The EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Sam Graber - Entrepreneur Coach
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Stress is an inside job. It is how we respond or react to a stressor that makes all the difference. If we are mentally stressed, we understand that means we are doing too much, resting too little, our minds are too busy, and a lot of what we are doing is psychologically and emotionally harmful. But our bodies can be stressed too. On a physical level we can be stressed by lifting heavy weights, running, pushing ourselves to the limits.
And what stresses our bodies metabolically? Well, following suit, it is pushing our metabolism to the limit.
Our bodies are designed to extract nutrients from our food, put those nutrients into cells, and grow more, healthier cells.
To do this, we handle a delicate balance of metabolic hormones, every day.
I walk you through the basics in this short podcast episode!
Fads fade fast.
NEWS FLASH… low carb is not a “fad,” but rather a lifestyle change.
While it can be adopted for a short period of time, you are merely scratching the surface of what can be achieved over the long haul.
Not sure if you can manage the low carb lifestyle?
Trust me, you can. And it is pretty simple, but that’s not to say it is effortless.
In this episode I'll demonstrate why the low carb way of eating is far from a "fad".
Passion represents one of the most important aspects of becoming a successful entrepreneur or corporate exec. Without passion your business endeavors will turn out to be just another J-O-B. Yuck to that!
This is where the “fire in the belly” comes in. It’s that drive that propels you forward in the face of failure. It’s that idea that wakes you in the middle of the night and ignites unparalleled creativity. It’s that sense of purpose that keeps you on task in the face of life’s plethora of distractions.
Let's fan the flames together in this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast!
When people think of pollutants, they think about chemicals, radiation, or pesticide residue. No matter how natural or unnatural the pollutant is, at the end of the day, most people define pollutants in purely physical terms.
The bottom-line problem is that the most dangerous pollutants in our lives are things that we cannot see, nor measure. These pollutants and toxins distort our sense of personhood. They change our mindsets in dangerous ways.
Think about it, if you can detect something, you only need to see a sign. You only need to come prepared.
If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, desperate, depressed or simply bummed out, maybe it’s because you’ve exposed yourself to these invisible non-material pollutants. Just because you can’t readily see them, doesn’t take their danger away.
No matter how you define it, and regardless of the angle from which you look at these issues, it is bad news. Now if you’re still unclear, here are the three most common forms of invisible non-material pollutants.
Building an empire. Leaving a legacy. Forging a path where there was none before. Making a lasting impact on the world. These are the things that motivate many to wade into the EXECUpreneurial waters.
Or maybe it’s the lure of being your own boss. Being at the helm; in charge. Never again having to answer to some blowhard boss who couldn’t find his way out of a paper bag. Being one’s own boss sure sounds better than working for someone who is less qualified than you. Or worse, a micromanager!
In steps the always sexy, sure to entice EXECUpreneurial Lifestyle.
Private yachts, lobster benedict & mimosas for breakfast, weekly massages & mani/pedis, butlers, exotic travel, a personal shopper, and a driver at your beck and call behind the wheel of a drool-worthy luxury vehicle…
Sexy? Yes. Realistic? I think not. For most of us that is.
In all honesty, I don’t want all of that excess. If you do, good on ya and go get ‘em Tiger. You can apply the same principles I uncover in this work, just as well as the person for whom I created it.
Let's do a deeper dive together in this episode...
A “Whole”-istic detox works with the complete person. Please understand that you’re not just your skin, bones, muscle tissue, hair, digestive system, circulatory system, and reproductive system. You’re made up of more than that.
It is no surprise that a lot of detox programs currently being promoted flat out fail. They don’t even come close to delivering the benefits they’re supposed to bring to the table. How can they? They are positioned in such a way that they are supposed to deal only with your body, your blood chemistry, and other physical elements.
But the reality is, you are more than the sum of your parts; you are more than your body. You’re more than your ability to perceive. You are also your experiences, your memory, and your potential. And your mindset. If you want a good example of this, look at a person’s life before and after they develop Alzheimer’s. They are a completely different person, yet look primarily the same.
It is tragic. Heartbreaking in fact.
In this episode, I introduce the concept of the "Whole"-istic detox and why it is superior to all others.
I am at a loss...
A loss for how "nutritional advice" became such a train wreck. But alas...it is a train wreck of epic proportions!
When money started swapping hands in the spirit of "research", we went off the tracks. (Alright, enough with the locomotive train of thought...)
The issue at hand is that this one man, whom I introduce in this podcast, was able to single handedly derail our collective relationship to food. (One more train reference snuck in; I couldn't help it!)
Real food is food that was once alive, not the stuff most people consume in the name of "food". Real food grew on a stem, vine, tree or in the ground. Or it walked around on hooves or feet...or maybe it swam or flew. No matter the means by which it grew or moved around, it was full of life energy before it ended up on your fork.
When the man I am about to introduce you to came on the nutrition scene, in my opinion, he single-handedly changed the way we eat. He published a landmark "study" that people ate up as if it was gospel. And anyone who dared question his "research" was professionally vilified, by this nutrition thug and his cronies.
I could go on and on...
I'll catch you up to speed in this episode. Take a deep centering breath and let's do this!
If you want to obtain success on your entrepreneurial journey, you have to face your fears. I’m talking, stare them in the face and say “back off“…just as you would say to anyone trying to harm you physically. Now in all actuality, fear sets out to protect you mentally, that’s really what it is up to.
Good intentions aside, fear is not your ally.
Embody these 4 tips to put F.E.A.R. in its place!
I agree with Socrates on many a thing. One with which I strongly align is his philosophy that “the unexamined life is not worth living”. I’m in 100% alignment there.
Let’s apply that to business.
I propose to you that the business that is not continually examined and re-examined on every measurable level, is a business not worth owning. I'll share why in this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast...
Yes…there is a Type 3 Diabetes.
Alzheimer’s’ disease and blood sugar levels are intimately related.
If fasting blood glucose is a concern for you, as it really should be…here are 3 ways you can curb your risk. And if you know you are a carrier for the Apo E4 gene, I strongly urge you to start ASAP.
Please share this episode with your circle of influence…you never know who needs to know this information.
References
1/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28049395
2/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535495
EXECUpreneur is a hybrid word. I like to use it because the principles I will discuss in the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE apply to those in the entrepreneurial space as well as corporate executives. Hence, EXECUpreneur is a perfect term to use.
Both roles take a certain set of skills, a specific blend of character traits and a hefty, hefty, hefty bag of tricks.
The entrepreneur takes on a different set of risks than the executive, indeed. But they both take risks in their day-to-day. They are both high-achievers. And they are both visionaries to a degree.
Procrastination is the default setting of the modern American.
We tend to undervalue the destruction procrastination leaves in its wake. The total cost is incalculable when it comes to our health.
We can joke about the trials and tribulations of our procrastination habit. But there’s really nothing funny about it when it comes to our health and well being. Truth be told, procrastination is pretty much the most crippling behavior there is. It derails lives, one instance at a time.
In today's episode, I'll share with you the 5 simple steps I consistently used to overcome my own crippling procrastination habit.
What if over the next 90 days, you could lower your A1c without a pill, potion or powdered concoction?
Sounds pretty amazing doesn’t it? It’s both amazing, and possible.
In this episode, I will share the 3 rules of thumb my clients follow to lower their A1c in 90 days. Do these 3 things consistently to get that A1c under control.
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Other EXECUpreneur's EDGE episodes mentioned in this episode:
EE 027: “Eating Fat Makes You Fat" And Other Flat Out Lies You Need To Stop Believing
EE 033: “You MUST Eat Every 2-3 Hours Or You’ll Go Into Starvation Mode”…and Other BS You’ve Been Force-Fed
To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to have the self-confidence to face the many challenges you will encounter along your journey. There will be many times when you will have to step out of your comfort zone and do things that are uncomfortable.
If you are struggling with self-confidence, I share five tips that can help you build your confidence so that you can find success in your entrepreneurial venture in this quick episode.
Self-doubt is one of the primary reasons many don’t take action towards losing weight, again.
The truth of the matter is we all face times where our fear of failure outweighs our self-confidence.
Self-doubt can be attributed to many of these fears. The feeling that we’re not good enough, smart enough, nor creative enough is crippling. Add to that past weight loss failures and we up the level of busy-ness so we get a temporary reprieve.
I'll break down the cycle in this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast.
When it comes to starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur, many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs had to learn along the way.
Whether you have an existing business or are looking to launch a new venture, one of the most important priorities is how to develop and strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset.
Here are six habits to help you cultivate the mentality of a successful entrepreneur.
Are you constantly searching for new ways to become more productive?
Making progress?
It seems that in this day and age there are simply too many distractions that we have to face on a regular basis. Everyone is given the same amount of time each day, yet few people find a way to actually use it to move the proverbial needle of their life.
These 4 tips will help you be more productive without losing your marbles...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had it with the so-called “weight loss experts”. Calling them used car salesmen would be an insult to used car salesmen.
If I hear one more say “Eat Less, Move More” I’m going to scream!
That is not how weight loss works, fat loss in particular.
Instead of giving you a fish, or even teaching you to fish, I teach you how to know exactly when and where to catch the most sought-after fish (fat loss). And when that stops working (because the body accommodates to your approach) you learn how to modify your strategy. (Side note…you do not have to like fish to work with me. It is just a fitting metaphor.)
Learn more in this episode...fishing pole optional.
Check out this fat fueling recipe...it is legit one of my all time faves! https://drsamgraber.wordpress.com/2019/07/05/foodiefriday-mongolian-beef-eggroll-in-a-bowl/
For anyone dreaming of becoming an EXECUpreneur, finding your passion is the quickest way to increase your odds of being successful. The passion you have for what you do will help you to overcome challenges and persuade people to want to do business with you.
But, what if you don’t know what you’re passionate about?
If you’re putting off your dreams of becoming a successful EXECUpreneur because you haven’t discovered your passion, listen to this episode for three ways to help you find what you’re passionate about so you can start your EXECUpreneurial pursuit.
Most people I speak with think their beliefs are like their wardrobe. They’re basically stuck with what they’ve got. Every day they simply walk up to their closet, sift through what’s there, pick something out, wear it, and move on to the next set of clothes the next day. Rinse. Repeat.
If that’s your attitude when it comes to your beliefs, it’s no surprise you are not living your life to your fullest potential. Whether this means enjoying the best job, making the most money in your field, enjoying the best relationships, or looking physically fit, beliefs play a major role in your life. No matter how little awareness you have around the topic, beliefs will continue to remain important in your life.
In this episode we'll explore the topic of personal beliefs. Are you joining me?
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast, I'm busting another nutrition myth that's circulated long enough...
Conventional Wisdom would have you believe that skipping breakfast leads to excessive hunger, cravings and weight gain. And if those aren’t bad enough, there is claim that skipping breakfast can cause your body to break down muscle for energy. Remember the asinine notion of “starvation mode”? (Click to read my blog post on ”Starvation Mode”.)
There is no science to back up this claim…and when traced back to the origination of this misinformation, I found marketing. Yep, you read that right. Specifically marketing for breakfast cereals of all things. Does the name Kellogg sound familiar?
The grain lobby threw their hat in the ring when the whole “Eating Fat Makes You Fat” movement erupted in the mid-1950’s after some junk science made its way mainstream. They saw their opportunity to fill a gap on people’s breakfast tables and they took it! (Click to read my blog post exposing the “Eating Fat Makes You Fat” lie.)
Let's settle the Breakfast debate once and for all...shall we?
Here's another fat fueling recipe to stoke the metabolic fire...and it's "break-fast-y"! https://drsamgraber.wordpress.com/2018/05/11/foodiefriday-sausage-egg-biscuit-breakfast-for-any-time-of-day/
One of the critical components of success is perseverance. Without an ability to keep moving forward when faced with challenges and setbacks, you can’t expect to find success as an EXECUpreneur.
Perseverance is what allows you to overcome difficulties and failures and can make all the difference in the world on your EXECUpreneurial journey. As with any of the other EXECUpreneurial traits, you can build your perseverance with practice.
In this episode, I share three simple steps to help you develop your perseverance and put you on the right path to success.
Fear of failure is common for obvious reasons. People want success and yet only those who are brave enough to confront this type of fear are the ones able to rise above their fears and achieve whatever goals they have set for themselves. For those who were overcome by this fear, then they are prevented from realizing their potential.
The most destructive element entailed with the fear of failure is one’s inability to take criticism or feedback well. Instead, they tend to magnify the mistakes they have created along the way until it overtakes their mind such that it is difficult to get rid of them. There are also instances wherein the fear of failure is so immense that people tend to limit themselves to the point of not trying for fear of failing.
Let's explore a few ways to kick fear to the curb, shall we?
To be a successful EXECUpreneur, it is essential that you are able to manage your time to accomplish as many tasks as you can throughout your day.
While you may have tried various methods for planning, organizing, and scheduling your time in the past, you still feel like you can’t get everything done. This is because many of the tactics you're using are a waste of time and simply don't work.
In today's episode, I share five time management tips that are worth implementing into your daily routine.
Mistakes are one of the most frustrating parts of life.
They remind us at some of the most inconvenient moments that we are human. That said, they force us to learn the hard lessons. While mistakes are irritating and sometimes difficult to get over, they’re unavoidable in life. The important thing to remember is that the mistake doesn’t matter nearly as much as how we handle it.
Mistakes can either cause us to beat up on our self or provide us with an opportunity to learn something. Mistakes, though frustrating, can be excellent teachers when permitted. Within this blogpost, I’ll walk you through how you can turn your mistakes into your greatest learning opportunities.
How do you respond to making mistakes?
Let's find out in today's episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast.
You won’t die. In fact you may feel better than ever if you dial back the carbage.
It’s common knowledge that carbohydrates provide glucose for use within the human body. Most cells use said glucose as a fuel source. When the body is glucose driven, it needs it…lots of it. The carbohydrate (carb) is the easiest macronutrient to breakdown into usable fuel…along with the messiest. Think coal when you think carbs.
As you’ve seen in old-time movies, shoveling coal into the train’s furnace creates billows of dark smoke and intense heat. Keeping that energy up requires a ton of coal, quite literally.
I'll be busting this myth in this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast.
Check out this fat-fueling yumminess that makes mealtime easy-peasy! https://drsamgraber.wordpress.com/2018/07/06/foodiefriday-make-ahead-egg-cups/
If you are continually looking at the world around you and seeing it the way you want it to be, rather than how it is, this is your EXECUpreneurial Spirit waiting to be unleashed. This is because at the core of the EXECUpreneurial Spirit is the ability to wonder what’s possible.
The EXECUpreneurial Spirit is usually boiled down to the six P’s: Passion, Path, Positivity, People, Perseverance, and Productivity. I’m not a fan of the word passion in this context. Passion is fleeting. Ask anyone who has been “in love”…now, I’m not dissing the lovebirds, I’m merely pointing to the fact that passion comes and goes. I prefer curiosity over passion. So, I’ll dive into the five P’s with a C.
For many new entrepreneurs it can be difficult to make the switch from employee to manager or boss, especially when there is whopping one on the payroll (or the IOU list).
There are ways that you can prepare yourself for this transition. For people who have built-in leadership skills this transition may be easier, but anyone with the proper drive and motivation can develop leadership skills.
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast, we'll touch on 6 things to keep in mind as you make the big "switch"!
Pretty much everything you’ve been told regarding what and how to eat is wrong. And I’m not talking about minding your manners.
I’m throwing the first pie in this food fight. Here goes…
Big Pharma, Big Food and Big Medicine (The Big 3) pay BIG MONEY to bury the truth hoping we’ll never fully comprehend the lengths to which they’ve gone to keep us sick and fat! As you learn to uncover the truth for yourself, you’ll be totally ticked as you come face-to-face with the fact you are a measly pawn in their game of Ca$h Chess!
From the “eat every 2-3 hours” chant to the “fat makes you fat” hysteria. It’s what we in the biz call a heaping helping of cow dung. We’ll just say “BS” to be succinct.
Food is BIG business and even BIGGER politics!
Let's get to throwing us some BS flags...care to join me?
If you're trying to go Keto but wonder just how you'll live without pasta, I wrote this tutorial for you: https://drsamgraber.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/but-doc-how-will-i-live-without-my-bread-pasta-low-carb-survival-kit-and-paper-bag-inside/
Grit is the ability to commit to long-term goals and see them through despite the adversity we may face along the road to accomplishing our goals. Grit embodies tenacity, perseverance, and a meld of other qualities like optimism, self-motivation, and self-discipline.
When it comes to becoming successful, grit is more important than intelligence or talent. Everyone can embody grit. It just takes hard work and practice.
Here are three powerful ways to develop your level of grittiness. When paired with the 3 following steps to build your perseverance , business success won't far behind.
There are many successful people who tout self-discipline as the key to success. Whether the success is derived from home life, or professional achievement; self-discipline seems to be the cornerstone of success.
What does it take to have the levels of self-discipline necessary in order to become successful?
Listen to this quick episode for 3 things you can put to work immediately to start harnessing the power of self-discipline in your life, and business!
I am asked on the regular, “Do you think I have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?”
Short answer is an emphatic ”Yes”. The fact you are even asking that question is the key to flirting with entrepreneurial success. Bottom line is that you must be willing to assess, critique and forgive yourself to have the best shot at becoming a successful entrepreneur.
The truth is, just about anyone can be an entrepreneur. Seems like every Tom, Dick, and Harriet is claiming they’re an entrepreneur these days. There is no verification, nor certification. Nor should there be. It’s your gig to claim. Word of caution, beware from whom you take your entrepreneurial advice. Too many posers out there.
That aside, it does take a certain type of person to successfully tap into their inner entrepreneur.
Listen to this episode to see if you have what it takes!
The First E in the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE acronym is for Energy. Because without boundless energy you are practicing hope-and-pray success. And that is something successful EXECUpreneurs do not do.
Successful EXECUpreneurs seek guidance from those who have their best interest in mind, not the best interests of stockholders. They also know that their mental, emotional AND physical energy must be available 100% of the time so they can focus on the business at hand, not what’s for lunch!
One major distinguishing factor of EXECUpreneurs is their ability to think for themselves and they are in the habit of making decisions based upon fact, not fallacy. Unfortunately fallacy has been in the driver’s seat for far too long...and greed was riding shotgun.
Not a pretty combo, especially when it comes to nutritional “advice” handed down to the American public for the past 60 years, give or take.
In this episode, I have lovingly titled, ”Cholesterol Is Your Enemy”...and other Nutritional Nonsense You Should Ignore”, I will shine light on the cholesterol controversy with the intent to help you make your best and most informed decision.
When it comes to Energy, what you do and what you don’t do can play equally important roles when it comes to fueling our incredible bodies and brains...don’t leave out the brain for it is our most important business asset. And cholesterol is critical to its health...and the health of pretty much every cell in us.
Here's another #FoodieFriday fat-fueling recipe for you to try out: https://drsamgraber.wordpress.com/2019/04/05/low-carb-meatball-stroganoff-with-zoodles/
The roadmap for most professional endeavors is lain out with some method to the madness. Executives have a corporate ladder to climb, for the most part. Just ensure your ladder is not leaning against the wrong wall.
We entrepreneurs are not so lucky, on the whole. There is no viable roadmap for us. That is partially due to the wide breadth of areas in which we entrepreneurs do our thang. Some go into service related ventures, others conceptualize a product and see it through to fruition.
If you are considering taking the leap and following your EXECUpreneurship dreams then you will want to develop “chops” to lay the proper foundation for cultivating long-term success.
In today’s episode, I’ll share 8 skills necessary to traverse most entrepreneurial ventures and grow some chops!
Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker was spot on…
“We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.”
Though Rohn passed over a decade ago, his wisdom still holds true today.
Cool thing…you get to choose which one on the daily.
Mr. Rohn also noted, “the pain of discipline is nothing like the pain of disappointment.” Boy was he ever correct.
When you hear the term ‘self-discipline‘ what is your immediate response?
For a lot of people, they think about resisting urges, fighting, and repressing something that we want or want to do. It’s a negative connotation that can affect your ability to practice self-discipline. When you believe you’re forcing yourself to do something against your will it’s difficult to want to jump aboard.
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur's EDGE Podcast, I'll shed some light on self-discipline and how you build more of it!
A recent survey found that more than 70% of people want to be some sort of entrepreneur. That’s awesome and I’d happily welcome each and every one of them to the ranks!
I can see how entrepreneurship would be a seductive gig. I could rattle off a whole litany of reasons. Some of the more top-of-mind are pride, purpose, freedom, and the desire to make more money.
Good starting point, wouldn’t you agree?
Upside aside, starting and running your own business on a day-to-day basis is no easy task. In fact, it can be downright brutal at times. And a pursuit that is truly worth the effort…with one caveat.
That caveat is the proverbial “elephant in the room”. Oh it’s there. It’s big. Massive even. And it is eyeballin’ you my friend.
The pachyderm to whom I refer is the answer to one very important, seemingly simple question: are YOU cut out for entrepreneurship?
In this episode we’ll do a little gut-check to see what stokes that fire in your EXECUpreneurial belly...here goes!
I’m Samantha Graber, AKA Dr. Sam. I am so happy you found your way to The EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast. I wanted to give you a little peek into my world at this point in time.
I am loving the world of podcasting and look forward to growing this body of work to provide you with a unique, holistic perspective that I take full responsibility for and for which I make no apologies.
My prose is sometimes insightful, often nerdy, and occasionally serious. I’m just a girl looking to change the world.
I believe that knowledge is power in reserve, and only becomes powerful once put into action! Everyone needs to put in their own work to improve themselves.
Self-improvement spills over into every facet of life. From personal to business. Whether it’s to develop better relationships or to increase profits.
Working on one’s self is key. And I will go so far to say that until we lead ourselves, we cannot effectively lead others...this goes for our team, our family, our clients and our communities. This moves self-leadership to the front of the priority line, in my humble opinion.
There is no better ally in life than your own self. Befriend her. Cultivate this relationship above all others. It has by far, the best R.O.I. on the market.
When I am present, I catch myself in the act of procrastinating and can pivot to get back to progress rather easily, for I have given myself many opportunities to do so. But when I’m letting my drunken monkey take the wheel, I’m ever-so-close to my sequin straight-jacket fitting. Seriously. I am and will always be a work in progress.
Same goes for you. You too are a beautiful work in progress.
Let’s wrap this series up on this final episode of your introduction to the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast.
How many times have you started a “diet” but then you got off track and quit? A couple? 5? 10? If you’re like most people I’ve met, it is too many to count.
How about the number of business programs you’ve bought to improve your “shelf-esteem”? Shelf-esteem is built by shelves all across the world when they hold the thousands of binders full of brilliant information that their owners don’t act upon.
Have you noticed a recurring theme? The main character present at each production?
I told you I like to get right to the heart of the matter. It’s what a good coach does for her client.
The recurring theme is looking to some program or product for the answer. The main character is you and your tendency to look outside yourself for the answer.
I’m going to save you ridiculous amounts of money with this nugget right here…the answer lies within you. 100% of the time.
You don’t need some overpriced product, nor some fancy piece of software, nor the latest guru’s business system to “finally succeed.”
Every single thing you need lies within. You just need to tap into it.
Let’s wrap this up with a warm hug and some truth bombs, Dr. Sam Style on this episode of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast.
Consider this episode a primer on core values. We talked about core values when we got down and dirty uncovering your inner drive.
So before you answer the following question, I want to remind you that your core values determine every decision you make in life. Every decision we make in life is a values-based decision. We base our decisions upon whether we believe we will get what we want as a result of our actions.
When the things that you do and the way in which you behave run in alignment with your values, life will usually seem good and fulfilling. But when these don’t align with your values, this can become a real source of unhappiness.
So...how do core values help you in Business? Let’s dive right in during this episode of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast.
Do you ever wonder if you are making any progress on your EXECUpreneurial journey?
I’m not talking the measurables such as income bump, sales jumps, nor numbers on a ledger. I’m talking the deep down meaning of life needle-moving type of progress.
That’s what truly matters.
In today’s episode we’ll unpack how to tell you’re evolving along your EXECUpreneurial journey. Let’s dive right in…
In the spirit of taming our inner inebriated primate, we are going to unpack how to mind mindfulness.
Another way to be more present to your present is to practice
mindfulness. In other words, embrace life’s simplicity and describes the starting point for the practice of mindfulness.
Practice literally means 'being in the present, on purpose'.
The practice of mindfulness involves no end destination. The means and end do not differ. The simplicity of the practice requires more than a recipe or a set of instructions. Our whole being must become involved.
This is where attitudes and commitment, come into play.
Attitudes involve intention. Intention sets the stage for what mindfulness can make possible. This tutorial breaks down the seven core attitudes of mindfulness.
The second E in the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE stands for “Evolve”...because evolving into the EXECUpreneur you so deeply desire to be is the ultimate outcome of honing your EDGE.
This podcast was created for you with one purpose in mind…
The EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast is your quintessential guide for tapping into boundless Energy, unleashing your inner Drive and cultivating the Grit of an EVOLVEd EXECUpreneur.
Let’s bring it full circle as we focus on that 2nd E, evolve, over the next few episodes.
Confidence, optimism, and creativity are three of the most prominent elements of grit. Your confidence is what makes you believe in yourself and boosts your self-esteem. Your optimism helps you to think positively even during the worst of times. Your creativity allows you to look outside the box for solutions to your problems and enables you to deal with tricky situations.
To piggyback off Episode 17, we are flexing our optimism muscles and channeling our creativity in today’s session together.
We can always use a little polishing of the good silver of life. Sit a spell, listen intently and hone your EDGE with me on the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast.
Nothing says more than when you say nothing at all. Your self-confidence is a major factor in how you come across to others. It boils down to the way you look, how you carry yourself, the way you enter a room and the words you use, both spoken and written.
Do you have the level of self-confidence you need to see through your EXECUpreneur-level goals and dreams? Or do you need a little refining?
If you’re deluded enough to think you’ve got it all wired, good on ya...no need to listen on.
But if you’re like the rest of us, you can always use a little polishing of the good silver. Sit a spell, listen intently and boost your self-confidence with me on the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast.
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast, we are staring FEAR in the face. And telling it to “back down”.
Whether you subscribe to the notion that FEAR is "False Evidence Appearing Real", or to Zig Ziglar’s perspective that F-E-A-R has two meanings. It stands for either "Forget Everything And Run" or "Face Everything And Rise", and as he stated, the choice is yours.
No matter which one resonates with you, the bottom line is that fear is not real. Danger is real...and respecting said danger is smart. But fear is a toothless paper tiger. And it is all in your head.
Let’s unpack the concept of FEAR together, on the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast.
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast, we are unpacking the concept of curiosity. “Curiosity May Have Killed The Cat”, but it will breathe life into you!
And I’m not talking about just the, “hmmm, I wonder how that works” level of curiosity.
I'm talking the "channel your inner 3-year-old stalking bugs carrying loads 20 times their size" level of curiosity.
When what you “do” for a living aligns with your reason for being alive, you are honing your EXECUpreneur’s EDGE my friend!
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast, we focus on the top 3 habits of the grittiest EXECUpreneurs I know.
Afterall, G in our EDGE is Grit…for it is a critical foundation to evolving into that EXECUpreneur you so deeply desire to be!
In this episode of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE Podcast, we’re getting Gritty. For cultivating grit is one of the core pillars of honing your EDGE in business and life. The G in our EDGE is Grit afterall.
Let’s dig into this topic and plant the seeds to cultivate our EXECUpreneurial Grit!
This whole unlocking your passion thing is really as simple as finding what lights you up and doing that.
That said, why is it so difficult?
That’s a really good question. And one that literally took me decades to finally answer! But I answered it.
You see, it’s not really about finding your passion as much as it is finding something that ignites your curiosity to a level of all out obsession.
I’ve included a link to a printable PDF of my list of the Top 10 Qs Every EXECUpreneur's Soul Craves Answers To. Print it out and dig deep into one question a day, your soul will thank you.
If you’re interested in a deeper dive, grab my PDF “How To Uncover Your Passion & Purpose In A World With So Much Uncertainty”...it's an awesome catalyst for answering this bazillion dollar question!
A couple of these Qs are reeeeeal juicy...and they deserve your reeeeal answers. Not the ones your Momma told you you should give. Not the ones society told you you should accept with grace. And certainly not the one you chose “to be safe”. Now I’m all for having a safety net, minimum acceptable requirements, and all that practical stuff. In fact, yours truly probably shhhhould have prioritized those things a little more.
But this episode is not about me...it is about you.
It is about YOU uncovering that inner drive that makes you leap out of bed, for purpose is by far the best alarm clock ever invented!
How DO you find your purpose and passion?
You start by actively writing out your soul’s answers to these 10 Qs!
Today's episode is interactive. I’m going to walk alongside you. I’ll keep time (we do one minute per question)...this is so you are free to focus on simply answering from your soul. Don’t overthink any answer. Just write. Cryptic answers will suffice. No editing. No “What Would So & So Do”? No "What Would So & So Say"? This is all you…
Grab some paper and a pen/pencil (which is best for neurological purposes), or fire up your laptop/tablet, then find yourself a place in which you can be uninterrupted for 15-20 minutes. Get comfy, then hit play.
Now don’t put this off for a better time. Let's be real, that time will never really come, will it? Now is all we really have, so TIA it! Remember Step 1 of anything in life is, and always will be TIA...Take Immediate Action. No matter what module of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE we are unpacking, taking immediate action is key!
I’ve included a link to a printable PDF of this 10 Q list. Print it out and dig deep into a question a day, for good purpose proposing practice. Say that 3 times fast, dare ya!
In this episode, we will wrap up the 12 Steps with a little pillow talk and a whole lot of straight talk. For what kind of EXECUpreneur Change Agent would I be if I didn’t call you to the mat on the regular?
I'll introduce you to insulin's nemesis (Step #10), share my power pack of 7 ways to stack the sleep deck in your favor (Step #11), and circle back to our first step as we dive into our final step for that is the foundation for obtaining all things you so deeply desire in the shortest amount of time possible (Step #12).
We'll also do a little BONUS gut check. Literally and figuratively.
Be sure to grab my cheatsheet “The EXECUpreneur’s EDGE 12-Step Program for a Body & Mind That Just Won’t Quit!” This concise visual will help prioritize your actions to get the results you desire from your body and your brain. Keep this fact in mind, your brain is your #1 ally in business. Seriously, she is. Be sure to show her the love with the 12-Step Program for a Body & Mind That Just Won't Quit!!
These 3 steps are the support staff of the "EXECUpreneur's E.D.G.E 12-Step Strategy for a Body & Brain That Just Won't Quit". Without these 3, you’ll be spinning your metabolic wheels.
Remember the 2-fold process I discussed in episode #4, “Now for the Meat of the EXECUpreneur’s EDGE...Hold the Potatoes”?
In addition to ceasing the onslaught of havoc-wreaking carbs, we’ve got to use up what’s already been shoved into every cellular nook & cranny. Then flush it out.
This is the 2...3 punch this trio brings to the ring.
Click HERE to grab my cheat sheet the “EXECUpreneur's E.D.G.E 12-Step Strategy for a Body & Brain That Just Won't Quit” and I'll send along the bonus list of 70+ names for sugar used in most food processing. Think of this as your decoder ring for the sweet stuff shenanigans marketing firms use to fool you.
These 3 steps are your secret weapon when it comes to gaining the EDGE in business...heck, in life! When combined, this trio literally shifts your metabolism from an inefficient glucose burner to a top-of-the-line fat burner.
In today’s episode I’ll share my protein hierarchy and why it’s critical to be getting enough of the right stuff (Step #4) to optimize your body composition. Visit my blog at drSAMgraber.com and search for "hierarchy".
We’ll move from making sure you get enough, to ensuring you stay below your setpoint on this macronutrient in Step #5. When we consume too much of this seemingly innocuous macro (short for macronutrient), your efforts to shift your metabolism are thwarted.
We’ll round out the conversation with Step #6, which is my favorite! (Don’t tell the others!) Now, this is my favorite step because I spent decades avoiding this friendly, and advised thousands to do the same (still forgiving myself for that one). I am quite sure you have avoided it too. We bought into Conventional Wisdom and got robbed...when you embrace Step #6, you’ll get your groove back and leave that brain fog in the past, where it belongs!
Be sure to grab my cheatsheet “The EXECUpreneur’s EDGE 12-Step Program for a Body & Mind That Just Won’t Quit!” (https://www.execupreneursedge.com/energy) By having a concise visual to work from to prioritize your actions, you’ll stack the success deck in your favor...in turn, ensuring cooperation between your body and brain.
Keep this fact in mind, your brain is your #1 ally in business. Seriously, she is. Stop treating her like an afterthought by putting today’s 3 Steps to work in your life...and business!!
These 3 steps pack a wallop, so I chose them to kick off our Proper Care and Feeding of the EXECUpreneur series...
When you embody Step #1, you’ll gain the momentum every EXECUpreneur needs.
When Step #2 is followed, you'll know what to change when things stop working...they always do. This is where adaptability comes in.
We’ll wrap up today’s episode with Step #8...this one is the Grand-Poobah of the 12-Step Program. If you only implement one of the 12 Steps, this is the one to live by. (But seriously, why implement only one...that would be silly and ridiculous!)
Be sure to grab my cheat sheet “The EXECUpreneur’s EDGE 12-Step Program for a Body & Mind That Just Won’t Quit!” With a concise visual to work from, you'll prioritize your actions to maximize the results you desire from your body and brain. Download here.
Keep this fact in mind, your brain is your #1 ally in business. Seriously, she is. I’ll show you exactly how to show her some love!!
A cloudy mind and out-of-shape body prevent you from getting past the hurdles that are in your way. And the life of an EXECUpreneur is riddled with hurdles.
This is why it is vital to properly nourish your body AND your mind, then work at keeping them healthy. You need to take daily measures to ensure that both your body and mind are in a healthy state so you can persevere in the most challenging of times.
My 12-Step strategy tackles the physical, along with the mental AND emotional parts of the energy crisis that plagues most every modern human, let alone the hard-working EXECUpreneur.
Email me at hello@drsamgraber.com to request my "12-Step Program for a Body & Brain That Just Won't Quit!" cheat sheet.
Not everyone is cut out to be an EXECUpreneur.
There are 7 specific traits you must continually cultivate in order to find success.
To bring to life the results you seek, focus on the process of developing these characteristics commonly found in successful EXECUpreneurs…24/7.
I call it the “act as if” principle.
Act as if you are already that successful EXECUpreneur. What would she do? What would she say?
Which of these 7 shared traits of the EXECUpreneur shared in this episode do you need to focus more effort on cultivating?
Your mindset is a complex living organism (of sorts), in and of itself. It is malleable, tweakable, and completely do-over-able.
Or you can lock it in for the most part through the strategy I’ll share along the way through the EXECUpreneur's EDGE podcast.
Who you are, what you think, your personal habits, your attitude, your thoughts and your beliefs will determine the results you get. Regardless of what you do for a living. Developing an EXECUpreneurial mindset is one of the best things you can do to stack the deck in favor of your ultimate success, in all aspects of life, let alone business.
You see, EXECUpreneurs are a peculiar bunch.
They don’t follow the crowd. They’re the ones forging a new path.
Overall, their lives are very rewarding as a result of their unique mindset. This type of mindset helps you to challenge yourself to recognize, overcome, and change what isn’t working in your life. In any, and all, of its multitude of facets.
As an EXECUpreneur, you have to quickly come to the understanding that your mindset IS your business.
So...which of the 5 P’s and 1 C needs a little focus from you?
If you're an entrepreneur or corporate executive looking to move the needle on your business but you feel like you’re STUCK in neutral, or even worse… in reverse, you are listening to the right episode right here!
Herein, I will detail exactly WHO this podcast was created for, WHAT makes someone an EXECUpreneur and how they can double down to stack the success deck forever in their favor.
Peppered throughout this episode you’ll learn more my WHY behind the WHAT and the WHO.
When it comes to YOUR Why, it needs to be "stick to the ribs" level good. Subscribe to this podcast to stack the success deck forever in your favor!