Let's Freakin' Go Podcast

If you are a dad, you need to show up. Listen to the show and you'll see why it matters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut?  Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like it was impossible to get out of bed and start your day?  Let me tell you, I have had more than my fair share of moments when I could simply not get moving.  Despite all of the blessings in my life, sometimes I just feel completely flat.  However, just like me, you don't have to stay bummed out and lazy.  I have personally discovered some amazing tactics that help me snap out of it and make the day much more productive.  Listen to this episode and I believe my approach will work for you as well! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Afghanistan has fallen back into the hands of the Taliban.  For over 20 years, our country occupied that country fighting back terrorists and doing everything we could to help the local people take care of themselves.  Outside of the billions of dollars to have been spent supporting that country, thousands of American lives have been wasted in that rugged landscape.  It is not an easy pill to swallow and I wanted to make this very special episode of the podcast to address some of the feelings that some of you might be having.  I hope that my words are helpful and encouraging to you in this most critical power. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When you make excuses, you are literally holding yourself back.  In this episode of the podcast, we're going to talk about the mindset and how damaging excuses are to the pursuit of your dream life.  In the next few minutes, you will discover how you can learn to eliminate excuses in your life and begin to move towards goal to achieve it.  Once you understand the power of excuses, you can learn to eliminate them from your vocabulary and your mindset, which will allow you to achieve the dream life you deserve! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Arguably one of the best motivational speakers on the planet, Eric Thomas has had a profound effect on my life. In one of his most famous speeches, he paints a picture of a young man approaching success. It culminates in the phrase, "when you want to succeed as bad as you want to breath, you'll be successful". Powerful words from a man with a powerful story. Eric Thomas, Ph.D., is a critically acclaimed author, World-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, and audible.com Audie Awards Finalist. ET, as he is better known, has taken the world by storm, with his creative, common-sense approach to living a successful, satisfying professional and personal life. Through a significant social media presence and regular domestic and international tours, "ET, The Hip Hop Preacher" has become a global phenomenon! As CEO of his Consulting Firm, ETA LLC., Eric has led his team through the doors of dozens of hugely successful organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric, Quicken Loans, AT&T, Nike, Under Armour, New Balance, and UPS and continues to consult for major league sports franchises within the MLB, NBA, NFL, MLS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you get when you cross a motorcycle and an aluminum ladder at 65 miles an hour?  You get a 23 year army veteran flying through the air and a destroyed motorcycle!  In this episode we talk about my recent motorcycle crash and how silver linings always seem to pop up in the most interesting places.  Adversity is not something to be afraid of, it is something to be embraced and investigated.  When you remove your emotions and look at a situation of objectively, you would be absolutely amazed at how many awesome things are just on the other side of it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever been faced with a challenging circumstance?  Do you ever feel like you are in one of those situations where you just can't win no matter what?  Well if you've ever had this human experience, you're absolutely in the right place.  Tune in for a few minutes while we use the story of the little Italian girl who found a very creative way out of a very challenging situation.  I believe you walk away feeling much better about how you approach the really tough situations in which we find ourselves. Follow us on Instagram, too: https://www.instagram.com/lfgpodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You've heard the story of the full jar, right? Well, if you haven't, you're in for a treat. If you have heard this before, you might appreciate the ending of this particular episode. Tune in, open your heart and mind. What does a full life look like to you? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfgpodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we hear from a group leader that had a very inspiring story from one of his students.  In a moment of courage this man's decision to tell his father what he was feeling ended up being a life changing decision.  Encouragement and motivation come from many sources, and relationships can be restored in an instant.  Share this episode with anyone you know who is worried about making important decision.  It's possible that the situation may change in such a way that they never get that chance.  Take an action and take it now. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfgpodcast/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever wondered where motivation comes from? In this episode, we discuss Maslow's Hierarch of Needs, urges, drives, and many other facets of motivation. Human beings are constantly striving for balance (homeostasis) and the disruption of that balance can create some really interesting motivations. Tune in and you will learn how self-awareness creates a pretty interesting way to motivate yourself. But remember, there are a certain order to things that MUST be followed.