The Quest with Nick Horiates & Cole Jamison: Recent Episodes
Nick Horiates & Cole Jamison
The Quest is the journey everyone is on. The journey of life. We will face challenges, trials, and obstacles along the way; it's an inevitable fact. The Quest with Nick Horiates & Cole Jamison is designed to bring you the tools and skills to better prepare yourself for the coming hurdles life puts in the way. We each aspire to achieve the best version of ourselves and fulfill our individual potential. By bringing you a well rounded set of informative sources, inspirational stories, and motivational speakers, we hope to guide you along the challenging, yet rewarding quest to success!
“The first step to getting somewhere is to decide you are not going to stay where you are.”
-J.P MorganOne of the few times of the year we tend to stop and reflect on the work we have done is the end of December. We get to reminisce on the accomplishments we've made, the mistakes we've learned from, and the goals we are going to set for the upcoming year!
Throughout this episode we dive into some of our favorite moments and episodes from this year of The Quest Podcast!
If you want to listen to the episodes mentioned, check them out below!
95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.2
94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.275 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1101 - Building a Million Dollar Business & Skills to Be An Entrepreneur w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.2100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.156 - 3 Ways to Resolve Conflict & Create Successful Partnerships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.255 - Become Invaluable & 3 Ways to Build Powerful Relationships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.1 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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“Business happens over years and years. Value is measured in the total upside of a business relationship, not by how much value you can squeeze out in any one deal."
-Mark Cuban
The most successful businesses are built on relationships. If you are able to create relationships that last and provide complementary skills to the other members of the business, you are laying the foundation to build a long lasting and successful company!
This week’s episode is part two of our conversation with Bakker Shields, founder and CEO of Ubora Fitness and the BAMN Coalition! Bakker has been an entrepreneur from the time he was 12 and has started numerous companies along the way! Bakker graduated the University of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since gone full time in his entrepreneurial ventures. His current projects are the BAMN Coalition and Ubora Fitness, where he is working to change the way the world does fitness. He also works alongside Mike Crowson in the Build Your Legacy marketing agency!
Throughout this episode we explore how to navigate working with family members or close friends so you don’t ruin that relationship, tips on how to manage a partnership that has been challenging and ways you can help improve that relationships, and the things to know before entering into a partnership!
We also dive into how to know when to cut ties with a someone in your business or team, how to build your personal brand, the ways you can always provide value to someone else, how to build a brand around a business, and so much more! Reach out to Bakker here!Ubora FitnessBAMN Coalition Related Episodes:102 - The Secret to Building a Lasting Business w/ Entrepreneur Bakker Shields pt.193 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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This week’s guest is Bakker Shields, founder and CEO of Ubora Fitness and the BAMN Coalition! Bakker has been an entrepreneur from the time he was 12 and has started numerous companies along the way! Bakker graduated the University of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since gone full time in his entrepreneurial ventures. His current projects are the BAMN Coalition and Ubora Fitness, where he is working to change the way the world does fitness. He also works alongside Mike Crowson in the Build Your Legacy marketing agency!
Throughout this episode we dive into why knowing your audience is one of the most important things in business, why it pays to be brave in the business world, and how to overcome shyness and begin to meet new people. We also cover why being able to provide value will help you build lasting relationships the value in having someone to guide you along your journey and how to find the perfect client for your business!!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Bakker and cover what to know before entering partnerships so that relationship lasts, how to build your personal brand and connect it to your business, and so much more!
Reach out to Bakker here!Ubora FitnessBAMN Coalition Related Episodes:93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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“Don’t worry about being successful, but work towards being significant and the success will naturally follow!"
-Oprah Winfrey
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it an attitude which chases after risky opportunities? What about someone who is incredibly creative, coming up with new and innovative ideas every day? Or maybe it’s someone who is just open to new things? Well, Dan Carson is here to dive into just that!
This week’s episode is part two of our conversation with Senior Vice President of Willow Bend Mortgage, and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Dan Carson! Dan has been in the lending business for over a Decade, where he has had a tremendous amount of success! In 2019 he was given the Future Leaders award from the Mortgage banker Association and has been a finalist for Forbes 40 under 40 numerous times! Dan also has been recognized by D-Magazine as one of Dallas’s top Mortgage Brokers, and has been voted best broker for the past 5 years!
Throughout this episode we explore the skill set required to be an entrepreneur, the benefit in failing at something, and why the mindset you approach opportunities with matters more than if you succeed or fail at it!! We also go into what it takes to lead a group of people, the most important thing needed to grow a new business, the value in having a mentor and how to pick one, and the biggest difference between the rich and the poor!!
This was a jammed packed 30 minutes so be sure to pay attention!
Reach out to Dan here!
Related Episodes:100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.193 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.292 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.181 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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This week’s guest is Senior Vice President of Willow Bend Mortgage, and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Dan Carson! Dan has been in the lending business for over a Decade, where he has had a tremendous amount of success! In 2019 he was given the Future Leaders award from the Mortgage banker Association and has been a finalist for Forbes 40 under 40 numerous times! Dan also has been recognized by D-Magazine as one of Dallas’s top Mortgage Brokers, and has been voted best broker for the past 5 years!
Throughout this episode we dive into the entire process of getting a loan, how to know when the best time to get a loan is, and what you are going to need to have before you get a loan! We also walk through the biggest factors in how easily you can get a mortgage, the different options you have when buying your first house, the top 3 things you need to know before you go out and get a mortgage, and so much more!!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Dan where we cover the skills required to be an entrepreneur, the most important things you need to know to grow a business, and so much more! Reach out to Dan here!
Related Episodes:93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.292 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.181 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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We decided there is no better time to talk about gratitude than the week of Thanksgiving! This time of year allows friends and family members to come together, eat loads of foods, and more importantly, truly appreciate the people in our lives. There are countless things in our lives to be grateful for, and it’s far too easy to take what we have for granted. As a result, we tend to neglect the most important aspects of our lives, whether family, friends, events, or any opportunities that come our way. If we can practice and develop the skill of gratitude, not only will it improve the quality of our lives, but it will help us remember how truly blessed we are!
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Cole and Nick discussing one of the most valuable skills to develop: Leadership. Throughout this episode we dive into how practicing gratitude can improve the quality of your life, the research backed reasons for why gratitude actually has positive health benefits, and how you can become better at practicing gratitude! We also explore how to find ways to be grateful even when you feel like life is going against you, a simple exercise you can use to help open your perspective to how fortunate you are, 5 ways you can easily start practicing gratitude, and so much more!!
If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment! Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.238 - How to Live a Meaningful Life w/ author Robin Phillips pt.198 - Secrets to Success: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL Jocko Willink85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regret42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like You Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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Leadership is one of most foundational skills many of the best CEOs, business owners, professional athletes, and more have that has helped set them apart from the rest of their industry and competition. Leadership is definitely a complex skill to develop; however, if you are able to continue to work at improving your ability to lead others towards a common goal, the world will open up to you in ways you never thought imaginable!
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features Cole and Nick discussing one of the most valuable skills to develop: Leadership. Throughout this episode we dive into how to solve disagreements between team members, the secret to getting everyone to work towards a common goal, and how to break down big, daunting tasks into things you can actually accomplish! They also dive into why being a doer is holding you back from growing, the importance of explaining the “why” behind what your group is doing, how to develop trust within you team, and so much more!!
If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like You
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“We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling!”
-Jimmy Neil Smith
There is nothing better than hearing an amazing story. One that grips you, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and ultimately has some hidden lesson you can later translate into your life! But what makes a good story? How can you take facts or events and weave them into a compelling narrative that grabs and holds an audience’s attention? Well, Kennedy Smith is here to tell you!
This week’s guest is sports reporter and former A&M track athlete, Kennedy Smith! Kennedy’s track career at A&M was nothing short of remarkable! She competed in events her entire time at A&M, winning multiple races along the way! She was introduced to sports reporting her Junior season and quickly fell in love with it! She now works with A&M’s TexAgs Stacked sports reporting team and AT&T sports net!
Throughout this episode we explore how you can create and tell a compelling story and the template Kennedy uses when creating an engaging narrative. We also dive into how Kennedy’s instagram grew from 5K followers to over 100K in 6 months, the values and pitfalls of living in a social media age, why social media can help further your career, and tips on how to maintain your mental health when using social media!
This was a jammed packed 30 minutes so be sure to pay attention!
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96 - Overcome Performance Anxiety & Communicate Like A Pro w/ Sports Reporter Kennedy Smith pt.1
95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.2
94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.1
53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 1
60 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 1
44 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.2
87 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2
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This week’s guest is sports reporter and former A&M track athlete, Kennedy Smith! Kennedy’s track career at A&M was nothing short of remarkable! She competed in events her entire time at A&M, winning multiple races along the way! She was introduced to sports reporting her Junior season and quickly fell in love with it! She now works with A&M’s TexAgs Stacked sports reporting team and AT&T sports net!
Throughout this episode we dive into how to get through the feeling of being unmotivated, the value in pushing yourself past your limits, and how your self talk can influence your performance and outcomes!
We also explore the danger in your identity being solely wrapped around secular things, how to overcome stage fright or performance anxiety, 3 things you should never do when trying to communicate your message, the biggest factor in how you can communicate well, and so much more!!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Kennedy where we cover how to create and tell a compelling story, how to maintain your mental health while using social media, and so much more!
Connect with Kennedy on Instagram!
Related Episodes:95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.294 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.153 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2
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“I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat.”
-Slyvester Stalone
There is nothing better than hearing how someone relentlessly pursued their goals and came out on top! That can be YOU too! By focusing on the process and deciding today to commit over time, you are beginning the journey where you will look back later and thank yourself for having started.
This week’s guest is professional ballet dancer, Annie Medich! Annie is a graduate of the HARID Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Not to mention, she did all of that while dancing with Oklahoma City Ballet II for two seasons while attending OU! Annie has spent summers training at Canada’s National Ballet School, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Kansas City Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, Atlanta Ballet, and now dances professionally with Ballet Arizona!
Throughout this episode we explore why you can’t let others take away your dreams, how to handle situations where people’s egos are involved, and how to overcome rejection and use it to fuel your growth. We also go into 2 ways to get over the fear of rejection, how Annie’s faith has shaped her dance career, why having a constant in your life can help you weather any storm, and so much more!
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Related Episodes:94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.153 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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This week’s guest is professional ballet dancer, Annie Medich! Annie is a graduate of the HARID Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Not to mention, she did all of that while dancing with Oklahoma City Ballet II for two seasons while attending OU! Annie has spent summers training at Canada’s National Ballet School, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Kansas City Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, Atlanta Ballet, and now dances professionally with Ballet Arizona!
Throughout this episode we dive into why you will need to sacrifice in order to achieve your biggest goals, why obsession isn’t a bad thing, and how commitment overtime is one of the biggest factors in your journey to success. We also cover 3 tips on how to stay motivated when your goals seem so far away, how to overcome your self doubts and the pressure of perfection, the fine line between comparison and only focusing on yourself, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and so much more!!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Annie and cover how to overcome rejections, why having a constant in your life can propel you to new heights, and so much more!
Connect with Annie on Instagram!
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53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2
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“You have to believe in yourself, challenge yourself, and push yourself until the very end; that’s the only way you’ll succeed.”
-G-Dragon
Did you know 90% of all millionaires become millionaires by investing in real estate? Crazy right! How do they do it? How did they get started? What allows people to invest in real estate even if they don’t have a lot of money? Well, aren’t you in for a treat :)
This week’s guest is real estate investor, Alex Andersen. Alex grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended college at the University of Oklahoma, where he double majored in Finance and Accounting. He started learning about real estate as a sophomore in college when researching ways to become rich and break the generational curse of bad financial habits. He has since created a plan to pursue real estate once finishing school and has already bought 7 houses in a one year!! His long term plan is to become a professional MMA fighter by 28, using real estate to grant him the time required to train!
Throughout this episode we explore 3 things you need to do to be successful using the BRRRR method, the 3 biggest misconceptions around real estate, and the mindset that separates the average from the extraordinary. We also go through what alex would do if he had to start all over again, 3 reasons you need to get into real estate, and so much more!
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Related Episodes:92 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.181 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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This week’s guest is real estate investor, Alex Andersen! Alex grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended college at the University of Oklahoma, where he double majored in Finance and Accounting. He started learning about real estate as a sophomore in college when researching ways to become rich and break the generational curse of bad financial habits. He has since created a plan to pursue real estate once finishing school and has already bought 7 houses in a one year!! His long term plan is to become a professional MMA fighter by 28, using real estate to grant him the time required to train!
Throughout this episode we dive into the easiest way you can buy a house right out of college, how you can use house hacking to pay nothing for where you live, and how to find and vet tenants. We also cover how Alex bought 7 homes the first year out of college, a simple strategy you can use to afford to pay for your down payment, what you need to look for when buying an investment property, the reason you need to begin building your network NOW, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in next week where we dive deeper into Alex’s journey in real estate, the biggest misconceptions about real estate, 3 ways to be a successful real estate investor using the BRRRR method, and so much more!
Connect with Alex on Instagram!
Related Episodes:90 - 3 Things You NEED to Know Before Investing w/ Financial Advisor Nathan Grant pt.180 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1 Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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“If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.”
-Warren Buffet
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated! It can be easy to become overwhelmed by the technical terms, the fancy options, or any number of things. What will help you on your journey is finding someone you can trust to guide and educate you along the way!
This week’s guest is Financial Advisor, Nathan Grant. Nathan is a financial advisor and planner with Northwestern Mutual, where he covers Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama. Nathan works alongside his clients to help them plan for their financial future! Whether it’s a short term goal of decreasing your debt, or the long-term vision of owning and house or planning for retirement, Nathan brings together your goals to provide a comprehensive plan to grow and protect your wealth!
Throughout this episode we explore the biggest factors holding you back from making more money, how to overcome the fear of investing, how you can bounce back from losing money, and why, no matter how risk averse you are, there is an investment for you. We also cover when to start planning for retirement and why that plan changes, what you didn’t know about retirement accounts that can affect your ability to access cash, 3 places you can begin learning more about finances, and so much more!
Connect with Nathan on Instagram!
Email: Nathan.grant@nm.com
Phone number: 501 358 3733 ext 1103
Related Episodes:
90 - 3 Things You NEED to Know Before Investing w/ Financial Advisor Nathan Grant pt.180 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1
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These are not the views of northwestern mutual or northwestern mutual investment company. These thoughts are solely my own and should not be construed for specific investment, legal, or tax advice.
This week’s guest is Financial Advisor, Nathan Grant. Nathan is a financial advisor and planner with Northwestern Mutual, where he covers Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama. Nathan works alongside his clients to help them plan for their financial future! Whether it’s a short term goal of decreasing your debt, or the long-term vision of owning and house or planning for retirement, Nathan brings together your goals to provide a comprehensive plan to grow and protect your wealth!
Throughout this episode we dive into the most misunderstood aspects of investing, we walk through a simple guide to start investing, and what you need to know about taxes that can affect your returns. We also cover how to determine where you should start investing, when you should meet with a financial advisor, why compound interest is your biggest friend in building wealth, and the top 3 things you need to know before you start investing!
Make sure to tune in next week where we explore the biggest factors holding you back from making more money, how you can bounce back from losing money, why, no matter how risk averse you are, there is an investment for you, and so much more!
Connect with Nathan on Instagram!
Email: Nathan.grant@nm.com
Phone number: 501 358 3733 ext 1103
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80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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These are not the views of northwestern mutual or northwestern mutual investment company. These thoughts are solely my own and should not be construed for specific investment, legal, or tax advice.
“Have confidence in your abilities and then be tough enough to follow through until you reach your goals!”
-Felicity Luckey
Nutrition and healthy living can seem really complicated and almost impossible to achieve. There are so many diets that have extreme guidelines and any deviation from them results in you feeling off track and can ultimately make you quit the diet outright. When it comes to nutrition and living a long term healthy life, simple is best. If you can repeatedly follow a diet for the long term, you are far more likely to live a healthy and happy life!
This week’s guest is Certified Nutrition Specialist , Kimberly Young. Kimberly is a board certified nutrition specialist (CNS) in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly’s approach is focused on dietary and lifestyle modifications with a primary focus on whole food. She uses various diagnostic tools to evaluate her client’s unique needs and customizes results oriented programs based on her clients goals.
Throughout this episode we cover how common eating disorders are and why they are so under diagnosed, the first 3 things you need to do in order to build a long term healthy life, and what you didn’t know about snacking and why it can cause more problems than good. We also explore the nutrient most people are missing from their meals, the reason we need to have a balance to our meals, why the first meal of the day is the most important one, and so much more!
Check out Kimberly’s website here!
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This week’s guest is Certified Nutrition Specialist , Kimberly Young. Kimberly is a board certified nutrition specialist (CNS) in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly’s approach is focused on dietary and lifestyle modifications with a primary focus on whole food. She uses various diagnostic tools to evaluate her client’s unique needs and customizes results oriented programs based on her clients goals.
Throughout this episode we dive into how to overcome the epidemic of obesity even if you are predisoped to being obese, one of the most inflammatory substance you can consume and what you need to know to avoid it, and a simple guide to knowing which foods are more likely to be healthier for you and what you should avoid when picking foods! We also cover the pros and cons of fad diets and what to know before you start one, what yo-yo dieting is, why you may being doing it but don’t realize it, and the long term consequences it can have, and the 3 biggest mistakes people make when starting a diet and how to avoid them!
Make sure to tune in next week where we explore the first 3 things you need to do in order to build a long term healthy life, what you didn’t know about snacking and why it can cause more problems than good, the nutrient most people are missing from their meals, and so much more!
Check out Kimberly’s website here!
Related Episodes:65 - Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health & Performance w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.264 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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“Have confidence in your abilities and then be tough enough to follow through until you reach your goals!”
-Felicity Luckey
We’ve all had trouble with self confidence and thinking the path we are on isn’t the right one. It’s natural. What matters is what we do when those thoughts arise. Even if you aren’t gunning for the title of the Fittest on Earth, learning how to develop your self confidence, control the variables you can control, and choosing everyday to do hard things will only help you on your Quest to success!
This week’s guest is CrossFit Games Athlete, Parker Foster. After breaking his back in his last season of high school football, Parker questioned whether he’d be able to ever competeat a high level in sports again. Two years after his injury, Parker was cleared to begin training hard again and since then has gone head first into becoming a professional CrossFit Athlete! Parker competed in the Atlas Games in June, marking his first semi-finals as he works his way to becoming one of the top CrossFit Athletes in the country.
Throughout this episode we walk through Parker's experience at the CrossFit Semi finals and his biggest takeaways, the mindset shift Parker had once he started competing against his heroes, and how to develop self confidence and begin performing at your best. We also explore why others' results don’t matter when chasing your goals, the 3 things that separate the good from the great, why we have to choose to do hard things every day, and so much more!
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This week’s guest is CrossFit Games Athlete, Parker Foster. After breaking his back in his last season of high school football, Parker questioned whether he’d be able to ever compete at a high level in sports again. Two years after his injury, Parker was cleared to begin training hard again and since then has gone head first into becoming a professional CrossFit Athlete! Parker competed in the Atlas Games in June, marking his first semi-finals as he works his way to becoming one of the top CrossFit Athletes in the country.
Throughout this episode we dive into Parker’s journey from breaking his back in high school to competing in the Crossfit Games semi-finals, how to overcome the fear of failure and finally begin to take actions towards your goals, and how to avoid anxiety and stress when thinking about your long term plans. We also cover why you can’t be focused on others progress when trying to achieve your goals, 3 ways to get over your fear of starting something new, and why the more responsibility you take, the greater the results you will have!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into Parker’s experience at the Atlas Games, how to develop self confidence and perform at your peak, 3 things that separate the good from the great, and so much more!
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Whether you are a student starting your first semester in college, an athlete trying to come up with your next training phase, or you are a business owner trying to launch your next big product, your ability to organize your life, utilize schedules, and maximize your time are going to be one of the determining factors in whether you make it or not!
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features Cole and Nick discussing one of the most overlooked skills to develop: Organization. Throughout this episode we dive into the benefits to being organized you may not have known, what begins to happen the more disorganized you become, and the value of using a schedule to make decisions faster. We also cover why taking the time to organize now will actually save you more time later, what happens if you OVER organize your life, why being prepared helps you stay present, and we walk through a few proven ways how anyone can become more organized!
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“Building a business is all about relationships, how well you build them will determine how well they build your business.”
-Brad Sugars
Whether you are building a business from the ground up, working in a standard job, or beginning to apply for internships, learning to read people and understand how to sell are vital skills in progressing to the next level!!
Sales is involved in all aspects of our lives and, whether or not you make a career out of it, it’s a skill that will only help you on your quest to success!!
This week’s guest is Ignacio Ybarra, Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool and founder of Mizuni, inc. Starting from humble beginnings, Ignacio had hard work instilled in him from a young age. After graduating college at Texas A&M as an electrical engineer, he worked with Intel until he was 27 and then built a multi-million dollar software company, Mizuni Inc. A few acquisitions later and now Ignacio is working as the Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool in K-12 education.
Throughout this episode we dive into how you can read people and determine someone’s motive, why we need to practice the skill of focus, and the most difficult part of sales and how to overcome it. We also explore why you need to be able to understand people in order to be successful, how to build and maintain relationships in a virtual environment, and how to establish a work life balance so you can still maximize your time and have fun!
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This week’s guest is Ignacio Ybarra, Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool and founder of Mizuni, inc. Starting from humble beginnings, Ignacio had hard work instilled in him from a young age. After graduating college at Texas A&M as an electrical engineer, he worked with Intel until he was 27 and then built a multi-million dollar software company, Mizuni Inc. A few acquisitions later and now Ignacio is working as the Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool in K-12 education.
Throughout this episode we dive into the lessons Ignacio learned as he built a company from the ground up, how to overcome the fear of failure and begin to take risks that will pay off, and why establishing a positive culture within your team or company can propel you to the next level. We also cover 2 things every leader needs to know in order to be successful, the one skill you need to develop to be successful in any situation, and 2 things Ignacio wished he knew before starting his company so he could build it even faster!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into how to read people and determine their intentions, the most difficult part of sales and how to overcome it, why you need to be able to understand people in order to be successful, and so much more!
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Everyone has something they are striving to accomplish. It could be getting an A on your next exam, crushing the SAT’s, landing that dream job, or finally beating your friends at Mario Cart. Whatever that goal is, just having it won’t help you reach it. So, what can you do TODAY to start setting yourself up for success?
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features some of our best episodes on goal setting and how we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. This episode features segments of our conversation with sports psychologist and professor Dr. Eric Day who covers research and science backed ways of setting goals, the 2 different types of goals and how we can use them to achieve even greater results, and why the process is more important than the end goal. Later, Olympic track athlete Bobby Grant explains a specific way of setting goals Bobby has used in his journey to winning multiple NCCA championships and making his way to the Italian olympic track team, and how to stay motivated when you may not see progress towards your goals. Finally, Olympic softball player Nicole Mendez covers why we need to be as detailed in our goals as possible, the value of accountability groups to help support us on our journey, and so much more!
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Listen to Eric’s episodes here!49 - Build Effective Habits & the Science Behind Goal Setting w/ Psychologist Dr. Eric Day pt.150 - Conquer the Fear of Failure w/ psychologist Dr. Eric Day pt.2Listen to Bobby’s episodes here!21 - Building the Champions Mentality w/ Olympic Athlete Bobby Grant pt.122 - Perfect Your Perspective & Control Your Emotions w/ Olympic Athlete Bobby Grant pt.2Listen to Nicole’s episodes here!47 - Learning from an Olympic Softball Player w/ Nicole Mendes pt.148 - Finding Motivation & Improving Your Mental Health w/ Olympic Softball Player Nicole Mendes pt.2 Check out some of our previous Secrets to Success episodes!72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like You Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!
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“Leadership is not about the titles, positions, or flowcharts. Its about one life influencing another.”
-John C Maxwell
Whether you are leading a class project, a team at work, or an entire company, the principles of leadership and what determines a great leader remain the same! Learning how to build trust within your team, help your group feel included and heard, and working to make sure everyone is reaching their potential will help you and your reach any goal you set out for!
This week’s guest is Julian Garcia, founder and CEO of RG Housing LLC. Julian’s journey to real estate is incredible! After dropping out of college and living on his dad’s couch for a year, Julian built a million dollar real estate wholesaling business from the ground up! Julian now works with his in person and virtual team to wholesale properties in the Dallas Fort-Worth area and is continuing to look for opportunities to grow his business even more!
Throughout this episode we dive into the hardest aspect of being a leader, how to keep your team from burning out, and 3 of the biggest mistakes leaders make that you can avoid. We also cover how to build trust within your company, what a mastermind is and why you need to attend one to take your business to the next level, the biggest lesson running a business has taught Julian, and the top 3 things you need to know before starting any venture! Reach out to Julian on Instagram!
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This week’s guest is Julian Garcia, founder and CEO of RG Housing LLC. Julian’s journey to real estate is incredible! After dropping out of college and living on his dad’s couch for a year, Julian built a million dollar real estate wholesaling business from the ground up! Julian now works with his in person and virtual team to wholesale properties in the Dallas Fort-Worth area and is continuing to look for opportunities to grow his business even more!
Throughout this episode we dive into Julian’s journey into real estate after he dropped out of college, how Julian overcame failing in real estate and used that fuel to build a million dollar real estate business, and we cover wholesaling and what you can do to be successful at it! We also go into why you need to be an expert at one thing instead of average at a lot, the mentality Julian developed to help his business continue to grow, how to think about money so you can begin growing your business, and how you can help your teammates or employees realize their potential and push past it!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into the 3 things every leader needs to do in order to have a successful team, 3 things Julian wished he knew when starting his real estate business, and so much more!
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Is there anything worse than a bad night’s sleep? You wake up groggy, frustrated, and feel like someone has been pounding on your head for eight hours straight. What if I told you all that could change and all it took was a few tips on how to improve your sleep?
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features Nick and Cole diving into how you can improve your sleep. They explore how blue light affects our brains and what happens if we are exposed to too much of it, how we can change our routines to limit blue light exposure later in the day, what your circadian rhythm is and how it impacts your sleep, and the benefit of having your room be as dark as possible when going to sleep. They also cover why you need to have a consistent time of day you got to sleep and wake up, how you can use ambient noise to prepare your mind and body for sleep, what happens to your body composition if you eat too close to bed, why you need to have a nighttime routine, and so much more!
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“Good Personal finance involves identifying what you want in your life - now and in the future - and creating a plan to fund all those things.”
-Mindy Crary
Becoming financially free is not out of reach for you. The only thing it requires is for you to be disciplined with your spending, look to create additional income streams, and be conscious of how you spend your time!
This week’s guest is Ellery Smith, founder and CEO of Smitty's income tax, and teacher of personal finances. Ellery started his journey working in the corporate world with JP Morgan Chase, TransUnion Credit Bureau, and Bank of America. Along the way Ellery discovered his passion for teaching and has been teaching about money, accounting, and personal finances for almost 20 years! He also has owned and operated his own personal income tax business on the side for over 15 years!
Throughout this episode we dive into the skill you need most to avoid being financially responsible, the Envelope System and how you can use it, what you need to know before you purchase a home, 2 things to things to know to be a responsible home owner, and how to plan ahead for the big purchases in your life. We also cover how to build additional income streams, how you can better use your time to set yourself up for success, 4 things about personal finance everyone should know, lifestyle creep and how to avoid it, and so much more!
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This week’s guest is Ellery Smith, founder and CEO of Smitty's income tax, and teacher of personal finances. Ellery started his journey working in the corporate world with JP Morgan Chase, TransUnion Credit Bureau, and Bank of America. Along the way Ellery discovered his passion for teaching and has been teaching about money, accounting, and personal finances for almost 20 years! He also has owned and operated his own personal income tax business on the side for over 15 years!
Throughout this episode we dive into 3 areas of personal finance everyone should know about, 3 things to keep in mind if you already have student loans, how interest affects loans and how you can avoid paying more in interest, and 3 things you need to know before you decide to take on debt. We also cover what a credit score is and what determines your credit score, what you should avoid doing that will ruin your credit score, and a simple way you can begin increasing your credit score today!
Make sure to tune in next week where we dive into the skill you need to be financially successful, what you need to know before purchasing a home, how to build additional income streams, and so much more!
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“Living with fear stops us from taking risks, and if you don’t go out on the branch, you’re never going to get the best fruit.”
-Sarah Parish
The mentality it takes to create a thriving and successful business isn’t far off from the mentality it takes to be successful in anything you do in life. We have to be comfortable being uncomfortable, which means taking risks, seeking new opportunities, and taking every setback as a lesson for the next attempt!
This week’s guest is Keyland Burel, founder and CEO of Budget Mobile Home. Keyland has been in the real estate world since 2019, and founded Budget Mobile Home in January of 2021. After losing his car, studio, and office space, Keyland led his company to over half a million in gross profits and has continued his journey to financial freedom in the San Antonio Area.
Throughout this episode we dive into the challenges keyland faced when first starting his business, how to become comfortable taking risks and dealing with uncertainty, and the risk reward tradeoff and how keyland has used it to expand his business. We also cover why focusing on perfection will prevent you from making progress, the mentality every leader needs to develop, 3 lessons Keyland wished he knew before starting college, and so much more!
Reach out to Keyland on Instagram or his email kbaffordablelivingllc@gmail.com!
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This week’s guest is Keyland Burel, founder and CEO of Budget Mobile Home. Keyland has been in the real estate world since 2019, and founded Budget Mobile Home in January of 2021. After losing his car, studio, and office space, Keyland led his company to over half a million in gross profits and has continued his journey to financial freedom in the San Antonio Area.
Throughout this episode we dive into why now is the easiest time to become a millionaire, how you can start investing in real estate with NO money, and how to change your perspective around money. We also explore the value in learning how to use creative financing, how to overcome setbacks and failures and keep moving forward, the one reason Keyland regrets not finishing college, why you shouldn’t have a Plan B, and the 3 lessons Keyland learned in business he would have never learned in college.
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into the risk versus reward tradeoff and how to use it to continue to grow, why focusing on perfection is preventing you from making progress , the mentality every leader needs to develop, and so much more!
Reach out to Keyland on Instagram or his email kbaffordablelivingllc@gmail.com!
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“At the end of the day, you put all the work in, and eventually it will pay off. It could be in a year, it could be in 30 years. Eventually your hard work will pay off.”
-Kevin HartHard work is a part of everyone’s journey to success. Just like the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, it’s inevitable you will be required to sacrifice and put a tremendous effort towards your goals in order to achieve everything you want to!
This week's guest is Stephen Craig, Team Lead and Account Executive at OSI-Global IT. Stephen has worked at OSI for almost 13 years, where he has become one of the top salesmen and has had tremendous success in sales. However, Stephen’s journey hasn’t been an easy one. From his dad dying when Stephen was 15, getting expelled from high school, going to rehab and therapy for drug use, and many more trials, Stephen managed to turn his life into one incredibly inspiring story.
Throughout this episode we dive into why you should chase after what you love, the value in learning to fail and take new opportunities, and the one skill everyone needs to learn in order to begin to win more people over. We also cover the 2 most important tools you need when it comes to sales, how your work ethic is directly tied to the results you receive, why you need to start working smarter instead of harder, and so much more!
Reach out to Stephen on LinkedIn or his cell 214-415-3422!
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This week's guest is Stephen Craig, Team Lead and Account Executive at OSI-Global IT. Stephen has worked at OSI for almost 13 years, where he has become one of the top salesmen and has had tremendous success in sales. However, Stephen’s journey hasn’t been an easy one. From his dad dying when Stephen was 15, getting expelled from high school, going to rehab and therapy for drug use, and many more trials, Stephen managed to turn his life into one incredibly inspiring story.
Throughout this episode we dive into the journey Stephen took after his dad died when he was 15 and how he was expelled from high school, his time at an alternative school, and the path he took which led to him being in rehab. Stephen opens up about thinking about suicide and how he managed to overcome those thoughts, how meditation impacted his life and why we should practice it, why we need to continually push ourselves out of our comfort zone, the value in taking risks to achieve your goals, and 3 ways to overcome negative self talk and insecurities.
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into Stephens’s story and how he made it to the top 1% of the 1%, why we should chase after what we love, the value in learning to fail and take new opportunities, and so much more!
Reach out to Stephen on LinkedIn or his cell 214-415-3422!
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Do you ever wish you had more time to get that last assignment done? Or maybe your boss gave a deadline and you have no idea how you’re going to meet it. No matter the skills, knowledge, or abilities you have, the one thing everyone has in common is time. Learning how to maximize the time you have and continue to produce high quality work are two skills we all need to continue to develop in order to achieve our version of success!
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
**This installation features Nick and Cole diving into how you can improve your productivty. They explore how to prioritize tasks in order to maximize your productivity, how you can overcome a lack of motivation to start working, the value of narrowing your focus to accomplish more things, and how to structure your work sessions to maximize the amount of focus and energy you have. The guys also cover how to know whether you’re becoming burnt out and how you can avoid it, things to keep in mind when deciding where you work or how to structure your work space, and so much more!
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This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Rob Adams, former CEO of Adams Engineering and current Vice President of Langan Engineering. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in engineering management, master planning and land surveying throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as East and Central Texas. He has led projects for major clients including Chick Fil-A and McDonald’s, Academy, and more!
There’s a lot of factors that culminate into what people deem to be “success.” Whether it’s your ability to network and the social circles you spend time with, your ability to sell any product, the trades and skills you have learned over time, or simply doing really well at your job, what success requires is multiple traits working together to propel you to where you want to be.
Throughout this episode we dive into we walk through Rob’s experience opening his first office and he gives us the two skills you need to develop to be an effective leader, the skills young adults have started to lose and how you can get it back, and how you can set yourself apart as an employee. We also cover 3 things Rob learned in college that changed his life, 2 lessons Rob learned from his dad that you can apply to your life right now, and so much more!
Reach out to Rob at g.robert.adams@gmail.com!
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This week's guest is Rob Adams, former CEO of Adams Engineering and current Vice President of Langan Engineering. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in engineering management, master planning and land surveying throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as East and Central Texas. He has led projects for major clients including Chick Fil-A and McDonald’s, Academy, and more!
Running a company that spans across the country is no cake walk and requires the leader to be at the top of their game. Every decision rests on their shoulders, they have to be able to build relationships, and their company's success is directly related to their ability to lead.
Throughout this episode we dive the biggest lesson Rob learned early on that changed his business career, the path from a ten year old to eventual CEO, the mindset you need to develop in order to have success in anything you do, and how you can lead like a CEO. We also cover how to handle stress and build a work life balance, 3 tips on how to build lasting relationships in business, and Rob’s 3 pieces of advice on how young adults can be successful in their jobs!
Reach out to Rob at g.robert.adams@gmail.com!
Make sure to tune in next week where we dive into the 2 skills you need to develop in order to be an effective leader, the skill most young adults are lacking and how to cultivate it, how you can set yourself apart as an employee, 3 things Rob learned in college that changed his life, and so much more!
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"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible!'"
-Audrey Hepburn
The mindset you carry out your life with can greatly impact all of your experiences and shape your path dramatically. It’s easy to find reasons to take the easy road, but often the road less traveled is where our true version of success awaits. When we focus on developing our mindset to handle adversity or we open ourselves to the possibilities we are capable of, you begin to shape your life and eventually build it into the one you dreamt of!
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features Nick and Cole diving into developing your mindset and how you can use it on your quest to success. They explore three of the most influential people when it comes to cultivating your mindset: Jordan, Peterson, David Goggins, and Jocko Willink. During their discussion they cover the importance of continual improvement, why you need to establish your “Why,” a simple shift to create more possibilities for yourself, one word that will change how your brain thinks, the power of reframing, and how to identify and overcome excuses.
If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment! Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like You Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more! Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more!Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us onInstagram!Follow us onTwitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!
"The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.”
-Tibetan Proverb
The human brain is one of the most complex and powerful structures in the world. The more science has progressed, the more we realize how little we actually know about our brains, and the more we understand just how incredible they are. So, wouldn't we want something as powerful and useful as our brains to last as long as possible? This week's guest is professor Dr. Kendra Seaman. Kendra taught 6th grade science with Teach for America before she completed a master’s and PhD at The Catholic University of America. She completed a postdoc in the Motivated Cognition and Aging Brain Lab at Yale and Duke Universities before joining the faculty at UT Dallas in 2019. Kendra’s research is dedicated to using basic and translational scientific research studies to promote health and wellbeing across adulthood. If you want to learn more about the Aging Well Lab, follow this link!
Throughout this episode we dive deep into the difference between the mind and brain and how they age differently, how to actively work against the aging of your mind, how your diet can affect the way your brain functions, and the type of physical activity that can improve your brain’s function. We also cover the value your social network has on your longevity, whether you can reverse the aging of your brain or not, what you can start doing more of to improve your memory, and 5 tips to improve your ability to age well!
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"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
-Alexander Graham Bell
You've done it! You made it through screening and are now ready to interview for that dream position! This is the critical point at which your chances of getting the job heavily lean. You either make a world class impression, acing the interview. Or, you leave and look for the next opportunity. This week's episode will help you avoid the latter scenario and improve your chances of acing any interview you have!
This week's episode is part two of our conversation with best selling author Michael Betrus. Michael has written over 10 books on various topics including how to make top tier resumes, cover letters and how to ace job interviews. He continues to help others with their resumes and cover letters and has offered to do the same for you FOR FREE. Email Michael at michaelgbetrus@gmail.com, send him over a resume or cover letter and let him know we sent you!
Throughout the episode Michael dives into the 4 topics to prepare for before every interview, how to decrease your stress before the big day, the types of questions to expect during an interview and how to answer them, and how to increase your chances of making it through all the rounds of interviewing. We also cover how to know whether the interview is going well or not, what you should avoid doing in interviews, how you can let your personality shine while interviewing, and so much more!
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"Marketing yourself to a new person often involves being charismatic, clever and quick-but most jobs and most relationships are about being consistent, persistent and brave.”
-Seth Godin
Everyone will eventually make a resume, draft a cover letter, and be interviewed for a job. Whether you're a senior in high school looking for something part time, a junior in college trying to get an internship, or about to graduate college and enter adult life, knowing the do's and don'ts of the job application process can reap tremendous rewards!
This week's guest is best selling author Michael Betrus. Michael has written over 10 books on various topics including how to make top tier resumes, cover letters and how to ace job interviews. He continues to help others with their resumes and cover letters and has offered to do the same for you FOR FREE. Email Michael at michaelgbetrus@gmail.com, send him over a resume or cover letter and let him know we sent you!
Throughout this episode we dive deep into Michael best tips on tailoring your resume to land more jobs, what you need to have on your resume that most people forget about, how to structure your resume to make it more likely to catch someone’s attention and what you should never put in your resume. We also cover how to write a top 5% Cover Letter, how you can get a job with little to no experience, how to pick your major to have the most options after college, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in next week for part two where we dive deeper into how to ace any interview you have, the best ways to prepare for an interview if you've never had one, the things you should never do in an interview, and so much more!
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"I believe that health is more than the absence of disease. It is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.”
-Dr. Frank Lipman
The role our nutrition plays in our overall mental and physical health cannot be overlooked. Once you realize how much of a positive impact good food has on your body, making healthy choices becomes easier and easier!
Andy De Santis is a registered dietician (RD) based out of Toronto, Canada. Andy received his RD accreditation from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where he also obtained his master in Public Health Nutrition. Whether he’s using science backed recommendations to help guide his clients, blogging about the value of Kale, or posting informative graphics on social media, Andy constantly helps others establish healthy eating habits. Andy has also published 10 books on nutrition and dietetics. To learn more about Andy, visit this link!
Throughout this episode we dive into whether we should be supplementing, what your gut microbiome is and improve it, the different types of fiber you should have and why, we dive deep into caffeine talking about the max you should have, when to stop having it, and why to use it. We also cover intermittent fasting and what to know if you want to try it, the connection between mental health and nutrition, how your nutrition can reduce anxiety and depression, 3 tips to improve our relationship with food, and Andy’s 5 simple guides to living a healthier life!
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Time Stamps!
3:24 - Andy’s opinion on supplements
6:10 - What is your gut microbiome
15:13 - Let’s talk about caffeine
19:56 - Should you use creatine?
22:20 - Pre and post workout meals
26:46 - How does your body utilize protein
28:52 - Fasted training?
31:53 - Eating disorders and the mental side to nutrition
35:20 - 3 things to keep in mind that your relationship with food is good
40:03 - 5 tips for a healthier life
43:10 - acknowledgements and final questions
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"Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.”-Bethenny Frankel
Your diet is the foundation upon which your life is built. If you choose to create a unstable foundation by making poor choices, you won't be able to have the healthy life you've dreamt of. Nutrition and living a healthy life overwhelms many a the point where they give up their quest for a healthier life. However, living a healthy and balanced life is all within your grasp with this week's guest.
Andy De Santis is a registered dietician (RD) based out of Toronto, Canada. Andy received his RD accreditation from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where he also obtained his master in Public Health Nutrition. Whether he’s using science backed recommendations to help guide his clients, blogging about the value of Kale, or posting informative graphics on social media, Andy constantly helps others establish healthy eating habits. Andy has also published 10 books on nutrition and dietetics. To learn more about Andy, visit this link!
Throughout this episode we cover the mixed messaging around nutrition, fad diets and what you should know before trying them, why diets don’t last and how you can begin living a healthier life, 3 things to keep in mind before starting a diet, how to talk to friends and family about creating healthy eating habits, and 5 foods you should have every day!
Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation where we dive deeper into whether we should be taking vitamins and which ones everyone should take, how you can use your food to fuel your performance, Andy’s 5 simple tips for living a healthy life, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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Time Stamps!
3:12 - Intro and Background
7:03 - where can you get information on nutrition?
9:21 - what to look out for when trying diets
14:39 - are short term diets bad?
19:29 - 3 things to keep in mind when starting a diet
21:36 - dealing with outside pressure when eating better
30:00 - how to tell if your nutrition is working
31:34 - red flags to look for when seeking nutrition help
35:36 - 5 foods to incorporate in every diet
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"A winner is someone who recognizes their God-given talent, works their tail off to develop them into skills, and uses those skills to accomplish their goals!”
-Larry Bird
Remembering that, no matter where you think you stack up against those around you, YOU ARE GOOD AT SOMETHING!! Everyone has that one special trait that you can use to begin bringing value to those around you! Find your talent, focus on developing it, and the impact you will have will be greater than you could have ever imagined!
This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Ricardo Avilla. Ricardo is a 23 year old who graduated Arizona State University in 2021. In what started as a career path leading to medical school, Ricardo ended up opening his own gym and building a personal training business around helping people physically and mentally improve their lives! His entrepreneurial spirit lives on in his newest venture and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Throughout this episode we dive into how you can use what you’re good at to make a living for yourself, the way you can spot opportunities to make money and take advantage of them, 3 things you should know before starting your own business, Ricardo dives into some great motivating advice about why you should take advantage of the time you have now, the power of compounding skill growth, 2 things Ricardo emphasizes with his clients to help them strengthen their mental health, and how to prioritize your goals so they can have the most impact possible!
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Time stamps:
2:58 - using talents to make additional money
5:30 - finding new ventures and opportunities
17:21 - 3 things for someone right out of college to start a business
30:55 - Ricardo’s goals
33:32 - 2 important aspects to mental health in personal training
36:02 - 3 things Ricardo does to strengthen his own mental health
39:24 - how to structure goals and personal goals
41:58 - acknowledgements and final questions
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"It’s not about how much money you make, but how much you keep, how hard it works for you and how many generations you keep it for.”
-Robert Kiyosaki
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Everyone at some point has thought about making a little more money. Whether it was to afford the nice vacation, the new iPhone, or maybe you wanted to make a down payment on your first house, money is able to open a lot of doors to previously closed opportunities.
This week's guest is Ricardo Avilla. Ricardo is a 23 year old who graduated Arizona State University in 2021. In what started as a career path leading to medical school, Ricardo ended up opening his own gym and building a personal training business around helping people physically and mentally improve their lives! His entrepreneurial spirit lives on in his newest venture and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Throughout this episode we dive into how Ricardo was able to balance graduating college and build a business form the ground up, how to build and maintain relationships, the biggest obstacles Ricardo while faced while starting his business, how to break down big goals into small pieces you can start acting on right now to achieve them, how you can get yourself motivated to finally start chasing your goals, 3 skills everyone should learn in order to make more money, and 3 things to look out for when pursuing making money.
Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation where we dive deeper into, how you can use your talents to start making money, 3 things you should know before starting a business, the power of compounding skill growth, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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7:32 - How to to grow relationships
16:30 - The obstacles Ricardo faced opening his
own gym
20:38 - Balancing gym ownership and college
23:00 - Tips for starting your own venture
25:03 - The entrepreneur’s mindset
28:10 - 3 skills/lessons for making more money
34:50 - Using what you’re good at
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"Don’t let the fear of the unknown keep you from experiencing a life greater than you have ever known."
-Jeff McClung
Uncertainty is definitely a scary thing. The fear of the unknown holds a lot of us back, from achieving what we want most. However, the best thing we can do to begin to overcome that fear of uncertainty is start slowly moving in its direction. You don’t have to conquer your goals as soon as you set them, but you’ll never reach them if you don’t start moving!
This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Gabbie David. Gabbie graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where she was the first Asian actress accepted into the OU School of Drama. While there, she starred in numerous plays and began starring in commercials with the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team, NBC Universal, and various movies on Lifetime network. She is currently a professional actress currently pursuing her dreams while living in LA.
Throughout this episode we dive into how to handle peer pressure, 3 tips for how to handle uncertainty and the unknown, how to captivate an audience and hold their attention, we talk about how to handle public speaking, how to use story telling to impact people, why you need to have a strong “why” so you can handle all the adversity that is going to come your way, and so much more!
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Time Stamps:
3:50 - How to avoid conforming to other people’s views
7:56 - Handling the unknown
16:10 - 3 tips for uncertainty
21:10 - captivating an audience
27:37 - story telling
35:35 - acknowledgements and final questions
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45 - Master Persuasion & Establish Credibility w/ Dr. John Banas pt.1
16 - Finding Your Why & The Power of Positivity w/ Kennedy Brooks pt.1
9 - Building Confidence w/ Sports Psychologist Dr. Dolores Christensen pt. 1
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"To be yourself in a world that’s constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Finding ourselves is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding journeys we can go on. The process of self discovery is often long and filled with twists and turns, but the outcome will set you up for a lifetime of happiness and growth.
This week's guest is Gabbie David. Gabbie graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where she was the first Asian actress accepted into the OU School of Drama. While there, she starred in numerous plays and began starring in commercials with the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team, NBC Universal, and various movies on Lifetime network. She is currently a professional actress currently pursuing her dreams while living in LA.
Throughout this episode we dive into why you need to be fully committed to your dreams if you want them to become reality, the importance of being able to find yourself and be crystal clear on who you are before deciding the path you want to take, why it’s more important that you act towards your goals than how fast you get there. We also cover 3 life lessons acting has taught Gabbie that you can apply to your life, how comparison can derail you if you let it, how to handle rejection , how important self talk is to your mental health and how you can center yourself when you feel overwhelmed or lost!
Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation where we dive deeper into Gabbie's experiences as an actress, how to handle uncertainty, how to build self confidence and deal with peer pressure, the skills you need to captivate an audience, and so much more. If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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3:20 - How Gabbie got into acting
7:25 - Differences at each level of acting
11:25 - Owning your identity
16:40 - Gabbie’s mindset around comparison
20:40 - 3 Lessons Learned from Great Actors
27:32 - Handling Rejection
31:26 - How do you find out who you are
39:25 - The benefits of therapy
42:39 - Practicing being yourself
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"Remember that stress doesn’t come from what’s going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what’s going on in your life.”
-Marianne WilliamsonWhether it's the stress you're facing, a sense of overwhelming emotions, or feeling like an imposter, our minds can drastically impact the way we live our lives. Learning how to master your mind, quiet the negative internal dialogue, and be able to avoid ruminating on past experiences can greatly improve the quality of our lives, and it all begins with practicing mindfulness. This week’s episode is part two of our conversation with Clif Smith. Clif is the author of the best selling book Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads, a keynote speaker for different companies and organizations, (last year he gave 139 keynotes to over 50,000 people!) and also serves as Ernst & Young America’s Mindfulness Leader where he delivers practical training to over 65,000 people.
Throughout this episode Clif dives into how improving your focus can help you achieve your goals faster than ever, how mindfulness can help you improve in all aspects of your life, how you can actually know mindfulness is WORKING for you, imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it, the ways we can become more aware of and begin to control our emotions, how to control the stress in your life, how to you can stop dwelling on the past (rumination), and Clif dives into the S.T.O.P.P. method and how you can use it to stop your stress from carrying over to other parts of your life!
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Time Stamps:
3:35 - Small Steps to a Larger Goal
6:27 - Understanding What’s Normal
12:47 - Focus on One Thing/How Mindfulness Helps
20:25 - How Do You Know If It’s Working
27:37 - Imposter Syndrome
37:00 - Exercising Control
40:00 - Stress and Mindfulness
49:37 - Rumination
54:35 - “STOPP” method
59:30 - Final Thoughts
1:00:49 - Final Questions
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16 - Finding Your Why & The Power of Positivity w/ Kennedy Brooks pt.1
13 - Improving Your Self Image & Building a Support System w/ Sports Psychologist Dr. Chantelle Green pt. 1
4 - Battling Stress, "Discipline Equals Freedom" pt. 4
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"Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts your life will start to change.”
-Budha
Our brains are the most powerful tool we have. We can completely reshape our reality by changing our perspective, overcome fears by simply consciously engaging with them, and reassure ourselves of all we are capable of. Being able to consistently work on and improve our minds and internal well-being is a critical component of our quests to success.
This week’s guest is Clif Smith. Clif is the author of the best selling book Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads, a keynote speaker for different companies and organizations, (last year he gave 139 keynotes to over 50,000 people!) and also serves as Ernst & Young America’s Mindfulness Leader where he delivers practical training to over 65,000 ppl.
Throughout this episode Clif dives into his story of going from poverty to prosperity, why we need to get out of our comfort zone in order to see real growth, the basics of mindfulness, the 2 different types of meditation and how we can use them, how we can improve our internal dialogue and begin to control our thoughts, 3 things to maximize the amount of benefit you get form using mindfulness techniques, how to overcome the fear of failure by what Clif calls “Delving into the difficult," and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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3:21 - Clif’s Background and Intro to Mindfulness
20:49 - Addressing Skeptics of Mindfulness
26:40 - Basics of Mindfulness
38:31 - What is “Catch and Release”
41:52 - 3 Things to Keep in Mind When Using Mindfulness
46:25 - Conquering the Fear of Failure
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"Morning is an important time of day because often how you spend your morning will tell you the kind of day you’ll have.”
-Daniel Handler
Every day you wake up is a blessing. In a life where no day is guaranteed, we have to be able to make the most of the time we have to create the lasting impact we aspire to leave behind. Enter your morning routine. Now, is a morning routine going to change the course of your life? It sure can! Being able to optimize the time you have once you wake up can exponentially impact the success you have throughout the day.
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features Nick and Cole diving into their morning routine and giving some fo the key tips and tricks they have learned and researched to help optimize their mornings. They dive into the importance of preparing the night before to maximize your time in the morning, the value of waking up early and building momentum, why working out early can give you a psychological edge to tackle the day, and the guys dig into some of the key tips you can implement in your morning routine!
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"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it."
-Dorothy Thomas
Conflict is something we are all going to face at some point. It’s an inevitable truth of living with others. Whether it’s with your significant other, a friend, or family member, learning how to deal with conflict effectively and have positive solutions from it is a skill we have to develop in order to keep building and strengthening our relationships.
This week's episode is part two of our conversation with musician and member of the band Rightfield, Reed Hoelscher. Reed and his friend Jack started their band Rightfield during their sophomore year of college at the University of Arkansas and have been performing together ever since. They have traveled all across the US touring their songs with other bands, recently got signed by an indy label, and are getting ready to release their debut album this spring.
If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, you are going to want to check it out because we talk about why you need to find ways to add value to others first before expecting anything in return, 3 ways to build powerful, influential relationships, how to focus and get rid of your fear of being in front of crowd, and so much more!
In this week's episode we dive into why conflict is an guaranteed part of life and how to handle it, 3 practical ways to handle conflict to sustain relationships, how to increase the level of creativity you have, how to create successful partnerships, how to overcome complacency, and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"Try not to become a man of success, but a man of value. Look around at how people want to get more out of life than they put in. A man of value will give more than he receives."
-Albert Einstein
It is so easy to expect people to give us things because we think we are "worth it." Too often we ask before give or expect before providing. In order to create lasting relationships and prove to other you are worth their investment, you have to look for ways to bring value to their life first!
This week's guest is musician and member of the band Rightfield, Reed Hoelscher. Reed and his friend Jack started their band Rightfield during their sophomore year of college at the University of Arkansas and have been performing together ever since. They have traveled all across the US touring their songs with other bands, recently got signed by an indy label, and are getting ready to release their debut album this spring.
Throughout this episode Reed talks about why providing value to others first is the best way to build relationships, how Reed has learned to develop skills faster and how you can too, the life of a musician and how Reed made a career of it, 3 ways to build powerful relationships, how to overcome stage fright, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in next week where Reed dives into creativity and how you can increase your creative abilities, how to overcome conflict in relationships, 3 ways to deal with arguments, we dive deep into partnerships and how to make the most out of them, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter."
-Martin Luther King Jr
We each have our own individual roads we travel and they all have their own unique trials we will face. You will have setbacks and obstacles; however, the determining factor is how you are able to respond to those situations and drive on towards the dreams and desires you have.
This week's guest is former USA Women's Olympic gymnast and Oklahoma Sooners gymnast, Maggie Nichols. Maggie competed with Team USA since she was 13 and has been a dominant force in the sport of gymnastics since. She earned 7 international 1st place finishes, 22 perfect 10's in college, and 7 national championships while at OU. Maggie also starred in the Netflix documentary Athlete-A, which reveals the story behind her time on the USA women's gymnastics team and the controversy surrounding it.
This week's episode highlights how you can come back form the lowest of lows and transform your situation into the highest of highs. In part two of our conversation with Maggie Nichols we dive into the sexual assault she faced while competing with Team USA women's gymnastics and how she turned it into one of the greatest collegiate careers of all time, the value of having a support system, 3 ways to built trust within teams, the skills Maggie had which lead to her being one of the greatest NCAA gymnasts of all time, and 3 things Maggie wished she knew before starting college. If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
-Muhammad Ali
The difference between motivation and drive is one of the key factors separating the good from the great. Motivation is a fleeting, temporary feeling. Whereas your drive is a lasting, dominant force which propels you to achieve all you have set out to achieve.
This week's guest is former USA Women's Olympic gymnast and Oklahoma Sooners gymnast, Maggie Nichols. Maggie competed with Team USA since she was 13 and has been a dominant force in the sport of gymnastics since. She earned 7 international 1st place finishes, 22 perfect 10's in college, and 7 national championships while at OU. Maggie also starred in the Netflix documentary Athlete-A, which reveals the story behind her time on the USA women's gymnastics team and the controversy surrounding it.
Throughout this episode Maggie dives into how she handled the pressure of competing on such a large stage, she gives her tips on how to find your drive and achieve your goals, the value of having role models to push you when you face obstacles, 3 lessons she learned from her coaches on Team USA, her relationship with Simon Biles, how to build confidence, and the skills every leader needs in order to succeed.
Make sure to come back next week where we dive deeper into Maggie's elite level mentality, the skills to separate yourself from average people, how to get rid of distractions, and we cover the story behind Athlete-A and how Maggie has dealt with it. If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."
-Zig Ziglar
There comes a time in every year where we get to reflect on the progress and achievements you have made over the course of the previous 12 months. Maybe you finally made the big decision and went for that new job position, you finally started your fitness journey, or you discovered your love of painting. Reflection and recognition are two important parts of each of our lives we often forget to practice. Reflect on the good times. Recognize the bad. No matter the place you end up, always remember there is more to come and success is waiting for you!
This week's episode is a special edition of The Quest where Nick and Cole dive back into their top 5 moments from year 1! It features Major General David Hill covering leadership, Seattle Mariners' Zach Deloach on the importance of focusing on the process, Nutritionist Dr. Leah Hoffman explaining the 3 foods you need to eat every day to live a healthy life, financial planner Brandon Lanz giving his tips on investing and how to increase your financial literacy, and roads out with certified personal trainer and business owner Antonio Montez on the importance of consistency and how to find your why!
We'd like to thank you for all the support you have shown over the course of this year! From watching our instagram videos and reels, to listening to the podcast episodes and learning from the guests, YOU are the reason we do this podcast! We can wait to see everything you accomplish in 2022 and can't wait for you to experience year two of The Quest!
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"Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it's an experience."
-Victoria Holt
Regrets are one of the largest obstacles we have to overcome in order to make progress in anything we do. Hindsight is always 20/20 and, more often than not, we fall into the trap of thinking about the mistakes we've made and how we should've acted differently. But there's great news! There's always another opportunity to improve and keep going, we simply need to take steps towards it leave the past in the past.
This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This installation features Nick and Cole revisiting Jocko Willink's Discipline Equals Freedom. The guys dive into how we can overcome our regrets, the importance of learning from others, how we can find comfort in knowing how much we have to learn, a simple exercise for goal setting and tips on how to simplify your decision making!
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"It is not failure itself that holds you back, it is the fear of failure that paralyzes you.”
-Brian Tracey
The fear of failure prevents so many people from realizing the potential they have. We can often become overwhelmed when we begin to think about all the risks involved with our decisions, and we over analyze the situations until it the opportunity has passed and we are stuck in our current position. Learning to overcome the fear of failure and finally start taking action is one of the most actions to begin because the dividends you will receive from finally acting on your goals is worth the risk!
This week's episode is part two of our conversations with organizational psychology and professor at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Eric Day.Dr. Day has been with OU for the past 20 years and his research consists of the study of human performance and complex skill learning, group dynamics and team performance, and leadership and its role in team dynamics. He also teaches a sports psychology class which is known for bringing multiple fields of psychology together and gives practical applications of psychological theories and studies.
Throughout this episode Dr. Day covers the fear of failure and how we can overcome it, how we can find our identity and build belief in ourselves, the 2 most effective way to learn skills and the time frame to use them, how to increase the level of creativity you have, 4 things to know before setting any goal, and why competition and playing sports teaches you lessons nothing else will!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"**Depending on what they are, our habits will either make or break us. We become what we repeatedly do.”
-Sean Covey
Whether it's making sure you brush you teeth everyday, you do your daily walk, or you watch an episode of The Office every night before bed, we love to build routines and habits into our every day lives. But, how do we know they routines we have are good for us or the habits we create are actually productive? Habits can be good or bad and to recognize the difference and focusing on creating the former is a skill worth pursuing.**This week's guest is organizational psychology and University of Oklahoma professor, Dr. Eric Day. Dr. Day has been with OU for the past 20 years and his research consists of the study of human performance and complex skill learning, group dynamics and team performance, and leadership and its role in team dynamics. He also teaches a sports psychology class which is known for bringing multiple fields of psychology together and gives practical applications of psychological theories and studies
Throughout this episode Dr. Day dives into why our routines are vital to the success we are going to have in everything we do, how to recognize and stop bad habits, the value in developing the ability to focus, the most effective ways to set and achieve our goals, and the differences between process and performance goals.
Make sure to tune in next week to part two of our conversation with Dr. Day where we dive deeper into goal setting, the value in being creative and how to use your creativity to perform better at what your doing, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
-Jim Ryun
Why do you think so many people go to the gym in January? Why do so many people start off the new year with these big resolutions, only to see them stop by the middle of March? It's easy to be motivated to go for a run, go to the gym, or start eating right. But soon after your start, the motivation your once had dissipates quickly. That's where habits and your drive to keep going take over and help you reach your goals. This week's guest is Nicole Mendez, former University of Oklahoma soft player and current member of the Mexico Olympic softball team. Nicole started all 4 years for the Sooners, leading their team to the College Softball World Series each year, coming away with 2 national championships!
Throughout this episode Nicole dives into how to find motivation when you encounter the difficult situations life throws at you, how to structure your goals and learn from failing to reach them, why your mental health is so important to focus on, the power of your perspective and so much more!
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"Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game.”
-Babe Ruth
There isn't a better place or activity to learn life lessons form than sports. Whether you're playing soccer or baseball and learn to work within a team or you are competing in martial arts and wrestling and learn to push through pain, all sports provide invaluable lessons which set you up for success in life.
This week's guest is Nicole Mendez, former University of Oklahoma soft player and current member of the Mexico Olympic softball team. Nicole started all 4 years for the Sooners, leading their team to the College Softball World Series each year, coming away with 2 national championships!
Throughout this episode Nicole dives into what it takes to overcome failure and have success after it, what separates the good team from great ones, why most people quit and how to avoid it, how to structure your goals to maximize your opportunity to achieve them, and why it's important to invest in the things you want to have happen most.
Make sure to tune in next week to part two of our conversation with Nicole where we dive deeper into her experience on the Olympic team, 3 ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing, how to overcome a lack of motivation, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!
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"The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them."
-Thomas Crum
Conflict, much life death and taxes, is a undeniable part of all our our lives. We get into disagreements about which sports team will win the Super Bowl, who's gonna win the Voice, and the number of times you have forgotten to do the dishes when your roommate "asked" you to. So, if conflict is an unavoidable aspect of life, how can we learn to master it and make sure it doesn't tear apart the relationships we've worked so hard to build?
This week's episode is part 2 of our conversation with University of Oklahoma's communication professor, Dr. John Banas. He specializes in persuasive theory, interpersonal relationships, how to resist persuasive messaging, and how communication affects relationships.He won the John H. and Jane M. Patten Teaching Award from the University of Oklahoma in 2017, as well as the 2019 award for the top paper in the Health Communication Division from the National Communcation Association.
Throughout our conversation we dig deep into arguments and how to present them, we cover conflicts within relationships, the right time to be confrontational, in-group vs out-group persuasiveness, how to talk through emotionally charged situations to have positive discussions, and so much more!!
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"Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion”
-Aristotle
Everyone has listened to or watch a speaker give such an influential talk they were immediately compelled to do exactly what that person suggested. But why do we suddenly feel this urge to do someone's bidding or act in a different way? Better yet, how can WE harness that persuasive power? Enter Dr. John Banas.
This week's guest is Dr. John Banas, communication professor at the University of Oklahoma. He specializes in persuasive theory, interpersonal relationships, how to resist persuasive messaging, and how communication affects relationships.He won the John H. and Jane M. Patten Teaching Award from the University of Oklahoma in 2017, as well as the 2019 award for the top paper in the Health Communication Division from the National Communcation Association.
Throughout this episode Dr. Banas dives into what makes someone persuasive, ways we can avoid being persuaded into following bad ideas, why lies and conspiracies spread faster than the truth, how our message design can influence our ability to persuade someone, how to establish credibility, and so much more!!
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"Always remember you are braver than you believe. Stronger than you seem. And smarter than you think.”
-Christopher Robin
Your ability to believe in yourself when no one else does is a skill not easily acquired but one of the most worthwhile skills to pursue. Having the self confidence to chase your goals and dreams is the only sustainable way to realize your true potential!
This week's episode is part 2 of our conversation with Anastasia Webb, former gymnasts of the University of Oklahoma and 2021 Honda Sport Award winner. In part 1 we covered tips on building self confidence, 3 things everyone should know before embarking on long-term commitments, how to create balance in your life, the Law of Attraction, and so much more!
In this part, Anastasia dives into some of the biggest and most influential lessons her teammates and coaches taught her, how to use your excuses to achieve success, 3 pieces of advice she wished she knew before starting college, how to be comfortable with who you are, and so much more!Audience Advice Survey
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"Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are the ones you set upon yourself.”
-Roy T BennetOur belief in our abilities is more influential in our quest for success than any external factor. The will to achieve the goals you have laid out isn't something that comes easy for most, but it is something we can strengthen and use to propel us towards the life we have always dreamed of!
This week's guest is Anastasia Webb, former gymanst a the University of Oklahoma. Anastasia started all 4 years for the Sooners and received an incredible amount of awards and accolades during her tenure. From being crowned 2021 National Champion in All-Around, Floor, and Vault, to being awarded the 2021 Honda Sport Award for best female athlete in her sport and finishing top 3 among all collegiate female athletes, Anastasia has left a mark on OU gymnastics that will for many years to come.
Throughout our conversation we dive into whether there is such a thing as perfection, tips to building unshakeable self confidence, how influential her parents and role models were to her success, 3 things everyone should know before embarking on long-term commitments, how to create balance in your life, the Law of Attraction, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in next week where Anastasia dives deeper into how she's able to focus in chaotic environments and how you can too, the biggest lessons gymnastics has taught her, how her relationship with her coach shaped her career, and so much more!
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"There is no better way to grow as a person than to do something everyday you hate.”
-David Goggins
One of the most challenging things to do is embrace your insecurities and get outside of your comfort zone. We naturally tend to gravitate towards the familiar and avoid any discomfort which could potentially arise if we were to try new things, meet new people, or encounter something unexpected. But, what would happen if we decide to cross the threshold of comfort and enter into the realm of the unknown?
Enter David Goggins. In the journey that started with Goggins being 300 pounds and spraying for cockroaches, ultimately saw him to graduating SEAL school, running ultramarathons, a best selling author, and becoming one of the most inspirational speakers of our time. By constantly embracing his insecurities, seeking out discomfort every day, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what the human mind and body are capable of, Goggins has created a person who can't be stopped.
This week's episode features Nick and Cole discussing David Goggins book, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Throughout their conversations, Nick and Cole cover the 40% Rule, why our ability to push ourselves must be used everyday or we lose it, the 5 Second Rule, why it's important to callous your mind, the importance of scheduling your "free-time" and how to be uncommon amongst the uncommon.
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"Life is not a quest for success as Frued believed, or a quest for power as Alfred Adler believed, but a quest for meaning.”
-Viktor FranklEmotional intelligence, perspective and finding your purpose. What's the common thread? Your ability to understand both your feelings and the feelings of those around you, the skill of viewing situations from a positive but realistic point of view, and the path you take to achieving your purpose all aggregate to give you solidified base on which to support your quest to success. Cole and Nick sit down in this "Secrets to Success" to go through Robin Phillips book Gratitude in Life's Trenches: How to Experience the Good Life When Everything is Going Wrong, where they cover 3 of their favorite topics from their interview with Robin in episode 38 and 39. Throughout the episode they explain the ways to find meaning in your life, what emotional intelligence (EQ) is and why everyone needs to develop it, how your thoughts can determine how your body physically reacts to situations and so much more!!
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"Remember that everything you do sends a message so determine the message you want to send to the world.”
-Dale Carnegie
Have you ever wondered what makes some people more popular than others? Is it their looks? Money? Fame? Family? Or is it something else?
What if I told you the way to be the most popular, likable person ever had nothing to do with any of those things? What if the secret lied in within you and all you had to do was recognize it and then act?
Well this week's episode is perfect for you! Cole and Nick sit down in this "Secrets to Success" to go through Dale Carnegie's world wide best selling book How to Win Friends and Influence People, where they cover 3 of the most effective ways to make people instantly like you. Throughout the episode they explain the ways to make deep, meaningful relationships, the questions to ask to better get to know someone, why remembering someone's name will make others flock to you, and so much more!!
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"Our key to transforming anything lies in our ability to reframe it."
-Mary Williamson
Is the glass half full or half empty? Your perception on the different situations you face can have outsized influence on your overall attitude and engagement in those situations. As a result, if you can cultivate an ability to reframe situations into positive frames, you can take on activities and challenges with a stronger mentality and perform better as a result. This goes hand in hand with our ability to focus because, as we begin to take on new tasks we have to learn to avoid distractions and aim our attention at the things which matter most.
If you have't already, check out part one of this conversation where we dive into how we can find deep inner meaning in what we do, why sacrificing is the only way to achieve what we want, the importance of seeking discomfort every day, and so much more!
This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Robin Phillips, author of the book Gratitude in Life's Trenches: How to Experience the Good Life When Everything is Going Wrong. In his book, Robin uses his research from behavioral psychology, experiences as a writer, and experience at various monasteries to craft a well-rounded explanation fo how to practice gratitude and live the Good Life no matter the situations we face.
Throughout this episode Robin explains how our phones distract us even when we're not using them, 4 exercises we can do to improve our focus and avoid distractions, the power of reframing to determine your reality, why you need to establish a positive mental frame and the consequences if you don't, and so much more!
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“In order to achieve your goals you must make sacrifices, commit daily, overcome challenges and work your plan. No one can do it for you, it is up to you.”
-Bernard Haynes
What is the meaning of life? An age old question which seems to have an infinite amount of answers. Is it helping others? Making money? Being a great parent, spouse, or friend? The simple act of deciding what your meaning or purpose in life is is a daunting task by itself which scares many away from the start.
So, how do we define our meaning and set out to living a meaningful, purpose driven life?
This week's guest is Robin Phillips, author of the book Gratitude in Life's Trenches: How to Experience the Good Life When Everything is Going Wrong. In his book, Robin uses his research from behavioral psychology, experiences as a writer, and experience at various monasteries to craft a well-rounded explanation fo how to practice gratitude and live the Good Life no matter the situations we face.
Throughout this episode Robin explains how we can find deep inner meaning in what we do, why sacrificing is the only way to achieve what we want, the importance of seeking discomfort every day, and so much more.
Make sure to tune in next week as we continue our conversation with Robin and dive deeper into his book, talk about the ways we can increase our ability to focus, the power of reframing, and so much more!If you want to connect with Robin, visit his website and pick up a copy of Gratitude in Life's Trenches: How to Experience the Good Life When Everything is Going Wrong if you enjoyed the topics and want to dive deeper into them!
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"Working because you want to, not because you have to, is financial freedom.”
-Tony RobbinsNot ever having to work again and still have your financial needs met is the dream of every person. But, most think it is a reality far out of reach and give up on that dream shortly after imaging it. However, in today's society and with the increased availability of information and technology, becoming financial free is easier than ever!
This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation with financial planner Brandon Lanz, an Associate Vice President of 49 Financial in Dallas, TX.He's helped the company grow to over one hundred employees in five states around the US and strives to help educate everyone about finance and investing in any way he can!
Throughout this episode Brandon explains the different way we can become financially free by the time we retire, the breakdown of what a 401k is and why you should have one, a template to what you should be investing in at any stage of life, the 3 biggest lessons Brandon has learned over his career, and so much more!
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“Financial Freedom is available to all those who learn about it and work for it.”
-Robert Kiyosaki Whether you heard about it in school, social media, or have known about it for a while, everything operates with the help of investing and finance. Being able to understand finance, or know someone who does, is a critical element of your long term financial well-being.
Which brings us to this week's guest, financial planner Brandon Lanz. Brandon works at 49 Financial as the Vice President of the Dallas office and has been with 49 Financial since they started as a ten person company. He's helped the company grow to over one hundred employees in five states around the US and strives to help educate everyone about finance and investing in any way he can!
Throughout this episode Brandon gives his advice on the top 3 things every young adult needs to know before investing, how to invest with little time or money, the biggest misconceptions surrounding finance, why investing is easier than it has ever been and so much more!
Make sure to tune in next week for part two where we dive deeper into finance and investing, give practical applications for how you should think about your investments, and Brandon gives great insight into how to overcome the 3 biggest hurdles stopping people from becoming financially free!
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“Are leaders born or made? This is a false dichotomy- leaders are neither born or made. Leaders choose to be leaders.”
-Stephen Covey
Free time and leadership. Two concepts which may seem unrelated in fact are tightly knit together. You would think increasing your leadership would result in a decrease in free time and, while in some instances this can be the case, improving your leadership capabilities will ultimately lead to you having more time to do the things you want!
This week's episode is the second half of our interview with life coach Casey Partridge. Whether helping students orient themselves to achieve their goals, improve their time management skills, or develop their mental and emotional fortitude, Casey constantly strives to improve the lives of all the people he is around.
Throughout this episode we explore how to improve our time management skills, the 3 biggest skills EVERYONE needs to develop, the fastest way to improve our leadership abilities, why it's important o learn how to listen the and so much more!
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"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”
-Benjamin Franklin
Transitioning from school into the working world is one of the most stressful and uncertain times in many of our lives. We just began to get comfortable being the "biggest fish in the pond" only to be thrown into the fire and have real responsibilities. However, if you can navigate the transition well and find your route early, your life after school quickly becomes the best years ahead.
This week's guest is Casey Partridge, an academic life coach at the University of Oklahoma. Casey was a first generation college student and has been a life coach for the past 12 years in higher education. Whether helping students orient themselves to achieve their goals, improve their time management skills, or develop their mental and emotional fortitude, Casey constantly strives to improve the lives of all the people he is around.
Throughout this episode we dive into the biggest misconceptions people have when entering college or the adult world, how best to navigate the transition to new experiences, why your mindset is your greatest asset, and so much more!
Makes sure to stick around for part two, which comes out next Monday, where we explore the best ways to improve your time management, how to develop a schedule and stick to it, the top 3 skills every adult needs to have, and so much more!!
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"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”-Lao Tzu
Whether it's a friend, family member, loved one, or pet, our relationships with the people around us are built on a set of core principles. IN order for those relationships to last, we must abide by and try tp emphasize those principles for our relationships to flourish and last.
This week's episode is the second part of our conversation with Reeves Mundschau, the starting punter at the University of Oklahoma's football team. Reeves has been the starter for the Sooners the past 2 years and constantly helps relieve the team in tough situations. While balancing football and pursuing his MBA, Reeves has learned great lessons when it comes to achieving success, sustaining relationships, and pursuing success in his life.
Throughout this episode we dive into how transitioning to the starter influenced Reeves's outlook on football, why segmenting tasks can help you achieve more, the most important aspect of every healthy relationship, the 3 biggest lessons Reeves has learned from football, and so much more!
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"In 10 years you are going to laugh at what you're stressing out about. So why not laugh right now?"
-Tony Robbins
Stress takes on many shapes and sizes in our lives and impacts us in a multitude of ways and, just like death and taxes, we are all going to experience stress in our life at one point or another. Learning to overcome and relieve the stress from your life and those around you is a skill which pays dividends like none other!
This week's guest is the starting punter for the University of Oklahoma's football team, Reeves Mundschau! Ranked #2 in the country leaving high school, Reeves was slated to be the main punter at OU and since his debut season and he hasn't disappointed Sooner fans for a second.
Throughout this episode Reeves talks about his experiences while playing for one of the biggest football schools in the country, how to handle the pressure of being on the big stage, why it's important to find your identity in who you really are, the one exercise he's relied on to relieve his stress, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in for part two next Monday where Reeves opens up about his relationship and what has to be the center of any relationship for it to succeed, the biggest lessons football has taught him, and so much more!
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“Focus and simplicity, once you get there you can move mountains!”
-Steve JobsWhether you're struggling to focus on a homework assignment, having trouble reading, or listening to someone talk to you, your ability to focus can ultimately determine a large portion of your success. Once you can master your focus, you can overcome the pressure filled situations which accompany great moments and further progress you on your quest to success!
This week's episode is a continuation of our interview with professional golfer Ryan Grider! Ryan finished his career at Baylor University in 2021 before joining the PGA Tour in Canada. He's won the 2016 Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Award, was the #1 ranked player from Texas coming out of high school and continued to dominate the course throughout college.
Throughout this episode we explore the power of focus and how to use it to your advantage, why it's important to leave your ego at the door, how pursuing passions outside of your career can increase your performance in your career, how to handle pressure, and so much more!
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"Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s level of aspiration and expectation."
-Jack Nikalus
Anyone who has played golf knows how difficult the mental side of the game can become. Whether you're teeing off for the first time or about to put in your 1,000 hole, the mental battles a golfer faces and has to overcome never seem to get any easier!
This week's episode features professional golfer and longtime friend, Ryan Grider. Ryan finished his career at Baylor University in 2021 before joining the PGA Tour in Canada. He's won the 2016 Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Award, was the #1 ranked player from Texas coming out of high school and continued to dominate the course throughout college.
Throughout this episode Ryan gives insight into the mentality of a professional golfer, why sacrificing for the future to achieve your goals is necessary to succeed, how to develop a "short memory," why our mindset before entering anything challenging is the best tool we have to succeed, and so much more!
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"If you stop looking for a SHORT CUT... and find your discipline and your will, then you will find your freedom."
-Jocko Willink
Being physically active is something we need to be doing! We were made to move and our bodies work best when we use them. Whether you go for a walk with your friends, have a killer gym session, or spend all day running errands, being physically active will undoubtedly improve your quality of living!
This week's episode is the first in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!
This first installation features Nick and Cole revisiting Jocko Willink's Discipline Equals Freedom. The guys cover the importance of physical activity, the benefits it provides to improving mental clarity, why you should wake up early in order to win the day, letting go of "Negative Talk," and much more!
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"**Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come."
-Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Being consistent in everything you do will have profound effects on your future! Whether it's something as simple as reading twenty minutes a day, doing a thirty minute workout, eating healthy, or calling your parents, creating a routine and consistently sticking to it provides you with the foundation of successful behavior.
This week's episode features the second half of our conversation with founder of AMT Fitness, personal trainer, and social media influencer Antonio Montez.
Throughout the episode Antonio dives into the 3 facts everyone needs to know about nutrition, why we shouldn't let our diet control us, the biggest lessons starting AMT Fitness has taught him, the importance of emotional intelligence and how to improve it, the power of consistency, and so much more!
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**“I hated every minute of training. But I said, ‘Don’t quit!’ Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion!”
-Muhammed Ali
Every journey begins somewhere. Whether you're 100 pounds away from your goal weight or 5, the process to losing weight is the same no matter your starting point. Along that road there will be struggles, physically and mentally, and learning to overcome those can be the difference between achieving your goal and quitting early!
This week's guest is Antonio Montez, a certified personal trader and founder of Antonio Montez Transformation Fitness. Throughout his own fitnesses journey, Antonio lost over 80 pounds, studied nutrition and has adapted his lifestyle to find the best balance between spiritual, mental and physical fitness.
Throughout this episode Antonio expands upon the importance our physical healthy plays on our psychological and spiritual well-being, the various techniques he uses to sharpen his mind during physical activities, how to utilize social media for your benefit, and the simple solution to losing unwanted weight and getting the body you want!!
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"Sorry, there’s no magic bullet. You have to eat healthy and live healthy to be healthy and look healthy. End of story!"
-Morgan Spurlock
Eating healthy can seem like a daunting task when you look at the grand scheme of nutrition and all the components healthy eating requires. However, it can be as simple as following four rules of eating or choosing to add more color to your diet. Leaning more towards grilled vs fried food. Ordering the salad dressing on the side and adding the amount you want instead of having to use a strainer to eat your salad.
In this week's episode, Nick and Cole continue their conversation with dietician Dr. Allen Knehans, where he further articulates his simple approach to eating healthy and living a happy life.
Throughout this portion, Dr. Knehans covers diabetes and how to use our diet and lifestyle to combat Type 2 diabetes, which vitamins are critical to be taking, the information all athletes need to know about food in order to perform at their peak, and so much more! Audience Feedback Survey
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"Overweight and obesity is the single greatest threat to good health in our country"
-Dr. Allen Knehans
Food glorious food. There have been songs, plays, movies, and book dedicated to the topic of food and our culture has become centered around eating. With "junk food" available at almost every corner of the street, eating a healthy and well balanced diet has become increasingly difficult. There is still hope though.
This week Nick and Cole sit down with Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans. Dr. Knehans was the Dean of the Allied Health Center at The University of Oklahoma for the past 4 years and was a professor of nutrition for almost 40 years, teaching medical students and undergraduates how to simplify nutrition.
Throughout this episode Dr. Knehans dives into why obesity and being overweight are the single greatest threats to good health in the United States, simple adjustments we can make in our lives to combat obesity, the culture surrounding food in the US, simple ways to make eating healthy food exciting, the prominence of eating disorder and what we can do to prevent or stop them from happening.
Make sure to stay tuned for next week's episode with Dr. Knehans where he gives Nick and Cole all the information about diabetes, the hard truth about vitamins, and so much more!
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"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
-Dr. Sues
Chasing someone else's version of who you are meant to be is a trap many of us fall into. It leaves you wanting and often you find yourself in a position you aren't happy with. Learning to find the value in what you do and who you are will plant you squarely on the path towards your dreams!
This week's episode is the second half of Nick and Cole's conversation with professional baseball player Zach Deloach! Throughout the interview Zach covers the importance of identifying and engaging with our own identity, the ways to structure our goals for maximum effectiveness, tips on fostering a committed relationship, and why it's important to get out of our comfort zone!
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Far too often we think solely on the end goal and neglect the steps we have to take in order to reach the finish line. Learning to enjoy the process and take every opportunity you can to improve can fast track you on your journey to greatness!
This week's episode of features professional baseball player, Zach Deloach. Zach graduated from Texas A&M University in 2020, where he dominated the outfield and was drafted in the second round by the Seattle Mariners.
Throughout our conversation, Zach highlights the importance of continually developing and trusting the process, the significant role our mentality has on our performance, the power of journaling, the importance of finding your identity and being proud of it, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in next week where we continue this conversation and Zach dives into how to structure our goals in order to get the most out of them, the biggest lessons he's learned from baseball, and so much more!
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"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.”
-William James
The ability we have to control how we view situations can be a tremendous tool we have in order to change any circumstance into an opportunity! Too often we let our emotions take control of our thoughts and actions but all it takes is a "glass half full" mentality in order to set you on a path to positive actions.
This week's episode is a continuation of our conversation with aspiring Olympic Athlete Bobby Grant! Make sure to check out part one of this interview where Bobby talks about what it takes to develop a champion's mentality, the power of failure and so much more!
Throughout this episode, we dive into the importance of how to use your perceptive in order to improve your current position, the 3 best traits everyone needs to develop, and the challenges and failures Bobby has faced and how he used them to propel his career to new heights!
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“Push yourself again and again. Don't give an inch until the final buzzer sounds!”
-Larry Bird
All it takes is the mentality to never quit, always strive to find a way, and continue challenging yourself to bring you one step closer to becoming a champion. Champions aren’t born, they’re made. And there’s no better time than now to start developing that mindset!
This week’s episode of The Quest features aspiring Olympic track athlete Bobby Grant! Bobby graduated from Texas A&M where he and his teammates set numerous records and won multiple SEC medals in both indoor and outdoor track competitions. Bobby is now a professional track athlete, working towards making the final roster for the Italian Olympic track team.
Throughout the episode Bobby goes over the mentality of champions and how to develop it, the importance of learning from failures, the keys to setting and achieving your goals, and so much more!
Make sure to check out next week’s episode where Bobby goes into the best advice he’s received on how to succeed, how to stay balanced and so much more!
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"Marketing yourself to another person often involves being charismatic, clever and quick...but most jobs and relationships are about being consistent, persistent, and brave.”
-Seth Godwin
The quest to find or land a job can be one of the most stressful and intricate experiences you partake in, so it's important to understand all the in's and out's of the game! Learning how to "sell yourself" as the product when meeting potential bosses is a critical skill in the journey you're on to find your future career.
This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Joe Daves, the assistant Director of Career Services at the University of Oklahoma. Throughout this episode Joe uncovers the secret to marketing ourselves, the biggest obstacle in our way to finding the job we want, the importance of building relationships, and the 3 biggest tips to being successful.
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“The only way to do great work is to do what you love. If you haven’t found it yet keep looking.”
-Steve Jobs
Almost every single person is going to face a time when they are required to search for, apply for or interview for a new job. While we may think we have a great understanding of what it takes to be a qualified candidate, there is an incredible amount of info we have yet to learn. That's where Joe Daves comes in.
This week's episode is part one of a two part interview featuring Joe Daves, the assistant director of Career Services and Career Advisement at the University of Oklahoma. Joe has spent the past 5 years helping students land jobs, perfect their resumes, dominate any interview they are in and give incredible career related advice!
Throughout the interview Joe illuminates the realities of the job search, the traits everyone needs to have in order to become more employable, why networking has a outsized impact on the success offer career, and so much more!
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"Be yourself; no base imitator of another, but your best self. There is something which you can do better than another. Listen to the inward voice and bravely obey that. Do the things at which you are great, not what you were never made for.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Success isn't something that is given. Success is earned. Too often do we fall into a trap of complacency and find ourselves falling away from the goals we have laid out for our future. But, if we stay diligent on our journey and find value in all that we do, we will set ourselves up to achieve the goals we have laid out!
In this week's episode, Nick and Cole are joined by A&M track and field star Bryce Deadmon!He currently holds the world leading time in the 400m, holds 2 All Time track and field records at A&M, and has been named First Team All-American in both the 4x400m and 400m races. Throughout this episode Bryce opens up about the why it's important to have people who build you up and push you to be the best version of yourself, the mindset everyone should have if they want to be successful, how to overcome negative thoughts when all is going array, and so much more!
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"You are not committed to something unless you're willing to sacrifice for it; commitment and sacrifice are the same thing."
-Jordan Peterson
It requires sacrifice, of any sort, to accomplish many of the tasks in your life worth pursuing. Learning to give up small, expedient, wants in your current position to achieve an overarching goal not only develops discipline, but puts you squarely on the path to greatness.
This week's episode is part two of Nick and Cole's conversation with OU Running Back Kennedy Brooks! Throughout this part, Kennedy opens up about his journey to football, the struggles and challenges he has gone through during his career, the power of sacrificing in the present to achieve your future goals, and so much more!
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"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or we can rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."
-Abraham Lincoln
The perspective we take can have a tremendous impact on the results we achieve in everything we do. By having a positive mindset, we can create opportunities in situations where others may see weaknesses or failures.
This week's episode is part 1 of Nick and Cole's 2-part interview with Kennedy Brooks, a running back at the University of Oklahoma. Kennedy has had a tremendous career at OU, being featured as a USA Freshman All-American in 2018 and had over 1,000 yards in his 2019 season.
Throughout this episode Kennedy opens up about why it's important to define what greatness is to you instead of relying on others' definitions, the importance of establishing your "Why" so you can overcome any obstacles which confront you on your journey. Kennedy expands on the utility a positive mindset can have on our lives and so much more!
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you tune in to part 2 next Monday where Kennedy opens up about his personal struggles during his career, the reason underlying his start to his football journey, and so much more!
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"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate."
- John F. Kennedy
Every day we find ourselves in situations where we have to negotiate with someone. Whether its picking the next movie to watch, choosing where to eat, or bartering to get a better deal on your new car, negotiation plays a role in all of our lives!
In this week's episode, Nick and Cole are joined by Dr. Bret Bradley a professor at the University of Oklahoma. Bradley focuses his studies in negotiation, leadership, and teamwork. He has done extensive research on conflict within teams and how to manage it to provide a benefit to the group, and has been recognized for his teaching excellence.
Throughout this episode Bradley uncovers the secrets shrouding negotiation and gives practical applications we can use in our everyday lives. We dive into the 5 different forms of conflict, how to build trust in a negotiation, the right way to use leverage, the skills everyone needs in EVERY negotiation, how to negotiate for more money and so much more!
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"Everything negative - pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
The saying "pressure makes diamonds" rings true in all aspects of our lives. Learning to cope with the overwhelming sensation of pressure can help us transform stressful situations into opportunities to showcase the talents we've worked so hard to develop!
In this week's episode, Nick is joined by sports psychologist Dr. Chantelle Green. This is part two of their conversation in which they dive deeper into many of the topics discussed in part one in addition to more exciting areas! Chantelle covers the mental side of performance and how we can harness it to improve our output, the power of listening to understand to overcome disagreements in discussions, 3 simple ways to improve our mental health, and so much more!
If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out part one discussing ways to improve our self image, creating meaning in your life and the important role our support systems play in our lives!
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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
-Buddha
As we become more ensconced in the virtual world of social media, our perception of ourselves becomes more and more distorted. Too often we fall in the trap of comparison and begin to question our value. However, learning to view yourself as a unique individual and bring to light all your positive characteristics can improve your personal self-image dramatically!
This week's guest was Dr. Chantelle Green, a sports psychologist who works at the University of Oklahoma within the athletic department. Chantelle works with athletes of various backgrounds to help them combat the stress they face on and off the field, as well as improve their mind set to achieve their peak performance.
Throughout this episode Chantelle and Nick dig into ways to improve our self image, why it's important to tie your identity to things you value rather than things you do, the importance of being present, Imposter Syndrome, the role and value of a support system and much more!!
Make sure to tune in next week as Chantelle and Nick dive deeper into ways to practice self-care and the affect it has on our mental state, the relationship between mental health and sleep and many other topics to help you become the best version of yourself!
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"Feeling guilty for eating when you're hungry is like feeling for breathing when your lungs need oxygen. We've literally been taught to be ashamed or our basic human needs. Refuse to feel the shame."
-Samantha Gluck, Healthy Place
Feeling like a victim to the urge to eat can be an overwhelming experience and creates a very unhealthy relationship with food. Eating disorders have become more common than ever as social media influences our lives to a greater degree each day.
This week's episode is part 2 of Nick and Cole's conversation with Dr. Leah Hoffman, a professional dietician and nutrition expert at the University of Oklahoma. Throughout the episode we explore various eating disorders and how to overcome them, the keys to sustaining good eating habits, the vitamins you should be taking every day, how food affects our performance, what to think about when consuming caffeine and much more!
If you haven't yet, make sure to check out part 1 of this interview where we cover various "fad" diets, social media's impact on our food choice, and how our food affects our mental health!
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“Proper nutrition is the difference between feeling exhausted and getting the most out of a workout.”
-Summer Sanders, Olympic Swimming Champion
In today's society, being healthy is seen as an oddity. With fast food restaurants on every corner and ice cream available at every turn, leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle has become more challenging than ever!
This week's guest is Dr. Leah Hoffman, a registered Dietician, health professional and professor of nutrition at The University of Oklahoma! Dr. Hoffman has done extensive research about how nutrition can help prevent and fight various types of cancer, and other harmful diseases.
During this episode we dive deep into the common misconceptions surrounding popular diets, uncover the mysteries of how food can affect your mental state, illuminate the toxic affect social media has on our self image and perception, and so much more!
Make sure to tune in to part 2 of this interview next Monday where Dr. Hoffman, Nick and Cole dive deeper into various diets and why some aren’t as good as social media sets them up to be, we break down the common myths surrounding protein, and so much more!
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"The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure."
-John C. Maxwell
Failure is guaranteed to eventually happen when we try new things, but it shouldn't prevent us from trying in the first place! Learning to overcome failure and the fear of failing are two huge components we need if we want to achieve great things!
This week's episode is the second half of Nick's conversations with Dr. Dolores Christensen, a sport psychologist who works with the University of Oklahoma's Athletic department.
Throughout this episode Christensen gives her best advice for overcoming failure and how we should respond to it, how to start being open and honest with those around you, the best ways to communicate effectively with your team mates, why competition is a must if you want to reach your potential, and so much more!
If you haven't already, make sure you check out part 1 of Nick's conversation with Christensen where they discuss why being confidence is a critical trait to have in order to improve our relationship with ourselves and others!
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“Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself.”
-Cicero
Having confidence in your abilities and talents is a trait people often view as conceit or arrogance, when in reality you should be proud of everything you have accomplished.
This weeks episode features Dr. Dolores Christensen, a sport psychologist who works with the University of Oklahoma's Athletic department helping to guide student athletes to the success they chase in academics, sports, and life! Her research has centered around sports psychology, endurance psychology (focusing ultramarathon runners), and methodology.
Throughout this episode Christensen expands on how to build self-confidence, the power reflection and perspective have on our mental state, the role journaling and mindful meditation can play in improving our mental health, and much more!
Make sure to tune in to part 2 of this interview next Monday where Christensen and Nick dive deeper into the fear of failure, how to overcome it, and many more topics!
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BEEP BEEP BEEP! You're alarm is blaring, it's 5am, time to get after it!
Waking up early is the fastest way to find out how disciplined you are. There isn't a time of day you are more likely to let your emotions and feelings overcome your will to succeed than as soon as your alarm clock goes off. Don't let emotion get in the way of your goals. Get up. Win the morning as soon as your alarm goes off and you'll begin to notice the drastic improvements in your life.
Throughout this episode Nick and Cole dive deeper into Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom." They discuss the benefits of waking up early, the importance of starting your day with a win, why it's critical to embrace discipline, how a simple change in your mindset will improve your attitude exponentially, how to build positive momentum and avoid falling into negative spirals and much more!
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There's no end on the road to success. Period. People who aspire to do great things continue to work hard, not because they have an end in mind, but because they love the daily challenge. They embrace discomfort and continue to find ways to continuously develop.
This weeks episode is centered around striving to continually improve. Complacency is the biggest threat to success, so learn to overcome it. We dive deeper into Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom" and give our thoughts on Jocko's tips to develop a mindset which never rests or looks for the easy road.
Throughout the episode Nick and Cole discuss why it is important to find ways to push yourself, the benefits of looking for areas of your life to improve, how to improve your mindset to allow yourself to push harder than ever before, and much more!
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This episode is the continuation of our interview with Major General David Hill. Hill did not disappoint during this interview and, if you enjoyed the first one, you're in for a good one!
Throughout this episode we dive deeper into Hill’s wartime experience in Iraq, covering his 3 different deployments and the challenges he faced in each. We cover his past roles, emphasizing how each new position posed unique challenges and provided great experiences to learn. We expand on how to communicate effectively to your team to make sure your strategic goals are understood by each member. How the Army develops leaders, teaches techniques to combat stress, instills character principles in each of its soldiers, and much, much more!
I hope this episode leaves each of you with some key takeaways and you're able to implement the tools Hill provides throughout our talk!
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Today's guest is Major General David Hill, who is second in command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In his role he guides more than 36,000 civilian employees and 800 military personnel who support 250 Army and Air Force installations, and lends his expertise to more than 110 countries! He has served our country for over 30 years, been involved in numerous foreign operations, such as Desert Shield/Desert Storm and has been a dear friend to both Nick and Cole for a long time.
Throughout the episode we discuss the path Hill took during his time at West Point and the experiences he’s had which shaped his career today, how to motivate your team, how to overcome the challenge of low morale within your group, and much more!
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The obstacles and trails we face on our journey through life cause us stress. It's an inevitable part of life and something everyone has to deal with. We can either sit back and succumb to our stressors or we can take action to overcome and adapt to the challenges life puts in our path.
This week's episode will encourage you to charge head first into stressful situations and emerge strengthened by the pressure each of us face in stressful times! We continue covering Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom" and give examples of how different people can surmount their stressful situations in various ways.
Nick and Cole are joined once again by Nick Hill to discuss the different types of stress we can face, how to take a new outlook on tackling your situation, and many more captivating topics on overcoming the stress we face in our lives. Learn to view life's trials as a tool for growth instead of a gate hindering your progress!
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Each of us are plagued with weaknesses. We all have internal battles which accompany us on our journey through life, but they should not hold us back! We should view each weakness with excitement because it gives us something to improve upon!
This week's episode will change your perspective and give you the tools on how to identify and overcome your weaknesses! We continue covering Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom."
Nick and Cole are joined by Nick Hill to tackle the internal battles and trials we face, learn how to identify weakness and turn them into strengths and much more! Don't let someone else's mediocrity become your new normal. Always strive to be the best you!
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Too often do we get stuck in “prep mode” getting ready to act. We get paralysis by analysis. We get overwhelmed by the amount of info we accumulate and it causes us to not act! We plan and plan, trying to go over every contingency and ensure our future success. But, if we never act and take steps towards the goals we have, we will never realize the potential all of us possess.
This week's episode will undoubtedly get you ready to go! We continue covering Jocko Willink's "Discipline Equals Freedom."
Nick and Cole address some of the common pitfalls and excuses we use which inhibit our actions, how to use people as motivating factors and not idols and much more! Remember to constantly strive towards your goals and ACT in a way to achieve them!
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Discipline is a fundamental characteristic all successful people have. Being able to constantly develop and strengthen your control over yourself will put you on the path to success and guide you along as you battle the challenges and obstacles life throws your way.
On this week's installment of The Quest, we discuss Jocko Willink's Discipline Equals Freedom. Jocko lives and breaths discipline. There are few people who articulate how to master your emotions and take control of your life better than him.
Throughout this episode Nick and Cole discuss what it takes to have a disciplined mindset, the common mistakes people fall into when pursuing goals, and much more!
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