The High Performing Student Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sam Demma
You're going to die. Like a food product, you have a personal “best before” date. And before that date, there are memories you want to make, places you want to explore, people you want to meet, and an impact you want to create. The only way to accomplish this before you expire is to reach your full potential. If you're a student that is serious about reaching your potential and living a healthy, happier and more productive life, this show is for you. The High Performing Student Podcast is hosted by entrepreneur, speaker and High-Performance Coach, Sam Demma. Follow along as he shares his personal stories and interviews the world's top performers to bring you actionable tools and strategies to help you become real-world ready.
LaRussell Thomas (Formerly Tota) has been writing rhymes since the second grade. Today, 27-years-old, LaRussell has been working on his craft consistently for over two decades.
His love for music and dream of being heard began its realization in 2018 shortly after he released his first project with the world. Sitting on a park bench, hearing his songs blasting on a stranger's stereo was a tipping point in his self-belief and overall journey.
He is consistency. He is hope. He is inspiration. He is independence. He is good vibes. And today he is on the High Performing Student Podcast talking about his artistry, creative process and personal belief system.
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Linden currently lives in Windsor-Essex, studying Business Administration with a minor in Political Science at the University of Windsor. He first started the Coffee with Crainer Show in April 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Linden started the show to provide today’s emerging leaders, whether they’re in University or College, in the early stages of their career, or experienced professionals, with insights and advice from successful industry professionals.
Aside from his regular interviews, Linden enjoys actively volunteering for various boards in Amherstburg, currently serving as a Director on both the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and Amherstburg Community Foundation.
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Attendance and intentional practice are key. Don't let these simple words fool you, because although they sound simple, they are not easy. In fact, it's incredibly easy to do the opposite; be absent and train without focus and purpose.
I've been boxing six times per week for the past 45 days and sometime in the next 6-12 months, I will have my first amateur fight. I'm nervous but also extremely excited about this new athletic journey.
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JeVon McCormick was born the son of a Black pimp father and a white single mother on welfare. Today, he’s the CEO of a multi-million dollar publishing company that was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine.
JeVon was recently named Best CEO in Austin. He’s made millions in the stock market (even though he didn’t go to college), he was the President of a software company (even though he can’t code) and he’s currently the CEO of a publishing company (even though he can’t spell).
JeVon is the President and CEO of Scribe Media, a publishing company that helps individuals from a variety of backgrounds write, publish, and market their books. Scribe Media has worked with 1900+ authors, including members of The Nobel Peace Prize Committee, Nassim Taleb and David Goggins, whose blockbuster book Can’t Hurt Me has sold over 2 million copies.
In addition to his role at Scribe, JeVon is an author and highly sought-after keynote speaker, delivering the message that “Everyone Has A Story” to enthusiastic audiences across the country. His book, I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream, tells the harrowing story of his struggle to succeed despite the overwhelming odds stacked against him.
JeVon is passionate about conscious entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. He has mentored young men and women in the juvenile justice system, as well as those in lower economic communities.
JeVon currently serves as a board member for Conscious Capitalism and the StartEdUp Foundation. His story and work have been featured on CNBC, and in Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Inc. magazines. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Megan, and their four children Ava, Jaxon, Elle and Jace.
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You will never look at a to-do list the same after tuning into this episode. After finishing this episode you will never again experience feelings of anxiety and overwhelm when you read over your long list of activities. ---------- Never miss a podcast episode:
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Alvin Brown is the CEO and founder of The Centre for Healing and Peak Performance (TCHPP), multidisciplinary wellness and peak performance centre located in Pickering, Ontario, Canada.
He is also the founder and CEO of the sought-after Integrated Peak Performance Consulting (IPPC) certification program, a mind and body peak performance training system, getting elite performers to move from good to peak performance.
Alvin is also a passionate international speaker and author of: Journey to Personal Greatness, Mind, Body & Soul: A Blueprint for Life Balance & Self-Mastery.
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Are you scared of disappointing your family, friends, coaches, or yourself? Is there a desire within you that you are not honouring because you think if you do you will disappoint someone? If so, listen to this episode right now. ---------- Never miss a podcast episode:
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Carlos Juico is an innovative creative. He creates designer clothing, hosts the podcast, Jumpers Jump, and is best known for his conspiracy theories on youtube and TikTok. Since November 2020, his account gained over 5 million followers and more than 60 million likes.
What is less publically known about Carlos and shared in this interview is where his mindset originated, who he looks up to and draws inspiration from, and how you can replicate his blueprint to find your own meaningful life.
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I recently decided to stop drinking alcohol for an entire year. The decision was made due to my truth. Every time I drink, I feel like crap and know it keeps me from reaching my full potential.
Without facing the truth of the situation, this decision wouldn't have been made. Today's episode is all about finding and embracing the truth, as inconvenient as it might be.
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Duku is the Founder of Rich Dreams, a platform that helps individuals to showcase their journey towards their hopes and dreams and connects them with other dreamers.
In addition to Rich Dreams, Duku has also founded HnH Wholesalers, a merchandise base supplier to the Hotel and Hospitality industry. HnH is a supplier for clients such as the EKKA, Marriot Hotel, Star Hotels, Brisbane Racing Club and more.
Duku is an international speaker, an author of 2 books, a 2-time TEDx Speaker, as well as a UN Delegate having represented Australia at the United Nations Headquarter in New York.
Duku is a committee member of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Policy Committee which owns four outstanding Queensland Schools: Brisbane Boys' College, Clayfield College, Somerville House and Sunshine Coast Grammar School. He is the youngest ever appointed governance member for the PMSA.
Duku is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors' Company Directors Course, and has been awarded the post nominal of GAICD. He is possibly the youngest graduate in the courses' history at the age of 22 during his graduation.
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Since the age of 13, I've been making decisions that many people disagree with. I've made decisions that, from the outside looking in, seem insane. These include turning down massive opportunities, moving away from my family to chase my dreams, and dropping out of university.
I can confidently tell you that these were the best decisions of my life, but when making these decisions, I struggled. There were nights when I wouldn't sleep because I couldn't stop thinking about making the wrong choice.
Tune in to today's episode to hear more about my decision-making process and why I think making big decisions is not a thinking exercise.
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Justin Abernethy is a Toronto-based director whose body of work balances the meridian between stills and motion. From the first moment he looked through a lens, Justin fell in love with the ability to create a narrative told through imagery within a single frame. After training in photography, he quickly found himself inspired by the world of motion, where he saw life existing in more than just moments.
With a naturalistic approach to dark surrealism and incredible attention to detail, Justin’s work pushes boundaries while being analytical and strategic. He finds inspiration in things he loves: music, art, and fashion. Whether it be a reference to the classic cinema or high-fashion elements, Justin leaves a piece of his personal mosaic behind in every project.
He has worked with artists like Ali Gatie, Anders, 12AM, Takis, Goody Grace, Tory Lanez, J-Soul, Baka Not Nice, Big Lean, Delorean Black, LB Spiffy, Smoke Dawg, Ty Senoj and more.
He has worked with companies like Roots Canada, Samsung, Warner Records, Sony Music Entertainment, October’s Very Own, Cash Money, Sticks and Stones Agency, Solstice Magazine, Rebel Magazine, Flanelle Magazine and more.
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I believe that you and I walk around and experience life with an invisible backpack strapped to our shoulders. In this bag, we carry our experiences along with the thoughts and opinions that other people give to us. Some good and some bad. The negative opinions and hurtful words become bricks that weigh us down and overtime can stop us from moving at all.
Over time your backpack fills up, and if you don’t stop to remove the things that were never yours, to begin with, you may end up living a life that’s not yours and falling short of your true potential.
Today's episode is all about emptying your backpack and re-packing it with the things that will help you.
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Casey Adams is the host of the notable business podcast Rise of The Young. He has interviewed incredible people on his podcasts, such as the broadcasting legend Larry King, the owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets Tilman Fertitta, iconic record executive Rick Ross, legendary author Robert Greene, and former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, the incredible Maye Musk, and many more.
Casey also co-founded Media Kits, a software startup that provides a simple and easy-to-use platform for influencers, bloggers, and musicians to create a custom media kit online with real-time data and analytics. Recently he and his team raised one million dollars to support the growth of the company...a massive feat for anybody, let alone someone who is in his early twenties.
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Hey, it's been a while since we've talked! You're probably wondering where I've been... Well, I'm back. Until September 11th, 2022, I will be releasing episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Some will be solo conversations, and others will feature interviews with some really exciting people.
This episode is all about safety ropes, vices and why I'm giving up something for the entire 22nd year of my life.
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Hey, I miss our conversations on this podcast. They are coming back very soon... Tune in for a few updates and future plans!
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Today’s guest Michael Brovac is a young and inspiring entrepreneur from Hamilton Ontario Canada. From developing his own online shoe store at age 18 to now carrying his knowledge, wisdom and experience he learned from being hospitalized for 18 years to coach and mentor kids within hospitals through his new business Cam-o with the goal to Carry his brothers legacy as well as guide and teach his younger self.
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Doing What Ever It Takes.
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J.P. Servideo has been teaching personal development and financial education to teenagers all over the world since 2013. Through assemblies, multi-day events, online courses and a best selling book (The High Schooler's Guide to Money) he has been able to successfully teach teens the value of money. Most importantly, he proves that no matter where you come from, your background, skin color, gender, current economic status and really anything outside your control, anyone can create a lifestyle by design. Want access to the free High Performing Student minicourse?
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Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEOs, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations.
He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, is scheduled to be released in October of 2020.
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Chris Adams is a serial entrepreneur with an unshakable belief in the limitless potential of the human spirit. He is the co-founder and CEO of Dreamr®, a technology platform with the mission of making the pursuit of our biggest dreams and aspirations more practical. Chris is also the host of The Dreamr®Podcast, and runs a Cannabis distro and sales company in Nevada bringing established California brands like Packwoods, KoKo Nuggz, and Cookies CBD to the Nevada market.
Download the Dreamr® app here: https://www.dreamr.app/
Listen to the Dreamr® podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1e5VW4D9u8rB8kPUS3RxV0
Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEOs, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations.
He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, is scheduled to be released in October of 2020.
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Back Ribs are something we always use to eat as kids at my grandfather's house. I didn't realize it growing up, but looking back he unintentionally taught me something really important in those moments.
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This episode was inspired by the movie, Moneyball. Don't just listen to this concept, live it. It will serve you in your future.
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This episode is a HUGE reminder. It's about beliefs, social proof, other people and past experiences. Listen to it over and over again until this concept becomes wired into your brain.
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For the past few weeks/months, I've had this recurring dream that wakes me up and frustrates me. But, I think there was some truth in it. In fact, after sitting down to really think about why this keeps happening, I realized for the past few months, I haven't been challenging myself enough. Things are great and I'm doing well, but I don't feel challenged enough. Here is what I'm doing about it...
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After circumnavigating the globe via a “Semester at Sea Program”, Michael completed Teach For America in Houston, Texas where he also attained a Masters's Degree in Education. Strongly identifying with the struggles and hardships he witnessed through the international relations and global education of semester at sea, combined with his work to bridge the achievement gap with the Teach For America Program, Michael was reinforced with a desire to pursue a career bringing about positive change. Upon returning home to Boston, Michael took to teaching and coaching immediately, and has been coaching three sports at the high school level for 10 years.
More information on Michael: https://www.getburly.com/
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Last year you may have seen the video we made, "Dear Graduating Class of 2020."
Guess what...we are making another one for the class of 2021.
Why am I telling you this? Because I want to incorporate your words!
If you want to help please:
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Listen to this exclusive audio.
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Email me back your feedback, and feel free to include a sentence or two that you think should be included in the video.
This is going to be exciting and I'm happy that you're apart of it :-)
In today's episode, we talk about rotten trees, inner peace, gratitude, social media and assumptions. I hope these practical steps give you more self-confidence and peace of mind.
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Obstacles don’t scare Sarah Wells. As a 400m hurdler, this Olympian’s reputation was forged through overcoming challenges and achieving the incredible.
Take her debut at the London Olympics in 2012, which came despite an injury that had her sidelined her for months just the year before. Outside of competitive sports, this athlete is coaching people to pursue excellence through the Believe Initiative, an organization founded on—fittingly—a message of resilience.
Most recently you would have seen Sarah pushing her limits on the latest season of The Amazing Race Canada. Evidently someone who understands the importance of building resilience and self-belief, along with the power of purpose, you’ll want to listen-up when this Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medallist takes the stage
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Alan Stein, Jr. is a successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).
In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan reveals how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. He delivers practical lessons that can be implemented immediately.
His clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, UGG, and Under Armour, as well as numerous college athletic programs like Penn State Football and UCONN’s Men’s Basketball.
The strategies from Alan’s book, Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, are implemented by corporate teams and sports teams around the country.
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This one is short but full of impactful resources. Hope you learn something new and start integrating some of these actions into your own personal life.
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Retired NHL player turned techie. Mike had an extensive hockey career, playing 633 NHL games with the Canadiens, Blues, Canucks, Kings, Thrashers and Panthers. Through his Telecommunications degree from Michigan State University, Mike also achieved a minor in Virtual Reality, Software Development and Web Design, which propelled him to co-found the online coaching platform, CoachThem. Mike now resides in Toronto, where he runs Defence First Hockey, a hockey school that teaches the thinking part of the game. Find Mike on Linkedin, Instagram & Twitter ----------- Want access to the free High Performing Student minicourse?
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You will also be second best to the person you are trying to be like, sound like, look like, sing like, speak like, write like, dance like and copy. The only way to be YOUR best is to be YOU. Stop trying to copy others. Stop trying to be like others. Start being you. This was a wake-up call I just had. Listen for more on the podcast.
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Codi Shewan is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, and in 2020, became the best-selling author of the critically acclaimed, Everyday Legacy: Lessons For Living With Purpose, Right Now. His passion for empowering others to see the best in themselves and to redefine their legacy - from something they leave to something they live, every day - is the driving force behind his work!
www.everydaylegacy.com
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Derek Gaunt is a lecturer, author of Ego, Authority, Failure©, and trainer with 29 years of law enforcement experience, 20 of which as a team member, leader and then commander of hostage negotiations teams in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
He is a hostage negotiation and incident command subject matter expert who frequently speaks at hostage negotiations and SWAT conferences across the country. Derek’s passion for interpersonal communications began when he was selected as a detective in the Criminal Investigations Section of a municipal police agency. He spent the majority of his law enforcement career in the Criminal Investigations Section as a detective, supervisor, and eventually commander of major crimes. In 1997, he took his passion for interpersonal communications to the next level, becoming a hostage negotiator.
Once he became a supervisor, his passion transitioned from “doing” to teaching the concepts to others. As a member of the Black Swan Group, he is a negotiation trainer and personal coach. Derek has trained throughout the US and around the world, instructing business organizations on how to apply hostage negotiation practices and principles to their world. Derek presents seminars and in-house training programs in a variety of environments.
His presentations are engaging and filled with useful techniques for understanding human behaviour and navigating difficult conversations. His training has helped leaders and their organizations increase their performance by changing the way they think about communicating one person to another.
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I recently had two crazy experiences with employees of large companies, and the results were nothing short of amazing. I had to share this with you as a reminder of the importance of making people feel seen, heard, appreciated, and valued. I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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Dr. Ivan Joseph is a six-time Coach of the Year recipient and Director of Athletics at Ryerson University. He is a sought-after speaker on developing personal and organizational leadership. He has a BA in Physical Education and Health, an MS in Higher Education Administration and a Ph.D. in Sports Psychology.
His popular Tedx talk on the skill of self-confidence has garnered over 21 million views. For more information on Dr. Joseph, please visit, www.drivanjoseph.com
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Watch the TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-HYZv6HzAs&ab_channel=TEDxTalks
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Skill-building is a science and next week we will be hearing more about it from Ph.D. Dr. Ivan Joseph. He has a TED talk with over 20 million views, and in preparation for our interview I bought his book, "You Got This", and in this episode share with you a little bit about his 3-step process of building skills.
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Thomas Frank is one of the most well-known YouTubers who is passionate about helping people become more capable and productive. He has over 2 million subscribers, and his book, "Ten steps to earning awesome grades" had been downloaded and read by over 300,000 students. He has been creating content for over a decade now, and in this episode, we talk about:
- Increasing productivity while stuck at home
- How to build a youtube following of over 2 million fans
- The habits of High Performing Students
Check out Thomas's Youtube channel here.
Download his popular ebook here (for free).
For more information on Thomas Frank, please visit, www.thomasjfrank.com
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Hamza Khan is a multi-award winning marketer & entrepreneur. He’s the Managing Director of Student Life Network, Canada’s most comprehensive resource hub dedicated to helping and empowering millions of students across the country. He co-founded both Splash Effect, a boutique marketing & creative agency, as well as SkillsCamp, a soft skills training company.
He is an instructor at Seneca College and Ryerson University, teaching courses on digital marketing and social media. Through his consulting, writing, teaching and speaking, Hamza empowers people and businesses to transform ideas into action. For more info on Hamza: https://www.hamzakhan.ca/
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Jairek Robbins is one of the worlds leading business and life strategists.
He is a Best-Selling author. FastCompany calls him inspiring and says he’ll make your life less ordinary. Forbes says Jairek will teach you how to succeed. Deepak Chopra will advise you to go to Jairek to help create meaning and fulfillment in your life. Brian Tracy applauds Jairek’s ability to teach people how to develop meaning and purpose in life, and then to make a difference in the lives of others.
Looking for ways to level up in life and business? Jairek is your guy. You can connect with Jairek here: https://www.instagram.com/jairekrobbins/
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Okay..this story is insane. It took 3 months to come full circle and I can't wait for you to hear this. 2021 is the year you stop letting "no" hold you back from taking the actions necessary to reach your goals and dreams.
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At the age of nine, Hannah launched her blog, Call Me Hannah, to share her growing concern for environmental issues and show that small, everyday actions can lead to big change. Now 17 years old, she has emerged as an impassioned public speaker and author using her voice to motivate and empower people of all ages to identify their passion and take action for a better world.
Through her blog, social media platforms and motivational speaking, Hannah supports organizations, causes, events and brands that, like her, are putting good into people, communities and the world.
You can find her sipping on frozen hot chocolates with her friends at the local cafe or on Twitter and Instagram; she’s @ThatHannahAlper.
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There has never been a better time to learn about investing, and get some skin in the game. You have an abundance of time, and your young age gives you the gift of compound interest working on your side. This episode is a basic overview of investing, the keywords, and some simple principles that will help you get started.
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Ever tried meditation? It has been one of the most pivotal habits over the past three years for me. Shoutout to Chris Collins for the Royalty Free music!
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After hundreds of speeches and conversations with exceptional young people and my own success/failures, I've made an assumption. My assumption is 6 key traits I believe are the DNA of every High Performing Student. I believe these things are responsible for my success, and if you choose to develop them, it will be the catalyst for yours.
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Colin Creighton is a student leader attending McMaster University who is much like a bear but more specifically a panda. Fun, a little lazy, but can eat for hours. Colin talks a lot about his struggles through High School and how he was able to overcome them in today's episode. Enjoy!
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It's been over three months that I've been off social media. My views are changing, and the experiment is teaching me a lot. Tune in for an update on my progress.
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Abigail Leu is a 18-year-old first-year business student at Laurier University. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Accesso Canada which is a national non-for-profit dedicated to making Canada more wheelchair accessible. She loves to spend her free time playing sports with her friends!
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How can two people that are going through the same challenge produce totally different results? It's simple; they believed something different about it. This episode might feel like a slap in the face or a gentle reminder. Enjoy!
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Goal setting is a science. Before you put your pen to paper, there are rules to consider. Without following these rules, your goals are merely scribbles on paper. 2021 is coming FAST. Listen to this episode with a paper and pen nearby.
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From the age of 14 years old, I told my dad I wanted to own a home gym. By the age of 17, I had one, in my basement, and I paid nothing to get it. Listen to this episode to find out how.
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Over 300 students from six different countries have already completed the FREE program. It includes videos, downloadable PDF’s, exclusive podcast episodes and access to Sam for Q&A. Sign up now below and start becoming real-world ready.
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Andrew Santana is currently a Junior at Dinuba High School. He is serving as the 2020-2021 CASL State President. In addition, he serves as the Junior Student Council Activities Commissioner. In this interview, we talk about self-care during COVID, and what it means to be a student leader.
Email: andrew.santana@caslboard.com
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Ever tried meditation? It has been one of the most pivotal habits over the past three years for me. Shoutout to Chris Collins for the Royalty Free music!
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Leadership has become glamorized and sexy and as a society, we are starting to forget the true meaning of a leader. In this episode, you'll be reminded of the most important character trait you can develop to step into your personal leadership.
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The best investment you can ever make is the investment you make in yourself. It doesn't matter if there is a global pandemic going on, if you choose to invest in yourself there will always be benefits. In this episode, we specifically talk about how you can invest in yourself without having lots of money. Enjoy!
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Every morning I walk for 30-40 minutes. This idea came to me recently and I think you'll enjoy it. After you tune in, send me an email at sam@samdemma.com with the subject line "No more cookies in the pantry" and let me know what boats you are burning. It will all make sense once you listen :-)
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You are the perfect person for this secret project. Your help is needed now. No one knows about this yet, and your help would mean the world to me. Listen to hear more :)
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Reya Hanspal is from Sydney, Nova Scotia. She is in her first year at Queen's University, in the bachelor or health sciences program. She has been involved with student leadership since 2016 and is the current president of the Nova Scotia Secondary School Students’ Association (NSSSA). They are a non-profit, student-led leadership organization that holds several yearly events for, primarily, grades 9-12 to promote leadership in Nova Scotia. If you would like to contact her, she is available by email: reyahanspal@gmail.com
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Jodh Toor is a 22 year old marketing agency owner and Schulich School of Business graduate. His school career started rocky- in elementary school he was in ESL despite speaking perfect English due to his fear of speaking. His grade 3 teacher helped him greatly, however, he faced trouble in high-school again. In grade 9, Jodh was entering a new school with no friends, getting failing grades, and overall not enjoying it.
Jodh was able to get a grip on mindset, habits, and goals during this time which then helped him become valedictorian, get into his dream school, start a club at his high school, as well as develop some great friendships! Listen in to hear some actionable tips and tricks you can use to improve your school experience!
Pierce Showe is a 19-year old endurance athlete and host of The Young Entrepreneur Show where he interviews world-class guests across all industries with one thing in common; They have insights to share with the aspiring entrepreneurs of Gen Z. Outside of the podcast, he loves completing endurance challenges. Some of which have included running 60 miles in 12 hours, completing a half ironman, and running 500+ miles during the month of August for a challenge called “Calendar Club.”
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Jacob Grosberg is a motivational speaker who started a charity fund at the end of 2018 when he lost his father to suicide. Jacob uses his story to inspire change in the world and educate others on the importance of mental health. he makes his speeches fun, interesting and encouraging. your students, peers, colleges, friends and audience will walk away feeling motivated and inspired! Jacob is super excited to share his story and talk with your audience! we do not charge a fee to come to speak to your audience, however, we do ask for a donation in the amount of your choice to the Conan fund.
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The one thing that separates you from everyone else in this world is the thing you often hide from, try to get rid of, or are embarrassed by. People may have told you you're weird because of it, but they're wrong. Being different is actually the thing that will lead to your success. Find out why in this episode.
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Anika is the President of the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS), which is a national organization aimed to develop the leadership of business students across Canada.
In this episode we talk about mental health, finding your voice and getting into positions of leadership as a student.
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Problems are opportunities to grow. When nature is faced with a problem, it adapts, evolves and figures out a way to keep moving forward. Trees grow through fences. Birds becks adapt to their environment. Why aren't you?
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The Varsity Esports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established to offer financial assistance to schools and to provide a pipeline for students to reach their potential through esports. We strive to increase literacy around the esports industry’s positive impact on healthy lifestyles, mental health, community and STEM.
In this episode we talk about how to start a club at your school, how to convince parents and teachers to buy in to the importance of Esports and how to obtain scholarship money for your experience in Esports.
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Tom Corley is the author of the Rich Habits and several other best-selling/award-winning books. His books and my research are known to almost 100 million people in 27 countries around the world.
In addition to writing books, he travels the world speaking to thousands at a time. He is a CPA, CFP and run a financial services firm in New Jersey, USA. He is also a frequent media contributor with Business Insider, CNBC, and several other national/international media outlets.
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You're one decision away from changing your life. These five decisions, if made regularly, will change everything. This was inspiring by Ray Dalio's Principles. It's a MUST read.
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A good friend of mine once told me, "I hope the next two years of your life give you tonnes of struggle, pain and discomfort." I wanted to hit him...lol. We're wired to be comfortable, but it's only through pain that we grow. Ray Dalio talks about this in his best-selling book, Principles. Listen to this episode to learn more.
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This one piece of advice can help you and millions of students increase your marks and get extensions on your assignments. Be cautious though. You should only use this sparingly, and you must always tell the truth. Lying is not okay. You will get in huge trouble with yourself and others if you stretch the truth.
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You may or may not know that on September 14th, 2020, I announced that I would be taking 1-year off social media...well, it's been just over 1 month! Here is the first of 12 updates that I will bring to you along the journey through this podcast.
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A huge shoutout to all the students who were courageous enough to send me their #1 challenge and how they're overcoming it. For the purpose of this episode, I selected three that really stood out to me. If you want to get in touch with any of the students, here are their Instagram links:
https://www.instagram.com/michaellsallib/
https://www.instagram.com/constantinavenetis/
https://www.instagram.com/sukhwindergill_/
Here is the video with Charlie Rocket and Tim Bishop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYvqxfkhsQQ&ab_channel=CharlieRocketJabaley
Since the start of my 365-day social media fast, I have challenged myself every day to learn something new related to high performance. This past week I learned a new framework for goal-setting. The framework is known as OKR's. Objectives and Key Results.
The TED talk I watched: https://www.ted.com/talks/john_doerr_why_the_secret_to_success_is_setting_the_right_goals?language=en
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As a scientist and performance physiologist, Greg has dedicated his career to exploring and researching human limits and making that science understandable and actionable. He served as a tenured Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. He is currently a scientist in Translational Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children, where his research is focused on improving outcomes in children with chronic diseases via physical activity. As part of his academic life, he's published over 60 papers in scientific journals and raised over $1 million for research. He has worked as the Director of Sport Science for the Canadian Sport Centre where he acted as a physiologist for more than 200 international level athletes.
As much as knowledge creation has been a big part of his life, making science actionable is equally important for him. He has written 3 bestselling books - Superbodies, The Ripple Effect, and The Focus Effect. He loves public speaking and has presented to audiences all over the world at events such as TEDx and The Titan Summit, sharing the stage with Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak and Deepak Chopra. Perhaps the most fun he's ever had professionally was as the sports science analyst and host of the Gemini Award-winning Superbodies series for CTV at the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.
Greg Wells is also the CEO and founder of Wells Performance, a global consulting firm on a mission to elevate how we live our lives at work and in life. He has worked with some of the highest-performing individuals on the planet, including Olympic and world champions and elite organizations including General Electric, BMO, Deloitte, KPMG, BMW, Audi, Sysco Foods, YPO and Air Canada. In addition, he is also committed to inspiring children and young adults, working with school boards and independent schools around the world.
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Have you ever labelled yourself an introvert? Have you ever wished you could have long conversations with people twice your age? You're in luck! There are things you can do, and phrases you can use to do just that. Tune into this episode to find out how.
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This morning on a live panel, I asked Gary Vee how to balance my drive to succeed with self-care. He told me it's simple...there were a few things he shared that I share in this podcast today. Hope you find this helpful :)
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This episode is dedicated to a speacial student who emailed me with vulnerability, asking that an episode be made about this topic. Enjoy and get something valuable from it :)
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In this exclusive episode, Sam is being interviewed by two executive members of the CSLA. There are some GOLEN insights in this episode...enjoy.
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The Canadian Student Leadership Association is a federally registered charity in Canada. Founded in 1985 to originally support the continuation of our main event, the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC), CSLA has since grown, and now distributes leadership resources, materials, scholarships, and organizes programs and events for its member schools across the country. Their impact is huge...
368 - MEMBER SCHOOLS
42 - PROGRAM DATES
5000 - YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
1000 - RESOURCES
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You may have seen that the day after my birthday, I decided to take 365 days off social media. I logged out of all my accounts, deleted the apps on my iPhone, and removed the bookmarks from my laptop. Bold decision? Sure. Will it change my life? Absolutely. Tune into this episode to hear about the thought process behind this decision.
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John Beede is an Everest climber, global adventurer, entrepreneur, author, humanitarian, and keynote speaker. He has climbed the tallest mountain on every continent and survived hurricanes, earthquakes, avalanches, tribal warfare, and was once struck by lightning. These experiences have led to features in prestigious media outlets including 60 Minutes and The Weather Channel.
Check out his new book here -> https://www.amazon.ca/Warrior-Challenge-Quests-Kindness-Courage/dp/0593175298
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One of the most common fears students share with me when I ask is the fear of presenting. If you have this fear...you're not alone. Speaking is the most feared thing in the world, next to death and spiders. By the age of 20 years-old I have delivered over 150 speeches in front of live audiences as small as 5 and as large as 2000. Here's my take on how to get over your fear of presenting.
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I took a gap year, here is why you should :)
This interview was NOTHING short than amazing...not one to miss. Whether you are considering a gap year or not, the insights she shared are SO helpful!
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Michelle is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds a B.Sc. from McMaster in Biology, a B.Ed. from the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology and an M.A. in Leadership from Royal Roads University.
As a high school teacher, she realized that many of the essential skills to thrive as a young adult were being squeezed out by hard curriculum, leaving students feeling stressed, rushed, without direction and purpose and a sense of being unprepared for life outside of the classroom.
Searching for a way to make an impact, she has worked in youth policy development, leadership development, experiential learning, educational travel and educational partnerships.
All of these experiences have culminated in 10+ years of gap year advocacy and gap year planning support and lead to the founding of CanGap.
She believes that gap years are a truly educational experience and should be part of more young people's educational and career journeys.
A good friend of mine and mentee, Pierce Showe, and I had a call last week Wednesday, and he seemed a little bit down. After asking him a few diagnostic questions, I began to realize that the root of his negative feelings was coming from the success of somebody else. He was comparing himself to another young entrepreneur who is years ahead of him, and therefore subconsciously started to feel like a failure.
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This is so damn normal. Jealous, envy and comparison are all emotions that you deal with often. If you say you don't...I'm sure you lie about other things too :)
In this episode, inspired by my conversation with Pierce, we discuss numerous ways to shift your perspective, and no longer experience those emotions as often.
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Nayem Alam is a 23 y/o tech enthusiast with a passion for slam poetry and engineering. He holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Software Engineering from McGill University. His hobbies include writing, playing ball, coding, travelling, meeting new people and of course, drinking coffee. He's also a 2-Time TEDx speaker and was one of that top 20 under 20 Plan Canada recipients back in 2018. Feel free to check out his projects, and connect with him on this website: https://nayemalam.com/about
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“One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” - Gordon Hinckle
This episode is about the unconventional path to finding purpose. Not a singular purpose, but more purpose right now!
The Research: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2015/03/19/5-surprising-benefits-of-volunteering/#700280a5127b
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Mark Metry is the author of "Screw Being Shy", the host of Humans 2.0 - a global top 100 podcast - and a featured guest on Amazon Prime's, "The Social Movement" docuseries. The crazy part is that he's only 22 years old! Mark is a good friend and his story was worth sharing on this platform. Enjoy!
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We just wrapped up a 7-week training program with 70 students from the Durham Region Youth In Policing program, and the results were amazing. I delivered nearly 14 hours of training for these students and this episode gives you behind the scenes access into one of the trainings on creating a morning routine. Grab a pen and piece of paper...and let's go!
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I was recently on the phone with Kent Healy - the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul - and he taught me about an app that you NEED to download. It will help boost your productivity and organize your life.
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Your success in life is proportionate to the number of hard conversations you have. But the more successful you get, the more you will need to say no to requests that pull you away from what you need to do. The issue, how do you say "no" without hurting their feelings? Tune in to find out!
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A student asked me this question on Instagram last week, and I thought the answer might also be valuable to you. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating and review on the podcast, it will help me reach more high performing students just like you :)
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While researching the benefits of self-development I came across a study from the association of talent and development. The conclusion of their study was that "doing __________ once a week will increase your chance of success by 95%".
Want to know what "___________" is? Tune in!
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Something happened earlier this week that pissed me off. It takes lots for me to get upset, and this situation deserved none of my energy, but I found myself angry because it was such a weak scenario. Although, on a positive note, it made me reflect on many weaknesses that we all fall victim to that stop us from playing all out. In this episode, I break down five obvious signs that are holding you back. If you feel attacked after listening, good. Do something about it.
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This has happened to you before. You've wanted to work on something, but because of a long day at work or school, your intentions remained just that, intentions. By the end of your long day, your motivation wore off and you ended up doing nothing. Want to know how to remain motivated after a long day at school/work? Want to know how to still get that work in? Listen to this episode. Shoutout to my boy Justin for the question.
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We're doing morning routines all wrong. Who convinced you that you have to run 20 miles, meditate for an hour like a monk or take a freezing cold shower? The point is, if you don't look forward to your morning routine, it's doing more harm than help to you...
Check out this podcast to redesign your morning routine into something you actually look forward to doing!
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There is a part of your brain that helps you find the people, information and solutions you need to reach your full potential. The catch though is that it only does its job when you take the time to set goals, focus on them and get intentional about what you want. Ever heard of the law of attraction? This episode breaks down the practical science behind that. Disclaimer: I'm no brain expert, but ignoring this very simple logical information would be foolish.
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If you want to change someone's perspective or win them to your opinion what you're really trying to do is influence them. In this podcast episode, I share the principle of social proof shared by Malcolm Gladwell in the tipping point, along with the riveting story of Darryl Davis.
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Had this question asked of me during a virtual keynote presentation and here is what I had to say...
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Every two weeks inside the High Performing Student members-only Facebook group I do a live stream to answer questions. Last week, this question was asked by a high school student, "How do I stop being so negative even when the best things happen to me?"
Being that I, myself just got over a hump, I thought that this would be a fitting topic to discuss. If you're going through a negative or rough patch right now you will find this very helpful.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In the tenth and last episode, you will learn about the importance of accepting and embracing your own morality. This is something that 50 Cent learned after his near-death experience in the year 2000.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In the ninth episode of the series, you learn the importance of self-belief. 50 cent's success was heavily made possible by his immovable self-belief. In this episode, you will learn how to cultivate self-belief and confidence.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In the eighth episode of the series, you learn the importance of playing the long game. Mastery takes time and two of your biggest threats are boredom and "quick fix" solutions.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In the seventh episode of the series, you learn the importance of getting on the inside world of the people that you are trying to influence, help and inspire.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In this sixth episode of the series, you learn the importance of leading people from the front and the critical difference between the former and leading from the back.
The best leaders in history led from the front and after listening to this episode you can do so too.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In this fifth episode of the series, you learn about the importance of being aggressive. You can't let other people walk all over you. In your pursuit of greatness, you need to know when it's time to be more aggressive, and when it's time to take your foot off the gas pedal.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In this fourth episode of the series, you learn the importance of momentum and how to create in the most important areas of your life.
Things in motion tend to stay in motion and in high pressure-filled situations a loss of momentum could lead to total and utter failure.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I released on the "high performing student" podcast. It consists of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In the third episode of the series, you will learn how to transmute "negative" situations into progress and how to find more opportunity in every situation you find yourself in.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I will release on the "high performing student" podcast. It will consist of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In this second episode of the series, you will learn the importance of making things your own and how you can start moving away from being a minion and eventually becoming an owner.
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The Fearless series is the FIRST series that I will release on the "high performing student" podcast. It will consist of 10 BULLETPROOF episodes that help you become a more fearless competitor. This entire series is inspired by, "The 50th Law", a game-changing book written by Robert Greene and 50 Cent.
In this first episode of the series, you will learn the importance of INTENSE realism and how you can train your mind to see things as they are.
Jonathan is the Co-Founder of Wonsulting and Jerry Lee is the head of Strategy and Operations at Google. This interview is all about using or building your network to get your dream job. If you're looking for practical advice on your career this is an episode not worth missing.
Have you ever had a full-circle moment in your life? When you see the result of all your hard work, when your student becomes the teacher and when you understand why the process all unfolded the way it did? These are some of the most rewarding moments in your life. I recently had one of these moments and it prompted me to change the name of this podcast to the "High Performing Student."
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I'm sure you have heard of visualization sometime in your life—the idea of playing out scenarios in your head. When used with repetition and precision, visualization can be one of your most powerful tools. The reason visualization is so effective is because your subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between a real or imagined result. If you want to use this to your advantage, tune in!
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The G.O.A.T athletes, artists, business owners and professionals from all industries were owners. They took ownership of their life, results, and actions. When you become an owner people look at you differently, you command respect when you walk in a room. Becoming the owner of your life and results will set you free.
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Overthinking is paralyzing. It stops you from taking action and getting things done, but even worse, it can cause you to freeze up in the middle of a very important situation. So, how do you free yourself of this pattern? How do you replace useless thoughts with impactful actions? Tune in to find out.
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"Love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life."
We hear this over and over, sometimes to a fault. It becomes a problem when we start to believe that we should love every moment of the process. This mentality becomes a problem when things get complicated, and you think that means it's time to give up. NO! You will not love every step of the journey. Times will get tough. Tune in to hear more about this misconception and what you can do about it.
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I've been floating through this quarantine and in fact, looking back, I've floated a lot through my life. I wasn't intentional, I didn't write out plans and goals, I didn't create a vision, and I didn't develop an obsession with my dreams. It wasn't until I was 15 that this changed. I want to give you that same chance right now. A chance to change the future of your life. It will cost you an investment of $10. Less than your bubble tea or subway sandwich. THIS OFFER IS ONLY FOR TODAY. IF YOU'VE BEEN ON THE FENCE ABOUT IT, TAKE ACTION NOW. GO TO:
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Last week you probably noticed that I launched the high performing student course. I spent 2 months planning and creating the content, website and videos before launching. After I launched, I was really disappointed...to the point where I felt myself losing motivation.
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Goal setting is essential to your success. If you listen to this show regularly, you already know this! But, in order to take your goals to the next level you need to start including other people in the process. Tune into this episode to find out more.
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Have you ever had an excellent game, performance, test result only to follow it up with a terrible outcome? This cycle happens with a lot of athletes. One simple way to break it is by creating an alter ego.
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Aristotle said: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” If you're anything like me, then you've probably engaged in activities that weren't beneficial so often that it morphed into a "bad habit." You've tried to stop, but you can't! Here is how you break a bad habit.
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The thing that stops you from putting yourself out there is the fear of what other people will think. The reality is that nobody cares as much as you think they do, and everyone sucks when they first start. In this video, you'll learn about my mindset when it comes to putting your work out there.
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There are hundreds of choices you can make every single day, and it is no less when it comes to your dreams and goals. You know you need to take action, but if you ever wonder what actions are the most beneficial, tune into this episode. A big shoutout to Patrick for the question.
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There are two ways to invest in yourself; where you spend your time and where you spend your money. If you don't have lots of money you can still invest in yourself by leveraging your time. Listen to this episode to learn how.
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Over the past months, I have spent hundreds of hours putting together a course that teaches you everything you need to know to take your life to the next level. Sounds interesting? Click the link below:
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Right now you see so many couples, marriages and relationships falling apart due to COVID. It s the perfect time to take an honest look at your relationship and start laying the foundation for future success. In this episode, I share the standards my girlfriend Nikki and I set in place that have helped our relationship thrive!
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One of the quickest ways to grow and improve is to model your behaviour after successful people. But there is a stark difference between modelling and copying. This episode could stop you from doing something you shouldn't be doing or teach you a new strategy.
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Do you find yourself easily distracted? D you multi-task and end up getting little to no work completed? If so, this episode will be extremely helpful.
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It's harder now than ever to be yourself because society is always pushing standards upon us—standards around achievement, appearance and actions. Sometimes we give in to these social standards and change a piece of ourselves. Has this ever happened to you? Tune in to this one :)
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Did COVID-19 mess up your plans? Me too! In this episode, I breakdown what happened in my life and what I did about it. This is a HIGHLY practical episode, and you will leave feeling a lot better about your current situation.
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During the week, have you ever asked yourself, "what should I be doing right now?" If so, this episode will be a gamechanger for you. Uncertainty of action stems from a lack of planning. Here is a bulletproof system to ensure maximum output and productivity.
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No one ever taught you how to create a vision, set goals and ultimately get your desired result. Goal setting is like breathing because it keeps our ambition alive. Without goals, you lose your drive. Tune into this episode for a reminder on how to set goals.
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This is the audio of my TEDx talk that I delivered back in 2019. If you want to watch the actually speech on youtube here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19sydkboOyU
Setting the goal is easy, but creating a plan to reach the goal is difficult. Everyone can set the goal, but if you follow the wrong plan, you will never reach it. In this episode, I provide you with an idea that will help you reach more of your goals.
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Are you in a slump? Do you lack discipline because something happened in your life that is weighing you down? This episode outlines a practical strategy to get back to the routines that brought you success and progress before you got in your way.
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Sapphire, thank you for giving me the idea for this episode. Waking up before the sunrise has been a game-changing habit for me. It was difficult at first and often, I hit snooze, but after hearing this gem on my mentor's podcast, it changed the game for me.
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You have roughly 60 000 thoughts per day. The problem is that you can't stop thinking about something. The solution is not to stop thinking, but rather to control your thoughts. Tune in to this episode to learn how.
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We all get anxious. If you're a human being, you have been worried before. The degree of anxiety experienced varies from person to person, but all of us get anxious at certain times in our lives. So, how do we deal with it? I'm not a therapist, and I don't have all the answers, but here is my personal experience with anxiety and how I dealt with it.
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In life, our vision is continuously evolving. You might work towards a goal for years and then have to shift your focus because things didn't work out. This was my reality when I stopped playing soccer and started speaking. This is the reality of so many people around the world. The question is, how can we transition without losing hope and slipping into bad habits?
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This episode is the first interview-based show that I have released. Over the next few months, I will be dripping out more interviews, but they will only include the most AMBITIOUS visionaries in the world, so if you see an interview-based episode, be sure to tune in!
If you read self-help books you've heard the concept of a morning routine. It's an important part of your life for many reasons. Do you have a morning practice? If not, check out this episode.
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You're achieving goals, hitting targets, but you still feel complacent? Why? The question is, 'how can you continue reaching your targets while remaining hungry." This is something I dealt with as a young athlete, and something I know you deal with.
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With everything we choose to do, there is always a reason. When you don't "feel like it," there are also reasons. Some of them are weak, and bullshit and some of them are legit. In this episode, I break down a simple process that I use to ensure I follow through on my essential actions. This will help you if you're human and you struggle with consistency.
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2020 has been a crazy ride so far with the death of Kobe Bryant, the school strikes across Canada, and now the Corona Virus. If you're like me, something this year has forced you to adjust. Something has forced you to go back to the drawing board to start planning again. Although the world is losing hope right now, this challenge presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. Utilizing it is up to you, but after this episode, you cannot deny the fact that it exists and that you are the one sitting in the driver's seat to make something happen.
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Sometimes we need a little reminder to either get back on track or take our game to the next level. These four principles, if practiced every day, will dramatically shift the progress in your life. They're all things that are in our control and cost no money. Sometimes I catch myself not honouring these principles, but I promise you, if you take this episode seriously, it'll put you on a new path!
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Whether you are in business or not, selling is an essential skill. All of us use it every single day to win people over to our way of thinking. You use sales when you convince your teacher to give you an extension on your assignment. You use sales when you convince your parents to let you go out with friends. You even use sales when you persuade another person to date you! In this episode, I share a principle that my godfather taught me that totally changed the way I view sales.
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We need to stop focusing on "purpose" and start focusing on "people." You don't find your purpose in life, you become your purpose, and because you're always changing, your purpose is also continually evolving. If you've ever struggled with finding your purpose you will want to tune into this episode.
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Motivation gets you started. Your goals and more importantly, your standards are what keep you going. If you want to level up in your life tune into this episode...you will take away a lot and leave knowing what you must change in your life.
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Our success in all areas of life depends upon the actions we take every day. Sometimes we know what we need to do, but we find it difficult to follow through. We slip up, dishonour our commitments, and ultimately end up falling short of our desired outcomes...It doesn't have to be this way! In this episode, I discuss something I do once a week that helps me stay on track with all areas of my life!
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This episode is a HUGE shoutout to my amazing girlfriend, Nikki. She makes me so happy, and on March 2nd, it'll be our six month anniversary. She has taught me so much about dealing with other people and effective communication and I wanted to take some time to share what I've learned. I hope you enjoy this episode!!
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In this episode, Sam is being interviewed by the world-renowned business coach and author, Richard Robbins.
Everybody has an opinion. Everybody likes to share their opinions. You should listen to all feedback, but only accept what is logical and will help you. This is an episode about giving/receiving feedback and how to navigate this as you improve and grow.
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The entrepreneurial journey is never straight or smooth. It has hundreds of road bumps and mishaps, but there is a formula. There is a common characteristic that is displayed in the lives of every high performer that I believe contributed and will continue to contribute to the building of my dreams. Tune in to find out...
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The foundation must be strong because everything you build rests on top of it. Sometimes we NEED to break and rebuild the foundation in order to progress and improve. After listening to this episode you should be able to identify areas in your life where you need to go back to the drawing board.
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In this decade, the thing that will allow us to separate from the competition is our ability to learn and execute FASTER than everybody else. The internet has made information easily accessible for all, so the only difference is how fast we can digest and use the information. In this episode, I break down the simple technique I use to force myself to learn fast and execute even faster.
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January is one of the most stressful months for high school students. Why? Because university applications are due this month. If you're struggling with your post-secondary school decisions this episode may be able to help you out!
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"Remember that a person's name is to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
Calling people by their name is one the simplest, yet most impactful ways to create a fantastic experience. I adopted this principle in my life when I was 17 years old, and after listening to this episode, I would encourage you to do the same!
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I was triggered. It was something they said. Something so small, and my reaction stopped me from learning anything from the experience. This episode will be a reality check for some of you..enjoy.
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A few weeks ago, I made a decision that will alter the path of my life. I made a HUGE decision. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made. But, reflecting back on my decision I realized it was necessary. It was a necessary step in Joseph Campbells Hero's Journey.
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Self-discipline is the most critical characteristic concerning reaching success or completing any goals. Your ability to create plans and then follow through on those plans is what will allow you to create the life you envision. The difficult step is not the creation of the plans, but rather the execution of the plans you create. In this episode, I break down a four-step process that will help you generate more self-discipline in your life.
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When you build a house the most important thing to build first is the foundation. Why? Because if the house is not built on a sound foundation it will fall apart. In our life, we also have a foundation. Our foundation is our habits and routines. In this episode, I talk about 6 habits that could help you excel or rebuild your foundation to make 2020 the best decade of your life.
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Back in high school, I had a group of friends that cut me off when I was in grade 11. In the moment, it really hurt and it would have been nice to know that it wasn't serving me before it got to that point.
This episode is dedicated to a young lady that dm'd me on IG asking how to identify if the relationships you are in are toxic. I hope this helps :)
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In today's marketplace, the companies that dominate are the companies that move the fastest. They are the companies that generate ideas, and then quickly execute on those ideas. If you want to dominate this new year, you must move faster. So, the question becomes, how do you move faster?
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Each year millions of people set new years resolutions to better themselves or something in their lives. In this episode, I break down my new year's resolution and suggest a new standard that you could set in your own life to make 2020 your best year.
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Throughout high school, I did not fit in. I was different from my peers. So often, I hear students say, "I just want to fit in," but in reality, being different is a good thing. If you ever feel isolated or different from the people you are surrounded by, this will be a very beneficial episode for you.
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In our teens, twenties and thirties, we make some of the most significant decisions of our lives, and what accompanies these decisions is a lot of fear and doubt. What if I make the wrong choice, what if I take the wrong course, what if I fail? In this episode, I breakdown a practical strategy for making better decisions in your life.
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People will always doubt you, ALWAYS. How you respond determines your course of action. Your response is based on what you know you've done in private. Want to deal with people's doubt better, tune in to this episode.
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"Sam, how do we life a life without regrets?" I got this question a few times and I was surprised by it. I think it comes from our need to be perfect or strive to never make a mistake because all a regret really is is a mistake. It is doing something that we really wish we didn’t do...
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Have you ever heard the phrase that, "you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with." This is something that the famous business philosopher Jim Rohn said before he past away. It is still wildly quoted to this day due to the fact that it is a truism. If you want to change your life...change your five.
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All a risk really is is a decision that does not have a clear predictable result. Typically the bigger the risk, the bigger the potential reward. In this episode I state my beliefs around taking risks and their importance in the life of young people.
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What if the thing that is stopping you from reaching your full potential is your inability to say "no". Each day we are presented with so many opportunities but more often then not they don't align with our own personal goals and dreams. Saying "yes" to things that don't fuel you, make you excited and lead you to your ultimate destination could be the one problem that restricts you and all your progress.
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It is so common for young people to believe that they're "too young" to: start a business, start a social project, change their body, create the next big thing or simply excel in life. We are taught to believe that before you can create meaningful things in the world we must be "older" and have a PHD, MBA or university degree. This thinking is totally false and I actually believe that it causes young people tp disregard their biggest advantage, their age!
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Rejection and failure are both HUGE parts of life yet so many people try and avoid them like the plague. Avoiding them is actually putting you at a disadvantage because by avoiding them you are choosing to miss out on the lessons that accompany their presence. If you struggle with rejection and failure, you need to listen to this episode.
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Four years ago I met a man that suggested I read a book during a time of great hardship and turmoil in my life. I didn't understand the lessons in the book because I was to young, but later on in my life this book became a central resource for my success. Thank you for the recommendation four years ago Lee!
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The way we label things literally controls our life. There is no such thing as a positive or negative situation unless we label it so. This episode serves a practical reminder to become conscious of our labels, area of focus and understanding of adversity.
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It is not that you are incapable, it is that you are impatient. Impatience can be a great thing but most people don't use it effectively. But regardless, almost all of you need to be more patient with yourself. The thing you want is going to take time even if you're taking all the correct actions.
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In today's society it is easier than ever to compare yourself to other people. Social media gives us access to millions of people's "highlight reels" and forces us to make unnecessary comparisons. Despite what you might think, comparing yourself to other people can actually be beneficial to your growth and progress, BUT almost all the young people I know are not doing it correctly. Tune in to find out why!
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A simple matrix to reproach how you can attain a different result. This really grounded me this morning and I hope it does the same for you.
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Motivating is nothing more than giving yourself a reason to act, and focus is nothing more than a tunnel that keeps you on track. The question is how do you remain motivated and focused after the "adrenaline" has worn off? If you find yourself burning out often, losing the drive you had when you started chasing your dreams and goals..this was recorded specifically for you.
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Confidence is not something you are born with but rather something that you can cultivate through your everyday actions and living situations. If you struggle with this, tune into this episode. You'll hear me breakdown how you can regain your primal confidence and take control of yourself once again.
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I hate the word "shortcut". I don't believe in them and when I hear the word "shortcut" my guard goes up. You're probably feeling the same way while reading the title of this episode which it totally expected, but there is something in my life that over the past two years has shaved off so much of my learning curve, mentors.
The shortcut I want to talk about is Mentors. I'm NOT going to talk about a course i'm trying to sell you, or some magic pill that will grow you a 6-figure business, but instead I want to talk about the power of other human beings, of finding real life mentors.
CAUTION This episode could change your life..
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Every time I speak at a school, camp, conference or club the students in the audience always ask me, "how do you manage your time with so much going on?". This question has come up hundreds of times so I took the opportunity to talk about 10 different things that I do that have helped me a TONNE when it comes to time management. Time management is critical to your success and if this episode helped you please let me know.
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There is nothing worse to waste than time because wasted time is something you can NEVER get back. Knowing that everyone has the same 24 hours in a day it must be understood your success or failure is dependent on how you use your time. Therefore, procrastinating could be the difference between reaching your goals or living the same life you're living right now.
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Results are amazing. Results are addicting. Results give you confidence and validate that you are on the right path...but focusing on results will not get you results. Instead, what you must focus on is taking action.
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Your success is directly correlated to the actions that you decide to take each and everyday. Good decisions over time will lead to success, and bad decisions over time will lead to failure. Therefore, your success is dependent upon your ability to say yes to the things that will help you and no to the things that will hurt you. But, saying no to friends and family can be difficult. Check out this episode to learn how to deal with this peer pressure.
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So often public speakers, books and podcast tell us what we NEED to do in order to improve our lives and level up, but rarely do these resources tell us what NOT to do. In this episode I break down the 6 biggest mistakes I personally made throughout high school.
Making a mistake once is acceptable, but making the same mistake a second time is a choice. Act as if this episode was your first time making these mistakes and learn from them.
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Sometimes the people in your life will not be supportive of your goals and dreams. This is a reality that is very hard to deal with especially when it is your own parents. Living in a world that is %1000 percent different from when our parents were kids, the opportunities we have are so diverse and different and sometimes are not understood by adults. Here's what you can do if your parents don't support or even understand your vision.
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How can you live a life that excites you if you have nothing that you are aiming for?
Without a vision not much in life makes sense. This is precisely why on this episode I break down why you MUST have or create a vision for your life.
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