the process with nicky chin

Some reflections on recent experiences with running, golf, and sales. A new finding on the importance of incorporating zone two running in my training, and focusing on my heart rate. When it comes to the greatest game ever played, hear the highs and lows of a recent winter golf trip to Orlando. Last but not least, sales is life, life is sales. Chapters 01:26 → Running and Overcoming Performance Pl...

This week I'm joined by the inquisitive and reflective, Devin Griffin . He is a young and hungry sales rep with a deep curiosity for neuroscience and peak performance. We journey through his way of optimizing his ADHD, background leading to sales, and some Huberman-esque tactics to lead a better life. This is a man that'll leave you thinking. For more, check out ncjr.me.

This week is a solo ep where I reflect on the state of affairs of 3 games very important to the process. Running to keep testing my body. Sales to keep my mind and ears sharp. And golf to keep my soul full. Updates on new findings currently helping me elevate my game. For more, check out ncjr.me. MENTIONS Nakhjavani Golf and Coach Joe Dopamine Nation

This week I'm joined by the charismatic and easygoing, Ryan Beckford. He is an Account Executive at theScore, a man who wastes no opportunity, and a kindred spirit. It's tough to not have a good time in his presence. TRANSCRIPTION 2:15 → the worldly travels of a jamrock man; perspective of Jamaicans abroad 9:36 → how Ryan got into soccer/football (?) and his journey through to college ball...

Took a trip down memory lane and looked back on my goals from last year. What went well, what didn't and everything in between. TL;DR... derive value in your character based on the principles behind what you're doing, as opposed to just what you're doing. For more, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 3:39 → the value of focus in goalsetting; reflecting on what went wrong when I set too...

Join us this week as we delve into some things that we're grateful for as of late. Writing styles we the uncultured swine appreciate, reflections on the state of content creation, and an update on our respective running journeys. Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer by day, and berserker by night. For more, check out www.civilizedsavage.com TRANSCRIPTION 2:30 → the man’s take on poet...

This week I reflect back on what went right vs. wrong in my recent marathon experience - the climax of operation don't SHET yourself. You'll find out here if I was successful or not. With the end of the running szn, so too does my other love, the golf szn, come to a close (really both continue, but in limited fashion during winter). Quickly recap my last round of and another meditation p...

Treating yourself like you would treat others. That and DO things. We decided to jam on parenting approaches, despite the two of us not making one father. Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer by day, and berserker by night.  For more, check out www.civilizedsavage.com TRANSCRIPTION 17:30 - Tiger Woods book review; how his parents molded and shaped him from a young age 27:55 → the advice f...

The last of the Montreal chronicles - this conversation was recorded at the end of August.  One of the more soul-nourishing conversations I’ve had this year, and you’d expect it from none other than the great and powerful, Joshua Murray. We reminisce on times growing up together, the various ways we self-talk, a recent mushroom trip, and systems put in place that foster growth. He’s an engineer by...

Catching up on travel, therapy, and hunting. Joshua Murray is an engineer by day, and berserker by night. For more, check out civilized savagery . TRANSCRIPTION 03:00 → Florida man’s travel experience first impressions of Montreal, Afghanistan, value of travel, and observing the world as an American 14:30 → being a chameleon growing up, and translating that to the working world 17:30 → a rastaman’...

I sit down with Jonah Santo. Give it to him for his patience in understanding my poorly phrased questions. Returning the favour by entertaining me with interesting stories and perspectives. From slinging basketball tickets, to software, and everything in between. Join us if you’re curious about how he does it?  *Hint* The secret is in dog walking. For more, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 02:00 →...

Cry me a river. I've been struggling over the past couple of weeks and this is an attempt to get back on the horse. In all domains of my life. Tune in if you want to hear sad boy. For more, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 2:01 → my diagnosis of my broken rib and how it’s affected my routine/processes 3:30 → feeling dejected in many components of my life, the reverse of of habit stacking 6:26...

Domenico is a martial artist, one of my oldest friends, and close comrades through life. Join me as I catch up with the man on all things jiu jitsu and judo before he competes at the US Open Judo Championships in Miami. For more, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 1:30 → training martial arts with injuries 2:20 → how you can get into martial arts as a kid? 4:20 → ‘no quit’... a jiu jitsu principle t...

Nathan Romanchych is your friendly neighbourhood tech salesman. Proud 3rd place finisher of U14 lacrosse nationals, and one to keep your eye on. If you'd like to go far and enjoy yourself while doing it, tune in to author of being an intentional BDR. Nasty n8 here to promote his netflix special coming Aug 2026. For more, check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 6:40 → is the sales profession for lazy...

This week we're joined by Toronto's resident real estate phenom, Jordan Buttarrazzi. Some may call him the Wolf of Bay Street, but he is really more of a cup of camomile tea, with a teaspoon of honey. If you want to learn more about the journey from slinging MFPs, to firefighting, through to real estate and everything in between - tune in to hear this one. For more of Jordan Buttarrazzi...

Blessed to sit down with good friend and producer of the pod, Alec Hussey. Al's gracious enough to share the origin stories of his relationship with audio, craftsmanship, and the creative process. For more, check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 1:00 → where the love for music and audio comes from… as it does with most, band camp and death metal :)  5:10 → transitioning from playing music to produci...

I did a thing. 16 years in Chito Ryu Karate has me yearning to get back into some sort of martial art. The one I chose is jiu jitsu, and a couple months in, many bruises (physical and egoic) later, I have some insights on why this may be one of the greatest games ever played. It rivals golfs in terms of mental/physical fortitude, and gives it a running for best sport for sales parallels. For more,...

So, you've made it around the sun another year? Gotta capture the beautiful days and memories in a time capsule, while trying to reflect on how far I've come. What better way to do so and practice gratitude by answering the question of  "are you happy?". Turns out, I'm not. But there is something better.  For more, check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 1:27 → the difference betw...

You vie for it if it's not there, yet expect it to be the norm when it is there. We're talking culture, people. The importance of it in team-building. How to take inspiration from Japanese culture to build discipline. And ultimately, building the cult that rises the tide and lifts all boats. For more, check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 1:00 → a layman’s breakdown of Japanese culture and how...

Talking into the void and being brutally honest with my recent shortcomings and misses in habits - specifically, running, journalling, and reading. I figure the best way to get back on the horse is to first publicly shame myself, and the next is to just fucking do it. Here's to day zero. For more, check out ncjr.me Transcription 2:11 → more recent struggles with running, exercise, and buildin...

I used to think critical thinking, resourcefulness, and creativity, was the cocktail to a stellar sales pro. While still important, 6 more quarters under my belt, many highs and lows, has lead me to a new top 3 I look for in myself, and those around me in selling. Curiosity, initiative, and resilience. Tune in to find out why. For more, check out ncjr.me.  TRANSCRIPTION 1:43 → taking inspiration f...

Dearly beloved, this week we're joined by the Bay Street Bull himself, Mehrab Shayesteh. From his uppers not believing in him in retail sales, to literally pounding the pavement, and breaking every record for the Xerox agency in Toronto's downtown core. He'll be the first to tell you the only thing harder than figuring out sales for yourself, is building up a team to do it better, f...

If I finished out q1 on top, treat to myself was one of them fancy running watches. Turns out it has been one of the better investments I've made. As with most things with running, there are many parallels to draw between it and sales. Join me this week to dive into insights I dig into for sales leadership + mentorship vs. running aids. For more, check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION -- SUPPORT &am...

Quick reflection on camps made and summits to come after 3 months in '23. SUPPORT & CONNECT: Email: nick@ncjr.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaschinjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicholaschinjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyandrew/ 

This is a special one, friends. I was given the rare honour to sit down with my lovely girlfriend, Dr. Jessica Minott. Tune in if you want to learn about science; from veterinary medicine, to immunology - an undergraduate degree to a PhD, and everything in between. A glimpse into the beautiful mind, of a beautiful woman. Bare with me here folks as a few things are going on. A) she still makes me n...