Men On Purpose Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ian Lobas
Featuring, celebrating & digging deep into high-level Men On Purpose from around the world who have gotten clarity on their life's mission, their purpose and dedicated themselves to revealing their most on purpose &authentic selves.
The mission of this podcast is to Elevate, Educate, Empower, Enrich and Evolve you to become & BE a man on purpose so you can reveal your most authentic self and live the most fulfilling and regret and regret free life possible. Join us and learn how to BE the best, highest level, sustainable, joyfilled, clear, open, honest most purposeful version of you yet.
What you will learn in this episode:
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The most common communication challenges men experience in their marriages.
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The impact that communication challenges have on your relationship with your partner and how your partner is feeling.
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Strategies for identifying the personal communication challenges you are struggling with.
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Choosing which communication habits resonated with you the most and how to implement them.
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Integrating these exercises into your daily life to improve your communication skills in your home and work life.
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Implementing active listening techniques in your relationship.
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How to best respond when your partner is not using active listening techniques.
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Communicating your needs and desires more effectively to your partner.
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Handling communication breakdowns in a more productive way.
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Strategies to prevent communication breakdowns from happening in the first place.
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How to incorporate & practice active listening
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How to build upon & strengthen your current communication skills to strengthen your relationship with your partner.
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Communication #Activelistening #Improvecommunication
What you will learn in this episode:
- Strategies for rebuilding physical trust by creating a safe and supportive environment
- Tips for rebuilding financial trust by being transparent and honest about financial matters
- Techniques for establishing clear boundaries and expectations around financial matters
- Setting clear boundaries & Expectations around physical & financial goals.
- How to ommunicate effectively about what you want from your partner physically.
- Addressing past traumas & triggers that affect your physical & financial world.
- Why building intimacy gradually is massively important
- Staying patient with yourself and your spouse as you build the foundations back up.
- Creating a positive physical environment for you & your spouse to feel safe.
- How to set clear financial goals together and stick with them.
- The benefits of creating a joint budget.
- Why practicing transparency will get you farther faster.
- Set financial expectations & boundaries with each other and honoring your commitments.
- Getting clear about each others relationship with money and how to help each other grow through it.
- How to practice regular financial check-ins with your partner.
- Why celebrating small wins & staying positive is crucial to your foundation & future.
- Addressing underlying issues quickly and purposefully.
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trust #physicaltrust #financialtrust
What you will learn in this episode as well as questions to ask yourself and your partner to gain clarity & traction quickly!
- Ways to rebuild competence trust by improving decision-making and follow-through skills
- What specific decision-making or follow-through skills do you need to work on to rebuild trust in your relationship?
- What specific actions can you take to improve your decision-making and follow-through skills?
- How can you hold yourself accountable to follow through on commitments and decisions?
- How can you communicate your decisions and actions to your partner in a way that builds trust?
- What barriers or challenges might you encounter in rebuilding competence trust, and how can you overcome them?
- What support or resources do you need to successfully rebuild competence trust in your relationship?
- What systems & structure can you put into place to ensure that you will be consistently rebuilding competency & reliability trust?
- Tips for rebuilding communication trust by being honest and transparent with your partner:
- What fears or concerns do you have about being honest and transparent with your partner?
- How can you communicate your feelings and needs in a way that is honest and respectful?
- How can you actively listen to your partner and validate their perspective?
- What specific steps can you take to rebuild trust through honest and transparent communication?
- How can you repair trust if you have been dishonest in the past?
- What role does empathy play in rebuilding communication trust, and how can you cultivate it in your relationship?
- Techniques for improving communication skills and building a deeper understanding of each other's needs and perspectives:
- What communication patterns or habits do you need to change to build a deeper understanding in your relationship?
- How can you actively listen to your partner and seek to understand their perspective?
- How can you express your own needs and feelings in a way that is clear and respectful?
- What techniques can you use to avoid defensiveness and conflict when discussing difficult topics?
- How can you build empathy and understanding for your partner's perspective, even if you don't agree with them?
- What role does self-reflection and self-awareness play in building a deeper understanding in your relationship?
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communication #trust #marriage
What you will learn in this episode:
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The 6 Trust Types
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How they are broken
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How they can be repaired
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Why you are breaking trust and How to stop repeating the cycle
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Our story of how we broke and repaired each one of these
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An exercise you can use to start doing the work now! https://grow.irreplaceableman.com/6-trust-types-assessment/
Much More!
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trust #relationship #marriage
What you will learn in this episode:
The hidden ways trust is broken
What your wife is thinking and how she feels
How the little things add up to be a big deal
What causes trust issues in a relationship
What you can do to start to course correct
Examples from our marriage on how we rebuilt
Systems & Strategies you can use now.
Your value outside of provider and protector
The Replaceable Man Avatars
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trust #relationship #theirreplaceableman
Episode 306 dives deep into the journey of personal growth and development in both individuals and as a couple. We discuss how being a work in progress and how taking ownership of your own growth can benefit not only yourself but also your partner.
One common theme that we explore is the idea of men feeling like they have no other value in the world besides money. We challenge this notion and talk about how bad behavior can become a reflection of fear, and how showing up as the man your partner needs you to be is an important part of creating a strong, healthy relationship.
We also address the unfair expectation that wives need to do all the work in marriage and the assumption that women do not need us just because they are strong. We discuss how mother's instincts and trauma triggers can impact relationships and marriages and the importance of addressing these issues head-on.
Throughout the episode, we stress the importance of communication and building a strong bond of trust between partners. We talk about how changing doesn’t necessarily mean that your partner will automatically trust those changes.If you want to improve your relationship with your partner or even just yourself, check out our website and apply to join our community https://irreplaceableman.com/apply/.
Quick Timestamps 00:01:53 What Meredith’s Thought Process Was When She Was About to Leave00:04:33 When Ian’s Replaceability Began00:05:01 Being in a Delusional State00:06:56 Husbands Expecting Wives to Do All the Work00:09:48 Attaching Your Value On Money00:11:00 The Misconception Behind Being a Mediocre Husband00:13:37 Building the Life You Want vs. Facing the Regret in the Future00:15:16 The Assumption That Our Wives Do Not Need Us Because They Are “Strong”00:16:40 The 12 Patterns Guide 00:22:04 Natural Motherly Instinct00:27:24 Being Constantly Busy Is An Excuse00:28:57 Trauma Triggers00:30:11 Changing Doesn’t Mean Your Wife Would Automatically Trust Those Changes00:37:10 The Karma Gross00:42:31 Putting Down the Fear of Being Judged00:44:21 Trusting Yourself Through Evidence-Based Action00:50:37 The Toxicity of Not Addressing Problems00:56:01 Membership Announcement
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PersonalGrowthAndDevelopment
HealthyRelationships
CommunicationIsKey
Episode 305 examines the choice between victimhood and taking ownership of your life, and how it impacts your success.
In this episode, Raylen Davis from the Elevated Coaching Academy joins us to discuss the power of leaning into discomfort to achieve success. We explore the importance of focusing on the emotional and inner self, and how mentorship can be a powerful tool for growth.
We also discuss the detrimental effects of creating meaning around things and the steps to take in turning your life around. Raylen shares insights on choosing between victimhood and letting go of it, and decoding the formula for success. Taking full ownership and responsibility of your life and marriage is essential to finding fulfillment, as is being present and understanding your authentic desires. We delve into how to access the power that is already within you, the benefits of slowing down to speed up, and how a serving mindset and language can transform your life.
As Raylen says, "purpose comes from pain." Join us as we explore this concept and gain valuable insights on how to live a more purposeful life. Listen to the episode and learn more from https://irreplaceableman.com/apply/.
Quick Timestamps
00:04:47Raylen Story About Programming
00:06:47Leaning Into Two Things for Success
00:07:46Focusing on the Emotional Side (the inner self)
8:27-9:56IAN GOLD
00:09:58Power of Mentorship
00:12:06Creating Meaning Around Things
00:12:59Raylen’s Defining Moment
00:16:10Creating Meaning Around Things
00:16:34Decoding the Victim and Success Formula
16:59-18:15 IAN GOLD
00:18:55Taking Full Ownership and Responsibility
19:41-20:52 IAN GOLD
21:34-23:46 IAN GOLD: Ball Off the Foot
00:23:57Taking Responsibility
00:25:55Being Present
00:31:04Understanding What You Want
31:56-36:50 IAN GOLD: Defining Success
00:37:14Self-Mastery by Robert Green
00:38:00Power vs. Force
00:38:39How to Access the Power That Is Already in You
42:57-44:19 IAN GOLD: Slowing Down
45:22 - 47:36 Should & Could Mindset
00:47:38Power of Cold Plunge
00:49:07Serving or Not Serving
01:00:00Purpose Comes From Pain
Books or Articles mentioned: Self-Mastery by Robert Green & Power vs. Force by David Hawking
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❤️ Website: elevatedcoachingacademy.com
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#victimhood #takingresponsibility #purposefrompain
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of affirmations and how they can help us create the life we desire.
Our guest, Garrain Jones — shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and how he used affirmations to change his mindset and manifest his dreams. He emphasizes the importance of creating a personal formula and blueprint for our lives, and how this can help us become irreplaceable individuals as a whole. We delve into the role of energy transmutation in turning negative experiences into positive ones and how it can help us cultivate inner peace.
Through personal stories and insights, Garrain and I discuss the importance of surrendering to the universe, being true to ourselves, and using affirmations to align our thoughts and actions with our deepest desires.
QUICK TIMESTAMPS
6:57 Garrain’s Story
08:22 -09:12When a Giant Mountain Is on You
09:28 - 10:38 Mom Taught Me to Be Calm
12:40 No One Is Coming to Save You
13:54 Voluntary Discomfort
17:33 Training Your Life Force for Calm Inner Energy
23:02 - 23:32 Whats Easy to Do Is Easy Not to Do
23:33 Moving to LA and Becoming a Model
26:12:00 Not Letting Other People’s Good Opinions Get To You
35:06:00 Channeling Inner Peace Through Surrender
43:24:00 You Cannot See the Picture From in the Frame
48:37:00 Cranking up the Obsession of Perseverance
49:42:00 Losing Authenticity
52:32:00 Hitting Rock Bottom and Casting the Vision
54:46:00 Energy Can’t Be Destroyed, It Can Only Be Transmuted
56:45:00 Don’t Let Your Life Be Stolen
1:01:03 Being an Irreplaceable Husband
1:01:18 Creating Your Formula and Blueprint for Your Life
1:06:45 Creating Powerful Affirmations for Yourself
1:11:42 The Universe Becomes Plastic When You Become Who You Are Designed to Be
1:12:02 - 1:14:58 IAN GOLD
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: garrainjones.com
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garrain.jones/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrainjones/
📚 Book: Mental Makeover
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#irreplaceableman #affirmations #transformation
As men, we have a natural desire to provide for our families and achieve success in our careers. Frankly, this is how most men avoid dealing with their problems. And the problem with that is it hurts the people we say we are working hard for. I remember Meredith saying to me, “You say you're running the race for us, however every time you get a chance to celebrate with your family, you run right by us.” That hurt and hit deep. She was right. I was saying one thing and doing another. I was acting as a business man that happened to have a family. My life changed when I met Jon Vroman who introduced me to the concept of being a family man with a business and the mindset shift that came with it. The pursuit of professional goals can sometimes come at the expense of our family life.
Jon and I discuss the challenges of balancing family and business, and share insights on how to prioritize both aspects of our lives family first. We explore strategies for setting boundaries, managing our time, and communicating effectively with our loved ones.
Our guest, Jon Vroman — shares his personal experiences and the lessons he has learned as he navigated through the competing demands of work and family. He offers practical advice on his website https://frontrowdads.com/ on how to maintain a healthy balance making him an irreplaceable family man with a business.
Quick Timestamps
09:19-11:13 IAN GOLD: Finding the Most Serving Mentor
00:11:20 Jon’s Story
00:14:09 Family Men With Businesses
15:39-18:48 IAN GOLD: Misalignment Kills
00:19:07 Checking In on Your Ego
23:23-27:01 IAN GOLD: Living a Regret-Free Life
00:27:11 Buying Back Your Time
29:07-31:29 IAN GOLD: Feeling Insecure
00:31:31 Leadership Imposter Syndrome
00:30:55 Relationship With Significance
00:35:46 Wisdom Should Be Crowdsourced Responsibly
35:36-36:00 IAN GOLD: Balancing the All or Nothing Mentality
00:36:08 Being Present
00:36:22 Designing Your Life for Success in All Areas
00:39:11 Paying Attention to What’s Working and Not
00:40:08 Sticking With the Challenges in Business
00:42:00 Formula for Constraints That Serve Your Strengths
00:45:09
Conquering Fears Around Growing a Team
00:48:44 Systems That Help Us Be Conscious
00:51:43 Recognizing Patterns for Course Correction
00:54:09 The FRD Story and the Magic of How It Works
00:56:25 Creating Psychological Safety
01:09:08 Expectations Management: Intentions vs. Expectations
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: https://frontrowdads.com/
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/jonvroman/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonvroman/
📩 Email: jon@frontrowdads.com
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#irreplaceableman #businessman #familyman
Marriage is not just about two people living together. When you’re married, you don’t have a housemate, you have a partner that you have made a commitment to. Not just to provide for or take care of, your commitment also has to do with who you are and who you become. Constant personal evolution and growth is a must.
For the first couple years of our marriage, I wasnt following those rules. In my mind, because I was providing financially at a high level and we were living a great life, thats all the contribution that was necessary.
Yeah, I was a fucking failure as a husband and then the day came when Mere had enough. She gave me an ultimatum that hit me square between the eyes. It broke me and knocked me onto a course of deep level personal growth and development. The fact that not only was I replaceable in my marriage, I also realized that like most men, I was also replaceable as a leader in my business, as a professional and sadly, as a father.
Everything changed when the fear of her being with someone else kicked in and I would have let her go knowing that I could have done something however I remained selfish and in my ego. It was beyone fear, I felt and sensed the immense regret I would feel later on in life knowing that I had the chance to make it better and didnt.
So the first commitment was to me, to put me first in a serving way and focus on my growth while I learned about what she needed and who she needed me to be.
In this special episode, my wife (Meredith) and I put everything on the table and talk about our relationship from the beginning. We are vulnerable and honest about the ins and outs of our marriage in hopes of helping every man out there to transform into their best selves and finally become The Irreplaceable Man & Husband that they need to be, the one their wives want to be with and the one their wives will never leave.. Yes, brother, its all on you!
Now that we have switched over to The Irreplaceable Man podcast, you can expect 2x episodes a month with Meredith and I digging into a new topic that stop marriages from being amazing and stop men from being irreplaceable.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:03:07 Ian’s Fear: His wife never getting over the resentment from who he used to be
00:04:30 Great Partnership = Great Marriage
00:06:22 Moving Past Resentment to Instill Good Communication
00:07:57 Meredith & Ian’s Story
00:10:07 Wanting to Be the Provider
00:11:12 Making Money Your Identity Could Destroy You
00:11:55 Angles of Avoidance
00:14:29 Creating A Curriculum for Yourself
00:16:29 What It Means to Be Replaced
00:19:05 Take It All On You
00:21:24 The Feeling of Stability
00:23:29 Rushing into Relationships and Feeling Obligated
00:28:04 Creating Time for Just You and Your Spouse
00:29:05 Seeking Approval Externally
00:33:51 Change Before She Pulls the Switch
00:35:55 Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
00:38:02 Men Having the Fear to be Vulnerable
00:38:13 Feminine Flow Energy
00:41:38 The Fear of Loving Too Much
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#marriage #irreplaceablehusband #commitment
Episode 301 is about putting yourself first and making sure you are working on your fullest potential, because what you have financially and materially is not always the truest form of happiness.
The truth is, all the money and material possessions in the world may not make you happy. In fact, if you don't feel complete you will probably never let yourself enjoy what you have. Put yourself first and work on your self-depreciation issues, so that you can get out of your own way and achieve real happiness and success.
Today, Sam Kabert, a successful Serial Entrepreneur turned Spiritual Seeker, joins us in searching for our own life mission. He is known for his ability to put together virtual teams to execute the vision as efficiently as possible so that all involved can spend more time adventuring and experiencing the beauty the world has to offer outside of traditional work.
Do not get caught up in achieving what society has taught you was valuable instead of knowing within yourself what is most important for your life. Let’s find your new passion and purpose in life together. Let’s make each other proud of our own self-discovery journey. Follow us at https://menonpurpose.net/apply/.
QUICK TIMESTAMPS:
00:06:31 Sam’s Story
00:10:10 Numbing Depression
00:13:35 Set Site on the Money
00:13:44 Money Was My Identity
15:30-17:14 IAN GOLD: Legacy
00:17:39 Slowing Down and Comparison
00:19:55 Outsourcing Happiness to Materialism
00:21:02 Getting to a Place to Slow Down
00:21:18 Avoidance Tactics
00:23:25 Tapping Into the Feminine
00:24:37 Working on vs Working in the Business
26:26-27:43 IAN GOLD: Slowing Down
00:27:46 Ways to Slow Down
00:29:26 Taking in the World Around You
28:42-29:58 IAN GOLD: Eliminating People From Your Life
00:32:17 Soul Contracts
32:39-36:09 IAN GOLD: Purpose
00:35:02 Doing the Inner Work
00:47:10 Waking up and Adjusting to the World
00:49:41 Quantum Physics
00:50:18 Self-Love
50:40-52:33 IAN GOLD: Finding True Purpose
00:55:31 Integration
00:56:54 Creating Space
00:59:38 Closing
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: http://samkabert.com/
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkabert/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabert/
📩 Email: mailto:sam@samkabert.com
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#happiness #purpose #money
Episode 300 is about why even great marriages could still be at the brink of divorce, and how going through self-transformation could remedy such a situation.
There is a common misconception that if you are married, your marriage is guaranteed. This is not the case, and anyone who says otherwise is either unaware of or in denial of the issues concerning the reality of marriage. According to The National Center for Health Statistics in the United States, at least 50% of marriages will end in divorce (Jones & Schulz, 2000).
Today, Keith Yackey, founder and CEO of The Married Game & The Ascend Brotherhood, has been committed to helping married men learn how to get their wives to “want” to have sex with them again. He will be discussing communication, attraction, integrity, supporting yourself and other winning formulas that could help you and your spouse rekindle your connection, as every great marriage could be on the doorstep of divorce. It's not a question of “if,” it's a question of “when.”
The ability to overcome challenges helps us heal from pain, transform disappointment into victory, and rebuild trust. You don't have to go through the crisis alone. Get advice and guidance from our episodes. Follow us at https://menonpurpose.net/apply/.
It's time to stop letting your marriage fall apart!
QUICK TIMESTAMPS:
00:07:02 Keith’s Story
00:10:03 Every Great Marriage Is on the Doorstep of Divorce
00:11:30 Wife Lost Attraction for Me
00:13:22 Who Were You?
00:15:21 Am I Willing to Go All in on Me?
00:15:53 Do I Even Like Me?
00:16:40 Learning the Skill of Discipline
00:19:20 Become a 10 at Everything in Your Life
19:58-21:43 IAN GOLD - Doing Whatever It Takes
00:22:11 Keeping the Bitch Voice at Bay
00:23:14 Empowering Yourself
24:54-26:36 IAN GOLD - Inevitable vs. Probable
00:27:24 Making Decisions Out of Desperation
00:29:15 De-emasculating Behavior
00:31:21 The P Formula
00:33:30 Attractive and Unattractive Things
00:36:07 The Vicious Cycle of Pleasing Your Wife
00:38:35 Self-Love and Self-Care
00:39:11 Put Time Into Yourself
00:42:43 When Are You Going to Get Tired of Not Being You
45:46-47:16 IAN GOLD - Self-Celebration
00:50:01 Resentment and Regret
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: www.keithyackey.com
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithyackey/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-yackey-13289915/
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#divorce #marriage #transformation
Episode 299 is about generational traumas and experiences, and how we cope with it differently in our varying paces as individuals.
As we grow older, we may not even realize that we are living with the effects of generational traumas. Our coping skills are programmed into us by our parents, siblings and other environmental factors — even if it doesn’t seem like we’re hearing it directly from them. Each generation has nuances, but the bottom line is that we must break these patterns if we want to move forward.
Generational trauma is defined as the psychological consequences of traumatic events that are experienced by a second or subsequent generation through inherited family systems. This form of intergenerational trauma can lead to physical, emotional and mental health problems.
Today, Paul Cope, a highly accomplished consultant, coach, business owner and corporate lawyer possessing a powerful transformative presence with the ability to provide insights that are invaluable to any organization — reminds us of the impact of generational trauma and how we must cope with it. He shares that as humans, we are hardwired to deal with crises and trauma by connecting socially with other people in our community. As a result of our experiences with trauma and loss, it may be difficult for us to trust others or reach out when we need help, hence why he wrote the book How to Solve Any Problem in Life.
Just like Paul, we want to help guide men in whatever it is that they might be going through.
QUICK TIMESTAMPS:
9:28-11:00 Programming From Parents
00:11:13 Programming Experiences
11:58-14:17 IAN GOLD - Programming
00:14:35 Don’t Cry
15:22-16:59 IAN GOLD
00:17:03 Compassion
00:18:04 Programming of Past Generations
00:20:54 Every Parent Says the Same Thing
22:16-26:05 IAN GOLD
00:29:54 That’s Just the Way It’s Done
31:05-37:16 IAN GOLD
00:37:46 How We Feel About Ourselves Inside
00:41:13 We Are All Flawed
00:41:42 Must Have Duality in Your Life
42:42-46:38 IAN GOLD
00:46:50 Depression and Anxiety
00:48:40 You Must Look After You First
53:37-56:54 IAN GOLD
00:57:16 All the Reasons You Can’t Make Time for You
00:58:17 Extrovert vs. Introvert
00:58:47 Change the Question You Put In Your Search Engine
00:59:18 IAN GOLD - Language and Environment
01:08:00 IAN GOLD - Rocket Boosters Peeling Off
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: www.paul7cope.com
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul7cope/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-cope-transformation-coach-speaker-a28b8119/
📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Solve-Any-Problem-Life/dp/152729305X
Books or Articles mentioned:
How to Solve Any Problem in Life by Paul Cope
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#generational #trauma #behavioralpatterns
Episode 298 is about acknowledging and accepting your core, including loving who you are with the help of discovering new realms.
At some point in our lives, we all go through the deep and dark hole of self-discovery. We fear that what we are or who we are could be deemed as unacceptable by society — that we think we need to achieve so many things and become so powerful just to be praised by others. We often fail to realize that this acceptance, respect and praise that we crave are highly rooted within ourselves.
Today, Matt Zemon, the author of Psychedelics for Everyone and the Co-Founder of HAPPŸŸ — a mental wellness company that specializes in psychedelic-assisted oral ketamine therapy along with digital therapeutics that promote life-transforming outcomes, challenges us to keep an open-mind to welcome the proper usage and benefits of psychedelics as powerful medicines. He will be with us to speak about his transformation and how psychedelics were able to help other people overcome anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and many more.
As Matt said, “You are enough right now. You are loved right now. Just go. Just be.” So, join us as we face life with gratitude. May we start counting what we have, rather than complain about what we do not have. Allow us to guide you as we provide support for men through their self-discovery journey. Follow us at menonpurpose.net
TIMESTAMPS:
00:07:44 Matt’s Story
10:13-13:19 IAN GOLD
00:14:57 The Big Surprise
00:16:54 Love, Acceptance and Safety
00:19:21 Finding What’s Missing
00:20:06 Wrapping Your Head Around You Mattering
21:31-24:00 IAN GOLD
00:24:31 Living With Purpose
00:24:49 IAN GOLD
00:26:05 Programming From Birth - Winning & Producing
00:28:19 Removing Shame, Blame and Guilt
00:28:53 Programming Through Generations
00:29:22 Relationships With Parents
00:30:05 How Were You Promoted in Life to Solve Problems
00:31:12 What Are the Roles I Created for My Life
00:31:47 IAN GOLD
00:33:30 Making Excuses
00:35:44 IAN GOLD
00:36:55 Driven By Different Motivators
00:37:04 Sitting Still
00:39:02 Being Productive and Changing Habits
00:40:02 IAN GOLD
00:41:59 Shifting Old Habits
00:43:58 What Really Is Security
00:44:12 Where to Find Psychedelics
00:45:49 Compassion and Connectivity to Others
01:11:00 Unlock Something in You
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: https://www.mattzemon.com/
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.zemon/?hl=en
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzemon/
📚 Book: Psychedelics for Everyone by Matt Zemon
📩 Email: matt@happyy.me
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#psychedelics #self-discovery #acceptance
Episode 297 is about embracing the mystery of death, our spiritual connections with others and how it can transform us.
Most of us fear the idea of death, because we all fear what we do not know. We fear that we might no longer be able to do what we could have done when we still had the chance. Indeed, we regret more the things we did not do than those we did, and this is what makes today’s episode very special — as it teaches us how we could possibly handle the concept of dying and how it involves a lot of acceptance.
Today, former founder and CEO of a successful multimillion-dollar consumer products company, John David Latta, opens our minds and challenges our emotions when it comes to the inevitable. He is a mystic, teacher, and author who shares intimate and personal stories and teaches workshops on leadership, healing, transformation, awakening, love, synchronicity, and wisdom that unite and expand human experience.
As John shares, “We are constructed at a soul level. A cat doesn't die, but the body dies. A human being doesn't die, but the body dies.” Death is a mystery, but death is also part of life and a natural, spiritual experience. To understand what happens when we die, we need to see ourselves in the context of relationships that connect us with others and with something beyond our individual selves.
Just like John, we value relationships and connections the most, that is why we provide support for men in all works of life — an extraordinary opportunity to live life more fully and connect with those they love.
QUICK TIMESTAMPS:
00:05:31 John’s Story Before Hitting Rock Bottom
00:06:46 Confronting Death and Losing All in a Blink of an Eye
00:07:38 Unbelievable Fear of Death
00:10:14 Synchronicity and Spiritual Connection
00:17:05 Plunging Into Your Feminine Side
00:18:47 Factors That Define Your Life
00:20:44 Actual Direct Experiences and Stories
00:21:40 Looking Back at Failed Relationships
23:06-25:22 IAN GOLD - The Difference Between the Human and the Authentic
00:25:33 The Difficulty in Getting Out of Bad Habits
00:26:57 The Truths Behind Transformation
00:30:02 It’s Time to Be a Different Story
32:37-36:26 IAN GOLD - Changing Old Habits
00:39:32 Blaming Other People
00:44:09 The Parking Garage of Life
00:46:29 Parents as Children’s Safe Space / Guiding Children How to Handle Death
00:51:35 The Grief in Ending a Life Season
00:55:14 Embracing the Mystery of Death
00:59:46 The Fear of Death That People Are Facing
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website:https://linktr.ee/johndavidlatta
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndavidlatta/?hl=en
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-latta-006431232/
📩 Email: john@johndavidlatta.com
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#acceptance #mysteryofdeath #spirituality
Episode 296 is about personal development and being purposeful in your life journey.
When opportunities arise in your life, do you realize how often you discredit yourself? Because our episode for today tells us straight up that discrediting yourself is not only negative for you; it also insults those who believe in the value that you bring. Discrediting yourself is a dangerous thing to do. When you start believing that you are not good enough, that belief can spread to other areas of your life, and it will cause you to make bad decisions.
Today, CEO Randall Crowder of Phunware — a technology company in Austin, TX developing mobile and data solutions for major brands and launching a unique cryptocurrency called PhunCoin, encourages us to be critical in our life choices. Our life choices include a lot of self-actualization and self-reflection, and this episode is about owning up to your choices, because whatever you have, wherever you are, and whoever you are now, is all on YOU.
As Randall shares, “We are not human beings. We are human BECOMINGS,” and that speaks volumes about who we choose to be in life. That is why we provide support for men in all works of life, to help you become the person you ought to be. Follow us at https://menonpurpose.net
Quick Timestamp:
00:06:29 Randall’s Story
00:11:32 Immediately Going to the Negative
00:15:34 Measuring Success and Making Time for You
00:16:02 Spending More Time With Spouse
00:18:03 Biggest Fallacies; Busy Isn’t Productive, Productive Isn’t Effective
18:22-20:38 IAN GOLD - Getting Ahead of the Competition
00:21:32 Being Purposeful About What Matters
00:23:12 Self-Love and Imposter Syndrome
00:28:06 Series of Moments Build Self Confidence
00:30:32 Pushing Through the Fear in All Areas of Life
00:34:57 Gaslighting
00:35:55 Open Communication in Relationships
00:37:08 IAN GOLD - Betting on Yourself
00:39:09 Self-Sabotage and Disclaiming Yourself
00:43:13 IAN GOLD - Authentic Self vs. Natural Self
00:47:10 Controlling Your Anger and Not Comparing Yourself to Others
00:49:01 Stop Giving You Power Over to Others
00:50:36 IAN GOLD - Opening Up Space
00:53:23 IAN GOLD - Scarcity Mindset and Breaking Integrity
00:54:38 How You Perceive Your Wife in Public
00:57:19 Imposter Syndrome Leads to Insecurity
00:59:46 IAN GOLD - It’s All on You
01:02:20 Self-Actualization and Over Correction
01:02:55 Intention Matters and Is Crucial
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website:http://www.phunware.com
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randallcrowder/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallcrowder/
📩 Email: rcrowder@phunware.com
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#authenticself #purposeful #notonegativity
Episode 295 is about surviving the dark hole in pursuit of our true purpose and happiness.
Sometimes when things are going so perfectly in our life, that’s the exact moment we feel lost. We get consumed by fame, power and money, thinking all of it should be enough, that it is all that we need — that we forget what it truly feels to LIVE. We start asking ourselves, is this all life has to offer?
Today, a former MLB baseball player and MLB all star, Shea Hillenbrand gets to share with us his journey towards the pursuit of his true purpose and happiness. He hid all of his childhood dreams and then realized that none of them were his actual dreams, that all he was doing was chasing the money, fame and the identity of his popularity to appease his ego. So in this episode, we are going to dig deep into our childhood traumas, face our fears, and surpass all the hurdles we thought only the grand things could solve, and we are going to do this together.
As Shea says, “Don’t miss the meat of the method: POWER and PERSPECTIVE,” so rediscover yourself with us. We provide support for men in all walks of life. Follow us at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/.
Quick Timestamps
00:04:43 IAN GOLD Shedding the Identity
00:06:25 Shea’s Back Story
00:07:26 Finding Your Safe Space
00:08:43 Creating My Story from What Happened
00:13:34 The Pain That Stays After the Achievement
00:16:05 Is This All Life Has to Offer?
00:16:42 Having Everything Except Fulfillment
00:17:57 Leaving All Behind
00:20:44 When You Are Empty Inside
00:21:11 Ego Can’t Bring Sustainable Success
00:23:03 Using Drugs and Alcohol to Numb and Run
00:23:29 The Aha Moment
00:24:18 You Must Rescue Yourself
00:25:09 3 Most Powerful Decisions in Life
00:25:48 Getting Started
00:27:00 The Need to Go Back to Level 1
00:28:26 Who Will Stand Guard for Your Mind
00:30:45 The Anger Resentment Story
00:32:21 Only Reaching a Fraction of Your Potential
00:32:44 The Emotions of Our Stories
00:34:54 Pain Not Transformed Is Transmitted
36:48-37:31 IAN GOLD I
00:38:03 Why Parents Must Communicate With Their Kids
00:42:38 Vulnerability & Sharing Powerfully
00:46:24 Fear of Past Self
00:46:53 3 Pillars of Life: Personal, Private & Professional
00:48:41 Not Present So We Buy Presents
00:49:41 How Do You Act On the Results You Have
55:19-55:57 IAN GOLD II
00:58:09 Serve From Your Heart Not Your Ego
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website:https://linktr.ee/riplpm
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riplpropertymanagement/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheahillenbrand/
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findingyourself #purposefulways #fame
Episode 294 is about diving deep into the human experience.
When we deal with our emotions, especially when it comes to love, it’s helpful to identify our patterns. This could resolve a lot of issues when it comes to intimacy, traumas, and even grief. After all, the opposite of love is grief. You love somebody you can lose. That’s an unforgettable line we got from Dr. Thomas Jordan — whose clinical specialty is treating adults who are depressed and anxious about past or present unhealthy relationship experiences, people who are struggling with low self-esteem, feelings of loss, or an unhealthy love life.
Today, Dr. Thomas will be with us to talk about the psychology around love, and how you can change your love life by changing your psychology.
Overcome any emotional dive with us. We provide support for men from all walks of life. Follow us at menonpurpose.net
Quick Timestamps:
00:01:09 Guest Intro & Background: Dr. Thomas Jordan
00:05:46 How Thomas Got Started
00:07:39 What You Need to Work On to Have a Great Relationship
00:09:08 What Love Is
00:10:00 Examples of Sabotage
00:14:25 Variation in Attraction
00:15:35 Consciousness Is the Key
00:16:48 Will Is a Decision That You Have to Act On
00:18:42 The Differences in Women: Independence, Control, Intimacy
00:21:19 How the Psychology of a Person Affects Their Experience
00:22:51 Change Your Love Life by Changing Your Psychology
00:23:39 Healthy and Unhealthy Attachment to Thoughts
00:26:28 The Idea You Could Be in Love and Not Get Hurt
00:31:21 Parentified Child
00:32:02 Sharing Your Emotions With Your Child
00:34:12 Starting the Journey of Self-Healing
00:34:42 The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Kids
00:38:54 What Wakes People up From Old Patterns
00:39:59 Dealing With Loneliness
00:43:34 Stop Wasting Your Time
00:44:05 The Importance of Intimacy
00:46:49 Getting Trust Back in a Relationship
00:50:45 The Psychology of Caution and Paranoia
00:53:19 Letting Go of the Past
00:55:39 The Opposite of Love
00:58:03 Schools Should Teach Love and Grief
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❤️ Website:https://lovelifelearningcenter.com/
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelifelearningcenter/
📩 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drthomasjordan/
📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Love-Guide-Healing-Disappointing/dp/1543987877/ref=sr_1_1
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#psychologyoflove #breakingpatterns #healingjourney
Episode 293 is about the diamond in the rough.
When we work, we don't just make more. We become more. That's advice from the Pope himself. I got to hang out with Andreas Widmer, who used to work for the Pope and now works for you. For years and years, through his stories and experience, Andrew has helped men declare value for themselves. He's shared how the answers are within you and that change is never done.
He offers a ton of wisdom for entrepreneurs and is interested in getting the word out of self-love especially for men. We cover a lot of ground including: choosing yourself, what it's like to work directly with the Pope, dealing with your inner conflict, how to deal with feeling used, the need for validation and overcoming it. Today we'll dig into Andreas's insights of authenticity, facing conflict, and doing conscious work towards finding your purpose.
To help you break through and see the diamond inside, we provide support for men in all walks of life, follow us at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:07:26 Andrea’s story
00:12:01 Working for the Pope
00:14:20 When we work we just don't make more, we become more
00:16:55 Feeling used
00:21:15 Feeling validated
00:24:35 Becoming the best version of yourself
00:26:00 Ian Gold
00:28:06 The miserable state
00:29:00 The birthing process
00:30:03 Making a career change
00:31:10 The answers are with you
00:32:45 No one else can want for you what you must want for you
00:34:40 The change is never done
00:35:30 Francis Michelin Story
00:35:45 You must break the stone to reveal the diamond
00:40:15 Story of the inventor of box wine
00:40:39 2 kinds of people; creators and harvesters
00:49:00 Setting goals and managing yourself
00:49:38 Making decisions now
00:49:45 Declaring value to yourself
00:54:00 Recalibrating schooling
00:59:45 Self-love & self-advocation
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website:https://andreas-widmer.com/
📚 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaswidmer/?hl=en
📷 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaswidmer/
📷 Email: widmer@cua.edu
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#change #self-development #purpose
Episode 292 is about relationships and leadership:
Ever notice that a lot of successful individuals can easily figure out how to win in business - how to be successful in business. But most of 'em down at home are a complete and utter trainwreck. And you may be one of 'em and not even be aware of it---because you're actually a pretty good husband and a pretty good dad, but your finances suck. Or, you're actually a great dad or husband---but your business sucks!
Why is that so? And why is it so common? The solution seems simple enough, why can't we do it just like that.
Gary answers this and more. Turns out that it is simple, but it's all a matter of going deep enough. And it all starts with the quality of your relationships. Gary's seen it all, he's trained the highest level executive in developing relationships and taught teenagers and parents to overcome trauma. This is a gold spill of wisdom you won't want to miss.
Join us and find support at the Men on Purpose community, where we can help you manifest the life you really want, today! Follow us at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
QUICK TIMESTAMPS:
00:04:58 Gary’s bio
00:08:07 Power of adaptability and flexibility
00:12:12 IAN GOLD
00:16:06 The secret skill; a capitalistic edge
00:18:26 A blend of feminine and masculine
00:21:39 Accountability is key
00:24:26 Keeping people inspired
00:26:36 Quadrants of success
00:28:54 Controlling your reaction
00:29:47 Misaligned core values
00:32:03 Striving to feel good enough
00:34:39 Blueprint of relationships
00:40:10 When I look back on my life
00:42:12 Two things that motivate human behavior
00:45:49 Self-leadership
00:48:13 Parents resolving trauma in children
00:51:41 As a leader, what do you stand for
00:55:07 The war within
00:58:29 The thought manifests the word
01:04:18 How do we develop our world view
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❤️ Website:http://garyderodriguez.net/
📚 Course: https://garyscourse.com/
📷 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyderodriguez/
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#relationships #leadership #purpose
Episode 291 is about manifesting your future.
You can manifest your future today. Nick Devlin was an Army Ranger veteran and has been through the toughest situations for a man to ever be in, literally things he cannot speak about to anybody. He took the life lessons that came with this experience and has used that to help men today become a better version of themselves. There are no pseudo-spiritual manifestations required, just pure and genuine commitment to change. And it’s not easy, no. Today, we talk about soldiers as adventure, and how we can transfer skills into our personal lives, and how to overcome discomfort when it matters most. Nick shares his most authentic self and dives into what men struggle with the most today. It’s a very enlightening episode and Nick is as genuine as he is easy to listen to. You are an adventurer in this life too, but you don’t have to do it alone. There may be uncertainty, and it will never be easy, but commitment helps you triumph all.
Join us and find support at the Men on Purpose community, where we can help you manifest the life you really want, today! Follow us at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:01:35 What you will learn
00:06:43 Men being replaced in their families
00:09:32 Getting stuck in financial success
00:17:06 Nick’s past and service
00:24:40 You create your own freedom
00:29:04 Discipline and passion
00:32:28 Transferring skills to your personal life
00:34:47 True satisfaction and aligned values
00:37:58 Committing to take that next level
00:41:48 Going on an adventure
00:44:46 A lot of men feel their window is closing
00:47:30 Avoiding uncomfortable conversations
00:49:12 Trust and believing
00:50:48 Running formulas in life
00:53:10 Training, growth and learning
00:54:25 Living the life your past created
00:57:59 Putting yourself first
01:01:24 Pain and inevitability
01:05:35 Choosing your life
01:09:57 You’ve already taken the step
01:12:32 Invest in yourself
01:15:22 One conversation can change your life
Connect with Guest
❤️ Website: https://www.nickdevlincoaching.com/
📚 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnickdevlin/
📷 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-devlin/
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#manifesting #future #purpose
Episode 290 is about transforming your pain.
Turn your pain into something powerful. Gabriel Keczan is a visionary writer, speaker, mythologist entrepreneur, and executive men's coach. He's the author of a bestselling international book Alive on Purpose, UNC Clenched From Fear and Step Into Your Power with Backbone Heart and Balls. When he was 18 he had a dark night of the soul. He spent 30 days in a psych ward battling his inner demons. Now he is a brand new man helping others get out of their dark place and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Join us now to learn more about becoming a better you!
Do you want to know your mission? Our Men on Purpose community provides support and invites inspiring guests, so we all learn together in this path. Follow us on https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:31 Alive on purpose
00:08:28 You are your purpose
00:10:49 Dark night of the soul & 30 days in a psych ward
00:11:42 IAN GOLD
00:16:19 Turning toward our pain and face it
00:17:43 Rejection and abandonment
00:20:56 Going numb and forgetting
00:21:34 Difference between success and fulfillment
00:22:38 Networth isnt your self worth
00:23:42 Danger vs dangerous
00:24:42 IAN GOLD
00:26:42 What is a nice guy
00:27:38 Being a player coach
00:29:13 Covert contracts and shadow contracts
00:31:15 IAN GOLD - Convert Contracts
00:33:43 Present, Claim, Penetration
00:35:27 What women want
00:36:23 Surrender and letting go
00:37:16 Trusting the process of the journey
00:38:31 IAN GOLD
00:44:05 Time scarcity
00:44:29 Why therapy doesnt work for many guys
00:44:52 Guys need to be confronted by the truth mirror
00:48:02 Guys dying again and again
00:51:42 IAN GOLD
Connect with Guest
❤️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GabrielKeczan
📚 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielkeczan/
📷 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielkeczan/
🖥️ Website: https://www.gabrielkeczan.com/
📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049316749638
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#pain #selfworth #purpose
Episode 289 is about finding your life mission.
What's your mission in life? Lane Belone, former Special Forces Green Beret and now an elite entrepreneur coach, co-author of Unleash Your Humble Alpha, host of Exactly What The Moment Called For and creator of the Joyful Sovereignty Experience. As a special forces soldier he built strength, discipline and healthy habits - but when his service was over he felt like there were parts missing from him; something to live for once out of the military. Lo and behold, he found his next mission. It was to make the world a better place by helping humans unlock their potential and find their mission in life. Join us now to learn more about yourself!
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00:11:32 Applying the high performance professional formula to your personal world
00:12:24 Disbursement of energy
00:15:12 Ian Gold
00:17:27 Well off vs broke
00:22:27 Not taking ownership to our journey
00:22:45 Co Creating an integrated life
00:22:39 Integration over balance
00:25:33 Special forces balance analogy
00:27:58 Finding your purpose and mission
00:30:17 Focus attention and energy on you first
00:31:28 Dialing in and getting yourself aligned
00:31:53 Asking yourself who you are
00:33:40 Ian Gold - trust
00:41:39 Lanes life story - a rock paper scissors bet
00:44:57 Belief: If someone else can do it, so can I
00:49:04 Facing your fears in the moment
00:51:30 Gamifying your search for purpose
00:53:40 Ian Gold: Will they give you a statue or a sentence
00:56:51 Small micro steps that helped build a solid foundation
00:58:02 Finding purpose after military
00:59:22 Aligning with my spiritual path
01:00:55 Power of plant medicine
01:02:33 Ian Gold
01:06:51 Different mission sets
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#mission #align #purpose
Episode 288 is about changing your life.
Find the needle that truly moves you in your life. Brian Pannuzzo is a men’s health and corporate wellness coach, founder of the Success Lift and host of the Success LIft podcast. He started as a Wall Street trader for 20 years before becoming frustrated with his lack of success outside his job (despite being successful at it). It was then that he discovered something about himself through an epiphany – and found his way back to pursuing what made him happy: A fulfilling personal life - taking care of oneself so they could spend more time with family or friends - everything else fell into place when one knows exactly what they want to do in order to achieve their desired results. Join us and know more about topics of changing your life.
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00:08:09 Brian's Story
00:11:00 I made a decision at 17 that shaped my life
00:12:35 The hamster wheel
00:13:48 I was broken down
00:19:20 My role models were failing me
00:24:23 Ian Gold - SNIOP
00:27:00 Benefit of hindsight
00:27:38 Sometimes the affect show up ten years later
00:29:04 People dont change because of discomfort
00:32:05 How the hell do I get out of this
00:32:44 Ian Gold
00:36:07 Root causes and starting there
00:38:39 Disconnecting from pain
00:40:55 Your wife is not your therapist
00:42:09 Ian Gold
00:46:43 4 stages of learning
00:50:48 Time as context
00:51:30 Focusing on your children
00:52:23 Your mess becomes your message
00:54:49 Getting out of the rut
00:56:24 What was the moment you realize your true mission and purpose
01:00:28 The moment you knew your life needed to change
01:02:01 When I realized I was worth it, I started working on me
01:02:22 Focus on what you value
01:02:57 5 second rule
01:03:50 How to increase confidence
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#moment #discipline #change
Episode 287 is about learning to assess yourself.
You are your own number-one cheerleader. Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a naturopathic doctor, national champion bodybuilder, and founder of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project- online communities for empowering busy parents to get healthy, lose weight, and build muscle through practical nutrition and exercise plans. He advocates for having a healthy well-being; he believes in mental, physical, and spiritual health. We all make mistakes but correcting those mistakes--aligning ourselves on the right path--is what really matters here. A track of our progress or errors can keep us motivated in the long run: while building up foundations for our habits or goals. Let's come together now to learn more about how we can take care of ourselves.
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00:06:06 Ian challenges
00:07:55 Solving challenges in your personal and business life
00:12:09 Being in a lower place in your life
00:12:24 Quarterly check in's
00:12:57 Seeing through pain
00:15:05 Gut health
00:26:32 Becoming your own #1 advocate
00:28:18 Every challenge is unfolding for you and your journey
00:29:23 Alan Watts - waves have a peak and trough inside and outside
00:31:10 Our journey is our journey
00:33:24 Energy and vibration
00:38:23 Ian Gold
00:42:04 Got to have an arrow and target - discipline and determination
00:44:01 Faith and Patience
00:56:10 Hold your desires and faith
00:57:30 Goal is not to be where you once were, its about where you are now and going
00:58:07 Setting landmarks and milestones
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#mental #physical #spiritual
Episode 286 is about making innovations.
Innovation is the key to evolution. Costa Michailidis, an athlete and coach, created Innovation Bound- a full service innovation consultancy focused on teaching individuals how they can solve their own problems. And while as an athlete he learned early on what it meant to have discipline and built habits that would transition across parts of his life, his focus has been to teach others how they can use those lessons in order to create something great for themselves too.
Join us this time around for another exciting look at developing one's own ideas with all the tricks of the trade!
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Quick Timestamps
00:06:06 Making your mission measurable
00:11:37 A million is enough to make impact
00:18:01 Leading with humor
00:19:08 The study of creativity
00:21:03 Anything is possible
00:26:01 Reclaiming creativity in education
00:27:25 Habit - creating new ones
00:30:26 Coming up with ideas
00:32:36 Co develop ideas with audience
00:37:58 Evolving ideas
00:41:24 Comedians Innovating
00:44:21 The more ideas the better
00:54:02 How do you sit in it and stay with it
01:03:06 Difference between stubborn and persistent
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#innovation #ideas #develop
Episode 285 is about making your dream come true.
Set your goals up high and dare to dream bigger than ever before. Dane Espegard is an entrepreneur and coach; he grew up in a loving home with parents and siblings. One day he noticed himself wondering what kind of business culture would set the tone for his company—something centered around people pursuing their dreams? Then, before long, it had morphed from just being about him to also including his own family - as they created lists together that ranged from big dreams to small ones (and everything in between). Eventually, after perfecting this process thanks to the support from those closest to him—he felt ready (and excited!) to share these ideas with others. So he wrote The Dream Machine, which is freely available online for anyone who wants guidance on how to live out their wildest fantasies or pursue even smaller ambitions! Join us now for today's episode.
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Quick Timestamps
00:06:36 Dane's Story
00:10:12 Parents Divorce
00:11:53 Cohabitating parents
00:16:02 Marriage vs partnership
00:16:51 Wanting kids to see us have conflict
00:20:09 Working with different kinds of people
00:24:04 Finding your tribe
00:25:03 Thats just the way I am
00:31:33 Bridge analogy
00:34:08 Divorce is off the table
00:37:05 The Dream Machine
00:37:52 Creating a dreams list
00:39:08 Year end review
00:41:04 I love sports
00:52:07 Spouse trust is a must
00:53:44 Dreaming with your kids
00:57:08 Dreams vs goals
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#dreams #goals #achieve
Episode 284 is about finding your way.
Being comfortable with the uncomfortable. Dr. Calvin Sun has been working as an Emergency Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine for most of his career, but he always knew that there was something else for him out there; one day he got it! His love for travel came after losing a bet to explore Egypt, where his curiosity took hold and never let go since then. Fast forward now, Monsoon Diaries was born – it is an organization founded by people who are dedicated to exploring life in its fullest form while discovering the globe’s unexplored corners.
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Quick Timestamps
00:07:42 Living a double life
00:09:05 Parents loved me the way they did
00:12:49 Speaking with your kids about emotions
00:18:04 The loss was so sudden
00:20:13 Pushing against a boulder
00:22:09 Regret comes from not communication sooner
00:26:35 Ian - Story about Dad
00:35:43 Becoming a doctor - Its fascinating
00:38:39 I was alone
00:42:38 Total Freedom
00:47:21 Being comfortable with the uncomfortable
00:51:51 What kept your integrity intact
00:56:55 Trust the process
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#travel
#process
#journey
Episode 283 is about being irreplaceable.
How do you find your purpose and become irreplaceable? Branch Isole is an author, poet, and story-teller. After spending 15 years in the corporate world, he became disillusioned with who he had grown into - so he quit his job to pursue a new venture. In doing so, he discovered himself again by
studying different spiritual belief systems.
One fateful day at the age of 45 when he decided to go back to school for his Masters degree in Theology, he wrote a book about finding one's spiritual path. From then on out, he kept writing; 25 years later producing 22 books containing various topics and messages on how to find one's true purpose in this world.
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Quick Timestamps
00:05:11 Branch's experiences
00:05:46 Theres are only so many hours in a day
00:08:05 Who am i in the world
00:09:48 Tapping into fears
00:11:36 Being lost at sea, what does this bring up
00:16:09 Need, want, status, love, fear - 5 motivation
00:18:26 Exercises of choice
00:20:25 Controlling our destiny
00:21:18 Money over purpose
00:22:38 Love, approval, agenda and spiritual grounding
00:24:23 Achieving balance
00:26:10 Fulfilling a need the world can't fulfill
00:26:43 When it's all about me
00:27:29 Processing through external needs
00:28:53 Our choices are filled with consequences
00:34:00 Replaceable vs Irreplaceable
00:36:16 Something is missing
00:37:46 My purpose as a man
00:38:37 Getting spiritually grounded
00:41:33 Is this all there is to life
00:43:18 Connecting with source through the master
00:46:11 An esoteric connection to the source
00:47:13 Right and wrong and reward and punishment
00:47:40 Spiritual grounding reveals the truth of the world
00:54:26 12 Lessons of life
00:58:32 This is how you free yourself
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#spiritual
#journey
Episode 282 is about innovation.
Don't judge a book by its cover. When Dave Selinger was an early employee of Amazon, he led the research and development arm of Amazon's data-mining and personalization team. He co-founded Redfin, which helped change the status quo in real estate. Now he has his own company called Deep Sentinel. David is on the autism spectrum but he never let that stop him from living life to its fullest potential - instead, he harnessed what talents and skills came naturally to him. In order to devote time to both work and home life, David makes sure his family gets all of the love they deserve.
Do you want to know how to innovate yourself? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:35 Dave's first computer
00:07:29 Trouble connecting with others
00:11:18 Noticing patterns in my life
00:14:19 Fitting In
00:15:43 Epiphany at 9 years old
00:16:36 High Functioning autism
00:20:44 Social norms and adverse effects
00:23:49 Parental support and issues
00:28:15 Meeting your kids where they are
00:30:34 Dialing in your response rates to people
00:37:46 Leaving college to work for a startup
00:39:51 Definition of loss and failure
00:44:29 Work is important, it's just not everything
00:48:15 I'm going to work my ass off, just won't let it poison my family
00:52:43 Amazing years - working with Jeff Bezos
00:54:13 Joining amazon
00:59:45 Starting Redfin and disrupting the RE market
01:02:47 Encouraging my kids to be engaged with the world
01:05:37 Morning exercise is a budgeting exercise
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#innovation #discipline #creativity
Episode 281 is about moving forward.
You're not defined by your mistakes. Dr. Fred Moss - a physician, coach, and psychiatric expert. - found his calling. He wanted to make an impact on the world by helping people. Thus Welcome to Humanity was born; it's a movement about empowering others for change through healing themselves. Communication, connection, creativity, and conversation seem to be at the heart of all healing for Dr. Fred; without these aspects people just don't heal. And with them? Miracles happen on a daily basis. Voices can heal - listening can too. It seems like whenever we're connected to one another in some way things are better because we're finally accepting our true selves for what they really are - something worth listening to!
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Quick Timestamps
00:02:09 Fred's story
00:04:04 Words and communication center of human connection
00:07:44 Quitting college because of lack of communication
00:12:17 Bringing communication into psychiatry
00:15:07 The introduction of prozac
00:16:58 Hard to go against the status quo
00:19:07 Not all doctors have earned the respect that the MD brings
00:19:59 So many people doing things out of integrity
00:21:08 Out of alignment is a state of mind
00:22:27 Taking people off medication
00:26:11 The medicines perpetuate the conditions they are supposed to treat
00:33:22 My heart was more important than my job
00:34:35 Relinquishing the responsibility for our lives
00:35:42 Being accountable for your self sabotaging behavior
00:38:22 Speaking our true voices
00:39:49 Being inauthentic provides protection
00:41:36 The power of environment
00:44:51 Don't be a prisoner of your past habits
00:46:19 Knowing where you are misaligned and when
00:47:48 Authenticity vs genuineness
00:49:11 The creative 8
00:51:58 Easing someone's burden, pain and restrictions
00:53:16 Help someone do anything to ease their pain
00:54:59 The power of podcasting
00:55:44 Authenticity overtakes agreement
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#healing #discipline #power
Episode 280 is about knowing your why.
Knowing your ‘why’ is knowing your purpose. Cole Rodgers, after being addicted to substances turned his life around when he found out his why. He met the right people, read the right books, did the right habits and listened to the right podcast. His ‘why’ was to be a better person for his wife, children and brothers. Cole followed The Man's Ethos and applied it in his life. And a man he truly became. Join us in this episode where we will explore how you can find yours too!
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Quick Timestamps
00:04:17 Deep level convo
00:06:34 Men aimlessly walking through life
00:09:56 Men's Ethos
00:12:16 Intentionality is a rear trait
00:13:58 Dont mistake movement for progress
00:16:09 Unhealthy addiction to validation
00:16:57 The self sabotage ride
00:21:12 Chronic masterbation and sexless marriage
00:23:59 Being addicted to the achievement ride
00:28:21 Breaking through the programming of the past
00:32:00 Cognitive Dissonance
00:35:24 How does your partner let go of past resentment
00:37:48 Dealing with being unconditional output
00:38:47 Atlas shrugged passage
00:42:39 Getting out of the attachment of business making you significant
00:43:59 Stop giving yourself unearned rewards
00:45:30 If you dont stand for anything you will fall for it
00:45:52 Reprogramming self talk
00:48:24 The addiction spectrum
00:49:13 Get into the right network whose living at a different frequency
00:52:44 Better men are focusing on what matters the most
00:54:08 Ian explanation of getting into action
00:55:20 Going through the fire not just reading the book
00:55:43 Taking action to get traction
00:56:34 Aim small, miss small
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Episode 279 is about knowing your why.
Commitment is the single most important key to a successful relationship. With a background in business administration and information technology, AJ Grossman now practices law as a result of an internal force - his calling. He knows what he wants from life: to help people turn around their marriage for the better so that kids can grow up with happy parents.
In a marriage, there needs to be an equal balance between both partners. Otherwise, the marriage will fail. However, if you know what you want from this relationship from the start—that may help you decide whether or not to stay. It's vital that people can take care of themselves first before they are able to take care of others.
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Quick Timestamps
00:04:45 AJ's story
00:08:33 I felt like I fit
00:12:28 How are we going to separate ourselves
00:12:51 Going with the flow of things
00:16:50 Idea on marriage
00:17:20 Getting married too young
00:17:49 Core values
00:19:24 Recognizing your own contribution to a failed relationship
00:21:01 Lenses we look at the world through
00:21:50 Every failed relationship is an opportunity
00:26:43 Cheating doesnt have to end in divorce
00:29:26 Seeking opportunities
00:31:00 Adverse childhood experiences
00:34:01 Getting married later in life
00:36:18 Stale marriages
00:40:29 Distractions in marriage
00:43:44 Fear of the unknown
00:44:17 Using marriage as identity
00:46:08 Self worth and esteem in marriage
00:48:39 Doing things to fit in vs align with purpose
00:50:18 Aligning with the true you
00:52:38 Victims picking themselves up after divorce and thriving
00:54:01 Victimhood is self created
00:56:06 How do you know divorce is most serving
01:03:53 Holding your standards too high
01:06:54 Marriage vs partnership
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#purpose #divorce #marriage
Episode 278 is about finding your authentic self.
Yin and yang. The light and dark. The balance of life. Bill Huffhine left his corporate job because he finally realized that wasn't what he wanted to do. After years of questioning himself, he found out that there were stages in life and he named these five seasons of life. Out of this revelation came a coaching practice, not from money-seeking but from the genuine desire to help others find who they really are and create successful businesses using their own reclaimed purpose. Come and join us on this enlightening episode!
Do you want to find your authentic self? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:08:00 Bill's Background
00:09:12 5 seasons of my life
00:11:10 The Season formation
00:12:45 The person we are becoming
00:13:52 The season of commencement
00:16:57 Cognitive experiential Dissonance
00:19:03 Getting your world view shaken-up
00:20:56 The season of undoing
00:25:48 Not knowing what to believe about my life
00:27:43 Liminality
00:29:55 The circle of light and darkness
00:35:06 4 impulses of circle of darkness
00:37:59 My breaking point
00:39:27 I need to figure out who I really am
00:39:49 The season of revision
00:41:17 Realizing my purpose and who I really am
00:42:41 Battling Imposter syndrome
00:43:29 Arresting the dark, embracing the light
00:45:41 Its not about money its about people
00:48:34 Season of authenticity
00:53:03 Pushing through my limiting beliefs
00:55:54 Our process of our lives and the seasons of our lives are all ours
01:03:20 Its not about finding your purpose, its about becoming the most authentic operator of that mission
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#authenticself #lifepurpose #seasonsoflife
Episode 277 is about finding your authentic self.
Damien Faye is a writer for the television show Family Guy who grew up as a DJ in his 20s. Having to cope with ADHD and struggling to connect with his father, who came out gay after staying closeted throughout most of Damien's life was not easy for him to get through- even when he has a successful career. It’s challenging, but it shouldn't be impossible. This episode won't be filled with jokes and laughter; instead we'll be delving deep into what it takes to find your authentic self and own your feelings.
Do you want to find your authentic self? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:05:42 Damien's Story
00:09:57 Diagnosed with ADHD
00:13:23 Special education
00:16:52 Growing up in the 80s
00:20:39 Lonely childhood
00:22:17 My dad came out gay
00:27:57 People pleaser
00:31:23 Feeling of inadequacy
00:34:09 Authentic you
00:38:00 Foundation of freedom in therapy
00:40:27 Learning from being wrong
00:41:41 Programming of a man
00:43:11 Curated version of yourself in social media
00:46:18 Life is temporary
00:51:24 Being gay in the 50s, 60s
00:56:33 Channeling emotions
00:58:50 Getting into MTV
01:08:25 Life After MTV
01:11:05 Being confident
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❤️ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Fahey
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#purpose #community #commitment
Episode 276 is about soul searching.
We are not humans experiencing life for ourselves; we are eternal spirits living a human experience. Robert Althuis, author of “Never Enough It's: Getting What Money Can't Buy”, shares his own experience that money is just one part of success. As a child, he had all the trimmings: money, houses and cars too but something felt amiss. There was a deep-rooted emptiness inside him waiting to be filled. He discovered that what matters most is what satisfies our souls—those intangible things that make us feel alive from within. Soul, the core of our existence. If we don't nourish the soul, nothing is gonna happen to us. We don't know our purpose and our calling. Join us in this enlightening episode as Robert expands on this topic.
Do you want to find your sole purpose? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:15 Robert's Story
00:10:11 Bankrupted my soul
00:12:56 Dealing with Anger and Resentment
00:14:37 Trying to prove myself to my father
00:16:11 Parents instill beliefs
00:20:34 Dad Work
00:23:08 The color of the fishbowl we are swimming in
00:23:53 When I get to that level, ill be happy
00:24:21 Moving the goal post
00:24:57 The happiness never comes in that mode
00:27:20 Numbing the pain inside
00:33:25 Getting lost in doing
00:33:50 Transmuting the pain
00:41:39 Going through the dark periods
00:44:39 You don't have to carry the guilt and shame from past
00:47:25 Creating change inside of you by separating
00:48:06 We aren't the mind or body, only the soul
00:49:07 Giving away mental real estate
00:53:17 Duality vs Polarity
00:55:41 The same we are playing here
00:58:35 The role of competition
01:01:02 Finding the love for the game
01:03:01 Finding our unique gifts
01:05:07 Believing in yourself and your dreams
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#purpose
#community
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Society tells us that happiness requires material possessions: a car, house, money.
But in reality, you can be happy without those things. It's about the journey rather than the destination. Dr. Eric Holsapple learned this lesson after he chased what he thought would make him fulfilled - only to find himself lost and without purpose.
But after some time had passed, he discovered himself. He realized what his purpose was - to serve the people of this world and give back to the communities. His goal is to change the world by helping everyone who needs it. It's almost like a ripple effect; when you help one person, they'll go on and do things for others too, making it a better place for us all.
Do you want to find your purpose? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
[[00:06:51]] Eric's Story
[[00:11:35]] Money is the result of your purpose being fulfilled
[[00:19:21]] Life is like a baseball game
[[00:20:51]] Relationships are most important
[[00:22:37]] Running from intimacy
[[00:25:13]] Yoga woke me up
[[00:28:13]] Being rewarded by the system
[[00:28:28]] BE DO HAVE
[[00:31:52]] The procession effect
[[00:34:05]] Community contribution
[[00:37:42]] Affluence vs influence
[[00:38:18]] Givers vs takers
[[00:40:41]] Giving is the basis of influence
[[00:42:42]] How do i move the needle in my community
[[00:49:13]] Finding your purpose - inner and outer
[[00:51:54]] Overcoming self sabotage
[[00:53:41]] Habits supporting a commitment
[[00:54:24]] Face your fears and own your commitments
[[00:57:25]] What is the right amount of money
[[01:04:36]] Livinginthegap.org
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#purpose
#community
#commitment
Episode 274 is about getting over your addiction.
Some addictive behaviors are harmless, but for the most part they're destructive. How can you break free from these patterns? Rob Lohman, previously an alcoholic and now turned to a great coach on addiction, deals with this topic. He explains this in his upcoming book Addiction Intervention.
Did you know that addiction is hereditary? Epigenetics has everything to do with it. Just because you feel there's something wrong with you, doesn't mean there actually is! What really matters most, though, is how we respond to our addictions; how they are transformed within us.
Do you want to overcome addiction? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to break these patterns. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:05:12 Rob's Story
00:08:11 Digging Deeper
00:08:54 Epigenetics
00:12:15 Is substance abuse genetic
00:16:01 Other people's agendas
00:18:30 Not about behavior modification its about transformation
00:21:25 How do you let go of something you know you need to
00:22:52 Aren't you tired of playing the game
00:24:10 Identity
00:24:40 Identity trying to please everyone else- people pleaser
00:27:10 Arguments against genetics and substance
00:28:07 Talking to kids about substance
00:29:41 Triggers - pushing the goal post back
00:30:26 Sober sections
00:32:43 High functioning victim
00:33:36 Treatment didn't work for me
00:37:20 Trauma - how to pinpoint what's at stake
00:38:07 Trauma and the stories
00:46:04 Evidence vs emotion
00:50:02 Being on purpose and doing the work
00:53:51 I'm the steward of the movement
00:54:32 Bringing others into your movement
00:57:14 It's not about quitting it's about evolving your behavior
01:00:34 The ever moving goal post
01:01:10 Ghost ending on the trail, setting unrealistic expectations
01:01:49 What's driving the addiction
01:05:59 Sharing authentically the bandaged cut not the open wound
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#addiction
#change
#transformation
Episode 273 is about trusting your intuition.
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear. Eric Bigger—former superstar from the 13th season of The Bachelorette and entrepreneur turned coach—got over his fear to pursue what he wanted. As a child, Eric was observant; he didn't follow in the footsteps of his drug-dealing, absentee father. Instead, Eric listened to his intuition which guided him towards a more successful life. He started reading books, watching podcasts, attending masterminds and buying courses. In this episode, Eric will share how to tap into your intuition for success!
Do you want to overcome fear? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to conquer your fears. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:07 Motivation has always been my anchor
00:08:58 How did you escape being a byproduct of a negative environment
00:09:27 The power of a great mentor
00:10:12 I was never a follower
00:11:05 People pleaser mentality
00:14:36 Constant curiosity of what else was possible
00:15:45 Don't get off my alignment and onto someone else assignment
00:17:09 How do you trust your intuition w/o evidence?
00:19:36 The world programs us to gather all the facts
00:20:02 How does someone tap into the intuition
00:23:56 You will never have certainty in uncertainty
00:26:21 Fear of pain in the present not greater than fear of regret in the future
00:29:24 If you don't follow your idea you are failing yourself
00:29:44 Pouring into yourself
00:35:15 How did you calibrate the down cycles
00:37:28 The way I get help is I take action
00:38:30 How to discipline yourself to have fun
00:41:02 Choosing your inner circle
00:44:25 Who are you without your exterior self
00:46:55 When you eliminate the things that are affecting you and why, your ideal life is there
00:50:29 I know who I am
00:52:35 Having integrity when no one is watching
00:53:06 Getting negative people out of the way
00:53:45 Acknowledging when you are wrong
00:54:21 You don't want to die with regrets
00:56:35 Its miracle season
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❤️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrichman/
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#intuition
#fear
#motivation
Episode 272 is about connecting with yourself.
When we look at the mirror, what do we see? David Richman found out who he really was—a man who used to be overweight and chain-smoke until his eventual transformation back into himself. He grew up with a mother hating him, despite everything he did to love her. He used this as a motivation to become a better version of himself. When he looked at his reflection in the mirror, one day and asked Who am I?—his entire life changed.
He never trained for an IronMan Triathlon, but instead just went ahead and did it. Same with quitting smoking cold turkey. He rode his bicycle nearly 5 thousand miles across the US - all while telling stories about his journey through this best-selling book called Cycle of Lives, which has given hope to thousands of people who were struggling with mental illness and trauma. This is one ‘pedal to the metal’ episode that will inspire you.
We all go through cycles in life. Do you feel like you're lost and don't know your whole identity? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:05:07 David's Story
00:07:48 A mom that didnt love me
00:09:47 How to rekindle my relationship with my mom
00:14:20 Writing a letter to someone you want to forgive
00:15:15 I am a 10,000 piece puzzle with a couple of pieces missing
00:23:48 How did you shed the old ways and start becoming who you are today?
00:24:08 Mirror work
00:25:54 1st ironman triathlon - setting my sights high
00:26:20 Starting a journey to actually start living
00:27:50 The guy in the mirror opinion was finally more important than anyone elses
00:29:47 No once cares what you are doing, no one is watching
00:35:12 If you quit, no one cares but you will
00:38:43 True freedom is when you matter to you
00:40:21 My 3 step process - mirror work, forgive myself, what can i learn
00:41:48 Mastermind self talk
00:44:00 Everything is a learning exercise
00:45:12 You have to know when to give up
00:46:59 Set your goals based on what's at stake
00:49:56 I set goal based on I thought about me
00:50:44 Biking 5000 miles across america
00:53:05 How to talk to people about heavy emotional stuff
00:55:02 How the participants were affected by the deep level of emotional conversations
00:56:55 Understanding people traumas from childhood and why its difficult
00:59:44 You never know what someone is dealing with or what they have gone through
01:01:27 Take a minute to understand someone at a deeper level
01:05:53 Have the deep conversations are easier when you are connected with you
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❤️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrichman/
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#purpose #trueself #motivation
Episode 271 is about finding the blessing.
There are moments when we think things will always go our way. But suddenly, BOOM! they're gone. In one instance, Christian Elliott had it all—a successful business and money in the bank too. Problems arose and his company went bankrupt. He didn't let his loss become too much for him. Rather than relying solely on prayer or waiting for miracles to occur— he did something about it. And along the way, he found himself.
Starting with a clean slate, everything was perfect. His wife supported him; his children inspired him. He listened to podcasts and read books—anything to improve himself. And then it suddenly clicked: he had figured out what was wrong, but now wasn't the time for celebrating. There were still plenty of hurdles ahead on this lifelong path toward being a better version of himself.
This can be your story too. This episode is where we prove that anybody can turn their life around and find a better version.
Especially if you feel like you are stuck in a rut. Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to cope in times of trouble. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:29 Christian's story
00:07:47 What is it I am supposed to be learning in this season of my life
00:10:20 Facing bankruptcy and shutting down the business
00:10:44 Clean slate moment
00:13:12 Scaling the business
00:17:26 Slowing down
00:19:52 Learning the skills I didn't know i needed
00:21:28 Facing down the next challenges
00:27:55 Ian description of extreme ownership
00:36:37 The benefits of clean slate
00:37:15 Ian dialogue about regret now vs future
00:39:25 The goal post kept getting moved
00:40:17 Personal development strategy
00:44:44 Removing distraction and being present
00:45:41 The value of mentorship
00:48:44 How can I add value to others from this situation
00:51:28 Being intentional with my learning
00:55:16 My song isn't over
00:55:51 Going through life fascinated vs frustrated
00:56:46 A spouses trust
00:58:38 You reap what you sow
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#blessing
#selfimprovement
#solution
Episode 270 is about dealing with grief.
Sometimes life isn't all about rainbows and butterflies. We are faced with tragedy. Phil Cohen lost his 14-year-old son in an accident. His son went on a ferry trip and a storm came by and they never came back. The coast guards searched for 7 days, still, no bodies were found. Those 7 days were grueling to Phil, he was in the storm with him during those 7 days.
Griefing is a difficult process. We don't know how or what to feel. We get lost on what to do. Phil, after a long time healed. He heard his son's voice telling him to let go and live his life and that's what he did. You all know what they say, when you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about. Are you prepared for the storms you are about to encounter? Watch this episode now.
Struggling with grief? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to deal with the grief that will transform a better you. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:05:55 Phil's professional identity
00:11:42 Back Story
00:19:14 My life changed in a moment
00:23:18 The process I went through
00:30:07 The 5 stages of grief
00:31:00 The other things i experienced
00:33:09 Why is a reasonable question for a reason
00:37:45 What it changed it all
00:39:08 My son wouldn't want me like this
00:40:52 Where your focus goes your energy flows
00:41:57 How I started to heal
00:43:36 Healing does not mean forgetting
00:43:53 The feelings are mostly selfish
00:48:50 Questioning my future
00:49:41 Every obstacle is an opportunity to practice a virtue
00:51:29 I made a decision to face my point not run from it
00:54:06 Buffalo and cow story
00:56:11 I found myself in tragedy
00:58:16 The pain of therapy
01:03:19 Higher power guided to a higher purpose
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#higherpower
#tragedy
Episode 269 is all about not being a victim.
Abracadabra. We all know this word as 'magic' but in Aramaic, it means 'with my word I create or with my word I influence'. By Webster's definition of a spell is a word or a combination of words of great influence. Basically, we’re talking magic. Mark England, who is a beast of a coach, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, you name it, the whole 9 yards shares his experiences on how we can tweak our words and stories to change the narrative in our minds thus changing our actions, perspective and self-talk.
According to the Bible in the beginning was the word. What we say or speak to others and ourselves affects us mentally and emotionally. The story you tell yourself is how your life goes. The formula is simple, you tweak the words, you tweak your attitude, you tweak your attitude, and your whole life changes. BOOM! So pack your shit up, cause we're going in for a ride. Don't miss this badass episode and learn the importance and power of words.
Self Talk = Self Care. Our Men on Purpose community can help you with positive affirmations that will help you with your overall well-being. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:33 Mark's Story
00:07:22 Meaning of Abracadabra
00:12:55 Continuing Mark's Story
00:14:37 Falling in love 2x
00:15:25 Victim Mentality
00:17:24 Moved to Thailand
00:19:04 Atellaphobia: The Fear of not being good enough
00:21:28 Its the meaning we give
00:23:56 The victim mentality definition
00:24:25 Shifting self talk
00:24:54 Becoming the loser you were afraid of being
00:25:20 A great poop changed my life
00:31:01 Emotional detox
00:37:59 Power statements we run our life by
00:39:54 Mark's power statement and fear
00:42:25 The importance of words
00:44:04 Your life is the result of the stories you tell yourself
00:45:22 You won't find opinions in science
00:45:48 Definition of a spell
00:47:34 Reticular Activation System
00:51:34 What words to you more and less of
00:56:37 Language games
01:05:57 Your life is a formula
01:12:53 The story you tell is how your life goes
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❤️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enliftedcoaches/
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#selftalk
Episode 268 is about finding our truest selves.
War is dangerous. It's chaotic. But do you know what's even worse? A war with yourself. Diego Ugalde is a former navy seal and now an entrepreneur. Becoming a navy seal is not a walk in the park. You have to go through hell in order to pass. He started his training but ended up being a paramedic. Being gripped by his shame, he used it as a motivation to go back and shoot his shot again. BANG! He got in and became a successful navy seal.
Life is all good and suddenly we hit a wall. Diego seems to have avoid inside him, he felt something was missing. He was unfulfilled.
And luckily, he found the answer through Mother Nature, psychedelics. Psychedelics are not like any other drug, it connects you to the source. Taking it will get you into an ego-death state that will connect you to your highest self. Introspect with us and dig deep into this episode. Much like training like an elite navy seal. Our Men on Purpose community can help you bring your A-game everyday. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps:
00:03:15 Biz grows to the extent that you do
00:04:17 Being unfulfilled
00:06:05 Being hard wired to go - how to slow down
00:08:05 Laden with failure
00:10:13 How not to let the external environment affect your internal self
00:11:24 The power of psychedelics in personal growth
00:14:07 Dealing with identity and finding yourself
00:19:02 Connecting to your deepest self
00:19:51 Level of fear
00:24:06 Power of plant medicine
00:37:59 Epigenetics
00:45:54 What good can you do for the world
00:47:15 Failure as a seal - I became a seal out of shame
00:55:38 Processing shame
00:59:04 Pushing yourself through self imposed limitations in the flow state
01:03:54 Accessing the flow state
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✉ Website: https://thetridentapproach.com/
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fulfillment
shame
psychedelics
Episode 262 is about learning from our mistakes.
Getting a PhD is hard but getting a PhD in life is even harder. Bew White is one of these people who earned their PhD of Life. He quit his family business to start his own, he worked an insane amount of hours when he was just getting started and he even got into a huge problem why all of this was happening. He wrote all his experiences in his book Summer Classic.
Learning from our mistakes is what makes us. It's either you get stuck or you move forward. Sometimes we are alone and sometimes there are people who help us but at the end of the day, it is you who will help you get back up and running. Doesn't matter what pace, as long as you're on the go. Having faith and trust in yourself is what Bew talks about in this episode.
Want to learn how to fall 7 times and get up 8? Our Men on Purpose community can help you rise from a fall. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:04:57 Leaving the family business
00:08:47 I earned a Phd in mistakes to the tune of 30m
00:11:57 What led up to the decision to leave the family business
00:14:08 Regret
00:16:32 Wifes support/partner or support group
00:17:10 Working through failures
00:24:27 Did it hurt or strengthen your marriage
00:28:39 Family meetings with kids
00:39:42 What does success mean to you
00:40:25 6 traits of an entrepreneur
00:51:51 Thinking i was going to die brought clarity to life
00:54:39 Faith and trust
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❤️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bew-white-a58a371b/
✉ Website: https://www.summerclassicshome.com/bew-white
📖Book: https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Classic-Bew-White-Story/dp/1939358299
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#mistakes
#lessons
#business
Episode 266 is about becoming an entrepreneur
In today’s episode our guest Brian Weaver shares lessons about taking chances , betting on yourself, and becoming an entrepreneur. At the age of 14, Brian was angry because he couldn’t do anything except mow lawns. When he turned 26, he was fired from his job and decided to start his own company by buying the company from which he got fired from. Fast forward to today, he’s the founder and CEO of Torch. AI, a sophisticated and well trusted AI platform.
Are you thinking about taking control of your life and becoming an entrepreneur? What challenges do you foresee as you imagine quitting your job and being on your own? Brian shares his journey with us and helps us see a clearer picture of how to get started and what it takes to become an entrepreneur.
Quick Timestamps
00:04:51 What's an entrepreneur/founder
00:06:35 How to know if you have what it takes
00:07:00 The sickness of entrepreneurship
00:08:31 Where I started understanding success
00:09:26 Creating space for others is leadership
00:10:02 Building a team
00:13:25 Introvert vs extrovert leader
00:14:15 Failures are the bricks that are building your house
00:14:46 Athletic performance and business optimization
00:17:19 How to get started
00:18:26 Listening vs hearing
00:21:47 Dealing with fomo
00:23:47 Taking chances on ideas
00:25:11 Intrapreneur vs entrepreneur
00:26:15 Understanding the economic model
00:31:33Now vs future planning
00:33:35 Spousal support and its importance
00:36:05 Dealing with distraction
00:36:33 Investing in the relationship/marriage
00:39:16 Focus on the client's experience vs the money. It's all about them, not about you
00:43:41 The importance of coaching, mentorship and advisors
00:45:19 Be curious and of service
00:49:46 Introvert leader
00:52:51 What's the worst that can happen mentality
00:54:20 Trust the universe
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✉ Website: https://torch.ai/
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#entrepreneurship
#leader
#notaboutyou
Episode 265 is about leaving the security of a paycheck
Since he was a child, Glenn Lobas always had a fascination with trucks and tractor trailers. In the beginning, he wasn’t able to get into the shipping business until he met his girlfriend’s mother at the time who made him work at a customs house broker. Fast forward to today, Glenn is the founder of Customs and Trade Logistics LLC. He now has over 3 decades of extensive experience in customs clearance procedures & regulations. His association with the industry leader ‘Unshippers’ enables him to provide his clients the most competitive LTL rates & insurance.
Today he talks about his journey, and how he was able to develop confidence to quit his job and start his own business. Do you one day dream of being able to quit your job and work on your own terms but fear the unknown? What steps can you take to develop courage and finally take the leap from working a nine to five to achieving independence and success? This episode is full of useful information. Check it out to know more at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
07:32 - Glenn’s childhood fascination
09:00 - Building confidence
12:15 - What motivates you to leave the security of a paycheck
15:25 - Odds stacked against you
23:00 - Maintaining Momentum
25:45 - Practicing patience
27:25 - The satisfaction doesn't come from the money
33:30 - It's not failure, it's a journey
35:00 - The power of mentorship and coaching
36:20 - Positive mindset
43:45 - Keeping fear at bay
51:00 - No matter what, you must believe in yourself
53:00 - Find your niche
59:00 - Steps to plan your ideal life
01:00:00 - How to get out of the box
01:03:30 - Avoid social fears
01:06:30 - Set a timeframe to work within
01:11:00 - Having courage and fortitude
01:11:20 - What's really holding you back
01:13:00 - How do you react to things that trigger you
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**#paycheck
security
quitting**
Episode 264 is about lessons of death
Chris Meyer has a unique life story. He thought he was going to be a lawyer but then he found something that threw him off: an unexpected career path. He quit the law firm to pursue his passion for the funeral business and learned more about life than he could ever have imagined. As a funeral director, the lessons he learned are way beyond compared to what he learned at law school. He shares these experiences in a book he wrote called 'Life In 20 Lessons'.
'Memento Mori', a philosophical saying that translates to 'remember death'. Our time is finite here on earth and it is also the greatest commodity. So what are you doing with your time? Are you learning from your failures, are you spending time with your loved ones? Chris elaborates how we can be brave and face life when the time is ticking. As a famous roman-emperor said "Death smiles at all, all a man can do is smile back." Don't miss this jarring episode and watch now at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:02:15 Chris' Story
00:04:27 Failed the bar, mom encouraged to appeal
00:07:14 Staying focused
00:08:04 Kids are the turning point
00:09:48 Dad as inspiration
00:12:26 Facing your financial fears
00:13:29 You are going to work for your whole life, might as well love it
00:14:36 Failures are the bricks that are building your house
00:16:02 Comparing yourself to others
00:17:43 A valuable piece of paper
00:25:26 Teaching children kindness and empathy
00:27:01 Are you replaceable
00:29:21 Whos will be there at your deathbed
00:31:15 The most valuable thing in life is time
00:33:18 Burial vs cremation
00:36:53 What is legacy
00:40:29 We are all equal in death
00:44:42 Lessons from a funeral home
00:46:55 What happens after failure?
00:54:35 How do you not internalize emotions of exterior situations?
01:05:18 Seasons of life
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❤️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-meyer-6a5545124/
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#death
#brave
#empathy
Episode 262 is about the law of attraction.
Sergio Altomare is an ambitious entrepreneur who understands that working smart is the key to success. As a kid, Sergio knew what it meant to work hard and be successful. He has used this early knowledge to create his own business to become one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in the country today.
How do you become successful? It's all about knowing your vision. We live in a vibrational world, and the law of attraction is at work all around us. He believes in the power of a positive attitude and tuning in to the right frequencies to attract what you want in life. In this episode, Sergio will teach us the power of thought and how to utilize it.
Have you ever wondered how to awaken your potential? Do you know how to find the right vibration to attract it? Our Men on Purpose community can help you tune in those frequencies and awaken that deep potential within. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:03:14 Sergio's Story
00:05:15 Where am I living now
00:08:27 Working hard at school
00:10:21 ADD advantage
00:13:14 What do you wish your dad would have asked you
00:16:04 Angry with my father
00:19:31 I wish my parents knew themselves
00:20:44 Living in the past
00:24:47 Being present in personal and professional life
00:30:46 How do I make more impact
00:33:43 Wasting time and how to avoid it
00:34:48 How do you choose what to spend your time on
00:37:09 How do you build habits that are serving of your vision
00:40:46 Understanding the 5 Fs
00:42:07 Bring intentional with your life
00:44:18 Modeling and finding a mentor
00:50:12 Power of belief
00:57:41 Secrets to working with your spouse
01:07:52 Self storage benefits
01:15:04 No such thing as a perfect life
Connecting with the Guest:
Website: https://hfireholdings.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-altomare-7823294/
Biggerpockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/contributors/sergioa
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#frequencies
#vibration
#self
Episode 262 is about overcoming our emotions.
Leonard Pearlmutter is a spiritual mentor and coach. He is the founder and the director of The American Meditation Institute, which offers programs for people who wish to transform their lives with meditation. He is also the author of several self-help spiritual books such as The Heart and Science of Yoga. There is a new frontier between science and the metaphysical, and Leonard is at the forefront of that.
Life doesn’t come with a blueprint, that's why Leonard is here to teach us how to become the architect of our lives, identify our fears, examine our pain, AND use this pain of life to teach us. We can always learn from our failures by controlling our emotions. In this episode, Leonard will show us how to manifest our purpose by knowing the dynamics of our emotions. Emotions can serve as a blueprint, provided we know what questions to ask.
Like do you really know who you are? When you look at yourself in the mirror, who do you see? Our Men on Purpose community can help you find your true self. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:01:27 The Law Of Karma
00:02:10 All of Life is relationship
00:03:00 What direction do I want to go in? What consequence do I want?
00:04:00 Definition of consequence
00:05:15 We all pick up these concepts from so many people in our lives
00:06:25 I am the architect of my own life
00:06:55 The mind is addicted to going outside of us
00:10:10 Who I am, Why am i here
00:11:30 Business plan for life
00:12:10 Pain is a wonderful teacher
00:13:00 That which we seek is within
00:14:20 How to bring yesterday & tomorrow into today and today into this moment
00:16:20 Perceptions are backed by our conceptions
00:17:30 Clearing back pain - triggered by the ego
00:19:00 The sun doesn't rise in the east and set in the west its an optical illusion
00:21:20 Identifying with your pain and creating
00:23:00 Every fear must be examined
00:23:15 Fear: might not get what I want or might lose what I have
00:26:00 Herd Instinct: Don't be on the edge
00:27:00 Adopting a philosophy of life
00:28:50 The benefit of failure
00:32:00 The philosophy of yoga
00:33:15 Self employed or employed by self
00:34:15 Supreme intelligence needs vehicles to serve the world
00:38:00 No longer see fear as an obstacle, its a stepping stone
00:38:30 What is energy
00:39:50 The season of relationships
00:40:45 How to manifest my purpose
00:42:00 Letting go of the past
00:45:30 No outcome, just be of service
00:46:00 Figuring out who I am
00:48:45 How to incorporate this into your life
00:50:00 Who am I not who I thought
00:52:15 Its impossible to be an emotion, its all about your relationship with it
00:52:40 3 Characteristics of who we are
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#emotions #self #courage
Episode 261 is about finding your life’s purpose.
Have you found out your purpose? Paul William Davis, an intuitive personal advisor, helps his clients unlock their true potential and find their life purpose. Through his teachings of consciousness, he helps his clients have more self-awareness and achieve self-mastery by flowing through the energy of the universe. With his down-to-earth methodologies, Paul gives you the tools for success in any area of your life by teaching you how to easily connect with your highest version of yourself. In this episode, we will know about how to listen to our intuition to guide us in life.
Most of us are lost in this world because we don't know our purpose. Our Men on Purpose community can help you find your purpose and a fulfilling life. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:58 Paul’s Background
00:10:49 Empath and Intuitive
00:13:42 I had spent years trying to find my purpose
00:16:12 So many people out there who are lost
00:23:59 Living on the hamster wheel
00:24:45 The Feather, The Brick, The Truck
00:27:08 Why don't people listen to their inner voice?
00:27:49 Passion vs Purpose
00:28:48 Passions are always transient
00:30:40 Bring passion into your purpose
00:30:49 4 Elements of purpose: genius role, genius quest, genius drivers, genius inspiration
00:33:46 Start with your what
00:38:45 Find your why, why doesn't that work?
00:40:19 Purpose never changes
00:40:58 Your life revolves around your mission
00:42:05 When you fulfill your life's purpose
00:42:33 Ego is your expression of your genius' oneness
00:45:06 Removing the baggage, see how the universe works
00:45:29 12 different states of being
00:47:21 Getting into a flow state by working on your purpose
00:49:17 Need contrast in life to understand love
00:55:27 Decision if followed by action
00:55:47 Meditation is key and journaling
01:03:40 Start with the activities you like doing naturally
Books or Articles mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/EVOLVE-Spiritual-Blueprint-Business-Success/dp/1781190216
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✉ Website: https://paulwilliamdavis.com/
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#purpose #fulfilling #intuition
Episode 260 is about learning to have a better relationship.
How solid are your relationships? In this episode, Nakada Brown shares his insights on how to be more human, vulnerable, and accessible in order to attract the partner we want.
Nakada is a wellness coach. He has written a book he hopes will help people find themselves and learn how to be a better partner to the person they love. His book "Heart On Break" is a guide that is full of wisdom that allows readers to discover their best self, thus helping them find the right person.
Having gone through A LOT of relationships taught him vast knowledge and lessons that he will teach us during this episode. If you ever wondered how to better yourself in order to attract a better partner,this is your chance to learn.
We often question ourselves why our relationships don't last or why we don't have the right partner. Our Men on Purpose community can guide you on how to have a fulfilling relationship. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:06:18 Escapism
00:07:02 Why are men in relationships
00:9:33 What to do at the fork in the road
00:13:36 Creating a dating profile by offering what you do and don't want
00:19:17 Entering relationships with traumas
00:22:37 Why do men not handle their traumas
00:25:31 Strategic Court
00:27:59 Dating grocery store analogy
00:31:30 Choosing based on scarcity
00:33:07 Failed relationship is a rite of passage
00:38:51 Dating at your level
00:47:57 Not every partner is made to struggle with you
00:50:22 Eliminating the facade
00:51:30 Finding people who believe in your highest potential
00:54:48 Creating the space for yourself and your partner
01:01:11 How to know when to end a relationship
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#relationship #value #dating
Episode 259 is about finding your authentic self.
Dr. John Demartini grew up with dyslexia, a learning disability that prevented him from reading and writing. This sadly gave him a hard time pursuing his dreams. Disbelieved by his teachers and parents, he vowed to overcome his condition and learn the secret to happiness: He believed in himself and stopped comparing himself to others. With the unconditional love of his mother and the life lessons his father taught him, this helped him catapult his way to success. We didn't get to choose the life we live but we get to choose what to make out of it and that's what Dr John Demaritini did. In this episode, he will teach you how to have their spiritual freedom back and achieve their highest potential.
We tend to overemphasize the achievements of others while belittling our own. There is a way out of this dilemma. Our Men on Purpose community got out of this cycle and they want to help you find your freedom. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps07:00 - Dr. Demartinis’ Story
11:00 - Left Home at 13
14:00 - Hitchhiked to California
16:13 - Howard Hughes Lessons
17:30 - 1 Night, 1 Hour, 1 Message
21:00 - I'm a genius and I apply wisdom
24:00 - Emotional Story - unconditional love
31:40 - Gaining courage through entrepreneurial training
36:50 - Don't be a slave to the money, be its master
36:50 - Think long term - invest in yourself
41:45 - Give a child a place they can accel and allow them to be themselves
42:50 - Worried about fitting in
43:00 - Collective Hero vs Individual Hero
44:45 - Separate life into 7 different areas
46:50 - Formulating you plan
47:00 - Internal vs external motivation
52:00 - Delegate to someone who loves that job
52:40 - Brain functioning: Executive center vs amygdala
53:40 - Only feel failure when we are addicted to success
54:30 - See things on the way not in the way
01:00:00 - Don't compare yourself to others
01:01:30 - Where, when, who, who
01:03:00 - Any trait you disown the world runs by you
01:06:00 - Confirmation of authenticity
Books or Articles mentioned:https://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Man-Doctors-Experts-ebook/dp/B09LRG1G78
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#comparison #success #perseverance
Episode 258 is about rejuvenating your sexual vigor.
“Twenty-first century man.” The phrase evokes an image of a man who is fit and confident, knowledgeable in the world of healthcare and wise enough to avoid the pitfalls of modern life, yet resilient enough to thrive in it. And it's in this image that author Dr. Judson Brandeis has found inspiration for his book 21st Century Man, the ultimate guide to maintaining your health as you age. Be the man you used to be or want to be. In this episode, Dr. Judson shares his methods on how to maintain their health with nutrition and lifestyle changes, and also he will give you survival strategies to forestall the aging process, maximize your manliness, and preserve your sexual strength to conquer any woman out there
As we grow older we want to feel alive again and remain forever young. Our Men on Purpose community has people who found out the secrets to the Fountain of Youth through self-development. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:07:36 Being strong means taking care of yourself
00:10:00 What to talk to your Dr about
00:13:56 Why people are fat
00:17:48 If you are sedentary, your T levels are low
00:21:15 Blood pressure and erection
00:23:18 Food and sex
00:26:29 Diet for better sex: Watermelon and Beets
00:28:00 Exercise and sex
00:31:31 Alcohol and sex
00:34:17 Communication and Sex: Listening and hearing your partner
00:40:12 Sex and intimacy
00:42:27 Eliminating the noise
00:45:13 Premature ejaculation
00:52:18 Erectile Dysfunction
00:59:13 Penile Elongation/Platelet Rich Plasma
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#manliness #sex #diet
Episode 257 is about using pain as a motivator.
Bryce Henson's family was broken when he was growing up. His father was a gambler and alcoholic. As a result, Bryce didn't have a happy childhood, which wasn't easy for him. But he didn't let those things prevent him from being successful. He used pain to motivate him to become a better person and build his own business. The pain was so immense that it pushed Bryce to work hard for what he has now. In this episode, Bryce is gonna talk about his journey on how he overcame his trials which resulted in coaching a fitness community.
We all felt pain in different forms in our lives but the question is how do we use that pain in order to propel us into a wonderful life? Our Men on Purpose community has people who have gone through that transformation. Find out the process and join us https://ianlobas.com/podcast/.
Quick Timestamps
00:01:00 Stories from childhood
00:02:50 3 Big Takeaways
00:08:00 Harboring and clearing resentment
00:9:30 Definition of passion
00:10:30 Being Relentless
00:12:00 Rechannel your negative energy
00:15:00 Alcohol as a release mechanism
00:16:30 How to face the pain inside
00:21:00 Hypocrites aren't forgiven
00:23:45 Pain is a great motivator
00:27:50 How did you get involved in the biz
00:32:15 Environment matters
00:34:30 Value of coaching and accountability
00:37:35 Cost of not doing coaching
00:41:00 Obesity Pandemic and pain of inaction
00:46:00 Ending the cycle
00:48:45 Progress = motivation
00:49:45 Formula to lean out and get started
00:51:20 Why fit body boot camp
Books or Articles mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207
https://www.amazon.com/Will-Smith/dp/1984877925
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pain
fitness
relentless
Episode 256 is about marriage. How to be a better man and husband to our wives.
Mike Povenz wrote a book called “The Iron and Cotton”. It's about becoming a husband that provides protection and comfort to his wife. The book is a practical guide to help men understand what makes a happy marriage. In this episode, we're going to be talking about strategies that you can apply to your marriage in order to be a better husband. The concept of the Pocketknife and The Handkerchief is to be someone with strength and compassion. It’s all about becoming a husband that provides protection and comfort to his wife. This is a great analogy you don't want to miss.
Putting the effort in and making the best out of the relationship is never easy, especially for men. Our Men on Purpose community aims to create men who put forth the effort and has the emotional strength to protect their wife and their family. Join us and check out more episodes at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:07:49 - What motivated you?
00:14:03 - Greatest predictor of life expectancy
00:17:03 - How to deal with the awkwardness of reigniting the fire of marriage?
00:22:30 - 5 core beliefs of human
00:26:36 - The 4 Horsemen of relationships
00:36:43 - Not feeling worth it
00:43:50 - The pocket knife and the handkerchief
00:44:15 - Emotional Intelligence
00:49:53 - Definition of a man
00:55:38 - Rediscovering your wife
01:00:56 - Infidelity
Books or Articles mentioned:
https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Cotton-Marriage-Practical-knowledge/dp/1098388712
https://www.amazon.com/Men-Your-Marriage-Matters-God-ebook/dp/B0121MF5WW
https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718
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#marriage #values #beliefs
Episode 255 is all about mindset. It’s like a tool. How we react to failures, obstacles, and what others think about us, is rooted in our mindset.
Mark Hentemann learned this early in his childhood. He first came about it seeing a book on his mother’s nightstand, called the “Tough-minded Optimist”. Just like every child with too much time on his hands, Mark consumed that book over and over again. He remembered then that his life had begun to shift. Mark’s had an illustrious comedy writing career, from an intimidating showroom at David Letterman to becoming one of the writers in Family Guy. It's a great story of a shy but gritty kid with some serious stutter into one of TV's biggest writers. In this episode, we’re going through his life story. Mark brings a level of seriousness and discipline as a writer, and we talk about how that has shaped his life and developed his confidence to face it all. We learn all about his failures and insecurities, and how he overcame them to write for some of the funniest and legendary TV shows we all know and love.
There are always such deep lessons to learn in comedy. That is why we treasure having similar guests because comedians see life for what it is. Maybe that’s why they make for great mentors and coaches too. Our Men on Purpose community are filled with guys like that. Join us and check out more episodes at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:05:41 - The beginning story
00:11:16 - Started a humor publication
00:15:07 - Did you always have confidence in yourself?
00:18:05 - I was introduced to mindset at an early age
00:21:56 - Release the outcome
00:23:25 - Got a job at The Late Show with David Letterman
00:33:05 - How did you overcome insecurities
00:34:02 - I practiced at night, can’t start freezing up in front of the crowd
00:36:29 - Panic and insecurity drove me, lit a fire under me
00:37:26 - I started noticing patterns, got disciplined
00:39:34 - Moved to LA
00:41:21 - Met Seth McFarlaine
00:46:10 - How do you find the formula to make it work?
00:47:55 - Natural defiance
00:49:55 - It all comes down to mindset, you don’t fold, you don’t quit, you focus up and move forward
00:51:49 - I was aware of the 10,000 hours
00:54:47 - I was in the moment, we all were present
00:59:12 - How was I going to survive with all that anxiety present?
01:03:51 - Show was canceled 3 times
01:10:57 - Predictions on the housing market
01:19:46 - Be conservative, be prepared
01:21:25 - Brought writers in on the RE deals - Quantum Capital Inc.
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familyguy
mindset
Episode 254 is all about breakthroughs. Burnout is the reason 96% of entrepreneurs fail and this is what you can do to avoid that and live a life you love. What does it take to be in that 4%?
I'm so excited to introduce you to Dr. Lance Knaub, a renowned physical therapist who provides coaching and education about scaling your business while protecting your health. He works with entrepreneurs that are stuck on a plateau and want to breakthrough. Lance shares an effective anti-imposter syndrome exercise and different processes to help entrepreneurs discover their personal mission because it all starts with working on yourself. However, there’s so much in the way that is keeping you from your breakthrough. We’ll help you with that. We're going to talk about slowing down imposter syndrome, forcing yourself to relax, and freeing yourself from the incarceration that the past and future put on your present. By the end of this, you'll learn about finding your purpose, your mission, and developing a life plan — all to help you develop in your entrepreneurial journey
Do you want a better way of life? This is it. Learn how to create the life you love while maintaining your health even during times of overwhelm or extreme stress. We provide support and more in our Men on Purpose community. Join us and check out more episodes at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:07:52 - The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make
00:10:35 - Step 1 is working on yourself
00:12:28 - How to be sustainably successful
00:15:12 - Lance’s background
00:16:33 - Slow Down or Shut Down
00:17:38 - How to counterbalance your life
00:19:50 - Money is only one result of business
00:21:30 - Gratitude
00:22:45 - Exercising patience
00:26:46 - What are you running from
00:22:32 - If you are struggling with your purpose
00:29:44 - Impostor Syndrome
00:31:37 - Forcing yourself to relax
00:35:33 - Free yourself from the incarceration of the past and the future mixing on your present all the time
00:36:03 - Flipping the switch
00:38:07 - Why are you doing all of this?
00:42:54 - People, processes, products
00:46:42 - Building a plan of success in your persona and professional worlds
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🛍️ The 4% Breakthrough: https://www.amazon.com/4-Break-Thru-Business-Entrepreneurs-Outlast-ebook/dp/B084DLSMYJ
✅ The Jolt: https://www.denaliconsultingteam.com/fire
💎 Denali Consulting: https://www.denaliconsultingteam.com/about
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#impostersyndrome #insecurity #breakthrough
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The power of story
- The power of finding yourself
- Keeping up momentum
- Finding your purpose
- The BURN process
- Leaving a legacy
- Spiritual Transformation
- Negative Intentions
Episode 253 is all about the power behind a story. A story is a simple series of events. It needs a beginning, middle, and end. It starts to gain power when it becomes authentic and personal.
We all have a story. Jeremy Brown is a storyteller. He has taught so many about the power behind finding your authentic self and how we impact people's lives with stories. Jeremy’s own life story from book publishing to helping people succeed by using their story is exactly that, life-changing. The best part is when he shared his BURN process. Where you throw your life into this fire so that you can find the things of lasting value, and that everybody has three things; stories of diamonds, steel, and gold. The process starts with beginnings that ripple and the urgency of changing. And then there's divine appointments, the right person at the right time for your life. And that finally, everybody needs to have a guide. Those who can walk you through and bring you to an ending of newness, the closure, and the finale of the experience.
This is one of the most fun we’ve had in an episode. This is the type of story that can empower and change the lives of those that hear it. Listen to more compelling when you join our Men on Purpose community at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps
00:04:45 - Share your story – you are not alone
00:06:19 - Everybody’s life has a story
00:07:00 - Stories work in cycles like seasons
00:07:36 - How can I know who I am if I don't know my story?
00:11:20 - Me knowing my fullness allow me to be fully me – Time, experience, spirit
00:12:53 - When you sit down with people in your truth
00:14:58 - Story being told in the community
00:17:01 - You must know who you are to create value
00:19:14 - I can produce immediate ROI
00:19:54 - Jeremy’s story and background
00:22:32 - If you are struggling with your purpose
00:24:11 - Frustration with Evolvement
00:26:24 - God doesn’t call me to do something, he calls me to a person. Who are going to be your people?
00:30:18 - Living through a lie or a lens
00:37:27 - How can someone keep up the momentum
00:38:15 - The BURN Process: The things of value that withstand the flames
- Diamonds - Beauty through testimony, How do I share my story?
- Steel - What gives strength, a process or system to follow
- Gold - Your value that other people will pay for
00:38:15 - The BURN Process
- Beginnings - Loss or leap
- Urgency - Act from volition or necessity
- Refinement - Street lessons, street skills, the right time/person (Divine Appointment)
- Newness - Closure, and finality of the experience
00:45:22 - Almost all spiritual transformation begins with betrayal - the betrayal kicks off the transformation
00:58:54 - Negative implication of sharing your story
01:00:58 - CUT and piece together
01:02:55 - How do you ferret out negative intentions
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Throne Publishing: https://thronepg.com/
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Episode 252 is all about being vulnerable. As men, we are told to bottle it up because that’s what being tough is about but we all know that to be on purpose, you need to be open.
What do some of the most successful leaders in history have in common? If you want to be a good man, a good husband, or a strong father, you must live a life with authenticity. JM Reyson believes that happiness is about having the courage to be vulnerable—to admit when things are not going well, to acknowledge that we don't have all the answers, and to grasp our part in creating solutions that work.
It’s time to ask yourself, are you living the life that you really want? Whether you wish to live purposefully as a father or an ordinary man, the universe has a way of leading you to the right people. We have the support you are looking for. Join our Men On Purpose community and listen more at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Quick Timestamps:00:05:17 - Let’s Go Win and JM 10 years ago
00:11:42 - Ego getting in the way
00:16:31 - Inheriting baggage from parents
00:22:29 - Following what you really want
00:31:31 - Some people need to get their asses kicked
00:32:45 - Doing what you are called to
00:34:50 - JM on writing his book
00:36:24 - Accountability from our children
00:39:40 - Don’t be selfish, share it with the world
00:41:09 - Originally wrote the book for his kids
00:43:51 - Don’t cry. Bottle it up.
00:45:05 - Transcend, The R’s for Fear
00:47:32 - Learning from your mistakes
00:50:33 - You can control how you respond
00:52:19 - Put yourself out there
00:53:53 - It’s not about you
00:55:25 - Let’s go, Win
Connect with the Guest:
Let’s go Win: https://letsgowin.com/
Book: https://letsgowin.com/lets-go-win-book-business-mindset-books/
Podcast: https://letsgowin.com/lets-go-win-podcast-self-empowerment-podcasts/
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#openness
#vulnerability
#bravery
Life is a comedy and Episode 251 is all about that. To make it in comedy, you need to overcome ego. Shuli shares a candid look at how his career in comedy refined his outlook on life.
As an on-air radio personality for the Howard Stern Show for around 15 years, Shuli has been able to display his genuine talent for captivating audiences with his hilarious stories. Storytellers can tell it the way they do because they’ve lived it, that is exactly why good standup comedy is so hilarious. There are incredible hardships that make up for some life-shaping moments.
Shuli shares a deep perspective on life and how he’s used his passion for comedy to develop himself. This is one of the most profound episodes we’ve had yet.
Ego is the killer. There’s nothing wrong with making YOU the joke. There’s a lot to learn about pressure and not taking yourself too seriously. Why not have a few laughs while we embark on a journey to better ourselves. Find support and more when you join our Men On Purpose community at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
Highlights of the Episode:
00:05:30 - Shuli Egar’s family background
00:12:18 - Weeding out bombs in comedy
00:17:21 - The 10-minute Rule and Andrew Dice Clay’s album
00:20:26 - Getting good enough by making it fun
00:23:41 - Leaning into the realness of comedy
00:25:39 - The real stuff is always the funniest
00:27:33 - Ego is the killer. Make YOU the joke.
00:31:12 - Family influence on Shuli’s comedy
00:33:32 - Dropping the ego and bombing at Dice’s show
00:42:49 - The legend of Andrew Clay Dice
00:49:42 - The universe is a boomerang
00:50:53 - Hope is for suckers. Belief is everything.
00:54:29 - Navigating through all the doubts
00:56:24 - Perspective and mindset
00:58:27 - Write a journal. Thank the universe every day.
00:59:26 - Manifest your destiny and The 5-second Rule
01:00:42 - The turning point for Shuli
01:01:48 - The moment between Garret and Shuli
01:04:38 - Making the king and everyone else laugh
01:07:38 - Organic spontaneous comedy
01:09:48 - Imagine never swinging the bat
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🛍️ The Shuli Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8DQmecl9Iye72GatfVfqpg
❤️ The Miserable Men: https://www.patreon.com/themiserablemenshow
💎 Thanks for Coming Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_9H2nr0Z_0
✅ Website: https://shalomshuli.com/
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#ego
#comedy
#pressure
Episode 250 is all about relationships. Brendon Watt returns for the second time for another take on what it really takes to have a fulfilling relationship and all its elements.
Brendon Watt is a well-regarded speaker and mentor, a best-selling co-author and co-founder of workshops in the realm of relationships. His honest and pragmatic approach to sex, love and relationships is a needed breath of fresh air in a world that seems to holding its breath to change for them and so should their relationships.
He provides a wide range of perspectives in relationships, with advice and tips to improve connection, vulnerability and daily quality of life.
Learn about what makes people stay in relationships, good or bad, and how important it is to have one with yourself first! Catch the deep stories about relationships in the episode and find even more when you join our Men On Purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity
Highlights of the episode:
00:05:44 - Why do people stay in miserable relationships?
00:12:59 - We hide in relationships so we don’t work on ourselves
00:17:50 - Open conversations with your spouse
00:20:01 - Whose relationship that you’re trying to create
00:20:49 - List 10 things that create an epic relationship
00:26:19 - What happens when you get out of bad relationships?
00:29:13 - What is trust in a relationship
00:31:29 - Staying relationships because of addiction
00:33:19 - Empowerment and conditions in relationships
00:37:13 - Three elements of a good relationship
00:42:00 - Uncreate your relationship everyday
00:44:34 - Vulnerability creates receiving
00:46:47 - You need to make a commitment to yourself
00:49:37 - What are you choosing?
00:50:35 - Fun and Vulnerability in a relationship
00:56:33 - Gestures and changing it up
00:58:44 - It’s every little choice that you make in the relationship
00:59:34 - We accuse others of what we ourselves our doing
01:00:51 - Sex as a weapon in a relationship
01:03:20 - When we ask their truth, we open possibilities
Connect with the Guest:
Website: https://www.brendonwatt.com/
Access Consciousness: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/
Class and Telecalls: https://www.brendonwatt.com/shop
Blog: https://www.brendonwatt.com/blog
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#relationships
#vulnerability
#empowerment
Our resident doctor is back for another one. He is going to talk about how we fall short of our goals and how to get back up on them.
We often get in our own way. Sometimes we have big ideas but lack the skills, mindset, habits, and behaviors needed.
Anthony understands these problems and in this episode, he shares specific strategies you can use every day!
Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a naturopathic doctor, and for the past 10 years has dedicated his life to helping busy fathers lose weight and stay healthy for their families.
He brings his wisdom to you in this episode to discuss how some simple planning can get you back on track when you feel lost.
Learn the difference between “being” and “doing”, some healthy habits you can build to help turn your life around, nutrition, momentum, and how to move past your own excuses with love and compassion.
Be at peace about falling off, we’re right here for you. When you keep falling short of your goals, it’s okay if you are not that person yet. If you think you are the person that can envision goals but doesn't have the behaviors dialed in, we can discover solutions together in our community. Check out similar episodes like 206 and 208
In this episode, you will learn about
00:10:09 - Behavior change framework—Jonathan Hait
00:11:32 - The Elephant, the rider, the path
00:16:34 - Every day we wake up with choices
00:17:47 - Focusing on the wrong order of operations
00:18:21 - Stop trying to work out harder, fix your circadian rhythm first and get your nutrition
00:19:47 - What are the key health habits we can nail?
00:19:07 - The alternate option of passive income
00:20:51 - Start small; missed days are a detriment to momentum
00:25:43 - Why do people get discouraged?
00:28:38 - Do you have a written plan in place?
00:33:45 - Why do we sabotage ourselves?
00:35:05 - Create time to be alone
00:38:01 - Being & Presence
00:40:09 - How to add more to your plate
00:42:19 - 5-minute habits and activities
00:44:30 - Evening ritual
00:46:13 - What’s really at stake for you and your life?
00:56:44 - Modeling and comparing yourself to others
00:59:06 - Focus on what is dissipating your energy and get rid of those
Connect with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi on:
Website: https://www.fitfatherproject.com/
Email: anthony@fifatherproject.com
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#goals
#habits
#planning
All work and no play make for one tired dad. But what about those snatched moments of shut-eye during the day?
Turns out, a little sleep can do wonders not just for your productivity. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our lifestyle because it influences the quality of our life so much. It affects our mood, ability to learn, and can even predict how well we age. If you’re sleeping poorly, there may need to be a lifestyle change. In this episode, Devin goes into a deep sleep with us and shares all the information we could possibly need.
Many people think of sleep as simply turning off their brain for a few hours—but it’s actually a complex process, especially when we talk about quality.
First, there are deep genetics and science we need to consider.
When you look at sleep from a purely physiological perspective, it might not seem so strange that someone could doze off for ten minutes and then wake up and feel refreshed.
We discuss what exactly happens behind your zzz’s sleep architecture and how we should be managing each timeframe in the five stages of sleep we cycle through.
There are also consumption and environmental factors.
It’s no surprise that getting enough sleep, having a regular eating schedule, and avoiding food and drugs in close proximity to bedtime will help you get better sleep.
But what if you want to go a step further? What if you want to get better quality of sleep by controlling your sleep architecture?
From the 3-2-1 Sleep practice, types of insomnia, temperature, and even your mattresses and pillows! We cover it all in this episode. Like, did you know, breathing through your nose does not only improve sleep quality but is actually how we should be when sleeping?
If you want to be successful, it’s important to start your day off on the right foot.
Wake up early, take some time for yourself, monitor your sleep, set goals, and work towards them sleep-by-sleep. Devin breaks down a simple strategy and educates us with science, how to get into better sleep. Because better sleep will affect your whole lifestyle.
In this episode, you will learn about
00:03:56 - Why is sleep so important
00:05:30 - What we eat and when impacts our sleep
00:06:33 - 321 Sleep
00:07:52 - Sleep Architecture
00:09:46 - Two types of insomnia - onset and maintenance
00:11:21 - Effects of alcohol and caffeine
00:12:05 - Adenosine builds sleepiness
00:15:47 - Cannabis and sleep
00:16:39 - Plant medicine
00:21:02 - Hours of sleep and optimization
00:23:08 - Sleep and mental stress
00:25:00 - Cold or hot sleep
00:25:27 - Devices to heat and cool bed
00:26:45 - Mattresses fabric and foams
00:30:49 - ‘Sleep when you are dead’ mentality
00:34:38 - Quality of life and sleep correlation
00:36:28 - Sleep and emotions
00:42:54 - Breathing & sleep / Sleep apnea
00:55:54 - Little things we can do to get better sleep
00:56:36 - Hyperarousal from technology
Connect with Devin Burke on:
Websites: https://sleepscienceacademy.com/
http://devinburke.com/
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#sleep
#quality
#advantage
Taking conscious actions towards becoming financially free can be daunting. Especially when you're struggling to find your true self, it's easy to become confused about what the next step should be. What exactly are these conscious steps? Joey Mure enlightens us with his perspective on the true value of financial freedom.
It's critical to be aware of your finances and manage what you have wisely but the goal of building passive income isn’t always what it seems. In fact, this is the very concept Joey challenges. The common knowledge we learned about building wealth through the current financial system is flawed.
In this episode, Joey dives deep into the ‘wall street mind’ that has taken advantage of families and separated the individual from their true self.
The core of Joey’s mission is simple and asks the most important question: Is it really financial freedom if the price to pay is your own self-worth?
Financial freedom is something everyone should strive for. Money doesn’t have to be something that pulls you down, it can be a way to lift you up.
However, money isn’t the only factor in financial freedom.
Ian and Joey shares real-life stories that resonate for many family men that time spent with family (and yourself) is invaluable. Sacrificing that time on your way to financial freedom is the biggest mistake you could ever make.
Your Money. Your Life. Your Family's Future.
That's why we're here and what Joey teaches so well. Financial Freedom is a continuous and conscious action of prioritizing what is most important. It's a skill that needs to be nurtured and one that will return more value to you and yours.
We believe in helping others reach their goals. If you have a passion to be free from financial bondage and wish to discover solutions that you can use to gain control of your money, join our community with like-minded individuals sharing the same financial goals, check out similar Episodes like 206 and 208.
In this episode, you will learn about
00:01:30 Growing up with the Salvation Army
00:02:58 The Corporate Beast
00:04:09 Responsibility for financial freedom
00:06:28 Driven by fear and societal pressure
00:07:15 The mortgage world is tougher
00:09:06 Realizing you are replaceable
00:12:21 Impacting and transforming lives
00:15:34 The wall street ‘retirement lies’
00:19:07 The alternate option of passive income
00:20:16 True stories about family time
00:27:25 Three-step GPS to being an investor
00:28:44 Goal: The Passport Challenge
00:30:56 Be Do Have and financial freedom
00:37:03 The truth about passive income
00:38:32 Plan: The investor DNA
00:39:00 Passive Income Matrix
00:44:17 Getting there as fast as you can
00:48:55 You can’t put a dollar amount on regret
00:53:51 Support: Coaching and community
00:55:57 Courses are passive income
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#passiveincome
#financialfreedom
#takingaction
Every human possesses the power to transform their consciousness and create significant life changes. Harry’s own journey has led him to develop a deep understanding and appreciation for human consciousness and its limitless potential. He shares his profound experiences and the many different ways to gain self-insight. It's fascinating to listen to Harry share with such nuance and compassion. It’s easy to tell how deep he understands these life-changing principles he lives by.
Harry put himself out there, stayed open, stayed true to himself, and in doing so has given us a gift.
Over the last decade, Harry Sherwood lived with and learned from many different masters, from monks, yogis, to professors, and psychologists. His well-traveled life story culminated into founding Consciously, where he helps people discover their truths and live from a place of self-awareness.
He believes that insight is the mechanism behind our mental, spiritual and interpretative framework, and as such has developed some perspective-shifting tools to achieve this.
Today he talks about self-inquiry and how it can transform your life.
It’s like a staircase to the art of true understanding. One of the many amazing practices Harry has created from his deeply personal experiences.
Take time and really listen to what he has to say about this. That 20-minute portion of the episode has so much potential to change anybody. We literally mention it in the episode! Take notes, think deeply about the principles, and allow them to take root in your being.
Harry shares different ways of looking at our life and existence, many that can transform any man into their truest version. He not only shares his principles on self-inquiry but also sets the foundations for transformation. We have a great talk about coping mechanisms and applying self-awareness to everything, from resistance to the imposter syndrome.
He even has a great point that imposter syndrome is good! There are many ‘good’ alternative perspectives that he shares, like being selfishly good and not being ready.
There is so much valuable insight here that you don’t want to miss.
In this episode, you will learn about
00:01:54 - Audit your inner circle
00:04:01 - Being purposefully selfish
00:07:44 - Harry’s turning point in life
00:11:43 - A deeply profound experience
00:15:11 - Being silent with ALL of yourself
00:17:38 - Breaking the cycle of avoidance
00:20:47 - Why do coping mechanisms exist?
00:23:56 - Building your self-awareness
00:25:40 - Does resistance compound?
00:26:40 - Neurological and developmental psychology
00:29:09 - Five steps of deeper presence
00:29:44 - Interpretative frameworks for survival
00:32:09 - What is our relationship to painful emotions
00:35:18 - The 4 life-changing steps of Self-inquiry
00:42:52 - Consciously checking out to recover
00:44:21 - The 5th step: All 4 not working? Get help
00:47:42 - Why do people resist self-improvement?
00:48:43 - Nature, nurture, and a third unknown
00:50:03 - Some people are not ready and that’s ok
00:51:22 - Rock bottom and what’s at stake
00:55:11 - Showing up and the WHY conversation
01:03:23 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
01:03:23 - Connecting with others
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Websites: https://consciously.org/
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Mike McCarthy has been an influential person to many in their growth and development. He helped others realize the depth and meaning that the legacy you leave is literally nothing unless you are actually leading and growing yourself to be a better human in order to show people how to be better humans. When you are on purpose, people look to you. They watch you. When you look at Mike, you know that he's committed and his integrity is so strong to his personal growth. What’s more amazing is how he has taken this to the next level and helped not just individuals, but entire families to the same.
Mike found that one of the most important things that we can do in order to be really effective and really realize our full potential is to actually focus on our self first. It actually helps us become a more effective leader in the world and to our families.
If you've never heard these two words together—collaborative leadership—chances are you're going to love to hear about it now. Talking about teamwork and collaboration, and those life lessons that we picked up along the way is easy, but as a parent, it's just so different. Collaboration with kids just doesn't sound as appealing. It’s hard enough already as it is to get two adults to collaborate, just look at the state of our society currently.
But again, as a collaborator with kids, can you imagine? What does that even look like? It sounds more like a playbook. The idea is to create something that was a little more fun, a little more connected, but still allowed the flexibility to pursue ambitions and the unique vision of everyone in the family. We talk about exactly this, a playbook Mike and his wife wrote to instill values and collaborate at home. A truly meaningful way to leave behind a lasting legacy with children who become highly capable individuals.
This episode is pretty much why we created this podcast. It’s not often that you get to connect with someone who has a foundation in family, business, and community. From family values to development, to collaboration, this episode has everything that we practice in the community. Join us and check out similar episodes like 181 and 215
In this episode, you will learn about
00:09:41 - The universe wants the best for us
00:11:38 - Counterbalancing vs balance
00:17:26 - Mike’s pivotal moment
00:21:49 - ‘I need help’; what made Mike happy
00:28:32 - Surface clarity and coaching
00:31:20 - Time spent and the legacy you leave behind
00:35:12 - Self-work and Leadership in the family
00:37:50 - Setting up children for the future
00:43:25 - The Miracle Morning Family catalyst
00:46:44 - Collaborative leadership with family values
00:54:34 - Preparing your kids and passing the torch
00:55:23 - Strong families produce capable individuals
01:01:01 - Miracle Morning for Parents 2
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parenting
collaborative
leadership
Dr. Judson Brandeis is an award-winning urologist and sexual medicine expert. Today, he specializes in the emerging field of sexual health and medicine and is one of the top pioneering minds in that field. Kind of interesting that our topic today is about erectile dysfunction but you’d be surprised how much of that is still in the realm of personal responsibility. Dr. Judson Brandeis has a lot of men going through challenges with physical intimate performance and they need help.
We're going to talk about how you can be both physically and emotionally intimate in your relationship while staying solid in parenting, motivation, and self-development.
We're surrounded by modern medical breakthroughs, but the goal is to have as many personal breakthroughs as well. This is Dr. Judson Brandeis' medical specialty – sexual medicine but not just! His mission is to provide help to the men of today. Redefining the modern-day male about being a man in the 21st century.
The trouble is men are holding themselves back. The ethos of ‘toughing it out’ has not only affected our own well-being but that of everyone around us. When your relationship with yourself suffers, so too the relationships around you.
This has led to many men seeing their intimate physical performance decline. There's so much about taking action and being self-accountable that we have lost. When we fail at that, we fail as a husband, father, or breadwinner, especially when we're needed most.
There are no secrets. There's only excellence and being accountable for your health. It doesn't take a lot of fancy things to get started, just the willingness to take action, and discipline so that you can make those changes in your life.
In this episode, you will learn about
00:06:48 It hits the fan for everyone
00:07:51 Erectile dysfunction and how can we turn back time?
00:08:58 Getting kicked from 20 years of practice
00:10:28 Reinventing his practice
00:12:31 I never thought about failing
00:15:59 The 21st Century Man
00:19:50 Dr. Brandei’s Maslow’s pyramid
00:21:24 What affects a man’s ability to be physically intimate?
00:23:42 The Harvard Longevity study
00:26:13 How to form a partnership with your doctor
00:30:43 Dr. Brandeis mission to help men
00:40:52 Mindfulness about decisions
00:44:45 Why women live longer than men
00:46:13 Sharing failures with your kids
00:49:08 Your defining moments and being scared
00:55:51 Action steps to take for men
00:58:46 Action steps that Dr. Brandeis is taking
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#erection
#health
#urology
For too long, conversations about fatherhood have focused on what men should do. When in reality, we need to be focusing on what men feel. What are the unknown and unspoken feelings that fathers carry? How have these feelings shaped their behaviors? After years of raising his teenagers and being a parent, Scott Rammage looked deeply at himself as a father, and what he didn't see surprised him.
When you look at your upbringing and the family system from a different perspective, you'll see that it was creating happiness, that it was creating trauma, that it was creating success, that it was creating struggle—which is what you're looking for to become successful. All of it is the variety of life that shaped who you are. It's not necessarily always good or bad, but it's important to see.
Because if we don't understand what happened to us, then how can we control what's happening with our kids? Our children are humans themselves, growing more into the human beings they’re meant to be, just like we all are, whether we know it or not.
And that therein is the challenge: Meeting your kids exactly where they are at moments in their life.
There are many ways about this but it all starts with yourself. As long as we live in truth, love, and sincerity — this is regardless of whether we think we’ve already arrived as parents — living with integrity will make life much easier for both yourself and those around you (whether they know it too or not).
There are ways that don’t serve your children, but there are no right ways. There’s just the way that serves them. This can be daunting to figure out for any parent or father. Fortunately, you are not alone. There are fathers all over the world with similar goals that you can connect with in our community, join us and check out similar episodes like 173 and 209
In this episode, you will learn about
04:46 - Complain or change
06:04 - The worst part for Scott: having kids
08:24 - I sucked at parenting; managing emotions
11:47 - Childhood traumas from school
15:36 - Getting your kid to stick with it
18:23 - Discussing parameters and commitment with kids
21:31 - Protection and support from parents
24:29 - How to include struggle in kids’ lives
32:52 - Handling failures with kids; the goldfish mind and intentionality
42:40 - Handling your kids’ odd learning choices: not going to college?
52:43 - Nurturing your kids’ GENIUS: Asking questions
54:24 - Are we rich?!; Building wealth or making money
58:43 - 10X outliers and fitting in the mold
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**#parenting
childhood
values**
Phillip Shepherd is a regular on the show and he's got a new book, his third, called Deep Fitness, about presence in working out. It’s not at all what we imagine it to be. However there is no room for doubt in Philip, he is one of the leaders in the global embodiment movement. One of his first two books is about radical wholeness, which puts you in a transformation that is really present. His other book is New Self, New World, about global embodiment and wholeness, like he is. So really, when Philip talks anything about fitness and improvement, we always listen.
It turns out there’s more to exercising than simply strength, endurance, and muscle growth. Studies have shown that athletes who make a conscious effort to be present during their workout report feeling more relaxed, happier, and physically fit than those who don’t.
Training to failure, the most misunderstood way to work out, while it can be really challenging, will actually make your body more resilient and will help you perform better. It's not about pushing through the pain, but rather becoming conscious of discomfort or effort during exercise. Being present will not only bring mindfulness to your workouts, but also to other areas of life too.
You don’t even need to leave the house or gym to discover everything you need to reach your goals and achieve the best body you’ve ever had. The Men in Purpose community is filled with men like Philip, who seek a deeper purpose and meaning in all aspects of their life, check out similar episodes like 173 and 209
In this episode, you will learn about
12:20 - Slow mindful workout
16:21 - Why can’t some people be alone in gyms
18:23 - MDSF, Mindful Strength Training to Failure
20:44 - The companionship of a workout
25:14 - The schism of knowledge and our relationship with the floor
27:35 - No relationship VS Felt relationship
28:44 - The origin story of Andrei Yakovenko
31:12 - Suffering in HIIT and our fear of death
33:04 - Muscles LOVE suffering from hormesis
36:39 - Digging into deeper resources with a mission
39:44 - Allowing your workouts to happen
43:26 - Cardio or aerobic exercise is not important?
48:52 - The importance of recovery from a weekly workout
50:46 - Anyone can get stronger
51:22 - https://deepfitness.life/
51:36 - https://www.newelementtraining.com/
Book Reference:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675652/deep-fitness-by-philip-shepherd/
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The system doesn’t work. And even worse, we are seeing the symptoms of an educational system that has failed us and fractured our children and society. It’s ugly out there. When the education system is treated as an industry, profit is put above the growth of every student. This is why mentorship and community involvement has become more valuable today than it has ever been. There are paths today that put dreams and wellbeing above all else.
AJ is a passionate educator. As a student, he did everything right, qualifying for a college football scholarship by way of a stellar academic record. Graduated with a Master’s degree and took every suggested path the system gave him. You couldn’t ask for a more shining prospect than AJ but in the end, he came out of university with a large debt. It was baffling. Almost immediately AJ began tutoring to eke by but just as fast as he started, he quickly realized the deeper value his passion can offer in mentorship. Enter the EPIC foundation, his concept that the current education system isn’t the only path. That today, there are dozens of options that allow individuals to follow their dreams without being burdened by debt. The best part of it all, it no longer has to be at the expense of mental health.
It’s a game-changing concept but one that isn’t new. In fact, it’s the very concept that challenges the system today. A call to step up and change the old ways. “It takes a village to raise a child” is perhaps society’s most important and most forgotten guiding principle. The system is set up so we can’t afford to mold and transform children into the best they can be but instead turn them into how they can make the best money for a society that has forgotten them. Today, AJ (along with other men of purpose) looks to change the flawed system and reach out and pull up the less privileged and pay it all forward. Because everyone deserves a quality education, better yet, everyone deserves great mentorship because we are all great.
The enthusiasm in this episode is contagious. We are losing passionate educators every day at a time when we need them most. Fortunately, we have communities like ours that have mentors who share a similar purpose of uplifting each other through episodes like 173 and 209
In this episode, you will learn about
00:02:00 You’re not alone
00:05:29 Growing up without a father
00:07:29 Breaking resentment
00:11:39 College football and the systematic agenda
00:18:08 The dangers of isolation
00:21:56 Seeking out mentors
00:26:35 We need to build our men
00:29:32 Mentors not tutors
00:34:02 Educators that make an impact
00:36:15 The start of AJ’s mentor/tutor company
00:42:47 Over romanticized educational system
00:45:05 The greatest teachers care
00:47:44 The EPIC Foundation
00:50:03 Stepping up and being part of the solution
00:51:48 Multiple options outside of school
00:54:49 The rejected products in the assembly line
00:59:41 Reach back, pull up, pay it forward
01:01:09 The unbiased truth
Connect with AJ Donaldson on:
Websites:https://www.epicsouthflorida.org/
Instagram: @epicsouthflorida
Facebook: EPIC SFL
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unitedmentors/
It’s not trauma, it’s a programming experience! So the question becomes how do you reprogram yourself? Where we go wrong with personal development is that we address our traumas with the objective to eliminate them. But in reality, this doesn’t work. We are programmed by our painful childhood experiences and unless we work on re-programming ourselves, we make the same mistakes for decades, even for a lifetime.
Paul teaches us how to cope. There’s something lurking in the background of your life, destroying your self-worth, undermining your feelings of happiness, and sapping away at your fulfillment. In the vast majority of cases, the culprit is trauma. Some of the greatest revelations that occurred in people’s lives weren’t brought on by painting over the surface. In the episode, Paul says, we need to go to the dark place, our dark place, because that’s what we need to address. The crucial part is, it’s entirely up to us, we have to choose to do so.
It means unpacking and changing everything about ourselves: our lifestyle, our mindset, everything. We need to confront all of our core issues so we can replace them with new ones: positive and empowering ones that take us towards health and happiness. This is where we start doing the inner work necessary to deal with deep-set issues like anxiety, depression, or any other challenges that are triggered because of something that happened to us in the past.
We each have to be the programmer of ourselves and turn what we learned into who we are today. By doing this we become a byproduct of our own experiential programming. We can look at all of the traumas in our life as an opportunity for growth and change.
We as humans were intended to be happy, peaceful people. Don’t choose to be anything less than what we were designed to become because of the past. Join other men on purpose that choose to overcome generational trauma and check out these other episodes 173 and 209
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:06:11 Paul’s Story
00:12:23 Suicidal tendencies
00:14:09 Breaking point
00:20:59 Context of t rauma for children
00:22:31 Perfectionist trauma story
00:23:13 Unpacking it all
00:27:46 Eliminate what doesn’t serve you
00:24:24 Generations of trauma
00:25:19 Lifestyle change
00:35:15 People who changed their lives
00:36:11 Programming experience
00:37:30 Failure of traditional personal development
00:38:37 It’s simple but not easy
00:42:25 Change is a choice
00:52:11 Ian’s turning points
01:07:57 Spider in hand example
01:08:39 It’s just a story from the past
01:12:13 The airport story
01:16:43 Different stories and trauma recap
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Websites:www.paul7cope.com/freechapters
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#trauma
#programming
#development
If we could all write our own love story. Would it have a happy ending? Probably not. Because often we only remember the pain. But, there are people out there who are fighting for a happy ending, who continue to write and now use their stories to help others. You're about to hear more from one of those folks. Ryan Hartley knows the heartache and scars that come from abandonment.
In this episode, we learn to Lead FOR LOVE and not from Love. There are no shortcuts to success, some days we have to let our story write itself out but it doesn’t have to be all about pain. Pain can give us clarity if we listen to our hearts but not everyone has to go through it. Find out why Ryan believes this.
One of the most inspirational speakers who has ever shared his story on this show. Through the course of his story, Ryan teaches us lessons in compassion and vulnerability and shows us an intimate side of it. It challenges the notion that while there isn’t always a happy ending, we always have a choice to shape our lives and go where we are loved.
We must fill our cups first in order to share from a place of abundance. As long as we are taught to LEAD with LOVE, there really is no such thing as failure.
We write our own life stories. As men on purpose, we do not shy away from Love, we embrace them. Join and learn with us how to lead with Love from these other episodes 173 and 209
In this episode, you will learn about
02:12 - Ryan’s pain of abandonment
03:44 - Never asked for help
04:17 - Why do people do naughty things
06:20 - Parenting & leadership journey
07:03 - Heart-centered
09:45 - We all have pain
10:31 - I go where I’m loved
14:23 - Leading for Love, not from Love
16:43 - Started listening to my heart
18:54 - Faith and Leading from Love, not for Love
20:07 - Power of Choice - I get to choose where I go
25:51 - I got the clarity of my purpose through pain
31:10 - Do we have to go through pain?
33:34 - When we get to help others overcome
39:54 - Fill the cup ourselves first
44:35 - Heaven or Hell
49:40 - Doubting who we are
50:30 - Taking responsibility for your life
54:20 - Discipline = Freedom & devotion = fulfillment
56:41 - Marriage counseling and the origin of Ian’s coaching
57:58 - Extreme ownership
Book Reference (Books mentioned):
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Instagram: @ryanbhartley
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**#leadwithlove
betterthanyesterday
heartcentered**
Life is seasonal, so is our mind. Just when you are in the best mood, life changes can take place. The state of our mind also goes through transitions. These can bring about some drastic changes to our behavior, cravings, and urges. That when unaddressed, can have detrimental effects on our overall mental health. Luckily, we have the resonant doctor himself, Dr. AB to teach us how to navigate these changes. So the next time seasons come, be it business, mentally, or emotionally, we can weather any transition.
Life is inherently cyclical. Some people are very good at acknowledging this fact, others are not, the former is likely to enjoy greater success in life. But beyond factual patterns of life which recur in predictable ways, our minds are also cyclical in nature.
Ever wonder how to easily prevent these climate changes in your mind? Well luckily, in this particular mental climate, we have you covered! More specifically, Dr. AB covers all the modern essentials of maintaining a healthy mind. He starts with a baseline of three life essentials, founded in neurochemistry and factual observations that influence our lives. We all have direct control over this. He goes on to supplement this with nootropics, sexual energy, and rebalancing all of this to shape a more fulfilling life with focus and discipline.
More importantly, this all starts with self-awareness. The ability to know that something is off, be it sleep, nutrition, or even sex. The next step becomes about determining what needs changes.
Seasons come and go but self-work is perpetual. The good news is you have all the tools and help you could possibly need, join other men on purpose, and check out these other Episodes 194 and 201
In this episode, you will learn about
08:52 - The second to look at: nutrition
11:16 - Coffee and balancing our energy
19:50 - Two kinds of sleep debt
30:54 - Cleaning the pipes and urge control
33:14 - Not just sex but also social media
34:52 - The selfish pursuit of distractions
35:23 - Charging up your battery to give back
44:58 - Proactive nutrition routine
47:52 - What is a nootropic
50:41 - The best nootropic available
54:10 - Best supplements to stimulants
Book Reference (Books mentioned):Think and Grow Rich, Ch.11 Sexual Transmutation
https://www.sacred-texts.com/nth/tgr/tgr16.htm
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https://www.fitmotherproject.com/
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**#neurochemistry
nutrition
integrity**
We haven’t had a guest like Gregory. A beauty and wellness expert and known for authoring numerous books and hosting TV shows. He took his experience and expertise in bio-health and wellness and took that into the realm of self-love and self-care. This is one of the most powerful episodes you can listen to, Gregory guides us with his calm voice into a world that anything can be overcome with self-love.
Throughout this episode, Gregory has expressed a recurring theme: to make our lives meaningful. That all starts with our inner beauty. Easier said than done, easier to scoff at too but self-love is a long-lost and much-needed art in this perpetually lost world. Too often, we’ve become used to managing chronic stress and as a result, we allow ourselves to be overcome by fear and worry.
We must learn to live from a place of gratitude. But how? When we can’t even accept who we are? If we aren’t satisfied with who we are, then how can we truly excel? This is the Beauty Gregory speaks of. Listen to your pain and heal from it. Because if you can’t feel it, you can’t heal it. Yes, we can give and help others this way, but we can only give what we have. And it all starts by loving ourselves.
From emotional maturity, allowing yourself to feel and Beauty. Let Gregory mesmerize you with his cadence and ease you into a state of self-love. You can’t ask for a better voice to deliver this message we all needed to hear.
Men on Purpose do not shy away from self-love. We are open to our feelings and open to healing. Join other men teaching self-love and check out these other episodes Episode 194 and Episode 201
In this episode, you will learn about06:50 The greatest challenge in my lifetime
08:26 The power of breath
12:15 Making mistakes, decisions, and the most out of the situation
20:46 Our health is our wealth
23:16 We all need someone to remind us
25:52 Women and emotional maturity
29:53 Chaos, fight or flight, and chronic stress
32:06 Lockdown to ‘slow down’: What doesn’t challenge us, doesn’t change us
35:01 Going within and how most people are terrified of the silence
40:47 Facing the fear in our lives and finding freedom
42:54 The BEAUTY acronym
- Balance of inner virtues
- Enthusiasm for who we are
- Acceptance of ourselves as a whole
- Understanding that we are born whole and beautiful
- Trust in who we are and value what we represent
- You, that you possess beauty more than just physical
45:01 You are deserving and the messages we receive as children
46:20 What does loving yourself mean?
49:14 We can only give what we have
52:25 The greatest gift we can give to ourselves and others: Authenticity
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#healing #self-love #beauty
This episode is all about suffering. What is our relationship with suffering? Society’s most common way to deal with suffering is a distraction, but this is merely a way to delay the inevitable: that there are dark days ahead. Denying this only renders us unprepared. This is why so many succumb to suffering that becomes anguish and results in untimely deaths that we have all witnessed so many times. Akshay helps us navigate through this and find meaning in suffering.
It’s almost like saying he holds our hands through suffering, but really we take this journey on our own. Our suffering is ours to overcome but even more than that, how much we suffer is entirely up to us. There is incredible courage to involuntarily put yourself in danger and even more to take that and condition yourself to embrace suffering. Because no suffering is too much to bear, no. Fortunately, we can condition ourselves to overcome all this death, suffering, and disease.
Every suffering has meaning but understandably, it is so hard to grasp that especially when we are in the thick of it. And Akshay has been in the thick of it all, from his PTSD to a near suicide and taking that suffering to now preparing for the first solo expedition in Antarctica. But even that preparation requires suffering. Akshay teaches us how to get to that point of developing a healthy relationship with your suffering and ultimately yourself.
Suffer well and suffer good then transcend.
Build a new better life with us. Join other men on purpose that move past their fear and create the life they desire. Check out these other episodes and find meaning in suffering, Everything Happens for a Reason and Make Fear Your Tailwind Instead of a Headwind.
In this episode, you will learn about
09:49 - Moving around a lot as a kid
10:48 - Adaptable and impressionable
12:58 - Voluntarily placing yourself in heavy danger
22:05 - Failure means death. Build yourself up to that point and beyond
27:16 - Embracing the fear of death, it transforms how you experience death
28:13 - Death is the means to awaken true life.
28:56 - Suicide - How to transverse from that place to a place of light
32:22 - Step 1: Recognize and start training the disassociation and disidentify myself from the thoughts, feelings and experiences.
37:19 - You are going to have to suffer
37:27 - Develop a positive relationship with suffering
44:35 - The greatest growth comes from suffering
51:36 - The brain, the mind, and its wiring
55:07 - The power of language
01:00:26 - The lenses we see the world through - beliefs, patterns, etc
01:01:27 - “I’m the dreamer in this reality” — You aren’t engaging with reality, it’s your construct
01:09:37 - Building an amazing relationship with yourself.
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suffering
failure
growth
Leonard Perlmutter has one of the deepest guest bio and achievements we have ever had. He is an Ayurvedic Medicine Expert with 25 years of experience in the benefits of meditation and Yoga science practices. A diverse practice that ranges from the New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine in Boston to a direct disciple of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. His work has contributed to major cornerstones of the mind/body global movement and research. He founded the American Meditation Institute in 1996, which offers continuing education credits for medical practitioners around North America. In 2014, Leonard released a core curriculum on Heart & Science of Yoga with a goal to understand and make more common deep mindful practices.
In this episode, you will learn about
00:05:41 - What exactly is conscience?
00:06:40 - The Power of Thought
00:07:28 - The ego, the conscious & unconscious mind
00:09:07 - The Game Changer
00:10:23 - When the situation is ideal, the conscience acts as a mirror
00:13:43 - Why don’t people follow their conscience
00:14:22 - 4 functions of the mind: Ego, Senses, Unconscious mind, Conscience
00:16:34 - Fear takes 2 forms
00:17:00 - Ego defined
00:19:55 - How does conscience know or get its wisdom?
00:20:52 - What is God?
00:21:38 - Heaven or Hell
00:24:39 - Eliminating conflict in the mind
00:25:43 - Functions of the mind
- Ego
- Senses - 25:50
- Unconscious Mind - 28:24
- Conscience - 29:20
00:30:37 - Listen to the whispers, not the noise
00:32:34 - Being your own parent and talking to the 4 functions
00:38:27 - Reconditioning the mind hardware and software
00:43:01 - Mantras: Love, fearlessness, and strength
00:44:50 - David vs Goliath
- David’s 5 smooth stones and his 5 mantra words: Love, fearlessness, energy, willpower, creativity,
00:51:46 - Why do more people not do this for themselves
00:53:05 - If you desire to be free from the pain
00:55:11 - The Language Experiment: Using creative synonyms to be me
00:59:48 - When we change our perception we change our experience
01:01:29 - Karma
01:07:52 - How does one find their mantra?
Book Reference (Books mentioned):
Your Conscience https://americanmeditation.org/your-conscience/
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Free Sunday Meditation: https://americanmeditation.org/event/sunday-meditation/2021-11-07/
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Email: ami@americanmeditation.org
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conscience #meditation #deepwork
This episode is all about breaking the cycle of parental childhood trauma. Many parents suffer catastrophic losses, traumas or even abuse at a very young age and subsequently go on to raise their own kids the same way, often with dire consequences. Mark speaks from personal experience and we can all relate to some degree, that even when we’ve forgiven the abuse, it is difficult to escape the cycle and it takes most men an entire lifetime to truly figure it all out.
This is a very strong attempt at making sense of emotional damage. Damage that caused many men to battle it out with their identity. Struggling with our masculine identity as a result of childhood trauma is something we all experience in some form. How we deal with it, and how it manifests into adulthood is something we are ultimately responsible for. But there is a lack of education on the topic. Ian and Mark go through it all, from the internal tools, to vulnerability, gender roles, and allowing yourself to feel.
The only thing more terrifying than living with emotional childhood wounds is allowing those experiences to negatively impact your future relationships. It’s time to talk about childhood trauma and how the impacts are not being addressed. Mark talks about how men should be more vulnerable, the ultimate message is for us to understand ourselves and be honest. When we make choices to be honest, we take control of our lives. The more self-aware we become, the stronger our decisions and actions can be. Only then can we begin to move forward.
In this episode, you will learn about
00:07:14 - Emotionally Damaged Parents
00:07:51 - Turning to work and alcohol
00:09:23 - How I developed my identity
00:10:23 - Seeking Approval
00:14:06 - Primary Caregivers’ Failure
00:14:26 - Your value doesn't come from exterior things
00:21:14 - When I stopped living for others & started living for me
00:21:43 - It takes a supportive partner
00:23:22 - Forgiveness
00:25:18 - EMDR Trauma Therapy
00:27:31 - Breaking the cycle and letting go
00:29:38 - Swapping traditional gender roles
00:33:26 - Cultural Excuses and breaking the cycle
00:36:20 - Be at peace when you become aware
00:38:07 - Mob mentality
00:39:50 - Toxic Masculinity
00:43:15 - Comparing your insides to others outsides
00:48:32 - Revealing your most authentic self
00:50:28 - Vulnerability
00:55:45 - Freeing yourself from distraction
01:05:50 - Communication challenges - 1:02:25
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#trauma
#masculinity
#authenticity
Men need each other. And it’s perhaps more important now than ever before. Today we have the tools and resources to feel and understand deeper. Tools that our forefathers did not have that have caused trauma and pain to be passed down. Angus joins us in this episode, as we seek purpose in incredible pain and changing for the better.
Angus has gone through it all. An unfulfilling career, a nasty divorce, and every hero complex imaginable to men. We are more than familiar with impulses that cause deep self-harm and for the longest time men didn’t know the reason behind them. Because of this, the life journey we take is filled with pain and anguish as a result of mistakes. And we did not know how to make sense of this, it never gets addressed, and the pain eventually manifests again. We repeat a cycle of failures simply because we did not know to address the root of it all: Who you really are.
For centuries, men were told to put their heads down, don’t feel, and just hustle. While this has helped build society, it has also caused generations of mentally and emotionally damaged men. We have an opportunity to ‘right’ this today. Never in our history did we ever get the chance to stop and look into managing our emotions. The expectations of hustle culture in men have caused these traumas to be passed down because we never got to address them, until today.
Angus offers a deeply personal journey that affirms a message that we all needed to hear a long time ago: It should all begin and start with Self-love.
In this episode, you will learn about
09:14 - Men need each other
12:28 - Men get messed up in divorce
18:35 - Getting married for the wrong reasons
20:35 - My identity was my performance
23:46 - Resetting identity, trauma, and your authentic self
30:00 - Giving ourselves permission to recognize our own greatness
32:34 - New truths about myself
36:59 - Cheating is a result of something not being present
46:05 - The suicide thought process and resetting life
50:56 - The damages of Hustle Culture
1:01:12 - Self-love Action Steps!
1:05:38 - Morning Manifest, Affirmations and Principals
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Website:https://angusnelson.com/
Email:angus@angusnelson.com
Instagram: @angusnelson
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#identity
#selflove
#change
Legendary! You don’t have to wait for it, because we got it right here. This is the legendary episode where we talk about lasting legacies and the ultimate power we have. You will be surprised how much of it starts with yourself.
Tommy is a former corporate executive who was at the top of his game. One day he woke up in a ditch in downtown LA and realized the costs of his lifestyle and career. He walked away and turned to his true calling, guiding others on how to live a Legendary Life. Tommy goes all the way back to almost being incarcerated for 7 years, getting lucky, taking all that experience and showing that we can live our best life now.
We all have a finite amount of days. In this episode, we share the principles and values that allow us to live life in alignment and what is most important to us. Being a better husband, friend, father, and overall making life better is our purpose. While Tommy shares how death is a gift, we delve further into creating a lasting legacy while we are alive. We talk about life- changing pain, the stories we tell ourselves and the choices we make.
The good news is no matter how difficult life has been for us, we can always reprogram. Your legendary story can begin right now with all the actions you choose to take.
In this episode you will learn about
12:03 - Breaking the habit of outworking everybody
14:40 - Finding fulfillment through pain
19:49 - Can we change without hitting rock bottom?
21:16 - Making a choice to do inner work
23:10 - The Power of Choice
27:10 - The Power of Story
30:10 - The stories we tell ourselves
35:16 - The Super Dumb-Intelligent Quadrant
40:36 - Add an hour a day of positivity
44:09 - Participate in your own rescue
52:27 - Legacy and the betterment of life
58:20 - Legendary and starting with yourself
Book Reference (Books mentioned):
https://tommybreedlove.com/get-inspired/book-legendary/
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www.lifehackmethod.com
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#legendary
#legacy
#choice
In order for you to be the best that you can be, who must you serve first?In this episode, Raul Villacis joins host Ian Lobas to help you discover how to be the best at everything that you do. You will find out how to commit to results, fall in love with the journey and become the needed leader and role model for the people that matter most.
Raul began his journey as an entrepreneur at the age of 23 when he started his own real estate company, The Next Level Real Estate. By the time he was 30, his real estate company became the largest latino-owned real estate investment firm in Connecticut, with over 150 employees.
In 2008, the real estate market collapse led to devastating effects on both Raul and his company. Through the chaos of the tribulations feeling discouraged, unrelatable, and overwhelmed, he found the inspiration to start the Next Level Experience. He began his journey to personal re-discovery, turned his life around and invested thousands in personal coaching. He began to practice active meditation and dedicated himself to the relationships with his wife and children.
If you’ve always wanted to learn more about finding self love so you can be at your best, avoiding the dark and following your own leading light, and the three types of men, then this episode is for you.
As soon as you’re done listening to this episode, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on real estate investing, including Being Versus Doing and Next Level Authentic
In this episode you will learn about
4:18 - The Model of Alignment and Intregrity
7:05 - Reliving The Moment
8:32 - Operating From a Place of Never-Ending
11:26 - Finding Self Love So You Can Be At Your Best
14:46 - The Light and the Darkness
23:18 - The Three Types of Men
29:09 - How to Become a Leader by Embracing the Edge Culture
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Website: https://raulvillacis.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaultheEDGE?s=20
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Would you say that having a goal is more important than having a plan?In this episode, Andrew Undem joins host Ian Lobas to help you build a goal oriented mindset and rise above your own limitations. You will find out how to dial in a surefire formula and achieve financial freedom through real estate sales.
Andrew owns and operates the #1 real estate sales team in the state of Maryland, SURE Group, which was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty in September 2020.
SURE GROUP was ranked in the top 100 real estate sales teams in the nation three years in a row by Real Trends and The Wall Street Journal, selling over $150 million in sales and over 500 transactions annually.
If you’ve always wanted to learn about overcoming the pain points of real estate sales, and taking the lead with a good model for employee retention, this episode is for you.
As soon as you’re done listening to this episode, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on real estate investing, including Corporate Corner Office to Shopping Center Investment Expert and Eliminating Distractions to Calibrate Your Purpose.
In this episode you will learn about
0:00 - Why Everyone Should Start Working at a Luxury Car Dealership After College
7:39 - Overcoming the Pain Points of Sales
13:15 - The Advantages to Preparing to Become a Millionaire
12:52 - The Abundance Mindset
30:42 - A Model for Good Employee Retention
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Sales #GoalMindset #GoalSetting
In this episode, Shirag Shemmassian joins host Ian Lobas to explore the minds of those who are diagnosed with ADHD. Let’s discover how the disadvantages of ADHD can be turned around as an advantage towards the daily struggles in modern society.
Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.
Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. Moreover, he has been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process.
By joining Shirag, you will learn the in-depth meaning of ADHD, how early you can diagnose it, and how someone with ADHD can still learn new things.
As soon as your adventure in this episode is done, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on being the best version of you, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion.
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How do you make investment decisions?
Step by step, Gene walks us through his expert formula to help you create your life and freedom through shopping center investing. If you’re hoping to find the courage to follow your heart, this is the episode for you. Gene Parker joins host Ian Lobas to share how he used his experience and expertise in commercial investing to quit his corporate job to pursue his dream of being his own boss. By starting his own business, helping people learn about investing in commercial real estate, he is making an impact on the lives of others. Step by step, Gene walks us through his expert formula, which is designed to help you create financial freedom through shopping center investing.
Gene shares how he used his experience and expertise in commercial investing to quit his corporate job to pursue his dream of being his own boss.
Gene spent 26 years with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), starting in January 1993. CRC owns and operates shopping centers and multifamily apartments throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S., with more than $2B in assets and 300 employees. During his time at CRC, he held positions including Director, VP, SVP, EVP/COO, and President, for 10 years. While at CRC, Gene was directly involved in raising over $450M for three real estate private equity funds then invested into multifamily and retail properties throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeast U.S.
As soon as you’re done watching, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on leaving a legacy and discovering your true calling, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion.
Book Mentioned: Good to Great by Jim Collins
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Let’s discover why being the man you need to be is better than merely doing what needs to be done. In this episode, Eric Rogell joins host Ian Lobas to bring us back into the perspective that matters most, the view from our hearts.
As a men’s lifestyle journalist Eric traveled around the world writing about gear, gadgets, style, food, drink, cars, and adventure travel for many major publications.
He has hiked the Ma′unga Terevaka volcano on Easter Island, driven race cars on some of the most noted tracks in the country, and threw back shots of Jagermeister suspended 150-feet above the crowd at the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany.
For over a decade, Eric has interviewed hundreds of men—from celebrities, to athletes, to entrepreneurs, to military vets—getting them to dive deep into their stories of what made them the men they are today.
By joining Eric, you embark on a mission to tap back into your inner Wild Man by reconnecting with nature on unforgettable adventure experiences. While getting the strategies you need to perform at your highest level, step into greatness as leaders, and forge deeper connections as husbands and fathers.
As soon as your adventure in this episode is done, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on being the best version of you, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion.
In this episode you will learn about
5:05 - Being Raised in Fear and Anxiety
11:10 - What Does it Mean to Be a Man?
15:29 - How Many Men See Themselves Differently than Others See Them?
32:17 - The Seven Sacred Core Values
53:09 - The Four Questions
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Website:https://www.ericrogell.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericrogell
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The money hierarchy has snuck up on us in this day and age, and we need to discuss why we need to guide the next generation and upgrade their level of awareness to it. In this episode, Jonathan DeYoe joins host Ian Lobas to enlighten us with crucial knowledge on how identity is viewed today.
Jonathan started as a Financial Advisor in a Wall Street firm in 1996 - right out of graduate school. Jonathan started DeYoe Wealth Management in 2001 to simplify personal finance and help busy people live meaningful lives. Their dedication to first class service, the commitment to evidence-based investing, and a client first philosophy have placed their firm in a category by itself.
Financial planning is not about money and the real benefits of financial planning are not financial. At its best, financial planning is about building futures, protecting families, creating legacies and encouraging clients to pursue their passions. Jonathan does his best work in the place where love and money overlap.
Investment success is determined more by choices than by market and economic data. They have created a comprehensive ecosystem of advice to simplify decisions, reduce anxiety and empower clients to stay true to both their life-purpose and the financial plan that they have designed together.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on building a meaningful legacy, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion.
In this episode, you will learn about
6:41 - A Relationship with Money
12:08 - Behavioral Psychology
16:00 - Finding Your Identity
25:51 - The Generational Financial Transition
45:53 - Turning the Tension Around
Book Mentioned:
Mindful Money by Jonathan DeYoe
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Website:https://mindful.money
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeYoeWealth
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Has anything happened in your life that rocked you to the core and dramatically changed how you view everything? In this episode, Alan Lazaros joins host Ian Lobas to present his outlook on life and the choices that impact every single thing around it.
After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan questioned everything. His father passed away in a car accident at age 28 when he was only 2. This really shook him up... He asked himself, “Did I live a life true to myself? How courageously did I fight for what I believe in? How fiercely did I love?” Not liking his answers, he decided to change forever. Today, Alan’s a professional speaker, business coach and consultant, and the host of The Next Level University Podcast.
Between speaking, podcasting, coaching and consulting, Alan's invested thousands of hours inspiring, motivating and educating others on how to become more successful on their own terms. Alan believes life's about choices. He grew up hearing stories about his father, and he can tell you from experience that how you die isn’t going to matter. What matters is how you choose to live.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on choosing a perspective that serves and fulfills you, including Episode 219 and Episode 214.
In this episode you will learn about
5:16 - How Your Life Can Change
20:02 - Why Going Big is Good For You
33:00 - Finding a Framework that Changes the Game
40:00 - Rock Bottom Doesn’t Have to Be the Reason for Change
Notable quotes:
6:25 - “If you’re a CEO and you aim high, you can wake up one day and decide to be a farmer, but you can’t necessarily flip the switch the other way around” - Alan Lazaros
6:54 - “What choices you make today, are going to make your tomorrow”. - Alan Lazaros
13:54 - “You cannot see the stars during the day. They’re always there, but sometimes it takes the darkness to see clearly what you simply could not within the light”. - Alan Lazaros
24:51 - “In every moment, you have a choice”. - Ian Lobas
32:52 - “Take the great, evolve the rest”. - Ian Lobas
46:33 - “You do not have to hit rock bottom in order to improve, you just have to be proactive”.
51:59 - “Make the choices to advance yourself, 1% every day”. - Ian Lobas
55:54 - “Life is about choices, the choice of what to say and not to say.” - Alan Lazaros
Book Mentioned:
The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Connect with Alan Lazaros on:
Website:https://nextleveluniverse.com
Twitter: @alazaros
Instagram: @alazaros88
Facebook:@alanlazarosllc
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What’s your version of success? Are you willing to go all in to get it?
In this episode, Tom Fairey joins host Ian Lobas to share what he has learned over the years about business and life. Tom is a great example of how a super-competitive nature makes everything possible. He left his “vanilla” lifestyle on a little island in the UK and moved to the city where he worked for 15 years..
Tom is the founder of Stakester, which he started with almost no money, no coding experience and having never worked in gaming or even owning a PlayStation. Stakester is an entertainment platform that gives gamers a platform to add monetary pride to the online gaming experience. Through proprietary technology, Stakester acts as the third partner in gaming challenges to ensure payouts are handled correctly.
Less than three years later it’s the fastest growing competition platform on the planet, having raised over 5 million bucks. The company is worth over $70 million today.
Tom and Ian discuss the distinction between success and happiness, noting that happiness is fleeting yet it isn’t wise to chase a perception of success only to be unhappy. After all, as they point out, the universe is going to reward you when you remove distractions from your life.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on believing anything is possible, including Dig to Fly and Limitless Possibilities.
In this episode you will learn about
8:28 - How to know if you’re staying in a specific job too long
10:00 - The truth about happiness
27:28 - Limitless possibilities
29:35 - How to go all in
41:03 - The force factor
Book Mentioned:
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Connect with Tom Fairey on:
Website:https://www.stakester.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyourselfpod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyourselfshow/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tom.fairey.399
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey/
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Do you make a conscious choice to check in with yourself and your partner regularly? The truth is that every day you wake up, you get to decide how you handle the stress and pressure brought on by events in your day or by your relationship.
In this episode, the entrepreneurial husband and wife team of Ian and Meredith Lobas share the secrets of their partnership. They point out that communication is key and we need to be vulnerable without making our own meaning of things that happen. Although it might be hard to surrender to what’s to come without a Plan B, this is a crucial test of trust.
Ian and Meredith also advise individuals to be honest and accountable with themselves and blame no one but yourself for your successes and failures. After all, you have to put all the chips on you and bet on yourself. They remind listeners that it is best to focus your energy on trust and faith, rather than blame and anger, bearing in mind that you will attract what you focus on.
There are tons of valuable tips in this episode, including the importance of giving yourself grace and learning one thing today to make tomorrow better. Ian and Meredith also warn that if your partner isn’t willing to trust and grow with you, if they cannot take a leap and trust in challenging themselves, it will hold you back, yet you must allow your partner to work through things at their pace in their own way, as long as they are committed.
At the end of the episode listen for your challenge: think back to the things that you felt helped you as a couple, like communication or surrender or faith and trust or genuine curiosity about learning. Make a list of all the things that were mentioned in the conversation and then review.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Ian & Meredith Lobas, including Supporting the Growth of a Vision and The Ins & Outs of an Entrepreneurial Family on Purpose.
In this episode you will learn about
25:17 - How to stress test your relationship
46:00 - The value of a good mentor
41:42 - Why it’s important to check in with yourself
44:25 - The power of faith and trust
46:00 - The importance of choosing the right mentor
47:34 - Why growth is important in a relationship
50:03 - People grow differently
1:01:19 - How surrender allows the universe to open doors for you
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Two men on purpose uncover the purposeful meaning in some of the most popular songs around. In this episode, Jason Wallace and host Ian Lobas break down a selection of hip hop songs and find the hidden meaning in them.
Jason Wallace and Trevor DeSaussure host the Lyrics & Lattes podcast, the perfect show for any music buff that enjoys inspirational and self-development tips. Jason and Trevor invite you to join them as they sip the newest brew while extracting life lessons, wisdom and self-development tips from your favorite hip-hop songs.
Now it’s Jason and Ian’s turn to demonstrate how you can break down lyrics from any from any genre and discover the deeper layer of meaning, which you may be able to apply to your life
They break down songs by Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Nelly and many more. You’ll see how artists take even their most painful experiences and form the lyrics for songs that become very popular. There’s gold in these lyrics, making them equal parts entertainment and personal development.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with those who have been purposeful within and beyond the world of entertainment, including Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It and Act on Your Instincts for a Life of No Regrets.
In this episode you will learn about
11:31 - Constraints society places on us
11:50 - What it means to have it all
13:53 - A fresh look at failure
15:46 - Why no one is self-made
17:47 - The best way to learn
33:30 - The barometer for the company to keep
38:06 - Why you should never give anyone your seeds
51:30 - How to move to the next level
56:36 - What happens when you have faith in yourself
57:03 - Going all in
59:00 - Pick your “hard”
Songs with copyright:
10:07-10:33 - ‘Level Up’ by Ciara
32:23-32:40 - ‘Friends’ by Whodini
52:46-53:00 - ‘Dedication’ by Nipsie Hussle
Book Reference:
Authentic by Paul Van Doren
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Websites:
https://www.lyricsandlattes.com/
Instagram:@lyricsandlattes
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The effects of COVID are undeniable. There has been real suffering. However, on the flipside, suffering can bring you closer to your life's purpose.
Have you found that you can no longer avoid dealing with the things you need to deal with? Has the pandemic led you to look at your true priorities?
In this episode, Forrest Rivers joins host Ian Lobas to discuss the importance of taking inventory every day to examine what gives you a sense of meaning and what is aligned with your higher purpose. In this process, you also assess the things that you can take out of your life that aren't moving you forward and you identify your goals.
In his new book ‘COVID 19 and Humanity's Spiritual Awakening’, Forrest explores the myriad ways in which the virus served to awaken the seeds of truth, wisdom and the acknowledgement of our common roots as one human family.
If you haven’t yet set aside time for daily prayer or meditation to slow your mind down, this episode will inspire you to adopt a new way to start your day.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on shifting your life, including One Simple Shift Could Change Your Whole Life and Step Into Discomfort, Not Distraction.
In this episode you will learn about
13:50 - Ego and identity
16:16 - Higher purpose
18:25 - Why it’s important to face the uncomfortable truths about yourself
21:51 - The two choices we have in the moment
23:03 - Community compassion/Empowering ourselves to help others
38:25 - Made-up distraction
42:05 - How to take inventory of your life through daily prayer, journaling, etc.
Book:
COVID-19 and Humanity's Spiritual Awakening by Forrest Rivers
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Websites:
https://covid-19book.info/
www.forrestrivers.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Forrest-Rivers/100013514988853
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Are you doing work that someone else can do? Or that someone else is better at potentially? Are you even aware that you can delegate these tasks so that you can spend time with the people you love or the things that you love to do?
In this episode, Aaron Velky together with host Ian Lobas, talks about being replaceable in what you are currently doing so that you can spend some time with the things that you are irreplaceable with.
In this episode you will learn about
5:30 Why you are 100% replaceable
6:27 Why do you stay where you are replaceable?
8:10 Ways that you can spend time on someone and never really be there
8:25 The Fear of Delegation
9:38 The Phases in the fear of delegation
11:48 Replacing the top of the pyramid ideology with bottom of the pyramid ideology
12:34 The Fear of a ruined reputation
15:50 How to be irreplaceable
18:42 When does delegating become selfish?
28:20 How Clearing out baggage from your past helps you to understand your vision
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Did you know that you already have everything you need to be happy? This episode could be life-changing! Don Joseph Goewey discusses with host Ian Lobas how to cross over from a stressful life to flourishing in the areas that matter most to you.
Director of The DeMello Spirituality Center, Don Joseph Goewey used the archives of the late Anthony DeMello to assemble and edit a collection of short essays, poems and parables from DeMello into the book “Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well”.
Don is reacquainting the world with DeMello's key message of how to simplify life to its core and return to a state of daily, ongoing wonder that we only experience in childhood. DeMello’s concept offers a new way to live that eliminates all the unnecessary struggle, stress, anxiety and pain in life.
Don, who has appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, ABC, and NBC, also served as Chief Administrative Officer at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry.
Throughout his career, Don has worked with some of the most stressful situations on earth. These experiences led him to author the Amazon bestseller “The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewiring Your Brain”, which is based on breakthroughs in neuroscience that facilitate the specific shift in mindset that changes brain structure to quiet stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that predicts greater success and happiness in life. In other words, you’ll be able to feel profound joy as you appreciate every moment and everything.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on happiness and fulfillment, including Living Your Legacy Now and Cracking the Code of Fulfillment.
In this episode you will learn about
6:08 - What is neuroplasticity?
6:43 - How optimism or pessimism changes your experiences
10:14 - The purpose of suffering
11:03 - Why so many people are unhappy
12:15 - How society programs us
13:13 - The secret to feeling fulfilled, even in stressful times
18:24 - The fear of failure
40:34 - The key step in the awareness process
Connect with Don Joseph Goewey on:
https://donjosephgoewey.com/
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Are you a parent who puts the needs of your child first? Most parents would say “yes” but in this episode Dr. Shirag Shemmassian and host Ian Lobas challenge listeners to examine their programming or the programming that was passed down from their parents.
Are you more concerned about how people will view you and your family than your kid’s best interests? Many parents have never asked their children what they're into and why they are passionate about it, yet there is often an assumption that all children should go to college. Should they?
In this conversation, Dr. Shemmassian and Ian discuss school systems, teachers vs educators and the fears that drive many parents to project their insecurities onto their children.
Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, Dr. Shemmassian is one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.
Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Despite graduating with a 3.9 GPA as a pre-med student, Dr. Shemmassian’s interests in mental health led him to complete his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA. Throughout his education and beyond, he successfully guided students into top colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs, and has found his professional calling in helping others achieve their educational and career goals.
Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. What's more, he’s been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on schooling and parenting, including Unlocking the Chains that Bind and Parenting & Living on Purpose with a Mindset of Curiosity, Growth & Abundance.
Connect with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian on:
Website:http://www.shemmassianconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/
Twitter: @shemmassian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shemmassian/
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Did you know that although men’s testosterone levels decline with age, you can optimize them in advance? Dr. Anthony Balduzzi joins host Ian Lobas to discuss why testosterone is an important component of men’s overall health. If you want to feel energetic, keep your memory sharp, stay lean, have good blood flow circulation, confidence and competitiveness, you need to pay attention to your testosterone levels.
Dr. A, as he is affectionately known, is the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health and weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40.
In this episode, he and Ian talk about the major factors that affect testosterone levels and what we can do, or avoid doing, if we want to optimize our production of this essential hormone. They discuss the relationship between exercising and/or losing weight and testosterone production.
Dr. A also reveals the core nutrients and minerals we need, namely zinc, magnesium and Vitamin D, as well as the benefits of getting quality sleep if we want to have healthy levels of testosterone production.
No stone is left unturned in this discussion, which looks at the effect of stimulants, stress, adrenal fatigue, and even posture, on testosterone levels. What’s more, Dr. A covers the advantages of getting sun on your testicles and exactly how to do it.
Also, if you’ve been considering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), you’ll get some critical information about this option in this episode.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Dr. A, like Gut Health & Your Personal Performance and Sustainable Growth Inside & Out.
In this episode you will learn about
30:29 - Why slowing down is key
26:16 - Exercise and testosterone
26:47 - How your posture can affect testosterone levels
27:06 - Mindset and testosterone
32:14 - When it’s a good idea to try external TRT
33:53 - The link between testosterone and adrenal fatigue, cortisol and stress
40:38 - Stimulant intake and healthier replacements
41:07 - Sun on your balls
49:21 - A purposeful morning routine
57:03 - How to build foundational habits
Connect with the Anthony Balduzzi:
https://www.fitfatherproject.com/
https://www.fitmotherproject.com/
Instagram: @fitfatherproject
Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/drduzzi
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If you’ve been trying to get a deeper sense of wholeness in your life, this is the episode for you. Udo Erasmus joins host Ian Lobas for a discussion that will leave you with an entirely different perspective on the journey within that you need to take, if you want your personal essence to shine.
It’s no surprise Udo has an inspirational and educational talk called Thirst of the Heart, where he shows you how to live life as your own guru and focuses on how to decode the language of your heart and how consciousness is the key to whole health.
He is a pioneer of the health and wellness industry having created Flax Oil and the Healthy Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of the Udo’s Choice supplement brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products having sold tens of millions of bottles of healthy oils, probiotics and digestive enzymes.
Udo is also an accomplished author. His publications include ‘Fats that Heal; Fats that Kill’, which have sold over 250,000 copies worldwide. He has an extensive education in Biochemistry and Biology, a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler University and has impacted over 5,000,000+ lives by passionately conducting 5,000+ live presentations, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff trainings and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on living with a higher level of consciousness and purpose, including Cracking the Code of Fulfillment and FK Hustle & Grind**.
In this episode you will learn about
6:05 - Disconnection from ourselves
11:49 - The link between grief and habits
12:45 - Why presence is not about you
15:17 - Purpose
18:50 - Peace is within you/unconditional love
19:23 - Distractions
20:05 - Sit with it
22:29 - How your heart calls you home
24:09 - Anxiety is fake
29:04 - At peace with death
31:25 - Religion
Books & Resources Mentioned
Fats That Heal; Fats That Kill by Udo Erasmus
Connect with Udo Erasmus on:
Websites:
www.udoschoice.com
https://udoerasmus.com/
Instagram: @udoerasmus
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Have you ever felt like you are unhappy with the job that you have right now? Have you ever wondered what you really want to do as opposed to what you have to do? Aaron Velky together with host Ian Lobas talks about how to turn your dissatisfaction into living a fulfilled and happy life.
Aaron, after surviving a car crash and a fall from a monument, realizes that he is unsatisfied and unhappy with the life he is living in and that maybe, his life is made for a purpose. He further confirms his unhappiness upon witnessing the boss of his boss suffer through a stroke and still came up into the office because of his job. He then starts to visualize what he wants to happen upon his retirement and realizes that he wants to retire early to pursue what really makes him happy.
Don't miss this episode’s discussion as Ian and Aaron talk about bringing your future into your reality and into your present moment. How to Cast that vision of who you would like to become in five or six years from now, and then start to put a plan together and chase that person.
In This Episode You will Learn about
0:08 Look at the future that you want and put it into now.
16:35 What was I going for in the first place?
21:54 Make your retirement plan your business plan.
23:00 Living in the actual present moment.
46:32 Putting emphasis and priority on your relationship now
Questions Ian Asks:
13:24 The accident thing is not on you but the spiderman thing is on you, where you just push the edge because you needed that high dopamine or what?
13:56 How do you know that the negative feeling isn't like what everybody goes through, it's normal, how do you know how to break out of it? I'm saying like in general, worldwide, how do you know how to break out of that or even that there’s something wrong?
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Think of a time when you were in the midst of some kind of conflict or you felt victimized. Did you take responsibility for the choices you made and the role you may have played? Fleet Maull, PhD discusses with host Ian Lobas how to turn a victim story into a story of ownership, and why it is important to do this.
Dr. Maull isn’t simply spinning a theory. He found himself in a world of tremendous anger and bitterness but he figured out how to work through it and out of it. He founded the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing two national movements, while serving a 14-year mandatory minimum federal drug sentence, from 1985 to 1999. Dr. Maull developed the Radical Responsibility empowerment model that embraces 100 percent ownership for each and every circumstance we face, free of blaming oneself or others.
Today he is a renowned growth mindset and meditation teacher who delivers his training programs and seminars around the world both in-person and online through Heart Mind Institute. He’s an executive coach, inspirational speaker and social entrepreneur who works at the intersection of personal and social transformation.
Dr. Maull is also the author of the book ‘Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live our Higher Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good in the World’.
Don’t miss this episode’s discussion about personal and collective responsibility. Dr. Maull and Ian dive into complex topics like self-compassion, as well as the effect of deep-seated traumas from childhood and breaking the cycle of generational trauma.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on owning your journey, including Dig to Fly and Everything Happens for a Reason.
In this episode you will learn about
20:51 - Making a choice to live differently
26:56 - Ownership and blame
27:10 - Questions to ask yourself to move beyond a victim mindset
37:06 - Consumer culture
39:08 - How we can create collective responsibility
44:51 - Collective trauma
48:08 - Internalized oppression
49:19 - How to break the chain of generational trauma
51:40 - Why it is important to do your own healing work
58:59 - How compassion relates to personal responsibility
1:00:29 - Self-stewardship
1:06:13 - Why we need to get in touch with genuine remorse and regret
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Here’s a reality check: you can’t buy your way to happiness or fulfilment. Consider this episode a chance to start to explore the truth of your reality. You’ll be surprised to see what emerges.
In this episode, Paul Shepherd discusses with host Ian Lobas how to develop a higher level of conscious awareness so you can live a life of purpose and meaning. A Sydney-based seven-figure entrepreneur, Paul is a coach who has combined science and spirituality to crack the code of fulfillment.
You’ll hear him describe his journey - how he looked successful on paper yet didn’t feel satisfied or fulfilled. He dove deep into consciousness and spirituality, how the universe works and how our entire societal system works and finally, his life and results began to improve.
His experience led him to create a holistic 360 degree approach, called the Paul Shepherd Soul Purpose Mastery Methodology™, that nurtures the mind, the body and the soul and helps you think about truly being present and aligned with what fills you up.
Paul and Ian delve into the incredible benefits of getting in touch with yourself to the point where you no longer care what anyone else thinks about you. The concept is that when you are self-aware, you are self-governing and can self-correct how you show up in the world, right down to your body language, so you have maximum impact on the lives of others.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on letting your intuition lead, including Unlocking the Chains that Bind and Everything Happens for a Reason.
In this episode you will learn about
5:53 - How to recognize incongruence
5:51 - Scarcity vs abundance
6:22 - The importance of going within
23:47 - The true meaning of surrender and letting go
49:38 - The key to energy management
50:57 - Do you need beliefs?
52:21 - How you manifest your reality
53:03 - Why you shouldn’t focus solely on controlling the outcome
55:26 - Types of resistance
58:18 - Human design and decision making
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Website: https://paulbshepherd.com/
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Do you have the mindset you need to break through challenges? In this episode, Robert Clinkenbeard joins host Ian Lobas to discuss how to be intentional every day and how unhappy business owners can transition to working “on” the business rather than “in” it.
Robert is the CEO of The Radix Group, which has offices in Greenville, Phoenix, and the UK. Raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Robert moved to Arizona in 1999. He is an entrepreneur and a four time Ironman. Having sold his $20M company, he now has several franchises, multiple real estate investments and the largest Peer Group facilitation company in the US, all while raising a large family. He is also a senior leader in EO and therefore understands the challenges of CEOs within growing companies.
His book, ‘Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs’, helps entrepreneurs develop the same mindset as athletes that have succeeded by pushing their current mental and physical limits.
Robert has found that entrepreneurs who work in the business are typically exhausted and they take out some of their frustration on their family and miss out on quality family time, whether it’s at the dinner table or sporting events. That’s why he works hard to get them out of the business so they can work “on” it instead.
If you don't have those people you either need to change them or preferably coach them into becoming key players. Once you have those players in place, they will need a roadmap and KPIs to effectively achieve their goals and manage the business.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on having fulfillment in both your business and personal life, including Purposeful Life Hacks and Eliminating Distractions to Calibrate Your Purpose.
Connect with Robert Clinkenbeard on:
Website: https://www.theradixgroupllc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-clinkenbeard-480a3510/
Twitter: @CommLandscaper
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecommerciallandscaper/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.clinkenbeard
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJskVdDhALVz08H-tjMl0g
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Have you been trying to lose weight or have a healthier lifestyle but you just can’t seem to make new habits stick? Help is here! Dr. Anthony Balduzzi joins host Ian Lobas to discuss approaches that will set you up for lasting success on your journey to better health.
Dr. A, as he is affectionately known, is the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health and weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40.
In this episode, he reveals the detrimental patterns that may be preventing you from achieving your wellness goals and he offers practical guidance to turn it all around. He points out that nutrition and sleep are more important than exercise and shares a wealth of information that helps you optimize every meal and consider the benefits of intermittent fasting, as well as the relationship between our circadian rhythms and the time of day we work out.
The strategies he outlines can make all the difference in the world to anyone who does not have a contingency plan for the times when conditions are not perfect and they go off-track.
From details on how to standardize a healthy breakfast to actions that will minimize sugar cravings, Dr. A walks you through simple steps that can lead to incremental, sustainable lifestyle improvements. You’ll be amazed to find you don’t need to rely on willpower alone and the process is easier than you thought.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Dr. A, like Gut Health & Your Personal Performance and How to Purposefully Shift Your Mindset & Habits.
In this episode you will learn about
6:45 – The two buckets: a 2-4-6-8-10 approach vs all-in 10 out of 10
8:48 - Why individuals often fail to stick to New Year's resolutions
9:22 – The dangerous trap of tying healthy activities together
20:52 - The many longevity benefits of fasting
22:10 - Why it is important to prioritize calorie intake after training
24:16 - What it means to be metabolically flexible
33:20 - How to standardize your breakfast
42:04 – The benefits of a mono-fruit meal
References and Links Mentioned:
https://www.fitfatherproject.com/
https://www.fitmotherproject.com/
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It’s time to make life a bit lighter and easier. Wondering how? In this episode, Demir Bentley demystifies the concept of lifehacks and he and host Ian Lobas provide immediately actionable steps to do less and be a better person, father, husband or friend.
Demir Bentley is a lifehacking expert. Known as “the productivity guy”, he helps those who, like him, have secretly struggled with productivity and getting organized. He's the head coach at Life Hack Method where he's helped over 50,000 professionals get it together and create more freedom in their lives. His clients have added millions in revenue, and most importantly, they are saving thousands of hours by implementing what they learn from his coaching. He has personally coached executives from Facebook, Google, Uber and PepsiCo and his work has been featured in Forbes Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and tons of other media outlets.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to identify things you can fix in five minutes and you’ll learn how to be laser-focused on the things that matter the most. These are the first steps for anyone who wants a bigger life in every way that requires less to make it happen.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on purposeful living, including Fk Hustle & Grind and How to Build Purposeful Habits & Stick with Them**.
In this episode you will learn about:
5:30 - What is ephemeralization?
7:57 - Creating the infrastructure of your life
8:50 - A helpful definition of leverage
9:05 - The real definition of lifehacking
15:51 - The benefit of “advanced laziness”
16:14 - How language interrupts personal performance
17:25 - The two paradigms of personal development
19:50 - What is intentional surrender?
20:31 - How to use intention and energy to build infrastructure
30:00 - Salaryman Sudden Death Syndrome
36:16 - Being vs Doing
37:00 - The longcut vs the shortcut
39:27 - The dangers and benefits of The Doer
42:59 - How to proactively make use of simple recommendations
47:56 - Why it may take time for fathers to connect with their children
Connect with Demir & Carey Bentley on:
https://lifehackmethod.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/lifehackbootcamp
Instagram:
@jokeye
@demirandcarey
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https://www.facebook.com/demir.gjokaj
https://www.facebook.com/CareyGjokaj
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“I learned many great lessons from my father–not the least of which is that you can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” - Jim Carrey
It’s downright scary to take a deep look at what needs to change in your life, as Dennis Morolda and host Ian Lobas know only too well.
A former public school teacher, coach and principal, Dennis works with individuals, schools and organizations all over the country providing professional development, assembly programming, motivational speaking and life coaching. Dennis is also the host of the Building Men Podcast, a motivational destination for real talk about purpose, mindset, relationships, connections and the foundational building blocks to success.
In this episode, Dennis speaks candidly about how finding his purpose, after 20 years in the field of education, has transformed his life.
While he was an assistant principal and later a principal, Dennis noticed there was a high number of adolescent boys with disciplinary and truancy problems, as well as failing grades. He started a social group called “Building Men '' for boys in the 6th to 9th grades. They discussed accountability, respect, responsibility, discipline, relationships, perseverance and masculinity.
In his commencement speech at Maharishi University, actor Jim Carrey told graduates, “So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality.”
Dennis and Ian discuss how to overcome societal, familial and financial pressures to make changes in your life, with the right systems, procedures and guidance in place.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on moving through fear to love your life, including F**K Hustle & Grind and Claim Your Freedom from the Golden Handcuffs.
In this episode you will learn about
15:20 - How to reframe your mindset when you feel stuck
15:49 - Why school systems are flawed
25:53 - The five basic needs that kids and adults have
32:07 - The importance of walking the talk
38:40 - The choice you have at every moment
45:02 - What happens when you understand your mission
47:14 - The the 3 main pieces of advice people in their nineties gave
48:30 - What to consider if you hate your life
51:54 - What really does the word “legacy” mean?
Connect with Dennis Morolda on:
buildingmen.io
https://www.instagram.com/building.men
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingMenCoach
Building Men Podcast
Email: buildingmencoach@gmail.com
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Do you ever wake up and wonder if this is all there is to this life? In this episode, Rich Curtis joins host Ian Lobas to discuss the critical importance of understanding how the negative story you tell yourself about what's happened to you can hold you back and cause you pain.
If you’re successful on paper but feeling unfulfilled, this may be the key. These stories are the ones that keep playing on a loop in your head but Rich and Ian help you unravel the past programming that’s keeping you stuck. They offer practical advice and tips on how to clear out stories that do not serve you and rewrite them so you can thrive. What’s more, they provide a specific set of tools that can help you to cultivate resilient happiness and course correct whenever you need to get back on track.
Rich has spent his whole life being a guide. He started at 14 years of age, teaching people rock climbing and backpacking. Then he spent a decade as a traveling raft and mountain guide. After leaving the traveling guide life, he spent 15 years guiding people through the process of making the largest financial decision of their lives in the real estate industry. Today, he works with CEO’s, entrepreneurs, go-getters and adventurers to guide them through the process of deciding what’s next and help them turn everyday moments into epic opportunities to celebrate life.
If you’re at a crossroad where you’re trying to choose the right path, this is the episode for you.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on owning who you are and living authentically, including Expert Level Confidence and How to Express Your Most Authentic Self.
In this episode you will learn about
7:31 - How grieving men can recover and thrive rather than suppress and suffer
19:56 - How our biology is linked to our stories
26:15 - How to cultivate resilient happiness
35:32 - Steps to rewrite any story from one that holds you back to one that takes you where you want to go
36:29 - How to identify the bad stories that hold you back and cause you pain
43:31 - How the first rule of learning to raft guide will teach you to recalibrate your internal GPS and get direction, then momentum
55:25 - Four habits to create the optimum neurochemical environment in the brain for happiness
Connect with Rich Curtis on:
http://www.richcurtis.com/
https://www.instagram.com/richcurtisguide/
https://www.facebook.com/RichCurtisGuide
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If you are seeking fulfillment and purpose, this is the episode for you. Jamie Gruber joins host Ian Lobas to discuss how to strengthen your journey to become a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.
Jamie is a Multifamily investor with 40 current units and a few deals in the pipeline! He’s the co-founder of the Multifamily and More networking communities with over 20 chapters and more than 10,000 members nationally. A member of Gobundance, the tribe of millionaires, he founded the Gobundance Emerge course and Ascend mastermind to push members to millionaire status in all areas of their lives.
The Emerge course creates transformation and uses proximity to each other to hold each other accountable, while having the opportunity to interact with millionaires. After you successfully Emerge, you can go on to Ascend.
In this episode, Jamie tells his story of seemingly having it all, including a high-paying corporate job, yet feeling hollow inside. He describes the time in his life when he got exactly what he wanted yet his world fell apart. This was the turning point that set him on the path to living his purpose and passion. He loves building a sense of community and seeing others develop and he is now living a life that is aligned with his mission.
Jamie has been married to Silvia for nearly 11 years and has two young boys that light up his life!
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on living in alignment with your purpose, including Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It and Getting Out of Your Own Way.
In this episode you will learn about
21:42 - Why you may be worse off or blinded if you keep doing everything you think will help you to grow without taking time to digest it
28:19 - How you can build who you want to be
28:28 - Leaning into who you want to be rather than what you want to do
44:05 - What to do if you feel stuck in your W2 world
46:36 - The value of asymmetric risk analysis
47:58 - What is the value of 10 minutes to you?
Connect with Jamie Gruber on:
https://www.gobundance.com/emerge
https://www.gobundance.com/webinar
https://www.facebook.com/TheJamieGruber/
https://twitter.com/thejamiegruber?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejamiegruber/
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Wouldn’t you love to get your finances in order? In this episode, host Ian Lobas discusses with Ryan Clark, founder of Qube Money, how to manage your money with purpose.
Ryan began his career in the real estate market, flipping five houses at the age of 18. Later, as a mortgage broker, he found that his true passion was teaching people about money.
He is the author of the book ‘The Order of Wealth’, which explains a simple process anyone can use to create and keep wealth.
As a financial planner for more than ten years, Ryan watched his clients fail at budgeting over and over again. He would recommend programs, but none of them seemed to stick. He saw some success with the traditional cash envelope budgeting system; however, they’d usually fall off the wagon when clients shopped online.
That’s what inspired him to take the cash envelope system and make it digital. Ryan launched Qube Money to provide better tools, systems, and training to clients, allowing them to work toward real financial freedom.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on growth and financial freedom, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Claim Your Freedom from the Golden Handcuffs.
In this episode you will learn about
12:01 - Fulfillment
12:14 - Avoiding a life of regret - “If I don't do this, I will never know”
12:43 - Learning through failure
14:50 - Understanding who you are and developing self-love
15:41 - Foundation of the business, fundamentals
16:00 - Pick your hard
16:59 - Humans are built for hard, to take on challenges as noted in the ‘Wild At Heart’ book
18:30 - Preside, Provide, Protect
18:54 - Man needs a mission
24:27 - The difference between financial planners and holistic planners
24:47 - How to build your Financial House
26:29 - Most financial planners are corporate salesmen
29:12 - Financial habits
32:37 - The Cash Envelope Budgeting Method
34:17 - Qube system
38:36 - Creating the proper environment for your money
44:12 - Interdependent relationships
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The Qube Money special link for this episode.
https://qubemoney.com/
https://twitter.com/qubemoney
https://www.instagram.com/qubemoney/
https://www.facebook.com/qubemoney
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qube-money/
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Diamond Dallas Page is an inspirational example of a life lived with purpose. In this episode, he proves that anything is possible with dedication, hard work and a laser focus on your dream. Host Ian Lobas uncovers the fascinating story of this famous professional wrestler turned fitness guru.
Diamond Dallas Page is a retired three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champ, World TV Champ, two-time US Champ, four-time Tag Team Champ, and with the WWF is a former European Champ and Tag Team Champ. In 2017, he was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame.
For the first 42 years of his life, Dallas was a guy who "wouldn't be caught dead" doing yoga, or anything like it. When he ruptured his L4 and L5 spinal discs during the height of his professional wrestling career, he was so desperate to keep his childhood dream alive that he tried yoga and discovered its restorative effects.
He initially developed DDP Yoga for athletes like himself who had suffered years of injuries due to high-impact sports. This phenomenally successful program is now designed to help everyone who is deconditioned, or even immobile. DDP Yoga integrates yoga with rehabilitation techniques, calisthenics and dynamic resistance.
Dallas’ book ‘Positively Unstoppable’ is a blueprint to help people own their lives and their dreams. In his discussion with Ian, he talks about the impact of the stories you tell yourself, what he learned about fairweather friends from early in life and how, like Ian, he became an expert at healing his own body.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on the importance of maintaining physical and emotional wellness, including Gut Health & Your Performance and Everything Happens for a Reason.
Some topics they discussed include:
8:48 - How to find life lessons in your experiences
12:43 - Why quid pro quo can be effective
42:36 - Why you need to write your ideas, your emotions and your vision down and check on them often.
54:33 - Why it’s important to remember that you never know who is watching you
57:19 - How naysayers can fuel you
1:01:40 - The dangerous effect of not knowing who you really are
1:20:06 - Owning the story you tell yourself
References and Links Mentioned:
ddpyoga.com
www.positivelyunstoppable.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ddpyoga
Book Recommendation:
Positively Unstoppable by Diamond Dallas Page
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It’s time to own who you are! In this episode, host Ian Lobas discusses with Dr. Aziz Gazipura the freedom we enjoy when we choose to live with authentic confidence.
One of the world’s leading authorities on confidence, Dr. Aziz is a clinical psychologist who completed his doctoral training at Stanford and Palo Alto Universities. After struggling with social anxiety and shyness, he became determined to find a way to break free. Today, he is the founder of the Center for Social Confidence. He teaches people how to rapidly learn confidence so they can eliminate social anxiety and self-doubt, master conversations so they can show up authentically in every area of life and create deeply fulfilling relationships.
Ian and Dr. Aziz reveal how the web of stories we tell ourselves give us a sense of safety but disconnect us from ourselves. They take an in-depth look at the duality many people have between who they really are, which may be unknown, and a fight to keep up appearances, creating a vicious cycle.
How do you identify yourself, as an introvert or extrovert? Then you’ll want to listen to these experts’ discussion about the fluidity of these identities and the need to become curious about what truly fuels us.
Who am I? What do I value? What are the rules of my reality? What am I missing out on? You’ll find this episode prompts you to ask yourself these questions and more.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows like Build Your Confidence and F**k Hustle & Grind.
Some topics they discussed include:
18:32 - How to create sustainable change
31:55 - The power of creating an immersion environment
32:44 - The intermediate step of becoming really aware and naming what you’re feeling
35:36 - Managing meaning
36:54 - Why both introverts and extroverts can suffer from social anxiety
43:19 - How to be less nice and more real
50:21 - The levels of authenticity
52:51 - The high cost of being nice
51:37 - The Bill of Rights Dr. Aziz asks people to write to give themselves permission
1:00:08 - How to overcome the imposter syndrome
References and Links Mentioned:
WebsiteYouTube ChannelPodcast
Book Recommendations:Not Nice by Dr. Aziz GazibpuraOn My Own Side by Dr. Aziz GazibpuraThe Art of Extraordinary Confidence by Dr. Aziz GazibpuraNo More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert A. Glover
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How do you meet and attract the right woman for you? This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to build their confidence, overcome shyness, and attract their ideal partner.
Host Ian Lobas chats with Tripp Kramer, international dating coach and host of the popular podcast ‘How to Talk to Girls’. His book ‘Magnetic’ reveals all his dating and attraction secrets.
Tripp has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, AskMen and Men’s Health. He also co-hosted a pilot called ‘Love Bites’ on the FYI Network.
In this episode, Ian and Tripp delve into the system he created to help shy men confidently attract the women they want. Tripp is no longer the shy guy he once was. He has figured out, through trial and error, how to get better at meeting and dating women who are a good fit for him. Today, he uses what he discovered to help men navigate the dating world.
The conversation focuses on the art of persuasion, building self-esteem and the simple way to build a habit of talking to women you don’t know.
You’ll learn how to be authentic and spark conversation, whether you prefer a subtle or more direct approach. Tripp also walks us through the two best methods for single men to get started meeting women.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on being purposeful with your relationships, like Relationships Done Different and Progress Over Perfection.
Some topics they discussed include:
12:16 - How dating and sales are the same
15:08 - The system Tripp created to put himself out there
17:00 - The Wearing, Doing, Holding System
17:57 - The more direct approach
23:58 - Enrollment vs selling
32:26 - Why the right relationship (or sales) is not about a ‘get’
32:50 - How both dating and sales are a mutual exchange of value
37:11 - The best places to go to meet women
43:42 - How to build self-esteem
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Your personal performance and quality of life hinge on the health of your gut. Hard to believe? Take a listen to the discussion between host Ian Lobas and MOP resident doctor, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and you’ll learn just how important the integrity of the digestive tract really is. If you have autoimmune issues or you want more energy and mental clarity, this episode is meant for you.
Dr. A, as he is affectionately known, is the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health and weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40.
In this episode, he explains the crucial role the gut plays in our entire life. Who knew that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is such an important determinant of our overall physical and mental health?
Dr. A provides guidance for each meal of the day and explains how best to combine foods and also get your gut back on track. He and Ian discuss some of the symptoms of systemic inflammation in the body and how to avoid having food sitting in your colon.
From the role of fiber, digestive enzymes, and fermented foods to what we can learn from longevity research, there’s a wealth of priceless information packed into this discussion.
Here are a few of the numerous takeaways that can be game-changers for you:
- Eat colorful food that is not processed
- Make your first meal of the day simple and easy to digest
- Get green vegetables during the day, with protein if you want
- You may want to try a probiotic supplement for 30, 60, or 90 days
- Drink water, but generally between meals rather than during the meal
- Drink teas that are good for gut health, e.g. ginger, peppermint or fennel tea
Some topics they discussed include:
13:41 - What optimal digestion should look like
20:57 - Why it’s important to drink water between meals but not during meals
22:58 - Why fats and fatty acids are your friends
26:40 - Leaky gut and the problems it causes
36:26 - How to take control of the first meal of the day
39:35 - The right probiotic balance
45:28 - The organic vs non-organic debate and how it affects gut health
55:32 - How to take care of your colon
1:05:09 - Fecal (poop) transplants
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Everybody has fear, it’s human nature, but you can learn to work with it and move beyond it to thrive in life and business. In this episode, Ian Lobas’ dad, Glenn, realizes the profound positive impact his entrepreneurial journey had on his son.
As Glenn reflects on the fears he overcame to become a successful entrepreneur, Ian recalls his own unique road to entrepreneurship.
They both agree that we’re not born with fear, we learn it and then tend to carry it with us in every sphere of our lives. They acknowledge the reality that fear will always be there but you can learn to deal with it, control it and turn it into something positive.
More importantly, they provide alternatives to going down the rabbit hole of dwelling on the notion that you screwed up yesterday and getting paralysed by worry about how you will pay the bills tomorrow.
Glenn recalls the concerned responses he got when he first told his wife and his neighbor he was going to start a business, at a time when his wife was in a full body cast after surgery and they had just bought a house and had a mortgage. His neighbor had asked if he was “nuts”.
For Glenn, the feeling that he just had to do it was more overwhelming than any fear he was experiencing. He warns emerging entrepreneurs not to be reckless. However, if after some soul searching, you find there is a burning desire within you, he advises you to lay out a plan and go for it, rather than wonder for the rest of your life what could have been.
Ian and his dad also discuss the importance of having the support of your significant other, who needs to have a growth mindset to be in step with you on your entrepreneurial journey.
They also discuss the challenges of picking the right business partner and many of the other lessons they’ve learned on the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.
Some topics they discussed in this episode include:
21:04 - How to know if you’re really an entrepreneur
21:54 - Why it’s not easy to be an entrepreneur
34:57 - What to do even if you’re scared
35:19 - Redefining failure
37:34 - How entrepreneurs can build a foundation of trust with their significant others
46:39 - The potential dangers of going into business with friends
50:52 - How to deal with the voice of fear
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out Ian’s discussion with his business partner Aaron Velky and hear more of Glenn’s fatherly advice as he and Ian discuss how to trust your inner voice.
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If you can’t find your place in the world, it may be because it doesn’t exist; some of us have to make our place in the world. This is one of the many golden takeaways of this special 200th episode celebration.
Christopher Lochhead joins host Ian Lobas to discuss the real reward of building a legendary business. As they reveal many “ahas” and shatter the myths perpetrated by popular hustle porn stars, they provide a roadmap for anyone who wants to break free from the grind and take a more purposeful, authentic path to success.
These insights are born out of the incredible experiences of both of these men. Christopher hosts the award-winning podcasts “Follow Your Different” and “Lochhead on Marketing” and he is the co-author of the international bestsellers “Niche Down” and “Play Bigger”.
He bucks the notion that “hustle is the most important word in the English language”. Instead, he challenges us to examine why we’re working hard and what we’re working hard on. How would you answer his powerful questions:
Are you pioneering a niche or doing something unique?
Are you moving the world forward in some exponential way with your products, services and anything else you want to create and deliver to the world?
There’s a ton to think through in this episode. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on living your authentic purpose, including Perfect Alignment and Act on Your Instincts for a Life of No Regrets.
Christopher & Ian discuss:
2:30 - Hustle Porn and the stars
6:15 - Purposeful personal development
13:47 - How you get motivation from yourself
13:59 - Why it’s better to seek inspiration rather than motivation
16:28 - Why vision boards are shit
20:00 - Danger of comparing yourself to others especially yourself
20:25 - Dialing in your life, what you want not what others want or have
26:37 - Being vs doing
34:58 - How to find inspiration
41:03 - Do you own your money or does your money own you?
43:17 - Good vs bad habits
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Are you sabotaging yourself? In this episode, host Ian Lobas & Aaron Velky reveal why everyone gets in their own way in some capacity and what to do about it.
They discuss how our days can get filled with one distraction after the other and they guide us through the process of auditing our patterns and routines to detect when this is happening. These business partners show us how to detect blindspots and develop an awareness of the fears that are leaving us frozen and stuck.
If you’ve ever told yourself that you’re not ready for an opportunity that’s staring you in the face, this is the episode for you. Ian and Aaron explain the importance of becoming the kind of person who can be confident about sustaining success.
They even take you through one of the powerful exercises from their FrontRunner events. If this exercise resonates with you, look for the link below to register for the upcoming event.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Aaron Velky, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Evidence vs. Emotion.
Ian & Aaron discuss:
2:26 - How the right mindset can help you get out of your way
3:25 - Fear of what you don’t know
3:34 - Resistance that keeps you stuck
5:05 - Fear of success
5:40 - Sustainability of success
5:49 - Sacrifice
6:22 - Consistency of actions for success
7:41 - Imposter Syndrome and growing into who you need to be to get to where you want to go
20:40 - Distinguishing between distraction and a pursuit
26:45 - Skills and habits you need to develop to get out of your own way
27:38 - The dangers of constantly doing, leaving no extra time, having back-to-back timeblocks and routines that don’t serve you
30:00 - The benefits of slowing down, being present and letting go, and how to do that
22:24 - Questions you need to ask yourself, e.g. What are you avoiding?
37:37 - How to break your cycles and habits, slow down and surrender to develop awareness so you can focus your energy on the most meaningful actions, thoughts and habits to get you to where you want to go.
References and Links Mentioned:
Eventbrite: FrontRunner Event March 2021
Let Her Play by Aaron Velky
Personality Isn’t Permanent by Benjamin Hardy
Indistractible by Nir Eyal
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holliday
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Are you willing to dig deep so you can soar in your life? In this episode, Karl Staib joins host Ian Lobas to discuss turning our struggles into stepping stones. Karl is a seasoned speaker and author of the book Bring Gratitude.
He created the Dig to Fly method to help us get curious about our patterns of behavior and recognize that trauma can make us more resilient if we look at it the right way.
Karl and Ian look at the role of parents in teaching their kids resilience, because, let’s face it, there’s going to be a level of trauma at some point in their lives. They also discuss the stories we tell ourselves and our parents’ influence on the development of these stories.
The conversation uncovers the steps we can take to training our minds to see any obstacle as an opportunity to learn and grow from the situation. Karl has realized that he can be a more compassionate person by refusing to act on his initial anger response, staring it in the face instead of running from it as he used to do. As a result, he’s happier now than he was in his twenties.
A self-confessed cynic at heart, Karl has tested his Dig to Fly method on himself and found it to work so well that he’s eager to share it with everyone. This episode offers the perfect platform for that.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other shows about growth and adaptability, including Go Higher on the Staircase of Growth and Everything Happens for a Reason.
Karl Staib’s Dig to Fly Method
- Level set - if you have a struggle, on a scale of 1-10 rate how intense this struggle is, to create some emotional distance and a clear perspective.
- Ask yourself why the thing you’re struggling with is so difficult for you. Also, consider why you’re acting this way. Keep digging deeper as you continue to ask yourself why you are feeling this way.
- What is your expectation? - Does your outlook on life match what you want or need?
- What am you grateful for? Use gratitude as your emotional switch - in other words, you start being grateful for your struggles.\
- What is the opportunity? - Everything happening in our life is a chance to learn and grow
Karl Staib’s website:
https://digtofly.com/about/
Karl Staib’s book:
Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful Again with bite-sized Mindset Practices
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Have you ever thought about how plastic surgery can change lives? Dr. Doug Steinbrech sure has. In this episode, Dr. Steinbrech joins host Ian Lobas to discuss his journey, which began in a small town in Iowa, where he thought farmers’ kids don’t go to medical school.
Fast forward to today. Dr. Steinbrech has been described by Forbes as the “go-to surgeon for men.” He is one of the nation’s most sought out experts for men’s surgery, leading the new wave of techniques in the accelerating field of men’s aesthetics. His techniques, attention to detail, and approach to cosmetic procedures have been customized to the male anatomy.
In addition to his busy surgical practice, Dr. Steinbrech is often called upon to speak both nationally and internationally about his techniques and the unique differences he has implemented in his practice to accommodate the desires and body structures of men. Author of the bestselling book Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steinbrech has been featured on talk shows like Good Day LA and 20/20 with Barbara Walters.
His passion for male plastic surgery led him to establish The New York Institute of Male Plastic Surgery, which provides an educational foundation for current and future physicians to learn about male plastic surgery.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other shows about growth and entrepreneurship, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Perfect Alignment.
For more information on Dr. Steinbrech, please contact
Brooke Craven - Podcast Booker
brooke@commandyourbrand.com
Dr. Steinbrech’s Instagram: @drsteinbrech
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsteinbrech
Dr. Steinbrech’s book: Male Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Some topics they discussed include:
20:36 - How Dr. Steinbrech is changing the game
26:55 – The 180 degree mind-shift
27:55 - 5 different types – male model, athletic dad, bodybuilder, CEO, the Biggest Winner
29:56 – The inevitability of “Cave Man Fat” which he can move into a different part of the body
35:02 - The problem with having a “stop-point” in your journey
38:02 – the sum of your 5 friends
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What does it mean to be a man? Shu Matsuo Post may well be a trailblazer for accessing a different understanding of what being a male is. In this episode, Shu and host Ian Lobas discuss the possibilities for societies if we celebrate masculinity and femininity equally.
Author of the book I Took Her Name, Shu has become aware of gender inequality in a very real way. He shares the lessons he learned from the vulnerability he experienced as he went through the process of changing his name in Japan, to incorporate his wife’s last name when they got married.
His journey led him to think about the other manifestations of gender inequality that exist in everyday life across the world. Shu and Ian discuss the metaphorical box that most men seem to be trapped in, limiting them to believe they can only be one specific way, typically strong and successful, with their success measured solely in numbers, and not showing emotions, other than aggression and anger.
They also delve into an exploration of their shared view that it can be freeing for men to know that manhood doesn’t have to be a certain way, as dictated by societal norms. Most significantly, they talk about the powerful force education can be in changing future generations and developing leaders who are more inclusive and help to create a better world for everyone.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other thought-provoking shows about embracing both our masculine and feminine energies, including What Makes Empathy a Good Business Decision and Relationships Done Different.
Some topics they discussed include:
9:32 - What feminism really is
22:51 - What is the man box?
23:32 - Masculine and feminine energy
24:24 - Gender bias and expectations
51:59 - What we can do to shift the gender scales
51:59 - The responsibility inherent in parenting and education to advise our kids on feelings and emotions
References and Links Mentioned:
Shu Matsuo Post’s website: https://shumatsuopost.com/en/
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If you want amazing results in your life and business, you’ve just struck gold! Nick Gross, known as The RV Fit Guy, reveals the extraordinary four-step process that shifted him from someone with zero confidence to a pioneering entrepreneur whose business has grown exponentially.
It’s hard to imagine coming from a loving middle class family, having a decent job and being in a great relationship, only to have everything come crashing down. The night Nick and the love of his life were heading home on a Harley turned out to be the night his life changed. A non-serving choice led to him serving time after losing the woman he loved dearly.
However, he realized that the accident could have killed him, too. He knew he survived for a reason and he was determined to make the most of the second chance he got.
While he was behind bars, Nick had set goals he wanted to accomplish when he got out and that was his focus. He describes how he worked with host Ian Lobas to free himself from the prison of his mind and achieve the goals he had set and more.
In a short time, he put in the work and with Ian’s coaching was able to change his programming. One of the major shifts was changing the way he viewed himself, recognizing that he made a non-serving choice but he didn’t set out to cause anyone harm.
As a result of Ian’s four-step process, he was able to remove the mental blocks that were holding him back, and he found a path that is truly in alignment with him.
Some topics they discussed include:
1:02:59 - How to have trust and faith in the process
1:07:59 - Why you need to set a date and work backwards to do the work on yourself and your business to hit the goals
1:10:04 - How to surrender and have patience, knowing that the universe will deliver
1:10:25 - The value of waiting for the universe to give you the green light.
1:13:11 - Everything happens for a reason
1:25:42 - Why it is important to share your vision with everyone
1:26:22 - Celebrate your wins and what you have done
References and Links Mentioned:
Email Nick for a free 14-day trial of the RV Fit Guy app at Nngross@yahoo.com
RV Fit Guy website: https://rvfitguy.com/
Nick on Facebook - Nicholas Gross
Nick on Instagram - @rvfitguy
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How many goals have you set based on false narratives and false triggered emotions? Not sure? Then you need to listen to this episode.
20-year service industry veteran turned serial entrepreneur, Austin Linney, shares his story openly and authentically. He discusses with host Ian Lobas the path that led him from a country clubhouse to sleeping underneath the stairs in a closet.
This mindset and business coach and host of the Construct Your life podcast reveals how he went from being a drug and alcohol addict to curbing his substance abuse problems bit by bit, losing 70 pounds in the process and shedding about 15 versions of himself.
Austin shares how he went from thinking that the world had given up on him and was against him to now working with clients to move past their baggage, create a new narrative for themselves, and set out on a path that is truly aligned with them.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows that can help you reprogram your mind so you tell yourself a different story. These past episodes include Rewrite Your Story & Become Your Best Self and Growing Through the Highs & Lows of Life and.
Some topics they discussed include:
39:05 - The difference between schooling and education
39:13 - The difference between working with a coach ad working with a therapist
46:42 - What is the “covert contract”?
59:22 - What they don’t tell you about drugs and alcohol that is the scariest thing in the world
1:00 - The priceless mental exercise a yoga teacher taught him.
1:01 - What your greatness as a human being is
References and Links Mentioned:
https://austinlinney.com/
Austin’s Instagram
Book Recommendation:
What You Say When You Talk to Yourself
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If you want to change your mindset and habits powerfully and purposefully in 2021, this is the episode for you!
Health and weight loss expert Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health & weight loss programs for busy men and women over 40.
Dr. A, as he is affectionately known, explains that everything we want to do is going to require a desire and consistent action and desire + action requires physical, mental and emotional energy. He provides both a big picture strategy and a practical system that are priceless:
Here are some of the numerous big takeaways:
Steps to develop a morning routine to make your success more automatic the rest of the day
- We need to get sunshine in our eyes and on our skin first thing in the morning.
- If we intentionally give our mind the inputs that will shape it in the direction we want it to be, we can focus our attention for the day.
- Dr. A’s challenge for us to think about how we can be more conscious about creating impressions on our mind for ourselves so we will have the kind of focus and beliefs that will help to direct us for the day.
- Get quality hydration first thing in the morning - water with a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and/or trace minerals
- Get 5 minutes of motion, preferably outside with sunlight and breathing through your nose in fresh air. We need to move our bodies gently, e.g. going for a walk, bouncing on a rebounder trampoline, five-minute yoga stretch, running outside with your dog.
- Try 5 Tibetian rites, which focus mainly on moving the spine. If we improve the spine’s mobility and our blood flow we age better and also get some energetic and calming benefits. Check out the book The Eye of Revelation.
- Spend five minutes of time for focused energy, e.g. sit and journal or pray, practise concentration or meditation for a few minutes in the morning.
What’s your first meal of the day? Dr. A recommends you standardize it. It should be rich in vitamins and minerals, should make you feel full but not stuffed and it should be quick, e.g. a fresh juice and a morning shake or it could be eggs and greens.
Affirmations/Shifting Beliefs
Do you think negative thoughts about yourself? Dr. A explains that negative patterns of thinking have been gained through reactions to past experiences and repetition of these negative thoughts over time. If you want to unlearn a belief you have, find the converse of that belief that will help you succeed, repeat it and feel it.
Close your loops with your evening routine
Dr. A explains that the goal of the evening routine is to wash off the events of the day and get into deeper relaxation to prime for the next day. Anchor your routine with a dedicated space or chair for meditation or journaling before you go to bed.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows that provide the tools to help you become who you need to be to achieve your goals, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Empowering Yourself by Being Fit.
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The why behind your business can be a powerful force for changing your life and the lives of others. In this episode, Ian Lobas uncovers the story of Kent Baklor’s success in life and business.
Kent is the founder of the LifeMed Institute, a health and wellness practice in Maryland that is designed to take care of you and your health in unique ways. From gut health to heart and brain health, Kent is passionate about helping you operate efficiently and manage the aging process.
It comes as no surprise to learn that he was a fitness enthusiast from an early age, even though he merely had some old weights at the time. Passion and commitment are a common thread throughout his life.
Even though he left home at the age of 15 and lived in the back of a car in gas stations for two years, he was determined to finish high school and that same determination helped him stick with his business, even when funds were so low that he had to sleep on the floor.
Like many of the other men who have been guests on this podcast, he refused to simply follow the beaten path and he earned success as a result, in spite of the challenges he faced. Kent is an inspiration to anyone who puts their heart and soul into being in alignment with their purpose.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows that provide the tools and inspiration to help you get aligned with your purpose, including Finding Your Lifelong Passion and Growing Through the Highs & Lows of Life.
Some topics they discussed include:
5:38 - How to detect when there is misalignment
8:53 - How to “act as if”
14:17 - Why we need to monitor what it happening inside and outside of our world (it seems that nothing lasts in the same way forever)
24:10 - Pushing through fear
25:41 - How to know when you have dead-on alignment
28:41 - How to make the best decisions
References and Links Mentioned:
https://lifemedinstitute.com/
https://whataremylevels.com
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We all have choices in every moment of challenge or opportunity that we face. In this episode, host Ian Lobas & Aaron Velky discuss how our brain gets wired and how we can rewire it. You’ll learn how your brain registers the experiences that didn’t feel good to you and the feeling you don’t want to have again. The interesting thing is that this also happens in business.
They point out that our past conditioning and programming can control the choices we make in the present, if we let them, and it can also shape our future. Thankfully, Aaron and Ian help us understand the difference between evidence we generate and use to power an emotion versus evidence that is real. An awareness of this difference will drive your success in every area of your life.
This discussion could be the key to figuring out what’s holding you back and preventing you from having all-round abundance.
Listen all the way through because at the end, you’ll get a practical exercise that anyone can do to bridge the gap between what you’d like to achieve and your belief that it is possible.
After leading transformational FrontRunner events, these business partners are well positioned to share the concepts that have helped attendees walk away from the events, knowing that their life has shifted in a purposeful way and clearly understanding their next move.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Aaron Velky, including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Goal Setting The Purposeful Way.
Some of the topics they discussed include:
21:50 - How our brains are wired and how to rewire
24:18 - Why our inner circle is crucial
31:52 - The value of being curious about what other people are experiencing
32:52 - The effect your attitude has on your team
34:13 - The impact of what is taking your mindshare or occupying your mind
36:09 - How we accumulate evidence that doesn’t serve us.
References and Links Mentioned:
https://ppm.ianlobas.com/apply-1
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
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If you can’t figure out how to step up to the next level, this is the episode for you! Daniel Diaz and Ian Lobas discuss how to go from who are now and where you are now to where you want to be. This conversation provides a roadmap to help you live with purpose and on purpose and have the life you want with no regrets. Dad, husband and founder of Peak Life Now, Daniel Diaz is a performance life coach, speaker, motivator and life-liver. His mission is to help people live a limitless life, so that life is working for them, not happening to them. He shares his story of coming from a loving home with amazing parents who instilled in him the belief that he could do anything yet he was still super-insecure. He masked that insecurity by putting on a very secure front but it still pulled him into a darker direction in life...until he got arrested. His journey into legit entrepreneurship started with the mindset that if he hustled hard enough, he would eventually be happy. However, like many others, he realized that this lifestyle wasn’t sustainable. Daniel and Ian paint a crystal clear picture of the emotional and mental turmoil that results from being out of alignment in contrast with the creativity and possibilities you can unlock when you create the mindset of the person you need to become and you tap into the power of choice. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows that delve into creating the right mindset including Construct Your Triangle of Growth and Limitless Possibilities.
38:05 - Courage will drastically impact the level of confidence you have
10:15 - The warning signs that you lack sustainability
39:05 - Appreciation vs expectation
41:28 - Stepping up to interrupt the pattern of energy sucks
44:30 - How to create a space where you can consider “What else can I do?”
46:19 - The value of using the word “yet” regularly when you communicate with yourself
46:58 - Why we need to eliminate the words “but” and “understand”
1:12:54 - Being abundantly curious about what’s possible
References and Links Mentioned:
Daniel Diaz on Instagram
Daniel Diaz on Facebook
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What is life if we don’t reach? That’s Peter Lorimer’s guiding principle as he shares his profound wisdom with Ian Lobas. It’s a privilege to hear the advice of one of the most dialed-in, successful men you’ll ever encounter. You’ll be hanging on his every word.
Peter has had an illustrious career as a top real estate broker in Los Angeles for more than 15 years now, and he’s just merged his company with real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran! Actually, his can-do attitude led him to achieve amazing results from as early as age 13. Refusing to be limited by the realities of his cold, industrial hometown in North England, Peter embarked on a musical journey as the youngest student at the Royal College of Music.
He went on to tour with orchestras and left home at the tender age of 15 with a trombone under one arm and a backpack under the other, determined to be a success in London. Following his instincts paid off incredibly well because he became a record producer who has worked with superstars like David Bowie, George Michael, Seal, and Christina Aguilera. By the time he turned his talents to the world of real estate, Peter had amassed around 50 #1 hits on the Billboard and Music week club charts.
What’s the secret to Peter’s success? He always checks in with himself to assess how he can grow and build who he is in order to build his business, his marriage, and everything that’s central to his life. That way, he’s always being the best possible authentic version of himself. This surefire approach ensures he’s the best he can be for everyone in his life and gets the best results from his business.
In this episode, he shows how you can evolve and become the person you need to be to hit your goals with ease.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on the subject of setting out on a path of growth, including Finding Your Lifelong Passion and Limitless Possibilities.
Some topics they discussed include:
6:41 - How to listen to the quiet voice that sets you on the right path
24:33 - How to keep the voice of self-doubt at bay
31:57 - When to use a “spiritual golf swing”
35:10 - The two key filters for sound decision-making
36:05 - Why you need to trust that anything is possible
49:50 - How to factor the greater good into your decisions
51:23 - How to get clarity
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Have you ever asked yourself, “What is it going to take for me to get to where they are?” In this episode, Ian Lobas’ dad Glenn reveals what happened when his ego took a blow and how in the process he learned his best lesson ever about life and leadership.
He describes how he humbly applied a mindset of curiosity, as he had in the past, and how it led him to a promotion in six months. Combining that mindset with one of growth and abundance was powerful! His journey and determination to put in whatever energy, effort and time it would take to move him forward are nothing short of inspirational.
Constantly challenging himself with questions like “What can I do to further myself?” and “How can I make this work for me?”, he went from a messenger at a customs house business to the eventual founder of three international shipping companies.
Glenn’s early lessons in setting his ego aside also paid dividends later as a parent. If you want a great relationship with your kids for life, you’ve got to listen to this episode. The stories this father and son share will crack you up but they also demonstrate what happens when you parent on purpose and keep a clear and open line of communication with your children.
Want to know what happened when Ian took the Corvette out, just blowing off his father’s warning and then quickly returned home with a sheepish look? Listen to find out.
And what would you do if your son came home and gingerly told you there’s a policeman in the kitchen? How about when the story unfolds to reveal that police dogs and a helicopter had surrounded your son and his friends? How would you react as a father? Find out the full story and Glenn’s stunning reaction in this heartwarming episode.
00:00 Start
4:59 - Evolution
6:50 - Curiosity
19:54 - Lessons and leadership
20:30 - Understanding
23:27 You must change you
24:41 - Abundance mindset
26:28 - Curiosity Mindset - How can I
33:11 - Whats the goal & drop the ego
35:49 approx - Raising kids, how to get them to follow - Advice from Dad to son
39:50 - Lessons, how to teach kids purposefully
41:26 - Be smart about being stupid
42:39 - Think about how you reacted when your parents did that to you and change/shift how you approach the lesson to a mentee or kid.
45:26 - Parenting formula
- Spend time, 2. Build a bond, 3. Build trust
48:13 - Be an intentional parent
50:22 - Being vs Doing
58:36 - Reactions from parent
When you’re done listening, be sure to hear more of Glenn’s fatherly advice in earlier episodes as he and Ian discuss having limitless possibilities and how to trust your inner voice.
Some topics they discussed in this episode include:
The value of starting at the bottom and working your way to the top.
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How to lead people rather than leading the task
How an abundance of money and happiness flows naturally from an abundance of habits, skills, education, learning, and knowledge
How you can change the trajectory of what was passed down from generation to generation.
How to make sure your kids don’t clam up by creating a space for them to freely talk through whatever is going on with them.
The two major things you have to do with kids - spend time with them and build trust and a bond
How to raise kids so they think for themselves.
How to be a role model and proactive parent vs a reactive parent
Meredith and Ian Lobas are committed to helping listeners of this podcast Elevate, Educate, Empower, Enrich and Evolve themselves and this episode has all the ingredients to help you do just that.
With a behind-the-scenes look at how this purposeful couple became partners for life, you’ll gain useful insights that can shift any relationship to a more positive and intentional trajectory.
Relive Ian’s proposal to Meredith and the entire adventure surrounding their engagement. Ian describes how he figured out the steps needed to make the proposal special without simply throwing money at it like he normally would have. The cool deals he worked out are fascinating! You’ll learn how he negotiated and bartered his way to make everything happen as he envisioned it yet he didn’t hold onto some perfect picture of how the day might turn out - a trait he has developed over the years.
Speaking of development, this entrepreneurial power couple walks us through some of the most valuable lessons they’ve learned and shows us the scariest, hardest part of trying to better yourself. Equally important is their advice on the most effective way to enroll others into your vision for the future.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our Ian and Meredith’s other discussions of what it’s like to be an entrepreneurial family on purpose, including Supporting the Growth of a Vision and The Ins & Outs of an Entrepreneurial Family on Purpose.
Some topics they discussed include:
Where you’re headed if you don’t try to better yourself in some way
What typically happens when people get bored with their lives
How we project our assumptions onto our partner and what we can do instead
What happens when you live only on the surface, safely on the treadmill
The definition of a purposeful partnership
What you need to do if you want a great relationship
References and Links Mentioned:
The video that makes Ian cry every time he watches it (have tissues handy!)
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You might be lying to yourself! In this episode, Aaron Velky and host Ian Lobas challenge you to engage in introspection as they discuss the game-changing trio that work together as the foundation of your growth. They cover some specific changes you can make to become the person you want to become and achieve the things you want to achieve. They outline what it takes to achieve massive growth and the dangerous path many people take when they’re busy doing everything under the sun but not building their foundation.
Aaron and Ian also paint a picture of the information addict and provide an alternative to drowning in information as they reveal what happens when energy is focused. Best of all, they guide you through putting your series of goals into motion without getting overwhelmed, and they show you how your mindset and skillset will give you guidance on what is needed to accomplish the goal.
This is your chance to learn why setting consequences means you’re setting yourself up for failure. Follow their helpful tips to prevent stagnation and self-sabotaging behaviors. You’ll understand why you should stop beating yourself up and how to apply the concept of the “Board of Advisors” to stop living someone else’s version of success.
If you’ve ever wanted to make the income you choose to support the freedom or lifestyle you want, you need to listen to Aaron and Ian’s conversation.
Aaron is an exceptional financial coach who took inspiration from previously coaching youth soccer within the Pipeline Soccer Club. In 2015, he co-founded Ortus Academy in Baltimore where financial habits are shaped into taking charge of a meaningful life. The mission of the Ortus Academy is driven by his knowledge of business operations and development, coaching and leadership, and expertise in social media marketing.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Aaron Velky, including Goal Setting The Purposeful Way and Habit Builds to Help You Hit Your Goals.
Some topics they discussed in this episode include:
Being the person that attracts what you want
Why you need to separate being from doing
The rewards and consequences people set up for themselves
The reality that there is no overnight success
How to shift the outcome to change your mindset
The reason most people don’t hit their goals
Living in incongruity
References and Links Mentioned:
https://ianlobas.com/
https://ianlobas.com/podcast/
http://frontrunner.group/
Aaron Velky on Facebook
Let Her Play: The Unfiltered Guide To Empowerment Through Sports - Aaron Velky
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Aaron Amuchastegui has had some of the lowest lows and highest highs one can imagine.
In this episode, Ian Lobas talks with this inspiring family man about his incredible journey and the powerful lessons he’s learned along the way.
It’s hard to believe that Aaron grew up in a small town in Oregon and struggled to fit in when he transitioned from high school to college. It is easier to believe that he was the high school valedictorian and was voted most likely to succeed. Today he’s a Christian, construction and real estate entrepreneur and Ironman but there were a few times when Aaron’s world came crashing down.
Aaron openly tells the story of how hanging out with the wrong people and doing crazy things landed him in a Southern California prison for two years. He reveals how that experience woke him up and made him hell bent to make up for lost time when he returned to society.
His determination paid off. Aaron recalls the awesome feeling of making six-figures at only 25 years of age but he also takes us on the rollercoaster ride that was his life after that. Between a market crash, then recovering only to get put out of business, most of us would have given up, but not Aaron and his wife Kaleena. Their struggles helped them to appreciate the real priorities in life and they eventually decided to pull their kids out of school and created what they call The 5-Hour School Week, an innovative approach to education that has revolutionized their family’s life.
Take a listen to learn how, like Aaron and Kaleena, you can learn from difficult experiences, rebuild even stronger than before and change the trajectory of your life.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out an earlier episode in which Ian chats with Jon Vroman, who is mentioned in this episode.
Some topics they discussed include:
The fear of not fitting in
Moving past bad decisions
How easy it is to be wasteful with money
The more successful a couple gets, the further apart they may grow
The power of saying yes to curiosity
Healthier ways to learn
References and Links Mentioned:
5 Hour School Week - a book by Aaron & Kaleena Amuchastegui
https://www.instagram.com/5hourschoolweek/?hl=en
https://www.aaronamuchastegui.com/podcasts/
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No one wants to go to their grave saying “I coulda, woulda, shoulda…” Yet very often we simply talk about what we’d like to do without ever taking the necessary action.
In this episode, Ian Lobas’ dad Glenn shares his life lessons that can help us avoid staying stuck. Having learned about responsibility and consequences from his own dad, Glenn is well-positioned to provide useful advice on seizing opportunities that many people may not see.
Glenn Lobas is an entrepreneur and international shipping consultant. He worked his way up to Import Manager at an international shipping company while studying to become a Licensed Customs Broker. In 1987, he founded his own global air freight company, Ian International. Since then, Glenn has founded a total of three international shipping companies and currently serves as President of Customs & Trade Logistics.
Glenn joins his son to discuss what happens when you adopt a mindset of curiosity and the importance of being comfortable in your own skin. They outline the pitfalls of letting a position or material things define you and they point you in the right direction to get out of your comfort zone and find your purpose.
When you’re done listening, be sure to check out an earlier episode in which Glenn and Ian discuss how to trust your inner voice.
Some topics we discussed include:
The surprising places where we can learn about business
How you can get a well-rounded education for life
Moments that can define our destiny
The value of taking the initiative
Progress over perfection
Why we need to listen to our heart and not our brain
References and Links Mentioned:
https://ppm.ianlobas.com/apply-1
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Are you willing to take action on your goals but not sure about how you can walk the path towards them? Let’s not mistake movement for achievement. Instead, let’s purposefully get into detail on how we can counter-balance productivity and stay on track in this must-see episode.
What you will learn:
- How to rewire your brain to make more money
- Finding out if you’re the type of person who can hit your goals
- You can’t plan 3 months in detail, but you can be specific about your targets, objectives, and behaviors
- How to map out a productive week
- How to organize your weeks into a quarter to identify progress towards goals
- Making sure personal goals and not just productivity goals are there
Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a health and weight loss expert and the founder of The Fit Father Project and The Fit Mother Project - the leading health & weight loss program for busy men and women over 40. Dr. Balduzzi holds dual degrees in Nutrition & Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, and is a former national champion bodybuilder. Dr. Balduzzi is most proud of the fact that he's helped over 30,000 families in over 100 countries lose weight and get healthy through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs.
What will you learn:
Personal Development
What are the personal development tools?
How to push past your limitation?
How experience has molded you
The Foundation of your ability to respond to purity
Transmutation
How to identify their mission and purpose in life
How to have clarity in life?
Contribution, Compensation, and Growth
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Website: https://ianlobas.com/
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Do you want to take the guesswork out of relationships? This might be the perfect podcast episode for you! Meredith and Ian Lobas reveal what it's like to be an entrepreneurial family on purpose, navigating and evolving in the world of family, marriage and business together.
Join them to find out:
The secret to living your most fulfilling life possible, without limitations
How to avoid the "slow treadmill ride to the grave"
The dangers of giving into social pressure
What you need to do before you can be a great partner in a relationship
The most common reason people jump into relationships too quickly
How to honor yourself in a relationship
How to say an effortless "YES" to a relationship
Quotes:
"From the start, our relationship just made sense."
"If there is a breakdown, we don't sweep it under the rug, we deal with it."
"Defaulting is living the life that comes to you. Designing is living life the way you want to."
"Everything either happens to you or for you."
"Relationships are not stagnant, they keep changing, growing and evolving."
The best goals are not the easiest to achieve. But the harder you work on them, the better you feel when you win. So let's prepare our hearts for the best goals that we can set. The thrill, the challenge, and the reward. It's worth every step that we take.
What will you learn:
The importance of setting goals
what do you achieve when setting goals
What are the different kinds of goals
Real big premises of the system
How to align goals more effectively
How to become a successful entrepreneur
How to become a person we want to be
The skillset and mindset into achieving goals
Finding a good business partner is a process that takes a lot of patience, because even if you're 5% unsure that your business partner is good for you, it can end up as unredeeming experience for you. In this video Aaron Velky joins us to help elaborate on just how much goes into building trust within a business partnership.
Bio: University of Maryland Bachelor’s of Science in Financial Economics graduate Aaron Velky began managing student housing as soon as finishing college. He then developed and took action with a system that lead him to becoming a leader in the community and being involved with a redevelopment project.
Velky, currently a powerful financial coach, took inspiration from previously coaching youth soccer within the Pipeline Soccer Club. In 2015, he co-founded Ortus Academy in Baltimore where financial habits are shaped into taking charge of a meaningful life. The mission of the Ortus Academy is driven by his knowledge of business operations and development, coaching and leadership, and expertise in social media marketing.
Today he is still involved in coaching youth girls soccer when he isn’t in his world travels. Often, these travels are for free, which he would gladly explain upon request. He believes that money matters, but financial intelligence matters more.
What will you learn:
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Partnership is a leverage piece
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Two moments of trust
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The litmus test
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What's inside a good partnership
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The definition of dependent, independent, and interdependent
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The recipe of partnership
Guest Bio
Vaughn Gittin is a world champion drifter and a professional fun-haver. He is known for his aggressive foot-to-the-floor driving style while driving some of the most famed cars in motorsports including the "Monster Energy" Mustang 2019 RTR Spec 5-D.
In 2010, Gittin won his first drift title in the United States, which was the beginning of further title wins then on. A 3 time World Drift Series champion, in 2005 he was the first American to win a D1 grand prix event. He continued to bring the title home all the way up to the 2007 world championship.
Vaughn is not a one-trick-pony. He is a master of all motorsport disciplines including off-road. In Maryland, The RTR from his RTR Drift Team stands for "Ready to Rock". In 2010 he launched the RTR Mustang which is available in select Ford dealerships. He has become a TV personality featured in such shows as NBC sports programs and Formula Drift TV. What You Will Learn
Value of hard work and hustle
Mindset of Businessman with a side hustle
How to integrate your hubby into a business
How your talent makes more money
Marketing strategy of a racer
How technology helps you in your business
Shifting a profession into a passion
Holding yourself accountable and controlling your ego
We take a bit of a breather and talk intimately.
What you can learn:
What it means to have a family on purpose.
- How did Ian and Meredith first met.
- Ian and Meredith's first date.
- How it was like in the early stages of dating.
- Ian Lobas' ring story.
- The importance of knowing when to bet on yourself and trust yourself fully in a decision.
Jon Vroman is a husband and father, who also happens to be the founder of FrontRowDads.com and host of the Front Row Dad podcast.
His mission is to help high-performing entrepreneurial men be family men with businesses, not businessmen with families.
In addition to his business and family, Jon founded FrontRowFoundation.org in 2005, a charity that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses.
10-years later, he published The Front Row Factor, to share “everything you can learn about living life from those fighting for it.”
What You Will Learn
• How to maintain being better family man under the pressures of running a business
• The kind of obstacles you have to overcome starting out, in order to have the power to make more time
• Finding out what causes us to behave a certain way and trigger motivation
• Building an ego castle and deserving the right to rule it
• Learning to take responsibility and being liable that when something goes wrong, it can come from both sides.
• How to listen to your own natural intuition when establishing business relationships
• The systematic way you approach your business is not the same way you should approach your family
• The poll results across the company, where parenting and marriage stand, and where it should stand.
• How to deal with remorse and finding out why it had to happen in order for something better to come along.
• Building a legacy and balancing constructive lessons with constructive appreciation
Connect with Jon Vroman
FrontRowFactor.com
FrontRowDads.com
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Ian’s Website
Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
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Brendon Watt is a man who understands true transformation. From a down and out tradesman to a global speaker and CFO, he is on a mission to empower others to know they are only one choice away from change, and that they can step out of judgement and into a more authentic, fulfilling life. He is a best-selling author, podcast host and the co-founder of Relationships Done Different workshop series.
What You Will Learn
How Access Consciousness can help you in your life and your relationships.
How to look at relationships and what is the right mindset when deciding to be in one.
The importance of communication in a relationship.
The fact that: "People will change only when they want to change."
The importance of building relationships and instead of forcing them.
The importance of personal development for relationship development.
Identity: Escaping the trap of basing your individuality on the people around you.
Finding what is true to you.
Changing yourself for the better, for the purpose of improving your relationships.
Making a choice and accepting that choice.
What it means to destroy and recreate your relationship everyday, and how can it be good for you.
The importance of swallowing ones pride, once in a while.
How to get the "spark" back in a relationship.
Connect with Brendon Watt
YouTube
https://www.relationshipsdonedifferent.com/
http://relationshipsdonedifferent.mykajabi.com/book-launch-site
https://www.onechoicefromchange.com/
Connect with Ian Lobas
Ian’s Website
Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
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Kyle has had his hand in many industries from broadcasting to health and wellness and sales as well as owning his own business. All of those were just stepping-stones to his true calling he discovered in 2019, real estate investing. Since then, Kyle has been able to create a financially free life that has allowed him to stop stressing about his bank account, and start focusing on traveling, giving back to his community, and developing relationships that will last him a lifetime.
What You Will Learn
Learning from different professions and leveraging that knowledge to get the life you want
Finding the lifestyle you want, and how Kyle attained financial freedom
Journey to being financially free with Real Estate
The importance of mentorship
The importance of providing value to people, as thanks for their help
How to develop self-confidence and how to face the fear of failure
Connect with Kyle Stanley
YouTube
Website
Connect with Ian Lobas
Ian’s Website
Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
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Greg Biffle is the driver of the No. 16 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and an American NASCAR driver who has a net worth of $50 million dollars. He began his career competing in short track racing and gained widespread notice during the 1995-1996 season, and was subsequently recommended to Jack Roush. With Roush Racing, he was the 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year.
Greg won the 2000 Craftsman Truck championship. He reprised this progression in the NASCAR Busch Series, winning the 2001 Rookie of the Year, immediately followed by winning the 2002 championship. Biffle drove in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Roush from 2003 until 2016, winning 19 races in the No. 16 Ford. He currently is also an analyst for NBC Sports' show NASCAR America.
It was not an easy road to success for Greg. He worked with passion and even built his very own car at 18 to make him be heard. The fire in his soul fueled his determination to be more disciplined and focused to achieve his ultimate goal and purpose. Let's all uncover how we win our race through the race track point of views!
What You Will Learn
What does it take to become a professional NASCAR driver?
Mindset and Discipline
Holding yourself accountable and controlling your ego
Handling the pressure during the race
How does a NASCAR driver relieve themselves from the race
Overcoming biggest failures
Becoming the best version of yourself every single day
Learn from making mistakes
Tracking Mistakes
Connect with Greg Biffle
Website
Connect with Ian Lobas
Ian’s Website
Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 3333
Notable Quotes
‘The race is never gonna be a story book. It’s never gonna be by the book, so, things are gonna happen, cautions gonna happen at the wrong time or maybe right time for you, something can block you in on pit road, so many things, anything can happen. When you get in there and buckle in for the 5 hour ride, you have to be ready for anything that the sport can give you.’
‘Race is being competitive and you’re not gonna win everyone.’
‘We learn from making mistakes.’
‘You have to watch and learn what other people are doing, and maybe they did not necessarily make a mistake, but maybe you figured out a way to do it better than the way they’re doing it.’
Are you biding your time in a cubicle, hoping that your 401(k) will be at a peak in the market when you retire at 65? And crossing your fingers that you and your family will still be healthy enough to enjoy it? If you’re afraid to take off the golden handcuffs and try something different, it’s time to claim your freedom—and kick ass as much as you can while you’re here!
Len Giancola is a serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in executive management and well over $100M in sales over the last ten years. Len began his career as Managing Director of Global Securities Finance, where he was responsible for a $16B trading portfolio. Today, he serves on the board of 30-plus corporations and runs a real estate development company, a vacation rental property management firm and a diversified investment portfolio. Len is also the Founding Partner of MJ.com and ThePot.com and the creator of POWER, a mastermind group for high-net-worth entrepreneurs.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Len joins Ian to discuss his transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, introducing the mortality-is-real mindset that drives him to take action. He shares his family-first approach to life, describing what makes a great marriage and how he is teaching his daughters about business. Listen in for insight around Len’s newest ventures in the cannabis space and learn how you can ACT NOW and find freedom in living on purpose.
What You Will Learn What inspired Len’s transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship
The mortality-is-real mindset that drives Len to take action
How Len’s Italian background informs his family-first approach to life
Why taking care of yourself first is key in being able to take care of others
Len’s insight on what makes a great marriage
The open discussions around business that inspired Len’s daughters
How Len and his wife are teaching their girls how to be a real-life success
Len’s take on when college is valuable and when it’s NOT
How his wife’s back surgery piqued Len’s interest in the cannabis space
The evolving nature of Len’s cannabis platforms (MJ.com and ThePot.com)
Why every business needs a connector, an executor and a backbone
Connect with Len Giancola Len on Men on Purpose
Len on Facebook
MJ.com
ThePot.com
Connect with Ian Lobas Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
Resources Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not by Robert T. Kiyosaki
American Society of Cannabis Medicine
What does it mean to live a rich life? If you’re after money, power, and success, it’s time to take a close look at who you surround yourself with.
Matt Aitchison is a millennial real estate investor, wealth mentor, top ranked podcaster, and philanthropist. He is also the co-founder of The Aitchison & Adams Real Estate Team, which sold 500+ units and over $250+ million in real estate in just 4 years. After buying his first investment property at age 22, Matt went on to found Vault Investment Properties, a real estate investment group located in Sacramento, CA that specializes in retail, multi family, and hospitality assets. Matt has achieved a lifetime of success in just 10 years, and helps others reach their goals through one-on-one coaching with The Rich Academy.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Matt walks us through his journey, including the times he hit rock bottom. Matt opens up about how he was able to course correct and take ownership of the actions that were putting him on the wrong path. He explains the role that mentors played in his personal development and professional success. Listen in in for Matt’s advice on becoming more likable and learn how to identify the right mentor who shares your beliefs and values.
What You Will Learn How Matt accomplished so much in just ten years
How life changing circumstances helped Matt unlock his ultimate potential
Why its essential to find someone you want to emulate in life
How a mentor can help you shape your thoughts, beliefs, and habits
The importance of having a great inner circle who can help you course correct
The three things you can do to make yourself more likable
How to boost your confidence and avoid losing faith in yourself
The three things Matt looks for in a mentor
The best question to ask when approaching someone who might be a mentor
What “R.I.C.H.” stands for and how Matt emulates it
How Matt uses the Rich Life Planner to track his goals and milestones and stay organized
Connect with Matt Aitchison Matt’s Website
The Rich Life Academy
Millionare Mindcast Podcast
Matt’s Instagram
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Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
Resources 1Life Fully Lived
Front Row Foundation
The Rich Life Planner
How do you define fulfillment? If you’re chasing money, power and success at the expense of your health and relationships, it may be time to expand your definition of what it means to live a full life.
Tim Rhode is the Founder and CEO of 1 Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people of all ages dream, plan and live their best lives, and the Cofounder of GoBundance, a mastermind for driven men and women who choose to live bigger and more fulfilled lives of impact. After barely graduating from high school and working as a grocery clerk for nine years, Tim transitioned to real estate and achieved financial freedom by the age of 40. Since then, he has founded multiple successful companies, become a bestselling author and impacted tens of thousands of people around the world.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Tim joins Ian to walk us through the fulfillment triangle, explaining how to match our passions and talents with opportunities in the marketplace. He opens up about what he does to build resilience through challenging times and challenges us to take a chance on ourselves—and invest in a coach. Listen in for Tim’s insight on how to lead a balanced life and learn his curious, caring and courageous approach to creating a world of abundance!
What You Will Learn How to match your passions and talents with opportunities in the marketplace
The four core teachings of 1 Life Fully Lived
How Tim’s challenging childhood informs his work with 1 Life
How Tim leverages coaching to navigate the low points in his life
How Tim got started on the path to personal development
Why you can’t afford NOT to have a coach
How to overcome ‘shelf-help’ and implement what you’ve learned
The GoBundance origin story + the six principles of the mastermind
The mission behind 1 Life and the two ways you can be part of the organization
How to lead a balanced life by feeding your mind, body and soul
Connect with Tim Rhode Tim’s Website
1 Life Fully Lived
GoBundance
Connect with Ian Lobas Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
Resources Tribe of Millionaires by David Osborn and Pat Hiban with Mike McCarthy and Tim Rhode
1Life ROADMAP Journal: Student Edition by Tim Rhode
Choosing a partner and building a relationship with that person are among the most important things we will do in our lives. And yet, there is no class on how to do it the right way. So, what do we get wrong about relationships? And why is marriage so hard?
Roger Nygard is a veteran of the film and television industry, directing popular series like The Office and The Bernie Mac Show and editing Emmy-nominated episodes of VEEP, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Who Is America? He is also the award-winning documentary filmmaker behind Trekkies and The Nature of Existence. Roger’s latest documentary and companion book, The Truth About Marriage, explores what makes happy relationships work.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Roger joins Ian to explain what makes marriage so difficult for us and why we’re not designed for the type of relationships our culture demands. He describes how marriage originated in the shift to patriarchy and why women tend to take a leadership position in making the most important decisions. Listen in for Roger’s insight on the biology of attraction and learn how to breathe new life into your relationship simply by listening—the right way!
What You Will Learn The desire to explore, investigate and learn that fuels Roger’s career
Roger’s approach to making entertaining + informative documentary films
What the Savanna Principle reveals about why marriage is so hard
How we’re overwhelmed with choices when it comes to finding a partner
How the shift to a patriarchal society led to the origin of marriage
Why women tend to take a leadership position on important decisions
How couples are meant to complete rather than duplicate each other
What the T-Shirt Test teaches us about attraction and our subconscious
How to get the spark back in a relationship by recalibrating polarity
Roger’s advice for men on listening to our partners with empathy daily
Connect with Roger Nygard Roger on Men on Purpose
Roger’s Website
The Truth About Marriage
Connect with Ian Lobas Men on Purpose Podcast
Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
Email listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com
Resources Trekkies
High Strung
Denise Crosby
Brother’s Keeper
Hoop Dreams
Crumb
The
Are you truly present? Or are you in presentation mode? The fact is, most of us have been conditioned to present ourselves in a way that earns approval. And our exchanges with others become attempts to manipulate that prevent genuine connection. So, what can we do to shift out of presentation mode and achieve true presence?
Philip Shepherd is the creator of The Embodied Present Process (TEPP), a set of practices that reunite the intelligence of the head with that of the body. He is also the author of two seminal books, New Self, New World and Radical Wholeness. Philip’s work draws on experiential research, including a cycling trip he took alone as a teenager through Europe, the Middle East, Iran, India and Japan, as well as a lifetime of acting, directing and writing for the theatre. An internationally recognized embodiment expert, Philip travels the globe presenting workshops and facilitator trainings, bringing clarity to a chaotic world.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Philip joins Ian to discuss how exploring other cultures introduced him to the power of choice and helped him realize what choices our culture has systematically deprived us of. He explains how we can leverage the breath to tap into the intelligence of the body and reclaim our wholeness. Listen in for Philip’s insight on how our culture is stuck in presentation mode and learn how YOU can become fully present—and fully receptive to others.
What You Will Learn How a bike trip introduced Philip to different understandings of being human
How passing through many different cultures helped Philip gain choice
The two ways that the power of choice shows up
- Recognizing in moment that we have choice
- Recognizing choices cultured has systematically deprived us of
The relationship between breath + making choices aligned with our being
Philip’s advice for taking the first step on our journey to wholeness
What we can do to tap into the intelligence of the body
The principle that the body is fluid + our whole body is available for breath
The distinction between true presence and being in presentation mode
Why we can only be fully receptive when we’re fully present
The giveaways that we’ve shifted back into presentation mode
Where our breath rests when our animal self wakes up to the world
Philip’s insight around the depth of our body’s intelligence
Connect with Philip Shepherd Philip on Men on Purpose
Philip’s Website
Philip on Facebook
Philip on Twitter
Philip on YouTube
Philip on Instagram
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Our culture has taught us to look out for #1. We focus on our own wellbeing and ignore how our actions might impact others. But what if caring about other people makes YOUR life better? What if empathy leads to business success, better performance and a longer life?
Mark Lewis is the business mentor and coach behind the Give a Damn Movement, an initiative designed to change the world for the better by cultivating a mindset of empathy and caring for others. Through his consulting practice, Mark helps executives and entrepreneurs develop strategies for growth and prosperity around a culture of positivity. He is also the author of the Amazon bestseller Give a Damn: The Ticket to Cultural Change.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Mark joins Ian to discuss the lack of empathy that characterizes our culture and explain how helping other people succeed leads to better performance and a longer life. He describes the relationship between business culture and the success of a company, offering insight on simple ways to build positive relationships at work and practice giving a damn in the world at large. Listen in for Mark’s take on how technology impacts communication and learn how YOU can help change society by joining the Give a Damn Movement.
What You Will Learn How our current culture encourages narcissism rather than empathy
How helping other people succeed leads to better performance and a longer life
The defining moment that inspired Mark to write Give a Damn
How we justify in our mind that doing the wrong thing is okay
Our ability to change the trajectory of someone’s life with one small action
The relationship between business culture and the success of a company
Mark’s insight around how to build positive relationships at work
What you can do to practice giving a damn + build new habits that become a part of you
Mark’s initiative to teach kids about character building at an early age
How technology decreases the quality of our communication
Why many of us are hesitant to express our feelings
Mark’s mission to change society through the Give a Damn Movement
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The Give a Damn Movement
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Resources Give a Damn: The Ticket to Cultural Change by Mark Lewis
Jack Canfield
Brian Tracy
What if you could condense 10 years of experience into just a few months? Hans Struzyna believes that you CAN exponentially accelerate your growth by getting into the slipstream of a mentor, coach or teammate who has been there—and leveraging their knowledge and skills.
Hans was a member of the 2016 USA Olympic rowing team and currently serves as a Realtor Partner with The Gunderman Group, a Wall Street Journal Top 100 nationally ranked real estate team. Recognized as the top team in the San Francisco East Bay, The Gunderman Group sells more than $180M per year (with an average price point of $1.2M). Hans and his wife are also avid multifamily real estate investors, and he hosts the popular podcast, Another Way to Play.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Hans joins Ian to discuss his Olympic rowing career and explain how he achieved at the highest level by ‘just taking the next step.’ He challenges us to get more intentional with our goals and shares the Power List strategy he is using to be productive during the COVID-19 shutdown. Listen in for Hans’ insight on untangling your identity from a business, role or outcome and learn how YOU can accelerate your growth by being coachable and learning from a team.
What You Will Learn How Hans became an Olympic Athlete by ‘just taking the next step’
Why growth requires pushing against walls you can’t immediately overcome
What inspired Hans to get more intentional about goal setting
How the physical act of writing them down changes our relationship with our goals
Hans’ take on rigid vs. free-flow discipline
How applying the idea of a Power List has made Hans MORE productive
Hans’ advice on untangling your identity from a business, role or outcome
Hans’ transition from Olympic athlete to high-end real estate agent
How joining a team accelerates your growth process
The steps Hans took to establish passive income via real estate investing
Connect with Hans Struzyna Hans on Men on Purpose
Hans’ Website
Hans on Facebook
Hans on YouTube
Hans on Instagram
Another Way to Play Podcast
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Men on Purpose on Facebook
Men on Purpose on YouTube
Ian on LinkedIn
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Resources The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod
Mark Manson
Our identity is built around the story we tell ourselves about who we are. And that story includes the labels we have been given by the people we love. But what if those labels aren’t serving us? How can we start to shift our identity and write a new story? How can we learn to say YES to things that are bigger than us and grow into the best version of ourselves?
Rock Thomas is the motivational speaker and self-made millionaire behind the #IAmMovement, a crusade to help people create their best life, on their terms. After decades of learning from the likes of Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey and Gary Keller, Rock has impacted more than 100M lives with his teachings around personal growth, entrepreneurship and financial freedom. He is also the author of The Power of Your Identity and Your Epic Life Blueprint, the creator of the M1 Mastermind, and the host of The #IAmMovement Podcast.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Rock joins Ian to share his top advice for getting on the path to personal development. He explains what he learned about energy and focus from studying successful people and challenges us to be purposeful in everything we do. Listen in for Rock’s insight on how the stories we tell ourselves become the script for our lives and learn what you can do RIGHT NOW to upgrade the stories that don’t serve you, shift your identity and become a better version of yourself!
What You Will Learn Rock’s advice for getting on the path to personal development
- Get clear on what’s important to you
- Say YES to things bigger than you
The science behind how we access our Superman Cape
How Rock defines faith as an emotion of trust that things will work out
Rock’s challenge to be purposeful in everything we do
How studying successful people inspired Rock to create the 7 P’s
Why the energy + focus we bring is more important than how much time we spend in practice
How Rock discovered the power of visualization
How the stories we tell ourselves become the script for our life
Rock’s 10 Best/Worst exercise for shifting your identity
How Rock’s mentorship helped Ian believe in limitless possibilities
Connect with Rock Thomas Rock on Men on Purpose
Rock’s Website
Rock on Twitter
Rock on Facebook
Rock on Instagram
The #IAmMovement Podcast
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Men on Purpose on Facebook
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Ian on LinkedIn
What does it mean to live a balanced life? Yes, it’s about eating well and moving your body. But it’s also about strengthening your relationships and your connection with the Earth. It’s about harnessing calm and opening your heart to the marginalized. True balance is about optimizing your health in the holistic sense and healing your mind, body and spirit. Troy Casey is the CEO of Certified Health Nut, a holistic health practice that uses nature-based biohacks for restoring physical, mental and emotional balance. He leverages his extensive understanding of nutrition, herbs and detoxification (learned during his career as a Versace model!) to support people in living with more vitality. Troy is a student of health and healing, traveling the world to work with indigenous tribes in the Amazon and study Vipassana Meditation and Ashtanga Yoga. He is also the author of #RippedAt50: How to Stay Healthy in a Toxic World (No Matter What Age You Are). On this episode of Men on Purpose, Troy joins Ian to walk us through the three major awakenings along his journey to a purposeful life, sharing his determination to restore our air, water and soil and build equitable systems for all of mankind. He offers insight around the elements of a balanced life, challenging us to take care of ourselves at the highest level so that we have the capacity to serve others. Listen in for Troy’s advice on getting started with breathwork and meditation and learn the first steps YOU can take TODAY to optimize your mental, physical and spiritual health! What You Will Learn The three major awakenings along Troy’s journey to a purposeful life
Is your inner voice calling you toward your purpose—but you’re not taking action? Are the ‘what ifs’ stopping you from taking the next step? If a fear of failure is what’s holding you back, it’s time to take the word out of your vocabulary and recognize that every learning experience is part of the journey. So, how do you learn to trust that inner voice and do something TODAY to change your course?
Glenn Lobas is a serial entrepreneur and international shipping consultant—and our new host Ian’s dad! He studied International Marketing and Logistics in college and worked his way up to Import Manager at an international shipping company while studying to become a Licensed Customs Broker. In 1987, he founded his own global air freight company, Ian International. Since then, Glenn has founded a total of three international shipping companies and currently serves as President of Customs & Trade Logistics.
On this episode of Men on Purpose, Glenn joins Ian to discuss his first experiences with entrepreneurship, explaining what inspired him to start his first business at age 14 and describing the sense of freedom and belonging he got from making his own way. Glenn shares his approach to parenting, offering insight into why he allowed Ian to make mistakes and responded without judgement when things didn’t go as planned. Listen in for Glenn’s advice on trusting the inner voice that points you toward your purpose and learn how to overcome the ‘what ifs’ and take the next step on YOUR journey!
What You Will Learn How starting his own business (at age 14!) gave Glenn purpose after his mother passed away
The sense of freedom and belonging Glenn got from making his own way as an entrepreneur
How to trust the inner voice that points you toward your purpose
Glenn’s insight on overcoming the ‘what ifs’ to take the next step on your journey
Why Glenn doesn’t believe in failure because experiences move you forward
How taking over his dad’s welding business reignited Glenn’s taste for entrepreneurship
Glenn’s balanced approach to parenting
- Allow kids to make mistakes
- Respond without judgement
How to respond to your kids’ mistakes with purpose vs. being fueled by emotion
How Glenn learned the consequences of not holding up your end of an agreement
Glenn’s experience working as a short-order cook at Bob’s Big Boy to pay for college
The value in every life experience, no matter how painful or ugly
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A lot of men chase money and success to provide for their family. And yet, their relationships with their partner and children suffer because they are burned out and don’t have anything left to give. They may have confidence, but no purpose or passion. So, how can we harness the power of BEING and transform into the kind of men who show up for the people we love?
Ian Lobas is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, high-performance coach—and new owner of the Men on Purpose brand. He and his wife, Meredith, have spent the last seven years serving coaching clients in the realm of mindset, business and personal development, and high-performance habits. Ian spent years grinding it out in the shipping and real estate sales industries before realizing that money, power and success didn’t matter if he didn’t have purpose. From there, he set out on an intense self-development journey and made it his mission to help other men unlock their highest potential.
On this episode, Emerald passes the mic to Ian as the new host of Men on Purpose. Ian discusses his own transformation to become a man on purpose, sharing the question his wife asked that initiated his self-development journey and explaining why it’s crucial to change not just WHAT you do, but WHO you are inside. Ian describes what inspired him to step in and say YES to the Men on Purpose mission and offers insight on his commitment to lead other men in developing deeper relationships with the people they love. Listen in for Emerald’s top takeaways from more than two years of hosting the Men on Purpose podcast and learn what YOU can expect from the show moving forward!
What You Will Learn Ian’s insight on the power of BEING and inside-out alignment
The question Ian’s wife asked that initiated his transformation
Why it’s crucial to change not just WHAT you do, but WHO you are
Ian’s shift from fear-based courage to being driven by his WHY
What inspired Ian to step in and say YES to the Men on Purpose mission
Ian’s calling to lead other men in developing deeper relationships
Who Ian goes to for support, guidance and mentorship
How 1:1 coaching kickstarted Ian’s self-development journey
Emerald’s top takeaways from hosting the Men on Purpose podcast
How seeking out purposeful men served to help Emerald heal
Connect with Ian Lobas Men on Purpose Podcast
Ian on LinkedIn
Resources New Media Summit
Philip Shepherd
Michael Singer
Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group
Emerald’s Website
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Emerald on Twitter
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