The Goalink Show

Sing Hymns and Drink Beer w/ Jonathan Parker

Goalink — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 16:09:30 -0500

“How many years are you going to wait until you give yourself permission to do what you know you need to be doing?”

This ONE question changed Jonathan's life. At age 30, he lived in a world where he thought everyone else had a problem, but not him.

We go into his mission of learning the art of conversation, hymns and beer, marriage and relationship tips, and of course some good ole classic inspiration!

CHALLENGE: this week’s challenge is inspired by Jonathan: ask your partner, friends, family, employees and/or boss what you’re amazing at and where you can improve. This tells you what to keep doing more of because you’re amazing at it. It also tells you what you need to stop doing because you’re not so great at it.

Do more of what you’re great at. Unless you want to be great at what you’re not great at, then of course do that. Like me with rapping to people in the streets at 19 years old and Jonathan learning to listen and have a conversation at age 30.

Find more on Jonathan here: https://www.thejonathanrparker.com/

Identify and Reframe Your Money Story w/ Adrian Ellison

Goalink — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:58:23 -0500

Do you avoid looking at your bank account? Do you feel guilty for spending money? Do you have a hard time letting a friend pay for you? Are you dishonest about your financial situation?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is a must for you. We ALL have a money story so really this episode it for everyone.

This is the audio from one of our membership group calls. I wanted to give you a real look into it since a lot of you aren’t in it. You’ll hear us talk about polls and questions that people chat in. You can’t see that obviously because this is just the audio.

This was an eye opener for me, especially when she talks about our feelings and energy around spending money. A lot of us have a misguided relationship with spending money.

My wonderful friend Adrian @adrianellison tells us her money story that she grew up with. How she would manipulate her lovers and friends. How she had an extremely difficult time being honest with money. How she has improved and is cleaning up this narrative.

Money is energy and how we can create as much as we want. Adrian gives us real tools to use to identify our money story and how to reframe it for our benefit.

CHALLENGE: Clean up your money energy by consciously reviewing your bank statement and card transactions. Scroll through and take note of the energy you feel when you see each line.

Do you remember that moment? If you don’t then it’s best to not spend money there anymore. If you do remember, how do you feel? Does it feel awesome? Cool, keep creating that energy. If it doesn’t feel awesome, stop creating that energy, which means stop spending money in that environment.

If you liked this conversation, join the membership by clicking this link:

https://www.goalinkgroup.com/membership

It’s like a podcast on steroids because you get to converse with us and get 1-on-1 coaching for an amazing price in a group setting.

Listen and Be Curious w/ Michael Jang (MJ)

Goalink — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Let's. Get. Curious.

There's no better human to get curious with than my guy MJ.

This dude’s awareness is on another level. He’s a great listener with a unique upbringing and has a cool perspective that he’s sharing for the first time on a podcast. He grew up with four families and four different cultures that have given him a curiosity about life.

He is an extremely talented videographer who stopped pursuing money to focus on experiences.

CHALLENGE: this week's challenge is inspired by MJ: we want you to stop trying so hard. That's right, stop trying so hard. Take a breath and allow yourself to feel. Allow ourselves to receive what's good.

Take a look around and appreciate what we have. Press pause on the hustle and contemplate the ease of life.

This might be hard (hence this being a challenge) because we've been culturally trained to go, go, go and want more, more, more. Could life be easier than we are making it to be? Are we perpetuating the struggle necessarily?

Follow Goalink: @goalinkgroup
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Attend the Goalink retreat: https://www.thealpasproject.com/goalink

Change Your Mind w/ Aaron Simmons, Ph.D.

Goalink — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:22:04 -0500

JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: https://www.goalinkgroup.com/membership-1-063979b3-04c6-4cf6-8724-8ff69e642882

Welcome Dr. Aaron Simmons, professor of philosophy at Furman University. He’s written 9 books and in addition to his intellectual prowess, he is a loving father, husband, and of course loves to go deep into conversation. He also loves hip-hop which gains major points from me.

We start the conversation off by recalling how many churches he’s been kicked out of (or politely asked to leave). We discuss God and politics with an angle you’re probably not used to.

We go in to the importance of disagreement, willing to be proved wrong, and why to surround yourself with critics. Put question marks where others put periods.

What is the failure of success? Aaron tell us.

No black and white answers here, folks. Just lots of nuance, which is what life is about.

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn or email him.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-simmons-ph-d-98109b36/

aaron.simmons@furman.edu

CHALLENGE: Inspired by Dr. Simmons: seek out a conversation with someone who disagrees with you. This is not an attempt to convince them to change their viewpoint or argue. Come into the conversation with an open mind and ask them to share why they believe what they believe.

Ask questions, don’t spit out supposed or actual facts to counter their point. Listen to the why behind their beliefs. What was their upbringing like? What has shaped their view? Once you ask questions and listen, you’ll probably understand why they think the way they do.

After this, you may of course share your opinion if it’s appropriate. And who knows, you could change someone’s mind like Aaron has by first listening and asking questions, then offering your point of view.

Live Your Dreams Out Loud w/ BJ The Dreamer

Goalink — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500

This is most definitely the best way we’ve kicked off an interview… with a rap! Welcome Brian D. Johnson aka "BJ The Dreamer" to the show. Author, inspirational figure, Emmy award winner, and most importantly an all around good dude.

He's been on the verge of suicide, slept in his car with no place to go, and spent a lot of time in a negative place blacking out drunk. He moved out west with $300 in his pocket and a dream to turn his life around.

He breaks down some of his life lessons including what he's learned from working with major celebrities like Will Smith and Snoop Dogg.

Click here to buy his book

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Brian and his book: live your dreams OUT LOUD! Yell your deepest desire and/or dream from a balcony, rooftop, or in the street. Even if you need to take baby steps, that's ok too. Write it in your journal, whisper it to yourself, then to yell it out loud alone in your car. Whatever you need to do, let's live our dream out loud!

The post of the exercise is to claim and manifest your desire into existence. If you can't claim it for yourself, how do you expect to make it a real thing?

Click here to claim your founding members discount for the GOALINK MEMBERSHIP!

Creating Abundance w/ Emily Gallagher

Goalink — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered why some people are magnetic? How everything seems to work out for them?

You get your answer this week with Emily Gallagher. She's a SERIOUS creator of abundance. She cultivates this mindset daily. It's easy to get in a game of comparison, but please remember how much practice such inspirational figures have. Anyone can create a life of abundance!

And of course... no one's life is perfect.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Emily: practice an abundant money mindset. Money and wealth is about resourcefulness & value. Realizing we are able to generate value and uplevel our resourcefulNESS, enhances our ability to generate money.

Exercise: Brainstorm 10 ways you could make money right now. Don’t limit yourself, see that you are able to generate value & income from places you haven’t originally seen.

I.e- get a roommate, up my prices, ask for a raise, create an offering, drive Uber etc. This is about seeing that income and money is all around you. It is not that you need to go and do those things, but switching the mindset from “I can’t “, to “I choose not to” is a powerful shift in itself.

They key is to LOOK for the abundance. This will shift your perspective to find the infinite possibilities around you.

Click here to join the Goalink Membership! If you want to join our weekly conversations discussing how to face fear and uncertainty, attracting love into your life, knowing your worth, how to deal with negative thoughts, and more. You will be able to participate in the conversations and get your questions answered.

Dr. Bo REALLY Knows

Goalink — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:10:34 -0500

It's ok to not have things figured out. It's ok to not know what your "passion" is during college or any time in life really. These things take time to evolve and be created.

Dr. Bo Cicak didn't find chiropractic until he was 25 and he has plans beyond how he is currently practicing. This dude is a dreamer, but also believes in the growth process of planting seeds.

We dive into some health related topics such as stretching, alcohol consumption, and the effects of poor posture, but I really like how Bo keeps it real about his journey. And that's what we're all about... the process!

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Dr. Bo: correct your posture during phone usage. Don't wreck your neck, check your neck! Looking down at your phone has negative effects on your neck, shoulders, and spine.

Don't look down at your phone, but look out toward your phone. Hold your phone out in front of you, not below you.

Claire Spencer and IamWATRRR

Goalink — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:55:11 -0500

This is just a really dope conversation. A discussion full of meaning. It's not so much an interview as it is a conversation. Claire and I open up to what we are working on and the challenges associated with them.

There are A LOT of good nuggets in here, including but not limited to:

- The challenge of being direct and vulnerable with family and lovers.

- Why triggers and trauma are a blessing.

- Why we create problems or anxiety because we’re addicted to the feeling.

- Understanding the reason our brain’s are pattern making machines and live subconsciously 95% of the time. It’s both beneficial and damaging.

- Living and growing through codependent relationships.

- Doing personal work is painful! It sucks sometimes and can actually make your life harder. But… why we think it’s necessary.

- How challenges are an opportunity for creative expression.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by @iamwatrrr: each time you take a drink (water preferably), say one positive self affirmation. I am enough, I am powerful, I am loving, I am worthy of all that is coming my way, I am already successful, I am the light. Those are some examples.

Use the time you take a sip of a beverage, to remind yourself what you are and what you are becoming. You can take a sharpie and write it on your bottle. So each time you take a swig, you see that positive affirmation. The more you see it, the more you feel it.

Tag me and Claire to show us what's up! We love to see how you're implementing this week's challenge.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Thank you!

Also, we have a couple spots left for our retreat in San Diego. Three days of growth and healing... on the beach! Click here for more information and to reserve your spot.

Get Your Health Right! With John Parker

Goalink — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500

John Parker is a premier personal trainer in San Diego, California. One of the most well researched and intentional personal trainers out there. This dude LIVES his method and seriously cares about his people. He really knows his stuff and is exploding with knowledge.

Learn why it’s important to not lose muscle mass as we get older and why strength training is the most balanced exercise method. We talk about why stillness and rest is highly important.

John opens up about his previous addiction to exercising and struggling with overeating. We cover so many health related topics that will open your eyes! Open up your mind and let’s go.

We also discuss the business side of personal training. If you don’t pay, you don’t pay attention.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired Thrive Global: get your butt in bed by 9:00pm! If you're feeling ambitious, here are other steps you can take during this challenge. Put all electronics away by 8:00pm. Read a book, meditate, write in your journal, do gentle stretches, converse with family or friends, drink tea, etc.

Share your reflections and progress with us on social media! Tag us in your stories. We would love to experience this challenge with you.

@goalinkgroup @johnparker__ @thrive

*John and Thrive Global are not associated.

GOALINK RETREAT: March 5-8 (only two spots left). Click here to reserve your spot.

Jeremy McGrew and Indy Fitness Mag

Goalink — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:53:00 -0500

Cofounder of Indy Fitness Magazine, Jeremy McGrew is on a mission to go from last to first. A few years ago, Indianapolis was ranked the unhealthiest major city in America. He and his tribe have a goal to go from the least healthy city in the nation to #1 in the next 10 years.

This dude is an unapologetic hustler with a great business mind. We talk about his “failures” and lessons learned along the way. Why in the world does he practice one sleepless night a week? Yes, he literally has a designated night for not sleeping.

Beyond the hustle, he praises how pivotal his wife has been in his journey. And how he has learned to ask for help. Let’s dive in!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by @indyfitnessmag: pick the most essential task each day and accomplish it. JUST ONE. No more than that.

Ask yourself this question: what’s the one thing that will make my job, relationship, health etc. easier and possibly everything else unnecessary?

For your business, it could be having that one conversation with your boss, team member, or client that would make everything else that day easier or unnecessary. For your relationship, it could be spending 10 undistracted minutes with them in the morning or first thing after work. Therefore, making your relationship easier and more fulfilling that day. For your health, it could be drinking a gallon of water a day which makes everything else about your health choices easier or unnecessary for the day.

This concept is inspired from Gary Keller’s book The ONE Thing.

Tag us on social media to let us know how you're accomplishing you're ONE thing!

Thadeus Starsiak: Be the Love That Heals Wounds

Goalink — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500

At only 12 years old, he found his dead mother in the basement. Cold, blue, and stiff. She died from a drug addiction. On the phone with his dad, he told the young boy to "shake and wake" her. To say that shaking your dead mother at age 12 changes you is an understatement.

With so much hardship in his life, Thadeus Starsiak is one of the most loving people I have ever met. It would be easy for him to give up or say the world is an evil place. To the absolute contrary, he is a pillar of light sending sonar waves of love to each person along his path. Thadeus is an outstanding human.

He is a personality on HGTV’s “Good Bones” television show. Goofy and carefree on screen, deeply emotional and intellectual in real life.

We talk about love - all definitions and forms it comes in. How to love others and how to love ourselves. How to lovingly approach confrontation and have difficult conversations with those we care about. This conversation is rich with meaning and substance.

I encourage you to share this episode with a loved one.

CHALLENGE: Treat everyone as someone you love deeply. Carry intent with each interaction. Listen intently. Care deeply. Whether it's a parent, sibling, partner, close friend, estranged lover, or a new connection, care for them deeply. Empathize, get excited to see them, forgive, and open up.

Just for this week, turn your love meter to the maximum frequency with every person you interact with. Picture sending invisible waves of love into them. Strangers, enemies, and all. You don't even have to come in contact with them to try it. Meditate and think about sending someone love.

Try this challenge and see what happens! Follow us on social media and let us know if/when something cool happens. Tag us in your stories.

@goalinkgroup and @tstarsiak18

The Life of a Successful Travel Blogger - Glo Atanmo

Goalink — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Travel blogging is not all 5-star resorts and beaches. Yes, that is an aspect to it, but there is muchhh more behind the scenes that you don't see.

Loneliness. Stress. Struggle. Bad business deals.

Much like every other dream worth achieving, there is a struggle to get there. Glo Atanmo's experience is no different. She has seen her fair share of struggle. From surviving off loaves of bread waiting for brands to pay her, to working so hard that a watermelon sized cyst developed in her stomach.

I'm beyond excited for you to listen to this episode. Glo's energy is pure and radiant. If you want to learn how to travel and make money, Glo is your girl.

If you want to learn valuable life lessons about going for your dreams, authenticity, delaying happiness, and burnout, Glo is your girl. She's your girl no matter what!

Glo and I met at Brendon Burchard's INFLUENCER event 10 hours before this episode was recorded. We highly encourage you to invest in yourself and community. Go to conferences, events, or create your own. Find your tribe!

#selfplug! Reserve your spot for the Goalink retreat in San Diego! We will be at a beach house (right on the beach) doing deep inner work for 3 days with an amazing team. Come blow your own mind. Most conferences have hundreds or thousands of people and you don't get personalized coaching. You will be working directly with experts in a small group of 10 people. See you there!

https://www.thealpasproject.com/goalink

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by The Blog Abroad: travel somewhere new. Whether it’s booking a flight right now to that dream destination, taking a spontaneous road trip, or going to a new restaurant in your town. Go somewhere you’ve never been!

I bet there's a lot of places on Google and Yelp that you haven't tried right in your hometown...

Follow Glo:

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Experiment with Life - Jon Goodfellow and RealifeChange

Goalink — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500

After years of trying to be a character that other people would like, Jon has evolved into a person he loves. Listen in to the adventures and life lessons of Jon Goodfellow.

Hear why he compares his dating life to cooking pancakes, going in a sweat lodge, how he manifested his partner, and quitting his job to live in a van with his dog.

Have you changed directions so many times that you don't know who you are? Do you feel insecure because you keep trying out different versions of yourself and don't where you fit?

Jon will tell you why it's ok to change. Experiment with your life!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by RealifeChange, a life journaling app: journal once a day (no length requirement). You can talk about experiences during the day, emotions you felt, actions you took, a decision you made, or what you learned.

RealifeChange is your own portable life coach, designed to take all of the social interactions, moods, decisions, discoveries, and emotions that you experience each day and provide you with meaningful, actionable feedback to help coach you in your journey towards a better life.

It tracks your emotions and reactions. If you use it enough, it can tell you what emotions are associated with each of your experience. It’s really cool insight.

Reserve your spot for the Goalink retreat in San Diego! We will be at a beach house (right on the beach) doing deep inner work for 3 days with an amazing team. Most conferences have hundreds or thousands of people and you don't get personalized coaching. You will be working directly with experts. See you there!

https://www.thealpasproject.com/goalink

*Jon is not affiliated with RealifeChange

Heal What's Holding You Back - Kevin Crenshaw (The Heart Guy)

Goalink — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:14:58 -0500

How do we get out of our own way in relationships? This could be with a lover, potential lover, or any relationship.

Kevin Crenshaw aka "The Heart Guy" will tell you. Kevin is a love coach, helping guide you to heal what’s keeping you from your ideal relationship.

This conversation applies no matter your relationship status. Everyone has trauma. Everyone has triggers. Everyone has insecurity. This is a no BS episode. Kevin lets it fly and gives you simple practices to heal from within.

You could be sabotaging yourself and not even know it. Let's jump in and do some work!

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by @the.heart.guy: get out of your head and into your heart. We are going to switch things up this week. I will be announcing mini challenges each day on social media. They will be heart centric exercises to get out of your head.

Here's what the first couple days look like. One: ask someone what the best part of their day was. Two: forgive yourself for a negative thought and think 3 positive things.

Tune in @goalinkgroup to see what we're up to! Each day will be something new.

Reserve your spot for the retreat in San Diego. We will be at a beach house (right on the beach) doing deep inner work for 3 days with an amazing team (Kevin will be there coaching). Most conferences have hundreds or thousands of people and you don't get personalized coaching. You will be working directly with experts. I'm stoked to be there as a student!

https://www.thealpasproject.com/goalink

Big Announcement! First Ever Goalink Retreat

Goalink — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:35:33 -0500

Click this link to reserve your spot. IMPORTANT: There are only 10 spots available.

https://www.thealpasproject.com/goalink

Woooo! I am excited to announce the first ever Goalink retreat. It is happening February 6-9, 2020 in San Diego, CA.

It's going to be like our podcasts and videos x1,000,000. There is only so much work we can do online. This is the next level of growth and evolution. We are going to do real work and make real progress.

WARNING: you must be willing to delve into uncomfortable places. This retreat experience is centered around breaking the programming and shattering old belief systems through challenging physical, mental, and spiritual exercises. You’ll walk away feeling like, “HOLY CRAP! What else can I do? How powerful am I really? What else don't I know about myself and the world?” Come blow your own mind.

Yes, it'll be challenging (what else do you expect from Goalink?) and it'll also be really fun! Beach house, good food, yoga, hanging out, and amazing people.

For more information on what we'll be doing, the team, price, and other details visit:

https://www.thealpasproject.com/goalink

See you there! Can't wait.

Dr. Jordan Burns and Nuun

Goalink — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Get ready to fall in love with Dr. Jordan Burns, Indianapolis chiropractor and a dude who just wants you to be happy. Jordan thinks it's cool to be kind and is on a mission to align your spine AND mind.

One of my favorite portions of the conversation is when he talks about his dad having a heart attack being a GOOD thing. It's not that he wanted it to happen, but it was the catalyst to his emotional growth. He visited a therapist for the first time and learned the power of sharing his feelings. We can turn a tragedy into our triumph.

After multiple visits to the hospital and a traditional doctor's office, a girl who couldn't walk without assistance, came into Jordan's chiro office. After working with her twice a day for two weeks straight, she was able to fully walk again. The power of chiropractic people!

If you enjoy this conversation with Jordan, please leave a review. Thank you!

Follow Jordan @drjordanburns

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Nuun: drink a gallon of water each day. Hydration is critical for our joints and pretty much all bodily functions. It is crucial! Many of us lack the water intake that is needed. Take the gallon challenge and let's hydrate!

Once you embrace this week's challenge, tag @goalinkgroup and @nuunhydration in your posts and stories on social media. We are giving away some free product! Show us how you are staying hydrated. Enter as many times as you want.

Disclaimer: Dr. Jordan Burns and Nuun are not affiliated.

Jenny and Al Fresko

Goalink — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Y'all about to be drooling when you see how good Al Fresko's food looks. It not only looks good, it tastes amazing and the company operates with purpose.

“Al Fresko is the forefront of meaningful consumption. We inspire gatherings to be natural, organic, and relaxed with a custom culinary centerpiece. By sourcing the freshest local ingredients, our handcrafted spreads are vibrant and truly unique to your next event experience.”

Jenny, the creator of Al Fresko, joins me for a wonderful conversation where we discuss her failed business ventures, hitting the lowest low, learning to use her voice, stepping into fear, loving the unknown, having fun with faith, learning to adapt, and of course much more!

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Al Fresko: bring your loved ones together for an intentional meal. Whether it's your literal relatives, close friends, or your tribe, let's come together for meaningful consumption. Put away distractions and enjoy each other's presence with some great food.

This is perfect timing with Thanksgiving around the corner to celebrate with a Friendsgiving dinner. Even if it means eating cereal with your lover over Zoom or Skype, let's have a meaningful meal with our peeps!

We LOVE to hear from you and how you did this week's challenge! You can post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories, or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions. Follow and tag us @goalinkgroup.

Dr. Jen Esquer (@DocJenFit) on Healing, Breathing, and Listening to Your Body

Goalink — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Stop what you're doing and listen to this episode! Like, wow. Jen is a powerful person and I am so happy we had the opportunity to create this energy and conversation.

She is a physical therapist, educator, mobility master, social media influencer, and just a straight up dope person. You can hear and feel while listening to this conversation that she has done a ton of personal growth. She has grown right along with her social media following which is now in the hundreds of thousands.

We delve into much more than the typical physical therapy rhetoric. Believe me, she knows her stuff about the physical body, but we go into other aspects that hit home.

She teaches us how breathing can reduce your back pain or headaches. She reveals her own personal health issues and how she overcame them. We discuss what she learned from a negative past relationship and how she is thriving in a beautiful new partnership. She HITS HOME about not putting blame on other people in our relationships, but looking at how we drew that situation to us.

And she just released an app that you need to download!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by @docjenfit and @themobilitymethod: 7 days of mobility and gratitude. We are joining Jen for her community’s challenge to practice mobility that only takes 10 minutes a day. Let’s be thankful for our bodies and our ability to move! Jen gives you doable flows that you can take and do anywhere. Relieve pain, prevent injury, and lift heavier weight.

She’s giving away a stand up desk, a foam roller, and more free prizes if you join. It starts on Monday, November 4th so click this link to join. If you are listening after the fact, you can still go sign up for Jen’s email list for future challenges and other goodies she gives to her community.

I’ll be posting every day in my stories of me doing the challenge, so let’s go growth junkies!

Tag us in your stories and let us know how it’s going! @docjenfit @goalinkgroup

Let’s go!

Alex McKinley and Blender Bombs

Goalink — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for a bomb a$$ conversation and challenge? Let's get it.

Alex, an Indianapolis based fitness trainer, energizer, and empowering soul joins me for a wonderful convo. We discuss why we detest average, being motivated by death, fasting, why we should expose ourselves to the cold, and much more.

She drops some knowledge bombs and one of my favorites is how to overcome comparison on social media and life in general. This strategy is on point and I've already used it.

Follow her @alexmckinley

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Blender Bombs. Eat a smoothie a day! What a great challenge, right? I was born for this. If you aren’t down for smoothies, eat one additional fruit or veggie each day.

We’re going to give away one free box of Blender Bombs for anyone that tags @blenderbombs and @goalinkgroup in their stories featuring their smoothie or smoothie bowl! Make a smoothie, tag us, and you could win this nutrient dense superfood.

Bombs away!

*Alex and Blender Bombs are not affiliated*

Illumin8 Your Life with Brigitte Bartley

Goalink — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever thought about something all day every day and then it magically appears in your life? That my friends, is called manifesting. What we constantly think about becomes our reality.

This week we are joined by a master manifestor, Brigitte Bartley. Brigitte is a mother, coach, entrepreneur, wealth creator, speaker, mentor, and more. Bang! Yes, she does a lot and makes it look easy.

Learn how to create wealth and hear her lessons from only chasing money. Hint: it's not the secret to fulfillment.

She is a wonderfully genuine human and I'm excited for you to hear this conversation. She even challenges me to attract a partner within 30 days. You know how much I love a good challenge... Enjoy!

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Brigitte and Illumin8 Your Life: Manifest something! Write it down as if you already have it, meditate on it for 20 minutes a day. You could do 10 min in the morning and 10 at night. Really FEEL as if you already have it. Feel as though you would when you get it, but feel those feelings now.

Do this every day and watch the magic happen. You don’t know when or how exactly it'll happen, but watch it come into existence.

I would love to hear about what you’re manifesting, however big or small, and how it comes to fruition. Once you complete the challenge, please tag @goalinkgroup on social media in your posts or stores. I absolutely love being part of your journey and growth.

What will you attract in the next 7-30 days? If you don't think it'll happen, try proving us wrong.

What Is Your Purpose? Live from Brendon Burchard's INFLUENCER Event

Goalink — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:52:08 -0500

What is your purpose? What lights you up? Are you lost and looking for it? Do you know what it is but you're not owning it? Are you on the edge of discovery? Wherever you are, just beginning or well traveled on life's journey, get ready to be lit up in inspiration.

Hear from 68 influencers on what their purpose is, live from Brendon Burchard's INFLUENCER 2019 event.

This event was incredible. Rachel Hollis, Tom Bilyeu, Lewis Howes, Trent Shelton, Dean Graziosi, and more (Brendon of course) taught attendees how to write and sell a book, launch a podcast, create meaningful content, shifting our mindset about selling, and tactical insight for running a business.

There was lots of motivation to get off your butt and do the work. As well as actual concepts and tools to take home and apply toward your business. I highly recommend attending next years event.

It really doesn't matter what your area of focus is either. If you're looking to make an impact with any online business, this event is for you. I met an immigration lawyer, a high school student, book authors, sex and relationship coaches, trauma healers, divorce coaches, people who biohack and heal your body with genetic signaling, and so many more amazing people.

I met genuine souls from all over the world. Places like Mexico, Jamaica, Netherlands, UK, Austria, Canada, and more.

It's not a bunch of pretty people who take photos in swimsuits every single post. These are REAL people and you will feel their heart in this episode. There are so many good people in the world who are trying to make a positive difference. If anything, let this episode be a reminder of that. Let this remind you that the world and the people in it are good.

YOU can make a difference today. If you know someone looking for a direction or purpose in life, please share this podcast with them. You never know who needs it and who it can benefit.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Brendon and this event: to find and write down your purpose. Declare your personal mission statement. What do you stand for? What lights you up? What impact do you want to make?

It can be as simple or elaborate as you want. Make it your own and own it. As you heard in the recording, there are people who are still discovering their purpose. Maybe that's what you write down. That you are honoring and loving the discovery process. No purpose is the same, better, or worse. This is unique to you.

Once you reflect on what your purpose is, make sure to write it down and post it somewhere in your home so you can see it everyday. Frame it in your bedroom, write it on a whiteboard, slap a sticky note on the fridge, put it on your bathroom mirror and read it every morning and night.

Any time life gets stressful, confusing, or difficult, let this purpose be a reminder to who you are. Let this passion reignite you when you need it. When you read it every morning and night, you embody what you stand for every single day.

I would LOVE to hear and read more of your purposes, passions, and where you are placing them around your home.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories, send me a message, or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Tag me @goalinkgroup so we can level up together. Let's go!

When and How to Remove a Negative Relationship

Goalink — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:11:58 -0500

How do we know when a relationship is no longer positive? Once we're aware that it's negative, what do we do about it?

I didn't know my situation was affecting my negatively until I asked for help.

Welcome to an episode displaying the power of friendship, accountability, and vulnerability. I’m joined by my dudes Andrej, Ted, and Charles. This conversation was inspired by a private discussion we had a week before recording this.

Per usual, I’m using myself as a guinea pig in hopes that it helps you. This is my ultimate accountability tool. Being real and open with all of you pulls the truth and growth out of me. So yes I hope it helps you, but this is also an incredible development tool for myself. I’m grateful that I get to learn with you and with these fine gentlemen joining me.

We are going to discuss when and how to remove a negative relationship. Enjoy!

CHALLENGE: Identify a negative relationship and remove it from your life. Tell 3 people and ask them to lovingly hold you accountable.

I am more than happy to be on those people for you. Please message me if you would like my assistance.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! You can post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories, or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Jessica Sharp: Poverty, Privilege, and Mindfulness

Goalink — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Poverty, privilege, and race. Topics not usually discussed on this show. However, I remain dedicated to engaging in meaningful conversations. This isn’t a discussion arguing conservative, liberal, or any other label’s agenda.

We talk about perspective, our experiences regarding these topics, why it’s happening, and what we can do to improve the situation.

I encourage you to come in with an open mind (doesn’t mean you agree or disagree with everything). Come in curious and try to learn something new. Let’s do it!

Jessica is passionate about empowering underserved communities. She has her Master's in Public Affairs and is currently working on her Doctorate in Psychology. She has lots of experience in the non-profit industry. She works for the YMCA, has her own consulting company, and speaks throughout the community.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Jessica and Sharp Brain Consulting: practice 5 minutes of mindfulness each day. Whether it's meditating, journaling, or 5 quiet minutes, mindfulness helps bring awareness and perspective to our life. Mindfulness helps us make more informed decisions. Instead of reacting out of fear, we can take the direction we wish to with a quiet mind.

Ryan Alford and Radical

Goalink — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered how a video goes viral? Like 500 million views viral?

Find out the story behind an insanely viral video with Ryan Alford in this episode. Ryan's company Radical, is much more than a "viral" agency. It's marketing at the speed of now. He believes in producing quantity over quality (while still producing high quality work).

Ryan has worked on major million dollar marketing campaigns and comes with a lot of experience. We discuss do's and don'ts of marketing and much more.

He got a 1.9 GPA his first semester of college and turned out just fine! We have some fun in this interview. Enjoy!

Follow @ryanalford and @radical_results

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Radical: do ONE thing every day that leads toward a bigger goal. We often get stuck and overwhelmed by looking at this massive mountain of tasks ahead. The best way to overcome this is by focusing on the next step. Don’t focus on steps 5-10 right now, just focus on the first one.

What’s the ONE, just one, important thing to do every day?

Once you complete that one thing, feel good about yourself. Taking an action step each day means you will accomplish 365 important things a year. That’s awesome! Contrarily, if you try to accomplish 10 things a week, you might only get 2 done. That’s half as efficient.

Focus on ONE thing a day to level up and that consistency will pay off.

Chelsea Hester: Healing Your Relationship with Food and Body Image

Goalink — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

This episode is for anyone who has or had a tempestuous relationship with food. If you’ve ever felt guilty due to food (most of us), this is for you. Chelsea Hester is on a mission to heal people’s relationship with food and our bodies.

Learn about subliminal messaging in marketing and how it could be affecting your body image. Also learn how to respond to people commenting on your weight, what you’re eating, the amount you’re eating, etc.

Are you aware of how marketing and advertising messages influence you?

There’s not many advertisements saying you are great the way you are. Products don’t sell that way. Marketing is mostly based on fear, it’s just how it is. It’s how to grab your attention.

It makes you feel like you are missing something. Even when you’re completely content, marketing finds ways to play with your heart strings as to why you need this new thing. And typically, that means you are not good enough. You are not complete unless you get this thing.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Chelsea: locate and snap a photo of marketing images that imply you are not good enough. Advertisements that shame you into buying it. You should be able to find plenty of examples in the grocery store aisles or even driving down the road. Example, the “guilt-free” ice cream Chelsea talked about.

Post a pic and tag @goalinkgroup and @_chelseahester_ with the marketing images you find. Anyone who does this, I repeat anyone. ALL OF YOU. If you post a pic on your story or feed, plus you tag us, Chelsea will do a free 30 minute coaching call with you. Boom!

This isn’t a rant to raise up arms against marketing and advertising. This is to increase your awareness so you can make informed decisions.

Marsha and Soul Yoga

Goalink — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Who is ready for not only a work out, but a work in? Marsha stretches your mind, body, and soul in this week's meaningful conversation.

People keep coming back to her class not just for the yoga, but for her soulful words. Each week she accompanies a theme (e.g. suffer intelligently) with her classes. I’m telling you this is dope! She reads her own written words of inspiration while teaching yoga.

I ask her some hard hitting questions testing her unwavering optimism... listen to find out how she responds!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Soul Yoga: we want you to try yoga this week. Whether you’ve never tried, haven’t practiced in a long time, or you’re an avid yogi. THIS WEEK is the week to jump start that yoga practice.

If you’re in Greenville, South Carolina, we have extra incentive for you. We’re doing a giveaway for a 5-class card. That means if you win, you get 5 free classes. That’s legit right?

All you need to do is take a photo of you in a yoga pose and post it to your feed or story. Make sure to tag @goalinkgroup and @soulyogastudio to enter.

Extra points for creativity. All poses welcome whether it’s beginner, intermediate, or expert.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories, or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Follow Ben and Goalink @goalinkgroup

Follow Marsha @marsha_elle

Follow Soul Yoga @soulyogastudio

Brenda, Allie, and The NESS Fest

Goalink — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:45:52 -0500

Come one, come all to The NESS Fest! The NESS Fest is a two day health and lifestyle festival happening October 19-20 in Greenville, South Carolina. The event is held at Fluor Field baseball stadium.

The festival consists of four pillars: wellNESS, goodNESS, fitNESS and wholeNESS. The NESS Fest is the ideal environment to seek out, educate, and explore all that is available in our community that falls into one or more of those pillars. The goal is to provide the ultimate platform where attendees have access to things they may not have known existed before, thus launching them on their personal wellness journey to becoming the best version of themselves.

Ben, founder and host of everything Goalink, will be speaking on Sunday, October 20 at 11:30am. Ben will also be hosting live podcast interviews throughout the event with sponsors and participants.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by The NESS Fest: we are going on a service scavenger hunt! Your mission for kindness is to complete one of these good deeds. Donate clothing, pick up litter, buy a meal for a stranger, give water to someone working outside, or return a grocery cart.

Doing ONE of these good deeds could win you two free tickets to The NESS Fest. Tag @thenessfest and @goalinkgroup showing us what you did. We'll pick one winner at the end of the week.

Click here to buy tickets.

Quitting My 9-5 Job

Goalink — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 11:50:19 -0500

If you could do anything in the world, what would it be? If you couldn’t fail, what would you do? If anything was possible, what would your decision be?

If you're someone thinking about leaving a 9-5 job right now or in the future, I hope this episode helps you during your own process. It might not even influence you to make a decision to leave. The questions I pose might convince you to stay. And there is nothing wrong with that. Honor your heart and your own journey.

I discuss my "why" for leaving my 9-5 job, the entire thought process that I went through, the circumstances I'm in, and the best pieces of advice I received while hunting for answers.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm more than happy to answer any specific questions or be that person to bounce ideas off.

Message me on Instagram @goalinkgroup

Or Facebook @goalinkgroup

Dr. Molly and Matrix Chiropractic

Goalink — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Do you look forward to working until 10:00pm? Are you thrilled to put in stupid hours at your job everyday? Does being overwhelmed with busyness excite you?

This might not describe you... YET. My hope is that Molly inspires you to find that thing you can't wait to work tirelessly for.

Dr. Molly Spohn of Matrix Chiropractic loves, loves, loves what she does and can't wait to be helping patients all day and hustling paperwork at night.

Here are my takeaways from this episode. One, follow your gut and trust the uncertainty. Two, find work that you are obsessed with. Three, what chiropractic is and how it can help us live a vibrant life.

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CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Matrix Chiropractic: stretch every day. That’s it! Very doable. Stretch for a few minutes each day. I’m sure we’ve all heard why stretching can help our bodies, but did you know stretching and proper posture helps your brain be more effective? Did you know it helps reduce stress? It’s more than just flexibility.

Steph Purpura and Powerful U

Goalink — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:38:10 -0500

"We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are." - Anais Nin

Steph Purpura, co-founder of the world's first personal evolution company joins me on this week's incredible episode. Alongside her husband James Purpura, they founded the company Powerful U. Their mission is to evolve your perception and transform your life.

Coming Fall 2019, they are launching a streaming service exclusively for personal development.

Steph shares her history of abandonment, an abusive relationship, never feeling like she was good enough, and a brutal suicide attempt. This sounds dark, and it is, but we need to have more discussions surrounding this darkness to help others see the light. Steph describes the immense pain she went through. She also describes her path of healing and practical ways for others to find their way of healing.

My hope is that her vulnerability inspires you to find your own healing path. Once you realize that you can CHOOSE your life, then settling will no longer be an option.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Powerful U: write down what you want. Write down your dreams. 97% of adults do NOT write down their goals. That’s crazy! I encourage you to make a list of what you want in a partner, your life, your job, your family, your health, etc. We need to write down what we want for it to become real.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories, or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Courtney, Caryn and KOYA

Goalink — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0500

You belong. You absolutely 100% belong. You matter. You reading this, you listening to this podcast. No matter how awkward, uncomfortable, or out of place you might feel, you have a seat at the table.

Courtney and Caryn, along with their parents, are co-founders of KOYA: a kindness app dedicated to relieve the world of relational poverty. The aim of the app is to make someone's day. Download it today!

Hear the story of how KOYA got started, about their world travels and service trips, and why they’re incredibly passionate about kindness.

After spending the entire day with them, I was blown away by their genuine hearts. For real, both of them have such rich spirits. It’s no surprise that their team launched an app with a mission surrounding kindness. I am excited for you to listen to this episode.

My big takeaway is micro goals and micro celebrations (around the 1:02:00 mark). I love this idea! It will definitely be implemented into my work routine.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by KOYA: make someone’s day! Whether it’s once this week or once a day for the entire week, your goal is to make someone’s day. Smile at a stranger while passing by, say hello to the person in the subway, write a thank you card to a coworker, or any other kind act.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Chelsey and Future Self Journaling

Goalink — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 14:21:10 -0500

"Everything we think we are on the outside is not really who we are."

Welcome Chelsey Ashford, photographer, growth junkie, and agent of love to the show. She asked me to help with her podcast, then we started chatting for a couple hours. We decided to start recording it because there was some good stuff happening! We didn’t know if we would release it, but here it is. Because it’s dope.

The theme of this conversation is love, and not just romantic love, But love at the deepest root. For ourselves, for all people, for all things. What we have learned and are learning about 'being' love. When we’re tempted to be hateful or reject someone, to choose love and compassion instead.

We also discuss how I’ve been motivated by death lately and what's been testing her ego. It’s quite intense, so come back and listen if you’re not in the mood for a talk about love, the universe, the ego, death, spirituality, and some crazy cool ideas. You should know by now, that I don't release surface level conversations. You better bring your scuba gear when it's Goalink Show time. We're going deep!

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Dr. Nicole LePera aka The Holistic Psychologist: do you want to create a new version of yourself? Do you want to self heal? Is there a thought or emotional pattern that you want to change? Try 5 days of future self journaling this week. It's a GAME CHANGER.

To change our behavior, we have to become conscious to our subconscious behavior. By being present and aware of our habit loops, we can start to shift them.

I will be documenting my process and sharing it with you. As always, I invite you to do the same. There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous (or don’t have social media) but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Discussing Challenges - The Modern Man Podcast

Goalink — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Why do we practice in sports? Why do we study for tests? Why do we hit the gym? We do it in preparation for our games and matches. We do it to ace the test. We do it to get stronger and improve our stamina.

This is why I choose to intentionally challenge myself every week. I stay ready so I don't have to get ready. I seek out challenges so I'm that much more prepared for when life throws a curveball at me.

This is an episode from The Modern Man podcast. I am grateful that they asked me to be a guest panelist. And we discuss my favorite thing in the world... challenges!

The benefits of intentionally challenging yourself
How to face hardships and evolve our mindset
Why life is all about progress and not perfection
We discuss our own personal challenges (intentional or unintentional)
The many lessons and growth that come from challenges
Challenges aren’t that bad once we get the hang of them. And you realize you’re capable of so much more after conquering that said challenge.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by YOU, the listener, my fellow growth junkies. I want you to message me with a challenge you would like to see me do this week. Do it ASAP because I want to have enough time to do them all. It could be something silly like wearing something awkward in public. It could also be something meaningful to you. What challenge, experience, or tool has benefitted and shaped you for the better? Let me know.

I'll be sharing my experiences as I go. I would LOVE for you to do one of these many challenge ideas with me. Follow Goalink (@goalinkgroup) on social media to see what the community is up to.

Hope and MADabolic

Goalink — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:44:26 -0500

Life is a practice. There is no end. There is no magic point where we finally feel successful enough to stop pursuing goals and ambitions. Since there is no end, enjoy the moment. Enjoy the practice.

Hope Brooks has lived life! From a not so great upbringing and spending 16 years of her career in an automotive plant, to financial freedom, finding a fitness journey, and being a connection queen in the Greenville fitness and entrepreneur community.

Listen close because there are some major gems in here! Plus she has some fascinating life stories to share.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by MADabolic, the gym that changed Hope's life: try a new fitness activity that you have never done before. High intensity workouts like MADabolic or OrangeTheory, rock climbing, yoga, a cycle gym, running, swimming, lifting weights, etc. Shake it up and get inspired! You never know what can happen.

Wendie and Intuitive Eating

Goalink — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:54:01 -0500

Eating is not about food, it's about your mindset. Ditch your diet and learn about intuitive eating. Don't say sorry for eating a salad or a donut. You can enjoy both!

This week I'm joined by Wendie Taylor, a dietician and mindset coach. We discuss her unusual journey to dietetics, why food is more about psychology than anything else, and she even coaches me on my own food rules. Listen and learn more about intuitive eating. We even have a giveaway this week for completing this week's challenge!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by @pantrydoctor and Intuitive Eating. Find your food rules and begin to mend your relationship with food. Click the link below to find the questionnaire. We are doing a giveaway this week! Send me your reflections on food rules for a chance to win the Intuitive Eating book and 10% off Wendie’s program. We will pick one winner.

Click here to find your food rules. Make sure to send your answers to Ben for a chance to win the Intuitive Eating book!

Brionna and The Rad Frontier

Goalink — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:29:32 -0500

"It's about who you are and who you're showing up as, versus what you have and what you're doing."

Welcome Brionna Morse, a self mastery coach to the show. This is a must listen for every achiever, over achiever, and doer out there. We delve into why what we do and what we have does not define us.

Brionna went from studying psychology, to teaching, to a residential treatment center, earned her intern hours, then started her own therapy practice. 10 years later… she decided to make a change. Packed up her life from Ventura, CA and moved to Greenville, SC.

Some other nuggets:

1. Why fear is a teacher

2. How compassion, humility and forgiveness lead her life

3. Why being by yourself, having alone time, and meditating is so important

4. Overcoming the fear of asking for help

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by The Rad Frontier: ask for help. It could be from a coach, therapist, partner, parent, friend, someone at the gym to help with a specific lift, or someone at yoga to help with a pose.

I get it, asking for help is hard. It means we have we have something to work on. It's a state of extreme vulnerability. Instead of looking at it like "something is wrong with me," flip the script and say "by asking for this, I get to experience more joy, gratitude, and fulfillment."

Ted, Jess and Let's Go App

Goalink — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

If you don't love yourself, how do you expect anyone else to? BOOM.

This is the secret to dating right here. Love yourself first. Fall in love with yourself so hard that it attracts the right mate. Your partner should do the exact same. You are not in charge of each other's happiness. Don't rely on each other to fulfill one another. If both of you come into the relationship with this mindset, then your partnership will flourish.

Ted and Jess bring the romantic relationship 🔥 to this episode. They exude love and it's a pleasure to be around such great people. Here's some of what we cover:

1. How they first met at a party, didn’t talk for two years, and how fate brought them together again

2. What they love about each other and how they know they are “the one”

3. How they have learned to communicate in each other’s language

4. What’s the difference between needing someone and loving someone?

5. How they schedule their busy lives and intertwine their individual hustles

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by the Let's Go app: take yourself on a date. That's right, treat yourself! What do YOU want to do? Hit the town solo. Go out for a nice dinner. Get a massage. Maybe even a weekend getaway. You deserve to shower yourself in a little self love.

Justin and Sweat

Goalink — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE DOING. We all have problems and we're all trying to figure it out. No matter what stage of life we're in. They may not be the EXACT same problems, but we all have our stuff to deal with. And guess what? The people you look up to aren't special or superhuman. They are the same flawed species as you. I hope this is liberating. I hope you can dwell less on your problems and embrace them. They are shaping you. Only you decide whether they shape you into an arrow or a target.

Meet Justin Bowers, owner and trainer at 4Life Fitness. He has won best personal trainer in the Best of Upstate awards two years in a row. He is recognized as a leader in pageantry fitness training. The awards are cool, but this dude knows what success takes.

He lived in his car for months, showered at the gym, and parked his car at Walmart overnight to sleep. Justin is now booked solid from 7:30AM to 8PM as a top tier personal trainer. Learn why he hasn't raised his prices in 13 years and why he turns some clients away.

Like all of us, Justin faces fear and depression. But he doesn't make excuses. He takes action and understands it's a part of life.

Follow Justin @justinbowersofficial

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by @sweat: do an outdoor workout! Get out of the gym and get your blood pumping. Go on a hike, find a tree branch to do pull ups on. Do sprints on a beach. Swim in a lake. What other ideas do you have? I want to see you get creative!

Melissa and Day One

Goalink — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Too often we run and hide from our shadow, instead of embracing it. Our power lies in comforting our shadow. What we resist, only persists.

Welcome Melissa Faith Ramirez to the show. She is an intuitive empath. We met in Hawaii before I moved out to South Carolina, while I stayed in her Airbnb.

- Find out what an intuitive empath is, her story of awakening, and an incredible story about how one of her clients has healed.

- We delve into surrendering and how it makes life easier.

- Instead of quickly jumping to the triumphant end, we dive deep into the difficult, depressed, and dark side. Plus, the importance of duality.

- She coaches me through my recent heartbreak and I recount the lessons I learned through that relationship.

- Why she has a clause in her contract with her clients that she can cancel a session anytime.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Day One: reflect on a hardship. Breakup? Death? Financial loss? Career failure? What have you learned? Take the time to sit down and journal your lessons from that hardship.

Kolby and Handwrytten

Goalink — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0500

No matter what it is we're going through... loss, heart break, disappointment. Sometimes it feels like we're not going to make it out. During these times, it's critical we stick to the fundamentals. Make your bed, go to the gym, take a shower, eat some food. By doing this, we allow time to do its work and heal.

Welcome my dude Kolby Carignan (@iamkolbycarignan) to the show! He's a model, musician, fellow knowledge seeker, and dreamer. We discuss:

1. Break ups, loss, the healing process, and how we have grown through them.

2. His experiences with panic attacks, which was great for me to learn about.

3. Confronting death and other fears.

4. The story of how first got signed to a modeling agency and his vision going forward.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Handwrytten: celebrate others! Not necessarily their actions, but for their existence and simply being a gift in your life. A genuine thank you letter, conversation, or phone call. Handwrytten will hand write any letter that you type out yourself.

Charles and Clarity Money

Goalink — Sun, 26 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

There's no such thing as success without a struggle because it doesn't mean anything without the struggle. Money doesn't mean anything when you don't have to earn it. Let's appreciate our struggle and grind because it makes us appreciate what we're working for. We are earning what we're striving for.

Welcome Charles Russ to the show. Owner of Catalyst gym, financial advisor at R-Axis, entrepreneur, and one fashionable mofo. He is someone I look up to and you will see why after this interview. We discuss the following (and much more):

1. What he learned from a 40 day fast of no flour, alcohol, and cutting other items out of his diet

2. The mindset of negative celebrations

3. His 6 pillars that all start with the letter "F"

4. The challenges and and joy of being a father - what he teaches his sons about relationships and finances

5. Why we need to seek challenges and face them head on

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Clarity Money: manage your expenses and cancel a monthly subscription. We're talking financial fitness! Spotify, Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon, or any monthly subscription box. We don't need ALL of these. Cancel one, just one. Save a few hundred bucks this year + save lots of time being spent on that service.

*Charles is not affiliated with Clarity Money.

Kory and Core24

Goalink — Sun, 19 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Be you. Pave your own path. It may be difficult, but being true to you attracts the right people into your life. It brings the right customers and friends. Can I get an amen?

Welcome Kory Keefer, owner of Core24, an awesome gym in South Carolina. There are plenty of podcasts with him about the gym and business - so I wanted to discuss him as a person, his ideas, thoughts, and beliefs.

1. We go from self-awareness, humility, goals, making money, religion, and travel. LOTS of real talk.

2. The moment he knew that he should leave working at a bar in Charleston, which sparked his self reflection journey. He saved money and booked a one way ticket to London.

3. The importance of being us, being ourselves, and paving our own path.

4. Kory challenges us to be alone and why we should move to a city where we don’t know anyone.

5. The surprises and misconceptions of entrepreneurship.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Core24: it’s time for some physical, mental, and emotional fitness. Complete a walking meditation this week. Record your thoughts. Be silent or listen to music. What ideas do you have? Feelings? Fears? Write it down. Type it in your phone. Let me know what you discover! #goalinkchallenge

Matt and The Call to Courage

Goalink — Sun, 12 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

You can change. You can make anything beautiful again. Beautify your life and be your very own personal landscaper! Join me and Matt McAlvin for a dope recorded conversation after we took a hot yoga class.

This episode was spur of the moment which was really fun. We talk about synchronicities after we experienced our own that same morning. Allowing and surrendering to life’s beautiful path.
Ex college football player. From 305 lbs to 205 lbs. Lost 100 pounds.
The value of rest and recovery for athletes (and everyone else too)
How he got into serious depression and how he got out
Listening more than talking has been a paradigm shift for him
He proves that the DM or direct messaging actually works (it’s how get landed his job!)

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Brené Brown and The Call to Courage: first, watch Brené’s Netflix special “The Call to Courage.” Second, dare to vulnerable. It could be an apology to someone you’ve been holding a grudge toward, journaling about your insecurities, posting a video talking about your personal challenges, or any leading any type of difficult conversation. Vulnerability is strength, not weakness. #goalinkchallenge

Adrian and The Wim Hof Method

Goalink — Sun, 05 May 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Meet Adrian Ellison, a human optimization coach and speaker at Master Metabolic. Her coaching strategies involve biohacking, nutrition, exercise, supplementation, meditation, human behavior, and cognitive psychology. AKA the entire human spectrum!

I don't even know how to sum up this interview because you just need to listen to the whole thing. It's that good so dive in! Here are a few key points:

1. We discuss the painful experiences that inspired the path to her current career. Her story is really cool. It’s proof that how in the moment, when we zoom in on the individual segments in time, it’s painful in that moment. But when we zoom out and look at the big picture, those moments are pages to our chapters. Chapters to our entire life story. Puzzle pieces that don’t make any sense by themselves, but beautiful when put together.

2. How to get aligned with your wants, needs, and values which leads to fulfillment. She gives us a practical exercise to get aligned!

3. Why food is the most accessible drug

4. Why cold showers and cold plunges or cold exposure in general is beneficial for stress

5. How our actions (consciously or subconsciously) attract people into our lives to prove our biases

6. What “unshakeable peace” means and why today is a good day to die

Follow her @adrianellison on Instagram.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by The Wim Hof Method: cold showers, cold plunges, and cold exposure! Let’s keep it chill this week (bad joke I know). Take a cold shower, jump in a river or lake, or go do cryotherapy. To begin, I would recommend a normal shower temperature then turning the water to ice cold at the end for 30 seconds.

Ted and Big Brothers Big Sisters

Goalink — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Ted Phaeton is an anchor and meteorologist with FOX Carolina. He wakes up really early. He is the host of the No Rain No Rainbows podcast, entrepreneur, dreamer, and all around great dude. Hear his intoxicating story of discovering meteorology and the importance of mentors. Ted gets real in this episode. I expanded my own mindset within love, relationships, and masculinity during our conversation.

Other items we discuss:

1. Why we are not responsible for other people being offended and insecure from our acts of courage

2. Why a friend told him that he needs to grow out of jealousy

3. Exploring the ego

4. The importance of love languages and strategies for giving love

5. His struggle of being too critical and harping on what’s not good enough

6. The masks of masculinity

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Big Brothers Big Sisters: reach out to someone in your past who positively affected you and thank them for their influence. It could be a teacher, church leader, friend, mentor, a friend's parent, or coach. Who are you going to reach out to? #goalinkchallenge

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Sarah and Albion Fit

Goalink — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Do you fight for other people's validation? I'm guessing you do or have at some point. Listen to Sarah's story admitting to a friend that she sought after their approval so much that it turned into malicious intent. Healing this part of us requires deep vulnerability. I appreciate Sarah going there in our conversation. Delve deep with us and take a listen!

Other things we discuss:

- After not being accepted into a sorority, she started a new chapter at the University of Utah. Listen to her adventure of launching a new sorority on campus and how that relates to business.

- Building her Instagram to make money

- Why imperfect action is better than perfect inaction

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Albion Fit: write and/or say positive affirmations. At least once a day (more if it tickles your fancy to do so) practice positive self talk, affirmations, and manifesting. What do you want? How do you want to feel? Who do you want to be? Claim it. #goalinkchallenge

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories or use The Goalink Hotline. The hotline is designed for those who want to remain anonymous but still desire a form of accountability. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Doug and The Daily Shifts

Goalink — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

A once extremely successful sales leader and trainer, Doug is now a meditation motivator who lives unapologetically. He had the car, money, went to all the sporting events, girls, trips and all the material possessions one could desire. As cliche is it sounds, something was missing. There was a restless void. Listen to Doug’s story with self discovery, meditation, yoga, psychedelics, and launching a mindfulness app.

Whether you want to try psychedelics or not, this is a conversation anyone can benefit from. With meditation, yoga, and other disciplines, we can learn more about ourselves and further this life’s experience. Let’s sit in the silence and listen to the quiet taps on the shoulder.

Each person we are in this life is important to our evolution. We must be different people to appreciate our evolution into our next phase.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by The Daily Shifts: meditate for 3 minutes a day. That's it! Do not judge your meditation practice. Breath and sit in the silence. #goalinkchallenge

We all have traumas. They are valid to our individual experience. Do not compare or judge them.

Look out for his app launching in June 2019 and follow @thedailyshifts on Instagram.

Digital Detox - Week 2

Goalink — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome to week two of the digital detox, social media fast, Insta cleanse, or whatever you are calling it. We all have different vices so do what feels good for you.

In this episode, I discuss my reflections during week one and the game plan for week two.

Below are some reflective questions I encourage you to answer if you are hesitant to do this cleanse because of an online business.

1. Will a week away from social media affect me in 6 months? 12 months?

2. When was the last time a week away from anything was detrimental to my progress?

3. How can a week or two away help my progress? Can it make me more creative? More clear? Less stressed?

I recommend trying a few days away from your vice(s) to begin. If you don't lose any momentum and you experience more creativity, then go for the full week. If that feels great, then go for complete freedom in week two. Good luck!

Digital Detox - Week 1

Goalink — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Have you been CRAVING a break from your phone and social media? Join us for a digital detox. Week 1 starts now. Let's do it.

Why should I do a digital detox?

The average person picks up their phone 150 times a day. That’s once every 6 minutes. Once every 6 minutes!

Just how a juice cleanse or a type of fasting is meant to clean up the toxins in your body and release the hold that foods or habits have on your mind, a digital detox is meant to cleanse your brain’s reliance from our devices. Devices are not inherently bad. Technology is a great tool, but we want to loosen the grip that it has on us. Let’s make sure we are using our devices and not the other way around.

Take a look at your phone’s settings, the iPhone and Android offer data that measures your screen time. It’s not uncommon to see 2+ hours spent on social media every day. Think of all the experiences you could be having by just cutting that in half. What could you do with an additional hour each day?

How long is the detox?

The detox lasts for 14 days. You can of course introduce it into your own lifestyle after the two weeks is completed. We think two weeks is enough time for you to realize how beneficial less screen can be.

What are the rules?

Detoxing means no Instagram, Facebook, Netflix, YouTube, dating apps, etc. It’s best to steer clear of them all. You can still use apps such as Yelp or Google Maps and check your email. It’s not exactly a hard core detox since we can still use our phones during these two weeks. The purpose isn’t to live a life of seclusion, it’s actually the opposite. Social media and other digital services can suck our time away from us and silo us away from the world. This isn’t a digital hate club. This is “let’s take control of our devices" club.

Week 1

Alright, y’all. There is no time to waste. Let’s jump in! Your goal this week is to choose ONE day to indulge in social media, Netflix, and YouTube. My day of choice is Sunday. Do not look at any social media, Netflix, or YouTube the other days.

I recommend that you journal your reflections during the detox journey. See you in a week!

Ideas of how to replace your time

Do you need ideas of how to replace your screen time? Here is a list.

Take a walk
Read a book
Go to the park
Call a family member
Reach out to an old friend
Take a scenic drive
Book a trip
Go on a date
Go to the movie theater
Go to the gym
Try a new workout class
Meditate
Journal
Try a new restaurant
Make a new meal
Go on a hike
Write a poem or essay
Visit a tourist destination in your city
Stretch

Jonny and WeWork

Goalink — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Is your personal growth first and the results in your career secondary? Let Jonny tell you why taking care of yourself is a winning strategy.

PODCAST: Welcome Jonny, film maker, dreamer, and achiever to the show. We met at a personal development conference while he was working with Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory and Quest Nutrition. Here is a quick recap of our convo:

1. How his achiever mentality has helped and also hurt him

2. How he has cultivated leadership principles when directing films

3. Why his personal growth is first and progression of his career is second

4. Treat yourself as you would treat a loved one

5. The story of how he met Tom Bilyeu, started working for Impact Theory, and why he quit

6. Why being the nice guy actually pays off

7. How he learned to dream big: from a dream board at 6 years old and knowing he’ll win an Oscar

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by WeWork: whether it’s in the office, gym, or anywhere else in the community, your goal is meet that one person you’ve been nervous to connect with. Who knows what that one conversation can turn into. Friend for life? Business partner? Mentor? Boyfriend or girlfriend? It might not even turn in to anything which is completely fine as well. Build your community by connecting to that person this week!

Asia and Beauty Redefined

Goalink — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

What is your definition of health? No one should tell you what that looks like.

PODCAST: Welcome Asia to the show! She is a dietician, mother, food enthusiast, and works at the Center for Change: Eating Disorder Treatment Center. Get ready for some discussion that rearranges your perception of food and diet. We discuss:

1. Why diets are not healthy and what our mindset should be instead

2. How we can make peace with food and honor our satisfaction

3. Learn about intuitive eating

4. Why stress affects us more than what we eat and exercise

5. What it’s like being married to a picky eater

6. Key marriage and relationship tips

7. The joys and challenges of motherhood

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Beauty Redefined: create your own definition of health. Diets do not always equal health. What does health mean to you? What makes you feel good? How can you eat intuitively? Doing what everyone else does is not necessarily the best for you. Looking fit or “healthy” doesn’t mean your healthy either. Find what works for YOU.

Disclaimer: Asia is not associated with Beauty Redefined. They independently inspired this challenge.

Philip and #The5amClub

Goalink — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

PODCAST: Say what's up to Philip, host of The Healthy Living Sessions podcast. This marks my first interview in Greenville, South Carolina! Hailing from Texas, Philip came out here for a job just like me to try somewhere new. Here's what we discuss:

1. His upbringing living in a small farm town and how helping his dad in the barn built his work ethic

2. How he got disciplined more than others as a kid “because he would listen” and obey

3. Encouraging and pushing others to take action - standing up for others

4. How he has healed and what he’s learned from being bullied as a kid

5. How the search for his life partner fueled his own growth

6. The importance of common values in a romantic relationship

7. Let's impress ourselves, not others

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Robin Sharma and his new book #The5amClub: wake up at or before 5AM (at least two times) this week. Meditate, journal, read, yoga, hit the gym, work on a project, we don’t care what we do right now. The goal is get up by 5am. Let’s do it!

Michele and Tell Me Your Story Now

Goalink — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500

"Love is not just admiration for strength, it is also tolerance for weakness and recognition of ambivalence." - Alain de Botton

PODCAST: Welcome my wonderful mother Michele to the show. This was a special episode for me because not only did my mom give my life, but she's an amazing individual who has loads of life experience. She's a business owner, hustler, creator, writer and she even sold over 100K copies of her book back in the 90s. I look forward to listening to this with my kids one day so they can get to know their nana better, just like I got to know my mother better from this discussion.

The interview is split into two parts. We begin the conversation discussing her business. Around the 37-minute mark we discuss family and other personal topics. Here are some of the highlights:

1. The story of one of her clients: after abandoning her family in the past, through my mom's workshops, the client was able turn the guilt and self-blame into a new perspective by seeing the beauty in herself again.

2. The lessons she’s learned in business and challenges of an entrepreneur

3. The importance of being our own original self

4. How her relationship with her children has changed as we’ve aged

5. What she dreamed of as a kid and how her life drastically changed at age 16

6. 16 years old, pregnant, finishing high school classes at night, and working at a police station during the day

7. How deep conversations benefitted her children growing up

8. Hear my mom tell some stories about me as a kid and a critical turning point that shaped my mindset

9. We discuss expectations of each other and parent vs child dynamics

I hope this inspires you to have an open dialogue with your parent, friend or loved one. Learn more about them, strengthen or heal the relationship, and gain a better understanding of their life experiences.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Tell Me Your Story Now: write a letter to yourself about all the times you've weathered life's storms. Read that letter whenever you doubt yourself. #goalinkchallenge

Braxton and Quest Nutrition

Goalink — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:19:21 -0500

Ending a conversation with a simple hug or "I love you" can go a long way. We never know what that person is going through. What else can we do to spread love in each interaction?

Meet Braxton, a future law student, hustler, leader, achiever, good hearted person, and the youngest child of 8 siblings. We discuss how his generation is talking about suicide, how to impact others, among these other things:

- His wins and lessons of 2018

- His first experience with depressing feelings and how he battled it

- The power of letting people into your life and confiding in those relationships

- How to function as a young adult these days

- Hate and love of Apple’s weekly usage report of how much we use our phones

- The battle of our high expectations - how much should we demand from ourselves?

- How he confronts morning anxiety and tackling the day

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Quest Nutrition: claim one MASSIVE goal! We’re all #onaquest so let’s make it official. This goal needs to be specific and targeted. Make it measurable and timed. Do NOT play small. Go big! My goal will be announced later this week.

Michael and The 5-Figure Workweek

Goalink — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever been broke to the point of scavenging for change underneath your car seat so you can eat off the dollar menu at McDonald's? All while being jobless, recently divorced, depressed and living in your car? Well, I haven't (which I'm grateful for), but Michael has. Listen to his story and how he now earns a 5 figure income per week in this week's episode.

- Founder and owner of The 5-Figure Workweek, a mastermind group and online course arsenal to help you personally and in your business

- Featured in Forbes and The Today Show

- 14 years experience in online content

- Learn how he battles loneliness and has become self aware of his weaknesses

- Stop consuming and start creating!

- How he lives his life by design and not by default

- The importance of gratitude in his life

- He drops some real knowledge of how to get out of depression and take action to change

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by The 5-Figure Workweek: write down your 5 favorite problems. We are going to reframe our problems into something we enjoy. Why are they your favorite? What cool story will you be able to tell because of them? What lessons are you learning? How are you growing? Are these "problems" even problems at all? At the end of this exercise, hopefully we can aim for bigger problems instead of smaller ones. #goalinkchallenge

McLean and The Breakthrough Revolution

Goalink — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500

The end of one thing is the beginning of another. When one thing dies, it's the birth of something better. How poetic but HARD AS HELL is this to deal with? McLean breaks it down in this episode. Learn how to deal with emotional triggers and trauma, among these other topics:

- How his own divorce sparked his life coaching journey

- He started coaching for free to organically to grow his business

- A coaching method of going into the woods with a baseball bat

- The purpose of forgiving but not forgetting

- What “repairadigming” means and how to communicate better

- The power in living and owning in your truth

- 5 questions to ask yourself when you get emotionally triggered or stuck

He even coaches me through my own limiting belief!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by The Breakthrough Revolution: have ONE difficult conversation. Have you been dreading a break up? Telling someone how you really feel? Asking for help from a loved one? Quit a job? Ask for feedback to improve? Maybe it's a tough conversation with yourself? The ability to navigate an uncomfortable conversation is a key skill to lead a fulfilling life.

Making Big Life Decisions

Goalink — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:22:37 -0500

What does the word "surrender" mean to you? To me, it used to be a weakness. Why would I want to surrender my control and free will? Well, let me tell you. Once I chose to surrender, I found out that life was happening for me, not to me. There are so many good things happening that we aren't aware of. Listen to this episode and find out why surrendering has its place in the life of an achiever.

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by the Goalink community: record a personal shout out video to yourself. Take 30-60 seconds and give YOURSELF the biggest shout out. What are you proud of? What obstacles have you overcome that need to be celebrated? As achievers, we don't take the time to celebrate enough. Celebrate your wins and yourself this week.

We would love to see your videos! You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, tag us in your stories or send us a message.

Chris and MyIntent

Goalink — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:12:57 -0500

PODCAST: Welcome Chris, voice of the I Am Salt Lake podcast. Not just a podcast host but one of the most knowledgable people out there regarding podcasts. We discuss how he went from 10 to 10,000 downloads a month and more. Here are some other topics we delve into:

- His personal battle with handling negativity

- How he got to the point of running out of breath tying his shoe, which later transformed into a gym habit and a Keto diet

- Experiences with therapy

- Challenges and fear of vulnerability

- The growth of Salt Lake and its economy

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by MyIntent: What virtue do you want more in your life? What challenge do you want to overcome? What are you most passionate about and want to do more of? My intent of 2019 is to BE BOLD. I decided on this theme because of new changes I am going through. To be bold and step forward in confidence! Your challenge this week is to come up with your word or theme. Bonus points for taking on action on that theme and letting us know through by tagging us in stories or messages.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, send us a private message, tag us in your stories or use The Goalink Hotline. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Brian and Jaybird

Goalink — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Sometimes it's necessary to cut ties with family or friends when they are not a beneficial influence in your life. Brian, co-owner of Amplified Minds, knows this feeling. Painful, but at times necessary to advance your growth and opportunities. Here's what else we delve into on this episode:

Why his dad made him chop up loads of firewood… just to build character
The importance of accountability partners and mastermind groups
The pillars of his marriage and partnership
The importance of physical activity and working out each morning - and the rest of his routine (including fruit snacks haha)
The basics of goal setting
His “make it happen” mantra in becoming a multi-millionaire
$100M lifetime goal
How he changed droning church talks to make people love… and dislike him

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Jaybird: be bold and #poweryourpassion. Have you been people pleasing lately? Let’s irk someone a little today by being honest and bold. And in this process, you might just make someone love you for being bold.

Kelli and CRUDE Personal Care

Goalink — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:31:20 -0500

Do you believe in miracles? Let Kelli and her story of untold miracles inspire you. Her podcast has featured celebrities such as Mark Cuban, Kristen Bell, Dr. Oz and more. Even though she often tells the story of others and facilitates miracles for sick children, her own story is one to inspire you. Here's what we discuss.

Leaving her first dream job in the NFL to work for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals where she’s been at for 20 years working with a myriad of celebrities
You never know what’s on the other side of “what if”
How to deal with denial and bounce back from lots of no’s
Body dysmorphic disorder: what it is and how she deals with it
How to love "what is" and not argue with reality
Why there are no limitations on your dreams
Her experience being a career driven woman and never being married
How her body shut down physically after trying to be perfect for years

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by CRUDE Personal Care: love the skin you’re in and appreciate 1 thing about yourself every day this week. Keep a running list and submit these gratitude lists at the end of the week.

Jeff and Find What Feels Good

Goalink — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Are you willing to risk and sacrifice what it takes to reach your dreams? My friend Jeff is. He went from thousands in savings and tracking finances in spreadsheets to ZERO dollars. I used to know him as someone who avoided risk, now he's risking it all. Here are the other topics we discuss:

His awakening to stop settling
Quitting his 9-5 job to become a mentor/coach
Bawling his eyes out in his own office after watching a YouTube video
Why making a decision, irrevocable decisions, are incredibly powerful and how that attracts what you want to achieve.
How he went from balancing his finances on spreadsheets every single night, to broke and happy. Why going broke highlights what is really important.
Why mindset is more important than skill set
Learn how much money he spends on his own self development! This blew my mind.
Stop resisting... get what you want by non resistance
How to start impressing yourself and not others
In your relationships, you are first and foremost an individual
Why cutting out sarcasm is beneficial for any relationship

CHALLENGE: This week’s journey is inspired by Find What Feels Good: begin your year with 5 days of yoga with Adriene. Dedicate not only your time but your mind and awareness. Get ready to transform tired energy into useful energy! Visit www.dedicate30days.com for the entire 30 day journey for free.

Casey and Altra Running

Goalink — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 13:24:14 -0500

Do you feel overwhelmed as soon as the day starts? Whether or not you should be? We all do. Casey discusses his strategy to ease the anxiety and fear each morning. And how that turns into confidence. Casey is a medical student with a small family. Like all of us, he faces the harsh realities of the unknown. We talk about facing our fear among these other topics:

How daily and weekly goals add value to his life
One time he approached a mentor for help… and got shut down. How did he respond?
We delve into his morning routine and why he does it EVERY single day
The benefits of working in the door to door sales industry
Getting absolutely owned in an organic chemistry test and how we responded to that challenge
His thoughts (him being a medical student) on how the mind and spirit can heal the body
Why sleep is important

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Altra Running: run or walk every day and #embracethespace. You decide whether it’s 1, 2 or 10 miles. Whatever the appropriate distance is for you, do it. Just make sure it’s a push and out of your comfort zone. I know running sucks! A great reason to do it.

There are a few ways you can report back once you complete the challenge. You can post on Facebook or Instagram using #goalinkchallenge, comment on this episodes specific post on Facebook or Instagram, send us a private message, or use The Goalink Hotline. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Jason and Vivint Smart Home

Goalink — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 17:15:09 -0500

Welcome Jason! He recently exited the traditional corporate world and became a financial advisor in a commission only environment. We discuss why he believes doing the right thing will build his business organically among these other topics:

- The employee mindset: what it is and how to break it

- How his moment of inspiration relates to watching a sunrise and NOT experiencing a bright light in darkness

- How our parents make financial mistakes out of love.

- Embracing the pain now, saves us from more pain later. And how this relates to saving and investing money.

- How looking for ways to make better financial decisions is the first and most critical step. You can’t make changes until you start looking.

- Why he’s ok losing a good life to gain a great life.

We catch him early in his new journey and will catch back up again in a year to review his progress. Until the next interview with Jason, enjoy!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Vivint Smart Home: be home and be present for the holidays. Your gift should be your presence. Not only physically but truly invested in each moment. We’ll never have these moments back. Please remember this challenge throughout the holidays and be mindful even with your favorite in-laws!

Danielle and Self Love Stones

Goalink — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Are you ready for a powerful interview? Look no further, Danielle brings the magic in this episode. Danielle owns three businesses from fitness, to business coaching, and even to jewelry. Her first business was inspired by her own body transformation, which gave her confidence in business and other areas of life. We discuss how to get clear on your vision and mission when running a business, how we can practice self love, and the stigmas of energy work. I ask how hustle, goals, and self love all intertwine. We even do a breath exercise at the end of the episode. Learn how the power of 4 mindful breaths can change your state of mind.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by @selflovestones: jewelry handmade by women, supporting women. Your challenge is to write 1 thing down that you love about yourself every day. Small or large, show yourself some love this week. Write 1 thing down every day. #goalinkchallenge

Mitch and Cotopaxi

Goalink — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 03:09:00 -0500

Welcome Mitch, publisher at Dreamling Books to The Goalink Show. This conversation is one that I will always remember. Mitch is a creative, writer and full-fledged knowledge seeker dropping quotes from authors like nobody's business. We discuss the education system and his big dreams to make a difference as a teacher. He tells us how he has "hijacked" life as a creative and quit his day job to write kids books. We talk about what Mitch calls "The Hero's Journey" and writing your own journey to design what kind of person you want to be. Enjoy!

Learn more about Dreamling Books: https://www.dreamlingbooks.com/

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Cotopaxi: gear yourself up for good this holiday season by completing an act that will help alleviate poverty. No deed is too small. You can volunteer at an organization that teaches less fortunate children about life skills, donate money to a verified cause, or acknowledge and engage someone with a simple conversation.

Olivia and Bumblebff

Goalink — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:34:10 -0500

You guys are in for a treat because my friend Olivia is on the show. She's a young marketing manager, excels at networking and has achieved success at a young age. Find out how her parents and a non-denominational church inspired her values, how she sets small goals and achieves wins every week and the story of how she fell in love with marketing and advertising. She also gives practical advice of how to reduce moments of feeling anxious. My favorite moment of the conversation is how men can ally with women in the workplace. Enjoy!

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenged is inspired by @bumblebff: reach out to reconnect and appreciate a friend you haven’t spoke with in a long time. Call them up to show your gratitude for your meaningful relationship. I know Thanksgiving is over but these types of long lasting connections are worthy of your attention year round. We would absolutely love to hear about your experience with this week’s challenge. Please call The Goalink Hotline (385) 626-0525 and leave us a message. Tell us what happened when you reached out and reconnected with your friend. We want to use these experiences for a future episode.

Matthew and Open Gym

Goalink — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0500

Do goals ever make you feel like you're failing? You want to lose 10 lbs but you've only lost 9? Matthew aka "The Goal Slayer" (full disclosure: he's never been called that name before now) and I discuss how to approach and set goals in this week's episode. Matthew is one of the few people I know that religiously practices weekly goals and has a constant accountability partner. Find out how and why he sets goals, why he loves them and how it's shaped his mindset. I hope you too want to set weekly goals and find an accountability partner after this episode. Enjoy!

CHALLENGE: This week's challenge is inspired by Open Gym: complete two bodyweight workouts. The good news? Open Gym's workouts only take 20 minutes, which is only 1.3% of your day. I can't think of any excuses for you to use! Get after it and let us know it goes. #goalinkchallenge

Here is the link I briefly mention that covers daily usage of social media: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/marketing/how-much-time-do-people-spend-social-media-infographic

There are a few ways you can report your weekly challenge results. You can post using #goalinkchallenge, leave a comment on the episode's specific post, send us a private message, or use The Goalink Hotline. To use the hotline call (385) 626-0525 and follow the instructions.

Matt and Peejamas

Goalink — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 14:21:30 -0500

What's the point of being above average? Why bother improving ourselves? We tackle this argument and much more this week with my friend Matt. He's gone through some changes this year that have tested him to say the least. I appreciate him being open and willing to discuss his moments of depression. It's important to talk about so we can help each other. Matt has changed his daily routine with simple morning and evening practices that have taken him to a new level. Listen in to find out other tips and tricks Matt uses.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Peejamas. Remember how you didn’t care what people thought or said as a kid? Let’s get back to that. Do ONE thing that makes you feel uncomfortable this week. Just one thing! Here are some ideas: sing to a stranger for 15 seconds, ask for a discount at a restaurant for no reason, do 5 cartwheels in a mall. Record it, post it and use #goalinkchallenge.

Winston and Arvo

Goalink — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:45:00 -0500

This week I'm joined by one of my best friends Winston. We discuss how a big risk has quickly paid off for him, what challenges he faces after achieving his goals and why perfection doesn't exist. The second episode of The Goalink Show is far from perfect. But guess what? Perfection doesn't exist, so stop waiting for it.

CHALLENGE: This week’s challenge is inspired by Arvo: “be good, do good” by doing a kind act for your partner, family member, friend or even a stranger. ONE act per day (do something you don’t usually do). Get them flowers, cook dinner, call them up out of the blue and just listen an hour, buy the car’s coffee behind you at Starbucks. Get creative and let us know how it goes.

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Thomas and Wanaka Outdoors

Goalink — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:15:59 -0500

Our first episode is a special one. Not just because it’s the first podcast, but my friend Thomas starts us off. He was a big influence with one of my other creative endeavors so I felt right about launching The Goalink Show with him as the first guest. We talk about goals of course, but also how motivation is crap. TUNE IN and find out how Thomas stays disciplined.