Best Bhag Podcasts (2024)

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A Fresh Approach to Spring Cleaning 36:37

5d ago36:37

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have all three coaches sharing their ideas on the best and most useful ways to whisk away the clutter with good Spring Cleaning. Paul starts by discussing various strategies to rid toxins and purify his body for optimal performance. Chris shares his approach to Spring Cleaning by tapping into the growth…

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Framing all experiences as opportunities to learn 35:23

18d ago35:23

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In this episode, Paul shares his experiencing with showing up to a speaking engagement that turned out to be far different than what he expected. Paul discusses how he overcame his initial feelings of embarrassment and disappointment using the "catch it, scratch it, erase and replace" method that allowed him to deliver a great presentation and enjo…

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Growth…A near-death experience for a college student gives direction in life 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have a special guest, Dylan Finn, a young man with unparalleled determination. After fourteen days, Dylan awoke from a coma. Two weeks earlier, he was a typical college kid having fun, enjoying school, and hanging out with friends. But, on this particular day, Dylan had suffered a traumatic brain injury…

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104: Andrew Sandejo – 12 Year NFL Veteran; Now Making Waves in the Brain Health Space 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Andrew’s journey is an inspiring one. He defied the odds, going from undrafted All-American to NFL starter. After a career-ending concussion, he pivoted his focus, co-founding BrainTree Nutrition: a company dedicated to developing science-backed supplements for cognitive health and brain function. Andrew’s expertise extends beyond the gridiron. He'…

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Bonking is real! 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

This week on the Balanced Podcast, we have coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella sharing their wisdom and experiences on maintaining their personal energy. As discussed numerous times, restoring mental energy is vital to performing at a high level. If you are tuning into this podcast, you are likely a high performer. And with all high-performance m…

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Building the Ultimate Team 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three Balanced Warrior Coaches discuss how to build the ultimate team. Whether you are a small or large business owner, a manager, a supervisor, or even someone looking for an intimate relationship, there are tips and strategies to help you find the right fit. Think about it…how much lost money and opp…

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Reflections from a Day with Grandmaster Kim 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Paul, who recently met with their Grandmaster, Grandmaster Byung Min Kim. If you have been tuning in, you’ll notice that Chris and Paul reference Grandmaster Kim’s training often, and a lot of the lifestyle they both live is from Grandmaster Kim’s teaching. Of course, the meeting …

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Master Antony Graf and his newly released book Whispers of Wisdom 51:26

3M ago51:26

51:26

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have a special guest, Master Antony Graf. Master Graf has numerous accomplishments and accolades. He was a nine-time US National Taekwondo Champion, a US Team Member winning 13 International medals, and more. He turned his energy from competition to business and now owns and operates Believe Martial Art…

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103: J.R. Martinez - Battle Tested: A Journey of Resilience and Triumph 1:44:23

3M ago1:44:23

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From the battlefields of Iraq to the dance floor of ABC's “Dancing with the Stars”, J.R. has woven a remarkable tale of resilience and triumph. The Louisiana-born Army Iraq war veteran, and multifaceted talent has defied expectations at every turn, leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of entertainment, literature, and motivational speaking. Trag…

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Do you struggle with feeling worthy? 48:55

3M ago48:55

48:55

No matter what your external accomplishments are, your self worth tends to be dominated by your self perception. Mastering the "inner game" of a healthy self image is crucial for long term success. In this transparent and thought provoking discussion Paul and Mike discuss how to: Challenge negative self-talk: Be mindful of your internal dialogue an…

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Staying True to BHAG…your Big Hairy Audacious Goal 38:15

4M ago38:15

38:15

For those who do not know, BHAG stands for “Big Hairy Audacious Goals.” And we always encourage our clients to set the BHAG at the beginning of the year. However, doubt and fear set in as the year progressed, and things didn’t go as planned. This is normal, especially when someone creates goals that excite them and scare them simultaneously. BHAGs …

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Make Valentine’s Day Every Day! 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

On the Balanced Warrior Podcast this week, coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella discuss several ways to maintain a happy and loving relationship. All three Balanced Warrior coaches pride themselves on having flourishing marriages with their wives, but of course, as with anything, there were challenges. But always, the strength in the marriage is w…

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Having an open “Hobby” Relationship 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris Berlow and Mike Mertens talking about the empty-nesting season of life. Many couples fall in love, get married, have children, raise their children, and when the children move out, they forget why they were together. They focused solely on being great parents and providing for their c…

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The Importance of Connection and Collaboration 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

2023 was an interesting year for Balanced Warrior coaches Paul and Chris. While Paul was growing his coaching business, Chris traveled the world and had a major knee replacement surgery. Paul was highly focused, and Chris was, as Paul likes to joke, on the “Berlow world tour.” There was a disconnect between them, and on this podcast, Chris and Paul…

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work! 48:53

5M ago48:53

48:53

While most people set New Year’s Resolutions that most likely fall by the waste side after a few weeks, Balanced Warriors Chris, Paul, and Mike share an alternative approach to New Year’s Goals. Why? Because the fact is…New Year’s Resolutions don’t work! They say the first action people take after New Year’s is to join a gym, and the second one is …

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How to Finish the Year Strong! 41:18

6M ago41:18

41:18

Many people are working tirelessly to finish the year strong at this time of the year. So much so that they work so hard that they become exhausted; while this is admirable, it does find reasons to reevaluate the end-of-year approach. Chris and Paul have a powerful conversation that could help all aspiring Balanced Warriors approach 2024 consistent…

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How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season 42:31

7M ago42:31

42:31

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike chatting about the holidays and how, for many, it is a very stressful time of year. How do you get the perfect gift for your loved ones? How much debt am I going to go into buying gifts for everyone? Will our gathering be enjoyable or filled with stress? Chris and Mike discus…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 23 Bob Hayward 36:29

7M ago36:29

36:29

Bob Hayward shares some great insights that I immediately put to work in my business. We covered a range of topics related to sales and business growth. In this episode Bob emphasizes the importance of providing value to customers and understanding the cost of doing nothing, along with the critical role of trust and trust-building skills in sales a…

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It’s All About Relationships 53:18

7M ago53:18

53:18

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike discussing the importance of treating people how you would want to be treated. Chris just came off a European Cruise and was blown away by unparalleled customer service. He was so inspired that he shared it with Mike, and they decided it would be a powerful podcast topic. The…

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Celebrate Thanksgiving All Year! 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

Being thankful and expressing gratitude is top of mind as we gather around the table for Thanksgiving. But how much more rewarding would you life and your relationships be if you centered them around gratitude every single day? In this episode, Paul and Mike discuss how you can cultivate a gratitude mindset, and take consistent action to demonstrat…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 21 Howard Lim 42:55

8M ago42:55

42:55

I had a really great conversation with Howard Lim. Howard simplifies concepts to make them quickly understandable and evident due to his amazing insights and long experience. Howard is an Award-winning Business and Brand Architect™ and acclaimed author of Authentic Branding® . He designs businesses from the inside-out. A disruptive innovator, Mr. L…

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Remember the time we reacted without thinking? 48:21

8M ago48:21

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three coaches, Chris, Mike, and Paul, dig into the importance of responding to a situation instead of reacting. Have you ever had a situation where you reacted a certain way and regretted it and wished you could have taken it back? Or have you reacted in a way where all parties involved were better bec…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 20 Chris Felton 37:43

8M ago37:43

37:43

Chris Felton is an Amazon bestselling author and a financial services entrepreneur. In his company he is known as the Mindset Guy. He wrote Think and Grow You. In this episode we talk about how to get out when you get stuck. Chris lives near Denver, CO. You can reach Chris at: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ChrisFelton.me For more about Sturdy visit ⁠⁠⁠SturdyCoaching.…

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What would you tell your younger self? 49:13

8M ago49:13

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike reflecting on what they would tell their younger selves if they could do it again. Both Balanced Warrior coaches discuss the mistakes they made in the past and what they would do differently if they turned back time. Now that Chris is a new grandfather and Mike’s children are…

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Materialism and simplicity 56:14

8M ago56:14

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris, Paul, and Mike discuss materialism vs. simplicity. How it is possible to strive for growth and material things while maintaining a balanced state of existence. And if it is possible, how do you do it? This is a question that many people who experience some level of success often ask themselv…

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Think Like a Monk Book Review…How to stay positive 51:56

9M ago51:56

51:56

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we again have all three coaches, Chris, Paul, and Mike, as they discuss the book, “Think Like a Monk” by Jay Shetty. Mike had read the book and, because of what Balanced Warrior stands for, felt it was perfectly aligned with the Balanced Warrior philosophy. While the book touches on many topics that have b…

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How To Enjoy Working Out? | 3 Secrets That Really Work... 2020 7:30

9M ago7:30

7:30

Feeling a little unmotivated to workout. Or maybe you just don't like working out??? Well, I understand and I want to reveal my 3 secrets so that you can enjoy working out... You deserve the chance to live with the health you want and this will kickstart it. Enjoy! If you have not entered for my functional tool giveaway, enter for FREE here: http:/…

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3 Weight Loss Mistakes | You Must Avoid These... 13:02

9M ago13:02

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Hey guys, You might be doing one or all of these weight loss mistakes... I have 3 in this episode that you might be doing... So, listen to avoid these and see faster fitness results. Enjoy... Want more from Eric Su. Links mentioned: 1. Goality Raw - FREE educational resource site. Valued over $2,000 now FREE. Visit http://www.goality.com/raw 2. Hea…

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Fastest Way To Get Motivated About Working Out 6:41

9M ago6:41

6:41

Hey Guys, So many times, I hear people telling me that they don't want to work out because of various reasons... Well, I want to share with you one of fastest ways to get motivated about working out. Take a listen and tell me what you think. Want more from Eric Su. Links mentioned: 1. Goality Raw - FREE educational resource site. Valued over $2,000…

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Send your Kid Back to School as a Balanced Warrior! 59:37

9M ago59:37

59:37

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are joined by all three coaches, Mike, Chris, and Paul. The three of them dive deep into their extensive parenting experiences, through their own children, and from teaching thousands of kids, they share their most effective parenting tips to help children go back to school with a winning mindset. There…

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102: Lamar Rutherford - Sold 3 businesses, taught Entrepreneur School, CPA w/ Arthur Anderson, MBA Dartmouth College & more! 1:11:00

9M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Lamar Rutherford is the owner and CEO of Excellens Solutions where she does M&A Advising, both brokering the transactions and advising owners on planning their preferred sale or exit from their businesses. She has worked with over 100 businesses in a broad range of industries, including medical, manufacturing, e-commerce, fitness, construction, etc…

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101: Gus Torres – The guy who had the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) and achieved it! 49:59

9M ago49:59

49:59

Gus Torres is somewhat of a rags to riches story. He has been a sales professional for over 20 years but some of those years were extremely lean to say the least. At one point he barely had enough to pay for food. Today he is the president of a very successful Merchant Processing Company that is blowing away the competition. And he’s done that by p…

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“The “How to” guide in scaling your Business.” 1:00:48

9M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have an exceptional guest, Jerry Tavella, discussing the importance of replicable systems. Jerry is a managing partner in Prosperian Wealth and a partner in Strategies for Wealth, the largest agency in the Guardian Life Insurance network located in Westchester, NY, and New York City. First as an advisor…

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Always pay it forward…how to properly transition a business 47:30

9M ago47:30

47:30

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris and Mike are back to discuss the importance of properly preserving one’s legacy. Mike had the fortunate opportunity to purchase five martial arts businesses from his long-time Taekwondo Master, mentor, and business partner Grandmaster Chong. The question was how to continue Grandmaster Chong’…

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How to set new goals after you CRUSH a milestone 54:00

10M ago54:00

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What do you do AFTER you accomplish a significant goal that took you six months of daily effort to achieve? That’s the topic that Balanced Warrior coaches Paul Melella and Mike Mertens discuss on this episode. Having recently competed, and successfully won, his men’s bodybuilding physique competition, Paul answers questions about how he felt in the…

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100: Fred Cary - An Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur 56:36

10M ago56:36

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CEO of IdeaPros, Fred Cary, has helped hundreds of brilliant entrepreneurs find their purpose and create their legacy. He produces a weekly show for entrepreneurs that has been viewed by over 4 million people, and his advice as a thought leader and business expert is widely sought after by both startup entrepreneurs and much larger companies. As a …

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Lessons learned from a double knee replacement 48:06

10M ago48:06

48:06

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris shares with Coach Mike his path to recovery after double knee replacement surgery. Just three weeks prior to his surgery, he was standing on to of the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and then he was relearning how to walk. Where most people in need of knee replacement do one at a time, C…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 19 Kate McCauley 17:37

10M ago17:37

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Kate McCauley is an educator, speaker, coach, and course creator who specializes in mindset and the power of retraining your brain. With over twenty years of experience as an educator, Kate has honed her skills in helping individuals and organizations shift their limiting mindsets towards opportunities for success. You can reach Kate at: Booking In…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 18 Lois Barth 31:10

10M ago31:10

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Lois Barth is a Human Development Expert, Speaker, Life, Business, and Leadership Coach, and author of the book, Courage to SPARKLE. She sees the Courage to SPARKLE as a metaphor to shine bright, share your gifts, and make a difference. Lois works with heart-centered go-getters & mission centered leaders who crave greater meaning, fulfillment, and …

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 17 Luci Gabel 22:48

10M ago22:48

22:48

According to Luci Gabel, MA, MBA reaching your next level in leadership depends on the healthy habits you create—personally and with others. Research and experience working in leadership roles with hundreds of people has strengthened her conclusions that • contrary to popular belief, we aren’t born leaders, we learn leadership. • your skills get be…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 16 Ty Grady 24:42

10M ago24:42

24:42

Ty Grady is a real estate investor, consultant, coach, speaker, author, and Founder of Freedom Financial Institute. He is passionate about your wellness, taking control of your company, and managing the financial stresses of both you and your employees. Connect with Ty at https://www.freedomfinancialinstitute.com Ty@FreedomFinancialInstitute.com Fo…

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Creating Your BHAG and Motivating Fitness Goals Ep. #1 of 14 8:39

10M ago8:39

8:39

New Goality Lifestyle Podcast Episode - #1 of 14 (Module 1 - Creating Your BHAG and Motivating Fitness Goals).Watch it now...Over the next few weeks, learn a little more about my new training program launching Sept 20th, 2021.Win FREE access by submitting a program name and yours is chosen. This special website launches Mon Feb. 21st, 2021 so start…

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How To Achieve Your Fitness Goals In 2020 | 3 Must Haves... 😁🚀 17:24

10M ago17:24

17:24

Hey Guys, It's 2020 and you want to live healthier more than ever before. Well, the secret is to exercise and eat healthy as everyone has said before... Now, I have 3 must haves that will help you with your health journey. Watch this video to learn all about it. Attend my FREE webinar where I dive deeper into these ideas: http://www.goality.com/lif…

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How To Workout At Home? | 3 Simple Steps To Get Started 8:50

10M ago8:50

8:50

Looking for a way to workout at home because your gym is closed? Here are 3 simple steps to get you started... Also, there's a few more weeks left before the entries for my functional tool giveaway end. So on 11.20.20 at midnight, your chance to win a TRX, BOSU Ballast Ball, OYO, High Stepper, or Foam Roller will shutdown. So enter here http://www.…

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How to stay strong during the summer 34:42

10M ago34:42

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris and Paul share some valuable tips on how to stay strong during the summer. A lot of professionals believe that summer is inevitably going to be slow and in turn, business is going to be slow. While it is true that people do take more time off in the summer, successful people will come up with innovat…

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It's not all about the six pack: Lessons learned from training for a physique competition 44:43

11M ago44:43

44:43

This week Mike and Paul discuss Paul's upcoming physique competition. The Balanced Warriors are all about taking on new fitness challenges, and pushing themselves to grow! As Paul explains, the benefits of taking on this unique challenge have extended to more than just the shape of his body. The discipline, habits, and sense of purpose required car…

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Focus Forward Business Podcast with Sturdy McKee - S2 Ep. 15 Paul Newton 45:14

11M ago45:14

45:14

Paul Newton is a cybersecurity expert, consultant, entrepreneur, Magician, hypnotist, and mind-reader who specializes in the security of the mind. I challenge you to find a more entertaining and interesting security expert anywhere. Connect with Paul at https://mentaltheft.co.uk linktr.ee/mentaltheft @mentaltheft For more about Sturdy visit ⁠⁠Sturd…

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Thriving with adult ADHD as a busy professional 1:01:50

11M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast we have another very special guest, David Greenwood. David is an accomplished author and podcaster, coach, and all-around great guy. His two books, Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout are both timely and prescriptive given today’s information overload that everyone is experiencing. Dave’s podcast…

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The Blueprint: How to build an enduring business Part 2 of 2 32:39

11M ago32:39

32:39

In part 2 of this presentation, Mike Mertens reveals more of the principals that allowed his businesses to thrive for several decades, and to serve as a standard for his industry. These concepts are applicable to virtually any field, and can be used as a checklist to determine where you need to put more effort into your career or business. Mike dis…

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How To Defeat Workout Laziness? (Module 6) Part 2 | Easy steps... Ep. #12 of 14 5:02

11M ago5:02

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Hey Guys, Ok, so we all get lazy once in a while... I get it. The issue comes when it comes more often than not. Here are some steps to defeat it once and for all. Enjoy... Remember, I am looking for a name for my new online training program. You can submit your name here: http://www.goality.com/name. If you name is chosen, you will WIN FREE access…

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