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Toasty Takes!38. ABC's of Leadership: C=CourageIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I continue the short series called the ABC's of Leadership where I discuss a specific quality of a leader that goes with each letter of the alphabet. C=Courage. Having courage in the face of adversity or tough times, even when you are scared, can be a beacon of hope to those who follow you as a leader. Stand tall and stay true to who you are. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-10-1905 minToasty Takes!37. ABC's of Leadership: B=Body LanguageIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I continue the short series called the ABC's of Leadership where I discuss a specific quality of a leader that goes with each letter of the alphabet. B=Body Language. Bad body language is like bad BO, you can smell it from a mile away! Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-10-1303 minToasty Takes!36. ABC's of Leadership: A=AttitudeIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I start a new short series called the ABC's of Leadership where I discuss a specific quality of a leader that goes with each letter of the alphabet. A=Attitude. Your attitude determines your altitude so always keep a positive mental attitude! Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-10-1105 minToasty Takes!35. Finish Your Year Off Right With The Team No Quit 100 Day Challenge!In this episode of Toasty Takes, I share information on a mentor and friend's 100 day challenge to finish the year in a strong and consistent way! This mentor is none other than Christopher J. Wirth, who is the founder and president of No Quit Living. NQL is a Speaking, Coaching and Training Company that focuses on a number of topics which include leadership, personal development, time maximization, and so much more! I encourage you to check out this challenge and commit to something big for the last 100 days of the year. I can promise you if you follow through...
2023-09-2211 minToasty Takes!34. So What, Next PitchIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss what having a so what, next pitch, mentality means in life and why it is crucial to not stay fixated on the mistake and to be able to move on quickly. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-09-2107 minToasty Takes!33. In-Depth ft. Justice Groothousen: His 75 Hard JourneyIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I flip the microphone around and my good friend/mentor Daniel Panozzo leads a conversation with me through my 75 Hard journey. 75 Hard is a program created by Andy Frisella. Hopefully the journey I went through, and that I am still going through, leads to something you can take away to promote change and excellence in your life. So please, sit back, relax, and enjoy this unfiltered discussion on the Toasty Takes podcast. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-09-0142 minToasty Takes!32. In-Depth ft. Charlie Smith: Discussing My Life, My Pen, How to Handle Failure, and the Idea of Here is on the Way ThereOn this episode of Toasty Takes, I am joined by Mental Performance Coach and Found of My Life... My Pen, Charlie Smith. Charlie gives insight into his story of My Life, My Pen, and we discuss the Big Three Questions that we ask our new guests on Toasty Takes. You can connect with Charlie on social media at @charliesmithspeaks and you can check out his website at www.charliesmithspeaks.com. If you want to reach out to Charlie and receive your pen, just shoot him an email at charlie@charliesmithspeaks.com. If you have any questions you would like...
2023-08-2227 minToasty Takes!31. Off Script ft. Daniel Panozzo: Summer Recap and challenging ourselves musicallyOn this episode of Toasty Takes, I am joined again by high school English teacher Daniel Panozzo! We discuss a recap of our summer events, dive into music/writing more songs, and talk about the expectations for the upcoming school year, all with little bits of knowledge dropped in between. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-1936 minToasty Takes!30. In-Depth ft. Kyle Heldt: His 75 Hard JourneyIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I am joined by one of the athletes in my baseball program, Kyle Heldt! Kyle recently finished his first successful run of the 75 Hard program created by Andy Frisella. We dive into what the program was like for him, what some key things are that he learned about himself through the program, and why he needed to challenge himself the way he did. So please, sit back, relax, and enjoy this unfiltered discussion on the Toasty Takes podcast. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me...
2023-08-1245 minToasty Takes!29. I Believe In You...In this episode of Toasty Takes, I take the time to say thank you to anyone who has supported the show or my content in any way possible. There is greatness inside everything single one of us and I believe in you, and I am cheering for you. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-0605 minToasty Takes!28. Saturday Story: Reply vs. Understand from Fire Lighters 365In this episode of Toasty Takes, I share a Saturday Story from Lew Caralla's new book Fire Lighters 365. It is easy to just reply to people, but if we want to form meaningful relationships, then we need to listen and understand their perspective. The power of perspective is everything. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-0506 minToasty Takes!27. Serving Others Leads To HappinessIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I talk about how if you want true happiness in your life, you have to find ways to serve others and the people around you. It is damn near impossible to be upset when you are making others smile. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-0406 minToasty Takes!26. Re-Rack Your Weights and Put Your Shopping Cart AwayIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I talk about why re-racking your weights and putting your shopping cart away are easy tasks that help build personal accountability on your way to success. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-0306 minToasty Takes!25. Off Script: Start Cheering For YourselfIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I go off-script and talk about the idea that many people we encounter in life will be hard on usregardless of what we do, so we should start cheering for ourselves instead of judging ourselves. We have to be our own biggest supporter. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-0207 minToasty Takes!24. Off Script: Don't Change Who You Truly Are For People And Stop Being a People PleaserIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I go off-script and talk about never changing who you truly are as a person to make other people feel "comfortable" and to focus on yourself first instead of always trying to please other people. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-08-0108 minToasty Takes!23. Moment Monday #6: Have An Attitude of GratitudeIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss a moment I had during one of my rucks last week where I was where my perspective was flipped from complaining to being grateful for my ability to use my own two legs. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-07-3108 minToasty Takes!22. Moment Monday #5: You Don't Rise to the Occasion, You Sink to the Level of Your Preparation.In this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss a moment during college football when I thought I could rise to the occasion, but I actually sank to the level of my preparation. Don't expect outcomes you didn't prepare for. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-07-0308 minToasty Takes!21. Off Script: Being Great Brings EnemiesIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I go off-script and talk about why having high standards/expectations of yourself and chasing personal greatness brings enemies into your life. Average people don't like great people because it makes them uncomfortable. Keep chasing your greatness guys. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-2908 minToasty Takes!20. Moment Monday #4: Get Comfortable Being UncomfortableIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss two moments from the last week that made me feel uncomfortable and awkward, and I explain why I still put myself in those situations anyway. Seek out uncomfortable situations so that you know how to respond to them later in life when they come up because life is full of them. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-2607 minToasty Takes!19. In-Depth ft. Sadie Thuestad: Being in a Healthy Relationship, Division One Volleyball Culture, and Being Kind to Yourself.In this episode of Toasty Takes, I am joined by my sister Sadie Thuestad! Sadie was a state qualifier as a sophomore in the discus in high school and she graduated from UWGB with a communications major. She also was a manager for the UWGB women's volleyball team and was heavily involved in making sure things ran smoothly throughout the season. While at UWGB, she met her husband Mads and they will be happily married for 3 years this September. We discuss how her relationship with Mads is much different than the ones from the past, what a healthy relationship...
2023-06-201h 16Toasty Takes!18. Moment Monday #3: Find Your Purpose and PassionIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss the moment when I knew that I wanted to become a high school coach instead of pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor and how I finally found my purpose in life. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-1908 minToasty Takes!17. Humble in Victory, Graceful in Defeat; Knowing Your Role and Doing it Well, and a 75 Hard Update.In this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss how Nikola Jokic was humble in victory and the Miami Heat were graceful in defeat; why knowing what your role is on a team and doing everything possible to excel in that role and an update on my 75 Hard journey. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-1512 minToasty Takes!16. Moment Monday #2: Win The Moments When No One Is WatchingIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss a recent moment where I had a choice to make where I could either win or lose, and no one would have known except for me. Our days are full of these small moments and if we choose to win these small moments, we can set ourselves up for success moving forward. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-1208 minToasty Takes!15. In-Depth ft. Chloe Wanink: Working hard towards goals, lessons learned, and being mentally/emotionally strong.In this episode of Toasty Takes, I go in-depth with former Division 1 and Semi-Pro basketball player Chloe Wanink. We discuss what it takes to achieve your goals as a high school athlete, lessons learned through athletics, and why being mentally and emotionally strong as a young athlete is important. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-091h 15Toasty Takes!14. Off Script: Your Inner Circle Matters, Protect It.In this episode of Toasty Takes, I go off-script and talk about why who we let into our inner circle matters and how it ultimately can affect the type of person we become in our life. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-0810 minToasty Takes!13. Moment Monday #1: Helping Others Brings HappinessIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I tell the story of how the chancellor of my college, UWSP, helped me out in a grocery store one night during my sophomore year of school and how it showed me that it is ok to help others when you have the chance. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-0507 minToasty Takes!12. Off Script: It Takes What It TakesIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I go off-script and talk about how at the end of the day, it takes what it takes to become the person you want to be and achieve the goals that you set for yourself. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-06-0209 minToasty Takes!11. A Great Today Requires Preparation YesterdayIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss the idea of preparing yesterday to set yourself up to have a successful today.
2023-04-1107 minToasty Takes!10. Learning through trial and error, surrounding yourself with winners, and Wisconsin sports ft. Chase GroothousenIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I am joined by my brother and HVAC technician Chase Groothousen! Chase is known for his no-bullshit attitude, keeping things real, and being there for others when they truly need it. We discuss how he has learned in life through trial and error, why it is important to have a small inner circle made up of people who are winners, Wisconsin sports, and some of the politics surrounding college/our nation to this day.
2023-03-151h 16Toasty Takes!9. Off Script: Choose Your HardOn this episode of Toasty Takes, I go off script and talk about how you need to choose your hard in life and not quit when things get tough and don't go your way.
2023-03-1007 minToasty Takes!8. Creating something that's yours, the importance of relationships, and positivity ft. Daniel PanozzoOn this episode of Toasty Takes, I am joined by high school English teacher Daniel Panozzo! Dan is known for his positive attitude and for his ability to build strong relationships with his co-workers and students. We discuss the idea of creating something on your own that is truly yours and new to the world because of you, why the moments we have and the relationships we build with people are so important, and how he found the power of positivity throughout his own life.
2023-03-031h 13Toasty Takes!7. Discipline>MotivationIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss why Discipline defeats Motivation in the long run and how we can train ourselves to be more disciplined.
2023-02-2507 minToasty Takes!6. What is Commitment?In this episode of Toasty Takes, I dive into the idea of commitment by answering two questions that listeners of the podcast had for me. If you have any questions you would like discussed on the show, just shoot me a DM on Instagram @jdubgroothousen8.
2023-02-2010 minToasty Takes!5. Accountability, Hard Work, and FailureIn this episode of Toasty Takes I share the advice that three amazing coaches gave to me about what they would tell young athletes/people if they want to be successful in life. A special thanks to Coach Waite aka Coach Fuzzy, Coach Gawlitta, and Coach Fuller for being the first-ever guests on the Toasty Takes podcast!
2023-02-1412 minToasty Takes!4. Success Isn't Achieved AloneIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss what Nelson Mandela, Harry Potter, and Luke Skywalker all have in common, as well as discuss why it doesn't make you weak to ask for help along your journey to success...
2023-02-0708 minToasty Takes!3. Process=ProgressIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I discuss from my point of view what the phrase Process=Progress truly means and how it can shape us for the better.
2023-02-0406 minToasty Takes!2. Demands From the StandsIn this episode of Toasty Takes, I field a topic from a fellow coach and address the negativity that can come from disrespectful spectators/parents in the stands and how we as spectators, coaches, and athletes can handle these situations when they arise.
Here is a link to Mike Matheny's Letter to Parents... It is a MUST-read for all youth sports spectators!
https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/7572/docs/mikemathenylettertoparents.pdf
2023-02-0208 min
Toasty Takes!1. Introduction/Give People EnergyIn the very first episode of "Toasty Takes" I tell you who I am, what I do, and why this podcast is important to me. Oh yeah, we also have our first weekly message as well, give people energy! Your words matter, be an energy giver, not an energy vampire.
2023-01-3108 min