Mindset

518: Life is Growth-Centric: Discover Fulfillment Through Achievement, Destroy Negative Thinking, and Use Feedback as a Lesson with Peter Sage

March 23, 2018

Peter Sage is a serial entrepreneur, author, master trainer, international educator, philosopher and public speaker in the field of human behavior, personal development and psychology of success. Peter has started, founded & built over 20 companies over the last quarter of a century across a diverse variety of industries, including The Energie Fitness Group and World Wide Health Corporation. He is very humbled to have shared the stage with various high profile people such as Kofi Anan, Sir Richard Branson, former US President Bill Clinton and many others. His client list includes several governments, members of Royalty, Google and NASA.

Quotes:

“The purpose of life has never been to be happy. The purpose of life is to grow up and allow ourselves to mature and evolve spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.” – Peter Sage

“Every river bends. Every river of life bends, twists, and turns. You can't see around the corner; you're not meant to.” – Peter Sage

“Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.” – Peter Sage

Takeaways:

06:10 Life is about personal growth, not constant happiness.

10:42 Your peer group and media consumption significantly shape your mindset.

13:03 Taking responsibility for your choices is the key to personal transformation.

17:07 Adversity provides critical feedback for personal development.

23:36 Every challenge contains hidden opportunities for learning and improvement.

Resources

Peter Sage (Official Site)
Peter's TEDx Talk: Stop Waiting for Life to Happen (Youtube)
Peter Sage (YouTube)
Inside Track (Podcast)

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507: Build a Business on Purpose and Develop a Systems Mindset: Vision, Mission, Values, Goal Setting and Meetings with Scott Beebe

February 27, 2018

Scott Beebe is the Founder and Head Coach of MyBusinessOnPurpose.com, and the host of the Business On Purpose podcast.

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Scott and the BOP team liberate Small Business owners from the chaos of working IN their business and help them get their lives back by articulating and implementing intentional Vision/Mission/Values, Systems and Processes.

Topics of Passion

Business Vision, Mission, and Values Family Vision
Business Systems & Processes...working ON your business, and not IN your business
Finding your "Narrow Brilliance"

Daily Huddle Format

12 week plan
Three goals
Biggest task on plate
"What barriers can I remove to help?"
"Do you need anything from me?"

Friday 9AM Weekly Meeting

A success story related to mission and values
Five core values
Big Wins
Accountability from last week
12 week plan
Action items
Training of new processes (5-8 minutes)
Cap meeting at the deadline

Quotes:

“Where there is no vision and no structure towards that vision, the destination is unclear. Not only do people scatter, but the business owners themselves begin to scatter.” – Scott Beebe

“If you're willing to spend 2 to 4 hours per week working on your business, give it about 6 to 12 months, and you'll have a business that you work on and own instead of a business that owns you.” – Scott Beebe

“Any planning will trump no planning at all, as long as implementation is part of it. Implementation is the key, not necessarily planning.” – Scott Beebe

Takeaways:

06:37 Resistance to business process changes is actually a sign you're moving in the right direction.

17:01 Creating business processes doesn't have to become overwhelming if you organize them systematically.

24:14 Delegation isn't about sitting back, but about multiplying your business's growth potential.

27:19 Implementing a coach's advice fully is crucial; picking and choosing undermines the entire coaching process.

28:04 Writing down your business vision allows you to execute it more effectively.

Resources

My Business on Purpose: Discover Your Vision Story (Free Course)
Business on Purpose Podcast (Podcast)
Loom (Screen Recorder)

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502: Get the Magic Back: Take Action, Make It Simple, Develop Success Habits, Set Clear Goals, and Find Your Motivation with Evan Money

February 20, 2018

Evan Money has been happily Married for over 20 years, is a #1 Bestselling Author, Global Entrepreneur and Film Producer. Evan and his bride remarry in a different state or country ever year.

Our focus with Evan is how to bring your dreams to life. Don't let the "dimmer switch of life" get the best of you, and instead, live intentionally. Don't wait for favorite conditions. Instead, implement simple tweaks to make yourself more successful through less phone time, less TV, more reading, and becoming the person you need to be.

Quotes:

“You can either make an excuse, or you can find a way.” – Evan Money

“It's not what you get that makes you valuable; it's what you become.” – Evan Money

“Favorable conditions never come. There are no such thing as favorable conditions when it comes to living your dreams.” – Evan Money

Takeaways:

04:38 Create intentional habits that support your goals by setting up environments that naturally guide you toward success.

17:02 Writing down ideas immediately prevents them from getting lost, especially during moments of clarity like shower time.

20:00 Taking consistent small actions daily moves you closer to your dreams, even during challenging times.

25:44 Remove technology from bedrooms to improve personal relationships and mental focus.

33:31 Success is about what you become, not what you get - personal growth matters more than immediate rewards.

Resources

Grow Thrive Revive (3 Day Retreat: February 27 through March 1st)
Email robert@EvanMoney.com: Ask for $1000 off the live event and bring a free guest
Evan Money (Official Site)
Evan Loves Susan (Site)

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484: Re-Assess, Re-Engage, and Re-Affirm to Re-Succeed: Gratitude, Baby Steps, and Building Success Habits with James Colburn

January 25, 2018

James Colburn is a father, husband, acclaimed author and serial entrepreneur with vast experience in real estate, consulting and sales.

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He is a Franchise Consultant and Sales Trainer for one of the largest and most successful real estate companies in the nation, John L. Scott. At the height of his real estate career he sold 10's of millions of dollars in real estate each year.

On the outside, it looked like James was living the ultimate dream, but along the way, he had lost his sense of purpose.

James realized that conventional measures of achievement can keep even the best performers from finding fulfillment. He mistakenly defined himself by his accomplishments rather than by who he was, which in turn, made him miserable!

To help others find purpose and redefine what matters most, James created his Personal Resucceed Coaching program where he helps high achieving professionals and entrepreneurs get more from life. He recently published his first book, RESUCCEED: Create an Extraordinary Future While You Sleep by Using the 5-Minute Epic Evening Ritual. In this book, James shares insight into the "purposeless epidemic" and breaks down the transformational evening ritual that's helping people reclaim their lives and find true happiness.

Quotes:

“What if, instead of living a life where you're not enough—but hopefully someday in the future you will be—we live a life where we're already enough?” – James Colburn

“We're all addicted to something—and for some of us, it's adrenaline, dopamine, ego, or the constant upward arrow on the bar graph.” – James Colburn

“Life doesn't promise there are only ups; there are downs. What goes up comes down, but guess what? What goes down comes up.” – James Colburn

Takeaways:

03:42 High achievers often chase success without building daily fulfillment into their lives.

06:44 Asking three reflective questions before bed can unlock creative problem-solving through your subconscious mind.

15:39 Believing you are already "enough" is more powerful than constantly trying to prove your worth.

26:44 Small, consistent habits can transform your approach to personal and professional growth.

30:23 Sleep and self-kindness are critical tools for sustainable success.

Resources

James Colburn (Official Site)
Resucceed (Book)
James Colburn (LinkedIn)

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481: Six Practices In One Hour A Day, That Transform Your Life Day By Day with Gayle Guest-Brown

January 22, 2018

Gayle Guest-Brown is CEO and Executive Leadership Coach, Trainer and Speaker of Guest Brown Impact.

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Guest Brown impact provides leadership training and keynote speeches on leadership topics to aid women's empowerment, teamwork, synergy and the effectiveness of organizations. She also provides one on one leadership coaching to women in leadership roles who are going through transitions or who feel lonely and isolated in their positions. As a confidential ally for work issues she unearths the wisdom of their lived experiences and their forgotten values so they can stand in their power and create their best solutions.

Gayle talks to us today about the six easy practices where she applies ten minutes a day in each of the following areas:

silence/prayer
reading
affirmations (daily devotion)
visualizations (vision board)
journaling
light exercise (5-10 minutes)

Quotes:

“Success is intentional. It happens because we plan for it and work for it. Eighty percent of success is mindset.” – Gayle Guest-Brown

“The early bird gets the worm. We've all heard that, and we all want to be successful—but it doesn't happen by chance.” – Gayle Guest-Brown

“Begin your day powerfully—in alignment, in balance, and on purpose.” – Gayle Guest-Brown

Takeaways:

07:12 Core values are long-term life guides that help make important personal and professional decisions.

11:14 Success requires intentional planning and a powerful morning mindset, not just chance.

20:21 Small, consistent 10-minute daily practices can transform your life across mind, body, and spirit.

24:19 Don't be hard on yourself if you miss a day; simply restart your routine without guilt.

24:34 Creating a supportive environment and preparing your space makes new habits easier to maintain.

Resources

Guest Brown Impact (Official Site)
GGB Coaching (Facebook)
Gayle Guest-Brown (LinkedIn)

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478: Live a Fulfilled Life, Be At Your Best, Know Your Worth and Rebrand Yourself with TEDx Curator and Business Consultant Elizabeth Barry

January 16, 2018

Elizabeth Barry is an author, marketing executive and a badass leadership coach.

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She teaches people self-love, exceptional communication skills and how to live a life fulfilled, both in and out of the office. For over a decade, she's taught self-branding workshops and helped leaders discover their business BEST through the art of powerful communication, personal branding, marketing and PR. She's devised a 2018 coaching mastermind program that transforms lives, unblocks energies and helps amazing CEOs, managers and Founders engage in discovering and rediscovering their creative life powers.

Quotes:

“It's not about us—it's about the perception and the audience. They're the hero of what you're saying, pitching, or selling.” – Elizabeth Barry

“Personal branding and marketing in today's world are really just about who we are as people and how we want to show up.” – Elizabeth Barry

“If you know what you know and believe in what you can do, then there's a means to an end.” – Elizabeth Barry

Takeaways:

12:49 Simplify your professional messaging by reading content out loud and cutting unnecessary details.

14:53 Focus on your audience's experience, not your own achievements when communicating.

19:51 Use real-life experiences and personal stories to create engaging content that connects with people.

24:31 Be patient and persistent when rebuilding your professional brand or changing business direction.

26:53 Know your worth and continue putting yourself out there, even during challenging transitions.

Resources

Elizabeth Barry (Official Site)
Elizabeth Barry (SpeakerHub)
Elizabeth Barry (LinkedIn)
Elizabeth Barry (YouTube)

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477: Alternative Investor Insights, Energy Managment, Staying Organized, and Goal Setting with Susan Lassiter-Lyons

January 15, 2018

Susan Lassiter-Lyons from Investor Insights is an American investor, entrepreneur, author, and coach.

She's the president of the American Association of Alternative Investors and founder and CEO of Lassiter Marketing Group, a privately held financial publishing company. Susan has closed 612 real estate investment transactions, raised $30.3 million in private capital and her insights are consumed by more than 52,000 subscribers in the US and Canada.

She's a prolific real estate and angel investor managing a portfolio that includes 740 real estate units, 14 tech start-ups, and 15 cannabis companies. Listen in to discover how she deals with adversity, as well as how she remains consistent and motivated to build a successful business.

Quotes:

“Time management is kind of a misnomer. I don't think we can manage time—everybody has the exact same amount of time. What we have control over is our energy.” – Susan Lassiter-Lyons

“If I'm out of alignment, I'm going to lose motivation and drive, and it's going to be reflected in my results.” – Susan Lassiter-Lyons

“Quit seeking external validation. Do you, and let the chips fall where they may. Other people can have their opinions, but nobody is going to care or know more about your business than you.” – Susan Lassiter-Lyons

Takeaways:

01:08 Energy management matters more than time management - focus on your peak performance hours.

04:39 Create multiple calendars for content, promotions, and investments to stay organized and reduce overwhelm.

19:47 Positioning yourself as an expert attracts better investment opportunities.

27:56 Trust your gut and stay true to your personal vision and values.

29:52 Build a business that supports your lifestyle, not one that consumes your entire life.

Resources

Susan Lassiter-Lyons (Official Site)
Investor Insights (Community of Alternative Investors)
Susan Lassiter-Lyons (LinkedIn)

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470: You Become What You Focus On: Words, Thoughts, Vibrations, The Law of Attraction and Neurolinguistic Programming with Michael Losier

January 2, 2018

Michael Losier is the author of the best-selling books Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't, and Law of Connection: The Science of Using NLP to Create Ideal Personal and Professional Relationships.

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Michael caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey, who interviewed him four times on her Soul Series™ radio show on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Michael went on to enjoy a year-long run hosting his own radio show on Oprah & Friends radio.

Michael's third book, Your Life's Purpose: Uncover What Really Fulfills You, helps the reader and student get more clarity about their life's purpose AND most importantly, what they need to be experiencing to live their life's purpose. His YouTube videos have millions of views, and his new live weekly Internet show, Hang Out With Michael, allows him to connect with fans of Law of Attraction in an exciting way.

Quotes:

“The law of attraction isn't responding to your dream board; it's responding to how you feel about your dream board.” – Michael Losier

“Every time you use the words don't, not, and no, you're thinking about what you don't want, and when you think about what you don't want, it causes you to send the vibration of what you don't want.” – Michael Losier

“Whenever we use the words coincidence, serendipity, synchronicity, fate, karma, or luck, we're really describing evidence of the law of attraction.” – Michael Losier

Takeaways:

01:00 Your thoughts and feelings create your reality, and you are responsible for both positive and negative outcomes in your life.

10:54 Avoid using negative words like "don't," "not," and "no" as they inadvertently draw attention to what you don't want.

22:55 Frame your desires as being "in the process of attracting" rather than claiming you already have something you don't.

26:43 You become what you focus on, so choose to create an upward spiral of positive thinking and outcomes.

30:22 Remember the core principle: "I get what I vibrate, not always what I want."

Resources

Michael Losier (Official Site)
Michael J. Losier (Facebook)
Hang Out with Michael (Weekly Show)
Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't (Book)
Law of Connection: The Science of Using NLP to Create Ideal Personal and Professional Relationships (Book)
Your Life's Purpose: Uncover What Really Fulfills You (Book)

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469: Build a Complete Marketing System, Think Differently, Plan Your Business, Focus, and Implement with Diane Conklin

January 1, 2018

Diane Conklin is an internationally known author, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, marketing and business strategist, implementation specialist and speaker.

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Diane is a direct response marketing expert who specializes in showing business owners how to integrate their online and offline marketing strategies, media and message, to get maximum results from their marketing dollars. Diane also shows entrepreneurs and small business owners how to outperform their competition by measuring their marketing, and strategically use multi-media campaigns to stand alone in their marketplace, as the go-to provider for their products and services.

She's the founder of Complete Marketing Systems, Diane and has been involved in numerous campaigns grossing over $1,000,000.00 several times in her career and routinely helps people grow businesses to 6 figures, and beyond, in short periods of time, several times in as little as 90 days.

Quotes:

“Free is the most expensive thing that you're doing in your business.” – Diane Conklin

“Stop comparing your behind the scenes real to everyone else's highlight reel.” – Diane Conklin

“It's not what's the best, it's what's the best for me.” – Diane Conklin

Takeaways:

02:51 Avoid comparing your behind-the-scenes struggles to other entrepreneurs' highlight reels on social media.

05:11 Your time has a monetary value, so calculate the return on energy before spending hours on free tasks.

18:26 Choose business mentors who have proven longevity and have successfully rebuilt after setbacks.

23:17 Implement a daily practice of writing down your completed tasks to track real business progress.

23:58 Always start with the end goal in mind and backward plan your business strategies.

Resources

Complete Marketing Systems (Website)

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460: Get Into the Coaching, Growth and Learning Mindset and Become Emotionally Intelligent with Caroline Stokes

December 15, 2017

Caroline Stokes is founder of FORWARD - an executive headhunting + coaching firm for innovation leaders AND The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter, designed to help evolve recruiters in the AI age.

Caroline started her career in consumer entertainment and technology marketing, brand and PR and decided it was the brain behind human decision making on company evolution that was more inspiring. She explains what we need to know about being emotionally intelligent, be productive in an optimal environment, and tap into your emotional responses in a timely manner.

Quotes:

“When you have to change, adapt, or shift your beliefs or the way your brain operates, it's a painful process, because all of a sudden, you realize that what you were doing actually wasn't very good.” – Caroline Stokes

“If they have a brain, they have emotional intelligence—if they want to develop themselves, they are able to adapt, grow, thrive, and be more successful.” – Caroline Stokes

“It's not necessarily about who has good emotional intelligence and who doesn't—it's really about being able to tap into your emotional responses in a very timely manner.” – Caroline Stokes

Takeaways:

02:58 Emotional intelligence is a skill everyone can develop, not a fixed trait you're born with.

04:44 Understanding and managing your emotional responses can dramatically improve professional relationships and performance.

10:02 Recruiters need more than just tech skills - they need strong emotional intelligence to succeed in the AI age.

19:10 Having a growth mindset and curiosity are critical for personal and professional development.

20:39 Personal growth requires weekly commitment, feedback, and coaching, similar to working out at a gym.

Resources

The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter (Free Download, 70 Tips For Recruiters)
FORWARD (Executive Headhunting and Coaching Firm)
Caroline Stokes (Twitter)
Caroline Stokes (LinkedIn)

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458: Productivity, Influence, and Leadership: Become a Better Communicator and Storyteller By Showing Vulnerability, Imagery and Authenticity with Colin Boyd

December 13, 2017

Colin Boyd from helps business owners become more influential. He loves to help them discover new levels of confidence and skill in how they communicate their ideas on any stage or platform.

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Colin talks to us today about what caused him to recently move his business from Australia to California, how to develop your signature story including these three components:

vulnerability (challenge, difficult situation)
tension (growing challenge, drama)
victory

Whether you need to get in front of a client and pitch your product, speak at a conference or engage your followers on social media his strategies will help you do this.

Colin is a Certified speaking professional with the National speakers Association, qualified Performance Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Certified Trainer, NLP practitioner and also holds a Commerce Degree, Executive Coaching diploma and EDISC Behavioral certification.

The real reason he is qualified to help you is because he has done the journey with himself and thousands of clients around the world to go from fear and confusion to confidence and clarity when it come to presenting ideas persuasively.

Quotes:

“Your internal state, or the default emotion you experience in life, will be the defining factor in what you create in your life.” – Colin Boyd

“Average people value activity more than thinking. Exceptional people value thinking more than activity.” – Colin Boyd

“All of us have a next level of potential, a next level of income and influence that is already ours, but we are just holding ourselves back.” – Colin Boyd

Takeaways:

04:40 Your internal emotional state directly shapes your external reality and business success.

11:10 Exceptional people prioritize strategic thinking over mere activity and task completion.

17:40 Powerful storytelling requires vulnerability, tension, and a clear victory narrative that connects emotionally with the audience.

22:15 Most people have untapped potential they're holding back due to limiting self-narratives.

27:15 Effective stories become more compelling when they include specific sensory details and involve interactions with other people.

Resources

Colin Boyd (Official Site)
Signature Story Template (Free PDF Template, How To Craft Your Presentation)
Daily Output Booster (Free Download, Cheatsheet To Make Your Day More Productive)

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445: Online Entrepreneurs: Re-Frame Your Struggles, Stress & Failures of the Past to Create Everything You Want in the Present

November 22, 2017

Let's talk for a second about past failures, stress, and how to use the mistake of the past to get the future you want, as you listen in today's episode.

Quotes:

“Far too many people wait until it's too late to take any sort of action, and then they wish they had taken that action one to ten years ago.” – Robert Plank

“Many struggling internet marketers are currently having trouble with being spread too thin—too many projects, no deadlines, no sense of urgency, and no focus.” – Robert Plank

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Robert Plank

Takeaways:

00:45 Your current struggles and frustrations will become fond memories when viewed from a future perspective.

01:30 Taking calculated risks is more valuable than playing it safe and never attempting anything meaningful.

02:15 Most people underestimate what they can accomplish in a decade by being too cautious in the short term.

02:45 Simple online business success requires focusing on three core elements: lead capture, offers, and traffic.

03:20 Half-done projects and scattered efforts prevent entrepreneurs from creating a functional online business.

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444: Just Do One Push-Up: Get Yourself Out There and Stream Live on Facebook

November 20, 2017

Have you heard that you "need to take massive action" but you don't quite know how to get started? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, sometimes backsliding or struggling to stay consistent? If so, this is the most important podcast you'll listen to today. Listen below and when you're done, leave us a quick like and a comment over on LinkedIn.

Quotes:

“A year from now, everything you're stressing about won't even matter.” – Robert Plank

“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive about what could go right.” – Robert Plank

“Life is not fair, and you don't want it to be fair. Fair means average—one step below good, and even one step above poor.” – Robert Plank

Takeaways:

00:05 Small, consistent actions can transform your life, even if you start with just one push-up.

01:25 Fear and overthinking prevent most people from taking the first step towards their goals.

02:15 Success comes from being proactive and taking risks, not from waiting for perfect conditions.

03:45 Incremental improvement beats waiting for the perfect moment to start.

04:35 Envy and regret are poor substitutes for actual action and personal growth.

Visit the "One Push Up" Article on LinkedIn & Leave a Quick Comment

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440: Meditation, Journaling, and Gratitude: Tap Into the Three Habits for High Performance State of Flow with Enthusiastic Clay Green

November 13, 2017

Clay Green, speaker, trainer, and expert. What do you want to do better, in both your business and your life? What ever that "thing" is, Clay can help you apply high performance principles to achieve, excel, and get more out of life. To break the usual destructive patterns blocking your way, have self-awareness and move forward, you need to apply the three fundamental principles: meditation (2-5 minutes a day), journaling, and gratitude.

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We also talk about getting into the flow state and its four stages:

struggle: where you're focused on a problem
release: get away from the problem and take a break
flow: get inspired
recovery: coming back to reality

Quotes:

“You cannot stay in a state of flow 24/7—you can't, because your body is burning energy. You have to fuel, you have to rest, and your brain has to recover.” – Clay Green

“Control your mind so that you can control your day.” – Clay Green

“My first and most important lesson that I teach people is: think—do not react.” – Clay Green

Takeaways:

02:31 High-performance habits like meditation, journaling, and gratitude form a foundational framework for personal and professional success.

13:02 Breaking complex goals into manageable daily practices helps overcome mental barriers and achieve long-term transformation.

22:21 The state of flow can be intentionally accessed through specific habits, allowing for heightened productivity and creativity without extreme risks.

32:41 Meditation is a powerful tool for controlling your mind and improving daily performance, requiring just 2-5 minutes of consistent practice.

38:56 Entrepreneurs often get stuck by reacting emotionally instead of thoughtfully processing challenges, which blocks their potential for growth.

Resources

Clay Green (Official Site)
Clay Green (LinkedIn)
Custom Mastermind (Site)
Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler (Book)
The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler (Book)
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard (Book)
Relaxation One (app)
Insight Timer (app)
Headspace (app)

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431: Bridge the Gap Between Success and Relationships: Harness Your Inner Hero and Shift Your Thinking with Optimal Life Coach Laura Long

October 31, 2017

Laura Long is passionate about her business as a Life Coach, Energy Worker, and Teacher, however it does not define her, complete her or even drive her. That's been the download message from the universe that's been deleted a few times until it went into her hard drive so to speak. Now the power of "being" drives her more than the power of "doing", and doing and doing. From her own experiences - Laura works with open-minded driven professionals who’ve had success yet still feel there's something missing, and who are ready to bridge that gap between their outer success and their inner peace and relationship success.

Quotes:

“We have an external world, yet we often fail to recognize or align it with our internal world, leaving us constantly reliant on external influences.” – Laura Long

“If you can write down your goal, aspiration, or desire with the greatest possible clarity, you will have a greater chance of achieving it.” – Laura Long

“Our human body and mind are designed to allow us to experience ease. If we anticipate pain, we will naturally resist it.” – Laura Long

Takeaways:

06:26 External success means nothing if you're not aligned with your inner self and true values.

08:47 Breathing and meditation are powerful tools for understanding and stabilizing your inner emotional landscape.

14:29 Writing down goals with clarity significantly increases the probability of achieving them.

17:37 Building inner "muscles" through consistent practice helps you handle real-world challenges more effectively.

18:37 Resistance to change is a natural human response rooted in our body's protective chemistry.

Visit Laura's Site and Schedule a Call

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430: Live the Focused Driven Lifestyle: Remove Distractions, Set Profitable Priorities, Get More Organized and Be Intentional with Lyman Montgomery

October 30, 2017

Lyman Montgomery from Focused Driven Lifestyle missed out on some great business opportunities due to a lack of focus. He faced many setbacks until he decided to do something different. He learned to clear his mind and focus his energies on eliminating his debilitating beliefs and within a few weeks, he saw dramatic results; that was over twelve years ago.

The key to his success was having a life coach and learning how to build a long-term relationship that balanced work and family. He also helps others to recognize the difference between life counseling (uncovering emotional issues) and personal coaching. Life Coaching, Relationship Coaching, Wellness Coaching, and Career Coaching are designed to help you develop a plan to achieve focused-driven results.

Quotes:

“Never confuse activity with accomplishment. Just because you're busy doesn't mean you've accomplished anything.” – Lyman Montgomery

“If you fail, fall forward, push yourself back up—even if you have to crawl—but keep moving toward your destiny and never stop.” – Lyman Montgomery

“It's okay to make mistakes, but make sure to learn from them and grow because of them.” – Lyman Montgomery

Takeaways:

00:02 Breaking digital addiction requires setting clear family communication boundaries and creating phone-free zones.

09:39 Being physically present isn't the same as being psychologically present with your family or team.

17:13 Productivity isn't about completing 50 half-done tasks, but focusing on 2-3 meaningful accomplishments.

20:19 Implement a structured approach to task management using simple, actionable steps like the TURBO method.

24:03 Failure is not final - learn to fail forward by growing from mistakes and continuously moving toward your goals.

Resources

Focused-Driven Lifestyle (Book)
Focused-Driven Lifestyle (Official Site)
Lyman Montgomery (Twitter)

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428: Practice Being Happy and Choose to Be Happy to Discover the Opportunities, Possibilities and Solutions You Deserve with Happiness and Success Coach Vernon Brown

October 26, 2017

Vernon Brown, happiness coach and speaker, has successfully coached over 10,000 people in the last 4 years and is not slowing down. He is focused on solutions and not problems, finding your happi gets you more clear, conscious and intentional. He's direct, fun and engaging as he coaches his clients to greater heights and happiness face to face or virtually, there is never any excuse why you can not be happier in any phase of your life. What's your happi?

Quotes:

“Happiness is not about constantly walking around with a smile on your face, but about understanding that, regardless of the circumstances, you have options, opportunities, possibilities, and solutions.” – Vernon Brown

“Your brain is designed to keep you alive. It is not designed to keep you happy.” – Vernon Brown

“Success becomes something to manage. If you achieve significant success, you'll need to maintain it, and that alone can make people very fearful.” – Vernon Brown

Takeaways:

04:44 Happiness is a deliberate choice you make, not something that happens by accident.

11:14 Writing down your goals and desires creates clarity and commitment to your personal happiness.

17:10 Changing your mental channel through music, exercise, or other activities can help silence your inner critic.

19:12 Conquering negativity frees up mental space to be more productive and successful.

22:10 Entrepreneurs should focus on being productive, not just busy, by simplifying their to-do lists.

Visit "What's Your Happi" to Claim Your Free Discovery Session with Vernon

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423: Escaping Darkness: End Self-Sabotage, Negative Self-Talk, and Hit Restart to Make Progress with Life Coach Marti Forrest

October 19, 2017

Marti Forrest Hicks is a life coach and here is her story in her own words: "I mentor/coach people on their journey into loving themselves from the inside out. After a series of monogamous abusive relationships, I learned how to reprogram the messages that sabotaged me in every relationship I entered, because I had no idea how to LOVE me first. How I love me dictates how I am in every single relationship outside of me. How I am with me is how I am with you."

Quotes:

“We're always co-creating with people. We get wounded when we're children by our environment, our parents, or whoever was our caretaker at that time.” – Marti Forrest

“If it's in my best interest, it is also in theirs. Because when I'm authentic and true to me, I'm taking a stand for myself—my esteem, my life, and my purpose.” – Marti Forrest

“We have this idea that at certain ages we should be at certain points, but if our emotional age isn't there, it doesn't matter what our chronological age is.” – Marti Forrest

Takeaways:

00:20 Recognizing destructive personal patterns is the first critical step toward meaningful life change.

19:10 Personal growth happens in a spiral, with each cycle bringing faster insights and shorter recovery times.

37:59 Self-improvement starts with planting seeds of awareness, even if immediate action isn't taken.

39:25 Healing is messy and requires walking through emotional challenges with supportive guidance.

41:03 Emotional maturity matters more than chronological age in personal development.

Resources

Hello Extraordinary Life (official site)
Hello Extraordinary Life Coach (Facebook page)
Loving Yourself from the Inside Out (Facebook group)

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419: From Stuck to Unstoppable: Get the Right Thoughts, Beliefs, Habits and Conditioning with Energy Expert Linda Binns

October 13, 2017

Linda Binns is an accomplished energy coach and author of seven self-help books, and numerous published articles. She has appeared on television, including her multiple encore guest appearances on Portland, Oregon's AM Northwest News Show, as well as, on the radio, podcasts, and on-line summits.

Being raised not to succeed, Linda discovered early on "you are rarely ready for what life brings." Where most people let life's obstacles stop them, Linda seized this recurring "lesson" and transformed it into her life's work and passion including playing competitive tennis.

Quotes:

“Everything is a lesson to me. Lessons are all around us all the time.” – Linda Binns

“If you're struggling, if it feels really hard, then it's not the right thing. You need to take a step back and ask yourself, ‘How could I make it easier?’” – Linda Binns

“The better you treat yourself, the more you actually accomplish.” – Linda Binns

Takeaways:

02:24 Your internal beliefs and energy directly shape your external life experiences and opportunities.

05:20 Personal transformation starts with understanding what you truly want, not what you think you should want.

09:53 Changing your approach from struggle to ease can unlock natural progression toward your goals.

23:18 High expectations are different from unrealistic self-bullying expectations that prevent personal growth.

26:51 Challenging personal narratives requires outside perspective and willingness to recognize self-imposed limitations.

Resources

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416: Train Your Brain for Better Habits, Decisions and Results with Holistic Prosperity and Mindset Mentor Joan Sotkin

October 10, 2017

Joan Sotkin helps entrepreneurs and practitioners experience freedom from struggle personally, professionally, and financially. She is THE expert when it comes to understanding how emotions learned in early childhood can affect a person's business and financial outcomes. Thousands have benefited from her groundbreaking book Build Your Money Muscles and her online programs. Joan's latest program is Rewire Your Brain for Prosperity & Financial Freedom.

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“When you're under stress, you can't make good decisions, and it also leads to physical problems. The idea is to recognize when you're in a state of stress and know how to bring yourself back to a more peaceful place.” – Joan Sotkin

“More money does not make you happier, because it just brings a lot of new things you have to deal with.” – Joan Sotkin

“The more you allow yourself to express your feelings—which is an expression of who you are—the more satisfying your life will be.” – Joan Sotkin

Takeaways:

04:08 Worrying about money often masks deeper emotional concerns about resources and personal connections.

06:28 Childhood experiences create emotional habits that unconsciously drive adult decision-making and life outcomes.

08:39 Learning to recognize, release, and replace negative emotional patterns can help build inner peace and make better decisions.

10:11 Personal growth is about changing habits, not fundamentally changing who you are as a person.

16:42 Feelings are learned early in life and can be intentionally retrained through conscious practice and self-awareness.

Resources

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415: Conviction, Customization, and Clarity: Break Out of Your Comfort Zone with Andy Molinsky

October 9, 2017

Andy Molinsky is a Professor at Brandeis University's International Business School, with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology. His new book Reach discusses ways to know yourself better and break outside your comfort zone.

A simple exercise you can implement today is to confront that thing you're fearing, imagine the worst case scenario, then the ideal/perfect version, then the realistic version, and decide on the probability for each of the three.

Andy says that some or all of the five pain points holding you back are authenticity, likability, competence, resentment, and morality. Listen in as you can realize that thing you were procrastination doing wasn't so bad at all, and making progress will get you to break that cycle of avoidance.

Quotes:

“When you take a leap, when you try something, that's where learning happens. You can't learn if you don't actually try.” – Andy Molinsky

“When you avoid something, you get a short-term boost of relief. But over time, it just makes that thing much harder.” – Andy Molinsky

“There's no one-size-fits-all. Whatever you're trying to do to step outside your comfort zone, you can make your own version of it.” – Andy Molinsky

Takeaways:

04:30 Breaking out of your comfort zone requires understanding your personal barriers and creating a customized approach to overcome them.

07:52 Taking small risks creates a positive cycle of self-discovery and increased confidence, replacing the negative cycle of avoidance.

16:51 Personal conviction and purpose can provide the motivation needed to push through uncomfortable situations.

21:22 Most people catastrophize worst-case scenarios, but the realistic outcome is usually far less intimidating than imagined.

24:39 Stepping outside your comfort zone is not a one-time event, but a continuous process of growth and self-improvement.

Resources

Andy Molinsky (official site)
Andy's books ("Global Dexterity" and "Reach")
Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence (book)

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410: The Secrets to Money, Power, and Love Prosperity with Lucas Lehman

October 2, 2017

Lucas Roy Lehman speaks and leads seminars on personal power and intimacy all over the US, Sweden and Canada. He is a certified neurotransformational coach, a certified sacred sexuality educator.

Over the past ten years, Lucas has worked with hundreds of men and women to overcome the obstacles to their financial success and emotional fulfillment, helping them transform old patterns and limiting beliefs, and courageously create the lives of their dreams.

Lucas talks to us about his forthcoming book, Mastering the 7 Principles of Sex & Money & Power for an Extraordinary Life:

presenence (what is)
purpose
passion
prosperity
proactivity
playfulness
plasticity

If you're ready to shift from "fear & survival" into "desire & fullness" then listen in.

Quotes:

“Desire is the first step to all achievement. So, if we're talking about how to have the most amazing life, first of all, we need to move from lack into desire.” – Lucas Lehman

“My definition of power is the ability to manifest my desires with ease.” – Lucas Lehman

“Prosperity is more than just financial prosperity. It also includes our physical prosperity—because if you don't have health, energy, and vitality, then all the money in the world is going to be useless.” – Lucas Lehman

Takeaways:

04:40 Desire is a more powerful motivator for growth than fear-based survival tactics.

17:37 Self-worth isn't tied to external achievements, but to internal acceptance and love.

25:25 Productivity can come from joy and desire, not just panic and stress.

32:47 Prosperity means more than money - it includes physical health, creativity, and emotional well-being.

35:19 Your life itself is your greatest art, not just the things you create.

Resources

Lucas Lehman (official site)
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (book)
Lucas Roy Lehman on Yelp

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409: Feed the Beast, Find Your Passions, and Thrive in Your Zone of Genius with Corey Poirier

September 29, 2017

Corey Poirier, author of The Book of Why, is a multiple-time TEDx speaker, host of the top rated Conversations with PASSION Radio Show, founder of The Speaking Program, and he has been featured in multiple television specials. He's interviewed over 4,000 of the world’s top leaders and has some amazing advice today about finding meaning, leaving your comfort zone, and becoming enlightened.

Quotes:

“I'd rather be busy than bored—and I'll add productive, because being busy just for the sake of being busy doesn't help anybody.” – Corey Poirier

“If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. If you figure out that this is your thing, your calling, or your why, you'll discover that you won't be tired at the end of the day, because you never really worked.” – Corey Poirier

“We're taught in school to focus on our weaknesses and ignore our strengths, because we're already good at them. But if you look at what sets the highest achievers apart, they do the exact opposite.” – Corey Poirier

Takeaways:

00:46 Staying busy isn't enough; being productive in areas you're passionate about is what drives success.

01:57 Passion acts like an energy source that prevents burnout and keeps you motivated.

14:41 Finding your passion is a continuous process that can take years, and it's okay to not have it all figured out immediately.

20:29 Your "why" should create a positive impact beyond just personal achievement.

29:09 High achievers focus on their strengths and hire out or delegate tasks in areas of weakness.

Resources

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405: Evergreen Focus & Motivation: 12 Mind Hacks to Become a Better Author, Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, and Your Best Self

September 25, 2017

Listen in as we reveal the twelve secrets all entrepreneurs (including you reading this right now) need to know in order to take massive action and enjoy rapid success.

Quiet the Noise: Don't check email or texting in the morning
Minimum Viable Product: what's important?
Body Health: Exercise, wake up early, drink water, and get a good night's sleep
Better Relationships: contempt, criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling (expert John Gottman)
Be Present: avoid multitasking, distractions, waiting for X to do Y, or "sticking it out"
Write Things Down: journal to document and "crack the nut" plus gratitude list
Negative Self Talk: ask better questions about your situation, such as: What's good about this? What action will you take moving forward? Is the thing you're worried about always true in all circumstances?
Be Independent: You are in control. Even if luck or people get you down,
Be Positive: Why did you get started with your business in the first place? What used to get you excited?
Triggers, states, habits, responses
Entrepreneurial Skill: distill the information down quick enough to take action. Don't be arrogant. Pay attention. Take the steps and see if you did it correctly. Don't give up.
Chunking: Adjust the size of your "laundry basket" to work your productivity muscle (focus muscle)

Quotes:

“Half the battle is just knowing where you're at and knowing what needs to be fixed.” – Robert Plank

“You're in control of everything you're doing today. The day can be spent the way you choose.” – Robert Plank

“Don't just learn and then put it aside. And don't just find a way to talk yourself out of implementing.” – Robert Plank

Takeaways:

02:19 Quiet the noise in your morning by avoiding immediate email and text checks to prevent starting your day in a stressed state.

11:50 Exercise doesn't require complex routines; simple actions like walking can significantly improve mental clarity and physical health.

21:42 Writing down daily tasks increases the likelihood of completing them and helps track actual productivity versus perceived productivity.

29:47 Recognize your emotional triggers and choose to respond differently, breaking predictable patterns that hold you back.

38:14 Focus on completing a few meaningful tasks daily rather than creating overwhelming to-do lists that rarely get finished.

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381: Reprogram Your Habits, Defeat Overwhelm, Remove Excuses, Find Inspiration and Discover Your Own Path with Derek Doepker

August 22, 2017

Derek Doepker is a former rock guitar player turned 7x bestselling author, speaker, and coach on mind, body, and business success.

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His goal is to help people break through their BS and amplify their productivity, profit, and performance by sharing clever mind games, life hacks, and the secrets of success found in music. Information does not equal transformation, and Derek says that you need to follow this three step process:

open the floodgates to an idea: lower your standards about what a bad idea is, think about what's possible, and realize the "slingshot effect" (i.e. the gym makes you weaker and then you grow stronger)
transition: sift, sort, preocess, narrow, filter, mix ideas
completion: eliminate, edit, deadlines

Quotes:

“Breakthroughs often don't come from looking at new things. They come from looking at old things in a new way.” – Derek Doepker

“Information doesn't create transformation. Information without implementation—most people would say common sense—won't get you very good results, or any results at all.” – Derek Doepker

“One of the best ways to create really great work up to a high standard is to start by lowering your standard.” – Derek Doepker

Takeaways:

02:39 Personal development advice is universal, but its true power lies in making it specifically relevant to your unique personality and goals.

07:39 Information without implementation leads to zero progress. Learn something, then immediately put it into practice.

13:21 State management is critical - prepare yourself mentally and physically before tackling important tasks to maximize productivity.

20:22 Creativity isn't just about generating ideas, but also about filtering, structuring, and completing those ideas through a deliberate three-phase process.

26:21 High achievers often need external structure like deadlines to unlock their most innovative work and prevent endless exploration.

Resources

Derek Doepker (Official Site)
Free book: Why You're Stuck (Free Book)
Derek Doepker (Facebook)
Derek Doepker (uDemy)
Derek Doepker (Amazon)

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