Seeking Success

Mapping out your career is an extremely helpful tip to get you where you are meant to be. Each one of us has a unique set of skills, interest, and abilities and mapping these out can help you get to where you want to go. Check out these top 5 career mapping tips!

Do you want to wait until you have all the information to make a decision? Do you feel bogged down by too much information? Maybe it is time for a change. Learning as you go is an important skill to learn. We are all just trying to figure life out, one mistake at a time. 

Have you ever struggled with setting a routine and actually sticking to it? One of the hardest things to do is stay consistent with the habits you've set for yourself. In this episode, Wes talks strategies he uses to get back on the horse.

Is it time to make a change or should you stay the course? In this episode, Wes dives into how to determine if you should adapt the plan or stay on the predetermined path.

Jocko Willink has created two awesome frameworks called the Laws of Combat and Mindsets for Victory. In this episode, Wes covers these frameworks and explains how you can apply them to your life and career.

On this episode, Wes brings on fitness expert Jordan Syatt to talk all things lifting and life. Jordan Syatt holds several powerlifting world records, has been featured in major news outlets such as CNN, Huffington Post, Men's Health & Fitness, and more. For 3 years, he was Gary Vaynurchuk's (Gary Vee) personal strength & nutrition coach. This conversation covers how to be comfortable in your own skin, adapting your training to your goals, and how to become the person you want to be on social media.

What is the one action you are avoiding that would change your life if you did it today? In this episode, Wes talks about why you might just need to dive face first into it!

What does it feel like to be the dumbest person in the room? Do you feel insecure or inferior? Or do you recognize the opportunity and pounce on it! In this episode, Wes talks about the benefits of being the dumbest person in the room.

Don't want to send that email? Don't want to read the book you know you should? Starting to feel anxious about it? In this episode, Wes gives you the one cure for what to do when you are feeling anxious!

2021 was a crazy year! From adjusting to working from home, to climbing mountains, learning to ski, and taking cross country road trips. This year has been a hell of a year! In this episode, Wes reminisces on 2021 and previews what there is to look forward to in 2022.

The Holiday season is upon us and it is a great time to relax and recharge. As hard as we work, there needs to be time to step back and recalibrate. Use this holiday season to make the most out of your time off!

If there are two things you could focus on today that would drastically improve your career, what would they be? If you could only take two actions towards making this a reality, would you do it? In this episode, Wes walks you through what he believes are the two most important things a young professional can focus on.

Time is our most valuable asset... But do we act like it? Often times we find ourselves chasing money over time. However, in this episode Wes breaks down the value of time vs. the value of money.

On this episode, Wes breaks down a lesson about a goose and a golden egg from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In Stephen Covey's best selling novel he explains the P/PC Balance. Wes dives deep into this lesson and breaks it down so everybody can understand.

In this episode, Wes takes a clip from Navy Seal Jocko Willink and reflects on it. The mindset Jocko describes is something we can all adopt and learn from. When adversity strikes, GOOD!   Original Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8  I do not own the rights to this music.  

Understanding what you need to do is critical. However, in order to execute, you need to have a plan. In this episode, Wes walks you through a quick example of how you can craft your own plan.

Sometimes we need to be hit with a heavy dose of the truth! In this episode, Wes reflects on The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. This book opened his eyes into the true power of consistency.

As young professionals, it can be hard to know what your life to look like in 10+ years. We are often asked to completely map out our careers and present a vision of where we see ourselves. In this episode, Wes talks about how you can crate your own criteria for what it means to be successful.

Values are the deep seeded core beliefs that drive every aspect of who you are and what you do. In this episode, Wes dives into how you can create your own set of values and explains why you need to define them.

Bringing on a new team member as efficiently as possibly is key to setting them up for success. Realizing the lessons you have learned and the value you can add is critical into doing it correctly. In this episode, Wes talks about the lessons he learned in on boarding new team members.

After a two week hiatus, Wes is back with a brand new podcast! In this episode, Wes talks about how important it is to take some time for yourself. After backpacking though the Tetons and Yellowstone, Wes came home with a new motivation to succeed. Tune in to hear how you can set yourself up for the same feeling.

Above the Line by Urban Meyer is a staple book for many. This book covers The Ohio State University Buckeyes National Championship journey and teaches the leadership principles that brought them there. In this episode, Wes goes over the R-Factor Disciplines that are outlined in the book. 

Wes is back! In this episode, Wes talks about how you need to pay attention to one specific thing if you want to maintain a great attitude.

Knowing how to regulate your energy and effort is key to getting things done. Some days you feel like a million bucks, while other days you just need to coast by. In this episode, Wes shares a story about how he learned this lesson the hard way.

We all make promises, but there is one promise that will always mean the most. In this episode, Wes talks about the promise he made that changed his life.

Gaining momentum after a long weekend can be tough. In this episode, Wes talks about his steps to getting back on track.

This quick episode talks about a story Wes heard from a mentor about balance in life. Coming into summer, we could all use a little more disfunction among discipline.

On this episode, Wes reflects after the Father's Day weekend on the lessons his father taught him growing up. From finances to fitness, work ethic to kindness, Wes' dad taught him lessons he will never forget.

Ray Dalio, hedge fund manager of Bridgewater Associates, released his book Principles in 2017, but his words of advice still remain true. Understanding that people are wired very differently is huge into creating winning teams and having a deeper knowledge of yourself. In this episode, Wes dives into his 4th principle in depth.

The small daily disciplines help set you up for success. In this episode, Wes talks about his journey of how he has lacked on these, then got back on the wagon. What the the small things in your life that add up? 

We all want to work hard. We want to be the first ones in the office and the last to leave. But can you keep this pace up? Wes reflects on a recent change he has made in his work schedule that has helped increase the results he has delivered. Tune in to this episode to figure out how you can find your pace.

On this episode, Wes brings back on Cole Susac to talk about his creative process. Cole is the Creative Director for Max Effort Muscle, co-owner of Varsity Creative, and is a wizard in all things branding and marketing. This lively discussion covers cryptocurrency, the ideation process, and putting in the reps.

Keeping momentum is critical to success. Keeping yourself driving forward and in a hot streak can make or break your success. In this episode, Wes talks about how you need to keep a streak going in order to not break the chain.

We all have excuses, but there is one specific excuse that sets Wes off. On today's show, Wes goes in depth on why this excuses is so bad, and why you should eliminate it from your vocabulary.

The episode lays out a decision framework Wes recently synthesized. With these 4 questions, you are able to gain laser focus and clarity on your goals. Your answer to these questions will ultimately determine if you will succeed or not.

Inspired by a multitude of people throughout history, Wes shares a story with you about persistence. This short story drives home an important message about how when opportunity presents itself, you just have to keep on knocking!  

Discipline is hard. So is giving up. Marriage is hard. So is divorce. In this episode, Wes gives you a quick nugget to think about. We all have hard choices in life, but which hard we choose will end up determining our future.

On this episode, Caleb Gregory joins Seeking Success to talk all things investing and finance. Caleb discusses his strategy behind Bitcoin and covered calls. Additionally, he gives investors a step by step strategy on how to start investing and what the next steps he would take. If you want practical advice on investing, this is the episode for you!   *The above references an opinion and is for information purposes only. This is not investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.

Wake up with Wes! Wes tries out a new format where he reviews the latest news articles, books, newsletters, and videos about business. In this episode he covers Amazon unions and Facebook data leaks. Check out the articles here: Amazon Unions Facebook Data Leaks No Malice. No Mercy. Newsletter Sign Up

Ever wonder how to resell items online? Thought about collecting and selling vintage clothing? On today's show, Traevon Die'r comes on the show to tell you everything there is to know about reselling and vintage clothing. From sourcing to selling, Trae's expertise shines through in this episode.

This is the one thing you can control. It is the one thing that will guarantee you don't completely fall off the wagon. In this short episode, Wes gets straight to the point on how you need to just keep showing up.

In this quick episode, Wes talks about the dichotomy of routines. Routines can make or break you and finding the routines that work best for you is paramount. However, falling into the trap of doing the same thing over and over again can also ruin your chances at success.

Life can pass you by if you never take the time to do this one thing. On this episode, Wes talks about an exercise he completed over the weekend that helped him innovate on his life strategy, goals, and personal development plan. Life gets busy - and if we aren't careful it can pass us by in the blink of an eye. Take the time to listen in to hear how you can prevent this!

After some of us have been working from home for a year now, it was only fitting to share the learnings of how to be productive when working from home. From choosing the right type of music to scheduling your day, Wes shares his top 5 WFH productivity hacks.

On this surprise episode, Wes sits down with his good friend Cole Susac to talk about personal finances and investing. Starting to invest at a young age is something that is paramount to long term financial success. In order to have freedom, you must have your money working for you. Tune in to this episode to hear Cole and Wes talk about this investing tips and tricks.   *The above references an opinion and is for information purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.

In this quick episode, Wes talks about how YOU make time for what matters. Every day we have the choice of how to spend our time. We choose if we make progress forward or if we take a step backwards. Tune in to this episode to see how you can make the choice to get better today.

An Oregon snow storm brings Wes inspiration. This short and to the point episode is a reminder to everyone out there that there is opportunity everywhere. Keep your eyes open and you might just find something that could change your life. 

Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback recently won his 7th Super Bowl. Brady has sustained excellence for nearly 2 decades. On this episode, Wes breaks down the top 3 lessons Tom Brady has exemplified over the his career. Tune in to hear why Wes believes Tom Brady is the GOAT.

Cory Gregory co-founded one of the largest supplement companies in the world and even had Arnold Schwarzenegger as a backer. To this day, his Squat Every Day program remains one of the top viewed programs on Bodybuilding.com. Currently you can find Cory lunging around a track with his famous Lunge-and-Learn protocol, completing his crazy Get Stacked program in the gym, or running his supplement company, Max Effort Muscle. Cory Gregory, fitness entrepreneur, had Wes Jurden on his exclusive podcast that only releases to CoryG Fitness members, to talk all things training, Nike, and the work ethic necessary to succeed at both. Cory Gregory is a serial entrepreneur who Wes was lucky enough to connect with about 6 years ago and still remains close to today. Needless to say, this episode will bring tons of value!

On this episode Wes sits down with Ryan Simi, owner of golf accessories company, SeeMe Golf. Ryan appeared on episode 20 where we talked about his business model and how we balanced owning a business in college. In this episode, we talk about the growth of his company, his plans for the future, and how you must change in order to grow. 

The fear of failure stops so many people from acting. However, it is not the fear of failure one should be scare about, but the fear of the cost of inaction. Sitting on the sidelines of life should be terrifying. Waking up 10 years later and accomplishing nothing should haunt you into action.