The GRINDcast – Pay Your Taxes
We've all heard it, two things are certain, death and taxes. The adversities, setbacks, and bad days in life are just as much of a guarantee. How do you handle paying those "taxes?"

We've all heard it, two things are certain, death and taxes. The adversities, setbacks, and bad days in life are just as much of a guarantee. How do you handle paying those "taxes?"
Someone recently DM'd me asking how to hold others accountable without being controlling. In the same way that people get an accountability partner for the gym, your job as a leader is to shine a light on what their goals are and what actions they did or didn't take towards acheiving them.
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
You've heard me say it a million times, the process involves setbacks. For a lot of people that can lead to anxiety. Building resilience and focusing on things & people outside of yourself is what kills that anxiety!
Are you allowing a lack of consistency to be what holds you back? Anyone can be good for one play or one game, but what separates hall of famers from the rest is consistency & discipline.
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
Regardless of your circumstance, you can make a difference in the lives of others. Whether with time, money, or just random acts of kindness, having a vision driven to impact others will level up your life.
On the road to greatness, there is a guarantee that you will hit adversity multiple times. It's all about going through it & growing through it. Quitting is not an option!
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
The NFL Draft just wrapped last weekend and from my own time on the football field, to the input from some of the biggest names in football, if there's one trait I'm drafting, it's work ethic. 6th round draft picks will pass up 1st round picks in a heart beat if they're the hardest working person on the team.
This week we're talking to Timmy Tyrrell, a Youngstown native and head coach at Archbishop Hoban in Akron, OH. Tim has led his team to multiple national titles and the Hoban Knights are one of the Nike Elite High School teams in the nation.
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
This week on the GRINDcast, we're breaking down 10 points that will help you level up your business.
This week we have our Program Director of Steel City Impact, Tyra Grant, joining us with one of our top performing youth participants, Jordy. Visit SteelCityImpact.com to learn more about our youth program and there's still a week left to grab event tickets and charity raffle tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steel-city-impact-celebrity-athlete-cigar-event-tickets-869517067957?aff=oddtdtcreator
There are certain traits that consistently show up in the greats. Whether it's business, sports, or any other aspect of life, it's not a coincidence that you see the same characteristics show up across the board..
It's on you! If you allow yourself to place blame on outside circumstance, you give power to that thing. Whether or not something is your fault, it's your responsibility as a leader to handle the situation.
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
Life is about how you handle losses and how you handle wins. You gotta keep your head up during failure and adversity & keep your head down and keep grinding while youre experiencing success.
We're picking up where we left off last week with 10 Leadership Principles everyone should master. Implement these tools to level up in leadership!
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
This week we're starting to break down 10 Leadership Principles that are extremely important, whether you're a leader in business, sports, or at home. If you wanna level up, you've got to master these principles!
If you've been listening, you've definitely heard me say it, "The test of greatness & the hallmark of excellence is consistency." I actually got that quote from my mentor, Jim Tressel and I have yet to see a scenario where it doesn't hold true. Genuine greatness only comes from consistency.
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Organization's mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
This week we're talking to one of my earliest mentors in life, Coach Jim Vivo. Beyond being a current principal and a former athlete himself, Vivo was one of the coaches of my Championship High School Football team. This man knows how to lead a team to greatness!
We're taking a look back at some of the biggest takeaways I have from all of my mentors throughout life. From childhoood to present day, I wouldn't be the man or leader I am today without the lessons that others poured into me.
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Agencies mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
When you go through adversity, will you grow through it or give up? Look to a higher power to guide you during tough times & ask yourself how you can help others around you. I promise you, if you look at how you can grow and learn during adversity, the "degree" you'll graduate with is invaluable!
This week we're kicking back with my newest partner in business, Matty D. Matt started with Arias Organization 15 years ago & made a huge impact right off the bat. From the sacrifices he made early in business to the importance of family & how to create a balance for all of it, check out this week's GRINDcast!
Welcome to Walking in Power with Nate Ortiz. Walking in Power is our bi-monthly installment on The GRINDcast aimed at helping people on their spiritual journey. Nate Ortiz has been a Christian Youth Minister for years. As part of Arias Agencies mission to "To develop people within this agency mentally, physically, spiritually & financially..." we added Nate to the Arias Agencies family as a Spiritual Coach for anyone in the agency looking to strengthen their relationship with God.
Im privileged to have coached all types of people in business over the years, but the ones who I absolutely love to coach have certain characteristics. People who execute even the smallest details without needing reminders. People that make themselves available. People with discipline. People that show gratitude. These are just some of the traits that make a player stand out as coachable.