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With over 2,300 video messages on YouTube, soaring to over 1.6 million views combined, The Daily Locker Room has grown to be daily inspiration for people worldwide to live their very best life! We've now brought it to all you morning commuters, gym lovers, and everyone alike who want to get pumped up by listening to our motivational content each day.
Our messages offer a positive perspective on issues in life that everyone experiences and can relate to.
This project is the brainchild of Eric Giglione (Coach Gigs), author of "Messages," who runs Giglione Ackerman Agencies, with David Ackerman (Coach Ack). Besides running a successful business, Eric and David have a passion for inspiring people. They truly find joy in offering what they've learned, through years of personal and professional experience, to help others enrich their lives and better themselves.
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August 17th was 17 years since my motorcycle accident in 2003. They told me that I would never walk again, and the chances of me returning to work were very slim. It was a very very dark, dark time in my life.
Adversity is here to stay. Sometimes it's small, sometimes a little bigger. So how do we overcome the adversities? It's very simple.
I was speaking with my wife recently, and she made a comment about not having been on the exercise bike in the last couple of days. She’s usually an animal with it. But what she said next really stuck with me…
How coachable are you? According to Steve Siebold, amateurs or average thinking people will only be coached to the level that their egos will allow.
When I was a little boy growing up, in my family everybody had a musical instrument in their hands. So I picked up a pair of drumsticks because nobody played the drums.
We are wired as people to avoid pain. All kinds of pain. The simple physical pain we experience prevents us from doing things that are life-threatening. But more subtle kinds of pain, like emotional pain, also is something we steer clear of.
As I get started, I realize that the title of this message has multiple meanings. The first, and the core of what I want to share, is that we can separate ourselves from average people by staying focused and diligent while they whine and complain. Energy put into complaining is energy lost… so let’s make sure we catch ourselves complaining about anything.
In today’s climate, many of us are still adjusting to having more freedom than ever, working from home and having to manage our responsibilities without someone looking over our shoulders. While this seems like a refreshing change from the hovering boss, it asks much more of us than we may be used to giving.
Let’s talk about focus today, and what allows us to be efficient throughout the day. The simplest tip I can give here is to be organized and follow four simple steps.
Let’s focus today on changing our decisions and actions to move our lives in the direction of our vision.
Today let’s talk about the other critical value of our inner circle. That’s how the right people challenge us. They push us further than we thought we could go, and they show us that we’re better than we thought we were.
Grab your board for the Jersey Shore. Coach Gigs keeps it Jersey Strong through choppy seas and howling winds.
Sometimes we forget that we can pick our team, and we can spend time with people who lift us up, rather than knock us down. In years of coaching, I’ve seen incredible potential short-circuited because the person with the goal was beaten down by the people closest to him or her.
Coach Gigs circles the Jersey Strong tour back around to beautiful Spring Lake NJ to gain a little appreciation.
Jersey Strong takes a trip to Fantasy Island LBI. Coach Gigs braves two tons of rolling steel in today's Daily Locker Room.
Let’s talk about the wall. We all know it, we’ve all seen it; in fact, we’ve all smashed into it more times than we’d care to talk about.
Coach Gigs takes Jersey Strong to the secret laird of.... well you gotta' see in today's Daily Locker Room.
On today's Jersey Strong tour stop, Coach Gigs talks about how to bar anticipation and live in the now. Get it?
What separates the champions from the average performers? It’s simply the perspective they have, that a setback is a lesson, not a closed door. When a champion fails, they learn a better way, and they bounce back.
Coach Gigs takes Jersey Strong to Pier Village to hang out with some winners in today's Daily Locker Room.
Today I want to share a bit on one of my favorite topics: time travel. It’s so easy in this world we live in, with craziness piled on top of craziness, to focus only on ourselves, the goals we have and the ambition we’re pursuing. It seems, when we take a step back, that many of us are simply programmed to always be looking at whatever is next on our list.
Coach gigs stops at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park to work through some adversity, in today's Jersey Strong Locker Room.
Folks, I learned a long time ago, that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. So my suggestion to all of you today...
We have a serious challenge on our hands, and we need to be united in dealing with it. In today's message Coach Ack helps us keep the perspective.
We find ourselves waking up to an entirely different world in light of this most recent pandemic that has ravaged the globe. For those of us who've been dedicating our lives to conquering fear; if ever there was an opportunity for us right now to exercise that, it is now.
Our minds are similar in at least one way to high-performance cars: if we don’t put the right fuel in them, they won’t run as efficiently.
The universe’s sense of humor means we often are dealing with situations we don’t want or feel like we shouldn’t have to. But what we have to remember all the time is that whether or not we feel like something is fair, we have to process it, get tough, and plow ahead.
"The longer I live, the more I experience, the more I believe that humility is the quality that is essential for sustained success.."
Dreams are some of the easiest currencies to trade in. They cost nothing and always sound exciting. For most people, though, that’s as far as they go.
It all starts with your imagination which is like a canvas. You can paint any kind of picture you choose through your thoughts, attitudes and focus. Don't let doubt or fear paint on your canvas. Instead take out the paintbrush of expectancy and hope.
In today's message, Coach Ack explains how when we appreciate what’s positive around us, we will always attract more positivity.
When I was rebuilding my leadership career with my company, I started by working with people that other managers had given up on...the rest is history
Obsession can be viewed as both an extreme positive or an extreme negative. I guess it depends on what we’re obsessing over.
Blessing others has it's own rewards. You're going to find doors opening that would otherwise not be open.
People generally seek what’s easy or convenient, or move in the direction their feelings pull them, but it's not always the best decision. Find out why in today's message.
Today, Coach Gigs is bringing you the ultimate secret to success. It's probably not what you're expecting.
In today's message Coach Gigs discusses the Power of Positive Thinking and the incredible fundamentals outlined by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.
The best leaders are the best learners. They are never done learning, never done getting better.
Today, Coach Gigs brings to you 5 fundamentals of becoming an exemplary leader as told by two experts in leadership.
No matter how clear life's path may be, we're responsible for walking, running, or crawling down that path to achieve our goals.
The most successful, happiest, productive people that I've ever met are people who wake up every day inspired.
Are you robbing yourself of the energy and creativity that you need to overcome adversity?
In today's message, Coach Gigs shares with you something very specific from one of the great authors that he has studied under.
One of the things that separates high-level performers from average people is their tolerance for pain...and it’s not just physical pain.
Too often we'll have distractions that take us off focus. Let me give you some quick pieces of advice.
If you're chasing big dreams, you may not be tapping into an important resource for success.
Our behavior is guided by what we believe about something, not whether or not it’s objectively fact.
It's unfortunate that we live in a world that is increasingly challenging. How do we overcome this?
Who's driving your life? Buckle up and get ready for Coach Ack's powerful message that will make you think twice before handing over your keys.
The time-honored tradition of cracking open the fortune cookie gives great insight for today's message. Tune in as Coach Ack reveals the secrets for success.
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Leaders grow over time, and if we’re doing it right, we are always growing.
Let's talk about the good things that happen when we don’t clog up our karma with grudges and anger.
Without the right attitude, you may not be getting the most out of life as you could be.
Successful people form the habits of doing the things that unsuccessful people don't want to do.
Many times life is going to throw you off course, so you have to be ready for when it ain't perfect.
If you want to come up higher you have to know when to draw a line in the sand. Today, Coach Gigs tells you how in Part II of "No More Excuses."
In today's message Coach Ack shares the clues to look out for if you want to be successful.
Today, Coach Gigs shares with you seven of the 'Top 50 Most Positive Thoughts' from some of the greatest minds of all time.
We’ve all had to deal with bad news, but how can we manage our disappointments so we don’t allow a tough situation to cripple us?
Sometimes we have no idea how a situation is going to turn out, just like in our own lives.
Having a sense of humor is really helpful in the people business, but having a sense of humor about ourselves, that’s priceless.
We are where we are in life for two reasons: the decisions we make and the actions we take.
It’s good to have dreams and goals, but while we’re waiting for things to get better, we need to learn how to be content with where we are.
I heard something that struck me, and I had to share. Tune into today's powerful message with a story.
The universe won’t allow a difficulty unless it's going to somehow be used for our good.
Doctors told me I'd probably never walk again and that image kept playing in my mind over and over.
We all have pictures in our mind. Sometimes, without even thinking about it negative images will arise.
The dreams & goals cannot come to pass without opposition, delays, and people trying to talk you out of them.
Seeing the world, and all the experiences it offers, is a chance for learning something new.
Most mornings, I’m awake very early. I don’t need an alarm clock, and I certainly don’t dread the sound of a work day.
Life can be very tough. You can get knocked down but you don't have to get knocked out.
You've heard it before and you gotta' hear it again! Our thoughts determine our actions, our attitudes, and our self image.
Of course, skills play a role in our success, but in my experience a person’s belief and conviction is far more important.
Recently I had to make a very important decision. Tune in to find out what it was & how I was able to confidently overcome the challenge.
Today, Coach Ack explains why defeat, setbacks, & challenges provide the greatest life lessons.
I had the good fortune of spending 25+ years side by side with Bernard Rapoport, founder of this incredible life insurance company that I work with, American Income Life. I want to share with you his plans for success as he taught me.
You may have heard the timeless story of the three bricklayers. If not, tune in and gain some perspective.
Just how do successful people win? Tune in, I'm going to give you some simple easy-to-follow tips.
There are lots of things in life you don't get to choose. One thing you DO get to choose however is your attitude.
Complacency is a serious enemy of growth and achievement. Tune in as Coach Ack explains the importance of improvement for future success.
Average people look at their possibilities, measure them against the cost, & settle for less. Let’s not be average!
Coach Gigs reveals the two secrets to the most important things in life. You don't want to miss this!
Life can be exciting at times, and at other times....well I think you know, but its your response that matters most.
If we can’t take rejection, there’s only so far we’ll be able to go in our careers & only so far we’ll be able to grow as people.
Many years ago someone put a book into my hands called 'Dress For Success'. I read the book in it's entirety, I took notes, and I began to change the way I dressed. Now I am using the skills I learned to teach you, so you you can live your very best life!
Whatever it is you want in life, you're gonna have to get it through people, so tune in to find out exactly how to do it.
When it comes to living with integrity, fewer phrases are as important as “Deeds, Not Words.”
How often do you find yourself allowing a bad moment to spiral out of control? We’re all going to get thrown for a loop from time to time, but it’s on us to have the right attitude.
Success in life is not about having material possessions, its about living a purpose driven life.
Learn why doing things you sometimes find boring can lead to great results for the future!
Throughout my life I've met people who said I'm naturally gifted to do what I do, as if they can't. That's the furthest thing from the truth.
Human behavior is a wild thing. People often respond to things too quickly, or too slowly, but what’s worse is people often respond in the wrong direction.
One of the things I've learned about life is that whatever you get excited about will get excited about you!
While many people do go through life like hamsters on a wheel, there’s a simple way to get excited about what comes next.
When I was out in Carmel California some time ago, I met this gentleman in the lobby who was one of the greatest sales people I've ever met! Why you ask?
Everybody sells every day. Whether you're selling to earn a living or selling to influence somebody, we ALL sell.
Have you had chaos in your life? So have I and so have most of us. Here are 6 steps to manage those "chaotic" moments in your life.
How amazing would the world be if we started off with the thought that we should treat people amazingly well.
These are 4 ways to develop a better attitude & take care of your mind, body, spirit. Work on these simple areas & live a happier, more productive, exciting life.
Most people never realize that they think a certain way because of outside influences that have taken hold in their mind over the years.
If you deal with people in business and everyday life, you're going to find yourself in disagreements. Find out why compromise & negotiation are so vital when dealing with others.
Throughout life we're going to have people wrong us, but there's one thing we all must do and that is to forgive, even when sometimes they don't deserve it.
One of the things that I'm grateful for is that I was raised in a very loving caring home. The only problem was ...
The mind is such a powerful instrument that can deliver to you literally everything you want, but you have to believe that what you want is possible.
It has ups, it has downs, and it has crazy loop d loops. Life is truly a roller coaster full of exciting and sometimes terrifying experiences.
A major reason successful people become successful is they simply last longer than average people.
If you're like me you've gone through a lot of ups, a lot of downs, every day, every week, every month , every year. Depending upon the perspective that we keep, we get through these problems and we're better off than we were before the problem.
How does that happen?
How much of our success is based on talent, or intelligence, or our socio-economic background? According to Angela Duckworth, whose TED talk was watched by more than 14 million people, not as much as most of us think.
How often do we find our dreams battered by the opinions of people who have no dreams of their own? How many times will we take being discouraged before giving up?
The answer may not be what you think...
You may not know this but you've been selling since you were a little baby. Coach Gigs helps you realize your inner talent in today's Daily Locker Room.
We’ve all had that wonderful moment when we’ve ordered a chef’s special at a restaurant, and the server delivers it right in front of us. It looks great, it smells great, and most importantly, it tastes great. But all we see is the finished product. We don’t see the work that went into creating that dish. We know there’s a lot, but all we really care about is the meal in front of us.
A very special guest joins us in the locker room this morning to share a record breaking event & an important message on ignoring the clock! CoachAck and his daughter Emily greet us today from the beautiful Jersey shore. Don't miss their message!
Patience. Deliberation. Calm. All qualities we’d value in someone we were stuck with in a tough situation. Passion is often a great strength, but uncontrolled emotional reactions usually are not.
You've all heard this saying a million times, but CoachGigs gives you the ultimate explanation in today's message...you don't want to miss it!
Coach Gigs takes a trip to Los Angeles for a sample of west coast success in today's Daily Locker Room.
Let’s do a little thought experiment. Let’s jump into our time machine and speed ahead to January 1st of next year. When we wake up that morning, we will have achieved our biggest goal of the current year.
How do you get to the top of your field? Ask someone who's there. Coach Gigs crosses paths with major success in today's Daily Locker Room.
When we’re leading others, it’s easy to believe that as long as we equip our people with the technical skills that they need that their success is assured, but that’s far from the whole story. Imagine, if you will, the work on a construction site. For that building to come into being, it takes more than just construction workers hammering and drilling.
Coach Gigs continues his quest for west coast superstars and finds Ron Rivera. Check out this guy's 'Pay the Price' sheet in today's Daily Locker Room.
A very old friend of mine, who I haven’t spoken with in years, unexpectedly reached out to me recently. She told me she’d realized that we had been very good friends a long time ago, and despite several things happening in our lives that created some challenges, we still had that.
A Starr is born! Temesghen's mother could have said that. Coach Gigs agrees in today's Daily Locker Room.
The Daily Locker Room welcomes Johnny Ly today. If you heed Johnny's wisdom you can't go wrong. Best Life Ever!
Same great success, new name. Coach Gigs catches up with Lily Sakai and gets some great two minute tips for success in today's Daily Locker Room.
Let’s get to work right away with a question: do you have a goal you’re working on right now? Of course you should have it written down, but more important it has to be a real goal. That means we’ve got to take hard look at what we’ve told ourselves we’re chasing.
Coach Gigs has uncovered a rare find from South America of priceless wisdom. Share the treasure trove of knowledge in today's Daily Locker Room.
"When playing games with children let them win." Coach Gigs shares more of the wisdoms of Carlos Helu in today's Daily Locker Room.
The hits keep rolling in today's Daily Locker Room as Coach Gigs teams up with Carlos Helu to deliver a wealth of wisdom.
Coach Gigs brings it home to finish up this four part miniseries on the wisdoms of Carlos Helu.
Today, let’s talk about the excuses we give ourselves in our daily lives and in our careers that short-circuit potential victories. Oh, I’m sorry… excuses isn’t the right word?
There's one simple thing that triggers all success and wealth. Coach Gigs is gonna' spill the beans in today's Daily Locker Room.
One of the most common obstacles we face in pursuing our goals is that constant sense that the universe is blocking us. When we stop and think about that, in a quiet moment, we have to face up to the fact that it can’t always be someone else’s fault
Aren't we all in the people business? Coach Gigs holds a class in people skills 101 in today's Daily Locker Room.
I was traveling recently, and caught a sign in an elevator that simply said: “Life always gives you a second chance. It’s called tomorrow.” This hit me pretty hard, because as a person generally, and as a leader specifically, I make a lot of mistakes.
In today's Daily Locker Room, Johnny Ly serves up dessert for the smorgasbord of success.
Let’s kick off today with a math question: how much effort is really maximum? Every option explored, every bullet in the gun fired, and then the gun thrown at the enemy on top of that?
Coach Gigs goes on location in the south of France. This is the stuff dreams are made of.
What does driving through the south of France and along the path of life have in common? Buckle up for Coach Gigs' answer in today's Daily Locker Room.
In today's Daily Locker Room Coach Gigs introduces us to the 'other' cleaner. They're industrial strength but not what you think.
Most every transaction or change in life is in effect a result of selling. Coach Gigs explores the concept with the help of Grant Cardone in today's Daily Locker Room
When we’re sending someone off to tackle a challenge, we usually wish them luck. Unfortunately, this is the last thing anyone needs at this point. Luck doesn’t matter. What people need is focus.
In today's Daily Locker Room Coach Gigs describes six ways to look at adversity. Three are bad and three are good.
Coach Gigs brings six views on greatness. Guess what, three are bad and three are good. Pick your three favorite in today's Daily Locker Room.
I’ve often said procrastination is the number one enemy of human achievement. It’s making the first move down the path towards our goals that always seems most daunting, and requires what seems like massive effort to accomplish.
The secret's out! All 177 of them. Coach Gigs uncovers the secret of commitment in today's Daily Locker Room.
I've been almost four decades now in the business I'm in, and I'm still learning. I'm still reading, I never let a book out of my hands. I have this innate understanding, and was taught early in life that if I want to reach the pinnacles of life and keep growing, that I need to stay humble and keep learning.
Life is a journey. I hate starting out like a fortune cookie, but it’s true. All of us will experience twists, turns and surprises along the way, many of which will not be appreciated in the moment. I’ve had lots of success, both personally and professionally, and I’ve also experienced lots of failure. I’ve hoisted the trophy as the champion, and I’ve watched others win while I figure out what went wrong.
Evan Holzhauer steps in front of the bookshelf today, with four tips you can apply to every situation, every day.
The Daily Locker Room asks that you join us in honoring those who have given their very lives so that we may have the freedoms of the United States of America.
In my world, results are the bottom line, and what we do delivers those results. We can’t talk our way into results. We can’t make promises and hand out IOUs and expect to reach our goals. We act our way into results.
The top performers and leaders in this world are always the first on the scene. Our excitement for tackling our goals, or challenges, is a major part of getting things done.
It's safe to say that we all endure pain in our life's journey. Coach Gigs helps us recycle for success in today's Daily Locker Room.
Surfs up! ..side down! Coach Gigs helps right the ship after the tsunami in today's Daily Locker Room.
The key to clarity is focus. And not just focusing on one thing, focusing on the best possible thing in the moment. As humans, we can only actually focus on one thing at a time. But if we allow our minds to think of everything we still haven’t done, we’ll never get what’s in front of us right.
Coach Gigs examines the values of relationships in today's Daily Locker Room. They're pretty important.
It occurred to me recently that people, generally, overblow moments in their lives and wind up missing opportunities for growth and victory. An obstacle, or often even the possibility of an obstacle, completely throws some people off.
Ever since I was young, I remember there being people in my life who knew a lot more than I did and who had been further along than I was. I had the opportunity to spend time with these people, take notes, and then go make improvements every day.
It doesn't matter what line of work you're in, whether you're a salesman or scientist. All the keys to success, dreams, and goals center around people.
Sometimes, it’s a good idea to take a deep breath and relax. Close our eyes. Get to a place where we can clear our thoughts.
Other times, it’s best to rev up the engine and take off at high speed after our goals. And those are the times we will usually find ourselves in.
I'm not opposed to thinking outside the box. The problem that I have is way too many try to go outside the box before they master the box itself. That's called mastering the fundamentals.
"You know, what is reality? Reality is what is in front of you. You see the results on the scoreboard? That's reality. Someone's upset with you. That's reality."
Coach Gigs gets real in today's Daily Locker Room.
What better way to kick off 4th of July celebration than with a little Coach Gigs motivation.
Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Daily Locker Room.
My best friend, Chris sent me a t-shirt that made me laugh out loud recently because it so accurately described our 25-year friendship. The shirt said: “That’s a terrible idea – what time?”
So often in life we find ourselves on the upslope of a mountain, trying to climb to the top. What I really want to share today is the moment we also get to experience but don’t always take advantage of.
Wanna know who's important in your life? Look at your phone. Coach Gigs makes 'contact' in today's Daily Locker Room.
It’s a shame of human existence that we often seem to learn lessons the hard way. We realize what we had only after it’s gone.
What does it take to unlock the success of leadership? Coach Gigs is your veritable locksmith to leadership in today's Daily Locker Room.
When we aspire to high levels of success, we must be prepared to sacrifice. To achieve an average level of success takes neither commitment nor hard work, but champions know they must be prepared for all of it to win.
We all have to deal with that sound… the alarm clock. For some people it’s music, but for a lot of people it’s just an unpleasant shrieking noise, designed to get us up and out. Unfortunately, the alarm clock has a self-defeating mechanism, and it’s called the snooze button.
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Eric tells us what the Daily Locker Room is and why he created it, and shares his words of Inspiration for Never Giving Up.
Life has all kinds of beautiful moments in it. Inside a single day can be the most incredible highs, and there can also be some of the most incredible lows. Oh, you experienced that?
We’ve talked a lot about how our feelings can sidetrack us from success. We’re tired, our aunt is coming in from out of town, or something has happened where we just don’t want to do what’s necessary. It’s important to fight this, because while it’s better to attack a task with enthusiasm, we must attack even when we don’t feel especially excited about it.