The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

1. Projects are not irreversible 2. The best time to make a plan for tomorrow is at the end of the day today 3. Planning prevents decision fatigue 4. Creativity is not unbounded, it's structured 5. The Power of Boundaries

Charlie Gilkey helps people start finishing the stuff that matters. He's the founder of Productive Flourishing, author of the book Start Finishing (2019) and The Small Business Lifecycle (2012), and host of the Productive Flourishing podcast. Before starting Productive Flourishing, Charlie worked as a Joint Force Military Logistics Coordinator while simultaneously pursuing a PhD in Philosophy....

1. Have the Courage to Share your Dreams 2. Feel Convicted not Guilty 3. Talent is your Floor, not your Ceiling

Former Chicago Cub. Co-founder and CEO of Diamond Directors which helps baseball players reach and exceed their full potential, he's worked with MLB players like Jason Heyward, Dexter Folwer, Andruw Jones, Andrew McCutchen, Peter Alonso, and many others. He's also the co-founder of the non-profit organization LEAD based in Atlanta, GA who's mission is to empower an at risk generation t...

1. Know how the Advisor is compensated 2. Paternalistic vs. Informative vs. Interpretive 3. The strategy is the same to get to your Best You and to Build Wealth

Wayne B. Titus III founded AMDG Financial and AMDG Business Advisory Services in 2002 based on his 15 years experience at two large accounting firms working with Fortune 50 clients. He dove into entrepreneurship to make a bigger impact on people's lives. As a fee-only fiduciary adviser, his loyalty is to his clients: he places their interests ahead of his own or his firms. _____ Learn about: 3...

1. Don't ask someone to do something that you're not willing to do yourself or have done yourself 2. Be a model of greatness in everything you do 3. Toughness is a double edged sword 4. Coach the whole person not just the player 5. You get to decide how the story ends 6. Accountability for ALL PLAYERS not just the best ones

Coach Mike Strickland was my high school baseball coach and is the head baseball Coach at Marist School in Atlanta, GA where he’s been from 2005-Present. He’s won 3 state championships in 2010, 2011, 2017. And has 2 state runner-ups in 2006 and 2013 (my senior year). Coach Strickland is in the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame. He was the assistant coach and manager for the 15U National Team, Team...

1. Small Wins EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. 2. Never Quit 3. How you do 1 thing is how you do everything

Ted was a super successful financial consultant for 22 years and built a financial services practice in Tokyo from scratch. He talks about the moments leading up to his stroke and what the experience itself was like. He talks about how he only had the capability to speak about 1,000 words in his first year post stroke when comparatively 4 year olds can speak around 4,000 words. He talked about how...

1. Keep Meticulous family trees and don't be shy about needing a job 2. The grass isn't always greener at another company 3. When you change jobs, show that you are carrying forward a lesson 4. Resolve conflicts in a quiet, stress-free environment 5. When you get criticism - write an action plan with that person

Vicky is a leading career development expert and author of 6 best selling books in the career development space, including: 301 Answers to Tough Interview Questions, 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions, and Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers, and Other Office Idiots. In this episode: Tips and strategies when job hunting How to answer the toughest and most important interview question...

1. Deficiency Needs vs. Growth Needs 2. Goal based on contribution and mastery are growth goals 3. Accept your whole self

Go checkout Michael's new book called, "Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on it." - On Amazon This could be the most impactful interviews I've ever done! My conversation with Michael could change the way you think and could change the way you act. He opens up about how he developed his addiction to alcohol in drugs. He discusses how being an a...

Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a human psychologist who explores the depths of human potential. He’s a speaker and his TED Talks are extremely popular on YouTube. He’s the author of numerous books including Wired to Create and newest book: "Transcend: The New Science of Self Actualization." - A bold reimagining of Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs. It was just released April 7th. Go grab...

1. Don't be Afraid to be Transformational 2. Sometimes you have to run into a wall to know where you want to go 3. Have a Curious Mind

Jared Gutstadt is a producer, writer, inventor, and entrepreneur known for his patented technology (the Jingle Player) that transformed the TV marketplace vis a vis his company Jingle Punks. Last year, his podcast “Bear and a Banjo” was a first for the world of media. It was the first podcast to feature an original commercial soundtrack, and in turn, drove headlines as a game changer for the space...

1. The Importance of a Necessity Entrepreneur 2. Not Everyone is an Entrepreneur 3. Don't try to go too big too early

In this episode, Troy discusses what it means to be a “Necessity Entrepreneur.” He talks about how to determine if a side hustle is worth pursuing, when to transition from side hustle to full time hustle, why when you’re a new business you shouldn’t go after the big customers first and much more!  _____ Learn more about Troy: Website: https://www.troyrunderwood.com Amazon: “How to Launch Your Side...

1. Time Management = Pain Management 2. The relationship between following through and our self image 3. Long term behavior change is identity change

In this episode, Nir breaks down his 4 steps to becoming "Indistractable." We talk about how to avoid our internal triggers that cause us to get distracted, we talk about his time boxing technique that keeps him focused every single day, we talk about the effect that our behaviors have on our self-image and so much more! 4:50 - 5:19: The importance of following through 9:55 - 10:37 Time ma...

1. Cross Generational Engagement 2. Continual Value Creation 3. Set Expectations and Policies

This episode is a re-release from back in December of 2018! Laura Lea is a holistic chef and cookbook author who has a new cookbook out called, "Simply Laura Lea!" She helps thousands of people find fun, healthy, and delicious ways of eating. And my Mom LOVES using her recipes!

Dr. Dennis Jaffe is an advisor to families about family business, governance, wealth and philanthropy, and is the author of Borrowed From Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises.   In this episode, learn about:   8:20 - 9:03: How the 2nd generation can often coast off of previous success  10:47 - 12:04: The importance of cross-generational engagement 13:55 - 15:08: Busines...

1. See what your competition does, and do it differently 2. Don't Underestimate any Action 3. Always Exceed Expectations