How to Crush Massive Goals Even If You Have Massive Obstacles: A Conversation with Andre Kajlich
Succeeding despite your obstacles (55:43) In 2003, Andre Kajlich was a charismatic 23-year-old student attending his father’s alma mater in the city of Prague. One night, partying with friends into the early hours, he wound up on the tracks in front of an oncoming subway train. His devastating injuries required that both legs be amputated […]
Ten Lessons: One Lesson From Each Of The Ten Most Popular STF Episodes
Top 10 lessons. (30:54) On May 1, 2015, I published my first podcast episode. For episode #100, I published a “best of” episode. For episode #200, I am giving you the top lesson from each of my most listened to episodes in the second 100 episodes. Each lesson has so much but I sifted through […]
What Would You Do If You Lost Your Entire Support System?
The only thing holding you back is you. Kyndia Riley was just 3 years old when both her mother and father were arrested and sentenced to life in federal prison. Typically, I give you more bio… Her grandparents took over raising her and her 25-year-old sister who had cerebral palsy. When she was in high […]
Defining Moments: Moving On– How to Deal with Change, Transition and New Challenges
How take your next step. (21:30) We all have defining moments in our lives. Sometimes we expect them– like getting married or winning a championship. Other times we don’t– like a death in the family or a surprise promotion. When you have to move on despite change, transition, loss, or new challenges, will you be […]
Defining Moments: How to Speak Up As a Catalyst for Growth Despite Fear and Hesitation (Part 3 of a 4 Part Series on Defining Moments)
Will you take action when it counts? (15:31) We all have defining moments in our lives. Sometimes we expect them– like getting married or winning a championship. Other times we don’t– like a death in the family or a surprise promotion. Will you back down when yours arrives? Or will you face your fear? Take […]
Defining Moments: Taking Action In the Face of Uncertainty, Fear, and Doubt (Part 2 of a 4 Part Series on Defining Moments)
Will you take action when it counts? (27:05) We all have defining moments in our lives. Sometimes we expect them– like getting married or winning a championship. Other times we don’t– like a death in the family or a surprise promotion. Will you back down when yours arrives? Or will you face your fear? Take […]
Making the Most of Your Defining Moments: Expected and Unexpected
Facing what you fear (28:40) We all have defining moments in our lives. Sometimes we expect them– like getting married or winning a championship. Other times we don’t– like a death in the family or a surprise promotion. Will you back down when yours arrives? Or will you face your fear? Take action? Speak up? […]
The Power of Bold: Facing Your Fears and Taking Committed Action with James Fell
Crystallization of discontent. (40:50) James Fell is a motivation, health, and fitness writer for the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune. He has authored pieces in TIME Magazine, the Guardian, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and many other publications. His blog, Body For Wife, has millions of visitors a year. He is the author of […]
A Short but Important Message from Jim for the Holidays
A few important words of advice from Jim for making the most of the holidays. But first…. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan […]
Finding Your Place in the World: From Rock Bottom to World Champion with J’den Cox
Rock bottom to top of the world. (49:23) J’den Cox was a 3X NCAA Champion wrestler at the University of Missouri, a 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2017 World Bronze Medalist, has recently been crowned king of the world… 2018 World Champion. I have many friends and acquaintances who have won world and Olympic medals who […]