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The Ultimate Achievement ShowMovement, Mindset, Lifting Mistakes, and the Controversial Butt Wink with Jason SteinJason Stein is a Movement and Mindset coach in Charlotte, NC. His journey began as an accomplished powerlifter and that expanded into a passion for movement and improving the way people think from disempowering self talk to empowering self talk. It is this unique combination that allows him to get amazing results with his clients. Though in Charlotte, his company, Longevity Movement, is based online where he works with clients across the globe. His goal is to educate and empower the world to improve the way we move and think on a daily basis, effectively improving the q...2021-01-081h 05
The Ultimate Achievement Show122: Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Unlocking Your Physical Potential with Dr. Bridget Kelly SinhaOn the show today, I have Dr. Bridget Kelly Sinha. Bridget is an orthopedic physical therapist, with specialties in working with dancers, runners, and individuals with vestibular conditions. She does physical therapy, personal training and pilates, and dance conditioning. In this episode we discuss: Her favorite things to do for active recovery How to increase resiliency Her 5 favorite exercises The main issues she sees with the feet and how to correct them Her favorite tools as a PT Bridget attended Elon University where she began training as a BFA Dance Performance and Choreography major. After man...2020-12-141h 00
Are Your Parents Proud Of You?The Mind Of Daniel Westheimer Is Filled With Starbucks And Genuine WarmthMatthew talks with fellow actor Daniel Westheimer. The two talk about Daniels recent journey in getting a masters in mental health, improv, and the goonies. 2020-12-0657 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show121: From Corporate Executive to Passionate Skin Care Entrepreneur with Tyka CallowayTyka Calloway is the founder of Purely Wrapped LLC., an organic skincare and natural pain mediation company that’s affordable for every household income. Purely Wrapped was born out of love for her children and an allergic reaction that almost claimed the life of her mother. When her oldest daughter was born, she wanted to only use organic products on her skin. So began her journey with essential oils. She started creating butters and “potions” of her own. Years later her mother was crippled with a bout of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome due to an allergic reaction from a p...2020-09-131h 18
The Ultimate Achievement Show120: Racism, Confidence, and Making a Difference with Nate TurnerOn the show today, I have Nate Turner, the executive chef and owner of Your Custom Catering. He has been named one of “Charlotte’s Best Caterers” for two years consecutively. He is also an incredible human being who has dedicated a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money toward feeding the homeless community in Charlotte building up an amazing Food Pantry. His kindness and heart is what makes him so loved by the people close to him and as a successful entrepreneur and amazing chef, he is what we would call in baseball a 5 tool player. In thi...2020-08-061h 23
The Ultimate Achievement Show119: Bridging the Gap of Equality with Chad TurnerOn the show today, we have Chad Turner. Chad is President of the Charlotte LGBT Chamber and high level HR executive and consultant. His leadership is extraordinary and you are going to love this interview. In the interview we discuss: The history of the Charlotte LGBT chamber starting in such a conservative area. What can people do to enhance equality among the LGBT and POC communities and general population? Challenges the LGBT community face that people would not really think about What it will take to break down the barriers of judging and excluding people based o...2020-07-271h 41
The Ultimate Achievement Show118: Overcome Challenges, Get in Shape, and Build a Life You Love with Professional Athlete Kelly Fillow On the show today, we have a true superhero in the fitness world - Kelly Fillnow. She is a professional athlete, world record holder, world champion, and an all-around amazing human being. Her passion and knowledge shine through this entire interview. In this episode we talk about: - her recent knee injury a few months ago that took her out of competition for a few months and the lessons she has learned from that experience. THAT alone is worth listening to this episode for. - where to start if you are...2020-07-101h 00
The Ultimate Achievement Show117: Building Financial and Mental Resilience with Bob BartonOn the show today, I have Bob Barton, a man of many talents. He is a decorated military officer, a pastor, and now a financial advisor. The first 2/3 of this interview is all about finance and the last 1/3 is about developing a resilient mindset and how to find peace in turbulent times. I had a blast with this interview. In this episode, we talk about: The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to their finances How to balance wealth preservation with wealth creation How to build financial resilience Developing a powerful...2020-06-291h 22
The Ultimate Achievement Show116: A Lesson About Presence from a Fighter PilotThere are a few things we can do when life gets crazy and throws a curveball at us. Fighting it doesn’t work and neither does ignoring it. There are specific actions we can take that make a massive difference. Number 1: Practice Gratitude. Number 2: Connect with people. Number 3: Strategies for getting back to the breath. Number 4: Feel the feeling and move on. Enjoy the episode! Feel free to reach out to me at www.precisionchiroclt.com or drmatt@precisionchiroclt.com2020-06-2314 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show115: Fitness and Movement for Kids with George MaouryOn the show today, we have Coach George Maoury. In the realm of fitness and movement especially with kids, George is the real deal. IYCA Level 3 Youth Fitness Specialist IYCA High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist IYCA Certified Youth Speed and Agility Specialist National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Advanced Golf Fitness Instructor (AGFI) through Titleist Performance Institute AND he has an unparalleled experience working with kids as well as elite and professional athletes. In this episode we talk about: Some of his favorite exercises/activities/movements for kids and young adults What should parents...2020-06-1759 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show114: Crush Your Workout and Your Goals with Tyler ReavisOn the show today is Tyler Reavis, owner of 9 round Fitness and became the youngest franchisee in the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise with over 800 locations in 20 countries and growing. He is a Man of Faith// Entrepreneur//Life Coach, a follower of Christ and all things health and business. Tyler has had quite the unconventional career path. From banker, to apprentice plumber, to lineman/car wash entrepreneur side hustler. To now a full time gym owner/operator here in beautiful Charlotte, NC. He is an incredible guy. Full of passion, insight, and to...2020-06-0959 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show113: The Power of Never Giving Up with Lieutenant Joe JohnsonLieutenant Joe Johnson is from Anderson, SC and currently works for the Rock Hill Police Department with over 25 years of law enforcement experience. On this episode, we discuss: What do you do when you get a cancer diagnosis and only a 5% chance of surviving The power of the mind Building a community And much more… He has an extraordinary story about an experience that happened to him 5 years ago that he had to overcome and it put a lot of things in my life in perspective. During his law enforcement career he has wor...2020-06-0443 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show112: Marketing, Branding, and Growing Your Business with Danny DeckerDanny Decker is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and podcast host. He co-founded and built Spotlight Branding into a nationally recognized online branding firm for solo & small firm lawyers. In 2012, he started the business out of a spare bedroom in his apartment, along with his partner Marc. In six years they went from a tiny “two-man shop” to a thriving business with a full-time staff of nearly a dozen generating over $1M in annual revenue. Now, he coaches and mentors entrepreneurs to build effective and robust marketing systems to grow and scale their businesses. 2020-05-2654 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show111: The Cutting Edge of Fitness with Tracy BriaOn the show today is a really powerful individual. Tracy Bria is the owner of Hotworx in Ballantyne. Hotworx is a really unique and exciting concept in the fitness industry where you train inside of an infrared sauna. Yes, you heard that right! You do a combination of cycling, full body machines, and isometrics inside of a 125-130 degree infrared sauna. It is fun, really good for you, and a great workout. I have been training there since they opened and it has been a blast. Tracy has an amazing story. She had a long...2020-05-211h 04
The Ultimate Achievement Show110: OCD, Overcommitment, and People PleasingThis episode is a special Q and A. I asked a friend to provide me with questions that he would love for me to address on the podcast and he came up with some wonderful topics. I chose three of them for this episode - OCD, Overcommitment, and People Pleasing. I hope you really like this one. If you enjoy this format or you have questions yourself that you would like for me to address on future episodes, please reach out and let me know. You can reach me at drmatt@precisionchiroclt.com...2020-05-1112 minThe Ultimate Achievement Show109: Breathwork, The Pelvic Floor, The Core, and Women's Health with Dr. Brenda GajowskiOn today’s episode, I have the brilliant Dr. Brenda Gajowski. Dr. Gajowski is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in the pelvic floor. She helps postpartum women and moms of any age return to the activities they love without pain, leaking, or instability. This episode is NOT just for women. As men, the more we can understand our partners, the more we can support them and some of the principles we talk about can be applied to men as well. In the episode, we talk about: The importance of breathwork and how to...2020-05-011h 05
The Ultimate Achievement Show108: Building a Better Brain with Lora SolomonLora Solomon is a Nurse Practitioner with a masters in nursing and a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine. She has specialties in family medicine, functional medicine, and hormones. In this episode, we talk about: How to achieve optimum brain function and brain health How our nutrition effects our health and brain function Best types of movement to optimize your brain What do our hormones tell us And much more…. Reach out to Lora at Beautiful Brain Health and www.beautifulbrainhealth.org and you ca...2020-04-201h 02
The Ultimate Achievement Show107: From Rage to Peace to Influence with Beth MisnerToday's guest, Beth Misner, is an extraordinary individual. She is a TED speaker, Corporate Vice Chair of BNI, Co-Founder of the BNI Foundation, and Director of the Journey Center. She is a certified sports nutritionist, black belt in karate, tai chi/qi gong instructor, ordained minister, and meditation/prayer leader. She grew up plagued by rage, depression, and anxiety and over the years transformed herself into one of the most peaceful individuals I have ever met. She exudes confidence, presence, and compassion and influences hundreds of thousands of people around the world. In this episode w...2020-04-121h 02The Ultimate Achievement Show106: Optimize Your Sleep and Breathing with Dr. Stephen ToddOn today’s episode, we discuss the Buteyko Method and how to optimize your sleep, overcome asthma, and support healthy breathing through nasal breathing and other breathwork techniques. Steven Todd, D.M.D. is one of the foremost authorities on treating snoring and sleep apnea. Upon retiring from oral rehabilitation and dental anesthesiology, Dr. Todd turned his focus to Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) treating both adult and pediatric patients.. He realized CPAP therapy and Oral Appliance Therapy just treated the SYMPTOMS of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – they did not treat the CAUSE of OSA...2020-04-061h 06
The Ultimate Achievement Show105: 3 Keys to Reducing InjuriesThe biggest risk to you not achieving your goals when it comes to fitness just behind discipline is going to be injury. So many people would love to stay healthy, lose weight, and get fit but they fall off the wagon because they get injured along the way. Here’s how to stay on top of your game. Prioritize the warm-up. Use full body movements and movements specific to the movements you are going to be focusing on in your workout to sufficiently prepare your body for battle. Form Over Intensity. St...2020-04-0213 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show104: Investing and Wealth Creation with Jon TedescoJon is a fourth-generation investor, first introduced to the world of finance by his great-grandfather. Though initially solely a personal pursuit and hobby, Jon turned his passion into a career by joining Morgan Stanley, one of the countries most renowned Wealth Management firms. We had an amazing conversation that is ESPECIALLY relevant to the current state of affairs with the economy. We talked about the different vehicles you should absolutely be putting your money into to maximize your long term returns. We talked about how to save money on taxes. We...2020-03-2951 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show103: 5 Areas to Maximize FitnessMost people fall short of their fitness goals or increase their risk of injury because their training focus is too limited. If you really want to be fit and healthy, there are 5 areas of fitness you must address: strength, mobility, stability, low-intensity cardio, and high-intensity training. Master these and watch your performance and your health take off. Enjoy! For questions or a consultation, you can reach me at drmatt@precisionchiroclt.com or www.mattwestheimer.com2020-03-2616 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show102: Building ResilienceThis is a timely episode with all of the uncertainty in the world. Resilience is the ability to recover quickly and bounce back from difficulties. We all possess the ability to create powerful resilience but it is a muscle that must be built like your biceps. Check out the Resilience Doughnut and Resilience Report for more information!2020-03-1206 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show101: Getting Better Sleep - Part 2One of the biggest and least known methods for getting better and more restorative sleep is NASAL BREATHING. Mouth breathing deprives us of the oxygen that our tissues need. How the heck does that happen? Our ability to extract and utilize oxygen is not so much based on the amount of oxygen we are bringing in but the balance between carbon dioxide and oxygen. We need to retain carbon dioxide to weaken the bond of oxygen to the RBC so we can extract and use it. Mouth breathing releases way too much carbon...2020-02-1611 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show100: Outward Mindset of SuccessWelcome to our 100th Episode! It has been a labor of love and I feel incredible honored that you have listened to what I have to say about a wide variety of subjects and hope it has added value to your life. This episode is about developing an outward mindset. An outward mindset is about looking to serve the needs of the people around us as a way to create a bigger impact. Most leaders fail in that they are so inwardly focused that they are blind to the needs of the people a...2020-02-1010 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show099: Reducing Depression and AnxietyIt is impossible to be depressed and to truly be of service to someone else. By definition, depression is all about you and focusing on YOUR situation. You cannot be depressed unless you are thinking about a situation in your life that is bad or hopeless. If you are in service to someone else, you are focusing on them and since we cannot hold 2 simultaneous conscious thoughts at one time, a powerful antidote to depression is to serve others. Three of my favorite things to do are coaching, seeing patients, and speaking. That...2020-02-0712 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show098: Are you Repelling or Attracting People?We are always either repelling or attracting people. We had a great guest last night at toastmasters who is a professional speaking who travels around the country teaching pubic speaking and communication skills. He shared a really interesting exercise with us. He had 2 people stand on opposite sides of the room. Person A had to cue other person whether or not he wanted to speak to him/her based on body language. When Person B interpreted a signal that Person A wanted him/her to come closer, he/she would walk closer. When...2020-01-3107 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show097: Improve Your SleepEp 097: Improve Your Sleep One of the most underrated and important strategies for optimal health and disease prevention is SLEEP. We have all heard the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Well there is more and more research to suggest that will be a lot sooner if you neglect your sleep! “I think that sleep may be one of the most significant lifestyle factors that determines your risk ratio for Alzheimer’s disease.” – Matthew Walker, PhD When we sleep, we assimilate all of the data and stimuli from throughout the day. We orga...2020-01-1618 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show096: Nutrition Part III: Supplements096: Nutrition Part 3 Supplements *Greens Powder *Fish Oil *Probiotics *Vit D/K *Creatine *Collagen Peptides *Chlorophyll *Magnesium *Dessicated Liver *Vit C2020-01-0807 min
The Ultimate Achievement ShowBonus: Stay Healthy Through the HolidaysThe holiday season is when people usually fall off the rails when it comes to their health. They eat way too much sugar, put on weight, and get sick. It doesn't have to happen to you. In this episode, I discuss specific strategies to stay healthy through the holidays and still enjoy yourself! Enjoy!2019-12-2307 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show095: Nutrition Part II: What to EatNutrition Part II: The last episode was the longest solo episode I have done at a whopping 33 min. It is only a tip of the iceberg when it comes to nutrition but hopefully it is a good start for you. I realized I covered a ton of stuff in regards to nutrition but I did not cover ideas of what to eat. So today I want to give you some actionable steps when deciding what to eat. If you are looking for some good healthy and tasty recipes Marksdailyapple is a fantastic resource but I...2019-12-2013 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show094: Nutrition094 Nutrition The only way you could not be confused about nutrition and how to eat is if you have been living under a rock. There are so many diets out there and each one more ridiculous than the other. The cookie diet, tapeworm diet, and the wine diet are just to name a few but a quick search on the internet will show you hundreds more. Anybody with a modicum of an IQ will be able to see through the craziness of many of the diets but there are a few that are quite a...2019-12-1633 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show093: Leadership and Self-Deception093: Leadership and Self-Deception What does it mean to be a great leader? Leadership applies to every aspect of your life and its importance cannot be understated. Self-leadership as well as leading others are key ingredients to being healthy, happy, and successful. The book, Leadership and Self-Deception, was a phenomenal book. In this episode, I share with you some of my most powerful take-aways from the book. Enjoy!2019-12-0314 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show092: Alzheimer's, Amyloid, Tau, and APOEWelcome to Part 2 of 2 of the Alzheimer's series. Dementia, more specifically Alzheimer's, is a complicated disease that has been plaguing society for far too long. We have spent way too much money to have made such little progress. At some point, we have to step back and rethink our approach. I hope you learn something from this episode and apply it to your life. The magic comes from taking action.2019-11-1108 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show091: End of Alzheimer'sAlzheimer’s Disease has been a devastating diagnosis that far too many people have had to suffer through. Billions of dollars have be spent on drug research, what do we have to show for it? A 99.6% failure rate. Of the .4% that have reached the market, they have shown to be of minimal value. In the book The End of Alzheimer’s, Dale Bredesen, MD, demonstrates a step-by-step manual for preventing and reversing the cognitive decline of early Alzheimer’s disease. Over the next 2 episodes, I will be discussing some of my biggest take-aways from the book as well a...2019-11-0412 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show090: Rebuilding the Neck090 Rebuilding the Neck Your neck is the link between your brain and the rest of the body. The upper neck region is an area rich in mechanoreceptors and neurological activity. The neck is not just a support structure for the skull but neurological superhighway. In this episode you will learn more about the neck and what it takes to keep it healthy. If you are suffering from headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, or general fatigue and issues sleeping then this is the episode for you. Please reach out with questions at...2019-10-2812 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show089: A Test that Predicts Early MortalityEp 089: A Test that Predicts Early Mortality Nothing in life is guaranteed, but you want to set yourself up with the greatest opportunity for the greatest health span and lifespan. In order words, you want to live as long as you can as healthy as you can. One of the most challenging things people face as they age is loss of strength and mobility. Once we reach a certain age, our muscle mass and strength naturally decline unless we do something to oppose it. It takes work and it takes energy. But it beats spending...2019-10-2210 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show088: Rebuilding the Low BackAlmost everyone at some point in their life is going to experience a bout of extreme back pain. I have been fortunate enough to experience it a few times! The reason I say I have been fortunate is because those experiences have made me a much better doctor. They not only helped me to truly empathize with what my patients were going through, but they also inspired me to learn and understand the human body at an even higher level so I can help my patients get better results. Enjoy this episode of Rebuilding the Low Back...2019-10-1611 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show087: Rebuilding the HipEp 087: Rebuilding the Hip How many people do you know who have had a hip replacement? I have had dozens of patients and people in the community that have either had a hip replacement or were recommended one because their condition was so severe. And it doesn’t have to be this way! Think about it. How many people get double hip replacements? It is not common. Why? Because one hip wears out faster than the other. If it was normal aging, wouldn’t both hips be the same? Joints wear out due to a...2019-10-0113 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show086 Rebuilding the KneeEpisode 086: Rebuilding the Knee If you want to move more like a gazelle and less like a turtle as you age, this is the podcast for you. In this episode you will learn about a surprising mistake people make when it comes to keeping their knees healthy and rehabilitating bad knees. You will also learn about what it takes to keep your knees performing at their best. I hope you enjoy! If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to me at mattwdc@gmail.com2019-09-2612 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show085 What is Good Enough?Episode 085: What is good enough? “The best decision is the right decision. The second best decision is the wrong decision. The worst decision is no decision.” – Scott McNealy This was shared with me by my therapist a while back and I think it is super powerful. There is a delicate balance when making decisions. If we rush into an important decision without thinking things through, we risk making irreparable mistakes with catastrophic consequences. But if we overthink things to death, it can rob us of joy and fulfillment. What is good enough? When do we...2019-09-2307 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show084 Hyperkyphosis - Two Tests and Two FixesHyperkyphosis – Two Tests and Two Fixes Today we talk about the dreaded upper back hump AKA The Thoracic Hyperkyphosis. It is most noticeable in the elderly when we see our grandparents or people in their 70s and 80s walking around with that big round hump in their upper back. Many people think it is just a sign of aging but that not even close to the whole truth. The hyperkyphosis is not a genetic condition but one that is acquired due to a unhealthy lifestyle and poor habits. The sad thing is that we are se...2019-09-1711 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show083: Rebuilding the Feet | Rebuilding Your Body SeriesWe are starting a new series of episodes dedicated to Rebuilding Your Body. The Rebuilding Your Body Series will focus on movements and exercises that will help you to recover from injuries and even prevent them in the first place. Let’s dig in! Today we focus on an area of the body that we normally don’t pay much attention to - the feet. We briefly go through the anatomy of the foot, and how the forces in the feet send signals to the brain in a feedback loop for grounding and balance. Ho...2019-09-0311 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show082: Staying Healthy - Preparation and BalanceOne of the most important factors for staying fit and healthy as we age is to NOT get injured. Today we talk about the 2 practices that will maximize your potential to staying injury-free and perform at your best. Preparation/Prehab is Your Best Friend – Make the preparation and warm up more important than the actual work out. Moving your body through full ranges of motion in preparation for heavy lifts, explosive movements, or movements that require heavy cardiac output will help to fully warm-up and ramp up your system for the strenuous work ahead. The ideal order fo...2019-08-2906 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show081: Number One Factor for Greater HealthThe world of health and fitness has become incredibly confusing. There is so much misinformation out there when it comes to health, it is astounding. The internet has provided us a valuable resource to learn, grow, and share our ideas with others, but with that comes the challenge of knowing what is good information and what is bad information. There are keys to health that revolve around nutrition, exercise, and a healthy mental attitude, but there is one that supersedes them all - our body's ability to adapt to its internal and external environment. I...2019-08-2608 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show080: The Key to Starting Your Day the Right WayThe most powerful way to start your day is with a morning routine. These are the habits and strategies that juice you up first thing in the morning and get you prepared to crush the rest of your day. In this episode I share with you some of my strategies and the most powerful weapon I have to master my morning is coffee - the nectar of the gods! Just kidding, but not really. The second most powerful strategy is movement. Movement is life. I share with you some of my fa...2019-08-2107 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show079: Strategy to Work on the Things You HateDoes it ever drive you crazy thinking about the amount of time you wasted doing things that did not matter? And what about all of the important things you have put off doing? I reached a point a while back where I learned a great technique for getting things done. This is especially effective when it comes to doing things that are really important but you hate doing. It is called stacking, and I explain how to effectively use this technique in the podcast today. I hope you enjoy!2018-08-1908 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show078: Defiant: A True Hero StoryWhen many people think of heroes, they thing of the fairytales and comic books like Superman, Batman, and Spiderman. The true heroes are not the ones who came out of imagination, but real people risking it all and making a difference in the world like the people in the military, doctors, servicemen and women, mothers and fathers, and even those who come back from the brink of death and show us what it means to have resilience, meaning, purpose, strength and vulnerability. Janine Shepherd is one of those heroes. Defiant is her autobiography. This podcast c...2018-08-1316 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show077: Be Kind But Take No One's BSHave you ever not confronted someone before because you told yourself that you are just "too nice?" Or do you just use your dominance to steamroll over people around you? Being "too nice" or steamrolling over people are NOT strengths. They are both weaknesses! If you fall into one of these categories or if you deal with people in one of these categories, then this episode is for you. Enjoy!2018-07-2606 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show076: Find Out What Inspires YouSome people go through their entire life just going through the motions. Don’t be that guy/gal. Discovering what inspires you is not as difficult as you might think. In this episode I help you to discover what truly inspires you. It all comes down to 4 questions: 1) What do you find yourself love doing that you would do even if you didn’t get paid? 2) Who do you admire? 3) What is it about them that you admire? 4) Why do you admire it? 2018-07-1913 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show075: Maximum ProductivityThis episode was recorded in Split, Croatia. It has been said, “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person.” Mechanisms to maximize your productivity: 1) Set up a productivity meeting every week. 2) Create a strict morning routine. 3) Commit to a daily physical, gratitude, meditation, and learning practice. 4) Re-evaluate and adapt. Enjoy!2018-07-1909 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show074: Serve Your Way Out of a ChallengeLife can really suck sometimes. But there is always someone who has it worse. Maybe you are dealing with an ankle injury and can’t run. There is a double amputee out there wishing they had an ankle injury. Maybe you are stressed out at work and your boss is driving you crazy. There is a person who lost their job and trying to take care of a family who would trade places with you in second. Maybe you are angry at your spouse for picking a fight with you. There is a wi...2018-07-1707 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show073: Which Path to Choose in LifeLife is made up of choices which lead us down a certain path. Even the refusal to make a choice is a choice in and of itself. Many successful people I speak with can remember a specific choice in time that lead to incredible results in their life. Others credit where they are to the accumulation of many small choices over a period of time. The path we lead is largely dictated by the choices we make along the way. In this episode, I am going to discuss 3 paths that can lead to dr...2018-07-1306 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show072: What I Learned About Trust from a Con ArtistWhile Romania was gorgeous with some really amazing people, we became a victim of a common crime over there. While our egos were bruised from getting taken advantage of, we learned a lot from that experience. In this episode, you will learn some tips to protect yourself from con artists as well as how to build trust. You will learn the power of: 1) Building rapport 2) Service first Enjoy!2018-07-1012 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show071: Lessons on Customer Service from AirBnBWhat did we learn about customer service from a shack in the Philippines, a old building in Romania, a small farm in Spain, and an old converted winery in Italy? #1: It is more about the expectations than reality. #2: Overpromise and Overdeliver. #3: Find out what your competitors are doing, and do more. You will want to listen until the end for some great actionable tips! All the best!2018-07-0615 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show070: The Art of NegotiationOne of the most powerful skills you can learn is to be a great negotiator. Negotiation applies to everything in life - work, relationships, family, buying and selling, and just about everything else you can imagine. When it comes down to it, negotiation is the true art of communication. I read a fantastic book called Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. I talk about one of the crucial components of negotiation I learned from the book. It is the power of active listening. Enjoy!2018-07-0409 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show069: 5 Steps to a Perfect MorningThere are very few things we can control in life. Many of us have chaotic days where we feel like we are juggling a million things at one time. “If you want to be healthy and live a great life, you have to master your morning.” Simple, right? Yet for most of us, we have yet to do this. You need to make it a goal to perfect your morning. Here are the 5 things to perfect your morning. 1 Wake up with gratitude You can do this with meditation, affirmations, and pract...2016-10-1613 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show068: The Millionaire Uber DriverThe last thing I was expecting when I got inside my Uber the other day was for the driver to be a retired multimillionaire. He was a really kind 66-year old man who retired 26 years ago. You do the math. He made a lot of money in his career and did some successful real estate investing and now he was worth millions – but really really bored. He decided a little while ago to drive his car for Uber a few hours per day to kill some of the boredom and meet new people....2016-10-1311 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show067: The 71-Year Old Fitness PhenomI ran into a man the other day at the park who is a wonderful 71-year old man who can do full pull-ups, flips over the bar, and 1000 km bike rides for charity. Of course, I chatted with him for a while about how he keeps so healthy and it inspired me to share with you, my top 10 movements to create a lifetime of health and longevity. Here they are: Push Pull Squat Cossack Squat Cross-Legged Squat Lying Curl Up Twist Jump Plank/Side Plank Table Top Don’t get lazy on me. Gi...2016-10-0915 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show066: Move Your DNA: Transform Your Health Through Better MovementWe live in a profoundly sick society. We are so sick as a whole we think the amount of chronic sickness and disease is normal. We see kids suffering from disorders that no child should have to suffer from. We see adults struggling to sit on the floor and then stand up. We see people younger and younger suffering from arthritis and other chronic lifestyle related problems. Much of this problem can be solved if we just took better care of ourselves and if we just moved more. I am going to be...2016-09-2818 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show065: The Diary of a Young GirlWhat would you do if you were living in hiding from an almost certain death? I hope you never have to experience this but this is exactly what Anne Frank and her family had to endure during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Anne and her family were in hiding for 2 years until they were eventually discovered by the Nazis and she died soon later in the concentration camps. But Anne left us all a beautiful gift. A copy of her diary. In today’s episode I share with you 3 amazing le...2016-09-2510 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show064: 3 Movement Practices to Transform Your DayMany of you suck at movement. You can’t do one of the most basic human movements there is – full range squat. Your range of motion is a mess. You sit all day only to come home and sit more and you wonder why your energy is low and your body hurts. Today’s episode is going to begin to address that. I am going to give you 3 movement practices that will make a big impact on your life. It definitely did for mine. Enjoy the episode2016-09-2113 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show063: Are You In Control of Your Life?“This completely changed their way of life. We did not domesticate wheat. It domesticated us. The word ‘domesticate’ comes from the Latin domus, which means ‘house.’ Who’s the one living in a house? Not the wheat. It’s the Sapiens.” – Sapiens book Many of us have not just becomes domesticated by wheat. We are now domesticated my so much more – our phones, bags, homes, cars, jewelry, and our money. We must work every day to afford a lifestyle that is only available if we go to work many hours per week. We work so hard to make money t...2016-09-1813 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show062: Crafting the Perfect ApologyThere are 3 constants in life: death, taxes, and making mistakes. No matter how hard we try, making mistakes are an inevitable part of life. The one thing we have complete control over is what we do when we make a mistake. Do you take responsibility when you make a mistake or do you ignore it, defend it, or sweep it under the rug? There is a recipe for crafting the perfect apology. The first step is to apologize and take full responsibility for your actions with no expectations in return and...2016-09-0409 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show061: Sam Walton's 10 Rules for Building a BusinessThe perfect ending to a wonderful book. Sam Walton shares his 10 Rules for Building a Business. How do you stack up? Rule 1: COMMIT to your business. Believe in it more than anybody else. Rule 2: SHARE your profits with all your associates, and treat them as partners. In turn, they will treat you as a partner. Rule 3: MOTIVATE your partners. Money and ownership alone aren’t enough. Rule 4: COMMUNICATE everything you possibly can to your partners. The more they know, the more they’ll understand. The more they understand, the more they’ll care...2016-08-3115 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show060: The Origin Story of the Walmart GreeterIf you ask just about any of the 350+ million people living in the USA if they are familiar with the Walmart greeter, they would say “Yes.” The Walmart greeter is as connected to Walmart as the Swoosh is to Nike or the i… is to Apple. As many people as there are that know about the Walmart greeter, I am sure there are just a handful of people that know the origin story. I am about to share it with you today. I am also going to share 3 big takeaways from the show: ...2016-08-2912 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show059: Sam Walton's Lessons to Get More Out of Your TeamSam Walton was a master of growth and getting extraordinary results from his employees, or associates, as he liked to call them. He boiled it down to 3 basic principles which we talk about in the show today: 1 Keep Your Ear to the Ground “A computer is not – and will never be – a substitute for getting out in your stores and learning what’s going on. In other words, a computer can tell you down to the dime what you’ve sold. But it can never tell you how much you could have sold.” 2 Push Respons...2016-08-1712 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show058: Sam Walton, Customer Service and Communication in a Billion Dollar BusinessWal-Mart is the largest company in the world by revenue. They have over 2 million employees and generate over $450 billion a year in revenue (Wikipedia). It was all started by one man just over 50 years ago – Sam Walton. In this autobiography written in the final years of his life while he was battling sickness, he opened up amazing details about his life and that of Wal-Mart. In this episode, I discuss from the book: Sam Walton’s perspective on communication Structured vs Unstructured communication 3 Types of Structured Communication Sam Walton’s view on customer service and wh...2016-08-1419 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show057: Tools for Destroying Your EgoOur ego rears its ugly little head regularly to tell us we aren’t good enough and we have to do certain things to be worthy of love and success. It makes us compare ourselves to others and feel inferior. It destroys relationships and leads to an unhappy life. In the episode today, I talk about three ways to destroy our ego and make life more enjoyable. Enjoy! 2016-08-1010 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show056: Ego is the EnemyI have found more and more that Ryan Holiday is correct, “Ego is the Enemy.” It is the enemy of happiness, fulfillment, and deep meaning. It is the enemy of relationships and connection. It is the enemy of so many things. In this episode, I discuss a great quote from the book by Tony Adams which is “Play for the name on the front of the jersey, and they’ll remember the name on the back.” What does it mean to play for the name on the front of the jersey and how can this simple mindset shift creat...2016-08-0708 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show055: Learning + Action = Success“It is impossible to learn that which one thinks one already knows,” Epictetus says. This was taken from the book, Ego is the Enemy, a great new read by Ryan Holiday. If you go through life either thinking you already know everything, you cease to learn and grow. You never truly reach your potential and instead remain stagnant. The real formula for life is to constantly learn and take action. In this episode, I discuss common pitfalls people face when it comes to growth and getting results in life. Enjo...2016-08-0310 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show054: What Dying Can Teach Us About LivingHow would you live your life if you were diagnosed with terminal metastatic lung cancer? What would go through your head? How would you spend your remaining time on this earth? If you are Paul Kalanithi, one of the ways you would spend it is by writing an autobiography about your experience with the intention to inspire and connect with people long after you are gone. This book had it all. It was well-written. It was interesting. Most of all though, it was truly meaningful. Pick this one up. I know you will...2016-07-3107 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show053: Lessons from One of the Greatest Athletes to Play the GameAndre Agassi was one of the greatest tennis players to ever play the game. He almost single handedly changed the image of the game and exposed tennis to a much broader fan base. He made millions of dollars, had giant endorsement deals, married a superstar – twice, and was admired by millions of people around the world. He also dealt with some dark and dirty secrets, battled depression, and hated the game he was so good at. In his book, Open, he reveals so much about his life – good and bad. It was truly an inspiring story of a tr...2016-07-2413 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show052: The Man Who Built a Shoe EmpireVery few people in history have built such an iconic brand as Phil Knight has done with NIKE. Billions of people around the world know about Nike and what Nike represents. In his autobiography, Shoe Dog, you get a glimpse into the mind of a business legend – a man who built himself from nothing to one of the richest men in the world. The book was incredible and the lessons learned even better. Today I share a few of those lessons with you.2016-07-1712 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show051: Management Lessons from a Business LegendOne of the greatest business leaders in history is Andrew Grove, Co-Founder and CEO of Intel. His leadership helped to create one of the most influential companies in the world. In his book, High Output Management, he talks about what it takes to manage and run an incredible business. It is a true gift to get to explore the mind and learn from one of the greats in business. In this episode, I discuss the 2 things you must do to get results from you and your team. You do not want to miss this!2016-07-1009 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show050: Creating Raving FansImagine building a business that people couldn’t stop talking about. Imagine a business where people couldn’t wait to transact with you and tell everyone they know about you. The greatest businesses in the world that have been built to last have done an amazing job at building a fantastic service or product and delivering it in a way that continues to add value to people’s lives. In this episode, dissect Zappo’s legendary process for creating raving fans that built them a billion-dollar business.2016-07-0305 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show049: The 4 Keys to Building an Elite TeamAt the end of the book Delivering Happiness, author Tony Hsieh, provides us with a framework for building an elite team. It is the same framework he used to build his billion dollar company. One the greatest keys to success – personally and professionally – is to build a great support system around you. I am going to teach you that framework in this episode. Enjoy! 2016-06-2911 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show048: This One Thing Could Be Stopping You From SuccessDo you have that one (or more) thing in your life that you aren’t happy with but have not seemed to be able to change it? Maybe it is the diet you have been meaning to stick to. Maybe it is the workout program that has been eluding you. Maybe it is the business you have wanted to start or improving your performance at your current job. This list could go on and on. There really is only one reason why you haven’t been able to change that habit, behavior, or thing in your...2016-06-1907 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show047: Delivering Happiness: The Billion Dollar Lesson from ZapposWhat does it take to go from $0 to $1.2 billion in 10 years? Ex-CEO Zappos, Tony Hsieh, tells us and much more in his book, Delivering Happiness. What a great book with a plethora of valuable lessons. I share a couple with you in today’s episode. Enjoy!2016-06-1210 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show046: Public Speaking and Connecting with More People with Pamela WigglesworthDo you want to know what it takes to be a great speaker and a great communicator? On the show today, I have Pamela Wigglesworth, CSP who is the recent recipient of the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional Certification which is the highest credential available to working professional speakers. Applicants must have a minimum of 250 speaking engagements within a 5 year period in order to qualify. She is also an international corporate trainer and Managing Director of Experiential Hands-On Learning which is dedicated to helpings SMEs and entrepreneurs shorten their learning curve and accelerate their business results. 2016-06-0659 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show045: Do You Want to Accelerate Your Results?What would your life look like if you had a 28-hour day? Many people think they would get so much more done but I don’t know about that. I founded a leadership development retreat years ago with my best friend and we would take about 30 people up to the mountains for a weekend of self-improvement, personal breakthrough, and growth. One of the exercises was an activity to determine how much time they waste every single day. They were horrified to see how much time was left on the table. The real...2016-06-0115 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show044: What I Learned From My InjuryGetting knocked out from what you love to do is a terrible feeling. Recently, I injured myself working out and could barely move for a couple of days. It was terrible. At the time, I thought it was going to keep me from doing what I love for weeks or even months. Fortunately, I am on the mend but I learned a very valuable lesson from the experience. The lessons I am going to share with you will certainly help you bounce back from challenges faster and stronger than ever before.2016-05-2916 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show043: Turn Failure into SuccessWe spend so much of our life worrying about failure and comparing ourselves to other. We don’t start projects because we fear we might fail. We surf social media and see how wonderful everyone else’s life is not realizing they are just showing the “highlight” reel. In many cases, even the highlight reel is just a façade to give the perception of things being great when in reality they are crumbling inside. Reality is we are going to fail at times – many times. We are going to get knocked down and we have...2016-05-1711 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show042: Becoming a Great LeaderGreat leaders are a rarity. They are like finding a needle in a haystack. “Why is that?” I am glad you asked. It takes incredible amount of work, dedication, and commitment. As Jocko Willink and Leif Babin state, it means taking extreme ownership over you and your team. In the show, I will discuss what it means to be a great leader.2016-05-0810 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show041: What Can Gymnastics Teach Us About Patience?I am terrible with being patient. I like to be good at things immediately. I like to see immediate results. This is not a virtue when it comes to learning high level gymnastics moves that require a high level of preparation and conditioning. It is probably why I have put off this gymnastics program for so long. Now that I started, I have already learned a lot about patience and being humble. Looking forward to sharing these lessons with you today.2016-05-0409 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show040: What Does Flipping Tires Have To Do With Success?Physical challenges are a great metaphor for life. Physical
struggle always has a mental component that can permeate to every
single thing in our lives.
Flipping monster tires is hard work. It requires an intense
focus and the ability to push through pain.
There are many lessons we can learn from that and I am
excited to share them with you.2016-04-2909 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show039: Finding Your Core FocusAll the greats in the world have a core focus.
For Mother Teresa, it was service to humanity. For Gandhi, it was the fight for freedom of India from Great Britain using non-violence. For Martin Luther King, Jr, it was the fight for equal rights in America. For Lee Kuan Yew, it was to secure the future of Singapore.
Your “core focus” is what drives the direction of your life. It is the rudder of your ship.
It is the most important thing you can do for yoursel...2016-04-2409 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show038: Becoming a Jack of All TradesHave you ever met the person that was able to talk to anyone, at any time, about anything, and build instant rapport? It is inspiring to watch.
Part of building rapport, and consequently, being in a position to influence requires you to have a wide range of knowledge so you can be relatable in as many situations as possible.
Today I discuss some the techniques and ideas I have learned from my mentors to do just that.2016-04-2207 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show037: Is Clutter Keeping You Stuck?How many times have you walked by the messy office or table and said to yourself that you will take care of it another day only to watch that space become messier and messier?
Clutter is a distraction. A cluttered external space represents a cluttered internal space and a clutter internal space does not attract abundance.
Literally, this week I cleaned up a couple of cluttered spaces in my life and saw massive growth. It happens ever time.
Give it a try and see for yourself.2016-04-1506 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show036: Do You Struggle with Patience?Patience is a virtue. It’s a virtue I have yet to learn. I must have missed that day when the virtue of patience was being handed out.
I like to be in control. I like to control my outcomes and when these outcomes are going to occur. I like things to have a certain order to them. This gets me into a lot of trouble within my own mind because life doesn't work that way.
I am learning to take massive action but also be comfortable in the space between the...2016-04-1007 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show035: Doing Things We Don't Like SucksI did something the other day I really don't like. It is something I have been avoiding for years - JOGGING.
I love to lift, do gymnastics, sprint, bike, yoga, stand up paddle, rock climb, and pretty much anything that is active - except jogging.
I know that it would be a valuable addition to my exercise routine but I don't like it so I avoid it.
Many people would justify it as I have with the fact that I am doing enough other things to stay healt...2016-04-0406 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show034: Tapping into Greatness - How a Shy Girl Expressed Personal PowerExperience has showed me we can all tap into greatness.
We can express greatness whenever we choose in any situation we may find ourselves in.
The question is, “HOW?” How do we tap into this greatness that seems to peak its head at seemingly random and distant times?
The answer is quite simple.
Listen today to a powerful story about a young girl that tapped into her greatness and discover how you can do the same.
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The Ultimate Achievement Show033: Journaling - A Powerful Success StrategyThe most successful people I know journal and make time to manifest and cultivate new ideas and process and synthesize old ideas.
On a recent Tim Ferriss interview, Seth Godin stated everyone should be writing everyday. If it is good enough for Seth, it is good enough for me.
I love to speak and record podcasts so most days I jot down notes in my journal and use the ideas and brainstorming to create an outline for each of the podcasts. It is a form of broadcast journaling.
It holds me accountable to...2016-03-2711 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show032: The Cost of ExpectationsHope for the best but prepare for the worst.
Whether you are looking to build the next Apple company or running your household, you are bound to run into things that act as major road blocks to your life.
The more expectations we have the greater our potential for unhappiness.
We have 2 choices:
1 Say "Forget it. This is too hard. I am just going to be miserable."
2 Be mortal and realize that things are going to get tough and we must prepare. If we want to prepare, we need to...2016-03-2210 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show031: Why does success feel like failure?What do you do when you are stuck in a situation that scares the "you know what" out of you? How do you know whether it is a success or a giant failure?
A friend of mine is stuck in one of these situations where she bought an investment property and feels like she is in way over her head. She is questioning whether or not she made the right decision and worries that it may all come crashing down.
During this podcast, I discuss some questions you can ask yourself to help create more c...2016-03-2014 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show030: Powerful Stories from an International Adventurer with Rob LilwallRob Lilwall is a former geography teacher, turned internationally acclaimed adventurer, author and speaker. His two most epic expeditions to date are the three-year 50,000 km Cycling Home From Siberia expedition, and the six-month 5,000 km Walking Home From Mongolia expedition - both were commissioned as television series for National Geographic. Rob’s unsupported and human-powered travels have taken him across the frozen plains of the Gobi Desert and Siberia; through the thick jungles of Papua New Guinea; and over the lonely passes of Tibet, China, Pakistan, Japan, Switzerland, Bolivia, Peru and Afghanistan.
He is the author of two bo...2016-03-1544 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show029: Your Most Important AssetThere is no greater asset than relationships.
There is no greater capital than your social capital.
Isaac Newton famously once said, "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants."
Another one of my favorite quotes is by Zig Ziglar: "You can have everything in life you want, if you just help other people get what they want."
In order to maintain healthy relationships you must make a list of the most important people in your life, connect with them, and always look for...2016-03-1111 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show028: Lessons from a Homeless ManMany times we learn valuable lessons in the unlikeliest of places.
For me, it was walking down the street when a homeless man gave me some wise words of advice.
I am very grateful and I am honoring him through paying it forward and sharing that message with you.
Enjoy!2016-03-0610 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show027: How to Deal with Stress and AnxietyI share 3 very powerful strategies in this episode to help you overcome stress and anxiety.
I have been on the longest holiday I have taken in over 7 years.
It was stressful and uncomfortable to be away from the office for almost 3 weeks.
Thoughts about how my staff and my patients were doing were constantly running through my mind. I was letting it really affect me.
That was until I received a phone call.
I received a phone call by someone close to me who was really stressing over money and...2016-03-0413 min
The Ultimate Achievement Show026: Success Principles I Learned From A BabyMost people think it is the adults teaching the kids how to live a great life but the opposite is also very true!
I have spent the last week with my 10 month old nephew, Grayson, and he has certainly taught me many lessons in living a great life.
In this podcast, I share some of my favorite stories from the few days I have spent with him. These stories are great reminders on how to really enjoy life.
Thanks Grayson! I love you.2016-02-2510 min