Finding Direction

400: The Final Episode Sep 21, 2023

The Final Episode

Episode 399: Mastering the Art of Badassery with Jenn Cassetta Sep 19, 2023

Jenn Cassetta is an empowerment coach and author of the book ‘The Art of Badassery’. She is also a keynote speaker and a self-defense expert.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How being in New York during 9/11 truly changed her life forever.

◾️The Art of Badassery and how to channel it into your life.

◾️How to become a black belt in your finding direction journey.

jennifercassetta.com

@jenncassetta

Episode 398: The Art of Asking For Help: Your Path to Growth and Success Sep 14, 2023

The Art of Asking For Help: Your Path to Growth and Success

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 397: Finding Your Purpose with Soleo Michael Sep 12, 2023

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️Overcoming the fear and self-sabotage that's blocking you from finding and pursuing your life purpose.

◾️The difference between the vehicle for your purpose and your purpose itself.

◾️The power of self-guidance.

soleomichael.com

Episode 396: The Power of Rhino Skin Sep 07, 2023

The Power of Rhino Skin

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I want to express my gratitude to all of you, my listeners. I truly appreciate your support and the time you take to tune in. Today, I want to start by talking about the power of gratitude in our daily lives.

Next, I want to introduce you to a concept I like to call "rhino skin." It's all about developing resilience and protecting ourselves from negative opinions and judgments when we choose a path that goes against the norm. It's important to remember that not everyone will understand or support our choices, and that's okay. We need to imagine those judgments and opinions as bullets bouncing off our rhino skin, not affecting us or bringing us down.

Another important aspect of finding our direction is connecting with our intuition and inner voice. Sometimes, it can be difficult to discern the right path amidst all the noise and external influences. But by tuning in and trusting our inner guidance, we can navigate through life with more clarity and confidence.

What We Discuss:

The power of gratitude [00:01:05] Importance of practicing gratitude and its positive impact on daily life.

Going against the grain [00:02:07] The challenges and judgments faced when choosing a different path in life.

Developing rhino skin [00:04:20] Learning to deflect negative opinions and judgments from others when pursuing unconventional goals.

The importance of practice [00:09:36] The speaker emphasizes the importance of practicing getting in touch with oneself and seeking guidance.

Developing rhino skin [00:09:36] The speaker encourages the listener to develop resilience and not be discouraged by initial lack of guidance.

The benefits of finding one's path [00:09:36] The speaker promises a more fulfilling and happy life when one learns to follow their true guiding system.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 395: The Rebel Business & Finance Approach with Alan Donegan Sep 06, 2023

In this weeks guest episode, I interview Alan Donegan, co-founder of Rebel Business School, Rebel Finance School, and the Rebel Entrepreneurship Podcast. Alan shares his personal journey of finding purpose and achieving financial independence. We discuss the importance of setting goals, changing beliefs, and using tools like NLP to overcome challenges. Alan also emphasize the significance of sales in starting a small business and offer practical advice on reaching potential customers. He shares insights on achieving financial independence through increasing income, decreasing spending, paying off debt, and investing.

What We Discuss:

Finding Direction Podcast Introduction [00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast episode and the purpose of the Finding Direction podcast.

Alan's Moment of Feeling Lost [00:02:29] Alan shares a moment in his life when he felt lost and unsure of what to do after losing his job.

Sell Before You Create [00:08:58] Alan discusses the concept of selling before creating a product or starting a business, and the importance of validating ideas through sales.

Launching a New Business [00:10:31] Differentiating between running a large organization and starting a small business, the need to sell something to validate the business idea.

Changing Perceptions of Sales [00:14:19] Addressing the negative associations with sales, emphasizing the importance of sales in helping others and creating a difference.

Financial Independence and Investing [00:17:46] Explaining the concept of financial independence, increasing income and reducing expenses, investing in index funds, and creating a gap between income and spending.

The lifestyle of financial independence [00:21:23] Alan shares how achieving financial independence allows them to live the lifestyle they want, traveling and launching businesses around the world.

Practical steps towards financial independence [00:24:14] Alan provides practical steps to achieve financial independence, including reducing expenditure, increasing income, and investing the gap.

Having a purpose beyond financial independence [00:22:30] Alan emphasizes the importance of having a purpose beyond financial independence and how teaching others about financial independence has become their purpose.

The best place to dive deeper into Alan's world [00:30:14] Alan shares where listeners can find more of his work, including the Rebel Finance School and the Rebel Entrepreneur podcast.

Finding direction through action [00:32:03] Alan encourages listeners to take action and start finding direction in their lives by writing down ideas and testing them through mini experiments.

Conclusion and gratitude [00:34:11] The host thanks Alan for being on the podcast and expresses appreciation for the listeners' commitment to living a fulfilling life.

Episode Resources:

alandonegan.com (Website)

Episode 394: The 2 Main Ingredients to Unlock Your Next Level Aug 31, 2023

The 2 Main Ingredients to Unlock Your Next Level

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 393: The Busy Trap: Exploring the Connection Between Busyness and Self-Worth with Elizabeth Grace Saunders Aug 29, 2023

Elizabeth Grace Saunders is the founder of Real Life E, a time management coaching company that empowers people who feel guilty, overwhelmed, and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident, and accomplished. She was also named one of the world’s top 30 time management professionals by Global Gurus.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The biggest mistake that busy people unconsciously make about being busy.

◾️3 ways to start gaining control of your time.

◾️Some of the most effective ways you can start immediately being more in control of your time.

reallifee.com

Episode 392: 7 Steps To Change a Belief About Yourself Aug 24, 2023

Episode 391: How A Conversation With The Dead Changed it All with Bernie Schroeder Aug 23, 2023

Bernie Schroeder is an entrepreneur, brand & marketing expert, author, and director of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center in San Diego State University.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️A conversation that Bernie had with someone who was about to die.

◾️The power of curiosity.

◾️What Bernie sees as he interacts with thousands of different college students finding their direction.

Episode 390: The Science of a Breakthrough Aug 18, 2023

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 389: Becoming A Life Coach & Understanding Your Values with Amrit Sandhu Aug 15, 2023

Amrit Sandhu is an international speaker, podcast host, and founder of The Inspired Evolution. He delivers keynotes, seminars, and workshops for Inspired Evolution and Mind Valley all over the world.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How to use your values as a compass in your life.

◾️A resource to use to figure out what your top 3 values are in your life in 20 minutes.

◾️How to figure out if coaching is something you want to be part of your life.

youtube.com/inspiredevolution

Episode 388: 4 Tips to Becoming Better at Public Speaking Aug 10, 2023

4 Tips to Becoming Better at Public Speaking

◾️Prepare like your life depends on it.

◾️Stop caring about what other people think.

◾️Know your stuff and be confident in what you’re saying.

◾️Ebb and flow with the energy of the room.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 387: Decrease Stress & Increase Peace with the GAIN Method with Dr. Greg Hammer Aug 09, 2023

Dr. Greg Hammer is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, a pediatric intensive care physician, a pediatric anesthesiologist, and author.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How Dr. Hammer’s love for stars turned into love for medicine.

◾️What the vagus nerve is in your body, and how to use it to reduce stress in your life.

◾️Dr. Hammer’s 4-step GAIN method to have more happiness and peace in your life.

greghammermd.com

Episode 386: Surrendering Control: Embracing Freedom in Letting Go Aug 03, 2023

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 385: Living a Vibrant Life with Dr. Stacie Stephenson Aug 01, 2023

Dr. Stacie Stephenson is a certified nutrition specialist and doctor of chiropractic who focuses on integrative, regenerative, anti-aging and natural medicine modalities. She is also a best-selling author.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️What you can start doing to live a more vibrant life.

◾️How Dr. Stacey found her way into medicine when it wasn’t something she originally planned on doing.

drstaciestephenson.com

Episode 384: The Truth Behind What's Truly Holding You Back & How To Breakthrough Jul 27, 2023

The Truth Behind What's Truly Holding You Back & How To Breakthrough

◾️Pick one area of your life that you want to get a little bit more clarity on today.

◾️Make an inventory check and on a scale of 1-10, where do you feel that you’re really showing up in this area of your life?

Episode 304: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fear-what-it-is-how-to-break-through-it/id1457921981?i=1000583274416

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 383: Living In Alignment: Discovering Your True Self with Jenn Beninger Jul 25, 2023

Jenn Beninger is the Genius Unlocked founder and CEO of Genius Unlocked Institute, a board-certified company where she coaches, mentors and transforms leaders’ lives through her thousands of hours of executive experience.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The idea of suppressing your true identity.

◾️How you can start living in your identity.

◾️How to stop living incongruently.

◾️The four voices living in your head every day.

geniusunlocked.coach

Episode 382: A Simple Reminder to Start Jul 20, 2023

A Simple Reminder to Start

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 381: Time Management Secrets Revealed: Expert Insights with Anna Dearmon Kornick Jul 18, 2023

Anna Dearmon Koranic is a time management coach, an author and podcast host who helps busy professionals master time management.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️Why your calendar is the least important part when it comes to time management.

◾️How you can use boulders, big rocks, and pebbles to be better with your time.

◾️Anna’s story of how she got to becoming a time management coach.

It’s About Time Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-about-time-time-management-productivity-for-work/id1486961564

timemanagementessentials.com

Episode 380: Purpose Simplified: Discovering and Embodying Your True Calling Daily Jul 13, 2023

Purpose Simplified: Discovering and Embodying Your True Calling Daily

◾️If you had to bring your purpose to two or 3 words, what would it be?

◾️What are some vehicles where you can start living your purpose?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 379: Embrace the Beauty of Stress: Living a Fear(less) Life with Dr. Rebecca Heiss Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Rebecca Heiss is an evolutionary biologist and a stress physiologist who helps people live more fearless lives. Though her deep understanding of how evolution has shaped our brains, Dr. Heiss breaks down the barriers that hold us back and helps us to live lives of meaning and purpose by playing in an “all-in” mentality even when afraid. She also teaches audiences how to use stress as tools of empowerment.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️What is stress? How can you start to use stress as a positive force in your life?

◾️Evolutionary biology and how it held you back in your life.

◾️The relationship between stress and living a purposeful life.

rebeccaheiss.com

Episode 378: Decision Time: 7 Steps To Make Decisions With Confidence Jul 06, 2023

Decision Time: 7 Steps To Make Decisions With Confidence

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 377: Unlocking Extraordinary Love: Creating A Thriving Relationship with Dr. Stan Tatkin Jul 04, 2023

In this episode, I interview Dr. Stan Tatkin, a therapist and developer of the Psycho-Biological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT). We discuss various topics related to relationships, including the different phases of a relationship, advice for single individuals looking for a partner, maintaining curiosity and learning in a long-term relationship, creating a shared purpose and vision, and understanding attachment styles. Dr. Tatkin emphasizes the importance of commitment, communication, and understanding in building a loving and lasting relationship. He also highlights the need for individuals to understand their own needs and the needs of their partner.

What We Discuss:

Finding the Perfect Relationship [00:03:20] Dr. Stan Patterson advises making a list of what the perfect relationship would be, focusing on safety, security, and shared values.

Vetting Potential Partners [00:05:45] Dr. Patterson recommends being specific about relationship expectations and observing potential partners for signs of alignment with those expectations.

Neurobiology of Dating [00:09:17] Dr. Patterson explains how nature uses emotions to drive the procreation and continuation of the species, leading to the initial stages of dating being neurobiologically drugged.

The Excitement of New Love [00:10:31] Explains the initial phase of a relationship where the brain produces chemicals that make us feel excited and focused.

Automating the Other Person [00:12:03] Describes how as the relationship progresses, we start to automate the other person and make assumptions, leading to potential boredom and loss of attention.

Recognizing Familiarity and Disliking [00:14:32] Discusses the phase where we start to recognize familiar traits in the other person, both positive and negative, and how it affects the relationship.

Why are we and what's our purpose? [00:22:30] Discussion on the importance of understanding the purpose and goals of the relationship beyond just emotions.

Creating a shared vision and dealing with deal breakers [00:23:49] Exploration of the need to align on values, culture, and deal breakers to ensure a successful relationship.

Understanding attachment styles [00:30:17] Explanation of how attachment styles developed in childhood can impact how individuals react to stress and interact in relationships.

Island and its family culture [00:34:03] * The speaker discusses how the island's family culture prioritizes performance and appearances over relationships, leading to a fear of dependency and a need for independence.

Threatening behavior of an island [00:35:11] * The speaker explains how islands protect themselves by distancing and avoiding spending time with their partner, leading to feelings of anxiety and insecurity.

Understanding different attachment styles [00:36:14] * The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own attachment style and that of their partner to avoid causing harm and to create a secure and lasting relationship.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Stan Tatkin Instagram @ drstantatkin (Website)

Dr. Stan Tatkin Website (thepactinstitute.com)

Dr. Stan Tatkin's Best Selling Books (Website)

Episode 376: One Perspective To Change Your Whole Life Jun 29, 2023

One Perspective To Change Your Whole Life

◾️Over the next 7 days, pick an area of your life where you feel like you’re behind, and take the perspective shift of “I am exactly where I’m supposed to be right now.”

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 375: The Forgiveness Gym with Dr. Robert Enright Jun 27, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I sit down with renowned forgiveness expert Dr. Robert Enright to explore the transformative journey of forgiveness. Dr. Enright shares his insights on how forgiveness can heal the negative effects of injustices and offers practical steps to embark on this path of healing.

But what exactly is forgiveness? According to Dr. Enright, it means being good to those who have not been good to you. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own vulnerabilities and the impact of past experiences on our internal world. From there, we can choose the path to healing, seeking support from friends, engaging in physical activities, or even therapy. Dr. Enright challenges traditional methods of healing and encourages us to consider the untried path of forgiveness.

Teaching children about forgiveness is also a crucial aspect of breaking the cycle of hurt in relationships. Dr. Enright shares his expertise on how to introduce forgiveness to children through stories and age-appropriate activities. By practicing forgiveness from a young age, children can develop a forgiving mindset and prepare themselves for the challenges they may face as adults.

If you're ready to start finding direction and experience the power of forgiveness, join me and Dr. Robert Enright on this enlightening podcast episode. Discover how forgiveness can heal, transform, and break the cycle of hurt in your life and relationships.

What We Discuss:

Introduction to Dr. Robert Enright [00:00:00] Dr. Robert Enright's background, his work in forgiveness, and his accomplishments in the field.

Importance of Forgiveness [00:03:32] The significance of forgiveness in healing from injustices and the negative effects of unjust treatment.

Process of Forgiveness [00:07:05] The steps involved in the process of forgiveness, including acknowledging the injustice, making a decision to heal, and expanding one's understanding of the person who caused the harm.

Recognizing the personhood of others [00:11:47] Understanding the importance of seeing others as individuals with their own experiences and emotions.

The process of forgiveness [00:12:48] Exploring the steps involved in the journey of forgiveness, including developing compassion and standing in the pain.

The impact of forgiveness on personal growth [00:14:02] Discussing how forgiveness can lead to a sense of purpose and a desire to help others, resulting in personal healing and growth.

Introducing Forgiveness to Children through Stories [00:22:04] Dr. Enright discusses the importance of teaching children about forgiveness through stories and curriculum guides.

The Global Impact of Forgiveness Education [00:23:11] Dr. Enright shares how forgiveness education is being implemented in over 30 countries, including areas with conflict like Belfast, Galilee, and Taiwan.

Dr. Enright's Journey into Forgiveness Research [00:26:21] Dr. Enright explains how he stumbled upon forgiveness as a research topic and the opposition he faced in academia before forgiveness gained recognition.

Dr. Robert Enright's books on forgiveness [00:34:44] Dr. Enright discusses his self-help books on forgiveness and how they can be helpful to those who want to walk the path of forgiveness.

Taking action to find direction through forgiveness [00:36:17] Dr. Enright suggests committing to do no harm to someone you're annoyed with as a way to start finding direction through forgiveness.

Celebrating a life that lights up your soul [00:37:37] The host congratulates the listeners for not settling for less and encourages them to celebrate a life that brings them joy and fulfillment.

Episode Resources:

Robert Enright's Forgiveness Website (Website)

Episode 374: How to Change Your Mood Instantly Jun 22, 2023

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a negative mood and can't seem to shake it off? In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share valuable tips on how to change your mood instantly and improve your focus and physiology to achieve better results in life. I emphasize the importance of focusing on positive thoughts and engaging in physical activity to improve mood and mental health. I provide practical ways to use physiology to change your mood instantly, such as going for a walk, engaging in physical activity you enjoy, and listening to your favorite songs. Learning this skill can be a powerful tool in all areas of life, and I encourage you to give yourself grace and keep practicing until you can change your mood instantly. Tune in to this episode to learn how to take control of your mood and achieve your goals.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the topic of changing mood instantly.

Importance of Focus [00:03:12] Stu discusses the importance of focusing on positive thoughts and shifting focus away from negative thoughts to improve mood and achieve better results in life.

Using Your Body [00:08:47] Stu talks about the importance of engaging in physical activity to improve mood and mental health, and how motion equals emotion.

How to improve your mood [00:09:50] Stu discusses the importance of physical activity, such as going for a walk or engaging in a physical activity you enjoy, to improve mood and mental health.

Quick fix to change your mood [00:12:32] Stu shares a quick fix to change your mood instantly by putting on your favorite song and jamming out to it for 10-15 minutes.

Practice changing your mood [00:14:28] Stu encourages listeners to practice changing their mood by focusing on positive thoughts and engaging in physical activity, and to give themselves grace as they learn this new skill.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Finding Direction Instagram - (Profile)

Episode 373: The Science of Forgiveness with Dr. Everett Worthington Jun 20, 2023

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who has hurt you? In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I interview Dr. Everett Worthington, a leading expert on the topic of forgiveness. Dr. Worthington shares his insights on the importance of forgiveness and its impact on our physical and mental health, as well as our relationships. The most valuable lesson from this episode is that forgiveness is a choice, and it's crucial for our well-being to let go of negative emotions and replace them with positive ones.

Dr. Worthington introduces his REACH method for reaching forgiveness, which involves recalling the hurt, empathizing with the person who hurt us, giving an altruistic gift of forgiveness, committing to the forgiveness, and holding onto it. He also emphasizes the importance of self-forgiveness and taking responsibility for our actions.

The episode debunks common misconceptions about forgiveness, such as the idea that forgiveness stops justice or that it's only necessary if the person apologizes. Dr. Worthington's personal story is also shared, highlighting the importance of staying curious about our passions and reflecting on what drives us. Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to improve their well-being and relationships through the power of forgiveness.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Mason introduces the podcast and welcomes the guest, Dr. Everett Worthington, who is an expert on forgiveness.

Two types of forgiveness [00:03:32] Dr. Worthington explains the two types of forgiveness: decisional forgiveness and emotional forgiveness.

Effects of unforgiveness [00:07:49] Dr. Worthington talks about the negative effects of unforgiveness on physical and mental health, as well as relationships.

Blaming for Good and Bad [00:11:42] The importance of blaming someone for both the good and bad things they have done to us.

Forgiving Oneself [00:14:44] The importance of forgiving oneself and the negative effects of self-condemnation.

The Reach Method [00:17:29] Dr. Worthington's method for reaching forgiveness, which involves recalling the hurt, empathizing with the person who hurt us, committing to forgiveness, and holding onto that forgiveness.

Forgiveness and Justice [00:23:59] Dr. Worthington explains that forgiveness and justice are two different things and that forgiveness does not stop justice.

Misconceptions about Forgiveness [00:24:30] Dr. Worthington discusses the misconception that forgiveness is only necessary if the person apologizes and that forgiveness is a choice.

Dr. Worthington's Career Path [00:26:14] Dr. Worthington talks about his transition from nuclear engineering to counseling psychology and how he eventually became interested in forgiveness research.

Influential Graduate Students [00:35:49] Dr. Worthington talks about how his graduate students have influenced him as much as he has influenced them.

Self-Reflection and Passion [00:38:33] Dr. Worthington suggests that self-reflection and thinking about one's passion is important to find direction in life.

Importance of Forgiveness [00:40:40] Stu Mason encourages listeners to consider forgiveness and shares how it can bring peace and better quality of life.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Everett Worthington's Website (Website)

Dr. Everett Worthington's Books (Website)

Forgiveness Workbook: reach.discoverforgiveness.org

Episode 372: Unlocking The Magic of Flow: The Holy Land Jun 15, 2023

Have you ever felt like everything in life is just falling into place, doors are opening, and you're filled with passion and happiness? That's what they call a state of flow, and it's something we all strive for. In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, Stu Mason, the host, shares six things that I can do to unlock a state of flow in my life. The most valuable lesson from this podcast is to ask myself three questions: What is my inner voice telling me? What should I focus my energy on right now? And, what do I need to stop doing? By answering these questions, I can determine where my flow lies and start taking steps towards achieving it.

Once I've answered these questions, Stu provides five more steps to help me achieve a state of flow. These include setting clear goals, finding an optimal level of challenge, embracing a growth mindset, giving myself distraction-free time, and enjoying the process. Stu emphasizes that achieving flow is not just about the end result, but about the person I become in the process. So, I'll take these steps and apply them in my life to achieve flow and experience the benefits it brings. And, I won't forget to share this episode with friends who could benefit from these tips!

What We Discuss:

What is flow state? [00:02:09] Stu Mason defines flow state as a state of optimal experience where individuals are fully immersed in an activity, feeling focused, energized, and deeply engaged.

How to unlock flow state? [00:05:54] Stu Mason shares six things you can do to achieve a flow state, starting with getting clear with your inner voice through journaling or going somewhere peaceful to have a dialogue with yourself.

Questions to ask your inner voice [00:08:08] Stu Mason suggests asking three questions to your inner voice to start opening up the space of flow: "Where is my flow?", "What is blocking my flow?", and "What can I do to increase my flow?".

Finding Flow [00:10:20] Stu Mason discusses how to achieve a state of flow in life and the benefits it brings. He shares three questions to ask yourself to get into a state of flow.

Setting Clear Goals [00:13:19] Stu Mason talks about the importance of setting clear goals for the area where your flow lives. He gives an example of setting a goal for your career and breaking it down into manageable tasks.

Embracing a Growth Mindset [00:18:28] Stu Mason emphasizes the importance of embracing a growth mindset as you go through the process of finding your flow. He encourages continuous learning and growth.

Getting to know your inner voice [00:19:21] Tips on how to grow awareness of your inner voice and continuously improve yourself to get closer to your six-month goal.

Distraction-free time [00:20:17] The importance of giving yourself daily distraction-free time to focus on achieving your goals and how to do it.

Enjoying the process [00:22:13] The significance of enjoying the process of achieving your goals and how it can lead to a state of flow in life.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 371: The 85 Year Scientific Study on Happiness with Marc Schulz Jun 13, 2023

Marc Schulz is the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study done on happiness at about 85 years. He is also a professor of psychology and the director of Science Program and previously chaired the Psychology Department and the Clinical Developmental Psychology PhD Program at Bryn Mawr.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The biggest insights on how to live a good life from the studies they’ve done by following people for 85 years.

◾️The one thing you need to start doing immediately to increase your ability to live a good life.

◾️The surprising truth about money and living a good life, as well as the correlation between those two.

the-good-life-book.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-schulz-20663222a/

Episode 370: The Deadline Paradox: Unraveling the Surprising Benefits of Time Pressure Jun 08, 2023

Are you tired of putting off your goals and dreams? In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I dive into the "deadline paradox" and reveal the surprising benefits of setting deadlines in our lives. Imagine the sense of urgency and motivation you would feel if you had a deadline for your dreams. I share six powerful benefits that deadlines provide, from actually getting things done to tapping into your full potential. Don't wait any longer to take action. Join me as I guide you on a journey to achieving your goals and living a fulfilling life. Subscribe now for weekly episodes and get ready to make your deadlines a reality.

What We Discuss:

Intro and Gratitude [00:01:04] Stu introduces the podcast and expresses gratitude to the listeners for joining.

The power of deadlines [00:01:56] Stu discusses the importance of deadlines and how they can drive action and productivity.

Forcing growth and potential [00:06:06] Stu explains how setting deadlines can push individuals to tap into their full potential and grow as a person.

The Power of Setting Deadlines [00:09:15] Stu explains the benefits of setting deadlines, including tapping into potential, building momentum, and improving time management.

The Importance of Momentum [00:10:07] Stu discusses how momentum is difficult to gain but easy to lose, and how setting deadlines can help create and maintain momentum in life.

Improving Time Management [00:11:10] Highlights how setting deadlines can improve time management skills by reverse engineering tasks and maximizing productivity.

Creating a Deadline [00:18:02] Importance of setting a deadline, making a public declaration, and the benefits of creating a deadline.

Making a Public Declaration [00:18:59] The significance of declaring your deadline publicly to someone or a group of people to increase accountability and make it happen.

Conclusion and Farewell [00:19:43] Closing remarks, encouraging listeners to apply what they've learned, and inviting them to stay for the next episode.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Finding Direction Instagram (Website)

Episode 369: The One Question That Will Revolutionize Your Life With Susie Moore Jun 06, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Susie Moore, a former Silicon Valley executive turned life and business coach. Susie shares her background and career journey, and emphasizes the importance of taking action towards your goals, being self-aware, and maintaining a positive attitude. Susie also discussed the power of media coverage in growing any business and the importance of confidence in achieving success. She encourages everyone to step out of their comfort zone and take small, consistent actions towards your goals to build confidence and trust in yourself.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Mason introduces the podcast and the guest, Susie Moore, a former Silicon Valley VP turned life and business coach.

Susie Moore's background and coaching philosophy [00:01:08] Stu and Susie discuss her background, coaching philosophy, and her books. They also talk about how to find one's passion, confidence, and taking action towards goals.

Susie Moore's early life and career journey [00:04:15] Susie talks about her early life, growing up with instability, and her goal of having a nice home, a healthy relationship, and making enough money to take care of her mom. She also shares how she landed a $500,000 a year VP role in Silicon Valley with just a high school diploma and why she left that job to pursue her true dream life.

Self-awareness and personal development [00:09:29] Susie Moore talks about the importance of becoming self-aware and studying personal development books to present oneself in a more pleasing way to the world.

Enjoying life and finding meaning [00:11:51] Susie Moore discusses the core purpose of life, which is to enjoy it, and how to regret-proof our lives by having a good daily experience.

Questioning our thoughts and finding meaning [00:14:45] Susie Moore talks about questioning our thoughts and the meaning we attach to situations to relieve suffering and upgrade our beliefs.

Making the Leap [00:19:16] Susie talks about her decision to leave her corporate job and pursue her side hustle as a life coach, the defining moment that led to her resignation, and the importance of taking small steps towards one's goals.

Principles for a Smooth Transition [00:23:33] Susie shares three principles that helped her make a smooth transition from her corporate job to her coaching business, including managing one's own mind, setting goals and taking action, and using media coverage to build awareness.

Getting Media Coverage [00:25:19] Susie discusses the importance of believing in one's own worthiness and expertise, and shares tips for getting media coverage, including identifying one's area of expertise and being generous in sharing it with others.

Getting Media Coverage [00:26:49] Susie Moore shares tips on how to get media coverage, including consuming media outlets and creating helpful content.

Creating Your Own Emotions [00:29:12] Susie Moore discusses how we create our own emotions and the importance of being unattached to outcomes.

The Importance of Confidence [00:34:03] Susie Moore explains the importance of confidence in achieving goals and defines it as a willingness to be uncomfortable.

Jumping into discomfort [00:36:27] Stu and Susie discuss how discomfort can lead to confidence and taking action towards goals.

Biggest misconceptions about confidence [00:38:16] Susie talks about how confidence doesn't have to be loud and that it's not necessarily earned through winning.

Taking action towards finding direction [00:41:29] Susie suggests asking oneself what they would do if they knew the next step of their life was going to work out and taking an uncomfortable action within the next 24 hours.

Episode Resources:

Susie Moore's Website

Book: "What If It Does Work Out" (Website)

Book: "Stop Checking Your Likes" (Website)

Book: "Let it Be Easy" (Website)

Susie Moore's Podcast (Website)

Episode 368: Unveiling Einstein's Timeless Wisdom: Life Lessons from the Genius Jun 01, 2023

Unveiling Einstein's Timeless Wisdom: Life Lessons from the Genius

◾️Are there places in your life where you’ve been doing things over and over expecting a different result?

◾️Is there a habit or pattern in your life that’s holding you back and keeping you stuck?

◾️Is there a belief system in your life that’s not serving you but you still keep?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 367: Moving Fear, Finding Meaning & Spreading Big Ideas with Seth Godin May 30, 2023

On this weeks episode I sit down with Seth Godin. Seth Godin is a teacher and author who has written over 20 best-selling books and is renowned in the marketing, direct marketing, and gorilla marketing hall of fame. During the episode, Seth shared his philosophy on life and how he has been able to live a fulfilling and successful life by being a "meaningful specific" instead of a "wandering generality." We delved into the importance of finding your passion and being fully committed to it, as well as the difference between golf and surfing as metaphors for life. Seth also emphasizes on the power of small acts of kindness and humanity, and how they can give us significance in life. Overall, it was an insightful and inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated to pursue your own passions with dedication and purpose.

What We Discuss:

Philosophy of Life [00:03:56] Seth talks about his philosophy of life and how he has been trying to work on things that he is proud of and that solve interesting problems.

Surfing vs Golf [00:05:54] Seth explains the difference between surfing and golf as metaphors for life and how he is more interested in surfing, which is a more creative process than golf, which is asymptotic toward perfection.

Meaningful Specific [00:07:35] Seth discusses the importance of being a meaningful specific rather than a wandering generality and how people can find their meaningful specific by making a specific promise and keeping it.

The Fear and the Practice [00:09:11] Seth and Stu discuss why people fear picking a specific thing to do and the importance of being a meaningful specific rather than a wandering generality.

Things You Can't Unsee [00:14:20] Seth talks about the common ways people see the world that they need to shift to live a happy and fulfilled life, including the indoctrination of public school and the illusion of correlation between wealth and intelligence.

Commencement Speech [00:16:59] Seth shares what his commencement speech would be about, emphasizing that people already know what to do and just need to ship the work, create possibility for others, and be missed if they are gone.

The Power of Being a Meaningful Specific [00:20:04] Seth explains how being a "meaningful specific" can help you discover your purpose and contribute in a way that people care about.

The Weight of Purpose in Today's World [00:23:00] Seth discusses how the smartphone has made people feel more disappointed, bitter, and depressed about purpose, and how we should focus on being human and contributing in small ways.

The Power of Streaks [00:25:25] Seth talks about the power of streaks and how they can help you stay committed to a goal, using his own daily blog post streak as an example. He suggests starting a streak of sending one thank you note a day to someone who you cannot get anything in return from.

The Practice That Sticks Out [00:27:50] Seth explains why he chose a specific practice for his audience and how it can light up someone else's life.

The Importance of Finding a Fulfilling Job [00:29:17] Seth discusses the importance of choosing a job that aligns with one's values and passions, rather than just being a cog in the machine.

Spreading the Idea of Doing Meaningful Work [00:35:01] Seth and Stu discuss how to spread the idea of doing work that is fulfilling and meaningful, including sharing books and doing small, generous acts for others.

Acts of Humanity [00:36:51] Seth talks about the significance of small acts of kindness and generosity towards others.

Stop Looking for Advice [00:38:19] Seth shares his philosophy on advice and why he believes people should stop looking for it.

Committing to Doing [00:41:19] Seth discusses the idea of committing to doing something without worrying about the outcome or making a statement in writing.

Episode Resources:

Seth's Blog (Website)

Seth's Website

Seth's Book "The Song Of Significance" (Website)

Episode 366: 4 Steps To Create a New Habit May 25, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share my four-step process for creating new habits. I emphasize the importance of getting clear on the habit, starting small, creating a reward, and tracking progress. I recommend using a visible tracking method, such as a calendar or daily planner, to monitor progress and stay motivated. I encourage you to implement these steps in your life to create new habits that will lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

What We Discuss:

Four Steps to Create a New Habit [00:00:26] Stu Massengill shares his four steps to create a new habit, including getting clear on the habit, starting small, creating a reward, and tracking progress.

Importance of Starting Small [00:05:26] Stu Massengill emphasizes the importance of starting small when creating a new habit, using the example of flossing once a week instead of every day.

Tracking Habits [00:08:23] Stu Massengill highlights the importance of tracking habits as the most important step in creating a new habit.

Creating a way to track new habits [00:08:47] Stu Massengill explains the importance of tracking new habits and suggests ways to do it, such as using a calendar, a daily planner, or sticky notes.

Reflecting on progress [00:10:15] Stu Massengill emphasizes the importance of reflecting on progress when building new habits and suggests looking back at the end of the month to see how many times the habit was achieved.

Four steps to building new habits [00:10:56] Stu Massengill summarizes the four steps to building new habits: getting clear on the habit, starting small, giving yourself a reward, and finding a way to track progress every day.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 365: Rob Dyrdek on Living Your Best Life, Creating Clarity & Optimizing for Happiness May 23, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Dyrdek, former professional skateboarder and TV personality. Rob shared his insights on success and happiness, discussing topics such as hypnosis, focusing on one thing at a time, designing a holistic life plan, measuring progress, building discipline, and optimizing one's life. He emphasized the importance of understanding oneself and pursuing passions that align with one's true self. Being someone who grew up watching Rob on TV, this was definitely a fun one!

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the guest, Rob Dyrdek.

Rob's Life Resume [00:01:20] Stu and Rob discuss how Rob answers the question "what do you do?" given his diverse range of accomplishments.

Rob's Hypnosis Experience [00:05:54] Rob talks about his experience with Dr. George Pratt, a clinical psychologist and hypnotist, who helped him reprogram his subconscious to believe in his success.

Hypnosis and Subconscious Beliefs [00:08:39] Rob Dyrdek talks about his experience with hypnosis and how it helped him reprogram his subconscious beliefs to believe in his success.

Building Confidence through Achievement [00:11:12] Rob Dyrdek discusses the importance of building confidence through achievement and how it helped him achieve success in skateboarding and designing shoes.

Television and Destiny [00:15:39] Rob Dyrdek talks about how television was a major opportunity that gave him a quantum leap in his existence and how being open to destiny and focused on what you control can lead to opportunities.

Creating a TV Show [00:18:27] Rob Dyrdek talks about how he got into creating his own TV show and the process of shaping it into what it became.

Looking to the Future [00:22:54] Rob Dyrdek discusses the importance of looking into the future and being able to predict what will happen, as well as his personal journey of learning to create an amazing life.

Living in Chaos [00:24:33] Rob Dyrdek reflects on his past hyper-chaotic lifestyle and how it allowed him to create an amazing highlight reel, but ultimately led him to seek a more peaceful and enjoyable way of living.

Rob's Stunts [00:25:51] Rob talks about his journey of doing stunts for television, from riding a bull to jumping a monster truck and getting attacked by a tiger.

Start with the End [00:27:57] Rob discusses the book "Start with the End" and how it revolutionized the way he thinks about life, emphasizing the importance of figuring out what you want in the end and building backwards.

Designing a Holistic Life [00:30:36] Rob explains how he designed his life by asking questions about his whole life, not just his career, and taking personality tests to gain clarity on his strengths and weaknesses.

Designing the Whole [00:35:49] Rob talks about how he reframed his perspective on TV and how he began to implement systems and automation to make TV easier. He emphasizes the importance of designing his business vision and life vision simultaneously.

Measuring Happiness [00:38:57] Rob discusses the importance of measuring happiness and how he tracks his daily happiness levels. He talks about how tracking little things that make him feel better has helped him become more disciplined and motivated.

Achieving Success [00:42:08] Rob talks about his extraordinary level of discipline and how he has built his whole life around his commitment to being healthy and productive. He discusses his perspective on achieving success beyond his wildest dreams and being in a perpetual state of achieving.

Optimizing Your Life [00:43:00] Rob Dyrdek talks about how he optimized his life to achieve balance, happiness, and success.

Three Steps to Optimize Your Life [00:45:37] Rob Dyrdek shares three steps to optimize your life: focus on health, work, and life; measure progress; and make incremental improvements.

The Importance of Changing Everything [00:50:59] Rob Dyrdek emphasizes the importance of changing everything in your life, rather than just one thing, to achieve sustainable and integrated improvements.

Tracking progress [00:52:22] Rob and Stu discuss the importance of tracking progress and how it can lead to motivation and clarity. Rob shares his experience of tracking his own progress and how it helped him have one of the best years of his life in 2020.

Software development [00:55:47] Rob talks about the software he is developing to help people track their time and rate their days. He explains how visualizing the quality of life changing can make it easier to make decisions and plan for the future. The software is expected to be released in summer of 2025 or 2026.

Living harmoniously [01:00:31] Rob discusses how living harmoniously is the key to achieving a continuous state of optimization. He explains that it starts with a few things on the health, work, and life side that can build harmony in time and energy. He also mentions that his integrated platform, which includes the software, will be a legacy piece and is expected to be released in summer of 2025 or 2026.

Philosophy behind software design [01:01:39] Rob Dyrdek talks about the philosophy behind creating software that is simple yet integrated in a harmonious way.

Where to find Rob Dyrdek [01:03:08] Stu Massengill asks Rob Dyrdek where people can find him and his work, and Rob explains that he shares his philosophy on social media.

Advice on finding direction [01:03:56] Rob Dyrdek advises listeners to take a personality test to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and find clarity on their direction in life.

Episode Resources:

Principles You Personality Assessment (Website)

Rob Dyrdek IG (Website)

Hyper Performance Book by Dr. George Pratt (Website)

Start at the End Book by Dave Lavinsky (Website)

Episode 364: The Shocking Truth About How To Achieve Your Goals May 18, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of taking action towards achieving our goals, even when we don't feel like it. I share a personal story about my commitment to taking an ice bath before every workout and emphasize the need to commit to our goals for five days, regardless of our feelings. I challenge listeners to get committed to their goals, not their feelings, and promise that doing so will lead to faster progress and increased energy and momentum. I encourage listeners to try an ice bath or turning the shower to cold to train their brains to take action even when they don't feel like it.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the purpose of the podcast.

The "magic trick" to achieve goals [00:01:20] Stu discusses a "magic trick" to achieve goals and how it can help people move forward in their lives.

Commitment to achieving goals [00:05:32] Stu shares his personal experience of committing to an ice bath before every workout, regardless of how he feels, and how it relates to achieving goals.

Challenge Yourself [00:08:00] Stu Massengill challenges listeners to commit to their goals for five days, regardless of their feelings, to achieve progress and momentum.

Commitment to Outcome [00:08:47] Stu emphasizes the importance of being committed to achieving the desired outcome rather than being committed to one's feelings to achieve success.

Training Your Brain [00:11:10] Stu suggests training the brain to do things even when one doesn't feel like it, such as taking a cold shower or doing an ice bath, to build commitment and achieve goals.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Episode 363: Unlocking 99.99% Of Your Unused Potential with Quantum Physics With Dr. Espen May 16, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Espen, a researcher of neuroscience and quantum physics, a master healer, and a conscious business mentor. Our conversation focused on unlocking unused potential with quantum physics and how to find purpose in life. I shared my personal journey of discovering quantum physics and the power of tapping into unused potential, emphasizing the importance of seeing challenges and obstacles as opportunities for growth and transformation. I also discussed the power of self-belief and self-healing, raising one's frequency to attract positive experiences in life, and manifesting positive synchronicities. The episode concludes with me advising listeners on how to start finding direction in their life.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners to the Finding Direction podcast and introduces the guest, Dr. Espen, who will discuss unlocking unused potential with quantum physics.

Challenges as Opportunities [00:01:28] Dr. Espen talks about the importance of looking at difficult experiences in life as opportunities for growth and finding direction.

Purpose and Obstacles [00:04:00] Dr. Espen shares his personal story of overcoming challenges and obstacles in life to find his purpose, and how these experiences led him to quantum physics and spiritual growth.

Finding Purpose in Life [00:08:02] Dr. Espen shares his personal experience of finding direction and purpose in life after a traumatic accident and hospital infection.

The Power of Self-Healing [00:10:11] Dr. Espen talks about the power of self-healing and self-belief, and how he applied it to heal himself from a life-threatening infection.

The Science of Quantum Physics and the Unified Field [00:13:56] Dr. Espen explains the science behind the unified field and how it relates to the concept of a spirit or soul, as well as the unique expression of source within each individual.

Benefits of Challenges [00:15:39] Dr. Espen discusses how challenges and obstacles can be used to find direction and purpose in life, and how to elevate awareness to find the reasons behind them.

Understanding Quantum Mechanics [00:17:25] Dr. Espen explains how science has proven that 999% of every person is pure non-physical energy, and how this energy frequency and vibration affects our physical expression.

Tapping into Unused Potential [00:21:03] Stu and Dr. Espen discuss how to tap into the 999% of potential that we are not using in our lives, and how to turn up the dial to access more of the quantum field.

Lower frequency emotions [00:24:26] Dr. Espen discusses how lower frequency emotions interfere with living an incredible life and how they can be healed to attract high frequency emotions.

Healing past traumas [00:28:29] Dr. Espen and Stu discuss how healing past traumas and finding gratitude can elevate one's vibration and lead to living a life they love.

Using breath work to access different states of consciousness [00:31:16] Dr. Espen recommends starting breath work as a simple way to access different states of consciousness and become a divine vessel for creation.

Breathing for a Beautiful State [00:32:13] Dr. Espen explains the importance of breathing to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and bring oneself into a beautiful state.

Living in Abundance [00:33:27] The hosts discuss the two lenses of living in scarcity or abundance and how the breath can be used to shift into a field of abundance.

Manifestation and Vibration [00:38:51] Dr. Espen explains the key to manifestation is raising one's vibration and how a low frequency can lead to longer manifestation times.

Unlocking Quantum Potential [00:40:23] Dr. Espen explains how to tap into the untapped quantum potential beyond space and time to raise vibration and create coherence between the lower self and the higher self.

Manifesting Positive Synchronicities [00:42:40] Dr. Espen talks about how to manifest positive synchronicities by raising vibration, getting in the right environment, and conditioning the nervous system to focus on positive synchronicities.

Cutting Out Negative Stimuli [00:45:58] Dr. Espen advises listeners to cut out any stimulus that will reduce their frequency, including negative associations, negative things in their mind, negative things on TV, unhealthy nutrition, and relationships based on moaning or complaining.

Virtual Quantum Experience [00:48:46] Dr. Espen talks about the virtual quantum experience, its cost, and how it can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

Finding Direction through Journaling [00:50:05] Dr. Espen advises listeners to sit down and journal about the things they are inspired about in life, especially the things they loved doing when they were younger, to find direction and purpose.

Conclusion and Call to Action [00:53:16] Stu Massengill concludes the episode, encourages listeners to listen to the episode multiple times, and invites them to continue listening to the next episode where he will expand on Dr. Espen's answer to the last question.

Episode Resources:

www.drespen.com (Website)

Episode 362: 5 Questions To End Your Day Powerfully May 11, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share five questions to help you end your day powerfully and create a more fulfilling life. These questions include reflecting on something to be proud of, where you let yourself down, what you can improve upon, what you're excited about for tomorrow, and who you can text to show appreciation. My purpose for this podcast is to help you find your purpose and live a life full of passion, fulfillment, and happiness. I encourage you to answer these questions and make small improvements every day.

What We Discuss:

Five Questions to End Your Day Powerfully [00:00:25] Stu shares five questions to reflect on at the end of the day to create a 1% increase every day towards a more fulfilling life.

Question #1 [00:01:21] Stu encourages listeners to reflect on something they are proud of that they did today, whether it was related to their health, career, relationship, or self-care.

Question #5 [00:04:39] Stu suggests sending a text to someone to show appreciation as a way to end the day powerfully.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Episode 361: Overcoming The Fear of Success With Reg Malhotra May 09, 2023

Reg Maholtra is the CEO, founder and lead trainer at Neuro Master Academy, which provides personal growth seminars and certification trainings in neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis and related alternative applied psychology modalities.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How to overcome the fear of success.

◾️What true freedom is.

◾️How to start uncovering your values to help you position yourself for the next step of your life.

https://www.neuromastersacademy.com/

Episode 360: Cancer & Resilience: 4 Powerful Lessons I Learned Through My Battle May 04, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I share my personal experience with cancer and the lessons I learned from it. I want to emphasize the importance of the seeds we plant in our minds and how they can impact our experiences. Through my experience with cancer, I learned three powerful lessons: the power of positive thinking, taking action, and finding purpose in difficult situations. I hope that my story will inspire listeners to reflect on the seeds they plant in their own minds and to choose ones that serve them well.

What We Discuss:

Lesson 1: The Power of Seeds [00:04:52] Stu shares his experience of noticing a mass in his body while traveling in New Zealand and how he chose to plant a seed of positivity and not panic during his cancer journey.

Lesson 2: Finding Purpose [00:08:08] Stu talks about how his cancer journey helped him find his purpose and how listeners can also find their purpose in life.

Lesson 3: Gratitude [00:11:20] Stu discusses the importance of gratitude and how it helped him stay positive during his cancer journey.

Lesson 1: Finding the Mass [00:08:28] Stu shares how he found a mass in his body while in New Zealand and how he decided to enjoy his time there before going to the hospital.

Lesson 2: Taking a Step Forward [00:13:06] Stu talks about the importance of taking a step forward in the right direction, even when things look bad, using his experience recovering from surgery as an example.

Lesson 3: Everything Happens for a Reason [00:15:55] Stu shares how the belief that everything happens for a reason helped him get through his cancer journey and encourages listeners to adopt this belief during tough times.

Belief that everything happens for a reason [00:20:12] Stu shares the lesson he learned about believing that everything happens for a reason and how it can serve you to get to the next phase of your journey.

Every breath is a gift [00:17:20, 00:18:19, 00:19:22] Stu emphasizes the importance of cherishing every breath we take and not taking it for granted, especially after experiencing cancer and losing a friend to it.

Lessons learned from cancer [00:20:12] Stu summarizes the four most powerful lessons he gained from going through cancer, including the importance of the seeds we plant in our brain and taking the first step towards getting better.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Episode 359: Why Mentors Matter & Unpacking Cancel Culture With Evan Nierman May 02, 2023

In this podcast episode, I interview Evan Nierman, CEO of Red Banyan, about his journey in the real world, his internships, and his mentor. We also discuss cancel culture and how to get a mentor to level up to the next stage of your life. Evan shares his experience of moving to Washington, D.C., to be in the middle of politics and policy and how it helped him grow. He emphasizes the importance of having a mentor in your life and suggests finding someone in your workplace or social life who has the job you aspire to or is really good at what they do. We also discuss cancel culture, and Evan defines it as a phenomenon where people are publicly shamed and ostracized for something they did. He warns against participating in cancel culture and becoming a "cancel vulture" because it involves rushing to judgment and pre-judging people without knowing the full context. Finally, Evan shares his advice on how to find direction in life by making a list of three to five people in your life who you admire and respect, whether it be for their business acumen or their personal values.

What We Discuss:

Putting Yourself in a Place of Opportunity [00:02:23] Evan Nierman talks about his decision to attend George Washington University in Washington DC to be in the middle of politics and policy and how it led to internships and opportunities.

Importance of Having a Mentor [00:05:43] Evan Nierman shares how having a mentor, Renee Rothstein, who was invested in his success, set the trajectory for his entire professional life.

Cancel Culture [00:01:18] Evan Nierman discusses cancel culture and what people need to know about it in today's moment.

Finding a Mentor [00:08:02] Stu and Evan discuss the importance of having a mentor and how to find one, including changing your environment and approaching someone you admire.

Overcoming Fear [00:09:54] Evan talks about how fear can hold you back from making important decisions and how to overcome it by taking risks and learning from failures.

Networking and Mentorship [00:13:52] Stu and Evan share tips on effective networking, including buying people lunch, and how it can lead to finding a mentor.

The Mentorship Experience [00:15:35] Evan Nierman talks about the importance of mentorship in his life and how it impacted his career. He also shares what led him to leave his job after seven years and how he did it the right way.

The Draw of Crisis Management [00:21:01] Evan Nierman explains what drew him to crisis management and how he found his passion for helping organizations navigate through difficult times. He also talks about the excitement and adrenaline rush that comes with the job.

Understanding Cancel Culture [00:23:05] Evan Nierman discusses his new book on cancel culture and defines what it means. He also shares advice for young professionals on how to navigate cancel culture in their careers.

Defining Cancel Culture [00:23:42] Evan Nierman defines cancel culture and its critical elements, including the condemned framework, and why it is dangerous.

Avoiding Cancel Culture [00:28:25] Evan Nierman shares tips on how to avoid getting canceled, including being careful with social media and treating others as you would want to be treated.

Connecting with Evan Nierman [00:31:17] Evan Nierman shares where to find him on Twitter, cancelculture.com, and Red Banyan's website, and how to connect with him.

Make a list of mentors [00:32:28] Evan suggests making a list of three to five people you admire and respect in your life and reaching out to them for guidance.

Contact your mentors [00:33:23] Evan advises contacting everyone on your list within the next three to five days and asking for a small commitment, like a 15-minute Zoom call.

Conclusion and gratitude [00:34:19] Stu thanks Evan for sharing his journey and insights, and encourages listeners to apply what they learned to their own lives.

Episode Resources:

CancelCulture.com (Website)

@evannierman on Twitter (Website)

Red Banyan (Website)

Episode 358: A 5 Minute Gratitude Exercise To Influence Your Day Apr 27, 2023

A 5 Minute Gratitude Exercise To Influence Your Day

◾️Write down 10 things that you are grateful for in your life right now.

◾️Write down 5 things that you wanna create in your life.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 357: The Defining Decade: Unlocking Your Potential in Your 20s with Dr. Meg Jay Apr 25, 2023

Dr. Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist, associate professor of human development at the University of Virginia who specializes in adult development and 20-somethings in particular. She has earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and gender studies from the University of California, Berkley. Dr. Meg Jay is also a Ted Talk speaker who has one of the most watched Ted Talks with over 10 million views.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How you hold the answers to start finding your purpose if you really look closely.

◾️Identity capital vs. identity crisis.

◾️Why finding work and love are somewhat similar.

Episode 356: How To Land Your Next Job Without A Job Application Apr 20, 2023

How To Land Your Next Job Without A Job Application

◾️Leverage referrals.

◾️Build your network and send a message to them.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 355: Become More Confident By Doing This With Kim Gravel Apr 18, 2023

Kim Gravel is the the host of a bevy of #1 shows on QVC, and a wildly successful entrepreneur, television personality, motivational speaker, life coach, podcaster, and leader in the fashion and beauty industry.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How to start collecting confidence in your life.

◾️The power of walking in faith.

◾️A 30-day plan for building confidence in your life.

kimgravel.com

Episode 354: Intuition 101: 4 Ways to Strengthen Your Intuition Immediately Apr 13, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of celebrating accomplishments and strengthening intuition. I encourage you to celebrate your victories more regularly and suggest two ways to strengthen intuition: taking immediate action on the next random insight and practicing being in silence. I share a personal story about how I strengthened my intuition and provide a list of questions to ask your intuition. I emphasize that intuition is a powerful tool for creating a fulfilling and successful life and encourage you to take action and strengthen your intuition muscle.

What We Discuss:

Celebration [00:00:26] Stu Massengill talks about the importance of celebrating accomplishments and encourages listeners to practice celebrating their victories more regularly.

Strengthening Intuition [00:02:14] Stu Massengill discusses the power of intuition and how it has helped successful and happy people to live fulfilling lives. He shares four ways to strengthen intuition, starting with understanding that intuition is a muscle that needs to be used regularly.

Taking Immediate Action [00:08:16] Stu Massengill encourages listeners to take immediate action on their next random insight, without questioning or debating it, as a way to build and strengthen their intuition muscle.

Strengthening Intuition [00:09:06] Stu shares a personal story of how intuition helped him find a place to live. He explains the importance of taking immediate action on random insights to strengthen intuition.

Magic Mind [00:12:42] Stu talks about a company called Magic Mind that has helped him get into a state of flow and be more productive. He shares a special discount for listeners who want to try it out.

Getting Quiet with Yourself [00:16:19] Stu discusses the importance of taking time to be quiet and connect with yourself to strengthen intuition. He shares two ways he does this: praying and sitting by the ocean.

Strengthening Intuition [00:17:58] Four ways to strengthen intuition: building it with small actions, taking immediate action on insights, being quiet with yourself, and creating a dialogue with powerful questions.

Creating a Dialogue with Intuition [00:19:34] How to create a dialogue with intuition: find a peaceful place, ask powerful questions, and dedicate time to communicate with intuition.

Powerful Questions for Intuition [00:21:10] Examples of powerful questions to ask intuition: does it feel like the right thing to do? What was your gut reaction? If you did know the answer, what would it be?

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Finding Direction IG - @findingdirectionpodcast (Website)

Magic Mind (Use code "DIRECTION" for 20% off) (Website)

Episode 353: How to Live More Authentically with Ritu Bhasin Apr 11, 2023

Ritu Bhasin is the CEO of Bhasin Consulting, an award-winning speaker, a bestselling author, and an expert in diversity equity and inclusion who knows firsthand that the path to belonging is both beautiful and also very hard. She has also experienced racism, bullying, and cultural confusion growing up being a child of working class immigrants of color.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How you can begin to step into your authentic self.

◾️How you can start to discover if you’re actually performing in your life.

◾️The lessons that Ritu learned spending 2 weeks in a forest with a group of strangers.

@ritu_bhasin

ritubhasin.com

Episode 352: The Power of a Sh*tty Plan Apr 06, 2023

In this Finding Direction podcast episode, I talk about the power of a "shitty plan" and how imperfect planning can lead to great results in life. I define a shitty plan as a rough draft or first draft that allows individuals to move closer towards a goal or result they have for their life. I encourage listeners to create a "shitty plan" and execute it, celebrating small victories along the way. I also outline six steps to follow when creating and executing a "shitty plan." Overall, my message is to embrace imperfection and take action towards goals, even if the plan is well... "shitty."

What We Discuss:

The Power of a Shitty Plan [00:00:25] Imperfect planning and ditching perfectionism can lead to great results in life. Creating a rough draft or a first draft, called a "shitty plan," can help shut off the perfectionism part of our brain and move us closer to our goals.

Creating a Shitty Plan [00:04:30] To create a shitty plan, we need to know the result we want to achieve and create a rough draft or a project that can get us one step closer to that result. We need to shut down any internal chatter that pops up by reminding ourselves that it's just a shitty plan. Sometimes, the shitty plan may make us uncomfortable, but it's okay because it's the uncomfortable actions that produce the biggest results.

Uncovering the Power of a Shitty Plan [00:08:47] The importance of scheduling and executing a "shitty plan" to achieve goals.

Magic Mind [00:09:46] Introduction to a company that helps with productivity and focus, and a special discount for listeners.

Executing the Shitty Plan [00:14:18] The importance of actually executing the plan, and celebrating small wins to build momentum.

The Power of a "Shitty Plan" [00:17:11] Encouragement to celebrate small victories and take imperfect action towards goals.

Steps to Creating and Executing a "Shitty Plan" [00:18:49]

Identify a goal
Create a "shitty plan"
Schedule the plan
Execute the plan
Celebrate the attempt
Schedule and refine the next plan for continued momentum.

Creating a Shitty Plan [00:25:04] Encouraging listeners to create a "shitty plan" to move forward in life, and the benefits of imperfect planning.

Subscription and Sharing [00:25:50] Encouraging listeners to subscribe to the podcast, share the episode with friends, and tag the podcast on Instagram.

Closing Remarks [00:26:20] Closing remarks and invitation to stay for the next episode.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Episode 351: The #1 Thing You're Doing Wrong: How Ignoring Others' Plans Can Lead to Fulfillment With Laura Gassner Otting Apr 04, 2023

On this episode of the Finding Direction Podcast, I chat with Laura Gassner Otting, a bestselling author, catalyst, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Laura shared her journey, including her time as a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm. We discussed topics such as ignoring others' plans for your life, the necessity of big pivots, and the challenges of success. Laura also shared her perspective on finding direction in life, emphasizing the importance of questioning where our definition of success comes from and whether it aligns with our own goals and values.

What We Discuss:

Laura's Journey [00:01:49] Laura Gassner Otting shares her journey from being a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm.

The Importance of Stumbles and Bumbles [00:02:43] Laura emphasizes the significance of the stumbles and bumbles in life that make us interesting and help us learn about ourselves.

From Law School Dropout to White House [00:04:16] Laura talks about dropping out of law school and joining Bill Clinton's campaign, which eventually led her to work in the White House and help create the Americorps program.

Becoming a Head Hunter [00:05:42] Laura shares how she became a head hunter and worked for five years before realizing that there was a better way to do the work.

Founding Her Own Firm [00:06:31] Laura talks about leaving her previous job and founding her own search firm, which she ran successfully for 15 years before selling it to her colleagues.

Laura's journey to becoming a speaker and author [00:07:08] Laura shares how she went from being terrified of public speaking to becoming a successful author and keynote speaker.

The importance of embracing twists and turns in life [00:08:51] Laura and Stu discuss how embracing unexpected changes and pivots in life can lead to a more interesting and fulfilling life.

Failure as a fulcrum for growth [00:11:47] Laura talks about how failure is not the end, but rather a place for learning and growth. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's failures and learning from them.

Big Pivots [00:14:55] The importance of allowing ourselves to make big pivots in life and not caring about what others think.

Leaving Law School [00:15:24] Laura's experience of dropping out of law school and the fear of disappointing her parents.

Parents' Expectations [00:18:25] The pressure of meeting parents' expectations and the need to follow our own hearts.

Having Conversations [00:19:26] The importance of having conversations with others about our decisions and motivations.

Moisturizer Sales Pitch [00:22:01] The importance of selling a solution to a problem rather than just listing percentages.

Magic Mind [00:22:46] A product that helps with focus and productivity, with a discount code for listeners.

Wonder Hell [00:26:29] The idea that success can bring both wonder and anxiety, and how it affects people.

Working Through Wonder Hell [00:29:48] How to move past the anxiety and stress that comes with success and find balance.

Thriving in Wonder Hell [00:30:33] Embracing ambition, renegotiating emotions, and using wonder hell as a foundation for growth.

The S-Curve [00:34:49] The importance of a beginner's mindset and avoiding self-sabotage by recognizing when it's time to jump to the next curve.

Ignoring others' plans [00:37:37] Laura talks about how sometimes direction finds you and it's usually somebody else handing you their direction. She shares her personal experience of how she could have been a lawyer if she listened to her teacher or Mrs. No Spark Allen if she listened to her grandmother.

Defining your own success [00:38:17] Laura emphasizes the importance of defining your own success and not blindly following someone else's definition. She shares her experience of how she felt strongly about putting clients first instead of profits first, which was her boss's definition of success.

Finding Laura [00:39:39] Laura shares where listeners can find her on social media and where they can buy her book.

Finding direction [00:40:17] Laura suggests that listeners ask themselves where their definition of success came from and if it actually works for them as a way to start finding direction in their life.

Episode Resources:

Laura's Website (Website)

Wonderhell (Website)

Instagram @heylgo (Website)

Episode 350: Rewriting Your Story: How Changing Your Narrative Can Transform Your Life Mar 30, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I talk about the power of changing the story we tell ourselves about who we are. I share my own experience of realizing that I had been telling myself a story of being shy and introverted, which had shaped my entire life. However, I decided to create a new story for myself, one where I was incredible with people and a leader in my own life. This shift in my narrative changed everything for me, and I encourage listeners to examine the stories they tell themselves and consider what new story they could create to live the life they want.

What We Discuss:

Gratitude [00:00:26] Encouragement to express gratitude for something in life.

The power of our story [00:01:15] Explanation of how the story we tell ourselves about who we are controls our life.

Rewriting our story [00:02:14] Discussion of how rewriting our story can empower us to live the life we want.

Change and growth [00:03:15] Explanation of how change is inevitable but growth is optional.

Personal story [00:04:15] Introduction of the speaker's personal story of transformation from a shy and introverted kid to a more confident and outgoing person.

Observing a mentor [00:05:12] Speaker's observation of a mentor's ability to connect with people and realization that our stories shape who we are.

The power of our story (continued) [00:08:04] Continuation of the discussion on how the story we tell ourselves about who we are controls our life.

Changing Your Story [00:08:59] Stu shares his personal story of how changing his narrative transformed his life and encourages listeners to ask themselves what story they are telling themselves.

Magic Mind [00:11:57] Stu talks about a company called Magic Mind that has helped him get into a state of flow and offers a discount for listeners.

Creating a New Story [00:15:24] Stu encourages listeners to uncover the story they tell themselves that is not empowering and create a new story that can lead to a better life.

Changing Your Narrative [00:18:15] The importance of choosing a narrative that supports your life goals and how it can shape your future.

Implementing a New Story [00:19:03] Encouragement to think about a new narrative that can change the trajectory of your life and create a more empowering story.

Living in Alignment with Your Story [00:19:53] The power of living in alignment with the story we tell ourselves about who we are and how it can transform our lives.

Episode Resources:

Magic Mind: (Website) Use discount code "direction20" for 20% off first-time order or 56% off first subscription order. (00:11:57)

Episode 349: Man on Fire With David Mehler Mar 28, 2023

This week on the Finding Direction podcast I chat with David Mailer, creator of Man on Fire, a company that empowers men to live fulfilling lives. David shares his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and discusses the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart. He explains the three fundamental pillars of Man on Fire and the two invisible forces that control why people do what they do. David encourages men to face their fears and use them as leverage to find their true purpose. Listeners are invited to connect with David and learn more about his coaching programs and community.

What We Discuss:

David's Journey [00:01:50] David shares his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and empowering men to live fulfilling lives.

Using Regret to Move Forward [00:02:56] David talks about using the power of regret to move forward in life.

The Two Invisible Forces Controlling Behavior [00:02:56] David discusses the two invisible forces controlling why people do what they do.

Importance of Vulnerability and Living in One's Heart [00:05:16] David emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart to live a fulfilling life.

David's journey to creating Man on Fire [00:08:00] David shares his journey of surrendering into faith and finding his message for the world, leading to the creation of Man on Fire.

Leveraging the power of regret [00:09:51] David and Stu discuss the power of regret as a motivator for change and how to leverage it to create a life you love.

The story of David's father and the importance of time [00:12:02] David shares the story of his father's regret and how it taught him the importance of time and taking risks.

Man on Fire and its purpose [00:14:31] David explains what Man on Fire is and its purpose as a movement to empower men to live fulfilling lives.

Man on Fire [00:15:30] David Mailer explains what Man on Fire is and how it helps men live fulfilling lives.

Support Structure of Accountability [00:16:30] David Mailer discusses the importance of building a support structure of accountability to help men stay motivated and reach their full potential.

Magic Mind [00:18:32] Stu Massengill shares his experience with Magic Mind, a company that helps with productivity and focus, and offers a discount code for listeners.

Three Pillars of Man on Fire [00:22:19] David Mailer explains the three fundamental pillars of Man on Fire, starting with seeing your game and the two invisible forces that dictate why people do what they do.

The Game of Selling Yourself [00:23:43] The importance of understanding who you're selling yourself to and the consequences of not being true to yourself.

The Two Invisible Forces [00:25:10] The two invisible forces that control people's actions: feeling unworthy and unlovable.

Facing Your Feelings [00:27:30] The importance of slowing down and feeling your feelings to face the two invisible forces controlling your actions.

Somatic-Based Technologies [00:28:14] The use of somatic-based technologies to break into your body and feel your feelings to face the two invisible forces controlling your actions.

Influence of Chiropractic and Neurophysiology [00:29:44] The influence of chiropractic and neurophysiology in the development of the proprietary processes used in Man on Fire.

David's background and Donnie Epstein's technique [00:30:53] David explains how he got involved with Donnie Epstein's technique and how it evolved over time.

Playing the game differently [00:32:30] David discusses the second step of his coaching program, which involves confronting one's fears and learning to authentically own one's power.

Playing the game to win [00:33:41] David explains the third and final step of his coaching program, which involves living a fulfilling life and leaving a positive impact on the world.

Where to find David Mailer [00:34:34] David shares where listeners can find him, including his Facebook group and website.

One thing to do to find direction [00:35:45] David suggests having empathy and compassion for oneself and taking control of one's physical health as a way to start finding direction in life.

Introduction [00:38:07] Stu Massengill thanks the audience for joining him and introduces the guest, David Mailer.

David's journey [00:38:45] David Mailer talks about his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and empowering men to live fulfilling lives.

Using regret to move forward [00:40:50] David Mailer discusses the power of regret and how it can be used to move forward in life.

The two invisible forces [00:43:30] David Mailer talks about the two invisible forces that control why people do what they do.

Importance of vulnerability [00:46:20] David Mailer emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart.

Episode Resources:

Man on Fire Rising (Website) - 00:34:34
Man on Fire Rising Facebook group: "Get Your Balls Back" (Website) - 00:34:34

Episode 348: The Power of Creating A Schedule: Tips and Strategies for a Successful Week Mar 23, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I discuss the importance of creating a schedule to achieve goals and live a fulfilling life. Personally, I have a routine for creating a weekly schedule that works well for me, but I encourage listeners to design their own schedules based on their preferences. Having a schedule is crucial to saving time and staying focused on tasks, while also allowing for flexibility in adjusting the schedule. I cannot stress enough how important it is to take action and implement a schedule into your life to see real change. So, let's get started on creating a schedule that works for you!

What We Discuss:

Creating a Schedule [00:00:26] Stu explains the importance of creating a schedule to achieve goals and uses an analogy of a bowling alley with bumpers to illustrate how a schedule can help one reach their goals despite unexpected events.

Weekly Schedule [00:05:02] Stu shares his personal routine for creating a weekly schedule, which involves filling in commitments that are already on the calendar and asking oneself what are the three most important things that must be accomplished in a week to move towards desired life.

Scheduling Accomplishments [00:06:38] Stu gives an example of how to schedule accomplishments for the week and fill in the blank spaces in the weekly schedule.

Creating a Weekly Schedule [00:08:12] Stu shares his personal routine for creating a weekly schedule and how he converts it into a daily schedule.

Building a Daily Schedule [00:09:03] Stu explains how he plans out his entire day, including breaks and wind-down time, the night before.

The Power of Having a Schedule [00:09:48] Stu discusses how having a schedule saves time and helps one stay focused on tasks, even when unexpected events occur.

Flexibility in Scheduling [00:10:40] Stu emphasizes the importance of allowing flexibility in one's schedule and adjusting it as needed.

Benefits of a Weekly Schedule [00:11:30] Stu shares how having a weekly schedule has helped him be more productive and achieve his goals.

Encouragement to Take Action [00:12:17] Stu encourages listeners to take action and implement scheduling into their lives for real change to happen.

Episode 347: Finding Happiness: A Deep Dive Into Life's Ups & Downs With Jenn Lim Mar 21, 2023

In this episode of the Finding Direction podcast, I interview Jen Lim, founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness. We discuss the importance of values, purpose, and deep conversations in finding happiness and fulfillment in both personal and work life. Jen shares her personal journey and experiences, and offers practical exercises and insights to help individuals on their journey towards happiness and purpose. We also discuss the importance of self-care and self-discovery, especially in the context of mental health in the workplace. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of reflection, self-discovery, and meaningful connections in finding direction in life.

What We Discuss:

Jen Lim's background [00:00:26] Stu Massengill gives an overview of Jen Lim's background and accomplishments.

Topics to be discussed [00:01:17] Stu Massengill lists the topics that will be covered in the episode, including happiness, values, and purpose.

Jen Lim's journey [00:02:35] Stu Massengill asks Jen Lim to share her journey and how she got to where she is today.

Pivotal moments [00:03:51] Jen Lim talks about the pivotal moments in her life, including losing her father and realizing she was chasing the wrong things.

From Asian American studies to working in thecom [00:05:24] Stu Massengill asks Jen Lim how she went from studying Asian American studies to working in thecom.

Deep conversations [00:07:08] Stu Massengill asks Jen Lim about the deep conversations she had with herself that led her to her current trajectory.

Discovering Values [00:08:09] Jen talks about how she discovered her values through deep conversations and prioritizing the people in her life, freedom, and authenticity.

Simplifying Decision Making [00:09:29] Jen shares how she simplified decision making by asking herself what is most important to her and filtering decisions through her values.

Becoming a Consultant [00:10:57] Jen talks about how she became a consultant and worked with different companies before joining Zappos as a consultant.

Navigating Uncertainty [00:15:39] Jen discusses how going one page at a time and grounding herself in her values helped her navigate uncertainty and cope with the unknown.

Jen's journey and mentors [00:16:50] Jen reflects on her journey and the importance of having mentors as examples.

Discovery of positive psychology [00:18:54] Jen and Tony discover positive psychology and the science of happiness, leading to the founding of Delivering Happiness.

Deeper conversation about happiness [00:20:45] Stu and Jen discuss the deeper questions about happiness, including its meaning, the four pillars of happiness, and finding purpose.

Magic Mind [00:24:02] Stu shares his experience with Magic Mind, a company that helps with productivity and focus, and offers a discount for listeners.

Discovering Purpose [00:26:01] Stu and Jen discuss three questions to ask oneself to discover their purpose, including what lights them up, what they are inherently good at, and how they can impact their immediate world.

Living a Purposeful Life [00:30:00] Jen shares her personal experience of discovering her purpose and how it evolved over time. Stu emphasizes the importance of living a purposeful life and how it can change one's perspective.

Happiness in the Workplace [00:32:16] Stu and Jen discuss how to increase happiness in the workplace, including doing exercises to discover one's values and purpose. Jen shares an exercise called "Happiness Heartbeats" to help identify patterns in one's highs and lows.

Reflecting on past experiences [00:34:36] Importance of reflecting on past experiences to understand and grow from them, minimizing long-term impact of trauma.

Practical exercises for happiness and purpose [00:35:54] Discussion of practical exercises for happiness and purpose, including reflection and asking three questions. Exercises available for free download on Jen Lim's website.

Going beyond happiness [00:37:26] Discussion of the concept of going beyond happiness to embrace the full gamut of highs and lows, and finding fulfillment in life.

Practice and curiosity [00:40:02] Importance of practice and curiosity in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, reframing failures as stumbling and learning opportunities.

Self-love and self-care [00:42:56] Jen talks about the importance of self-love, self-care, and self-compassion, especially during tough times.

Mental health in the workplace [00:43:59] Jen discusses the importance of being real about mental health in the workplace and how it can lead to feeling more fulfilled.

Finding direction through action [00:46:09] Jen suggests trying something new with a beginner's mindset as a way to start finding direction in life.

Episode Resources

MagicMind.co (Website) - 00:26:01
Beyond Happiness Book (Website) - 00:26:02
Delivering Happiness (Website) - 00:26:02
Purpose exercise - (Website) 00:27:29
Happiness Heartbeats exercise (Website) - 00:32:52
Jenn Lim's Personal Website

Episode 346: 10x Your Productivity: Strategies for Working Smarter, Not Harder Mar 16, 2023

In this solo episode of my podcast, Finding Direction, I discuss ways to increase productivity and work smarter in various areas of life. I encourage you to focus on the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of the results and to delegate or eliminate the rest. Let's break down the "three D's" of productivity: Do it, Defer it, and Delegate it. Ask yourself what you want to do, not just what you need to do, in order to find joy and passion in your work. I want to offer you words of encouragement to take action and execute on your goals. Let's do this together!

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners and expresses gratitude.

Story of the Fly [00:02:25] Stu shares the story of the fly hitting a glass door and how it relates to working smarter, not harder.

Pick an Area of Your Life [00:03:29] Stu encourages listeners to pick an area of their life where they want to work smarter, not harder.

Leveraging the 2080 Rule [00:05:13] Stu explains the 2080 rule and how to use it to identify the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of the results.

Identifying the 20% [00:07:05] Stu gives examples of how he used the 2080 rule to identify the 20% of tasks that brought him the most joy and fulfillment in running his podcast.

Identifying the 20% that brings 80% of results [00:08:45] Stu encourages listeners to identify the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of results and to delegate or eliminate the rest.

Identifying the 20% that brings 80% of headaches [00:09:36] Stu asks listeners to identify the 20% of tasks that bring 80% of headaches, frustration, and annoyance.

Example of Stu's 20% that brings 80% of headaches [00:10:28] Stu shares his experience of creating marketing clips and doing guest outreach for the podcast.

Introduction to Magic Mind [00:12:11] Stu introduces Magic Mind, a company that helps with productivity and focus.

Explanation of Magic Mind ingredients [00:13:07] Stu explains the ingredients in Magic Mind and how they help with productivity and focus.

Discount for Magic Mind [00:14:01] Stu offers a discount for Magic Mind for listeners of the podcast.

Applying the Three D's [00:16:01] Stu introduces the Three D's: Do it, Defer it, and Delegate it, and explains how they can help increase productivity.

Three D's [00:16:45] Explanation of the three D's: Do it, Defer it, Delegate it, and how to apply them to increase productivity.

Finding what you want to do [00:16:45] How to identify the tasks that bring joy and passion, and how to focus on them.

Defer it [00:17:34] Explanation of how to defer tasks that need to be done but not necessarily immediately, and how to schedule them in advance.

Delegate it [00:18:21] Explanation of how to delegate tasks that need to be done but not necessarily by you, and how to find interns or people to help for free or at a low cost.

Systematize/Automate [00:22:09] Explanation of how to systematize or automate tasks that cause headaches, and how to use tools like Calendly to streamline processes.

Summary [00:23:42] Recap of the 20/80 rule and the three D's, and encouragement to execute on what was learned to increase productivity.

Closing Remarks [00:24:27] Stu thanks the listeners for joining and encourages them to share the episode with friends. He also reminds them to implement what they learned.

Productivity Strategies [00:00:00 - 00:24:27] Stu discusses ways to increase productivity and work smarter in various areas of life, using his own experience with running the podcast as an example.

Episode Resources:

Magic Mind (Website) - 00:14:01

Episode 345: How to Work From Your Happy Place With Belinda Ellsworth Mar 14, 2023

On this episode of the podcast, I chat with Belinda Ellsworth, a sales trainer and personal development expert, who shares her experience of pivoting her business during the pandemic and realizing that she was not living the life she wanted. She talks about how she went through a grieving period and eventually got clear on what she really wanted, which led her to focus on monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box. Belinda emphasizes the importance of being disciplined, stepping up, and networking to achieve success. She also discusses the concept of working from your happy place, finding a balance between life and work, serving others, and ultimately changing their lives.

What We Discuss:

Belinda's pandemic pivot [00:02:50] Belinda shares how she pivoted her business during the pandemic and saved it by offering additional products and courses.

Realizing she was not living the life she wanted [00:04:30] Belinda talks about going through a grieving period and realizing that she was not living the life she wanted, despite teaching others to work from their happy place.

Monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box [00:05:21] Belinda shares how she got clear on what she really wanted, which led her to focus on monetizing her podcast and launching a subscription box. She talks about taking courses and networking to make it happen.

Making a clear decision [00:09:23] Belinda talks about the importance of making a clear and concise decision about what you want in life, and how it can help you move from a scarcity mindset to a thriving one.

Work from your happy place [00:13:48] Belinda discusses the theme of her podcast, "Work from your happy place," and what it means to her. She explains that it's about loving what you do, making a difference in someone else's life, and having the freedom to choose how and where you work.

Layers of work from your happy place [00:15:41] Belinda explains that the idea of "work from your happy place" has different layers, including finding your passion, having the freedom to work from anywhere, and being able to choose when and how you work. She emphasizes that making an impact on someone else's life is also an important aspect of finding your happy place in work.

The Journey to Working from Your Happy Place [00:16:24] Belinda Ellsworth explains the five stages of working from your happy place and how it involves serving others and changing lives.

Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks [00:17:31] Belinda Ellsworth discusses fear and resignation as the biggest roadblocks that stop people from living in their happy place. She also talks about the importance of taking risks and having self-confidence.

Taking the Leap to Pursue Your Passion [00:20:07] Belinda Ellsworth shares her personal experience of leaving her corporate job to pursue her passion as a motivational speaker. She talks about the importance of taking risks and not waiting for a guarantee.

The Importance of Sales in Life [00:24:30] Belinda Ellsworth emphasizes the importance of sales in everyone's life, whether in a sales position or not. She describes sales as an art form and loves the analytics and closing rates involved.

Sales Skills [00:25:19] Belinda discusses the difference between men and women in sales and the importance of finding what the customer needs.

Importance of Sales [00:26:21] Stu and Belinda talk about the importance of sales in life and how it relates to working from your happy place.

Discipline and Scheduling [00:26:56] Belinda emphasizes the importance of work ethic, discipline, and scheduling systems to be successful.

Where to Find Belinda [00:27:49] Belinda shares where listeners can find her, including her podcast, website, and new subscription box.

Action Step: Finding Direction [00:28:58] Belinda suggests an action step for listeners to take in the next 24-48 hours to start finding direction in their life.

Episode Resources:

Work From Your Happy Place Podcast (Website)

workfromyourhappyplace on IG (Website)

Episode 344: 3 Ways to Build Momentum In Your Life Immediately Mar 09, 2023

In this podcast episode, we discuss three ways to build momentum in life. I cannot stress enough the importance of momentum and I encourage you, to reminisce on a time when you felt you had momentum in your life. Let's dive into the first way to build momentum, which is to implement a practice called "capturing three wins a day." The second way is to start with one thing, and the third way is to take care of other parts of life. By taking small steps in other areas of your life, you can slowly build momentum and start to see progress in all areas of your life.

What We Discuss:

Introduction [00:00:00] Stu Massengill welcomes listeners and introduces the topic of the episode.

The Importance of Momentum [00:01:15] Stu discusses the importance of momentum in life and how it affects our ability to achieve our goals.

Capturing Three Wins a Day [00:03:00] Stu shares his practice of capturing three wins a day and how it helps to shift focus from what didn't work to what did work.

Start with One Thing [00:05:47] Stu encourages listeners to focus on one thing that they can achieve each day to move the needle forward in their life.

Taking Care of Other Parts of Your Life [00:07:22] Stu emphasizes the importance of taking care of other parts of our lives, such as exercise and nutrition, to build momentum in our overall well-being.

Building Momentum [00:08:13] Importance of taking care of other areas of life to build momentum and avoid feeling stuck.

Three Ways to Build Momentum [00:09:43] Recap of the three ways to build momentum: focus on one thing, capture wins, and take care of other areas of life.

Encouragement to Share [00:09:43] Encouragement to share the podcast episode with friends who may need to build momentum in their lives.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Finding Direction Podcast on IG (Website)

Episode 343: Becoming Your Own Best Friend With Lisane Basquiat Mar 07, 2023

Lisane Basquiat is the founder of Shaping Freedom, a personal growth company. She also owns Hera Hub Carlsbad, a female-focused and gender-inclusive community which is a co-working space and business accelerator. She is now a master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming and mental and emotional release, among many others.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️Taking inventory on why you’re doing what you’re doing in your life right now.

◾️The power of becoming your best friend.

◾️Lisane’s top 4 life lessons.

@shapingfreedom

https://shapingfreedom.com/

Episode 342: Making A Career Change: 5 Things You Can Do When You’re Ready For Change Mar 02, 2023

Making A Career Change: 5 Things You Can Do When You’re Ready For Change

◾️Make a mindset shift.

◾️Take inventory and find your ‘ikegaya’.

◾️Start asking people around you.

◾️Ask yourself ‘If I could wave a magic wand and do anything with my life, what would I do?’.

◾️Make and create a shitty plan.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 341: Therapy with Tanya Cole-Lesnick Feb 28, 2023

Tanya Cole-Lesnick is a psycho-therapist and coach who has been in this field since 1995. Her focus is helping people to clear energetic clutter so they can focus on what matters to them.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The self-talk that may be holding you back.

◾️All things therapy.

◾️How to clear energetic clutter in your life.

ClearEnergeticClutter.com

Episode 340: Finding Your “Why” & Implementing It In Your Life Feb 23, 2023

Finding Your “Why” & Implementing It In Your Life

◾️Understand what is a ‘why’ in general.

◾️Go through the 7 levels of ‘why’ and get your core ‘why’.

◾️Ask yourself where is one area of your life where you need to apply your ‘why’.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 339: Finding Your Moxie and How to Break Through Your Fears with Lizz Carter Clark Feb 21, 2023

Lizz Carter Clark is an international speaker, television and film actress, best-selling author of the book ‘How to Find Your Moxie’, and founder of the non-profit College Moxie. You can see her in episodes of Baby Daddy and Jane the Virgin, and movies such as The Bad News Bearers and School of Scoundrels.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️What is moxie

◾️How to find your moxie.

◾️The truth about what fear really is in your life and how to break through it.

@thelizzcarter

Episode 338: 3 Signs You Should Leave Your Career NOW & Start Looking For New Options (& The #1 Thing To Start The Process) Feb 16, 2023

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss how leaving a career is not an easy decision, but it's important to prioritize your happiness and well-being. You want to start looking at if there are more negatives than positives in your work, if you keep saying to yourself, "it will get better," and listen to the signs your body might be giving you. It's important to take action and start exploring new opportunities, even if it's just researching online or talking to people in different fields. Never forget, you have the power to create the life and career you want.

What We Discuss:

Three Signs You Should Leave Your Career Now [00:00:26] Stu introduces the topic of the episode and shares that 41% of employees are thinking about resigning. He discusses the first sign, which is that the negatives outweigh the positives in your current job. He suggests making a list of pros and cons to evaluate this.

Negatives That May Pop Up [00:03:55] Stu provides examples of negatives that may appear on your list of cons, such as not being excited about your future or not feeling passionate about your work. He encourages listeners to consider whether they deserve a career that lights them up and challenges them to change their way of thinking.

Signs to leave your career [00:08:05] Three signs to leave your career: denying the fact that you are scared to look for something else, being honest with yourself, and your body giving you signs.

Making a decision [00:11:54] The first step to start the process of leaving your career is making a decision. The power of a decision is what will begin to change the quality of your life.

Episode Resources:

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill (Website)

Finding Direction Podcast IG (Website)

Episode 337: Navigating Autism & Becoming Your True Self With Cheryl Feb 14, 2023

Cheryl is a content creator on Instagram and Tiktok who advocates for autism and educates people on all things autism.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️What it’s like to have autism.

◾️What you can do if you or someone you know has autism.

◾️Why you have to step up into your true authentic self.

@_thislineismine

Episode 336: 11 Questions To Grow Your Self Awareness Feb 09, 2023

11 Questions To Grow Your Self Awareness

◾️What kind of person do you want to be today?

◾️If you had a magic wand, how would your life be better in 3 months?

◾️What matters most in your life? And what are you doing about it?

◾️What is your definition of happiness?

◾️What are you scared of?

◾️When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone?

◾️What do you love about your life?

◾️What do you want more of in your life?

◾️Are your actions mostly guided by love or fear?

◾️What has the fear of failure stopped you from doing?

◾️What is one thing you would do if success was guaranteed?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 335: How to Process Your Emotions & Discover What’s Next In Your Life With Luke Iorio Feb 07, 2023

Luke Iorio is a mindfulness and soulfulness coach & advisor. He is also host of the much talked about podcast ‘On This Walk’. Luke was also previous president and CEO of the Institution for Professional Excellence and Coaching.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The power of leaning into your emotions.

◾️How you can live a life of many depths.

◾️How to get closer to your inner wisdom.

On This Walk Podcast

onthiswalk.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 334: The Power of Experimentation & How To Get Unstuck Feb 02, 2023

Listen to this episode if:

◾️You’re doing something where you don’t feel like you have an empowering future.

◾️You’re not growing and you’re not learning at what you’re currently doing.

◾️You are growing yourself and devolving as a human being.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 333: Career Burnout & How To Do Something About It With Suzanne Monroe Jan 31, 2023

Suzanne Monroe is the founder of the International Association of Wellness Professionals and the director of the IAWP’s Holistic Wellness Certification and Training Program. She is aiming to help people reawaken their purpose and find a career they love, and has reached over 11.5 million people last year alone for this. Suzanne is also an author and podcast host of ‘Live Well Dream Big’

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️Career burnout.

◾️3 specific signs to know if you’re burned out.

◾️The new formula for success.

superpowergift.com

iawpwellnesscoach.com

Episode 332: 5 Ways To Influence Your Unconscious Mind Jan 26, 2023

5 Ways To Influence Your Unconscious Mind

◾️Identify an area in your life where your unconscious mind might be holding you back.

◾️Create a set of affirmations.

◾️Write down the success that you want in your life.

◾️Practice visualization.

◾️Using brain entrainment by binaural beats.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 331: The Law of Attraction, Finding Your Gift & Aligning Your Thoughts, Feelings & Actions with James Arthur Ray Jan 24, 2023

James Arthur Ray is the author of 6 internationally best-selling books, including New York Times bestseller ‘Harmonic Wealth’. He was also co-author and contributor to ‘The Secret’. James has also worked with over 1 million people from 145 countries through his audios, videos, coaching, and live events. He has also appeared numerous times on The Today Show, Larry King Live, Oprah, and many others.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How James lost everything at the age of 55.

◾️How James has truly lived life and how he reached the pinnacle of living.

jamesray.com

@jamesarthurandbearray

Episode 330: The Formula To Happiness Jan 19, 2023

The Formula To Happiness

◾️LC = BP

◾️Life Condition = BluePrint

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 329: Not Settling For Less & Creating Your Life Vision With Jordan Tarver Jan 17, 2023

Jordan Tarver is an editor at Forbes and is the author of the book ‘You Deserve This Sh!t’.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How Jordan’s solo trip to Europe taught him how to live his life.

◾️Why a solo trip may be what you need.

◾️How to start a side project and turn it into a full-time career.

@jordantarver

jordantarver.com

Episode 328: How to Become a Super Communicator & Create Deep Connection With Anyone You Desire Jan 12, 2023

How to Become a Super Communicator & Create Deep Connection With Anyone You Desire

◾️Make eye contact when you communicate with someone, and smile.

◾️Remember people’s names.

◾️Understand that the best communicator is not the best talker, but the best listener.

◾️Use the acronym F.O.R.M.

◾️Find a common ground of interest with that person.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 327: You’re Not Alone: I Get Interviewed About Finding My Direction & The System I Created To Do It Jan 10, 2023

Tune in as Stu gets interviewed by Zach Westerbeck, who is a mental health advocate and the host of the You’re Not Alone Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️Stu’s journey of going through cancer to feeling lost in his life up to building a business.

◾️A system you can use in your own life if you’re feeling lost.

◾️Mental health and Stu’s journey with it.

@zach_westerbeck

Episode 326: 4 Pieces To Create Your Identity For 2023 Jan 05, 2023

4 Pieces To Create Your Identity For 2023

◾️Understand the power of identity.

◾️What are 3 professional and personal goals you have for 2023?

◾️What would your identity be if you want to achieve your goals?

◾️Condition your new identity.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 325: Taking Care of Today With Kotaro Umeda Jan 03, 2023

Kotaro Umeda is a professional soccer player, author, and public speaker.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️The mindset to becoming a professional athlete.

◾️The power of focusing on TODAY.

◾️How you can make your 1-day dream a reality.

@kotaro13umeda

Episode 324: 1 Word That Will Change Your Entire Life Dec 29, 2022

1 Word That Will Change Your Entire Life

◾️What’s one word that would positively influence your life in 2023?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 323: Discovering & Living Your Truth With Satya Lights Dec 27, 2022

Satya Lights is a multiple disciplinary healing artist.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How you can build a better relationship with yourself.

◾️How you can start to find your truth.

◾️The one piece of advice Satya would give to her 16-year old self to guide her for the rest of her life.

@satyalights

Episode 322: Making 2023 The Best Year Yet - Goal Setting & The Secret to Achieving Your Goals Dec 22, 2022

Making 2023 The Best Year Yet - Goal Setting & The Secret to Achieving Your Goals

◾️Create an ultimate vision for your life.

◾️Use powerful language.

◾️Get clear on your ultimate purpose.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 321: Stop Being Reasonable With Your Life & Do This Instead With Cole Rogers Dec 20, 2022

Cole Rogers is the founder of School of Man, an organization that builds real men through raw and real vulnerability in order to crack the code to have it all. He is also a husband and father of two who has a goal to leave people better after they have an interaction with him.

In this episode, we talk about:

◾️How you can create an ethos for your life.

◾️Why you should be unreasonable for what you want in your life.

◾️How to start being vulnerable, and how to ultimately turn it into a superpower in your life.

@colerodgers

schoolofman.live

cole@schoolofman.live

Episode 320: 10 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself As We Wrap Up 2022 & Enter 2023 Dec 15, 2022

10 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself As We Wrap Up 2022 & Enter 2023:

Have you started planning for 2023?

What things went great in 2022?

What did NOT go great in 2022?

What did I learn from this, and how can I use it to improve in 2023?

What were 3 magic moments that you had in 2022?

What is something you could celebrate that you accomplished in 2022?

What was something that truly filled you up in 2022? How can you incorporate more of that in 2023?

What did you hate in 2022? If you had a magic wand, what are 3 things that you want to achieve in 2023?

What is one powerful question yourself as you enter the new year that can enhance the quality of your life?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 319: Becoming a Slave to Your Habits & Creating a Never Give Up Mentality With Adam Duran Dec 13, 2022

Adam Duran is a marathon runner who has ran 75 marathons at the age of 56. He is also the author of the book ‘Live Life on Purpose’, and is also a former professional in the law enforcement world.

In this episode, we talk about:

Going from the wrong side of the track to creating a life on purpose.
How you are a slave to your habits, and how to become a slave to the correct habits.
Creating a never-give-up mentality.

adam-duran.com

adam@adam-duran.com

@adam._duran

‘Live Life on Purpose’ available on Amazon

Episode 318: Why You Need to Have the Courage to Fall in Love With Yourself Dec 08, 2022

Why You Need to Have the Courage to Fall in Love With Yourself

You are the only person you are going to spend your entire life with.
Although you may uncover some unpleasant things, you will uncover 10x more beautiful things that you do love about yourself.
You will actually start to enjoy being with yourself.
Your happiness levels in every area of your life will increase.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 317: Reclaiming Your Passion After Losing It All with Mikey Taylor Dec 06, 2022

Mikey Taylor is a former professional skateboarder, the founder of Saint Archer Brewing, president of Commune Capital which is a company created by individuals who are seeking financial freedom through real estate investing.

In this episode, we talk about:

What it’s like to lose the thing that you were most passionate about in life, and it wasn’t your choice.
How you can come back from losing your passion.
Investing, and investing with a ‘why’.

@mikeytaylor

Episode 316: Increasing Your Energy Meter Dec 01, 2022

Increasing Your Energy Meter

Energy consumption.
Energy expansion.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 315: How To Find or Create Your Dream Job With Mitch Matthews Nov 29, 2022

Mitch Matthews is an entrepreneur, success coach, and founder of the podcast ‘DREAM. THINK. DO.’. He is also the author of the book ‘Dream Job Redefined: The New Rules for Creating a Career That Matters and Doing Work That You Love’.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to set yourself up for a career that you love.
How to create or find a dream job.
The biggest pitfalls that people in their 20s and 30s are making.

mitchmatthews.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dream-think-do/id958773768

Episode 314: 5 Pieces to Build Your Morning Routine Nov 24, 2022

5 Pieces to Build Your Morning Routine

Gratitude
Connection
Closed eyes
Add in some writing
Talk to yourself

Devi Prayer - https://youtu.be/BUlcMJjboEo

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 313: Hypnotherapy, Leveraging the Power of The Unconscious Mind & Designing A Life with AJ Yager Nov 22, 2022

AJ Yager helps people move out of their patterns of suppression and into their patterns of connection. He has also been a trained and certified Neural Linguistic Programmer for over 10 years. AJ has also been a certified hypnotherapist for 8 years. He is an Amazon best-selling author and podcast host.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can start using the power of your unconscious to rapidly speed up the progress in your life.
How you can start to use hypnotherapy to create a life that you love.
How you an design a life around a lifestyle that you want.

ajyager.com

@ajyager

Episode 312: The Power of Association Nov 17, 2022

The Power of Association

Do an association audit.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 311: Changing Directions In Life Is Your Greatest Superpower with Tom Fishman Nov 15, 2022

Tom Fishman is the CEO of the company Starts With Us which is bridging the gap to bring people together. He also previously worked at MTV and did some work with Facebook. Tom also has a background in physics.

In this episode, we talk about:

The black belt move when you’re making a professional transition.
The 3 C’s that Tom implements at Starts With Us which can help you elevate your life.
One powerful question that when you ask it to yourself, can change the course of your life in a beautiful way.

startswith.us/join

@startswithus

Episode 310: My 9 Biggest Takeaways From Spending 50+ Hours With Tony Robbins Over 4 Days Nov 10, 2022

My 9 Biggest Takeaways From Spending 50+ Hours With Tony Robbins Over 4 Days

You must set a higher standard for yourself and what you’re truly capable of.
Become best friends with uncertainty.
Proximity is everything.
The power of going all-in on one thing.
Praise yourself and celebrate every ounce of progress in your life.
Let the record show that you won or that you lost, and not that you did not swing the bat.
Self-doubt kills more dreams than anything else.
High-energy people attract high-energy people and high-energy income.
Energy is everything.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 309: Happiness Isn’t Spelled With An “I” With David Meltzer Nov 09, 2022

David Meltzer is founder of the show ‘Office Hours with David Meltzer’, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, philanthropist, keynote speaker, and host of his own podcast ‘The Playbook’.

In this episode, we talk about:

David’s journey and how oftentimes money is the wrong target.
The secret around what happens when you are consistent.
How you can start living in your truth.

@davidmeltzer

www.dmeltzer.com

david@dmeltzer.com

949-2982905

Episode 308: 4 Benefits To Starting NOW & How To Kill Procrastination Nov 03, 2022

4 Benefits To Starting NOW & How To Kill Procrastination

If you don’t start right now, it may never happen.
It’s never going to feel easier to start.
There’s never a right time to do something in our life.
You get the benefits immediately.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 307: Letting Go & Filling Up With Simon Mainwaring Nov 01, 2022

Simon Mainwaring is a brand futurist, keynote speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and founder of the company We First

In this episode, we talk about:

What a wake-up call can do for you in your life.
What letting go can do for you in your life.
The biggest lesson Simon learned about living a purposeful life, which took him 20 years to learn.

Simon’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-We-Business-Revolution-Future/dp/195329569X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UNX4P06Y260&keywords=lead+with+we&qid=1667256558&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjE0IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wMSIsInFzcCI6IjEuMTMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=lead+with+we%2Caps%2C546&sr=8-1

Simon’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-with-we/id1518493080

We First: http://wefirstbranding.com/

Episode 306: Moving From A Fixed Mindset To A Growth Mindset Oct 27, 2022

Moving From A Fixed Mindset To A Growth Mindset

Catch yourself over the next couple days when you are in a fixed mindset.
Push yourself into a growth mindset.
Understand that if you make the shift to how you can be better, everything in your life will shift.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 305: Moving From A Conditioned Mind To A Full Potential Mind With Matt Hogan Oct 25, 2022

Matt Hogan has an endless fascination and devotion to the path of self-mastery. He also helps others reclaim peace, power, love, and freedom both in their personal and professional lives using a variety of disciplines including leadership technology, cutting-edge coaching tools, and philosophical approaches.

In this episode, we talk about:

How putting a bullet in Matt’s head at the age of 18 ended up saving his life.
Owning the desire that you may have sitting inside of yourself that you deserve more.
How you can move from a conditioned mind to a full potential mind.

https://matthoganworldwide.com/clarity/

matt@matthoganworldwide.com

Episode 304: FEAR: What It Is & How To Break Through It Oct 20, 2022

FEAR: What It Is & How To Break Through It

Practice gratitude.
Acknowledge the fear as it comes into your life.
Use these tools to break through fear.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 303: The Power of Being Resilient & Being Authentically You With KJ Christensen Oct 18, 2022

KJ Christensen is a speaker, author, former photographer, and executive coach.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can begin to be resilient when times get tough.
How to become an authentic person throughout all the areas of your life.
Why you should start loving yourself more.

kjchristensen.com

Episode 302: The Power of Being Uncomfortable Oct 13, 2022

Why you should start to get uncomfortable

The only true growth in your life occurs outside your comfort zone.
It gets you out of the hypnotic rhythm.
It’s going to increase fulfillment and happiness in your life.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 301: Balancing a Passionate Career With a Passionate Entrepreneurial Hustle With Meka Mo Oct 11, 2022

Meka Mo works for a philantrophy company as an employee by day, and is a stand-up comedian at night.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can balance a passionate 9-5 with an entrepreneurial hustle.
What putting in the work to find your purpose and next step in life looks like
How Meka Mo accidentally stumbled into standup comedy.

@mekasocial

www.mekamocomedy.com

Celebrating 300 Episodes & The Lessons Learned Along The Way Oct 06, 2022

Episode 300

Listen in as Stu gives us the top lessons he’s learned from the 100+ guests he’s had on the show for the 300th episode.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 299: Rethinking Work & Freelancing With Laura K. Wise Oct 04, 2022

Laura K. Wise is a writer, speaker, freelancer, and content creator.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can begin to rethink work.
How you can take a scary leap that you’ve been thinking about.
How you can get started as a freelance worker.

@laurakwise

Episode 298: 5 Ways To Start Understanding Your Psychology: Action After Stephen Hilgart Sep 29, 2022

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5 Ways To Start Understanding Your Psychology

Start reading the old books.
Start listening to the OGs in personal development on YouTube in the next 24-48 hours.
Enroll in some weekend-long seminar.
Invest in yourself.
Read a book for 20 minutes every day.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 297: From Homeless to Multiple 7 Figure Companies & Traveling The Globe With Stephen Hilgart Sep 27, 2022

Stephen Hilgart is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and business coach.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Stephen went from being homeless to building multiple 7-figure businesses.
2 questions that can help you figure out what’s next for you in your life.
The power of traveling when it comes to finding your purpose.

Stephen Hilgart on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/StephenHilgart

Episode 296: 3 Ways to Attract a Life You Love & 1 Thing You NEED to Stop Doing Sep 26, 2022

3 Ways to Attract a Life You Love & 1 Thing You NEED to Stop Doing

Incorporate 5 affirmations in your life and write them & say them out loud every morning.
Create a vision board.
Practice feeling good.
Stop focusing on what you don’t have.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 295: Start Making the Dreams Inside of You Real NOW: Action After Shannon Evans Sep 22, 2022

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Start Making the Dreams Inside of You Real NOW

Ask yourself what is one dream that you have inside of you?
Ask yourself where have you been waiting for things to be “perfect”?
Take one imperfect action that requires you to share your work with the world in the next 24 hours.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 294: Owning The Dream Inside of You With Shannon Evans Sep 20, 2022

Shannon Evans is an abstract painter.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Shannon made the transition into a full-time artist
The importance of reconnecting with your younger self
Owning the dream that has been sitting inside of you

@shannon.evans.art

shannonevansart.com

Episode 293: Bonus: Discovering Your Values & Using Them To Make Your Next Move Sep 19, 2022

Discovering Your Values & Using Them To Make Your Next Move

Use your experiences to reveal your values.
Find 10 values that resonate with you and list them down.
Build your top 5 values.
Use these values to make the next move in your life.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 292: Are You Listening?: Action After Jarvis Leverson Sep 15, 2022

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Are You Listening?

In the next 24-48 hours, spend 10 minutes in your morning listening.
Connect with nature and be silent for 10 minutes.
Take the piece of wisdom that you got when you were sitting in silence, and go act on that 24 hours after you get it.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 291: Becoming a morning person, morning routines, & ending stagnation with Jarvis Leverson aka The Morning Hero Sep 13, 2022

Jarvis Leverson is a productivity engineer, accountability coach, and is also known as The Morning Hero

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can get yourself to stop spinning your wheels aimlessly.
How to instantly become a morning person.
How you can create a powerful morning routine.

@the.morninghero

themorninghero.com

Episode 290: How To Create More Fulfillment In Your Life Sep 12, 2022

How To Create More Fulfillment In Your Life

Ask yourself the question “What fulfills you?”
Create a vision for what you want the next chapter of your life to look like.
Live in alignment with your values.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 289: Stu Massengill Sep 06, 2022

Stu was recently on a podcast with Josh Church.

In this episode, we talk about:

Stu’s life and the lessons he learned over the years.

Episode 288: 4 Simple Steps to Find Your Next Starting Place Sep 05, 2022

4 Simple Steps to Find Your Next Starting Place

Reconnect with yourself.
Connect your answers to companies and causes.
Ask this question to people around you: who do you know?
Add value.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 287: 3 Ways To Remove The Noise: Action After Brittany Willis Sep 01, 2022

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3 Ways To Remove The Noise

In the next 24-48 hours, go on a 15-minute walk with no technology whatsoever.
Challenge yourself over the next week to wake up without technology for the first 30 minutes of your day.
Delete the social media app you are most addicted to for 4 days.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 286: Imposter Syndrome, Doing the Dirty Work & Franchising with Brittany Willis Aug 30, 2022

Brittany Willis is a podcast host, franchise owner of PJ’s in North Dallas, TX, and a former account manager for well-known companies.

In this episode, we talk about:

Imposter syndrome and how to work through it.
Why you need to sometimes do the dirty work in your life and career, especially if you’re looking for a new opportunity.
What it looks like to franchise.

@the_brittanywillis

@protegetopro

Episode 285: 6 Reasons Why You Should Never Settle Aug 29, 2022

6 Reasons Why You Should Never Settle

You only get one shot at life.
Failure is an inevitable part of life.
You are 1 of 7 trillion sperms who made to the egg.
In your life, you are either a warning or an example.
Settling impacts every area of your life.
Your life is like a tube of toothpaste.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Episode 284: Going Back to the Basics: Action After Dr. Espen Aug 25, 2022

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Going Back to the Basics

Get yourself a journal and write you are inspired about in your life right now.
Write down the things you loved to do as a kid.
Go do one of those things in the next 24-48 hours.
Spend 10 minutes googling things you can do around XYZ, and fill in XYZ with the things that inspire you and the things that you love.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 283: Tapping Into Quantum Physics and Unlocking 99.99% of Your Unused Potential With Dr. Espen Aug 23, 2022

Dr. Espen is researcher of neuroscience and quantum physics, master healer and conscious business mentor.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you need to take a second look at some of the difficult things you’ve been through in your life.
How you’re leaving 99.99999% of your potential on the table every single day, and how you can tap into that potential.
How to tap into quantum physics and how to use it to further your life.

www.drespen.com

Episode 282: The Top 3 Major Things Successful, Happy & Fulfilled People Do Aug 22, 2022

The Top 3 Major Things Successful, Happy & Fulfilled People Do

They listen to their inner guide like their life depends on it.
They never stop learning and growing.
They go for what they really want.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 281: Owning What’s Right About You: Action After Simon T. Bailey Aug 18, 2022

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Owning What’s Right About You

Take 30 seconds to take inventory about what’s right about you.
What’s an action that person would take to move the needle forward? Take that action.
Over the next 3 days, read out this list to yourself in the mirror at least once a day.

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Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 280: Finding Your Spark With Simon T. Bailey Aug 16, 2022

Simon T. Bailey is on a mission to spark listeners to leave countries, companies and communities differently.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to find your spark.
Stepping into your brilliance.
How to raise your vibrations to attract success.

simontbailey.com

@simontbailey

Episode 279: Bonus: Why You Should Choose To Be Happy Right Now & How To Start Aug 15, 2022

Why You Should Choose To Be Happy Right Now

You shouldn’t wait to be at some place to be happy.
You are the only person who’s truly in control of how you feel.
Every moment of sadness is a moment of happiness you’ll never get back.

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Episode 278: Design & Own The Person You Want To Be: Action After Case Kenny Aug 11, 2022

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Design & Own The Person You Want To Be

Write down 5 qualities of the person who you want to be.
Ask yourself what are your verbs.
Own the version of who you want to be by reading your verbs to yourself in the mirror everyday in the morning.

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Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 277: You were lied to about who you were “supposed” to be, transitioning in life and self awareness with Case Kenny Aug 09, 2022

Case Kenny is a an Aware Homie, the host and founder of one of the most popular podcasts ‘New Mindset, Who Dis?’ and founder of the New Mindset Journal.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to figure out if you’re living the life you’re supposed to live right now, or if you’re living the life other people think you’re supposed to live.
How to start over.
How to grow self-awareness within yourself.

@casekenny

newmindsetwhodis.com

Episode 276: Bonus: 5 Signs It’s Time To Leave Your Job & 3 Things You Can Do Aug 08, 2022

5 Signs It’s Time To Leave Your Job

Your energy decreases when you think of work, and when you go to work.
You keep telling yourself that it will get better.
You are unfulfilled.
Ask yourself “If I woke up in 5 years and was doing what my boss was doing, would I be pumped for the day?”
Ask yourself “Are there other areas of your life that are suffering right now?”

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Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-direction/id1457921981

Episode 275: Brainstorming Your Exit Plan: Action After Olivia Corin Aug 04, 2022

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Brainstorming Your Exit Plan

Ask yourself what would you do if you could do it and make money.
Make a pro and a con list of that thing you could do.
Look at the cons and figure out what your solution will be for them.
Take the leap.

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Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 274: Is Your Career Destroying Your Life & Should You Stay with Olivia Corin Aug 02, 2022

Olivia Corin is a podcast host and content creator who quit her job to pursue a career in content creation.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can begin to make a change in your career before things get too bad.
Why your health, relationships, and every other area of your life may be dramatically impacted because you stay in a job you don’t like.
How you can take the next step with less risk.

@oliviacorin

@thesaltandpepperpodcast

@oliviacorinfilms

Episode 273: Bonus: 5 Keys to Start Connecting and Building Relationships Like a Pro Aug 01, 2022

How to build great connections and relationships like a pro:

Be genuine and authentic.
Be a professional listener.
Ask great questions.
Be someone who’s always trying to add value.
Find a common ground of interest.

Episode 272: Take Inventory On Your Life: Action After Anna Przybylski Jul 28, 2022

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Take Inventory On Your Life

Revisit the 8 areas of your life from the previous Action After and choose 3 areas of your life.
Give yourself an honest rating on where you think you are in those 3 areas of your life.
Answer the question “What would you do if you weren’t doing what you’re supposed to be doing?”

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Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 271: Reconstructing Who You “Should Be” With Anna Przybylski Jul 26, 2022

Anna Przybylski is a full-time event planner, content creator, and someone who describes herself as someone who continues to figure herself out every day.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can start removing the filters in your life of who you are “supposed to be”.
How you can stop identifying with your work, and identify with who you truly are.
How to deal with burnout.

@akprzy

Episode 270: Bonus: Connection Over Credibility & Relationships Over Resumes Jul 25, 2022

Credibility and resumes not the most important thing in your life and career. The most important thing is connection and relationships because at the end of the day, people like working with people who they like, know and trust. Listen in and find out how you can grow your connections and relationships with other people to take the next step in your life or career.

Episode 269: Answer The Question What Do You Want: Action After Mark Drager Jul 21, 2022

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Answer The Question What Do You Want

Identify the areas of your life you can look at.
Pick 3 from that list.
Write a paragraph on each of those 3 areas you picked.
Read it out to yourself every day.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 268: Detaching From Your Macro Life Purpose & Doing Hard Things With Mark Drager Jul 19, 2022

Mark Drager is a brand strategist and host who is on a mission to help the truly ambitious and creative realize that happiness comes from pursuing our passions at all costs.

In this episode, we talk about:

The importance of doing hard things in your life, and how to start doing them immediately.
Why you should stop looking for your macro life purpose, and how you can start looking for your life purpose right now.
How you find your passion in this specific season of your life..

@markdrager

YouTube - We Do Hard Things

Episode 267: How to Discover If You Should Seek Help: Action After Soleo Michael Jul 14, 2022

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How to Discover If You Should Seek Help

Get in touch with your intuition, and ask yourself, “Should I seek help as I pursue the next chapter of my life?”.
Find a coach who can help you pursue your next chapter in life.
Act right now to find the next level of your life by meditating or journaling.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 266: Have a Breakthrough to Find & Pursue Your Life Purpose with Soleo Michael Jul 12, 2022

Soleo Michael is a Career Transition Coach, Life Purpose Coach and Relationship Coach. In this episode, we talk about:

Overcoming the fear and self-sabotage that's blocking you from finding and pursuing your life purpose.
The difference between the vehicle for your purpose and your purpose itself.
The power of self-guidance

soleomichael.com

Episode 265: 3 Ways To Own Your Inner Creative: Action After Amie McNee Jul 07, 2022

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3 Ways To Own Your Inner Creative

On your social media, put what you do as a creative on your bio.
In the next 5 conversations that you have, start with your creative identity.
Take one imperfect action in the next 24 hours to push your creative journey further.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 264: Being a Creative & Dealing With Perfectionism with Amie McNee Jul 05, 2022

Amie McNee is a creative, speaker, author, book doula, and coach.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you might be pigeon-holing yourself as you pursue your next level of success.
How you can take the next step as a creative.
How you can deal with perfectionism.

@inspiredtowrite

The Unpublished Podcast

amiemcnee.com

Episode 263: Become Someone People Want To Help Succeed: Action After Chellie Phillips Jun 30, 2022

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Become Someone People Want To Help

Make a list of 5-6 people you want to connect in your company or in an industry you have an interest in. Put your boss in that list too.
Send a message to those people and find a way to add value.
On Monday, send your boss an email telling them what you’re doing for the week, and how you can help them. On Thursday, send them an update on your progress.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 262: Building A Brand In The Corporate World with Chelle Phillips Jun 28, 2022

Chellie Phillips is a speaker, coach, trainer, and brand builder.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can build a brand inside your corporate career.
How you can get noticed for more opportunities.
How you can negotiate a higher salary.

chelliephillips.com

Episode 261: Action After Chris Van Vliet: The #1 Most Important Thing To Unlock Your Next Level Jun 23, 2022

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The #1 Most Important Thing To Unlock Your Next Level

Start doing the thing you’ve been thinking about doing.
Commit to taking one action today.
Pull out your phone and look up someone that you respect, and tell them what you’re going to do in your life.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 260: How To Create Opportunity, Then Thrive with Chris Van Vliet Jun 21, 2022

Chris Van Vliet is a 4-time Emmy Award winning TV host, entertainment reporter, and YouTuber.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can create in your life being in the right place at the right time.
How you can start and grow as a content creator.
The biggest lessons Chris has learned from all his interviews with successful people like The Rock and Tom Cruise.

Insight with Chris Van Vliet Podcast

@chrisvanvliet

Episode 259: Action After Jill Sinclair: Start Smiling More Jun 16, 2022

Start Smiling More

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Start Smiling More

Think of 5 things that put a smile on your face.
Do one of those things in the next 24 hours, and 2 of those in the next 48 hours.
More ways to smile - give someone a compliment; ask someone how their day is; do an activity that you love; do a good deed for somebody; practice intentional gratitude.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 258: What 76 Different Jobs Can Teach You With Jill Sinclair Jun 14, 2022

Jill Sinclair is an executive coach, speaker, author, and new TV personality.

In this episode, we talk about:

What lessons you can learn from having 76 different jobs in your life.
How to identify a few success blockers in your life and how you can break through them.
Why motivation is a myth, and what you actually need instead to get you to the next place you want to be in your life.

@msjillsinclair

jillsinclair.com

headstartmentoring.com

Episode 257: 3 Ways To Increase Your Value In Yourself: Action After Daniel Gomez Jun 09, 2022

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3 Ways To Increase Your Value In Yourself

Ask yourself what are 3 to 5 things that you currently struggle in owning about yourself, and turn them into affirmations.
Write down those affirmations on your mirror.
Read them out loud to yourself every day.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 256: How To Stop Undervaluing Yourself With Daniel Gomez Jun 07, 2022

Daniel Gomez is a keynote speaker and executive coach.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to start identifying if you’ve been undervaluing yourself and how you can stop it.
The impact of undervaluing yourself

themakingsofamillionairemind.com

daniel@danielgomezspeaker.com

Episode 255: Action After Trish Blackwell: 3 Journal Prompts to Get Clear on Your Future and Increase Your Confidence Jun 02, 2022

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3 Journal Prompts to Get Clear on Your Future and Increase Your Confidence

Journal for 10 minutes with the following prompts:

Where do I want to be in 5 years? In 5 months?
What is the identity of that version of you in 5 years?
Write down your confidence mantra.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 254: How To Increase Confidence & Grow Into Your Next Chapter With Trish Blackwell May 31, 2022

Trish Blackwell is a confidence coach who coaches professional athletes, an Ironman athlete & champion, CEO, author, podcaster, and mother.

In this episode, we talk about:

The importance that confidence plays in your life.
The difference between someone who is extremely confident in their life, and someone who never really felt like they could have confidence in their life.
How to start increasing your confidence immediately

trishblackwell.com/stopcaring

Episode 253: 3 Ways To Let Silence Guide You: Action After Aaron Alexander May 26, 2022

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3 Ways To Let Silence Guide You

Meditate
Go on a walk
Do a cellphone detox

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Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 252: How to avoid making the wrong decision and use your body to help find your purpose with Aaron Alexander May 24, 2022

Aaron Alexander is a movement coach, founder and creator of the Align Method, and author of the book ‘The Align Method’. He is also host of the podcast ‘The Align Podcast’.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can begin to use your body to help you get clear on what you want to do in your life, and make more powerful decisions.
How you can avoid making the wrong decision as you look forward to the next step of your life.
The power of experimentation

alignpodcast.com/community

Episode 251: Action After Jason Marc Campbell: Impact First May 19, 2022

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Impact First

Actively write down the answers to these questions:

What is the impact I would love to have in the world?
What would I like to see fixed in the world?
How can I get closer to people who are making that impact and fixing that problem?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 250: Jason Marc Campbell: Why Getting a Sales Job Can Lead to Your Purpose May 18, 2022

Jason Marc Campbell is a consultant, speaker, and author of the book ‘Selling With Love’.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can work from anywhere in the world and create a beautiful life for yourself.
How taking a sales job may be the change that you need in your life.
Whys starting with impact can lead you to your purpose.

sellingwithlove.com/stu

Episode 249: Action After The Real Jason Duncan: Hire a Coach May 12, 2022

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Hire a Coach

Make criteria for potential coaches.
Find 2-3 different coaches you can hire to help you achieve this outcome.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 248: The Real Jason Duncan: From Getting Laid Off to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur May 10, 2022

The Real Jason Duncan is someone who went through being a pastor and teacher, and is now an extremely successful entrepreneur, whose journey started when he got laid off as a teacher.

In this episode, we talk about:

How your life is like the alphabet, and if you follow it from A to Z, it will unfold beautifully.
How you can seamlessly and gracefully transition into the next phase of your life.
Allowing yourself to naturally flow into the direction that you know you are supposed to go.

therealjasonduncan.com

@therealjasonduncan

Episode 247: Action After Shamawn L Wright: Check Your Environment May 05, 2022

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Check Your Environment

Audit your environment.
Ask yourself who is someone who inspires you, and then buy them lunch or coffee.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 246: Shamawn L Wright: Take Responsibility and Change Your Narrative May 03, 2022

Shamawn L Wright is the founder of Bridge Builders which helps people in underserved communities bridge the gap from lower education to higher education. He is also a motivational speaker.

In this episode, we talk about:

How taking responsibility is the first step to changing your current situation.
The 3 things you can do to instantly change the narrative of yourself.
How Shamawn grew up from a rough childhood to now creating an incredible life for himself.

@s._wright

@bridgebuildersng

Episode 245: Action After Kari Pearce: Take a Risk Apr 28, 2022

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Take a Risk

In the next 24-48 hours, send a message to someone you’ve been thinking of sending a message to.
Try the thing in life that is less traditional if you are being pulled towards it.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 244: Kari Pearce: Be Better By Being Proactive Apr 26, 2022

Kari Pearce is a 4-time Fittest American Female, rated the 3rd fittest woman on earth, was a competitive CrossFit competitor, and owner of businesses which help people become more active.

In this episode, we talk about:

How when you are positive, it triggers your brain in different ways.
The power of giving your soul to something.
Why you must be coachable.

@karipearcecrossfit

Episode 243: Action After Emily Zugay: Find Your Passion and Your Love Apr 21, 2022

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Find Your Passion and Your Love

Ask yourself, what are you passionate about and what do you love doing?
Do that thing in the next 24 hours.
Go google what are careers that are associated with this passion or love you have.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 242: Emily Zugay: How to Make a Living on Tiktok Apr 19, 2022

Emily Zugay is a Tiktoker and content creator who is most notably known for redesigning famous logos, including logos of Tiktok and McDonald’s.

In this episode, we talk about:

The power of being scrappy when it comes to being certain with what you want with your life.
How to make a living on Tiktok.
Emily’s journey on Tiktok.

Emily Zugay on Tiktok

twitch.tv/emilyzugay

@emilyzugay

Episode 241: Action After Cary Jack: Do Some SOUL MAPPIN Apr 14, 2022

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Do Some SOUL MAPPIN

Rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 on Selfless service, Optimized health, Unplugged digitally, Loving relationships, Mindful spirituality, Abundance financially, Personal development, Passion and hobbies, Impactful work, and Nature connection.
For the next 7 days, pick 2 of those things and work on them to get your rating up by one number.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 240: Cary Jack: The Happy Hustler Apr 12, 2022

Cary Jack is an entrepreneur, outdoorsman, and founder of The Happy Hustle.

In this episode, we talk about:

What is happy hustling.
How to create a balanced life.
Doing an actual life audit.

thehappyhustlebook.com

Episode 239: Action After Christopher Dedeyan: Get a Gratitude Journal Apr 07, 2022

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Get a Gratitude Journal

Buy a physical blank journal.
For the next 7 days, write down 3 things that you’re grateful for.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 238: Christopher Dedeyan: Finding Your Purpose Through Your Fears Apr 05, 2022

Christopher Dedeyan is a peak performance coach, speaker, and a human encyclopedia who was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age.

In this episode, we talk about:

How your fear can lead you to your purpose.
How Chris become an entrepreneur.
How an evening routine can be important in your life.

@christopherdedeyan

christopherdedeyan.com

Episode 237: Action After Felix Semper: Do One Thing Mar 31, 2022

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Do One Thing

What is one thing you need to do to get to your next level right now?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 236: Felix Semper: Making a Living From Doing Art Mar 29, 2022

Felix Semper is an internationally renowned artist who makes sculptures out of paper, and has made art for A$AP Rocky, DJ Khaled, Microsoft, and more.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can make a living doing something that typically is known as being difficult to make a living doing.
A secret sauce that will allow you to skyrocket your career.
Why your dark moments are your most powerful moments.

felixsemper.com

@felixsemper

Episode 235: Action After Maria Brito: Are You Shying Away? Mar 24, 2022

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Are You Shying Away?

Think of a thing you are shying away from.
Ask yourself why you’re shying away from this.
Lean into it.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 234: Maria Brito: Take a Leap of Faith Mar 22, 2022

Maria Brito is an award-winning contemporary art advisor, a curator, former lawyer, and author.

In this episode, we talk about:

How as you begin to grow, you need to start to make your own decisions to take control of your life.
How Maria took a leap of faith from being a lawyer to something that her heart told her to do.
Why creativity is so important.

mariabrito.com

Episode 233: Action After Debbie Neal: Stop Overthinking Mar 17, 2022

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Stop Overthinking

Think of something in your life that you’ve been continuously overthinking.
Go do it right now.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 232: Debbie Neal: Learning Through Growing Mar 15, 2022

Debbie Neal is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, international speaker, and host of the podcast ‘Level Up’.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you need to stop being afraid of making the wrong decision, and just start making more decisions.
How you have a choice in the life you create.
How one moment of courage can shape, change, and uncover what you’re meant to do in life.

@debbie_neal

@levelup.debbieneal

Episode 231: Action After Pat Quinn: Get Clear on Your 3 Stories Mar 10, 2022

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Get Clear on Your 3 Stories

Get clear on the story of your past.
Get clear on the story of your present life.
Get clear on the story of your future.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 230: Pat Quinn: Changing Yourself Through Different Seasons of Life Mar 08, 2022

Pat Quinn is a speaking coach and Chief Product Officer at Advance Your Reach. He is also a former magician.

In this episode, we talk about:

How every season of your life has its own purpose.
How Pat went from being a magician, to a teacher, to what he is today.
How if you change your story, you will change your life.

sigtalkguide.com

Episode 229: Action After Tony Whatley: It’s Not a What, It’s a Who Mar 03, 2022

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It’s Not a What, It’s a Who

Pick an area of your life where you want to get to the next level.
Ask yourself who is someone who inspires you in this area, and learn from them.
Find an accountability group that will hold you accountable to the goals you want to achieve.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 228: Tony Whatley: Finding Your Purpose For This Decade Mar 01, 2022

Tony Whatley is a serial entrepreneur also known as the ‘Side Hustle Millionaire.’ He is also a coach and podcast host.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you need to go the extra mile if you’re currently drained in your career.
The importance of focusing on your purpose for this decade.
3 questions Tony got from a near-death experience which changed his life.

365driven.com

Episode 227: Action After Bobby Hobert: Strengths, Weaknesses and Likes Feb 24, 2022

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Strengths, Weaknesses and Likes

Make 3 sections in your notes and write down your strengths, weaknesses, and likes.
Ask yourself what you would do if money was not an issue in your life.
Ask yourself if you are currently in a job, if you would continue with that job if money wasn’t an issue.
Leave us a review.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 226: Bobby Hobert: From Uber Driver to Podcast Host Feb 22, 2022

Bobby Hobert is the host of the podcast ‘The Bearded Man.’ He also is the podcast performance manager of Liquid IV and former 19,000-drive Uber driver.

In this episode, we talk about:

The importance of finding peace within yourself.
What to do when your life plan goes wrong.
The power and importance of seeking help from others when you are looking for a change in life.

Bobby's IG: @bobbbaaaay

Episode 225: Action After Kathy Caprino: 20 Facts About You Feb 17, 2022

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20 Facts About You

Write down 20 facts about you.
Go through all these facts and ask yourself what lessons you could learn from them.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Episode 224: Kathy Caprino: Finding Your Place in the World Feb 15, 2022

Kathy Caprino is an internationally-recognized career and leadership coach, writer and speaker dedicated to the advancement of women in business. She is also host of the podcast ‘Finding Brave.’

In this episode, we talk about:

How the love you crave from your parents at a young age dictates some things you do in your life.
How to safely get out of the work you don’t want to be doing.
How to find the gifts you have and live more fully in your gifts.

kathycarpino.com

findingbrave.org

Episode 223: Action After Alex Weber: Go Do a Little Bit of Exploring Feb 10, 2022

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Go Do a Little Bit of Exploring

Do something you may otherwise not normally do.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 222: Alex Weber: Go All In Feb 08, 2022

Alex Weber is a competitor of the show ‘American Ninja Warrior’, an award-winning host for NBC, an author, and an international keynote speaker.

In this episode, we talk about:

The power of going all in when you have an idea of what you want to do.
How you should start experimenting in your life without judgment.
The motto “Meet everyone and do everything.”

Check out Alex's IG: @alexweber

Episode 221: Action After Nisan Trotter: Take the Action TODAY Feb 03, 2022

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Take the Action TODAY

Ask yourself what is one thing you want to achieve in the next day to year.
Take one action that can get you closer to that right now.
Take another action in the next 24 hours.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 220: Nisan Trotter: Start Believing in Your Gift Feb 01, 2022

Nisan Trotter is the founder of TROT Fitness, one of the nation’s top fitness bootcamps. He is also an author and speaker who also goes by the name ‘The Fitness Preacher’.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why it’s important to detach yourself from the identity you’re currently attaching yourself to;
Why the time is right now;
Why you should start believing you have a gift in order for that gift to appear to you.

Check out Nisan's website at www.nisantrotter.com

Check out Nisan's IG at @nisanrpm

Episode 219: Action After Linnita Hosten: Get Clear Jan 27, 2022

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Get Clear

Write down a big goal you want to achieve this year
Break it down into milestones
Ask yourself what are small mini steps you can do to achieve those milestones

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 218: Linnita Hosten: Finding Your Dream Career Jan 25, 2022

Linnita Hosten is a speaker, author, and student success strategist.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you should try to start treating your life like a piece of pizza
How to build a strategic exit strategy if you are not currently doing what you really want to be doing
How to begin to use your natural gifts to do something that you love, and make a living out of it

@linnitahosten

Episode 217: Action After DJ Rankan: Write Down Your Goals Jan 20, 2022

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Write Down Your Goals

Write down a small goal you want to accomplish this year
Write down a big goal you want to accomplish this year

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 216: DJ Rankan: The World’s Corporate DJ Jan 18, 2022

DJ Rankan is the ‘World’s Corporate DJ’ who travels around the world to DJ for some of the world’s largest corporate events.

In this episode, we talk about:

How he started DJ-ing
How blindly saying yes to everything changed his life
The biggest takeaways he got from some of the top thought leaders in the world

youngandfocused.com

@djrankan

Episode 215: Action After Alexa Carlin: Your Non-Negotiables Jan 13, 2022

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Your Non-Negotiables

What are your non-negotiables in your professional life?
Compare your non-negotiables to your current reality
How can you do more of the non-negotiables?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 214: Alexa Carlin: How to Gain More Confidence Jan 11, 2022

Alexa Carlin is the founder of Women Empower X, a speaker, author, and a person passionate about life.

In this episode, we talk about:

If you shift a certain word in your life, it can begin to change your entire life
How to have a flexible plan in life
How to be more confident in yourself

alexacarlin.com

@alexarosecarlin

Episode 213: Action After Adam Carroll: Go Back to Your Roots Jan 06, 2022

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Go Back to Your Roots

Ask yourself the question “What is one thing you always tend to go back to?”
Ask yourself the question “What is a thing you do that makes time stand still?”

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/5steps

Episode 212: Adam Carroll: How to Get Rid of Student Loan Debt Jan 04, 2022

Adam Carroll is an internationally-recognized speaker and author. He is also a 2-time TEDx speaker with a viral TEDx video with millions of views. He is also the creator of a documentary about student loan debt called ‘Broke, Busted and Disgusted’. He’s also the host of the Build a Bigger Life Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you need to take a breath when life throws you a curveball
How to get a part of your life that you want to grow, to grow faster
How to start destroying student loan debt immediately

adamcarroll.info

Episode 211: Action After Darryl Bellamy Jr.: Do an Energy Audit Dec 30, 2021

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Do an Energy Audit

Audit your circle and ask yourself who are the 5 people around you who influence you the most
Ask yourself if they are an energy drain or energy gain in your life
Don’t talk to the energy drainers for the next 24-48 hours, and spend time with the energy gainers

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 210: Darryl Bellamy Jr.: Take Fearless Action Dec 28, 2021

Darryl Bellamy Jr. is a fear researcher, author, entrepreneur, and speaker who provides people with actionable steps to go from being fearful to fearless.

In this episode, we talk about:

The importance of adding competition to a healthy habit you want to develop
How you can take more fearless action
How to figure out your entrepreneurship calling

Darryl Bellamy Jr. on YouTube

@DarrylBellamyJr

https://campuspeak.com

findingdirectionuniversity.com/freetrial

Episode 209: Action After Ryan Sullivan: It’s Time to Try That Cool Thing Dec 23, 2021

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It’s Time to Try That Cool Thing

Ask yourself what is one thing that you’ve always thought would be cool to try.
Call or text someone you’re close to and tell them that you want to go try that thing with them.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 208: Ryan Sullivan: Say Yes First, Then Figure It Out Dec 21, 2021

Ryan Sullivan is a podcast producer, the founder of Podcast Principles, a podcast host, and hip hop artist.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you might want to try skipping some of the fundamentals in your life
Why you should say ‘yes’ first, then figure it out
Why you should try that thing that you’ve always wanted to try

sullybop.com

Episode 207: Action After Joshua Dean Church: The World is Conspiring For You Dec 16, 2021

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The World is Conspiring For You

Make a list of coincidences which, looking back, became meaningful to your life
Act as if the world is conspiring in your favor
Ask yourself if you are focusing on things that you don’t have in your life, or on things that you want in life

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 206: Joshua Dean Church: A Student of Life Dec 14, 2021

Joshua Dean Church is an operations specialist, host of Find The Others Podcast, and is a student of life. He also organizes workshops, conferences and retreats to help ambitious people to get to the next level.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Joshua almost losing his leg at 17 changed his life
Why you need to start to find the breadcrumbs in life
How the world is truly conspiring in your favor

@joshuadeanchurch

Find The Others Podcast

Episode 205: Action After Maura Sweeney: Don’t Be a Victim, Be a Beneficiary Dec 09, 2021

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Don’t Be a Victim, Be a Beneficiary

Ask yourself where is a place in your life where you may be victimizing yourself?
Shift to being a beneficiary

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 204: Maura Sweeney: An Ambassador of Happiness Dec 07, 2021

Maura Sweeney is a leader in the movement of happiness, a writer, speaker, and podcast host.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you need to sometimes jump out of the plane without a parachute
How you can listen to yourself better
How you can be happier

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maura-sweeney-living-happy-inside-out-self-improvement/id908725087

maura4u.com

findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 203: Action After McCall Jones: Think With Your Feet Dec 02, 2021

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Think With Your Feet

Ask yourself what’s one thing that you’ve recently been wanting to do
Hit publish
Stop fighting with perfection

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 202: McCall Jones: How to Be More Likable by Being You Nov 30, 2021

McCall Jones is the co-founder of Charisma Hacking where she teaches people how to be more likable for being themselves. She was also a former child performer and actor, previously acting in High School Musical.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to have more charisma and how to be more likable by being you
Why you need to take your shot
Why you should hit the ‘Publish’ button now

charisma style.me

findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 201: Action After Alexa Curtis: Build That Muscle Nov 25, 2021

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Build That Muscle

Do a small uncomfortable action
Ask yourself what is one thing you’re scared to do in an area of your life, then take that big uncomfortable action

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 200: Alexa Curtis: Living Fearlessly Nov 23, 2021

Alexa Curtis started a blog at 12 years old. She also went on to be a host of a Radio Disney show called Fearless Everyday. Currently, she is the host of the Be Fearless Summit.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Alexa started a blog at 12 years old, and the lessons she learned
Why you should go to the coffee shop you don’t normally go to
How to go through life fearless

www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com

@alexa_curtis

Be Fearless Summit

Episode 199: Action After Nick Luevano: Find Your Industry and Your Mentor Nov 18, 2021

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Find Your Industry and Your Mentor

Ask yourself the question “What do you really want?’
Ask yourself what is the industry or vehicle that could help you get to this outcome?
Find yourself a mentor in that industry, and who is very successful
Work your ass off

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 198: Nick Luevano: Balancing Work with Fun Nov 16, 2021

Nick Luevano is the founder of a 7-figure real estate company, a serial entrepreneur, and a ‘professional’ at having fun in life.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Nick went from having a 6-figure income then waking up the next day with zero dollars in income, and how he turned it around
How you can find the right vehicle to get to your dreams
How you can build a clear vision in your life

@flipking

nickluevano.com

findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 197: Action After Amber Dalsin: Find Your One Thing Nov 11, 2021

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Find Your One Thing

Tune back into Amber’s guided meditation
Ask yourself what is the one thing you could do today to get closer to a life goal
Go act on it

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 196: Amber Dalsin: Building Stronger Relationships Nov 09, 2021

Amber Dalsin is a psychologist, couples therapist, keynote speaker, and podcast host.

In this episode, we talk about:

A few simple things you can do in your relationship to create a massive impact on it
How Amber went from being a Taekwondo champ to a relationship therapist
Why you should stop seeking external validation

@emberrelationshippsychology

https://www.emberrelationshippsychology.com/

https://www.emberrelationshippsychology.ca/6SmallThingsThatSuccessfulandLovingCouplesDo

https://www.emberrelationshippsychology.com/relationship-psych-the-podcast

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Episode 195: Action After Zach Westerbeck: Brain Dump Nov 04, 2021

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Brain Dump

Write down for 5 minutes things that you’re interested in and passionate about
Write down things that you care about
Connect those dots and start taking action

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 194: Zach Westerbeck: Getting Through Anxiety and Depression Nov 02, 2021

Zach Westerbeck is a speaker, college success coach, and author of the book ‘You’re Not Alone’ which can help you overcome anxiety and depression.

In this episode, we talk about:

How anxiety and depression may be quietly sneaking up on you, and how to address this
How to get through anxiety and depression
Why you should begin to ask yourself what do you care about

zachwesterbeck.com

@zach_westerbeck

findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 193: Action After Chase Chewning: Pay Attention Oct 28, 2021

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Pay Attention

Pay attention to what gifts other people have already received from you.
If you don’t know what they are, then ask different people what these gifts are.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 192: Chase Chewning: Starting Your Own Podcast Journey Oct 26, 2021

Chase Chewning is a podcast coach and host of the podcast ‘Ever Forward Radio’.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you should go from being good to being great
If you are giving it your all, and why you should look at life life through that lens
How to start your own podcast journey

Ever Forward Radio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ever-forward-radio-with-chase-chewning/id1195967486

Chase’s IG - @chase_chewning

Episode 191: Action After Jake Kelfer: Get Clear on What Success Means to You Oct 21, 2021

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Get Clear on What Success Means to You

Ask yourself what success means to you
Make a list on everything you can possibly do to make it real in your life.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 190: Jake Kelfer: Taking Relentless Action to Achieve Your Goals Oct 19, 2021

Jake Kelfer is an entrepreneur, business coach, life elevator, 2x best-selling author, motivational speaker, and founder of the Professional Basketball Combine.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to take relentless action to get the life you want
How Jake graduated college and worked for the Lakers a few weeks later
How to shift doubts when you start taking a new direction in life

@jakekelfer

https://www.theelevatedentrepreneur.co

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Episode 189: Action After Josué “JQ” Quiñones: Why? Oct 14, 2021

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Why?

Ask yourself the question, ‘Why?’

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 188: Josué “JQ” Quiñones: Why You Should Reach Out For Help Oct 12, 2021

Josué “JQ” Quiñones is an international motivational rapper, social worker, counselor, and keynote speaker.

In this episode, we talk about:

How success itself is a lifestyle
Why you should probably ask for help
Why you should start asking yourself the question ‘why?’

www.successisalifestyle.com

@josuejqquinones

www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 187: Action After Kyle Willkom: An Act of Kindness Oct 07, 2021

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An Act of Kindness

Make one positive difference in the life of someone else

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 186: Kyle Willkom: Taking Action to Find Purpose Oct 05, 2021

Kyle Willkom is a keynote speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is also the founder of Action Packed Leadership, a leadership development company, and Teaching You Money, a platform that helps people learn more about finances.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you should look at your life through the lens of ‘do vs. don’t’
How taking action is the key to figuring out the next step of your life
How Kyle went from dreaming of being in the NBA to then becoming an author, speaker, and entrepreneur

@kylewillkom

kylewillkom.com

Episode 185: Action After Dr. Lauren Cook: Find Yourself a 5-Minute Mentor Sep 30, 2021

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Find Yourself a 5-MInute Mentor

Ask yourself who can be a mentor to you in the situation you are currently in
Send 2 people an email: 1 to your 5-minute mentor, and another to a devil’s advocate

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 184: Dr. Lauren Cook: Understanding Your Mental Health and Living With Purpose Sep 28, 2021

Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, speaker, and author with a mission to bring mental health to people of all ages. She also helps people live life according to their values.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can have unconscious experiences as a child which can affect you later in life
How to get through anxiety
The ‘vomit full-circle’

drlaurencook.com

@drlaurencook

Episode 183: Action After Jordan Tarver: Be Grateful and Practice Gratitude in Your Life Sep 23, 2021

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Be Grateful and Practice Gratitude in Your Life

Practice gratitude and journal it
Ask yourself how you can do more of it

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 182: Jordan Tarver: Creating Your Vision and Not Settling For Less Sep 21, 2021

Jordan Tarver is an editor at Forbes and is the author of the book ‘You Deserve This Sh!t’.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Jordan’s solo trip to Europe taught him how to live his life
Why a solo trip may be what you need
How to start a side project and turn it into a full-time career

@jordantarver

jordantarver.com

Episode 181: Action After Fred Johnson: Fight Mentally Sep 16, 2021

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Fight Mentally

Find something that inspires you.
What is an action that makes you uncomfortable when you think of something that inspires you?
Take action.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 180: Fred Johnson: Taking the Path That Lights Up Your Soul Sep 14, 2021

Fred Johnson is a previous high school teacher, and now the Senior Director of CA Next at Collegiate Academies. He is also the founder of Grind To Grad and the CEO of Fourth Education.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to change your path in life when you feel like it’s too late to do it

@fourtheducation

fourtheducation.com

Episode 179: Action After Alex Brueckmann: What Is the Cost of No Action? Sep 09, 2021

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What Is the Cost of No Action?

Write a paragraph about what your life would look like in 3 years if you took no action to further your life
What would the best current day version of yourself look like? Or think of someone who is doing something that you want to do and think of the traits that make them successful

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 178: Alex Brueckmann: Living Life With Intentionality Sep 07, 2021

Alex Brueckmann is a strategist, author, and executive coach who is all about intentionality.

In this episode, we talk about:

How stepping into that thing that brings your discomfort will change your life
How to intentionally build your future
How to finally take the next step which you keep on avoiding

https://alexthestrategist.com

Episode 177: Action After Jan Broders: What Does A Successful Life Look Like to You? Sep 02, 2021

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What Does A Successful Life Look Like to You?

Write one page on asking yourself the question “What does a successful life look like to you?”
Go ask three people about what a successful life looks like to them
Do something different that you’ve always done one way

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 176: Jan Broders: How to Beat Stress and Burnout Aug 31, 2021

Jan Broders is an executive and life coach, an international speaker, a meditation speaker, and mindfulness expert who helps people reduce stress and create a life of happiness and fulfillment.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to avoid burnout and stress
Jan’s experience with hippies and how this changed his life
How you may be living someone else’s life, and how this could be your biggest mistake

https://janbroders.com/

Episode 175: Action After Milena Prinzi: Meditate Aug 26, 2021

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Meditate

Do something that forces you to shut off your brain for 10 minutes
Sit in silence for 5 minutes

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 174: Milena Prinzi: Continuously Reinventing Yourself Aug 24, 2021

Milena Prinzi is the editor-in-chief of All Things Hair, an award-winning editor and producer, and founder of Food vs. Evil, which is the first bilingual wellness publication for latino millennials in the USA.

In this episode, we talk about:

Milena’s journey and the importance of short-term thinking as opposed to long-term thinking
How to continuously reinvent yourself
Why you should take the pressure off of yourself

https://www.allthingshair.com/

Milena's IG - @mileprinzi

Episode 173: Action After Myles Berrio: Don’t Be a Fish Trying to Climb a Tree Aug 19, 2021

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Don’t Be a Fish Trying to Climb a Tree

Ask yourself what one of your strengths is
Take the first step
Go out and commit

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 172: Myles Berrio: Getting Back Up From a Life-Changing Car Accident Aug 17, 2021

Myles Berrio is a real estate investor who got injured in a car accident, with one of his legs getting amputated and his arm losing function.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Myles came out of a big accident as a positive person
How he grew up with stress from his family
How faith is a massive key to getting through anything in life

Myle's IG: @myles.berrio

Episode 171: Action After Blake Wynn: Reach Out Aug 12, 2021

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Reach Out

Reach out to someone who makes you feel good

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 170: Blake Wynn: Starting an Entrepreneurship Journey at 13 Years Old Aug 10, 2021

Blake Wynn is the 21-year old CEO of Enclave and Key, a consulting agency that connects brands and influencers through the use of social media.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Blake’s entrepreneurship journey started at age 13
What it was like growing up as the nephew of Steve Wynn
Growing up living in a hotel
How Blake was making $70k as a 13-year-old

@just_wynn

http://www.enclaveandkey.com

Episode 169: Action After Jai Murphy: Build Out Your Perfect Average Day Aug 05, 2021

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Build Out Your Perfect Average Day

Describe what your perfect average day would look like
Make a list of what you don’t currently have to get to that perfect day
Pick one thing on that list and go execute on it

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 168: Jai Murphy: Losing 200 lbs and Leading a Body-Positive Movement Aug 03, 2021

Jai Murphy is a health fitness coach for people who are looking to lose more than 100 lbs. Jai also used to be over 700 lbs, and has now lost over 200 lbs.

In this episode, we talk about:

How when Jai grew up, some things that were planted in her subconscious mind later showed up in her life
Jai’s journey of weight loss from 700 lbs
The key ingredient of Jai’s growth in life

@becomingjai

https://becomingjai.com/

Confidently Courageous with Jai

Episode 167: Action After Aaron Hinde: Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk Jul 29, 2021

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Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk

Go out into nature and be hyper-present
Write down 5 things that you want to create in your life, and read them to yourself everyday for 7 days

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 166: Aaron Hinde: From #1 Chiropractor to Entrepreneur Jul 27, 2021

Aaron Hinde is the co-founder and president of LIFEAID, a beverage company which aims to provide premium healthy and convenient nutritional products to active lifestyles.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Aaron went from being the #1 chiropractor in Santa Cruz to being an entrepreneur
How you can shift your beliefs
Aaron’s top 3 books

Aaron's IG - @aaronhinde

https://www.lifeaidbevco.com/

@fitaid

Episode 165: Action After Ben Saunders: Write Down Your Dreams Jul 22, 2021

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Write Down Your Dreams

Take 5-10 minutes, and allow yourself to dream on paper

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 164: Ben Saunders: Record-Breaking Polar Explorer Jul 20, 2021

Ben Saunders is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and writer who has also spent the last 2 decades doing polar expeditions. He also has completed the longest ever polar journey on foot, traveling 1800 miles to the south pole.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Ben as a young student wasn’t the most behaved in the classroom
How he stumbled into his first expedition
The biggest lessons he got from 12 polar expeditions

Ben's website - https://bensaunders.com/

Ben's IG - @polarben

Episode 163: Action After Matt West: Ask Yourself: “What Is the One Thing?” Jul 15, 2021

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Ask Yourself: “What Is the One Thing?”

What is one thing that you would be excited and energized to do everyday?
Ask yourself why.
It’s time to engage your 5 senses.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 162: Matt West: Engaging All 5 of Your Senses Jul 13, 2021

Matt West is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and wellbeing teacher. He also has 2 masters in psychology.

In this episode, we talk about:

What it’s like dealing with anxiety while studying psychology
How to rock your journaling experience by engaging all 5 of your senses
Why living a life that you love requires making a bold decision in your life

Matt's IG: @iammattwest

Matt's website: https://www.iammattwest.com

Episode 161: Action After James Robilotta: One Blank Piece of Paper Jul 08, 2021

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One Blank Piece of Paper

Get a blank piece of paper, and make a list of everything that you want to do in your life.
Find 3 people around you and ask them if there’s anything that they see you doing with your life.
In those few areas where your mind has wandered, find people in those areas and pick their brain.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 160: James Robilotta: Stop Saying You 'Should' Jul 06, 2021

James Robilotta is a college and corporate keynote speaker. He is also an author who has intertwined his background in comedy and improv in everything he does.

In this episode, we talk about:

The advice James gives to people after speaking to thousands of students around the world
Why you should nix the word ‘should’ from your vocabulary
How James went from being a marine biology major to being a public speaker

James’ socials - @jamestrobo

James’ website - https://www.jamestrobo.com

Episode 159: Action After Natalie Miles: Write Down How It Feels Jul 01, 2021

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Write Down How It Feels

Write down how it feels in your life right now
Write down how you want your life to feel
In the next 24-48 hours, get in nature

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 158: Natalie Miles: Take a Leap and Follow Your Intuition Jun 29, 2021

Natalie Miles is a psychic medium, writer, and speaker who helps people tap into their intuitive skills to help them create the life they want.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can listen deeper to the signs that the universe is giving you
How to know that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be right now
Why you should follow in life the feeling and not the facts

natalie-miles.com

Natalie's IG - @nataliemiles

Episode 157: Action After Miss Edie: Breathe Jun 24, 2021

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Breathe

Take a deep breath
Ask yourself if this thing you’re thinking about going to matter in 5 years

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Episode 156: Miss Edie: Overcoming All Your Obstacles Jun 22, 2021

Miss Edie is the CEO of Miss Edie Inc., and is gifted in the art of tarot, astrological analysis and personal development to ultimately navigate people to their destiny. She's also an author and social media influencer.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Miss Edie beat cancer as a sophomore in college
How to navigate through a tough decision
How she shifted from justice and criminology to tarot and astrology

Miss Edie's website: missedietarot.com

Episode 155: Action After Eric Balance: Do Something Uncomfortable Jun 17, 2021

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Do Something Uncomfortable

Take one uncomfortable action today
Write down one thing that scares you as you take the next step in your life

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 154: Eric Balance: Choosing Light Over Dark Jun 15, 2021

Eric Balance is an entrepreneur, public speaker, spiritual leader, business consultant, and Tony Robbins Platinum Partner.

In this episode, we talk about:

Choosing light versus dark in life
Why you must come from the heart, rather than coming from the mind
How to determine if you have the right people in your corner in life

Eric's IG: @ericbalance

ericbalance.com

Episode 153: Action After Racquel Goldy: Do a Little Bit of Research Jun 10, 2021

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Do a Little Bit of Research

Go research for 15 minutes
Go make connections on LinkedIn
Ask questions to 3 people

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 152: Racquel Goldy: How to Take the Next Step in Your Life Jun 08, 2021

Racquel Goldy is a TV host who hosts the NHL Panthers in Florida. She is also a podcast host and a social media personality, and was also a host for the Florida Marlins, ESPN Radio, and many other events.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you should give yourself permission to ask questions
Why working for free might be the best thing that you ever do
Racquel’s philosophy that has shaped her life

@racquelgoldy

@millenial_girls

Episode 151: Action After Mark Divine: Start Box Breathing Jun 03, 2021

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Start Box Breathing

Set aside 5 minutes in your day to breathe in and out for 4 seconds each, and hold it for 4 seconds in between
While doing this, visualize yourself building an actual box
Start visualizing your thoughts as if they are passing in front of you like a cloud

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 150: Mark Divine: From CPA to Navy SEAL Jun 01, 2021

Mark Divine is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and current dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner. He is also a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Mark started out as a CPA and ended up becoming a Navy SEAL
What your principles in life are, and how they can be your guardrails
Mark’s breathing exercise which he teaches to different people

Mark's website: markdivine.com

Episode 149: Action After Minda Harts: Ask Yourself "What If?" May 27, 2021

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Ask Yourself “What If?”

What decision have you been mulling over? Write it down.
Ask yourself, “What if I make that decision?”
Ask yourself, “What if it does work out?”

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 148: Minda Harts: Securing a Seat at the Table as a Woman of Color May 25, 2021

Minda Harts is a speaker, author, teacher, and CEO of The Memo, which is a career development platform for women of color.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to navigate the workplace as a woman of color
How to secure a seat at the table as a woman of color
What you can do as a white person in a position of power to support and advocate for women of color
Why self-advocacy may be the most important thing to your success

Minda's website: mindaharts.com Minda's socials: @mindaharts

Episode 147: Action After Matt Iseman: Take One Step Into Your Urge May 20, 2021

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Take One Step Into Your Urge

Listen to the urges inside of you
Try doing something in the realm of that urge

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 146: Matt Iseman: From Medical Doctor to Stand-up Comedian May 18, 2021

Matt Iseman is an Emmy Award winning television host and stand-up comedian. He is the host of American Ninja Warrior, and was also previously a medical doctor.

In this episode, we talk about:

What going from a career in medicine to stand-up comedy was like
What has allowed him to continue leveling-up his career year after year
Why it might be a smart idea to take a short break in your life

Matt's website: https://www.mattiseman.com/

Episode 145: Action After Chris Herren: Set Some Goals May 13, 2021

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Set Some Goals

Write down a professional result you want to achieve in 30, 60, or 90 days
Ask yourself what is a personal goal you want to achieve in 30, 60, or 90 days
Ask yourself what you can do today to move closer to those goals

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

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Episode 144: Chris Herren: From Addiction to Sobriety May 11, 2021

Chris Herren is a former NBA basketball player who struggled with a massive addiction with drugs and alcohol, and has now been sober for around 13 years. He's currently working to help people going through addiction to recover.

In this episode, we talk about:

Growing up with an alcoholic father
How you can start believing in yourself more
What advice Chris would give to people struggling with addiction

https://herrentalks.com

https://herrenproject.org

https://herrenwellness.com

Episode 143: Action After Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh: Relax May 06, 2021

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Relax

Take a deep breath
Take a walk
Go to your happy place
Let go and let God

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

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Episode 142: Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh: Licensed Therapist May 04, 2021

Dr. Siri is a licensed therapist and author with a TV show called ‘The Therapist’ where he conducts therapy with famous musicians.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Dr. Siri became a world-renowned dancer
The silver lining to all his happiness in life
The stigma of therapy

Dr. Siri's website: sirisatnam.com

info@sirisatnam.com

Episode 141: Action After Stephen Scoggins: Focus on an Area of Your Life Apr 29, 2021

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Focus on an Area of Your Life

Solidify an area of your life that you want to work on
Read a book on it

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 140: Stephen Scoggins: A Life of Highs and Lows Apr 27, 2021

Stephen Scoggins grew up in a broken home and was even homeless at one point. Today, he is the owner of 6 different businesses which are currently doing 9 figures. He is currently focused on Transform U, helping people level up in all areas of life.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can change the programming given to you by your parents
3 questions that you can shape your life
How to fight and win, rather than just exist in life

Stephen's IG - stephen_scoggins

stephenscoggins.com

Episode 139: Action After Rob Aigner: Find a Mentor and Create a Plan Apr 22, 2021

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Find a Mentor and Create a Plan

Find a mentor and ask them how they got to where they are today
Create a plan

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 138: Rob Aigner: How to Succeed in Your Career Apr 20, 2021

Rob Aigner grew up in Portland, OR and after graduating college, moved across the country to New York City on a whim to work in an advertising agency, and ultimately moved on to the real estate world.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Rob’s parents were both Holocaust survivors
How immersion is the key to thriving in your career
How to increase your motivation and drive

Rob’s website - clearchoices.live

Rob’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/robaigner

Episode 137: Action After Jessica Cox: Get Uncomfortable Apr 15, 2021

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Get Uncomfortable

Next time you find yourself in a busy place, lay down on the floor for 3 minutes.
What is one uncomfortable action that will make you closer to your goal?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 136: Jessica Cox: Born With No Arms and Defying Odds Apr 13, 2021

Jessica Cox was born with no arms, and has been able to do a tremendous amount of things people thought she wouldn't be able to do, like driving cars, flying airplanes, and earning a black belt.

In this episode, we talk about:

What it’s like to grow up without arms
The importance of faith, and how it can get you through anything
How to increase your confidence

Jessica's website - http://www.jessicacox.com/

Jessica's Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/jcmsofficial/

Episode 135: Action After Paul Tasner: Get Some Feedback Apr 08, 2021

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Get Some Feedback

Write down 2-3 companies that you would love to work for
Find 10 people in each company and reach out to them
Get an idea of what it’s like to work in that company

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 134: Paul Tasner: From Corporate Job to Entrepreneur Apr 06, 2021

Paul Tasner spent 40 years in the corporate world, until he was laid off at the age of 64. He then founded the company Pulpworks.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Paul does not recommend staying in the corporate world for 40 years
How you can be more strategic when starting off your career
How to vet a company before working for them

Pulpworks - http://www.pulpworksinc.com/

Episode 133: Action After Peter Zablocki: Focus on Today Apr 01, 2021

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Focus on Today

What is one thing you can do today to get closer to your goals
When you wake up tomorrow, imagine hitting the snooze button like it was a reset button

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

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Episode 132: Peter Zablocki: History Teacher and Life Guide Mar 30, 2021

Peter Zablocki is a history teacher, author, and life guide who gives advice on how to go through struggles in life.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Peter came to the U.S. from Poland at 11
How he accidentally became an author

Peter’s Facebook: Peter S. Zablocki

https://www.historyteacherstalkingpodcast.com/

Episode 131: Action After Anthony Trucks: Talk to the Person Who Keeps Telling You Things You Don’t Want to Hear Mar 18, 2021

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Talk to the Person Who Keeps Telling You Things You Don’t Want to Hear

Who is that person?
Have a conversation with that person
Come back and revisit the conversation in 48 hours

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 130: Anthony Trucks: Execution Is Key Mar 16, 2021

Anthony Trucks is a former NFL athlete, a social entrepreneur, and host of the Aww Shift Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

How execute on your ideas and your identity
How we are much bigger than the fruit of our experiences
5 ways to immediately make a shift in your life

Anthony’s IG: @anthonytrucks

https://yourlifeelevated.com/

Episode 129: Action After Karen Born: Listen To Your Thoughts Mar 11, 2021

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Listen To Your Thoughts

Ask yourself what thoughts hit your head when you go to bed, and think of 3 things that you absolutely crushed today
Write down 3 thoughts or beliefs that you would like to have more often
Attach a belief, thought, or meaning to an object in your house

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 128: Karen Born: How Life Can Change Because of Cancer Mar 09, 2021

Karen Born grew up and worked in the performing arts world, later on becoming a professor in performing arts, until she got cancer.

In this episode, we talk about:

Karen’s life in the performing arts, and as a teacher in it
What advice she has given her students
Karen’s takeaways from having cancer

Karen's Facebook - Karen Born-Cafaro

Episode 127: Action After James Rosseau: What If You Actually Tried? Mar 04, 2021

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What If You Actually Tried?

Write down 3 things that you are naturally good at without even trying
Explore and grow those things

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Free Resource: www.findingdirectionuniversity.com/3steps

Episode 126: James Rosseau: A Hunger to Learn and Grow Mar 02, 2021

James Rosseau was the former Senior VP of JPMorgan Chase and President of Allstate, and is currently a public speaker, author, and CEO of CoreLink Solutions which is a nonprofit which helps people achieve their full potential.

In this episode, we talk about:

How you can be resourceful even if you don’t have a degree
Why you need to have an insatiable hunger for learning to move up
James’ mission to make an impact on the education system

James' website: https://thecorelinksolution.com/

Episode 125: Action After Jim Riley: Write Down Your True Values Feb 18, 2021

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Write Down Your True Values

Ask yourself what has been most important to you in life
Rank your values
For each value, determine 2-3 rules you need to accomplish in order to feel that value
What is one new rule you can implement so that you can achieve your values?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

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Episode 124: Jim Riley: The Path to Success and Fulfillment Feb 16, 2021

Jim Riley is a consultant, life coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, off-road racing champion, a former manager of In-N-Out, and many, many more.

In this episode, we talk about:

One trait that can create massive success for you in your career
How one trip to Baja, CA to help a charity changed his life forever
How in each endeavor that Jim has taken, he always has risen to the top

Jim's website: https://www.livelifedriven.com

Episode 123: Action After Alex Kuhn: Focus on 3 Traits Feb 11, 2021

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Focus on 3 Traits

Honesty: What are the things you need to be honest with yourself about?
Integrity: Are you showing up feeling good about the work and things you’re doing?
Courage: Are you doing something every day that pushes you beyond what you were doing yesterday?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

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Episode 122: Alex Kuhn: Believing In Yourself Feb 09, 2021

Alex Kuhn is the founder of Born To Lead, where they help you figure out what your specific leadership type is.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Alex started out as a swim coach after college
How Alex accidentally went on a 4-hour drive to Buffalo, NY, and how that changed his life.
How sometimes you’ve been reprimanded throughout life, but that might actually be your strength.

Alex's website: alex-kuhn.com

Episode 121: Action After JV Crum III: Make A Journal Feb 04, 2021

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Make a Journal

For 24 hours, journal on the question “what is the difference I want to make and for who?”
Pick one thing that you wrote down and encircle it.
Reach out to one person you know who also has a similar interest in it, and pick their brains on it.

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

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Episode 120: JV Crum III: Your Intuition Is Calling Feb 02, 2021

JV Crum III is the founder of The Conscious Millionaire Podcast. He is also an NLP Mindset Strategy Coach, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author.

In this episode, we talk about:

How JV decided to be a millionaire at 5 years old, and how he eventually achieved it
The power of following your intuition
The answer to the question of what your purpose is in life

Where to find JV: consciousmillionare.com/makemillions

Episode 119: Action After Michael Marckx: Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself Jan 28, 2021

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Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself

1. Look up a TED Talk.

2. Find a book.

3. Get some alone time.

Episode 118: A Conversation With a Psychic, Michael Marckx Jan 26, 2021

In this episode I talk with Michael Marckx, VP of Nixon, Creative Disruption Officer of Creative Disruption and the man behind the iconic Belgian Waffle Ride.

In this episode, we talk about how a conversation with a psychic changed Michael's life and how he's been able to use his unique outlook on business to flourish in the space. We also talk about a few keys he lives by, how they've guided him throughout his life, and much much more.

Enjoy!

Episode 117: Action After Rylee Meek: Being Your Vision Jan 21, 2021

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Being Your Vision

Think of 3 things that you want to have, and write them down as if you already have them
Do the same thing for 3 things that you want to do in 2021
Do the same thing for 3 things that you want to be

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 116: Rylee Meek: Creating a Life of Fulfillment Jan 19, 2021

Rylee Meek is the creator of a social dynamic selling system, which has made him $100 million in the last 9 years. He is also a co-founder of The King’s Castle.

In this episode, we talk about:

How words in your life can determine the quality of your life
How Rylee went from having $673 in his bank account, to making $100 million in business
How to create a fulfilling life

Rylee's socials: @theryleemeek

Rylee's number: 727-472-3860

Episode 115: Action After Antonio Neves: 1 Degree and 30 Minutes Jan 14, 2021

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1 Degree and 30 Minutes

What is one degree you can turn up in some area in your life?
Go on a 30-minute walk without technology

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 114: Antonio Neves: Creating the Life You Want Jan 12, 2021

Antonio Neves is a speaker, author, podcaster, and success coach. He has also just released a book called ’Stop Living on Autopilot’.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Antonio went from selling cheese to working with Nickelodeon
How to figure out if you are on autopilot
The importance of building relationships

Antonio’s website: https://theantonioneves.com/

Antonio’s book: http://stoplivingonautopilot.com/

Episode 113: Investigating 2020 and Building 2021 Jan 05, 2021

In this episode, we talk about investigating 2020 and building 2021.

Ask Yourself:

What brought you the most joy in 2020?
What were some of the professional discoveries that you had?
What were some of your professional wins?

What will you then prioritize on in 2021?

What is your word for the year in 2021?

Episode 112: Action After Cody Jefferson: Sit Down and Create Your Vision for 2021 Dec 31, 2020

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Sit Down and Create Your Vision for 2021

Ask yourself what your life would look like in 1 year
Go on a rant and record it
What is one thing that needs to die in you in 2021?
What would your life look like if that part died?
Go on another rant and record it

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 111: Cody Jefferson: Building Your Self Dec 29, 2020

Cody Jefferson is the CEO of Embrace The Lion—a community of high-achieving men and women raising people up and helping home with their leadership and communication skills.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Cody was raised in the pastor community, and leaving it
How to build your own story

Cody's website: www.codyjefferson.com

Cody's socials: @codyjefferson

Episode 110: Action After Matt Budgell: Connect with the Earth Dec 24, 2020

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Connect with the Earth

Go on a 10-minute walk
Find a place where you can sit quietly for 10 minutes
Let your mind wander

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 109: Matt Budgell: Cancer Survivor Dec 22, 2020

Matt Budgell is a cancer survivor and was diagnosed at around 25 years old. He was also drafted in the MiLB at 18. Today, he heads the Love For Life Foundation, a non-profit which helps and supports cancer patients.

In this episode, we talk about:

Getting drafted by the MiLB at 18
Going through his battle against cancer
What positives helped him survive

Website: theloveforlifefoundation.org

Matt's IG: @barefootbudge

Episode 108: Action After Richard Bliss Brooke: Sit Quietly for 30 Minutes Dec 17, 2020

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Sit Quietly for 30 Minutes

Find a place where you can be by yourself and be quiet
- If you could do whatever you wanted, what would you do?
- If you could be whoever you wanted, who would you be?
- Where do you want to wake up if you could?
Ask yourself some questions:
Ask yourself what are 3 things that you can commit to to help you get closer to that in 2021

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 107: Richard Bliss Brooke: Building Your Vision Dec 15, 2020

Richard Bliss Brooke is an author, public speaker, and business coach. He's also made a huge impact in the network marketing industry, where he has earned over 7 figures.

In this episode, we talk about:

Richard growing up and working for Foster Farms
How to build a vision
How to change the story you have about who you are

Richard’s website: richardbrooke.com

Episode 106: Action After Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik: Speak and Feel Dec 10, 2020

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Speak and Feel

In the next 24 hours, say exactly how you feel
Write down 3 things that you felt a certain way towards in the last 24 hours

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 105: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik: Finding Your Purpose Dec 08, 2020

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik are hosts of the Almost 30 podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

What their journey was like from being stuck in life to impacting millions of people
How everything in your life is unknowingly preparing you for your next step in life
What they’ve learned from 380+ episodes on their podcast
What advice they would give to their past selves\

Almost 30 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-30/id1148183612

Episode 104: Action After Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco: Make Daily Commitments Dec 03, 2020

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Make Daily Commitments

Channel back into your 5-year old self and ask yourself these questions:
1. What type of people do you want to be around?
2. What impact do you want to have?
3. What do you want to be doing everyday?
4. Where do you want to live?
Write down your answers
Make sure that your daily actions are in line with the answers to those questions

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 103: Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco: Committing to Your Vision Dec 01, 2020

Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is a podcast host, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and author of the book ‘Rocket Fuel’.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to increase your drive and motivation
How to build certainty when you have an unclear vision
What advice C-Roc would give to his younger self

Mike’s book: mikecroc.com/book

Mike’s IG: @mikeycroc

What Are You Made Of Podcast = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-made-of/id1485634005

Episode 102: Action After Rock Thomas: Command and Demand Nov 26, 2020

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Command and Demand

Build confidence in yourself
Build confidence in your unconscious mind

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 101: Rock Thomas: Making Better Decisions Nov 24, 2020

Rock Thomas is a podcast host and best-selling author, and has been in the personal development industry for over 30 years.

In this episode, we talk about:

Asking quality questions
How to make better decisions
Making comparisons

Rock’s website - rockthomas.com

Rock Your Money, Rock Your Life Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-your-money-rock-your-life/id1482317029

Episode 100: THANK YOU Nov 19, 2020

Hey Friends,

We did it, we made it to 100 Episodes to help you Find Direction and live a life full of passion and fulfillment. In this episode, we're taking a moment to simply thank you and see how we can support you even more over the next 100 episodes!

Send me a DM on Instagram @stumassengill and answer 1 of these questions or let me know how else we can support you.

What else do you want help with?

What are you struggling with?

What do you want me to talk about more on the show?

What do you want me to ask some of our guests about?

Talk to you soon!

Episode 99: Brandon Webb: Former Navy SEAL Nov 17, 2020

Brandon Webb is a former Navy SEAL, being one of the top snipers in SEAL Team 3. He is now an entrepreneur and a best-selling author.

In this episode, we talk about:

Lessons learned from being a Navy SEAL
How to execute at the highest level
How to find your purpose

Brandon's website - brandontylerwebb.com

Brandon's IG - @brandontwebb

Episode 98: Action After Sam Bakhtiar: Get Crystal Clear Nov 12, 2020

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Get Crystal Clear

What do you really want out of your life?
Vision Board
Watch the movie the secret

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 97: Sam Bakhtiar: Pursuing Your Passion Nov 10, 2020

Sam Bakhtiar is a former pro-bodybuilder, and is currently a fitness entrepreneur and CEO of 4 different companies.

In this episode, we talk about:

Growing up in war-torn Iran
Taking your parents’ advice in choosing a career path
What’s stopping you from pursuing your passions

Sam’s socials: @sambakhtiar

Sam’s community number: 909-200-4015

Episode 96: Action After Sonya Looney: Take the First Step Nov 05, 2020

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Take the First Step

Pick a specific area of your life that you want to improve on
What’s your sh*tty plan for this?
Embrace the suck

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 95: Sonya Looney: Professional Mountain Biker Nov 03, 2020

Sonya Looney is a world championship professional mountain biker with a master’s degree in engineering. She is also a podcast host, keynote speaker, and mindset and plant-based nutrition coach.

In this episode, we talk about:

Growing up as a nerd
Building confidence
Going from getting a degree in engineering to becoming a mountain biker
Turning failures around

Sonya’s website: www.sonyalooney.com

Episode 94: Action After Peter Taunton: Clean Up Oct 29, 2020

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Clean Up

Create a to-do list for the next day
At the end of the week, round up the items that you didn’t do
Execute on these items

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 93: Peter Taunton: Happiness and Success Oct 27, 2020

Peter Taunton is the founder of the world’s largest wellness franchise, with over 6,000 locations. He is also involved in an incredible amount of other projects that aim to give back as well.

In this episode, we talk about:

How everything you do starts with your attitude
Growing your confidence
How to make happiness a silver lining in your life

Peter’s IG: @peter_taunton

Episode 92: Action After David Neagle: Make a Decision Oct 22, 2020

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Make a Decision

Write down a decision you’ve been mulling over
Build leverage for yourself
Write down what your life would look like if you made this decision

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 91: David Neagle: From Rock-Bottom to Success Oct 20, 2020

David Neagle is a life coach with over 20 years of experience, having worked with legends like Tony Robbins and Bob Proctor.

In this episode, we talk about:

David’s childhood growing up without guidance
How desperation led him to action
Changing your attitude to improve your life
How to stop self-sabotaging yourself to succeed

David’s website: https://davidneagle.com/

The Successful Mind Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-neagle-the-successful-mind-podcast/id1364135487

Episode 90: Action After Elizabeth Koraca: What's the Pain? Oct 15, 2020

Action After Items

What’s the Pain?

Where’s my pain?
What’s the solution?
What happens if I don’t change?
What small changes can I make?

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 89: Elizabeth Koraca: Finding the Right Career Oct 13, 2020

Elizabeth Koraca is a former news anchor and currently an executive coach and career strategist.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to be more confident
Moving up in your career
Figuring out the right career for you

Elizabeth's IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Episode 88: Action After Brianna Ruelas: Do A Brain Dump Oct 08, 2020

Action After Items

Do a Brain Dump

1. Do a brain dump

2. Execute on it

Stu’s IG - @stumassengill

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 87: Brianna Ruelas: Lighting Your Soul on Fire Oct 06, 2020

Brianna Ruelas is a consultant for performing artists, a reality TV music coach, and singer-songwriter. Brianna was also a contestant in the 4th season of American Idol, and made it to the last 100 contestants.

In this episode, we talk about:

Following your passions
How to not let your soul die
Debunking lies you tell yourself
Not lingering on bad stories

Check out Brianna's website: https://www.briannaruelasmusic.com/

Brianna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannaruelasmusic/

Episode 86: Action After Henry Kaminski: Break Down Your Day Oct 01, 2020

Action After Items

Break Down Your Day

1. Write down 3 things you’re grateful for

2. What lifts your energy? What drains it?

3. Choose happiness

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 85: Henry Kaminski: Picking Your Story Sep 29, 2020

Henry Kaminski, also known as The Brand Doctor, is the founder of Unique Designz, a full-service branding and digital marketing agency. He is also the host of The Brand Doctor Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

Henry's childhood and growing up amidst his parents' divorce
Picking out the positives from bad experiences through refocusing
Building your life and identity around defining moments

Check out Henry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebranddr/

The Brand Doctor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-doctor-podcast/id1263945262

Episode 84: Action After Jeff Sanders: Eat The Frog Sep 24, 2020

Action After Items

Eat The Frog

1. What's the 1 thing you've been putting off...do it!

2. Write your "shitty" plan.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 83: Jeff Sanders: Getting Productive Sep 22, 2020

Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, productivity coach, author, and the host of the 5 A.M. Miracle Podcast.

In this episode, we talk about:

How Jeff turned his life around from spending all day in bed, to getting up early and being the most productive he’s ever been
How to have a productive day
How to focus on your tasks
How to schedule your week ahead of time in order to get things done successfully

Check out Jeff’s website: https://www.jeffsanders.com

Episode 82: Action After Amobi Okugo: Write Your Eulogy Sep 17, 2020

Action After Items

Write Your Eulogy

1. Write your Eulogy.

2. Take 1 action in the next 24-48 hours that will get you closer to making your eulogy a reality.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 81: Amobi Okugo: Professional Soccer Player & Entrepreneur Sep 15, 2020

Amobi Okugo is a professional soccer player, entrepreneur and founder of the financial literacy platform A Frugal Athlete.

On this episode we talk about:

- The principles of growing up with parents from Nigeria.

-Biggest lessons from playing professional soccer.

-How to find "your type" in life.

Amobi's website: https://www.amobiokugo.com

A Frugal Athlete: https://www.afrugalathlete.com/about

Episode 80: Action After Todd Stottlemyre: Stop Putting It Off Sep 10, 2020

Action After Items

Stop Putting It Off

1. Write down 2 things you've been putting off?

2. Get leverage on yourself.

3. Ask yourself is this the best I can do today?

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 79: Todd Stottlemyre: MLB World Championship Pitcher Sep 08, 2020

Todd Stottlemyre is a high-performance business coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, former World Championship pitcher, and father of five. Every day, he works to help his clients achieve unparalleled success in every dimension of their lives.

On this episode we talk about:

-Lessons from growing up in Yankee Stadium

-The biggest lessons Todd got from playing in the MLB

-The fundamentals to crushing it in any area of life - a story of pitching

Enjoy!

Episode 78: Action After Dee Murthy: Do What Makes You Happy Sep 03, 2020

Action After Items

Do What Makes You Happy

1. What are your 3 buckets?

2. Make a decision to dive into 1 bucket.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 77: Dee Murthy: Co-Founding The World Sep 01, 2020

Dee Murthy is the co-founder of Young & Reckless, FiveFour, Menlo Club, New Republic, Grand Running Club, Club Fantasy & Ales Grey. Dee has made a big impact on the mens fashion world and on top of that he co-hosts and hosts a few top rated podcasts. You can find Dee on the GroupChat Podcast with his brother and Drama as well as his personal podcast Dee Tour.

On this episode we talk about:

-The power of curiosity

-How to leverage the playing card of youth

The importance of focus when figuring out our life

Enjoy!

Dee's Website: https://deemurthy.com

GroupChat Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/group-chat/id1311062310

Dee Tour Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deetour/id1449083179

Dee's IG: https://www.instagram.com/deemurthy/?hl=en

Episode 76: Action After Durell Peart: Figure Out Your Why Aug 27, 2020

Action After Items

Figure Out Your Why

1. Why are you doing what you're doing?

2. Find your passion, then destroy the fear and execute!

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 75: Durell Peart: Embrace Your Gifts Aug 25, 2020

Durell Peart is a speaker, artist manager, and music business consultant. He has over 15 years of professional entertainment industry experience. He has worked within the areas of artist management, brand development, marketing, promotion, and consulting. He has worked mostly within the urban and pop genres but his skill set can be easily adapted to any genre of music. He made the decision to pursue a career within the music industry because the formula for success in the industry is predicated on loving people and the ability to build meaningful relationships.

Durell is a graduate of Full Sail University where he earned a Bachelors Of Science Degree in Entertainment Business as well being named Valedictorian and Advanced Achiever. He started his second company Double N Management & Marketing Group, LLC in 2015, with the primary focus of being a positive advocate for indie creatives. After spending so many years as an artist manager and utilizing his relationships only for the creatives on his immediate roster, he felt that it would be a great idea to expand and help creatives that he wasn’t doing day-to-day management for. He also noticed what was lacking in a majority of the creatives was the lack of education they had in choosing to embark on a professional career as a creative.

Durell knew that he could make his greatest impact on his work with indie creatives by making their focus more about becoming global rather than being famous. The most important thing for creatives in today’s marketplace is to establish and execute a framework for building their own unique core audience rather than trying to appeal to everyone.

Durell has been hard at work establishing his global footprint since 2016. He started attending the Midem conference in Cannes France where many of his international business partners and friendships began to form and fit into his professional network. He has played a key role in helping to secure international touring opportunities for the creatives ranging in territories including India, Spain, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and France. In May of 2019, Durell secured an exclusive digital distribution deal and licensing partnership deal with Sound Republica Inc in Seoul Korea, which he can now use as a vehicle to help indie creatives build an audience in the 6th largest music market in the world. In January of 2020, Durell became an official partner of New Skool Rules, the number one urban music conference and festival in Europe (Rotterdam, Netherlands). He continues to provide value by aligning himself with strong global movements taking place in several international territories that support indie artists.

Durell has been featured in Brash Magazine, Urban Magazine, as the cover story in Urban Grand Stand Digital Magazine: “The Power Issue” & We Are Jersey Magazine & Let Us Live Magazine Issue 2: Love Is Power Edition for the work he does in helping indie creatives. He looks forward to continuing to be a bridge for indie creatives worldwide as an advocate and speaker.

Durell was born with a disability called Spastic Diplesia Cerebral Palsy in which he was diagnosed at the age of one. He has been fortunate over the years to be able to impact many people due to his Cerebral Palsy being mild. He is constantly using his voice to show others that even though living with a disability can be difficult at times it’s not impossible to live a normal and meaningful life. The special needs is filled with many who don’t have a platform and voice (literally) to share their concerns and how at times they can feel disconnected from those who can’t understand what it’s like to live with a physical or mental impairment daily. He will continue to work hard and use his voice and platform to be someone who can be their voice and advocate.

Episode 74: Action After David Meltzer: Be A Student of Your Calendar Aug 20, 2020

Action After Items

Be A Student of Your Calendar

1. Find 10 minutes to build and study your calendar.

2. Ask the important questions to analyze your calendar.

3. Identify trends, pain points and learning lessons.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 73: David Meltzer: Happy Isn't Spelled With An "I" Aug 18, 2020

David Meltzer at the core is someone who strives to help others create a happy life. He is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, an executive producer for the show "Entrepreneur's Elevator Pitch," the host of the podcast "The Playbook," a keynote speaker and philanthropist. He was named 1 of the top 100 business coaches in the world and is the author of two #1 national and international best selling novels. Most recently, David is hosting free trainings every Friday teaching people how to live a great life that leads with being happy.

On this episode we talk about:

-How David went from millionaire to broke emotionally and financially.

-How he came back from that to design the life he truly wanted.

-How to vibrate your truth.

Enjoy!

David's Website: https://dmeltzer.com

The Playbook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook/id1271087930?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&ls=1&mt=2

Free Weekly Trainings: https://dmeltzer.com/training/

David Meltzer IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/?hl=en

Episode 72: Action After Eric LeGrand: Work On Something That Makes You Happy Aug 13, 2020

Action After Items

Work On Something That Makes You Happy

1. Have fun this weekend.

2. Schedule time after work/school to do something that is fun.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 71: Eric LeGrand: Paralyzed And Persevering Aug 11, 2020

Eric LeGrand is widely known for an accident that left him paralyzed after a hit he made in a Rudger's football game. Before this, he was the #1 ranked football player in his state in high school. With his incredible attitude and work ethic, this incident did not stop Eric from making a difference in the world. Now Eric has a foundation to support people who have some form of paralysis. He is also a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sports analyst, philanthropist and author to name a few.

On this episode we talk about: -The power of laughter-What it was like to have a dream become physically impossible to achieve

-How things can always be worse

Eric's main website: https://ericlegrand52.com

Team LeGrand: http://www.teamlegrand.org

Apparel: https://www.fourgathletics.com/believe

Episode 70: Action After Sydney Cummings: Get Rid of The Outside Noise Aug 06, 2020

Action After Items

Get Rid Of The Outside Noise

1. In a perfect world, what do you want to do?

2. Ignorance is bliss.

3. Journal

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 69: Sydney Cummings: Showing Up Every Day! Aug 04, 2020

Sydney Cummings is the owner of Royal Change, where her and her fiancé produce a free full production workout every single day for their 600,000 subscribers on YouTube. Before building her empire on YouTube Sydney was a Division 1 athlete as a national qualifying high jumper.

On this episode we talk about: -How the passing of her brother changed everything in her life. -How she looks at risk taking. -Her experience getting shot and how she pushed through that.

Enjoy!

Episode 68: Action After Dan Brisse: Take Inventory Jul 30, 2020

Action After Items

Take Inventory

1. What compliments do you get?

2. What are you good at?

3. Call a friend RIGHT NOW who supports you and ask what are your strengths.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 67: Dan Brisse: Professional Snowboarder Jul 28, 2020

Dan Brisse is a 4 times X-Games medalist in the snowboarding event Real Snow. He's been a professional snowboarder for 15 years & is known for doing some of the biggest stunts ever landed on a snowboard. As his career comes to an end, Dan has dove into the investing world where he helps people build financial freedom.

On this episode we talk about -Why the "how" is the last thing you need to worry about -His biggest takeaways as a pro snowboarder -How you should embrace other peoples opinions Enjoy!

Episode 66: Action After Mitch Matthews: Give Yourself 15 Minutes Jul 21, 2020

Action After Items

Give Yourself 15 Minutes

1. RIGHT NOW schedule one 15 minute block on your calendar for the next week or two.

2. Write down 2 things you've been curious about.

3. Spend 2 weeks (five 15 minute blocks) looking into each of your 2 items (1 item per week)

4. Execute on what you discovered in your 15 minute blocks.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 65: Mitch Matthews: How To Get Your Dream Job! Jul 14, 2020

Mitch Matthews is an Entrepreneur, Success Coach & Podcaster.

The name of his podcast is “DREAM THINK DO” & that’s his approach to life too!

Whether it’s through his coaching, his podcasts or his speaking & training, Mitch helps fun, successful people to push through their fear to DREAM bigger, THINK better and DO more of what they were put on the planet to do!

On this episode we talk about: -What exactly is a dream job -How to leverage a bridge job -How to eliminate worry

& much more! Enjoy!

Episode 64: Action After Mikey Taylor: Call Your Friends Jul 07, 2020

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Call Your Friends

1. Call 3-5 friends and ask them what do they enjoy about you? What do they see as a strength of yours? What do they see you lighting up about?

2. Google, brainstorm and brain dump how you can build upon the discoveries you made from your friends.

3. Execute so you start trying one of the new discoveries you made.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 63: Mikey Taylor: Pro Skateboarder, St. Archer Brewing & Early Investing Jun 30, 2020

Mikey Taylor is a former professional skateboarder for 15 years with 100 signature skateboard decks and 7 pro model shoes. During the end of his career he founded Saint Archer Brewing with his best friend and pro skater Paul Rodriguez. Mikey now sits as the president and managing principal of Commune Capital where they help people achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.

In this episode we talk about: -What it's like to lose your biggest passion -How to come back from it and find your new passion -Investing with a why

Enjoy!

Mikey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeytaylor/?hl=en

Mikey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-taylor-1607b3111/

To connect with Mikey text (805) 953-8938

Episode 62: Yahdy Hardy: The Intuitive Sensei Jun 23, 2020

Yahdy Hardy is a man of many talents. He currently sits as the manager of digital marketing at Capitol Records, one of the largest record labels in the world. On a daily basis Yahdy is interacting with some of the most well known artists on the planet and adding his vibrant light to their world.

On this episode we talk about:

-How Yahdy went from homeless to working at Spotify and Capitol Records.

-How to trust and build your intuition.

-Leveling up in lifestyle.

And much more...

Enjoy!

Episode 61: Yahdy Hardy: Passively Non-Racist to Actively Anti-Racist Jun 16, 2020

Episode 60: Stu Massengill: My Story Jun 09, 2020

Hey everyone!

This week on the podcast we're changing it up a bit to share with you some of my, Stu Massengill's story. From building a 8-figure business when I was 20 to fighting cancer to being a national trainer for the #1 success coach Tony Robbins...here are some of my life learnings and lessons. I hope you enjoy!

Episode 59: Action After Nate Bailey: Know What You Don't Want Jun 02, 2020

Action After Items

Know What You Don't Want

1. Write down what are 3 things you definitely don't want to do.

2. What is a dream you have around what you want to do? Write down what are the first 3 steps you would have to take to get closer to making that a reality, then do them!

3. What is 1 experience if you look back on in your life that you loved? After discovering this, break it down to the basics.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 58: Nate Bailey: 100 Mile Man May 26, 2020

Nate Bailey is a former lieutenant in the US Army who after his service, began taking on high endurance events. He wanted to test his physical limits with an Iron Man and a 100 mile solo run. On top of that, he is a best selling author, with 3 books and a full time coach.

On this episode we talk about The 100 Mile Mindset, how each experience in your life holds lessons within it if you just look, what championship leadership is and much more! Enjoy!

Episode 57: Action After Thom McElroy: Get to Know Yourself May 12, 2020

Action After Items

Get to Know Yourself

1. Meditate.

2. Go somewhere peaceful.

3. Take a self assessment test.

4. Write your eulogy.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 56: Co-Founder of Volcom, Thom McElroy: Creating Your Luck by Design May 05, 2020

Throwing it back this week to Episode 1 of Finding Direction!

In this episode Thom McElroy, most notably known as the co-founder of Volcom, talks about luck by design, living a life by following your passion and much more. He shares stories about his struggles to listen to his heart vs what others wanted for him, working smart and hard and other life stories which ultimately led to living one epic life.

Episode 55: Action After Jeremy Ryan Slate: DO SOMETHING Apr 28, 2020

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DO SOMETHING

1. What is one thing you’ve been thinking about doing...do it! (ie. Business venture, contacting someone, applying for that dream job, etc..)

2. Imagine the person you want to be at the end of 2020…what is 1 thing that person would tell you to start doing today to get closer to your goal?

3. What is the 1-2 things that scare you most when it comes to figuring out your life? DO THOSE!

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 54: Jeremy Ryan Slate: Create Your Own Life Apr 21, 2020

Jeremy Ryan Slate is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and podcaster amongst many other things. He is currently the host of the podcast, "Create Your Own Life," which has impacted the lives of millions. On top of that he is a keynote speaker all over the world while still managing his business and starting his family.

On this episode we talk about: -How Jeremy went from Theology to Business -His discoveries from 700+ interviews -How to build a strong brand

And much more...

Enjoy!

Episode 53: Action After Karissa Kouchis: Getting Technical Apr 14, 2020

Action After Items

Getting Technical

Find a day that you felt was amazing and break it down.
Create an accomplishment board.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 52: "KK" Karissa Kouchis: Going Pro Apr 07, 2020

Karissa Kouchis aka “KK” is 1 of 8 National Trainers for Tony Robbins, traveling 340 days a year alongside Tony. She is the only female in the last decade to have this position, the shortest person to ever have this position and the youngest person to ever have this position AND she is continuously breaking records within the company aka she is a power house! In this episode we talk about UHPW, the female movement KK has started, janning (a form of journaling and planning) and the biggest lessons KK has taken from working with Tony Robbins! Enjoy!

Instagram: Karissa_Kouchis

Episode 51: Action After Samantha Sagot: Get Selfish Mar 31, 2020

Action After Items

Get Selfish

Visualize
Know your needs, wants and dreams.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 50: Samantha Sagot: First Million by 26 Mar 24, 2020

Samantha Sagot is first & foremost an entrepreneur with a background as a doctor (who never actually practiced a day of medicine...we'll get more into that later). She became an entrepreneur at the age of 23 & has never looked back as she now helps mentor thousands all over the world.

On this episode we talk about if someone has invested time & money into something but it's not where their heart is, how to shift. We also talk about specific exercises you can do to help get through the COVID-19 storm.

Episode 49: Finding Direction Within All The Corona Virus Chaos Mar 17, 2020

Hey everyone, this week were going to be focusing in on the current situation in the world and what we can do about it. The corona virus may be spreading and while people and the news continue to spread negativity around it, we must do our part to help others keep their sanity. This week I'm going to talk about 5 things you can do to keep your sanity and help yourself and everyone around you get through these times.

1. Meditate

2. Write down 10 things you're grateful for.

3. Read a book.

4. Be present.

5. Choose faith not fear.

Enjoy!

Episode 48: The Acronym That Changed My Life Mar 03, 2020

This episode I talk about how to develop the fundamental people skills that will help you build the life you desire and bring more joy into your life. Bringing you a short and content packed episode!

Episode 47: Action After Brad Chisum: Raise Your Standard Feb 25, 2020

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Raise Your Standards

Set a 7 day goal.
Pick up a book that can help you perform well in some area of your life.
Wash your dishes like a mad man/woman!

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 46: Brad Chisum: The Start Up Tech Feb 18, 2020

Brad Chisum is a successful entrepreneur who sold his first big company to Google for 80 million dollars. Currently, he sits as the CEO of Launch Factory, a venture capital and private equity firm. They are currently (end date 2/21) in the process of recruiting founders for one of their company's. If you'd like more information on how you could become a founder or refer a founder for part equity in the company follow this link: https://www.launchfactory.com/recruitment/process-overview/.

In this episode we talk about:

2 routines for balancing your life.
Why you should NOT do what you love, but do what fulfills you.
How to open more doors of opportunity.
And much more...

Enjoy!

Episode 45: Action After BK Boreyko: Build Your Brand Feb 11, 2020

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Build Your Brand

Go from good to great!
Give out 2 compliments a day for the next 7 days.
Be that happy, positive guy or girl!

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 44: Bk Boreyko: Vemma (Very Exciting Money Making Activities) Feb 04, 2020

BK Boreyko is the CEO of Bode and Vemma, 2 very successful network marketing companies. BK holds a special place in my heart because I was first introduced to my fullest potential and personal development by BK. For almost 4 years we worked together and BK played a large role into building me into the person I am today. I'm excited for you to take some knowledge from this wise guy! We talk about it all in this episode, how BK got into network marketing, how he came back from a near 200 million dollar loss and how that shifted his perspective. Lots of juicy stuff in this episode, enjoy!

Episode 43: Action After Mike Ganino: Create Your Story Jan 28, 2020

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Create Your Story

Write out what the movie of your life will look like in 5 years.
Write out the stories that shaped you.
IF you face a decision, write out what your life would look like choosing option A and then write out what your life would look like choosing option B, then decide!

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 42: Mike Ganino: What's Your Story? Jan 21, 2020

Mike Ganino is a Keynote Speaker, Public Speaking Coach, Author, Host of The Mike Drop Moment Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mike-drop-moment/id1488814751) and overall helps people tell powerful stories that make a difference.

On this episode Mike and I talk about:

1. How growing up in a poor community doesn't have to shape you. 2. How the stories you tell yourself control your life. 3. How to choose between the 2 paths you face with confidence. 4. And much more!

Enjoy!

Episode 41: Action After Mike Szczesniak: Get Clarity Jan 14, 2020

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Get Clarity

Schedule 2 hours to put pen to paper on your calendar.
What are your "truths" and your "illusions"?
What are 3 things you want to "taste"/try and what are 3 actions you can take to "taste" them?

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 40: Mike Szczesniak: A High Performance Life Jan 07, 2020

Mike Szczesniak is the founder of The Results Engine Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-results-engine-podcast/id1490500905), where he interviews High Performance Entrepreneurs. Alongside, Mike coaches and consults entrepreneurs to maximize productivity and performance in their businesses to scale faster.

On this episode we discuss: -Taking the athlete mindset into everyday life and work, -How to fear hack, -How to make the leap into your dream career & much more!

Episode 39: Word of The Year For 2020 Dec 31, 2019

On this episode I discuss something called "Word of the Year." Use this tool to make 2020 a more intentional year where you can get closer to achieving the life you desire.

Episode 38: Action After Spencer Taylor: Unplug Dec 24, 2019

Action After Items

Unplug

Delete your social media apps for 3 days and unplug.
Journal every morning/night and see if you can discover anything new about yourself.
Change your TOT.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 37: Spencer Taylor: The Education System is Broken Dec 17, 2019

Spencer Taylor, co-founder of Vybe Source (https://www.vybesource.com), co-founder of the Impaulsive Show Podcast and quite honestly, the best videographer out there. Spencer is on a mission to change the education system with his education documentary and help solve the $2 Trillion student debt crisis with his Student Debt Destroyer. Aside from that, he balances it all with having a great time enjoying life. Listen in as we talk about Spencer's journey, the education system, being vegan and so much more.

Episode 36: Action After Supes: Take A Leap of Faith Dec 10, 2019

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Take A Leap of Faith

Write down 3 things you want to do that scare you, then do them.
Decide on a passion project, then execute.
Take a cold shower.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 35: Supes: Turning A Passion Into A Career Dec 03, 2019

Supes is a kid from Miami who decided to use his weaknesses and turn them into his super powers. Over the last few years Supes has gone from being a victim in life to now making a living talking about his passion, super heroes. On this episode we talk about how to take a random passion of yours and turn it into a career, how Tik Tok is the next big platform and if you’re not on it you’re missing out and how to find your super power. Enjoy!

Episode 34: Action After Adam Wenig: Create a Vision Nov 26, 2019

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Create a Vision

Sit down with your magic genie and write out your vision for yourself.
Build a dream board
Watch the secret

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 33: Adam Wenig: Create Your Vision Nov 19, 2019

Adam Wenig is a successful internet marketer and entrepreneur at the young age of 26. After feeling lost, through being introspective, Adam found his true purpose in life.

On this episode we talk about how Ping Pong taught Adam how to be successful in life, how Adam went from $60,000 in debt to living a life full of passion and fulfillment and 3 tips to figuring out what you want to do with your life that gets you excited everyday.

Episode 32: Action After Michael Port: Get Brutally Honest With Yourself Nov 12, 2019

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Get Brutally Honest With Yourself

1. Write down 3 things you’re doing that you don’t want to do anymore.

2. Write down 1 or 2 people in your life that you don't want to be spending time with anymore.

3. Write down 1 or 2 people who you want to start associating with more.

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Episode 31: Michael Port: The Maximizer vs. The Satisficer Nov 05, 2019

Michael Port is a former actor as seen on Sex and the City and Law and Order. He is also a New York Times Best Selling Author and a professional speaker. His current pursuits include co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking where he and his wife help people increase their effectiveness as a public speaker and host of the "Steal The Show" Podcast.

Get more information about Michael at HeroicPublicSpeaking.com

Episode 30: Inverted Regrets Oct 29, 2019

Have you ever had a regret? On this episode I talk about how you can get rid of your regrets in life and start truly living your full purpose on this planet!

Episode 29: Action After Miguel Aldrete: What Is Your Perfect Day? Oct 22, 2019

Action After Items

What is your perfect day?

1. Write out what does your perfect day look like?

2. What are 3 things you can do today to get you closer to living your perfect day?

3. Break down your perfect day

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Episode 28: Miguel Aldrete: Changing The World At 19 Years Old Oct 15, 2019

At just 8 year old Miguel started making his dent on the world as he started his non-profit organization, Kids 4 Our World. Shortly after, he published his first book and now at the age of 19, is the author of 3 published books. On top of this, Miguel speaks to high schools, middle schools and elementary schools teaching them how to find their passion and use it to make the world a better place! He's creating a movement called "Change The World!"

Find more info here: www.thectwmovement.com

Enjoy!

Episode 27: Action After Kyle Buckett: Have Intent Oct 08, 2019

Action After Items

Have Intent

1.Make a list of 5 things that make you happy.

2.Google what kind of companies are doing something around what makes you happy.

3. If you’re an entrepreneur start something around your “happy”

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Episode 26: Kyle Buckett: A Navy Seal's Perspective On A Happy Life Oct 01, 2019

Kyle Buckett is a former Navy Seal Senior Chief for 20 years. He now sits as CEO of KAYGWA, Managing partner of Fortis Enterprise Partners Venture Capital Firm and Managing Director of One More Wave, a non-profit that gives back to veterans. In this episode we talk about life as a Navy Seal, living a for-purpose life that lights you up in life and makes you happy, what it was like meeting Howard Shultz, Starbucks founder and CEO and much more! Enjoy!

Check Out One More Wave @ https://onemorewave.net

Episode 25: Action After John Mahon: Find Your Bus Sep 24, 2019

Action After Items

Find Your Bus

1. Find someone in your industry of interest and start asking questions.

2. Ask that person to mentor you.

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Episode 24: John Mahon: The Road to Rockstar with Elton John Sep 17, 2019

John Mahon is the percussionist for the legend and iconic musician, Elton John. He's now played with Elton for 22 plus years, traveling the world and playing shows in every city you could think of. He's on the road 200+ days a year and is living proof of the saying, "anything is possible through hard work and determination."

In this episode we talk about John's road to landing his big gig with Elton John, including all the hard work and ups and downs along the way!

Episode 23: Action After Laird Hamilton: Conscious Breath Work Sep 10, 2019

Action After Items

Conscious Breath Work

1. Start Nose Breathing.

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Episode 22: Laird Hamilton: Big Wave Surf Legend Sep 03, 2019

Take Every Wave Documentary Trailer (Can find full movie via google search)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaGCdymhA40

Laird Hamilton is a legend when it comes to the water world. He is a pioneer of Big Wave Surfing, riding 80-100ft waves, he created tow in surfing along with foiling. He's been featured on Oprah, The Tim Ferriss Show, Joe Rogan as well as the cover of Surfer Magazine and National Geographic.

Laird is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to living a full life. Enjoy!

Episode 21: Action After Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi: Find Your Why Aug 27, 2019

Action After Items

Find Your Why

1. Ask 5-10 of the closest people to you "What doing you think I'm most passionate about?"

2. Post the same question on social media.

3. Find the theme.

4. Act on the theme.

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Episode 20: Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi: A "Broken" Brain Aug 20, 2019

Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi is an accomplished business man who has thrived in the coaching business. He is the president and co-founder of K2 Development Systems, a National TV Talk Show Host for The Business Doctor TV Talk Show and most recently he is a Business Development coach for HeartCore Business, a business that looks to help entrepreneurs grow their business and lead with making a difference in the world. In this episode we talk about Stephen's wild life journey, his "broken" brain and much more! Enjoy!

Episode 19: Action After Paul Goodman: Make a List and Start Aug 13, 2019

Action After Items

Make a List and Start

1. Make a List (Career Goals, Passion Goals, Random Goals).

2. Start checking off the list.

3. The power of saying YES!

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Episode 18: Co-Founder of Pura Vida Paul Goodman Aug 06, 2019

Paul Goodman is the CFO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida. Pura Vida is an accessories company that over the last 9 years has turned into a multimillion dollar company impacting people all over the world. In this conversation Paul and I talk about the ups, the downs and everything in between with building Pura Vida as well as life tips on how to live a meaningful life and not worry about needing to have it all figured out.

Episode 17: Action After Jeremy Poincenot: The 4 P's Jul 30, 2019

Action After Items

The 4 P's

1. Purpose

2. Passion

3. Perspective

4. People

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Episode 16: Jeremy Poincenot: Blind Golf World Champion and Inspirational Speaker Jul 22, 2019

Jeremy Poincenot is a world champion blind golfer and an inspirational speaker whose impacting people all over the world. Working with organizations such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, Aflac, Honda and others, Jeremy teaches people how using interdependence can make a massive impact on your life. In this episode we discuss how at age 19, Jeremy went through being diagnosed with Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a disease that affects a mere 100 people in the U.S. each year with no treatment or cure in sight. We discuss how others can get through tragic events in their life, how one can spread a message to the world that they feel can impact the world and much more.

For more information on Jeremy Poincenot check out https://www.jeremypoincenot.com. If you want to participate in his annual fundraiser or get more information check out his "My Story" page on his website, also found here: https://www.jeremypoincenot.com/my-story.

Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a disease that affects a mere 100 people in the U.S. each year with no treatment or cure in sight

Episode 15: "Shiny Objects" Jul 16, 2019

On this week I'm going to be introducing something new to the podcast. In these segments I'll be talking about random topics that are relevant and can add value to you, the listener. They will be short talks so you can listen to them while you drive to the grocery store or during any other short drive. This week I'll be talking about "Shiny Objects," aka the distractions that we come across in our life and how to get past that.

Episode 14: Action After Chase Fisher: Be Experiential Jul 09, 2019

Action After Items

Be Experiential

1. Act on something that you've been thinking about doing.

2. Try something new.

3. At the beginning of the day write down 5 things you want to accomplish that day, then go execute on them.

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Episode 13: Chase Fisher: You Only Fail if You Quit Jul 02, 2019

Chase Fisher is the CEO and founder of Blenders Eyewear. Growing up as a surfer Chase knew he was destined to work in the action sports industry. Early on he found ways to use his entrepreneur skills to create successful side hustles in the industry until ultimately he founded Blenders in 2012 which now does 7 figures annually. On this episode we discuss how Chase was primed to be a success in this industry, his winning daily formula, his advice for college graduated and lots more. Enjoy!

Episode 12: Action After Stephen Nielander: Lean In Jun 25, 2019

Action After Items

Lean In

1. Identify 3 things that get you up on your toes.

2. Find an organization or club to lean into.

3. Reach out to someone or a company.

Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter

Episode 11: Stephen Nielander: Letting Passion Lead a Career Not as an Entrepreneur Jun 18, 2019

Stephen Nielander is a partner at Cerity Partners and a professor at San Diego State University. By day he is helping high net worth clients manage and grow their money and by night he is teaching the youth how they can set themselves up for life if they start managing their finances young. In this episode we talk about Stephen's wild journey to become a success in the finance industry and discuss many insightful tips that people can apply to their life to gain clarity.

Episode 10: Action After Demi Marchese: Reflect & Dissect Jun 11, 2019

Action After Items

Reflect & Dissect

1. Take pen to paper.

2. Appreciate something.

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Episode 9: Founder of 12th Tribe, Demi Marchese, I'm on a Winning Streak Jun 04, 2019

Demi Marchese is the Founder of the online fashion boutique 12th Tribe, impacting women all over the world. In a matter of a few years Demi and her "Tribe" have managed to scale incredibly fast, now a 7 figure business in the crowded fashion space. In this episode, we talk about Demi's early days, how she turned a major disaster into an incredible opportunity and we go deeper into the trials and tribulations that Demi went through, including depression and how people can get through it. Enjoy!

Episode 8: Action After Michael Marckx: Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself May 28, 2019

Action After Items

Look Into a Subject Matter & Get to Know Yourself

1. Look up a TED Talk.

2. Find a book.

3. Get some alone time.

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Episode 7: A Conversation With a Psychic, Michael Marckx May 21, 2019

In this episode I talk with Michael Marckx, VP of Nixon, Creative Disruption Officer of Creative Disruption and the man behind the iconic Belgian Waffle Ride. In this episode, we talk about how a conversation with a psychic changed Michael's life and how he's been able to use his unique outlook on business to flourish in the space. We also talk about a few keys he lives by, how they've guided him throughout his life, and much much more. Enjoy!

Episode 6: Action After Steve Van Doren: Reach Out to Somebody May 14, 2019

Action After Items

Reach Out to Somebody

1. Send a letter to someone

2. Go meet someone at an event

3. Send an email

4. Show up at the door

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Episode 5: The Godfather of Vans, Steve Van Doren May 07, 2019

Steve Van Doren, aka The Godfather of Vans, is the silver lining that has kept VANS culture what it is today. Steve's father founded the action sports company VANS when Steve was only 10 years old and that's where his journey began. In this episode we discuss the early days at VANS along with Steve's perspective on how people need to step away from others opinions and do something they're passionate about. We also discuss how to open up the doors of opportunity to do something you love and much more.

Episode 4: Action After Bernie Schroeder: Firing Up Your Curiosity May 02, 2019

Action After Items

Firing Up Your Curiosity

1. Set up Google alerts.

2. Go sit in on a random meeting.

3. Change up your routine, try something new.

4. Go say hi to a stranger.

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Episode 3: Bernie Schroeder, How A Conversation With The Dead Changed it All Apr 30, 2019

In this episode, Bernie Schroeder, author, professor, father and successful business man talks about the most cathartic moment of his life as he exchanged words with someone weeks before they're passing. We also discuss what it's like talking to thousands of kids on college campuses trying to figure out life, how one conversation can change your entire life, and much more.

Episode 2: Action After Thom McElroy: Get to Know Yourself Apr 23, 2019

Action After Items

Get to Know Yourself

1. Meditate.

2. Go somewhere peaceful.

3. Take a self assessment test.

4. Write your eulogy.

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Episode 1: Co-Founder of Volcom, Thom McElroy Creating Your Luck by Design Mar 27, 2019

In this episode Thom McElroy, most notably known as the co-founder of Volcom, talks about luck by design, living a life by following your passion and much more. He shares stories about his struggles to listen to his heart vs what others wanted for him, working smart and hard and other life stories which ultimately led to living one epic life.

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