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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:5:45 - Why Alan chose to approach FIRE using real estate16:39 - Alan's definition of FIRE and what exactly it stands for25:31 - What Alan means about thinking of each property one buys as a lottery ticket26:43 - Alan's definition of “good debt” and how to use that to achieve one's financial goals40:49 - How to balance the dynamic of what's right from a financial perspective versus what makes people feel goodAnd much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.EPISODE RESOURCESGet more FREE content from RobertGet a FREE audiobook from AudibleRead the 9 Key Steps to Effective Personal Financial ManagementCheck out our Investing Starter Packs about business and financeAlan Corey's book House FIREMichael Blank's book Financial Freedom with Real Estate InvestingChad Carson's book Retire Early with Real EstateBrandon Turner's book How to Invest In Real EstateAll of Robert's favorite booksSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsorsSave with a credit union that helps you build financial confidence with Navy Federal Credit UnionGet your free copy of The Entrust Group's 5 steps to investing in real estate with a SDIRA todayMake it simple to hire and manage remote employees across all 50 states with JustworksGet access to thousands of titles across different formats and genres: from audiobooks, to popular and exclusive podcasts, to unique Audible Originals like the Words+Music series with AudiblePlus. Visit audible.com/mi or text mi to 500-500Invest in multimillion-dollar paintings, enjoy attractive historical price appreciation, and buy and sell shares on secondary market with Masterworks. Skip the waitlist today. See important disclosures hereRead this episode's transcript and full show notes on our website.Connect with Alan: Website | Instagram | YoutubeConnect with Robert: Website | Twitter | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when someone in a relationship has greater and more significant goals while the other one doesn't? The tendency here is the person with bigger aspirations will clam up because of the fear of outgrowing and losing the other.  In today's Meetup Monday, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros want their listeners to know that this doesn't have to be the case. They share tips, tactics and wisdom on what you need to do to grow together, and not apart. Group coaching: https://nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email Website

We’re kicking off a five-episode series that takes a deeper look into what it means to be Asian/Asian-American in this country - looking at the history behind anti-Asian discrimination, but also really talking about what being Asian means for us, and for our guests. Today we talk about all of that, and more, with Sara’s dear old friend Alan Mak, who is the co-founder and CEO of Version Tomorrow as well as the managing partner of the well-known fashion brand Public School.   This is a conversation not to be missed. Have questions, comments, or concerns?  Email us at hello@dearwhitewomen.com What to listen for: What it was like growing up visibly Asian, in a predominantly White community The story in the NY city restaurant and what it says about White adjacency What both Misasha and Alan think about as they stand on the sidelines of their kids’ sports games - being one of the only non-White people there Race consciousness in the fashion industry What Alan wishes more White people knew about his Asian experience About Alan Mak Co-Founder & CEO – Version Tomorrow Managing Partner – Public School Alan Mak is Co-Founder and CEO of Version Tomorrow and Managing Partner of CFDA award-winning fashion brand Public School. With nearly 20 years in the fashion industry, as a founder of multiple apparel brands and managing sourcing and production for numerous Advanced Contemporary fashion brands, Alan is currently transforming supply chains and pushing boundaries in material innovation, sustainability and circularity within the fashion industry. Alan began his career as an Equity Research Analyst covering the Retail and Ecommerce sectors and was also a Competitive Intelligence Analyst in the Enterprise Software industry. Alan is a graduate of Duke University and his current interests lie at the intersection of fashion, consumer and technology. IG: @alancmak About Version Tomorrow VERSION TOMORROW is the first of its kind ultra-premium basics and “blanks” platform that was built from the ground up with the idea that quality needn’t be sacrificed in order for the product to be sustainable. VERSION TOMORROW makes the highest quality, sustainable basics using our own blend of recycled cotton and organic cotton that enables creators of all kinds to easily make sustainable “merch”. VERSION TOMORROW won the 3.0 CFDA + LEXUS FASHION* INITIATIVE. About Public School PUBLIC SCHOOL is a New York story. Founded in 2008, PUBLIC SCHOOL continues to evolve the landscape for menswear and women’s wear. The brand blends high and low references from music, art and culture to create a platform that transcends fashion and promotes the ideas of social consciousness and justice. PUBLIC SCHOOL has received numerous industry accolades including winning the CFDA Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent - Menswear, the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund, the CFDA American Designer of the Year - Menswear, and the International Woolmark Prize. Like what you hear?  Don’t miss another episode and subscribe! Catch up on more commentary between episodes by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – and even more opinions and resources if you join our email list.

Hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros were invited to join Jeff Lopes from Jeff Knows Inc. Podcast, and the conversation got very interesting. You’ll see a different side of the Next Level Universe hosts as they share their history, background, and experiences that honed them to be the person they are today. Jeff Lopes also brings so much heart-driven wisdom to the table, making this conversation remarkable and one for the books.Check out Jeff Lopes at:Website: https://www.jeffknowsinc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffKnowsinc/IG: https://www.instagram.com/jefflopes/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffLopesGroup coaching: https://nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email Website

  "We've really tried to design this, so it's not just for hard-core coders," says MetaVRse Co-Founder Alan Smithson. He's talking about the MetaVRse 3D content creation engine.  Designed by Alan and his wife and company co-founder Julie (who is Chair of XRWomen.com), this web-based platform enables anyone to design interactive 3D experiences. No code is necessary, and the MetaVRse engine has both free and paid accounts available. The MetaVRse engine, meanwhile, is a means to accomplishing the main goal of the Ontario-based company Alan and Julie have created. Also named MetaVRse, the company's mission, as stated on LinkedIn, is to unlock the power of spatial computing for everyone. Users of the MetaVRse engine drag and drop, to create their content.   With the engine, Alan and Julie have created a number of virtual applications.   Just recently, they introduced their virtual showroom!  Shoppers can view a product, virtually, in numerous colors, or even (as in the case of the athletic shoes pictured) customize what they would like to buy. Alan shared the story of MetaVRse, explained several ways users can create content with the platform and offered a look at the ways immersive content will be incorporated into the world of the future. On this edition of Over Coffee®, we cover: How XR first came on Alan's radar; How the pace of innovation is accelerating (and where it's going!); The story of the MetaVRse 3D creation engine; How to create 3D files, without code; A look inside the MetaVRse virtual showroom; A projection of job skills for the future; The ways in which Alan foresees spatial computing evolving; What Alan has enjoyed most about both MetaVRse (the company) and the MetaVRse engine in the last six months; How Alan's talks, including his TEDX talk "The Marriage of Technology and Education", serve as "yardsticks" for the way innovation has accelerated; And, one more resource for keeping up with the future--plus a great book!      

Life is a roller coaster full of challenges, tragedies, joys, and sorrows that bring us experiences, whether negative or positive. In today's episode, we will have a guest who takes advantage of the lows he suffered to become a leader in the eyes of many men in search of help and advice. Today's guest is Alan Crawford. After suffering a divorce, reaching the point of living with his parents, and suffering from depression, drug, and financial problems, today he is the leader of the men's group Uncivilized Nation Liverpool. In this episode, we will hear Alan's story, his journey, and learn what it takes to become a true leader. ABOUT ALAN CRAWFORD Alan is a Counsellor / Therapist in private practice, working with individuals, couples, and groups in person and online. He also teaches counseling to the therapists of tomorrow. He is passionate about helping people to understand themselves, their feelings, needs, patterns, and struggles. To heal their wounds and traumas and grow towards their full potential, the fullest expression of who they are as human beings. He has worked extensively in the field of addiction and recovery for over a decade. Now he enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients to connect more deeply with their own experience. To trust themselves, take responsibility for their own lives, and live those lives more fully in the present moment with a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Alan is an avid meditator and practicing Zen Buddhist, a strength training enthusiast, nature lover, Father, and Musician. He is also a Man UNcivilized, a Team Leader within the UNcivilized Nation, and responsible for starting the first UNcivilized group in Europe (in his home town of Liverpool, England). Overcoming depression and addiction in his early 20s sent Alan on a path of healing, consciousness, and connecting with his heart. It was only after his divorce and losing everything in his early 30s that he came to own his power and begin the path towards becoming an integrated, actualized man. A Man UNcivilized. Alan is deeply grateful for Traver and his mission, mentorship, and inspiration. CONNECT WITH ALAN Website | www.alancrawfordcounselling.co.uk Instagram | @alancrawfordcounselling UNcivilized Liverpool | @uncivilizedliverpool Facebook | www.facebook.com/AlanCrawfordCounselling Email | alan@manuncivilized.com WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [1:43] Getting to know Alan. [2:30] Alan's Journey: from rock bottom to become a therapist and leader. [6:03] After living with his parents, Alan shared how he decided to move on in his life. [9:13] Alan talks about the state of man mental health in the UK. [11:49] Alan's work with men to help them release from their shadows. [15:15] Alan's leadership process. [19:58] Launching Uncivilized Liverpool process. [24:00] Start your own men's group. [25:02] Men's embracing the group. [31:08] What Alan hopes for the future of Uncivilized Liverpool [32:35] Therapist background used in leadership. [36:18] Where to find Alan. If you look at the civilized world and think, “no thank you,” then you should subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more.

Even though it is temporarily easier to opt out of life so we don't get hurt, in the long run it becomes much harder. Each easy individual decision to now show up adds up to a much harder life down the line. When you stop showing up for life because it has hit you upside the head (however understandable that is), eventually if you stop showing up for life it will stop showing up for you. And as one of my favorite authors Alan Cohen once said, "Show up as your full self and the rest will take care of itself." What Alan means, is to show up in life as your authentic self, with your heart wide open. You can start showing up again. Start small but start. It can start with changing the way we choose to think from ‘Things never work out to me” to ”Something good is just around the corner”, from “I can't be bothered” to “I'm going to make the effort tonight and see what happens”. They don't have to be big things but they are all deliberate steps to re-engage and show up for life. Your responsibility is to learn to love yourself and appreciate yourself just as you are. How do you do that? How do you cultivate self-love and self-acceptance in a world that constantly compares you to others, tells you that you must do more and have more in order to feel worthy? You do this by taking a journey deep inside yourself. Everything that is essential is inside of you. Accept yourself as you are, with all your imperfections in this moment, and have patience and understanding for your journey struggling to be a human being. We are all on the same journey -- the journey to self-acceptance. And when you take a leap and show up for what you want in your life then health, love, friendship, laughter, connection, and learning will start showing up for you in return quicker than you could ever imagine! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Show Me Your Team and I’ll Show You Your FutureWelcome to the first episode under our rebranded podcast! For those who are new here, the Hyper Conscious Podcast has been rebranded to Next Level University. We are here to help you get to the next level in your life, love, health and wealth! Today’s topic is one that we keep discussing or dropping in a lot of our episodes which simply means, it’s a conversation worth having. In order to be successful, you need to make room for the right people to surround you. More of that in this episode, so tune in.What we talked about:[0:00] First episode of Next Level Episode[1:04] Why do we keep going back to this topic?[3:10] Whatever team your on, it’s creating your future[4:02] Are you currently spending time around people who have the same values and nostalgia as you?[5:39] Quick story from Alan[9:08] Winning person = with a winning team[10:36] What Alan will coach his younger self[11:01] For every successful person, there’s a team behind him[12:18] Teaser for tomorrow’s mastermindFEEL FREE to reach out to us for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=enAlan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=enLinkedIn:Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/Emails:Kevin@thehyperconsciouspodcast.comAlan@thehyperconsciouspodcast.com

GUEST BIO Alan Franks is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and is the owner of The Mill Financial Partners. With each of our clients we discuss building wealth through real estate, and share my experience being hesitant about being an Airbnb host until he joined Mike's Short Term Rental Secrets Mastermind. Now Alan's helped clients purchase their dream mountain homes and beach homes all while building their net worth and increasing their cash flow. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE 04:55 Alan's introduction 05:51 How Alan started until where he is now. 10:39 What Alan regrets not doing. 15:57 People blending work and vacation. 19:46 Alan's experience on having a blended portfolio. 27:22 What were the fears that Alan had coming into short term rentals? 30:34 Are you seeing more people in the financial planning space, bringing on vacation rental as part of the real estate side of portfolios? 34:02 How much does it cost you to live your lifestyle right now? 42:53 Is talking about good debt easier to have a conversation with other people nowadays? 46:06 What is Alan's no. 1 secret for success from building cash flow and wealth. 50:54 Where can people get in touch with Alan Franks? NOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS): “Having some sort of software that helps pull everything together is really just a dynamite start to getting on the right track financially.” - Alan Franks “People spend money they don't have on things they don't want to impress people they don't like.” - Will Rogers “With the right systems; maybe it's not a couple of hours a year, maybe it's a couple of hours a week, But I'll take that all day.” - Michael Sjogren “The ability that we can go borrow somebody else's money to buy an asset that we otherwise could not own by ourselves is really awesome.” - Alan Franks “I don't think we're ever gonna get back into the long term rental game. I think it's gonna be short term rentals from here on out.” - Alan Franks “If you really want to be financially free, just do this thing and it will happen very quickly.” - Michael Sjogren CONNECTING WITH THE GUEST Website: https://www.themillfp.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4d4R29uErSgGBd001mpDY6

Vigor Life Podcast · EP115: Raise Your Coaching Game and High Performance Secrets from the Best w/ Alan Stein Jr. When at the airport I always make a pitstop at the bookstore. While traveling to a speaking engagement, a book title entered my line of vision: "Raise Your Game.” As I read the cover, chapter topics and testimonials I knew I had to get it. Especially given it was from the world of basketball. From first crack, I couldn't put it down. I finished it in two days and knew I needed to get the author, Alan Stein Jr on the podcast to talk about the principles. I later realized both Alan and I were featured in Anthony Renna’s book, “Be Like The Best”, which led me to connecting with Alan… and here we are. Alan is a world-renowned coach, speaker and author. He spent 15+ years working the highest performing basketball players on the planet and now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan specializes in improving individual and organizational leadership, performance and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity. In this podcast we talk about principles for success, coaching, and leadership and the values and behaviors that support it to help you raise your game. Let's go. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN The two foundational principles that success is built on and that you must adhere to if you’re going to win long-term.What Alan learned from Kobe Bryant about the basics, that made him the best in the world at his craft.Why knowing yourself first is crucial to creating a change in your life and business, as well as impacting others.The basics of what you’re trying to improve—whether it be your craft, your business, your marriage—and how to break them down into skill work.How Alan addresses “shiny object syndrome” and lack of attention by using praise, setting expectations and defining a role.What not to do to ensure that you're not being disrespectful to the process, your craft, and the game. Whatever your game may be.The importance of environment when it comes to buying into the basics and why you should seek out environments that trigger positive behaviors.How to get rid of distractions so you can perform at the highest level. The most disciplined people have the least amount of distractions.Create systems and processes to make sticking to habits easier. We share examples.How Kevin Durant transformed himself after hating strength training but still showed up weekly to put in work.People take what you do over what you say. Why you should model the behavior of your role models, and how this will help you become a high character person.Alan's exercise to discover your values and the process steps to become that person.What to do when someone has not bought into the team, and the vision.The self-check and the responsibility you must take as a coach to help your clients and people around you become better. Nix blaming, making excuses, and complaining.The keys to sustaining a standard of excellence like Dematha High School and how you can apply it to yourself and your business.Why the role you and each person on your team plays must be respected, valued and appreciated. Everyone is integral to the final picture.Why communication is like a basketball pass – the person making the pass has to deliver it in a way that the person can catch it. And much more. LINKS AND RESOURCES Alan Stein Jr: https://alansteinjr.com/Alan Stein Jr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alansteinjr/Book: Raise Your Game - High Performance Secrets from The Best of The Best: https://raiseyourgamebook.com/Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vigor-life-podcast/id1180256583?mt=2Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriberLuka Hocevar Instagram: https:/...

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2 parter with (drum roll please...) Alan Aragon. Alan is an absolute legend in the field of nutrition science so I hope you guys are as excited as I am for today’s podcast. Seriously, stop the Googling, stop listening to your friends, family and celebrity chefs and get scientifically proven nutrition facts, with the evidence to back them up, straight from a leading nutrition researcher.  In case you haven’t heard of Alan Aragon, he is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 20 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. Alan writes a monthly research review on his website providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information and his work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN). He also is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition.  Alan maintains a private practice designing programs for recreational, Olympic, professional athletes and of course regular people striving to be their best. You can find Alan on his website and I highly recommend you follow his Instagram.  I've split my chat with Alan into 2 episodes because there is so much valuable content here and it’s basically two huge nutrition myth busting podcasts based on the latest research and science.  In today’s podcast (part 1), we start by discussing why nutrition in general is so confusing and why there are so many conflicting opinions. We look at the 'Blue Zones' and why no diet is better than another, we de-bunk some breakfast myths, talk about nutrient timing, damaged metabolisms, weight loss plateaus and fasting.  Check out my 3 Hour Evidence-Based Fat Loss Webinar  If you enjoy this podcast, I really encourage you to purchase my top rated, 3 hour Evidenced-Based Fat Loss Webinar. What Alan and I discuss in this podcast is just brushing the surface on the reasons you may not be able to lose weight or keep it off. In the webinar, I go into great detail about the following topics:  fat loss data and statisticsif you can really damage your metabolism and how to improve your metabolismenergy balancehow to reverse a plateaubody composition goalsbody composition analysishow to calculate your calorieshow to calculate your macrosflexible dieting and what you may be doing wrongdiet breaks and reverse dietingfoundations of fat loss science and the foundations of a healthy diethow to build fat burning mealsred flags for dietingmy own personal method30 minute Q&A at the end to answer listener questions.You can find this jam packed, top-rated webinar on my website for only $29AUD ($18USD).   Please subscribe and leave me a review If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

(https://www.notion.so/thatsthenorm/splicebeta.com) In this episode, we talk with Alan Soon of Splice Media! Alan started Splice to help drive and cover the transformation of media in Asia. Coming from 2 decades of experience in media and journalism, he is quite the powerhouse when it comes to this amazing journey. With the upcoming Splice Beta 2020, he's bringing niche media startups from all parts of Asia to showcase and celebrate them! (Also includes a podcasting track!) We talk about: Splice's Mission: covering the transformation of media Podcasting influences and trends in Asia Alan's beliefs & values The birth of micro-communities, niche media teams, and why he doesn't follow Elon Musk(!) (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/podlovers-asia-asian-podcastin-968059) Timestamps:[3:33] Preparing for Splice Beta [6:17] How podcasting is greenfield in Asia as observed by Alan [9:09] Why Beta was made to highlight new media startups [13:09] People don't wear uniforms and badges at Beta, everyone is equal [20:22] The rise of micro-communities and fragmentation of the media audience [21:45] Why it's hard for large newsrooms to adhere to niche communities [24:13] The one thing Alan learned about himself growing Splice [27:09] How Splice evolved from a simple newsletter to a company [29:57] Where the pink came from! [31:33] Splice's primary goal, a prototype fund, and the Splice community [37:32] What Alan would like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene? The one struggle we had at (Yahoo) was that we were so big at the time, that every single thing we tried to do needed to move the needle, right? And if it doesn't make a 1% difference, or a 5% difference in your KPIs, then you end up not doing it at all.Timing to market is the most illusive factor. The ability that you have to just learn helps you stay alive.Some Links: Alan's Twitter (https://twitter.com/alansoon) Rishad's Twitter (https://twitter.com/rishadist) Splice Media's Website (https://www.splicemedia.com/) Splice Media's Twitter (https://twitter.com/splicenewsroom) New Naratif's Podcast (https://newnaratif.com/podcast/) Castbox (https://castbox.fm/) Puma Podcast (http://pumapodcast.com/) (https://www.notion.so/thatsthenorm/splicebeta.com) Support this podcast

On this episode of Stories of Hope in Hard Times, Tamara K. Anderson interviews Alan Gulledge. After a life-altering accident, Alan learned to set powerful goals, face his fears, and move forward with faith. He now helps others learn reach their physical goals as a coach.Alan Gulledge – Setting Goals, Facing Fears and Recovering with FaithBioAlan Gulledge has lived in Virginia, California, Honduras, and Utah. He was a Division 1 collegiate track and field athlete in the pole vault who was fortunate enough to win conference championships, competed in the NCAA finals and appeared in the top 50 in the pole vault for world rankings in the 2000 Olympic year. Once he retired from pole vaulting he began to explore the world of triathlon/endurance sports and has been hooked ever since—having competed in over 200 competitive endurance events.Alan qualified for the Boston Marathon and became and All-World Ironman tri-athlete (top 5% division worldwide). After receiving his undergrad in Psychology and getting his MBA had a 13 year career in corporate sales. About 8 years ago he left the sales world to pursue his passion of working in the world of health and fitness. He is the owner and operator of TriFit Evolution a small strength, endurance coaching and personal training business located in Arlington, Virginia. His goal is to help others achieve their fitness goals. He married his sweetheart, Laura Dawn two and a half years ago and they have been blessed with a beautiful son.Loving the ProcessPole VaultingAlan says he could never sit still as a kid. He was always wanting to be running outside. Alan became a pole vaulter in high school, but he actually joined the track team after moving to Utah in order to make friends. At first, he was the worst one on the entire team at the pole vault. Alan was very competitive and started practicing more and more. He would drag his twin brother to the track on Saturday mornings to help him get better. Alan says even though he wasn’t a gifted athlete, he believes that applying yourself and working hard is what it takes to become better.In college, Alan loved training for pole vaulting. Most of the time, he was running, working in the weight room, working on technique, plyometrics, running stadiums, and working on aerial and body awareness. Alan truly loved that process. He retired from pole vaulting in his mid twenties.TriathlonsAlan moved to California and that’s where his friends introduced him to the triathlon. Again, he was not very good in the beginning. He could barely swim across a 25 meter pool doing a unique combination of many swimming strokes. He was familiar with challenging athletic goals, as he had tried to qualify for the Olympics in the pole vault the year before. Alan thought pole vaulting was difficult and that a triathlon wouldn’t be as challenging since it was just running, riding a bike, and swimming.He was wrong. Alan did not do well in his first race. In triathlons, they put you in a division based on age, so your age is written on your leg for the race. He remembers women in their 50’s just flying past him on their bikes, and he was this 26-year old collegiate athlete. That was very eye opening for him and made him want to work even harder to excel. He thinks that is a good life lesson to learn: even if you aren’t a natural or something, you just work on the process and become something that you never imagined you’d become.The AccidentIn September of 2015, Alan was two weeks away from running an Iron Man. An Iron Man involves swimming 2.4 miles, riding a bike for 112 miles, and then running a full marathon, 26.2 miles. This was not Alan’s first Iron Man and he was excited. He was poised to do well as an amateur in his division. On that fateful day, Alan decided to go out for an easy training ride of about an hour. He was riding across a bridge on a bike path alongside a major highway. There had been a car accident and another cyclist was distracted by the accident and crossed over into Alan’s lane and ran into Alan head on.The force of the impact went down his spine and caused compression fractures in three of his vertebrae. He also broke a rib and his left knee and hand were severely damaged. Alan was in the hospital for four days, rehab for four months, required knee surgery, and then had four more months of rehab after the surgery . The whole healing process took him out of training for a year and a half.SetbacksJust before the accident he had started his own personal fitness company. His livelihood depended on his ability to work with clients and he was no longer able to do so. Alan faced major setbacks both professionally and athletically, but says that amazing doctors and other medical professionals, as well as wonderful people in his community rallied around him to help him get through it. The road to recovery was very long but Alan says he is stronger and faster now than he was before, a miracle in his life.Lesson One: Patience & GratitudeAlan says one of the biggest lessons he learned during that long period of recovery was being patient. Life can be very fast-paced and everyone has their own agenda and things to do. The timeframe of life (especially back east) is now and yesterday.Alan says his recovery taught him to slow down and work through the process. He learned to appreciate the things he had taken for granted. Alan prayed for patience and faith and doing so helped him to have a different perspective. He often thought about how he, as a competitive athlete, was worrying about getting a faster marathon time or a higher bike power or a smoother swim stroke but during that time it was a blessing just to be able to move without pain.This experience helped Alan think about those who experience chronic pain and those who can’t walk at all. He remembers running and wondering if he would ever be able to run without pain again. His doctor took some x-rays and told him that he was extremely lucky. If his head had moved at all when the accident happened, he would more than likely be in a wheelchair or worse. Even now, while he trains other athletes, he looks back on a regular basis and reminds himself to be grateful for all that he can do.Lesson Two: Service & HumilityAlan says another thing that he was extremely grateful for was the support of others. When tragedy strikes, having people that come to your aid can seem like a silver lining. He had people reaching out to him that he hadn’t seen in almost 30 years.Learning HumilityAlan took time to say a prayer of gratitude for all the wonderful people who were so helpful in his time of need. The service of others taught Alan another important lesson: humility. Alan considers himself to be fiercely independent. He doesn’t like to ask for help, but prefers to do things on his own. While he believes it’s important to be self-reliant, experiences like his require us to humble ourselves.Alan says he had to work on humbling himself and allow others to do things that he would normally do on his own. With his injury, he had to lay on his back for an extended period of time, and he was bedridden for weeks. He found himself, an athlete, requiring help to get out of bed, take a shower, even go to the bathroom. He had friends who would sleep on the floor in his apartment in order to be able to help him in the middle of the night when his pain medication wore off and he couldn’t move.Allowing ServiceAlan thinks that many times we aren’t willing to ask for help as often as we truly need it. We often talk about the virtues of service and how we strive to be Christlike and loving towards others. But in order to do so, we also have to provide others with the opportunity to serve. If we don’t ask for help, we are withholding precious opportunities for service. Alan realized he could give others those opportunities by saying, “yes, please bring me meals or just come sit with me while I watch Netflix,” one of the only things he could do at the time. Sitting with him was something Alan considered a service.We often don’t think that we are helping others by allowing them to serve us. We view it as being a burden. But Alan experienced a shift in perspective and learned that he was truly allowing someone else the opportunity to learn and serve. Alan has learned that life is about both giving and taking. Finding the balance between the two is crucial. Alan believes that if we don’t allow others into our lives to help us, we become prideful. All too often we see accepting help as a sign of weakness. Alan believes this can be corrosive to our spirits.Lesson Three: There’s Not Always a WhyDespite the extremely difficult challenge Alan faced, he doesn’t remember asking God why he had to go through this. Alan thinks sometimes we try to hard to attribute meaning to things that happen to us. While he remembers trying to find meaning in his accident, he also says that we don’t necessarily have to have a reason for everything.We tend to think that the trials we go through are going to be a blessing, but that’s not what people want to hear in the moment. Hindsight is 20/20, and Alan is grateful that he went through what he did and he sees the blessings that came from it. But he also says he’d be fine if it had never happened. “We often try to look for meaning but sometimes terrible things happen, whether it’s trauma, illness, or someone passing away too soon.”A Painful ExampleAlan had some friends from high school who were coming back from a camping trip they had taken together. The driver of the car fell asleep at the wheel and the car rolled. Three of his friends died. All of them had given a few years of their lives for church service. They had their whole lives ahead of them.When Alan attended the funeral, he thought that the church leader, Jeffrey R. Holland, who spoke would give a talk about there being a reason and to have faith and that this was God’s will. That was not the topic of his message. Mr. Holland said that sometimes we don’t know why things happen and that it’s ok to question and not have the answer. Terrible things happen and that’s simply part of living in an imperfect world with imperfect people.Build Back StrongerEven if we don’t know the reason why, Alan believes that when we go through a process, whether it be grief, physical rehabilitation, emotional rehabilitation, or something similar, we come back stronger. If we do the physical, spiritual, or emotional work, Alan says it’s like strengthening a limb or a joint. We have to take it one day at a time, one foot in front of the other, and keep our focus and perspective and be grateful for what we do have.Lesson Four: Let Go of FearThrough his experience, Alan has learned how to approach those he coaches now with more patience and understanding. Running with a limp and constantly in pain was yet another humbling experience, and he channeled that into his coaching. Alan coaches many people who are coming back after an injury. He understands what it is like to be afraid of pain if you perform a certain movement.When he was in rehab after his accident, his physical therapist had to teach him to trust his injured knee again. He had developed a protective stride because he was afraid of the pain he might experience in his leg. He likens this to real life when we are afraid to move forward with something because we are afraid it may hurt us in the end.Obviously we want to heal, but we also have to unlearn that fear. We have to consciously make a decision that we aren’t going to let the pain of failure, pain, trial, or tribulation, get in the way of our progress. Instead, we have to find something else to focus on.Lesson Five: Focus on Your GoalsAs a coach, one of the first things Alan asks his clients is to tell him about their goals. Then Alan is able to help them break down the big goal into an achievable process. Breaking a goal down into bite-sized, manageable chunks is an important part in setting the course. Then their whole training cycle is process oriented. Alan then reminds them of their big goal on a regular basis. He believes that having that focus is crucial, especially when coming back from a challenge or injury.Keys to Setting Appropriate GoalsBut how do we set appropriate goals? Alan says there are three keys.Set a specific, time bound goal. (Example: I will lose 10 pounds in three months by exercising 40 minutes three times per week).Have a process written down or recorded in some way that you are going to follow.Have someone who you are accountable to. Of course you are accountable to yourself. Alan’s clients are also accountable to him as their coach. Alan also thinks it’s important to have someone else, like a spouse, friend, partner, coworker, or family member to be accountable to. He explains that those who stick to these three keys are the ones who are successful.Alan also believes in involving God in your goals. He often finds himself preparing for an event and kneeling down to say, “Lord, I have done my part. I did this training and I need you to help fill in the gaps. Help me to be focused on whatever else it is that I need.” While Alan knows that coming first or last doesn’t make a difference in God’s eyes, he also knows that races matter to him, and because racing is important to him, it’s important to God. The greatest accountability we have is to God.Favorite Bible VerseAlan’s favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord in all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Even if things don’t go our way and we aren’t delivered from our trials, we still need to remember and worship God. Our trials can be used as stumbling blocks or stepping stones, we just have to choose which one.Lesson Six: The 40% RuleRecent studies have indicated that your mind gives up before your body does when you are pushing yourself physically. There is a phenomenon called the 40% rule. When you think you have reached your physical limit, you have actually only given 40%. You have another 60% effort left to give.Alan says this is a good reminder to have a little tough love for ourselves. We need to push ourselves a little harder each day in order to reach the goals we have set. It is important to remember not to push yourself to the point of injury, but Alan says it is good to make yourself hurt, in a good way.Getting outside of your comfort zone can be helpful physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Alan says that during his rehabilitation, pushing his limits made him more present. He had to check in with himself. Was he hurting or just uncomfortable? On the other hand, Alan also says it’s important to practice self care in the form of getting enough rest, taking time out of your day to meditate or pray, and do something that helps to calm your mind. It’s all about balance.ResourcesAlan takes a holistic approach to combating life’s difficulties. He believes that the soul is the body and spirit combined, so we have to nurture both.Scripture Study: In trying times, the first and foremost resource he would recommend is any type of scripture.Get Inspired: Alan also recommends listening to inspirational talks or podcasts.Exercise/Stress Relief: From a physical standpoint, Alan says that exercise is a great stress reducer and also influences our behavior and mental health in a positive way. Physical activity can be a great preventative treatment for stress. Take the time to take a walk, go for a jog, ride your bike, take a hike.Diet: Watching what we eat is another facet of physical health that can improve our wellbeing.Alan also recommends the book, “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. What Alan took away from the book was that it’s important to look at yourself every day and ask, “Am I the person that I want to be?” (Please note that David is a former marine and uses some harsh language in the book).Contact InformationAlan has a personal Facebook page, as well as a Facebook and Instagram page for his business, TriFit Evolution. You can also reach out to him via his website, trifitevolution.com. 

On this episode of Stories Behind the Grind, listen to my conversation with Alan Borges, founder of Alan Borges Hospitality and Leadership Consulting and State Operation Manager of Zambrero.   We discuss: How Alan worked his way from Hungry Jacks to coaching high-performing restauranteurs  The massive realisation Alan had at the age of 30 Qualities of a high performing team   Qualities of a leader that can help transform a low performing team to a high performing one Learnings from the hospitality industry that can be applied elsewhere The responsibilities of a leader What franchise owners can do to boost their chances of success What determines the growth of the business   How to have tough conversations to help grow your team The importance of culture in the restaurant Zambrero values that they live by Hiring on personality vs skill What Alan wants to see change in the hospitality industry Why this one trait needs to be part of every hospitality venue   Alan’s definition of the grind Reach out to Alan:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alanborgesa2b/ LinkedIn - https://au.linkedin.com/in/alanborgesa2b Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlanBorgesA2B/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and say Hi @aidanvoc Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here. Four ways you can support this podcast Take a screenshot of this podcast and send it to a friend who may like it Take your Grind to the next level by implementing a sales funnel to turn your passive website visitors into paying customer with ClickFunnels, the #1 sales funnel software in the world. You can get a free trial by going to www.clickfunnels.com Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me @aidanvoc (I respond to all DM’s there)

On today’s episode of Just the Tips, we welcome a top performance coach who has worked with some of the NBA’s biggest stars, including Kevin Durant, Alan Stein, Jr. But right off the bat, we learned one of the most mind-blowing facts about Alan, his middle name: Alan “The Ballbuster” Stein, Jr. Alan is a world-renowned coach, author and speaker. After a career working with NBA players, he now teaches audiences and clients how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Move over Dean “Bearded Wonder” Holland, the Ballbuster is here. The intersection of love and work Alan took a different path than pretty much any other business coach you know. He started playing basketball when he was a kid, and then played in high school and college. Once that was done, he transitioned to coaching, specifically focusing on performance training (running faster, jumping higher). Alan had a great mentor say to him one time: Find out what you love to do, find out what you’re good at, and work at the intersection of those two. And luckily Alan found that with coaching. Respect the process Alan had friends and colleagues in the corporate world, and began talking with them about the concepts of his training and coaching, and how they could apply off the court. And what he realized is that the mindset of the athlete actually has a lot in common with the mindset of the entrepreneur. You have to respect the process, you have to embrace change, having rituals and routines, and never getting bored with the basics. Alan is a top-notch communicator, and the connections he makes here will blow your mind. Have the humility to identify your performance gaps As Alan says even the most advanced athletes and performers have what he calls “performance gaps.” No one is elite at everything. So the first step is to have the humility to see that you have those gaps. Then, he has a three-step process to overcoming those gaps. The first step is to pick one gap, then work on it for 66 days, and the third step is to keep the spotlight on it. He says the number-one reason new years resolutions fail is because they try to change too many habits at one time. You pick the one habit you want to address, and you focus on successfully getting over that. Applying these concepts to organizations Alan is a man of process, and when I asked him about how to apply some of these habit-breaking concepts to larger organizations, he laid out a clear way for a company to foster a culture. The first step is to identify your core values, your north star, what the whole company is working towards. Once you have that, you set standards and processes that move your company toward the goal. Then you create accountability to ensure that all of those standards are upheld. Easier said than done, but Alan is a convincing guy. If you’re looking to establish some better habits, you have to listen to this week’s episode of Just the TIps. Outline of This Episode [3:45] How Alan got into performance coaching [6:20] Alan’s past as an entrepreneur [11:02] How Alan transitioned to the corporate world [14:01] Why athletes have difficulty with business after sports [16:54] How to get past your performance gaps [19:17] The three-step process to get rid of bad habits [24:52] How do you pick the right habit to address [28:33] Applying these concepts to organizations [34:01] Active listening [35:25] Alan’s book, Raise Your Game [37:00] What Alan’s working on right now Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Resources Mentioned Raise Your Game Atomic Habits AlanSteinJr.com Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ

Jason Hartman talks with Alan Yong, CEO of DNotes Global and author of The Four Pillars of Business Success, about his new venture with DNotes and what problem he's hoping to solve with the company. Alan also discusses his past businesses and how he managed to acquire government contracts and a massive deal from IBM. Then the two discuss Alan's new book and how business owners can set themselves up for success by using the four pillars Alan has identified. Key Takeaways: [1:48] How Alan got his government contract and deal with IBM in the early 1990s [6:48] If the market's not ready you could throw all your money at it and go bankrupt [10:20] What Alan's new cryptocurrency is and what problems it solves that Bitcoin doesn't [15:20] The 4 Pillars of Business Success [18:48] If a customer has a problem you need to do everything you can to solve the problem and make sure the customer knows it and that you appreciate their business [21:05] Why is customer service getting worse? Website: www.FourPillarsofBusinessSuccess.com www.DNotesCoin.com www.DNotesGlobal.com

Alan Schnur was away on a business trip when a plane struck his office building, killing 40 of his 44 team members. In the aftermath of 9/11, Alan spent a lot of time questioning what he wanted out of life and the experience informed his drive for continuous growth. Because you never know when another plane is coming, Alan doesn’t believe in complacency. In fact, he makes it a point to reinvent himself every few years and take on new challenges in residential and commercial real estate. Alan is a wildly successful real estate investor based in Houston, Texas. He began his real estate career rehabbing single family homes, owning a portfolio of 120 before making the transition to apartment buildings. Alan’s go-big-or-go-home mindset translated to multifamily, and he invested in 2K units across 18 complexes—AND founded a property management company that handled 7K units across 40 properties. Now he is taking on a new challenge in commercial real estate, investing in shopping centers along with medical, office and warehouse buildings. Alan is the author of three books on real estate investing, including The Cashflow Mindset: Millionaire, Billionaire & Zillionaire Designs for Financial Freedom & a Fulfilled Life. Today, Alan joins me to share the story of his reawakening in the aftermath of 9/11 and explain how his skill set as a commodities broker translated to real estate investing. He speaks to the single family formula that dominated the first ten years of his career and his subsequent shift to apartment buildings during a trip to Japan that may or may not have involved saké. Alan describes his apartment addiction, discussing his best and worst multifamily deals as well as his reasons for pursuing syndication. Listen in for Alan’s insight on being flexible with geography and asset classes, taking on new challenges in commercial real estate, and stepping out of your comfort zone to take ACTION! Key Takeaways Alan’s AHA moment Job as commodities broker on 101st floor of World Trade Center On business trip during 9/11, lost 40 of 44 team members Week in hotel room led to reflection, reawakening Move to Houston with company, rented condo in NYC Alan’s experience with single family homes First purchase for $23K, profit of $100/month Bought one/month for 10 years (120 houses) Formula: Rehab, Rent, Refi, Repeat Why Alan made the transition to multifamily Accumulated enough assets to quit job Bought 25 houses during trip to Japan Realized potential of apartment buildings Alan’s first multifamily acquisition $40K down on 76-door building (owner financing) Generated more income than 100 houses Alan’s ‘addiction’ to apartments Buy one every 90 days 18 complexes with 2K units When Alan got involved with syndication Running out of money, wanted to share risk Started raising money on second or third complex Began with general partner at 30%, 70% for sale Work up to 40-50% for general partner Alan’s best multifamily deal: The Bangkok Close 1031 buyer wanted 300-unit deal Invested $7M, sold for $14M Alan’s worst multifamily deal Paid $5K/unit for 160-door complex School across street closed and knocked down Money from bank robbery hidden in sewer line Inspired shift to higher quality assets Alan’s shift to commercial properties Apartments have variable costs (unpredictable) Triple net lease makes commercial predictable Business renting covers repairs, insurance/taxes Alan’s shopping center deal in Boise, ID Bought six storefronts for $1M 50% discount (three vacancies) Closed at $2.4M Alan’s outlook on asset classes Be flexible with geography, asset classes Try more things = better chance of success Alan’s advice for aspiring real estate investors Put book down and get out to property Join networking group or pay for mentor Watch and learn by joining syndication What Alan is excited about moving forward Retail syndication Education, helping others Connect with Alan Alan’s Website Resources The Cashflow Mindset: Millionaire, Billionaire, Zillionaire Designs for Financial Freedom & a Fulfilled Life by Alan Schnur Books by Alan Schnur LoopNet International Council of Shopping Centers National Apartment Association National Real Estate Investors Association Michael’s Coaching Program Michael’s Products Michael’s Syndicated Deal Analyzer Michael’s Deal Maker Mastermind Financial Freedom Summit Partner with Michael Invest with Michael Michael’s Course Free eBook: The Secret to Raising Money to Buy Your First Apartment Building Review the Podcast on iTunes

Alan Trefler founded Pegasystems and as CEO has built the company into a $750 million provider of customer engagement solutions with 4,000+ employees based in Boston with 30 global offices, growing about 20 percent annually. Trefler’s life’s work has been to design a platform for living applications that businesspeople can evolve to manage the constant disruption and change in today’s customer-centric economy. Trefler’s book, Build for Change, describes a new generation of customers with unprecedented power to make or break brands and changes businesses must embrace to succeed. Pegasystems (aka Pega) is the leader in cloud software for customer engagement and operational excellence. If you’ve driven a car, used a credit card, called a company for service, opened an account, flown on a plane, submitted a claim, or performed countless other everyday tasks, chances are you’ve interacted with Pega. For the past 30 years, their technology – CRM, digital process automation, robotics, AI, and more – has empowered the world’s leading companies to achieve breakthrough results. Trefler’s interest in computers originates from collegiate involvement in tournament chess, where he achieved a Master rating and was co-champion of the 1975 World Open Chess Championship. What is it like to work at Pega? It’s changed over the years as technology has evolved. They have offices in 31 countries around the world. They have created collections of collaboration rooms so they can share with distributed teams. They are guided by their own software, designed to manage various tasks. They focus on being able to do case/work management to make sure people are aligned. They focus on trying to manage work around customer service. Trefler believes that although there was a time when you would hear ‘silicon valley’ and think of innovation, today when you think of it, most people would think of ‘entitlement’. They’ve been so successful they have begun to ‘read their own press clippings’ - which is a very dangerous thing. When asked to define leadership, Trefler says, leadership is defined by character and leadership by the ability to show a level of reliability. Ultimately, it involves people choosing to follow. We have moved past the era of coercion. The elements include being highly informed and knowledgeable - and being able to describe the sensibility. What you will learn in this episode: The connections between chess and business Thoughts on universal income Skills of leaders in 2025 Alan’s thoughts on the skills gap What Alan would do differently if he had to create his company from scratch today Alan’s view of Silicon Valley

Elise’s guest today is Alan Day -- author, owner and operator of the first sanctuary for wild Mustangs, and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's brother. As a third-generation cattleman and rancher, Alan’s upbringing branded him a cowboy from the day he was born. Growing up on his family’s historic 200,000-acre Lazy B Ranch cemented his love for the land and for horses. And his love for books and a story well-told led him to become the best-selling author that he is today.   Ranching and the cowboy life is — as he says — in his blood. So, after graduating from the University of Arizona, he returned to manage the Lazy B for the next 40 years, along with his two other massive ranches (in Nebraska and South Dakota).   Alan embodies all that is good about the American West's cowboy code — putting in a hard day’s work, not quitting until the job is done, never complaining about the hand you were dealt, being good for your word, being a good steward of the land, and putting your horses’ needs and well-being before your own. He also embodies the cowboy tradition for telling great stories, from hanging out for a couple days with Kevin Costner (not a movie-goer, Alan had no idea who the actor was, but thought he was "a nice fella"), to literally being hung from a hook on the front porch of his family's bunkhouse by a World War II vet who'd had enough of his five-year-old pestering... Alan shares a fascinating world of experiences.   You’ll love listening in to hear Alan reminisce on his days of growing up on and managing the historic Lazy B, founded in 1880, including his grandfather's narrow escape from Apache,  as well as Alan's years managing 1,500 wild mustangs — and how he poured his heart into caring for them and the land in his keeping   Topics of Discussion: [1:37] Alan recalls the days of growing up on his family’s ranch and some of the lessons he learned. [6:03] A story about his first cattle drive when he was five years old. [14:06] A story about Alan’s grandfather, who settled the ranch in 1880. [16:17] Commenter shout-outs! (Reading commenter’s comments!) [18:22] What the history and heritage of Alan’s family’s ranch mean to him. [19:53] A working ranch in the truest sense; only a family’s hard work to take care of the ranch. [24:24] Alan’s ingenuity on the ranch. [28:45] How Alan views his legacy. [31:25] What it means to be a cowboy and an important lesson for those who manage land. [34:22] About Alan’s book and how his co-author helped present his stories. [36:00] The process of creating Mustang Meadow Ranch and the motivation that led him to it. [38:19] An excerpt from Alan’s book about the creation of Mustang Meadow Ranch from The Horse Lover. [39:58] What Alan learned from the people who handle rounded-up mustangs right off the range (the BLM). [42:23] How Alan applied what he learned from herding cattle to the group of wild mustangs he was working with. [46:10] The critical lesson in learning how to manage the wild mustangs; making friends and moving them without panic. [48:00] What makes a mustang unsuitable for adoption? [50:31] What Alan wishes the average American understood about the current situation with mustangs throughout the West. [55:50] Pieces of advice from Cowboy Up! and some of the stories behind them. [1:00:30] Where to find Alan Day online.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com.   Discover More About this Week’s Guest — Alan Day TheHorseLover.com AlanDayAuthor.com Amazon Author Page   Mentioned in this Episode: No Limits Training and Life Lessons with Brandi Lyons Life at Full Throttle: Sports Reporter and Analyst, Catie Staszak Five-minute video on the history of Lazy B Ranch (sign up to view at the top of the page) The Horse Lover: A Cowboy's Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs, by H. Alan Day and Lynn Wiese Sneyd Wild Horse Annie Cowboy Up!: Life Lessons from the Lazy B, by H. Alan Day and Lynn Wiese Sneyd   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM

Sales is a game of psychology. It’s not enough to have a product. You must understand how to provide value to your customers where they spend their time to offer the solution they need. In this age of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more, you might be tempted to start posting everywhere, but get nowhere at the same time. How do you find the right people on the right platform to help your customer find you? Our guest, Alan Hennessey, can help you do just that. Alan is the Head of Digital at Kompass Media, He is a Social Media Lecturer and Trainer, over 10 years experience in Digital Marketing, and has worked in association with various government initiatives in providing consultancy and strategies on social media. In this episode, you will hear. How to get into the heart and mind of your customer. The common mistake most people make when promoting their business on social media. What Alan did to get his foot in the door to sell to his customers. And more! To get in touch with Alan, go to his website: http://www.kompassmedia.ie/ Music by http://www.bensound.com Remember to join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackbeltselling To sign up for our live event, Sales Bootcamp, in San Antonio, TX, go to http://schelleruniversity/sales-bootcamp

What are the "rampy-ramps" and why are they so coveted among foodies and chefs?  Alan Bergo and I join forces on today's episode to discuss the obsession over wild leeks, mid-western matsutakes, and edible weeds.  We also talk about how Alan grew up in Minnesota, how Alan's style of mushroom picking has evolved over the years, and how Alan jokingly says he's been supporting his local Amish children since 2013. In today's episode, you'll learn... How to sustainably harvest springtime ramps, Why you should grow an invasive weed garden, Two popular wild condiment recipes, and... Much, much more. Subscribe on  iTunes | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | SoundCloud Episode Breakdown Alan talks about his first and most precious experience with wild foods early in his culinary career Why Alan says adding wild food to a restaurant's menu is becoming a fad Alan talks about his early years growing up in mid-west Minnesota How ForagerChef.com came to be How digging through David Arora's work led Alan to more research about mushrooms Alan gives a few suggestions on people he follows within the fungi community Why Alan says he wants to write an article about mushrooms and pokémon Alan's discovery of matsutake mushrooms in the mid-west Why Alan trims the stems of his mushrooms Alan describes the nutty situations people will put themselves into over mushroom hunting The difference between North American and European porcini Why Alan says you shouldn't eat bitter boletes  How Alan's style of mushroom picking has changed over time Alan explains what he calls "the neanderthal instinct" Why Alan says you really cannot over-pick mushrooms Why you need to do your research to be aware of your local and/or state foraging laws Alan explains what the "rampy-ramps" are and why chefs (at least in the mid-west) obsess over them  Why Alan sees over-harvesting of these wild foods as being an issue in the years to come Alan explains the different parts of a ramp How the Iroquois sustainably forage ramps Why Alan says he won't purchase ramps from anyone other than two people Why Alan plants ramps in grandma's garden patch What Alan says is the customer favorite ramp recipe (and you don't need to use the bulbs) How to make ramp ranch and ramp siracha Why Alan's favorite invasive species are thought of as weeds by many of Alan's farmers  Where Alan sees the future of food How Alan sources wild food for his restaurant The interesting and unique way Alan is sourcing spruce tips What Alan says is the best part of picking greens yourself Why Alan says picking weeds from your garden is a win-win Why you might see Alan and his work featured on major television networks

Empowerment sounds like a good thing - right? What Alan is sharing is that this isn't enough.  We talk through a leader/follower spectrum and identify different styles of leadership, and the types of followers that they help create.  Alan makes a strong case for the manager to be a catalyst that inspires co-leaders.  If you are a manager ( in almost any capacity/environment) this discussion should provide you value.  How you lead, helps create behaviors in those you lead.  The slides that were mentioned in this podcast can be found here The Agile Amped podcast series connects the community through compelling stories, passionate people, shared knowledge, and innovative ideas. Fueled by inspiring conversations with industry thought leaders, Agile Amped offers valuable content – anytime, anywhere. To receive real-time updates, subscribe at YouTube, iTunes or SolutionsIQ.com. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SIQ YouTube, http://bit.ly/ SIQiTunes, http://www.solutionsiq.com/agile-amped/ Follow: http://bit.ly/SIQTwitter  Like: http://bit.ly/SIQFacebook

Since in October 1950 Tibet was invaded by Chinese troops and has been oppressed ever since, today is a good day to practice Bodhicitta. Alan tells the story of a Geshe Rabten he interviewed several times to be able to write down his life story. This Geshe explained to him that all of Dharma appears to him as either 1) being preparation for bodhicitta, 2) being bodhicitta, or 3) flowing out of bodhicitta. This underlines the importance of cultivating bodhicitta and not striving for the achievement of nirvana and then leaving everybody behind - which Alan sees as the only situation in which the phrase ‘ignorance is bliss’ is actually true. However, this would be to realize only half of your buddha nature. Alan then starts with pieces of his own biography and how he was unsatisfied in his twenties with western, secular education as it was too fragmented and not infused with meaning. It seemed to have no center. What Alan later encountered and what the Dalai Lama often emphasizes as another way of educating people is that the core of all of education should be the science of the mind - that is, understanding the whole universe of experience from the inside-out. In a traditional Nalanda approach, there are four doors that lead to this center: 1) Healing: Whether you are a doctor, therapist, physiotherapist, etc. your aspiration is to heal. But you do not stop with healing the body - you see the interconnectedness of body and mind and therefore strive to heal all afflictions. 2) Reasoning: This concerns people with sharp minds such as philosophers, mathematicians, (quantum) physicists, etc. Their aspiration is to penetrate deep enough by way of logic so they will find nirvana. This is what is meant by the perfection of wisdom. 3) Creating: Technology, all of the arts, architecture, engineering and the like are in this category. Here the goal is to create in order to be of service to other sentient beings. However, here again one should acknowledge that one is also one’s own creator by being able to shape one’s mind. 4) Sound: This category relates to music, the voice and truth-speaking. All four lead to the center - science of the mind - which marks the fifth category: the inner approach, which goes directly to the center. Alan finishes his talk by citing Shantideva. The quote shows how one should not just aspire for bodhicitta but really engage in bodhicitta up to the point at which a continues flow of merit marks one’s actions, even if one is distracted or asleep. Thus, in such a state no matter what you do, your motivation to do it is always bodhicitta. Meditation starts at 46:59

Since in October 1950 Tibet was invaded by Chinese troops and has been oppressed ever since, today is a good day to practice Bodhicitta. Alan tells the story of a Geshe Rabten he interviewed several times to be able to write down his life story. This Geshe explained to him that all of Dharma appears to him as either 1) being preparation for bodhicitta, 2) being bodhicitta, or 3) flowing out of bodhicitta. This underlines the importance of cultivating bodhicitta and not striving for the achievement of nirvana and then leaving everybody behind - which Alan sees as the only situation in which the phrase ‘ignorance is bliss’ is actually true. However, this would be to realize only half of your buddha nature. Alan then starts with pieces of his own biography and how he was unsatisfied in his twenties with western, secular education as it was too fragmented and not infused with meaning. It seemed to have no center. What Alan later encountered and what the Dalai Lama often emphasizes as another way of educating people is that the core of all of education should be the science of the mind - that is, understanding the whole universe of experience from the inside-out. In a traditional Nalanda approach, there are four doors that lead to this center: 1) Healing: Whether you are a doctor, therapist, physiotherapist, etc. your aspiration is to heal. But you do not stop with healing the body - you see the interconnectedness of body and mind and therefore strive to heal all afflictions. 2) Reasoning: This concerns people with sharp minds such as philosophers, mathematicians, (quantum) physicists, etc. Their aspiration is to penetrate deep enough by way of logic so they will find nirvana. This is what is meant by the perfection of wisdom. 3) Creating: Technology, all of the arts, architecture, engineering and the like are in this category. Here the goal is to create in order to be of service to other sentient beings. However, here again one should acknowledge that one is also one’s own creator by being able to shape one’s mind. 4) Sound: This category relates to music, the voice and truth-speaking. All four lead to the center - science of the mind - which marks the fifth category: the inner approach, which goes directly to the center. Alan finishes his talk by citing Shantideva. The quote shows how one should not just aspire for bodhicitta but really engage in bodhicitta up to the point at which a continues flow of merit marks one’s actions, even if one is distracted or asleep. Thus, in such a state no matter what you do, your motivation to do it is always bodhicitta. Meditation starts at 46:59