This is Alter the Edge where we share ideas and perspectives that'll help you get over the edge of your comfort zone.
Words can’t describe how much I have missed doing this. It didn’t hit me until I started listening to old episodes that I did many months back prior to my big move. Moving on, I want to share with you guys what I’ve learned living here in the big apple.
Personality Development and Adjustment is such an interesting class. This semester i had to do an assignment on Gratitude, Which is a part of my personality that I truly want to develop more. In this episode, I talk about how gratitude ACTUALLY does more for you other than making you “happy”.
What’s better than grubbing down with your family on thanksgiving? Watching embarrassing home videos
I believe we as human beings were given dreams for the purpose of realizing them.
Have you ever asked yourself “Why is time flying by so fast?!” I’ve been asking myself this since I was 15 years old. I figured that I would take initiative and get down to the bottom of this never ending mystery of time.
I have one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met with me right now, he’s one of the most hard working people I know and he makes super dope art. Jacob Weger is going to go in depth about his life as he pursues his passion for creating music and movies. Tune in
I believe that you have something to give to this world. Whether that be an experience, a story, a set of skills, or maybe just a simple way of being. However, when life catches you on the blindside, do you ever find yourself feeling sorry for yourself?? If so, you know that this feeling can be destructive if it isn’t handled properly. So with that being said, tune in to find out how you can properly deal with this by helping someone else out
I’ve noticed that most people my age are entering careers that they don’t even want to do for two reasons: 1. Their friends and family are telling them to do it & 2. They’re going into this career simply because it’s safe. I believe the root cause is not the fact that people don’t know what they like or want to do. It’s the fact that they don’t really know who they really are. Although this is a never-ending journey of self-actualization, I put together three simple tips to help you get to know yourself better
Fredrik Eklund is the #1 Real Estate Broker in New York City. He wrote a book giving out all his secrets to success. His book is not like your average sales book. This book is loaded with personal philosophies that’ll take you a long way. I️ gathered some of the best notes I️ took from the book and discussed it in this episode.
As I’m getting ready to move to New York City, I have not a task but a reminder on the bottom of that list that reminds me to appreciate where I’m at at this very moment.
There’s a ton of hype surrounding meditation without any real understanding? After a few years of meditation, I’m sharing three dope benefits of meditation. All it really takes is 10 minutes a Day
I’ve decided to start reading off golden nuggets once a week. Over the years, I’ve read countless books and for each book, I wrote down things that stood out the most and called them golden nuggets.
Playing an instruments with a ton of perks including learning how to persevere, express yourself by living vicariously through your instrument, and helping stand out from the crowd.
I’m sure at some point or another, you’ve used escapism to get a quick break from the world. Although escapism isn’t bad for you, it’s just like sugar. Too much of it can ruin your life.
An old regular of mine, came to me for insights on how to deal with her unruly 17 year old son. Even though I’m not a parent, I have her insights on how to deal with her son at that stage.
Nicole made it official Thursday night that it’s officially the end of an era (C Street After Dark). As upsetting as it is, it’s okay. It’s time to move on to something new.
We often lose ourselves in the face of adversity. If you have ever asked yourself “do I even know who I am?”, then I have something in store for you. Check it out
Nothing crazy happened today other than the fact that I have to draw blood for the doctors soon. Not stoked about that. But here’s a quick story on how I nearly died donating blood in high school.
When I was 18, I thought being 21 was going to be swell (for obvious reasons). Now that I’m 22, I’ve realized it’s not all that but it has its perks. But regardless of your age, enjoy where you’re at.
I met a very intelligent girl last night and we had an amazing conversation about people going to rehab because of technology. If we keep doing the same thing as them we may have to go to rehab too.
Obstacles come and go but they’re there to show how badly we want something. These obstacles only stop those who don’t want it badly enough.
Last night was fun but I found out about something I didn’t want to know. But it’s times like these that help make a difference in your life
While I was painting my room, I was listening to one of Les Brown's speeches. I almost forgot how great he is. There was a point in my life where all I did was listen to his tapes.
Having high expectations are great but it can set you up for disappointment if you don't acknowledge what else could possibly happen.
Ed Helms delivered an incredible speech for the graduates of Cornell University. In his speech, he said a quote that really strung a chord with the good ol days.
Got home today and noticed that my bed is gone. It's time to sell the house and get ready for NYC! I also want to give a huge thanks to you for listening to my podcast over this past month ❤️
Sarai brought up an interesting topic on how she wants to be back in Mexico because that's where she feels that's where her heart truly is
Sometimes, the best solution to our own problems are found in our intuition. But when do we ever trust ourselves that the answer within us is truly the answer to our own problems?
A few weeks ago, McGregor and Mayweather fought in the greatest show ever put on. From the superb marketing of the show to finding out that Mayweather runs boxing. Acquille shares his knowledge on
Do you ever have these weird moments when you know things are about to change in your life? Or is it just me? It feels like I'm entering a sub chapter in my life or something.
After looking at what happened in Houston, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. I'm super thankful to not have lost anything major because one small change of impact could have cost me everything.
Irma made landfall in South Florida today. A day filled with nothing more than movies and video games. My neighbor, my dad, also saved our street from flooding
Why do we blame our mistakes on other people or other things? Because we don't want to look stupid. We make mistakes because we're human. When you own your mistakes, you own your life.
Got my shutters up on the house, secured the coffee shop, now all we can do is wait. The anticipation of the storm is probably the worse but with all this free time to myself, what should I do?
Nicole Freire went in depth on what life was like at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Followed by her degree changes that led her onto the right path of her dreams in New York University
I went off on a tangent discussing my perspective on self-belief because I believe this topic isn't being discussed enough.
Florida is under a State of Emergency for a Category 4 hurricane that may potentially hit us. Although it's too soon to say where it may go but it's better to be safe than sorry.
I'm pretty sure you listen to music while you're working out, studying, running errands, etc. Have you ever thought about the music you're listening to and how aligned it is with what you're doing?
Happiness is found in the journey and not the destination. Not in the things we buy, eat, and dwell on.
Have you thought about working at a coffee shop? Hear what my closest customers and friends have to say about visiting a local coffee shop? It's more than just a job, it's an experience in itself.
You've probably heard it before, "You become the average of your 5 closest friends". I never really understood this concept until I started noticing how my "friends" started affecting me and my life.
Pursuing a career in Digital Art?Acquille,one of my best friends,has created a successful personal brand in Digital Art. He's sharing secrets on how he created his brand by hustling with his own style
It's our 17th episode and I've noticed that I never really shared much about who I am. Now here's your chance to find out about the guy behind the mic
I've learned great things from my successful friend, Ken. Who would have thought that 85% of your financial success in life is due to your personality and ability to work with others.
What idea are you sitting on, waiting for the "perfect moment" to start? If you keep waiting for that "perfect moment", you'll be waiting for the rest of your life.
If you want to start your own business, your reason may be to make more money, be your own boss, etc. But often enough, those reasons are not strong enough to get you through the hard times.
At some point in your life, has someone ever genuinely pissed you off? At some point during your day, have you ever dwelled on this grudge and allowed it to ruin your mood? If so, let it go.
Have you ever felt down on yourself? The best way to get your spirits up is to look your best, when you look your best, you feel your best. When you feel your best, you operate at your best
New York City is a beast.From the addicting energy, great food, good vibes, it's a wonderful place to be. If you're looking for a place to challenge yourself, then NYC may be the place for you.
Time is flying faster than the speed of light. If you're anything like me, you want to save time, so how can we do that? Be present, break out of your autopilot. Stop doing things that don't count.
When was the last time we got brutally honest with ourselves? Taking yourself out of your own equation is paramount when it comes to making progress.