Strive For More

Listen to the end to get Dr. Gay Hendrick's $25,000 lesson - you won't want to miss it. Our next guest is one of the biggest thinkers on self-sabotage. Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: Why personal responsibility is important in your life and relationships The Upper Limit Problem…what is is, and how we can stop it from happening Why self-sabotage keeps you safe but limits your success The 3 feelings you need to communicate to have healthy relationships How Dr. Hendricks manifested his way onto Oprah (and how you can too) The counterintuitive way to counteract your anxiety and stress Why spending more time in your Genius Zone will change your life And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Dr. Gay Hendricks? I would recommend starting with his wonderful book, The Big Leap, or The Genius Zone which you can get wherever you buy your books. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months. This particular episode goes into depth on how this guest used manifestation to land himself on Oprah 30 years ago, and what lessons you can learn to see the same success. Please enjoy!

Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: His number one piece of advice for someone who wants to be a professional climber (you won't guess what it is) Why climbing has blown up in the last few years (hint: part of it is his buddy Alex) How Cedar's films help you understand the mind of a free-soloist like Alex Honnold And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Cedar Wright? You can find him on Instagram @cedarwright and on his website at www.cedarwright.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

This particular episode is part of a full conversation with the legendary Cedar Wright and in this 5-minute excerpt, we'll get his perspective on how a free-soloist like him deals with handling fear. Please enjoy!

“The failure is the evidence but it's not the underlying crime.” Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: What Dan got wrong (13 years later) from his seminal book, Drive, about the importance of what he calls “Little ‘p' purpose.” How you can use regret to make better decisions What regret teaches us about our values How we can turn regret into our best tool for self-development The evolutionary function of regret And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Daniel Pink? I would recommend starting with his wonderful new book, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, which you can get wherever you buy your books. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

This particular episode is part of a full conversation with the legendary Dan Pink, and in this 10-minute excerpt, we'll go into depth on the importance of regret, and how we can actually use it as a tool for good in our lives. Please enjoy!

Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: How history has shaped our current-day racial inequality Why the wealth gap exists between black and white Americans What neo-slavery is (and how it's impacting black Americans) “One might describe the police executions of unarmed blacks as the contempory form of a lynching” And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Professor Darity? Check him out on Twitter @SandyDarity You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months.  This particular episode goes into depth on racial wealth inequality with one of the leading experts in the field. Please enjoy!

Our next guest is one of psychology's biggest names (for a good reason).  Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: The most important psychological concept of the 20th century (hear about it from the world's foremost expert) How we can use rewards and punishments (the right way) to get the outcome we want Why society is so polarized (and what to do about it) How one simple intervention made a huge difference in race relations and inequality And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Professor Elliot Aronson? I would recommend starting with his wonderful book, Mistakes Were Made (but not by me), which you can get wherever you buy your books. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months.  This particular episode goes into depth on the theory of self justification and cognitive dissonance with the world's leading expert (seriously).  Please enjoy!

Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: How China's history has informed their modern-day success Why China is the most important country to understand right now Why the Chinese really hold SO much US debt (it's not as bad as you think) What to expect from China in the coming decade Why the iPhone is the best way to understand the rise of China How to understand the Renminbi (the Chinese currency) And a whole lot more... You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

This podcast is part of a larger series exploring the important issues of our time, so look for that over the coming months. This particular episode goes into depth on the rise of China. Please enjoy!

Take a listen if you're interested in learning more about: What surprising thing determines the quality of your life (and how to get more of it) Why framing problems as wonders will completely revolutionize your life Why worry is like smoke (and how to fix it) How you can overcome the stories that we tell ourselves How breathwork can change the way you feel What we get wrong about meaningful work and a meaningful life And a whole lot more... Want to learn more about Johann? Check him out on his website at johannberlin.com, and you can find the TLEX Institute at tlexinstitute.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

Are you looking for more meaning in life? Johann Berlin, one of the world's leaders on performance shares how discerning better leads to a more meaningful life. I hope you enjoy!

“If someone can hype something up to sell garbage, imagine what you can do with a good product” Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about: Why you’ve been looking at marketing and sales the wrong (conventional) way (and what to do about it) How you can bring HYPE into your marketing Why bad people selling bad products are able to tap into crowd psychology (and how you can use these same techniques...ethically) Why you’re not getting the results you want selling your products (and what to do about it) What the best hype artists do (and how you can become one yourself) And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Micro Fame Media? Check ‘em out on their website at MicroFameMedia.com and you can buy the Hype Handbook here. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

Are you: Struggling to get ahead in your business or in your career? Have you tried traditional marketing and sales techniques but you don’t feel like there’s any hope? Do you have a great product or service that just doesn’t seem to gain any traction? If you answered, “Yes,” to any of those, then this is the episode for you (with Michael F. Schein).

“If you’re in business for service you’re not going to stay on the surface” Our next guest founded Jucebox, a full-service marketing company that has grown massively in the last few years (after they figured out how to niche). Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about: Why doing right by people is the best way to ensure the success of your business Why the “undeniable truth” in your business is the most important thing you should be looking for (and what that is) Why we get niching wrong (and how you SHOULD be approaching it) How to dial in your sales and marketing processes (Jim is a guru in both of these areas) How to translate your product into a problem (and why that’s crucial) And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Jucebox? Check ‘em out on their website at juceboxny.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

“Your level of growth is proportional to how well and how often you transform yourself as a leader.” Our next guest has founded 5 companies, written a book, and now he’s helping entrepreneurs scale their business from 6 to 7 figures (and they’ve helped them grow by $200 million during that time). Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about: - What the number one most important difference is between a 6 figure entrepreneur and a 7 figure entrepreneur - Why thinking, “I need more leads,” is the wrong way to think (and what you should actually be thinking) - How to double your business in 90 days - Why you need to let go in order to get to the next level - What the story of smokejumpers tells you about success in business - How he bakes in to his processes a method for personal improvement for him and his team - How to free up time in your schedule to focus on what matters - Why increasing the lifetime value of a customer is so important to your business success - And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about 2X? Check ‘em out on their website at 2x.co You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

“If we're better at advising other people than ourselves, what if we thought about ourself as another person?” Our next guest is a world-renowned psychologist and one of the leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. Ever find yourself overthinking, ruminating, or catastrophizing? Then this is a great episode for you. Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about: Why chatter is affecting your performance in your work, life, and relationships (and what to do about it) What Solomon’s Paradox is (and how to know if YOU fall victim to it) How you can stop giving great advice but not being able to make good decisions in your own life What a Chatter Board of Advisors is (and why you need it) How to ACTUALLY help someone through a major challenge (hint: you’ve been doing it wrong) And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Dr. Ethan Kross, and his book, Chatter? Check ‘em out on his website at ethankross.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

“You don’t have a community unless they’re having conversations without you.” Our next guest just raised $2 million with his business, Sole Savy, a community of sneakerheads trying to disrupt the industry. Take a listen if you’re interested in learning more about: How you can learn from his scrappy approach to founding a company Why creating a community first-and-foremost has been the most important component of Sole Savy How the need for community (and online community) has changed because of the pandemic What the “Reddit Problem” is (and how you can avoid it) Why ‘keeping it real’ is so important to Sole Savy’s success How understanding your customer leads to the success of your business And a whole lot more... Interested in learning more about Sole Savy? Check ‘em out on their website at solesavy.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca

“People have to stop looking outside for inspiration and create a network for inspiration” Khaled Iwamura is the founder of insauga.com and Quickbite News, a media company comprising insauga.com, inthehammer.com, inbrampton.com and inhalton.com which is now one of the largest digital only media companies in Canada. He is also a TEDx Speaker, Tokyo Tourism Spokesperson, TV host/producer, MC and part-time pro wrestler. Some topics we cover: The house explosion that changed his business (hint: it wasn’t his own house) Why pivoting has been so important to his entrepreneurial journey Why following his gut has been so important in business decisions What role experimentation has played in the success of his business And a whole lot more... You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“The capacity to take physical risks actually equips you to take creative risks” Our next guest is the host and founder of The Unmistakable Creative podcast where he has conducted over 700 interviews with thought leaders and people from all walks of life, including Tim Ferriss, Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, and Jordan Harbinger.  He’s the author of 3 books: the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Art of Being Unmistakable; Unmistakable: Why Only is Better than Best; and An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake.   His work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Inc, Business Insider, and The Blaze. In this episode, we cover: Why the ability to focus is the most important skill to learn Why his surfing and writing started simultaneously How a connection to nature can make you more creative Why taking risks physically (like rock climbing) can equip you to take on creative risks How doing things that don’t scale can help you scale in the future What he does to get his “zone of genius” work done How to stay creative in a rapidly changing world  And a whole lot more... Important Links/Resources: Srini Rao - The Psychology of Building an Audience  Srini Rao - Audience of One Florence Williams - The Nature Fix Ryan Holiday - Perennial Seller Interested in learning more about Srini? Check out the Unmistakable Creative Podcast on their website, unmistakablecreative.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @Unmistakable Creative. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“I look at this whole process of building a business as a fun game.” Our next guest is a successful entrepreneur who founded Avazera, a holistic wellness company. This guest talks about the importance of a Personal Board of Directors and how you can create this for yourself. We also cover: Why entrepreneurship needs to be fun (and how to get more of it for yourself) How to niche down your business The exact process she uses to get better customer feedback to drive her marketing and sales Why understanding customer behaviour has been so important in the success of her business flourishing And a whole lot more... You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“Mentally strong people get more out of life” Feeling stressed out? Wondering what are the big things holding you back from connecting more deeply with others and with your own emotions? Or maybe you’re looking to improve the mental toughness of you or the team that you manage. This episode dives deep into the emotional and mental well-being of individuals and teams. We also cover: Why emotional intelligence is the most important skill we all need to thrive Tactical strategies for improving your EQ The biggest thing holding most people back from improving their emotional intelligence What leaders and entrepreneurs can do to improve the resilience and emotional intelligence of their teams Why the 4 C’s matter to your mental toughness (and what they are…) An easy-to-use exercise to improve your self-confidence And a whole lot more... Important Links/Resources: Mark Brackett - Permission To Feel https://amzn.to/3kUA1Ix Dr. Tasha Eurich - Insight https://amzn.to/34R5Axx Peter Clough - Developing Mental Toughness https://amzn.to/3l5CYq1 Interested in learning more about Katie? Check her out on LinkedIn at Katie Wyka. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

    “Marketing is not about finding customers to buy...it’s about getting customers to buy in.” Have you ever wanted to know what some of the best business minds would do if they had to start all over...right now? Listen in as a successful three-time entrepreneur, Chris Kneeland, tells us what he’d do if he had to start a million dollar business in a year.  We also cover: Why starting a cult brand is the key to your business success What holds companies back from becoming a cult brand How your character plays into your success starting a cult brand What Groupon teaches us about discount marketing (hint: it’s counterintuitive) What he’s learned being an entrepreneur in training And a whole lot more... Important Links: Scott Galloway - The Algebra of Happiness https://amzn.to/3kOFpgj Blair Enns - The Win Without Pitching Manifesto https://amzn.to/2HJbJTL Thomas Stanley - The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/3jL7SlU If you want to learn more about Chris, you can find him personally on LinkedIn, you can find CultCollective on their website at cultideas.com, you can find The Gathering at cultgathering.com and Communo at communo.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

"Being a good warrior means first being a good person.” Have you ever wanted to know how a former Navy SEAL and BUD/S instructor would approach business? This next guest was both of those (and now an entrepreneur), and offers a thoughtful perspective on a wide range of topics, including: Why the warrior mindset is important and how to get it yourself Why grit is the most important factor in who passes Hell Week How to lead during chaos How he managed fear during combat What being a BUD/S instructor taught him about human performance 5 lessons you can apply from the SEALs to your own business And a whole lot more... Important Links: Angela Duckworth - Grit https://amzn.to/37Xc6EF Brene Brown - Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/35XhGEG If you want to learn more about Mike, you can find him personally on Instagram @mike_oscar_delta, and you can find Defense Strategies Group on their website at defensestrategies.us/   You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“If you can’t instill hope in the people around you that the future is going to be better than today, you’ve failed as a leader.” In this episode, get Tyler’s take on what he would do right now if he had to start a million dollar business within the next year. You’ll also find out: Why creating company values and building a good team are so important in the success of a business Why customer journey mapping is crucial to growing your business How empathy mapping can MASSIVELY impact your business Why the ability to inspire hope is such an important leadership quality How to create a customer centric business And so much more... Important Links: Robert Spencer - The Craft of the Warrior - https://amzn.to/2I5b4fx Seth Godin - The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding - https://amzn.to/2T0T5sr Collisions YYC (Tyler’s Podcast) - https://tinyurl.com/CollisionsYYC You can find Clearmotive at clearmotive.ca and you can find Tyler personally on LinkedIn at Tyler Chisholm. You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“The biggest mistake people make is thinking they have to get in shape before starting a fitness program.” Have you always known that stretching and mobility is important in your strength training routine but aren’t sure how to get started? Or maybe you’ve wanted to get started on a fitness routine but don’t know where to start?  Our next guest, Jacob Rivera, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who has trained everyone from professional athletes to junior high students. You can find him on Instagram @coachjacobrivera, or connect with him via email at jakeriv7@gmail.com This episode of the Strive For More podcast is a deep dive into: Why you’ve been stretching the wrong way for years and what to do about it How to get your joint health dialed in to ensure you’re able to stay fit over the long-term Mental hacks to get you to the gym more often Why mindsets are so important in your fitness routine The biggest mistake people make when thinking about fitness The surprising role breathing plays in your strength routine And so much more... Important Links: Chip and Dan Heath - Switch https://amzn.to/3l9ygaf Brene Brown - Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/3juf4n2 Kelly Starrett - Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World https://amzn.to/33uGUdt Patrick McKeown -The Oxygen Advantage https://amzn.to/33rNP73 Martin Rooney You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

    “If you really put the work into something there’s no reason for it not to happen.” Today’s episode is with an incredibly thoughtful, successful, and experienced entrepreneur that’s found success as a vegan chef on YouTube. He’s built and sold businesses, is a professional international photographer, filmmaker, and violinist.  If you want to find Wil, you can find him on YouTube at Wil Yeung, or on his website at www.yeungmancooking.com, and you can buy his Vegan Ramen Cookbook at www.yeungmancooking.com/products/vegan-ramen-cookbook-signed You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1 I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“Why can’t you talk about negative things positively?” Our guest today runs 4 businesses, has more than 150 employees, and has great perspectives on fear, resilience, and perseverance.  In today’s episode: How to MASSIVELY improve your mindset so you stop looking at the negative and switch to the positive Why you should be the most optimistic business in your space Why the unique journaling process he uses every morning gets him ready for the day How you can become an entrepreneurial athlete His ‘secret sauce’ when it comes to buying businesses And much more… Resources From the Episode: Warren Rustand  The Cardon Group  Entrepreneur’s Organization You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1 I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

    “Your biggest successes come after your biggest roadblocks” Our guest today has written 6 best selling books, and went on to found Self-Publishing School, an 8-figure business that teaches others how to write a book in just 30 minutes a day. In today’s episode: Chandler’s unique approach to tackling challenges that we can ALL apply in our daily lives How he uses Principles to streamline the decisions he makes and improve his life Why the tragic death of a friend led to the founding of Self-Publishing School, and why he still wears a bracelet with “WWKD” on it The two most important questions he asks any business owner Why entrepreneurship feels like getting kicked in the crotch repeatedly And much more… Book recommendations: Ray Dalio - Principles Chandler Bolt - Published  Resources From the Episode: Needtobreath Dan Martell Dan Martell and Tobias Lutke (Shopify CEO) Interview Pete Vargas 7-Figure Principles Podcast Self-Publishing School Podcast Chandler Bolt’s Tedx Talk Self-Publishing School Selfpublishing.com You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1 I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive on Social Media: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“Magical things happen when you surround yourself with the right people” In this interview we chat with James Mel, one of the most prominent names in online entrepreneurship, who also happens to have a massive real estate portfolio. James is a polymath, and we discuss a lot of different subjects: how he has used networking to get onto Tony Robbins’ private island, create his own jobs, and how he has overcome his introversion to build key relationships in business. We talk about real estate, how he’s built his 97 door portfolio, and he gives listeners actionable steps to invest in real estate.  We finish the conversation discussing James’ mindset on fulfillment and happiness and how he’s found meaning in his life. If you want to learn more about James, you can find him personally on Facebook at James Mel Fan,  Instagram at James_Mel_Official, or his website at jamesmel.com. You can also learn more about Get Ahead Tribe at getaheadtribe.com, or about the Eben Pagan training program at ebenpagantraining.com If you want to listen to more episodes you can click one of the links below… Apple Podcasts:  Strive on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Strive On Spotify Strive’s Website: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  Please Review The Podcast I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator

“Once you’ve become a lifelong loser, you can really gain some success because you’re unafraid to try anymore.” In this episode we chat with Dan Belostotsky, CEO of HonestDoor, a Canadian real estate company disrupting the industry. Dan talks about his life as a serial entrepreneur, having founded three companies. We talk a lot about managing transitions between careers, and how to strategically think about starting your own business.  Dan shares a lot of insights into real estate in Canada, and gives some predictions for the industry moving forward including the impact of the coronavirus. There’s a whole lot more there, so I hope you enjoy! Book Recommendations: Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People Richard Williams - Black and White: How I See It  If you want to learn more about HonestDoor, you can find them at www.honestdoor.com If you want to listen to more episodes you can click one of the links below… Apple Podcasts:  Strive on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Strive On Spotify Strive’s Website: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  Please Review The Podcast I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

“When something positive happened in my life, I dug deeper into it, and this is where the meaning in my life came from.” Kyle Jennermann is the founder of the national movement, Becoming Filipino, that has over a million followers on Facebook, 725,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 200,000 on Instagram. Kyle is a bright light that radiates joy and happiness and we have an engaging and fun conversation. In this episode Kyle talks about his origin story in the Philippines - how providing ice to locals during the strongest typhoon ever recorded turned into his mission in life; and how he came to fall in love with the Philippines. You’ll also hear the four guiding principles that guide him on his journey with Becoming Filipino. Kyle tells countless stories about the people and the culture that have had a massive impact on him that are both funny and thoughtful. He also talks about the reflection process he uses to continuously grow and learn. Importantly, Kyle talks about how he’s found meaning in life, and how we can follow in his footsteps. This was a powerful and thoughtful conversation with someone that has impacted millions of people worldwide. I hope you learn something, and enjoy! You can find Kyle and Becoming Filipino at his website www.becomingfilipino.com, or on YouTube at Becoming Filipino, Facebook at Becoming Filipino, or Instagram @becomingfilipino If you want to listen to more Strive For More episodes you can click one of the links below… Apple Podcasts:  Strive on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Strive On Spotify Strive’s Website: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  Please Review The Podcast I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

“The riskiest thing I could do is have a job, and the least risky thing I could do is run a business.”   Iggy Domagalski is CEO of Tundra Process Solutions, a Western Canadian distributor and manufacturer of innovative process technologies. Tundra has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and an ‘Imagine’ company for outstanding community support.   Iggy holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Asper School of Business, where there is an award in his name that was created by his fellow students, and has been given away annually since 2004. He has also been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.   You can find Iggy on LinkedIn here, or at Tundra’s website: www.tundrasolutions.ca   Iggy’s a Canadian top 40 under 40 winner who discusses his beginnings in entrepreneurship starting a marketing business at 12 years old. In this episode we discuss what he learned from his first business that he still tells people to this day (it’s that it’s really hard to get people to pay you for something); what he learned from his parents about risk (that we need to take more risks in our lives); and what he’s learned from managing through 3 recessions in 14 years.  Iggy also has a tremendous perspective on the opportunities that are coming out of the pandemic, how to assess whether you should be taking more risk, and if so, how to quantify it; the four things that matter when you’re looking for meaningful work and a whole lot more... Book recommendations:  Jim Collins - Good To Great Shawn Achor - The Happiness Advantage Richard Parker - How to buy a good business at a great price   Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: Strive On Spotify Apple Podcasts:  Strive on Apple Podcasts If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  Link For Podcast Reviews You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

“The positive power of negative thinking has saved my life many times in the mountains.” All-round action hero Will Gadd (@realwillgadd) is a living legend in the truest sense. Year after year, he continually pushes the boundaries of ice climbing and even after having won every major title from the World Cup to the Winter X Games, he still manages to impress. Will’s professional climbing career spans more than 30 years of high adventure from Africa to Greenland, and he’s an inspirational character.  This is a wide-ranging conversation that covers topics such as excellence (or rather, sucking less), his incredible adventures across continents, Building resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing risk, seizing opportunity, and risk mitigation in low-knowledge environments.  Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: http://bit.ly/StriveForMorePodcast Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/StriveApplePodcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1 You can find every other episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

Michael Crouse - From Professional Baseball To Business Owner “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Michael Crouse was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008 in the 16th round, and went on to play 7 years of professional baseball and ended up finishing his career in double A baseball. Michael has competed in many international competitions, including winning Gold in the Asia Series, bronze in the World Baseball Cup, gold in the Pan-American Games, and has competed in the World Baseball Classic and was a member of the All-World team in the World Junior Baseball Championship. In this episode, Michael recounts some hilarious stories from his baseball career; shares the mental models he’s used in his professional career; and details his transition from player to business owner. Book recommendation: Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers If you want to learn more about Michael, you can find him on Instagram @michaelcrouse21 or if you want to find Travail you can find them on their website at travail.co Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: http://bit.ly/StriveForMorePodcast Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/StriveApplePodcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1 You can find every other episode of the Strive For More podcast at: www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast Get my FREE Ebook: https://mailchi.mp/728bcc8982db/3secretsbook You can also get access to my free newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0d7a9206f0e7/behindthecurtains Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

Becky Goebel - Influencer, Professional Motorcyclist, and Entrepreneur. Becky Goebel is a social media influencer with more than 80,000 followers across her platforms and a professional motorcyclist that’s been on shows such as Riverdale, and Ride with Norman Reedus. Becky is a hustlin’ entrepreneur who runs both the largest gathering of women on motorcycles in Canada, and the second largest in the world.  Listen in to hear how Becky’s journey started with motorcycles - years ago, she posted a photo of her riding a bike on Instagram and got 7,000 followers in a day. Now that’s developed into her running two major conferences, writing for every major motorcycle brand out there, and producing content for brands like Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ducati, and Volcom and Vans. Book recommendation: Don Starkell - Paddle to the Amazon. Want to connect with Becky? You can find her on Instagram @actuallyitsaxel, @thedreamroll, and @wizespirits and on her website www.actuallyitsaxel.com Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: http://bit.ly/StriveForMorePodcast Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/StriveApplePodcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  Get my FREE Ebook: https://mailchi.mp/728bcc8982db/3secretsbook You can also get access to my free newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0d7a9206f0e7/behindthecurtains Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

Dr. Terry Huang - Leading Researcher On Obesity, Nutrition, and COVID-19. “One of my strategies for ensuring I’m always moving the needle is that I reinvent myself every 5 years.” Dr. Terry Huang is a leading researcher in obesity and chronic disease prevention and the founder of Firefly Innovations, the first-of-its-kind platform to combine public health and entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Strive For More podcast we cover the community around Dr. Huang that contributed to his success in research. We talk about intermittent fasting, whether the gut biome is relevant to overall health, and importantly we discuss the Coronavirus pandemic that has been rattling the globe. Want to find Terry? You can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-huang-phd-mph-mba/ and you can stay updated on Firefly Innovations by checking out www.firefly-innovations.com  Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: http://bit.ly/StriveForMorePodcast Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/StriveApplePodcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  Get my FREE Ebook: https://mailchi.mp/728bcc8982db/3secretsbook You can also get access to my free newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0d7a9206f0e7/behindthecurtains Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

Alex Rucker - Lawyer, Navy Pilot, & Philadelphia 76ers Executive VP. "It's hard to beat someone that never gives up". -- Alex Rucker Alex has had maybe the coolest assortment of jobs I’ve ever heard of...he started as a lawyer trained at Notre Dame, then when 9-11 happened, he decided to drop everything and join the US Navy as a Pilot and an Officer. He eventually went to the Raptors and started their analytics division, and is currently the Executive VP of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers and is the GM, Elton Brand’s right-hand man. Alex discusses his approach to making better decisions and gives you actionable ways to improve your decision making process as well. He finishes off by sharing his best insights into leadership and how to improve change implementation. Alex’s podcast recommendation: Mike Duncan - Revolutions. Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: http://bit.ly/StriveForMorePodcast Apple Podcasts:  https://tinyurl.com/StriveApplePodcast If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  Get my FREE Ebook: https://mailchi.mp/728bcc8982db/3secretsbook You can also get access to my free newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/0d7a9206f0e7/behindthecurtains Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

Lewis Matthews - Consultant Turned Tech Head On Goal Setting, Grit, & Resilience "Everything is either a blessing or a lesson." -- Lewis Matthews Lewis is an ex-management consultant who made the jump into the tech world, specifically food-technology where he now heads up the Sales Strategy & Operations function for DoorDash Canada, the on-demand food delivery platform started out of San Francisco in 2013. Lewis shares great insights about how to move fast and break things in the tech space, and what he’s done to overcome his resistance to this necessity. Lewis also dives deep into the goal setting process that he uses to improve his productivity and accomplish more. We talk about the bias for action and how crucial this is to overcome if you want to achieve great things in your business, life, or relationships. Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: Strive For More Podcast Apple Podcasts:  ‎Strive For More Podcast. If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.  Get my FREE Ebook: Click anywhere in here… You can also get access to my free newsletter: Just click here Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

Ally is the Program Manager of Talent Acceleration at Clio, a legal technology company based in Burnaby, BC, where she's helping prove it's possible to build and scale a Human and High Performing organization.  Ally has worn many hats over the course of her time in HR but is particularly passionate about creating transformative learning experiences for individuals and teams.  Ally completed her Master’s degree at The London School of Economics in organizational psychology where she wrote her thesis on psychological safety in teams. Outside of work, her time is mainly spent chasing around a puppy and getting out in nature as much as possible. This episode is a fascinating look into the world of teams...how we form them, how we get them to function at their best, and common pitfalls we run into when managing teams. Ally talks in depth about the enigma that is culture - what it is, how we can improve it, and if you’re starting your own business or trying to create your own unique culture, how to do just that. We also talk about ‘shocking rules’ and their role in your organization. We discuss optimal hiring practices and how you can implement this for yourself to massively improve your hiring decisions.  One of the biggest stresses I hear from entrepreneurs is the struggle of managing teams. They’ve done it before, and they’re worried about growing their businesses because they know they’ll have to manage a team again. Ally thoughtfully gives tips and tricks to help mitigate that stress so that you can create a team without worry.  Ally also shares what the research says about how you can improve your own growth and development and gives you specific and actionable items that you can implement to MASSIVELY improve your personal growth.  We finish off with Ally’s take on resilience, which is SUCH an important topic in entrepreneurship right now. She talks about the resilience mindset and the victim mindset, and how to overcome the victim mindset in yourself.  Books recommendations: Robert Kegan - An Everyone Culture; Kim Scott - Radical Candor; Michael Bungay Stanier - The Coaching Habit; Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen - Thanks For The Feedback; Aaron Dignan - Brave New Work. Podcast recommendation: Planet Money; Shane Parrish - The Knowledge Project.

Tate Hackert was born in Comox. He went to the University of Victoria and did an exchange at the City University of Hong Kong where he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics. Between the ages of 16 and 23, Tate originated more than $300,000 in loans through sourced-leads on Craigslist. Tate is currently the founder and President of Zayzoon, which is an HR-technology company on a mission to improve employee health through the use of responsible financial products. One of the key offerings that Zayzoon has is wages-on-demand, which gives employees access to their earned wages in advance of their regularly scheduled paydays. In this episode, Tate openly shares his origin story...how he started his first business (a lemonade stand at his parent’s house), and how he eventually transitioned into lending out $300,000 of his own money between the ages of 16 and 23. Tate also shares his unique and thoughtful perspective on the benefits to University. While the rest of us were in boring classes all day, Tate was busy connecting with 6 entrepreneurs every week, and he shares the formula he used so that you can replicate this for yourself. Tate talks about the early days at Zayzoon where, during the beta test of his model, he would literally send e-transfers to users as they requested money. He discusses Zayzoon’s focus on hiring great people, and on culture and employee engagement, and how that’s led to their success. Tate shares his vision for the company, and we finish off the interview with Tate getting vulnerable and sharing insights into who he is as a person. Tate’s book recommendations: Phil Knight - Shoe Dog; Peter Thiel - Zero To One; Stephen Witt - How To Make Music Free; David Epstein - Range.

In this episode of the Strive For More podcast, tune in to hear Conner Molander, guitarist, vocalist, and keyboardist for the Montreal indie band Half Moon Run. Conner reflects on his history in music: his musical influences, the people that kept him on the path toward a fulfilling career in music, as well as the famous singer that he used to style his hair after. Conner discusses the profession he would have joined if he didn’t go into music, and explains what the acronym, TFYQA, means.  Listen in to find out what kickstarted the founding of Half Moon Run, what Conner credits with their success, and whether he thought the band would ever make it.  Conner thoughtfully reflects on the uncertainty around starting something new, and plunging into the uncertain with a creative project. He also speaks about his current quest to become a better musician through rigorous classical piano practice. Conner discusses the music business, and gives insights into the division between commercial interests of music and the creative side and how he decides between pushing for one over the other. Conner talks about his other creative pursuits outside of music...and you’ll have to listen in to find out exactly what those pursuits are. We close the discussion with a really in depth conversation about what is holding Conner back from even higher levels of success, and a reflection on Conner’s habits and routines.

In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Barlow, a performance specialist who leads the pro and elite sports division at EXOS in Arizona. EXOS is a human performance company, who's main focus is to UPGRADE LIVES, through movement, nutrition, recovery and mindset practices.  Throughout the year, Jonathan coaches a wide range of pro and collegiate athletes including NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC fighters, as well as members of the US Special Forces.  Listen in to hear an in-depth conversation around health, nutrition, and mindset. Jon talks about what it’s like to train professional athletes - the challenges, opportunities, and he also shares what this one professional athlete thought were healthy snacks. Jon debunks some common training and nutrition myths and gives you easy-to-use rules for fitness and health. He also talks about the recent Game Changers documentary and gives his perspective on the pitfalls in the health industry. Book recommendations: Chip and Dan Heath, “Change,” and the Bible. Fitness coaches mentioned by Jon: @coach_brettb @thibarmy @drjohnberardi http://www.bodybyboyle.com/ https://www.teamexos.com/

In this episode we are joined by Sunny Gakhal, the youngest partner at DuMoulin Boskovich LLP, and the co-founder and sports agent at Myelin Athlete Management, a sports management firm. Sunny shares his backstory - he shares how his parents’ immigration to Canada impacts his life on a day-to-day basis and how his dad’s expertise in business shapes his current business. Sunny also tells the story of how he started Myelin, which started through failure - he applied to all the big sports agencies in the U.S. and came up short. Listen in to find out how he turned that failure into a HUGE success. He also shares his number one secret to success, and believe it or not, he thinks that finding a way to hold yourself accountable is the number one way to succeed in life. Listen in for a really engaging conversation with Sunny and to learn more about starting a sports agency, and how you can overcome the fear of starting your own business. Book recommendation: Keith Ferrazi, “Never Eat Alone.”

In this episode we are joined by Femi Bode-George, who gives us advice on how to get over the fear of getting started in a new venture. Listen in to find out what post-it note Femi looks at every day to inspire him for greater things, and for a proven strategy on overcoming the biggest challenges in your life.  Femi knows that, “Discipline is freedom,” and that “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like hard work.” Book recommendation is Napoleon Hill, “Think and Grow Rich.”

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Salmon, who tells us what the one thing is you have to carry with you if you're an entrepreneur, and on finding meaning in life. Chris talks about the importance of mental models, and how to test these in your own life. Chris also talks about his experience in the charitable sector, and his work in consulting. Chris also gives you his secret formula for success, and why community was so important to his own success. Chris's book recommendations include: Annie Duke, "Thinking In Bets," and Rene Girard "Things Hidden Since The Foundation Of The World." Please note that Chris is not a financial advisor. Any financial discussion is purely for interest and you should consult a financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

David is a resident physician at the Vancouver General Hospital currently undergoing specialization training in Emergency Medicine. He also has sub-specialty interest in Aerospace Medicine and holds a MSc in Aerospace Medicine from King's College London. He received his MD from UBC and his Diploma in Aviation Medicine from the UK Faculty of Occupational Medicine. David is interested in the application of medicine to deep spaceflight and currently does research for the European Space Agency looking at innovative countermeasures to long duration human spaceflight. He has also invented and patented multiple medical devices and is part of a biomedical start-up company. David is always looking for innovative solutions to today's problems. In this episode David talks about his routines that make him different, what he sees holding other people back, his experience in aerospace emergency medicine, whether aliens are out there, and whether he's planning on going to Mars. His book recommendation for the week is: "Where are the customer's yachts" by Fred Schwed.

Do you think the habits and mindsets you currently have will be with you for life? In other words, do you have one problem that’s been a HUGE challenge in your life for years, and you’ve never been able to get past it? Maybe that’s a fear of heights, or the inability to speak with women, or maybe you think you can’t make that cold-call sales call. In this episode we explore the radical concept of an “Alter-Ego,” and how this can radically transform your life through rewiring your brain. Listen in to learn how to implement this easy-to-use system for yourself, and I promise it will change your life.

Mitch Gudgeon is a co-founder and CEO of TalentFit, he’s a 4 time entrepreneur and former Canadian national rugby player and university varsity basketball player for UVic. The guy has done it all! His work and life has been focused on developing high performance team culture in various sport and business settings. Currently Mitch resides in Toronto, but is a Victoria BC native and holds an MBA from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. In this episode of Strive For More, Mitch describes how he decided to hire his first employee, gives you tips on how you can do the same, as well as recommendations on how to sell your high-value products. Listen to find out what his number one nugget of advice he’s learned in the last year.  Book recommendations: Angela Duckworth - Grit. Ryan Holiday - Growth Hacker Marketing. Ash Maurya - Running Lean. Jim Collins - Good To Great.