Podcasts about overcoming graduation

Ep 215 A Look Behind the Curtain - Improving Your Public Speaking Working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels has given me a great deal of insight into how people think about public speaking. After years of study, practice, and speaking across the country and learning from one of the greatest speakers of all-time in Sean Stephenson has helped me to learn some incredible tricks that can help even highly-experienced pros take their speaking to the next level. If you are ready to take your speaking further than it has ever gone, check out today's episode!  If you know you are ready to dive deep and would like to discuss my coaching or consulting services, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com.  OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 214 RPM - Goal Setting That Works Motivation is great, ambition is wonderful, but how do we capture the energy and direct it consciously to get a result?  I have spent years testing different goal-setting / organizational tools and recently was introduced to Tony Robbins' RPM goal-setting process.  It is one of the best overall goal-setting methodologies I have ever seen and includes a key item that I have never seen in any other goal-setting tool (that is a game-changer).  Today I break down what it is and how you can get started using it today!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 213 Change It Up (Notes on Habit Change) If you have ever tried to change a habit and failed time and time again, you know the frustration and resilience it takes to try again.  This isn't just for habits. Think of all the areas in your life that you have tried again and again and keep getting the same result.  Sometimes, it is not more effort, but a different approach we need to get a new result. Today, I share a recent example from my own life on how a small tweak has been giving me massively different results in a key area in my life, and how you can too.    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 212 Borrow My Motivation Today Many days, when I first get up out of bed, the voices in my head are not positive.  So what can we do when our internal dialogue isn't automatically positive?  Borrow the motivation from someone else. Borrow someone else's words until you can create your own.  For anyone who needs it today, I've got your motivation ready to go. Just throw in your earbuds and listen in. Its time!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com  

Ep 211 Purpose to Your Pain A friend once asked me, "Brian, do you think everything happens for a reason?" I thought about it for a minute and said to her, "Honestly... I don't know. But I choose to believe it all does."  In today's episode I share a perspective on the purpose to our brain.  Developing the skill of reframing is one of the most consistent traits I have seen in high-performing people.  Today, I share one way to apply that skill day-to-day.  Enjoy! OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 210 Gifts Wrapped in Sandpaper How do you respond when something terrible happens?  Career troubles, relationship falling apart, health challenges, life has a way of keeping us guessing. What's important to realize is that we have a choice. We have a choice how we perceive the "negative" things that happen in our lives. In today's episode, I share one of the biggest lessons I learned from one of my mentors about the hardest lessons in life. What he taught me, changed my life and the way I perceived life's challenges forever.  I hope you enjoy it!  OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 209 First Open Mat in 7 Years What have you been telling yourself you would start back up but years have passed? For me, martial arts have always been something I loved but it has been SEVEN YEARS since I got on the mat.  It is interesting is when we look at what stops us from doing what we love. Today, we will talk about why and how to overcome the resistance that has been holding you back.    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 208 The Blessings in the Bad Days Sometimes when bad things happen, things we didn't plan for, it can seem like things are falling apart. When our perfectly organized plan doesn't come together, it may feel like we'll never be able to succeed at achieving our goals. But what if those bad days had a purpose? What if learning to manage the bad days was just as important as learning to celebrate the good? How can we do that when we feel stuck? In today's episode I will discuss some strategies to do all that and more! Tune in today to find out how.    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 207 They're Counting on You What's very interesting is the dichotomy we face when we want to help people.  We can simultaneously crave success, crave growth, crave to be making an impact, and at the same time be afraid to have people counting on us.  We can go from celebrating a growing audience to resenting the audience for "expecting so much" of us.  In today's episode, I will share one of the greatest secrets I have learned about this and how to get through some of the darkest times in our lives.  Tune in today to find out more about it!   OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Ep 206 Waiting for Motivation If you have ever found yourself waiting for motivation to strike before you get started, you know how I've been feeling recently.  When we find ourselves sitting on the couch saying, "I'll get started as soon as the energy shows up," then we watch an entire day blow by and have nothing to show for it, it can get pretty demoralizing.  Today, I share some things it took me years to learn from some of the best coaches out there to help you CREATE motivation instead of waiting for it.  You got this!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in iTunes" button under the podcast art, click "Rating and Reviews" to the right of the podcast art, and then leave me your feedback, I'd love to hear what you think and how I can better serve you! To learn more about the OCG Community, check out the Overcoming Graduation website or check out the OCG  Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Brian Drury is more beautiful on the inside than he is out the outside--and THAT'S saying something sugars! Brian truly has a confidence that I WISH I had when I graduated college. You know that freaked out feeling you had when you graduate from Undergrad and you basically wanted to pee your pants because you had NO IDEA of what to do--Brian's mission is to help you with that. He's the host of a great great great podcast Overcoming Graduation and he is just all heart. Like seriously, I just want to get a lil' drunk with him, laugh, and then we would both probably talk about how much we love our lives and start crying. Yeah we are cheeseballs...I'm pretty sure we're related. Oh he also wrote a book that's gonna make all you ladies and gay men want his babies. Seriously, he's the nicest guy ever. Ginger babies y'all. Find all things Brian here and SUBSCRIBE to Overcoming Graduation!!! Website: overcominggraduation.com Coaching Page: overcominggraduation.com/coaching Free Book Giveaways: thefirststepgift.com Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-graduation/id957595135?mt=2 Stitcher Link: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/overcoming-graduationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 55 Acorn or Tree? How to Shift Into Your True Identity Identity is something we all struggle with. There are times where we feel like we can't let go of who we were and how we acted. We feel like our past actions will always dictate our future results. Kyle Cease offers a different opinion.  Kyle Cease, known for his work as a stand up comedian and having the number one Comedy Central Special now is taking a different route in combining motivational speaking with comedy. He is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  In today's episode I share a story about a video that Kyle shared recently on his Facebook page telling the story of the Acorn and the Tree. In this story, he uses the acorn to create a beautiful metaphor explaining how we can let go of our old limiting stories in belief and step into the identity we know we are meant to. This was a game changer for me and came at the perfect time. I hope this empowers you to step into your greatness today!  Ask yourself, what is one belief I could let go of today that would free me to step into my true identity today? Then, go for it!  To listen to Kyle's video, click the link below! Link to Kyle's video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuaWTbkLCZs   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people!  To learn more about the OCG Community, search for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, send an email to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 54 Harness Your Imagination, Create Your Dream Life Hello OCG listeners! I know I have been a bit more off the grid than normal, a recent surgery had me needing to rest, recover, and conserve energy so I was putting out less content than normal. As I get better day by day my energy is coming back more and more so expect more content and consistency!  In today's episode we discuss a very important concept that I learned at a recent seminar and that is, your imagination creates everything.  We will cover: - How your imagination creates your world - What you can do to harness your imagination to create a brighter reality and your dream life - How and why we choose to hold onto stories  - What you can do to let go of stories holding you back   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people!  To learn more about the OCG Community, search for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, send an email to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com 

OVERCOMING GRADUATION Ep. 53 Bryan Teare: Founder and Host of The Quarter Life Comeback  At just 27 years old Bryan Teare is on a mission to help young adults discover what "lights them up" and guide them in making a massive impact on the world. After a short time in a corporate job as an engineer, Bryan recognized he was quickly falling into a routine that didn't resemble the dream life in his mind.  His family had even begun to notice that he was not his normal happy, cheery self. Then at a costume party in 2014, he had a game-changing realization. Shortly after he handed in his resignation at work with no "Plan B" or idea of what he would do once he left this career. He went on to travel, work as a personal trainer, blogger, male model, coach, and now is a podcaster with his show, The Quarter Life Comeback.  In today's interview Bryan will discuss: - What sparked him to quit his job with no "Plan B" and how he knew it was the right step for him to take - What he heard in one conversation that drove him to hand in his letter of resignation 30 minutes later - How travel changed his life forever and some of the benefits you can expect from taking your own adventures  - How fear of disapproval can keep us from having the most important conversations in our lives  - Why it is so critical to seek out mentors and how you can get started finding mentors in your life without making a large financial investment - What is "Conscious Capitalism" and why it is so important to the way we are reshaping the world  And so much more!    Show Notes: FREE GIFT FROM BRYAN: - Bryanteare.com/OCG   TED TALK:  - Scott Dinsmore Ted Talk: How to Find and Do Work You Love    LEARN MORE ABOUT BRYAN AND THE QUARTER LIFE COMEBACK HERE: - Website: Bryanteare.com - Itunes: The Quarter Life Comeback - Stitcher: The Quarter Life Comeback - Facebook:Bryan Teare - Twitter:@BryanTeare - Instagram: Bryan Teare   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me to get better and better and reach even more people!  To learn more about the OCG Community, search for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, send an email to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   

Ep. 52 Zuly Sanguino: No Arms, No Legs, No Limits (Sin Brazos, Sin Piernas, Sin Limites)  In English and Spanish (En Ingles y Espanol) The first ever bilingual interview on Overcoming Graduation!  Born without arms or legs as a result of a condition called Phocomelia, Zuly Sanguino faced challenges in her life that most of us can't even begin to imagine. It began when her father committed suicide when Zuly was very young, leaving her mom to care for the family all by herself. Then she dealt with bullying and abuse from not just students at school but also the teachers. On top of all of this, she began being sexually abused and raped by a family member at the age of 4 until she was 12. All of this pushed her to attempt to commit suicide but one day, something amazing happened and everything changed. Now, Zuly uses her story and her art to change people's lives and touch their hearts.  In spite of all the challenges she faced, Zuly is now an accomplished artist, using her mouth to paint incredible works of art, a motivational speaker, and a person who travels the world speaking at businesses, prisons, schools, and churches telling everyone, "If I can overcome what I did, you can too!"  In today's interview, Zuly will discuss:  - The challenges she faced growing up in poverty in Columbia without arms of legs - How she was able to overcome bullying, sexual abuse, and rape to travel the world and inspire people with her incredible story - How one person can be the "angel" that saves another's life - Why no matter what life throws at you, you can overcome anything  - How to pursue your dreams no matter what life throws your way And so much more!    To learn more about Zuly visit the links below: ZulySanguino.com Zuly's Facebook Page  A video about Zuly and her life   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me to get better and better and reach even more people!  To learn more about the OCG Community, search for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, send an email to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 50 Danny Fishman: Digital Marketing, Media and Sales Expert  We have reached 50 episodes! This has been one hell of a journey over the last year in building this show, connecting with amazing people all over the world, and getting to connect with you. Thank you all for supporting me in making this dream possible! Through his life, Danny Fishman, used a mentality of "how do I avoid the real world," to drive him through undergrad, law school, passing the bar, and traveling the world. He has started multiple businesses, worked with some of the top digital marketing, media, sales, advertising and tech companies in LA, and connected with truly amazing people all over the world. When he and his wife had their first son, he tragically passed away before his first birthday and in today's interview Danny shares the biggest lessons he learned from this horrible loss, how he overcame his depression, and how the mantra, "We're doing it buddy!" helps him to keep his son Kal-El alive in his every day life. In today's interview Danny will discuss:  - How a mentality of "how can I avoid the real world?"Took him from undergrad, to law school, then off to traveling the world - How his life dramatically changed when he stopped focusing on "doing well on tests" and focused on becoming an avid learner - How losing his first son before his first birthday pushed Danny to his limits and changed his life forever  - Some of the most important lessons Danny has learned from losing a son and how they can help you with challenges in your life  - How to be a confident parent and why Danny never feels insecure around other parents anymore  - His top 5 recommendations on how to succeed in sales  - Why Danny has visited 36 different countries around the world at the age of 43 - How bringing a teddy bear to sales meetings helps Danny close sales  - How he got to make a prank call with Leonard Nimoy  And so much more!  SHOW NOTES:  Facebook: Danny Fishman Excellerate: Excellerate.global   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To learn more about the OCG Community, search for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, send an email to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   

In this episode of The Quarter Life Comeback, I chat to Brian Drury from Overcoming Graduation about how to create a dream life while still working in a normal job. The post QLC 011: Overcoming Graduation with Brian Drury appeared first on Bryan Teare.

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 49 Lane Robinson: The Stress Slayer  When Lane was growing up, she had been told that women had five options to choose from when it came to their career. They could be a nurse, flight attendant, teacher, secretary, or wife. In her household, her parents didn't believe in educating women but Lane decided not to accept the story that the world was presenting her and took a different route.   She went on to not only graduate college but also get her MBA. She worked in the corporate world for major companies for years before realizing that something wasn't right. When her office ID badge started to feel like a 20 pound weight around her neck, she knew it was time to make a change. She left corporate America and began consulting. Her successful consulting career came to a screeching halt when a traumatic car accident changed her life forever. Short term memory loss, chronic pain, and a doctor's prediction that she may lose her ability to walk pushed Lane to crack the code on slaying stress in her life. Now she is working to share that message with the world.  In today's interview Lane will discuss:  - The ABC's of Stress - Why most stress is "synthetic" and how to determine your unique stress profile  - The story of how a near-fatal car accident changed her life forever  - How Lane overcame her health problems by IGNORING EVERYTHING the doctors said - How to know when it is time to leave the corporate world and strike out on your own - Effects that anti-anxiety and anti-depression medicines can have on you mentally and physically, as well as alternate options to traditional medical treatments   - Her advice on how to crush a presentation no matter where you work   To Learn more about Lane, check out the links below!  TheStressSlayer.com The Stress Slayer on Facebook   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To learn more about the OCG Community, search for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. To contact me directly for interview recommendations, to provide feedback on the show, or to contact me for speaking engagements / book signings, send an email to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com     

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 48 Jason Goldberg: Internationally Renowned Transformational Speaker, Life Architect, Rap Opener for the Wu Tang Clan (PART 1) Jason was 332 pounds and had reached all his "highs" at the same time. Highest weight, highest levels of depression, highest dosages of anti-depression medicines, highest income, and overall highest stress levels. In today's interview he will share how a rejected credit card transaction was the turning point that helped him turn it all around and lose 132 pounds then change his relationship with the world but more importantly with himself, and how he turned himself into a powerful speaker, coach, and leader.  Jason is an internationally renowned speaker and coach who helps people reinvent their lives through teaching them how to be "seriously playful". Jason has created multiple successful companies (one of which worked directly with NASA), and now coaches high performing entrepreneurs all over the world, co-hosts "The Not So Serious Life" with Steve Chandler, and also hosts the Evercoach Master's Circle.   In today's interview Jason will discuss:  - How he was able to lose 130 pounds and KEEP the weight off - How he transitioned from "Who can I blame?" to "Self Leadership" and how you can too   - Why Jason does not live in a world of absolutes but lives in world of "less effective" and "more effective" - Why we all wear masks and how to let go of your masks and step into your authentic self    - The concept of "fall in like" and how you can use it to enjoy your job more - How a "burn rate" and a "fume rate" can eliminate a great deal of the fear and perceived "risk" in striking out on your own  - What it means to be "playfully serious" and why Jason chooses to live his life that way    SHOW NOTES:   FREE GIVEAWAY: "How to Share Your Message Even If You Are Terrified" Jason's Website: Meometry.com Jason's Facebook Page:  Facebook Page   People Referenced: - Nathaniel Branden = Psychologist    Books Referenced:  - Reinventing Yourself by Steve Chandler      To purchase your copy of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The First Step, visit TheFirstStepGift.com and access your FREE BOOK BONUSES!  To subscribe to the podcast, click the links for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or Stitcher. To learn more about the OCG Community visit OvercomingGraduation.com or click the links for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.  To contact me directly for interview requests, speaking engagements, book signings, etc. please reach out to me directly at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com  

 Overcoming Graduation Ep. 47 Jon Bowes: 23 Year Old Adventupreneur, Copy Writer, Freelancer Jon Bowes at only 23 years old has accomplished more in his short time on this planet than many will in their entire lives. Jon shares his story of how he went from working in a stressful sales job to buying a one way ticket to Peru on a whim which led him to creating his own business as a freelancer and copywriter who lives and works WHEREVER HE WANTS IN THE WORLD and makes kick as money doing it.  In today's interview Jon will discuss:  - How he created a location independent business (having lived and worked in  Canada, Las Vegas, Colorado, Montana, Peru, and Hawaii) and how you can do it too!  - The main reason Jon walked away from his successful job in Sales and bought a one way ticket to Peru - What he learned from taking the strongest hallucinogenic drug in the world and why Jon says you SHOULD take drugs  - How Jon was featured as the starring role of a feature length film at just 13 years old  - How to "hack the mind" and use strategies like the "Open Loop" to capture your listener's/reader's attention - How a list of the "Top 10 Easiest College Majors" helped him pick his college major  - Why people ACTUALLY will buy your products, not why they think they are buying your products   - The secret to Jon's success at such a young age  - And so much more!   Shownotes:    Jon's Blog: - Adventupreneur.com   Jon's referenced blog posts:  - Ayahuasca: The Adventurer's Guide and My Experience  - If You're Reading This, Please Go Away!    Jon's Starring Movie Role: Jon Bowes Starring Movie Role   Jon's Book Recommendations:  - The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss  - The Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kyosaki - Tested Advertising Methods by Caples and Hahn - Ad Week Copywriter's Handbook by Joseph Sugarman - No BS Direct Marketing by Dan Kennedy  - The Robert Collier Letterbook by Robert Collier  - Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely  - Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  - 108 Proven Split Test Winners by Russell Brunson   Jon's Resource Recommendations: - Copyhour.com (Learn to write copy and make money doing it!)   Jon's Documentary Recommendations:  - DMT the Spirit Molecule    Email contact info for Jon Bowes: Jon@Adventupreneur.com     To access the Overcoming Graduation Rapid Language Learning Starter Kit, which is now live, visit TheFirstStepGift.com   To subscribe to the podcast, search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or Stitcher. To learn more about the OCG Community visit OvercomingGraduation.com or search Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.  To contact me directly for interview requests, speaking engagements, book signings, etc. please reach out to me directly at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 46 Peter Bielagus: Personal Finance Guru, World-Renowned Speaker, and Author of 4 Books on Personal Finance With his dream of being a writer always present in his mind, Peter majored in English and Communications at the university of Miami. Like many college students he had gotten sucked in by the credit card companies who like to lure in young students when they first walk on a college campus. He quickly amassed an impressive debt and had to find some way to get out of it. This began his investigation into the world of finance. Now he is a world renowned speaker who has spoken in 48 of the 50 states and countries all over the world. He has written multiple books on personal finance and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on PBS, and USA Today. Now he works to spread a message about personal finance that educates and empowers everyone to take control of their finances starting TODAY!    In today's interview Peter will discuss: - Starting his first book at age 19 and how he became a subject matter expert in the world of personal finance with no prior training - Why being young was a BENEFIT for him in publishing his first book - His best advice on how to get a world class mentor - His best advice for students on how they can get started mastering their finances TODAY - If you picked the wrong major in college, how to use it to your advantage - One way you could potentially make money WHILE YOU LISTEN TO THIS INTERVIEW - What the "new world" of publishing looks like versus the "old school way" and how to effectively sell a book - Why he decided to work in the financial industry (working with taxes, real estate, financial planning, and in investment research) for several years even after his successful book launch - How he went from getting $100 for his first paid speech to making thousands of dollars per speech today - What all speakers need to consider when writing a book - How he wrote his most recent book in 3 MONTHS, from Word document to finished product in his hands - An interesting secret of being a professional speaker  - How he broke into the military world and has been flown all over the world to speak to them about personal finances   - Why most people save money and Peter's advice on how to most effectively save And so much more!    Links from Today's show: Petesendmefreestuff.com (Get a free e-book on how the stock market works) Link to Peter's latest book, "Why Bother, How the Worst Pickup Line of My Life Changed My Life, and How it Can Change Yours Too!"  Gettingloaded.com Unclaimed.org Creditkarma.com Annualcreditreport.com   To see a full list of episodes and learn more about the OCG Community, visit OvercomingGraduation.com You can learn more about the Overcoming Graduation movement by searching for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram To buy your copy of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The First Step, and support myTEAM Triumph visit TheFirstStepGift.com To contact me directly for speaking engagements, book signings, or for personal coaching/consulting please reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

 Overcoming Graduation Ep. 45 Jack Chen: CEO of Neuraflow and Professional Hip Hop Dancer  OCG is BACK with some amazing new content, insights, and mindset shifting material for all of you out there. The past few weeks I was focused on the launch of my book, "The First Step" which reached #1 Best Seller status on Amazon within the first three hours of the launch! Now we are back to sharing the Overcoming Graduation message. Jack is one of my first interviews with someone who is in the age group of the target market of this show (young adults who are striking out into the real world). His entrepreneurial journey started while he was still in school and by sending one ambitious email, he found himself being mentored by one of the top speakers/coaches in the world. Since then he has taken off in his entrepreneurial adventure and hasn't looked back. Learn how Jack has created what he believes is the best Nootropic on the market to unlock the potential and focus within your brain and help you operate at your optimal state!   Today Jack will discuss: - Living a double life while in school as an entrepreneur and a student  - How an ambitious email got him the chance to work with a world renowned speaker, coach, and therapist - How his entrepreneurial attempts in blogging, information products, internet marketing, consulting and more helped him create his current business, Neuraflow - Why "value creation" is the key to you having everything you want in your life - How hip hop dance has made Jack a better entrepreneur and a happier person  - What is "transition anxiety" and how you can use it to conquer your biggest fears - What dancing does to your brain that few other activities in the world can do - The concept, "Ready, fire, aim," and how this one concept can skyrocket you to levels of growth you never thought possible before - How Jack's supplements can change your life, and what any person should consider when using Nootropics like Neuraflow   Quotes from Jack in today's interview:  "Failure is a man made concept." "Speed of implementation always wins."  "Perfectionism is often an excuse for procrastination."  "The world is about value creation not value extraction."    Show note links (all the links promised during the show): Check out Jack's Nootropic, Neuroflow (Use coupon: Briandrury for 10% off!) Visit Sean Vigue's Youtube Channel for AMAZING Power Yoga    To see a full list of episodes and learn more about the OCG Community, visit OvercomingGraduation.com You can learn more about the Overcoming Graduation movement by searching for Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram To buy your copy of the #1 Amazon Best Seller, The First Step, and support myTEAM Triumph visit TheFirstStepGift.com To contact me directly for speaking engagements, book signings, or for personal coaching/consulting please reach out to me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com  

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 44 Mindie Kniss: Heart Intelligence Expert, Founder of Heartpath Retreats, Award Winning Humanitarian Mindie knew that she wanted to go to Kenya as a child. She didn't quite know why, but she knew that she needed to find a way to make that dream happen. She eventually did make that dream come true and along the way got a masters degree and a Phd in Metaphysics AT THE SAME TIME, worked in a fortune 100 company, went bankrupt with $100,000 of debt, pulled herself out, started her own coaching practice, became an author and now combines many of the things she loves to help people find their passion and purpose in life.   In today's interview Mindie will discuss:   - How she amassed over $100,000 in debt, lost her home, was kicked out of her apartment, and then what she did to come out of that rut and become a hugely successful coach  - Why job requirements can be TOTAL NONSENSE and how to get past not having the required credentials on the job description  - Why you can never pick the wrong major  - What the "golden handcuffs" are and why Mindie needed to shed them to pursue her dreams  - How Mindie got a masters degree and a PhD, AT THE SAME TIME!  - What "Neurocardiology" is and why they are calling a part of your heart the "little brain"  - How your body uses Precognition to react to stimuli before you even are aware of them - How the seemingly unrelated or "useless" things in your life can all come together to help you achieve your goals  - What Mindie wishes she had known before starting her first business - How your negative experiences can create deep empathetic connections  - Her methodology to make finances SIMPLE by using a basic structure - The birth of her program HeartPath and how being an entrepreneur allows you to combine all the things you love in your life  And so much more! To find out more about Mindie and her amazing work, visit OvercomingGraduation.com!   To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To learn more about the OCG Community and upcoming events, offers, promotions, giveaways, etc. visit OvercomingGraduation.com and subscribe to the email list! You can also check out Overcoming Graduation on: Youtube: Overcoming Graduation Instagram: OvercomingGraduation Facebook: Overcoming Graduation  Twitter: @OvercomingGrad To contact me directly for speaking requests, interview recommendations, or to provide feedback on the show, please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 43: Scott Chaffee: AV Expert, Award Winning Filmmaker, and  Real World Macguyver Ever since Scott Chaffee was young he was naturally drawn to creating movies, audio, video and immersing himself in every component of making beautiful works of art to share with the world. After trying multiple different colleges he decided to drop out and go directly to working full-time at a large live event company.  If anyone out there wants to bring their message to tons of people, is interested in recording videos, or speaking in front of people on stage, you will get SO MUCH from today's interview. Scott gives you an in-depth, behind the scenes look at many of the key points you will need to consider when bringing your message to the masses. In today's interview, Scott will discuss: - His best advice on how to ensure every event is a success - Why "there's not money in that career" is bullshit  - How to pick the right mic for YOU as a speaker - What considerations you need to make with clothes and accessories to ensure your videos are the absolute highest quality - His award winning film that was in the top 10 films out of 250,000 entries  - How his Macguyver mentality has differentiated him in his niche  - Why taking care of your crew is one of the absolute most important things you can do as a speaker or presenter  - Why it is so important to adjust how you communicate based on the person you are working with And so much more!  To find out more about Scott and his amazing work, visit OvercomingGraduation.com!    To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To learn more about the OCG Community and learn about up coming events, offers, promotions, giveaways, etc. visit OvercomingGraduation.com and subscribe to the email list! You can also check out Overcoming Graduation on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  To contact me directly for speaking requests, interview recommendations, or to provide feedback on the show, please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 42 My Trip to the Emergency Room in Paraguay What has been one of my worst fears as I have traveled to 15 different countries all over the world? What would happen if I needed emergency medical care in a third world country? Well on October 9th that fear became reality and today I share that story as well as the lessons learned from it.    To subscribe to the Podcast search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher. To learn more about the OCG Community and subscribe to the mailing list visit OvercomingGraduation.com To see everything going on with OCG and get constant motivation check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube! To contact me directly for speaking arrangements, to recommend interview candidates, or to provide feedback please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com!

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 41 Simon Smart: Lead Coach and Founder of Warrior Protocol, World Traveler, and Student of a Ninja School in Japan talks the Warrior Mindset, Clarity, and Commitment to Greatness Today my interview is with a real world bad-ass and Warrior by the name of Simon Smart. This man has lived an incredible life that has taken him all over the world studying martial arts, studying law at one of the top law schools in the world, training at a ninja school in Japan, training US military and special forces in hand to hand combat and so much more!  You will hear how Simon overcame crippling depression to go on to train men in the way of the warrior with his current business Warrior Protocol.  Today Simon will discuss: - One of the most powerful questions I have ever heard to help you realize your purpose  - How Simon went from graduating with a degree in Law from one of the finest law schools in the world to studying at a ninja school in Japan - How "Career ADHD" and not clearly understanding your purpose can be one of your greatest gifts in helping you find your way - Why Simon went from training soldiers, to working for a trauma response unit, to selling high end real estate in London, to working in internet sales and marketing, and now to training men through Warrior Protocol - The definition of a true "Warrior" as stated by a man who has been training warriors for decades - The power in deliberately confronting your pain - How to get started in meditation (especially if you've never done it before)  - Some of the biggest benefits any person can expect from meditation  - Why Simon spiraled into a deep depression and how he completely pulled himself out of it on his own in just two years  - The two barriers that define how you live your life  - Some personal advice directly aimed at Millennials on how to instantly set yourself apart in the job market today   To find out more about Simon Smart and the amazing work he is doing visit OvercomingGraduation.com!  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes and on Stitcher! To learn more about the OCG Community check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube! To contact me directly for requests related to coaching, speaking engagements, interview recommendations or to provide feedback on the show please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 40 Alex Allman: SEX Expert, Author of the Best Selling Book Revolutionary Sex, Talks Orgasms, Does Size Matter, and How to INSTANTLY Have Better Sex  Hello everyone! In today's episode you will hear how Alex went from being a 39 year old bartender unsuccessfully writing screen plays out in California to then discovering his passion for helping people better understand SEX! From that he went on to write the best selling book, "Revolutionary Sex" and now teaches people all over the world how to have better love, relationships, and as you'll hear in the interview... sex.  Today Alex will discuss:  - Does size matter in the bedroom?  - What is the biggest misconception that men and women have when it comes to dating and sex - How porn is a "wrecking ball for your sex life" and can LITERALLY be doing damage to YOUR BRAIN - Alex's #1 tip to INSTANTLY have better sex (the "Easy Button' for better sex) - The #1 thing women find attractive in men - The main reason why many perfectly healthy men are having trouble getting it up, keeping it up, or reaching completion  - How Alex wrote a book in 30 DAYS that went on to become his best-selling novel, Revolutionary Sex - The concept of "Social Permission" and how we all use it to create situations where we can do what we want, without taking responsibility for it  - How Alex created this business of teaching people about sex and connection without any formal schooling or training - Why pickup tactics may work in the short term, but can be damaging to you and your self image in the long run  And so much more!  Check out the my FIRST EVER affiliate links below to check out some of Alex's Amazing Products! Revolutionary Sex For Men (3 Things You Can Do To A Woman To Give Her The Best Orgasms of Her Life!):  http://www.revolutionarysex.net/go.php?offer=ocgrad10&pid=1   PLPL (Passionate Lover, Passionate Life) http://www.revolutionarysex.net/go.php?offer=ocgrad10&pid=12   Unleash The Beast (Men, think your package is too small? Think you can't satisfy your woman? This will be a game changer for you!) http://www.revolutionarysex.net/go.php?offer=ocgrad10&pid=15     To subscribe to the podcast search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To find out more about the OCG Community and sign up for the email list, visit OvercomingGraduation.com! To see everything going on in the OCG Community check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube To contact me directly for coaching, speaking engagements, or to provide feedback on the show please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com! 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 39 Steve Sconzert: Powerful Speaker on The Survivor Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, and  Game Changing Mindsets Today my interview is with an incredible individual by the name of Steve Sconzert. Today's interview is chalk full of valuable life lessons, especially for the young adults in the OCG community. In today's interview, Steve will discuss: - How one decision and a life changing accident changed his life forever - The "survivor mindset" and how you can apply it in your life to overcome any challenge thrown you way -  How a disability does not define an indivdiual - A powerful message about the affects of drinking and driving - Steve's advice on how to treat individuals with disabilities - How to maintain your independence even in the most challenging circumstances - The most important life lessons Steve is working to convey to his daughters   To find out how to contact Steve to hire him for speaking engagements, check out OvercomingGraduation.com for the full set of notes!    To subscribe to the podcast, search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or Stitcher and click subscribe!  To see a full list of interviews and sign up for the mailing list, visit OvercomingGraduation.com! Check out the Overcoming Graduation on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!  To contact me directly please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 38 Susan Leahy: Powerful Key Note Speaker, Communication Specialist, and Robert's Rules Made Simple Coach on How to Become Who You Want to be RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! If you need to feel empowered, if you need a reminder of the strength inside of you, if you are a woman who wants to know how she can make her mark on the world, if you are a man who wants to know what women really are looking for in relationships, you need to stop what you're doing and listen to today's interview with Susan Leahy! Susan is an incredibly powerful speaker with a profoundly impactful message that has reached thousands of people. Her speaking in both corporate and educational settings teaches individuals how to step into their greatness and let go of their fears, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!  In today's interview Susan will discuss: - What she has learned spending over 15 years inspiring all different types of people to pursue their dreams - How to find the person you are going to marry - Susan's thoughts on getting an MBA (especially for women) - What women really want in dating  - How Susan inspired me to become a better person after seeing just one of her key notes  - What Susan defines as the "real world," and how this perspective can change your life TODAY - How to set people up for success in life (including yourself)  - And so much more!    To learn more about Susan and see all the links from the show, visit OvercomingGraduation.com!  To subscribe to the Overcoming Graduation podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or Stitcher!  To find out more about the OCG Community check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! To contact me directly please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com!

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 37 Daiana Solange Segovia: Singer/Songwriter in New York City on Intuition, Optimism, and Creating Light in the Lives of Others Through Your Gift Hello everyone and welcome back! Podcast 2.0 is officially kicking off with a fantastic interview with a truly wonderful human being Daiana Solange Segovia. Daiana has a powerful story to share about pursuing her dream to be a singer/songwriter in NYC!  She grew up in Argentina, graduated with a degree in psychology, then moved to the US and has been here ever since. Her story is one filled with emotion, motivation, and beautifully positive energy. In today's interview Daiana will discuss: -          - How intuition can guide you to make the right choices and connect with the right people -          - Why she lived in the Middle East, India, and finally settled in NYC -          - What it takes to make your biggest dreams become real -         - The challenges you can face when pursuing a dream that many other people are pursuing simultaneously -         -  The important lessons we can all learn from children -          - How to use the passion inside of you as fuel to make any dream a reality   To learn more about Diana and to subscribe to the newsletter, visit OvercomingGraduation.com! To subscribe to the podcast, search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or Stitcher! To get more connected to the OCG Community check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!  To contact me directly please feel free to reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com!

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 26 Podcast 2.0 Been wondering where I've been and what is coming next for the OCG community? Here is a quick teaser to explain the reasons for the hiatus and tell you about all the amazing content coming your way! To subscribe to the Overcoming Graduation podcast, search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher and click Subscribe! Visit OvercomingGraduation.com to subscribe to the email list and learn more about the OCG community. Check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! To contact me directly, please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com    

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 35 Jumping In An Intermediate Salsa Class in Argentina After Only 2 Lessons  After a couple lessons I may not have completely thought through what might happen if I jumped into the intermediate salsa class while I was in Argentina. In today's episode I will discuss the lessons I learned through that and the valuable lessons you can learn from this (without having to look into the eyes of about 30 very confused Argentinian girls.    To subscribe to the Overcoming Graduation podcast please subscribe on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To learn more about the OCG Community and sign up for the email list, visit OvercomingGraduation.com To get more access to OCG content check out Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!  To contact me directly, please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 34 Alexandra Rathbone: Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt, Co-Owner of a Mixed Martial Arts Gym, and Karate National Championship  Today my conversation is with Alexandra Rathbone, a lifetime martial artist who will discuss: - The lessons she has learned from coaching Karate and Jiu jitsu throughout her life - How she became a Karate National Champion  - How her current career has nothing to do with her college major and the path she took to arrive where she is today - How to overcome the learning curve taking on something completely new in your life  - How she and her husband were able to fund their dream WITHOUT taking out loans - The most affective advertising solutions that Alex and her partner have discovered in their business - Dealing with the "adrenaline dump" in high pressure situations to maximize your perfromance - How a constant demand for perfection can drive us to self sabotage - Why ego may be the biggest thing holding you back from reaching the next level - Some of the unexpected challenges of owning your own business   To find out more visit OvercomingGraduation.com To subscribe to the podcast, search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher. To contact me directly please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com Check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.               

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 33 TGIM (Thank God It's Monday)  Have you ever celebrated a Monday?Have you ever found yourself thanking God for Monday coming around?  Today we talk about a way that you can start looking forward to the end of your weekends and start your week off with a bang!    To subscribe to the Overcoming Graduation podcast you find it on Itunes or Stitcher. To find out more about the OCG Community visit OvercomingGraduation.com Be sure to check out Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram To contact me directly at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   I love you guys and I hope you have your best monday yet with TGIM! 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 32 James Lawrence: 2 Time World Record Holder Takes on 50 Ironmans in 50 States in 50 Consecutive Days to End Childhood Obesity  Hello everyone! Today I have a guest who is taking on one of the single greatest endurance challenges in history. 50 Ironman Triathlons in 50 States in 50 Days! This whole event begins this Saturday, June 6 in Hawaii! Sounds impossible right? Listen in to learn how a 39 year old, married, father of 5 children is taking on this incredible challenge to have a world wide impact on the way we approach health and fitness.  In today's interview James and I discuss: - How James' endurance challenge career began with a challenge to see who could spend 10 days straight on a Ferriss Wheel - How James went from struggling to finish a 4 mile fun run to now holding two world records (most half triathlons completed in a year and most full triathlons completed in a year [30]) - How working for a non-profit building dams in Africa led James to his first world record  - How James moved from working in retail, managing golf stores and retail department stores, to starting his own successful mortgage company, then lost everything and decided to begin taking on world record endurance challenges - How taking a risk, letting go of security, and taking a shot at a massive dream has led James and his family to greater happiness than they ever experienced before - James' advice on how to start your own business  - The importace of millenials in ending the childhood obesity epidemic - What parents can do RIGHT NOW to help change their children's habits around nutrition and exercise TODAY  - What you can do to build the perfect team to achieve your life's biggest goals  - An important message to parents about the importance of their health related to their relationship with their children  - What James does to overcome the critcism and the "haters" trying to keep him from achieving this incredible goal  - Why you need to stop "reading the comments section" in life  - How you can become a part of history and join James during one of his Ironman triathlons no matter what your level of physical fitness!  - What is the greatest gift you can give to the world?    To find all the links from today's show and see all the shownotes please visit:  OvercomingGraduation.com   To subscribe to the podcast you can search for "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes or on Stitcher. Be sure to follow Overcoming Graduation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!  To contact me directly please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   I love you guys and let this amazing message be an inspiration to remind you that you can make anything happen as long as you are willing to first believe in yourself! 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 30 Jenna Phillips: On Coaching Ben Stiller, Katy Perry and More as a Total Wellness Philosopher Her client list includes Ben Stiller, Donald Penn (of the Oakland Raiders), Emilia Clarke (Khaleesi of Game of Thrones), Jeremy Piven, Katy Perry, Mark Hoppus (of Blink 182), 3 Saudi Arabian Princesses, Michael Rappaport, and more! She's been featured on Dr. Phil, in Allure magazine, and in Beauty News LA. Most impressive of all? SHE DID ALL OF THIS WITHOUT A TRADITIONAL 4 YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE!  At just 32 years of age, Jenna uses her fitness training experience to build up clients in ways that have impacts that reach far beyond simply improving their physical bodies. Check out the quote below from her website:  "I coach my clients based upon the foundations of Self Love and responsibility. Through my coaching, they discover their inner superhuman and leadership. I take them on a journey of self discovery and personal growth while old, limiting beliefs are uprooted and broken through. All relationships in their lives are healed and strengthened."   Today Jenna and I discuss:  - How school didn't feel like the right path for her to learn what she needed to, so she focused her SELF-education on things in life that truly excited her and learning as much about those things as possible - One technique you can do today to immediately improve your self love - How to discover what your meant to do in life and how you can start taking steps towards making it a reality - How Jenna overcame a dramatic head trauma and finding out she had type 1 diabetes, then used the lessons from those experiences to grow stronger and help others  - How to shift your focus from "I'm not going to," to "How can I"?  - What is the highest level of wisdom we as humans can achieve  - The unconscious knowledge that exists inside of all of us   - Jenna's words of wisdom she would have given herself back in her early twenties, knowing everything she knows now (and even a special bonus piece of advice specifically for YOU)  - And so much more! To find links to all of the show notes and find out more about Jenna please visit OvercomingGraduation.com!   To subscribe to this podcast please search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or Stitcher. To join the email list and check out a full list of the podcasts please visit OvercomingGraduation.com  To contact me directly, please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 30 Skydiving and Taking the Leap  What is one thing you are terrified to try but have always wanted to do? Is it writing a book, going cage diving with sharks, or going on the world's tallest roller coaster? For me, it was skydiving and going on this adventure changed my life. Today I will discuss: - What you need to do to stop waiting for your life dreams and make them happen - What it feels like to have friends and mentors giving your a "call to greatness" - What it felt like seeing a badly failed landing by an experienced skydiver right before my jump - How attacking your fears head on will reveal your power and potential to you and make you realize how many of your fears only exist in your mind   To subscribe to the podcast check out Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher.  To join the email list or check out all the episodes, visit OvercomingGraduation.com To contact me directly please reach out at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 29 Why Get Rich Quick Is Wrong  Do you have big ambitions to create something amazing in this world and touch the lives of countless people? Well then it is time to let go of the instant gratification menality and truly commit to what it is you are meant to do on this planet. In today's episode I'll discuss: - Some of the biggest errors in adopting the Get Rich Quick Mentality - Why so many people are caught in a cycle of big ideas that they are not invested in that they never take action on - How you can get rich (in more ways than just money) and achieve things beyond your wildest dreams!   Subscribe to the Overcoming Graduation podcast on Itunes or on Stitcher. Visit OvercomingGraduation.com to find out more about the OCG Community and sign up for the email list. Contact me directly at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   Until next time, keep fighting for that good thing in your heart you know you are meant to do! 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 28 Staying Connected While Abroad Are you dying to go overseas but afraid you will lose touch with the ones you love the most? Well fear no more because today I will share some resources that I use to stay connected no matter where I am in the world. Having visited 12 different countries all over the world I have had to find the best ways to keep in touch with my friends and family.  In today's episode I'll share: - How easy it is to stay connected and why there is no reason not to travel, we will all be here when you get back!  - My favorite app for making free international calls - Some pluses and minuses to some of the most popular methods of international communication - After my recent visit to Shanghai, I'll even share how you can stay connected with friends all over China (and I'll share one thing to look out for when using this app)   To subscribe to the podcast please visit Itunes or Stitcher and search for Overcoming Graduation! To see a full list of episodes and find out more about OCG visit OvercomingGraduation.com and sign up for the mailing list! To contact me directly, please reach out at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com I love you guys and keep shooting for your dreams no matter what!       

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 27 Pick Up the Phone and Call a Friend  Are you having trouble staying connected with friends ever since you graduated college? Do you sit staring at the phone waiting for it to buzz, waiting for it to ring, waiting for someone to reach out to you? Then today's episode is for you!  In today's episode I'll discuss:  - Why we feel so disconnected even though we are constantly on our phones - What it takes to maintain long, lasting relationships - Some things that may be contributing to you feeling disconnected from the people you care about most - Why it is so criticial for you to reach out to the important people in your life And much more!    To subscribe to the podcast you can check out Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher. To check out all the episodes, a bio about me, or subscribe to the mailing list visit OvercomingGraduation.com To contact me to provide me with feedback or recommendations for future interviews please contact me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 25 Take a Break and Recharge    Hey Guys,  So last week I attempted my first ever week of podcasts, seven episodes over seven days. Between getting back from Shanghai and work picking up I only made it to about two days. This was sign for me that I need to 1. slow down and take a break so I can allow myself time to recuperate and produce at my highest level and 2. plan out and prepare in advance for big events like this so it all doesn't come down to the last minute.  In today's episodes I'll discuss: - Key reasons why it is critical to take a break and slow down - Why society wants you to "be busy"  - The danger in the "accomplishment mentality"  - How to build rest into your routine so you don't feel guilty when you do take down time   To subscribe to the podcast search for Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher! To find out more about me and the podcast visit OvercomingGraduation.com and sign up for the email list!  To contact me directly reach out at OvercomingGraduation.com 

Overcoming Graduation: Ep. 26 Be Self Defiant or Do You Want to Be Average?  Today I am fired up! I feel like I have been playing small recently, I have been letting my limiting beliefs and self doubt get in the way of my greatness. But that stops TODAY!  If you want to discover your greatness, it is going to start by defying the fear, doubt, insecurity, and limiting beliefs inside of you. Today I discuss: - How easy it is to fall into someone else's life plan? - The fastest route to an "average" life - How you can begin to defy beliefs that have been holding you back your ENTIRE LIFE - The power that exists in you to change everything in your life   To subscribe to the podcast check out Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or on Stitcher! To see all the episodes from your computer check out OvercomingGraduation.com To contact me please reach out to: Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com 

Ep. 22 Peter Scott IV: Founder of the Fearless Mindset Academy and Creator of the 90-Day Fearless Fitness Challenge on How to Get Fit in Less Time, Double Your Income, and Become Unstoppable I am so excited to be sharing another amazing interview with you guys all the way from Shanghai! This interview is particularly exciting for me because I have just made the biggest investment of my life to hire Peter as my fitness, business, and life coach.  Do you want to learn how you can live life fearlessly? Listen to the interview below!    In today's interview Peter and I will talk about: - Peter's journey going from working 100 hours per week in investment banking, to getting a job as a Salesman at Lifebook with zero sales experience, to losing everything overnight and needing to make the craziest investment of his life to start his own business, to now running a flourishing coaching business from his dream home in San Diego - How to accomplish in 2 hours what most people will do in 12 hours - Why "Confidence is a result, not a requirement," and why you don't need to have it all figured out to live the life you want today! - How a tragic experience in Peter's young adult life pushed him from living a life about money and his career, to living a life about passion and helping other's live life fearlessly - How you shape your reality through your daily choices and actions, as well as, how to use those daily habits and actions to make your dreams come true - Why "Wealth is not a number, wealth is a feeling" - The value in your pain and how "Your message is in your mess" - Why it is so critical to make sure your career empowers you to live the life you truly desire - How to identify the right mentor for you and avoid the fake "gurus" who just want your money and don't care about your results - Why your health and fitness is at the core of you living your dream life And so much more!    To find out more about Peter's upcoming book and learn more about Peter's story visit: TheFearlessMindset.com  To connect with Peter on Facebook and instantly amplify the motivation on your timeline (Be sure to private message him and let him know you heard about him from the Overcoming Graduation podcast!) click: From mobile phone: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=12441851&tsid=0.7663498828187585&source=typeahead&soft=search#~!/profile.php?id=12441851&tsid=0.7663498828187585&source=typeahead From computer: Search Peter Scott IV (I would provide the link but China has Facebook blocked so this will have to do for now haha)   To read Peter's blog visit:  Designafearlesslife.com   To learn more about Garrett White and the Wake Up Warrior project visit: Wakeupwarrior.com   The book recommended by Peter: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Itunes and Stitcher and visit the OvercomingGraduation.com blog to sign up for the OCG Mailing List! To contact me, please reach out to Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com!   

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 21 Christian Jensen: Ironman, Executive Director of My Team Triumph Wisconsin on What it is Like to Carry Someone Through an Ironman Welcome to the first ever OCG episode that I am posting while abroad. This episode comes to you all the way from Shanghai and is an incredible story you guys can't miss. My Team Triumph is an organization that helps individuals with disabilities participate in endurance events. To truly understand who Christian is and what this group is all about, watch this short video below: http://youtu.be/_o3aBtvW5XU in today's interview Christian will discuss: - How meeting Mary while working at the Bellin Health Center as a Physical Therapist changed his life forever - What it felt like to push and pull another person through the Madison Ironman - How to take a small dream and grow it into a massive engine for change in the world  - Why being true to yourself and trusting who you are is one of the most important things you can ever do    To learn more about My Team Triumph check out the links below: http://myteamtriumph-wi.org/about/ http://www.myteamtriumph.org   To learn about the father son team, Dick and Rick Hoyt who inspired My Team Triumph, click the link below: http://youtu.be/dDnrLv6z-mM   To subscribe to the podcast check out Overcoming Graduation on ITunes or on the Stitcher app! Also, you can subscribe to the mailing list by visiting OvercomingGraduation.com.

Ep. 20 Floris Van Overveld: Molecular Pharmacologist who Biked Across the US to Raise Money for War Child, Raised Money for the Dutch Cancer Society by Biking the l'Alpe d'Huez in France 8 Times, and What Your Body is Capable of When you Set Your Mind on a Goal In my second ever international interview, Floris Van Overveld comes to us all the way from Amsterdam to share an incredible story about his journey through life and how cycling has changed the way he looks at challenges forever. (Also Floris wanted me to let you know, late in the interview during his bike across the US at one point he said the wind was 90mph but he said he converted it wrong and it was actually 30mph, which is still crazy for a 100 mile bike ride but he wanted me to let you all know so the numbers were right!)  In todays interview we will talk about: - How Floris overcame the loss of his father right at his college graduation - What is was like biking across country to raise money for War Child, an organization that helps to give children in war torn countries back their childhood and innocence  - How biking the l'Alpe d'Huez in France 8 times completely changed Floris' life and how he viewed challenges from that day forward  - How sharing your dreams opens doors to help them come true  - Working in Student Affairs, as a Molecular Pharmacologist, a Journalist, and working at the Dutch Cancer Society as an Internet Editor  - Floris' reaction when the doctors told him he may never ride a bike again after a serious injury - The importance of rest and recovery in any training regimen - How all the parts of your brain connected to your senses are activated during endurance events and what you will experience in these moments  - How young you feel has nothing to do with your age    To find out more about Floris, find a link to his blog, and see more amazing pictures from his cycling events, visit OvercomingGraduation.com! To subscribe to the podcast you can download Overcoming Graduation on Itunes or the Stitcher App. Join the mailing list by signing up at OvercomingGraduation.com!         

Ep. 18 James Peterson: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Co-Owner of the Fox Valley Grappling Club and Student of Thiago Veiga and Luiz Claudio In today's interview we get to sit down with one of the co-owners of the Mixed Martial Arts gym, The Fox Valley Grappling Club, where I used to practice Jiu Jitsu. James and I will discuss: - How failing at a business that is not your passion could be the opportunity for you to start a business you are passionate about - How James went from graduating with a degree in Fine Arts to co-owning his own Mixed Martial Arts gym called Fox Valley Grappling Club in Appleton, WI - What it is like training with BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitus) world champions Thiago Veiga and Luiz Claudio (who trained under Rickson Gracie, whom many call the "Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu") - How martial arts could be the answer to your issues with stress, self-confidence, weight, and so much more - The difference between Inspiration and Desperation  - What it will feel like when YOU are living your passion and your dream  - Why if you are in the Appleton, Wisconsin area you NEED to get your butt down to the Fox Valley Grappling club for some world class training   To find out more about James and the Fox Valley Grappling club please visit OvercomingGraduation.com!  To download and subscribe to the podcast, you can search "Overcoming Graduation" in Itunes (for Apple users) and through the Stitcher App (on Android phones). If you have any questions or have recommendations for interviewees for the podcast please contact me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com   I love you guys and keep working towards your dreams!  

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 17 Stream of Consciousness #2: Evan Drury and I Discuss How Students Can Begin to Answer the Question, "What Do I Want to Do With My Life?" In today's episode we go back to Stream of Consciousness, a totally unscripted, free-form conversation relating to a certain topic. Today I am proud to introduce my brother, Evan Drury, on the show, as we discuss some of the fears, doubts, and uncertainties that students and parents facing graduation deal with.  In today's episode we will discuss: - Ways to start answering the question, "What is you passion?" or "What do you want to do for the rest of your life?"  - Resources to help you have a mindset shift and realize all the possibility that life holds - How parents and students can better approach the "What do you want to do with your life?" conversation. - Great mentors, books, and other resources for young adults to use to find out more about who they are and what really fuels their fire in life   To see the show notes and find the resources referenced in the show please visit: OvercomingGraduation.com   To download the show you can search "Overcoming Graduation" on Itunes (Apple phones) or Stitcher (for Android phones).  To contact me with any questions, recommendations, stories, etc, please email me at Brian@OvercomingGraduation.com I love you guys and have a great weekend! 

Welcome to Episode 7 of Overcoming Graduation! In tonight's episode I had the good fortune to sit down with Brad Costanzo and talk about marketing, entrepreneurship, and how constantly reinventing yourself is key to finding happiness and success in the world. In today's episode Brad tells us all about: - How to avoid a quarter life crisis - What marketing really is and how it applies to your life - How creating a product that taught pick up artists how to use magic tricks to meet girls sparked Brad's journey into entrepreneurship  - How Brad took that one product and grew his business to a 6 figure income which he eventually sold  - The power in taking action rather than waiting to know all the answers  - Why traveling, being broke, and getting out to explore the world may be more valuable than any form of education you've ever received  - How direct response marketing and Brad's Bacon Wrapped Business podcast could be the key to helping you solve your marketing problems   Brad is the owner of a 5 star rated podcast on Itunes, a successful marketing consulting firm that operates on a pay per performance system which guarantees you make money or you don't pay, and has a wide range of professional experiences to help you! In his podcast Brad sits down with some of the most brilliant marketing minds out there and offers totally free insights that many other professionals would charge heaps of money to share.  To find out more about Brad check out the links below: Bacon Wrapped Business Podcast: - Website: http://baconwrappedbusiness.com/ - Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bacon-wrapped-business-brad/id889456820?mt=2 Costanzo Marketing: http://www.costanzomarketing.com/

This episode will explain how I came to be who I am today, what inspired me to create Overcoming Graduation, and what my mission is in creating this. I also dig into the lessons I have learned by starting to research the world of personal development and personal growth. I hope by sharing my story you as the listener will get to know me even better and understand exactly what Overcoming Graduation is all about. 

Overcoming Graduation Ep. 1: Introduction  Welcome to Overcoming Graduation! A show where I work to  teach young adults everything I wished I'd know about life to help them graduate to the next level.  To hear why I decided to create this and how I will be working to serve YOU, listen in to the first ever episode of Overcoming Graduation with Brian Drury.   To learn more, visit OvercomingGraduation.com