The Art of Awesome

On todays episode I get to speak with the Gilad Karni about blending the two opposing forces of high level achievement and spirituality. Gilad has an incredible history of both high level achievement and spirituality with time spent in the Israeli special forces, a decade long career in professional basketball, and a transition into leadership and business coaching. I found this to be a truly insi...

On todays Friday Fire I talk Goal Setting for 2023 and beyond and how to actually achieve all your New Years Resolutions this year. I explain what S.M.A.R.T. goals are and how by setting less goals you are drastically more likely to achieve them. If you've ever failed at your New Years resolutions in the past then this is an episode you wont want to miss. Please let me know what you think about th...

This week I had the pleasure to sit down and talk in person with arguably the Worlds greatest kayaker, Dane Jackson. We talk about Dane's recent winner at the Green Race and breaking the 4-Minute Barrier. This time limit was very much like Kayaking version of Roger Bannister breaking the 4 minute mile back in 1954. Similar to running a sub 4 minute mile, many people weren't sure if you could paddl...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about the concept behind staying left of the but. The next time you say "I need to get in shape, but I don't have time" stay left of the but and stick with the idea and concept and change it from "but I can't" to "and I will figure out a way." Try this the next time you you have an idea but your self doubt kicks in. Please let me know what you think about this content...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about all that we have to be thankful and grateful for this Thanksgiving weekend. I also talk about the Black Friday sales all over and how looking at products and how they will improve your life vs just how much you're saving with these sales. Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Inst...

On todays episode I get to speak with the Tony Robinson about breaking through barriers and achieving your goals in finance, parenting and fitness. Tony is a real estate investor with a focus on Short Term rentals, as well as a host from the Bigger Pockets Rookie Podcast. Though our conversation goes way beyond real estate and investing as Tony shares his insight and lessons learned from becoming...

Today I got to speak with legendary rock climber Arno Ilgner about peak performance, the flow state and his mental training program, the Warriors Way. Arno shares the framework behind his Warriors Way mental strength training and how we can all use mental training to overcome any obstacles in athletics and in life. Book- The Rock Warriors Way Book- Peak Mind Warriorsway.com  Instagram- @RockWarrio...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about the idea of setting up a rainy day fund. The beauty of saving a little of extra cash is that it gives you options in the future, whether you want to quit your job and start a business or have some extra funds for security in hard times, or simply to donate it and be generous. So no matter what you do, pay yourself first, put a little money a side and start your r...

"Never let your memories be bigger than your dreams." I got to sit down and speak with Adam Spillman about his journey from paddling Class 5 rapids in Chile to battling Stage 3 cancer. Adam shares his story of his healing journey and how ice, heat, nutrition and breath work have been helping him through cancer and recover both physically and mentally. Book- The Art of Resilience by Ross...

On todays Friday Fire I discuss the idea of criticism being a nugget of gold, as it hurts if it hits you in the head, though if you analyze it you are left with pure gold, as it can also be a blueprint to becoming better. So next time someone throws shade or criticism your way, stop listen and figure out how to use it to strengthen yourself so the next time they can critique you the same way. Plea...

Today I got to sit down in person with friend, paddler, coach and physical therapist student, Chris Wing. Chris shares his story of how paddling has taken him from competing to coaching to business and now back to school as he studies to be a physical therapist. We also discuss the stresses and weakness that paddling can put on the body as well as how we can try to improve and strengthen those are...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about how we can sharpen our mind by putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations. One of the best tactics I've used to get mentally strong is to train yourself through uncomfortable situations with using a cold shower. Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak...

Today I got to talk with Mark Deming, the Chief Marketing Officer at NRS, as he shares the story of NRS and founder Bill Parks. Bill was a business and finance professor who took a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon that changed his life. After falling in love with rafting and the river life, Bill took $2000 of his own money, his business ideas and bought some military surplus to create the birth...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about trying new things. In my honest opinion, trying new things is the only way to learn and grow. It is how we all learned to crawl and then walk. So try new things in your athletics, work, school or relationships. The beauty is, that if it doesn't work you can always go back to how you did it before, or simply try something new again. Give it a try. Please let me kn...

Today I got to sit down and talk with recent Jr. Women's World Champion, Abby Holcomb. Abby shares her story of how facing her fears in paddling has built her confidence and taken her to a World Title. Instagram- @Adventurous. Miss Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love to h...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about how it is OK to not feel OK. Though when you are in times like this, what is not OK is to stay and wallow in this feeling, you need to reach out and seek help whether it be talking with friends or family, searching for cures online or medical advice from a doctor, or simply getting outdoors in fresh air and sunlight on a pleasant hike in the woods. There are many...

Today I got to sit down with Will Richardson again. This time we focused our time discussing nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and reaching peak performance. Podcast- Do Hard Things  Book- Running the Dream  Instagram- @TheTravelBeard Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram @NickTroutmanKayak I would love t...

On todays Friday Fire I talk about Fear. Fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real, while Danger is something real. So figure out what is a tangible danger, how to mitigate or eliminate the danger, then what is left is just the 'self doubt' names as fear. If you've eliminated the danger and still have fear, then simply do it it scared and recognize that it is an unnecessary fear. Please let me...

“Change is inevitable growth is optional.” Today I get to sit down and speak with both Corey Reed and Mike Maina from Mountain Wellness as we discuss reaching for the pinnacle of human performance with a huge focus on breath work. Breathing is such a huge part of not only our athletics and performance but our entire everyday life. Corey and Mike explain how we might be breathing entirely wrong, an...

"Your reality becomes that parts of your imagination you hold onto the longest." Today I get to sit down and talk with Kevin Palmieri from the Next Level University. Kevin shares his story of having a dream life, the 6 figure income, model girlfriend, nice new car, yet still felt depressed and not the life he wanted. So Kevin took control, quick his job and chased his dreams. This is an interview...

Today I get to speak with the latest King of the North Fork, Hayden Voorhees. We talk about his story of getting into the sport of kayaking. Hayden also shares about his latest win at the North Fork Championships, as well as what is takes to compete and run the event. Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, or hit my up with a DM on Instagram...

Today I get to speak with personal finance author and speaker Gordon Stein. Gordon shares many of his personal stories and advice for putting money back into your pocket. Gordon calls these money tips part of his 'recipes' from his latest book "Cashflow Cookbook". Book- Cashflow Cookbook Cashflow Cookbook Blog Please let me know what you think about this content with a rating or review on Apple Po...

Today's Friday Fire I talk about dealing with willpower and how it is finite and hard when we rely on our willpower to do something like wake up early and workout, or not to binge eat that ice cream after dinner. Instead we can use something much more powerful such as identity. It is way easier to not eat meat or only eat veggies when you switch your identity to a vegetarian. Try swapping out will...

Today's Friday Fire I talk about dealing with defeat. I am at the 2022 World Championships in Nottingham England, and didn't make it past the quarter finals. So I thought this would be an ideal time to talk about dealing with defeat. Here are some of my best tips: I think remembering that it is all just a game, and we are playing because we like the game. Don't let a judge determine your self wort...

"I just want to have some flow, have fun on the water, I don't what to put too much pressure but I just want to have fun at this Worlds." Today I get to sit down and talk with reigning C1 World Champion, Tom Dollé, while we are here live at the 2022 Freestyle Kayak World Championships in Nottingham England. Tom shares his story of getting into the sport of kayaking, transitioning from freestyle to...