Harder Than Life

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43: Spiritual Sobriety w/ Chris Lambert Oct 05, 2023

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How strong is Chris Lambert’s faith? In college, he converted his drug dealer to Christianity, and then kicked the habit.

This week, we get to know Chris, the CEO of Life Remodeled and author of Next Level Nonprofit. Chris' wild story has taken him from Africa to Australia, from university to seminary school, and now, he helps non-profits win in Detroit. Chris is a husband, father, and a man who has dedicated himself to giving back to his community. In this packed episode, he and Kelly dive into:

Chris' moment of "spiritual sobriety," and how he learned to answer a higher calling.
According to Chris, non-profits need to be more effective than for-profit businesses. We talk about how he gets the job done.
Is your organization attracting "Reindeer?" Chris talks about the keys to finding and keeping the right people.

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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

Guest Links

Life Remodeled Website: https://liferemodeled.org/
Next Level Nonprofit Website: https://www.nlncoaching.org/
Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lambertliferemodeled?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Life Remodeled Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeRemodeled
Life Remodeled Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liferemodeled/
Life Remodeled YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LifeRemodeled
Life Remodeled LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-remodeled?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company

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42: Failure is Feedback w/ Dan Martell Oct 03, 2023

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed accounts of suicidal ideation & attempted suicide. Discretion is advised.
Dan Martell is an angel investor, the man behind three successful software companies, and a philanthropist who dedicates his time to helping at-risk youth, a husband, and a father of two.
Despite how easy he makes it look, Dan’s life has been anything but. From struggling with substance abuse to getting arrested after a police chase, Dan has had to fight demons to claim his success. In this episode, Dan and Kelly dive deep into the habits and mentality behind Dan's success, with insights on:

Buying back your time: Dan shares his philosophy on time management that has led him to success in business and life.
Dan shares The Four C’s, four master skills you need to get to the next level.
Don't be the tugboat! Dan talks about modeling winning behaviors in yourself as opposed to pushing others to change around you.

Guest Links

Website: https://www.danmartell.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/danvmartell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danmartell/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmartell/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-stacking-show-with-dan-martell/id1170821745?mt=2
Book: https://www.buybackyourtime.com/

41: Are You Willing to Give Everything? w/ Brandon Adams Sep 28, 2023

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Authenticity took Brandon Adams from small-town beginnings in Iowa to television success in Hollywood. This man in black is a two-time Emmy winner, a TV Host, best-selling author, and the founder of Accelerant Media Group. Together with his wife and fellow maverick Samantha, he created Rise and Record, an event in which they help others tell their stories through video. Learn more and sign up for their October 17-19 event: https://www.riseandrecord.com/
But the journey wasn't easy. In 2017, while hosting (and personally funding) the show Success in Your City with his wife and collaborator Amanda, the financial strain of television production caught up with him. He lost everything. Brandon had to sell his guitar. Amanda’s car got repossessed while he was away. He had to rethink everything. But in two years, he had made it all back. Now, with a mindset that is absolutely Harder Than Life, Brandon joins Kelly to dig into the keys behind his success:

Have you read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill? Brandon shares the book that changed his life.
Brandon shares a bit of his marketing expertise: don't obsess over "going viral," just reach the right people.
External validation will never be enough. Brandon and Kelly discuss the interiority of success, and how to balance finding your inner peace with achieving big, hairy, audacious goals.

Guest Links

Rise and Record: Learn more about this event (October 17-19): https://riseandrecord.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandontadams1/
Website: https://brandontadams.com/

40: Every Day Means EVERY DAY w/ Brandon Burns Sep 26, 2023

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When Brandon Burns says he works out every day, he does not mean "most days" or "sometimes." He just gets up and DOES THE WORK every single day. That's the discipline it takes to make it as a keynote speaker, coach, and influencer at 26. Today, he joins Kelly to talk about the mentality behind his success. Highlights include:

Brandon is the right hand man of Eric Thomas. Hear how Brandon hustled for the chance to work for his hero.
Holding yourself to a high standard vs. giving yourself grace - Brandon and Kelly talk about finding a healthy balance in life.
The “both, and” mentality: Brandon started gymnastics at 15, a full decade after many children begin training. How he made up for lost ground, and what he learned through the grind, are the secrets that have made him Harder Than Life.

Guest Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambburns/?hl=en
Website: https://www.iambburns.com/homepage1669155916824
You Owe You - Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/You-Owe-Ignite-Power-Purpose/dp/0593234987

39: Life Without Secrets w/ Jillian Riddell Sep 19, 2023

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This may be the best episode of Harder Than Life yet. This week, we explore the fascinating life of Jillian Riddell, an ER nurse and podcaster with a crazy story. At age 17, she started college while 9 months pregnant. As a child, her dad hid her from her family. Through all that, Jillian has kept her promise to "be the light" to those around her. We are so excited to share this conversation with you, and if you like it, be sure you check out Jillian's podcast in the links below. Let's get living!
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Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

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38: Living with Integrity w/ Matt Williams Sep 12, 2023

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Matt Williams once heard his wife tell him: “I can’t tell if you’re playing or working.” THAT is the kind of infectious energy that podcaster and badass Matt Williams is bringing to this episode of Harder Than Life. Matt, who has used his positive mindset to successfully launch the Fro Pro Snacks line, is 13 years sober. He and Kelly dive into how Matt overcame addiction and found success, and talk about the hardship - and joy - that comes from living with integrity.
Show Links
Each and every episode is sponsored by National Technology Management. The easiest and best IT company to do business with. Delivering peace of mind with technology every day. Visit trustntm.com for more info. Until next week, be Harder than Life!

Guest Links

Check out Matt's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-the-sun/id1473070533
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakeupthesunshow/
Email: matt@fropro.com
FroPro Snack Bars: www.FROPRO.com

37: What Do You Really Want? w/ Sian Hill Sep 05, 2023

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Harder Than Life is going international! This week, we are joined by Sian Hill, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Coach, author, and podcaster from the UK. Sian has dedicated her life to helping women become their best selves and, in today's episode, joins us to talk about the power of our self-perception. We are excited to share some of Sian's wisdom with you, including:

The Law of Attraction: what are you attracting? Are your attitude and goals in alignment, or do you find yourself attracting toxicity? Sian talks about the power of a positive outlook.
Respond, don't react: we talk about the power of self-control, and how to maintain it when we are tested.
Have you stopped digging for gold? Sian and Kelly talk about not giving up, even in the darkest of times.

If you are ready for massive transformation, check out Sian's 12-week online NLP course, starting tomorrow: https://www.iamsianhill.com/online-nlp-practitioner

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36: Simple is Really, Really Hard w/ Greg Scheinman Aug 29, 2023

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If you ask Greg Scheinman, there is no EASY way to do anything well. Living a better, healthier life is SIMPLE, but 'simple' ain't easy. Through his books, podcasting, and coaching, Greg is trying to teach people how to maximize middle age. Instead of dreading mid-life, Greg is changing the narrative to help people live their best life as they grow older. Today, Greg jams with Kelly about how he stays focused, develops his habits, and tries to help others become Harder Than Life. In this episode, we hit:

Aggregate, Curate, Eliminate: Greg helps his clients maximize middle age by throwing away the clutter and prioritizing what is important.
The number one thing you can start doing to build more structure into your life.
Greg shares his story, and peels back the layers behind his unique outlook.

Guest Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregscheinman/?hl=en
Website: https://midlifemale.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-scheinman-b442004/

35: The Lotsaholic w/ Adam Jablin Aug 22, 2023

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Adam was once described as a “lotsaholic.” Everything in his life - from his best habits to his worst decisions - is cranked up to 11. For the longest time, Adam thought of his struggles as a fight against himself. It wasn’t until he learned to surrender that be became Harder Than Life.
This week features a team-up worthy of its own crossover comic. Adam, a best-selling author, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Transformational Life Coach and Spiritual and Recovery Mentor joins Kelly to talk about overcoming addiction. We share the unfiltered, unsparing details of what it looks like to turn your life around. Important takeaways include:

No superhero works alone. Who is on your Justice League? Do you have a team keeping you accountable? If you do not, it’s time to assemble them.
Sit in your shit. If you have been running from the issues that matter in your life, you need to stop and face them. You will never be Harder Than Life until you can own up to your mistakes and understand why you made them.
There is a hero in all of us. What do you need to set yours free?

Guest Links

Website: https://adamjablin.com/
Hero League Membership: https://members.adamjablin.com/heroleaguemembership
Book a Free Hero Call: https://calendly.com/adamjablin/freeherocall

34: The Gift w/ McKenna Reitz Aug 15, 2023

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If you ask McKenna Reitz what it is like to live with alopecia, she will tell you she never has a bad hair day.
This week, Kelly welcomes the bold and beautiful McKenna Reitz to the Harder Than Life podcast! Despite losing every hair on her body in 2015, McKenna’s attitude and confidence are better than ever. What she went through, and how she grew through it all, is a story that will inspire you. Nuggets of wisdom from McKenna include:

Talk about your weaknesses! Your weaknesses will bond you to others in a way your strengths cannot.
Pay attention to the signs the universe is giving you.
Find your purpose by focusing on the positives.
When you grind, make sure you unwind.

Guest Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckennareitz/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mckennareitz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenna-reitz-1760b010a/

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