Over The Edge Podcast: Recent Episodes
Josiah Loye
Welcome to Over The Edge Podcast The podcast where i speak with individuals experiencing success in their chosen fields, join me as i learn some of their secrets of courageous action and positive habits. Listen in as they answer the question, what does it take to push you over the edge and keep you pushing?
Welcome to Over The Edge Podcast, the podcast where I speak with individuals experiencing success in their chosen fields and they share with me their secrets of courageous action and positive habits. Listen in as they answer the question; what does it take to push you over the edge towards a big goal or dream, and keep you pushing? In this episode I speak with none other than Daniel J Lewis.
As an award winning podcaster, Daniel J Lewis helps others launch and improve their own podcasts for sharing their passions and finding success. Daniel creates training resources like SEO for Podcasters and podcasting tools like My Podcast Reviews; he offers one-on-one consulting and group training like Podcasters’ Society and is a keynote speaker on podcasting and social media. Daniel hosts a network of award nominated shows covering how to podcast (The Audacity to Podcast), clean comedy, and the unofficial podcast for ABC’s hit drama Once Upon A Time, Daniel also writes about entrepreneurship and technology at Danieljlewis.net
Daniel shares with me how the Audacity to Podcast came about and what inspired him to get into podcasting. He found out about podcasts and would listen to them in the car on his laptop before they were available on mobile devices. He already had a background in tech and web design and was able to figure out how to create his own podcast and teach others to do the same.
Daniel talks about turning your podcast into a profitable online business. He says it should be used as a way to support another business related to the podcast in the way that Daniel helps people to create and improve their own podcasts with his business. His advice; don’t go into podcasting with the thought that you are going to make a ton of money from it.
Daniel’s Advice for Overcoming Self-Doubt
- Have a plan
Sit down and actually plan out what you want to do, write down what you want to achieve. If you are starting a podcast; write down who you want to interview, what you want the topics to be about and where you want to see the podcast go in the future
- Don’t wait for things to be perfect
At the same time don’t plan down to every last detail so that you never get started. Have a plan but also realize that things are always going to come up and your plan will never go perfectly, take the first steps anyway.
Daniel’s Daily Habits
Your morning routine begins the night before; set yourself up for success the next day with your evening routine. Clear your mind; write down what you want to accomplish and what is troubling you to get it out. Put the phone away, don’t work on business or email right before bed to avoid staying up too late. Make sure you are well rested so you can start your morning refreshed.
Morning Routine
Daniel starts out each day by reading the Bible and prayer. He is sure to schedule his goals for each day and even goes as far as scheduling appointments with himself to take time to think and write. Build your schedules around what will propel you forward for success.
Life Lessons Daniel Has Learned
- Don’t be afraid to pay for things. “free always costs”; in time and knowledge if not money
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Drop the superhero mentality, don’t be afraid to delegate if possible. Delegation scales. My Podcast Reviews would not exist if Daniel would have tried to do it himself and not delegated it to others. Change from solopreneur to CEO. Do the things that are crucial to the success of your business and automate or delegate the rest if possible. If you are starting out and don’t have the means to hire someone; look for volunteers or a student looking to intern with you.
How Does He Define Success?
Each of us defines our own success. For Daniel it is having a job that he loves and a life that can be separate from that. He calls it a work-life integration, not work like balance. Success for him is being recklessly generous with his time and money and resources. It’s not how much we are getting but how much are we giving!
Books Daniel Recommends
The Bible. Especially Proverbs for the life and business lessons that it offers that he is able to apply in his everyday life.
48 Days To The Work You Love by Dan Miller and Dave Ramsey
Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker
What does it take to push Daniel Over the Edge?
Putting aside your fear and realizing that what you try could fail horribly. Keep moving forward, keep your eyes on the prize; your dream, and don’t be distracted by the little things that seem to want to slow you down and hold you back.
Other Recommendations
The Audio‑Technica ATR 2100‑USB Microphone as the best microphone for getting started in the world of podcasts.
Connect with Daniel
theaudacitytopodcast.com
Mitchell Davis received his Bachelors in Psychology from Bloomsburg University and has his Master’s in Exercise Science. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Sports Psychology. He is certified Performance Enhancement Specialist and a Certified Speed Specialist. He was the Head Strength Coach for the football and track teams at ELCO High School and the Head Indoor Track Coach there as well. He was also the Head Strength Coach at 5 Stones Fight Club, a local MMA and Grappling Gym. Mitch is also the co-author of Bull: A Book for Fathers & Sons. In this episode Mitch teaches me about the psychology of fitness and how to motivate yourself to make big changes in your health. Here’s the interview.
What can listeners do to get started with a fitness routine?
Getting started is the hardest part. We love consistency and the unknown can be scary. Find something that can drive you to get to the gym. Find out what drives you, do you want to be able to be more active with your children? Take the crawl, walk run approach. Don’t be afraid to ask others in the gym for advice. Find a personal trainer to support your journey and hold yourself accountable
What advice can you offer for overcoming self-doubt?
Ask yourself- what goal can you set that is bigger than you?
Ask yourself- what is it that is going to push me through the pain
Be willing to sacrifice for success
What’s a failure he experienced and how he got through it?
Drinking in high school and getting caught and getting kicked off the soccer team. Got a tough lesson from the school’s track coach who didn’t let him feel sorry for himself. This taught him to never make excuses and take responsibly for his own actions.
Ask yourself: Why are you putting excuses in front of potential success? Really think about this and the goals you want to accomplish, remind yourself of this every day.
What drives him to keep going and push hard?
Having a chip on his shoulder, feeling like he needs to prove himself. Breaking his own records and pushing boundaries
What are 3 Life Lessons that Mitch has learned?
- Embrace the Suck; be willing to go through the pain, to do the hard work and things you don’t necessarily want to because you know there will be a reward on the other side. Work through the struggle and the hardship
- There Is always someone who is going to work harder than you, push yourself, beat your own records
- Die first, then Quit! Don’t give up. Keep getting back up no matter how many times you fail
How does he define success?
Doing what others have told him what others have told him he could not. Going over the edge. His father always told him that no man is going to accomplish success in his comfort zone
What does it take to push him over the edge?
Having people in his life that are a lot better than him at what he is trying to do. Learning lessons from others in his life; Coaches especially as well as his father
Take a break from time to time so you can come back at it that much stronger
“99% of our life is not worth giving a shit but it’s that 1% that is! But too often do we get caught up in that 99%, don’t worry about if what you are doing is popular, if people are going to like it or you’re going to look cool. Focus on the 1%; family, relationships, business and self-improvement.
Take the initiative to make a change in your life today!
Last words of wisdom- never assume that your life is that bad that you can’t make a change, don’t be a cope out and let excuses gyp you of your success.
Find out more about Mitch and Tier One
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(717) 222-9842
In this episode of Over The Edge Podcast I speak with Nada Lena.
Nada is a women of multiple hats that believes in diversity and continuous growth. She is the founder of Rise Up For You as well as NLNproductions while maintaining the role of Producer for a non-profit organization called the Young Americans.
Amongst many cool things she is a singer, a performance coach, an educator, a leadership coach, a podcaster, and more.With over 16 years of teaching and mentoring, Nada has been honored to work with over 75,000 young women, adults, and youth worldwide. Through various forms of communication and language she has had the pleasure of uplifting and finding the true potential in individuals helping them maximize their strengths, talent, and inner confidence.Her clientele ranges from youth in incarceration centers, high school youth, successful educators and leaders, and day to day women who are searching for their niche and maximization in their life
Nada began her career as a performer with The Young Americans, singing and dancing. The Young Americans is a non-profit organization and performing group based in Southern California focused on using music to build self-confidence, teamwork and understanding in students and audiences around the world. After discovering that she had a gift for helping others realize the potential in themselves, Nada transferred into director/educator role with the organization. She went on to become a top executive with educational corporation while still maintaining her director role with The Young Americans. She has since resigned from her executive role and now coach’s women to be confident and empowered with her business and podcast Rise Up For You.
What is Rise Up For You? A company based around 6 elements- relationships, investing, self-worth, entrepreneurship, love and health. Nada teaches these six elements to clients and encourages them to empower themselves and reach their full potential in all areas. What she calls your perfect 10.
“Confidence in yourself is key to all the other aspects of yourself.”
“Find your level 10 in all areas of your life and strive for it every day.”
How Do You Rise Up For You and Develop Killer Self-Confidence?
Steps to develop the confidence and clarity.
- Consider the six elements of your life: relationships, investing, self-worth, entrepreneurship, love and health
- Grade yourself on all 6 elements to determine where you are on a scale of 1-10 in each category.
- Ask yourself- what does a 10 in each area look like for me personally?
- Reflection: Keep asking yourself these questions as you improve in each area. Your level 10 should expand and grow bolder as you do. Keep working towards improvement
Get Over Self Doubt! How?
Re-engineer your thought patterns – Ask yourself where are these thoughts coming from is? Why are you doubting yourself? When you go onstage for example- why do you doubt yourself? Have others told you that you don’t speak well? Did you have a stutter? Ask yourself where the self-doubt comes from. Understanding the origins and how skewed the view really is will help you to overcome it.
Boost Your Self- Confidence on a Daily Basis
If you’re not feeling great about yourself, do things that make you feel great! Boost your confidence in this way.
Figure out what you’re great at so you do it more often and gain confidence from your positive performance
Stop the Negative Self-Talk With These 5 Steps
Don’t let negative thoughts sabotage you. Letting them drag you down for days at a time is what holds you back
1st- Stop and reflect (What am I good at? What am I doing well?)
2nd Say these things out loud
3rd Say them to yourself in front of the mirror
4th write them down if possible
5th For every doubt- counter it with 3 positive things about yourself
Nada’s Morning Routine
First, she is ok with not always being so rigid with morning routine but this is what she normally does:
5 minute journal- She writes down 3 affirmations, 3 goals for the day, what makes me happy
Coffee.
Meditates - Uses App Relax Melodies-
Gym after 30-60 minutes
Nada’s Other Positive Habits
Plans Weeks out ahead of time
Reviews Weekly Goals daily in her planner
Builds consistency through routines
She is over prepared and uses 5 planners to stay on task
Nada’s Top 3 Life and Business Lessons
- Honesty without compassion is cruelty- practice constructive criticism, think of others feelings when offering criticism or instruction
- Always keep your hands dirty- know all the aspects of the job and be involved in everything. Be in the trenches with employees
- Always remember that it’s not about you: “It’s not about you and the minute that it stops being about you, it becomes about you.” Always put others first, always think how I can help the other person.
How does she define success?
By the level of happiness you have, it’s not about the external factors.
“Success is you consistently going after your dream life”
Nada’s Top Reads
The Miracle Morning- Hal Elrod, The Alchemist- Paulo Coehlo, currently reading the school of greatness Lewis Howes
Bonus: Nada shares her story of how she climbed Mount Fuji in a typhoon and barely made it out alive!
What does it take to push you over the edge?
Commitment
“It’s not if, it’s when. Stay committed even when it gets hard”
Connect with Nada
Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Periscope, Pinterest
Subscribe to the Rise Up For You Podcast- iTunes, Stitcher
And Remember
Be kind- think of others before thinking of yourself
In this episode of Over The Edge I speak with Derrick Kwa, Derrick left high school at the age of 16 to forge his own path, instead of following the crowd of 9-5ers he decided instead to do what he is passionate about and it paid off big. Derrick has since traveled to over 10 countries in 2 years, has played poker against world class celebrity players, and has participated in a fast paced startup competition all aboard a speeding bus. Derrick has worked with 18 time best selling author Seth Godin and has founded or co-founded 3 separate companies. He is currently the ceo of passion blueprint, where he consults individuals on living out there passion and doing more of what they love.
Derrick tells me about leaving school at 16 and how he felt he was just going through the motions. He talks about vigorous school schedule in Singapore- school 7 days a week 10 hours most days
He tells me how reaching out to Seth Godin via email at 16 and receiving a response really propelled him forward
How did you past the doubters? Separating myself from them and surrounding myself instead with a supportive community with similar interests. Derrick built his own community of supportive individuals.
Q: Did you have any mentors early on in your career?
A: Many bloggers, Learning from many different influencers; Pete Hammond, Seth Godin, Chris Brogan?
Derrick tells me how he got an internship with Seth Godin
3 Lessons he learned from Seth Godin
- Shipping – getting into the habit of creating and getting over the fear.
- Building your tribe – Get your message out to a small focused group of people who care about what you have to say and interact with them and then they will spread the word
- Surround yourself with a community of amazing people, people that support you and are doing the things you want to be doing or are, it propels you forward
Q: Do you feel that it’s important to have hobbies in your life to keep you balanced?
A; "For me personally, I put my all into what I am doing and am not distracted by hobbies. "He says to do what you love so you can put your all into it. What you're working on is your hobby.
Derrick's opinion on courage
- Courage comes from small victories
- Take small actions like his first email to Seth Godin and build up from there
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1 Courageous step- Reach out to your idol
- Courage is taking small steps out
Q: What is your advice on overcoming failure?
A:
- Change your attitude towards it
- See what lessons you can learn from the “failure”
- Think to yourself, what’s the worst that could happen if I fail?
Q: Do you have any morning routines
A: "No, I am totally focused on my business and achieving those goals"
He Focuses on building client base, reaching out to people. He breaks down the day into action steps
We talk about social media strategy and Gary Vanyerchuk
Q: How do you define success?
A: Freedom, being able to travel when I want, not being tied down to a certain task or location. For what he does in his work to have a positive impact on others and lead them to make changes in their lives
Q: Are there any books that had a massive impact on your life?
A: The Dip by Seth Godin- Why? It makes you realize that it’s ok to change paths and quit things if it's not right for you.
Q: How did you go about founding the Social Media Breakfast?
A: I Saw it done in America and wanted to try in Singapore. He mentioned it on a podcast he called in to and had people reach out to him online, connect on Facebook and ask if he would host it in Singapore.
"It’s never been easier to connect with like-minded individuals- take advantage of social media and the internet and the relationships they make possible."
Q: What does it take to push you over the edge?
A: Having someone to push you! Have someone in your corner that will encourage you and support you, the more times you jump the better you get at it.
Where to find out more about Derrick?
Derrickkwa.com, Passionblueprint.com
Check out his Email course you can sign up for on overcoming common fears and going after your passion with courage!
Celeste Aldridge began her music career at a time in life when some might say it couldn’t be done. After deciding that she wanted to sing Celtic music, Celeste began practicing incessantly, taking vocal lessons and learning from a mentor. In a relatively short time she began touring the tri-state area, recorded multiple CDs, and began writing her own music and recording it. Celeste was also the co-host of Songwriters Workshop TV and is currently the worship leader at the First Presbyterian Church in Milford, PA
In this episode I ask Celeste what it takes to have the courage to go against the odds, start a new career path and go over the edge towards your dreams.
Celeste tells me about 3 things that were crucial to her success starting out with a new career
- Narrowing down what you love and what you are good at; your gift
- Connecting with a community who is already doing what you are gifted at; for her it meant going to open mike night and reaching out to other musicians
- Find a mentor; Look for someone who is skilled at doing what you want to do and learn from them, study under them and be willing to pay if you can’t find someone who will do it for free. For Celeste this meant taking voice lessons and learning from a skilled musician
"Love what you are doing so much that you don’t get discouraged by the doubters"
“If you don’t love it enough you won’t stick with it but that’s OK because then you can move on to finding what it is you truly love.”
When you really love something you will make it work. “Shoot for the moon and you’ll land in the stars”
Be willing to try new things, don’t be too quick to label yourself
Be willing to start with a new goal or career but realize that you every time you start over you still need to put in the work to see the success you desire
Celeste’s Daily Routine
- Morning tea, prayer and daily devotionals, practices singing and then goes on a walk
Celeste believes in the importance of daily routines and regular practice, she says that she does not believe she would be where she is now without her daily routine to keep her centered and focused as well as regular practice.
Her favorite book that had an impact on her life: The Phantom Tollbooth
How Does She Define Success
- Making every day count, living in the present moment and finding happiness in your work. Meeting your goals
What does it take to push you Over The Edge
Going after your passion with force and feeling compelled to do it.
Listen to Celeste
- https://www.reverbnation.com/celestealdridge
- https://www.youtube.com/user/celestealdridge
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGGLK5H9FM6srOwiQ5bx11shK7sVcm4Yz
In this episode of Over The Edge Podcast I speak with Paul Almquist. Paul was first introduced to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)at 15 and has been training with the sport ever since. He first went pro at the age of 22 and has had an incredibly successful career. Paul is a National Guardsman; Military Police Division who graduated at the top of his class with high honors. Paul overcame a lot of adversity from dropping out of high school to reading college level books daily and being selected out of a class of over 200 to deliver the commencement speech at his basic training graduation. Paul recently opened a new chapter in his life as a Personal Trainer with Tier 1 Fitness where he is coaching clients to become the best they can be and "Get Better Together".
Paul regularly participates in long distance competitive races including the 28 mile March Of The Fallen to pay tribute to his fallen military brothers.
In addition to his impressive accolades Paul still finds the time to put family first and volunteers regularly with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and at a local Personal Care Home.
Listen in to one of the best Motivational Speeches I've ever heard from one of the most fearless and courageous men I know.
We talk about the different aspects of MMA and training with the sport
Grappling, Krav Maga, Boxing, Karate, Muay Thai and more
Paul shares his Military Transition and what inspired him to join
- After losing fight it motivated him to make a switch
- The military taught him to hold himself to higher standard, be more disciplined, and make his bed every morning
We talk about Personal Training
- Paul wanted to help more people and he felt that personal training was the way to go
- He trains in anything from losing weight and getting in shape to those looking to train in MMA
Paul shares his insane Daily Routine
He is always out the door by 6am and on his way to the gym smiling
Gratitude journal- He writes down 3 things he is thankful for every day
He reads daily every chance he gets- Currently reading: Gung Ho! Kenneth Blanchard and The Shortness Of Life- Seneca
Paul shares his workout routine with his trainer and owner of Tier 1 Fitness Mitch Davis
- Program –Full Body Strength Training
- Tues- Legs Squats, Deadlifts, Low Body, Power Cleans, Snatches
- Wed- Core day Top Ab exercises- Hanging leg raises, decline crunch with ball toss.
- Thurs –Upper body bench press, pushups, incline bench pullups, lat pulldowns,shrugs, bent rows and resistance bands incorporated
Mitch works with other MMA fighters, wrestlers, athletes and is able to work on specific areas.
Paul's Evening Routine
250 rep of core before bed, pushups, stretches
Paul recommends yoga stretching and always using proper form whether stretching or strength training
Loves to read, believes in self-education
Believes in writing to let go of emotions and negativity
I ask Paul: What was holding him back from achieving his dreams?
A: Fear – fear is what you make of it, fear of the unknown is what was holding him back from achieving his dreams? Lack of education and fear of passing the ASVAP, Negative relationships can hold us back
-What allowed him to conquer fear?
A: Just doing it! Pushing boundaries, take a small step out and every little thing he accomplished gave him self confidence to go out and achieve the next thing
“You’re gonna fail and its gonna hurt but trying and failing is so much better than sitting back and saying I could have done that but never knowing “
"It’s ok to fail, It’s part of life and you can gain confidence from failing and learning"
He says the problem comes when we don't accept fear and try to run away from it
Paul shares a failure he experienced and a lesson he learned from it – His pro fight knock out
- He let outside influences get into his head and interrupt his training, leading up to the fight he didn’t put his all into it. He allowed negativity to creep in
“The fight me losing, yes that was the failure moment but it wasn’t just one night it was the weeks leading up to the fight”
- In life we don’t always stick to our goals and we go at it not 100% into it, we don’t grind and we fail.
It’s tempting to think, “I should have just kept my hands up” but you should have kept your hands up in the training leading up to that fight
- The key lesson: Every day matters! Today matters just as much as that fight you are training for! You have to build it up, treat every moment like this is a moment I could fail or succeed
"Every day you have to grind and work and treat it like it’s your last"
- The days that are the hardest are the days to go the hardest
His Definition of Success
Paul thinks success is doing what you are happy and passionate about. Feeling joyful and happy about what you’re doing
"Success is how you feel when you get up in the morning and if you feel joy and happiness you are probably doing the right thing and therefore very successful"
Who do you think of when think of success?
Jevon Weixler
- Manager at Weixler Diversified Cleaning Services, Board Member Making a Difference of Lebanon Pa (A non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting a city and its youth), Big Brother, Avid Volunteer
Adrian Caan
- National Guard Drill Sergeant, Founder Warrior for Life and Xfitt Combatives and Fitness, MMA coach,
What makes them successful?
- Because they are determined to help others. They are successful because of the way they make others feel by positively influencing them
What’s one book that had a massive impact that you would recommend?
- Leadership And Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
What do you think it takes to push you over the edge towards a big goal or dream?
- Mindset- Always work towards a better world, Stay positive.
Connect with Paul on Instagram and Twitter
@Paulalmquist92
Shout Outs- Adrian Caan, Jevon Weixler, Mitch Davis, Tier 1 Fitness
Let’s Get Better Together!
P.s Stay tuned till the end for some fun bonus audio with Paul and I!
Welcome to Over the edge podcast, the podcast where I speak with individuals experience success in their chosen fields and they share with me their secrets of courageous action and positive habits. Listen in as they answer the question, what does it take to push you over the edge, and keep you pushing.
If you’re a first time listener you may want to check out some of the past episodes as well, I speak with a world class athlete, a spiritual teacher, a Dr. of Psychology, a CEO , Jeff Sanders who was recently a guest on John Lee Dumas’ Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast and many more. There are a lot of great episodes with the focus on getting inside the minds of these success individuals to figure out how they build the courage and drive to go after their goals and dreams in life and succeed. You can catch this episode as well as the previous episodes I mentioned on any podcast app on your android, including Stitcher as well as iTunes and Soundcloud. In this episode of Over The Edge Podcast I speak with Ja Nae Duane
Throughout her life Ja-Nae has focused on one mission; make life better for as many people as possible. This began at a young girl at 13 when she helped to turn her city around through her talent of public speaking and was awarded with the key to the city. This has carried in through the five different organizations she has founded or co-founded, including Wild Women Entrepreneurs, The Leaders, the National Artistic Effort, and the Massachusetts Artist Leaders Coalition.
She currently leads the Revolution Institute and works as a social science researcher while also teaching at Emerson College and Northeastern University. At Clark University, she holds the position of Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
The author of “How to Start Your Business with $100” and “The Startup Equation” Ja-Naé excels at advising startups because she understands from personal experience what it means to be an social entrepreneur. Over the years, her work has caught the attention of The Associated Press, NPR, Classical Singer Magazine, The Boston Globe, and Business Week. In 2007, she was nominated as one of New England’s Most Innovative Leaders of 2007
On Startups
Ja-Naé shares 3 exclusive tips that she coaches clients on in regards to starting up a business with very little capital. These are some of the strategies she used when she founded the Wild Women Entrepreneurs with $100.
- Remember: Money is not the only resource Everything in our lives is a potential resource. Ask yourself, what skills and abilities can I “barter” with others if I don’t have the money?
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Always make sure you get paid! “If you’re not sustainable then you have no business
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Listen to others- we have a tendency to oversell ourselves. The goal is to sell solutions to customers. Ja-Naé shares something her grandma used to always say; You have two ears and one mouth, use them accordingly.
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. Know your hourly rate! Time is a resource, don't under sell yourself.
Happiness
We talk about Ja-Naé's Tedx talk at Creative Coast. In her talk, Ja-Nae explains how just 10 minutes of Creativity can boost your Happiness. Check out the full talk in the link below
Words of Wisdom; You create your own happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXGFa2S06eQ
The Art Of The Interview
Listen in as Ja-Naé turns the tables and asks me a few questions. I learn about her experience in radio with her own show as well as some very helpful tips on how to host a stellar interview
Routines
Ja-Naé shares her morning routine with me and here's a hint, it involves coffee. She also practices yoga and morning pages
Her evenings are for creating as often as she can
Failure
Her attitude towards failure- fail and fail fast, allow yourself to fail, recognize when you have and what that failure means in a particular situation
“The faster you can fail, the sooner you can pivot!”
"The more open you are to failures, the more open you are to serendipity"
On Building Self Confidence
- Your feelings of self doubt and that you are not worth is what gets in the way of your success
- Advice on building Self Confidence, fake it till you make it!You are worth it, Trust that who you are is enough.
- Take a breath, relax and be yourself
- At the end of the day, Business is about people and your relationships with people
How Does She Define Success?
Contentment- Happiness in what she has created and how she has spent her day.
"It’s more about the journey than the destination"
What does it take to push you over the edge towards a big goal or dream?
"Breaking the Rules!" Listen to Ja-Naé's explanation of what that means to her in the episode
I’m super excited about Ja-Nae’s upcoming book, the Startup Equation, I’ve actually already pre-ordered it and I can’t wait to start reading it after it releases on January 19th! Here is the link to get it plus some extra goodies exclusive for you guys! http://bit.ly/SEQpreorder
As I’ve mentioned before Over The Edge Podcast is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Android all those fun places. I would be forever indebted to you all if you would head on over to your friendly neighborhood iTunes store and hit the subscribe button, If you’re feeling extra generous maybe even hit that rate and review button and show me some love. If you would like to be on the show or know someone else that would be a great guest, please reach out to me, send an email to josiah@overtheedgepodcast.com . I know I’m rambling on but before you go I do want to give you a quick preview of whats to come, I don’t normally do this but coming next week is episode 8, where I speak with professional MMA fighter, personal trainer and long distance runner Paul Almquist. We get into a great conversation about courage, routines and as always what it takes to go Over the Edge towards your biggest goals and dreams. As you go out into the world this week remember; you have to be closer than ever to the edge to win, sometimes, you need to go over the edge.
Join me for episode 6 as I learn from author, CEO and inventor Dr. Steve Levinson what it takes to step out in courage towards a big dream and achieve massive success.
This is Over The Edge Podcast
Dr. Steve Levinson is a clinical psychologist who realized the universal problem of lack of follow through and sought out a solution. He began intense research on how to solve this issue and in doing so invented a device to help individuals do just that, the MotivAider. Through this research he also discovered a proven model for following through on your intentions which he shares in his book, Following Through. Dr. Steve is on a mission to help people follow through on their own good intentions and part of the equation is having The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not). In his new book by this title, Dr. Levinson shares how to have this power.
Highlights
Dr. Levinson shares his journey of discovery that led him to the invention of the MotivAider
He talks about a failure he experienced and one of the biggest lessons he learned:
Know when to quit if you're just banging your head against the wall
His attitude towards failure? Failure is a good teacher, learn from it when you can
His definition of success? Doing what you intend to do and acting on your intentions
How to process of writing had a massive impact on his life. His advice- If you ever get the chance to write a book, do it!
What gives you the power to get things done?
- Putting yourself in circumstances that force you to do what you say you want to do
What does he mean by that?
Dr. Levinson shares the story of a man who set an intention of getting to the gym every morning but often would sleep in. After learning about this concept he left his Only stick of deodorant at the gym so when he got up in the morning he was forced to go if he didn't want to stink all day.
Dr. Levinson's Top #1 Habit
- Guarding the intentions he keeps and being very selective about the new ones he adds. He look at intentions as a major life event, as important as taking on a new job or getting married
What does it take to push Dr. Steve over the edge?
You will have to listen to the episode to find out!
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Join me for Episode 5 of the Over The Edge Podcast! I speak with Jeff Sanders, public speaker and author of the best-selling book the 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast. Jeff was recently a guest on John Lee Dumas’ podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire, to talk about his book, podcast and life.
Jeff Sanders is also the host of the 5AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business Categories, has been nominated for two 2015 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 2 million downloads.
Jeff is also a productivity coach, a 10 time marathon runner and passionate raw vegan.
Highlights
Jeff shares his tips on building an online business and social presence
- Know your audience
- Commit to your audience
- Connect with other in your niche
- And much more
Jeff shares his habits for success
- Have a dedicated task manager
-Consolidate everything into one place
– He recommends Nozbe
- Wake up Early
– Set an early morning routine
– Start your day in control
3. Exercise
– Healthier Body=Healthier Mind
– Healthier Mind=Greater Productivity
Jeff shares his thoughts on going Over The Edge
If you want success you have to constantly be doing things outside your comfort zone, push yourself and live on the edge.
More about Jeff Sanders and The 5 AM Miracle
Learn More
Get The Book
Get Jeff’s 47 Strategies for Productivity
Listen to The 5AM Miracle Podcast
Connect with Jeff
@JeffSandersTV
Hello Friends and Fans of Over The Edge Podcast, I am pumped to share this episode with you all. In Episode 4 I meet with Simon Rogers, the President and CEO of Basildon Financial, A financial planning firm located in Harrisburg, PA and online at basildonfinancial.com. Simon has also founded Basildon Wellness, a community center where guest practitioners encourage guests to live a healthy and well balanced life.
Simon is a very inspirational and motivated individual with a lot of real world experience that he shares with me on topics such as;
- Self assessment
- Facing your fears
- Success in business
- Overcoming temporary defeat
- Habits for success
In Business
Take what you think will realistically happen with your business plan and the profits you will make and cut them in half
The toughest part of starting of a business is getting over the mental challenges
Highlights
The Stockdale Principle
Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of difficulties.
AND, at the same time
Confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be
Take time to pause and take counsel with yourself
In the long run it can be more difficult to ignore your problems than to face them
“All the magic happens outside of your comfort zone.”
negative current situation to motivate change
Keep the vision of your success in the forefront of your mind
Daily Habits for Success
- Develop a morning ritual that pumps you up and gets you ready for the day
- Set your brain on positive thoughts
- Listen to music to motivate
- Visualize your dream
- Before going to bed at night consider all the positive things you did during the day
“When you get down, don’t stay down; Immediately nip negative emotions in the butt, ask yourself what can I learn from this and get back to a positive mental state”
Contact Simon Cell: (717) 648-8196
Basildon Financial
Wellness Center
Hello Friends and fans of Over The Edge! I am excited about this episode. In this third installment of Over The Edge I speak with Deborah Joyner of Guided Purposes.
Debbie took her lifelong passion and turned it into a successful business where she helps individuals find their own inner power and get on the right track to living healthy and fulfilled lives.
Now she is sharing her secrets with me exclusively in this episode!
Highlights
Deborah shares what her life experiences taught her about healthy living
She explains why having someone you can trust who listens to you and holds you accountable is crucial to success.
As a life coach, I can’t make the touchdown for you but I can help you get to that point
Deborah shares her secrets of what pushed her Over The Edge and gave her the courage to start her business and get it off the ground
She offers her #1 Tip to overcoming your fear
Realize that living your dream is your responsibility, you are the only one who can offer your unique gift to the world
Debbie’s thoughts on Relationships
Surround yourself with positive individuals- Iron sharpens Iron
Have people in your life that challenge you
Have a servant attitude, people are more willing to reach out and offer help when you approach them with an attitude of how I can be of help to you
Continually be learning from everything and everyone around you
Debbie’s thoughts on failure
Fail Forward, failing shows you how you can improve
What does it take to push her Over The Edge and keep pushing? You will have to listen to find out
Contact Debbie
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In this episode I speak with Edy Pierre, the founder of In Search Innovation and the author of In Search of Meaning and Purpose with over 25 years of experience as a chemical addiction counselor. Edy uses his religious background coupled with his experience in psychology to create a unique approach to motivational training and self development. His goal is to see everyone realize their full potential.
What to listen for
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Edy talks about the struggles he faced in starting his business and writing his book
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Learn the history of meditation
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He shares that when writing a book you have to be very confident in yourself and what you have to say.
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“Believe in yourself, accept failures as opportunities to grow, acknowledge every little victory”. -Edy Pierre
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His journey to prepare himself was a solitary one, when friends asked him to come out to the bar and to parties he would always so no, he believed his vision was more important than any passing pleasures
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Edy speaks on the set of keys that life gives you to open the doors of possibility
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“Life is a classroom, and we cannot not skip the lessons it tries to teach us, if we fail we must take the class over” – Edy Pierre
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The Myth of Multi-tasking
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Transposition- The art of looking at a concept or a situation in a different more positive way.
Links
Learn more about Edy and In Search Innovation at focusedstillness.com
Follow Edy on Twitter @EdyPPierre
Email him directly at infinityknows@gmail.com
Order his book on Amazon: In Search of Meaning and Purpose
Over The Edge Podcast is about giving individuals the courage and inspiration to chase after their dreams through the sharing of stories. Brian Dohner has one such story. At a young age Brian struck out on his own with no real contacts or clear path and ended up halfway across the country living the life he always imagined. Brian has since won numerous natural bodybuilding competitions in the U.s and abroad, has recently finished in the top of his division in swimming at the World Masters Games in New Zealand and trains numerous clients to do what he does through personal training. In his free time Brian enjoys working out, swimming and extensive travel, here’s the interview
Work-Life Balance- Brian talks about how he manages a full time job, daily training, competitions and traveling around the world. Brian talks about having the courage to make a cross country move on his own with no contacts, no job and a rough draft of a game plan Brian tells me about how he first got involved with bodybuilding and how he tweaked his diet and training since then for optimal performance as an all natural body builder He tells me that having a routine allows his to get through the days when he is not feeling his best, he still goes every day. He believes that staying positive and balancing the different aspects of your life is important to success. We talk about how important it is to surround yourself with positive people, to have positive routines and habit's in you life like working out that make you feel good about yourself. Remove the negative and fill your life with positive and you will be successful! What does it take to go Over The Edge? Staying positive, not being afraid to ask for help and always taking steps in the right direction Most recently Brian competed in Sweden alongside 900 competitors in a 3 day swimming event and captured a silver and bronze medal. Contact Brain about personal training or just ask him a fitness or diet question Email Brian