Studying Failure

Today's episode is with the host of the wildly successful top 20 entrepreneurship podcast, Mr. Alex Sanfilippo. His podcast, Creating a Brand, shares actionable content from successful leaders and subject matter experts on topics that help entrepreneurs make their first or next step in business the right one. As no stranger to failure, Alex has had multiple failed business ideas, but what separates Alex is that he knows how to use his failures to his advantage. Alex has a passion for entrepreneurship and adding value to your life and business through his podcast, blog, masterclass, and upcoming book. Some of the things we talk about are:How focusing on giving value helps shift your focus from the end result to the present moment.How and when Alex's life shifted from wanting to make 30 Under 30 to  wanting to give valueWhat the question, "Were you a person of value or a person of profit" has done for Alex and his mindsetHow when you're serving people, it's really hard to fail.How to change your lens to see failure as an opportunityHow having a mindset of abundance will help shift your lens from failure being a terrible thing to failure being an opportunity.A couple of reflection hack's that Alex uses to create his best self on a daily basis. 

Today, we’re hanging out with former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, and development coach – Thane Marcus Ringler. Thane currently lives out in CO with his newly married wife Evan and is passionate about speaking TO the journey FROM the journey. After competing as a professional golfer, Thane refocused his efforts on bringing the habits, mindsets, and disciplines of a Pro Golfer to people in everyday life. Through coaching, online courses, blog posts, books, his podcast The Up & Comers Show, and love for making a great cup of coffee, Thane Marcus has the resources you need to live and work better.Some of the things we talk about are:What makes a great cup of coffee a GREAT cup of coffeeHow to make sure that we don't get our identity wrapped up in WHAT WE DOThe practical tips that we used to work through after leaving his dream of playing on the PGA TourThe lessons that he has learned from GolfHow to fight the YIPS no matter what area of your life in battling with itThe importance of using the 3 Step method, Retroactively, Actively, and Proactively, to learn from the difficult times you've gone throughHow self-awareness is not a destination. It’s an ongoing processHow being able to show your emotions is a superpower that we both are so thankful for our wives to be able to pull those emotions out of usWhy neither the failures nor the success is what’s important…Thane's IG - @thanemarcusThane's FB - Thane Marcus RinglerThane's Twitter - @thanemarcusThane's Website - https://www.thanemarcus.com/Thane's Course - Take Ownership - Growing Self-AwarenessThane's Book - From Here to ThereStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

In this short clip, Jake shares how to reframe your fears. Whether those fears are starting a business, dating, fear of failing, whatever it might be, Jake gives tips on how to reframe those fears so that you can push past those fears.The full episode is filled with value as Jake shares the importance of the question, why not me; how to separate your behavior from your identity, why we need to pursue something outside of our comfort zone every single day and so much more!Episode 34 - Elevate Your Life with Lifestyle Entrepreneur and Founder of Professional Basketball Combine, Jake KelferJake's IG - @jakekelferJake's Twitter - @jakekelferJake's Facebook - @jakekelferjourneyJake's Website - https://www.jakekelfer.com/Jake's Book - Elevate BeyondStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we get to hang out with a Guinness World Record Holder, Mr. Chris Duffin. Chris is known as the Mad Scientist of Strength as he is the only person to Squat & Deadlift 1,000lbs for reps. He is an inventor, thought leader, and serial entrepreneur. Chris is the co-founder of Kabuki Strength, a globally recognized brand, where he serves as the Chief Visionary Officer. Chris’s book, The Eagle and the Dragon, gives incredible advice and motivation as it follows Chris’ journey into the darkness of his own heart. You get to witness the powerful transformation of alcoholism, pain, and defeat turn into vision, character, and victory. Some of the things we talk about are:How Chris used his upbringing of homelessness, living in the woods, drugs, taking full custody of his younger siblings and so much more to fuel his successHow you NEED to be in love with the processWhy Chris chose to sell his homes, properties, etc... and move into a small apartmentThe difference between a WANTREPRENEUR and an ENTREPRENEURWhy you need to figure out what your "North Star" is so that when times of failure, setback, or slowness comes you know WHY you're continuing to push forwardThe 3 Step Process for organizing your life and timeWhy we need to let our children FAIL at an early age to ultimately set them up to be strong resilient adultsThe 3 Things that ALL GREAT ONES have in common. In order to be GREAT, you need ALL 3.Chris's IG - @mad_scientist_duffinChris's FB - @chrisduffinstrongChris's LinkedIn - Chris DuffinChris's Website - https://christopherduffin.com/Chris's Book - The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and ReinventionKabuki Strength Website - Kabuki StrengthStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_

Today, we get to hang out with one of the most sought-after sales experts in the world. He is a domination mindset coach and new economy keynote speaker – Joe Semaan. Joe’s story is about as inspiring as they come. He moved out to CA and lived out of his car for 5 months; Lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, his credit, and was evicted from his home; Started a coaching business with zero money in the middle of the great recession in 2007-2008 just to name a few! Through this all though, he learned how to create a high-performance culture in today’s business world along with the 2 most essential and recession-proof skills needed to win in life and business.Some of the things we talk about are:How we tend to OVER-GLORIFY failureThe excitement of failure and what that meansWhy self-awareness is CRUCIAL to you succeeding in lifeHow the most motivating times of Joe's life have come from painThe one solution for anyone to make a switch from failure to success or from pain to healingHow we need to EXPECt failure, heartbreak, setback, etc... and see them as little gifts designed to help you make better adjustments so you don't waste even more time.How if you never give up, you can't lose.Why Joe clings so tightly to his childhood which has helped him succeed as an adult.Joe's IG - @joecoachJoe's FB - @joecoachTOPJoe's Website - Joe SemaanJoe's LinkedIn - Joe SemaanStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_