If you are still dabbling your toes in the pool of change, and unsure if carrot juice, a yoga class, or a 5K will make the biggest difference… consider this:

Anything you would like to see improvement on, whether that is your health, your environment, the company you keep, energy, etc. it all starts in the same place: Remove what doesn’t belong.

Take a look at this in all areas of life, and see what space you can free up so you have lots of room for abundance, joy, and the next exciting adventure!

With space clearing gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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Before you commit to your 2020 goals, make sure that you aren't limiting yourself by what you think is impossible.

In this episode, I discuss the impact of Roger Bannister who on May 6th, 1954 was the first person in history to break the 4-minute mile barrier. While this was certainly history-making, what followed changed the way we look goal setting and what is possible for us all. You see, 46 days later Roger's record was broken by John Landy. And in the decades that have followed, beating the goal of running a 4-minute mile has been done more than a thousand times.

Runners didn't miraculously start training better, nor did they find faster shoes... they simply BELIEVED they could do it because it had been done, so they now knew it was possible.

What goal have you not gone after, because it's your version of the "impossible 4-minute mile"? Take a second look at what you think is just out of reach and reconsider what is possible. By summoning up our own internal Roger Bannister, we have the ability to change our entire reality.

Start visualizing, by thinking AND feeling what it will be like to accomplish your greatest goal. Roger knew that if he did this every day, breaking the 4-minute mile would undoubtedly happen. We all have this ability. Let's make 2020 the year of unlimited possibility!

Cheers to making the 20's your best year and decade ever!

Michelle Dutro

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I am blessed to have an amazing mom, and I am the mom of two incredible daughters.  And as much as I look forward to this day each year, there has not been a time where I really had to reevaluate what it means to be a “great mom” as I have this week.

In this episode I have the opportunity to read an article from a newspaper written about my mother, that had me realizing just how cool she is.  I don’t think “cool” is a word most of use to describe our parents, but she is absolutely, amazingly cool.  Further, I have spent time realizing that while my daughters will always be my daughters, they also are grown up now.  Thus I don’t get the time with them I once did, which at times is hard.  (Which you will hear, it was hard for me just to get through this episode.)

If you are fortunate enough to get to spend Mother’s Day with your mom or your children… make this day the most special one yet.  Be present with the people you love, and recognize just how incredibly amazing they really are.

With Gratitude for all the moms out there,

Michelle Dutro

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With Gratitude from the road,

Michelle Dutro

P.S. That is my dog Quinn, packed up, and ready to go.

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I believe most people have the ability to be kind and considerate when things are going well.  It’s easy to be mindful of others, when there’s no consequence to us.  But what happens when being mindful to someone else, has a perceived negative consequence to us?  What if being mindful means giving up something that you think you deserve, in order to honor someone else, who is also just as deserving?  Are we so ready to be mindful, in that moment?

This is the focus of today’s podcast.  I don’t believe we can truly call ourselves mindful, when there’s a convenience requirement attached to it.  With every situation, we have the opportunity to decide how we will show up.  Making the decision to show up for the betterment of another, especially when it means stepping aside, is the goal of anyone dedicated to living mindfully.  Be that example today, for someone else.

Lastly, a big shout out to Richard Chan, founder of www.idaretobeme.com.   If you are looking for some inspiration that will challenge what you believe to be possible for your life, check out his work.  And thank you Richard for this kind recommendation:  https://idaretobeme.com/recommendations/blogs-podcasts

With sincere gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

Pet of the week!

This is Cynthia, who since recording this episode… happily has been adopted!

Thank you all for stepping up and helping those without a voice, who need us in their corner.

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Here’s one definition, so that we are all on the same page:

Collective consciousness (sometimes collective conscience or conscious) is a fundamental sociological concept that refers to the set of shared beliefs, ideas, attitudes, and knowledge that are common to a social group or society. The collective consciousness informs our sense of belonging and identity, and our behavior.

This is the set up to today’s podcast as I interview my new friends who are here with me at One World Academy.  I ask them what their greatest take-aways are with their time here, and the impact of really understanding the impact of our “state” will be, as they each move forward through life.

In the order of appearance:

Rob Bowler, Denise Osores, Suzana Oliveira, and Michele Lowchinovscy Santos.

Here is their contact info for what they are doing if you would like to learn more:

For a males perspective on Mediation and clarity of mind for critical thinking: (with a background in the military and is a firefighter): rob@robbowler.com

For more information about Sun Yoga on the Island of Oahu:

www.sunyogahawaii.com

For more information about “Leading from your essence” check out:

www.facebook.com/sparkyourwarrior

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In our fast paced world of multi-tasking and 10X’ing everything we do, we have lost the art of communication with another.  This has cost us relationships with others and more importantly, the relationship we have with ourself.

This week is “Meditation Teacher Training.” I look forward to bringing you one more podcast here from India, before heading to London.

For more information about One World Academy and the courses they offer all over the world:

www.oneworldacademy.com

Now, for our pet of the week:

Meet handsome Benz (A1496100)! This sweet guy is very friendly, playful and affectionate. He loves having your attention and getting lots of cuddles from you! He came into the shelter with an injury to his leg, but our awesome vet staff removed it and he is feeling much better than before and doing great! Only having three legs does not slow Benz down, he is very energetic and full of life. He would love an active family that will spend time playing with him, and give him all the love he deserves! Help this wonderful kitty find the fur-ever home of his dreams! 

BENZ

Pet ID: A1496100 

Sex: Neutered Male

Age: 7 Years

Weight: 6.7 LBS

Color: ORANGE TABBY 

Breed: DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR 

http://ocpetinfo.com/

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For this particular episode, I once again talk about meditation.  This is meant for the people who feel they:

1. Have no time.
2. Don’t understand the value.
3. Can’t stop their mind from chattering and racing, so they give up.

1: If you have no time, it is because you have no clarity. Meditation will help, better than any other single thing you could do.

2. If you don’t understand the value, it is because of point three: You have given up too soon.

3: Now point three about the mind chatter… I give you insight into the first two minutes every time I sit in silence.  Maybe this will give you some perspective, that we are not so far apart.  Stick with it.

If you are truly going to make 2017 different than any other year, you must start taking different actions.  I don’t know of a better, or more effective way of creating a life that has true meaning than starting with a meditation practice.

To learn more about One World Academy, what they offer, and why you should be here – click this link:

http://www.oneworldacademy.com/

Also, in keeping up with our pet(s) of the week:

Here’s our latest friends than need a loving home:

Meet Spike (A1138061) and Bella (A1290301)! These two are a very affectionate bonded pair who have lots of cuddles ready to give to their new family! They love to play and go for walks, but most of all they just love being loved by you! They would both enjoy going to training where they can learn and bond with you. They are very social and friendly dogs that would be a great addition to an active family! Help Spike and Bella find the fur-ever loving home they deserve together!

SPIKE

Pet ID: A1138061

Sex: Neautered Male

Age: 6 Year

Weight: 58.0 LBS

Color: BR BRINDLE – WHITE

Breed: ROTTWEILER – MIX

BELLA

Pet ID: A1290301

Sex: S

Age: 4 Year

Weight: 72.0 LBS

Color: RED – WHITE

Breed: PIT BULL

Kennel: 359

http://ocpetinfo.com/

Please contact the above link, to help, adopt, or ask form more info about these amazing pets.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see to the left of this...]]>If you have EVER considered traveling to a location that is far away, a place you know little about, and is different from every aspect of your current life… make 2017 the year you do just that.  There is such tremendous value when you can gain perspective and insight on your own life, when you make the effort to become an observer of your life. The best way to do that, is to step FAR away from it, and put yourself if a place that has you asking all sorts of different questions than what you normally ask.

For this particular episode, I once again talk about meditation.  This is meant for the people who feel they:

1. Have no time.
2. Don’t understand the value.
3. Can’t stop their mind from chattering and racing, so they give up.

1: If you have no time, it is because you have no clarity. Meditation will help, better than any other single thing you could do.

2. If you don’t understand the value, it is because of point three: You have given up too soon.

3: Now point three about the mind chatter… I give you insight into the first two minutes every time I sit in silence.  Maybe this will give you some perspective, that we are not so far apart.  Stick with it.

If you are truly going to make 2017 different than any other year, you must start taking different actions.  I don’t know of a better, or more effective way of creating a life that has true meaning than starting with a meditation practice.

To learn more about One World Academy, what they offer, and why you should be here – click this link:

http://www.oneworldacademy.com/

Also, in keeping up with our pet(s) of the week:

Here’s our latest friends than need a loving home:

Meet Spike (A1138061) and Bella (A1290301)! These two are a very affectionate bonded pair who have lots of cuddles ready to give to their new family! They love to play and go for walks, but most of all they just love being loved by you! They would both enjoy going to training where they can learn and bond with you. They are very social and friendly dogs that would be a great addition to an active family! Help Spike and Bella find the fur-ever loving home they deserve together!

SPIKE

Pet ID: A1138061

Sex: Neautered Male

Age: 6 Year

Weight: 58.0 LBS

Color: BR BRINDLE – WHITE

Breed: ROTTWEILER – MIX

BELLA

Pet ID: A1290301

Sex: S

Age: 4 Year

Weight: 72.0 LBS

Color: RED – WHITE

Breed: PIT BULL

Kennel: 359

http://ocpetinfo.com/

Please contact the above link, to help, adopt, or ask form more info about these amazing pets.

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In this podcast this topic is front and center as it affects our thoughts, every decision, and ultimately our destiny.  I have said more times than I can count, “The quality of your answers is a reflection of the quality of questions you ask.”   If you ask a bad question, you will get a bad answer.  I have three good questions you should consider adding to your 2017 arsenal:

What else could this mean?

What would I have to believe for this to be true?

What in this is happening FOR me, rather than TO me?

I hope that this year finds you asking a better quality question, assigning meaning to events that will serve you, and finding the good in every situation.

We are also continuing our “pet of the week” and this one took me by surprise.  This is what happens when you don’t read the script ahead of time, and the mistreatment of animals, breaks your heart… while the podcast is still recording.  We all have the ability to make a difference in this lifetime.  I hope this podcast continues to inspire you to do just that!

Meet beautiful Bella (A1498189)! She’s a very sweet and lovable girl. She’s also very smart and treat motivated; she knows how to sit, stay and lay down for them! Bella came into the shelter with facial wounds, but the amazing Vet Staff here has been taking great care of her and it’s doing much better! Our Vet Staff would be happy to discuss the details with you and any further treatment she may need. She’s dog selective so she needs to be the only dog in the home or go to a dog experienced family that knows how to properly introduce her to other doggies. She loves getting lots of affection, and back rubs from you are her favorite. She’s ready to find the unconditional love and happiness she deserves. Help Bella find her fur-ever home for the New Year!

BELLA

Pet ID: A1498189

Sex: Spayed Female

Age: 4 Years

Weight: 64.0 LBS

Color: BLACK – WHITE

Breed: LABRADOR RETRIEVER – POINTER MIX

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Now on to 2017!

My belief has always been that no matter what you want to accomplish in life, from losing weight to setting a world record… it all starts with mindset.

In this episode the goal is to contemplate some questions that you may not have asked yourself in a typical goal setting class:

1. What went well and not so well, in 2016?  Understanding the mindset that created those decisions will allow us to shift them or amplify them in 2017.
2. Don’t focus on the sand or pebbles.  Focus on the big rocks… the things moving forward that will absolutely change the game for you.
3. What do you REALLY value?  Is that lined up with how you spend your time every day?  For most, this is where we find the lack of fulfillment.  The more you can shrink that gap, the more easily you will find joy every day.
4. What is YOUR question, that you will ask before you start each day?  This will shape what you look for, thus find… and easily can have the biggest impact on your year and your life.
5. Plan your big event for 2017 now.  What events, masterminds, or meetups can you attend to help you learn, grow, and contribute to a much higher degree than ever before?  Get these events on your 2017 calendar before the end of January, or it likely won’t happen.

Surround yourself with everything magical in your life; people, places, and things.  From this place you can share that magic with people who need it the most.  But you can not give away what you do not have.  Let’s all make 2017 the year of magic, contribution, and endless possibility!

With blessed gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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Have you ever considered that everything and everyone you run across could be a messenger of some sort?  Maybe someone knows how to push our buttons and they do so on a regular basis.  What if they are in our lives to help us manage our reactions and emotions in a more healthy way?  You see, even in the most challenging of situations there is always something to be learned.  There is some opportunity for growth… if we chose to see it that way.  Today’s episode covers this topic as it was one of the most frequent for me in 2016.  I hope every messenger that comes your way in 2017 helps you to see things in a different light, and you see them all for the true blessing that they are.

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To learn more about Darby and other pets that need a good home:

http://ocpetinfo.com/

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The truth is, grace is around us all the time.  What we choose to focus on, however is what determines our reality.  I do hope wherever you are that you reach out for help if you need it, and that you are present enough to recognize who around you may need some support- even if they don’t ask for it.  Make this holiday season have tremendous meaning and love for everyone around you.

With gratitude overflowing with love and grace,

Michelle Dutro

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On today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I speak with Crystal Traczyk, and Jessica Novillo, the Outreach Team Supervisor for the Orange County Animal Care facility.  We talk about how to choose the perfect pet for YOUR lifestyle, as every breed and species is very different.  Personalities, activity levels, and size, just to name a few of those differences, is an important consideration to ensure this is a pairing that is best for the whole family.  And if you aren’t in a place to adopt a new family member, there are so many ways you can still make a difference from where you are right now.

I hope this holiday season has you considering new ways to impact a life, and maybe even save one.

If you would like further information about this fundraiser, or how you can help, you can reach Crystal at:

crystal@cfghomes.com  (Or if you are looking to move anywhere in Orange County

or

OC Animal Care

561 The City Drive South
Orange, CA. 92868

714-935-6848 OR 949-249-5160

http://ocpetinfo.com/about

With loving gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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I have wanted to go to Tony Robbins’ event Date with Destiny for well more than a decade. I am so excited to finally be there (by the time this episode airs).  How often do we spend seven straight days thinking about what we are doing with our life, where we are headed, and why?  Opportunities like this allow us time away from work, away from outside influences, and all distractions in order to evaluate every aspect of our life.  I can’t tell you how fired up I am to be at this event!  This is definitely the time you want to follow me on Snapchat, as I will be snapping all week from the event.  (Under the name Inner North Star.)

I am also finally doing what I have wanted to do with this podcast, since I started it: A weekly focus on an Animal for Adoption at the end of each Thursday episode. This will start next Thursday, and I am so excited to support such a worthy cause.

So what passion have you buried, for far too long?  What can you add back into your life, that will help re-ignite your ENTIRE life?  I hope over the next few weeks, we are able to uncover what that is for you, and make 2017 your most magical year, yet!

With passion filled gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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Bree Noble is a talented singer/songwriter, speaker and music business coach who is passionate about sharing her story and helping others. Her musical focus is not just her own music, but helping quality musicians promote their music through her unique Internet Radio Station. Bree has overcome many obstacles in her life and desires to inspire and help people through her music, courses and coaching.

My guest today on The Game Changer Podcast, Bree Noble, literally helps people reconnect with their love of music.  Now while she is a musician, and business woman who shows people how they can turn their hobby of performing music into a business, this really is about any type of passion. This episode will give you some great ideas of how to take your passion (even if you’ve let it go) and bring it into the forefront of your life.

How to connect with Bree:

http://www.breenoble.com/

http://breenoblemusic.com/home

http://www.wosradio.com

Best Advice: Get into a community of like minded people.  That will help you bust through limiting beliefs.  You do not want to be an island when you are a creative.  A community will get you excited, and give you the support that you need.

One thing you believe to be true: The more you help other people, the more you help yourself.

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The truth is, the holidays give us lots of opportunities for things to go awry.  People are under a lot of stress with company, finding just the right gift, having enough time to see all the people you love, and somehow wedging meaning into all of it.

I hope this episode has you thinking about how you will handle things going wrong before they do, so you can decide how you will show up.  Make the decision this holiday season that no matter what happens, you will show up with love, grace and gratitude.  NO MATTER WHAT!  Trust me, Dominoes is not the worst thing that can happen!

I wish you the happiest holiday season, even if it means serving the dreaded spaghetti loaf!

With Gratitude for all things unplanned,

Michelle Dutro

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We’ve all heard the statement, “Work smarter not harder.”  That concept can be seen through the endless supply of courses on time management, and the myriad of life hacks on getting more out of each minute of your day.  This conversation is actually the exact opposite that mindset.  Dr. Greg and I talk about the need to slow down, trust the process, and stop fighting the tide.  We all live in such a fast paced world, where we need to hurry up and get where we are going- that the anxiety, depression, and stress that comes along with a frantic way of life, is actually what keeps people from having a life that truly has meaning.

For even more on this topic check out Dr. Greg’s article in the Huffington Post on creating a life of meaning: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/info-906

How to learn more about Dr. Greg and his work:

If you are Sydney, Australia – Ph: 0478 018 374

To work with Greg, you can reach out on skype: gschreeuwer

http://gregschreeuwer.com/

Best advice:  Be present and get in the moment.  That is the most effective way to move forward. Don’t try to speed up the process, and make things happen sooner than they are supposed to.  Don’t try to escape your pain and discomfort.  Allow the process to unfold at a slower rate and give yourself time to take one step after the other. Everyone who has achieved greatness has done so, over time.  Slow down, let go, and go with the current… stop fighting the tide.

The one thing you absolutely believe to be true:

Every human being has a purpose to fulfill.  Every challenge has created a void, which drive your values, and those values usually define your purpose.  It’s what drives you to want help people to avoid those same challenges.

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Choose your thoughts wisely.

In today’s episode I read a post by someone who is the “typical” Facebook friend.  (You know… someone you really don’t know.)  But what’s unique about this friend, Steve, is that his posts are anything but “typical.”  You see Steve has a dog named Pac, who is dying. I have followed his posts for weeks, and he truly embodies what it means to share unconditional love.  I hope this episode has you considering where you put your energy and time, as there are so many out there who could use a little more love and light in their life this holiday season.

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How much time do you have to get where you are going? We compare apps with friends to see which are the most accurate in predicting traffic patterns, fastest routes, and shortcuts to arrive at our destination the fastest.  This could be as much  about how to get to the next business meeting, as it is your life.  I am a complete believer that how you do one thing, is how you do everything.

This is the conversation I have with my guest Kevin Bulmer, host of The No Schedule Man, podcast.  As we head into the holidays, be where you are.  Yes, even if that’s stuck in traffic.  You will never get this moment back.  Make the most of it…

Be happy for this moment,

This moment is your life.

How to find out more about Kevin and his podcast “The No Schedule Man”: http://kevinbulmer.com/

Best Advice:  Talk to somebody, don’t be afraid of sharing and being open.  People will like you for who you are, not your business title or your accomplishments, if you allow yourself to be open and vulnerable.

What you believe to be true:  Fear is firm, but love is stronger.

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What’s more interesting is when we run across someone who is quick to tell us how many friends they have, yet they show up everywhere alone.  Isn’t it odd when someone, or a company attempts to convince us they are something, they clearly are not.  I recently had a couple of run-in’s with two companies that got me to think about all of this. Cox Cable and the Hyatt Hotel.  The photo attached to this episode, is an actual photo from a friend’s room at a Hyatt Hotel, which prompted this entire episode.  I hope it gets you to think about what you can do for someone, that will only take you ten minutes, but may impact them for a life time.

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My conversation today is with returning guest Dr. Kathy Gruver.  We discuss the impact of stress on our overall health, and what can truly be done to manage it.  Given the current political times, this conversation is very timely.  I hope you have some form of stress management planned in your day. The truth is all of our lives depend on it.

We also cover what it means to have a mindfulness practice, and that having a meditation practice is easier than you think… and yes ANYONE can do it!

To connect with Kathy for her books, event calendar, and lots of great health information:  http://www.thealternativemedicinecabinet.com/

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Donald Trump:

Did not have the backing of his party.

He did not have any support from the media.

He did not have anywhere near the money that his competitor raised.

The take away is, that at one time or another we can all relate.  So if you don’t have the support, backing, or the finances for whatever it is that you want to do, DO NOT let that stop you.  If nothing else, this presidential election should prove that anything is possible.

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In this episode I ask us all to question our beliefs and where they came from.  Further, if those beliefs aren’t serving us, maybe now is the time to reevaluate what we believe and why.  As we embark on the holidays, we all have the opportunity to find magic in every moment.   We have the opportunity to create a new reality, one that is full of possibility. Make this holiday season the most magical ever… you never know if the next person you meet, is the one that changes your entire life.

Believe in the magic of possibility and new beginnings.

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The topic of today’s conversation on The Game Changer Podcast. Caroline Greene, my guest, walked away from being an attorney (a field nearly every member of her family is in) to become a life and business coach.  She now helps women find their own meaning for their lives, before hitting rock bottom.  Stop and think right now if there is any area of your life in which you are settling.  Then ask yourself why.  Changing that belief, will change the trajectory of your life. I hope today’s conversation is a spring board into creating a life you truly are fired up about.  Believe me when I say, it actually is possible.

How to reach Caroline: www.carolinegreenecoaching.com and  caroline@carolinegreenecoaching.com

Best Advice:  Anything worth doing is worth doing badly.

Why should someone hire coach: It’s a sacred invitation to go deeper in life.  It’s about honoring the need to truly seen and heard.  To honor the need to be connected to yourself.  And to honor the truth that you have the wisdom to solve problems yourself, you have everything you need inside you.

The one thing you believe to be true:

There’s no such thing as failure.  Minimizing discomfort is so much more uncomfortable, than just being uncomfortable for a while. There is no such thing as failure.  Start listening to your heart instead of the fear mongers in your head.

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I also got to test my mad wine tasting skills in Napa… which didn’t exactly get me any closer to my Sommelier certification.  But I had a great time and merely encourages me to drink more wine, until I get better!

This show also kicks off the big Halloween weekend!  If you follow me on snapchat, you will get highlights of the attendthrive.com conference, and the Halloween party.  I can’t wait!  You can find all posts on snapchat under the Inner North Star name.  If you are in San Diego, I hope to see you there!

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In this episode Christy asks me questions about where the name Inner North Star came from, what I say to people who are too busy to get their life under control, and people who claim they can’t meditate. This was a lot of fun, and Christy is a great sport for stepping up on a moments notice, and coming on to this podcast.  If I lived anywhere near Elkart, Indiana, I would take every class she teaches.  Great energy!

Inner North Star: Your own inner guidance, that when you listen has every answer you need.  Quiet all the noise, listen to your voice, and trust your guidance.  Whatever question you are pondering, you have the answer, right now- in this moment… trust yourself.

Christy’s website (in case you are in the area!):  http://www.fitnesstrainingunlimited.com/

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For many people they wait until they hit rock bottom before making a change.  Whether that’s in their relationship, their job, or where they live.  Once we get to that point, we have often lost who we are, what we stand for, and the meaning our life is supposed to have.  This is the story of my guest today, Dana Zarcone. I hope this episode inspires you to ask different questions―especially the ones that scare you.  Those are the questions that matter, and have the highest likelihood of pointing you in the direction that you are meant to go.

In closing, I am going to change a well-known statement from, “Do something today that scares you” to “Ask yourself a question today, where the answer scares you.”  It just may be the question that changes your life.

What will you lose, if nothing changes?

How to learn more about Dana’s work:  http://www.sourceyourjoy.com/ 

www.danazarcone.com

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Best Advice: Listen to yourself, don’t ignore it. Stay connected to the power that you have, so that you can make the changes you need to make.

What do you believe to be true:  You have to heal your wounds in order to live your dream.

What will your legacy be:  Standing in my own power, and helping women to do the same.

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To be someone who develops meaningful relationships, with depth, we have to pay attention to the details.  This holds true with your significant other, your kids, and in your job.  One of the greatest gifts you can give anyone, is to make them feel like they matter to you.  Love truly is in the details. Let someone know today, that they matter enough to you, to pay attention to what matters to them.

I also want to give a shout out to my self-proclaimed “biggest fan.”  I pay attention to all interaction on social media – Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Christy Mishler has been beyond kind on Twitter to me.  Repaying the love… if you are anywhere near Elkhart, IN, check out her studio, Fitness Training Unlimited:

http://www.fitnesstrainingunlimited.com/

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Rich also has a coffee and tea company,  Third Alarm Fire, hosts masterminds, and consults on all types of businesses and start-ups.  Oh, and is also a husband and dad to a lovely little girl.  What Rich passionately demonstrates is when you love what you do, it’s not work.  He lives a life of “No excuses” and helps others to do the same.

I hope today’s conversation inspires you to dream big, realizing you do have enough time in the day, and it is possible.  We both hope to see you at the Thrive conference, in San Diego at the end of the month.  Until then, do what you love with passion and conviction.  Make this lifetime matter. There are people you don’t even know, who are depending on it.

How to find Rich and everything that he’s doing:

www.richbrocchini.com  – all the latest (and all the links below can be found there)

www.thirdalarmcoffee.com  –  Coffee and Tea with a percentage of proceeds going to firefighters and EMS personnel, with cancer.

www.lifecodeconsulting.com – consulting/masterminds

www.kasselband.com  – empowering young baby girls to grow up to be strong leaders

A fresh reminder, rediscover what you already know.   Book on Amazon

Serving without selling.  Book on Amazon

The Thrive Conference:  www.attendthrive.com

Great words of wisdom and advice:

Don’t spend time defending your mistakes.  Learn from them and move on.

Never make someone a priority, that makes you an option.  (LOVE THIS!)

Be around people who help decode what your gift is- that’s super important.

Figure out what your gift is in life: What you do with the least amount of effort, most effectively.

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www.richbrocchini.com  – all the latest (and all the links below can be found there)

www.thirdalarmcoffee.com  –  Coffee and Tea with a percentage of proceeds going to firefighters and EMS personnel, with cancer.

www.lifecodeconsulting.com – consulting/masterminds

www.kasselband.com  – empowering young baby girls to grow up to be strong leaders

A fresh reminder, rediscover what you already know.   Book on Amazon

Serving without selling.  Book on Amazon

The Thrive Conference:  www.attendthrive.com

Great words of wisdom and advice:

Don’t spend time defending your mistakes.  Learn from them and move on.

Never make someone a priority, that makes you an option.  (LOVE THIS!)

Be around people who help decode what your gift is- that’s super important.

Figure out what your gift is in life: What you do with the least amount of effort, most effectively.

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Now fast forward two weeks, and I’m back at Costco this time carefully choosing a beautiful outdoor sunflower planter.  As I was in line, a lady walked up and asked me if the flowers in my cart were real.  Imagine my shock, as I said, “Of course they are!”  There’s no way I could be duped twice!  She was very quick to point out, (as she touched each leaf) that in fact the plant was plastic. Ugh, again! I paid for it, brought it home and put it on the front porch.  This was an obvious choice- I don’t go there often, as it clearly didn’t need to be watered.

Imagine my shock when my perfect looking sunflower planter was dead!  Yep, that’s right… this one was actually REAL!

What to contemplate:  How easily are we convinced by someone else, we are wrong?  How quick are we to jump to the conclusion that we made a mistake… again?  These life moments allow us the opportunity to reflect on how hard we are on ourselves.  It is so easy to become critical  of ourselves, and quick to jump on negative self talk.

Life lesson: Past mistakes do not predict future outcomes.

Don’t be so quick to recognize failure.  Reflect on every right decision you have made, and learn from mistakes.  But don’t assume you will continually make them.

Costco… game on!

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What you believe to be true:  We all have a purpose.  Every single person matters.  It would be a shame to tiptoe to your grave and arrive safely without using your gifts and talents, to give to the rest of society what you are meant to give.

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But before we do a deep dive into the means in which you can contribute, we first have to determine what really matters.  It has been my experience when someone writes down everything that truly matters to them such as: their children, their extended family, and spending time with close friends- they soon realize their time doesn’t mirror any of it.

For the month of October, try this: Replace the words “have to” with “choose to.”  Instead of saying you have to go to a meeting and can not attend the elementary school play, say that you are choosing to go to the meeting, instead.  In these moments you will likely find that what you truly value, and that the choices you are making may not be in alignment.  Now I am not saying you need to find a way to be everywhere you want to be, all the time… but what I am saying is- be clear about the choices you are making, and ensure they align with the legacy you intend to leave.  I’ve never read on a tombstone, “There lies Bob, he sure made a lot of money.”  (I also don’t spend a lot of time in graveyards, so who knows.)

I do hope you are inspired by the upcoming events in October, I will be talking about, and I hope to see you at one of them!

http://www.thankyouforyourservicethefilm.com/

www.attendthrive.com

With inspired gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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In this episode the tables are turned and I am interviewed! This was a very fun and completely unscripted conversation that I had with my dear friend Sanja Hatter.  You may recognize the name, as she is the wife of Cole Hatter, from my very first episode.  (He also is returning next week!)  Some of the topics we talked about include the difference between being nice and being kind, living a life of intention, and whether we are hard wired through some DNA programming, or if it’s life experiences that determine our purpose.

As you can see in this episode, I try very hard to do everything with intention and mindfulness.  If I can find a way to get someone out of their comfort zone and show them that I believe in them enough to push them into their greatness… I will every time.  This episode is just that.  As interesting as it is to focus on what people do, I am even more fascinated in what people don’t do.  It’s those limiting beliefs that hold us back, keep us playing small, and ultimately leading to a life of regret.  Find people who are kind enough to tell you when you are doing that, and don’t enable you by being “nice”.

My best advice for doing what you were put here in this lifetime to do:

Spend time in reflection about what truly makes your heart sing.  (Go WAY back for this.)  Surround yourself with people who encourage you to get out of your comfort zone.  Learn from your mistakes, focus on your wins.

What I believe to be absolutely true:

It’s not what you want, it’s who you are, that determines what you will get in life.

Do you deserve the person, the pay, and the lifestyle you want?  Being honest about this will change everything.  When you show up as the person you are trying to attract, they will be there.  When you work hard enough to deserve the pay you desire, money will not be an issue.  When you are honest and clear about what you value, your lifestyle will reflect it.

Integrity= Your words consistently matching your actions…  That is a Game Changer!

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I can tell you that is how I felt (the t-boned part) about recording my 100th episode.  I was SO looking forward to this particular show… literally for months.  You see in podcasting there are two episodes of significance.   Episode 50, as that is how long you have to figure out how to podcast.  After that, no more excuses, you really should have it all figure out.  And episode 100 as a reality check into whether or not your podcast is still on point, or if you have drifted and lost focus from your initial intention.

Trust me, I thought I had both of these nailed.  Until everything fell apart.  And I mean failed miserably.  I couldn’t get the software to record for longer that 5 minutes without it shutting down, and after an hour and half with two people on the other end who were so gracious- the whole had to be stopped.

After several days of me questioning whether or not I should keep at podcasting, if after 100 episodes I can’t manage to figure out how to record, here’s one thing I do know: Life doesn’t always go as planned.  And as much as possible when things fall apart, the goal is to have the ability to to step back and say, “There must be something else I am meant to do, for this to be happening.”  Thank goodness for great friends who remind me of that when I need it.

In closing, episode 100 is NOTHING like I planned, but it is exactly what it was meant to be.  As is all of life.

With humble gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

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Everyone has a story. Everyone has a past.  It’s the meaning you assign that story, and what you do with it that determines your destiny. Wouldn’t it be great, if in the snap of your fingers you could rewrite your entire life’s story?  Rewrite it in such a way that when you play it back, there is positive meaning.  Further, that at each point along the story, you realize what you have learned, and how the situation made you stronger and better equipped to conquer obstacles in your future.

The problem with the theory above is: How? How do we take traumatizing events and use them for our betterment?  In today’s podcast with my first ever returning guest William Rodriguez (from episode 6), we talk about three distinct suggestions to help someone get closer to finding happiness and purpose in their life, even if in the moment it seems impossible.

This episode is dedicated to every active service member and veteran who struggles with Post Traumatic Stress.

With Heartfelt Gratitude,

Michelle Dutro

Please take a moment and watch the trailer from the documentary.  If you are in a place to help, either with your time or through donation, I do not know of a more worthy or impactful cause than this one.

The U.S. military faces a mental health crisis of historic proportions.  Thank You for Your Service takes aim at the flawed mental health policies within the Armed Services and their tragic consequences.  Director Tom Donahue (Casting By) interweaves the stories of four Iraq War veterans with candid interviews of top military and civilian leaders.  Observing the systemic neglect, the film argues for significant internal change and offers a roadmap of hope.

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Her question was about relationships.  She commented that being at the age where some of the people she is around are finding themselves with kids grown, they are questioning whether or not they should remain married.

In response to that question or life query, I titled the show: Check your “State” first.  What I mean by that is your mental, physical, and spiritual state.  When we are in a place where we feel depressed, we aren’t eating right, we aren’t exercising, etc. it is ridiculous to think you could make a great decision from a bad place.  So the first question you need to ask yourself before making any big decision, especially one that will impact your life, is “How am I feeling right now?”  Until you are in a place where your mind is clear, you physically feel great, and you are taking care of yourself, I wouldn’t recommend making any big external life changes.  Once your internal world changes, its amazing how often our external world changes right along with it.

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I thought about this a great deal over the last several months, and my answer to this question had me change the direction of my book

My “one thing” is the book that I am working very hard at finishing: “How to make the right decision, more often.”  In today’s podcast, I talk about three chapters in the book, and ask you for feedback and a story about decision making that you would like me to consider including in the book.  I hope this episode offers some thoughts for consideration, if you are on the fence about a decision.  I would love to hear from you on this topic, so without hesitation… write to me!  You never know whose life you may change because of it.

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Think about the last “Thank You” you received.  Was it unique? Was it unexpected?  This gift was all that.  Patrick has not only captured my attention, and my appreciation, but has also raised my bar in how I show up.  I hope it inspires you to think about the minor things you can do that have a major impact.  They could be the things that make all the difference in the world.

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While we are a nation consumed with the latest pill, book, or doctor that can help us find a way to live longer (and happier), you already have what you need for that to happen; friends. Now if you don’t have an established tribe you can all your own, I hope today’s conversation with Patrick offers up some ideas on how to start to build one.  The truth is this does take commitment, time, and effort.  But anything worthwhile does.  Reach out to someone today that you haven’t connected with for a while.  Let that be the start of a new habit.  The reality is, your health, happiness, and longevity depend on it.

How to get a hold of Patrick: www.thegalvanizinggroup.com

For the book:  The Connectors Way               Directly:  www.PatrickGalvin.com

Best Advice:   Ask people how you can be of service to them.  You will succeed in life to the degree that you help others succeed.

The one thing you believe to be true:  People are essentially good.  Some people just have harder shells.

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Thou must keep thy word to all and not be feeble of good believeth and faith. Right must be defended against might and distress must be protected. Thou must know good from evil and the vain glory of the world, because great pride and bobauce maketh great sorrow. Should anyone require ye of any quest so that it is not to thy shame, thou shouldst fulfill the desire.

If you don’t have your tribe, or your Round Table just yet, think about who those people would be.   I have said many times,  you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with.  Choose wisely.

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When you listen to today’s episode, you will agree, Kelli has every reason to become a victim of her life’s circumstances.  Instead she has a completely different perspective.   She knows she chose this life and every circumstance that came with it.  Thus, she sees her purpose is not that of the victim, rather to help people to see the strength in their own lives. Ultimately to find a way to take what has happened for you, into helping another is some significant way.

I was astounded and inspired by our conversation. If you need a different perspective to a challenge or struggle you are currently facing in your life, I hope this episode sheds a new light and a new perspective.

Perspectives from Kelli:

“Where you are right now, is where you are meant to be.”

“We all have choices, choosing to not choose, is also a choice.”

“Learning is one thing, taking action toward it is the hard part.”

How to work with Kelli:  www.kellilocatelli.com
https://www.facebook.com/kelliphillipslocatelli

Best Advice:  Do it. Get up and do it.  Make a decision. Get up and make a change.  Find someone who has been through it, go find an expert so that you can get to a place where you can do what you need to do.

One thing you believe to be true:  We signed up for this.  Our energy and our vibe that which we put out comes right back for us.  You have to be able to love yourself enough to help someone else love themselves too.  It all comes back to love.

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I also cleared up another misconception, regarding everyone deserving a medal of achievement regardless of how hard you try.  That is not my philosophy at all, one that I hope I cleared up on this podcast.  What I will say is we spend far more time thinking about all of our missteps then we do what what has gone well.  It’s time we focus on our greatness, pack that in our back, and hit the road to our future!

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Learn from your mistakes; reflect on your wins.

Part of the conversation today is about “Turning pebbles into mountains” an excerpt from the book, The Change, Insights into Self-Empowerment, featuring Rich Perry.  Rich’s point is, if we can take all of our small wins (our pebbles) and stack them, before long we will have a mountain.  From this place, truly anything is possible. Whatever it is you are trying to accomplish, it all starts with the right mindset.  You must first believe that you can accomplish anything.  The intention here is to get you to start to retrain your mind on what you focus on.  Spend a moment right now, and think about all of the great things you have already done.

I hope this conversation gets you to celebrate something today.  Whether it’s your win or someone else’s, go get the champagne and noise makers- start to build that mountain of success!  This is definitely worth incorporating into your daily habits.  The fact that you are reading a blog or listening to a podcast about how to make a difference in the world, should be celebrated.  There are a lot of other people right now who are spending their time trying to catch another Pokémon.  Thank YOU for being here instead!

How to find out more about Rich:  www.thepathofme.com 

www.facebook.com/thepathofme

Best Advice: Get clarity, Truly focus on your goal, believe in yourself.  Clarity-Focus-Power

The one thing you believe to be true:  I believe I have the power to do anything I want.  I believe everyone does. 

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Now make this present day.   When was the last time you were really fired up about something?  I mean REALLY fired up?  Have we really become that apathetic about life, or is it that we hold back and choose to not show our enthusiasm like we once did?  Either way, I hope today’s show reignites the passion in you to rethink how you show up, and the difference it will make in the lives around you.  My good friends, Katie, Rich, and Mitch are shining examples of what it means to never say, “This is good enough” and to show up with their A-Game every day.

Here’s the link to learn about what Rich, a Battalion Chief in a California fire department, is doing with just some of his free time.  All of us can make a difference.  Don’t let another opportunity go by to do just that!

https://www.facebook.com/ThirdAlarmCoffee/?pnref=about.overview

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In today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I chat with a Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle who are going to take the health and fitness industry by storm! In Nicholas’ story there is one part, that really struck me.  It was one sentence, when he was speaking with his dad about his dream to be a pro motocross racer. He asked his dad to spend more time with him to help him train to be the best. And here is that pivotal life moment… his dad looked at him and said, “You’ll never be the best.”

Stop now and think about the statement:

It’s not what happens TO you, it’s what happens FOR you.

Life in that moment changed for Nicholas.  And the truth is, we can all relate.  We have all had that moment where what we thought would be, for whatever reason… isn’t.  What separates success from ultimate failure is what we do with those defining moments.  That pivotal moment started Nicholas on this trajectory where he met his wife, and together they are inspiring others to change their mindset, get healthy, and live into limitless possibility.  Everything happens for a reason, even when we don’t realize it in the moment.

How to reach Amanda and Nicholas Bayerle:       www.facebook.com/nicholasandamandabayerle              www.thetruechallenge.com

email: support@thetruechallenge.com                Snapchat:  Nicholasandamandabayerle

Best Advice:   Just do it.  You need to jump in.  Associate more pain with staying where you are at, then the pain of what it will take to get where you want to be.

What do you believe to be true:

Amanda:  God is good.  Your outlook on the higher power impacts everything.

Nicholas:  Being connected to source.  I would rather do what’s right and fail, then do what’s wrong a succeed.

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On today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Bruce Langford, a former school teacher, whose mission it is to stop the bullying he saw happening in schools.  In our discussion, Bruce speaks to the value of his program on mindfulness and meditation, and how it greatly lowers bullying both internally and externally.

If you have followed my blog or podcast for any amount of time, you know what an avid supporter I am in having a daily meditation practice. I don’t believe it’s as much about how long you meditate each day, but rather, how you wind up leading a more mindful way of life through this practice over time.  So when that internal critic shows up, we become much quicker at squelching it, and instead focusing on what helps us to reach our greatest, highest good. Now imagine learning mindfulness and meditation at a young age, and how different your life would be as an adult. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, as it brings a different and positive perspective to a very challenging problem.

How to connect with Bruce:  email: bruce@mindfulnessmode.com  and his The Mindfulness Mode Podcast:  www.mindfulnessmode.com

Best Advice:   You are what you think.  Change your thoughts and you change your life.

What you believe to be true:  You need to go in your own direction.  You need to make your own way.

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The point of all of this is, when we are faced with a challenge, we have many options on how we are going to respond.  It has been a long time since I have been as moved as I was by Glennon’s honesty.  I think most others would have taken the easy road, and lied about their personal life, until it became more convenient to tell the truth.  And choosing to lie the first time, is a slow boil death to a life of compromise to your soul.  If you need some inspiration on the pain of honesty and the value of integrity, please listen to this episode, and check out her blog.  This show is also a great lead in to next Monday’s show, that I hope you also are able to check out!

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All three gentlemen agree on that point completely.  If you take Tim’s advice, you will take the time to figure out what you are doing that is bringing you the majority of your results.  The truth is, it’s only a few things that really will move the needle.  Now if you layer in Elon’s drive, and you do those things for twice the time the average person will, you will logically get their in half the time.  The icing on the cake comes from Tai, simply advising to love what you do.  (As does Simon.)

In summary; get really good at honing your skills, do that (because you love it) for a longer period of time each day, and you will outrun and outshine any of your competitors.  All four of these men are wildly successful.  You should know by now how I feel about mentorship. If you don’t have a mentor – any one of them, is a great place to start.

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“What would you do, if you knew you couldn’t fail?”  I’m fairly certain, most of us have heard that line before.  There was a time when I thought it was a brilliant question.  However the truth is, it’s that line of thinking which keeps so many people limited. The real question should be, “Why are you letting your fear of failure stop you?”

We need to reframe how we think about failure and our absurd need to try to avoid it.  In my conversation today on The Game Changer Podcast, I have the incredible pleasure discussing this very topic with Andrea Waltz, co-founder of “Go for no”.   If you are someone who has put off doing something because you have a fear of failure, rejection, or putting yourself out there and taking a risk- please listen to this show!

How to reach Andrea Waltz for training, her book, and to take the “What is your No Quotient?” quiz: www.goforno.com

Best piece of advice: Find a way to want to fail more often.

The one thing you believe to be true: Everything that’s great that will happen, it just takes longer than you think.  “Persistence is the twin sister of excellence, one is a matter of quality, the other is a matter of time.”

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If you are living for some future time when things “someday” will be better… the reality is, someday may never come.  So we all need to find a way to find happiness in what our circumstances are right now.  The truth is, this is all we have.  And maybe… this is the most perfect time- if you choose to see it that way.

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In my show today I talk to Dr. Kathy Gruver about what true well-being actually is, what it looks like, and how to achieve it, without a magical pill.  As I told Kathy, it is beyond rare that I agree with someone across the board regarding wellness, so I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Take this 30 minutes and reconsider what well-being looks like to you.  Change what you believe, and you will change your life.

To find out more about Dr. Kathy Gruver:  www.kathygruver.com   and  The Alternative Medicine Cabinet (lots of great free info and downloads!)

Best piece of advice: Go for it! Make a change, try something different, and get out of your comfort zone.

What you believe to be true: If we would just love more, most of our problems would go away.  Love ourselves more, which gives us the self respect to take better care of ourselves.

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Pay attention to the things that show up in your life, that either make your life easier or more difficult. And understand this is for a reason.  Guidance shows up all the time.  Whether or not you are paying attention is another thing altogether.  My guest today, Jodi Flynn, had life help her make the decision that several times, she was unwilling to make for herself. Think about the people who were “let go” from their jobs—Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Thomas Edison, just to name a few—who went on to achieve amazing success. Jodi is no different.  I think you will find this episode inspiring and hopefully pushing you to believe in yourself a little bit more.

Best Advice: Talk to a coach or mentor who is doing what you would like to be doing, or someone who will challenge your beliefs.  Someone who will ask you different questions.

The one thing you believe to be true: That God is in my corner.  I may not always being guided, I may not always listen, but the answers are always there, and I’m always being taken care of.

How to contact and work with Jodi Flynn: https://womentakingthelead.com/

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If I asked you that same question right now, as you look around at everyone you know, and the question was, “Who is most likely to attain true success by the end of their lifetime?”  Would you bet on you?  I find this so fascinating that the entire episode is devoted to what it takes to believe in yourself.  I hope you spend time on the questions, as there is no one worth it, more than you.

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“Don’t get me wrong. Seminars are a good starting point to meet great people doing great things in business and life BUT at what point do we stop spectating and start creating? That is when I decided to Get Uncomfortable and stop BSing. It wasn’t until then that my life really changed! The catalyst was ACTION.”

As long as things are good enough, they will likely stay the same, as there is no incentive to change them.  However when things become absolutely miserable to the point that life’s current circumstance are intolerable, we will finally do something about it.  I also don’t believe that change comes from laying on a therapist’s couch for 20 years going on about how wronged you were in your childhood. Rather than hearing yourself blame everything and everyone else for 20 years, stop and say, “That’s it, I’m done with the story, the excuses, and the blame.  It’s time for me take responsibility and live the rest of my life differently.”

That’s what happened with Stacy Cross  It is her mission in life to push people out of their comfort zone, take a chance, and really start living.  I loved this conversation immensely as it crosses the three topics that are crucial to success; the willingness to fail, the ability to take risk, and embracing the unknown.

 To find out more about Stacy Cross and The Comfort Killers: www.thecomfortkillers.com

Best Advice:  If you are not dead you are not done.  You are here for something extraordinary.  You have to start asking yourself the right questions.

The one thing you absolutely believe to be true: Take action.  Act, trust, and be honest with yourself.  Leave “figuring it out” to the Universe.

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I have said many times that how you do one thing is how you do everything.  So if we become complacent in one area of life it becomes much easier and acceptable to become that way other areas of life, until that is what defines your life. I hope in these upcoming weeks, these interviews inspire you to really think about what you are doing and why.   It is my goal that these episodes fire you up to the degree that you really question whether or not you living the life you truly want or if on some level you are settling.

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This week on The Game Changer Podcast, I interview Snowden McFall who is the founder of “Fired up.”  Her mission is to help people get back to the point where they once were, when they were excited and passionate about what they were doing, and what they believed in.  I think this conversation is so much more than just about your work environment.  It’s about where you are in life, and why.  If any area of your life could use a bit of a spark to reignite it to what it once was, this is the show for you.

How to find out more about Snowden McFall:  www.FiredUpNow.com

Best advice:  Every human has innate gifts.  You need to go for dreams.  Forgive your past. Be grateful for your blessings, and  ask for help.

What you believe to be true: How you treat others says volumes about yourself.  Always treat others well, and have faith in something higher than yourself.

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To have a friend, you must first be a friend…

Give of yourself in every way, with no expectation of a return on your investment.  This means you are generous with your time, with your support, and with your love because it’s what you want to do, not because of what you will get back.  The moment you start expecting something in return, it becomes a transactional exchange, not a relationship.  Let me state this a little more clearly; if you do anything in a relationship with the expectation of getting something in return, you are either a martyr, a manipulator, or a prostitute.  The “why” behind what you do for someone, truly defines not only your relationship, but who you are in the relationship.

To bring this back to my initial statement, I don’t believe great relationships are work. However, they do take time, commitment, and being present.  But then anything of value in your life requires that from you.  Choose who you are in relationship with wisely, it is the most important investment you will ever make.

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As for playing it safe… this has never made sense to me – but then I host The Game Changer Podcast.  You can not be a game changer without taking on risk, having the ability to leave the pack, and getting way out of your comfort zone.  I love these topics and will continue them on this Monday’s episode, where once again the table will be turned on me, and I will be interviewed.  Until then, thank you so much for listening!

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When we are in a place that we need more direction, or can’t seem to find the answers… that’s the time to turn inward and really pay attention.  The answers are not external of you, they are within you right now- but you do have to learn to listen.  That inner wisdom starts with slowing down long enough to breathe and then tune in –

Tool for having more clarity and inspiration:

T: Talk, to your body to see what you need.

L: Listen, to what your body is asking for.

C: Commit, to doing whatever is being asked of you.

To connect with Jen Gilchrist: www.empoweredwomensleadership.com

Free gift: www.empoweredwomenleadership.com/soulgift

Best Advice: Follow your heart and your dreams.  Don’t give up!

What Jen believes to be true: I know that everyone has the power that they need within them, to accomplish anything.  And you are supported and guided along the way.

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If you have ever made a decision out of fear, or a place that was less than being completely grounded and solid in your thought process, you will be able to relate to this episode as well as Monday’s.  I hope these two episodes allow you to see that you aren’t alone, and you are bigger than whatever situation you are facing.  I would love to hear from you if you have gone from looking outside yourself for opinions, and have learned to rely on your own inner guidance.

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In my conversation today on The Game Changer Podcast, with Nicole Holliday, we talk about what it feels like to be in a place of desperation, and what it takes to get out of it.  I would love to hear from you whether you currently feel desperate, or have a story you would like to share about how you got out of what feels like a bottomless pit.  Your story just may be the one that helps someone climb out.

Best Advice:
Stop.  Meditate.  Find a way to get quiet and allow.  The answers will come.

What you believe to be true:

You have all of the answers inside you.  Stop and tune in, to the answers.

To connect with Nicole:  Podcast: Business Building Rock Star Show.   And to get Nicole’s book, you can get it for free at http://bbrshow.com/

https://twitter.com/niczthename

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Please join me in today’s episode where Tammy Drechsler and I discuss everything from intention to visualization, and what it takes to create the live that you were meant to live.

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I am now making it my mission to try every studio within 10 miles of my house to see if in fact this really is the norm, or if I have somehow just managed to trip into Coachellayoga classes and they are the exception to the rule. Stay tuned…

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Learning to meet pain with compassion and not avoid it, is key to recovery.  Pain is unavoidable, you can only drink it away for so long, at some point you have to deal with it.  And the same goes with pleasure.  That also is not permanent.  If you are attached to impermanent feelings, how will you deal with that?  This is where mindfulness and mediation comes in.  It gives you the ability to deal with pleasure and pain in a healthy way.

How to learn more about Noahs’ work and if you know of someone who needs help:  www.Refugerecovery.com  or  www.againstthestream.org 

Noah’s memoir: Dharma Punx

Best advice: Start from the inside and develop compassion to your own pain.  If you want to see change in the world, be the change. -Ghandi

What do you absolutely believe to be true: All things are impermanent and nothing is worth clinging to.

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I hope you have time to join me on these two conversations, as someone’s life may depend on it.  And if you have a story that can be shared for someone else’s benefit, by all means get it out!  I would love to hear from you with any feedback you have from these two episodes.  You have the ability to make a difference, don’t wait until tomorrow to do so.

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I hope that this episode has you contemplating what you are striving for and why.  We always have the chance to course correct and pursue what matters the most. Don’t wait twenty years to figure that out, or to follow your heart.

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If you want to really understand what matters the most, pay attention to the actions you take, as it’s not what you say, rather what you do, that points to what you most value.  A good first step in shifting your priorities is to pay attention to the language you use around what you are doing, and why you are doing it. From this point, you can create a life that you HONESTLY love!

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However, once you shift your way of thinking, anything is possible.  I hope that you have had a chance to listen to some of the episodes on getting past fear, and getting rid of limiting beliefs once and for all!  Hopefully they have been helpful in supporting you in making your dream a reality.

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This brings me to today’s episode, because in the upcoming weeks, I am going to have a particular focus on risk tolerance and what can be done to increase it.  The reality is, if you want to improve any area of your life, you are going to have to do something different than what you are currently doing.  The more you can expand your comfort zone, your perceived risk decreases.  There is a fairly common adage that says, “Do something every day that scares you.”  I would like to end that sentence with, “Because soon enough, less and less will.”

Best Advice:  Find someone who is exactly where you want to be in business and in life try to get close to them, and find out how they got there and create your own path to get there.

The one thing you know to be true:  Your most valuable asset is time, so spend it wisely.  Have a sense of gratitude, appreciate what you do have.  Money is not what is going to make you happy, it’s what you do with it.  Go out an make a difference in this world.

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In the upcoming weeks I would love to hear from you with your thoughts on what risks you have taken, how you show up fearlessly authentic, and how it is you are choosing to swim in your own direction.  I would love to highlight some of your stories, so please shoot me an email at the link below.  You can also reach me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (And now Snap Chat) all under the Inner North Star name.

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Have you ever heard someone say, “I don’t know where that came from, I’m normally not like that,” as they just finished swearing and raising their fist at a driver who just cut them off?  If you want to see someone’s character, watch them under pressure.  Understandably, it’s typically fairly easy for us to manage our response to a situation when it doesn’t involve stress.  So the question then becomes, can we learn to manage our future stress before the crisis arises?

This is not only the conversation I have today with Dr. Andrew Wittman, but it is the entire premise behind his company, Get Warrior Tough.  He works with everyone from stay at home moms to CEO’s of large corporations, to help them develop the skills needed for critical thinking, especially when under pressure.  Studies have shown that under stress, we only are able to utilize roughly 20 percent of the options we actually have available in that moment.  So if we could literally train ourselves on how to access that other 80 percent, wouldn’t it stand to reason that we would make a lot better decisions more of the time?  Especially at the times when those decisions really matter… when they are critical.  This is why you want to listen in to this episode!

How to learn more about Mental Toughness and Critical Thinking: www.getwarriortough.com

Best Advice:  Suspend your disbelief for two minutes, and ask how would I do this?

The one thing you know to be true:  Forrest Gump stuff, find a proocess that works and follow the process without question.

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-Heat

-A Serious Water Shortage

-Rattlesnakes – apparently everywhere!

This week’s episode if full of things that I have learned, to continue to add to my gratitude list.  Looking forward to the next chapter!

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My conversation today with Paula Portz, President of PC Sports is interesting for a couple different reasons.  One, she embodies what it means to stay the course, grow within a career field, and continually take on higher levels of responsibility.  The second is, this is no “typical” career field.  Imagine being a successful woman in two male dominated career fields; construction and the sports industry! In 2011 Paula was named a “Game Changer” by The Sports Business Journal, and is again being recognized by the Sports Business Journal’s inaugural list of “Power Players: The Minds Behind Design and Development” in today’s issue. While I have talked with a lot of people who have taken great risks and tried to outrace everyone to get where they are, there is a lot to say about maintaining your focus, knowing what you want, and growing both personally and professionally into that vision.

Best Advice:  The worst that could happen is you fail.  You can regroup and try again.  But, the worst is that you didn’t try at all.

The one thing you know to be true:  The person that you are will always come back to you.  If you are honest and truthful and fair, that will come back to you.

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My Top 10 reasons I am grateful that San Francisco is in my rear view mirror… is the topic this week.  And I have so much to be grateful for that I wouldn’t have considered if not for the journey I have been on.  Special shout out to realtor extraordinaire Crystal Traczyk who came through and saved me!  If you have any real estate needs in the Laguna Beach or Newport Beach areas of S. CA you should get a hold of her!  Find her here:  crystal@cfghomes.com

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The topic of The Game Changer Podcast this week is the final installment of removing what doesn’t belong. In my opinion, and in my guest Dr. Jay Davidson’s opinion, we both agree that all health and well-being starts with this important first step. You can’t truly improve any aspect of your life, with something that is a blockage constantly getting in your way.  If this is a topic you haven’t done much reading about, or haven’t considered the impact that toxins play on your overall health, I hope this show starts you thinking about it.

How to find Dr. Jay: www.drjaydavidson.com   Here you can find his podcast, ebooks, and coaching.

Best advice: Improve your diet and for detoxification look into Glutathione.

The one thing you believe to be true: Less is more.

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Paul Colaianni helps you discover why you do the things you do, and what you can do to reach higher levels of happiness and lower levels of stress and overwhelm. His ultimate goal is to help you become empowered so that you can create the life you want and make decisions that are right for you. This is done through the podcast, articles, books, worksheets and one-on-one coaching.

Today on The Game Changer Podcast, I speak with Paul Colaianni about this topic.  He is the host of the podcast and website, The Overwhelmed Brain, and has certainly had his share of relationship setbacks.  In this conversation, we talk about the ending of a heart breaking relationship, and not realizing we are taking that depression into the next one.  You see when someone is on the outside trying to look into the window of our soul, if we haven’t done the necessary cleaning, it is impossible for them to see into who we really are.  And every time someone says, “I will be happy when I find the right person,” what we are really saying is, “I want to find someone who can clean the inside of my window.”  And the truth is, that work can ONLY be done by us.  Join us for a conversation about how to really deal with our emotions and feelings so that we can have the relationship we deserve… the one with ourselves.

How to find Paul: www.theoverwhelmedbrain.com   Here you can find the podcast, ebooks, and coaching.

Best advice: Whatever fear of consequences you have, get over them.  It’s not about what might happen if you do something, it’s what might happen if you don’t do something. Honor your emotional core.

The one thing you believe to be true: I will never know everything.

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She’s performed MBH at The New End Theatre in London, The Jewish Ensemble Theatre in Michigan, Celebration Theatre in Los Angeles, The Marsh, San Francisco, for Coalitions against Domestic Violence in NY, AZ and NM, for women prisoners in Los Angeles.  She is the recipient of a Hero of Forgiveness award from The Hawaii International Forgiveness Project and has been interviewed on Fox TV morning news and NPR.

Spring. What comes to mind when you read that word? Is it growth and new opportunity?  Is it emerging from the hibernation of winter and thinking about what we may have unnecessarily gathered over the past several months?  Hopefully you have heard that we are in the second week of a four part series devoted to all things related to “spring cleaning.”  And while most associate this to literally cleaning your house, I am talking about your philosophical house.  What negative thoughts are stuck like thick tar in the attic of our mind; to the Pandora’s Box of emotions we have methodically packed down in the basement of our soul?

These negative thoughts, emotions, and feelings, not only take up space that could otherwise be devoted to moving more freely in a positive direction, but they also take energy to maintain.  In today’s episode of The Game Changer Podcast, I speak with Brenda Adelman of Freedom and Forgiveness, who has had to come to grips with this topic in a way that most of us cannot begin to imagine.   You see, her father shot her mother, killing her, then went on to marry her mother’s sister.  (Like I said, something most of us can’t begin to imagine.)

How to contact and work with Brenda:  Freedomandforgiveness.com

Best Advice: Extreme self-care and self-love.  Notice the self judgement, and forgive yourself for whatever judgement you hold against yourself.

What you believe to be true: We are all reflections of each other. 

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How did you get started?

I was very ill, and decided to purge everything that I didn’t like or didn’t serve me.  Within a week, I started feeling better.  Learning how to make love based decisions.  How to make small choices of whether this feels good or doesn’t feel good in every choice you make.

What happens when we hang on to clutter?

Everything is energy.  If you have something that you don’t like, you are holding on to that out of guilt, fear, or shame.  So you are allowing those feelings to rule your life.

Who is a mentor to you?

I have a client who over the years, who is a Rolfer, and was the only person who understood what I was going through and didn’t judge me for it.  I wouldn’t be where I am now without her.

Best Advise?

Choose yourself.  Make a decision that is the best for you.  Then you can be the best for everybody.

What do you believe to be true?

Everything is energy.  Spiritually, mentally and physically.

How to connect with Alison Kero, via Skype and to learn more about her work, and to download her MP3’s on decluttering: www.ackorganizing.com

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Until next time!

I hope this series helps to clean out some cobwebs, and gets you to look at your mindset, your choices, and your life in a different way. I have some amazing guests coming up who have some stories that will stop you in your tracks!  (And I’m not kidding!)

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I believe we all have a specific purpose or a calling for a reason. This purpose can be seen in what you are passionate about. For those people who don’t know what that is, stop and think about how you spend your free time. What do you choose to read, listen to, or watch? What conversations do you most find yourself in? Now, considering we were all given the gift of free will, you have the choice to decide at what level you are going pursue this passion. Are you going to draw on cocktail napkin whenever you are at happy hour? Are you going to paint pictures for friends and family? Or are you going to be the next Picasso? You see the passion is there in each; it’s up to you to decide what to do with it.

The best part of this is we get to decide every day whether we are going to live a level 1 or a level 10 life. The difference between a life that has no meaning and one that is completely fulfilling is directly tied to the degree to which you are living into your purpose, your passion, your calling. If you aren’t there right now, there is no better time to start. As I have said 100 times, there are a lot of people who are counting on it.

“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.”

― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

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Until next time!

I hope that this week, offers enough challenge to ensure you fight to stay on your right path, and enough ease that you don’t feel defeated.  I look forward to what the future holds, as everything always works out exactly as it should.

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What is the most common myth about Chiropractic care?

That it only treats neck and back pain.  But we are going after the central nervous system.

How did you start working with the homeless community with Chiropractic care?

I have surrounded myself with the some of the best people imaginable.  In my circle of people that are my mentors, I met someone who created his own mission around Chiropractic care. It was during this time helping in third world countries, that even beyond the adjustments I was doing, I got so much from realizing I needed to be grateful for the life that I had.  From there I brought this care into the homeless community of Chicago.

What has the been the greatest takeaway from the work that you have done through your volunteer work?

When you are doing what you love, there comes a time where you know you are doing what you are supposed to be doing.  Follow the things that light you up.

What is the best piece of advice that you have:

You have to be a game changer to yourself.  Put your energy into staying well.

What do you believe to be true?

Life loves me and life wants me to succeed and everything is going to be okay.

How to connect with Dr. Stephanie Maj: Women Seeking Wellness Podcast, link for iTunes and Stitcher can be found on the Website:  www.drmaj.com  Text:44222 and you will get and audio download of her book, You Can Be Well!.    www.communitychiropractic.net

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Until next time!

In today’s podcast you heard me talk about the fact that I haven’t seen a movie in a year.   And since the Oscars is a BIG DEAL  in my family, not knowing a single nominated movie… was, well…. horrible.  It made me realize just how out of balance my life has become.  Sunday night, I contemplated the sustainability of this podcast and the amount of time it takes each week.

It is in these moments where we are reminded of the friends that we have carefully chosen, as they have such an impact on our life.  Little did I know that I had an email waiting for me from a good friend, Marvin Doster, about the gratitude I must have for my podcast.  He went on with the reasoning behind why I am so blessed to be interviewing really amazing people… and he was right.  Right message, at just the right time.

If you heard my Monday show, with Ian Ryan this is exactly what we talked about.  The fact that you are the CEO of your life, means that you are in control.  Take control of every decision, every action, and the people you surround yourself with… as this ultimately determines your destiny.

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Did you always know what your calling was?

I always knew I wanted to make a difference.  I just wasn’t sure how.  It was when I gained that weight in college that I realized I needed to take control of my health.  Then after the loss of my brother, I reevaluated my life and realized I needed to step out into the world into a bigger way than just being a corporate fitness trainer.  I wanted to make a much bigger impact.

How did the loss of your brother change the course of your life?

It made me focus on what I am doing with my life, and the meaning I was going to assign this loss.  It could either spiral me downward or I could use this to inspire others.

How did you get past the fear of what it takes to put yourself out there with your message?

First you have to sit down and realize all fear is, is a product of our thoughts.  When you have a fear, you can’t run from it, you actually have to attack it.  For me that was public speaking.  So I started attending Toastmasters to get after that fear.  Chip away at your fears little by little, and you will build your self confidence along the way.  As it relates to putting yourself out there… it all comes down to your “Why.”  If you have a big enough reason to do what you want to do,  it will overcome the fear of what other people will say.

What is your best piece of advice?

Make a commitment to yourself in attacking a fear that you have, this week.  There is never a time when all the cards align, so take that first step.

What do you believe to be true?

We are the CEO of our own life.  We get to create the script that we live.  You have to follow your intuition.  Live a life true to yourself.

How to connect with Ian Ryan: The Fearless and Healthy Podcast.     Website: www.fearlessandhealthy.com    To learn how the top peak performance individuals start their day: click here

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Did you always know what your calling was?

I always knew I wanted to make a difference.  I just wasn’t sure how.  It was when I gained that weight in college that I realized I needed to take control of my health.  Then after the loss of my brother, I reevaluated my life and realized I needed to step out into the world into a bigger way than just being a corporate fitness trainer.  I wanted to make a much bigger impact.

How did the loss of your brother change the course of your life?

It made me focus on what I am doing with my life, and the meaning I was going to assign this loss.  It could either spiral me downward or I could use this to inspire others.

How did you get past the fear of what it takes to put yourself out there with your message?

First you have to sit down and realize all fear is, is a product of our thoughts.  When you have a fear, you can’t run from it, you actually have to attack it.  For me that was public speaking.  So I started attending Toastmasters to get after that fear.  Chip away at your fears little by little, and you will build your self confidence along the way.  As it relates to putting yourself out there… it all comes down to your “Why.”  If you have a big enough reason to do what you want to do,  it will overcome the fear of what other people will say.

What is your best piece of advice?

Make a commitment to yourself in attacking a fear that you have, this week.  There is never a time when all the cards align, so take that first step.

What do you believe to be true?

We are the CEO of our own life.  We get to create the script that we live.  You have to follow your intuition.  Live a life true to yourself.

How to connect with Ian Ryan: The Fearless and Healthy Podcast.     Website: www.fearlessandhealthy.com    To learn how the top peak performance individuals start their day: click here

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Until next time!

You have heard me say many times, information is just that… information.  The meaning we assign to the events that happen, is what determines how we react, the actions we take, and ultimately our destiny.  And when things happen that don’t seem in our favor, I would have you consider a couple of different options:

1. Is there something out there that is actually even better for you than what you could imagine?  And maybe things aren’t working out in order to help guide you into a different direction than what you would have considered otherwise.

2. Be mindful that your job doesn’t become your identity.  When the job doesn’t go exactly as we would like, separate those events from who you are.  Something may have failed, but that doesn’t make you a failure.

3. Be clear about what you truly value.  Spend your energy wisely.  Pay attention to negative energy as it robs you of any positive energy you need to create a life you want.  Spend your energy on what truly matters.

As for the tie into this Monday’s show with Laura Roeder, we talked about what it takes to be successful.  And not just financially successful, or by getting recognized by your peers, but for the legacy you will leave behind.  We discussed what it takes to create an environment that is happy and positive, and one that is supportive and appreciates everyone’s opinion.

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What was a realization that you had that led you on your path?

I was “bossy” or the one who was in charge.  I was a designer, and wanted to do more.

What was the biggest risk you took?

I asked to go part time at the job I had and at the last minute they said, that I couldn’t do that.  So, I quit.

What is a company principal that you foster?

Kindness.  My top three values are: kindness, ownership, and value for value.  Value for value is that business is a fair exchange for value for value, whether that’s time for money or whatever that exchange is, that both parties feel that they are getting the better end of the stick.

What is your best piece of advice?

Take action on anything, as soon as possible.  The only way you can find out if your idea works is to test it out.

What do you believe to be true?

You reap what you sow.  No matter what you want, you have to put forth the effort, in order to make that happen.

How to connect with Laura Roeder and learn more about Edgar software : Meet Edgar.com: MeetEdgar  

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Until next time!

The moving saga continues.  I finally got out of my garage, found a hair brush, and have food to survive another week.  Through all of the craziness, once again I am reminded of how blessed I am to have the friends and family that I have.  And my mom hired a “home organizer” who saved me!  She has a company called, “Get organized by Deb” and she went so far above and beyond what was expected – she is a testament to what it means to really show up with the highest standards. (As did her husband, who helped me for a half an hour, as I tried to find ways to maneuver my car in and out of the garage.)  If you are in the bay area, she is someone you want to know.  Here’s her info if you could use a little less chaos and a little more calm in your home or office:

www.getorganizedbydeb.com

As for the tie into this Monday’s show with Jeff Smith, we talked about taking responsibility for your life and not blaming anyone for anything that has happened.  This was a great conversation, as we really are in complete control of our life, our emotions, and our responses to what shows up.  I hope that you have a chance to check out that show, as it really was a great discussion about why everything in your life is the way it is.

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What was a realization that you had that led you on your path?

That I realized that my identity or my label is no who I am.  It is so much deeper than that.

Why does the topic of “responsibility” mean so much to you?

Because I realized that I am responsible for everything that has happened in my life.  By my own design.  This was all part of the plan that I signed up for.

How to connect with Jeff Smith:

Vroom Vroom Veer Website and Podcast: vroomvrroomveer.com

What is your best piece of advice?

Take accountability for your life.  Start a mindfulness practice.

What do you believe to be true?

All I know is that I know nothing.

“There is a field beyond all evil doing and all good doing, and I will meet you there.” Rumi.

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Until next time!

Oh what a week this has been! If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one should sum it up. My move (one mile away) cannot be better summed up than by this picture.  If you can’t make the picture out, let me help you (and this photo is not staged). This is what I woke up to Sunday morning on the top shelf of my refrigerator: tortillas, the dog food scoop, and the back of a surround sound speaker.  Trust me when I say the rest of the house was much the same.  As much as it would be great if we could control all things, the reality is we can’t.

This was a big part of my conversation Monday with Miranda Macpherson.  The only thing we can control is how we show up. As long as we are showing up  in our relationships as the best version of ourselves, that’s all we can do.  Ask different questions, be present for the response, and don’t be so sure you know the answer before it’s given.  I hope this series has helped to give you a different perspective on your relationships with others and with yourself.

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Where can people learn more about what you are doing?

In the bay area I host two difference groups.  And I host retreats all around the world.  As well as an on-line course that just got started (there’s still time to sign-up) hosted by the Shift Network,  “Living from God Consciousness.”  All of this can be found at www.mirandamacpherson.com.  On my website you can download a variety of programs, as well as articles, and there is a live sanctuary.  You can also find my schedule of where I am teaching here in the U.S. and internationally.

What is a daily practice that you maintain to keep your grounding?

Meditation daily… and silence.  I also sing a lot of mantras throughout the day.  And I  love to get out in nature and go for a walk, to be present and taking in the environment.

What advice do you have for someone in a relationship where there is struggle with feeling  like we don’t matter the way we wished we did?

Focus on what you are gifting to the relationship.  What are you bringing to the relationship?  Are you appreciating the other person?  Also focus on the good times.  Join your partner in their joy.  Join them in what they are interested in.  Share in what lifts their soul.  Also focus on your core beliefs, from your childhood that may be showing up in your relationship.  And have the conversation with your partner about how they are feeling as well.  No matter how long you have been together, there’s no way you can know everything about them and how they feel.  And in these conversation we make the other person feel loved, which then shifts the way both people have been feeling.

What is the best piece of advice you have to improve your relationship?

Take 3 deep breaths before engaging, and don’t multi-task.   Approach your partner from a place of presence.   Treat them as thought they truly matter.  Really listen to them as you are talking with them.

What do you truly believe to be true?

Whenever you meet anyone it’s a holy encounter.  As you meet them, you meet yourself.  In one another we find ourself our lose ourself.

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Until next...]]>Miranda Macpherson founded the “OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation” in London where she trained and ordained over 600 ministers. She is author of “Boundless Love”, “The Heart of Being” mantra CD and countless articles. Today Miranda leads the “Awakening Love & Wisdom” ongoing sanghas in Marin and Sonoma counties and teaches internationally.

Where can people learn more about what you are doing?

In the bay area I host two difference groups.  And I host retreats all around the world.  As well as an on-line course that just got started (there’s still time to sign-up) hosted by the Shift Network,  “Living from God Consciousness.”  All of this can be found at www.mirandamacpherson.com.  On my website you can download a variety of programs, as well as articles, and there is a live sanctuary.  You can also find my schedule of where I am teaching here in the U.S. and internationally.

What is a daily practice that you maintain to keep your grounding?

Meditation daily… and silence.  I also sing a lot of mantras throughout the day.  And I  love to get out in nature and go for a walk, to be present and taking in the environment.

What advice do you have for someone in a relationship where there is struggle with feeling  like we don’t matter the way we wished we did?

Focus on what you are gifting to the relationship.  What are you bringing to the relationship?  Are you appreciating the other person?  Also focus on the good times.  Join your partner in their joy.  Join them in what they are interested in.  Share in what lifts their soul.  Also focus on your core beliefs, from your childhood that may be showing up in your relationship.  And have the conversation with your partner about how they are feeling as well.  No matter how long you have been together, there’s no way you can know everything about them and how they feel.  And in these conversation we make the other person feel loved, which then shifts the way both people have been feeling.

What is the best piece of advice you have to improve your relationship?

Take 3 deep breaths before engaging, and don’t multi-task.   Approach your partner from a place of presence.   Treat them as thought they truly matter.  Really listen to them as you are talking with them.

What do you truly believe to be true?

Whenever you meet anyone it’s a holy encounter.  As you meet them, you meet yourself.  In one another we find ourself our lose ourself.

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Until next time!

This particular week has an interesting twist.  Both my podcast topic and my life have collided.  This collision comes in the form of a statement, “The quality of answers you get is directly related to the quality of questions you ask.”  If you want better answers, you must ask better questions.  This week, I was able to sit with Cole Hatter (my first podcast guest) and review the direction of the next six months of what I want to accomplish, solely for him to ask questions that I am not thinking to ask. And on this week’s podcast with Jessica Ortner, we discuss that very thing about love.  How to ask yourself different questions regarding what you believe to be true about relationships.  If you can’t come up with any, last Monday’s episode may help.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

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Have you always known that you wanted to do what you are doing now?

I didn’t even know that I would wind up where I am 5 years ago.  As a child growing up I had a lot of insecurity, but I had a little voice that knew I was here to do something great.

How did “Tapping” come into your life?

After college I wanted to do something different, and things just weren’t coming together the way I thought they would.  I then became sick with this flu that wouldn’t go away.  My brother Nick had me try tapping and all of the sudden I realized I didn’t want to get better.  Since nothing was going my way, I just wanted to take a break from life.  At that point when I began to honor that truth and I felt a shift while tapping, by honoring that voice.  And at that point I started to get better.  That was the introduction.  Months later with a relationship break-up, I tried tapping again and I knew then that this really worked.  And its was something I could do on my own.  At the end of the day tapping relieves stress – and from that point we can heal, make better decisions, and see possibilities we couldn’t see otherwise.

What are common blocks to love that you have seen when working with people?

Pay attention to the patterns.  Past relationships can give us clues as to what we believe about relationships.  For example, if you believe that you have to give up more than you will gain, it is likely you will push love or the relationship away.  Another, is the way we look at dating.  By putting pressure as though the first date should lead to a ring sets us up for failure.  Instead look at dating as merely being present and not judging the date as a pro and con list.

Click the link to learn more about Tapping.  How to do it and why it works, as well as instructional videos with Jessica and Nick Ortner: The Tapping Solution

What about when love doesn’t show up when we want it to?

There are two souls involved.  Let go of control and have faith in the process in the spiritual journey.  You are meant to meet when it is right for BOTH of you.

Best advise:

It’s a mantra: “I am exactly where I’m meant to be.”  What you are experiencing in this moment is exactly what you are meant to go through for your highest good.

What do you believe to be true?

We are being taken care of by something greater than ourselves.

To connect with Jessica Ortner:  Adventures in Happiness Podcast, and The Tapping Solution (download a free tapping mediation) and Facebook.com/Jessica Ortner

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Also,]]>Jessica Ortner is a producer of The Tapping Solution, the breakthrough documentary film on EFT/meridian tapping (www.TheTappingSolution.com). She has led more than 3,000 women through her revolutionary Weight Loss and Body Confidence online program, and she is also the host of The Tapping World Summit, an annual online event that has attracted more than 500,000 attendees from around the world. She has been interviewing experts in the personal development field since 2007, having conducted over more than 200 broadcast interviews to date.  She is also a New York Times best selling author of The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence.

Have you always known that you wanted to do what you are doing now?

I didn’t even know that I would wind up where I am 5 years ago.  As a child growing up I had a lot of insecurity, but I had a little voice that knew I was here to do something great.

How did “Tapping” come into your life?

After college I wanted to do something different, and things just weren’t coming together the way I thought they would.  I then became sick with this flu that wouldn’t go away.  My brother Nick had me try tapping and all of the sudden I realized I didn’t want to get better.  Since nothing was going my way, I just wanted to take a break from life.  At that point when I began to honor that truth and I felt a shift while tapping, by honoring that voice.  And at that point I started to get better.  That was the introduction.  Months later with a relationship break-up, I tried tapping again and I knew then that this really worked.  And its was something I could do on my own.  At the end of the day tapping relieves stress – and from that point we can heal, make better decisions, and see possibilities we couldn’t see otherwise.

What are common blocks to love that you have seen when working with people?

Pay attention to the patterns.  Past relationships can give us clues as to what we believe about relationships.  For example, if you believe that you have to give up more than you will gain, it is likely you will push love or the relationship away.  Another, is the way we look at dating.  By putting pressure as though the first date should lead to a ring sets us up for failure.  Instead look at dating as merely being present and not judging the date as a pro and con list.

Click the link to learn more about Tapping.  How to do it and why it works, as well as instructional videos with Jessica and Nick Ortner: The Tapping Solution

What about when love doesn’t show up when we want it to?

There are two souls involved.  Let go of control and have faith in the process in the spiritual journey.  You are meant to meet when it is right for BOTH of you.

Best advise:

It’s a mantra: “I am exactly where I’m meant to be.”  What you are experiencing in this moment is exactly what you are meant to go through for your highest good.

What do you believe to be true?

We are being taken care of by something greater than ourselves.

To connect with Jessica Ortner:  Adventures in Happiness Podcast, and The Tapping Solution (download a free tapping mediation) and Facebook.com/Jessica Ortner

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Until next time!

I decided to do this series for the three weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day.  Now whether or not you buy into the commercialism of love that is celebrated this time of year, is really not the point.  It’s a great reason to talk about something that means a great deal, and that is… love.  I hope you had a chance to listen to my interview Monday with PJ Dixon, as we talk about “love at first sight” and what it takes to truly be present so you can allow someone into your heart.  I also preview Jessica Ortner, from The Tapping Solution, which is one of my favorite interviews I have ever done.  This conversation has the ability to not only transform your relationships, but also how you look at the relationship with yourself.

I also cover my trials and tribulations from my personal life and my journey in podcasting.  This week was fairly tame, but I’m sure it won’t stay that way for long!  I would also like to give a huge shout out to Kerry Heaps, my head of marketing, for getting me booked on several upcoming podcast’s!  You can find those shows under the “press” tab on this website.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

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How did you get to the point of truly loving your life so deeply?

I’ve never known anything but love.  I was only expected to live to age 7.  I have a rare form of muscular dystrophy, and so this is all I’ve known.  I have always known we are all connected.  It has always been who I am to want to help others and take away their pain, in any way possible.

What do people do if they don’t know what greatness feels like, so they don’t know that things could ever be better?

Become present.  Find stillness.  This quiet calmness, brings you a state of relaxation and peace.  One way is through meditation.  If that’s too much to consider, just focus on your breath.  Allow yourself to relish in the stillness.  Become open and aware. Focus on your awareness of your senses, your surroundings.  The more you do that intentionally, you become more present. The four pillars are: being  – Open, Receptive , Aware, and having Appreciation/Gratitude.

What were you thinking right before you had to go through huge pain for the chance that it may be better on the other side?

I braced myself. There is no guarantee.  And I don’t believe in sacrifice, I believe in willing exchanges.  What are we willing to exchange?  What could happen?  You get a choice of what you want in the next moment.  Consider that in the next moment it could be far better than the one you have right.

Best Piece of Advice?

Start by looking at other people and allow yourself to feel a softness for them.  Allow that compassion to turn into love for them.  Then ask yourself how can I make this person’s life better right now?  Even a smile with a soft heart can make a tremendous difference.

What do you believe to be true?

Love is the unifying connection between all souls.

To connect with PJ directly: www.pjswisdom.com 

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To connect with PJ directly: www.pjswisdom.com 

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Until next time!

The other common question is regarding my thoughts on this week’s interview.  I will share my thoughts as well as looking forward to yours, so that I can include them in the take-aways, lessons learned, and inspiration of the week.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

On Monday’s episode I interviewed YL a very grounded millennial, on what it is to have humility and the value of taking feedback in the best possible light.

My week’s musings are a bit of a follow up to last Thursday’s melt-down.  What is really great about things going wrong is you truly see who you are surrounded with.  I am honored to have people in my life whose best version of themselves is when they show up in the best way for others.  I have such immense gratitude for Justin, my property manager at mavericks.managebuilding.com. (In case you are looking for a place in San Francisco, you won’t find anyone better!)  And once again, Ben my audio editor extraordinaire.   I hope this helps to inspire you as it did me, that you can’t be in a state of gratitude and worry at the same time.  I would much prefer living in gratitude!

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Why do you feel humility is such an important topic?

I struggled understanding this topic and applying it.  And in various situations I realized how important this is.

What advice do you have on handling constructive criticism?

Take the emotion our of your response.  Look at the feedback logically.  And don’t take it personally, leverage the feedback to learn more about who you are.  Lastly, try to understand their intent, and put a positive spin on the feedback so that it can help you.

Who do you listen to for personal development?

Learn from the people who have made it big in some area, such as – Michael Jordan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Tai Lopez.

What do you every day to stay focused?

I have a morning routine.  I write out my five big goals, and start my day looking in the mirror getting grounded in those goals.  I tie these foundational goals to something bigger.

Best Piece of Advice?

Take a day and plan out your vision of what you want your life to be like.  Have a brainstorming session with yourself.

What do you believe to be true?

Pursue your passion unapologetically!

For more info on YL click on : The Millennial Lie – YL’s Podcast on iTunes.    website: http://millenniallie.com/

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Until next time!

The other common question is regarding my thoughts on this week’s interview.  I will share my thoughts as well as looking forward to yours, so that I can include them in the take-aways, lessons learned, and inspiration of the week.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

On Monday’s episode I interviewed Diane Helbig on what it means to believe in possibility.  We also discussed how important it is to not let others define us or who we are.

My week’s musings are recognizing that everything does happen for a reason, even when we don’t know what that reason is. (And trust me, this week has certainly challenged my commitment to this concept.)  And the next time something seems to be going sideways, change your questioning from, “How could this be happening TO me, to how could this be happening FOR me.”

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Did you always know that coaching was your calling?

10 years ago when my father passed away, I felt that I wanted to do something different.  A friend is the one who suggested that I should be a business coach.

What mindset matters the most?

We have to believe we can do whatever it is we want to do.

How does one regain their strength?

Surround yourself with people that know you the best.  In your self-discovery, ask those who know you best what your skills are.  Do not allow those who have an agenda to weigh you down, and sway your opinion of who you are.

What mindset do you cultivate every day?

Keep a gratitude journal

Who has been a Game Changer for you?

My father who said, “You can do anything you want, as l

Acknowledge your accomplishments no matter what the size.

Best Piece of Advice?

Believe in the possibility.

What do you believe to be true?

No matter what you have to be honest, with yourself and everyone else – in order to get anywhere in life.

Contact Diane Helbig: www.seizethisday.co  – Business Coaching

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Until next time!

The other common question is regarding my thoughts on this week’s interview.  I will share my thoughts as well as looking forward to yours, so that I can include them in the take-aways, lessons learned, and inspiration of the week.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

Today’s episode I  review the conversation with Michelle Thall regarding setting goals that have personal value today, and not banking on some future reward.

In my closing thoughts – I leave you with the question… What matters most?  As you plan out 2016 and the details of how you will reach your goals, don’t lose sight of that question.  We can’t be everywhere all the time, or create more time than what there is in a day, so focus on what really does matter the most. That should be your guiding internal light that brings you a fulfilling New Year.

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Until next time!

Was exercise and fitness always your passion?

I had an interest… but when I originally lead a fitness class, it came to the point where I realized I wanted to have the knowledge I felt was needed in order to make a difference through education.  That is what set me on the path I am on now.

Do you really need a big enough “why” in order to stick with anything?

Yes!  The key is self-determination.  In order for behaviors to be adopted as habit, you must find something in that habit that makes you happy.  If your “why” is some far away, external, long term goal it is unlikely that you will stick with it.  It’s just not sustainable.  You have to find something that you truly enjoy in the moment… at the time you are doing that activity.  Pay more attention to how you feel – better energy, more mental clarity, etc. rather than the number on the scale.

Best advice:

Be authentic, go with what feels authentically driven for YOU.  Live your own truth not someone else’s truth.

What you believe to be to true:

The faith that you have stabilizes you through thick and thin. It’s what sustains me and keeps me going.

How to find out more about classes at Bastyr University:  www.bastyr.edu

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Until next time!

The other common question is regarding my thoughts on this week’s interview.  I will share my thoughts as well as looking forward to yours, so that I can include them in the take-aways, lessons learned, and inspiration of the week.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

Today’s episode cover my final two thoughts on Goal Setting and what it takes to have a Game Changing mindset going into 2016:

1. Be Responsible For the Energy You Show Up With.  Before you walk into a room, into a meeting, or enter into a conversation – check YOUR energy as you have the ability to sway the outcome in any direction,  just by how you are showing up.

2. What do you believe to be true? What do you believe you are worth? What do you believe you deserve?

The reality is these beliefs are what determine our outcome… our destiny.  What you say you want is controlled by your conscious mind.  What you will get, is controlled by your sub-conscious mind, and these are the beliefs you hold at the core of your soul.

I truly do want 2016 to be the most magical year for you yet.  So as you contemplate 2016… what do you believe 2016 holds for you?

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Until next time!

You are the sum of the people you surround
yourself with… choose wisely.

After careful contemplation of how I wanted to the end the year with The Game Changer Podcast, I wanted to cover a topic that is incredibly impactful on the whole of your being, yet one that most take for granted.  That topic is- your surroundings. The title of this blog is a statement I have made over a thousand times.  The simple truth is, you are your environment, and I mean that in every aspect; your home, your food, your career, and this particular focus… your friends.  As I mentioned in last week’s blog and referenced in a couple of podcasts, I am beyond excited for this final 2015 episode for this very reason!

My hope for this episode is twofold: One – is the obvious, you have the chance to meet who I intentionally surround myself with.  And trust me, I take this very seriously.   Each of these people play a significant role in my life.  Further, we are in each other’s lives to a degree that we know what each other’s goals are and truly are there to support each other in any way possible.  Each of these people have my back (a quality that is invaluable) and offer me feedback and insight that contribute to my life greatly.  There truly is not a week that goes by where I am not in communication with each of them.  My life is blessed to an indescribable degree, because of them.

If you want to see someone’s character, show me who their friends are.

Why did you choose to go into “mind reading or mentalism”:

After graduate school and after I started teaching, I got this weird sense that something wasn’t right.  I was misreading the students cues in what they are thinking and feeling.  And I knew I had to learn how to empathize better.

What can someone do to become better at reading people?

In the book there are tips that are very specific as to what to watch for.  But, really what it comes down to is, “empathetic accuracy.”  We can often look at other people and understand what they are feeling.  Even a 3 month old baby does this.  Without analyzing someone too much, just pay attention to their expression and their body language and ask yourself if I were doing that (mirroring) what would I be feeling?

If someone says, “I just can’t understand this person no matter how hard I try” – what advice do you have?

It all comes down to making time to actually be present in conversation.  If you find that you can’t relate to someone, be honest about how much time you are putting into that relationship.  Take the time to focus on the person you are with, truly being present makes this skill attainable.

Best advice:

Take action and do it.  Whatever it is you love doing… what do you have to lose?  Go after what you love or are passionate about.

What do you believe to be absolutely true?

Relationships are the most important thing. It’s all about the people you surround yourself with.

How to contact Carl and find out more about his book:

www.carlchristman.com

www.carlchristman.com/book

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I have received a lot of feedback asking how the technical issues with the podcast are coming along.  So, in this podcast, I will touch on the challenges and hurdles of this week’s interview.  The reason for this is to give you a “behind the scenes” into my journey – and to demonstrate… it’s the journey that makes us better.  The only way to get where you want to go, requires starting.  A journey of 1,000 miles, starts with one step (sometimes that’s also a few trips and stumbles)…all of which make us better, wiser and stronger.

The other common question is regarding my thoughts on this week’s interview.  I will share my thoughts as well as looking forward to yours, so that I can include them in the take-aways, lessons learned, and inspiration of the week.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

This week’s review is on Focus.  I hope that you found this episode of value and that you have stopped long enough to think about what truly matters and what you are choosing to focus on.  For more on my blog regarding the value of Focus, click here.

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Until next time!

Steps to create and maintain focus:

1. Take a breath. This will help with the feeling of overwhelm.

2. Make a list – daily, weekly, monthly.  Write down your goals for the day.  Keep this list relatively short, listing the things that must get accomplished.

3. Get an accountability partner.  Work together on a specific set of goals within a certain timeline.

4. Use a timer.  Set a time limit on a specific task.  Stay focused on that task for that time frame.

5. Schedule your time. Ensure that your calendar is accurate, followed, and accessible from anywhere.

6. Color-coding.  Use this in a way that allows you to know what has to be done categorically.

7.  Visualize your goals.  Create a vision board. Use it as an on-going visual reminder of your goals and to maintain focus.

8. Delegate.  Let others do the things that you don’t need to do.  Let go of complete control.

9. Take a walk.  Step away from what you are doing to clear your mind and maintain focus.

Best advice you would give someone: 

Trust your gut.  Don’t listen to advise from others if it’s not in alignment with what your gut is telling you.

What you believe that has gotten you to where you are today:

Perseverance.  You are going to have bad days, you just have to remember why you started doing what you are doing…  pick yourself up, remember tomorrow is another day, and persevere.

How to find and connect with Kerry:

www.strictlywomeninmarketing.wildapricot.org – Membership based site, for people in the marketing industry, with a media directory.  There is also a free downloadable audio recording – Top 5 tips to gain more media coverage for your business.

www.strictlymarketingmagazine.com – Main contact site.

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I have received a lot of feedback asking how the technical issues with the podcast are coming along.  So, in this podcast, I will touch on the challenges and hurdles of this week’s interview.  The reason for this is to give you a “behind the scenes” into my journey – and to demonstrate… it’s the journey that makes us better.  The only way to get where you want to go, requires starting.  A journey of 1,000 miles, starts with one step (sometimes that’s also a few trips and stumbles)…all of which make us better, wiser and stronger.

The other common question is regarding my thoughts on this week’s interview.  I will share my thoughts as well as looking forward to yours, so that I can include them in the take-aways, lessons learned, and inspiration of the week.

It is my hope that you find this mid-week podcast – even more inspiration to make your dream a reality, and to be inspired to make a difference.  As I have said many times, there are a lot of people who count on it!

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Why did you choose to make this film:

Because I was so disconnected from this topic, I knew other people must be too.  And this was creating a problem.  Once we found out what a critical problem this was it became obvious what we had to do.

Why was this a personal passion for you:

My dream was to be involved in social justice, or even social injustice.  And how veterans are treated upon their return as well as how they are treated and educated from the time they join the military – so they can be better prepared for what they may encounter.

Single best piece of advice:

Perseverance.  Never, never give up. You must be unflappable. No matter how many times things fail.  You must keep showing up.

What do you believe that has gotten you to where you are today:

The golden rule.  Do unto others as you would have done unto you.

To follow the roll out of this movie:

#BHCNOW

http://creativechaosvmg.tumblr.com

Resources in the healing of PTSD:

www.irest.us  –  Retreats  and workshops held around the world, free iRest meditation downloads, research and testimonials.

www.thetappingsolution.com –  How to use EFT Tapping, a Combination of Ancient Chinese Acupressure and Modern Psychology, to Improve Your Health and Overall Mental State of Being.

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Did you always know what you were meant to do:

Not at all. I changed my educational path frequently.  I had left the military and lost my identity.  I tried to attach a new identity to my degree.  And then that didn’t work.   So much of our identity can be tied to a label or our title.  And when we loose that, we loose ourselves.  We have to establish our identity through our purpose, not our label.

Most important Mindset you have cultivated in order to get where you are today:

Gratitude.  To appreciate the many blessings in my life.  To look at what’s right rather than what’s wrong.  To make a commitment to focus on gratitude daily.  By having a gratitude practice, it helps to quiet an anxious mind.   And through this practice you can deal with whatever it is that comes your way.

What you believe that has gotten you to where you are today:

Understanding the value of “sacrifice”.  Understanding what it means to sacrifice;  giving up being afraid, security in the unknown, or your comfort zone.  Having the courage to do the thing we are afraid of.  Sacrifice the negative to bolster the good.  Then we realize the more we give, the better we feel.

Hope is not a strategy, hope is what we have when we have implemented the strategy.  Before you get there, you have to sacrifice that thing that is holding you back.

How to find and connect with William:

Thank you for your service – documentary trailer, movie out end of 2015

7virtuespodcast.com – soon to be released podcast (end of 2015)

fullspectrumrecovery.com  Therapy practice in Santa Barbara, with a link to William’s email.

www.iRest.us – iRest retreats and workshops, free MP3 downloads, and research  

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Did you always know that this was your path:

No, my life has taken many twists and turns which started with a yoga class many decades ago.  This started with a Yoga Nidra class that I took initially to meet and get connected with like minded people in the community and it would up changing my life and setting me on this path.

Daily Rituals that keep you grounded:

Every morning I set time aside quietly to feel a deep resonance of harmony.  Then taking that into my daily life.  Hundreds of moments then throughout the day, I reflect back on that feeling.  Now, IT is calling me rather than something that I have to go and seek.

What advice do you have for people dealing with self-doubt:

I like to introduce people to the feeling of our innate ease of being.  As they feel and touch it they begin to realize that there is something in them that connects them to that feeling of life, and starts to lessen the feeling of doubt.  It is helpful to have a mentor so that if we do fall into that feeling of doubt, they can help to pull us out of it and back on track.  I still have mentors to this day, and check in to ensure that I am not falling into pitfalls along the way as well.  Ultimately realizing we need to be a light unto ourselves.

What do you want to be known for, what game will you have changed:

I left little dust.  I hope I leave a legacy of the work, training’s and teachers that I have taught, who also continue to pay it forward.  I am trying to pay forward what has been paid to me.

Single best piece of advice:

Have faith.  Not so much, hope.  As that means that there’s a chance things won’t work out.  Develop a deep faith that you can find a sense a healing be it psychological or physical. And realize that it’s not hard.  These principles are easy to understand and apply in their simplicity.

What do you believe that has gotten you to where you are today:

It would be LOVE.  Self love.  Fundamentally everything we see is an expression of life from where we come from  We see everyone as an expression of our self.  And we really do want to do to others that which we do to our self.  It starts with self love. So, simplistically – LOVE.

How to find and connect with Richard:

www.irest.us  –  Retreats  and workshops held around the world, free iRest meditation downloads, research and testimonials.

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Did you always know that this was your path:

No, my life has taken many twists and turns which started with a yoga class many decades ago.  This started with a Yoga Nidra class that I took initially to meet and get connected with like minded people in the community and it would up changing my life and setting me on this path.

Daily Rituals that keep you grounded:

Every morning I set time aside quietly to feel a deep resonance of harmony.  Then taking that into my daily life.  Hundreds of moments then throughout the day, I reflect back on that feeling.  Now, IT is calling me rather than something that I have to go and seek.

What advice do you have for people dealing with self-doubt:

I like to introduce people to the feeling of our innate ease of being.  As they feel and touch it they begin to realize that there is something in them that connects them to that feeling of life, and starts to lessen the feeling of doubt.  It is helpful to have a mentor so that if we do fall into that feeling of doubt, they can help to pull us out of it and back on track.  I still have mentors to this day, and check in to ensure that I am not falling into pitfalls along the way as well.  Ultimately realizing we need to be a light unto ourselves.

What do you want to be known for, what game will you have changed:

I left little dust.  I hope I leave a legacy of the work, training’s and teachers that I have taught, who also continue to pay it forward.  I am trying to pay forward what has been paid to me.

Single best piece of advice:

Have faith.  Not so much, hope.  As that means that there’s a chance things won’t work out.  Develop a deep faith that you can find a sense a healing be it psychological or physical. And realize that it’s not hard.  These principles are easy to understand and apply in their simplicity.

What do you believe that has gotten you to where you are today:

It would be LOVE.  Self love.  Fundamentally everything we see is an expression of life from where we come from  We see everyone as an expression of our self.  And we really do want to do to others that which we do to our self.  It starts with self love. So, simplistically – LOVE.

How to find and connect with Richard:

www.irest.us  –  Retreats  and workshops held around the world, free iRest meditation downloads, research and testimonials.

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Most important Mindset you have cultivated in order to get where you are today:

Getting past the perfectionist mindset.  No matter how hard you work, or how much time you spend – there will never be a time that what you are working on will be “perfect.”  Strive for excellence… not perfection.  Be proud of what you are putting out there, but don’t get caught in the illusion that something must be perfect.

One daily ritual to keep focused on what matters:

Actually two things:

Every night listing out what I’m grateful for.  No matter how big or small.  Maintaining focus on what there is to be grateful for today, changes my mindset in a positive way, regardless what is going on.

Thanking someone every day.  Someone on my team, someone I interact with… I take time to recognize and thank them for what they are doing.  Doing that, in turn, improves my mindset by seeing them smile.

Best piece of advice:

Get a great coach and a great mentor.  Someone who can point out how you are getting in your own way.  Someone who can help you to realize what you need to do next and can help you get where you want to go.

What you believe to be true:

You are the sum of the people you surround yourself with.  You need to be clear about who those people are and how they are affecting you.  Are they the right people for you and for your growth?  Choose wisely.

How to find and connect with Bob McIntosh for his book and to stay up to date with what’s next:

http://www.bobmcintoshbook.com/   to get the book and a great test that will show you what your mindset type is.

 www.donebp.com  website for great free content.

email:  bob@donebp.com   for coaching

One significant trait needed to be a Game Changer:

What you focus on you will become.  If you focus on the negative part of your past, you will get more of that – if you focus on what was good or the positive, that is what you will too will manifest.  Choose to focus on what went right and keep that momentum going.

Thoughts on mentorship:

Be wary of mentorship that coddles you.  A mentor’s job is to push you harder than what you would otherwise in order to make you better.  But, at the end of the day you have to be your own hero.  When that mentor goes away, there is a risk that you will lose your identity or direction.  If you are your own hero, anyone outside of you becomes less relevant.

What do you want to be known for, what game will you have changed?

Goal one: To empower 25 million youth.  Goal two: To eradicate mental illness.  To change the game you must create a goal that pushes and inspires you to greatness.

How to find and connect with Wes:

www.wesleydchapman.com

iTunes: The Human Project Podcast

Ahumanproject.com

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Most important Mindset you have cultivated in order to get where you are today:

Realizing that it’s one thing to say what you want, and certainly another to actually believe it – but the magic starts when you really live it.  Every day take the action needed to be that Game Changer.  Also, surround yourself with people that see you at your highest level and support you in every way.

One daily ritual to keep focused on what matters:

It’s not any one specific thing.  However, starting everyday setting the intention of how I need to show up in order to be at my best, is how I start every day.  That can be walking the dog, meditation, or in the shower.  But every day starts with the focus of what I need to do and how I need to show up in order to be the best I can be for others.

What do you absolutely believe to be true:

We are all equal.  We are all worthy of having the life we dream of.  By being grateful for what we have, and surrounding ourselves with the right people anything is possible.  Sometimes having people that believe in us, until we do… is all we need to get to where we want to go.  Whether that’s a mentor, family or friends – having people believe in you can and will make all the difference in the world.

How to find and connect with Erica Black for Peak Performance Coaching, Biofeedback, or how to improve your Wellness Strategy:

www.ericablackwellness.com

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Most significant risk he has taken in becoming a Game Changer:

Creating, funding and hosting the Thrive Conference in Las Vegas Oct 16-18, 2015.  More can be found at www.thrivelasvegas.com

Dealing with self-doubt or nay-sayers:

Visualizing the outcome dozens if not hundreds of times before that event even happens.  So anything said to the contrary simply makes no sense, as the intended outcome is already done, it’s just not here yet.

What do you want to be known for, what game will you have changed?

That the purpose for making money is to have the ability to give back in a meaningful way and to improve the lives of others, whether that is for one person, a community or globally.  To inspire others to prosper in order to contribute to an even larger scale.

How to find and connect with Cole:

www.colehatter.com

iTunes: Fearless Minds Podcast

www.thrivelasvegas.com (Oct 16 -18 2015)

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This led to my personal mission… helping people bridge the gap between the two.  This quest in understanding started in the Air Force, later becoming a firefighter/EMT, then over a decade in private practice coaching people on what it means to truly take control by intentionally living a life that matters to YOU.  It was during my time in private practice as a life coach and wellness consultant that nearly every day I would talk to someone struggling with figuring out their life’s purpose and someone else who truly led an inspired life.  For years I thought how great it would be to connect the two.  For the person struggling to see that right now where they are, they have the ability to make such a difference in someone else’s life in some way. Through this kind of contribution, I believe we all find meaning… all that’s needed is a little inspiration and maybe some insight as to the mindset it takes to push the limits of what one believes is possible for their life.

This podcast is the culmination of my life’s work, my life’s passion and what I believe is my purpose; to inspire you to believe that your life truly is limitless possibility.  I hope you join me in meeting some people that I find amazingly inspirational and realize they are only a step away from where you are right now.  It’s not whether or not you are a game changer, the fact that you are here already says you are… it’s deciding in what way and to think bigger than what you may currently think is possible!

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