ArsenalMindset

Most of us have been told that we need to "work hard" if we want to be successful, right? But how we define "hard work" and if/how we implement it in our life is what ultimately determines if we'll find success or not. In this episode, I share my thoughts on hard work and give you a specific focus area for you to practice self-reflection and level up. My goal is to help you bring about your next personal evolution and use this evolution as the foundation for your future development.

The first challenge of the series. If you haven't listened to Episode 2 "The Comfort Zone Lie" then first go back and listen to that. It'll provide you with a basic understanding of the purpose and premise of this episode. Pushing past comfort zones is a crucial skill that we all posses but most can rarely access. Let's force ourselves to make a decision to break the chains of our comfort areas and create new growth within our mind and body.

Being a good person - seems simple right? What if I told you that core values such as being a good person, being genuine, and being honest 100% of the time were values that are becoming more and more rare. These values should be the cornerstones of your personal foundation and solidifying these values is key to creating long-term success in business and life.

This episode was almost titled "Doing the Hard Shit".. Because that's what it is all about. Every small detail of your daily routines/habits shape your future and approaching these with the correct expectations lays the ground work for you being able to take control and attack these habit changes. Your mind will push you to avoid these changes because they're often outside of your comfort zone or otherwise unnatural. If you have the expectation that it will be "hard" you can come properly equipped and swiftly attack the little voice in your head that tells you "snooze the alarm" or "you should skip the gym today - you can just go tomorrow instead". If you aren't prepared to for battle then you'll undoubtedly lose.

Patience vs complacence. Both traits are valuable and can have an incredible synergy - but one without the other is a recipe for failure. In this episode I discuss my view on each of these and how society typically views these necessary components to a successful life and career. I also cover how you can evaluate yourself in these areas and the steps needed to improve in both areas simultaneously. Self reflection + brutal honesty + extreme action = Success. We're all looking to grow and develop and every tool we can add to our minds is worth its weight in gold. Let's drive forward hard into another successful week. Kill it!

Did you know that in 1940, only about 5% of Americans would finish school with a 4 year degree? In 2018 that number is up to about 35%. With the amount of college graduates increasing significantly over the years, more and more people are making the "big bucks" and receiving promotion after promotion... right? Wrong.. There something HUGELY important that college professors and advisers don't teach you that can greatly impact your earning potential in the "real world". For those that don't have their college diploma, this important learning lesson is just as important!

What are the REAL differences between regular communication and effective communication? Regular (stiff) communication often means you're more worried about yourself than the message or mission. Effective communication means that you take into account the individual, the message, the mission, and the method to create great discussions and leave those around you in a higher state than when you first started.

"I just don't feel motivated". How many of you have heard something along those lines? Maybe it was from a friend. Maybe it was from a family member. Or maybe it came from your own lips. The fact is, we rely on motivation to solve problems for us. Thinking that motivation will get you to the gym to do cardio or that motivation will make you become a high performer at work is simply not an effective plan. So if not motivation - then what? The answer is Inspiration. Find your "why", find what lights a passionate fire within you and there's your answer. Tie your goals to your core (foundation) and you'll have a recipe for success in almost anything you work towards.

"I'm not a morning person".. "Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee".. We've all heard these things from our colleagues or family members. But what if we question this notion and actively make a decision to be a morning person or to talk BEFORE you've had your coffee. Positive attitude and energy will not only impact those around you but it will prime you to have mindful control over your day. You can't control your surroundings, but you can control YOU and that's what it's all about!

The dreaded Monday. Most of you have seen the Instagram posts or meme's talking down on Monday's and their way of ruining a perfectly good weekend. But what if you could flip the script on Monday's and see them as the beginning of a new opportunity every single week? What if.. Monday's were when the fun begin instead of when the fun ends? In this episode we discuss how to flip the script, the "social media" mindset behind Monday's, and how you can change your perspective to make the most of every day while seeking opportunities and inspiring those around you.

"Who are you in the workplace"? It's a self-reflection question that many don't spend time on at the same time as it is one of the most important questions that you can be asking yourself. Do you listen to your surroundings? Did you get the raise you want? Do you have the respect of your peers or employees? Your surroundings will tell you exactly who you are in the workplace and what you can do to level up.

"You need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable".. We've all heard that, right? While the phrase is true at it's core - what if I told you that I have a theory that will deface that phrase on a surface level and make you rewrite your definition of "uncomfortable"?Listen to my take on the concept of discomfort, my struggle with the concept, and you can begin to practice a key principle that will help you push the envelope in business and life.

An introduction to Michael Haynes and the Arsenal Mindset. Who is Michael? What does "Arsenal Mindset" mean? What is the purpose of this podcast? Listen to find out the answers to those questions + much more on this first introductory episode!