On todays Friday Fire I share a bit about the destruction of Hurricane Helene and what we can do top help out.

If you have help to give, here are some of our friends that can be trusted with your donations:

Asheville Relief 

Asheville Survival Program

French Broad River Academy 

Beloved Asheville 

Hurricane Helene WNC

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Nick Troutman

Today I get to sit down with concussion clinician, Natasha Wilch, as we dive into the world of TBI and concussions and the path to recovery.

Concussion Nerd Virtual Summit 

Instagram- @Natasha.Wilch 

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On todays Friday Fire I talk about how we each have the ability to do what we can each day. No matter what your goal is there is something you can do today to take action towards it, whether it be going for a 10 mile run, a 0.25 mile walk or maybe just visualizing your run. The point isn't to achieve everything on day 1, but to take continual action towards achieving your goal no matter what it is. Go for it. Do what you can today!

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On todays Friday Fire I discuss the idea behind the quote - "all you can do is all you can do." It is a simple quote and thought, though is also spurns the inner response question, "am I doing all I can?" It is a great moment to stop and self analyze can I do more? 

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Today I had the pleasure to speak with and interview Maegan Adams with White Pine Yoga in the Ottawa Valley. Maegan shares her journey into yoga as well as how she took the leap of faith to escape the security of a career to chase her dreams. We talk about how yoga bring both the aspects of flexibly and the calmness and connection with yourself. This is a must listen for all athletes or anyone how has doubted the idea of yoga in the past.

Book Reference: The Light on Life 

White Pine Yoga 

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Happy New Years. During todays Friday Fire I read a piece from Earl Nightingale Essence of Success. The whole idea it to use this new year to reframe your mindset turning problems into projects. 

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If you’re going through hell, keep going. - Winston Churchill

Today I had the pleasure to speak with and interview one of my close friends and a truly magnificent paddler, Jason Craig. We discuss his story of how he got into paddling, winning his Freestyle Kayak World Champion title, and then a careen altering accident with a severe broken back. We also dive deep into what Jason is up to know with his PHD in geology and studying geothermal energy and the Brooks range in Alaska. This was a phenomenal conversation as Jason shares some truly powerful insight and stories of perseverance.

Book Reference: Alaska Wilderness by Bob Marshall

Jason Craig - jwcraig@stanford.edu

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During todays Friday Fire it is Christmas eve, and I encourage us all to get into the Giving Spirit. So whatever Holiday you may be celebrating, get into the giving spirit. It could be a meal or gift for those in need, or as simple as giving a hug, or an ear to listen, let us all give a little to those in need. 

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Living life with no perimeters is my definition of awesome- Abby Wren

Today I had a blast getting to speak with the social media and art phenomenon Abby Wren. Abby grew up in the Montana mountains, though quickly fell in live with makeup and now is trying to promote inclusivity within the outdoor and beauty industries while also encouraging people to be themselves, showcase their unique style and that it is ok to be you.

abbywrenartistry.com

Book Reference: Twelve and a Half by Gary Vaynerchuck

Book Reference: Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuck

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Don't worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. - Kurt Vonnegut

During todays Friday Fire I talk about how we can eliminate stress and worry from our lives by taking action on our own.

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"Great spirits have always have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein

Today I had the absolute pleasure and honor to speak with Dr. Jerry Lynch. Jerry is a doctor in psychology and has worked with some of the highest performing coaches, teams and athletes. Over the years he has racked up a whopping 73 conference Championships, 54 Final Fours, and 39 National Championships. Jerry is a best selling international author with 13+ books translated into multiple languages. His 'Way of the Champion' blends Eastern Taoism, Native American Tradition and Sports Psychology for extraordinary results in leadership, coaching, athletics and life. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Jerry and learn more about his most recent book 'The Competitive Buddha' as well as his zen like mentality towards athletes, competition and life.

Book Reference: The Competitive Buddha by Jerry Lynch

Book Reference: Thinking Body Dancing Mind by Jerry Lynch

Book Reference: The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Casteneda

Book Reference: The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

wayofchampions.com

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Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the whole idea behind how learning is a continual thing and not something that should end with the end of school. With continual improvements and advances in every aspect of life, it is up to us as individuals to continually learn and improve as well.

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Today during this Thanksgiving weekend I discuss the idea of perspective, there are two ways to look at the same coin. This simple saying is used so often, though how often do we think of this when we hav an opinion on a matter? Remember the more we listen, the more we learn. Take a moment to hear what truths the other side might see.

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"Play to Win instead of playing Not to Lose."

Today I get to sit down with clinical psychologist and performance mindset coach, Susannah Kindred, as we dive into her three pillars to high performance. We also talk a lot about her new models on using self compassion to push oneself instead of negative self-talk. This was another incredible conversation as Susannah brings value to another who wants to push forward in athletics, business, parenting and life as a whole.

Past Podcast- EP 194 Clinical Psychology meets Mindset Coach for Sustainable Success 

Books- Mindfulness in Plain English

Books- The Mindful Athlete 

Books- The Gap and the Gain

Books- Chasing More and Finding Enough

Instagram- @kindred.thriving

KindredThriving.com

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"I may not come this way again, therefore may I not neglect the opportunity to do something kind for another person because I might not have the change again."

Today I had the absolute pleasure and honor to speak with the internationally acclaimed bestselling author, and celebrated leadership expert, Robin Sharma. We discuss uncovering self mastery and his latest book, The Everyday Hero's Manifesto. Robin shares some of experiences and life long philosophies as we discuss how a difficult day for the ego is splendid day for the soul, as well and why we should or shouldn't focus on leaving a legacy. Robin's latest book is, as he describes it, part memoir of a life richly lived, part instruction manual for virtuoso-grade performance, and part handbook for spiritual freedom in an age of high-velocity change. I couldn't recommend his books any higher and I am honored to share our conversation with you all.

Book Reference: The Everyday Hero's Manifesto by Robin Sharma

Book Reference: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Book Reference: Anthem by Ayn Rand

Instagram: @RobinSharma

www.robinsharma.com

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"You can not make progress without making decisions" - Jim Rohn

Today I dive into the concept behind the simplicity of options. It is known that the less options available the easy the decision. Imagine to yourself would you like a french fries or onion rings? I'm sure you already made a decision of one of the two, or maybe that you don't like either. Though if you have a 50 page menu of all sorts of different foods it can take forever to decide on what you want to eat, or what you're in the mood for, how hungry you are etc. We can extrapolate this concept to our busy lives and hack productivity. Pick the 5 MOST important things to do in a day, or choose less if 5 is too distracting, and start by just focusing on that. Don't get bogged down in all the 'Things to do" that’d  could go on for eternity that don't need to take up thought power for today.

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“A master is at work when he's able to blend work and play and you're not able to distinguish one from another, but does it even matter?"

Today I got to talk with the self proclaimed 'King of Stoke', Wade Holland as we talk about his journey from freestyle skiing in Montana to content creation in LA. Wade is a true original and one of a kind shares his story and his flare for life and style with us as well as his vision from bringing more inclusivity and openness from all walks of life into the outdoors.

Book Reference: 5AM Club by Robin Sharma 

Book Reference: The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma

Book Reference: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Instagram: @WadeHolland Wade Holland Media

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During todays Friday Fire I talk about how it is OK to be different and not fit in, as honestly we are all unique and each one of us is born different. Therefore we should all embrace our uniqueness and difference instead of always trying to fit in with the herd. Be different, be yourself, be authentic.

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Today I got to talk with the content creator and social media legend Chris Hau. Chris shares his story about how his creativity has taken him down many avenue, only to eventually find his belonging as a creative in the Vlogging world of social media & YouTube. Chris is so much more than just a social media star, as he shares a bit of the behind the scenes that goes into the success of his creative projects and online videos and photos.

Book Reference: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 

Book Reference: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Instagram: @TheChrisHau

The Chris Hau Website 

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“The moment you accept responsibility for EVERYTHING in your life is the moment you gain the power to change ANYTHING in your life.” - Hal Elrod

Today I had the absolute pleasure to bring Jeffrey Holst onto the show as we dive deep into his story of overcoming obstacles and adversity. Jeff also gives a very practical MasterClass on Real Estate and why it might be one of the best assets to hold during inflation. Though beyond the Real Estate advice and incredible stories, Jeff shares his incredible life motto of- 'No Bad Days', and how this and his positive mindset are likely his most valuable asset.

Book Reference: Travels by Michael Crichton

Instagram: @jeffreyholst

Jeffrey Holst Website

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During today's Friday Fire I talk about how when we are creating, building or starting anything it will always go though an "ugly" period where the project doesn't look exactly like you have it imagined in your mind. This could be baking a cake, or painting a picture or starting a business, though in the early stages it is in the building/ creation phase where it doesn't always look pretty, though don't get down on yourself and more importantly don't let others put you down. Imagine if you were baking bread and you had only mixed the flour and water and someone critiqued your work saying this looks nothing like bread. If you give in or give up too early you will never create your masterpiece.

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"Go to bed a little smarter than when you woke up.”― Charlie Munger

On today's show I bring back kayaking legend and one of my best friends, Rafa Ortiz, to talk about the ability to learn virtually anything via YouTube and online learning, podcasts and books. The world we live in right now is filled with so much information, most of which is free to consume, that there is really no reason not to be able to push through any barriers or self doubt. Rafa tells how he has literally build a house from starch with the help of and advice from mentors on YouTube and in person. I think there is so much applicable advice throughout this show as the information can be applied to virtually any area in life.

Podcast reference: Tao Burman

Podcast reference: Mikey Taylor

Instagram: @rafaortizkayak

YouTube Channels: Valuetainment

YouTube Channels: Grant Cardone

YouTube Channels: Tai Lopes

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During todays Friday Fire I reflect on a simple question my 8 year old son asked at our dinner table, "would you rather be the best of the worst or the worst of the best?" It was not only thought provoking once I started thinking about it, though possibly even more interesting was the answers that my father-in-law gave and the comparison with the ideas behind "would you rather be the head of a mouse or tail of a lion?"

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Today I get to bring back the Kayaking Monk, Arjuna Ishaya, as we dive into the ideas behind being present and the concepts of his new book Chasing More and Finding Enough. Arjuna is such a down to earth guy and shares wisdom beyond his years. It is also such a fun conversation to speak with a monk about presence and fulfillment in life, while using kayaking and extreme sports as his personal examples. Arjuna's book is a must read for anyone that is continually looking for more, is any area of life, and I personally couldn't recommend it any higher.

Book- Chasing More and Finding Enough

Arjuna's Blog

Instagram: @arjunaishaya

Arjuna's Bright Path Meditation Courses and Retreats

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On todays Friday Fire I talk about how we each hold the power to choose our own happiness. Every moment of everyday life happens to/ for us, and we all hold the power to determine how these events in our life make us feel. We can choose to be happy or we can choose to allow the chaos or hard times ruin our day. I encourage you all to try to choose happiness for a day and see how it makes your feel.

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"It's Impossible", said Pride,

"It's Risky", said Experience,

"It's Pointless", said Reason,

"Give it a Try", Whispered the Heart.

During todays Friday Fire I dive into the commonly told topic of following your heart. There are many things both internally and externally that can be expressed for reasons to not follow you heart, there can be expressed by close friends or family, or your self pride and experience. Though only once you follow your heart can you end life without the feeling of regret. So when your heart whispers, listen closely, and give it a shot. Try, learn, try again. Simply put, do what makes you happy in life.

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Today was a conversation filled with laughter, great insight and some incredible kayaking stories as I sit down for an interview with the one and only, Johnny Chase. Johnny shares many hilarious stories from getting into kayaking to getting bit by a rattlesnake and overcoming his fears by banging his head against a rock.

Movie Reference - The River Runner

Podcast reference - Sam Sutton Interview

Book- Touching the Void

Instagram: @j_chase_kayak

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It's not the lack of resources, it's your lack of resourcefulness that stops you. – Tony Robbins

During todays Friday Fire I share with you the fact that it isn't a lack of resources that is our problem it is a simply lack of resourcefulness. We can likely fix all of our problems once we start getting creative with possible solutions. It is easy to say I don't have the money or the time or the connections etc, though really what you are saying is I'm not resourceful enough to figure out a solution to the situation at hand. Next time you catch yourself saying I can't, stop and think for a moment of maybe how you can.

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Today I got the pleasure to speak with one of the best healers that I have ever had the pleasure to work with, Olga Voevodskaya. Olga is a Russian born healer now residing in Canada. She started out as a nurse and transitioned into massage, then Osteopathy and Cranial Therapy. Though my travels around the world trying all sorts of different types of healing types with a mix of eastern and western medicine. Olga has a special touch as she is able to feel different fluid and energy flows within the body. I think this is a unique conversation that you will find value as Olga shares with us how everything is connected and what we can all do to stay as healthy as possible.

Contact Olga with any question regarding Osteopathy and Cranial Therapy: olaskina@hotmail.com

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Is the financial chair you are sitting on truly stable? What if a black swan (unforeseen event) came around and started cutting your chairs legs, how much could you withstand?

During todays Friday Fire I discuss a concept of having a financial chair, with each source of income representing one of your chairs legs. Are your sitting on a strong and stable single legged stool, or do you have multiple legs coming out of all directions like a tree branch. Not only can a so called "side hustle" help bring some extra stability to your financial chair, it can also be a source of income by doing something you already love to do.

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"Screw it, let's do it." - Richard Branson

Today was another one of my most favorite interviews and conversations with a great friend of mine, 4x world champion and serial entrepreneur, Sam Sutton. Sam shared his entrepreneurial beginnings and big dreams, as well as how kayaking side tracked him from those dreams as he became addicted to the sport. He also explains the inevitable combination of his entrepreneurialism and his paddling with multiple businesses like Rotorua Rafting and Waka Kayaks and how his determination that brought him 4x World Champion titles is the same drives him to succeed in business.

App Champ Mobile Gaming World Championships

Rotorua Rafting

Podcast reference - Rafa Ortiz Interview

Podcast reference - Tao Berman Interview

Podcast reference - Your First Million

Book- The 4 Hour Work Week

Book- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Instagram: @SamKaituna

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"My hero is me 10 years down the line"- Matthew McConaughey

During todays Friday Fire I discuss a Matthew McConaughey's Oscar winning speech and a quote from his book, Green Lights, which is all about chasing his Hero. Matthew was asked who his hero is, and asking thinking about it he responds with 'me 10 years down the line'. This is a concept around chasing your potential and your best self. We each are gifted with limitless potential yet it is up to us to undercover it. So keep chasing and remember that your hero might just be you, 10 years down the line.

Book- Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey Oscar accepting speech for Best Actor

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“Follow your dreams, believe in yourself and don't give up."

Today I got to sit down and talk with a family friend Kasia Majszki as she shares her story about chasing her dreams to cook, and learning something new everyday. Kasia not only took baby steps towards chasing her dreams, though she also faced her fears while doing all this in the middle of a global pandemic.

Podcast reference - Facing Fears

Book- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin

Facebook- Kasia's Gourmet Kitchen

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Today during our Friday Fire I discuss a quote I had been pondering about, regarding that fact that you don't stumble upon success. Success comes from setting a goal, then making a plan and most importantly talking action towards achieving that goal. You don’t accidentally wake up with 6 pack abs or accidentally have a million dollars in your banks account or accidentally find the love of your life. Think of your goal, pick the path and direction, and take action to get there. You don’t stumble upon success.

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“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway

Today I got to sit down and talk with a childhood hero of mine, and one of the biggest names in the history of whitewater kayaking, Scott Lindgren. Scott has completed some of the biggest expeditions in the sport of kayaking including one of the most widely known, the Yarlung Tsangpo expedition in Tibet. Scott has also filmed and produce many of the biggest films within the sport of whitewater kayaking, like 'Good to the last Drop', 'Burning Time', and 'Black Book' to name a few. Though Scott is usually behind the lens while filming, he has recently been in front of the camera with filming the documentary of his life with Rush Sturges for the Netflix documentary, The River Runner. Scott shares his incredible story, including his vulnerabilities with dealing with his brain tumor and succumbing to the fact that somethings in life you simply can not control. This truly is an inspiring story and conversation as Scott shares some magnificent history in the sport of kayaking, along with so much more life lessons.

Podcast with Rush Sturges

Book- The Surrender Experiment By Michael A. Singer

Instagram- @ScottLindgren_

Scott's Clothing Company- Remote Threads

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"On the plains of hesitation lie the blackened bones of countless millions who at the dawn of victory lay down to rest, and in resting died." - Churchill

With our deep dive into preparing for the upcoming Freestyle Kayak World Championships I thought who better to talk with than the longest sitting athlete in Freestyle Kayaking as Eric Jackson. EJ shares how he is using his 59 years of age ad experience all about being the local hero and the pressures that puts on him as an athlete. We also dive deep into the mind space of competing and how EJ has been able to stay at the top of his sports for decades at a time.

FB- Eric EJ Jackson

IG- @ericjacksonkayak

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"When you fall off the horse, durst yourself off and get back on again."

Today during my Friday Fire I discuss the widely used phrase regarding falling off the horse and getting back up again. More than anything this has to do with the simply fact that I had fallen off my routine of regularly creating and posting this podcast due to technical difficulty. Though it is too easy to use that as an excuse and a reason to stay down, so instead of waiting a couple more days to post my Monday Deep Dive interview, I decided to share my thoughts about simply getting up and continuing on wherever you left off.

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"Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions." - Mark Twain

Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the concept around never knowing enough information. Whether it be scouting a rapid, making an investment, choosing a career path or pretty much anything in life, we simple will never have enough information, as there will always be unknowns that we didn't take into account or data that was missed. So how do we deal with this? We simply take the information available to us and make the best decision we can with the information we have. Yes we will make mistakes or miscalculations at times, but that is how we learn and grow and hopefully it will add to more information data points for next time.

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Today during our Monday Deep Dive we launch our 100th episode. So for the momentous episode I take a look back at some of the many phenomenal interviews I've been fortunate enough to have and share some of my favorite lessons and tips that have helped me in my journey and pieces that I hope also help you.

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Today during our Friday Fire I discuss the idea of Slay the Dragons i our lives. The Dragon is whatever problem or situation you are dreading or putting off because it might be too uncomfortable or just something you don't want to do. This dragon could be paying a bill, or a conversation or a fear of something. Though the longer you put it off or avoid it the bigger the dragon grows. It is much easier to slay the dragon now before it continues to grow and get bigger by each day. The beauty of slaying the dragon is that you get the gold that the Dragon is guarding. This gold is the accomplishment you feel when you do anything that is hard or the pride you feel when you have done something that is uncomfortable. I encourage us all to slay the Dragons we all have in life, and reap the golden treasure that comes afterwards.

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Today I got to sit down for my first in-person interview as I spoke with Alec Voorhees all about his transition into taking over the North Fork Championship while organizing the event, competing and landing a podium finish. We also dive deep into his whole story about how he started into the sport of whitewater kayaking and grew up in the sport. He also shares his life quote about working until your idols become your rivals.

Book- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nester

Instagram- @alecvoorheeskayak & @northforkchampionship

https://northforkchampionship.com

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Today I dive deep into the power of belief. Belief is different from hope, will and trying, belief is actually believing that what you want to have, do, or be and not just seeing it in the future, but knowing that is will occur in the future and nothing can stop you. If you really want something in life you have to believe that you will do, have or be that, and that nothing can stop you and every obstacle that comes in your way you WILL overcome. The next time you want something in life, don't just talk about it, don't just try, but actually turn to belief and the massive power that comes with belief.

Book- Think and Grow Rich

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Today I got to sit down for a truly thought provoking conversation with the Renegade Pharmacist, Niraj Naik. We dive deep into the power of breath and its power over the body, mind and spirit. Niraj tells us about his story of healing himself from an "incurable" disease after his deep dive into self healing and a combination of natural treatments, dietary recommendations, meditation, yoga, and mind power such as hypnosis and NLP. Though his research Niraj rediscovered the ancient techniques and combines the ancient wisdom of pranama with modern science to create his own breath practice called Soma Breath. This is a truly incredible conversation and one of my most favorite interviews to date. Niraj shares so much knowledge and golden nuggets that I am sure you will get some incredible value and likely want to listen to this episode more then once.

SomaBreath.com

Free Soma Breath Master Class

Book- The Power of your Subconscious Mind - by Joseph Murphy

Book- Prometheus Rising - by Robert Anton Wilson (Author)

Book- Undoing Yourself - by Christopher Hyatt

Book- The Nature of Reality

Instagram- @nirajnaikofficial & @SomaBreath

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During todays Fridays Fire I dive into the idea that no matter what is going on in life, no matter the possible hard times, or stresses in life, it could always be worse. There is a saying that goes, if we were to put all our problems into a pile, we would quickly choose to take ours back. The idea being that everyone has problems, issues and stresses, and realize that what you might think of as a big problem might be so small in the grand scheme of life. Remember, that if you have a roof over your head and food to eat you are already better off them most people in this world. So the next time something goes wrong, or not the way you planned, just try to remember this saying "It could always be worse."

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"To those who much is given, much is expected."

Today I got to sit down and talk with long time friend and pro kayaker turned commercial real estate agent, Chris Gragtmans. Chris and I talk all about his life as a pro kayaker and his transition into the commercial real estate world and why it was the right decision for him. We also dive deep into financial literacy and the simple steps we could all take to put us on the path to financial freedom. Chris also shares a ton of his favorite books and why we should read them. Whether you are can relate as an athlete, paddler, real estate investor or parent, I think there is something for everyone in the incredible conversation with Chris Gragtmans.

Book- I will teach you to be rich

Book- Rich Dad Poor Dad

Book- Cash Flow Quadrant

Book- Richest Man in Babylon

Book- The greatest Salesman in the world

Book- The Second Mountain

Book- The Call of the Wild

Book- White Fang

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"Price is what you pay value is what you get" ~ Warren Buffett

During todays Fridays Fire I dive into the discussion between price and value. Just because it is on sale, doesn't make it a deal, and on the flip fide of things just because something it expensive doesn't necessarily make it more valuable. When you are looking for a deal it is not always about the price it's about the value you get. Maybe a deal is spending $30 on a book that gives you 30 years of experience, or listing to a podcast for an hour and getting invaluable ideas from it. Just remember it's not what you pay, it's what you get.

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On todays Friday Fire I talk about the power of habits and how we can create the life we truly desire by simply starting to create a habit around it.

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"The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease." ~ Thomas Edison

Today I got to sit down and talk with the Dr. Darrel Misak as we discuss restoring your health, revitalizing your energy and how it all start in the mind. Dr. Misak is both a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine as well as a Licensed Pharmacist which gives a unique perspective of medicine and health. This was a very thought provoking conversation as we talk about about energy and vibrations and how we can utilize and strengthen our energy fields.

Book- How to do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera

Podcast Reference- The Energy Paradox With Dr. Stephen Gundry

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Today's Friday fire is all about being the Practitioner Instead of the Theorist. It is great to learn theory, though theory is useless without action. So make sure you try to learn, though down get caught up in analysis paralysis and instead take some action. Beware of the thought that I just need to read one more book, or course or video or podcast. Take action even if its just little baby steps. Small steps forward are still steps forward.

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“It’s about the Journey not the destination.”

Today I got to sit down and talk with the event lead organizer for the upcoming GoPro Mountain Games. Dave explains all that goes into hosting a premier event on this large scale. We also dive deep into the hard decisions that were made to postpone and pivot during the COVID pandemic as well as make the decision early on to try and make it happen to reopen in 2021. This conversation gives a great insight into what all goes into hosting events on a large scale from the organization, management, brand partnership and those tough decisions that need to be made. I sure am stoked to be heading to Vail this week and I hope to be able to see some of you there.

Book- Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan

Podcast Reference- She Explores

GoPro Mountain Games

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