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Decoding the Connection Between Mind and Body ft. Janine Driver

Summary:

How would powerful communication skills alter the trajectory of your life?

Our guest for today, body language expert and New York Times best-selling author, Janine Driver shares with us her distilled wisdom on effective communication, fighting personal biases, and practicing gratitude.

On today’s show, you will learn about the deep-rooted connection between mind and body. And you will learn how to use this knowledge to polish your communication skills.

Janine talks about how our biases prevent us from looking at a situation from an objective lens. Towards the end, she talks about how to retain gratitude – even after facing life’s biggest curveballs.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways PART 1:

• 00:00 – Welcoming Janine to the show
• 02:33 – The ONE Thing that I have learned from Tom Brady
• 07:18 – Why does Janine prefer to take a backseat in her personal life?
• 12:34 – How to communicate more effectively in your professional life
• 17:46 – Ketchup Cups, and how they teach us to tap into our unrealized potential
• 19:45 – What does Janine make of Amber Heard’s body language?
• 25:25 – Some nuanced tips for polishing your communication skills
• 31:32 – As a society, are we prone to giving men a bad rap?
• 35:36 – How our personal biases prevent us from viewing situations objectively
• 40:51 – How Janine has come to grips with her anger issue

PART 2: 

• 48:25 – The importance of making a great, first impression
• 49:57 – How to retain gratitude even after facing life’s biggest curveballs
• 55:03 – Jesse’s Blue Streak Moment – When did she realize her life’s calling?
• 01:04:29 – Protect your downside, and your upside will take care of itself
• 01:13:24 – What advice would Janine give her 16-year-old self?
• 01:15:49 – What would Janine pick as her last meal on earth?
• 01:18:02 – Which musician would Janine pick to play a song for her?

Quotes:

“You want someone you want someone that’s thoughtful, that takes time to give a shit about your needs. And, and that’s how you build your connection”.

“Awesome is a shark who has all these teeth that move in a conveyor belt. And when they lose their teeth, they grow new teeth”.

“If you believe in God, and Jesus is the Son of God, then all things will happen for your greater good”.

“I’m not grateful for the loss. I’m grateful for the attitude about the loss”.

Janine’s links:

Web: https://janinedriver.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanineBLI/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/janinedriver

Ben’s Links: 

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Decoding the Connection Between Mind and Body ft. Janine Driver Summary:

How would powerful communication skills alter the trajectory of your life?

Our guest for today, body language expert and New York Times best-selling author, Janine Driver shares with us her distilled wisdom on effective communication, fighting personal biases, and practicing gratitude.

On today’s show, you will learn about the deep-rooted connection between mind and body. And you will learn how to use this knowledge to polish your communication skills.

Janine talks about how our biases prevent us from looking at a situation from an objective lens. Towards the end, she talks about how to retain gratitude – even after facing life’s biggest curveballs.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 – Welcoming Janine to the show
• 02:33 – The ONE Thing that I have learned from Tom Brady
• 07:18 – Why does Janine prefer to take a backseat in her personal life?
• 12:34 – How to communicate more effectively in your professional life
• 17:46 – Ketchup Cups, and how they teach us to tap into our unrealized potential
• 19:45 – What does Janine make of Amber Heard’s body language?
• 25:25 – Some nuanced tips for polishing your communication skills
• 31:32 – As a society, are we prone to giving men a bad rap?
• 35:36 – How our personal biases prevent us from viewing situations objectively
• 40:51 – How Janine has come to grips with her anger issues

LISTEN TO PART TWO THAT INCLUDES: 

• 48:25 – The importance of making a great, first impression
• 49:57 – How to retain gratitude even after facing life’s biggest curveballs
• 55:03 – Jesse’s Blue Streak Moment – When did she realize her life’s calling?
• 01:04:29 – Protect your downside, and your upside will take care of itself
• 01:13:24 – What advice would Janine give her 16-year-old self?
• 01:15:49 – What would Janine pick as her last meal on earth?
• 01:18:02 – Which musician would Janine pick to play a song for her?

Quotes:

“You want someone you want someone that’s thoughtful, that takes time to give a shit about your needs. And, and that’s how you build your connection”.

“Awesome is a shark who has all these teeth that move in a conveyor belt. And when they lose their teeth, they grow new teeth”.

“If you believe in God, and Jesus is the Son of God, then all things will happen for your greater good”.

“I’m not grateful for the loss. I’m grateful for the attitude about the loss”.

Resources:

Founder’s Club

Janine Driver

Janine’s links:

Web: https://janinedriver.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanineBLI/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/janinedriver

Ben’s Links: 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realbenreinberg

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealBenReinberg/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg

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From Prison to Contribution ft. Weldon Long Summary: How do you find the fortitude to build and manage a $20 million business after serving a 15-year-long prison sentence?

We have a very special guest on today’s show – Mr. Weldon Long to answer that question for you. Mr. Long is a successful entrepreneur, mindset expert, and bestselling NY Times author.

From hitting absolute rock bottom to getting mentored by none other than Dr. Stephen Covey to finally building a successful business empire, Weldon’s story sounds a bit like folklore.

Instead of plunging into a bottomless pit of misery, you will learn how Weldon leveraged the structure and regimen of prison life to gain knowledge and become a better man. 

He talks about the power of positive manifestation, and how it has helped him achieve a 360-degree transformation – both in his personal and professional life.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 – Welcoming Weldon to the show
• 01:44 – How did Weldon self-teach himself and gain knowledge while he was in prison?
• 04:24 – The power of positive manifestation
• 05:54 – How did Weldon come in touch with Dr. Stephen Covey, and convince him to write the preface for his book, The Upside of Fear?
• 09:42 – From serving a prison sentence to running a $20 million business – how did Weldon make the transition?
• 12:28 – Weldon talks a bit about the deep bond that he shares with his son
• 17:54 – How owning up and taking responsibility sets the tone for a successful life
• 21:36 – Finding purpose in suffering – did Weldon prison sentence do him much good?
• 24:46 – How to bring positivity and structure to your day-to-day life
• 26:42 – Leveraging F.E.A.R. for bringing consistency to your life
• 28:01 – Shedding the mental blocks and limiting beliefs that prevent you from realizing your full potential 
• 32:47 – Do you need to hit rock bottom before undergoing a dramatic transformation?
• 35:19 – Now that he has seen so much success, how does Weldon continue to remain motivated?
• 40:52 – When does Weldon experience his highest moments?
• 42:58 – Two things that Weldon would tell his 16-year-old self
• 43:57 – Were it his last day on earth, what would be Weldon’s last meal?
• 45:47 – Which musician would Weldon bring back from the dead to play a song for him?
• 47:12 – Connect with Weldon!

Quotes:

“One of the things that create success is living a life of inspiration, not out of desperation”.

“I’m way better off risking the opportunity that I might take responsibility for something”.

“And it all starts with personal responsibility. If we cannot see the role that we played in creating these negative situations, then it’s going to be a tough battle”.

“Let me find out who I am and start loving myself, and then my actions will lead to better behavior”.

“My marriage is great. I’m financially secure. My kids are great. My health is great, like, what am I supposed to get motivated about? And it comes down to one word – contribution”.

“Self-actualization is that connection, you’re talking about inspiring giving someone hope, and maybe a way out of a situation”.

“You are responsible for everything you do, you’re entitled to nothing, you are responsible, you got nothing coming”.

Resources:

Weldon Long

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Real Estate Investing Success, Finding Joy & Staying Motivated ft. Mikey Taylor

Summary:

Do you know anyone who has successfully applied the lessons learned competing in extreme sports to the business world?

We have with us today, serial entrepreneur and former professional skateboarder Mikey Taylor who is President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm.

After fighting all odds to rise to the top of the professional skateboarding world, when injury derailed all his plans…Mikey showed his resilience by branching out as a successful entrepreneur with Saint Archer Brewing, a business that he successfully exited in 2015.

Currently, at Commune Capital, he is focused on earning stellar returns for his investors.

In today’s show, Mikey talks about product differentiation, marketing, resilience, and risk taking.

Be it skateboarding or business – you will learn the importance of staying in consistent, peak performance mode.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 55:07 – Dealing with investors, and setting their expectations right
• 01:05:10 – The secret to enjoying a fulfilled, joyous life – delegation
• 01:18:01 – What does Mike do on a daily basis to stay motivated?
• 01:24:21 – Is it harder for a successful parent to raise their kids in the right manner and give them the right values?
• 01:35:19 – Get in touch with Mikey!

Quotes:

“Skateboarding built up a work ethic in me, that was in some regards, unstoppable”.

“We’re creating a brand that represented California through our lens…which was skate, surf, music, art culture”.

“How do you how do you make money…create your knowledge. Your knowledge will create money for you”.

“I’m going to fight for them. I’m going to I’m going to wake up early, I’m going to grind. I’m going to make sure all my decisions are calculated”.

“And so, whether you’re a fund manager, or you’re syndicating…whatever…things happen. There are things that happen and deals are going to be out of your control. And they’re out of our control”.

“Nothing goes according to plan ever, right? You try as hard as you can to plan for the unexpected. But you don’t know what the unexpected is until it happens”.

“And you will never build anything without putting people in place, and ultimately relinquishing control, and allowing people to succeed and potentially failing and you being responsible for it”.

Resources:

Mikey:

Commune Capital

Mikey’s Instagram

Ben:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg

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Risk Taking, Hacking the Flow State, and How to Navigate Every Turn in Life ft. Mikey Taylor Summary: Do you know anyone who has successfully applied the lessons learned competing in extreme sports to the business world? We have with us today, serial entrepreneur and former professional skateboarder Mikey Taylor who is President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm.

After fighting all odds to rise to the top of the professional skateboarding world, when injury derailed all his plans…Mikey showed his resilience by branching out as a successful entrepreneur with Saint Archer Brewing, a business that he successfully exited in 2015.

Currently, at Commune Capital, he is focused on earning stellar returns for his investors.

In today’s show, Mikey talks about product differentiation, marketing, resilience, and risk taking.

Be it skateboarding or business – you will learn the importance of staying in consistent, peak performance mode.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 – Welcoming Mikey to the show
• 03:10 – Back in day, were Mikey’s parents worried about his safety when he used to ride skateboards without helmets?
• 05:49 – How long did it take Mikey to learn his first skateboard trick?
• 06:50 – Life lessons that Mike learned from skateboarding
• 09:18 – Marketing strategies for endorsing lifestyle products
• 10:58 – Recalling the launch of the X Games, back in the day
• 13:00 – What does Mikey feel about the current trend of electric skateboards?
• 14:30 – How a career injury proved to be a blessing in disguise
• 16:46 – How professional skateboarder to starting his own brewery 
• 19:40 – How has the skateboarding scene evolved over the years
• 23:46 – Proximity is power – Mikey shares how his mentor helped him navigate the different turns in life
• 27:46 – About Saint Archer Brewing – Building a brand with a difference
• 31:33 – Was it the differentiated marketing that was largely instrumental in MillerCoors acquiring Saint Archer back in 2015?
• 32:50 – Consistently staying in focused, peak performance mode
• 34:11 – Who were the initial investors in Saint Archer Brewing? How much did Mikey and his co-founders raise?
• 34:59 – Some marketing wisdom and how to stand out in a crowded marketspace
• 42:00 – How did Mikey’s successful exit at the age of 32 impact his and his family’s life?
• 43:18 – Should you raise from family and friends?

Quotes:

“Skateboarding built up a work ethic in me, that was in some regards, unstoppable”.

“We’re creating a brand that represented California through our lens…which was skate, surf, music, art culture”.

“How do you how do you make money…create your knowledge. Your knowledge will create money for you”.

“I’m going to fight for them. I’m going to I’m going to wake up early, I’m going to grind. I’m going to make sure all my decisions are calculated”.

“And so, whether you’re a fund manager, or you’re syndicating…whatever…things happen. There are things that happen and deals are going to be out of your control. And they’re out of our control”.

“Nothing goes according to plan ever, right? You try as hard as you can to plan for the unexpected. But you don’t know what the unexpected is until it happens”.

“And you will never build anything without putting people in place, and ultimately relinquishing control, and allowing people to succeed and potentially failing and you being responsible for it”.

Resources:

Commune Capital

Mikey’s Instagram

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Mindset Strategies for Limitless Growth, Greater Meaning, and More Joy ft. TW Mock

Summary:

On today’s show, we have the incredible TW Mock who shares with us his thoughts on money, growth, and above all, leading a life of purpose and meaning.

When he was 18, TW had to leave behind a life of extravagance to grind it out in South Korea. Eventually, he ended up setting up a logistics and oil business in war-torn Iraq before coming back to the United States to establish his real estate business.

On today’s show, you will learn how to successfully pivot when life throws huge challenges at you. And more importantly, you will learn how to readjust your life priorities so that can lead a more joyous, fulfilled, and meaningful life.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 – Welcoming TW Mock to the show
• 01:14 – Talking mindset, goal-setting, and limitless growth
• 02:49 – From living a life of extravagance to grinding it out in South Korea
• 04:47 – How did TW end up in the real estate business in the States?
• 07:53 – Finding the right business partners who can keep up with you
• 11:44 – What will you leave your kids?
• 14:02 – What prompted TW to start a logistics and oil trading business in war-torn Iraq?
• 19:30 – How did TW go from being “hunted” to being the “hunter”?
• 22:22 – My money philosophy, and how to get your life priorities right
• 24:42 – How to lead your life with purpose and meaning
• 29:14 – Why does TW devote his morning hours to journaling?
• 40:29 – Mindset strategies and how to “get your head right”
• 45:01 – Why did TW Mock decide to get into the debt recovery business?
• 49:15 – TW’s health and fitness routine
• 51:45 – TW’s advice to his sixteen-year-old self
• 55:21 – Connect with TW Mock!

Quotes:

“I’m not a guy that lives in the past, but I am a guy that learns from the past”.

“The challenges tend to fall apart, meaning that the goals that you’ve set, you constantly got to continue moving the target”.

“When everybody’s running out of the situation, I’m usually running into but and I found that I can I can typically monetize and create massive value inside of those environments”.

“The best gifts that I can leave my kids is one showing them how to love their mother. And then secondly, teaching them how to hunt”.

Resources:

TAD Recovery

TW Mock’s LinkedIn

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Vital Life Lessons Pro Football Taught Me ft. Mark Parson Summary:

Watching a football game will teach you some vital life lessons. Not all of them will be pretty. But these learnings will help you steer your ship of life through the good and bad.

Our guest for today is former American football cornerback, Mark Parson who shares with us his thoughts on resilience, fortitude, and how to successfully pivot in your profession.

You may know the trajectory of Mark’s football career. But, in today’s show, you will learn how he struggled to gain a foothold after quitting his sports career.

From being a highly-paid elite athlete to mopping floors at the local IHOP, Mark has successfully navigated extreme highs and lows through the course of his life. 

You will learn how, over time, Mark has managed to evolve into a successful digital entrepreneur with significant investments in the gaming industry,

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 – Welcoming Mark to the show
• 01:34 – How does Mark manage to stay fit after transitioning out of NFL?
• 02:57 – What’s the atmosphere like in the Super Bowl locker room?
• 04:08 – Who is the best receiver that Mark has covered?
• 09:30 – What is the ONE thing that Mark has learned from NFL that is helping him in business today?
• 11:27 – Was it difficult for Mark to transition from college football to NFL?
• 17:09 – What are some of the most important things that Mark learned from New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton?
• 19:19 – About Mark’s YouTube channel, and his zest for helping high school and college cornerbacks
• 23:34 – Shop with a Jock – Mark’s social endeavor for underprivileged kids 
• 25:43 – Bouncing back from the lows – Mark shares how he struggled after quitting the NFL
• 30:09 – How did failure catapult Mark and help him realize his vision?
• 31:53 – Mark talks about his investments in gaming
• 34:25 – Leveraging patents to monetize a business
• 39:57 – Can you successfully exit a business that is valued mainly on the basis of the patents it owns?
• 41:58 – The reason WHY Blackberry is still valued at $600 MM
• 44:53 – What does Mark prefer doing after work?
• 47:35 – Mark spills his diet secrets
• 49:23 – What advice would Mark give his 16-year-old self?
• 55:34 – Mark’s all-time favorite food
• 57:24 – Which musician or band would Mark love to hang out with?
• 58:32 – Connect with Mark!

Quotes:

“What I tell myself I would say to not fear failure and lean into it, basically dive into it, dive into as much information to become great at what you do, and try new things”.

“Never lose energy and always imagine. So, imagine, imagine, imagine, go for it”.

“What’s the next layer of the internet, you know, decentralization and just where people, communities having more control”.

“In order to create success, you have to fail, you have to take risks. And can you see that from going through those experiences, how they create the fabric of who Mark Parson is”

Resources:

Mark’s YouTube

Mark’s Instagram

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The Brass Tacks Blueprint for Sound Real Estate Investing ft. Jason Hartman

Summary:

Is real estate an ideal investing vehicle in today’s uncertain and inflationary environment?

Our guest for today is serial entrepreneur and owner of successful real estate and media businesses, Jason Hartman. Jason is the CEO of Platinum Properties Investor Network, Inc., The Hartman Media Company and The Jason Hartman Foundation.

Jason’s life story is a study in resilience. Starting with very little, Jason worked his way up to join the ranks of the top 1% realtors in the United States.

On today’s show, Jason shares his distilled wisdom on real estate investing, inflation, and why taking on debt can be a good thing.

You will learn why you cannot attain your moon-shot goals without taking calculated risks. Jason also shares the 3 main types of real estate investment using which you can make sound financial decisions based on your risk appetite and goals.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:08 – Welcoming Jason to the show
• 01:39 – Why did Jason decide to get into real estate in the first place?
• 01:39 –What makes real estate a far more attractive investment compared to stocks and bonds
• 03:23 – Can you attain desired success without taking on debt?
• 06:33 – How to make sound financial decisions in an inflationary environment
• 07:39 – The one thing that most real estate investors overlook
• 11:14 – What motivates Jason to give his absolute best day in, day out?
• 13:17 – Jason breaks down the concept of “Inflation Induced Debt Destruction”
• 15:07 – Is Consumer Price Index (CPI) an accurate metric for measuring REAL inflation?
• 18:05 – Should you buy real estate with cash?
• 22:40 – What makes real estate an I.D.E.A.L. investment
• 24:10 – The 3 types of real estate markets, and how to use this information to make a profitable investment
• 29:34 – Why does Jason prefer to self-manage his properties?
• 32:19 – The school of hard knocks, and how it preps us for the biggest challenges
• 35:37 – Risk and success – the opposite ends of the same balancing beam
• 37:27 – How great resources can help mitigate risk in real estate investing
• 41:05 – What advice would Jason give his sixteen-year-old self?
• 42:34 – What would be Jason’s last meal on earth?
• 43:32 – Jason’s favourite music band
• 45:09 – Connect with Jason!

Quotes:

“One of the major keys to success in life is to deal in assets and businesses that have leverage”.

“Nothing, nothing can replace actually doing something first-hand. Attention follows money. And if you have your money in a deal, you’re going to pay attention to it”.

“I don’t like debt, either, right? But I love debt that I don’t have to repay”.

“Risk and success are at opposite ends of the same balancing beam”.

Resources:

Jason Hartman

Jason’s Podcast

Jason’s Facebook

Jason’s Twitter

Connect with Ben!

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How to Shed Your Biggest Fears, and Build the Right Mindset, for Transformational Success ft. Steve Rozenberg

Summary:

What are some of the biggest fears that are holding you back from achieving your moonshot goals? And how can you cut them to shreds and achieve the transformational success that has eluded you so far?

Our guest for today, Steve Rozenberg is a real estate entrepreneur and business coach, Steve Rozenberg who shares with us his distilled wisdom on scaling and standardization and achieving sustained business success.

A commercial airline pilot, Steve was forced to reassess his life priorities after the 9/11 tragedy. From real estate wholesaling to single-family investing to finally, property management, Steve has managed to successfully transition across different industry verticals. And he has learned a ton in the process.

On today’s show, you will learn why emotional detachment is critical for running your business in an efficient manner. Additionally, Steve shares some golden nuggets for achieving massive scale and success.

Towards the end of the show, you will learn how to keep yourself motivated and find your life’s purpose once again after achieving your moon-shot goal.

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:21 – Who is Steve Rozenberg?
• 01:43 – Why did Steve go for a “safe and secure” career as an airline pilot?
• 05:42 – How 9/11 forced Steve to reassess his priorities
• 08:27 – First tryst with real estate investing
• 10:10 – Steve reveals the ONE attribute that helped him make a ton of money in real estate investing
• 11:29 – Learning an important investing lesson the hard way
• 13:07 – Honing in on the systems and processes that ultimately pave the way for a property management business
• 14:39 – The turning point – How working with a coach helped Rozenberg and his partner steer their business in the right direction
• 16:14 – Developing a growth mindset, and scaling your organization to the next level
• 19:13 – Why it is important to have an end goal even when you start your business
• 24:03 – Taking a step back and running your business in a hands-off, emotionally detached manner
• 25:11 – Can you experience transformational success without experiencing failure?
• 28:09 – Why training and standardization are key for scale and growth
• 33:07 – Taking failure in your stride, and why you should not care two hoots about naysayers who are just trying to bring you down
• 40:00 – What is the biggest reward that comes with being an entrepreneur (And no, it’s not freedom)?
• 42:53 – What is the ONE thing behind Steve’s success as a business coach? 
• 49:00 – Do you find yourself demotivated and lacking purpose once you achieve your moon-shot goal?
• 52:56 – How has Steve successfully evolved his persona over the years?
• 56:07 – What advice would Steve give his sixteen-year-old self?
• 57:20 – What would be Steve’s last meal on earth?
• 58:26 – Steve’s favorite music band
• 58:42 – Connect with Steve!

Quotes:

“And if you can learn how to negotiate, and you can learn how to communicate, you can do very well in any field doesn’t matter what it is, whatever the whatever the commodity is that you’re selling, I’ve learned that the better communicator you are, the better off you’ll be”.

“The biggest challenge with growing a company is getting that leader to get out of their way to let ego and pride step aside, and let the business actually do what it’s supposed to do, which is run by processes and procedures”.

“If you don’t have a sale date, that means you don’t have a saleable asset. A saleable asset means that the business runs without any of your involvement”.

“The biggest challenge most business owners have is they don’t start with the end in mind”.

“When we birth a business, it’s ours. It’s our DNA, right? It’s our identity. But the challenge is a business has no one’s DNA or identity on it”.

“Shouldn’t you be focused more on the training and scaling side? To be able to make this a generational company, as opposed to just being busy?”

“I think when folks can come off as their authentic self, I think you open doors and pathways that you wouldn’t even dream of that people will resonate with you, they’ll trust you, they want to do business with you”.

“I have learned that our lives are a book, right. And books are made up of chapters, some chapters are long, some chapters are short”.

Resources:

Steve’s Website

Steve’s Facebook

Steve’s Bigger Pockets

Steve’s YouTube

Steve’s Instagram

Connect with Ben!

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How to Overcome Your Crippling Self-Beliefs and Stay in Constant Game Mode ft. Billy McMullen

Summary:

What if you could pick the brain of an elite athlete, and learn the mental hacks behind their never-say-die attitude? That would be nice, wouldn’t it?

On today’s show, we have with us former NFL wide receiver and University of Virginia All-American, Billy McMullen. Billy is also a financial advisor, mentor, and speaker.

Billy shares with us his distilled wisdom on overcoming your limiting self-beliefs and hitting your moon-shot goals. You will learn how Billy’s stint at NFL taught him a thing or two about building a stellar mindset, and how these lessons have carried over to his business life today.

For all you NFL aficionados…yes, you will get a peek behind the curtain as Billy shares some of his most interesting game anecdotes. (Including some of the most challenging players that he has faced and how some of the most storied players get into game mode).

We hope you enjoy this show!

Key Takeaways:

• 00:19 – Welcoming Billy McMullen to the show
• 01:36 – How to overcome limiting self-beliefs that prevent us from hitting out moon-shot goals
• 03:43 – About Billy’s NFL stint and how it inspired him to think big, and step out of his comfort zone
• 06:06 – Crucial life lessons that Billy’s high school coach taught him
• 10:08 – What aspects of Billy’s football career have carried over to his business life?
• 15:28 – The mechanics of playing a receiver
• 18:03 – The most challenging players that Billy has ever faced
• 20:28 – Brian Dawkins mindset routine, and how he got into game mode
• 23:52 – Who’s the real Brian Dawkins? The guy on the field or off it?
• 26:36 – What does Billy feel when young men and women seek him out for advice?
• 29:18 – How does journaling help Billy with his mindset?
• 32:05 – Staying true to your authentic self
• 38:27 – Was there ever a time when Billy did not own it fully?
• 44:03 – Why did Billy decide to grow a funky hairdo after being bald for most of his football career?
• 46:23 – Given his legendary fitness, does Billy enjoy an occasional drink?
• fitness routine
• 47:26 – Billy’s advice to his sixteen-year-old self
• 50:16 – What would Billy eat if it were his last meal on earth?
• 53:13 – Billy’s all-time favorite musician
• 54:22 – Connect with Billy McMullen!

Quotes:

“A lot of us are walking around with these, almost like a robot based on things of trauma that happened to us from a younger age, and, and definitely based on the people who are around”.

“You become like this cycle person, like you love the pain, you love the sweat, you love the progression, you love the challenge”.

“Whether it’s your personal life or your financial life or your team life, your business life, you need help. And so over the years, I had to start realizing that like, I need a team”.

“I feel like the more I do what I love doing, which is ultimately teaching no matter what I’m doing, whether it’s wealth advisory or business or you know, mentoring, if I’m teaching, I’m going to get that back, you know, times 10 times 100”.

“Be your authentic self, be true to yourself who you are. And don’t explain it. Don’t give excuses. And live within it and be grateful for who you are”.

“I felt like I could do everything on my own. And it was based on just like, I didn’t want to be vulnerable. I want to felt like I knew everything already. And that’s not a good place to be in. Because you are you’re depleting yourself”.

“A lot of us successful people, we lock into that end goal and we try to, you know, speed and get there. But yeah, just like take a deep breath, man, you know, bros, I really appreciate y’all today, man. Like just really enjoyed it, soak it up in all levels”.

Resources:

Billy’s Website

Billy’s Instagram

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