
Ever wonder what makes exceptional people exceptional? I dive into 3 qualities shared by the billionaires and multi-millionaire individuals I have had the privilege of meeting.
One of the greatest skills you can cultivate in life is the ability to take action when you don't have the perfect plan or the perfect roadmap for success. Winners take action and pivot when things don't go their way.
Being brutally honest with yourself can hurt, but it is the only true catalyst for change. In this episode we explore the power of looking yourself in the mirror and telling yourself what needs to be done to truly make your life better.
Rise and Revitalize is back for season 2! Short, simple messages designed to help you become the best that you can be and reach your full potential.
Theodore Roosevelt famously said, "it is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena". Action precedes everything when it comes to success, and in episode 35 I talk about how it will change your life.
Sam lost his business, everything he had worked for, and was significantly wronged - yet he persevered and years later, everything came full circle. Whatever you are dealing with right now, if you push through, life will come full circle for you too.
Life can hit hard, and for many of us, 2020 hit especially hard. Karly tells how Covid aside, 2020 was perhaps her most testing year to date, and how she turned extreme adversity into one of her greatest blessings.
I used to hate the word sales, and being a natural introvert, it was something that terrified me. Then I realized that true sales is really about helping people solve problems, and its an integral part of success and of our everyday lives. In this episode I share with you the top 5 lessons I've learned about sales and how to help more people!
How many times would you be willing to try and fail before you give up on a dream? 500, 1000, 5126? Uncommon results requires an uncommon approach, and in this episode we talk about some incredible people and the approach they took to change the world.
2021 is going to be your year, but massive change and progress starts with a vision. Start with the vision you want for your life and work your way backwards to what you are going to accomplish this year, this month, and this day. Start with the end in mind and you will be shocked with what you will accomplish this year.
In a slump, feeling down, in a rut? Our mind has so much power over us, and when we dwell on what could happen, or what could go wrong, it's easy to lose focus and get off track. In the episode we discuss the mindset of extraordinary people and how they play to win, and use optimism to drive results.
The Rise and Revitalize project is a series of short, simple messages aimed at helping you become the best that you can be. Why do so few people accomplish their new years resolutions? Statistics show that less than 8% of people actually accomplish them. I believe, this is because of a poorly developed skill of delayed gratification. Real progress takes time, and we shouldn't be making New Years resolutions, but a 1000 day plan.
According to Mark Cuban, the greatest reason most people fail is they don't put in the work and dedicate themselves to learning everything they can about their craft. Is it possible we could be doing more?
Are you really being productive, or just staying busy? I've learned that true productivity comes down to focusing on your vital functions, as I explain in this episode.
A green light means go, proceed, move forward. They allow us to advance, to travel further, to push for more... but what about red and yellow lights? In this episode we discuss a powerful perspective for dealing with, and framing, adversity, obstacles, and all the challenges we come to face with.
Research has shown that remining yourself of this one crucial thing everyday will help you be happier, and understand that you must develop a sense of urgency. Life waits for no one, and there are extraordinary times ahead for all of us if we just take action.
There's ONE thing that you can be doing that will get you far greater results than any other actions you could take. The problem is, this one thing is often the most uncomfortable. In this episode we dive into an important success principle that often is the surprising separator between those that truly reach their potential in business and life, and those who don't.
Dave Proctor is one of the best ultramarathon runners in the world, and after meeting with him this week, we talk about some of the incredible lessons on mental toughness we learned took away from a life-changing conversation with him.
The word "no" is perhaps the most misunderstood and most powerful words in the English language. Understanding that every "no" is getting you one step closer to a "yes" is fundamental to reaching you full potential.
