The Full Monty

Recorded in July 20206:55 When I looked at kids that succeeding in wrestling, those kids always had parents who were involved14:22 (How do you motivate a kid, that doesn't want motivation) get him away from whatever the influences are around him32:49 I just think people forgot how to work36:20 I'm not a good human being36:36 I thought I was irredeemable42:31 We've given kids too much time54:04 Special Ops Xcursions54:54 Podcaststrength.com57:00 We need great Americans to save this country, and it's gotta start by being a good human being first59:43 No man is crushed by misfortune, unless he has first been deceived by prosperity1:03:02 It is about being a good person, not right or left1:03:35 You can have friends that you don't agree with

3:27 Got involved with some of the alphabet agencies after the Navy4:36 Switched over to Department of Homeland Security5:58 There's gotta be a way to make an impact without costing me everything else7:21 A lot of times in life, big decisions come by way of a swift kick in the ass8:13 A pretty decent household income, went to zero in the blink of an eye9:06 To be successful in business, it's not necessarily about the product; it's about the person10:42 Most business owners go out of business within three years – because predominantly they don't have the startup or working capital15:34 If my son comes to me and has no idea what he wants to do, college is the last place he's going16:33 You've got to make sure that you don't live up to the expectations that others put on you17:29 If you really want to be successful in life, you volunteer for everything19:12 The middle class feeds those opposite ends (poor and wealthy)20:12 The bulk of our society have less than $1000 in savings23:18 We don't set kids up for adulthood27:24 The first thing you need to think about in business – is your market28:05 People will only have an issue with price in the absence of value31:00 Next, how is your business going to be affected in a volatile economy?38:48 People that are living paycheck to paycheck, don't have $500 for someone to tell them to stop living paycheck to paycheck39:24 I collect no money from my clients41:41 Anything we ever do, there has to be 3 factors.  They have to need it, they have to want it, and they have to be able to afford it46:11 Customer service, people skills are everything46:32 Word of mouth is the greatest marketing you'll ever get47:24 There isn't a business on this planet, that shouldn't figure out how to thrive with a referral market47:40 If you're going to spend money on advertising or marketing of any kind, you better figure out a system to track the results50:40 If somebody wants a takeaway – work on your people skills52:11 Money is a byproduct of value52:57 Leadership is a scarce commodity in a world filled with managers52:36 You manage processes; you lead people53:05 There are no born leaders; you become a leader53:27 I decided in my mind the person I wanted to be; and, it looked nothing like the person I was55:02 Never regret the struggles you had in life – they are so necessary58:23 Nobody likes a boss – they like a leader, a coach1:01:37 Priority 1 is getting your emergency funds in place1:11:53 Affirmations – successful people do them, unsuccessful people think they're weird1:16:09 Our brains are a computer, and most of us allow everyone else to touch the keyboard – why not you be the one to take it over? 

1:48 Very independent growing up (CEO father)2:08 Diagnosed late in life as dyslexic 5:13 (A workaround) I read out loud10:01 I learned to associate with people's behaviors12:59 My #1 rule in life, in the absence of information, people make stuff up13:40 (What HR is supposed to do) work the fine line between what's in the best interest of the company, and what's in the best interest of the employee13:54 Just because it's legal, doesn't mean it's fair.  And, just because it's fair, doesn't mean it's legal.14:30 You're kinda part of the problem if you're reacting and not responding30:18 Nobody can ever guarantee that you're not going to be fired35:30 HR is a thing the moment you hire your first W2 employee37:60 (How do you mediate) – It's usually reestablishing expectations37:53 Book recommendation – 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player

1:46 Grew up with a lot of accountability3:18 What are you going to fuel your body with?7:04 Scholarship to play division 1 at Rutgers9:26 If you want a voice, you need power and money10:39 I wanna influence and impact the world12:03 When you want what other people have, you're never gonna get it14:04 If you're more successful than me and you stop working, I'm going to catch you20:09 I had a commitment to make everyone around me, better21:50 You have to have a game plan of your 5 year and 10 year plan24:08 I'm committed to creating as many lions and lionesses so we can take back logical thinking24:32 The only way to be free, is to work for yourself26:35 Let be honest with ourselves – the mirror test32:59 You can always learn something from somebody that is calling you out.  Listen to them, but don't let it dictate where you're going41:54 Life doesn't give you the benefit of doubt, neither do people42:23 Trying out for the winter Olympics – Bob Sled43:52 You gotta believe in yourself first, then other people will follow you47:17 If you're going against the grain, odds are you doing something right or something ahead of its time

2:21 Dad used to put his hand out, and I'd put my neck it – so that he could talk to me, and I would listen8:37 I was a punk ass skinny kid, coming out of high school, with no direction whatsoever13:49 A trending scenario – my alligator mouth overloads my canary ass18:35 Kicked out of the SEAL teams – I was emotionally destroyed28:50 If you're not happy, nobody else is going to make you happy31:13 I don't like being too comfortable34:00 Nothing is given to you; you work for everything you have39:11 Invested in NEOU fitness app – biggest fitness app on the market right now – www.neoufitness.com50:04 The old UDT SEAL museum – probably cool, but I won't go back.  Now, it's state of the art and crushing it!55:07 Start your own company; be your own boss57:14 More and more veterans are getting great benefits (like sleep) from CBD – www.thecbdpath.com1:02:59 What's happening in the active duty military (his opinion, but probably right) is that people are testing positive for THC, and blaming it on CBD.1:06:45 Warrior Health Foundation – a non-profit that helps veterans get their hormones and vitamin deficiencies back in order1:12:42 How much are you pushing college versus business to your 11 year old?  I don't.1:20:48 Mike asks for a little bit about me1:22:36 Second trip to Bosnia, my career was complete1:22:36 (Regarding meditation) I don't know that I want my heart rate down

::53 inflammation2:18 You can't be scared to tell the truth3:06 Give the most out to the rest of the world4:47 Most people are afraid to be disliked12:05 Keep it in the inner monologue14:01 To change, take one step15:51 The only (TK approved) reason to be a CEO17:00 How can we get to a life of fulfillment17:55 It drives the cancel culture18:18 Ease is the greatest impediment to success19:43 If you don't like the US, travel somewhere else27:46 The minute the CEO has to take money, they are held accountable36:06 CEO leadership, accountability37:30 Leadership, handling task failures40:00 Smart, but no emotional intelligence41:06 65 lbs. overweight, drinking too much with a heart problem41:48 The path of going downhill, career wise43:54 Caveated friendship44:25 Holding people accountable for my own morality45:00 I'm being mad at somebody because they won't be me46:52 What are all my adverse behaviors and how can I push them aside49:04 Your servant's towel always has to be bigger than your ego50:19 I've got equity in me everyday54:25 Book – The Go Giver – you have to be a giver55:49 When your internal monologue is in conflict with reality, bad stuff happens59:30 The nuts and bolts (of a business) is rarely the problem – it's the culture1:00:21 Hyphenated Americanism is the most damaging thing that has ever happened to this country1:05:05 Be yourself, and make sure yourself is better than you were in the morning1:15:57 The only way young people see how they should act as older people, is observationally1:20:38 We have three types of relationships – relationships, friendships and situationships1:27:25 He does a podcast every Sunday called – This life in tech

Andy Sziraki is knowledgeable about the body, and passionate about helping veterans in need.  I think his energy is infectious, in a good way.  I'm not sure audio does this one justice; I'll have to get the video up.  1:06 Background5:11 Andy's brother, Marine, lost to stateside PTSD6:37 Bowling Green under Urban Meyer9:18 A shift in his brother12:41 A life mission to fix veteran suicide16:56 Institute of Human Performance20:13 difference between functional movements and difficult movements23:46 The secret – maximum overload27:20 Antagonist, agonist muscle groups30:38 Every workout is a self-assessment38:19 You gotta constantly be fine tuning and tweaking your body, your mind, your spirit, emotions.40:27 Naked Warrior Project – www.nakedwarriorproject.org41:45 Help Our Military Heroes – www.helpourmilitaryheroes.org43:38 Let's get rid of the obesity; we're better than that44:12 DOSE, the best drug you can ever have44:40 Book suggestion - Spark: by John Ratey, M.D.45:04 You cannot serve from an empty cup

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