The Business of Livin: Recent Episodes
Michael McGreevy
Our time on earth is too short to live an average life. This show is about going all in! We pursue work and careers that matter deeply to us. We laugh until our sides hurt. We dance in the kitchen. We love people fully. We're extravagantly generous and kind. We embark on adventures that thrill our souls. We're honest and authentic with ourselves and others. We're getting a little stronger and healthier everyday. We will live our lives to the fullest. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, today is the day to get to the Business of Livin!
Start this year with an attitude that will set you up for success. We'll talk about how you can develop the skill of choosing joy, hope, positivity and ultimately gaib control of your thoughts and perspective.
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What happened this previous year? Was it a good year, difficult year, confusing, challenging, joyful, all of the above? Don't miss the opportunity to learn and grow from the past 12 months.
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How do you extract the gold from 2022?
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How do you pick a word for 2023?
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What is a helpful way to approach the coming year?
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How do I keep what's most important top of mind throughout 2023?
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What's a better way to plan for success than new years resolutions?
We'll tackle all these questions and more in the last episode of 2022. Happy New Year!
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It's was a pleasure talking with Vincent Pugliese this week. We share a lot of the same values and ideas about what makes a remarkable life. If you're thinking of becoming an entrepreneur or you've always wanted to start a business but you aren't sure how to get started or if it's possible, this is a great episode to listen in on.
Vincent is the founder of the Total Life Freedom Community. Living a life of freedom is of huge importance to Vincent and his wife Elizabeth. They homeschool their three boys, and believe that having control of your time, your money, and the work you do, leads to the ultimate life freedom.
Vincent has generously offered to give away free access to the audio version of his new audio book, The Wealth of Connection. You can access that here:
https://totallifefreedom.kartra.com/page/wealthofconnectionaudiobook
Enjoy the conversation and make sure you have something to write with!
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Resistance is a part of life, especially if you're a business owner. It's that feeling when you get off track, stuck or paralyzed. What do you? How can you breakthrough it? In this episode I'll share 7 steps you can take to overcome resistance and move forward with confidence.
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It's safe to say that we are officially in a recession. Inflation has led to drastic price increases in almost everything we buy. So what are we supposed to do?
This week we're going to talk about not only how to survive this recession but to grow and thrive. I will share with you 5 practical steps you can take to make yourself recession proof.
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Discipline is haaaaard for me. My word for 2022 is diligence because I know I need to grow in this area. Is it hard for you? Do you beat yourself up because you can't seem to figure out how to avoid procrastination? I have 5 ideas about discipline that will change your perspective and help you be more disciplined today. Let's get better together.
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Sometimes we get caught so caught up in the daily grind that we forget to take the time to take a valuable look at the journey we've been on and how far we've come. If you haven't done this is in a while, make sure you do. The clarity, perspective and gratitude it will bring you is invaluable. Listen to how 7 days cutting down trees on the Thruway was the perfect way to clear my head and prepare for what's next.
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I've been working on a project since April of 2020 and I want to share this crazy story with you. It all started with a random message on Facebook from a guy in Pakistan. Where it has led to today I could have never predicted but it's beyond anything I could've dreamed up. I think this story will inspire you to step toward something new and exciting.
To contribute to The School of the Brave my Venmo Username is: @Michael-McGreevy-7
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This week I'm thrilled to welcome Business Coach, Speaker and Author Rich Allen. One day when Rich came home late from his job as a corporate executive, he wanted to read his daughter a book. She refused. Rich was devastated and from that day forward, everything in his life changed. His story will blow your mind and inspire you to live your life with purpose and intention.
Rich has a proven record of success in business and has written a phenomenal book that helps business owners run their business like a finely tuned bicycle. His metaphor offers practical helpful advice on how to create a thriving small business that affords you the life you desire. Get this book, I've read it and it works. To learn more about Rich, click on the link below.
https://tourdeprofit.com/
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I'm excited to interview one of my dear friends this week. Chris Niemeyer has been married to his wife for 21 years, he's a father of four and has a successful Real Estate business. Chris was the valedictorian of his high school and was forced to leave the stage before his speech by his principal because they wouldn't allow him to speak about his faith. You won't believe what happened. He is no stranger to difficult transitions in life and career. After building a thriving travel agency over a 14 year period, he suddenly lost over 95% of his business during Covid. The real estate business he runs today is nothing short of impressive. Today's conversation is filled with wisdom and inspiration that will spur you on in life and business. To learn more about Chris, or to invest with him, visit his website here: https://www.chrisniemeyer.com/
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Don't forget to send in your logo ideas to michael@thebusinessoflivin by October 1st. The winner will receive a T-shirt with the new logo on it.
This week we dive into the fact that we all have an enemy who is trying to prevent us from becoming who we were destined to be. So what do we do about it? How do we make sense of all the challenges that seem to sabotage our success? Why does everything seem to be so difficult? You will walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of how to navigate this challenging reality and rise above it.
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Introducing The Business of Livin logo contest! I'm now accepting designs from all my faithful listeners. I will choose the design I like the most and it will become the official logo of The Business of Livin! If your design is chosen, I will put it on a high quality T-shirt and send it to you. If you're a graphic artist and you win, I will happily promote your business to my audience. Feel free to draw it on a napkin, or create it in Photoshop, whatever works for you. You have until October 1st to send in your design to michael@thebusinessoflivin. I will then choose the winner and announce it live on our Instagram page as well as on the podcast. If you have an idea, I'd love to hear from you, all designs will be considered. Send all entries to michael@thebusinessoflivin. Let the games begin!
This week I welcome my friend Greg Gray to the show. He's a seasoned Executive Leadership & Business Coach, Author, Podcast Host and Founder of Gray University. He shares experience based wisdom from the trenches of life and business.
He also shares his journey transitioning from 20+ years in the corporate world to a full time coach and business consultant.
He shares practical ways a leader can uncover blindspots and become a better leader immediately.
I asked him a tough question on how to craft a clear vision when you're not sure what you want and what God wants and how those two things intersect. His wise perspective helped me find more clarity on how to move forward and I know it will help you too.
We also talked about what it means to experience true freedom in your life and work. The conversation was dynamite.
Find out more about Greg and his work at https://www.gregorygray.com/
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This episode is not about money, it's about investing in our kids. Parenting is hard and it's easy feel overwhelmed and lost at times. We'll talk about 2 very powerful places to focus your efforts as you seek to raise remarkable adults. Don't worry, this won't necessarily be more work for you and it's going to improve your life as well. If you feel like a mediocre parent sometimes, join the club and we'll all get better together.
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What does it mean to be a man of faith? What if I don't like church? What does it mean to be a good husband and father? How do I lead my family? How can guys grow in their faith together in an authentic way? Chris Grainger of The Lion Within Us answers these tough questions in today's episode.
Bonus: Chris shares how to dramatically improve your sex life with your wife and it's probably not what you expect.
He has generously offered his Bible Study Program for free to Business of Livin listeners. Click on the link below and use the code LIVIN to get access.
https://thelionwithin.us/resources/bible-study/
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This episode is about a mindset that I believe is required in order for you to reach your potential. If you struggle with paralysis by analysis or you despise the feeling of looking foolish, you need to hear this.
Brian Tracy - The top 5% of people in their field, started in the bottom 5%.
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I recently sat down with my 99 year old grandmother and her perspective challenged me big time. I also share the unbelievable story about my grandfather's near death experience in the Navy.
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Let's break down the odds of your existence and why it's a miracle that you even exist.
The odds of your parents meeting: 1 in 40 million
The probability of you having your specific DNA structure: 1 in 400 quadrillion
The odds of all your ancestors meeting and having children: 1 in 10 to the 45,000th power
The probability of all these tings happening in the right order leading to your existence: 1 in 10 to the 2,640,000 power
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Resistance. When you're doing work that matters, it will be opposed. In this episode we'll talk about the 8 things you need to focus on so that you don't get derailed by obstacles.
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This week we welcome my good friend Roger Whitney to the show. In his own words, he looks impressive on paper but often feels like a mess in real life. He's spent much of the last decade investing in his growth and working on becoming a better version of himself. He's created a very impressive business but even more impressive is what he's learned about living a good life. He shares several nuggets of wisdom and helpful frameworks and resources that will improve your life today. This is one you don't want to miss. I have one question for you, "What are you going to do today?"
About Roger:
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional for more than 25 years, he's using his credentials (CFP® certificant, CIMA®, CPWA®, and more) and every channel possible to help people live well today without sacrificing tomorrow.
- Three-time PLUTUS award winner for Best Retirement blog/podcast
- Host of one of the top retirement podcasts in iTunes with more than 4 million downloads and over 360 episodes (and counting!)
- Author of Rock Retirement: A Simple Guide to Help You Take Control and be More Optimistic About the Future (Morgan James, 2018)
- More than 25 years experience walking the journey into retirement with clients and listeners
- Ranked by Investopedia as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Advisors 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Inc. Magazine named Retirement Answer Man® as one of the best blogs to follow in 2018
- Creator of Rock Retirement Club, an online community providing education, tools, and support for building an amazing retirement
Growing up, my mother was always worried about the future.
She lived her life saving more, sacrificing more, and settling for less —all with the hope that one day she would have the financial and time freedom to spend it all on the family and activities she loved.
Mom passed away at the age of 48.
It's tragic, and not just because my mom was an amazing human (she was). It's sad because I see this kind of thing happen a lot. How many of us will spend most of our present saving for a future we never get to have?
The answer will always be too many. And I've dedicated my entire career to helping people shift what's possible in retirement by changing how they live, work, and celebrate what's possible right now—and keep doing it.
His world famous podcast, The Retirement Answer Man: https://www.rogerwhitney.com/blog
The Rock Retirement Club: https://www.rockretirementclub.com/
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Let me introduce you to Darryl Lyons. His mother had him when she was 16 and he grew up in a trailer park. He is now the founder and CEO of a successful financial services firm in San Antonio Texas. Today we talk about his inspiring journey to success and what he's learned along the way. We cover, faith, family, finances, the enneagram and how to have the right mindset as we face a potential recession. Darryl is a happily married father of 4 who is committed to continuous self improvement. Enjoy the conversation! If you're searching for the right coach for you, schedule a call with Michael by emailing him here: Michael@mcgreevyleadership.com DARRYL'S PERSONAL BIO Darryl Lyons is one of PAX Financial’s three founders and current CEO. His commitment to ongoing professional development is exemplified by his membership in relevant professional groups, such as the National Federation of Independent Business Owners (NFIB), C12 Group, Dave Ramsey Investment Advisory Council, and Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management Advisory Council.
Before PAX, Darryl was on track for a future on Wall Street, but his love for Texas and dreams of a more rewarding career led him to create PAX Financial instead. Influenced both by an upbringing without privileges and close association with associates whose wealth failed to make them happier, Darryl’s mission is both to aid clients in growing their wealth and guide clients toward aligning their wealth with their values and goals.
In his time outside of PAX, Darryl has lobbied in DC for small business reform, chaired a board that redeveloped part of San Antonio, published books and articles, and co-founded a non-profit in Moldova. His faith and church memberships are integral to his personal and professional development. He carves out time to join church committees, including financial committees and international ministry committees, while also facilitating a Bible study that helps men be better husbands and fathers.
Darryl’s ambition is to create a legacy within people whose lives have been bettered via contact with him.
Darryl's Forbes Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/people/darryllyons1/?sh=3f9d4cad3c3a
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I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Aaron Walker. After retiring 3 times from successful business ventures, he experienced an awful tragedy which led to a major shift in the way he lived his life. He's since built a business helping hundreds of men live with intention and purpose they can find success in life and business. He shares practical advice on how to achieve massive success, even if you feel like you're an average guy. This episode is packed with solid wisdom that will help you elevate your game.
Aaron Walker has founded more than a dozen companies over the past 42 years and has appeared on more than 2000 podcast interviews. He attributes much of his success to having surrounded himself with his mastermind counterparts. Aaron spent a decade meeting weekly with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller, Ken Abraham, and 5 other amazing entrepreneurs. Aaron is the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind that now hosts 20 groups with National and International members. Aaron is the author of View From The Top, a must-read to fully understand how to live a life of success and significance. Also, the founder of The Mastermind Playbook an incredible resource for starting, running and scaling masterminds. Aaron lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Robin of 40 years and he has 2 incredible daughters and 5 beautiful grandchildren.
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I started listening to Dan Miller's Podcast 11 years ago. His perspectives and wisdom have guided and inspired me ever since. He's been a mentor and now a good friend and I had the pleasure of interviewing him in my home office in Clarence Center, NY. It was a full-circle moment for me. Few people have made such a profound impact on my life life Dan has.
Dan is the author of the New York Times best-selling 48 Days To The Work (And Life) You Love, No More Dreaded Mondaysand Wisdom Meets Passion. He has been a guest on CBS’ ‘The Early Show,’ MSNBC’s ‘Hardball with Chris Mathews,’ Moody MidDay Connection, and the Dave Ramsey Show. Dan has spoken at the White House Christian Fellowship, and is in high demand at national conferences speaking on aging and changes in the workplace as well as at universities and churches. Over 130,000 people have subscribed to his weekly newsletter, his 48 Days Podcast consistently ranks in the top 3 under Careers on iTunes, and the 48DaysEagles.com business community is viewed as an example around the world for those seeking to find – or create – work they love. Book Dan to speak or check out 48 Days products at www.48Days.com.
Committed to personal priorities, Dan and his wife Joanne have a thriving marriage of 50+ years, 3 world-changing children and 17 amazing grandchildren.
What does it mean to be fully alive in your work? Many of us are not yet doing what God put us here to do. Dan looks at the changing work models and outlines a plan for integrating your dreams and your passions into your daily activities. If you’ve ever buried your dreams in an attempt to be “practical” or “realistic,” Dan will show you how embracing those very dreams is the most practical way to enjoy life and achieve the success you’re looking for.
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My next guest has an incredible story. At the age of 16, Nathan was ranked in the top ten nationally as a professional cyclist. While training for his next big race, he was struck by a vehicle traveling over 55 mph. After being pronounced dead at the scene, he was taken to a hospital where he remained in a coma for 2weeks. How everything unfolded from that point will blow your mind.
You can find Nathan on Instagram @nathanbarkocy
Bio: Nathan Barkocy (Bar-CO-see) is a 22 year old aspiring and active entrepreneur. As the CEO for his newly established LLC, Nathan has experienced monumental trials in his life. However, in his words, God transforms trials into triumphs. He hopes to share the miracles of his life to help bring joy to yours.
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David Hancock is the founder of Morgan James Publishing and the chairman of Guerrilla Marketing International. David has co-authored many books, including Performance Driven Thinking, The Best of Guerrilla Marketing, and The Entrepreneurial Author. NASDAQ cites David as one of the world’s most prestigious business leaders, and he is reported to be the future of publishing. As founder of Morgan James Publishing, he was named a finalist in the Best Chairman category in The American Business Awards, hailed as “the business world’s own Oscars” by the New York Post. David was also selected for Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 for his leadership, creative thinking, significant accomplishments, and his significant impact on the industry over the next ten years.
David also serves on the board for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, he serves on the Land Rover Advisory Board, and as chairman of the board of the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence.
David’s entrepreneurial success story is featured in 5 episodes of season 1 of the BizableTV documentary streaming platform highlighting some of the most amazing entrepreneurs and their journey to seven-figure businesses.
As David promised on the show, you can get a free copy of David's new book, Performance Driven Giving by going to www.performancedrivengift.com
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My first guest is one of my favorite people in the world, my father. He's had such a profound impact on my life and I'm grateful for the wisdom he shared. He recently retired after 43 years as an educator. He talks about life after retirement and while often people who retire are winding down, he's just getting started. He decided to build a brand new barn so he could host memorable and meaningful events. This summer he is hosting a conference for educational leaders. Enjoy this live conversation from his new barn built by the Amish.
To learn more about Fran's Educational Consulting Business, check out his website here: https://root-ed.org/services/
To get in touch with Fran, or to attend his education conference, you can email him here: franmcg0806@live.com
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In this episode you'll get a taste of where this show is going and I couldn't be more thrilled about the direction.
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As we close season 2 on the Qualities of an Extraordinary Leader, we talk about Chik-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and how his values inform how he makes decisions in life and business. If you'd like to work through the values exercise, email me at Michael@mcgreevyleadership.com.
Buckle up for season 3!
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Have you ever made a big mistake? Have you ever failed? Today I share a story of how I failed recently after being hired by a global company. What's your relationship with failure? Do you let it define you? Does the fear of it hold you back? Listen in to hear more about out this week's essential quality.
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Everyone experiences emotional pain and wounds from their past. Most people try to run from them. A select few have the courage to pursue healing openly and authentically. If you want to lift the ceiling off of your potential, you have to do the work to heal.
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Do you feel guilty when you take time off or step away from your business to do something you love? This episode is for you.
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Everyone gets lost, confused, overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, off track, etc.
You’ll have a bad day, lose a customer, get fired from a job, get some bad news, make a mistake, get sick, have your feelings hurt, get in a bad argument, etc.
It’s part of life and business. It’s not necessarily your fault. It doesn’t matter.
What matters is WHAT you do when this happens.
If you give into the feelings of defeat, it can lead to destructive behavior, unhealthy ways of coping and even dangerous forms of medicating.😖
“Great leaders get stuck but they don’t stay stuck.”
👇🏼 5 ways to get unstuck
- Get up and Move!🏃🏽♂️
Stress on your body can bring peace to your mind. Do a challenging workout, take a walk outside and breathe the fresh air or go for a bike ride. Physical activity is a great way to interupt a mental downward spiral. You’ll experience the feeling of accomplishment. Your body will release endorphins that will immediately improve your mood. You’ll feel healthier and more empowered to face the challenge in front of you.
- Talk About It 🗣
Tell a friend, a mentor or your spouse about how you were derailed today. When you share your struggles with someone else, what sounds insurmountable in your head, often sounds manageable out loud. you are also giving someone else the opportunity to offer support and perspective that you can’t get on your own.
- Ditch the Quest for Comfort ☺️
It’s all right to feel uncomfortable. It’s part of life and an essential part of growth. A successful person understands that doing the right thing is more important than feeling comfortable. Deep satisfaction will come when you don’t strive for a quick fix. Success is a collection of several small decisions to do the right thing. Ask yourself, what would be best for me and others around me in the long run?
- Get Inspired 🦸♀️
You have free access to incredible content that can help you develop a positive mindset almost immediately. One short video or podcast could completely turn your day around. Jump on YouTube and search for Jim Rohn, Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, Og Mandino or Tony Robbins. Before you know it you’ll be ready to climb a mountain.
- Start Over 🌞
Maybe today was a wash. Don’t let it carry over into tomorrow. You have an opportunity for a fresh start. Go to bed early, wake up early, start your day with a run and a healthy breakfast. Drink a lot of water. Take time to pray or meditate. Let the weight of your disappointments go. Focus on being your best from this moment forward.
What has helped YOU when you find yourself stuck?
stuck #leadershipdevelopment #perserverance #overcomechallenges
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Accountability is an often misunderstood word but it's essential in order for a leader to build a thriving, productive and successful company. But without setting the proper foundation, accountability won't work.
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Today you will walk away with 4 actionable tips to help you develop this essential quality of an extraordinary leader. If you practice these 4 tips, you will significantly improve your ability to make decisions, influence people and it will launch you forward as a leader.
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Today we're talking about a plan that every great leader has. My eyes were opened to this idea when I was building a deck as a full-time construction worker ten years ago. It's changed my life forever and it's something I will never stop doing as long as I'm alive.
I found something written on my whiteboard in my office that blew my mind. It just might mean that I'm launching something new and exciting!
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Happy Easter! After a weekend of celebrating the miracle of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we explore 2 of Jesus's many leadership qualities.
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One of the most significant challenges leader's face is the constant tension between work and personal life. Did I accomplish enough today? Am I spending enough time with my family? Will I miss dinner again? Will I get a chance to see the kids before they go to bed? When's the last time we got away to enjoy our marriage? These questions are haunting for the busy executive. If I asked your spouse who gets more of your attention, would he/she say your work? What would your kids say? The world's standards for great leadership don't seem to include a solid marriage and family. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and more like them who have achieved remarkable success in the marketplace have left behind them a trail of broken relationships. Let's talk about what extraordinary leadership looks like in terms of the tension between work and family.
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You may have heard that success in business is based in a large part on the quality of your relationships. Great leaders have solid networks and they are intentional about developing and maintaining them. In this episode I will dispel 4 myths about developing your network and send you away with a challenge.
Resource: Book - Giftology by John Ruhlin
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Your mind is like a garden. Have you every tried to grow something? What would happen if you planted a seed and then did nothing? You didn't add water, sun or fertilizer, what would happen? Not only would nothing you planted grow, weeds of all varieties would take over. You're thinking is just like this. If left unattended, it can become a mess of negativity, limited mindsets and small thinking. Extra ordinary leaders are intentional about shaping their thinking.
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I dusted off an old book published in 1931 about the Notre Dame Football icon Knute Rockne. You won't believe what he discovered that changed the sport of football forever. We can all learn a great deal about leadership from his early years as a player fro the Fighting Irish.
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So many leaders lack access to unbiased perspective and feedback. Where can you go when you're at the top? Who can you trust and lean on through your struggles? Who is really in your corner? Every great leader has a team of trusted friends they can rely on. People who tell them the truth and have their back. If you want to reach your potential as a leader, don't go another day without putting this in place.
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*If you'd like to dig deeper into understanding your results or your teams and learn how to leverage them to build a more trusted, connected and cohesive culture, send me an email. I've helped several professional teams use the Enneagram to help them overcome conflicts and equip them with the tools to navigate important workplace conversations with honesty and respect.
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High level leaders are known for being driven and being productive and it's often why they gain the respect and admiration necessary to hold the leadership positions they do. In the past decade, researchers have uncovered an essential quality that every great leader needs to have in order to be successful long term. Hint: It's not the ability to get things done. In this episode, we'll discuss what it is and how any leader can build it, even if they don't have it now.
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If you don't have this quality, your team members are likely uninspired, productivity is down and you haven't been able to retain top talent. Where are you going? How excited are the people involved? How clear is your destination? Every great leader possesses this important quality.
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When you're leading a company or organization, it can be difficult to find unbiased feedback. Even if you hire coaches or professionals to help you grow, they are typically removed from observing you on a day to day basis. Feedback is so crucial to your development as a leader. What can you do to be sure you're clear on what your need to work on? Stick around for the solution to this challenge.
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If you are feeling the effects of the so-called "Great Resignation," you'll want to hear this. The number one issue companies are facing in this post pandemic era is attracting, hiring and keeping exceptionally talented team members. This episode will provide you with the information you need to gain a significant advantage over your competition.
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The traits which make a leader competent, effective and successful can also lead to their downfall. If you are a driven leader who has the ability to achieve at high levels, you especially need to hear this.
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Welcome to Episode #1 of our series on the Essential Qualities of an Extraordinary Leader. The quality I share today is THE MOST IMPORTANT. If you don't have this or you're not working on it, don't bother trying to lead because you stand on a very shaky foundation, regardless of how talented you are. However, if you want to leave a sustainable lasting legacy of exceptional leadership, you need to be aware of this quality and be actively developing it.
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As a full-time Executive Coach, exceptional leadership has become a passion. I've had conversations with top leaders all over the world. They've shared their biggest struggles, worked through major obstacles and roadblocks, they've confronted the limiting mindsets that have held them back and they have shared the guiding principles that have led them to extraordinary success. In this new series, I'm going to share the most impactful leadership lessons I have learned from these great men and women. We will have 2 shorter episodes per week and a new practical principle, quality or lesson will be shared in each episode. If you are a leader and you aspire to be extraordinary, get ready to grow!
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If you're a parent and your kids are young, you know how hard it is to simply get out the door and into the car let alone get on an airplane. You'll feel better about yourself as a parent once you listen to my family's story from last week. I'll give you some helpful perspectives on how to enjoy traveling with your kids so you don't dread it and so your family will have adventures and memories to cherish for decades to come.
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No other time in out lifetime has our mental health been challenged like it has the past 2 years. It's more important than ever to be the leader of your thinking. Today we'll talk about how to nourish the garden of your mind so your life produces a harvest beyond your wildest dreams.
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Who do you think you are? You're not cut out for this. You aren't talented enough, you aren't skilled enough, you don't have what it takes. If people really knew you, they would expose you as the fraud you really are. Sound familiar? It's called Imposter Syndrome and if you've experience similar thoughts, you're going to want to listen in to this one. I will share a tool you can use to immediately get rid of these thoughts and help you move forward with confidence.
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This has been a very difficult 2 years for all of us. The social, emotional, political and physical pressure and stress has been difficult to withstand. Many of us feel burned out and downright exhausted. This level of tired is deeper than what a good night sleep can accomplish. Our souls are tired and we are in great need of restoration. Today we talk about how to find it and make it a regular part of our lives.
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We've been talking a lot bout living but there is nothing more valuable in terms of perspective than thinking about dying. Have you ever wondered what your biggest regret would be on your death bed? If not, I would recommend you do so immediately. This may sound morbid, but this could be the most life-giving exercise you ever do.
Book: by Bronnie Ware: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying - A life transformed by the dearly departed
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Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have all the luck? I'm going to show you how you can dramatically improve the opportunities you have in your life by adopting this simple mindset. Get ready to fling the doors of life wide open.
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This show is about the most important piece of success in life and business. I'm not going to tell you what it is here but if you want to make a massive impact and fully leverage the gifts, talents and passions you've been given, you need this thing. Have a listen, you can thank me later!
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This week we explore the wisdom of personal growth legends Earl Nightingale, David Schwartz and Dan Sullivan. They all share the the perspective that an individual's thinking determines who they become and the success they achieve. I unpack each of their perspectives on the topic and why big thinking is essential if you want to live an abundant life.
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Every year I choose a word that acts as a guiding principle or a primary focus for me as the year unfolds. It's become an incredibly valuable practice for my family and I. We hold a ceremony as a family each year to choose our words and put them on display in our house.
Do you choose a word each year? If not, this may be the year to add this valuable practice to you life. I'll give you examples and practical steps that can help you choose the right word that could potentially help you live your best year yet.
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As this year comes to a close, don't let it pass without intentionally taking some time to reflect. In this episode, we explore the 3 steps to take to ensure you're ending the year well.
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Looking back and mining the gold from this past year
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Intentionally setting aside some time to celebrate
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Setting a foundation for this coming year
This opportunity is so often missed. As John Maxwell said, "Reflective thinking turns experience into insight." Set aside time before the end of the year to make sure you are starting the coming year on solid ground.
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The incredible Christmas season is upon us and it's time to gather with loved ones to celebrate. Would you like to have the best Christmas gathering you've ever experienced? I can show you how. This is something my family has done well for as long as I can remember. In this episode I'll provide you with 7 practical steps to take to ensure that this will be the most memorable and valuable Christmas you've ever experienced.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
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Do you have a goal that you keep setting over and over again but haven't been able to achieve? Before you give up, listen to this episode.
Don't wait for the New Year to start living an inspiring life. I'm going to take you through a 10 step process that will help you break through this ceiling once and for all. Good news, it's going to take less than 20 minutes. Get a blank sheet of paper and something to write with. If you're ready to take massive action, let's dive in.
A breakthrough awaits!
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I'm thrilled to make it to the 8th Episode! Why? Because most Podcasters throw in the towel bt the time they reach their 7th episode. That put's the Business of Livin' Podcast in the top 50%. Whew hoo! You have to celebrate the small victories.
Today I unpack the idea that a person's greatest contribution to the world, or their purpose, is often discovered through their own pain, shame, weakness, mistakes, or fears. I unpack powerful stories of both famous and not so famous people who have leveraged their challenges for incredible impact. We look into the lives of Nick Vujicic, Amber Lago, Sylvester Stallone, Albert Einstein, Michael Jordan, Victor Frankl and Michelle Traylor.
While you might not be famous or feel influential enough, you can do this too. What is your greatest fear? What is the source of your greatest shame or weakness? It just might be the place where your purpose will be found. Most people spent their entire lives trying to avoid icing their fear and shame. As a result they miss the opportunity to take it and use it for the benefit of others.
Take some time to reflect on what that is for you. How could it be used for the good of others?
OUR DEEPEST FEAR
By Marianne Williamson
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves,
“Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.
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Tony Robbins says the key to happiness can be can be summed up in one word. I think there are 3 keys to happiness and I'll share them in this episode. What comes to mind the you think about what would make you happier?
More Money? More Power and Influence? Expensive Cars? Jewelry? Elaborate Vacations? You might know that research shows that none of these things really make people happier but do you believe that deep down?
The 3 Keys to Happiness are this:
1. Progress: The happiest people in life are consistently growing, learning and getting better. Similarly, Earl Nightingale describes success as, "The progressive realization of a worthy ideal." If you're unhappy, take inventory of your life. What areas of life are you seeing progress in?
2. Gratefulness: When you are committed to achieving goals and making progress, it's easy to get sucked into the endless loop of setting a goal, grinding hard to achieve it, reaching the goal and starting over again. It's a cycle void of joy and a trap that can lead to burnout and even depression. Take time to look back, celebrate your successes, learn from your failures and practice gratitude for what you have and how far you've come. Commit to a daily practice of gratitude and you'll see your level of joy dramatically increase.
3. People: All the success in the world will be void of joy if it's achieved in isolation. We need to intentionally connect with and share life with others.
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A poem about happiness...
The Choice is Mine by Amimbola T. Alabi
Life may not let me choose my lot,
But whether I'd be happy or not...
That is my choice.
To leave hurtful memories behind
Or allow them to bother my mind...
The choice is mine.
To fret over a mistake when it's done
Or learn from it and move on...
The choice is mine.
To be bothered by all that people say
Or ignore them and go my own way...
The choice is mine.
To hide my feelings, pent up, unspoken,
Or say my mind and ease the burden...
The choice is mine.
To enjoy what I've been able to gain
Or ungratefully regard it with disdain...
The choice is mine.
Sometimes I won't get to pick my lot,
But whether I'll be happy or not
Will always be my choice.
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When we're kids we're told not to talk to strangers. Some of us are still avoiding unnecessary conversations with the people around us. The fact is, it's impossible to have meaningful and fulfilling life without engaging with other humans.
In this episode, I'll talk about how to make the most of the opportunity when people cross your path. I'll share some real life examples of how this played out in my life and how you can get off the sidelines and start changing lives with your words and actions.
Story #1: Why a woman from the Congo offered me breast milk
Story #2: How a fighter pilot made me feel like a man while I was serving him ice-cream.
The necessary mindsets needed:
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Focussed on others vs focussed on yourself
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Take action when the opportunity arises, don't overanalyze
*You cannot genuinely encourage someone and feel depressed at the same time. When you spread joy, affirmation and encouragement, it will return to you 10 fold.
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When you're pursuing a thrilling vision for your life, inevitably, you will encounter resistance, frustration and struggle. It can be paralyzing at times. Getting stuck is part of of the journey. In this episode I'll talk about the truths you need to know about struggle, the mindset you need to overcome them and 6 practical steps to take to get unstuck.
Song of the Week: Rise Up - Andra Day
Truth's About Struggle
-The struggle you're in, is not the whole picture.
-Struggles are like the seasons, spring always comes after winter. Mountains are always near valleys.
-Struggles reveal problems that need our attention. They provide clarity and protection from bigger problems.
-They are an essential part of your growth journey. With the right perspective, they make you better, wiser and stronger.
Mindsets That Keep You Stuck
I'm a Victim: "Why can't things be easier for me?" "Why am I so unlucky?" "I must be fundamentally flawed."
Comparison: "Things come so easily for other people." "Other people are more talented and better than me." "Why can't I seem to get it right when all these other people are killing it?"
6 Steps to Getting Unstuck
- Change your Environment 2. Get Physical 3. Find Inspiration 4. Tell Someone 5. Get a Quick Win 6. Don't Miss the Learning Opportunity
The Benefits of Struggling
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared, he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.
Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no farther. Then the man decided to help the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened!
In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings.
It never was able to fly.
What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through our life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. And we could never fly.
The Rut Manifesto
There has been an assault on my mind and spirit. I feel defeated, ineffective, like a failure, like a fraud. I'm slipping.Why do I feel this way? My opportunities haven't changed. In fact, if I take action, I can find more than I ever have before. My abilities haven't changed. In fact, I'm growing and learning more everyday. I will not be paralyzed by doubt! I will not give in to fear by clinging to what I already have! I will boldly charge ahead toward new opportunities!I may feel like a failure, but I know that victory will be mine if I keep pressing forward. I know that the more I generously give to others, the more I will be compensated. I will not settle for mediocrity! If fear, doubt and failure visit me again, they will immediately be kicked out. When I face challenges and difficulties, I may get knocked down but I will always get up, stronger and smarter than before. I am a force to be reckoned with! I will never give up! I will always bounce back. I have decided, today I will victorious!
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If you've struggled to accomplish goals in the past, you might be missing this critical ingredient. Learn how to create an inspiring vision for your life in 5 simple steps. Don't set any goals in preparation for next year without carving out some time to discover a vision that thrills your soul. For daily inspiration or if you have questions, connect with me on Instagram @thebusinessoflivin.
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The word "discipline" used to make me cringe. It made me feel like I was being robbed of all the goodness of life. I used to struggle at being consistent with so many things that I associate the word with failure. The more I failed to follow through, the worse I felt and the more I despised discipline.
I have a new relationship with discipline now. It now provides me with the foundation to thrive and make the most out of life. In this episode, we talk about simple ways to embrace discipline and how it actually helps you get everything you want out of life.
I also share a song and movie this week that will inspire you to live more fully. It's time to start a new relationship with discipline and start by creating a morning routine that almost guarantees you'll have a good day.
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On this episode we dive right into the the crazy backstory of how this show came to be. I talk about my family, my brutal battle with anxiety, the horrible death of a friend and how another near-death experience saved my life. This is conversation is the foundation on which The Business of Livin stands. Be sure to listen before you move onto any other episodes.
What does it look like for you to feel fully alive? Do you know what it means for YOU to live fully? If you died today, would you be happy with how you've lived so far? Don't miss this call to action, it could start a very important mission in your life.
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Welcome to The Business of Livin Podcast! My name is Michael McGreevy. In this short episode, I tell you a little bit about myself and what this show is all about. I've worked as a full-time Executive Coach in my professional practice for the past 8 years. Enjoying life with my wife and 3 little kids is the most important work I do everyday.
This project has been in the works for a long time and I believe it’s deeply connected to my life’s purpose. I’ll share the whole crazy story on the Podcast
I couldn’t be more excited about this new movement of people want to live fully.
We’re building a community of “lifers” who want to make the most of the years they’ve been given.
We’re going to laugh
We’re going to cry
We’re going to dance in the kitchen
We’re going to share and live our adventures
We’re going to love fully
We’re going to be honest with ourselves and others
We’re going to pursue work that matters.
We’re going to get a little better everyday
Most importantly, we’re going to live our lives to the fullest. If you want to join us on this journey, follow us on IG @thebusinessoflivin and at our soon to be website www.thebusinessoflivin.com
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