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The secret month that makes accomplishing your goals a lot easier!

Everybody knows that January is a big month for goals, but there’s another secret month hidden in the calendar that’s a powerful time to start a new goal. I call these months “slingshot months” because they fall during times of the year where there’s already momentum building so they can launch your goals toward success. It took me 25 years to discover the hidden power of the second, less famous slingshot month, but you’re about to learn all about it and how to make the most of it in 25 minutes.

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At your best: How to get time, energy, and priorities working in your favor with Carey Nieuwhof

Life always moves fast, but what happens when the pace of life becomes totally unsustainable? My friend and mentor, Carey Nieuwhof, rebuilt his entire life after a whirlwind career left him burned out and exhausted for years. A former lawyer, Carey is now a bestselling leadership author, speaker, and podcaster. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth. He joins me in this episode to tell you how to make time work for you so you can live more of the life you love.

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Stop Performing and Start Serving: How to Build a Brand That Matters with Rory Vaden

74% of Americans agree that they’re more likely to trust someone who has an established personal brand, so what does your personal brand say about you? Do you have a personal brand? Have you ever thought about building one? New York Times best-selling author, professional speaker Hall of Famer, eight-figure company entrepreneur, and my long-time friend, Rory Vaden, knows that personal brands are the future no matter what industry you’re in. He joins me in this episode to tell you how to develop and sustain a killer personal brand so that you can master your message and use it to reach your goals.

 

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4 ways to master the art of Strategic Boredom

When’s the last time you were really bored? If you’re like me, it’s probably the last time you were in the shower. That seems to be the only time when I’m not trying to maximize productivity by multi-tasking or listening to an audiobook or podcast. Most of us have packed our lives so full of activities that we don’t have a lot of room left for the quiet, often necessary groundswell of creativity. Creativity needs boredom, but there’s a way to be strategic about it. Listen to the episode for four ways you can refill your creative tank by tapping into the power of strategic boredom.

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Grizzly Bears and Gill Nets: Discovering what matters most in life with “Alone” Producer Ryan Pender

You’re completely alone in the wilderness. You only have 10 pieces of gear. If you can tough it out longer than nine other people, you win $500,000. Also, there are bears. And maybe a wolverine here and there. How long do you think you would last? This is the actual premise of one of my all-time favorite TV shows, Alone. One of the show’s producers, Ryan Pender, joins me this week to tell me the surprising lessons people learn about life and themselves when they’re completely isolated and solely focused on their survival. Even if you haven’t seen a single episode, you’ll love this conversation and how lessons from the wilderness can apply to your life.

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5 simple ways to escape the comparison trap

Who’s that person you always compare yourself to? Maybe it’s some perfect mom you follow online? Or maybe it’s the coworker who actually got in better shape during the pandemic? The one that got the 8-pack of abs then had the audacity to also learn Italian, start a community garden for elderly orphans, and rescue five Corgi-German Shepherd mixes? You know who I’m talking about. Social media has made it easier than ever to get caught in the trap of comparison, but there are a few actionable steps you can take to avoid it. Listen in for the 5 easiest ways to avoid comparison so that you can spend your energy focusing on your own growth and goals.

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Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness with Richard Lui

Can selfless acts help you achieve your goals? It may sound counterintuitive that investing time into others can help you achieve your goals, but Richard Lui has the data that proves selflessness pays major dividends for the giver and the receiver. Veteran journalist Richard Lui has more than 30 years in television, film, technology, and business. He’s the first Asian American man to anchor a daily national cable news program, and a team Emmy and Peabody winner. He joins me for a conversation to teach you how to find the hidden power of selflessness and how it will help you to reach your goals.

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The 4 best steps to take before you even start a new goal

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you’re working on a goal, you’re just not making any progress?

I get it. When the scale doesn’t budge, the income doesn’t increase, or the pages don’t get written, it can be discouraging. Not seeing progress come quickly enough is one of the biggest reasons people give up on their goals. Here’s the issue though – progress is found not received, and the only way to see it is to know exactly where you started. The best map in the world is useless if you don’t know where you are when you open it. That’s why this episode is all about drawing a massive “You Are Here” X so that you can build a base that will launch your success and help you track your progress.

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Lose 100lbs, build a multi-million dollar business, laugh a lot – the Corinne Crabtree story

What does it really take to be successful? A platform? The right connections? A giant start-up fund?

Corinne Crabtree didn’t have any of those things but that didn’t stop her from building a massive business. Corinne is a weight loss coach, multi-million dollar business owner, and productivity genius, but her success wasn’t the result of some big break. Corinne was raised by a single mom without any money. She didn’t finish college. She started her business without a platform. And now she’s got a multi-million dollar business and has helped thousands of people achieve their health goals. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, advice on growing your side hustle or want a productivity hack that will transform your calendar, my conversation with Corinne has what you need to know.

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7 Ways to Deal with Rejection

How do you handle rejection?

If you’re like me, you’d respond with “poorly and personally, ” but there’s a better way. Rejection sucks, but it’s a part of life, and you should be prepared for it. That’s why in this episode, I’m giving you 7 ways you can deal with rejection that will help you take the sting out of it, learn from it, and get over it.

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