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Motivation in a MININetwork & Catch UpIt's been too long but better later than never, right? So much has changed over the last 2 months so let's jump in and get going. I resigned, started a new job with a new company and the future is very bright here in Northern Virginia. But as important is how I got here. Are you being effective in branding yourself but also leveraging your network? It doesn't need to be for selfish reasons either. In fact it should be used to give back, add value, have impact and leave this place better than how you found it. So let's put...2021-08-3144 min
Motivation in a MINIReasons or ResultsGive me one or the other. Really it's what are you delivering to yourself. You know there is something you aren't doing it striving for because you have got a duffel bag full of reasons. Well it's pre-friday, so plenty of time to knock down each and every one of those reasons to clear the path to the results you desire. I love you all. I believe in you. I know you can fully achieve what you want as long as you can be honest with yourself on what you are offering up at the end of the day, reasons...2021-06-0316 minMotivation in a MININavy Nukes Take the WheelDespite the title this isn't just applicable to Navy Nukes. This is for anyone seeking change or a career transition. Take ownership. Don't be a passenger in your life. Take the wheel. Find out what your destination is and start working towards that goal. You can truly achieve whatever you want when you are willing to be daring and get out of your own way. Be awesome!2021-05-2033 min
Motivation in a MINIThermometer or ThermostatAre you at the mercy of your environment or do you take control of your actions and environment? Do you simply react to circumstances or take ownership in how you receive and react to what life throws your way? Simply put, are you a thermometer or a thermostat? That's going to be awesome when you choose to act more like a thermostat, less like a thermometer. Love you all and want you to live your best life as the best version of you. Go be awesome with intention. Carpe diem on May 4th.2021-05-0436 min
Motivation in a MINICommunication is KingI intentional said king over key because at the heart of everything we do is communication. It will rule over our interactions and options as we navigate life. So figure out what your goal is when you engage in communication. Are you aiming to be right or are you aiming to be effective? In very pleased with this podcast and I hope you enjoy as well. I love you all and want nothing but the best in your future human interactions. So go be awesome intentionally on this pre-friday!2021-04-2942 min
Motivation in a MINI2 Give 100%, U Gotta be @ 100%I have not been taking care of myself and I'm down to share how we all can definitely commit more to truly loving and respecting ourselves. Life will be difficult so be ready for the challenges when they arise. Buckle in and strap down as it's a lengthy one but a very good one. Take breaks as needed. I love you all and want you to achieve everything you can in life. So go be awesome with intention.2021-04-2243 minMotivation in a MINISelf WorthYou get from the universe what you are willing to settle for. Say it again cause it's with repeating. What YOU settle for, is what you will get. And it's not about just "going to get it". It's about being prepared for the opportunity and striking when even a tiny window of the opportunity exists. It's about not only putting gas in your the car, packing your backs, and starting the car. It's about putting it in drive, finding the gas pedal, and leaving your driveway. Scary stuff when you ain't quite sure where you are going or traveling somewhere...2021-04-0834 minMotivation in a MINIOpportunity CrossroadsI really wanted to name this episode "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" but wasn't sure if everyone would understand or fully appreciate the musical reference. Maybe next time. But back in the saddle of life on none other then a pre-friday. Life is fantastic, epically when it gives us choices. Free will is what separates us from the animals so what will you do with yours. Maybe this episode can help when that fork in the road appears a little cloudy. And if all else fails flip a coin. But no matter what happens commit to the decision and own the decision...2021-03-1120 minMotivation in a MINIFix YourselfYou've screwed up. You may not know how but you know you want to make it right. That's fantastic and i think i have some tips to get you the desired goal, fixing the issue. It is challenging but what have you got to lose? I mean you already screwed up can it really get worse. If you are open to the feedback, the way i can guide you will prevent you from making it worse and truly i think you will make it better. And i will go even one step further, if you have a specific situation that maybe...2021-01-2924 minMotivation in a MINIInformation & PowerNo doubt about it, information is power. So do you yhold information to maintain your control, your superiority? Or do you share it freely to empower others to do and accomplish great things? If you are hoarding it to maintain job security, you will never be a great leader. You will stunt the growth of those looking to follow and be inspired. So what kind of leader do you want to be? How do you exercise the Information/Power you are entrusted with? If you want to be better, listen to this podcast and maybe take away a little something to empo...2021-01-1427 minMotivation in a MINI2020 Year In Review2020 was awesome, am i right. So how do we make 2021 even better? Let's keep the big MO going. And guess what big news i have about how I'm ending the 2nd season of this spectacular podcast and rolling into the 3rd. You are awesome. I love you. 2020 was truly memorable and you've gotta get pumped for how you step into 2021 tonight.2021-01-0133 min
Motivation in a MINIYear in ReflectionIt's not only pre-friday but pre-2021. Time to take a hard look at where we've been and where we are going. Don't be a prisoner of your past choices and look to 2021 for goals that set you up for happiness and success.2020-12-1028 min
Motivation in a MINIHow's Your Attitude Holding UPI'm back and loving how 2020 has made me stronger. How has your experiences shaped you?2020-12-0932 min
Motivation in a MINIPre-Friday November EditionKeep it short, keep it sweet, keep it simple. Leave em wanting more. I love y'all and I'm happy to be back under the mic. Don't leave anything on the table, cause you are playing with house money whether you realize it or not. Be awesome intentionally.2020-11-1213 min
Motivation in a MINIWhen is Too Much, Too MuchI'm discovering my limits and that's okay. Always better to take one step back in preparation for taking two steps forward.2020-10-0641 min
Motivation in a MINIWhere Have You Been?!Catch up episode for clarity and some story telling on where I've been and where I'm going. Why else would you listen to me if i didn't share about me and what's happening within my experiences. And to come back into the podcast on a pre Friday is most fortuitous. So let's continue to be awesome together, intentionally!2020-10-0143 min
Motivation in a MINIBelief in YourselfHow does an Olympic athlete win gold? How does anyone truly achieve the remarkable? I'll point you in the right direction. Come along in the mini for some truly stirring motivation.2020-09-0339 min
Motivation in a MINIOpen-Minded, but are You?I challenge you to dig deep on this episode. Are you truly open minded? Are you open to all sorts of possibilities? And let's find out if you are a bad driver while we are at it. New month, new you to being even more awesome! Let's get it with intention.2020-09-0136 min
Motivation in a MINIA Team effort to achieve 40Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I didn't get here alone and i am happy to have all the support i did. That's why i am wanting to bring as many people along to finish out this journey. You do the same. Thanks again. And again. And again. I really do appreciate you today, especially, of all days!2020-08-2840 min
Motivation in a MINITurning 40 is a privilegeLet's wax life and get a little philosophical. I couldn't be happier about my journey to 40 and "what it all means". But don't worry, i still squeezed some great motivation in at the end. Today is going to be awesome, because YOU made it so! Love y'all and have an outstanding Thursday.2020-08-2743 min
Motivation in a MINIEmbrace the SuckIf you aren't familiar with this military jargon, that's even better. Because i don't mean it as the average grunt understands it. It's not about embracing the circumstance that suck. It's about embracing YOUR qualities that suck. What do you need to get better at? What anchor, what baggage are you dragging along? Time to really fly by embracing our own suck! Another way to become positive is to remove more negative. So let's get it folks. Be awesome with intention.2020-08-2636 minMotivation in a MINII'm still Thriving, are You?It's pre-Friday y'all! So let's keep it simple and get at. Be awesome intentionally.2020-08-2029 min
Motivation in a MINIMoving in Life & Unboxing our PotentialTime to catch up on life and this podcast. But thank you for being patient and dedicated and awesome.2020-07-3133 min
Motivation in a MINIThe Infinite Game MindsetI'm enjoying this audiobook. So let me tell you why and discuss the WHY of how I've arrived to the individual I am today. Don't usually push products but definitely need to do it for Simon Sinek and his philosophy approach to leadership. Wednesday motivation coming to you late with a great recommendation. Be awesome intentionally! Go get it and leave impact in your wake.2020-07-2232 min
Motivation in a MINIWhat Are You Building?We spend more time at work and therefore more time with our co-workers than some of our family members. So why can't we want the best possible relationship with them as much as are family? Why can't we desire a work place where we care and support for a colleague as much as a brother or sister? I'll tell you which one is better to work in long term. I'll tell you which one is better suited to endure tough times and be more profitable personally and professionally long term. And I'll tell you which one I'm building, the one...2020-07-2034 min
Motivation in a MINILeader vs ManagerI love talking about leadership. And I can't stand those that mascaraed as leaders but are really managers. Let's get deep this Wednesday with what it means to truly lead in and outside of work. Let's be awesome intentionally2020-07-1531 min
Motivation in a MINIAction OrientatedI missed you'll. I missed executing this podcast. But now that I can actually record again in my mini, no excuse. Time to be about action and record. Let's plan a road trip. And have an awesome Monday morning intentionally.2020-07-1329 min
Motivation in a MINISleeping Giant must AwakenTGIF!2020-06-2632 min
Motivation in a MINIDouble Your Rate of FailureMistakes are awesome. It means you aren't scared to take risk and step out of your comfort zone. But you don't need to make them all on your own. You have permission to learn from other people's mistakes as well. Let me share mine from yesterday. I'll also share my approach and my attitude to how I showed up to that mistake. Yes, the aftermath is more critical than the light being shined on the misstep. I've never felt better after making such an error. This Wednesday is going to be awesome for me. Is it going to be the...2020-06-2427 min
Motivation in a MINITwo Trajectories, UP or DOWNYour choice. Own it and the consequences from it. Comfort and stagnation are not choices. They are the results of inaction. So you get to choose your trajectory or settle for one. It's a great podcast so let's be deliberate in our actions. Love you'll. Have a fantastic Tuesday.2020-06-2329 min
Motivation in a MINISeason 2 Intro3 week recap on what I've been up to and maybe discuss where we are going. Are you ready for some more motivation in a mini? I'm only half way through my life's journey and still got a lot left to accomplish. So let's learn and grow together. It's Monday, it's a new week, June's almost over, so what are we waiting for? Let's get it. Time to be awesome intentionally.2020-06-2234 min
Motivation in a MINISuit & Interview TimeHow are you going to show up to today? How are you going to end your awesome week? By having an awesome day! Attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching? I'm pumped for today a little harder and I will share why. And maybe I'll throw some pretty insightful observations along the way that you'll enjoy. Enough said. Time to suit up, work HARD & be NICE. Have an awesome day intentionally just like I intend to do because I practice what I preach.2020-05-2226 min
Motivation in a MINIFulfilled but not SatisfiedPre Friday is the best day of the week, but especially after such a monumentally productive one. I'll share, you listen, get inspired, go be awesome. Sounds like a great recipe for a fruitful podcast. So let's reflect together while cruising in the sweetest mini ever. And once we conclude our commute, Go Work HARD & Be NICE. And please have an awesome day intentionally.2020-05-2129 min
Motivation in a MINILead with your Mouth shut and Ears openI do believe it was initially giving us two ears but only one mouth. And yes biologically that makes more sense. But it also makes leadership sense. You should listen twice as much as you speak. As a father/mother, leader/follower, husband/wife. Any role really can allow the opportunity to lead. You don't need to wait for a title to lead. And you don't need to wait for tomorrow to take the opportunity. So get it today. Work HARD & be NICE. Have an awesome day with intention.2020-05-2026 min
Motivation in a MINIEmbrace Failures LessonsNo need to carry the baggage of failure. Retain the lesson and knowledge gained. It's the slight edge folks. Let the knowledge gained propel you forward vice allowing the scars to hold you back.2020-05-1928 min
Motivation in a MINIPrioritize Change to Win MentallyI had a great weekend. How was yours? Back to opportunities to become successful. The more adversity we embrace, the more we anticipate life's curve balls, the greater the will grow and learn and become more experienced. So why not embrace change like it's your BFF? I can just feel that today's going to be awesome, can you? Let's get excited to WORK HARD & BE NICE. Choose an awesome day, don't settle for one by circumstance.2020-05-1824 min
Motivation in a MINIAttitude vs CircumstanceAn interesting Thursday for me to say the least. I do love talking about the Mini because it's more than just a car. Digging deep it can become a metaphor for life. Maybe at the end of it all I'll get buried in her. Big grave plot! But until that day let's discuss the greatest car ever the R53 and how it helps define how I show up to problems. Life's curve balls are not your opportunity to play victim and give in. Change is constant and your attitude will determine how you come out on top of these circumstances.2020-05-1529 min
Motivation in a MINILove Makes Me Whole/Appreciate What U GotPre-Friday is really the best. But not when my I reflect on my attitude this week and realized that separation has impacted me greatly. So I'll share how that is while you ponder on your W's and L's. Still got 2 days left to make it right. And that is why we love pre-Friday. End the week strong. Make it right folks. WORK HARD! BE NICE! And have an awesome day intentionally.2020-05-1431 min
Motivation in a MININetworking & Meaning & PurposeGreat Wednesday edition of furthering your progress through networking. But it really goes deeper when how we show up towards others and building our reputation, over time, builds our legacy. Super deep, I know. So no time to spare while I kinda give a sneak peek to the secrets of the universe hidden within this innocent little podcast. Work hard & be nice. After those 2 things, it's all down hill.2020-05-1327 min
Motivation in a MINITHE MINI & MOTIVATION ARE BACKI can't say enough about how great it is to be back at it. As much as a pain it was at times, I'm actually looking forward to the next chance to dig in to fix or improve something else. That's true passion. More than just work. So let's talk more about my inspiration for the podcast itself and why I hope my MINI Cooper outlasts me. Tuesdays going to be awesome because I'm working hard and being nice on full tilt. Love Y'all!2020-05-1226 min
Motivation in a MINIMini Maintenance Monday MotivationLet me tell you about my weekend and how it speaks to who I am and what I am about. I hope it inspires you in multiple ways but if only one lands, that's great. Simple and sweet this Monday with some serious alliteration in the title. Work Hard. Be Nice. Let's be awesome folks.2020-05-1125 min
Motivation in a MINIAppreciationIt's so important to appreciate the moment and the people involved in those moments. So appreciation all around for what really matters, people and the connections we make with those individuals. Let's get that exclamation point in this week. You have the power to make that happen. WORK HARD. BE NICE. And have an awesome day intentionally.2020-05-0830 min
Motivation in a MINIAccountabilityPre-Friday is my favorite because if I wait till Friday, it's probably too late. It's me holding myself accountable for what I owe myself and others. I don't mind sharing how I failed in a few fronts of being accountable and being honest with it. Once we accept the consequences of our actions fully, we can move to developing better discipline. And that my friends is accountability. Let's finish the week strong. WORK HARD. BE NICE. be awesome intentionally.2020-05-0723 min
Motivation in a MINISelfishness is okay & Sports suckI'm not going to elaborate too much on the title and intent of this episode. Maybe one of my more provocative episodes, at least in title. But once you listen with an open mind, you'll understand what I mean by both statements. Enjoy. Happy hump day. Love yourself first. Then love others. Work hard. Be Nice.2020-05-0629 min
Motivation in a MINICompassion & EmpathyPick which one you like best because either one will work. Just so long as you are exercising one of them. It's important to make empathy/compassion a habit because you will be tested on it frequently in various facets of life's interactions. So how are you going to show up when it matters? What impression is your character going to leave on that other individual? I stress working hard and being nice. Hard to be nice without some compassion. So like a muscle, we gotta exercise it to get stronger with it. I'm pumped now and yes, it may...2020-05-0524 min
Motivation in a MINIMini Cooper Maintenance MotivationI come clean on the podcast while inspiring you to get out your comfort zone. Additionally let's discuss why last week wasn't your best. And even more importantly, that's great because it's Monday and it's time to trump last week. The simplest way I know to out performing last week is by WORKING HARD & BEING NICE. LOVE Y'ALL! Happy Star Wars Day you nerds!2020-05-0427 min
Motivation in a MINIBeing Fair & Balance w/ OurselvesGreat week so time to put the icing on it. It's important to shower gratitude on those that have gotten us here. It's also just as important to give ourselves credit for our successes. We can be our worst critic, well then you better be your biggest cheerleader too! It's only fair to yourself. And frankly you really need to be your biggest cheerleader because unless this is the Truman show, no one gets to see every little choice and action you take to make awesome things happen. So either share that awesomeness with others or give yourself a huge...2020-05-0128 min
Motivation in a MINIPre Friday Integrity CheckHow's your week progressed? What's left undone? What are you about? Ask real questions and demand real answers. Let's talk about what we are really about so we can truly live up to it going forward. And let's WORK HARD & BE NICE while we do it. Love y'all! Let's finish the second part of our week strong.2020-04-3033 min
Motivation in a MINIGRITHope this isn't your first time hearing this word. But if it is that's even better because it's truly a powerful word. Grit by Angela Duckworth is a book that sums what grit truly means. Highly recommend it. At a minimum, watch her Ted talk. But beyond her insightfulness, I've lived it first hand and believe in the power of perseverance. It truly is a matter of, "where there's a will, there's a way". So how bad do you want? Whose permission are you going to ask for to achieve it? Hot and heavy motivation on a Wednesday morning. So...2020-04-2926 min
Motivation in a MINIExclamation Point on the WeekLet's go into the weekend strong and feeling good. So we do that by reflecting on how we showed up this week and put the exclamation point on it Today. I'll share with you mind to hopefully motivate and inspire you to get clarity on your wins or develop some of your own. Great week and I'm very pleased with it's ups and downs because that's the full human experience and I wouldn't have it any other way. And all we need to do at every occasion is just work a little harder and be a little nicer. I guarantee...2020-04-2427 min
Motivation in a MINIPre-Friday Chat / Be like WaterWe don't live in the past but we should reflect on what we've done to get to the present. It's important to know the impact of the choices we've made and if we are still heading in the right direction. Am I right? Pre-Friday is a great way to see if we have any unfinished business before we close out our week. Time stops for no one so let's stay on target with some quick reflection. Just like a guided missle, small incremental adjustments mid flight to ensure accuracy and timelines to getting to the target. WORK HARD & BE NICE...2020-04-2324 min
Motivation in a MINIDown Days are OkayDown Days are okay because sometimes life pulls you back before it launches you forward. Being able to speak to life's changes, life's ups and downs, it's really okay. We are human after all and being down is alright. So first step when you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Now that you've stopped digging you can focus your attention on getting out. So consider this podcast my attempt at searching for a way out. Just remember this is your life and you ARE in control. Thank you for listening because it means everything and it helps me as...2020-04-2234 min
Motivation in a MINIOpen to Feedback=Good LeadershipKeeping it simple today. Title says it all. Great discussion on dealing with poor leadership in all varying shapes and sizes. Tuesdays here to give us another opportunity to WORK HARD & BE NICE.2020-04-2131 min
Motivation in a MINIBad HabitsI'll be transparent with you on my weaknesses. I only ask that you be transparent with yourself. True self-reflection gets us closer to being a better version of ourselves. I hope my honesty allows you to get honest with your bad habits because that's how we work on them. Identifying them first. Time to get it this Monday morning for the week ahead. WORK HARD & BE NICE. love y'all! That's especially for you honey. Thanks for the backup 😉2020-04-2029 min
Motivation in a MINIRandom Act of KindnessAre you thankful? Great. Do you have gratitude? Perfect. Have you done something nice for someone this week? Have you gone out of your way to exhibit some random act of kindness. No need to beat yourself up if you haven't. Just listen to this podcast and then decide to take action. But listen to my podcast first. It will give you the motivation to be an agent of change for good. I love you'll and I'm excited we survived another week. WORK HARD & BE NICE. We get today to focus on that last piece.2020-04-1730 min
Motivation in a MINICompounding InterestIt's not just for monies. It's crucial in life and our choices that compound over time. Time to do a deeper reflection. Weekly reflection can turn into monthly which can progress into yearly analysis of where you've been, what you are doing, and where are you going. Can be much but it's crucial. Weekly is good. But using weekly as a building block towards deeper insight can result in deeper truths. No need to beat yourself up if you've been undisciplined. Just recommit to being more disciplined to the things that matter to you. Pre Friday is my favorite and...2020-04-1631 min
Motivation in a MINIResume & Interview Advice (part 2)Time to dive back into getting ready for that next job or promotion. Listen up and take notes.2020-04-1527 min
Motivation in a MINIDeclutter Your LifeTime to clean the closet. Does this "x,y,z" bring you joy? What is bringing you happiness and what is just weighing you down. Take a hard look at your life and the items that aren't adding value. Time to declutter by identifying what baggage that you've been carrying unnecessarily. Why are you holding on to it? What's keeping you from letting go, moving on, or upgrading? Time to spring clean on things either physical, mental, & emotional. Let's WORK HARD & BE NICE ladies and gentlemen. Love you'll. Go get it.2020-04-1434 min
Motivation in a MINIHighlight demotivators to develop a Motivation StrategyIt's not just about being blindly optimistic. Life's got good and bad. If we can anticipate those things that are trying to derail us, well maybe we can avoid, mitigate, or prevent that "thing" from holding us back. So let's talk motivation by starting on what's attempting to demotivate us. Fresh week, fresh start. WORK HARD & BE NICE. love you'll. Let's get it.2020-04-1324 min
Motivation in a MINIWeekly Gratitude is a NecessityWe survived another week during the pandemic and that's freaking awesome. So how'd you get here because I know you didn't do it alone. Who are you thankful for their support? Whose got your gratitude during these interesting times? Whose always had your back way before being on house arrest? Well I'm calling out my baby sis. She's like me only funnier and cuter. I'm super grateful for her support. It means more than the she realizes to who I am and what I'm trying to be about. Thanks Jack. Time for you, yes you that listen to my podcast...2020-04-1026 min
Motivation in a MINIReflection & PerfectionIt's pre Friday y'all! Time to reflect on the weeks wins and losses. What we get right, what did we get wrong. Because guess what, you still have today and tomorrow to fix them. The beauty of pre Friday reflection. I also share my confused thoughts on perfection. It's not real but it is real and I'll do a crazy job trying to elaborate. Weeks almost over, so no better time then now to WORK HARD & BE NICE.2020-04-0929 min
Motivation in a MINIResume = First Impression (part 1 of 2)Just like you wouldn't show up to an interview in sweats, make sure your resume sets the right tone from the get off. Having put a lot of work into my own resume and now on the other side reviewing resumes, let's get into some technicals on how to get that oh so critical interview. And that starts with your resume, the conversation starter. This is only part 1 on why it's so important. Tomorrow I'll also discuss on the more technical meat of your resume. It truly is the conversation starter so set the right first impression with it. Get...2020-04-0824 min
Motivation in a MINIThe Ripple Effect of a GratitudeVideochallengeMy day was made by a simple 5 minute video. 3 days in a row of people stepping up to put more gratitude and kindness in the world. And I couldn't be happier with the results. So let's talk about the dividends such a simple act can pay. I'm motivated to keep being a better version of me. So I've got to do my best to help you become a better version of yourself. Super excited Tuesday. WORK HARD & BE NICE.2020-04-0718 min
Motivation in a MINIMaking Lemonade out of LemonsThe irony is I could never stand that saying. I still don't. And if you also noticed I intentionally phrased it differently. But I used it because i try to be understanding enough that just because it's not my cup of tea doesn't make it so for everyone not named Rico. (Hidden tip of the day) Now, how can you thrive during a pandemic? Not just survive, but thrive. What can that be for you? What can that look like and how it can really redefine you going forward when we get the society machine rolling again. Hop in the...2020-04-0627 min
Motivation in a MINITwo Insights, Two RequestsLet me share some tough feedback on how we all can get better. Tough week, tough feedback, tough times. But guess what, tough times never last. Tough people do. Resilency builds up in all of us when we get out our comfort zones. That's my challenge. WORK HARD & BE NICE! Love you'll. Have a great weekend.2020-04-0330 min
Motivation in a MINIThe Anniversary Episode ♥️My best episode to-date. Let me share a fantastic love story that means everything to me. But it's not all about me. There is some deep motivation and inspiration to take away from this awesome podcast. WORK HARD & BE NICE. That was inspired by Mrs Besse. And she is the #1 reason I'm doing this podcast so it's fitting to dedicate this episode to my beautiful wife. Love you honey. Thank you for everything you have done and everything you continue to do. I still don't deserve you.2020-04-0233 minMotivation in a MINIMarathon MentalityYou may not be a runner. In fact you may detest running and cardio alike but it has great lessons to offer. This episode was very organic because I had no intention of speaking to the subject that I did but in that way I like it even more. The parallels between life and running, as I'll show you, are sorry fascinating. Let's get in the Mini this foggy Monday morning to dig up some sweet sweet motivation. Only one way to start our fresh week, by WORKING HARD & BEING NICE.2020-03-3027 min
Motivation in a MINIReflection & Review - Ep026It doesn't sound exciting but it's very important to a growth mindset. Reflection and review folks, its critical. Just look back on the week with open, honest perspective to figure out what you did well, YEAH!, And what you can improve, not so YEAH. Motivate yourself with some credit for your W's but take those tiny L's to course correct yourself to more success. Ultimately it's going to lead you to greater personal and professional growth sooner. No Shortcuts in life, just being smart and efficient. I love you'll. Have a safe weekend. Recharge. Refocus. And always always always, WORK...2020-03-2730 min
Motivation in a MINI2 Challenges, 1 Car Crash - Ep025Don't be afraid. I'm not asking anything crazy of you. What I'm asking, I know that you fully can achieve. 2 Challenges that are simple in action steps but will take some effort on your part to accomplish. But I fully believe in you to rise to the challenge. And yes, a car crash 100% did happen. Crazy Thursday morning but I'm pumped from making this episode. WORK HARD, BE NICE. #gratitudechallenge2020-03-2628 min
Motivation in a MINIWhat's your WHY? - Ep024"He who has a WHY to live can bear almost any how.". So what's your WHY? Is it clearly defined? Does it truly drive you to be excellent every single day you get the chance. I can not stress enough the importance of discovering your why and it unlocking your true passion and purpose. I'll share with you how I discovered my why through a lengthy military career of ups and downs. Love you'll and please be smart, be safe. Time to WORK HARD and BE NICE.2020-03-2528 min
Motivation in a MINITough Love, No Victims here - Ep023Episode 23 on March 23...... That's kinda awesome. It's the Michael Jordon episode and we are motivating with some tough Love. There is a time and place for everything under the stars, but we start our Monday with moving on from any pity party we may have been throwing for ourselves. It's reality that when it's all said and done you need to be able to stand on your own two feet. Let's get going on our commute and discuss ownership and dispelling any victim mentality we may be harboring. I love you'll. Mondays going to be awesome because we are going...2020-03-2327 min
Motivation in a MINICalm, How do you employ this in times of Stress - Ep022I'm stressed. Are you stressed? So what do we do now? Let's discuss how to discover our calm. In times of change that's instant stress on us and our normal mechanisms to relax are not there. We've gotta be adaptable as well to find ways to be calm and diminish our stress. And talk about getting out of our comfort zone, we are utilizing a lot of different personal skills to get thru this damn pandemic. Time to WORK HARD & BE NICE. And end this tough week on a high note.
(side note: I tried a different mic, not a...2020-03-2026 min
Motivation in a MINIFear + Being Present - Ep021We all have fears, rational and irrational alike. Let's open up to the why behind it to understand and maybe change the course we allow fear to take us down. Along with fear comes the moments it can be robbing from our present. Past anxiety and stress of the future steal from the joy of the present. Getting philosophical in the Mini today you'll. But some great advice I want to end with and start beating into everyone.... Let's Work Hard & Be Nice. It's too simple not to do it. Love you all.2020-03-2023 min
Motivation in a MINIMotivation born from an awesome German girl named Esra! - Ep020This podcast is dedicated to Esra! I had the great honor of welcoming someone into my home who forever changed me and my family. Thank you Esra. It was our pleasure to try and give you the best experience traveling abroad and living with an "American" family. We love you. We miss you. And you will always have a place in our home and our heart. From now until forever, you will be our German daughter. This experience taught me something and I'd like to share that with you all. People like Esra can inspire and motivate us all. Esra...2020-03-1829 min
Motivation in a MINIDon't wait for crisis to find out you suck at Communicating! - Ep019Communication is important all the time but will become exposed quickly in a crisis. Good habits commence with the decision to start working on them. Communication is fundamental in every organizations success. So let's hop in the mini to chat about sharpening this soft skillet. And maybe we will splash in some side chat on optimism. You all know I'm good for side bars. Let's be awesome with intention.2020-03-1726 minMotivation in a MINITime to Earn that Check - Ep018I've never been so distracted before creating my podcast. But tough times don't last, tough pe just checkingople do. In moments like these are resiliency is tested. How we respond speaks to our character and shines a bright spotlight on our true self. So let's get it! Let's show our tribe what we are all about. Everyone whose unsure will be looking for someone to follow and mirror, is that individual going to be you? Let's have an awesome week with intention while we navigate these rough waters.2020-03-1628 min
Motivation in a MINIKnowledge and Ego are Inversely Proportional - Ep017Get your EGO in check. Confidence is fantastic. Experience, success, achievement, promotions, and titles can twist confidence into hubris. And guess what, now you have an ego problem. No worries though. I had an ego problem and recovered. It's actually easier to fix then you think. The problem is truly identifying your ego problem. Let's talk Corona one more time while we tackle our ego issues. Time to have an awesome Friday the 13th intentionally.2020-03-1328 min
Motivation in a MINIDon't Panic! Now's the Time to Win in life and in the mind - Ep016What do Corona, stocks, and transition have in common? More then you think. Fear is the mind killer. When we stay calm and don't panic is when we can make the best rational choices for ourselves and others. Smart choices made during stressful times can produce the greatest ROI. Easier said then done at times but that's why you are here. To become stronger and fitter mentally. And you're not alone. I'm in the fight with you. Let's go get some resiliency and mental fortitude to conquer this day. Love you'll. Have an awesome day with intention.2020-03-1231 min
Motivation in a MINIEmpathy - Ep015Fantastic episode on who and what we are about. And it's very simple for me. Do I want to be the kind of person that left this place better than how I found out. Do I want to give more than I got when it's all said and done. The answer to both is an emphatic YES! Let's go out and achieve the impact we know we can have on this world. I love you'll truly. Have a great Wednesday intentionally.2020-03-1138 min
Motivation in a MINIEkwo/Bingman/Cook - Truman Buddies - Ep014Catching up with ol buddies from my first ship, the USS Harry S Truman CVN-75. They were and are still awesome individuals that inspired this podcast for sure. The moment to take action is right now. The moment to change course in your life is right now. The moment to make a situation right or fix a wrong, is right now. I love you'll very much and never want regret to keep you company in your final moments of this awesome journey. Have a great Tuesday with intention.2020-03-1035 min
Motivation in a MINIUnintentional Toxic Leadership - Ep013How can you solve the problem if you can't identify the problem. And what if it turns out you are the problem. It's a possibility you need to be open to if you truly want to lead individuals. Thank you Kristine Crippen for this great podcast topic were we dive into being open and honest with ourselves. Toxic can be a strong word but every individual is responsible for their actions, good or bad. So once we are receptive to change we can start turning the bad into more good! Let's start our Monday with some much needed honest feedback...2020-03-0938 min
Motivation in a MINIAttitude Attitude Attitude - 012Did I say it enough I'm the title? Nope. The easiest thing to fix once you take responsibility for your life is YOUR attitude. And once you bring a positive attitude, everything else will start to change for the better. Let's help get out the complacency rut and on to the park of growth. Thanks Carlos. Your contribution is appreciated. Let's attack Friday like it's Monday. Love you all. Have an awesome day intentionally.2020-03-0637 min
Motivation in a MINIDiscomfort=GROWTH - Ep011I reflect on my discomfort in my transition and growth. I happily share actual tools I successfully used to tread into uncomfortable waters. Thanks to James, DCT at Amazon. I prefer to talk about things others want to discuss vice what I want to discuss. Keep it coming, keep getting it everyday, and have a great day intentionally.2020-03-0536 min
Motivation in a MINIWed Night Late Edition - 010Going outta my comfort zone, I'm just as susceptible to L's. The best time to correct a mistake is as soon as you identify it. Awesome feedback and fantastic responses are what's being served up late tonight. Half the normal podcast time with full forced intent. Love you'll. Let's get ready for the other half of this week.2020-03-0516 min
Motivation in a MINIThank you Eric - 009I reflect upon some great feedback from a great man, my father-in-law Eric. I appreciate his insight and it provides me the catalyst for this podcast to help get you'll motivated this Tuesday. So let's challenge ourselves, dare to be great, and do something uncomfortable today. Not tomorrow, TODAY! love you'll. Have a great day intentionally.2020-03-0335 min
Motivation in a MINIWhat kind of Brick Layer are you? - 008We ain't talking about books folks. Sorry sis. We talking about building your future. What kind of foundation you laying for your personal and professional success? It's short, it's sweet, it's real. With real traffic too. Let's have an awesome March intentionally. Love you'll!2020-03-0222 min
Motivation in a MINICreating Opportunity - 007I discuss my decision to come to CoreSite after retirement and the interview I'm going into today for a promotion within CoreSite. It's been an incredible year so let's discuss. Please feel free to offer feedback or just share because I know someone else would dig this episode.2020-02-2829 min
Motivation in a MINIChoices define our actions which define our habits which define our discipline - 006Committed to becoming more disciplined we have got to start making better choices. Easier said then done sometimes, as long as we go into choices with the right mindset, we can master more right than wrong choices. Share & enjoy. Love you all.2020-02-2735 min
Motivation in a MINIDiscipline: The Best tool to Success and Happiness - 005Life isn't easy, choices we make can be difficult, but life & choices are more difficult when we are undisciplined. And unlike me, you don't need to join the military to find discipline. Just listening to this podcast is a great start.2020-02-2633 min
Motivation in a MININo Shortcuts - 2nd At Bat - 004bWhat happens when you feel like you don't bring your best or miss the mark? You get up and start swinging again. This is me being committed to being better and practicing what I preach. No better time and opportunity than now to get back up to bat and swing again.2020-02-2628 min
Motivation in a MININo Shortcuts=No delays to your best selfWhen we love the process and exercise patience we can accomplish great victories. And we can actually get their quicker by avoiding shortcuts. Shortcuts will only delivery microwave success at best and totally frustration at it's worst.2020-02-2536 minMotivation in a MINIYou won the lottery, now what?400 trillion to 1. You're playing with house money now. So what's stopping you from living your best life? Please share if you truly feel like there's an obstacle, real or otherwise, that's blocking your journey to a better you. Love you.2020-02-2402 min
Motivation in a MINIHave a Great Week Intentionally - 003Live for Monday's and look forward to Friday's with purpose. How are you using the precious hours you are given to work with. How are you doing something your future self with greatly appreciate.2020-02-2438 minMotivation in a MINIFailure is your Friend - 002Get your beautiful morning started right with some motivation. Raw, different, and very true2020-02-2128 min
Motivation in a MINIAttitude & Action - 001Take a 2004 Mini Cooper S, a daily commute, sprinkle in the experiences & wisdom of a middle aged Latin man and you get some serious motivation. Truth and transparency from a 20yr Naval veteran doing my best to continue being a servant leader. Get motivated or get out my Mini 😁2020-02-2126 min
NoFunLes enfants de Bâton Rouge donnent le tonKevin Gates et YoungBoy incarnent un rap vital, viscéral et instinctif comme seule la ville de Bâton Rouge en Louisiane sait en produire. Ces héros locaux boostés à l'adversité, fils spirituels du légendaire Boosie Badazz, sont des éponges à souffrance et c'est sur cette authenticité que se fonde le lien indestructible qui les unit à leur public. Avec sa voix rêche, carbonisée, le premier flirte avec la country rap dans son impudique et passionné « I’m Him ». Avec cet album, il réussit le pari ambitieux de se ren...2019-11-0844 min
NoFunLes enfants de Bâton Rouge donnent le tonKevin Gates et YoungBoy incarnent un rap vital, viscéral et instinctif comme seule la ville de Bâton Rouge en Louisiane sait en produire. Ces héros locaux boostés à l'adversité, fils spirituels du légendaire Boosie Badazz, sont des éponges à souffrance et c'est sur cette authenticité que se fonde le lien indestructible qui les unit à leur public. Avec sa voix rêche, carbonisée, le premier flirte avec la country rap dans son impudique et passionné « I’m Him ». Avec cet album, il réussit le pari ambitieux de se rendre plus accessible tout en conservant son ADN...2019-11-0843 min