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This episodes marks 52 episodes recorded for 52 weeks of the year. Our goal was to produce one episode a week for an entire year, and today is that day! We want to thank all the listeners from all over the globe who tune in each week to hear us talk. Please enjoy the culmination of clips from the last 52 weeks! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @...

How often have you heard people discussing their winter arcs? Or talking about how they are about to be "locked in" for 2025? Austin and Nate discuss their thoughts with these two themes floating around social media before the new year. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauzdo - - We do not claim to own any rights to the mu...

Here is another installment #NatesThoughts! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauzdo - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro.

In this episode Nate shares a thought he thinks everyone should adopt. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauzdo - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro.

On this quick episode, Nate discusses his thoughts and opinions about young individuals being overweight. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - - Contact Nate: @natem_33 Austin: @greatauzdo - - We do not claim to own any rights to the music used in the intro and outro.

In this episode Nate and Austin explore the critical role discipline plays when facing challenges. Life can throw unexpected hurdles our way, but staying disciplined in the face of adversity is what separates those who push through from those who give up. We discuss practical strategies to maintain focus, the benefits of routine, and how small, consistent actions can lead to long-term success—even...

Inspiration and motivation to improve and solve problems your team is facing will come at random times. But just wanting to move from point A to point B won’t get it done. You need a plan. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss how to form your plan and the factors to consider as you craft the path to move your team forward. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a review! - -...

You can have the best ideas, thorough plans, or an inspiring vision for the future BUT if you cannot effectively transmit that to the understanding of others, how will anyone know? In this episode Nate and Austin discuss communication. When you have your goals and plans for a team, you must be an effective communicator if you ever expect to get people on board. If you enjoyed this episode, please...

In this episode, Nate and Austin dive into the core principles of effective leadership: uniting a team under a shared vision. We explore how true leadership starts with earning trust—first by demonstrating your character, then by showing your unwavering commitment, and finally, proving your competency. Whether you're leading a small team or a large organization, we'll discuss actionable insights o...

We talk a lot about tools for success and it’s always nice to see an example of what happens when you put in the work. On this episode, Nate and Austin welcome honored guest, Dr. Dustin Portela a board certified dermatologist based out of Boise, ID. Join us this week as we discuss identifying your goals and working towards them; overcoming obstacles; and how to use social media to amplify your mes...

People can become famous for any number of reasons. Some sing well, some act well, others commit mass murder. Just because someone is famous, should you really take life advice from them? In the episode Nate and Austin discuss the topic of celebrity and give numerous reasons why these people are almost never the ones you should idealize. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a...

It has been said that you are the summation of your five closest friends. So, who are your friends? If the people that surround you have such a profound influence over the course of your life, who are you keeping around you? Are they cheering you on or holding you back? Do they buoy you up or weigh you down? In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss all that you should consider as you choose who ex...

You have often described or heard someone described as having a great sense of humor. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss the work that actually goes in to sensing humor in the world around you. They talk about their experiences learning to laugh at situations and themselves to improve their lives, their relationships, and the world around them. Let’s face it, we could all stand get better at...

Everyone can see what’s going on around you when times get tough. But what is going on inside your head? In this episode Nate and Austin discuss how to talk to yourself when the going gets tough. They identify counter productive thoughts and productive thoughts that can actually buoy you up and help you get through the obstacles that pop up along the way. If you enjoyed this episode, please share...

When the emotions are running high, the noises are all around, and you don’t know what to do, try one thing first: take a breath. Take a moment to breathe, assess, think, review, and then make your next decision. In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss one tool to use when going through difficult times. Step back, and take a breath. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave us a revi...

In this eye-opening episode Nate is joined by special guest Paula Ciarniello, where they address the pressing issue of the perceived lack of work ethic, discipline, and consistency among the next generation. They delve into how early life experiences, including parenting styles and household expectations, shape professional habits. Nate and Paula also explore how modern societal shifts and evolvin...

If you feel you keep meeting dead ends, obstacles, and you don’t know where else to turn, maybe you’re just not asking the right questions. In this Episode Nate and Austin discuss the power of questions. How a question can turn your situation around and open up a path before you. Maybe if you are stuck, you just need to ask the right question. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave...

You have definitely heard someone speak and thought, “They have no idea what they’re talking about.” Most likely someone has had the exact same thought after listening to you. Where information is so available today, people seem to know less. In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss the topic of “Speak to What You Know.” If you haven’t done your thorough research on a topic, should you really be s...

Say what you want, but it feels nice to be praised. It is great to have the occasional pep talk, a hype session, and it is especially wonderful to hear words of affirmation in your close personal relationships. However, it seems that for many people this is not enough. Too many times we see people in our personal lives hijacking conversations or living on social media to satisfy their need for val...

Are you too busy in your life? Are you constantly running around from task to task with a booked schedule? Maybe a more important question, are you actually getting anything done? In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss the difference between being busy and being productive. They review their strategies for cutting out distractions, improving their focus, and making sure they take advantage of th...

Does your mood tend to stay in the negative? Do you have trouble keeping interest in the events and people in your life? Are you unhappy? Maybe there’s a reason. Maybe your life just sucks. Maybe there’s some work you can and should do to turn it around. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss why they think so many people are unhappy and lay out there thoughts on how to have a more happy, meaning...

Join us for our first Iron Book Club episode! Book: Stillness is the Key Author: Ryan Holiday On this episode, Nate and Austin discuss highlights from Stillness is the Key; reviewing their favorite passages and making direct applications to their lives. Even if you haven’t read, come join the discussion, but it’s much more rewarding if you have! Next book to start reading for IBC: Book: So Good Th...

No one wants to work these days. Teens take their parents with them to job interviews. Service workers are annoyed when customers show up. To stand out, to stand above the crowd, you do not have to shout. In this episode Nate and Austin discuss the simple things one can do, day after day, to separate yourself from the rest. The conversations covers the most basic, common sense tasks one can do to...

What if today was your last day? Would you live each moment like your last? These philosophical ponderings of the musical artist Nickelback are tackled in today’s episode. Nate and Austin discuss their thoughts on how to appreciate each day, taking advantage of the opportunities you have, and appreciating the great blessing it is to be alive. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it and leave...

We have all heard the phrase, “I shouldn’t judge” or, “it’s not my place to judge.” Maybe that’s not entirely true. Maybe that’s almost entirely untrue! We must of course make judgements about decisions, situation and people throughout our lives. In this episode, Nate and Austin discuss which kinds of judgement are not only tolerable, but necessary, and the types of judgement we should avoid in ou...