Overcoming Graduation

Ep 174 Letting Go of Expectations Sometimes, expectations can feel like the only thing keeping us moving forward. Our expectations on ourselves, on others, on our friends and family. But when do expectations start to work against us and how can we switch things around to progress with less stress and worry?  Tune in today to find out one way you can shift expectations to drive towards more success and more peace.    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to

Ep. 173 Amin Lakhani (PART 2) - The Dating Coach on Wheels talks Comedian, Imposter Syndrome, and Overcoming Life's Challenges At a young age Amin was diagnosed with a condition called Charcot-Marie Tooth disease, a degenerative genetic condition that affects nerves in the body causing difficulty moving and decreased sensation.  He takes us through his journey of battling feeling "different" as an adolescent and what it was like growing up with CMT.  In Pakistan, where Amin's family is from, disability is seen as taboo or a bad omen, but Amin's parents never let that influence him. They pushed him to go after his dreams and pursue them with tenacity.  Through multiple surgeries and challenges associated with his condition, Amin continued to challenge himself to redefine what was possible for him to achieve. This eventually led to Amin interning at Google, graduating from an Ivy league school, and then earning a job at Microsoft after graduation.  After all this success, he then wanted to improve his dating re

Ep 172 Amin Lakhani - The Dating Coach on Wheels talks Comedy, Relationships, Imposter Syndrome, and Overcoming Life's Challenges (PART 1) At a young age Amin was diagnosed with a condition called Charcot-Marie Tooth disease, a degenerative genetic condition that affects nerves in the body causing difficulty moving and decreased sensation.  He takes us through his journey of battling feeling "different" as an adolescent and what it was like growing up with CMT.  In Pakistan, where Amin's family is from, disability is seen as taboo or a bad omen, but Amin's parents never let that influence him. They pushed him to go after his dreams and pursue them with tenacity.  Through multiple surgeries and challenges associated with his condition, Amin continued to challenge himself to redefine what was possible for him to achieve. This eventually led to Amin interning at Google, graduating from an Ivy league school, and then earning a job at Microsoft after graduation.  After all this success, he then wanted to improve h

Ep 171 Who Am I Without That? Identity is an interesting thing. We create it. Day by day, decision by decision, but sometimes it feels like it is thrust upon us.  What happens when we take away or lose something that we have used to define ourselves? Today I share my recent experiences on stepping away from things, why I am doing it, and what it has helped me realized so far.  I hope this helps you on your path. Have a great one today, - Brian   NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can

Ep 170 Getting Out of a Funk Sometimes it feels like life comes at you in multiple ways, all at once. Sometimes, it is too much and life knocks you down.  What can we do to face up to this and best handle it?  In today's episode, I don't share a magic formula. I share my recent experiences and what has been helping me through. My hope is it helps you too.  Tune in today to find out what has helped me recently to get out of my own funk.    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also cl

Ep 169 Power Through How do you respond when you are hit with overwhelm?  When you get hit with a move, craziness at work, starting a business, staying fit, and everything else that life throws our way.  Sometimes when I get SO overwhelmed that I feel like I don't know where to begin, I end up doing nothing. Today, I share some advice my brother gave me when I was at the point of overwhelm that helped me push through and get done what needs to get done. I hope this helps you too!  NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitche

Ep 168 Mostly Sober February A few days into February, I decided I wanted to take the rest of February off. I wanted to be sober for a few weeks to see what I could do and produce when I'm not working "at a deficit" every weekend. There are times that we say we "need to unwind" and we drink, smoke, veg out, etc., but do we really end up feeling more rested and more recharged?  Today I share about some of the recent realizations I had about what purpose drinking was serving in my life and where I feel it had been holding me back. I also share about how this applies to multiple areas of our lives.  To find out how it could apply to yours, listen in today!    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour

Ep 167 Know Your Limits When we think about our limits, we often think of them in terms of our workouts or our energy throughout the day. But how often do we think about our limits when it comes to relationships and friendships? This is just as important and sometimes more important than respecting our limits in the other areas of our lives. Where does your responsibility end in these situations? Today I talk about some important reminders of this in my own life and how you can make sure your are understanding and respecting limits in your life too.    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscr

Ep 166 Continued Quarantine I know this has all gone on a hell of a lot longer than we expected.  Initially, we thought we would be working from home for 3 weeks. At the end of the month, it will have been over a year since we started WFH.  So what can we do to have connection, interaction, and continue to grow during this time.  Tune in today to find out!    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the iTunes page! If this episode was of value to you, ple

Ep 165 They Took My Spot! Have you ever been in the heat of the moment and thought, "Maybe I shouldn't react now, maybe I should just walk away..." then suffered the consequences after?  Well, today I share a recent example and reminder why we should never let our emotions run the show when we are angry, stressed, or worked up.  Its a good reminder, annnnd a bit embarrassing... Check out today's episode!  NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the Itunes

Ep 164 New Beginnings and Protecting Your Peace Trent Shelton introduced me to the phrase, "Protect Your Peace," through his speaking and his book.  I had never realized how critical this is, not just once in awhile, but how we need to do it every day.  He explains not just different ways to do it, but the different areas of our lives we need to do it.  Want to know what they are?  Tune in to today's episode to find out!    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be

Ep 163 The Wall of Fog Have you ever seen fog so thick, that you can't see past it?  And you get that creep, mysterious feeling, wondering what's on the other side.  How many times have you known you wanted to find out what lay beyond but doubted yourself? Have you ever, like me, said things like, "I just need to do some more research, once I know everything that could possibly be beyond the fog, THEN I will go walk through it."  Or maybe like other times where I've said, "I'll just wait for the fog to pass." Why is it so important to walk into the fog?  How can we take the steps even when we are afraid? Tune in today to find out!    SPECIAL PROMO OFFER FOR MOST PRODUCTIVE HOUR - ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP From now until January 11 you can join the Most Productive Hour for just $27 to get access to the group for the final three weeks of January 2021. That's less than $10 per week! If you want to be more focused, accountable, clearer on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in y

Ep 162 Do It Because You Said You Would   It is so easy to let our commitments fall off.    For whatever reason it is, maybe that we are too tired, hungry, exhausted, out of it, many times we let our commitments fall by the way side.   But this has some deeper implications I didn't know about years ago.    And today, I'll share why it is so important to follow-through on your commitments, especially when it is hard.   Tune in today to find out why!     SPECIAL PROMO OFFER FOR MOST PRODUCTIVE HOUR - ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP From now until January 11 you can join the Most Productive Hour for just $27 to get access to the group for the final three weeks of January 2021. That's less than $10 per week! If you want to be more focused, accountable, clearer on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:    Special Promo Offer for "Most Productive Hour - CLICK HERE   I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOT

Ep 161 The Holidays Feel Different This year, the holidays are feeling and looking different for many of us.  I wanted to record this episode to give some quick reminders about your strength and resilience,  as well as the things worth celebrating this year, even if it was your toughest year yet. I love you all and we are going to get through this together, one step at a time. When things get really tough, a quote that has helped me a lot this year is, "This too shall pass."  I love you all, get ready for me to bring lots more to you going forward.  We got this. - Brian  NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW

Ep 160 Feeling Drained, Empty and Burnt Out I know this year in particular has left many of us drained, exhausted, and ready for a fresh start.  How do we keep going and keep our promises, to ourselves and others, even when life gets tough. In today's episode I share about what helps me when I face these challenges and ways to work through the tough times.    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the Itunes page! If this episode was of value to you, ple

Ep 159 Challenges in Creative Pursuits We all have things we want to create and bring to the world, but there are things that get in the way. Sometimes we know exactly what is holding us back. Other times, it can be a lot more elusive. In today's episode I talk through some common obstacles we face in creative pursuits, as well as how to overcome them.    NEED HELP WITH CONSISTENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY?  I have just launched a new program that is a game-changer for those who join in. If you want to be more focused, more clear on your next action steps, more productive, and build community to help you in your journey, click the link below to learn more:  Learn more about "Most Productive Hour" by CLICKING HERE I hope to see you on the inside!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the Itunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please

Ep 158 Jamie Del Fierro - Forgiveness to Freedom: Overcoming Rape, Freeing Yourself from Your Past Story, and Forgiving the Unforgivable At the age of 11 years old, Jamie was molested. Then at 14 years old, two of her brother's best friends raped her in her childhood bed.  One of the boys from that event told her, "You deserve this, you're a whore and you are trash."  After going through these traumatic events, when Jamie heard the words, "You are trash," her life shifted course. Hearing those words at such an impressionable age, at the time she believed that was her truth. For the next 10 years, Jamie adopted the identity of what she believed was "trash." This led to using drugs and alcohol. She was pregnant at 16 and had her daughter at the age of 17. She said that in the early years, she felt more like a "care giver" to her daughter than a mother.  Eventually, continuing deeper into this story of "being trash" she go into multiple abusive relationships, stripping, escorting, and eventually into using cocai

Ep 157 Dr. Moses Davis - Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Johns Hopkins on Pursuing Dreams, Fighting Racism, and How to Support Racial Equality Ever since Moses was a child, he has always loved difference.  He loved getting to know people from different backgrounds, learning about different cultures, traveling to new places, and trying new foods.  Growing up as a young black man in Michigan, he was able to see how difference can be both celebrated and shunned. He didn't let the negatives dampen his curiosity and passion for learning about how to help and connect others. In college he studied Dance, Spanish, and English then after graduation spent time working in AmeriCorps (which is essentially a domestic Peace Corps). His passion for helping people eventually led to him getting a Masters in Higher Education Administration from NYU (and he got NYU to pay him to come to them). Later he earned his PhD in Workforce Education from Penn State University.  He has worked for years at multiple prestigious

Ep 156 Quarantine #4 - 100 Important Days Have you found it difficult to tap into your creative and inspired energy during this quarantine? Have you felt stuck, negative, as if all you can do is ruminate on the negative and the lack?  That was me for several weeks. As I having more inspiring conversations and doing the work, I am pulling myself out of that self-created trap and into a place of excitement and power.  One of those conversations happened recently with my dad where he shared an incredible idea to reconnect to your gratitude and creativity. To hear what his advice was, tune in to today's episode!    OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the Itunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a r

Ep 155 Quarantine #3 - 30 60 90 Drifting. As the weeks of quarantine passed, more and more I felt the apathy setting in and found myself feeling as if I was just... drifting. Waking up with a feeling of, why bother getting up? Why not just lay in bed, play games on my phone, and try to distract myself through this whole thing. Then two conversations changed everything. Since those talks, I have been waking up early, taking massive action, doing amazing workouts, and feeling the best I have yet in quarantine.  To hear the advice they shared with me, tune in to today's episode! OVERCOMING GRADUATION SHOW NOTES:  To subscribe to the podcast, search for "Overcoming Graduation" on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google Play. You can also click here to be taken to the Itunes page! If this episode was of value to you, please like, share, give a rating, and provide feedback on the show. This will help me understand how I can better serve you and reach even more people! To provide a rating click here, click the "View in