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 when he walked in it, but this isn't the main reason.
- Was it his unique techniques and training strategies? He was also really good here, but still not what made him so memorable.
- Was it his ability to get you prepared for competition? He was the best I ever had, but this is not what his athlete's mention most.
These all mattered, but there was one thing that made him stand out and will always make him memorable to the people who were around him.
I talk about it in this special podcast episode...
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.
- Condition
- Apply
- Neural Paving
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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...
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 take to always find peace, calm and fulfillment no matter what is going on around you.
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 messages informing us how we should be living our lives...
It's no wonder we find ourselves feeling lost...we have a chaotic, broken model in our society.
BUT...here's the cool thing: you can reject this model. This is literally no rule at all that says that you have to follow it.
Instead, you can CHOOSE to carve out your own path + CREATE a life on your own terms that you truly LOVE.
This podcast episode teaches you a POWERFUL process to start making this happen.
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 Habit #2: Baseline Blessings
- Yellow Ball Habit #3: Give and Grow Redirect
- Yellow Ball Habit #4: Value Drivers
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If you are looking for a resource to help you find the next level in your business and life, head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my new Flip the Script book.
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 your days.
In this episode, I outline five ways to flip the script on counterproductive patterns so you can live to your highest potential.
- Don't take counterproductive patterns personally
- Believe that profound change is possible
- Be diligent about giving your brain a better option
- Fight for it...even when you don't feel like it
- Reinforce and reward your efforts
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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.
- Must #1: Pick your desirable habit
- Must #2: Choose your exact start date
- Must #3: Choose your consistency goal
- Must #4: Pick your practice time
- Must #5: Determine your WHY (WWYFF?)
- BONUS Must: Track your progress
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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 learned is that even the most effective people on the planet fall short from time to time when pursuing new habits and aspirations.
The thing that makes these high-level human beings unique is that they learn not to take it personally. Then they diminish their dwell time and get back to pursuing their desired outcomes in life.
This podcast episode outlines five steps you can take to flip the script on permanently falling short of expectations.
- Get crystal clear on top 2-3 core habits
- Create a productive environment
- Determine "WHY" you will fight for it
- Diminish your dwell time
- Commit to "as many times as it takes" mentality
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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 he uses on a consistent basis to make sure he is maximizing his daily impact and output. We cover the following concepts in the episode:
- The "Five Finger" approach to intentional living
- Three leadership lessons to maximize potential
- How to breakthrough barriers and pursue your potential
I started to incorporate this philosophy this week and I already feel a distinct difference in my approach. I know you will feel the same way!
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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 myself thinking this statement when people tell me how they feel about their results and life.
It is safe to say that most people are not currently entertained by their current situation in life. Instead, I would say that a large chunk of people would like better in their lives.
This podcast episode outlines three steps that you can take to cultivate more PASSION in your life. If you get great at doing the 3 P's, you have a shot to be CHARGED about your life on a consistent daily basis.
- Prioritize
- Protect
- Pursue
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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 of these instances, the things that mattered most took a back seat to convenience. And there is ALWAYS a cost when this happens.
This episode outlines these costs before outlining four steps you can take to flip the script on the "Convenience Conundrum." Don't allow easy to stop you from living to your highest potential.
4 Steps to Flip the Script on the Convenience Conundrum
- Get crystal clear on absolute top priority areas
- Determine the costs and benefits of follow through
- Stop lying to yourself
- Do it anyways!!!
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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 be able to get rid of this habit. The most popular response...eliminating self-doubt. The interesting thing is that this was a trend that even showed up among highly effective people in prominent leadership roles. Most people tend to believe that self-doubt is out of their control, but this is simply not true. The reality is that doubt itself is a pattern that can be diminished with the right habits. This podcast episode outlines 3 simple steps you can take to flip the script on self-doubt. If you commit to working them on a consistent basis, you can replace limiting beliefs with confidence and empowering emotions. 3 Steps to Diminish Your Doubt:
- Acknowledge (But Don't Over-Respond to) Doubt
- Doubt Your Doubt
- Re-direct Your Doubt
If you are looking for additional resources to transform your life, sign-up to receive my new "10 Habits of High Performers and Difference Makers e-book. If you enjoy this episode, then be sure to share it with others who would benefit from the message. And subscribe on iTunes to get updates when new episodes are released.
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 frustration. Most of these people were experiencing undesirable emotions because of a lack of focus and motivation. As I reflected on these outcomes, I kept asking myself "WHY?" with emotional intensity. Eventually the answer why so many people are failing to get desirable outcomes came to me. It was technology. I realized that this single area is robbing our ability to live to potential. In this episode, I outline exactly how technology is trashing our ability to achieve and four steps we can take to flip the script and live to potential. How to Flip the Script:- Create immediate interrupt with your most important things
- Produce "distraction free" priority work periods
- Set technology use limitations daily
- See technology for what it is
If you are looking for additional resources to transform your life, sign-up to receive my new "10 Habits of High Performers and Difference Makers e-book. If you enjoy this episode, then be sure to share it with others who would benefit from the message. And subscribe on iTunes to get updates when new episodes are released.
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 relate if you are being honest with yourself. The key to creating meaningful change and results in your life is to learn to eliminate excuses. In this episode, I outline four specific steps you can take to make this happen!- Catch the robber in the act
- See the excuse for what it truly is
- Tell excuse to go away...you don't need it!
- Focus on all the reasons you WILL close the gap
If you are looking for additional resources to transform your life, sign-up to receive my new "10 Habits of High Performers and Difference Makers e-book. If you enjoy this episode, then be sure to share it with others who would benefit from the message. And subscribe on iTunes to get updates when new episodes are released.
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 Achievement. I sat down recently to talk to Dr. Hankel about both his new book and transformation in a 30-minute interview. In our conversation, we touched on the following topics: - How values guide intelligent achievement
- Why ENERGY is your most important asset
- Ways to Avoid "Productivity Pitfalls" in approach
- The MAXimum daily time work period
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 control. This is where an incredible opportunity lies to create transformation. It is entirely possible to flip the script on any emotion in your life. That is, if you are willing to create a system that teaches your brain to focus on productive thoughts. This podcast episode outlines four steps that you can take to flip the script on stress. - See stress as a choice
- Train your brain to intuitively interrupt negative patterns
- Track counterproductive emotions (and thought causing them)
- Create and implement productive redirects
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 them unwanted emotions. Are you in this place? Don't dwell about it if so. Instead, simply commit to habits that will allow you to flip the script on negative thoughts. This episode outlines four simple steps you can take to end the cycle of negative in your life. Following through will allow you to create habits conducive to an inspired life.- Interrupt your negative patterns: Create a morning growth routine
- Redirect your focus: Point your brain to what you want (values/goals)
- Reinforce proactive habits: Take action to build momentum
- Stack and fill brain with positive: Pursue habits that elevate efforts
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 drained on a consistent basis? Why does passion seem to be such a rare occurrence in our society? Because most people have never approached ENERGY as something to pursue. They have not created baselines to emphasize and pursue on a consistent basis. This is where we start.- #1 Emphasis: Having enough ENERGY to get through your days.
- #2 Emphasis: Creating enough ENERGY to achieve some results and goals.
- #3 Emphasis: Cultivating the ENERGY to create something truly EXTRAordinary
- Cut Back on ENERGY Drainers
- Invest in a Charging Station
- Create ENERGY Trigger Systems
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. They often tend to take the lack of results personally. This response leads to negative emotions that impact all parts of our lives. And we tend to do this with a wide range of situations in our lives. But it doesn't have to be this way. The reality is that we ALWAYS have control on how we respond to the situations in our lives. That is, if we keep the right perspective. I outlined how to make this happen in my Perspective Sparks Potential TEDx Talk. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwTaWNo1o7Y&t=389s[/embed] If you start taking control of your choice to respond in a productive manner, your entire life will drastically transform. You will start to get results and emotions you absolutely love. But you MUST earn them! For more resources on transforming your life, sign-up for the FREE 6-Steps to MASSIVE Success video series. If you enjoy this episode, then be sure to share it with others who would benefit from the message. And subscribe on iTunes to get updates when new episodes are released. 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 believe we can achieve them. So we subconsciously find "reasonable" excuses that allow us to settle. This is when dreams slowly start to disappear without us even knowing it. Losing your ability to dream is alone an outcome worthy of fighting to avoid. However, there is another consequence when you make excuses. In the place of dreams comes disappointment that impacts every aspect of our life. But the cool thing is that you DO NOT have to accept this! Instead, you can commit to building up your ability to dream so you can drastically elevate your life. This episode give you four steps to make this happen.- Learn to truly listen to your inner voice
- Give your goals a gift
- Do something daily to close the gap
- Challenge yourself to step BIGGER
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 benefits: - Sets the tone right for my days
- Allows me to hone my skill sets
- Cultivates confidence via follow through
- Ability to control mindset
- And much more (outlined in this episode!)
The Big 3 Investments
Do you want to know the 3 DAILY investments that have transformed my life more than others? I am going to tell you here and I hope it piques your interest enough to listen to the episode.- Reading 30-minutes
- Revisiting prioritized values
- Focusing on 4 gratitude "gifts"
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. There is no doubt that this showed in my practice talk as I lost my place at one point in the talk. I left realizing I needed to adjust.Transformational Shift: How I Changed My Approach
Leaving the facility, I stopped and went through my normal "emotion interrupt process." This is when I realized my focus was all wrong. My problem was that I was worried too much about what the talk would mean for me. Through a series of situations, I shifted my mindset back to focusing on giving and growing. Getting back to my two top core values was exactly what I needed to do to deliver my talk at a high level. I felt GREAT during the talk and LOVED the process! This episode outlines how you can shift any negative emotion you are feeling so you can perform to potential. Learn how to redirect so you can live at a high level every single day! And be ready to check out my TEDx Talk when it comes out in a few weeks! It will be a game changer! For more resources on transforming your life, sign-up for the FREE 6-Steps to MASSIVE Success video series. If you enjoy this episode, then be sure to share it with others who would benefit from the message. And subscribe on iTunes to get updates when new episodes are released. 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 got lazy with my diet and put on about 5 extra pounds. Finally, I justified it and settled for less than acceptable results. The Turning Point
Lucky for me, I had a trip to California where I stayed with a coach who is in GREAT shape. He asked me to go for a run in the morning and pushed the pace hard. But the coolest thing happened in the process. I realized that I did not like the gap in my fitness level and made a decision to do something about it. Now I am back on track! In this episode, I outline how you can use uncomfortable to spark your potential. These are four steps you can take to get more results almost immediately.4 Steps for Uncomfortable to Spark Potential
- Prioritize your top priorities
- Invest in resources that stretch you in top priority areas
- Find people living at a HIGH level in top priority areas
- Use uncomfortable references to drive your transformation
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 around us (influences)
- Crazy clutter of living (distractions)
- Our lazy habits (counterproductive decisions)
- Lack of belief in ourselves (limiting thoughts)
- Elizabeth Smart (Kidnapped when 9 - Now inspirational speaker)
- Kyle Maynard (Quad Amputee - Now author, speaker, and amazing inspirational person)
- Oprah Winfrey (Abused and rejected - Now one of the most influential people on the planet)