Leadership Starts with YOU

There are physical and mental benefits that come from fasting. The physical benefits are endless, and absolutely everyone should consider removing food for a set period of time to experience those benefits. There are also many mental benefits that come as well. The idea of controlling our impulses like the impulse to eat, can lead to a much stronger level of self-discipline and control that can be...

Time is so valuable. How we use our time, the productive or not productive things we give it to will decide the destination our lives arrive at. In this episode, we identify some of the biggest time wasters that are limiting your potential and identify how to remove/limit them. It's such a vital part of the journey. Removing the things that are holding you back, so that you can replace them wi...

We all have the excitement that comes with a fresh start. The turning of a page, the opening of a chapter and I think we all share the same excitement that comes on the first day of a new year. We all need a vision for 2024, something that excites us and gets us going. And once we have that vision, we need a plan for execution. We must execute by identifying the things that will propel us forward...

We reflect on the best moments from this series of "Finishing Strong" and our key takeaways with our co-host Joshua Paul. We also learn about the importance of Casting Vision for the new year and why it's important to make the investments into yourself and the vision you see. Listen along as we celebrate this year as well as announce our new series, "Casting Vision".  Follow Ch...

We are often dissuaded to believe the challenges we face are signs of why we should quit. When we quit, we are robbing ourselves of the growth (both internal & external) that we would acquire by simply continuing to move forward on our path. Listen in as Lead Coaching Trainer Pierce Drexler weighs in on Self Mastery, embracing difficulty and turning tragedies into triumphs.  Follow Chris on In...

The people you are around are the people who are shaping who you are becoming. It is so vital that we choose to do life with people who are helping us progress toward who and what we want to become, and that we create boundaries with the people who are contributing to us regressing toward what we don't want. In this episode, learn more about pattern adaptation, success modeling and creating he...

Chris checks in on the homework and challenges our perspective of why we should prioritize our commitment to spending more time with God daily. We also take a deeper look at how the challenging times of our lives are usually the greatest character developing times as well. When we look back and see how even when times were rough, God used those moments to build us, it gives more purpose to the cur...

When we are thinking about finishing the year strong, we need to rely upon the ultimate strength to pull us through, which is God. We need a foundation to build on that is reliable and trustworthy. God is the strength, love, and guidance we need to thrive during these last 28 days of the year. In this episode we discuss not only the importance of seeking God in our lives, a great understanding of...

We often believe that a lack of a time is what prevents us from handling the tasks we need to. However, it is usually a lack of intentionality in how we are using that time that is the true blocker. In this episode we will learn more about the importance of prioritizing our lives properly in a way that supports us winning the game of life that we're playing. Follow Chris on Instagram at _mazza...

In order to perform highly and close this year with strength, we must treat our rest and recharge with the same priority that we do our work performance. They go hand in hand. The more rested we are, the greater our capacity to perform is. In this episode, Chris dives deeper into the concept of working from a place of rest and making proper modifications to our schedule that allow for a more balan...

A day to look around and bring a greater sense of gratitude to all that you have and all that we've been given. Often times we become numb to the blessings in our life and forget to appreciate them. Today is a great day to change that around. In this episode we deepen our sense of gratitude, challenge our perspective of our current problems, and leave with a challenge of serving our loved ones...

We begin a new series: Finishing Strong. As you embark on the final month of the year, Chris urges you to empower yourself with every tool you need to succeed. In this episode, we are reminded of the importance of maintaining the fundamentals; To not be so focused on the finish line that we neglect the basics that got us there in the first place. Lean in fully to the homework on this episode and c...

Joshua Paul returns to the podcast to help Chris recap the biggest takeaways from "The Power of Consistency" series. We also introduce our next series: "Finishing Strong". Joshua shares his journey of conquering the cold plunge, learning to embrace the challenge of it, and his plans for closing Q4 with strength.   Follow Chris on Instagram at _mazzara_ Receive 15% off personal or p...

As we approach the final stretch of our 30-day challenge, we focus on two types of people and how they both need to modify their approach to conquer consistency in their lives. Our "Push People" need an extra boost of motivation, support or overall effort to get things going in the right direction. The other group is our "Pull Back People" who are those who need to understand how t...

On Day 21 of our 30-day challenge, we learn from David Campbell, a Yoga Master who has more than 500 hours of practice and is one of the more renowned and recognized names in the South Florida yoga community. David explains the physical and mental benefits of yoga and how it can help you conquer yourself consistently. We also touch on the power of your perception, how you perceive your challenges,...

As humans, we have a natural inclination to give a very drastic meaning to the problems in our lives. So much so, that they have power over us, leaving us ineffective in our desire to overcome them. The first step to conquering our problems is to change our perceptions of them altogether. In this episode, Chris covers how to change our perception of problems and obstacles in our life in order to t...

We have the ability to declare how we want to feel through the combination of affirmation statements and utilizing visualization. In this episode, Chris shares the scientific backing of I AM statements and the reasons why the brain responds so strongly to them. We will touch on the differences between "Limiting Beliefs" & "Empowering Beliefs" and how they can be utilized to tap...

Chris dives deeper into conquering consistency with a homework hack. This hack helps you bring to light the consequences that will occur by either following through or avoiding the actions you commit to. By having a deeper understanding of the positive and negative consequences that surround our decisions, we are empowered to make better ones. Follow Chris on Instagram at _mazzara_ Receive 15% off...

We all are avoiding difficulty at some level. Our natural inclination is to take the path of the least resistance. The problem with that is, it doesn't lead to growth. We must learn to embrace difficulty and see it as the necessary step toward the best version of ourselves. This episode will highlight the importance of difficult challenges & how to overcome them.   Follow Chris on Instagra...

In this episode, Chris checks in on your homework of beginning something new for 30 days straight. We discuss what pivots need to be made and how to start bringing it into our daily lives. We also understand and dive deeper into what your brain's role in the process is. Our brains were not designed to seek growth, but instead to seek the path of least resistance, and this episode will give you...

Every successful entrepreneur, leader, athlete, or person who's achieved excellence in their field has conquered one thing: consistency! They have learned to conquer themselves, routines, or challenges consistently. Starting something new is exciting, it brings enthusiasm to what your future could hold, but very few see that venture through to the end by consistently working on it no matter ho...

We are joined by Business Consultant Joshua Paul, as he provides his keys on striving for a life of excellence. Joshua highlights some of his biggest takeaways from our "Master your Morning" series, but also previews our next series and some highlights we can expect. Joshua goes deeper on how to bring more intentionality to your physical goals, business goals, and elaborates on why faith i...

Ever think that your goal is so large that it keeps you from ever starting? In this episode Chris breaks down the ways to achieve a goal in increments rather than thinking you need to achieve it all at once. Take these reminders from this episode to help you navigate through the difficulties of beginning something. Enjoy.   Follow Chris on Instagram at _mazzara_ Receive 15% off Chris’ personal or...

The final episode of our morning routine series. We recap all we've learned and we also dig deeper into the wisdom that was shared by our Episode 7 guest, Victor Golding. Chris digs deeper into Victor’s daily routines and beliefs on high performance, and how we can apply them in our own lives. Be sure to take notes - plenty of gold in this episode. Enjoy!   Follow Chris on Instagram at _mazzar...

At 4 AM Motivations, we only bring on guests who live and can speak to the 4 AM lifestyle. In today's episode, Chris visits with Victor Golding, a former power lifting champion, personal trainer, kick boxing champion, and avid believer of the 4 AM routine. Victor shares his morning success hacks, health focused decisions, and his spiritual approach to life. Enjoy every bit of his wisdom.    Fo...