The Art of Awesome: Recent Episodes
Nick Troutman
Welcome to the Art of Awesome, where we dive deep into uncovering the the difference between the average and the awesome. We interview thought leaders, top business minds, health and fitness professionals, and world class athletes as we hope to inspire you to achieve awesome results in your everyday life.
Today I get to sit down with concussion clinician, Natasha Wilch, as we dive into the world of TBI and concussions and the path to recovery.
Concussion Nerd Virtual Summit
Instagram- @Natasha.Wilch
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I reflect on getting back on track with the podcast and discussing the difference of juggling priorities in life. We juggling everything from work to relationships to hobbies and passions. Make sure to know the difference between what you're juggling and which balls and rubber and can bounce and which are glass about would break if you drop them.
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Nick Troutman
Today I get to sit down with whitewater paddler, coach, and film maker, Anna Levesque. We discuss the ideas of drive and persistence in building a brand based on your passion.
Podcast- The Discomfort Zone
Book- Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
Instagram- @annalevesque
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I reflect on the quote 'Don't Half-Ass It'. It is so simple. Whatever it is that you want to do in life, do it, just don't half-ass it. It doesn't matter so much that you win lose or draw, what matters is that you gave it your all. Wondering "what if I gave it my all", those are the thoughts that keep us up at night. You can have peace at night being simply not 'half-assing' it. Give it your all. Go get it.
Book- Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to here more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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Nick Troutman
"I don't always make the best business decision, though I try to always make the best people decision."
Today I get to sit down with real-estate investor, podcast host, speaker and mentor, Henry Washington. Henry breaks down real estate investing into it's most simple form and gives steps for how anyone can do it even in todays crazy markets. Henry also shares his insight about where he thinks the market is going and how we can prepare to make wise investments.
Podcast- On The Market
Book- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Book- Who not How by Dan Sullivan
www.seeyouattheclosingtable.com
Instagram- @thehenrywashington
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about the concept of building a bridge to success island. Though building bridges is hard and can take time, so too often to decide to stop and start a new bridge, or follow the new shiny idea to get to success island. If we continue to do this years will go by and we'll have many unfinished bridges and never quite reach success island. So figure out what success looks like and keep on the path to building your bridge all the way before starting a new project.
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Nick Troutman
"When the World feels like it's going to end, call it's bluff."
Today I get to sit down with the USA Slalom team member and 2023 Green Race Champion, Kaelin Friedenson. Kaelin shares his story of paddling all different disciplines and how that diversity has turned him into the race champion and all around paddler that his is today.
Instagram- @Kaelinkayak
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about the idea behind sharpening your ax. I think the story is to be told by Abraham Lincoln, when he said something along along the lines of, if I were to be given 6 hours to cut down a tree I would spend the first 4 hours sharpening my ax. When goal setting, I find it best to figure out the skills and the equipment needed and then focus your energy on execution. Action is certainly needed, though the tree or goal, will fall much easier and quicker with a sharpened ax or sharpened skills.
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about competition as a game. I talk about the recent Freestyle Kayak World Championships and how it is truly a games that we get to play and my mindset behind the ability to play games with my friend and try our hardest to win, though truly to recognize that win or lose we should be grateful that we get to play the game.
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about how we each have the ability to do what we can each day. No matter what your goal is there is something you can do today to take action towards it, whether it be going for a 10 mile run, a 0.25 mile walk or maybe just visualizing your run. The point isn't to achieve everything on day 1, but to take continual action towards achieving your goal no matter what it is. Go for it. Do what you can today!
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Nick Troutman
"Play to Win instead of playing Not to Lose."
Today I get to sit down with clinical psychologist and performance mindset coach, Susannah Kindred, as we dive into her three pillars to high performance. We also talk a lot about her new models on using self compassion to push oneself instead of negative self-talk. This was another incredible conversation as Susannah brings value to another who wants to push forward in athletics, business, parenting and life as a whole.
Past Podcast- EP 194 Clinical Psychology meets Mindset Coach for Sustainable Success
Books- Mindfulness in Plain English
Books- The Mindful Athlete
Books- The Gap and the Gain
Books- Chasing More and Finding Enough
Instagram- @kindred.thriving
KindredThriving.com
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about how we each hold the power to choose our own happiness. Every moment of everyday life happens to/ for us, and we all hold the power to determine how these events in our life make us feel. We can choose to be happy or we can choose to allow the chaos or hard times ruin our day. I encourage you all to try to choose happiness for a day and see how it makes your feel.
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Nick Troutman
"On the plains of hesitation lie the blackened bones of countless millions who at the dawn of victory lay down to rest, and in resting died." - Churchill
With our deep dive into preparing for the upcoming Freestyle Kayak World Championships I thought who better to talk with than the longest sitting athlete in Freestyle Kayaking as Eric Jackson. EJ shares how he is using his 59 years of age ad experience all about being the local hero and the pressures that puts on him as an athlete. We also dive deep into the mind space of competing and how EJ has been able to stay at the top of his sports for decades at a time.
FB- Eric EJ Jackson
IG- @ericjacksonkayak
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about the power of habits and how we can create the life we truly desire by simply starting to create a habit around it.
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Nick Troutman
As we get ready for the upcoming Freestyle Kayak World Championships I thought I would do a deep dive with some of the athletes and the mentality and preparation for the event. For this episode I get to sit down and talk with Mason Hargrove all about being the local hero and the pressures that puts on him as an athlete. We also dive deep into the mind space of competing at the high level and how it is cliché to talk about, but enjoying the journey if the real flex and most people wont remember your results a couple years down the line.
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about the difference between the ordinary and extraordinary... and it's probably different then what you expect.
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about dealing with anxiety whether it be in life or on the river. First off, recognize that we all deal with fear and anxiety at times, so it is normal. Though what we don't want to do it left that anxiety build, so let's deal with it in 2 easy steps. In regards to the river, this can be achieved by Step 1- taking it easy and walk the rapid, paddle under your skill level and remember why kayaking is fun in the first place. Step 2- once you find your flow and 'fun factor' then you can take small baby steps to push yourself again. This combination can overcome the most crippling of fears. Give it a try and let me know if it works for you.
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Nick Troutman
Today I get to sit down and talk with Neil Rogers about his new book Bar Tips. Neil has taken his 40 years of experience in sales and marketing and filtered it down to the best 10 success tips, though what he concluded was that all the success came from his time as bar tender and the lessons learned from the hospitality industry. Neil has a wealth of knowledge and I enjoyed our conversation together and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of his book.
Bar Tips
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about Mental Health. June is Men's Mental Health month and I talk about some of the ways we can help out or deal when you feel stuck in the darkness. I have dealt with depression after several concussions and it is hard when you feel lost in the darkness, though some of the tips that I talk about that helped me are getting out for exercise, trying to eat healthier, and asking for help. There are therapists that can help, or apps, or just talk with a friend, and remember just keep on going as the darkness will pass.
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Nick Troutman
Today I get to sit down with long time friend and professional photographer, Peter Holcomb. Peter shares his story of how he got into photography and how saying yes to opportunities has lead him down the unknown path to freedom and his dream life. Peter also shares some veteran advice into parenting and getting your children into the outdoors. This is an incredible interview with so many nuggets of gold for anyone that wants to chase their passion and live out their own 'Dream Life'.
Instagram- @PeterHolcomb
YouTube- @PeterHolcomb
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about this quote, "Judge me by my Good Ideas, not my Bad Ideas." This concept is about taking action and failure is still better then non action or waiting on the sidelines. Someone who tries 20 things, and fails 17 times, but have 3 successes is still way ahead of the person who hasn't tried anything at all. Remember that failure comes with action, but action is the only way to win!
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about excellence vs perfection. The irony at times society can almost group them together, or close to one another, though in actuality that are opposites, as perfection is non achievable, though excellence is the continuation of growth and improvement.
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Nick Troutman
Today we are joined with Cole Ruud-Johnson as we discuss brand building, entrepreneurship and real estate. Cole shares his story of leaving collage and living the frat life as he started his own business whole-selling real estate and landing contract of $100K on his first deal. Cole shares some incredible real-world experience that has had an incredible impact in his life.
Book- Buy back your Time by Dan Martell
Podcast- Off Market Operator
Instagram- @coleruudjohnson
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about how everyone feels fear. The difference is that the great ones, push past and just do the thing. So whatever fear or doubt you are feeling, it's ok, it happens to up all. Just don't let it stop you. Push past it and do it anyway.
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Nick Troutman
Today we are joined with Brandon Hepburn, a British National Freestyle kayaker turned Body Builder. We talk about how he made the transition from one sport discipline to another. Brandon shares his stories, his training both physical, mental and nutritional as well as his philosophy of the 1% better lifestyle.
Podcast with Brandon- Full back story EP 14
Book- Happy Sexy Millionaire by Steven Bartlett
Book- Working Hard, Hardly Working by Grace Beverley
Book- Relentless by Tim Grover
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I take a moment to look death in the face and think about how I we mind live life if we knew it was our last. Doing an exercise like this helps us prioritize our life and reminds us of the truly important things in life. Love. Love others, love yourself, love life and go live it to the fullest.
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Nick Troutman
On todays episode I get to speak with the Gilad Karni about the art of living in the moment and being present in the now. Gilad has an incredible history of both high level achievement and spirituality with time spent in the Israeli special forces, a decade long career in professional basketball, and a transition into leadership and business coaching. I found this to be a truly insightful conversation filled why many thought provoking questions and ideas to help each of us level up in business, sports and life.
Previous interview with Gilad Karni- EP 190
KarniGilad.com
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I dive into a concept of overcoming fear, doubt and anxiety by asking yourself the honest question of 'does this threaten my survival?' This is a concept I learned from Clinical Psychologist, Susannah Kindred for dealing with our nervous system when we kick into fight, flight or freeze mode. Asking whether this experience asking risks your physical survival helps bring reality to the the scenario. This honesty bring the anxiety of speaking in public or competing at an event down to the reality of the situation at hand.
Podcast Reference - Clinical Psychology meets Mindset Coach- Susannah Kindred Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to here more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I dive into the power of perspective, and how we each have problems, issues or situations that occur in life, though it is up to us how we deal with and respond to them. I believe that if everyone in the world were to hypothetically put each of our problems into a giant pile, we would quickly look around a want to pick our own back up again.
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Nick Troutman
"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." — Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
This week I get to sit back down again with the whitewater kayaking monk himself, Arjuna Ishaya, as we discuss meditation. We dive into what meditation is, why it can be so good for you, and the many different way to practice it.
Book- Chasing More Finding Enough by Arjuna Ishaya
arjunaishaya.com
IG- @ArjunaIshaya
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Nick Troutman
Be the change you want to see in the world- Mahatma Gandhi
On todays Friday Fire I dive into the idea of change. If we want change if life, we need to change something. I am a huge believer of goals, and manifestation, though what is more powerful is action. If I want to lose weight, I can dream and wish about it, I can write it down in my journal, though what really needs to happen is change in my diet or exercise. I could change what I eat, how much I eat. I could change the types of exercises I do, or how much exercise I do. There are many, many ways to make change, though for there to be change we need to actually change something.
Book Reference - Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
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Nick Troutman
I'm blown away to realize we've made it to episode 200! This week I have accumulated my favorite pieces of advice for high level achievements over the past 100 episodes. I hope you enjoy, and if you've do please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
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EP 122- Self Mastery and The Everyday Hero's Manifesto with Robin Sharma
EP 182- The Best way to Endure is with a Smile- Adam Spillman
EP 174- Eat the Donut Nutrition Plan with Will Richardson
EP 172- Improving Human Potential with Breathwork- Corey Reed & Mike Maina
EP 161- Finding the Intangibles with Coach Evan Burk
EP 152- Using Hypnosis to Reach Peak Performane with Nic Arguirre
EP 131- 99% Practice 1% Theory with Maegan Adams
EP 125- Eastern Medicine Meets Western Sports with Dr. Jerry Lynch
EP 194- Clinical Psycology meets Mindset Coach with Susannah Kindred
EP 184- The Rock Warriors Way with Arno Ilgner
EP 185- Breaking through Barriers & Living your Dream Life with Tony Robinson
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I dive into what is success? I discuss the idea behind how each and everyone of us defines our success for ourselves, as well as a fun activity from Susannah Kindred on how to write our what success means to each of us. We can use this document of 'Success Definition' as a compass to keep us on track during the journey called life.
Podcast Reference - Clinical Psychology meets Mindset Coach- Susannah Kindred Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to here more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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Nick Troutman
"I have a great ambition of dying exhausted rather than bored." - Rafa Ortiz
This week is a rerun from one of my favorite interviews with my good friend and phenomenal athlete, Rafa Ortiz. Rafa has lit himself on fire, swam an inflatable pool toy off a 70ft waterfall, as well as paddled the highest waterfall run in a kayak, 187 ft Palouse Falls. They discuss fear, mentors, and the power of obsession, as the go deep into the philosophical mindset of what it takes to be the best and push the boundaries, no matter what it is in life.
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The Best Day Ever- by Hendri Coetzee
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Best-Ever-Hendri-Coetzee-ebook/dp/B00JKU58RQ
Chasing Niagara
https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Niagara-Rafa-Ortiz/dp/B01HN1T6XA
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I discuss the idea that at times the best way forward is to actually stop and take a pause to analyze our actions and goals and figure out whether these are the right actions for our goals, or the right goals for what we truly want in life. There is a saying along the lines of, if you are chasing sunsets, it doesn't matter how fast you are running for if you are running east, you'll still never get a sunset. So take a pause and think about what you want in the end and whether what you are doing will bring you closer to it or not.
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Nick Troutman
"The secret sauce is, go out ever single day and shoot and put yourself in that situation as much as possible."
Today I had the absolute pleasure to interview the business mogul, entrepreneur and professional photographer, Corey Rich. We dive in deep into how Corey stumbled into photography and climbing in the same week and how he has lived out his passion ever since. Corey also maps out a full blueprint for anyone to use photos and video to tell great stories. Corey also drops some knowledge bombs as he shares the secrets to success and how anyone can live out one's passions and get paid to do what you love. This is one of my most favorite interviews and one you most certainly won’t want to miss.
Book- Stories behind the Images by Corey Rich
Book- A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Quote- “Adventure is where the outcome is uncertain.”
Instagram- @CoreyRichProductions
Corey Rich’s Blog
Coreyrich.com
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Nick Troutman
"What Stands in The Way, Becomes THE Way" - Marcus Aurelius
On todays Friday Fire I break down how to overcome obstacles. We discuss using the '5 Whys' to find the route-issue when we are trying to overcome obstacles along our journey through life.
Book- Ego is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayPlease let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to here more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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Nick Troutman
Today I dive deep into some inner reflection and the keys of sustained high performance with Susannah Kindred. Susannah is a Performance and Mindset Coach, leadership wellbeing coach, and speaker. She integrates her clinical psychology training into her coaching strategies as she shares her unique, 3-part framework to help people thrive more while achieving greatly. This was a deep dive into my own success and failures and I can't wait to share as I gained so much for this conversation and I'm sure each listener will gain some value as well.
Instagram- @kindred.thriving
kindredthriving.com
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Nick Troutman
On todays Friday Fire I talk about doubt, the silent killer of our dreams. Doubt leaks into our minds as something small, that if left to it's own devices, will grow into a dream killing monster. Be weary of the little doubts you listen to, for they rarely ever stay little.
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Nick Troutman
“Humble Enough to prepare and confident enough to preform.”
Today I have the opportunity to learn and discuss the intangibles in athletics, coaching, parenting and life with Coach Evan Burk. Evan was the special teams coach in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and shares his incredible story about coaching 4th grade football to coaching in the NFL only 6 years later. Coach Even Burk shares some incredible insight on what makes the best athletes and team and how we can use these these intangibles in our everyday life. I personally gained a ton of insight and I'm excited to share as I truly think there are some nuggets of gold here for everyone.
Book Reference- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Book Reference- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Book Reference- Mindset by Carol Dweck
Book Reference- Finding Intangibles by Evan Burk
Twitter- @CoachEvanBurk
Instagram- @CoachEvanBurk
https://www.coachevanburk.com/
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Nick Troutman
"When Life Brings you Lemons, Make Lemonade"
On todays Friday Fire I talk about Happiness. It is what everyone looks for in life, it is way we want money, or relationships, or stuff, as we think these things will bring us happiness. Though ironically, Happiness is simply a choice. We don't need stuff or people to be happy, we simply have the opportunity to choose to be happy. We each have the opportunity in life to take any situation and determine who we want to react to it. So try to choose happiness. I personally believe it will bring more cheer, joy and lightness to your life.
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Nick Troutman
On todays episode I get to speak with the Gilad Karni about blending the two opposing forces of high level achievement and spirituality. Gilad has an incredible history of both high level achievement and spirituality with time spent in the Israeli special forces, a decade long career in professional basketball, and a transition into leadership and business coaching. I found this to be a truly insightful conversation filled why many thought provoking questions and ideas to help each of us level up in business, sports and life.
Book- The Heart of Understanding
KarniGilad.com
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On todays Friday Fire I talk Goal Setting for 2023 and beyond and how to actually achieve all your New Years Resolutions this year. I explain what S.M.A.R.T. goals are and how by setting less goals you are drastically more likely to achieve them. If you've ever failed at your New Years resolutions in the past then this is an episode you wont want to miss.
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This week I had the pleasure to sit down and talk in person with arguably the Worlds greatest kayaker, Dane Jackson. We talk about Dane's recent winner at the Green Race and breaking the 4-Minute Barrier. This time limit was very much like Kayaking version of Roger Bannister breaking the 4 minute mile back in 1954. Similar to running a sub 4 minute mile, many people weren't sure if you could paddle the Green Race course in under 4 minutes. Listen as we dive into Dane's training, mindset and tactics to achieving this feat.
Dane Jackson Sub 4 Winning Run
Instagram- @DaneJacksonKayak
Podcast References- Hammer Factor Green Race Data Science
Podcast References- Gold Medalist Olympian - Jess Fox
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about the concept behind staying left of the but. The next time you say "I need to get in shape, but I don't have time" stay left of the but and stick with the idea and concept and change it from "but I can't" to "and I will figure out a way." Try this the next time you you have an idea but your self doubt kicks in.
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about all that we have to be thankful and grateful for this Thanksgiving weekend. I also talk about the Black Friday sales all over and how looking at products and how they will improve your life vs just how much you're saving with these sales.
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On todays episode I get to speak with the Tony Robinson about breaking through barriers and achieving your goals in finance, parenting and fitness. Tony is a real estate investor with a focus on Short Term rentals, as well as a host from the Bigger Pockets Rookie Podcast. Though our conversation goes way beyond real estate and investing as Tony shares his insight and lessons learned from becoming a parent at 16 years old and overcoming the obstacles that come with that, hustling through life and achieving financial freedom by 30 years old, and now taking his lessons and applying them to body building as well. Tony truly shares so many nuggets of gold and amazing insight, and I'm excited to share this, as this conversation is of my most favorite recent episodes.
Instagram- @TonyJRobinson
YouTube- The Real Estate Robinsons
Book- Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Book- Traction by Gino Wickman
Book- Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
Book- Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Book- Good to Great by Jim Collins
In person Events- STR Summit
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Today I got to speak with legendary rock climber Arno Ilgner about peak performance, the flow state and his mental training program, the Warriors Way. Arno shares the framework behind his Warriors Way mental strength training and how we can all use mental training to overcome any obstacles in athletics and in life.
Book- The Rock Warriors Way
Book- Peak Mind
Warriorsway.com
Instagram- @RockWarriorsWay
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about the idea of setting up a rainy day fund. The beauty of saving a little of extra cash is that it gives you options in the future, whether you want to quit your job and start a business or have some extra funds for security in hard times, or simply to donate it and be generous. So no matter what you do, pay yourself first, put a little money a side and start your rainy day fund today.
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"Never let your memories be bigger than your dreams."
I got to sit down and speak with Adam Spillman about his journey from paddling Class 5 rapids in Chile to battling Stage 3 cancer. Adam shares his story of his healing journey and how ice, heat, nutrition and breath work have been helping him through cancer and recover both physically and mentally.
Book- The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley
Instagram- @AdamSpillman63
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On todays Friday Fire I discuss the idea of criticism being a nugget of gold, as it hurts if it hits you in the head, though if you analyze it you are left with pure gold, as it can also be a blueprint to becoming better. So next time someone throws shade or criticism your way, stop listen and figure out how to use it to strengthen yourself so the next time they can critique you the same way.
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Today I got to sit down in person with friend, paddler, coach and physical therapist student, Chris Wing. Chris shares his story of how paddling has taken him from competing to coaching to business and now back to school as he studies to be a physical therapist. We also discuss the stresses and weakness that paddling can put on the body as well as how we can try to improve and strengthen those areas.
Book- Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Instagram- @chrismwing
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about how we can sharpen our mind by putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations. One of the best tactics I've used to get mentally strong is to train yourself through uncomfortable situations with using a cold shower.
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Today I got to talk with Mark Deming, the Chief Marketing Officer at NRS, as he shares the story of NRS and founder Bill Parks. Bill was a business and finance professor who took a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon that changed his life. After falling in love with rafting and the river life, Bill took $2000 of his own money, his business ideas and bought some military surplus to create the birth of Northwest River Supply in his garage. Bill went on to create specific products that became the industry standard within paddle sports. His business strategies and ideals were ahead of his time as he created a fun and friendly work environment. Eventually transitioning to a fully employee owned company. As NRS is celebrating its 50th anniversary we look back not only the success but how NRS continues to look forward and ask "What can do done from here?" I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Mark and hearing the full story of NRS, and whether you are interested in paddlesports, business, or giving back, this will be an episode you wont want to miss.
www.nrs.com
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about trying new things. In my honest opinion, trying new things is the only way to learn and grow. It is how we all learned to crawl and then walk. So try new things in your athletics, work, school or relationships. The beauty is, that if it doesn't work you can always go back to how you did it before, or simply try something new again. Give it a try.
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Today I got to sit down and talk with recent Jr. Women's World Champion, Abby Holcomb. Abby shares her story of how facing her fears in paddling has built her confidence and taken her to a World Title.
Instagram- @Adventurous.Miss
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about how it is OK to not feel OK. Though when you are in times like this, what is not OK is to stay and wallow in this feeling, you need to reach out and seek help whether it be talking with friends or family, searching for cures online or medical advice from a doctor, or simply getting outdoors in fresh air and sunlight on a pleasant hike in the woods. There are many ways though the hard times you might be going through so keep going, ask for help, you'll make it through this.
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Today I got to sit down with Will Richardson again. This time we focused our time discussing nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and reaching peak performance.
Podcast- Do Hard Things Book- Running the Dream
Instagram- @TheTravelBeard
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about Fear. Fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real, while Danger is something real. So figure out what is a tangible danger, how to mitigate or eliminate the danger, then what is left is just the 'self doubt' names as fear. If you've eliminated the danger and still have fear, then simply do it it scared and recognize that it is an unnecessary fear.
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“Change is inevitable growth is optional.”
Today I get to sit down and speak with both Corey Reed and Mike Maina from Mountain Wellness as we discuss reaching for the pinnacle of human performance with a huge focus on breath work. Breathing is such a huge part of not only our athletics and performance but our entire everyday life. Corey and Mike explain how we might be breathing entirely wrong, and if how we can fix it and improve so much of your personal performance.
Book- Power of the Subconscious Mind
Book- The Emerald Mile
Book- The Breathing Man
MountainWellnessLife.com Breath Work Course Discount Code - AWESOME for 20% discount
Podcast - Mountain Wellness
Instagram- @Mtn.Welness
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"Your reality becomes that parts of your imagination you hold onto the longest."
Today I get to sit down and talk with Kevin Palmieri from the Next Level University. Kevin shares his story of having a dream life, the 6 figure income, model girlfriend, nice new car, yet still felt depressed and not the life he wanted. So Kevin took control, quick his job and chased his dreams. This is an interview with some phenomenal nuggets of gold and wisdom beyond his years. You'll want to listen to this episode a second time through.
Book- The Future is Faster than you Think by Peter H. Diamandis & Steven Kotler
NextLevelUniverse.com Podcast - Next Level University
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Today I get to speak with the latest King of the North Fork, Hayden Voorhees. We talk about his story of getting into the sport of kayaking. Hayden also shares about his latest win at the North Fork Championships, as well as what is takes to compete and run the event.
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Today I get to speak with personal finance author and speaker Gordon Stein. Gordon shares many of his personal stories and advice for putting money back into your pocket. Gordon calls these money tips part of his 'recipes' from his latest book "Cashflow Cookbook".
Book- Cashflow Cookbook
Cashflow Cookbook Blog
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Today's Friday Fire I talk about dealing with willpower and how it is finite and hard when we rely on our willpower to do something like wake up early and workout, or not to binge eat that ice cream after dinner. Instead we can use something much more powerful such as identity. It is way easier to not eat meat or only eat veggies when you switch your identity to a vegetarian. Try swapping out willpower for identity and I think you'll be amazed.
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Today's Friday Fire I talk about dealing with defeat. I am at the 2022 World Championships in Nottingham England, and didn't make it past the quarter finals. So I thought this would be an ideal time to talk about dealing with defeat. Here are some of my best tips:
- I think remembering that it is all just a game, and we are playing because we like the game.
- Don't let a judge determine your self worth or skill in any area of life.
- Be a good winner when you win, and a great loser when you lose.
- Five years from now people wont remember your placing, though they will always remember how you made them feel.
- Keep trying, never give up just because you lost this time.
Podcast with Tom Dollė
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"I just want to have some flow, have fun on the water, I don't what to put too much pressure but I just want to have fun at this Worlds."
Today I get to sit down and talk with reigning C1 World Champion, Tom Dollé, while we are here live at the 2022 Freestyle Kayak World Championships in Nottingham England. Tom shares his story of getting into the sport of kayaking, transitioning from freestyle to creek boating to racing and more. We also dive into the mentality of competition and who are some of the Tom's biggest competition.
Instagram- @tomdollekayak
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Today's Friday Fire I talk about "The Matrix Mentality" which dives into the concept from the movie The Matrix, where Neo is told "Stop trying to hit me, and hit me already." The idea being that we need to stop trying to do things in life and decide to simply go and do them.
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Today's Friday Fire I talk about how it is all about your perspective on life that creates the results. We can both have the same scenario though different outlooks. If we simply change the way we look at things the things we look at change as well.
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“You will always have problems and you’ll always have to find solutions to problems no matter how much money you make."
Today I am pulling out an interview from our archives from the conversation with professional skater, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the absolute legend that is Mikey Taylor. Mikey Taylor explains his journey through becoming a pro athlete straight out of high school, then transitioning into entrepreneurship, starting his own businesses and eventually retiring from skateboarding professionally and getting into fund management and using his social platforms to help teaching about money and financial literacy. This is honestly one of my most favorite interviews on the podcast. Mikey shares so much value that this is likely an episode you are going to want to listen to twice.
Mikey Taylor’s Businesses:
Saint Archer Brewery
Sovrn Skate company
Avni Intelligence
Commune Capital
Book- Principles by Ray Dalio
Book- Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki
Book- The Richest Man of Babylon by George S Clason
Book- The Bible
Instagram- @MikeyTaylor
TikTok- @MikeyTaylor
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“Humble Enough to prepare and confident enough to preform.”
Today I have the opportunity to learn and discuss the intangibles in athletics, coaching, parenting and life with Coach Evan Burk. Evan was the special teams coach in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and shares his incredible story about coaching 4th grade football to coaching in the NFL only 6 years later. Coach Even Burk shares some incredible insight on what makes the best athletes and team and how we can use these these intangibles in our everyday life. I personally gained a ton of insight and I'm excited to share as I truly think there are some nuggets of gold here for everyone.
Book Reference- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Book Reference- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Book Reference- Mindset by Carol Dweck
Book Reference- Finding Intangibles by Evan Burk
Twitter- @CoachEvanBurk
Instagram- @CoachEvanBurk
https://www.coachevanburk.com/
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Today's Friday Fire I talk about how with a big enough 'Why' any you can overcome any 'How'. So figure out your 'Why' in life and you can overcome any obstacles, doubt or disbelief.
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"He must increase and I must decrease."
Today I am stoked to sit down and and talk assets and wealth building strategies with Josh Rhodes. Josh shares his story of reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and starting his investing journey buying his first house before the housing market crash of 2008. We also dove deep into the crypto world and discuss digital assets as well as how Josh is leveraging his crypto to buy more real estate. This is a truly thought provoking conversation and I am excited to share as I too learned so much from our discussion.
Book Reference- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Book Reference- The E Myth by Michael Gerber
LinkedIn- Josh Rhodes
cryptoyall.co
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"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." - Helen Keller
Today I am stoked to sit down and discuss the current housing market with Dave Meyer. Dave is well versed in the current markets as he is constantly studying the markets as the VP of Data and Analytics from Bigger Pockets. Dave tells us his thoughts on whether or not we will see a housing market crash as well as how he is investing in this current market. Dave also sharing his best tips for anyone wanting to buy their first house, along with tons of data points and knowledge bombs. Whether you are a first time home buyer, a long time investor or just trying to get some insight on what might be happening in the markets, this episode has a bit of value and isight for everyone.
Book Reference- Contagious by Jonah Berger
Instagram- @TheDataDeli
Podcast- On The Market with Bigger Pockets Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to hear more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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Today's Friday Fire I discuss the idea behind our why. Why we do anything in life, whether it be eat healthy, work hard, wake up early or anything else. The point of an archer is to hit the target, so without a target to hit it becomes harder to sharpen the skills of the archer. Use this episode as a reminder to figure out your own why and what your target is in life.
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Nick Troutman
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Today I discuss the process of scenario thinking with Ursula Eysin. Ursula is a creative strategist and has worked with many high level organizations including governments like Austrian Defense ministry and Kenyan government. Though her current focus is helping entrepreneurs, start-uppers, and ministries to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage using the scenario thinking method and her consultancy company, Red Swam.
Book Reference- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Book Reference- See Your New Normal by Woody Wade LinkedIn- Ursula Eysin
Red Swan Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to hear more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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Today's Friday Fire I tell a fable of an eagle raised by chickens. The eagle has desires to fly high, but told to not try and chase those impossible dreams. It is a reminder to not worry about the negativity around you that others might say. Instead, stay true to you; your dreams, desires and goals.
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Today I get to sit down and talk with another incredible friend who has taken back his life in the battle against cancer and turned his body into the athletic machine he always wanted. Will shares his story of being the "fat kid" in school, which lead to the internalization of that and an unhealthy lifestyle. Though it all changed after he was shocked with the news of cancer. Will has endless advice, motivation, and tips for us all on taking on hard challenges, building success habits and fulfilling our best life. I'm sure there is something for everyone in this episode.
Book Reference- The Lies of Locke Lamora
Will's Feature Films- Pride: The Lions of Soysambu Instagram- @thetravelbeard
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On today's Friday Fire I share a story of dealing with fear and analysis paralysis. When dealing with fear our natural response is fight, flight or freeze. Though only after a deeper thought do I recognize how both fight and flight are action steps, while freezing is actually simple analysis paralysis and by definition a lack of action. I discuss ideas for dealing with this over analysis that can lead to paralysis and no action in any direction.
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Today I get to sit down and talk with hypnotist and mind coach Nic Agruire. We dive into the idea that arguably every successful person has done either self hypnosis, guided meditation or visualization which Nic considers all a bit of one and the same. Nic uses hypnosis and mind programming to overcome obstacles and tap into our peak performance.
Book Reference- Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
https://www.apexmindcoaching.com/
Instagram- @nicnosis
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On today's Friday Fire I share some advice for building confidence and overcoming fears and doubt with an easy mental tactic called 'The Cookie Jar'. The idea is when in doubt or a lack of confidence to think about all the accomplishments and proud moments in life to build back up that confidence and keep moving forward.
David Goggins Cookie Jar Speech Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to hear more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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"When you take care of the Inputs the Outputs will take care of themselves."
Today I got to speak with intuition expert, author and founder of Intuitive Branding, Sunil Godse. Sunil shares his story of learning to trust his intuition and how it has lead to his business success as well as how avoiding his intuition has lead to business failure. Sunil also shares his four types of intuition and how we each have one of the four which is our natural strength and tips for strengthening the other three. This episode gives tons of great insight into building and trusting our intuition. I feel there is something for everyone listening to gain some value from this conversation.
Book Reference- Power vs Force by Dr. David R. Hawkins
SunilGodse.com
Instagram: Intuitive Branding 101
Sunil's Daughters NonProfits Below:
https://www.books2knowledge.com/
https://www.heartification.com/
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On today's Friday Fire I share the story of the acorn and the mighty oak tree as a representation of the massive potential that is in each and everyone of us. We can all be, do and have anything we want in life if we never give up chasing that dream and turn a dream into action which forms reality.
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Nick Troutman
"If you are a fish don't try to be a giraffe."
On todays episode I get to sit down and talk with Anna Bruno and hear her story of getting into the world of paddle sports as well as how Anna deals with overcoming fear and anxiety within sports and life. We also dive into the discussion on comparison and how we can all probably focus on our own goals and how to be competitive without being comparative.
Book Reference- The Power of One by John C. Maxwell
Instagram- @bruyess
Anna's Jackson Kayak Blogs
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On today's Friday Fire I look into the idea behind inspiring people. If we truly look into the lives of people who inspire us or that we would like to be like then we can use their actions as a blueprint to create our own personalize replication of the results. If we want to invest like Warren Buffett then follow his guidelines and investing ideals. If you want to be like a Serena Williams then put in the work, dedication, nutrition and training that she puts into her athletics. If you'd like to be like Gary Vaynerchuck then start putting out amount of valuable content and advice that Gary shares. The point being that all the people in the world that inspire us also leave behind a blueprint to their success. If we do our best to follow the directions they have left behind we are bound to have a taste into a similar success.
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This week I got to sit down and talk with one of my best and longest friends, Joel Kowalski, as we talk all about what is all happening up on the Ottawa River. We dive deep into the Keener Program and how it is one of the best youth development programs, as well as the new events coming this fall on the Ottawa River.
Book Reference- The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson
Book Reference- The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Instagram- @joelkowalski
WildernessTours.com
Canada Cup August 20-30 2022
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On today's Friday Fire I dive into luck and what it truly is. The definition of luck and my preferred idea of it which aligns with the quote by the Roman philosopher Seneca, “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity."
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Nick Troutman
Love is the center point of living. - Mike Duffy
Today I got to sit down with an expert on happiness as I spoke with Mike Duffy, author of 5 different books on happiness and the founder of The Happiness Hall of Fame. Mike shares his formula of Purpose + Progress = Happiness. I think is a great episode for everyone as Mike shares his tactical advice that we can all apply to our everyday life to live a happiness life day by day.
Happiness Hall of Fame
MIKEDUFFYSPEAKS.com
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On today's Friday Fire I dive into the power of the mind. The mind is our most powerful asset that we all have the ability to wield. The mind can not tell the difference imagining something or a real experience. What this does is give us the ability to imagine our dream life, which in turn builds out the perfect blueprint for our dream live. The more that we continually imagine and visualize your dream scenario the more that your mind will see that you live this and help turn it into reality.
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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with David Grabiner as we talk about going from the youngest paddle on the Zambezi to building a real estate empire in Chattanooga TN. David explains how he was able to live in the Congo running a hospital while simultaneously started seeking financial freedom and build a real estate portfolio thousands of miles away in Tennessee. After buying 24 units abroad David then decided to come back to Tennessee and start scaling in a large way to 200 units plus half a million square feet in commercial real estate while still managing it all by himself. This is a great conversation filled with insight for anyone who just wants to start into real estate world or scale their portfolio into the commercial properties.
Book Reference- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Book Reference- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Hav Eker
Instagram- @DYI_Landlord
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On today's Friday Fire I discuss the concept of price vs value and how just because something is cheap doesn't make it a steal of a deal. The contrary is just as equal, just because something is expensive doesn't make it valuable.
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This week I had the pleasure of talking with a great friend and incredible photographer, Casey Bryant Jones. Casey shares his story of getting into the sport of kayaking and the ebb and flow of how he ended up following a passion into a career and now into a side hustle. Photography has always been Casey's passion and he shares his best blueprint for others to follow their passion whether it be paddling, photography or anything else.
Podcast References- Rafa Ortiz and YouTube University
Podcast References- Chris Hau and Building your Community
Book Reference- The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Instagram- @CaseyBryantJones
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On today's Friday Fire I talk about how I have been able to manifest my dream life. Too often I think people consider the term 'manifest' as mystic or not real, though I think of it more like taking a dream, and creating an action play to turn it into reality.
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On today's Friday Fire I discuss the most valuable currency in the world... your attitude. You attitude can change the outlook on any situation no matter how hard, difficult, simple, beautiful etc. If you have a great attitude all your days will be amazing.
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On today's Friday Fire I look into how re live in a world of comparison, though that leads us into a unachievable world of blending in while trying to stand out. Instead of continually comparing, being proud of the fact that we are all made to be unique. Be you and proud to be you!
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This week I had the opportunity to sit down with the Jr. Freestyle Kayak World Champion, Mason Hargrove. Mason shares his story of how he got into kayaking and the journey that brought him to the the World Championships in Spain. We also dive into his competition mindset and why he loves competing so much. Mason also shares a ton of great advice for young athletes that want to chase their dream no matter what that might be.
Podcast References- Jerry Lynch & The Competitive Buddha
Book Reference- Thinking Body Dancing Mind by Jerry Lynch
Instagram- @MasonKayaks
Instagram- @HargroveAdventures
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On today's Friday Fire I discuss the whole idea being emotional energy and how we all portray our emotional energy to the world. This is why when we smile the world smiles back at us. People are emotional creatures and pick up on what energy you put out there. So take a listen and think what kind of energy do you bring to the world?
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"My definition of awesome is definitely living within your passion. So for me it's painting and it's laughing and I like to do both a lot." - Rachel Rickert
Today I had the absolute blast of sitting down and speaking with a phenomenal artist Rachel Rickert as we discuss her journey and how she followed her dreams and encourages us all to get uncomfortable and follow and find our own passions. Rachel also lays out a blueprint for how an upcoming artist or anyone truly, can take a passion and turn it into a profession. This was a very fun, encouraging and heart felt conversation that applies to us all.
Book Reference- The Art Spirit by Robert Henri Book Reference- The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone
RachelRickert.com
Instagram- @rayrickk
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On today's Friday Fire I talk about the fact that live is short and we have no idea how long we will be here on this planet. So take time to focus on what is important and live in the moment.
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This week I had the pleasure to sit down and talk in person with arguably the Worlds greatest kayaker, Dane Jackson. We talk all about what Dane has been up to lately with his recent expedition to Kenya, as well as some of his race winning strategies for North Fork Championships, Green Race and the Oetz Trophy. We also did something new for this episode as I took questions from listeners via Instagram to ask what you all would like to know including how Dane deals with fear. This was a super fun conversation and tons of value as Dane openly shares his keys to his success within the sport of kayaking.
Dane Jackson Youtube
Instagram- @DaneJacksonKayak
Podcast References- Dane Jackson Pushing Boundaries
Podcast References- Gold Medalist Olympian - Jess Fox
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On todays Friday Fire I discuss the idea behind the quote - "all you can do is all you can do." It is a simple quote and thought, though is also spurns the inner response question, "am I doing all I can?" It is a great moment to stop and self analyze can I do more?
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Today I had the pleasure to speak with and interview Maegan Adams with White Pine Yoga in the Ottawa Valley. Maegan shares her journey into yoga as well as how she took the leap of faith to escape the security of a career to chase her dreams. We talk about how yoga bring both the aspects of flexibly and the calmness and connection with yourself. This is a must listen for all athletes or anyone how has doubted the idea of yoga in the past.
Book Reference: The Light on Life
White Pine Yoga
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Happy New Years. During todays Friday Fire I read a piece from Earl Nightingale Essence of Success. The whole idea it to use this new year to reframe your mindset turning problems into projects.
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If you’re going through hell, keep going. - Winston Churchill
Today I had the pleasure to speak with and interview one of my close friends and a truly magnificent paddler, Jason Craig. We discuss his story of how he got into paddling, winning his Freestyle Kayak World Champion title, and then a careen altering accident with a severe broken back. We also dive deep into what Jason is up to know with his PHD in geology and studying geothermal energy and the Brooks range in Alaska. This was a phenomenal conversation as Jason shares some truly powerful insight and stories of perseverance. Book Reference: Alaska Wilderness by Bob Marshall
Jason Craig - jwcraig@stanford.edu
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During todays Friday Fire it is Christmas eve, and I encourage us all to get into the Giving Spirit. So whatever Holiday you may be celebrating, get into the giving spirit. It could be a meal or gift for those in need, or as simple as giving a hug, or an ear to listen, let us all give a little to those in need.
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Living life with no perimeters is my definition of awesome- Abby Wren
Today I had a blast getting to speak with the social media and art phenomenon Abby Wren. Abby grew up in the Montana mountains, though quickly fell in live with makeup and now is trying to promote inclusivity within the outdoor and beauty industries while also encouraging people to be themselves, showcase their unique style and that it is ok to be you.
abbywrenartistry.com
Book Reference: Twelve and a Half by Gary Vaynerchuck
Book Reference: Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuck
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Don't worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. - Kurt Vonnegut
During todays Friday Fire I talk about how we can eliminate stress and worry from our lives by taking action on our own.
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"Great spirits have always have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Today I had the absolute pleasure and honor to speak with Dr. Jerry Lynch. Jerry is a doctor in psychology and has worked with some of the highest performing coaches, teams and athletes. Over the years he has racked up a whopping 73 conference Championships, 54 Final Fours, and 39 National Championships. Jerry is a best selling international author with 13+ books translated into multiple languages. His 'Way of the Champion' blends Eastern Taoism, Native American Tradition and Sports Psychology for extraordinary results in leadership, coaching, athletics and life. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Jerry and learn more about his most recent book 'The Competitive Buddha' as well as his zen like mentality towards athletes, competition and life.
Book Reference: The Competitive Buddha by Jerry Lynch
Book Reference: Thinking Body Dancing Mind by Jerry Lynch
Book Reference: The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Casteneda
Book Reference: The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell
wayofchampions.com
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Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the whole idea behind how learning is a continual thing and not something that should end with the end of school. With continual improvements and advances in every aspect of life, it is up to us as individuals to continually learn and improve as well.
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Today during this Thanksgiving weekend I discuss the idea of perspective, there are two ways to look at the same coin. This simple saying is used so often, though how often do we think of this when we hav an opinion on a matter? Remember the more we listen, the more we learn. Take a moment to hear what truths the other side might see.
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"I may not come this way again, therefore may I not neglect the opportunity to do something kind for another person because I might not have the change again."
Today I had the absolute pleasure and honor to speak with the internationally acclaimed bestselling author, and celebrated leadership expert, Robin Sharma. We discuss uncovering self mastery and his latest book, The Everyday Hero's Manifesto. Robin shares some of experiences and life long philosophies as we discuss how a difficult day for the ego is splendid day for the soul, as well and why we should or shouldn't focus on leaving a legacy. Robin's latest book is, as he describes it, part memoir of a life richly lived, part instruction manual for virtuoso-grade performance, and part handbook for spiritual freedom in an age of high-velocity change. I couldn't recommend his books any higher and I am honored to share our conversation with you all.
Book Reference: The Everyday Hero's Manifesto by Robin Sharma
Book Reference: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Book Reference: Anthem by Ayn Rand
Instagram: @RobinSharma
www.robinsharma.com
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"You can not make progress without making decisions" - Jim Rohn
Today I dive into the concept behind the simplicity of options. It is known that the less options available the easy the decision. Imagine to yourself would you like a french fries or onion rings? I'm sure you already made a decision of one of the two, or maybe that you don't like either. Though if you have a 50 page menu of all sorts of different foods it can take forever to decide on what you want to eat, or what you're in the mood for, how hungry you are etc. We can extrapolate this concept to our busy lives and hack productivity. Pick the 5 MOST important things to do in a day, or choose less if 5 is too distracting, and start by just focusing on that. Don't get bogged down in all the 'Things to do" that’d could go on for eternity that don't need to take up thought power for today.
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“A master is at work when he's able to blend work and play and you're not able to distinguish one from another, but does it even matter?"
Today I got to talk with the self proclaimed 'King of Stoke', Wade Holland as we talk about his journey from freestyle skiing in Montana to content creation in LA. Wade is a true original and one of a kind shares his story and his flare for life and style with us as well as his vision from bringing more inclusivity and openness from all walks of life into the outdoors.
Book Reference: 5AM Club by Robin Sharma
Book Reference: The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Book Reference: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Instagram: @WadeHolland Wade Holland Media Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to hear more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
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During todays Friday Fire I talk about how it is OK to be different and not fit in, as honestly we are all unique and each one of us is born different. Therefore we should all embrace our uniqueness and difference instead of always trying to fit in with the herd. Be different, be yourself, be authentic.
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Today I got to talk with the content creator and social media legend Chris Hau. Chris shares his story about how his creativity has taken him down many avenue, only to eventually find his belonging as a creative in the Vlogging world of social media & YouTube. Chris is so much more than just a social media star, as he shares a bit of the behind the scenes that goes into the success of his creative projects and online videos and photos.
Book Reference: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Book Reference: The Artist\'s Way by Julia Cameron
Instagram: @TheChrisHau
The Chris Hau Website
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“The moment you accept responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life is the moment you gain the power to change ANYTHING in your life.” - Hal Elrod
Today I had the absolute pleasure to bring Jeffrey Holst onto the show as we dive deep into his story of overcoming obstacles and adversity. Jeff also gives a very practical MasterClass on Real Estate and why it might be one of the best assets to hold during inflation. Though beyond the Real Estate advice and incredible stories, Jeff shares his incredible life motto of- 'No Bad Days', and how this and his positive mindset are likely his most valuable asset.
Book Reference: Travels by Michael Crichton
Instagram: @jeffreyholst
Jeffrey Holst Website
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During today's Friday Fire I talk about how when we are creating, building or starting anything it will always go though an "ugly" period where the project doesn't look exactly like you have it imagined in your mind. This could be baking a cake, or painting a picture or starting a business, though in the early stages it is in the building/ creation phase where it doesn't always look pretty, though don't get down on yourself and more importantly don't let others put you down. Imagine if you were baking bread and you had only mixed the flour and water and someone critiqued your work saying this looks nothing like bread. If you give in or give up too early you will never create your masterpiece.
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"Go to bed a little smarter than when you woke up.”― Charlie Munger
On today's show I bring back kayaking legend and one of my best friends, Rafa Ortiz, to talk about the ability to learn virtually anything via YouTube and online learning, podcasts and books. The world we live in right now is filled with so much information, most of which is free to consume, that there is really no reason not to be able to push through any barriers or self doubt. Rafa tells how he has literally build a house from starch with the help of and advice from mentors on YouTube and in person. I think there is so much applicable advice throughout this show as the information can be applied to virtually any area in life.
Podcast reference: Tao Burman
Podcast reference: Mikey Taylor
Instagram: @rafaortizkayak
YouTube Channels: Valuetainment
YouTube Channels: Grant Cardone
YouTube Channels: Tai Lopes
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During todays Friday Fire I reflect on a simple question my 8 year old son asked at our dinner table, "would you rather be the best of the worst or the worst of the best?" It was not only thought provoking once I started thinking about it, though possibly even more interesting was the answers that my father-in-law gave and the comparison with the ideas behind "would you rather be the head of a mouse or tail of a lion?"
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Today I get to bring back the Kayaking Monk, Arjuna Ishaya, as we dive into the ideas behind being present and the concepts of his new book Chasing More and Finding Enough. Arjuna is such a down to earth guy and shares wisdom beyond his years. It is also such a fun conversation to speak with a monk about presence and fulfillment in life, while using kayaking and extreme sports as his personal examples. Arjuna's book is a must read for anyone that is continually looking for more, is any area of life, and I personally couldn't recommend it any higher.
Book- Chasing More and Finding Enough
Arjuna's Blog
Instagram: @arjunaishaya
Arjuna's Bright Path Meditation Courses and Retreats
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"It's Impossible", said Pride,
"It's Risky", said Experience,
"It's Pointless", said Reason,
"Give it a Try", Whispered the Heart.
During todays Friday Fire I dive into the commonly told topic of following your heart. There are many things both internally and externally that can be expressed for reasons to not follow you heart, there can be expressed by close friends or family, or your self pride and experience. Though only once you follow your heart can you end life without the feeling of regret. So when your heart whispers, listen closely, and give it a shot. Try, learn, try again. Simply put, do what makes you happy in life.
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Today was a conversation filled with laughter, great insight and some incredible kayaking stories as I sit down for an interview with the one and only, Johnny Chase. Johnny shares many hilarious stories from getting into kayaking to getting bit by a rattlesnake and overcoming his fears by banging his head against a rock.
Movie Reference - The River Runner
Podcast reference - Sam Sutton Interview
Book- Touching the Void
Instagram: @j_chase_kayak
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It's not the lack of resources, it's your lack of resourcefulness that stops you. – Tony Robbins
During todays Friday Fire I share with you the fact that it isn't a lack of resources that is our problem it is a simply lack of resourcefulness. We can likely fix all of our problems once we start getting creative with possible solutions. It is easy to say I don't have the money or the time or the connections etc, though really what you are saying is I'm not resourceful enough to figure out a solution to the situation at hand. Next time you catch yourself saying I can't, stop and think for a moment of maybe how you can.
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Today I got the pleasure to speak with one of the best healers that I have ever had the pleasure to work with, Olga Voevodskaya. Olga is a Russian born healer now residing in Canada. She started out as a nurse and transitioned into massage, then Osteopathy and Cranial Therapy. Though my travels around the world trying all sorts of different types of healing types with a mix of eastern and western medicine. Olga has a special touch as she is able to feel different fluid and energy flows within the body. I think this is a unique conversation that you will find value as Olga shares with us how everything is connected and what we can all do to stay as healthy as possible.
Contact Olga with any question regarding Osteopathy and Cranial Therapy: olaskina@hotmail.com
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Is the financial chair you are sitting on truly stable? What if a black swan (unforeseen event) came around and started cutting your chairs legs, how much could you withstand?
During todays Friday Fire I discuss a concept of having a financial chair, with each source of income representing one of your chairs legs. Are your sitting on a strong and stable single legged stool, or do you have multiple legs coming out of all directions like a tree branch. Not only can a so called "side hustle" help bring some extra stability to your financial chair, it can also be a source of income by doing something you already love to do.
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"Screw it, let's do it." - Richard Branson
Today was another one of my most favorite interviews and conversations with a great friend of mine, 4x world champion and serial entrepreneur, Sam Sutton. Sam shared his entrepreneurial beginnings and big dreams, as well as how kayaking side tracked him from those dreams as he became addicted to the sport. He also explains the inevitable combination of his entrepreneurialism and his paddling with multiple businesses like Rotorua Rafting and Waka Kayaks and how his determination that brought him 4x World Champion titles is the same drives him to succeed in business.
App Champ Mobile Gaming World Championships
Rotorua Rafting
Podcast reference - Rafa Ortiz Interview
Podcast reference - Tao Berman Interview
Podcast reference - Your First Million
Book- The 4 Hour Work Week
Book- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Instagram: @SamKaituna
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"My hero is me 10 years down the line"- Matthew McConaughey
During todays Friday Fire I discuss a Matthew McConaughey's Oscar winning speech and a quote from his book, Green Lights, which is all about chasing his Hero. Matthew was asked who his hero is, and asking thinking about it he responds with 'me 10 years down the line'. This is a concept around chasing your potential and your best self. We each are gifted with limitless potential yet it is up to us to undercover it. So keep chasing and remember that your hero might just be you, 10 years down the line.
Book- Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey Oscar accepting speech for Best Actor
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“Follow your dreams, believe in yourself and don't give up."
Today I got to sit down and talk with a family friend Kasia Majszki as she shares her story about chasing her dreams to cook, and learning something new everyday. Kasia not only took baby steps towards chasing her dreams, though she also faced her fears while doing all this in the middle of a global pandemic.
Podcast reference - Facing Fears
Book- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Facebook- Kasia's Gourmet Kitchen
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Today during our Friday Fire I discuss a quote I had been pondering about, regarding that fact that you don't stumble upon success. Success comes from setting a goal, then making a plan and most importantly talking action towards achieving that goal. You don’t accidentally wake up with 6 pack abs or accidentally have a million dollars in your banks account or accidentally find the love of your life. Think of your goal, pick the path and direction, and take action to get there. You don’t stumble upon success.
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“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway
Today I got to sit down and talk with a childhood hero of mine, and one of the biggest names in the history of whitewater kayaking, Scott Lindgren. Scott has completed some of the biggest expeditions in the sport of kayaking including one of the most widely known, the Yarlung Tsangpo expedition in Tibet. Scott has also filmed and produce many of the biggest films within the sport of whitewater kayaking, like 'Good to the last Drop', 'Burning Time', and 'Black Book' to name a few. Though Scott is usually behind the lens while filming, he has recently been in front of the camera with filming the documentary of his life with Rush Sturges for the Netflix documentary, The River Runner. Scott shares his incredible story, including his vulnerabilities with dealing with his brain tumor and succumbing to the fact that somethings in life you simply can not control. This truly is an inspiring story and conversation as Scott shares some magnificent history in the sport of kayaking, along with so much more life lessons.
Podcast with Rush Sturges
Book- The Surrender Experiment By Michael A. Singer
Instagram- @ScottLindgren_
Scott's Clothing Company- Remote Threads
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"When you fall off the horse, durst yourself off and get back on again."
Today during my Friday Fire I discuss the widely used phrase regarding falling off the horse and getting back up again. More than anything this has to do with the simply fact that I had fallen off my routine of regularly creating and posting this podcast due to technical difficulty. Though it is too easy to use that as an excuse and a reason to stay down, so instead of waiting a couple more days to post my Monday Deep Dive interview, I decided to share my thoughts about simply getting up and continuing on wherever you left off.
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"Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions." - Mark Twain
Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the concept around never knowing enough information. Whether it be scouting a rapid, making an investment, choosing a career path or pretty much anything in life, we simple will never have enough information, as there will always be unknowns that we didn't take into account or data that was missed. So how do we deal with this? We simply take the information available to us and make the best decision we can with the information we have. Yes we will make mistakes or miscalculations at times, but that is how we learn and grow and hopefully it will add to more information data points for next time.
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Today during our Monday Deep Dive we launch our 100th episode. So for the momentous episode I take a look back at some of the many phenomenal interviews I've been fortunate enough to have and share some of my favorite lessons and tips that have helped me in my journey and pieces that I hope also help you.
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Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the idea of Slay the Dragons i our lives. The Dragon is whatever problem or situation you are dreading or putting off because it might be too uncomfortable or just something you don't want to do. This dragon could be paying a bill, or a conversation or a fear of something. Though the longer you put it off or avoid it the bigger the dragon grows. It is much easier to slay the dragon now before it continues to grow and get bigger by each day. The beauty of slaying the dragon is that you get the gold that the Dragon is guarding. This gold is the accomplishment you feel when you do anything that is hard or the pride you feel when you have done something that is uncomfortable. I encourage us all to slay the Dragons we all have in life, and reap the golden treasure that comes afterwards.
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Today I got to sit down for my first in-person interview as I spoke with Alec Voorhees all about his transition into taking over the North Fork Championship while organizing the event, competing and landing a podium finish. We also dive deep into his whole story about how he started into the sport of whitewater kayaking and grew up in the sport. He also shares his life quote about working until your idols become your rivals.
Book- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nester
Instagram- @alecvoorheeskayak & @northforkchampionship
https://northforkchampionship.com
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Today I dive deep into the power of belief. Belief is different from hope, will and trying, belief is actually believing that what you want to have, do, or be and not just seeing it in the future, but knowing that is will occur in the future and nothing can stop you. If you really want something in life you have to believe that you will do, have or be that, and that nothing can stop you and every obstacle that comes in your way you WILL overcome. The next time you want something in life, don't just talk about it, don't just try, but actually turn to belief and the massive power that comes with belief.
Book- Think and Grow Rich
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Today I got to sit down for a truly thought provoking conversation with the Renegade Pharmacist, Niraj Naik. We dive deep into the power of breath and its power over the body, mind and spirit. Niraj tells us about his story of healing himself from an "incurable" disease after his deep dive into self healing and a combination of natural treatments, dietary recommendations, meditation, yoga, and mind power such as hypnosis and NLP. Though his research Niraj rediscovered the ancient techniques and combines the ancient wisdom of pranama with modern science to create his own breath practice called Soma Breath. This is a truly incredible conversation and one of my most favorite interviews to date. Niraj shares so much knowledge and golden nuggets that I am sure you will get some incredible value and likely want to listen to this episode more then once.
SomaBreath.com
Free Soma Breath Master Class
Book- The Power of your Subconscious Mind - by Joseph Murphy
Book- Prometheus Rising - by Robert Anton Wilson (Author)
Book- Undoing Yourself - by Christopher Hyatt
Book- The Nature of Reality
Instagram- @nirajnaikofficial & @SomaBreath
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During todays Fridays Fire I dive into the idea that no matter what is going on in life, no matter the possible hard times, or stresses in life, it could always be worse. There is a saying that goes, if we were to put all our problems into a pile, we would quickly choose to take ours back. The idea being that everyone has problems, issues and stresses, and realize that what you might think of as a big problem might be so small in the grand scheme of life. Remember, that if you have a roof over your head and food to eat you are already better off them most people in this world. So the next time something goes wrong, or not the way you planned, just try to remember this saying "It could always be worse."
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"To those who much is given, much is expected."
Today I got to sit down and talk with long time friend and pro kayaker turned commercial real estate agent, Chris Gragtmans. Chris and I talk all about his life as a pro kayaker and his transition into the commercial real estate world and why it was the right decision for him. We also dive deep into financial literacy and the simple steps we could all take to put us on the path to financial freedom. Chris also shares a ton of his favorite books and why we should read them. Whether you are can relate as an athlete, paddler, real estate investor or parent, I think there is something for everyone in the incredible conversation with Chris Gragtmans.
Book- I will teach you to be rich
Book- Rich Dad Poor Dad
Book- Cash Flow Quadrant
Book- Richest Man in Babylon
Book- The greatest Salesman in the world
Book- The Second Mountain
Book- The Call of the Wild
Book- White Fang
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"Price is what you pay value is what you get" ~ Warren Buffett
During todays Fridays Fire I dive into the discussion between price and value. Just because it is on sale, doesn't make it a deal, and on the flip fide of things just because something it expensive doesn't necessarily make it more valuable. When you are looking for a deal it is not always about the price it's about the value you get. Maybe a deal is spending $30 on a book that gives you 30 years of experience, or listing to a podcast for an hour and getting invaluable ideas from it. Just remember it's not what you pay, it's what you get.
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"The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease." ~ Thomas Edison
Today I got to sit down and talk with the Dr. Darrel Misak as we discuss restoring your health, revitalizing your energy and how it all start in the mind. Dr. Misak is both a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine as well as a Licensed Pharmacist which gives a unique perspective of medicine and health. This was a very thought provoking conversation as we talk about about energy and vibrations and how we can utilize and strengthen our energy fields.
Book- How to do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
Podcast Reference- The Energy Paradox With Dr. Stephen Gundry
http://docmisak.com/
Vitelometry Supplement- Promo Code- awesome10
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Today's Friday fire is all about being the Practitioner Instead of the Theorist. It is great to learn theory, though theory is useless without action. So make sure you try to learn, though down get caught up in analysis paralysis and instead take some action. Beware of the thought that I just need to read one more book, or course or video or podcast. Take action even if its just little baby steps. Small steps forward are still steps forward.
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“It’s about the Journey not the destination.”
Today I got to sit down and talk with the event lead organizer for the upcoming GoPro Mountain Games. Dave explains all that goes into hosting a premier event on this large scale. We also dive deep into the hard decisions that were made to postpone and pivot during the COVID pandemic as well as make the decision early on to try and make it happen to reopen in 2021. This conversation gives a great insight into what all goes into hosting events on a large scale from the organization, management, brand partnership and those tough decisions that need to be made. I sure am stoked to be heading to Vail this week and I hope to be able to see some of you there.
Book- Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan
Podcast Reference- She Explores
GoPro Mountain Games
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During today’s Friday Fire I dive into the idea behind the thermostat of the mind. This Thermostat in our mind works with everything in life, whether it be finance, relationships or our health and weight. We will always stay in the range that we have set in our mind. It might change a couple degrees higher or lower, though our range will always stay the same, that is anyways until we decide to change our settings on our Thermostat in the mind. If you want to see change you MUST set a new state and range in the mind before you will see the results in your life.
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“Do not what the world needs, do what makes you come alive, because what the world need is more people to come alive.”
Today I got to sit down with am amazing PHD doctor Cameron Norsworthy. Cameron had spent a large portion of his life studying the Flow State both as a top athlete and with his PHD studies. The Flow State is a subject that I find incredible powerful and intriguing and it was an amazing conversation diving deep into the inner mind and how it works when under pressure and in peak performance. This was a truly thought provoking conversation and one that I think you will enjoy and great some great resources on how to use your own mind in peak state.
Book- Finding Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalhi
FlowCentre.com
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You will never change your life until you change something that you do daily. The secret of your success if found in your daily routine.
Today we have another Friday Fire for you as we dive in the concept of how success is actually a habit. Whether this be practicing gratitude, eating healthy, saving money, writing down your goals and journaling it if your daily habits that over time create your success. When we all hear about the “overnight success” whether it be an athlete, or singer, actress we see the over night success, though what isn’t seen if the day in and day out grind year after year of habits that has eventually lead to the opportunity that brought the so called “overnight success”. It is though our habits that we build out our success.
Reference- The Art of Baby Steps
Reference- Goal Setting
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Today I had pleasure of talking with the original Honey Badger of kayaking, Eric Boomer. We discuss his courageous attitude towards life, as well as his continual search for the next great project, river or expedition.
Book- Braiding Sweetgrass
Reference- Ben Stookesberry podcast -EP 40
Insta - @eboomer
http://erikboomer.net/
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Comfort kills ambition, get uncomfortable and get used to it in the pursuit of your goals and your dreams. - Robert Kiyosaki
In todays Friday Fire I talk about how growth is uncomfortable. For you to be able to growth into you 2.0 you must do things that are currently beyond your comfort zone, as that is the only way to move past where you are today.
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"This huge mass of organisms, 100 trillion bacteria alone in our gut, are probably the most important organ in our body that we knew nothing about." - Dr Steven Gundry
I had the pleasure to speak with gut health specialist and multiple time New York Times best selling author Dr Gundry. We dive deep into the microbiome of your gut how much of your body, mood and mentality can be traced back to your gut. We also discuss the best and worst foods for your your gut. We also discuss the importance and power of fasting. Dr. Gundry shares some of his incredible insight on some of the most important performance aid for all athletes.
Book- The Energy Paradox
Reference - The Human Micobiome Project
Reference - The Italian Cyclist study
https://drgundry.com/
https://gundrymd.com/
The Dr. Gundry Podcast
Instagram @DrStevenGundry
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"“Good decisions are the result of experience and experience the result of bad decisions.” - Mark Twain
In todays Friday Fire I dive deep into what goes into making the right decision. The irony is, that we want to analyze all the information before we make a decision, though we will never have even information. So instead we need to transition into making the best decision we can with the information we currently have, because that's all we have. So making a decision is the right decision. Simple act and get into the game instead of getting stuck on the sidelines with analysis paralysis.
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"The Best advice is the one that's easiest to ignore."
In todays deep dive I get to sit-down and talk with whitewater ripper, Bren Orton. Bren shares his origin story of how he got into kayaking and how he build out the Send team and brand behind their epic kayaking edits. Bren also tells all about his brain injury off 100+ft waterfalls and the recovery period from that. This was an incredible conversation that covers brand and team building, as well as a full dive into Bren's career and lessons learned from the river. Bren drops several incredible nuggets of gold that apply to the athlete and non athlete alike. I'm stoked to share this conversation with you all.
YouTube- SEND.
Book- Freakonomics
Book- Thinking Fast and Slow
Book- Irrationality: The enemy within
Book- The Ride of a Lifetime
Instagram- Bren Orton https://www.instagram.com/bren.orton/
Salmon- Her Way
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On today's Friday Fire we talk all about solution based thinking. We all have problems, though it it up to us to dwell on them, roll over and give up or to use solution based thinking to come up with a cure, a fix or brainstorm a solution.
Movie Reference- The Martian
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Today we do something totally new as I share a conversation where The Bucket List Guy, Trav Bell interviews me about living out my Bucket List Lifestyle. Trav asked all about kayaking, my goals and dreams and also how game is played making a living as a professional athlete. I am excited to share this conversation and would love to hear what you think of this style of show.
The Bucket List Podcast
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The only time you are actually growing is when you are uncomfortable.
In todays Friday Fire we talk all about growth and how it is uncomfortable, though that is how you evolve into your next version. It is said when you come to a mountain and you can't go over, try and go around. If you can't go around, try and go through it. If you can't go through it stop and sit and ponder how important is it to get to the other side. For if you have enough drive and desire you will find a way.
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"I kind of stood up and said, no, this is that way I want to ride."
In todays deep dive I get to sit-down and talk with legendary Surfer, Skier and all around multisport athlete Chuck Patterson. Chuck shares his whole story and how he became addicted to extreme sports at a young age and how he was able to figure our how to do it his own way and be authentic to yourself. Chuck explains all about his 30 years of being a professional athlete in a multiple of genres and how he adapted with the times to keep the dream going. This is such an incredible conversation with so many nuggets a a little something for everyone.
Book- Breatheology: The Art of Conscious Breathing by Stig Avall Severinsen
Podcasts- Joe Rogan
References- Wim Hoff breathing
Instagram - @ChuckPatterson
ChuckPattersonAthlete.com
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We have 6000 thought and ideas per day, though it only takes 1 to change our life forever.
In todays Friday Fire I talk all about what to do with an idea. We are filled with ideas, so what do you do with them all. First step is to acknowledge them, write it down. The next part is the scary or intimidating part, take action. Do something with your ideas, run with it, follow through, take baby steps if need be, you just need to take action.
References- Take Baby Steps
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"You can choose to be anything in this world, just choose kindness.”
In todays deep dive I get to sit-down and talk with the 3x NFL Super Bowl Champion, Lonie Paxton. Lonie shares with us his 'Cinderella Story' about chasing his dream to be in the NFL, and what is takes to be a 3x Super Bowl Champion. He also shares the lessons learned from his great coaching about not being a 'Error Repeater'. Lonie also tells us all about his life after retiring and the incredible brands he has been working with, as well as the invaluable lessons learned about networking, followup and providing value. This is a super fun conversation with a true champion and brand building mastermind, so whether you are a young athlete, a networking entrepreneur or just someone trying to work your way up the ladder to success, I'm sure you'll find value from Lonie's journey and perspectives.
https://kindhumans.com/
https://nockingpointwines.com/
Instagram - @LoniePaxton
LinkedIn- Lonie Paxton
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In todays Friday Fire I discuss how even though I am a strong believer in living in the moment, it is proven that the willpower of delayed gratification will lead to a healthier and wealthier life. Actually Stanford University did a study proving how this delayed gratification will power lead to a better results if every measurable aspect. So next time you see a plate of cookies or get a stimulus check in the mail, maybe just weigh the difference between delayed gratification and enjoyment in the moment. Your future self might just thank you.
References- Stanford Marshmallow Experiment
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"I left home at 18, so pretty much straight out of high school, and Im like, I'm doing this. I'm going All In on racing, and I'm going to make this happen.”
In todays deep dive I get to sit-down and talk with legendary motorsports athlete Colton Haaker about his journey to success. Colton shares how it was his passion that led him along the way, through all the hard times and growth that came with it, though with his persistence and “All In” mentality he was able to not only keep at at, but eventually become one of the winningest athletes in his field. Colton also shares his thoughts on brand building as an athlete and how everyone has their own role to play in the world of sponsorship. We also go deep into finding and following your passion, and using this passion to deal with the stresses and depression of life. Finally we also discuss becoming a parent, and the transformation it took on his athletic career and thinking beyond as Colton now works to build up his real estate portfolio and build financial freedom to allow him to ride bikes indefinitely. This conversation was chocked full of valuable lessons for any young athlete, or individual how is chasing their dream.
Book- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Book- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
References- Interview with Jimmie Johnson
References- Wim Hof breathing
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Have you heard the famous exert from one of Theodore Roosevelt's speak about 'The Man in the Area'?
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
In todays 'Friday Fire' I discuss how doubt kills more dreams then failure ever could. We all have dreams, whether grand or small, though why don't we act of them more often? It is the doubt, the fear of failure or the 'demons of the mind' as I like to call it, that too often keeps us from chasing out dreams. So lets all face the doubt and march forward, as Theodore Roosevelt says, "if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” Go forth and chase your dreams!
Book- The Top Five Regrets of Dying by Bronnie Ware
Podcast Reference- Fear vs Danger
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“Kayaking is one part for all of us, but the traveling part and the culture and the food experience and the party experience in all the countries, that’s personally for myself the bigger part now..”
I had the pleasure to talk with expedition leader, film director and German kayak legend, Olaf Obsommer. We talk about a variety of some of his past expeditions and favorite places, though we also have a major focus on his latest ‘Bike2Boat’ tour in the Alps this past summer. Olaf shares all about how we are all able to take part in doing baby steps to help with climate change, as well as slow down in life to have a richer experience in the moment. This is an amazing conversation with Olaf as he shares all sorts of insight and amazing stories.
Podcast Mention- Will Gadd & Climate Change
BIKE2BOAT Movie
Olaf’s Expedition Films: Vimeo on Demand
https://www.obsommer.de/expeditionen
Instagram: @Olaf_Obsommer
Facebook: Olaf Obsommer
YouTube: Olaf Obsommer
Twitter: Olaf Obsommer
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Have you ever made a daily 'To Do' list that is so long and daunting it seems like it would take years to complete? I know I have. Though there are a couple issues with these overwhelming 'To Do' lists, they become so daunting you continue to push it off, feeling it will never get completed, as well as the fact that it slowly down our momentum and in increases procrastination. This happens because we regularly overestimate what we can all accomplish in a day. Though at the same time we regularly underestimate what can be achieved in a decade. If you break it down to small action items daily and continue to build on your daily momentum you will achieve more then your wildest dreams within the 3650 days in that decade.
Podcast - The Art of Baby Steps
Podcast - Goal Setting
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Have you ever wished you could have perfect memory and remember anything? Wouldn't it be like a superpower, the ability to recall any book, technique, route while driving or river you've paddled. Well, in today show we talk with the International Man of Memory, and National Memory Champion, Chester Santos. Chester teaches us some very simple techniques that will boost your memory immediately, as he demonstrated on the show. These techniques can help you remember names, places, lists or ever rivers. Chester even explains how kayakers might even have a leg up on the ability to use rivers as memory palaces and store information in your mind. This was a super fun and thought provoking conversation and I can promise you’ll leave having learned some easy yet incredible techniques for memory.
http://memoryschool.net/
Book- Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
Book- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Book- Mastering Memory by Chester Santos
Linkedin- Chester Santos (U.S. Memory Champion) Int’l Man of Memory
Instagram- ChesterJSantos
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You create your opportunities by asking for them. - Shakti Gawain
In todays Friday Fire I discuss the power of asking. It truly is one of the most important keys to success. Asking for the things you want in life is one of the most important steps to achieving your desires. You still need hard work and the pursuit, though without asking, the answer is inevitably NO. If you want more YES in your life you have to ask for what you want.
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Eat to fuel your body, not to feed your emotions.
In todays interview I get to talk with Freestyle Kayak World Champion, James Bebbington, all about eating habits, nutrition and how switch to a raw vegan lifestyle helped him reach peak performance and winning his first World Championship title. We also dive into the importance of hydration, and how often we are actually just dehydrated and need water when we think out body is hungry as well as how James personally is using intermitting fasting and juicing to fuel his energetic lifestyle. James also shares his thoughts on how COVID might affect the upcoming World Championships in England planned for 2021 . This was a super fun conversation and full of inspiration and some great nutritional advice that is much less commonly talked about.
Book- The China Study by Thomas Campbell & T. Colin Campbell
Book- Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris
eBook- Juicing for Health and Performance by James Bebbington
Instagram- @JamesBebbington
MasteringHumanBehaviour.com
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Life isn't fair, it's just fairer than death, that's all. - William Goldman
In todays Friday Fire I explain that life isn't fair, sometimes you get the big break, and sometimes you don't. Thats just how it goes. Though remember, it's easy to criticize someone else for their big break, though do you criticize yourself when you win, when you get lucky or when you get the big break? Probably not. We all usually wrap up our success as hard work, as we know the work put in, though we don't always see the hard work other put in when we consider them lucky. Also don't get too caught up in the 'Big Breaks' as there we are all given plenty of small breaks that we all too often take for granted.
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Impact. Freedom. Progress.
Today I had the pleasure to speak with real estate and business mogul AJ Osborne. AJ shares his unique story of a rare disease that left him physically paralyzed and incapacitated, though his early financial decisions kept his family a float while during this extremely difficult time. We talk all about the economics of business, financial literacy and how we can all use the examples of others to follow suit into wealth creation and financial freedom. AJ is an extremely intelligent individual who is also very much focused on sharing knowledge and giving back to others. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I know you will most certainly gain some valuable insight and education from this episode.
How the Economy Works by Ray Dalio
Book- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Book- Growing Wealth in Self Storage by AJ Osborne
Instagram- @ajosborne
AJ's Self Storage Business - Cedar Creek Wealth
https://cedarcreekwealth.com/
AJ's Podcasts: Self Storage Income & The AJ Osborne Podcast
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During todays Friday Fire we dive deep into the famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi- Be The Change You Want to See in The World. This has been said for generations now, though it never ceases to apply. As this simple sentence can be implemented to so many aspects of life. Do you want less trash in the world, or more kids reading, or more people getting outdoors and taking care of our planet, what are you doing to help this? How could you simply be the person to voice this or implement it in life. We are all gifted with unique ideas and it is up to us to turn them into fruition and birth these ideas into the world.
Podcast reference- Simple Solutions with Ryan McFarland
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"When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live a life in such a manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."
Today I had the joy to talk with an amazing individual, the whitewater kayaking monk, Arjuna Ishaya. Arjuna explains his search for happiness and how his study off all the religions had led him to the Ishaya monks. We talk gratitude, awareness and patience. This was a very unique conversation as we mix kayaking and athletics with philosophic thoughts and ideas. This was a really fun conversation and one I think you will all enjoy and gain some insight and value.
Book: Awareness by Anthony de Mello
Book: 200% - an Instruction Manual for Living Fully by Arjuna Ishaya
Instagram- @arjunaishaya
https://www.thebrightpath.com/
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Take accountability... blame is the water in which many dreams and relationships drown. - Steve Maraboli
In todays Friday Fire I talk about the idea behind personal accountability. As Bob Proctor says, Accountability is the glue that ties commitment with results. This applies to all of us and all accepts of life, whether it be our health, our finances, our jobs, our relationships, if there is a place in life that is lacking it is due to our own lack of accountability. We all hold the keys to our own success and we unlock it with our own personal accountability. Do you want to be in better health, how often are you working out? How healthy are you eating? Do you want better finances? What are you spending your money on? Do you want better relationships? How often are you spending time with the ones you love, and how much are you listening to them? It all comes down to us, and we need to be honest with ourselves, could we do better?
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Today I had the absolute pleasure to speak with NACAR legend #42, Jimmie Johnson. We learn all about Jimmie’s latest passion project as he transitions from one of the winningest careers in NASCAR into the open chassis IndyCar racing series. Jimmie explains that even with a long and successful career behind him, he is only just getting starting as he loves the new challenge and ability to continue learning more about racing with the IndyCar series. Jimmie also shares he pre-race routine and how he gets into the race mindset regardless of what car he’s in. This was a super fun interview, and even though this is a somewhat shorter deep dive interview, Jimmie shares some incredible nuggets of gold with some of his experiences and shared knowledge from his father.
Jimmie has an extensive list of awards and accolades including 7x NASCAR Cup Series Championships, 5x Driver of the Year Award, as well as ranked No. 1 on Forbes.com's list of "Most Influential Athletes" for two consecutive years. Jimmie, alongside his wife Chandra, has also set up the Jimmie Johnson foundation, donating millions of dollars to children, families and communities in need.
https://jimmiejohnsonfoundation.org/
Instagram- @JimmieJohnson
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During today Friday's Fire I discuss the concept behind the even elusive work life balance. We all likely have thought about finding that sweet spot with Life Work balance. Though there isn't a point or a middle line, it is a balance, and like any balance there is an ebb and flow. Life is life juggling, there are many balls, do you best to keep them all in the air, though make sure not to drop the ones that are most important to you.
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“a river cuts through rock, not by shear power, but through persistence.”
Today I had the absolute pleasure to talk with slalom kayak powerhouse, Jessica Fox. Jess is a 10x World Champion and multiple Olympic medalist, and explains what it was like to grow up with a family of multi world champion kayakers. She explains that she didn’t want to be a kayakers at first, though fell in love with the sport after being told it would help with rehabbing an injury. Jessica shares her training regimen and mentality towards training for the 2021 Olympics games in Tokyo, Japan. She also shares here insight on how the Tokyo games will likely be quite different from both the past past Olympics in London and Rio. This episode is filled with both the nuts and bolts needs to excel in the world of salmon kayaking as well as the over aching mentality to become a multiple world champion and fining your own peak performance.
Book- Thinking Body Dancing Mind by Chungliang Al Huang & Jerry Lynch
Instagram-@JessFox94
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Today I take the opportunity to discuss the idea that there are many "Crises" throughout our lives. Somehow it seems like we are regularly bombarded with news about the next big issue, or end of the world disaster. Well, yes, sometimes bad things happen, and humanity has a history of making some major mistakes. Though we as humanity, also have a pretty good track record of trying to right our wrongs and fix our mistakes, even if it does take some time. So no matter what we might be hearing about on the news, let's all take a deep breath and remember, we'll get through this, its just another day. Let's keep moving one step forward.
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“You will always have problems and you’ll always have to find solutions to problems no matter how much money you make.
Today I had the pleasure to talk with pro skater, serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the absolute legend that is Mikey Taylor. Mikey Taylor explains his journey through becoming a pro athlete straight out of high school, then transitioning into entrepreneurship, starting his own businesses and eventually retiring from skateboarding professionally and getting into fund management and using his social platforms to help teaching about money and financial literacy. This is honestly one of my most favorite interviews on the podcast. Mikey shares so much value that this is likely an episode you are going to want to listen to twice.
Mikey Taylor’s Businesses:
Saint Archer Brewery
Sovrn Skate company
Avni Intelligence
Commune Capital
Book- Principles by Ray Dalio
Book- Rich Dad Poor Dad By Robert Kiyosaki
Book- The Richest Man of Babylon by George S Clason
Book- The Bible
Instagram- @MikeyTaylor
TikTok- @MikeyTaylor
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What do you do when you are between a rock and a hard place and there are no good options?
Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the idea behind using "The Least Worst Option" during decision making. I talk about using this myself in a life threatening situation as well as how this is used in business decisions and everything in between. We will all, at one point or another, be put in a situation with no good options, all that we have left is to analyze and use the least worst option, decide and commit. I hope this might help your get through a situation with zero good options.
Book- Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
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"Keep it simple and Keep in Moving." - Vanessa Zamy
Today I had a blast speaking about the different ways to create a side hustle and either bring in some extra cash, or work towards building your dream business with Vanessa Zamy. Vanessa is a fast talking and energetic entrepreneur, coach and speaker. Today she gives us some great insight into side hustles, the focus needed and how to avoid burnout. This was a super fun conversation and a must listen for anyone who wants to build the business of their dreams or simply would like a little extra spending money.
Book- CashFlow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki
Book- The Wealthy Code by George Antone
LinkedIn- Vanessa Zamy
https://www.yourvisionscatalyst.com/
Vanessa's BootCamp
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What would you do if a doctor told you the shocking news that you only had 6 more months to life? Would you live your life any differently? Would you be binge watching Netflix, or would you focus your time with family, or traveling with loved ones?
I am not saying that you or I only have 6 months left to live, but the honest truth is that non of us know exactly how much time we have left on this earth. Let this conversation be a reminder to think about whether or not you would want to use your days any differently than how you currently live your life. People all too often wait until they are on deaths doorstep to start taking control of their own lives. Let us all start taking control today and live the life you've always wanted to live.
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A man is a success when we wakes up in the morning and goes to bed at night and does what he wants in between. - Bob Dylan
Today I had a the absolute pleasure to talk about living our best life with author, speaker and the bucket list guy himself, Trav Bell. Trav explains how a simple Bucket List is something he has used in the past to escape depression and how this is something we need to act on now, and stop waiting until we are on deaths doorstep. We also talk through the three different Bucket lists Trav has created that we can all use to help us life out the life we’ve always wanted.
Book- My Bucket list Blueprint by Trav Bell
Quote- “If it is to be it is up to me.”
Movie- The Bucket List
Book- Someone has to be the Most Expensive, Why Not You - by Andrew Griffith
Book- Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar
Book- Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers
TheBucketListGuy.com
Bucket List Coaching
Instagram- @bucketlistguy.travbell
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Today I take the opportunity to explain essentialism and how we can simplify decision making with the concept behind asking the question, if it’s not a definite yes then it must be a definite no. I walk us through this exercise as I explain how I recently cleaned out my closet, and how you can too. This exercise can be extrapolated into any decision making scenario we have in life. Cut out the head ache and go with your gut. It’s simple, if it’s not a definite yes then you saying it’s a definite no. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Book- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Today I had the absolute pleasure to talk with the Owner of Strider bikes and founder of the All Kids Bike Foundation, Ryan McFarland. Ryan likes to tinker with projects, which is actually how he started creating a balance bike for his 2 year old son. After the balance bike getting a ton of attention he thought maybe there is some demand for a product like this, which turned into the global success of Strider Bikes. Ryan talks about focus and sticking with what you are good at and where you're needed. When Ryan heard about the shocking numbers of decline in children learning to ride bikes, he took it upon himself to boil down the problem to the simplest solution, which was to get biking into the public school eduction system. Ryan started the All Kids Bike Foundation which teaches kindergarten and Grade 1 students to learn how to ride a bike during PE class. It has been a great success so far as they are currently implemented in almost ever state across the country which massive potential and wide reaching impacts. This was an incredible conversation and Ryan dropped so many knowledge bombs that I’m sure you will gain some value from listening and walk away with several nuggets of gold.
Article mention: Reintroducing Wolves into Yellowstone
Quote- “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
Book- The Prophet by Kahlil
http://www.striderbikes.com/
https://www.allkidsbike.org/
Instagram- @striderdad
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“We get paid for bringing value to the marketplace. It takes time,... but we get paid for the value, not the time.” - Jim Rohn
Today's Friday Fire we discuss the concept of value, and how this is the key to all things in life. If you want to be a sponsored athlete, or to have better relationships, or more income & success, they key is simple, add more value. Some people think they get paid for their time, though really you are being compensated for your value. Can you bring twice as much value and get paid twice as much? Could you bring 10x and much value and get paid 10x as much? Of course you can! So let's bring value to everything we do in life.
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Today I had a blast getting to talk with fellow paddler and adventurer, as well as Dao Medical Priest, John Fullbright. John tells his story of going on a vision quest. John was looking for a sign, and 3 days into his vision quest he got struck by lightning. After years of medical issues John eventually stumbled upon eastern medicines pharmapunture, otherwise known as bee acupuncture or bee meridian therapy. John walks us through the powers of bee venom and what it can do to help with a whole flurry of issues. We also go down a deep dive in our conversation about GMO’s and how they are affecting our bee populations. I think this is a very thought provoking conversation with some intriguing ideas and opinions.
Quote- “The only time you have is the time you take, so take your time.”
GMO Article mention- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5427059/
http://www.hoshindohealingartsinstitute.org/
https://www.taobees.com/
Instagram- @john.fullbright #borninthemountains
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I was recently picking something up off the floor and was reminded about the quote by Dwane Dyer "if you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change". Instantly my whole perception of the room was different since I was looking at it from ground level. This was a great reminder of how we can all look at and solve problems easier and more effectively by simply changing our perspective. This approach can help with relationships, problem solving and decision making, so go ahead and give it a try and try to look a life through a different lens or perspective.
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Today I had a blast getting to talk with National Champion and Crit Racing legend, Rahsaan Bahati. Rahsaan tell us about how he got into bike racing as almost a form of detention in school. Rahsaan has won several national titles in various disciplines and he also talks us through his Race Across America, where he and his team of four, biked across America in 6 days 18 hours. Rahsaan also shares his story and vision regarding how he wants to give back and get more kids like him into biking with the Bahati Foundation.
Podcast mentions- Rob Lea / Overcoming Obstacles and the Ultimate World Triathlon
Book- The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor
Quote- “I tap my feet when I like the music, and I scratch my head when I itch.”
Instagram- @BahatiRacing
https://www.bahatifoundation.org/
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On todays Friday Fire I talk about priorities in life, and how there can only effectively be one. It wasn't until the early 1900's that the word priority was used as a plural ie. 'priorities', up until that point it had been singular and stated that there is only one thing that is the single most important. I dive deep into trying to find the single most important part of each day and how multitasking can be ineffective. I also express that this focus or lack there of, has been something that I personally have struggled with for years, and how I am coming to terms with it. I think this will be a great episode for anyone who wants to focus down on a goal and achieve greatness in 2021.
Book- Essentialism
Book- The One Thing
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"Its all about adding value. If you can answer that very simple fundamental question and apply it everywhere in life, you're going to be hard pressed not to be successful."
Today I had the opportunity to speak with extreme kayaker turned real estate mogul, Tao Berman. We dive in deep into Tao's story and how he was able to make a career out of whitewater kayaking by listing to others and always trying to add value. Tao also dives deep into his transition from professional athlete to full time investor and how value add is still at the core of his decisions. Tao gives us the nuts and bolts of his investment strategies and how he believes Cashflow is King. There is lots of value in Tao's approach and insight and if you pay attention you will walk away with more then a couple nuggets of gold.
Book- Lords of Finance
Book- Red Notice
Quote- “Don't tell me what you have going on right now, what could it be, and what do you need to get it there?”
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I would like to wish you all a happy New Years! Today I am celebrating the new year by implementing some new concepts to my new years resolutions. I dive deep into the concept of a Past Year Review and how to create a 'Not to Do list' as well as figure out what are the things that bring you the most joy and happiness in life and double down on that. We also discuss the idea behind the 12 week year as a way to eliminate procrastination and force action upon yourself as well as build momentum. I think this will be a great episode to kick off the new year with some of the newest concepts that I am also implementing in my own life.
Podcasts:
- Reverse Goal Setting: EP #1 Finding Happiness & Reverse Goal Setting
- 80/ 20 rule :EP #39 Perfect is the Enemy of Good
Books:
- 4 Hour Body by Tim Ferris
- 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
- Tribe of Titans by Tim Ferris
- 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington
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"The secret sauce is, go out ever single day and shoot and put yourself in that situation as much as possible."
Today I had the absolute pleasure to interview the business mogul, entrepreneur and professional photographer, Corey Rich. We dive in deep into how Corey stumbled into photography and climbing in the same week and how he has lived out his passion ever since. Corey also maps out a full blueprint for anyone to use photos and video to tell great stories. Corey also drops some knowledge bombs as he shares the secrets to success and how anyone can live out their passions and get paid to do what you love. This is one of my most favorite interviews and one you most certainly won’t want to miss.
Book- Stories behind the Images by Corey Rich
Book- A Promised Land by Barack Obama
Quote- “Adventure is where the outcome is uncertain.”
Instagram- @CoreyRichProductions
Corey Rich’s Blog
Coreyrich.com
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Can we hypnotize a live audience over the podcast? Listen to this episode and let's find out.
Have you ever wondered about hypnosis? Maybe you've seen it as a stage performance, though today I am joined with hypnotist, Doug Sands, as we discus how hypnosis, auto suggestion & neuro-linguistic programming can be used to tap into the Flow state. Doug talks about how hypnosis may have a bad reputation from its stage shows over the years, though many great thinkers like Albert Einstein, Woldgang Ameadeus Mozart, Nikola Tesla, & Sir Winston Churchhill all used hypnosis as a tool to boost creativity and work out problems.
Instagram- @MakingYourMeaning
Book- Poisonwood Bible & Money Master The Game
Making Meaning Podcast
website - https://www.anywherehypnosis.com/
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Could it possibly be that we are currently living in the matrix right now?
If you have seen the popular sci-fi movie of 1999, The Matrix, then you might be familiar with the idea behind the society of people living in a computer simulation. Though could it possibly be that we are experiencing life in our own simulation within the mind? Think about it for a second, we see things with our eyes, though light never touches the brain. We hear things with our ears, though the sounds waves never actually hit out brain. Everything we experience it turned into a chemical or electrical signal that goes off in the brain. Therefor if we are experiencing life within the mind, could we also be able to control the experience using our mind? What if we decided to focus our energy on the outcome we desired. Could it be that what we ficus on would become our reality? I encourage you to give this episode a listen with an open and curious mind, and let me know what you think. Listen until to end of the 7 day challenge, and decide to take action and focus on the positive and good in life, as well as the outcomes and achievements you desire.
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“We were treated very much like guests and not at all like people that were being kidnapped, even though technically that’s what you could call it.”
Today I am joined with the world renown adventurer and expedition leader, Ben Stookesberry. Ben has been on the search for adventure for the past couple decades, with well over 100 first descents in 15+ different countries. We get to dive deep into Ben’s latest expedition to the El Guayas in Columbia, as Ben tells all about the epic whitewater that his team found as well as his story of being detained by the local natives. Ben is an eternal optimist and somehow finds adventure where ever he goes. Ben definitely drops a ton of nuggets of gold while telling of his incredible adventures and this is one episode you will definitely want to hear. At the end of the episode Ben has some simple takeaways a he encourages us all to do what we can to help do our part to protect our rivers and the wild places left on our planet.
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Instagram @BenStookesberry
Short Film about Ben Stookesberry
Ben’s Films - Kudoma, Walled In, Locked In, Hotel Charley: River of Doubt
Book- Horizon by Barry Lopez
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Are you a perfectionist or have you at least delayed finishing a project because you didn't think it was quite good enough yet?
Well, I know I sure have. Whether you call it perfectionism, or not, either way we can become our own greatest hurdle as we slow down progress with the aim for the perfect result. Though what we really need to to implement is the famous 80/20 rule, which states that 80% of the results come from 20% of the action. This study has been proven in every aspect of life. So next time you are truly to get something done, remember that you can delay your own success with the pursuit of perfection, or you can simply use the 80/20 rule and know that you can receive 80% of the results with only 20% of the deliberate action needed.
Try it out for yourself and let me know how it works out for you. Feel free to hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak. I would also love to hear more about the subjects that you are most interested in, or any individuals that you would like me to interview.
80/ 20 Rule - the Pareto Principle
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“I found a lot of debates online about which was harder, swimming the English Channel or climbing Mount Everest. Which got me thinking, I wonder if anyone had done both?”
Today I am joined with the creator of the Ultimate World Triathlon, Rob Lea. The Ultimate World Triathlon consists of three incredible feats, climbing Mount Everest, swimming the English Channel and biking across the USA all within a single year. Robs tells us how he came up with the idea, the hardest aspects of the Ultimate World Triathlon and how he considers it just a hobby. This was a super fun interview as Rob gives some great insight into these three incredible endeavors as well as some real motivation to go ahead and do it whatever you goal is.
Instagram- Rob.Lea
Book- A Promised Land
https://www.roblea.com/
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Have you ever heard- "Don't do that, trust me I've already made that mistake."
I've heard this plenty of times from my parents, mentors and coaches. Though the weird part is rarely did I heed the advice. I regularly found myself making the same exact mistakes I was told how to avoid. Now maybe this is just me, and I am stubborn and hard headed, or maybe others have also had similar experiences. Though making mistakes isn't the problem, making mistakes is OK, it is how we learn. Today I dive in deep and explain that it's OK to make mistakes, just don't keep making the same mistakes, instead learn, adapt and keep moving forward.
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“The truth is I'm actually a lot my scared then people think. Which is always good, because if you not scared you're probably not looking at things the right way, so by being scared I know I'm looking at it logically.”
Today I am joined with 3x World Champion Kayaker, Dane Jackson. Danes talk about his introduction to the sport, how he started and how he got to where he is today. We also discuss where Dane thinks the sport of whitewater kayaking is going and whether or not the World Record Waterfall will be broken anytime soon. Dane also gives he opinion on which events are harder between freestyle kayaking and extreme racing. This was a fun fun episode with Dane, and he gives some great nuggets of gold, make sure to listen for how Dane lives to have fun regardless of the outcome.
"Who has the better life, the one who braves the storms of the seas and survives, or the one that stayed on shore and merely existed?"
Instagram- @DaneJacksonKayak
YouTube- Dane Jackson
Book- The Alchemist
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This year has been challenging to say the least. 2020 has been a year filled with chaos, though it also might just be the exact obstacle that is need to get you you adapt, overcome and evolve to You2.0. Let us all take a moment to stop and think about all that we have to be grateful for, both the good and the bad.
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“We're getting to the point that if we don't raise to the occasion then the consequences are massive.”
Today we dive 'into the mind' as we discus the 'Flow State' with Bruce Jolliffe who received his masters on the subject. Bruce explains what the flow state is and how different people experience this state of mind, and how this mindset helps us push the limits in sport, academia and life. We also talk about the state of 'Clutch' and 'Choke' and how the state of mind varies the experience and performance as well as how we can change our state of mind to be at our peak performance. This was a super fun conversation for me as I have been deeply intrigued with the 'Flow State' of mind for several years now.
Book- The Rise of Superman
Book- Flow
Book- Endurance
The Art of Awesome Facebook Group
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Would you ever accept a race where you didn't know the finish line? ... Hmmm.... maybe?
Though stop and think about it, could you even really race without knowing the finish? You wouldn't know what pace to go at, or how long it would even take. You could be committing yourself to something that could take all day, or all year, or a decade, or a lifetime. Without knowing the finish line you can't really play the game, at least not competitively.
Today I talk about the power and simplicity of knowing the rules of the game, and what the end goal or "finish line" truly looks like. This can be one of the most crucial steps to achieving success, as once you know the ending point you can work back to where you are and create your own blueprint to success.
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"I focused on astronaut team work training for long duration space missions, aka Mars!"
Today we have another incredible guest as I get to talk with NASA scientist Dr. Kate Hixson. We go deep into her work with NASA, space travel and the Mars missions, along with her thesis work on the study of excellence and top performance. Kate also talks about her thoughts on Aliens and what we gain to learn from the pursuit to Mars. This was a very thought provoking conversation and interview for me and I think you will gain tons of value from all the nuggets of gold from Kate's studies and stories.
Book- The Right Stuff
Kate's Podcast - Dauntless
Dr. Kate Hixson is a NASA scientist, an entrepreneur, a corporate consultant, a podcaster, a mom, and a self-confessed book geek who, surprisingly, comes from a lineage of adrenaline junkie daredevils.
She's wicked smart and has an endearing giggle, as you'll soon hear.
Here's a peek at what you'll hear:
- Is it easy to get a job a NASA? (Sure it is. If you have an IQ that reaches the stars, study like a fiend for years on end, apply for countless grants, funding, and scholarships, go through gruelling interviews and mountains of transcripts, yeah... it's pretty easy. Hear Kate break it down at 2:55)
- Insider Report: Kate reveals what it's really like working at NASA. - 5:20
- The inside scoop on the race to Mars. You'll wanna hear this. - 5:50
- Q. What do astronauts and rock bands have in common? A. They both must survive the pressure cooker situation of being cooped up with 4 or 5 other people in a confined space over a long period of time… without killing each other! - 7:00
- The little-talked about (but crucial) role Dr. Kate will play in NASA's plan to send a crewed mission to the red planet. - 8:00
- A curious thing the Chief Engineer of the International Space Station has hanging up on his office wall. (Kate saw this while discussing business in his office one day, and... when you find out what's up on his wall, you'll realize how very important and challenging Kate's role at NASA is. - 9:10)
- The good doctor gives a “one-minute break-down” of her Ph.D. Dissertation. - 10:00
- Team building and Teamwork training are pretty much the same thing, right? (WRONG. There's one BIG difference. Hear what that is at 12:05)
- A certain basic life skill that almost everybody under God's blue sky is hopeless at. (We all think we're good at this skill, but... it's simply not the case. Hear what this is at 13:05)
- Leadership insights you've probably NEVER heard. - 13:20
- What “BMT” is, and why you should care. -15:00
- How watching football on TV can dramatically improve your leadership skills. - 15:15
- The "10,000 Hours Rule" debunked. Get the full story at 16:40
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We've all probably heard the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. Though does Slow & Steady really win the race?
I mean we all know that we live in a very faced pace world. How could slow possible be better than fast?
Today we take on the discussion behind this saying of "slow & steady wins the race" as I deep dive into my personal strategy in the Green River Race, as well as how this concept could work out in reality and everyday life.
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"Maybe the best thing we can be doing is making sure we are happy each day, and contributing to society."
Today we have another great friend of mine on the podcast as I interview PHD student Phil Sheppard. We dive deep into the global health work that Phil has been doing and the crisis scenarios that he has encountered. We also talk about the Pro's and Con's of post graduation education and discus the various options that young people have coming out of high school. It is a great conversation with lots of thought points and some great nuggets of gold from my great friend Phil Sheppard.
Book- The Alchemist
Instagram- @PhilSheppardPhoto
Twitter- @PhilSSheppard
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“You need to drive into the fog and trust that the road will appear. ”
Today I discuss the concept of trusting that the path will appear once you start. There are many examples of this, though the easiest for my to explain is driving into the fog. You can only see 20 ft ahead, though as you keep driving the road unveils itself 20ft at a time. Sometimes you just need to take action and know that it is ok if you don't have all the answers or vision right now, but with action you will start and only after starting will the ideas and opportunities unveil themselves.
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"No one ever died wish they had spent more time at their desk."
Today we have a truly amazing interview with a living legend, Will Gadd. Will is a Red Bull athlete, World Cup Champion, X-Games Gold Medalist, multiple world records and first ascents, and his list of accolades could go on and on. I had the pleasure to talk with Will about his mindset in risky situations across a multitude of athletic disciplines, and the formula he has come up with to assess rick with his children. We talk about his First Ascent of frozen Niagara Falls and the years of planning and preparation it took. As well as a deep dive into Will's most recent film project "The Last Ascent" and the recognition of the climate effects that are going on right now and what we can try and do to help.
Movie- The Last Ascent
Movie- Chasing Niagara
Instagram- @RealWillGadd
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“So you want to write a book, you want to start a business, you want to be an athlete, you want to make a post or have an opinion, great! Don't get worried about what other people say.”
Today we take on the discussion behind the idea of what other have to say or think about you and your actions. Getting feedback is great, though don't let it hold you back from the dreams you have. Listen and possibly even tweak your actions if need be, but continue on and don't let the fear of 'what others might think' hold you back. Go out and live your life the way you want, because it's yours.
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The formula to life is quite simple, BE x DO = HAVE.
Today we take have an inspiring interview with a friend who has seen plenty of ups and downs in life, Malvin Young. This is one of my favorite interviews yet as Malvin shares both incredible stories as well as actionable take aways for all of us to learn. We go deep into Malvin's story about growing up hard and quick, having to get his own apartment at age 15, and by age 20 he was working for himself. He also talks about making big money, losing big money and his journey from learning the hard way to learning the formula BE x DO = HAVE.
Malvin's Podcast- BE x DO = HAVE
Book- The Way of the Superior Man
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It is easy to blame others, or different situations, but honestly, the results of your life is up to you.
Today we take on the face that life is totally up to you. You can be whatever you want, you can do whatever you want, you have have whatever you want, it's all up to you. We are all self made, but only the successful will admit it. We are all self made in our finances, but only the wealthy will admit it. We are all self made in our health and fitness, but only the healthy will admit it. It is time to look in the mirror and realize that life is TOTALLY up to you.
Facebook Group-
https://www.facebook.com/groups/339095973840426
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“No matter what there's always ups and downs, able body or not, just like through these times right now. Just find the light in the little things.”
Today we are joined with Professional Sit Ski athlete Trevor Kennison. Trevor tells about his story and what happened to him in the back country and how he broke his back and became a paraplegic. He also talks about his journey beyond his accident and how he has become a professional sit ski athlete. We also go deep into his positive mind set and how Trevor seems to find the light and silver lining in all aspects of life. Trevor also gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming documentary and what this young athlete has up his sleeve for the years to come.
@Trevor_Kennison on Instagram
High Fives Foundation -
https://highfivesfoundation.org/
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What would YOU do if you WON the lottery? Have you ever thought about that? Would it be a new Ferrari, or buy a big house, travel the world, or maybe you would decide to help others and give back?
What if I were to tell you that the odds of winning the Mega Millions Jackpot is about 1 in 300,000,000. Doesn't sounds like great odds does it? Now have you ever thought about what the odds are that you are here? Well Business Insider did a report and states that the odds of you even being born are around 1 in 400,000,000,000,000,000. When you start looking at life with those odds you realize that honestly you, me and everyone we know have already won the biggest lottery there has ever been. So lets for a moment stop thinking about what we would do with all the money from the Mega Millions Lottery, and start thinking about what we are going to do with this incredible Lottery called life, because we have already won!
Business Insider Report-
https://www.businessinsider.com/infographic-the-odds-of-being-alive-2012-6
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“I consider myself extremely lucky to have found this passion and it has sustained me for many years"
Today we are joined with USA National Freestyle Kayak Team member, Dr. Jessie Stone. In this interview we go deep into Jessie's passion for paddling, and how kayaking brought her to the banks of the White Nile, which eventually led her to build a health clinic and a lifelong journey to giving back and helping others. We also discuss how COVID-19 has effected the clinic in Africa, as well as touching on several things to help keep each one of us as healthy as possible. Jessie is has an incredible story, and a wealth on knowledge to share. If you are anything like me, then I'm sure you will get some value from this interview with professional kayaker and philanthropist, Dr. Jessie Stone.
Soft Power Health -
https://www.softpowerhealth.org/
Book- Man's Search for Meaning
https://amzn.to/33GsJSA
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Life Begins at the ned of your comfort zone- Neale Donald Walsch
Today we discuss steeping beyond your comfort zone, and doing what is scary yet necessary. It is easy to stay put and stay comfortable, though it is only beyond your comfort zone where growth lies. You can not get to second base with one foot still on first base. We likely all need to let go of comfort to reach beyond and go all in to achieve our dreams and wildest desires. So let's all take a page out of Eleanor Roosevelt's book, and "Do Something Everyday that Scares You."
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“Start before you're ready, if you wait until you're ready, you're never going to really feel like you're ready and you're never going to start. ”
Today we are joined with Author, Podcast Host, and Real Estate investor Josiah Smelser. Josiah talks about his journey about finding his passion, and getting into the world of Real Estate investing. We go deep into the idea about living below your means at first and wealth creation, as well as the theory behind dreaming bigger and starting before you are ready. Josiah has dropped lots of knowledge and several nuggets of gold during this interview.
Book- Dream It and Build It:
https://amzn.to/3iw2BOm
Podcast- The Daily Real Estate Investor:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-real-estate-investor/id1441836641
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“I believe the easiest way to financial security and financial freedom is to simply pay yourself first.”
Today we take on the discussion behind the taboo topic of Money. Have you been taught about money? Have you been taught about how to ACTUALLY create financial wealth? Here we discuss one of the idea’s in the famous book “The Richest Man in Babylon” and the concept of “paying yourself first”. The concept behind the personal tax is to pay yourself first, take a set percentage of all income and put it aside before all and any expenses. This way you will force yourself to live off of the income you have left, while simultaneously building out your savings account for what ever you deem important, or simply your “Dream Bucket” account.
Book- The Richest Man in Babylon
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1052.The_Richest_Man_in_Babylon
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“If you’re motivated and you’re passionate about this you’ll be able to make it work and eventually the money will find you, though it won’t be easy”
Today we are joined with Professional Kayaker, Filmmaker, and recording artist Rush Sturges. Rush grew up in a small town deep in the wood in northern California and talk about his upbringing in the arts and how he fostered his creativity as well as who he got into to kayaking and filmmaking. Rush tells all about his upcoming film project and the story line behind the “The River Runner”, the story of Scott Lindren. It is an incredible interview with lot of knowledge shared, so whether you want to be a professional athlete, a content creator, or just an artist in your own right, you’ll definitely want to check out this show.
A Life worth Living -
https://open.spotify.com/album/5DXf7ICVb9bFgZdPNFMKN3?highlight=spotify:track:0DArxK7L2UiPh8QiSVOKlx
Chasing Niagara-
https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Niagara-Rafa-Ortiz/dp/B01HN1T6XA
Scott Lindren- https://www.outsideonline.com/2403789/scott-lindgren-kayaker
Interview with Ben Mar-
https://theartofawesome.buzzsprout.com/556498/5307523-12-chasing-the-dream-living-your-passion-finding-a-way-to-make-it-all-happen-with-ben-marr
River Roots- https://riverroots.com/
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Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest remains at rest and an object in motion remains in motion with the same velocity unless acted upon by what we call an unbalanced force.
Today we talk about the power of MOMENTUM. Whenever you do anything in life it is the start that is the hardest as you have to go from an object at rest and start building steam and momentum in the direction of your goals and dreams. Though just like the ferris wheel, once you get moving momentum will take into effect and start propelling you in your desired direction and it will take less and less effort as you build up more and more speed towards your goals.
Newron's Law of Motion- NASA: https://go.nasa.gov/3mQ9ygO
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"Find whatever you may be passionate about, whatever that may be. It could be running, it could be kayaking, it could be biking, it could be writing music, it could be drawing, whatever it is, and just stick to it. What we have to think about is, if it's making you happy, then you might as well do it."
Today Nick is joined with Professional athlete and YouTube star Hellah Sidibe. Helleh came to American to chase the American Dream and that he did. We talk about running everyday for the past 1100 days, setting goals and chasing dreams. Hellah also talks about growing up in Africa and how his routs are a big part of who he is today and what we how he wants to give back to the world. We also go deep into nutrition and recovery and his unique fitness mindset. This was an incredible interview and an inspirational episode that I think everyone will get something out of.
Running 245 miles in 1 week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTxmcGGi4ZY
Hellah Good: Training, recipes, Vlog - https://hellahgood.com/
Hellah's YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVX_0ukCPMLPWk64KYnHFA
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Today I discuss the thought of deciding and determining just WHO YOU ARE. We go deep into the realization that you can BE, DO and HAVE anything you could possibly desire in life once you make the decision. As well as explaining how you can set yourself up for success by rising to the occasion and determining just what type or person you are and what typer of character you have.
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"You've only got one body and one life at the end of the day. In my opinions I just like, why wouldn't you look after it?"
Today we are joined with Brandon Hepburn, a British National Freestyle kayaker turned Body Builder. We talk about how he made the transition from one sport discipline to another. Brandon also explains how he trains and what he eats, which is totally different than I had expected. We also talk about the why we do things, and how happiness is still the real level of success we should all be aiming for.
Staying Inspired-
https://bio-synergy.uk/beinspired-with-gbr-kayak-athlete-brandon-hepburn/
Everything is your responsibility
https://jackgetsfit.com/extreme-ownership-it-really-is-all-my-fault/
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“Your time is LIMITED, so don't WASTE it living someone else’s life." - Steve Jobs
Today I tried a different approach to our Friday Fires as I broke down the Steve Jobs commencement speech to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford. Steve Jobs tells three different stories, which each have their own valuable lessons. I talk about these lessons and values and how they apply to all of us. Enjoy, and please let me know what you think of this style of episode and enjoy.
Steve Jobs Commencement Speech- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
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“There's a lifestyle that exists and a way to pull it off, and I'm pursuing a lifestyle now more than anything else, and I'll find a way to pull it off.”
Nick is joined with the legendary big water kayaker Benny Marr. Ben talks about how he got into kayaking and some of his favorite rivers and destinations. Then we go deep as he explains how he makes money and in able to continue to travel the world chasing the dream life. Bens also explains how he deals with injuries, his introduction to yoga, nutrition and how he lives out his best and healthiest life all while keeping his passion in paddling and avoids burn out.
We get a good look into the inner working of Benny’s mind and his decisions making band width. This was a super fun interview, and I learned a ton from some of Ben’s long winded answers and it was just a great time. I truly think you are going to love this whether you are looking to follow Ben’s footsteps as an athlete or whether you are just trying to live out your own best life and follow you dreams.
Lifeonaire Book- https://lifeonaire.com/
Ben Marr Kayak Retreat- https://www.bennyfcknmarr.com/
Keener Program of the Ottawa River - http://okskeeners.blogspot.com/
Why Ben Is one of your favorite kayakers - https://www.redbull.com/us-en/meet-benny-marr-freestyle-kayaker
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“Sometimes you need to say NO to some opportunities to be able to say YES to other opportunities in life.”
Today we talk about the power of saying NO, and how saying YES to all opportunities is always saying NO to something else. So let’s all take a moment and learn how to say NO to open up the opportunity to say YES to what is truly important to me. Don’t just blindly be a YES person, because every time you say YES to other people you might be saying to NO to spending time on what is truly important to you whether it be your dreams, your goals, your dreams or your family.
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris - https://tribeofmentors.com/
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"For most people, nutrition is actually weighted higher than physical practice in terms of health."
On this episode Nick is joined with World Champion SUP paddler Seychelle. Seychelle is an energetic athlete, nutrition coach, and yoga instructor and she tells all as explains the ultimate importance of nutrition as both an athlete and just for general health. They also dive deep into what is the most important meal, how much water you need and much more. Also stay tuned to hear about they new FREE nutrition program that Seychelle and Nick will be hosting starting September 1. Join here- https://mailchi.mp/cf8a1b658d37/sport_nutrition
EP 02 with Touchstone Essentials CEO and Founder, Eddie Stone - https://www.buzzsprout.com/556498/4897295-02-how-to-create-50-million-dollars-annually-with-mindset-purpose
Sun Gazing Benefits-
https://counselingwellnesspgh.com/the-sun-your-mood-sungazing/#:~:text=Just%20a%20minute%20of%20the,health%20as%20well%20as%20mood!
Endurance Training with Seychelle-
https://www.paddlemonster.com/pm_coaches/sup-%E2%80%A2-mobility-%E2%80%A2-endurance-coach-seychelle/
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Can you do better in your relationships, your work, your physique? Are you reaching your full potential in everything you do in life? Or do you have more to give?
"I'm not certain whether I can reach my potential, though I am certain that I'm going to strive for it. I certainly know that I am capable of more."
Today we talk about potential and striving to be your best. I know that I am capable of more and that the better I get the more my potential grows with me. There is always another mountain to climb. So let's get after it.
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"Stop letting other people dictate whether, yes or no, you can do something. You can do it. I don't care who you are; black, white, orange, green, big, little, it doesn't matter. You can do it. You just might have to work a little harder, and once you accept that that's ok, then you're going to be ok. "
Nick is joined with Real Estate investor Felipe Mejia as they talk about investing, how anyone can get into real estate and overcoming adversity in all aspects of life.
Bigger Pockets Rookie Podcast- https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-rookie-podcast
Bigger Pockets Podcast with Felipe show #329 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-podcast-329-financial-freedom-30-10-deals-felipe-mejia
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"The Hack to Happiness is quite simply to be grateful and thankful for everything that we already have."
Nick breaks down the shortcut to happiness and living a joyful life. As we first need to be grateful for what we have before we start wanting more in live, while simultaneously the more grateful we are the more live provides and the brighter everyday becomes.
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"I have found the best way to deal with those really high stress situations is to have people around to distract me from the demons, because if I just sat on my own they would flood into my head and make me go crazy."
Nick is joined with Olympic Medalist Billy Morgan. Billy is a Red Bull athlete and professional snowboarder and talks about the demons of mind when pushing the envelope and attempting tricks that have never been done before. They discuss the journey to the Olympics in both Russia and South Korea and what was different the second time around when Billy brought home a Bronze Medal.
Landing the first Quad Cork - https://www.redbull.com/us-en/videos/billy-morgan-on-his-backside-quad-cork-1800
Bringing home Bronze in the Olympics- https://www.eurosport.com/snowboard/pyeongchang/2018/big-air-bronze-for-billy-morgan-makes-pyeongchang-2018-team-gbs-most-successful-winter-olympics_sto6650163/story.shtml
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What is your biggest Fear? Are you afraid of the dark, or heights or maybe talking in front of an audience?
In this episode Nick talks about and explains the difference between FEAR and DANGER. As well as going deep into personal childhood stories and why we need to stop running, turn around, and face our fears if we want to live out our ultimate life.
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"I have a great ambition of dying exhausted rather than bored."
Nick is joined with Rafa Ortiz. Rafa has lit himself on fire, swam an inflatable pool toy off a 70ft waterfall, as well as paddled the highest waterfall run in a kayak, 187 ft Palouse Falls. They discuss fear, mentors, and the power of obsession, as the go deep into the philosophical mindset of what it takes to be the best and push the boundaries, no matter what it is in life.
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The Best Day Ever- by Hendri Coetzee
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Best-Ever-Hendri-Coetzee-ebook/dp/B00JKU58RQ
Chasing Niagara
https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Niagara-Rafa-Ortiz/dp/B01HN1T6XA
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Are you looking for massive action? Has it ever crossed your mind that small steps might be the answer to big results?
In this episode Nick talks about taking small consistent action to create momentum and keep your goals in reach. With small consistent action you can continue to level up without the feeling of overwhelm.
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"1+1 isn't equal 2, 1+1 is 3 and it becomes bigger numbers because these personalities and people mesh."
Nick is joined with Eddie Stone, the founder and CEO of Touchstone Essentials. They discuss health, nutrition and finding your "Why" to keep you on track with any of your life goals. They also go deep into mindset, belief, and trusting your gut whether it be a life threatening Class V rapid or simply making your next job hire.
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Touchstone Essentials Nutrition - https://kayak.thegoodinside.com/
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Do you ever find yourself drifting without a purpose, or know what to do?
In this premier episode of The Art of Awesome, Nick Troutman talks about finding your happiness and using the four pillars of life to keep you on track and find what it is in life that point you to your true north. As well as discussing the concepts of reverse goal setting and goal setting to the now, to help propel you towards achieving your goals in the most productive and quickest ways possible.
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The One Thing: Garry Keller - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnFd34zXbY8
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