Teen Catalyst

This is the final episode of the Teen Catalyst podcast. Thank you all for being faithful listeners, you're awesome. Keep up the great work!! You can always follow me on social media, teencatalyst.com, and by listening to the Constructive Liberty podcast.

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it. In other words, teach your children to operate within their natural strengths.

When you know WHY you're doing something, it's much easier to stick with and follow through on. Think back to the subjects in school that you hate, most likely you can't see any reason WHY you should do it, or WHY you would ever need to use it in life (trigonometry). But when you can see the WHY, like knowing that workouts translate directly to results and success on the playing field, it's much easier to stick with it through the hard things. It's the same with life, when you feel you have a purpose, your WHY, things just flow for you. It doesn't mean it's going to be easy, or that you'll enjoy every aspect of it. But it DOES mean that you can see where you're headed, rather than just blindly charging ahead through life.  Your WHY is the measuring stick you hold up to everything in your life. “Should I take this job”, “should I move to this city”, “should I get married to this person”, etc. All you have to do is measure that against your WHY, and it will give you instant clarity on your path forward. Go deeper into your WHY with this ebook: https://empoweringforwardmomentum.com/discover-life-purpose (https://empoweringforwardmomentum.com/discover-life-purpose) Teen Catalyst father/son camping event: https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent

Sometimes strength isn't about perseverance. Sometimes it's about knowing when to quit.  ~ Jennifer DonnellyCheck out the https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent (Teen Catalyst father/son camping and skills event) happening June 24-26

To cultivate an attitude of gratitude, we have to take time from our busy day and remember to give thanks for all the blessings that keep coming our way on a daily basis. Gratitude keeps us focused on what we have rather than all the things we don't have, which keeps us in a victim mentality.

One of the biggest “Keys to Life” I know of is learning how to say “NO”. One trait of IMPACTFUL people is that they want to make a difference whenever, wherever, and however they can. Too often the thing that goes along with this is the propensity to say “yes” to every opportunity that comes up. Always remember, that saying yes to one thing, is saying no to something else. And that something else may just be the thing you SHOULD be saying yes to. Don't be afraid to prioritize the things that are important to you. Don't let someone else make their problems your problem, and force you to say “yes” just because they “need” your help. Learn to recognize when an opportunity is right, and say yes to those things, and no to the things that aren't right for you. Say yes to more of the things that “light you up”.  Learn how to say “no”.

“Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all.” – Norman Vincent Peale“Life is like a game of chess. To win you have to make a move. Knowing which move to make comes with IN-SIGHT and knowledge, and by learning the lessons along the way. We become each and every piece within the game called life!” Allan RufusThe key to success is ACTION!!

Jem Fuller grew up in Australia. Spent many years travelling the world. Partner and father. Coach and facilitator. Author and speaker. Here's what we discuss in today's show: - Why is self-acceptance important? - How do you know what your true path is? - Why should I care about contribution? - How do I know I am enough? - How do I deal with stress and anxiety? - How do I become more resilient? Connect with Jem: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemfuller/ - https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/ - https://www.facebook.com/jemfuller.me - https://twitter.com/JemFuller - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkAwvXrYHQ8pSmQES6Yhlmw - https://jemfuller.com/books/ Check out his free course: https://jemfuller.teachable.com/p/emotions

Today's "Key to Winning at Life" comes from Amy Dingman of a https://afarmishkindoflife.com (Farmish Kind of Life) podcast. Key to Life: Don't Be the Smartest Person in the RoomWhile it's great for your confidence (and your ego!) to be the smartest person in the room, it also tends to stagnate your learning. Because when you're the smartest person in the room, what more is there to learn there?I think it's important to continually learn along the journey of life, and in order to keep learning, you have to be okay with being the person who doesn't know something. Be okay with not knowing. Admit that you don't know and then purposely seek out spaces and communities that can teach you something new.At some point, you might become the person that others look towards as a teacher, and that's great! Be willing to teach others what you know, but also be willing to spend time in a different room – the one where you aren't the smartest person, and in fact might be the person who has the most to learn.Follow Amy on all the socials: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife/ https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings https://mewe.com/i/amydingmann Check out the https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent (Teen Catalyst father/son camping event) happening June 24-26.

There are two great days in a person's life – the day we are born and the day we discover why. -William BarclayA good life should always be made, not to be waited for. -anonymous Life is nothing but challenges; the more you undergo, the more you learn. -Bhavani T. Check out the Teen Catalyst father/son camping event here: https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent (https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent)

Today I'm speaking with Nancy Pickard about uncovering limiting beliefs, stepping outside our comfort zone to grow and challenge ourselves. Learning that the juice is in the journey and not just in the end game is a game changer. Becoming growth minded and resilient. Nancy Pickard is a Certified Integrative Coach through The Ford Institute for Transformational Training and the Levin Life Coach Academy. She is a certified coach of many flavors. Prior to her work as a coach, she owned and operated a personal training gym. She knows what it takes to help people achieve big goals. She holds multiple personal training certifications and has focused on health and wellness for almost 20 years. Her path towards coaching was a natural evolution—she has a BS in Psychology and an MS in Education. In 2017, she traveled alone in Thailand and Vietnam and undertook her biggest challenge, climbing Kilimanjaro at the age of 61. Coaching others to step out of fear and into bigger versions of themselves is her passion. What we discuss: What is a growth mindset and how does one cultivate that? What is a shadow belief and how does it hold us back? How does one move forward when they are afraid? How does someone learn to let go of resistance and move in to surrender? What does it mean to become the observer and not the reactor? How does one set heathy boundaries? Connect with Nancy: Email: nancy@nancypickardlifecoach.com Website: https://nancypickardlifecoach.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nancypickardlifecoach LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-pickard-771993a6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancypickardlifecoach/ https://twitter.com/cnancyrun Nancy's resources just for Teen Catalyst listeners: http://nancypickardlifecoach.com/free-chapter https://nancypickardlifecoach.com/take-a-quiz

Today's key to winning at life comes from none other than my sister, Sara. Her key is, take time to rest and recharge. Here's the confession: I've really, really struggled with burnout! And it wasn't until a month or so ago that it clicked! I was reading an article for moms, and the author made the comment, "You can't pour from an empty cup." And I cried! I was trying to do so much on my own strength, and it was impossible. There is a reason God commanded us to rest! We were not designed to take all of the stress of life on ourselves. We HAVE to rest and fill up our strength of mind and body so we can keep going for our loved ones and our own passions and interests! Since then, I've been making more of an effort to take more guilt free rest periods so I can give my family the Mama and Wife they need. ~ SaraDon't forget to sign up for the Teen Catalyst father/son camping event. It's for teens age 13-17, and it takes place June 24-26. Check it out here: https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent (https://teencatalyst.com/tcfsevent)

Your personal motivation at any age is an enduring source of focus, energy, and meaning. God gave you agency and expects you to use it for good, and not spend your life mostly in distraction/entertainment/going with the flow. The skills of motivation, available to anyone at any age are your foundation upon which to build an impactful life and career. Today we chat with David Edwards who's first book “New You! Who Knew?” is an attempt to put in writing an easy to digest and implement guide that builds confidence, esteem, and self-compassion in balance. Here's where you can find out more about David: www.davidredwards.com https://www.amazon.com/author/davidredwards https://www.facebook.com/David-R-Edwards-100356142253306

Today I talk career planning with Mark Herschberg. Here's some of the things we discuss: What is wrong with how students are taught about jobs today? What's a better way to do it? Where can teens meet people in different fields? What type of questions can teens ask when they talk to people? Why do people need a career plan? What goes into creating a career plan? When do people need to start thinking about their career plans? Connect with Mark: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/ https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/ Resources mentioned in the show: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/resources https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/app

Today's "Key to Winning at Life" comes from Melissa White. One of the things that helps me to win at life is cleaning as I go and keeping things organized. When my house gets messy and things aren't where they are supposed to be, it throws everything off and takes so much longer to finish a project. Like when I am cooking in the kitchen I like to clean up as I go so there isn't such a large overwhelming mess at the end. It also helps to be very organized so I can quickly find the bowl, knife, seasoning blend, etc.. when I need it and I don't spend half my time looking for something. Like the saying goes, “A place for everything and everything in it's place.” If you make it a habit to have a place for everything and put it back in it's place when you are done using it, then you not only save your time and sanity looking for it you also save money because you won't run out and buy another thing when you can't find the one you already have.Go get organized, and do good work. Don't forget to sign up for the first ever Teen Catalyst event happening in June. Tickets are on sale through March for only $175 for a father/son pair. The only way to get in on that price point is to contact me directly. Send an email to ken@teencatalyst.com with the subject line Teen Catalyst.

Today's quote comes from Tommy Baker, https://amzn.to/3CW7mgd (The 1% Rule: How to Fall in Love with the Process and Achieve Your Wildest Dreams) “Once we see the unknown through the frame of unlimited possibility, a place where anything can happen, we open up our world.”What is that unknown for you that you're afraid to go into? Lean into the fear, walk into the unknown. You just might find exactly what you were looking for. Check out this even I'm hosting in June: It's a father/son (age13-19) camping weekend on our homestead in Burkesville, KY. Tentative dates are June 24-26. We'll be working on building stronger relationships, not only between father/son, but also between self/others. There will be hands on workshops where teens can learn the basics of real skills like woodworking, carpentry, welding, animal care, horticulture, and more. We'll also have presentations on developing your interests, how to create a life/career you LOVE, critical thinking, the basics of personal finance, goal setting.....all the tool you need to create a life and career that interests and excites!! Are you excited yet? Here's the deal, I'm opening this first ever TEEN CATALYST event to ONLY 15 father/son attendees. You'll be blown away by the value you'll receive from this event. The door price for this event is $495 per father/son, which is incredible for everything included (camping, meals, and more) But get this, until the end of March, I'm opening registration for $175 If you're interested in attending, reach out to me at ken@teencatalyst.com. Can't wait to meet you.

Today I chat with Hami Mahani, former D1 College athlete, marketing expert turned entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of 6AMRun.comt, about how prioritizing fitness lead to massive breakthroughs for him in business. At 42, what I have learned is that my physical fitness journey has ALWAYS centered me and helped me professionally. To the point where I am now, CEO and Founder of 6AMRun.com All teens hear is "work hard", go to school, etc. No one address' coping with daily issues. Through running, taking care of your health can clear our minds and solve our issues, AND guide OURSELVES to "professional" or other successful paths. Here's some of what we discuss in the show: Overcoming adversity early in life How "running" can improve your quality of life. Why physical health is the CORE of all other health/wellness needs? What is a 6AM Mindset "Hard Work" being a myth, and why. Connect with Hami: www.6amrun.com instagram.com/6am.run Facebook.com/groups/6amrun instagram.com/HydrateHero © 2021 Kenneth Eash

#7 in our '101 Keys to Winning at Life' series. Today's key comes from Alan Bechard: Having good friends and associating with good people is a crucial part of a successful and happy life. You need to pick friends and strive to be with people that are honest and true while they are successful at the things that are important to you in life. As you go through life, seek out those that are accomplishing what you desire, those that you wish to emulate, those people that are working along a similar path that you are striving to go down. If you surround yourself with people who's values do not align with your own, you will find yourself going astray from your values. We all slowly adapt and adjust to the people that we surround ourselves with. You can make the conscious choice to choose those that you surround yourself with and associate with, make sure that you are making wise choices. In conclusion, the people that you surround yourself with are both a reflection of who you are, as well as an indication of your path forward and who you will become. It is important to choose those people wisely as you go through life.

Today's Monday Motivation comes from Jesus himself. In Matthew 7:12 he said to "do to others what you want them to do to you". Recognize that each person has their love language, learn it, and treat them from that perspective. Just like you would hope others would do for you.

I invited Tanya onto the show to talk about how to go to college debt free. Often referred to as the "Media Darling" -- I am a former investigative news journalist turned financial & business development strategist. I am a licensed financial professional. I created 6-figure revenues in my first 6 months, as an entrepreneur (and single mom) and then multiple 6-figures in revenues within my first three years. My students span 12 countries and have generated over $7.4 million in free publicity appearing in the New York Times, Forbes, Huffington Post, and on CNN, BBC World News, and FOX — to name a few. Here's a few of the questions we touched on in the show:How do you select the right college, to maximize your chances of a scholarship / full ride What other things do you need to consider / research How do you minimize your, and your parent's assets, so that you receive maximum FASFA How do you enter the 0% tax bracket and start to build wealth, as soon as you're working How do you become your own bank, so you can fund your own dreams What happens if you take this advice, but decide NOT to go to college? What else can you use your money on? (VERY different to the College 529 Savings Plans) Connect with Tanya: https://www.instagram.com/tanyatargettcamacho/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyatargettcamacho/ https://twitter.com/tctcamacho https://www.facebook.com/tanya.targett/ https://www.facebook.com/tanyatargettcamacho/ https://www.podcast.teencatalyst.com (Teen Catalyst website) https://www.podcast.teencatalyst.com/listen (Listen to Teen Catalyst)

Today's key comes from Christina Fong: You have a goal but doubt you can achieve it.  You think dreams come true for others but are not possible for you.  Even if you have some faith that it might happen, you aren't sure where to start.  It begins by working backwards from the results you desire.  Imagine yourself adopting the identity of a person who could get those results.  Ask yourself, “Who is the type of person that could get the outcome I want?”  Identify the characteristics, qualities and habits of someone who would achieve your desired result and incorporate them into daily life now.  Learn to operate like some who has your goal.  Wake up every morning and embody the person you are on the road to becoming - your future self.   Some questions to ask yourself to get your wheels turning:1. What are my interests? Think about the hobbies you have, how and where you enjoy spending your time. Do you like spending time with people, animals, computers, books? What activities would you miss the most if they were taken away from you? 2. What are my skills? Think of the hard skills and soft skills you've acquired in life. 3. What are my strengths and talents? Think of the things you're particularly good at, as well as things that people come to you for help with. 4. What is my personality? Are you a leader or followers? Do you prefer to work alone or in a group? Do you prefer to cooperate or compete with others? Do you enjoy helping others or prefer to empower them to do things themselves? Are you a thinker who focuses on ideas or are you a doer who takes action? Are you a creative and artistic person or do you thrive with structure and routine? Also consider your values. If you want to chat with a real live person and talk your way through these questions, just send an email to coach@teencatalyst.com and we'll set a time to connect.

I recently asked the question on social media, "Do you know where you're going?" Several people answered yes, but sadly, several said no. Steve Jobs said "the only way to do GREAT work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking, DON'T SETTLE. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

Today I'm chatting with Nicky about how young people can build better habits to reach their goals. It's a HUGE boost when things feel out of control. Habits will help you to manage your emotions, feelings, and actions, as well as manage the impacts that external factors have on the way we go about our day. If you hang out with Nicki for too long, she'll brainwash you into believing you can do anything. She is a life coach with a passion for helping individuals reach their goals through building habits of discipline, consistency, focus, and accountability. Her results-oriented coaching provides individuals the commitment to selfishly focus on themselves while they become the best version of themselves. Follow Nicky: https://www.facebook.com/unleashedleadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickiconradt-eberlin/ https://www.instagram.com/unleashedleadership/ Interested in working with Ken? Find out more https://empoweringforwardmomentum.com/tc-coaching (here).

101 Keys to Winning at Life: #5 Todays key comes from Toolman Tim at ToolmanTim.co: How The 1% Better Principle worked for me. Two years ago I started a YouTube channel. As a 38 year old, bearded, quiet spoken fella, talking to himself in his basement office, I knew literally zero about content creation. However c My audio was barely audible. I tried a shotgun mic, a corded lapel mic, and a cordless mic. I set them up in multiple locations, watched every video I could on improving sound quality, I nearly tore my hair out. But the end result was great audio. I spent way too much time editing my content. So I forced myself to do single take videos. This allowed me to put out more content in the same amount of time. Not easy, not comfortable, but I improved. I knew live-streaming was another key to success. I had unstable internet in my studio, so I moved to my office. I tweaked the lighting, adjusted the audio, got a new backdrop, but most importantly I kept live-streaming every single week. Each time I did something dumb I didn't do it again. If you are a numbers person, 1% improvement daily leads to 3800% improvement annually. None of this would have happened if I didn't commit to being uncomfortable, trying new things and getting 1% better every day.

I've got two quotes to share with you on this movin', motivated, Monday: The first comes from author and leadership coach Robin Sharma, “My best investment, as cliched as this sounds, is the money I've spent developing myself, via books, workshops and coaching. Leadership begins within, and to have a better career, start by building a better you.” ― Robin S. SharmaThe second quote is from legendary NFL coach Tom Landry: “Really, coaching is simplicity. It's getting players to play better than they think that they can.” ― Tom Landry Find a coach or mentor who can get you to perform above and beyond what you believe is possible. Then you'll have no trouble hitting every goal and building every dream. Check out the https://empoweringforwardmomentum.com/tc-coaching (teen coaching programs) we offer to help teen reach their full potential and create an IMPACTFUL life and career.

Gardening services - Plant propagation: trees, comfrey, garden plants, microgreens, - Setting up gardens for others: tilling, mulching, aquaponics, water features Custom wearable accessories: rings, ear-rings, bracelets, cuffs, necklaces, leather works (belts, bags, totes) Teaching new tech: phones, basic internet safety, blockchain, setting up home electronics, selling online ads, setting up GoogleMyBiz Selling online: listing for other people, buying cheap and reselling (flea markets, secondhand, neighbors junk) ebay, poshmark, amazon, affiliate sales, selling ads, Website/ blog/ podcast management: Building custom websites, managing websites, creating/editing blogs, editing/releasing/booking podcasts Tutoring: kids your age, kids younger, older kids who are struggling in a subject you're great at Reach out to me at ken@teencatalyst.com to create a roadmap to success for your teen.

101 Keys to Winning at Life: #4 Do the Next Thing I am able to “win at life” by getting things done. When I have multiple tasks that need to be completed, trying to do them all at once makes me feel frantic and overwhelmed. I hinder myself from doing any of the jobs efficiently. I become impatient, irritable, and unpleasant to be around. I have learned that I need to stop, take a breath, make a list, and do one thing at a time. One by one tasks get done, and I can confidently move on to the next thing. I may get interrupted, but if I have a list to come back to, I know exactly where I need to start again. As the tasks on my list get crossed off, I have a definite feeling of success and winning! If you want to create a roadmap to winning at life for your teen, just send an email to coach@teencatalyst.com with the subject line "Winning at Life", and a short paragraph about your situation.

Today's inspiration comes from Proverbs 20:18, Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.Find someone you can turn to that can draw out your strengths, and give you good advice as you press into the daily battle of creating the life you want to live.

Success is not measured in the amount of dollars you make, but in the amount of lives you impact. AnonymousFill out https://forms.gle/tm1muhpE7FFeyruq8 (this form) to get on a call with me to create a clear path forward to an IMPACTFUL life and career for your teenage son. Impact is what we're all about here at the team catalyst podcast, creating lives that impact the world because we're all creatives we were created to create. We're made in the image of God, who is a creator and we're made to create, and we have the ability, the privilege of creating the life that we want to live the life that brings us fulfillment and joy in. So often comes through the greatest joy and fulfillment comes through impacting the lives of other people. It comes through stepping in and filling a need for others through creating positive impact. I'll say that again, success is not measured in the amount of dollars you make, but in the amount of lives you impact. So, what exactly does it take to create impact? You've probably often heard me say if you've been around for any amount of time that I've identified five keys to an impactful life and career, that's your mindset? It's your relationship? Your health, your wealth and your purpose. When you can identify those five things, when you can build those up to where you want them to be, to where you're happy and comfortable with, where each of those things are, you have the ingredients, you have the makings of a massively impactful life, a life that can change the world. So many times people like to separate their life and their career. Like I've got my life over here. I've got my career over here and never the Twain shall meet. But when you take these ingredients, you take those keys to an impactful life and you use those to identify. You know, the things that you're good at, you, you identify your strengths, you identify the gifts and talents and abilities that you've got you build on your relationships.

Today's key come from Elise Hittinger. I kept setting New Years resolutions and failing. The failures were hard on me, I don't like to fail. The feelings that I wasn't good enough would start to creep in. One New Year's eve, 30 years ago or so, I made a life changing decision. I would no longer make resolutions. Instead, I set a daily goal of 400 laughs a day. It was a big enough number not to track and still give me the incentive to look for things all day long to laugh at. It didn't happen over night but that striving to laugh brought things into my life to enjoy. I started seeing the funny side of the world, the funny things that happen all day long that I was too busy to laugh at. Laughter has great health benefits, people enjoy being around me, and I feel GREAT. It was a wise decision that I keep up every day.

You might think visualization is a bit woowoo, but when you break it down into what it actually IS it becomes clear that it can actually be a catalyst of our success. Today we're chatting about 5 easy steps your teens can start doing today to get the success they want in life. https://www.podcast.teencatalyst.com/listen (Listen to Teen Catalyst)

Today's 'key to winning at life' comes from a friend of mine, Ryan Steva. Here's what he had to say: Never Stop Learning: Our ability to find connection and correlation between seemingly disparate things sets us apart as unique beings (makes us human). The ability to recognize pattern is the foundation for learning. Whether a child learning that a specific sound (a word) has a meaning or an adult learning the correlation between gravity, electricity and magnetism, our brains are wired to make connections from the day we are born to the day we pass. I contend that if we stop learning, we cease being who we were made to be... human. Learning equals growth and conversely a lack of learning equals decline.Learn, do, grow. Be human. Fulfill your God-given potential. Do good work. https://www.podcast.teencatalyst.com/listen (Listen to Teen Catalyst)

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston S. Churchill “He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it; Who has left the world better than he found it, Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; Whose life was an inspiration; Whose memory a benediction.” ― Bessie Anderson Stanley, “Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.” ― Albert Einstein Link to join https://www.facebook.com/groups/teencatalystcoach (Teen Catalyst FB group).

Get Happy with MindfulnessYou may have heard of mindfulness and thought it was only about being calm or helping you deal with stress. But did you know that mindfulness can help you lift your mood and become a happier person more of the time? It's easy to get stuck in a negative mindset and stay focused on the things that aren't working in your life. Your self-talk can become all about your weaknesses or failures. Negativity becomes your habitual way of thinking. Mindfulness can help you turn that around and get into a more positive thought pattern. As a bonus, mindfulness also has positive health benefits by reducing stress and enhancing your resilience and mental capacity. Here are three ways mindfulness can help you out of the negativity spiral and into a happier state of mind. Stay in the now Practicing mindfulness can help you refocus your attention on the here and now instead of anxious fast-forwarding to future problems or brooding over past mistakes. Mindfulness slows you down and reconnects you with what is happening at the moment. You can notice and appreciate the good things that are in your life right now. Being mindful can also help you stop being reactive and instead be more thoughtful in how you respond to people and situations. Be more connected Mindfulness brings you into a deeper connection with yourself and with others. It gives you time and mental space to work out what matters to you, and what are your values and beliefs. You learn that happiness lies in knowing yourself and being comfortable with who you are. And when you are your authentic self, you can connect honestly, openly and straightforwardly with other people. Relationships can become more profound and more heartfelt. Enhance contentment and gratitude One of the beautiful effects of mindfulness is the release from the treadmill of consumerism. You stop investing in externals for your happiness. Money, external approval, worldly success, and possessions no longer hold sway over your self-worth. Mindfulness focuses your attention on what you can control. Living an authentic life, attuned and aligned with your values encourages and supports your inner wellbeing. Your happiness becomes self-sufficient. Cultivating mindfulness can open your mind to feeling gratitude for where you are and what you have right now. ‘You are enough' is not just a slogan, it is an affirmation that you can be your best you, and live the life you want.

Small changes coming to the Teen Catalyst Podcast; we are returning to 3 episodes per week. WOOHOO!! This marks the beginning of a project I've been dreaming about for some time, the creation of '101 Keys to Winning at Life'. The first key comes from Donovan Dreyer, a mentor of mine, and coach to teens: I believe Gen Z should become the greatest generation of all-time. They have access to every expert in history and their mentors can serve them from anywhere on the globe. The uncertainty in the world has heightened anxiety for so many. We can team up to create the future we want for our kids like never before. Your first step is to tap into the support that is available in the form of coaches, mentors, trainers and educators who have the specialty and genuine care your kids need. Find more about coach Donovan https://www.getreadycoaching.com/ (here). Here is where you can find the book mentioned in the podcast, https://amzn.to/3oe4e9j ('What Color is Your Parachute?')

“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” ― Shannon L. Alder You are unique. God designed you and only you to be you. There's no one else who can ever fulfill the place you were designed to fill. Dive deep into discovering your full uniqueness with a DISC personality profile here: https://www.personalityservice.com/portal/MMZX/store (https://www.personalityservice.com/portal/MMZX/store)

Did you know that the most effective way to improve your life is to establish good habits and stick to them? Researchers have found that nearly half your daily actions are driven by habit, from your morning routine to how much exercise you get and the way you approach tasks. Establishing and maintaining good habits needn't be as much of challenge as it sounds if you take a micro habit approach. Instead of having big goals like ‘get fit,' ‘lose weight' or ‘get a new job,' break them down into smaller more achievable goals. Treat your personal goals as if they were work projects. Work out what steps you need to take to succeed. Start by working out what changes you want to make in the various parts of your life, from health to the office and your home life. By making some small changes in your life, you can make radical progress towards achieving your goals.

It's amazing what can be accomplished when you combine the power of multiple minds. That's the power of a mastermind. The Mastermind principle consists of an alliance of https://www.success.com/article/the-road-map-to-great-teamwork (two or more minds working in perfect harmony) for the attainment of a common definite objective. Success does not come without the cooperation of others.Mastermind group for teens and parents of teens, to create an IMPACTFUL life and fulfill your God-given potential. https://www.facebook.com/groups/teencatalystcoach/?__cft__[0]=AZWFiDFgJ_Envggfw7GztXlsuja9MuoEnsDooUvdwXelU8acw89eRHikG3vGi6jY31_I5bedUuXa0EWlCjwo-Ge_jmdWLcwZ4cL9xEhe3i_-_iN0A2lYkwnt4v5ApsMYSViaw4aksv0uy9XQUQIK83YH&__tn__=R]-R (https://www.facebook.com/groups/teencatalyst) https://mewe.com/join/teencatalyst (https://mewe.com/join/teencatalyst)

We don't always listen to our own self-talk. We tend to tune ourselves out, figuring it's all the “same old same old.” After a while, we might not be hearing it anymore. This becomes a real problem when the self-talk turns negative. Negative self-talk is what holds us back. It keeps us from accomplishing the things we could and can affect our health if it goes on long enough. On the other hand, positive self-talk is what gets us where we want to go. It boosts us when we need a jolt to set us into motion. It inspires and enables us to get to where we want to go. Teen Catalyst groups: MeWe: https://mewe.com/group/5fe114396382c34848542f69 Telegram: https://t.me/+ZNWz46POsHFjZjJh FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teencatalystcoach/ OG video: https://youtu.be/jXyej3tmwAY

This episode comes from a chat I had with David Vargas on the Law of Awareness, from the book 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, by John C Maxwell. Check out the original video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFzG2LRBqXg (here).

No matter where you're starting from, or what you've experienced, or what you've been programmed to believe, you DO have what it it takes to build a life you LOVE living.

I sent a homeschooling question to Amy Dingman, from A Farmish Kind of Life podcast and website. Amy has lots of years of homeschooling experience, having homeschooled several of her own children. The question I asked is, where parents start who are new to homeschooling and want to maintain the necessary studies, while also giving their teens what they need to keep their mind activated and interested in what they are learning. Where is the dividing line between letting them jump from topic to topic exploring everything that happens to capture their attention, and keeping them focused and moving forward on the things that will help them create a life they actually enjoy living? 

There's 8 elements of life to consider when creating a life you LOVE. Home Career/work Love and family relationships Friends Health Character Hobbies & activities Intellectual and cultural pursuits Join me as we talk through these 8 areas of life. If you missed it, I'm giving away a free 1-hour coaching session (for teens) to the first 5 people who send an email to coach@teencatalyst.com with the subject line "8 Elements Free". Write a short paragraph about why you want coaching, and the possibilities you imagine for yourself over the next year.

Watch the original video https://youtu.be/uuNvgiMyCuM (here). Everyone wants to live a happy, fulfilled life, right? It's a no brainer! Look around you and notice the happy people who seem to roll with the punches. No matter what life throws at them, they find contentment and meaning wherever they are. So how do they do it? What do extremely fulfilled people do that you're not doing? Here are some suggestions. 1 They know themselves People who are content and fulfilled have a good idea of their strengths and weaknesses. They don't berate themselves for not being perfect, but they focus on what they do well and work on the things they could improve. A good team needs people with different strengths and talents. If you're an extrovert who loves people and organizing, you'll excel at arranging functions, events, and conference. If you're more analyst or a researcher, your strength is probably preparing reports or explaining data. 2 They stay connected Humans have a natural inclination to connect. Millions of years ago, survival depended on being committed to the group. People who are content and fulfilled in their lives tend to maintain healthy social networks. They stay connected to friends and family. They prioritize spending time with the people they love and have lots of support to rely on when things get tough. 3 They believe in themselves People who go about their lives or are dissatisfied tend to have low self-esteem. They don't expect things to go well for them and they stay in their unhappiness. Fulfilled people, on the other hand, have solid self-esteem and quiet inner confidence that life is pretty good. Confident people tend to have more friends and are more successful generally. Confidence sets up a positive circle that breeds more success, more happiness, and more confidence. 4 They are grateful A big difference people between who are content and people who are a Negative Nancy is that the happy people are grateful. Not just for their success but for everything in their lives. No matter what else is going on, fulfilled people can always find something to be grateful for. Gratitude is an excellent habit to cultivate. The more you focus on the good things in your life, the more good things there will be. Gratitude is energizing and positive and generates its own momentum. 5 They have a purpose People who are happy and fulfilled don't just wait around for good things to happen to them. They have a purpose in life that is aligned with their values, and they just go for it. Extremely fulfilled people focus on doing what they feel they were made to do, what brings them satisfaction at the end of the day, and what makes a positive contribution to the world.

https://odysee.com/@kennetheash:f/9-habits-every-teen-should-master:1?r=3jZ24FnU4u3hq7me27LLh36Xa6KWYMgS (Link) to the original video recorded live. 9 Habits of Successful People Every Teen Should Master. 1. They Set Goals Successful people know what they want. More than that, they actively set goals in order to get what they want. Having goals in mind doesn't count either. You need to write your goals down, and then break them down into an action plan. 2. They Stay Healthy Staying healthy is key on the road to success. A proper diet, solid exercise routine and getting enough sleep are 3 of the most powerful things you can do. Being healthy will let you focus on the pursuit of success and not worry about always getting sick or fatigued. 3. They Face Fear Fear is one of the biggest roadblocks to success. Just think about things you might have missed out on because you were too nervous to take a chance. Successful people feel fear just like the rest of us, but instead of giving up they face it. 4. They Learn It is kind of a shame that school ends so early in our lives. Some people feel like that means they are done learning. This couldn't be further from the truth. A commitment to lifelong learning will propel you towards success by keeping your mind sharp, and your skills up to date. 5. They Stay Organized There may be a handful of geniuses who are able to create and think surrounded by a mess, but for the rest of us "normies" a cluttered space is nothing more than a distraction. You will save time, energy and boost focus if you keep your space neat and tidy. 6. They Keep Balance What is the point of success if you don't take time to enjoy it? Hard work is clearly important but remember to relish the good times along the way. Having a life balance will keep energy levels high and give you something to look forward to besides work. 7. They Take Time to Think Do you ever make time to just think? Successful people do. They know that being successful means continually thinking "what next?". If you want to be more successful, schedule 20-30 minutes of quiet thinking time into your day. 8. They Surround Themselves With Inspiring People If you want to be successful, it helps to have successful friends. Besides the doors they may open for you, having successful friends will inspire you. You will learn what makes them tick, and it's never a bad thing to have a likeminded social circle. 9. They Plan Their Day Do you ever find yourself wondering what to do next? Successful people don't. They take time to plan their day, because they know that the time invested will pay off. Taking half an hour to plan your day, could save countless hours of wondering what to do next.

I was reading an eBook by Benay Wettle called 'How to wake up inspired and motivated', and came across this little section on creating a new you. Becoming the person you need to be to attain your goals and dreams. I think you'll find this as inspiring as I did. Here are the links where you can join the discussion and catch the live videos: https://odysee.com/@kennetheash:f (Odysee) channel (similar to YT) Empowering Forward Momentum https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChvgojrR5GQh8zL1QAXv6VQ (YouTube) channel MeWe https://mewe.com/join/theimpactfullife (IMPACTFUL Life group) MeWe https://mewe.com/join/teencatalyst (Teen Catalyst group) MeWe https://mewe.com/p/empoweringforwardmomentum (Empowering Forward Momentum) coaching FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimpactfullife/ (IMPACTFUL Life group) FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulteens/ (Teen Catalyst group) FB https://www.facebook.com/empoweringforwardmomentum/ (Empowering Forward Momentum) coaching

Today we're talking about the how of why of creating your life changing goals. What if you could change your life by setting IMPACTFUL goals? Maybe you tried it in the past and it didn't work?? You might have gone about it all wrong.... Get your notebook out, cause today we're talking all about the "how and why" of goal setting, and how to set yourself up for success. This was originally created as a live video on YouTube. View the original video https://youtu.be/x6CgakTf7NE (here).

I'm back with the first episode in nearly 2 weeks. And a rough 2 weeks it's been. I've been flat on my back fighting pneumonia, and it's taken a LOT out of me. I'm finally back to where I can carry on a conversation without struggling to breathe. But it's still difficult to record a whole podcast episode. I'm back today to say that this will be the last episode to Teen Catalyst for the year. I plan to hit it hard next year with fresh new content and interviews for you guys. The format may change, but the show will still be here come January 2022. In the meantime, feel free to email me and coach@teencatalyst.com with any comments or questions.

I spoke in the last episode about mentors, and I read a few cards from the book Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds. I introduced the concept of a mentor as somebody who guides you to success in life that you couldn't have imagined without them. Today I want to talk to you about the POWER of mentorships. Mentorships help people by giving them the push they need to get to that higher level. A mentor can show you the possibilities of where you could go.

Today I want to talk about mentorship. A mentor is someone who is known as a trusted counselor or guide. Recognize that vulnerability is an actual leadership competency, and that peers, colleagues, and direct reports crave relatability and transparency in their leaders. The higher you are in an organization, the more warped and blurred your view becomes of what's really happening on the ground. So, remember not only to focus ON the business, but work IN the business as needed. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. What actions are required for you to demonstrate the vulnerability that allows those around you to do the sam?. ~ Dave HollisProtect your brain. Just because you can't see your brain doesn't mean it's not there. Invest as much energy caring for it as you do for your heart, your lungs, your skin, and other more conspicuous organs. Are you willing to become the family or community pariah in order to save a life? Dramatic? Yes. Accurate? Even more so. Protect your brain. ~ Daniel Amen We often think of self-discipline as being focused on doing something in particular. Although that certainly is true, excercising the self-discipline NOT to do something can exponentiate your creativity and productivity. If you were to establish a greater degree of self-discipline tomorrow, is there one recurring habit that, if you could improve upon, modify, or eliminate, would have a disproportionately positive impact on both your confidence and your ability to progress something enormously important to you? What is that thing that you need to eliminate in order to progress something in your life forward? ~ Ryan Holiday For more information on how to find a mentor that's right for you, or to work with me directly, contact me at coach@teencatalyst.com.

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