The Art of Awesome

Today I discuss the thought of deciding and determining just WHO YOU ARE. We go deep into the realization that you can BE, DO and HAVE anything you could possibly desire in life once you make the decision. As well as explaining how you can set yourself up for success by rising to the occasion and determining just what type or person you are and what typer of character you have. Please share your t...

"You've only got one body and one life at the end of the day. In my opinions I just like, why wouldn't you look after it?" Today we are joined with Brandon Hepburn, a British National Freestyle kayaker turned Body Builder. We talk about how he made the transition from one sport discipline to another. Brandon also explains how he trains and what he eats, which is totally different than I had expect...

“Your time is LIMITED, so don't WASTE it living someone else’s life." - Steve Jobs Today I tried a different approach to our Friday Fires as I broke down the Steve Jobs commencement speech to the 2005 graduating class of Stanford. Steve Jobs tells three different stories, which each have their own valuable lessons. I talk about these lessons and values and how they apply to all of us. Enjoy, and p...

“There's a lifestyle that exists and a way to pull it off, and I'm pursuing a lifestyle now more than anything else, and I'll find a way to pull it off.” Nick is joined with the legendary big water kayaker Benny Marr. Ben talks about how he got into kayaking and some of his favorite rivers and destinations. Then we go deep as he explains how he makes money and in able to continue to travel the wor...

“Sometimes you need to say NO to some opportunities to be able to say YES to other opportunities in life.” Today we talk about the power of saying NO, and how saying YES to all opportunities is always saying NO to something else. So let’s all take a moment and learn how to say NO to open up the opportunity to say YES to what is truly important to me. Don’t just blindly be a YES person, because eve...

"For most people, nutrition is actually weighted higher than physical practice in terms of health." On this episode Nick is joined with World Champion SUP paddler Seychelle. Seychelle is an energetic athlete, nutrition coach, and yoga instructor and she tells all as explains the ultimate importance of nutrition as both an athlete and just for general health. They also dive deep into what is the mo...

Can you do better in your relationships, your work, your physique? Are you reaching your full potential in everything you do in life? Or do you have more to give? "I'm not certain whether I can reach my potential, though I am certain that I'm going to strive for it. I certainly know that I am capable of more." Today we talk about potential and striving to be your best. I know that I am capable of...

"Stop letting other people dictate whether, yes or no, you can do something. You can do it. I don't care who you are; black, white, orange, green, big, little, it doesn't matter. You can do it. You just might have to work a little harder, and once you accept that that's ok, then you're going to be ok. " Nick is joined with Real Estate investor Felipe Mejia as they talk about investing, how anyone...

"The Hack to Happiness is quite simply to be grateful and thankful for everything that we already have." Nick breaks down the shortcut to happiness and living a joyful life. As we first need to be grateful for what we have before we start wanting more in live, while simultaneously the more grateful we are the more live provides and the brighter everyday becomes. Please let me know what you think a...

"I have found the best way to deal with those really high stress situations is to have people around to distract me from the demons, because if I just sat on my own they would flood into my head and make me go crazy." Nick is joined with Olympic Medalist Billy Morgan. Billy is a Red Bull athlete and professional snowboarder and talks about the demons of mind when pushing the envelope and attemptin...

What is your biggest Fear? Are you afraid of the dark, or heights or maybe talking in front of an audience? In this episode Nick talks about and explains the difference between FEAR and DANGER. As well as going deep into personal childhood stories and why we need to stop running, turn around, and face our fears if we want to live out our ultimate life. Let me know what you think with a podcast rev...

"I have a great ambition of dying exhausted rather than bored." Nick is joined with Rafa Ortiz. Rafa has lit himself on fire, swam an inflatable pool toy off a 70ft waterfall, as well as paddled the highest waterfall run in a kayak, 187 ft Palouse Falls. They discuss fear, mentors, and the power of obsession, as the go deep into the philosophical mindset of what it takes to be the best and push th...

Are you looking for massive action? Has it ever crossed your mind that small steps might be the answer to big results? In this episode Nick talks about taking small consistent action to create momentum and keep your goals in reach. With small consistent action you can continue to level up without the feeling of overwhelm. Let me know what you think with a podcast review or a DM on Instagram https:...

"1+1 isn't equal 2, 1+1 is 3 and it becomes bigger numbers because these personalities and people mesh." Nick is joined with Eddie Stone, the founder and CEO of Touchstone Essentials. They discuss health, nutrition and finding your "Why" to keep you on track with any of your life goals. They also go deep into mindset, belief, and trusting your gut whether it be a life threatening Class V rapid or...

Do you ever find yourself drifting without a purpose, or know what to do? In this premier episode of The Art of Awesome, Nick Troutman talks about finding your happiness and using the four pillars of life to keep you on track and find what it is in life that point you to your true north. As well as discussing the concepts of reverse goal setting and goal setting to the now, to help propel you towa...