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In this engaging and riveting episode, I welcome none other than Preston Smiles -- author, speaker, coach and content wizard whose message is to empower, inspire and ignite a multi-generational movement of radical growth through conscious, creative content, acts of love and living boldly. Preston believes we’re here to leave the planet better than we found it, and is committed to motivating others to join him on that mission, and live their best life now. He recently released a new book with his wife, Alexi Panos, titled “Now Or Never” which is available everywhere where books are sold now!  During this full length episode, we discuss Preston’s mission, where we’ve gone wrong (and how to fix it), using and engaging the power of “first thought”, why life is always on the way and not in the way, creating a power couple dynamic, leading from the heart and everything in between. We’d love to hear your big takeaway from this episode, tag Preston and I on social media and let us know what you got this conversation

Mike Arce is a digital marketing expert, consultant, speaker and owner of Loud Rumor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Loud Rumor helps fitness studios dramatically increase membership by using their well-known Fit FLAVER program, while also helping small businesses improve their marketing strategies through consulting. I met Mike at an amazing event last year called Thrive, and we really hit it off in terms of our shared mindset for growth and all things entrepreneurship.  In this episode, we discuss why most businesses fail at their marketing, the difference between dabbling and executions, discovering your unique capability that others will pay for, why the big money is in expertise and niching, building a winning culture and finding new ways to grow and expand your business, whether you’re a retail space or online. If you enjoyed this episode, take 90 seconds to review our podcast as we go into 2017 with an aim to be an industry leader. To make that happen, simply: Head over to Resist Average Academy on iTune

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!    In this episode, I discuss how we create our own reality and we choose every level of results we have created (or not) in life. There are more benefits to your current reality than the pain of changing -- and owning this will free you from endless complaining and negative energy. Once you get this, you're going to be able to break free from the shackles of blame, shame, guilt and excuses and instead, become the creator of your reality.    The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!   I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   Did you enjoy this episode? The largest and best way to give us a thank you is to leave us a rev

John Spencer Ellis is the CEO of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, Spencer Institute for Life Coaching, International Triathlon Coaching Association, MMA Conditioning Association, Get America Fit Foundation and Wexford University. He also created Adventure Boot Camp. He’s a 3x Amazon #1 best-selling author, award-winning filmmaker and Personal Trainer Hall of Fame inductee. John competed in the Ironman triathlon and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships. He has created over 500,000 jobs around the world. John helps fitness and coaching pros become successful through education and dynamic marketing. John competed in the Ironman triathlon and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships. He has created over 500,000 jobs around the world. John helps fitness and coaching pros become successful through education and dynamic marketing. I was fortunate enough to meet John at an event where he spoke recently, and it was a pleasure to get him on the Academy where we discussed entrepreneurship, crea

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!    In this episode, I discuss how I've noticed that no matter what happens I am always hearing people lacking focus and follow through. In a world of distractions, social media and endless stimulus, we are getting less and less done. If we really want to achieve long term results in life, we have to build a habit of "deep work" and I'll show you how.    The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!   I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   Did you enjoy this episode? The largest and best way to give us a thank you is to leave us a review on iTunes by following these steps: Open up iOs or Desktop iTunes. Search “Resist Av

Jack Myers, founder of MediaVillage.com and author of Hooked Up: A New Generation’s Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World, and several other books, is a recognized cultural visionary, award-winning documentary film producer, and advisor to hundreds of leading corporations on media and technology trends. His prescient insights and counsel make him one of the foremost global experts on the impact of technological advances on culture, society, business, advertising, marketing, and human connections. In this episode, we go deep into his newest book, The Future Of Men and Jack’s passion of spreading the message that Men are in an identity crisis and we must pay attention to nourish, grow, expand and make change to further increase our ability to live a purposeful live and serve our communities, families and women to truly be our best selves. Jack cites several studies, metrics and statistics to show the impending shift in Men's education, sense of purpoose, lack of knowing who they are and so much

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!    In this episode, I discuss why resolutions are intentionally set up to let ourselves off the hook and ultimately fail and why 93% of resolutions never turn into any type of tangible result. You'll learn how to make 2017 your best year ever by ditching resolutions and understanding the power of commitment.    The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!   I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   Did you enjoy this episode? The largest and best way to give us a thank you is to leave us a review on iTunes by following these steps: Open up iOs or Desktop iTunes. Search “Resist Average Academy”. Click “Write A Review” and

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!    In this episode, I discuss how to train your mind to become an unquenchable seeker of knowledge to 10X success in all areas of life. It starts with a commitment on how you spend your time, energy and focus on a daily basis and creating a habit of success.   Warren Buffet reads over 500 pages a day -- and spends 80% of his day on a couch learning.    The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!    I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe and review and connect with me if you want a specific topic or angle on the next Quick Hit!

David Jack is one of the world's most recognized sports performance and conditioning coaches, he is an industry leader and consultant for major brands & publications such as Reebok, Rodale, Men's Health, and Women's Health and also serves as one of the head judges on "America's Next Top Trainer". As a Fitness industry entrepreneur he is the co-founder of Activprayer and Actv8 - movements within the fitness industry to design to connect, inspire and educate. In this episode, we have a riveting, free-flowing conversation where we both set an intention to give it everything we’ve got and learn from one another. There are so many empowering topics we go over that it would be impossible to list, but know this...you won't be the same after this.   There is no doubt David’s passion, energy, enthusiasm and heart will shift your perspective, so turn this up loud and get ready for a massive shift!   If you enjoyed this episode of the Academy, we'd deeply appreciate a subscribe and review on iTunes and sharing it wi

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!    In this episode, I discuss how to align your life with the power of coaching, mentorship and a tribe to help you collapse time and achieve your goals at least twice as fast, but I've seen 5-10X.   The question becomes..   Why would you want to go through the entire process when you can learn from others, stay accountable, break through your own BS and achieve more?   The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!    I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe and review and connect with me if you want a specific topic or angle on the next Quick Hit!

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!   Do you see life as positive or negative? Do you see the world with abundance or scarcity? Do you see beauty in life or tragedy?   In this episode, I discuss the power of examining the lens in which we see the world and how the media, the people around us and society lead us towards a fear driven lens based on scarcity, win/lose mentality and being risk averse.   The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!    I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe and review and connect with me if you want a specific topic or angle on the next Quick Hit!

David Harshada Wagner has been teaching meditation and self-empowerment to people all over the world in all kinds of venues for more than 20 years. Classically trained in the Indian wisdom traditions of Yoga, Bhakti, Vedanta, and Tantric Shaivism, his teachings come from his decades of personal transformation and his experience serving others to find their authentic path to deep happiness..   David serves on the faculties of YogaGlo, Kripalu, and Omega Institutes, and travels widely working with people from all walks of life.  His teaching style is bold, dynamic, and unique, approachable to students from all walks of life. Most recently, David has taken on the mission of serving the transformational needs of men. He is the author of Backbone — The Modern Man’s Guide To Power, Purpose And Passion.   In this episode, we go deep into the dichotomy between spirituality and action, the #1 issue facing Men and the women they love, the most common patterns of dysfunctional relationships and so much more. Thi

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays!   In this episode, I discuss why the quality of information we consume is as important as the nutrition and environments we place ourselves in. After a powerful floating session, I was reminded how our state of mind affects what we want to consume. For example, if we’re always scattered and distracted we’re going to seek useless, fluff information that distracts us instead of empower us.   This may not make a huge impact for one hour, one day or one week — but imagine a decade of making wise informational choices and how this manifests in your life.   The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!     I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the

Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle are two young entrepreneurs, business owners, a power couple and owners of The Billion Dollar Body.   The Billion Dollar Body was designed to help each man to return to their true self – to push their body and mind to the limit – to actively grow and be accountable to the bigger vision of their life. Through the cornerstone of fitness and health, each member of this motivated brotherhood is dedicated to serving their own desires and goals, as they commit to looking and feeling like a billion bucks.   In this episode, we discuss the importance of living with purpose, why health is the foundational aspect to follow through on our goals, where most people go wrong with setting and achieving habits, how they built a relationship and business together, how to find people that challenge you and so much more.   Let's face it, our culture puts things like sleep and eating healthy on the backburner when it is the most crucial foundation to the way we feel, which makes this episode a can't m

In a new Friday Quick Hit Episode, I address the power of an evening ritual to set yourself up for massive success with the most important tool in your arsenal...   SLEEP!   The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!   I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe and review and connect with me if you want a specific topic or angle on the next Quick Hit!

Since 1994, Chris Dorris has served as an advisor, consultant and Mental Toughness Trainer and Personal Transformation Coach to elite athletes, executives, entrepreneurs and individuals worldwide. He conducts workshops and seminars on Mental Conditioning, Leadership, and Peak Performance. What began as a commitment to help people feel more excited and enthusiastic about their lives has evolved as Chris is now called upon by elite athletes, CEOs, entertainers, coaches and parents, professors, physicians, sales teams, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Chris is an international speaker who has addressed distinguished audiences that include numerous Fortune 100 Companies. In this episode, Chris and I deep dive into several topics including his definition of the purpose of life, the difference between pain and suffering, how to get in peak emotional state every day, what separates the masses from a visionary and so much more. Have you grabbed your FREE Resist Average Blueprint yet? The Resist Average Blueprint

Firas Zahabi is one of the most sought out and respected coaches in MMA and UFC, coaching the likes of Georges St. Pierre, Rory McDonald and Kenny Florian and runs one of the most respected training gyms in the world, Tristar Gym.   Once called “The Modern Day Bruce Lee”, Firas is a student of philosophy and shares timeless lessons about how to live a life in line with one’s true values and virtues, and defining success with Mind, Body & Spirit. Although he trains athletes in the most lethal sport on the planet, it is the way he lives and embodies the warrior philosophy which will blow your mind.   In this episode, we discussed... the key distinction between knowledge and wisdom why being a virtuous person means you’re successful understanding emotional and happiness set points in your life why the West identifies with what we do and what we have the power of authenticity in regards to success cheating and performance enhancement in high-level UFC fighting intrinsic vs. extrinsic rewards and why chasing

Shari Alexander is a persuasiveness coach known for bringing the "dark arts" of influence into the light. She has built her career as a speaker, writer, trainer and coach by revealing powerful secrets behind conversational influence.   She has personally learned the best persuasive triggers and techniques from master influencers, including CIA field agents, hostage negotiators, con-artists, HUMINT officers, interrogators, trial attorneys, mentalists, undercover law enforcement, and even pick-up artists.    In this episode, Shari and I discuss the practical tools you can put in your back pocket to make you a magnetic communicator, observer, and connector. Using her experience with body language and awareness, you will develop a skill set that will be invaluable in the way you communicate with everyone from your boss to a loved one.   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely appreciate you sharing it with your friends, subscribing and reviewing as well, this is so crucial to the long-term growth and

I’m excited to introduce a weekly Friday episode called a Resist Average Quick Hit. These episodes will appear every Friday and will be way shorter than our usual Monday full length, interview style episodes.   The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire!   I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit.   In this episode, I go through a concept about attracting amazing relationships into your life by being the person you want to attract and how your life demonstrates your capacity to love with passion, energy and a sense of who you are and what truly matters to you.   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe and review and connect with me if you want a specific topic or

Peter Scott IV is the Founder of the Fearless Life Academy and Author of the #1 Bestselling book, “The Fearless Mindset”. Peter's life was consumed by fear at a very young age, having to tell his Mother at 10 years old that he no longer felt safe living with her because of her alcoholism.  And later, having to watch his Father give up on life and drink himself to death. Since the passing of his Father in 2010, Peter left his lucrative Investment Banking career to dedicate his life to mentoring entrepreneurs to overcoming the fears holding them back from making the impact and earning the income they desire. He now leads exclusive groups of high-performing entrepreneurs through his 3-day Fearless Life Experience where they discover the peak performance rituals required to conquer their fears and create the life they’ve only dared to imagine.   In this powerful, energy-laden episode, Peter and I discuss how to get clear, get rid of emotional baggage, turn information into action, develop a knowledge-action pla