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This is a talk that I had with my good friend Hayden Smith a few months ago that I wanted to revisit. The internet is so powerful and it is able to do so much for us. I hope you all enjoy!

In this talk, I react to an article that I just read in a New York Times opinion piece about a different way of looking at all of the atrocities that we have seen here in the US. Not the guns, not the general mental health, but how we raise our boys. I give my thoughts here on why the way we raise our boys needs to change now and what specifically needs to change. I hope you all can engage in this...

Affective Forecasting is something that too few of us are conscious of. It is also something that too many of us experience and fail to see. Today, I discuss affective forecasting and it’s implications, along with why it’s so important to become aware of and change these thoughts that come from it. This may be a new concept for you, so I hope that you are able to make sense of my explanation and i...

This equation comes from Ray Dalio’s new book, Principles, and was one of the biggest lessons that I walked away with. Learning how to reflect on our painful and adverse experiences to move forward and progress is one of the most important skills that we can develop and practice. This lesson has been really impactful for me, so I really hope you all enjoy this talk!

To follow my previous talk about changing how we see failure, how can we learn how to cope with those failures once we start to attack them? At first, it’s bound to be difficult because of our previously ingrained mindsets and thoughts about what failure is. However, we CAN shape the way we see failure and we CAN improve the way we deal with it. Thanks for tuning in to all of you, it means the so...

The central question to today’s podcast branches off from the previous one. Why do we avoid failure? Is avoiding failure good for us? In this talk, I explore these questions and dive into why the way in which a lot of us have been developed may have led us to see failure in a less than optimal way without us even knowing it.

Of all of the factors that influence our mental health and well-being, what is the most important? Today, I argue for the importance of finding congruence between who you are and who you want to be. This is one of my favorite topics to ponder and discuss, so I really hope that you enjoy this reflection. Thank you to you all! Much love.

“I’d rather slap you with the truth than kiss you with a lie” -Russ. Today’s talk builds off of these external references that I’ve been using. The importance of recognizing and accepting truth, which allows us to be so much better off in the long term, is essential for us when we’re experiencing difficulty and struggle. Actively seeking truth to have better long term outcomes is always the better...

A few days ago, I came across a short talk by Will Smith addressing the difference between fault and responsibility. I thought that this distinction that he made was so powerful. So here, I expand upon this explanation and I also add to it with some of my own thoughts. Enjoy!

Following these talks on positive psychology, how can we make positive changes? What is at the root of these ruts and challenges that we face? The likely answer is insecurity and a lack of self awareness. Tune in as I explore the importance of self awareness, how to become self aware, and how powerful it is for our well being.

This talk adds on to the last talk by discussing the roots of positive psychology and why it is more than relevant to you and your well-being right now. Understanding the necessity to escape learned helplessness and embrace learned optimism is crucial, and I hope you can all appreciate something in this message. Thanks again for tuning in!

Today, to build off of my talk on vulnerability, I discuss Positive Psychology and its basic tenets of happiness. What makes us the happiest? How can we find more happiness in our lives? I hope that you all enjoy this talk. I will be following this with more in depth breakdowns of the field of positive psychology and how influential it can and should be for us.

NEW SERIES ALERT! This month, I want to touch on a lot of topics related to depression and anxiety, which are huge problems that so many people face every day. Today, I discuss the impacts of vulnerability on depression and anxiety, as well as some other variables that affect these outcomes. I’ll be recording more podcasts about this topic throughout the month. Thanks for tuning in!

Today’s conversation is a very meaningful one for me. Grant is one of the greatest friends I’ve ever had and I’ve always found our relationship to be very meaningful. I asked him about what motivates him today, to which he gave a great response. Enjoy!

Focus has been an area that I’ve had to address for a while now. It’s never been my strongest point, but I’m doing everything I can to improve my focus right now because of be value that I know it will bring me both now and in the future. Tune in as I walk through what I’m tying to do to improve my focus and the important factors at play in this process. Thanks for listening!

I truly believe that this message is what I want you all to take away when reflecting on your lives. Learn to love the process. Learn to love and appreciate the journey more than the destination. Your attention by tuning in to these podcasts means the world to me. Thank you all for your continued love and support. 😊

This may be one of the toughest and most worthwhile lessons to learn. Saying no, although it is often difficult for us, is often one of the best things that we can do. Tune in to see why learning how to say no can be so important for us. PS, this does not give you the right to say no to everything and to be too picky. If someone asks you to do the dishes, do the dishes, and likewise for other smal...

Gratefulness is one of the most powerful motivators that we have. Putting ourselves into perspective can completely change our outlook. Why should you be grateful? What should you be grateful for? Tune in for a great exercise to promote gratefulness and why it’s so powerful for us. 😊

Today, I bring a proposition to the table for all of you. Reach out to 50-100 people that you look up to and/or see as potential mentors. Provide them value, ask them questions, and try to develop new meaningful relationships. This WILL change the game for you if you follow through. Just one response can change where you are and open new doors! Enjoy!

This podcast is intense. Today, after giving a three day gap, I talk about a big motivator for me and something that escapes us too often. You are going to die. Period. Follow my reflection on this in this episode to better understand how we should react to this powerful truth.

In today’s episode, I focus on the concept of flow by answering a few basic questions: What is flow? How can getting into flow help us? What can we do to get into flow more often? As you will hear, flow can significantly impact our experiences in that it improves our engagement and the amount of positive growth we are able to take away from these experiences. Tune in! You won’t regret it 😉

Today’s podcast is quick and to the point. Find your passion and find the thing that fires you up. When you find it, follow it. I’ll be back soon with more. Stay tuned.

In this episode, I break down what perspective really is and how we can gain it. This is the most essential podcast I’ve done yet and it is filed with content and truth. Take the leap and listen. If any of my podcasts will impact you, this one might just be it. Thanks for tuning in 😊

Why do we love the weekends so much? What does it actually mean for us when we’re always looking forward to the weekend? I hope you all enjoy and can find value in this short talk about weekends. It may come across as fairly bold and heavy, but it is a truth that so many of us fail to recognize. Thanks again for listening. Your efforts to tune in mean so much to me.

Write. It. Down. This is one of my new mottos that has most benefited me over the past month. Recording our thoughts, feelings, experiences, and future visions are crucial for all of us. They give us something to refer to that is authentic that we can interact with at all times, good or bad. I encourage you to start writing and recording notes for yourself. Thank you all for listening. Your engage...