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Shift Your Satellite Dish to Better Channels | Tim Storey Sep 07, 2018

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Tune your satellite dish into the All Things Are Possible Network.
It’s so easy to get off track with your day.
You wake up and immediately get bombarded with social media, news, and responsibilities.
If you don’t get your mind right, you might be absorbing negativity and passing it on to everyone you interact with that day.
I know there have been times where I’ve bought something at a convenience store and let my bad day affect the way I’ve treated a cashier.
So, how can we make a positive impact on the world instead of “spreading bad seeds?”
For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Tim Storey where he shared how he is able to “shift his satellite dish” so that it’s picking up good channels instead of bad ones.
Tim Storey is a self-help author, motivational speaker, pastor, and founder of Tim Storey Kids Foundation. For the past 10 years, Tim has served as an adviser to leaders and celebrities like Robert Downey Jr., Kanye West, Christian Slater and more.
Like Tim says in this episode, “Every day we start with a bag of seeds.” We can either spread bad ones or good ones.
Learn how to keep your thoughts trained on positivity and quiet your fears in Episode 690.
n This Episode You Will Learn:
The way to combat fear (00:40)
Why meditation is helpful (1:40)
What Tim does in the morning to stay balanced (3:00)
How to spread positivity throughout your day (4:30)

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Pressure Is Your Ally. Stress Is Your Enemy | Rick Pitino Sep 05, 2018

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A TRUE LEADER ISN'T AFRAID TO MAKE THE FIRST MISTAKE.
Coach Rick is a former American basketball coach. He’s been head coach of several teams in NCAA Division I and the NBA including Boston University, Providence College, The New York Knicks, University of Kentucky, The Boston Celtics, and University of Louisville. He is the only coach to lead three different schools to the final four.
In 2013, he was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is the author of the book Success is a Choice, he wrote an autobiography in 1988 called Born To Coach, and has a new book called My Story.
In this episode, we dive into what it takes to get the most out of someone’s abilities.
So get ready to learn how to be a better coach and a better leader on Episode 689.
Some Questions I Ask:
How do you get people to buy into a system? (12:40)
What’s the speech you give the first day the teams all together? (14:20)
What happened with the Kahwi Leonard situation? (21:00)
Why did you leave Louiseville? (27:00)
How have you been handling the aftermath of Louisville? (33:20)
Do you want to coach again? (35:45)
What’s more important- recruiting great players or having great plays in a game? (47:00)
How do you support your mental health when you’re going through something hard? (1:02:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why delayed gratification is what we should be looking for (14:00)
College basketball vs. NBA- which Rick enjoyed more (17:15)
The greatest lessons we can learn through losing (17:55)
Mental and emotional ability to rise above (24:40)
How ego can get in the way of greatness (37:00)

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Maria Shriver: Slow Down Before You Lose What Matters Sep 03, 2018

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“Everybody wants to be great, but I advocate that people already are great.” Things move much faster than they used to. The world is 24 hours a day, and people feel like they have to keep up. We have to post, we have to read, we’re comparing ourselves to each other on social media. Wayne Dyer says, “Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is rather than as you think it should be.” It’s so important that we take time to step back and reflect, so we don’t lose sight of what really matters. When we accept ourselves and everyone around us, we can experience a fuller life. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I dive deep into a lot of things that have inspired an incredible mother and human being: Maria Shriver. Maria Shriver is a journalist, author, and former first lady of California. She has received a Peabody Award, been a co-anchor on CBS and NBC, and is an emmy-award winning producer. Maria is a New York Times Bestselling Author a few times over. She works with Alzheimer's and helps with so many charities around the world. Maria’s been through a lot in her life, but she still shows up for all of us. I’m so excited about this one, guys. So get ready to learn all about faith, love and family on Episode 688. Some Questions I Ask: Do you think we’re doing too much as a society? (3:30) You’ve spent time with the most amazing individuals- are they typically happy? (8:50) How can parents raise conscious children to live meaningful lives? (12:20) Who has been your greatest teacher (19:00) Do you think we should be putting more women in leadership, or do you think that they should earn it on their own? (29:54) In This Episode You Will Learn: How social media affects your children (3:35) Benefits of church vs. the benefits of meditation Why successful people are more complicated than anyone else What to do when you’re triggered emotionally by someone next to you The greatest lesson Maria learned from her mom (15:20) The number one thing Maria thinks will heal society (27:30) Why faith, love, and family are the most important things in life (45:30)

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The Right Project Comes at the Right Time | Jenna Ushkowitz Aug 31, 2018

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“You have to keep in mind the right project will come at the right time.” -Jenna Ushkowitz
I am a huge GLEE fan.
I used to watch all the episodes- I even bought a TV so that I could watch GLEE. I was kind of a freak.
That’s why I’m so grateful and excited for you to connect with a new friend of mine, Jenna Ushkowitz.
Jenna is one of the original cast members of the show GLEE which was a huge hit for six years.
She’s a South Korean-born actress and singer known for her performances in Broadway musicals, and for her role as Tina Cohen Chang on GLEE. She’s also the co-founder of an organization called Kindred which is a foundation for adoption.
She also wrote a book called Choosing Glee.
In this 5 Minute Friday, Jenna talks about how she handles the pressures of Pilot Season in Los Angeles. It’s not always easy.
Learn how to handle rejection in a healthy way on Episode 687.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The ups and downs of pilot season (1:30)
Jenna’s path to GLEE (2:15)
The tools Jenna uses to overcome rejection (2:30)
The three truths she lives by (3:50)

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Master Your Body With a 4 Minute Stress Reset Aug 29, 2018

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“We are designed for movement. Athletics is simply an exaggeration of playing.” -Carl Paoli
Most of you know that health, fitness, and wellness are important to me. It’s the reason I work out almost every day.
I’m constantly mindful of the food I eat, the sleep I get, and the environment I put myself in everyday because it’s key to living an abundant life.
If your health is at risk right now, then you know how it holds you back.
You’ve got to have the endurance and the stamina to take on life’s greatest challenges.
Mastering your health and body will help you have success in your relationships, in your career, and in your personal life.
I’m not saying it’s going to help every problem, but it definitely helps.
For this mashup episode of The School Of Greatness, I hand picked some of the best body and health experts I know: Ido Portal, Carl Paoli, Wim Hof and Laird Hamilton.
They gave me some exercises to get rid of stress, connect to breath, and work out smarter.
These are some powerful tools, guys.
You don’t have to be an athlete to appreciate it.
I’d love to hear what you think about this episode, and how these exercises worked for you – so don’t hesitate to reach out to me on social media and let me know.
You’ll be learning how to reconnect with your body on Episode 686.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why the story you tell yourself is more important than reality (5:58)
A four minute exercise to eliminate stress (15:42)
The importance of controlling your breathing and the effect it has on your entire body (20:08)
The importance of challenging your body, putting it to the test, and really listening to the results (20:52)

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Making Your Bed Is a Forced Meditation | Lewis Howes Aug 27, 2018

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“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.”- Colin Powell
Have you ever felt that you didn’t have enough time in the day? I know I have.
To make our dreams a reality, it takes consistency over years. It doesn’t happen magically because we think about it.
But when that consistency piles up into anxiety, burnout and overwhelm - we have to manage it so that it doesn’t rob us from our joy and happiness.
I want to give you a solution to set yourself up so you don’t collapse from exhaustion.
Believe it or not, there’s a lot of little tricks you can to to really help that won’t side track your day. For example, make your bed in the mornings.
You spend about one third of your life in bed. Taking an extra couple of minute to make your bed will subconsciously show that you respect yourself.
It also gives your mind a moment to think of something else, like a forced meditation that can allow your mind a moment to reset let go of any other distractions in your life.
In this episode of The School Of Greatness, I talk about a number of key lessons I’ve learned over the years to manage anxiety, burnout and overwhelm.
It’s important to enjoy the ride and appreciate the challenge- otherwise, what is it all for?
Find out how you can be a more present, joyful and kind person on Episode 685.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The four phases to manage anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm (8:32)
How to reconnect to your “why” (9:25)
Daily anchors to keep you grounded (12:05)
Ways to build momentum early in your day to set you up for success (13:39)
How to celebrate your wins and live in gratitude (22:14)
The importance of unplugging (23:37)
The key to ending your day in a way that will manage stress (26:01)

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The Most Important Relationship Is With Yourself | Tracy McMillan Aug 24, 2018

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“THE MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP YOU CAN HAVE IS WITH YOURSELF."
Sometimes, we repeatedly attract the same kind of person into our life who does more harm than good.
When we see this type of harmful pattern, we have to ask ourselves, “What is it about about me that is attracting someone like that?”
You can continue to blame others for your relationship woes, or you can start to look within yourself.
On this episode of Five Minute Friday, I wanted to revisit a conversation I had with Tracy McMillan where she explains the importance of loving yourself.
Tracy has a fascinating history and background, including 16 years in a TV newsroom, writing the 4th most viewed article on Huffington Post, and being a dating coach on a TV Show.
But beyond that, Tracy came from a really tough background and has used her life experiences as the base for all of her perspectives and wisdom.
No matter what your relationships look like right now, I’m excited for you to hear Tracy’s wisdom on Episode 684.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How loving yourself can change your life (1:10)
The thing men need more of (2:34)
What’s Tracy thinks is wrong with the show The Bachelor (3:50)
Why you’re attracted to the wrong person (4:07)
Tracy’s definition of love (4:50)

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What It Actually Takes to Make a Dream Come True Aug 22, 2018

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"You get respect in culture by finishing your projects.” - Steve Aoki
They give some powerful insights into how they make their dreams come true. I put a lot of thought into this, and wanted to make sure you heard from a wide variety of fields.
We have wisdom from an amazing musician/DJ, a comedian/YouTuber, a health fitness guru, and a world class magician.
On this episode of The School of Greatness, they break down their steps to achieving their dreams. They talk about the struggles, and steps they took to get to where they are today.
Be ready on this one, and get keep a pen handy. I know you’ll get a lot of information out of this one that you can apply to any industry.
This is powerful stuff guys.
Get ready to hear what it really takes to make dreams come true, on Episode 683.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How Steve made his decisions when he was younger (7:15)
Ways you can find your culture (9:27)
Where true value lies (11:57)
Why you need to fill your own void (14:08)
The power of YouTube (15:44)
The importance of being a hustler (17:18)
How Cassie got into being an entrepreneur (20:37)
How Cassie finds her trainers (24:42)
What made Julius get into making videos (25:46)
The steps to success for Julius (31:22)

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Your Problems Aren't Your Fault, but They're Yours | Humble the Poet Aug 20, 2018

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“YOU CAN RIDE A WAVE OR YOU CAN START A WAVE.” If you don’t know Humble, he’s a Canadian spoken word artist and music video creator. His poetry is so powerful, even Apple used it on their commercials. He opened up with me on this episode about how being from a Sikh background, and the racism he’s faced, has both hurt and helped him in life. He also discusses some of the problems artists today face and how they they can overcome them. I really have to say that this is a powerful episode. You don’t have to be an artist to appreciate it. His knowledge and insights are important to anyone who is on the road to greatness, and anyone who wants to be a leader. So get ready to learn all about the power of words, on Episode 682. Some Questions I Ask: What’s your original name? (6:43) Why is it a lot of people hope something will solve the problem for us? (13:21) You can’t see positivity? (25:46) Why did being a minority help you as a teacher? (31:37) Do you think artists can be truly happy? (37:45) What’s your favorite line of a poem you wrote? (44:30) In This Episode You Will Learn: How long it took Humble to transition from being a school teacher to a full time artist (10:45) The biggest mistakes artists make (20:37) The struggles he faced with racism (28:57) Why today belongs to the weirdos (34:51) How often he writes poetry (42:36) A poem Humble wrote for his father (47:04)

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Pushing Against a Situation Only Makes It Own You | Andy Puddicombe Aug 17, 2018

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PUSHING AGAINST A SITUATION WILL CAUSE IT TO OWN YOU.
In today’s world, it’s easy to get swept into other people’s emotions. Social media, news, and even just a hectic lifestyle can make it challenging to ever feel at peace.
But it’s something you need to concentrate on. When your mind is always cluttered, it’s difficult to make the right decisions. Opportunities became unclear, unfocused.
I’m sure you’ve heard taking time to meditate is important for you. And sure, for those 5 or 10 minutes you may feel like your mind is clear.
Then what?
Meditation should go well beyond a specific time frame. It’s a practice that should be implemented throughout your day, especially when you feel a flood of emotions or thoughts.
Calming your mind is a skill you need to develop and use all throughout the day - everyday. Knowing that things are often more drastic in your mind than in reality. That some things happening to you are meant to be and our resistance only makes them worse.
To go deeper into what I mean, and the importance of keeping your mind calm, I’ve brought back this clip from Andy Puddicombe.
If you aren’t familiar with Andy, he’s a truly unique individual. Not only did he spend time living with monks, but he studied at the Moscow State Circus and got a degree in circus arts.
He shared some of his inside tips on how he keeps his mind clear and peaceful, even when he’s got a lot going on at work, or things seems to be stressful in her personal relationships.
Get ready to find peace and clarity in this hectic world, on Episode 681.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How you can navigate your emotions in a busy life (00:48)
What Andy does when his wife is agitated (1:49)
Andy’s go to mantra (2:43)
How to handle tense situations (3:48)

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