Model Mindset

Talent is a natural ability someone is born with. Where as skill is the ability, coming from one’s knowledge, practice, having to train to be good at something. The key difference between them is talent is God-given, and skill is learned. So which one holds more value? Which one is going to get you further? It’s all in the approach. We also are going to give you guys 7 strategies you can use for l...

“Life will knock you down more than you can imagine. Don’t knock yourself down.” Your self worth can be dictated in many different ways. No matter what, it is up to you to build it the right way. Whether you are navigating through self-confidence, hearing how other people value you, or are trying to understand the belief systems you have in your life, your self worth is built in stages. It evolves...

David Gibson is a speaker, author, coach, storyteller, and founder of Elevation Is A Must. Elevation Is A Must is a personal growth and media platform that provides leaders with the tools, inspiration, and strategies to build, grow, and live out their ideas and visions. Our conversation will motivate you to change your current state and achieve the greatness that resides in you right now. Mindset...

We have a little different of a tone this week on our #ModelMindsetMonday episode because we are diving into a topic that requires a different tone. We are talking about You vs. You. We make it a point to get ourselves right for the week but also be real with ourselves and what we are doing wrong. This episode can shine a light on that for a lot of us! Remember, it’s on you. It always has been. No...

How desperate are you to make it? If you have a goal or a dream you're chasing, how far are you willing to go? Desperation is an emotion we deflect and hide from because it feels weak. That is true if it is not applied correctly. Find what you are so desperate for this week and make it a reality.

We are joined today by the owner of Flow State Mental Performance and 18-year Navy veteran, Chris Gingrich. Chris spent numerous years in the service where he established a decorated career but life after the service was the biggest fight of his life. We talk about his struggles with alcohol, depression, and uncertainty he had about his future. But its always darkest before the dawn and Chris foun...

The importance of a mentor cannot be understated. We try to navigate so many things in our lives by forcing our way through them without anyone guiding us when we have numerous people at our disposal with the knowledge to help. It doesn't need to be someone you know or have met, it is simply someone who has walked that path and you identify with. Spend this week trying to think about who your...

U-C-O-N-N UCONN UCONN UCONN! Today we are joined by UConn Men's Soccer Big East Co-Freshman of the Year, Kieran Chandler. We sit down with Kieran and talk about his journey to UConn and what his mindset is every time he steps on the pitch. Kieran gives great insight into the mentality of the team and what a day in the life of a D1 college athlete looks like as he prepares for his next steps to...

Expectations refer to the beliefs that you hold about the outcomes of events. While these expectations can play an important role in determining what happens and can contribute to goal-directed behavior, they can also lead to disappointment when reality does not match up to what you had hoped would happen.

Grab a pen and pad 📝 This podcast is going to require some note taking! We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Rory McGloin on this weeks episode where we sit down and talk all things communication. Rory is a wealth of knowledge in the world of communication consulting and provides endless tips on how you can better communicate at work, at home, and with yourself. Sit back and enjoy the free class w...

Major shout out to Mel Robbins for this weeks Model Mindset Monday. Today, we discuss Mel Robbins new FREE workbook entitled "Make 2024 Your Best Year". This workbook asks 6 great questions that will undoubtedly get you ready to rock 2024 like you never had planned!

This episode is special. It is without question, the most powerful episode we have done to date. We have the immense pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Venn and chatting with her about her journey and battle with breast cancer. Jenn was so generous with not only her time but the vulnerability she shared in her story. This episode will undoubtedly provide an in-depth look into someone who is living...

2023 is officially history! We wanted to take some time and give a giant thank you to all of our guests and listeners in 2023. We are certainly not New Year's advocates, but we are extremely grateful and humbled by you all. Cheers to you. Let's dominate 2024 by starting with January 1st.

“Masculinity itself is not toxic—but a man becomes toxic when he allows his humanity to be defined only by masculinity.” In today's episode, we talk about the very complex word, masculinity. We understand that the word masculinity has a different meaning to many people, but what defines the word and how it can be redefined is where we get into it. As two guys, we do our best to be as open-mind...

“I’ve not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”  - Thomas Edison It's not failing, it's learning. Now that may sound simple but it is something that must be learned over time. It is critical to experience the losses in your life to understand the value of having to adapt and change. When you adapt and change, you find the lessons it takes to win. Join us on today's epis...

Your values are the things that you believe are important in the way you live and work. They determine your priorities, and, deep down, they’re probably the measures you use to tell if your life is turning out the way you want it to. This week, we challenge you to take time and identify your core values and use this information to catapult yourself into a space and mindset you've never been.

Often that little voice inside our head can be our own worst enemy with the constant negative messaging. It’s time we change those automatic negative thoughts to an empowering voice! We talk about how we give power to our ANTS and how we can rectify them. We all battle our own ANTS daily, but we provide you with tools on how to take back control and space in your mind.

It's Monday. A new day to be Day One. We have to stop telling ourselves "one day" and start taking action now. News Years is right around the corner and we will use it as an excuse to keep pushing things off and waiting for things to happen for us. STOP! Take action today and make today your Day One!

On today's episode, we sit down with the longest-tenured Men's Soccer Coach in Quinnipiac University history, Eric Da Costa. Eric is as accomplished as a coach can be with having 3 MAAC Coach of the Year awards to his name, countless conference regular season titles, and conference tournament appearances. Above all else, Eric has a tremendous impact on the community around him. He helped l...

Love is one of the most intimidating words in the human language. We put so much power behind the word, but do we think about why that is? Do we overthink the word rather than embrace its meaning and purpose? Love is expressive and it is up to you on how you are able to express it. On today's episode, we talk about what love feels like, how to express it, and how we view love as a potential he...

We often times let these last 6 weeks of the year get away from us and allow ourselves to lose our discipline. Between the schedules, the food, the parties, and everything else this time of year has to offer, we allow ourselves to slip. We let ourselves go. Instead, use these months to allow yourself to grow. The New Year awaits. Does the new you?

We decided to have some fun on today's podcast with a little Thanksgiving Day Q&A. We talk about our families traditions, pilgrims, stuffing or dressing, and a quick Christopher Columbus cameo. We want to wish you all a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day. Eat up!

Momentum starts with taking action. We have a "short week" ahead with Thanksgiving, but that is no excuse to not create momentum for yourself. Take action, travel through fear, prepare and plan, and prioritize your goals. Momentum is as simple to create as it is to lose, but it is up to you.

“Manifesting is not about attracting what you want. Manifesting is an awareness and an understanding that you attract what you are.” Manifesting things are a lot more than just making wishes and hoping they'll come true. On today's episode, we walk through what manifestation is and how you can practice it in every day life. It's all about your output and like everything else, you contr...

On the heels of our half marathon, we discuss the value of goal setting and the ramifications of accomplishing those goals. Goals are extremely important in the development of your personal growth. It creates momentum that translates into all facets of your life. So this week, chase a goal. One step at a time, work to accomplish it.