The Success Lift Podcast

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SLP 100: Becoming a Renegade with Jay Ferruggia Jun 27, 2022

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Join this special episode of The Success Lift Podcast as Brian celebrates the 100th episode of the show alongside his friend and colleague Jay Ferruggia. Brian and Jay go deep into the strategies and best practices that men of all ages can follow in order to create long-term changes in their bodies, minds, and businesses. No matter how busy our daily lives are, we can always find moments to make evergreen improvements.

Jay talks about the importance of surrounding ourselves with great minds and people who actually help us be better humans. It's always a good idea to question how much time we're spending with people who don't add value to our life's perspective – especially if we want to change this perspective. At the end of the episode, Jay shares some tactical tips on exercising, nutrition, and important fitness habits. Tune in!

Key Highlights

Jay speaks about the importance of getting together with others physically: online relationships are great but there's nothing like in-person connections;
The importance of auditing your circle of influence: who are the 5 people you spend the most time with? Are they adding something good to your lifestyle?
Jay explains that there is never a perfect time to take action and do better, but the closest thing to perfection you can get is the next minute;
Jay shares practical and honest tips to improve your body when it comes to workout habits, strength condition, macronutrients, and overall nutrition.

Episode Resources

Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation by Sally Hogshead

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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Website: jay.fit

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SLP 099: Earn It with Stan Johnson Jun 20, 2022

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian interviews Stan Johnson. Stan is the head coach of LMU Basketball and today he shares a little bit about his story, his work, his mindset, and what motivates him to keep going every single day. Stan's message is based on the idea that we cannot stay down when life hits us and every single time we fall, we have the choice to stay on the ground or get up stronger and more resilient.

Stan also touches base on parenthood, discussing his approach to raising his children. As much as parents want their children to be successful, fulfilled, and passionate about work & life, it's important to make them fight for it. Parents can always guide their kids to a certain point, but the decision to keep going is theirs. Tune in to listen to the whole episode and learn how you too should 'earn it' every day.

Key Highlights

Stan shares a little bit about his background, highlighting that nothing in his life came easy but he was able to overcome the hard times with hard work;
Stan speaks about the idea that life makes you humble and it's important not to stay down when it hits you;
We must not compare ourselves to others because, according to Stan, comparison is the thief of all joy;
Stan talks about parenthood and how important is for kids to understand that they have to fight for what they want;
Take every opportunity to use motivation as fuel.

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SLP 098: Leave Nothing Unturned with Bill O'Herron Jun 13, 2022

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian interviews Bill O'Herron to discuss the importance of focusing on what matters. Bill explains that we are all filled with high amounts of emotions – and different emotions come to the surface on a daily basis. We can pay attention to each and every one of them or we can practice stillness in order to not be affected by them. We do that by one good old habit: meditation.

Bill shares a lot about the benefits of incorporating meditation and breathwork into our daily lives. He explains that it helps us deal with all sources of sentiments, it helps us with productivity, it encourages us to face our fears, and it supports us in bettering professional and personal relationships. Besides meditating with intent, Bill also highlights that is fundamental to take a moment and identify what was felt during the practice. Tune in!

Key Highlights

Emotions don't allow us to focus on what matters: that's why meditation can make a huge difference in living life with intention.
Bill talks about how sometimes people get afraid of meditation because they fear dealing with deep emotions;
Success is based on our ability to organize and communicate emotions;
Bill shares tips and strategies to start incorporating meditation into daily life;
Mornings are fundamental to productivity and also important to meditate. The most important part of the day is the first hour;
It's fundamental to take a moment after the meditation and identify what was felt during the practice.

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Book: Waking Up Marriage

Website: wholecounseling.com

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SLP 097: Investment Ideas… Jun 06, 2022

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian shares some thoughts on how important it is to invest in ourselves. Every day, we have the opportunity to become the best version of who we are, but for this transformation to happen, we need to take some things into account. With daily habits and a few behavior changes, it's possible to put into action long-standing goals.

Brian also discusses the impact that time has on us. We might think that the days are always long and lookalike and the weeks take forever to pass… but at one point we will look back and everything will be different. With summertime just around the corner, take this opportunity to audit your daily habits, your recurring thoughts, with whom you spend time with, and what you pay attention to. Five months are gone, but you still have seven to make a difference.

Key Highlights

Are you investing in yourself? Are you applying the habits that will make a huge difference in your health in a few years?
Brian shares some inspiring thoughts on why today is the best day to change the things that you have been postponing for a long time;
Brian explains that summer is the season that might be easier for you to get off track when it comes to fitness and diet. It's completely normal for this to happen, but there are some things you can implement in your vacation routine that can help you minimize this issue;

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SLP 096: Inspire & Empower with Luke Harlan May 30, 2022

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian has an inspiring conversation with Luke Harlan. Luke is a Mindset Coach who helps men of all ages to overcome self-doubt and fears in order to achieve a more fulfilled, confident, and exciting life. Here you will learn some of the most influential insights that Luke shares on a daily basis with his clients and how you can convert your current self into your best self.

Brian and Luke discuss several actionable habits you can start practicing today to a) take better care of your body and health, b) improve the way you think about your own potential, and c) achieve evergreen success in all areas of life. Luke also talks about the importance of putting down the ego and asking for help – if you need to – and the power of shifting your mindset to finally move forward with things you feel stuck with. Tune in!

Key Highlights

Luke explains that in order to help other men, first he had to let go of the things that were holding him back, starting with his weight;
Luke talks about a period in his life where he was careless with his own health, but was able to recognize that he needed help and was surprised with the amount of support he ended up getting;
All of your success is the result of your own effort. The words you use to describe your potential and the thoughts you have when thinking about your goals also play a major role in it;
We first need to identify what's happening inside (internal shifts) to create true changes outside (external shifts) and this gets easier and easier with practice.

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Free Masterclass - Mindset Freedom: The 5 Steps to Creating Your Best Life. Discover the proven blueprint for how to unleash that amazing best version of yourself: lukeharlan.com/mindsetfreedom

Learn more about Luke Harlan and Transformational Mindset Coaching: lukeharlancoaching.com

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SLP 095: Lose It Like A Lineman with Nick Hardwick May 23, 2022

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This episode of The Success Lift Podcast features Nick Hardwick. Nick is a former football player turned online coach for thousands of men who are looking to feel and live better. Nick debriefs his whole journey from starting to play football, to having a huge presence on social media and being recognized as an expert when it comes to weight loss. Nutrition, workouts, mindset, and difficulties are all discussed here.

Nick also talks about the entire process of changing careers. We all know that transitions are not easy, so imagine someone who shifts from being an athlete to being an entrepreneur. Athletes are way more inclined to action and performance, while business owners need to learn how to make tough decisions on a daily basis. Nick explains this long journey and all the lessons learned from it.

Key Highlights

Nick tells us about the many lessons learned with football, and his whole background in sports;
In terms of fitness and health, Nick explains that consistent work will always pay off, even if you think it doesn't seem like it;
"All of our decisions should be aligned with our identity";
The transition from being a football player to being an entrepreneur was one of the most intense for Nick and he explains why;
Brian and Nick discuss the benefits of taking care of our bodies to improve our health, increase performance levels, drop some weight, and live longer.

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Website: hardwick.life | trainlikeaineman.com

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SLP 094: Go ALL IN May 16, 2022

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"Don't be upset by the results you didn't get with the work you didn't do." This quote by motivational speaker Eric Thomas summarizes pretty well today's episode. Brian talks about this idea of going all in and committing to your goals in every way possible. Your results are a direct consequence of the work you put in and this applies to all areas of life including work, relationships and marriage, and health.

In order to get to where you want to be – with fitness, for example – it's fundamental to take the small daily steps that you think don't matter. Brian highlights in the episode that short-term sacrifices are an excellent way to achieve long-term goals. Why not start today doing the things and changing the habits that you know will get you results in the future? You can listen to this episode again and again, but change starts with you.

Key Highlights

Taking the small daily steps (like making a healthier choice with your next meal) is the easiest way to get to where you want to be;
Don't get upset about the work you didn't do. If you are not seeing results, maybe it's time to analyze the habits you need to replace;
What are your patterns? What are the things that you do on a daily basis that are sabotaging you and preventing you to change?
Brian talks about the idea of "short term sacrifices for long term goals" and how you can start to change now if you want to.

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SLP 093: Supra Human with John Madsen May 09, 2022

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian welcomes John Madsen. John is a former NFL Player and works with exercise programming and fitness coaching. John helps other men get in shape and recover self-esteem through his coaching company Supra Human. Today, John highlights that a lot of guys unconsciously settle for average when they don't even know that they can achieve and be much more.

Brian and John also talk about commitment and how the fact that following a goal is not only a good example for ourselves, but for other people (our partners, our children, our friends) too. John also gives advice for married men who think that just because they have children and a partner, they don't need to be "their best self". According to John, every stage of life is an opportunity to present ourselves as our best. Tune in to listen to the whole conversation!

Key Highlights

John makes a connection between his background in sports as a NFL Player and the fact that he was able to create confidence to coach other people;
Present your best self to your partner even after marriage; Having self-esteem and developing healthy habits is good for both sides of the relationship;
Brian and John try to answer the question: why do we settle for average if we know we are capable of achieving more?
Being committed to something is good to set an example for other people who live life with us and get inspired by our actions;
Working to get fit, be successful, and be our best self is a matter of self-love.

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Instagram: @johnmadsenofficial

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SLP 092: Sippin on Excellence with Kenny Johnson May 02, 2022

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian has an interesting conversation with Kenny Johnson. Kenny works as a coach, helping men understand their feelings, manage their emotions, and optimize their bodies. Today, Kenny explains that the great majority of people – and he sees that through his clients – don't really know why they have poor habits and for that reason, have a hard time trying to change.

In addition, Kenny talks about his own mindset shifts and the work he had to do on himself before being able to help others do the work on themselves. A lot of times, mentors and coaches are seen as people who have all figured out when it comes to healthy habits, relationships, or work, but they are also learning. At the end of the day, as Brian and Kenny point out, we are all a work in progress. Tune in!

Key Highlights

Kenny talks about his background, the first steps of his career, and his experience transitioning to the coaching world;
Kenny explains that it's important to investigate why we behave the way we do; Most of the times, poor habits have an explanation behind (5 whys);
In order to be an excellent coach and know how to help others through coaching, Kenny had to work on himself first;
Brian and Kenny discuss the differences between 'male' and 'man' and how they correlate with the concept of leadership (making decisions);
Kenny explains that through the work he does with his clients he found out that people are lacking self-love and don't really understand their belief systems.

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SLP 091: The Wife is Back Apr 25, 2022

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Building a solid relationship can be a challenging process. Different marriages have different dynamics and every couple is unique, but one thing remains fundamental for all types of partnerships to work: dialogue. Talking with the partner, opening up about what's on the mind and the heart, and expressing your feelings without being selfish is truly the key to making the relationship functional. And both sides need to do this.

In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast, Brian welcomes his wife Tasha to have a discussion on marriage, how to be flexible and adaptable in daily life to make the relationship work, and as Brian points out, the importance of "zooming out" in the middle of an argument. It's also important to validate the good things of a partner and validate the positive feelings in your connection. Tune in!

Key Highlights

Marriages and relationships in general work based on dialogue, but why do most partners speak different languages?
Brian and Tasha talk about the necessity of being flexible and having an open mind for the relationship to work;
Brian explains the importance of "zooming out" in the middle of an argument to reflect on the situation and avoid any additional harm;
We need to validate the good things and the positive aspects of our partner more often – instead of just focusing on their weaknesses;
It's important to listen first before trying to make a point and say the next thing that comes to your mind.

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Website: www.tashablasi.com

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