In an era in which nothing is certain but change, we must run to literally maintain the status quo. It is time to step out of the comfort zone, step up, and future proof! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1SlbTZyaWE - It's Time to Disrupt You! | Jay Samit | TEDxAugustahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaIkelDUDic&t=64s - The 2 Things You Need for Success | Jay Samit on Impact Theory

In order to maintain peak levels of energy and productivity we must rest and recharge regularly. Care enough for your performance to commit time to self-care! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lssNBHXz4Vw&t=588s - Bob proctor abundance meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKyztk5P9ec - Bob proctor health & wealth meditationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRnbKWapfEM&t=650s - Morning gratitude meditationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiTtEQ_X2o8 - Wayne Dyer meditation

Grit and discipline are traits that seem to becoming more and more uncommon. Grit is necessary to develop a discipline. Discipline is required to instill a habit. "We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRzWRZahOVU - Use This To Control Your Brain - Mel Robbins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faTGTgid8Uc - This Daily Habit Will Prime Your Brain To Be Its Best | Tony Robbins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OF06n1jNkM - Why Discipline Must Come From Within - Jocko Willink https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcAWnsNEnw - Winners Need Discipline Not Motivation | David Goggins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq2LVa36ukk - THE POWER OF HABIT BY CHARLES DUHIGG | ANIMATED BOOK SUMMARY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QKd-ulbH5E - James Clear on Getting 1% Better Daily With Stoicism

https://hbr.org/2017/03/6-things-every-mentor-should-do – Harvard Business Mentoring thoughts https://www.pushfar.com/article/15-famous-mentoring-relationships/ - Famous mentorshipshttps://www.thebalancecareers.com/qualities-of-a-good-mentor-1986663 – Good mentor qualities https://er.educause.edu/blogs/2020/8/10-quick-ideas-for-becoming-a-more-effective-mentee – Being a good menteehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdaSyUqYqh8 - Wayne Dyer "The new life begins"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrl-3ctJ0SY - Wayne Dyer "The power of intention"

Now more than ever we need individuals to step up and take on the burden of leadership. A true servant leader will sacrifice personal wants for the growth of the team. In putting the team first, leaders will earn leadership capital which can be used to influence and impact the team on their path to success. 

Thank you for visiting and listening to another episode of the Evolve & Elevate podcast! This episode covered some of the basic principles around living simply & building a foundation for a financially stable future. With persistence and financial discipline - you will inevitably reach financial stability. Growing wealth is a science with strict rules of engagement – learn them and use them! In 2018, as a single father earning a 40k (41.3k to be exact) a year salary– I was able to follow the science of wealth building and max my 401k (18.5k USD), purchase a rental property (no money down) and turn a 35K investment with 6 months of time investment (DIY Remodeling) into a 1K/month 3 year signed lease. (that’s a paid off mortgage on a property now worth double in three years!) Imagine repeating that deal one a year for a decade – what would your life look like?Through simple living within a predetermined budget and research into the basic principles of wealth building – you too can build a foundation for which to grow your future financial stability upon! But no one will do it for you – get out there and get it done! Stay up!  Check out some additional sources of information below --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaME4iHUhSE&t=210s Walden by Henry David Thoreauhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHcGmiZqKXo – Minimalism philosophyhttps://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/08/401k-info.asp - basic 401k information https://www.investopedia.com/mortgage/real-estate-investing-guide/ - basic real estate investing informationhttps://thephysicianphilosopher.com/cant-afford/ - Don’t buy if you cannot afford it! (‘Most’ Debt is not ‘good’ debt) Some brokerage phone applications I have enjoyed using:  WeBullE*TRADERobinhood

This episode focuses on the importance of building and maintaining a powerful reputation in addition to being wary of what you permit into your mind. Who did it best segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGIjuVbGP_A&t=2140s - How to Take Charge of Your Life - Jim Rohn Personal Developmentyoutube.com/watch?v=6QVOBsS6ECY - How to Have the Best Year Ever! - Personal Development Life Coaching by Jim Rohn Tune back next week where we will discuss minimalism and financial stability. 

It is valuable to have a direction to align with your efforts today. Effort today creates results tomorrow! Through the development of your life vision and goals that support your vision, your tomorrow will be exactly what you desire!  Mind movie example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZ-2EKiaFM&feature=youtu.be Zig Ziglar and Goal setting  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4peHAfFtTM  Contacts:Email: [email protected] or text: (217) 791 - 9486Any social media found at evolvedandelevated.com 

This episode focuses on the importance of failure. We are able to learn and improve ourselves by focusing on the lessons failure offers - but only if we develop a growth mindset and recognize the importance of failing forward.

A brief introduction into the Evolve and Elevate podcast.