ALIVE by Design

About This Episode:   I recently had a great conversation with one of my mentors – and something just clicked! We've all heard the catchphrases: "Be present," "Live in the moment," "The power of NOW"… But, I never fully understood what it all really meant, until now.    In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share a perspective guaranteed to shift where you spend most of your time, focus and emotional ene...

About This Episode:   There were so many amazing moments from my company's recent event, but there was one word mentioned by @JayShetty that hit home hard for me….   "MUDITA"   It's so beautiful. So powerful. And so needed in our world today!    In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share what Mudita means, why we all need more of it, and 3 things that might be keeping it from you today.     ***   Subscr...

About This Episode:   On Sunday mornings when I'm in town, I usually take my son Greyson for sunrise skateboard sessions at the legendary Venice Skate Park. It's always a good time, however this past weekend, after watching my son emotionally shut down, I found myself giving him some Dad advice that all of us could use a bit more of. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share 3 counterintuitive life les...

About This Episode:   As I was watching the new DUNE movie with my family, this quote hit me hard:   "Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings obliteration. I will face my fear, and I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path."    It goes by many names today: Stress. Anxiety. Overwhelmed. People-pleasing...

About This Episode:   There's a lot of buzz around the word "influence." But what is real influence anyway – and how does one get it and then grow it? In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk about the huge misconception we have around "influence" today and offer a 3-part equation to getting it and growing it.    ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple Podcast, go to  https://aliveb...

About This Episode:   There's a fine line between strong self-confidence, and too much "bravado." One helps you rise, while the other always ends in a hard fall. Trust me when I say I speak from experience. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk about how to spot the difference in yourself and others, and why you must make the shift today.   ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple...

About This Episode:   Every year on my birthday I have a specific theme that summarizes my overall intention, and serves as a kind of North Star for the year. In this episode, I share the theme I have for this year—one that brings even more clarity on the things I allow LESS of, and what I will pursue MORE of as I continue to shift from who I'm "supposed to" be to becoming who I'm "meant to" be.  ...

About This Episode:   All of us have looked at certain moments in our lives and thought either: "This is great news!" or "This is going to be terrible!" What if I told you that whatever label you give those moments – good or bad – you were wrong?! In this #WalkWithMe episode, I explain why judging a moment in the moment limits the potential of what that moment is really meant to mean.    ***   Sub...

About This Episode:   When it comes to goals, sometimes we can get so over focused on an outcome (i.e., the lbs. on the scale, the $ in the account, the deadline at work, etc.), that the stress it causes can actually work against us. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk about what is even more important than the result you are going after right now—and how getting this part right will improve your...

About This Episode:   One of the best things about a new year is that it is a blank slate. Reflect on last year as you start creating a new vision for 2022. I've found that there are 1 of 2 perspectives you can choose to take—and that choice determines what you will, and will not, carry with you into the year ahead. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share what those 2 perspectives are and why I belie...

About This Episode:   Throughout my 20-year entrepreneurial journey, I've seen so many entrepreneurs making short-term reactive decisions based on emotions, to the detriment of gaining long-term value. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I explain the single greatest mistake they make—one they completely regret later.     ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple Podcast, go to  https:/...

About This Episode:   Have you ever met someone and thought, "that person just has IT!"? We all know what that IT factor is – it's just something about them. Something that although we might not be able to see or touch, we definitely FEEL. Maybe you call it confidence or charisma; maybe it's a vibe. But the truth is, IT is something much more literal than that. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk...

About This Episode:   This episode was inspired by the following analogy:   "An entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can't put you down unless you allow it to get inside you."   All of us in some way have to deal with negativity, so the question then is: What can we do about it? In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share why if you...

About This Episode:   When was the last time you ate something you regretted? Ever bought a thing you didn't really need? Watched something that made you feel worse? I believe we were created to CREATE… but so many of us spend more time on consuming, instead of creating. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share why today's Consumption Culture may be killing our potential.     ***   Subscribe to the AL...

About This Episode:   For so many of us, it's easy to get STUCK in our own story—even though we know it doesn't serve us. We know we need to make shifts, and yet we are not able to make them. This #WalkWithMe episode was inspired by the enlightening book "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie. I share a 4-question framework that can help us get UNSTUCK and shift the story in our own mind to one with a mu...

About This Episode:   Rejection hurts, no matter who you are, where you're from or how 'successful' you may be. We all feel 'rejected' at times, which can impact us. There's a reason why we feel that way, just as there's also a reason the things that cause that feeling happen in our life. But, that reason is likely very different than what you might think. On this #WalkWithMe episode, I share why...

About This Episode:   I recently completed the Malibu Triathlon, which reminded me how important personal health goals are and how we can stay consistent in achieving them. On this #WalkWithMe episode, I share a 5-step system for how I've used personal CHALLENGES over the last decade to keep health goals focused—and FUN!   ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple Podcast, go to ...

About This Episode:   As a parent, it's never fun to see your child fall. But, when I saw my young son, Greyson take off down the hill on his scooter, only to end up in the Emergency Room shortly thereafter, I knew that our five hours in the ER with his broken bones would be a memory for us both. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I'll share some insights from that night that we can all apply to our own...

About This Episode:   "Where there is no VISION, the people perish." – Proverbs 29:18   We've all been told at some point in our life that it's important to "have a vision" for where we want to go. But the problem is that most of us are never taught exactly HOW to create a vision that really excites us and drives us to our full potential. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share a SHIFT on how to crea...

About This Episode:   How does breaking a long and sharp wood arrow with your neck sound to you? I did that at a recent community event by repeating the sentence: "Resistance is your power." Just like using weight resistance at a gym to make us physically stronger, going through resistance in life can make us stronger by forging character and building skills. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share m...

About This Episode:   Ever heard the phrase "Memento Mori"? Its translation might sound a bit morbid, but viewing it as a meaningful reminder might also be the starting point of real freedom. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk about the origin of this phrase, what it means, and how reminding ourselves about it everyday can help give us the important insight we need to live a truly fulfilling life...

About This Episode:   This is a special episode to celebrate my 100 th episode where I go through my Shift List, which is the top 100 Shifts that have made all the difference on my personal journey the past 40 years.    ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple Podcast, go to  https://alivebydesign.com/subscribe     YouTube, go to  https://www.youtube.com/BlakeMallen   Audible /...

About This Episode:   There may be times throughout the year when some of us check out, slow down or take a break. During summer, for example. I was recently on a powerful Zoom call when I heard a rockstar entrepreneur use the term "Separation Season" when talking about the Summer months, and I instantly related. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk about what this means and how you can leverage th...

About This Episode:   It feels like we are in a crisis of empathy right now and something needs to change. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I talk about what I mean about a Crisis of Empathy and offer three simple steps we can take to help solve it.     ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple Podcast, go to  https://alivebydesign.com/subscribe     YouTube, go to  https://www.youtub...

About This Episode:   Ever experienced a complete DISASTER day? I recently did—but I walked away with some powerful insights. In this #WalkWithMe episode, I share what I learned from my unexpected adventure in Montenegro and reframe how we can respond to hard times.   ***   Subscribe to the ALIVE by Design podcast on:    Apple Podcast, go to  https://alivebydesign.com/subscribe     YouTube, go to ...