Today in America, we celebrate Thanksgiving.
Maybe you love it because you’ll sit on the couch all day watching football, or stuff yourself full of yummy foods, or get a game plan for Black Friday shopping or spend time with family.
Motivational Minute: Our Choices Today
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” (Aristotle)
Most choices that we have in life are simple.
Knowing the right thing to do is not the hard part rather choosing to do the right thing is the difficult part.
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Episode 119: Matt Brauning – Really interesting guy!
As a 2-time best-selling author, Matt captivates all types of audiences with an honest, hilarious, and exciting look into Leadership, Team Building, and Corporate Culture. He has been speaking since 2006 all over the world including the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Some of his clients include: U.S. Bank, John McAfee (Founder of McAfee Antivirus), New York Life, Project Management Institute (PMI), University of Southern California, Whittier Law School, The Point Church Network, Keller Williams Real Estate, The YMCA, and others.
Matt has been an entrepreneur since 2002, and is the host of The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur podcast. He also filmed in the movie The Journey with training legends Brian Tracy and Bob Proctor.
He is an avid motorcycle rider, church pastor, and rock climber, climbing technical roped ascents of mountains like Mt. Whitney and Halfdome in Yosemite. After spending time in California, he now resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his amazing wife Lola and awesome son Valiant.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Super heroes and leadership going hand in hand
- Why people do what they do
- What NLP is and why it matters
- Assigning meaning to things that happen to us
- How we can change our attitude or cause of things
- … and so much more!!!
Bitter or Better?
Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, understood the importance of choosing a right attitude even in bad situations. She was known to be someone that avoided grudges. One time a friend reminded her of a cruel thing that had happened to her previously, but Clara seemed not to remember the incident. “Don’t you remember the wrong that was done to you?, the friend asked. Clara answered calmly. “No, I distinctly remember forgetting that.”
Episode 108: Phil Hellmuth, 15x World Series of Poker Champion
Nobody has won more World Series of Poker championships than Phil Hellmuth Jr. He won his 15th WSOP Bracelet in the summer of 2018, which puts him far ahead of Phil Ivey, Johnny Chan, and Doyle Brunson (who all have 10 bracelets). Hellmuth also holds the record for most cash finishes and most final table appearances at the World Series of Poker. In 1989, the 24-year old Hellmuth became the youngest person ever to win the WSOP Main Event when he defeated legendary Johnny Chan. “The Poker” Brat as he is known for his colorful and competitive personality, was elected to the Poker Hall of Fame in 2007. He has also written a New York Times best-seller (“Play Poker Like the Pros”), as well as his autobiography (“Poker Brat”). Hellmuth also is very active in raising funds for charities. He has raised more than $50 million in his lifetime for charitable causes and organizations.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- What makes him so good
- The process of writing his books
- Qualities and principles of success and positivity
- … and so much more!!!
Episode 104: Chris Oliver, Founder of Basketballimmersion.com
Chris Oliver is the founder of Basketballimmersion.com and is one of the most respected basketball coaches and clinicians in North America. He regularly speaks at top coaching conferences and clinics, including CoachingU in Las Vegas. Chris is also currently the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Windsor, a position he has held since 2005. He is a 3x recipient of the Ontario University Athletic Conference’s Coach of the Year award. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University, and a Master’s in Physical Education and Coaching Studies from the University of Victoria. Oliver is also an NCCP Level Four coach.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Having “less boring” practices
- Building a better culture in your program
- Ways that players can make better decisions on the basketball court
- … and so much more!!!
When Life Gives You Lemons; Make Lemonade
“A pessimist is someone who makes difficulties of his opportunities. An optimist is one who makes opportunities out of his difficulties”
(President Harry S. Truman)
It has often been said, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Lemons by themselves are sour. Lemons with sugar and water become delicious lemonade.
This phrase is a reminder to us about making the best of things that come our way.
You Can’t Please Everyone
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” (Dr. Seuss)
You can’t please everyone!
No truer statement may ever have been uttered. It’s amazing how much you learn after you realize that you don’t have to please everyone.
If you want to please everyone then go sell ice cream.
Episode 066: Brad Lea, CEO of LightSpeed VT
Brad Lea is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of LightSpeed VT. As the Founder of LightSpeed VT, Brad has revolutionized the online training world. He has set the gold standard for how training is delivered, tracked and reported on ensuring maximum performance, accountability, retention and results. Brad Lea is a leading authority on web-based training. Experienced and proven in sales and marketing, he is a seasoned professional with a strong base of sales management coming from 25 years in the Automotive Industry. Brad’s thought leadership has been instrumental in helping guide some of today’s most effective and productive sales professionals worldwide. Brad is also the author of the Real Deal Lease Presentation. He also is the host of the “Dropping Bombs” podcast. He is also one of the featured keynote speakers at Grant Cardone’s 10x Growth Conference.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- How he went from high school dropout to business dominator
- The 5 Factors of Success
- Why some people are successful and others aren’t
- Insider tips for enjoying Las Vegas
Episode 054: Larry Winget – The Pitbull of Personal Development
Larry Winget is known as “The Pitbull of Personal Development”. He was the star of A&E’s “Big Spender” reality show and is the author of many books, including 6 New York Times/Wall Street Journal best-sellers. Larry is the host of the “Grow a Pair” podcast and is popular expert guest on stations such as Fox Business, Fox News, and MSNBC. He has spoken to more than 400 of the Fortune-500 companies. Larry is the best branded, most recognizable speaker in the business. Many speakers claim to be original, but Larry Winget is THE original. He has established himself as an icon in the world of personal development and self-help. You won’t find many people who don’t know or who won’t recognize him as a result of his six national bestsellers, his thousands of on-stage appearances or his many regular television appearances. Larry was the first to be willing to take on the “positive attitude” motivational speakers and the Law Of Attraction bozos with his common sense, back to the basics approach. Larry still believes that hard work and excellence are the keys to success and communicates that like no other person on the planet can! Larry makes you think. He makes you uncomfortable. He offers common sense solutions that are impossible to argue with. On top of all that, he is hilarious.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- His awesome books with great content and creative titles
- What he considers his best book and his most important book
- How you can have more money
- Why personal responsibility is important
- How we should be making choices in life