The James Swanwick Show

"There's power in doing... nothing." - James Swanwick (click to tweet) Key Takeaways: Be purposeful about taking time to be alone , to refresh and recharge It is possible to fit in the things that are a priority to you. This is so important that it should be a serious priority for anyone Studies have shown that running can give you "break-throughs" in your life Our lives are full of chaos, and som...

  The Notes: Learn how to read labels , and read them for every food that you buy Juices that are promoted as "no added sugar" does not mean that it is not packed with sugar. Read the label! When you find out how much sugar is in something, imagine literally eating that much sugar, spoonful by spoonful. You may find yourself less hungry for the food… Eat good fats, avoid unhealthy fats Avoid roast...

  The Notes: Learn how to read labels , and read them for every food that you buy Juices that are promoted as "no added sugar" does not mean that it is not packed with sugar. Read the label! When you find out how much sugar is in something, imagine literally eating that much sugar, spoonful by spoonful. You may find yourself less hungry for the food… Eat good fats, avoid unhealthy fats Avoid roast...

"Society has told us being a predator is a bad thing. But a predator is noble, trustworthy, can be lethal, and is impossible to ignore." - Bo Eason (click to tweet)   Have you ever been to a stand-up comedy show? Watched one on TV? If you have, you'll know that one of the trademarks of the genre is the performer sharing embarrassing real-life stories with the audience. It's what makes us laugh! We...

"Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today." - Benjamin Franklin (click to tweet)   Key Takeaways:   Control your focus on one single activity at a time Give yourself impossible deadlines . Deadlines you think are impossible will give you energy, focus, and motivation to accomplish more than you thought was possible Don't think about what you have to do, just do it, quickly! When you have...

"Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today." - Benjamin Franklin (click to tweet)   Key Takeaways:   Control your focus on one single activity at a time Give yourself impossible deadlines . Deadlines you think are impossible will give you energy, focus, and motivation to accomplish more than you thought was possible Don't think about what you have to do, just do it, quickly! When you have...

"If what you want doesn't line up equal what you are willing to sacrifice to get it, you don't want it bad enough." - Tim Grover (click to tweet) Key Takeaways from the Book "Relentless" by Tim Grover: Before you can have you want, you must become who you really are Ask yourself, what you are willing to give up to get what you want? Do the work everyday . Everyday, you have to do something you don...

"If we don't challenge ourselves, in big form and consistently, then we get weaker and weaker until we're afraid to take on challenges." - Mark Divine (click to tweet)   Could YOU survive Navy Seal hell week? Steve Costello just did . Today, I'm speaking with Mark Divine, the founder of Sealfit Kokoro Camp , about what it takes to steel your mind for something incredibly challenging and difficult...

"If we don't challenge ourselves, in big form and consistently, then we get weaker and weaker until we're afraid to take on challenges." - Mark Divine (click to tweet) Could YOU survive Navy Seal hell week? Steve Costello just did . Today, I'm speaking with Mark Divine, the founder of Sealfit Kokoro Camp , about what it takes to steel your mind for something incredibly challenging and difficult ,...

"Nevermind what they say if you meet with temporary defeat, for they, perhaps, do not know that every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success." - Napoleon Hill (click to tweet)   Key Takeaways: Write down your written statement of purpose, including specific numerical amounts and other details Persistence is what separates those who succeed from those who don't Defeat is nothing m...

"Nevermind what they say if you meet with temporary defeat, for they, perhaps, do not know that every failure brings with it the seed of an equivalent success." - Napoleon Hill (click to tweet)   Key Takeaways: Write down your written statement of purpose, including specific numerical amounts and other details Persistence is what separates those who succeed from those who don't Defeat is nothing m...

Key Takeaways: You discover things about yourself you wouldn't know otherwise when you're put through hell In the modern age, we don't have very much that requires you to reach deeply into yourself to find what you're made of physically When you put a physical challenge in front of yourself that stretches you to the breaking point, you learn more about yourself than you ever knew Putting money int...

Key Takeaways: You discover things about yourself you wouldn't know otherwise when you're put through hell In the modern age, we don't have very much that requires you to reach deeply into yourself to find what you're made of physically When you put a physical challenge in front of yourself that stretches you to the breaking point, you learn more about yourself than you ever knew Putting money int...

"Love the success while it's happening, but don't become too attached to it. Always be appreciative for it, and know that everything changes." - Roz Savage (click to tweet)         Roz Savage spent eleven years working in an office cubicle, thinking that success in her field of management consultancy would make her happy. It took all eleven years for her to realize she wasn't happy, that she was j...

"Love the success while it's happening, but don't become too attached to it. Always be appreciative for it, and know that everything changes." - Roz Savage (click to tweet)           Roz Savage spent eleven years working in an office cubicle, thinking that success in her field of management consultancy would make her happy. It took all eleven years for her to realize she wasn't happy, that she was...

"In dieting, generic programs usually yield generic results. Know your own body!" - Anthony Diclementi (click to tweet)          Everybody's got stress in their life. Difficult work situations, finances, relationships, and constantly growing To Do Lists can all add up to a very stressed out and sleep-deprived you. This kind of stress is very bad for you and for your body.         Stress is a kille...

"In dieting, generic programs usually yield generic results. Know your own body!" - Anthony Diclementi (click to tweet)          Everybody's got stress in their life. Difficult work situations, finances, relationships, and constantly growing To Do Lists can all add up to a very stressed out and sleep-deprived you. This kind of stress is very bad for you and for your body.         Stress is a kille...

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The amount of social media in the world can be overwhelming , from a personal point of view and for businesses trying to use social media to promote their brand.               Most people start using social media for fun, posting their thoughts and activities live, to express themselves and connect with friends. But this use of social media can be stressful and ineffective when applied to marketin...

The amount of social media in the world can be overwhelming , from a personal point of view and for businesses trying to use social media to promote their brand.               Most people start using social media for fun, posting their thoughts and activities live, to express themselves and connect with friends. But this use of social media can be stressful and ineffective when applied to marketin...

Most Americans don’t even consider the idea that taking extended periods of time off of work is an option. It’s almost like it would be looked down upon by others. As if you’re not doing your civic duty by living such a luxurious life of pleasure. Where is your work ethic? How can you reasonably expect to get anything done? Karan Rajaj is here to tell you why the idea of taking 1 out of every 3 ye...

Most Americans don’t even consider the idea that taking extended periods of time off of work is an option. It’s almost like it would be looked down upon by others. As if you’re not doing your civic duty by living such a luxurious life of pleasure. Where is your work ethic? How can you reasonably expect to get anything done? Karan Rajaj is here to tell you why the idea of taking 1 out of every 3 ye...