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Living Outside The Lines
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Your perception of many countries and cultures is probably based off of a small fraction of reality. It's easy to dismiss travelling to certain places because of a few stories we've heard in the media or from friends. However, that shouldn't stop you from seeing for yourself. Host of Sun-E Talks Sukhdeep Saran shares stories of his experiences across Asia and which places there will surprise you!
There is a cliché that goes: easy choices, hard life; hard choices, easy life. Founder of FitMotive Shane Baskin embodies this mantra fully through his work changing people's lives through fitness. After a wake up call towards the end of high school, Shane decided to take full control of his life. The first step was starting with fitness, which evolved into starting his own business that has given him the freedom to travel the world while changing people's lives.
There are so many places to see in the world and so little time. Carley shares how her journies to lesser known travel destinations has not shaped her world view, but how it creates for a more enriching life experience. If you have been on the fence about going off the beaten path, then let her convince you why now is the time.
Conventional thinking in society tells you to get the best grades, go to the best university, get a safe secure job, get married and have kids before 35, retire at 65 and then squeeze as much life as you can out of your remaining years. Ty Micklash shows why rejecting that premise is the key to a fulfilling life. He has been able to travel the world to over 40 countries through building practical skills in work that he enjoys.
There is a discrepancy between being successful and what it takes to get there. Many people from today's generation think of money, fame or followers as the benchmark for success. But getting there is where it's easy to get lost. Andrew Coates is a personal trainer and writer for fitness publications that shares his story from grinding out cold hard winters to becoming a speaker at national fitness conferences. He has built a strong following through his writing and social media through genuine service to others. Andrew discusses how others can build a similar path for themselves in the modern era of the internet.
Daniel Lewis started his career in the music industry. His goal was to impact people with the power of words. Never did Daniel expect that his calling in life would shift to building a tea company as the vehicle to leave his greatest impact. He shares elements of business that can't be learned in a classroom setting that will change how you approach entrepreneuship.
One of the biggest things that holds people back from traveling is letting the opinions of other's influence their decision making. If that doesn't do it then thinking that travel has to be this big grand luxurious adventure is another limiting belief that stops people in their tracks. Sophia debunks this myth and shares how you can make full time travel possible without being a Fortune 500 CEO or being super rich. Developing the mindset of empowering yourself carries through in her message.
This is one of the biggest problems you deal with in the era of social media. Your hear so much shouting from other people that you can't even hear your own whispers. The result is living life as an combo of everyone else's opinions except your own. Kate Lindley found a way to break through the noise to start living a life in alignment with her authentic self. Her Jeep expedition from United Arab Emirates to China was a good example of that in action. Be prepared to dispell many myths countries that are misunderstood and how to embark on such wild adventures.
Being a high level performing can take a toll on your life physically, mentally and emotionally. Sundeep has experienced this first hand through the many hats she's worn as a trainer, soccer coach and working in the world of rehabilitation. She shares methods that are crucial to achieve greatness at a sustainable pace without the worry of completely burning out.
Making money online is a trend that has exploded over the last few years and is only going to keep growing. Mark Sandor shares how he built his online coaching business from scratch and many of the brutal realities that exist when venturing down this path. The concept is simple but the journey is not for the faint of heart. If you think you have what it takes, then Mark's story will prove useful.
The life you dream of is closer than you think. It isn't far fetched to say that you play a major role in creating the reality you live in. However, there are a few key steps to take to bring it into the physical world. Demi Adeleye-Olusae describes what he did to mold the reality he dreamed of. He has honed his craft as an entrepreneur over several years from editing Call of Duty montages to being a successful video editor for various companies. Demi shares why it's important to audit your environment and how changing your inputs can transform your life.
Millenials have been lied to. The old life path of going to school to get a "good job" and be "successful" is fools gold. Many people don't learn this usually until it's too late. Today's guest Maddie Thompson had other plans. She learned about being an entrepreneur from a young age and has continued to grow her business exponentially. She takes an authentic no bullshit approach to her craft and shares how this generation can kickstart their dreams through taking action.
Digital nomadism is rising in popularity especially with the increased opportunities for remote work. However, it's not a permanent vacation. Emma Juul has desired living abroad ever since her childhood in Denmark and is living out that dream across Europe as a digital nomad. She shares the reality of this lifestyle and the importance of being a responsible traveller when venturing into foreign places.
This is something many people are missing from their lives. Michelle is a women's health and wellness coach who helps clients to regain the power within without living in the gym or crazy fad diets. She discusses her philosophies around how to view exercise and nutrition as a woman and the effects societal norms have on these. One of the key topics also discussed was the importance of autonomy when it comes to health and wellness, since people do not like the idea of being ordered to do things.
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Many athletes have a common pain point after their career ends. They feel lost, without purpose after dedicating many years of their life to playing high level sports. Elijah Lostracco felt this for a short while after he finished playing basketball for the Manitoba Bisons. Luckily, he was able to find a new passion in strength training and has run with it. His new found love for training players manifested thanks to his experience as a player and love for growing the game. Elijah's story will inspire you to reflect on what your next passion is. When your sports career ends, there's always another outlet to find purpose in.
Moose Jaw's finest Sawyer Buettner has had a rollercoaster of a football career. After it's drawn to a close, he opens up about the next chapter of life and the issues that people in their 20s face when shedding their identities.
Stan Pierre has been part of the Bisons coaching staff for over 2 decades. He's experienced many highs and lows. The one thing that has kept him moving forward is learning to persevere in spite of failure. Stan reflects on failures that helped him become successful and gives advice to those looking to follow the professional coaching path.
Travel is the greatest teacher in your life. Adrianna Proulx grew up in a small northern town in central Canada. She has travelled to many countries through her basketball career. She has embarked on a journey to play overseas and details why maximizing the time you spend experiencing the world is more fulfilling than collecting material possessions.
We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit. Landon Persinger embodies this quote well through his work for the University of Memphis Tigers football team. He became the youngest creative director in FBS history when he made the move to Memphis and talks about the importance of being detail oriented. Landon's success in the creative industry has come from how diligent he is in improving at his craft. You can learn more about how to execute with finer attention to detail through his story.
Being a professional trainer is not for the faint of heart. That's what Sherwin's advice is for those who want to follow in his footsteps. The industry of basketball training has evolved immensely and he describes the many ups and downs he's endured in the last 20 years. Sherwin also shares why he has stayed away from coaching basketball for simply training players.























