The Diaries of High Achievers

We’re wrapping up our 4th season but the conversation continues! Catch our favorite moments and thoughts that didn’t make the original cut.Make sure to connect with us on social during the break, see you in season 5!Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

Corey brings down his framework on Pareto's Law, and how it can help you disingenuous what really matters vs what doesn't.   Remember, doing something unimportant well does not make it important.  Also, requiring a lot of time on something does not make a task important. Email us questions or submit a shout-out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

Corey and OPS react to a millennial and Gen Z TikTok about the frustrations of working. Are these generations of complainers, people calling out the flaws in the system, or both? Look at this convo through multiple shades of grey, and let us know what do you think.Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_opsReference: https://twitter.com/keyearstun/status/1627902525373399040?s=46&t=iTQ2uogFhWl5hJn2335WDw 

This one is for the church girls! OPS does a ladies-only interview with fellow Christians Claire Bresil, a math professor, and Celina Wickware, a CPS caseworker, to discuss how faith impacts our desires and ambitions, our journeys with deconstruction and reconstruction, and how our understanding of faith has evolved.Whether you identify as a Christian or not, we invite you into this authentic, vulnerable, and uplifting episode.Connect with our guests:Claire Bresil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_i__n_a(2 underscores after “i”)Celina Wickware on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinaspeakslife Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

Mid-season check, how you feelin’! We’ve had some great guests this season so far covering most recently financial planning, ADHD, and designing your life. You know we like to throw real estate in there, too. We have some great guests coming up as well but before we share their genius with you, we wanted to do a quick check-in on what’s been happening in this world and our lives. Don't miss the story time at the end!Email us questions or submit a shout-out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_opsReferences:https://www.ncaa.com/webview/news%3Abasketball-men%3Abracketiq%3A2023-03-16%3Aperfect-ncaa-bracket-absurd-odds-march-madness-dream#:~:text=How%20crazy%20small%20is%20the,a%20little%20something%20about%20basketball) https://www.axios.com/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-perfect-bracket-odds https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1931210-warren-buffet-will-pay-1-billion-to-fan-with-perfect-march-madness-bracket https://www.thelines.com/warren-buffett-bracket-billion-challenge-ncaa-2022/ https://www.marketplace.org/2023/03/17/the-banking-crisis-what-you-actually-need-to-know/ 

When was the last time you did a detailed check-in on your financial progress and projection?In this week's episode, we chat with Certified Financial Planner™ Casey Peterson about the financial fundamentals our future selves will thank us for! It's easy to get caught up in the shiny, new thing, but this week we get rooted in the basics --plus talk mindset development to win in the long run.Born and Raised in Raleigh, NC, Casey Peterson started a Financial Planning practice from scratch and has now helped to build Pure Wealth Strategies, a financial planning business targeting high-achieving accumulation clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retirees looking to maximize their money. Casey helps clients think through what they want and build a plan to help them achieve it so they can have a "higher return on life."Looking for a financial planner? Connect with Casey at casey.peterson@nm.com or visit purewealthstrategies.com. Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

If you made it to the league, would you have the same courage to make the bold move Jonathan made? In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Woodard, an NFL player of 7 years who made a complete career pivot while performing under tremendous pressure. We chatted with Jonathan about the grit and mentality to make it to the NFL, what he faced on the other side of “making it to the league”, and what he valued MORE that lead him to leave the NFL. We dive into the tech industry, gaining mental peace and high performance anxiety. Connect with Jonathan on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn:https://twitter.com/jonathanwoodard https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwoodard https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-woodard/ Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

You might feel like you’re seeing more adults learn they have ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Approximately 4 percent of adults in the United States have enough symptoms to qualify for A.D.H.D., but only an estimated one in 10 of them is diagnosed and treated. We’re joined by Takira Jones, a.k.a. The Busy Bee with ADHD,  a lifestyle vlogger who helps adults with ADHD develop confidence. She was diagnosed in 2021 after leaving her job as a teacher and learning more about ADHD. We discuss her symptoms that lead to her getting tested, what life looks like for her managing her diagnosis, and how to support those who might also have ADHD.Connect with Takira on IG: https://www.instagram.com/busybeewithadhdEmail us questions @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_opsSources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8395556/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4301030/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/19/well/mind/adult-adhd-diagnosis-distraction.html https://focusedmindadhdcounseling.com/high-achievers-with-adhd-yes-its-a-thing-no-being-a-high-achiever-doesnt-mean-you-dont-have-adhd/ 

Being the architect of your life isn’t an easy feat. It requires persistence, mental fortitude, and dedication to the life you ultimately want.Have you ever had a business idea spark and then had the courage to do it? We’re joined by ex-D1 athlete turned RE investor and entrepreneur Cam Jackson. He is a twentysomething renaissance man with a brain for building businesses that are going to reward him with the life he wants. We chat with Cam about the mindset it takes to get into RE investing at a young age, take risks to start different businesses, and how to build relationships with people who will change your life!Connect with Cam Jackson on Twitter, and IG: https://www.instagram.com/camjacksonceo Access Cam’s RE groups, seasoning, and supplement line: https://linktr.ee/camjacksonceo Email us questions @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

Hustle culture has been rampant in popular culture for the last decade from entrepreneurs, music, TV, and famous social media voices. Now, with the rise of slower living, quiet quitting, and self-care, a counter-culture movement is gaining steam as people opt out of chasing success in traditional means and opt into slower-paced lives. However, we think BOTH are getting fundamental things wrong. In this episode, we give you the good and the bad of each through meaningful perspective, plus help you sift through the noise of both camps to find what's best for you. Email us questions @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_opsSources: https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/lifestyle/the-rise-of-anti-hustle-culture/396097 

Fellow H.E.N.R.Y.s (high earners not rich yet), this one is for you! In our season 4 launch, we dive into a silent feeling plaguing a lot of high earners —making over 6 figures yet still feeling broke. The increase in the cost of living and inflation and the delayed start many of us face with college debts, make our dollars shrink instead of stretch. $100,000 salary doesn’t seem like you “made it” anymore, or does it? We get into the 6 figure trap and more in this episode.Email us questions @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_opsSource: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-henry-millennials-making-6-figure-salaries-feel-broke-2020-1 

Another season is in the books! Corey and O'Licia reminisce over their highlight moments from season 3 of all the amazing guests. We'll be back in the weeks ahead for season 4! Until then, take care of yourself. Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com. Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers  Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops 

Major changes come out of revelations. In this episode, Corey and OPS dive into personal breakthroughs helping them move forward. Learn more on goal setting and harmful advice we’re letting go.Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com. Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers  Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops 

 Warning, this is another banger. We’re joined by Sammy Cardenas, architect, entrepreneur, fitness athlete, and a mentee of Ed Mylett to talk habit hacks, the achiever's mentality to develop habits, and diving into his personal story on business and life. This is an episode you’ll want to save!Connect with Sammy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sammy.tribe Hester Grinds coffee: Hestiagrinds.comEmail us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com. Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

There's a lot in our workforce shifting —from hiring freezes to offers being rescinded— especially in the tech space. In this episode, Corey and OPS talk about red flags and things that stick out to them with achievers quitting their jobs without hesitation.  Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com. Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

Heart, passion, pain and progress.  We’re joined by Darnelle Turner to talk fitness, mental health and the process of being the best person you of yourself  through endurance racing.Connect with Darnelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutchendurance/ Stream The 3p podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rl3Zq74DclN9BLD6vhPXS?si=2dc99ecc41d94319&nd=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPMU_TgXYEWGSmS-5mj8KA Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com. Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

Achievers, we’ve made it to one year of the podcast! Nearly 10,000 downloads later, this special anniversary episode is dedicated to our tribe of achievers. We're sharing what we’ve learned from our first year of podcasting, advice to folks wanting to start their own, and a quick vent about Honk for Jesus (spoiler alert).Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops 

We’re joined by David "DP" Prewitt to unpack a lot in this episode: from leading yourself and those around you to keeping the 4 F’s (Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances) in sight! Connect with DP on Instagram: @GrindOverTa1ent Subscribe to The GrindOverTa1ent Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grindoverta1ent-leadership-podcast/id1507249909 Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops

We’re joining by Nathan, host of Seeking Excellence podcast. In this topic, we go deep and get uncomfortable (just FYI) but we talk about great intrinsic values that help achievers hone into disciple, stoicism, prudence and more. 

We’ve had an amazing first half of the season with guests, but Corey and O’Licia miss chatting with you!! In this episode, we have to get some things off our chest. We talk about friendships, challenges moving out of your hometown, and more!Email us questions or submit a shout out for The Page of Your Diary @ diariesofhighachievers@gmail.com.Follow our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/diariesofhighachieversFollow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/diariesofhighachievers Follow our personal pages: https://www.instagram.com/courageouscorey_ // https://www.instagram.com/olicia_ops