The Pastor and the Panderer

Social media has a funny way of circling back and reminding us of things. Things we used to say, do, believe, represent… or at least pretend to. Today we both reflect on our own evolutions, and share how we came to be the men that we are today. It's crazy how cringeworthy your own content can seem just a year removed. But don't be ashamed, don't let it get you down. Learn from it, and realize that you would NOT be the magnificent person you are today had that not happened. We all evolve. We are all a combination and culmination of everything that has happened in our life up until this very point in time.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org.   Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com   

We've all heard the phrase before. “You can't please everyone.” And yet no matter how many times we hear it, we still try. It could be in your family, trying to make sure everyone gets equal attention around the holidays. Also in your business, especially if you're trying to serve everyone and not your niche market. It could even be internally. Perhaps you don't prioritize and you try to go all-in on every possible thing you do. The outcomes are all the same. Your efficiency and quality diminishes, and you get burnt out or exhausted. If this frequently happens to you, STOP. Reverse engineer the intended outcome, find out what it takes to get there, and then decide if it's even worth it. If you try to please everyone, you won't please anyone, including yourself!   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

Too often we put up our own roadblocks on the way to success. We tell ourselves it's too hard, we aren't qualified, or we just don't have the time or resources. We create these excuses before ever really making any attempts and without even knowing it we become our own worst enemy. It's all about perspective. “Success” doesn't have to be hard. You don't have to climb your Mount Everest every single day. As long as you are moving in the right direction, and not hindering progress with excuses, you are being successful. Heck, even “failing” at something should be considered a success as long as you learn from it and apply that new knowledge and experience. Stop making excuses, start being successful.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

Do you ever feel like you need to ask permission to be your true self? Do you feel like you need to hide at least a portion of yourself, your passion, or your enthusiasm and live a filtered life? If you are having a constant internal battle between yourself as a person and the persona you feel like you need to be… STOP. Don't ask for permission, just do it. Don't share just the highlight reel, share everything. Be you, the real you. Stop fabricating a life that truly isn't yours and just be you! You ARE qualified! You ARE good enough! You ARE phenomenal!   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org.   Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com  

If we don't make a plan, we end up wherever life takes us.  It seems obvious, but it's how the world works. Creating goals allows us to build toward something and keep constant track of our progress.  It also allows us to be held accountable for our actions. So how can we utilize goals to find what each of us deem success? By becoming brutally self aware.  Once we become self aware, everything else makes sense moving forward. Listen to find out how self awareness will open up the path to achieving every goal you will ever dream of.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

Many of us struggle to grow because we can't let go of the things that are holding us back.  For most of us that means letting go of ego, relationships, friends, money, and more. The truth is that the vision you have for your life isn't always what others have created for you.  That's when change becomes met with resistance. When you begin to shed the old you, your past wants to pull you back. Today we address how you can drop your fears of being alone, fear of failure, and any other fear that is standing in your path to success.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

If you're looking for a coach, the first question you should ask is who's coaching your coach.  As a coach, perhaps the most important thing you can do is invest in coaching and training for yourself.  Not only does it help you develop personally, but it helps strengthen your skills professionally. Why? Because it teaches you things that you don't know you don't know.  A coach is able to look into your life and see what you can't see. Check in with Cody and I to see how our own continued personal development is essential to moving forward in our careers.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

What is success? The answer is different for all of us. For some of us it means creating something, a business, a child, a work of art. For some it is purely financial, and that's okay too. But at what point is “the grind” too much? Today we discuss how being a work-aholic can be a bad thing, especially if it takes you away from your family, friends, and even yourself. Time is the only thing in this life that we have at our disposal but we will never get back. Don't waste it flipping vintage items at a yard sale for pennies on the dollar when you should be with your loved ones. Success isn't always about filling your pockets, sometimes it's about filling your heart and pouring it into those around you.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org.   Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

Everyone wants to talk about it, yet most of the discussion of money is frowned upon. You're told from an early age that you need to make more and more of it, but at the same time it's rude to discuss it with most people. Our past experiences heavily influence how we feel about money, as well as our idea of success and fulfillment. Because of the way we were raised, some of us understand that financial success requires hard work. Some don't understand that (yet). Some of us understand that money doesn't buy happiness. Some don't (yet). Today we discuss our past experiences involving money and our stories and perceptions around the almighty dollar.   If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Pastor and the Panderer!  Today we reveal exactly what this show is all about. Listen as we dig deep into our personal backgrounds, our motivation to pursue careers in the coaching industry, and how we became connected in the first place.  We touch on our methodologies, Cody's past as a Pastor, and Ryan's business failures and successes. We also begin to uncouple our own views on religion and how it's shaped both of our lives. Thank you for joining us on this journey!     If you have a question, general comment, or would like to be considered for a live on air coaching session, please drop Ryan and Cody a line at ryan@lifeoptimiztiongroup.com or cody@embracethelion.org. Feel free to connect with Cody and Ryan on social.  Cody can be found on Instagram @cody_jefferson, Facebook @ Cody Jefferson, and on his personal website at http://www.codyjefferson.com.  Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanniddel, on Facebook @ Ryan Niddel, and on his personal website at http://www.ryanniddel.com

Today's show, well today's show is just an intro for things to come.  Join Cody and Ryan on this incredible adventure as they lift the veil on the coaching industry and shatter societal norms and constructs.  Gain insightful knowledge on how you can progress in your life and achieve goals you never imagined possible.  Tune in for weekly for new episodes!