Time to Elevate

John Maxwell told our group in Costa Rica that non-growing people don't even know they aren't growing, they lack self awareness. in this episode I four tips I've used in my life to help me on my growth journey to make sure I'm growing every day.

What if you got to meet your hero? I meet my leadership hero John C. Maxwell. John's Added so much value to my life through these books: "Developing the Leader Within You 2.0" "Intentional Living" and "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth".

We will always stay consistent with who we think we are, that's why its of the utmost importance to be intentional with your identity. link to the podcast with Tom Bilyeu an Trevor Moawad- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCeWtXPKko Read "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins

"Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than to be in bad company."

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. I challenge you to read this Poem every day for a week and see if you don't feel more empowered.

Age is a common barrier for most teens when they think they can't really do anything with their lives until they grow up. Owen Atlas it the living proof that is not always the case. He stared Martial Arts at 6 and became a black belt in tai-kwon-do. Owen has since been engulfed in the world of acting and has stared in movies such as "Little Evil" and "The Starling".

This week I Interview my Bishop and one of my great mentors Bishop Kelly Heaton.

When I asked Master Eddie Edwards what advice he has more me as a new white belt, he told me calmly in 2, simple, powerful words: "Don't Quit!" Here are 3 things I've learned when starting new activities, sports, or hobbies: 1. Lose the Baggage- Find a place or routine that lets off your baggage (ego, pride, distress,) 2. Enjoy the Roll- "Tap and Give 5" 3. Stick to the Wheel- Don't re-invent the wheel, find the wheel of someone who is ahead of you and stick to it.

Today we read an excerpt from the famous poem: "A Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. As I try to take the road less traveled by, I have found 3 actionable lessons to apply to my life- 1. Value Others as you Value Yourself 2. Dreams over Drama 3. Reconstruct Your E-V-E (Education vs Entertainment) Ratio

Trying to control your anger and frustration is a difficult task, even towards the ones we love most. Whenever I get angry or annoyed and I want to lash out, I try to say a 3 word phrase to stop me before I actually say or do something. This 3 word phrase is "Respond don't React". I am still striving to do this myself, and it's hard. I believe naturally as young men we tend to get aggressive a little easier with can both be a good and bad thing. Nonetheless, I will continue to strive in controlling my temper, as I hope you will too.

No growth is fostered in the comfort. If you want to grow to your fullest potential- PLANT YOURSELF ON THE TALLEST HILL. The strongest branches grow with the most brutal of winds. The deepest roots grow in the most insecure soil. Get out of your comfort zone, and make what was once uncomfortable your catalyst for growth!

In today's podcast, I interview one of my good friends and one of the most excellent teenagers I have ever met. Justin Gulbranson is a Musician, cross-country runner, and member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but more importantly is a Great friend and people-centric leader. Justin gives us his thoughts on some of the most important aspects of his life and what he has learned from them. Make sure to take some notes for this one!

I can't stress enough that you read the Invaluable book: "A Game Plan for Life" by John Wooden, so many principles that could help you become a better person and live a more successful happy life! The 3 Steps: 1. Learn to Listen 2. Seek to Understand 3. Be Persistent in Practice Apply these steps to any endeavor where you seek to acquire knowledge!

Be intentional with your phone. It's a device that's consumed the lives of many. 1. Don't Drift 2. It's a Tool not a Toy 3. Presence is the Greatest Gift you can Give Make sure to read "outwitting the devil" by Napoleon Hill, and Look up Cal Newport to listen to his content.

Nelson Mandela once said: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". The truth is most teens don't know how to utilize their present day-to-day high school education. I'm not cool with wasting half of my day on something I think is a waste of time, so to solve this problem, we take what we can control (ourselves) and actually learn a way to apply this information to our lives. I suggest 3 C's that might help you elevate your education. 1. CURIOSITY- Every successful person was curious and desirous to learn more and be more. Being curious and asking great questions is essential in learning and becoming a better leader. As the world's foremost authority on leadership John Maxwell would say: "Great leaders ask great questions". Be curious, desire to learn more and be more. 2. CAPITALIZE- If we are going to spend more than half of our day in school and doing homework, we must capitalize and find meaning vs. waste our time. Every thing we learn in school can either be applied to real world context, or it can grow our values and virtues. For example, learning history may help you develop your political views and make you a better voter, and citizen of your country. You may hate math, use it as an opportunity to practice patience, or develop your work ethic. 3. CONNECT- Connect with others, add value to others. It will benefit you in that teaching helps you to internalize said topics, and better understand them yourself. Not to mention the benefit to the person you are talking to not only understands the topic better, but now feels more comfortable being curious an learning themselves. Just as Nelson Mandela once said: "As we let our own light shine, We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same".

Here are 3 ideas you need to understand: 1. Your Impact is "Worthwhile and Necessary" 2. Investing in yourself is the "key" to investing in others 3. Never pass an Opportunity to Serve Here are 3 ways you can apply it: 1. Personally develop yourself for 30-60 minutes a day 2. Write down what you learn on a piece of paper 3. Tell Someone that you have Learned  No matter what you want to believe, the truth is many around you will lose if you do not win, take that opportunity to help others win by helping yourself win.

Comparisons Kill, here are 3 ways I deal with comparing myself to others: 1. WE CAN'T JUDGE THE PIECE, UNTIL WE'VE SEEN THE WHOLE PUZZLE- comparing ourself with the attractive "pieces" of others such as how much friends they have, how popular they are, or even how charismatic they are without taking the rest of their life (the puzzle) which has many weaknesses and faults is destructive and delusional to our judgment. We must take into perspective that everyone is human and therefore in a fallen state, we make many mistakes, no one's life or personality is perfect by any means. 2. 3 IN A ROW, NOT TIC TAC TOE- one of the biggest lies comparing tells us is that life is like tic tac toe, is a zero-sum game, someone has to lose for you to win. The truth is life is actually "3-in-a-row" both parties can win, no one has to go down for you to go up. When you compare yourself to others you play in an unwindable game where you try to one-up everyone that you feel threatens your success and identity, this is a lie. Success is in abundance, there is plenty to go around. 3. USE THEIR EXAMPLE- when you compare you ask: "how are they better than me" when you grow you ask: "how can they make me better" If we are constantly comparing ourselves to everyone we can never learn form them. You could tell yourself you can never be as successful as John Maxwell, or you can use his success as and example and proof its possible for you. Use others success as an reason to succeed not an excuse. I hope this adds value, love you guys!

This quote really resinated with me, I can testify of its truth in my own life, I was addicted to my phone, what that really means is I was addicted to the convenient short term distraction of instant dopamine, with my iPhone always within reach, always the path of least resistance when bored for more than a few seconds, it was very easy to spend multiple hours on. though I subconsciously knew I could be doing better things with my time, I tried not to think much of it, for fear of realizing how much time I was wasting and how worthless I was becoming. what I didn't realize was the how much time I was really wasting and how all this excessive screen use was effecting my mental health. the average teen spends 7 hours and 22 minutes on their phone every day, if you calculate that for one year it comes to 2,570hrs 32min. If you calculate a hole high school career, you would spend near 10,281hrs and 28min on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and other social medias lusting after celebrities, fantasizing about fame and popularity, comparing yourself to shreds, filling your life with trivial videos and content, weakening your motivation and hunger, never letting the truly meaningful and worth while areas of my life such as my faith, my family, and my personal development fill that gap of fulfillment. Spending your time is similar to planting a garden, you reap what you sow. Make sure your planting plants in your life that will bear sweet fruit in the future! Hope you can get some Value out of this episode!

You have what it takes to be the a better version of yourself. You have what it takes to elevate yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. That isn't what's holding you back, what holding you back is a loss of attention, focus, and subsequent loss of motivation, hunger, and intention to do what is right for you in the long run. This is all because of distraction, and arguably the most prevalent distraction of our youth is technology. With all of the addictive substances that it holds such as instagram, snapchat, youtube, and other social media. our distance from silence and addiction of always having to have something playing in the background to stimulate us is leading to higher rates of mental illness and suicide according to the University of Las Vegas, and multiple studies of "the Prince Association" (not a real thing). Enjoy the episode!

Big changes to come... stay tuned for future podcasts about the biggest problems facing our youth, my personal challenges, and messages of hope and straight that can make us and the people around us just a little bit better. love you all, you have greatness within you. -Isaac Prince

the biggest piece of advice you can take on this episode is if you want friends you need to focus on helping the success and happiness of others (not above yourself). Just don't be selfish;)

"We are what we repeatedly do, Excellence then is not and act but a Habit" -Aristotle. If you (as a teen) what to not only make decisions you are proud of, but ones that will propel you in the right direction! You don't need to make a mistake to learn not to make that mistake, the same way you don't need to be hit by a car in order to learn not to cross a busy road. learning how to form good decision making skills is vital for becoming a better version of yourself. learning the consequences of mistakes before you make them will save you unnecessary pain. Now listen, You might have made regrettable decisions in the past, but that's the nature of human beings. We fail. What makes some people more happy and successful than others isn't they don't have pain, its that they learn from the pain they experience before it becomes suffering. Whether you're trials and challenges cause you to suffer or triumph all depends on how you respond, and that is something NO ONE can take away from you! Hope this episode can provide valuable info on improving your decision making skills! CLARIFY Your mentors CLARIFY Your values CLARIFY your outcome

Taking responsibility for my physical fitness has been one of the greatest decisions of my life! It might seem like a lot to demand of yourself, so make sure you start with minor progress. You want to create momentum in your workout journey, but to do that you need to start slow and small. This decision could dramatically change your life!

All I want to do is help you through this! If you have any questions about this please dm me at @isaac_justin_prince. Porn might think it has you now, but I promise you can overcome it!

Make sure you guys give this episode a listen! Its time for you to take control of your routine and get consistent! if you want to learn more about how habits work, check out the book: ATOMIC HABITS- by James Clear! Have a hard working day my friends, love you all!

I believe this statement cripples a teens potential... listen to see Why!

One of my best (and longest) episodes here! I first talk about in detail my insecurities and then go on to give the advice that changed my life! Your insecurities don't have to be permanent, with these tips you can conquer self doubt and become a stronger more secure person!

Are you the kind of friend that helps your friends? In order to grow and maintain your connection with your friends, you need to add value and serve them. Be the friend someone ELSE would love to have!

In this episode of the prince perspective, I break down how you can use gratitude, attitude, and your gifts to better your perspective on life!