Challenges Build Champions with Matt Scoletti

I admit it…I used to hate mornings!  Waking up before 7am sounded insane to me for many years.  Now, waking up at 7am would feel crazy because I would have slept in for 2+ hours. I’m not suggesting you try to wake up at 5am tomorrow morning, but hopefully with this story, you’ll be convinced to get outside more often and enjoy more mornings.  I need to take my own advice as well.  Sometimes weeks...

I believe a smile and a quick “hello” could change someone’s entire day!  Do you believe that?  Have you ever had someone smile at you and it made your day better?  I know that has happened to me.  In this episode, you will see how powerful a quick “hello” can be and hopefully say “hi” to more people as you go about your normal day.  Taking 5 seconds to greet someone with a smile could be just wha...

Have you ever planned on an event going a certain way, and it turns out totally different than you imagined?  Maybe turns out a lot worse than you imagined? This happened to me a few weeks ago as I was trying to swim in our community pool.  The pool lost power 5 seconds after I walked in and didn’t come back on for over 90 minutes!  When things go wrong, we can either pout, complain, and get mad. ...

Who likes to lose?  Nobody!  However, we seem to be focused more on participation trophies and trying to let everyone “win.”  I think this sets kids up for failure down the road. In life, everyone will lose at something.  I’ve lost almost every single fitness event I’ve entered.  I’ve won a few also.  But losing helps drive me and you to get better!  Michael Jordan lost.  He also got CUT from his...

I want to open up to you big time in this episode.  I’ve been called “crazy,”  “insane,”  “out of my mind,” and other interesting words for the fitness events I’ve attempted in my life.  But I feel SO ALIVE when I’m pushing my mind and body to the max. What about you?  Do you feel you are being your authentic self?  Do you get questioned for some of your interests in your life?  This episode is de...

Anything new is always going to be hard before it becomes easier.  Think about when you first learned to drive a car…was it easy?  Of course not!  When you learned to ride a bike…was it easy in the beginning?  Nope.   But you kept at it.  You pushed through the hard part and I bet it go easier for you. That’s true in so many areas of life.  It is HARD before it gets EASIER.  In this episode, you w...

Starting something new is hard.  Sticking with something that you’ve started is harder.  Why do so many people who start a “diet” eventually quit?  They don’t have enough momentum.  In this episode, Matt talks about 3 ways you can sustain momentum in your life and health to make it last forever. 1)    Always have a Goal 2)    Hang around people who will challenge you 3)    Connect with WHY you sta...

Some people ask, “Are you in training season?”  Excuse me?  Every season is “training season.”  I believe if you train your physical body, you get even MORE benefit with your mindset through that training.  After listening to this episode, you will be able to assess areas of your life where you are not ready so you can become ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.  STAY READY. C...

Have you ever said “I’ll be Happy When…” and finished the sentence with “…I get a raise”  or “…when I meet someone” or “when I retire,”  etc.?  I’m sure you have.  I have.  We all have. In this episode you’ll hear a powerful story from one of Matt’s friend’s who continues to wait for the perfect scenario to be happy.  A lot can be learned from this man.  Namely, DO NOT WAIT to be happy.   After th...

Have you ever wanted to make healthier changes but just weren’t able to?  Did you try for a few days/weeks/months but then revert back to your old ways? In this episode, you’ll learn the KEY to making positive, healthier, and powerful changes in your life.  It is so simple but also so incredible!  Use this concept whenever you are planning to make a change in your life to make sure the change last...

Do you feel you missed your window to become successful?  Are you too old to change?  Do you feel “this is just the way life has to be?”  In this episode, you will hear about people who didn’t find their purpose until later in their lives.  Some were broke at age 65 but became wildly successful.  Some had no purpose until their 50s when everything turned around. What’s the point?  The point is…IT...

There are two types of mindsets you will learn about in this episode…abundance mindset vs. scarcity mindset. One mindset can take you to amazing places you never even thought were possible.  The other one can take you down a slippery slope of negativity, not reaching your potential, and regrets.  In this episode, Matt discusses 4 different topics you can use to test which type of mindset you have....

In this episode, Matt discusses 4 questions he asks himself at the beginning and end of each day.  He feels these 4 questions have completely changed his life and positively impacted many audiences he has spoke to.  Did I Grow? Did I Give?  Did I Love?  Did I Live? Think about these 4 questions to begin an incredible journey of self-discovery and personal/professional growth. Connect with Matt on...

Most news anchors say “Good Morning!” and then tell you all the reasons why it is NOT GOOD. News stations report on 90% or more of the negative stories while giving only 5-10% of positive stories.  I put myself through 2 30-minute shows to confirm these percentages.  Why would anyone want to hear 90% NEGATIVE stories?  Those stories consume you for the rest of the day.  Matt has 3 mentors who are...

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Have you ever wanted to do something but that voice in your head held you back?  I’m sure you have!  Matt has many times.  Why do we hold ourselves back?  Fear.   The interesting part is, most people could care LESS what we are up to.  Most people are so worried about their own lives that they don’t know what you are doing.  And that is so liberating.    Living your life the way someone else wants...

When is the last time you did something new?  Think about it.  How did it feel to learn?  How did it feel to get better at the new activity each week or month?  Felt great, right? Matt started playing the guitar a few months ago and he has never played an instrument in his life.  It isn’t easy!  He is learning how difficult it is to learn.  But also how much fun it is to learn and grow.  It has ne...

Have you ever had a bad day?  Bad week?  Bad month?  Matt has too.  During Covid, Matt did not give ONE live speech.  That was a difficult time for him and I’m sure it was really hard on you too.  If your only focus is on you, you will most likely suffer a lot.  If you take the focus off of you and focus on helping others, life looks totally different.  When Matt struggled during Covid, it was whe...

Thank you ALL so much for listening to this Podcast over the years.  100 EPISODES.  Wow.  I’m so grateful and thankful for you.  Without listeners, this Podcast wouldn’t have lasted 100 episodes.   In this episode, Matt explains some of his poor decisions and hopes you will learn from his past mistakes.  Matt hesitated in creating this Podcast.  Why?  What is there to be afraid of?  What are you a...

Do you worry?  I know I have.  Is it fun?  Of course not!  It is a complete waste of time because most of what we worry about never happens.  So why do we do it.  After listening to this episode, you’ll have the information to help you reduce worry no matter what the situation is.  Hopefully this episode will help a newer, less stressed version of your emerge!  3 MAJOR Key Questions to ask yoursel...

Matt had a BIG interview lined up for this Podcast from a superstar in the personal growth/entrepreneurship world.  A setback happened and he couldn’t do the interview.  Tough day for sure. This episode will give you 3 SOLID ways to overcome any setback!  After listening to this short episode, you’ll have the tools to push past any setback and keep moving forward in your life. Connect with Matt on...

For the last month, Matt has given up caffeine for lent.  At first, he thought it would be easy.  Then, the headaches started, then the fatigue, then more headaches.  Matt never knew how addicted he was to caffeine until he tried giving it up.  Now, after about 5 tough days, Matt wakes up feeling refreshed and amazing!  The question to you is…what habits are you addicted to?  Which ones do you rel...

In this episode, Matt describes a true inspiring story of a once scared, underappreciated, poor child turned massive successful superstar.  As the story is being presented, see if you can guess who Matt is describing  The key takeaway is that circumstances do NOT determine success.  Your decisions shape your destiny, not your current situation.  This inspiring episode will leave you energized to s...

How often have you been thinking about the future or the past as the present is unfolding?  We all have done it.  It takes us away from the beauty of the current moment and makes us miss out on incredible hours (or entire DAYS) of our lives. This episode will help give you 3 strong practical ideas that you can use to make sure you don’t miss out on the miracle of life’s everyday moments!  With all...

How would you like to wake up every day and feel completely, 100% UNSTOPPABLE? It is possible to feel this way if you live congruent with your values, desires, and passions in life! Also, you must implement powerful habits into your daily life so you can create the life of your dreams.  This episode will dive into 4 habits that can make you have a more unstoppable mindset.  We can’t always control...