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Average human brains are stuck in negative ways of thinking over 50% of the time. Becoming aware of this is the first step to increasing the amount of positive experiences running through your mind. The saying, "what we think, we become" holds a lot of weight. Society and economics thrive on negative conditioning to get you to buy more and to feel as though you aren't enough. The truth is, this false...

Marathons were established years ago in Ancient Greece. Today, marathons encourage runners from all over the world to give it their best shot at pushing their mind and body to the max in just a few hours. While running 26 miles isn't for everyone, 13 miles or a half-marathon can be more achievable if you're looking to start increasing your fitness goals. Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor before...

People say terms over and over again without giving much meaning to what they bought into. We hear this when people write job descriptions demanding that prospective employees "work with a sense of urgency" and we heard throughout COVID-19 that "we are all in this together." Pervasive groupthink is not healthy. In this video I discuss why working with a sense of urgency is not healthy, and not...

Too often, first time home buyers get caught up in emotional decisions, instead of sound financial decisions that allow them to have more freedom and a nice roof over their head. If you're serious about building a lifestyle where you have more freedom, learn how to use money and real estate as key tools to live your ideal life. Just like every investment, real estate has its own risks that must be analyzed...

Entrepreneurs challenge the status quo to help the world progress. Without entrepreneurs we would not have electricity, cars, and the ability to launch rockets into orbit. When thinking about this, we realize the brain power found within entrepreneurs, so why is it that most companies steer clear of hiring entrepreneurs? A majority of companies have existing operations in place, that run how those higher...

Mike Raven is the co-founder of AQai and an expert in adaptability. Adaptability is critical in order for humans to thrive because our world is changing rapidly. Learn more about the power of adaptability as Mike and I discuss how this applies to life and...

Mona Goudarzian shares her story of learning how to play volleyball as a child at the Boys and Girls Club to where she sits today as a member of the Board of Directors at an Oregon Boys and Girls Club! In this episode we discuss her experience working in media, PR, and how next-generation leaders can join a...

Words matter. Your words also matter, and that is why you should write a book. Since Biblical times, wisdom has been passed down to future generations through written word, art, and powerful stories that are told years later. While some authors are famous, many others contribute their own talent to enrich the circle around them, helping make our world a better place. Once you start your quest to become an...

Recently, I was interviewed by the National Coach Academy sharing my coaching journey. Provided is the transcription of our conversation. Checkout their site to learn more about the National Coach Academy's mission. Our main objective here at the National Coach Academy is to enable aspiring coaches to reach their full professional potential. One of the most effective ways to educate students about...

I had the pleasure of interviewing one my favorite professors Dr. David Victor. Listen to our conversation as we discuss communicating across cultures, unconscious bias, how to live overseas as an expat, and the mindset needed to enjoy our differences. Dr. Victor also shares his LESCANT model of communication that looks at ✔ Language ✔ Environment ✔ Social Organization ✔ Context ✔...