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Welcome to Answers from the Stairs, an off-the-cuff chat with host Chris Vester. Chris is here to provide insight on all areas of your life; whether it be your business, your relationship, or your health. He believes that everyone can find their purpose and beat mediocrity by realizing their God-given talents. Chris is a long-time business owner and coach with the experience to help others like him to reach their potential.Tune in each week for tips on how to find all the answers you seek an ...
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On this final episode of Answers from the Stairs, Chris talks about his year-long journey of making his inspirational videos, finding time to make them, and what motivated him to start in the first place. Topics include evaluating our own daily habits and routines, how to adapt and keep a healthy morning routine, expanding your exposure to informat…
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This week's episode of Answers from the Stairs is a special compilation of Chris's most important messages and guidance. Chris talks about how conflict is necessary, personal development as a team activity, and his experiences with this and bringing people together. This is important in order to build accountability and transparency within your tea…
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In this episode, Chris talks about On this week's episode, Chris talks about the real reason people train. Sometimes, there is no competition or show. Completing challenges for ourselves with the goal of keeping a routine while also maintaining physical and mental health, also gives us a heightened sense of mental gain and being able to overcome an…
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In this episode, Chris talks about the book, "Ready, Fire, Aim", and how humans as a whole are either hoarders or sharers. This changes how we view the universe, the other people in our lives, and our contributions to society. Always make sure you're treating others how you want to be treated. There's plenty of wealth and kindness to go around. Key…
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In this episode, Chris talks about an idea that is not discussed enough among leaders; the thoughts of "I don't have time to be down" or "I'm not allowed to be depressed". Even leaders in an organization or community can have self-doubts. At these times, it's important to remember to stay vulnerable because you may have more in common with others t…
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Grow, Contribute, RepeatIn this week's episode, inspired by a podcast interview with Fallon Taylor, Chris talks about personally growing and contributing as a leader. Sometimes the accomplishment isn't the most impressive; but the determination to continue finding sources for growth. Having a service mindset is part of our core values as human bein…
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In this episode, Chris talks about differentiating commitments from the strategies used to achieve said goals/commitments. If you're not achieving your goals as you want, look at where you feel short. Was it in the goal or the strategy? Key points: People are prone to be "married to the goal, but dating the strategy" Most times, we're committed to …
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In this episode, Chris talks about taking responsibility for the positive things that happen in our lives, and not just looking at it as pure luck. Learn from your achievements just as much as you do from your mistakes. Key points:How the term "personal responsibility" is primarily associated with mistakes and negative notionsIf every success is lu…
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Chris talks about the importance of actively seeking out faith and continuing God's presence in our daily lives and the examples of the idea of "breathing" into others. Key points:Recognizing the idea of "breathing" as a two-way act Cascading through the organization and the responsibilities of leadership teams The importance of using the consumpti…
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Chris talks about situations that are bigger than you, where corruption needs to be exposed. Everyone struggles with their integrity at some point. At those times, it's important to just be honest with yourself and the ones around you for guidance. Key points: A lot of good can come from not being sold out Ethics, morals, and integrity can't be tau…
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Chris speaks about things that people of faith typically struggle with such as moments of losing their faith and feeling distant from God, having doubts, and feeling like a follower. Key points:How the gift of salvation can be seen as an instrumentUnderstanding that struggles with faith are common and helpful ways to grow your faith and relationshi…
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-Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 41: Success vs FailureChris speaks about developing interpersonal communication skills Key points:- Being aware of people trying to sell you answers or opinions- The difference between opinion and council - The importance of seeking out opinions from experienced and relatable people - The realizatio…
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-Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 40: Personal ResponsibilityChris speaks about different ways to hold yourself accountable. Key points:The effects of being personally responsible for ourselves and our communities What it means to be personally responsible and where people struggle with it the most Connect with Chris Vester:Instagra…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 39: Growth Requires ChangeChris talks about the importance of growth and understanding what comes with it. Key points:How growth equals happiness.Adjusting to change.Knowing when you need to change. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hva…
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Episode 38: Why Do We Go Through What We Go Through?
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 38: Why Do We Go Through What We Go Through?Chris talks about making it through hard times.Key points:Going through trial and tribualation, and how to handle it.Why bad things may happen to good people.An important serman Chris speaks about.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Veste…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 37: Learning How To GrowChris speaks about the different stages of growth in one's life. Key points:How you should grow during particular stages of your life. The growth in how you are learning and the goals in your achievements. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 36: When You Learn It, Share ItChris speaks about the different ways you can continually grow.Key points:The 24 hour rule when learning something knew.Being able to share your losses and not only your successes.Having a different perspective on your growth.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect …
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 35: Exercise and Mental Health.Chris talks about the importance of escaping into a fit routine both mentally and physically.Key points:How individuals should focus on mental health as their main priority.Why mental health may have to come before physical health in certain situations. Finding ways t…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 1: Build A SurplusChris talks about taking the most out of an opportunity, using a surplus of knowledge and ideas!Key points:- Chris's meaning of a surplus, and how one can prepare for future opportunities. - Handling time and knowledge. - Planning ahead, and knowing which surpluses to focus on. Pl…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 33: Are Leaders Born? Chris talks about having the intent to grow, and setting a plan for your growth and future success. Key points:How every leader develops a growth plan.How leaders manage others successfully.The idea and the process of growth. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chri…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 32: The ProcessChris speaks about the various stages of life's process and finding success through consistency. Key points:- The consistency that everything in your life, is part of the process.- Consistency is more important than intensity.- How consistency is a prerequisite for excellence. Please…
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– Answers From the Stairs with Chris VesterEpisode 31:Chris talks about goal setting and creating a healthy successful mindset for yourself!Key points:- Setting small weekly goals for yourself. - How your milestones become your new norms.- Having a daily focus.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instag…
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In this episode Chris talks about setting goals and creating a strong positive mindset for oneself. Key points:Having a "Mental Fitness Regime." Spending time throughout the day to work on your mind set. Getting everyone in an organization to have goals and making sure they can all achieve those goals.Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with …
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Episode 29: Control Your Emotional Reactions
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This week, Chris discusses the power of thought in relation to emotional reactions. He laments on how a thought can drive action, but the downside is that it can also drive certain feelings that get in the way of progress. The number one action is mastering emotions and being able to see things objectively.Key points:· Emotional walls are the numbe…
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This week, Chris discusses the power of a thought. He believes that all change in your life, whether personal or business, begins with a thought and taking action on it.Key points:· Having the right mindset to act on your thoughts.· Influencing the thoughts of others on your team to make them actionable.· Your tomorrow will be determined by the tho…
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In this episode, Chris discusses approaching each day with a “prepare” or “repair” mindset. He applies it to his business and his community, and why you should choose to prepare for the future every day instead of repairing what you did yesterday.Key points:· Work on preparing for not just tomorrow, but for next month and next year.· Avoid time sne…
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In this episode, Chris discusses surrounding yourself with people who want the best for you, and you want the best for them. He pulls it into an organization as well. If you’re helping them be their best, they can help the organization be the best as well.Key points:· If the best, supportive experience is provided for employees, then they will do t…
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Episode 25: The Value of Accountability Partners
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This week Chris talks about the importance of accountability and sharing where you’re at with people around you. Not everyone has the same self-discipline, and having people in your circle who know what you’re going through and can work together, you’re all more likely to achieve your goals.Key points:· Making commitments to each other, such as in …
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In this episode, Chris discusses wanting to be like the great top performers of your industry. He discusses the question “are you willing to do what they did?” and paying the price of that kind of success.Key points:· Knowing the meaning behind “I want to do what you do”.· Understanding that means working long hours, nights and weekends.· You have …
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Episode 23: Attitude, Discipline, and Relationships
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In this week’s episode, Chris discusses fulfillment in life as it relates to your relationships, even with yourself. He looks through lenses of attitude and discipline in relation to how you react to certain life situations. You get to choose your reactions and how your interactions turn out, you just have to know how to get there yourself.Key poin…
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This week, Chris discusses the question of “who are you?” and how it relates to your habits and successes. He talks about knowing what makes you unique and focusing on what you have instead of thinking of what you don’t, what you could do if you had that thing you are missing.Key points:· Asking immediate family to describe you as your baseline.· I…
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In this episode, Chris talks about focus and the many facets of focusing throughout the day. On the one hand, he discusses that being 100% focuses 100% of the time is often what is told to people as one of the keys to success. However, we know that in practice this is often impossible to achieve. So what’s more realistic?Key points:Knowing the in-b…
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This week, Chris talks about the question of which is better: quantity or quality? In application to a business standpoint, he says there is no clear answer. The way to try and find it in your own business is to listen to your team, and to listen to your customers.Key points:When thinking of communication, is it really better to have deep conversat…
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In this episode, Chris ponders the thought of living in your purpose and listening to God’s voice in your life. He considers stories that he’s heard from people hitting rock bottom and finally deciding to listen to the little voice in their heart and then moving forward towards the purpose. Is hardship something needed to be able to reflect on your…
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This week, Chris talks about the power of thoughts and changing mindsets. When you invest in mental growth, it eventually has to turn into something physical, or the thought has ultimately turned to nothing. It is important to have the right mindset. If you go into something with the thought it’ll go badly, it will probably go badly. But with a pos…
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In this episode, Chris talks about comparing being busy and being productive. He believes that our society has transitioned from valuing productivity to valuing busyness, which is a whole different thing. You can be busy for an entire day and accomplish nothing. Chris has some advice for converting your work time from busy to productive.Key points:…
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This week on the podcast, Chris talks about the importance of working on growth. Being in a growth mindset can positively affect all aspects of your life, from your business to your personal life.Key points:Working on growing inspires your team to follow the leader.Growing together with your family will keep you closer in the long run.If you’re not…
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In this episode, Chris talks about building trust within a team with a simple formula. It is very difficult to trust someone inherently, even when working together, so he says that being transparent is a great way to build that trust. Employees need to be able to put their trust in their leadership, and being straightforward is the way to do that.K…
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This week Chris talks about “the wafer rule”, in which you apply a wafer-sized addition of something to your task. For example, in weight lifting, a wafer is two and half more pounds. At work, it could be one extra call a day. The point is too add that little bit more to your flow to maintain the status of always improving.Key points:Starting small…
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This week Chris talks about receiving advice. He advises the audience to think about the best advice they’ve ever received and to write it down. Then, get in contact with that person, and tell them how you are using the advice they shared and how it impacted your life. It could be a powerful moment for the both of you.Key points:Document all good a…
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In this episode, Chris discusses advice he received on a delicate topic, parenting. He admits that when parenting his children, he thinks of it in terms of what he thinks he should do in the situation. Instead, the advice says to look at things through the eyes of the child and approach a situation through that point of view.Key points:Thinking as …
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In this episode, Chris discusses impact and how important it is to make a daily impact on those who work in your organization. It gets harder and harder to impact everyone directly when you run a large business so, Chris shares, it is very important that your management understand you and the culture you are trying to create at work.Key points:A da…
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This week, Chris reflects on having a plan and making a plan in the time of crisis. He says that the bottom line is you never know what is going to happen, and no one ever plans for the worst-case scenario, because you can never see that coming.Key points:Do you quit at the point of pain or adapt and grow?How can you use that feeling to push forwar…
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This week, Chris talks about the importance of taking action. He shares people often get stuck in their planning and analyzing things to death. Sometimes, you just have to move forward, or you’ll be stuck forever.Key points:What makes momentum and what breaks momentum.You’ll never reach your goal by analyzing it.Create some action. Please let me kn…
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This week, Chris talks about your daily pace. How fast do you move through the day? Are you keeping pace with your coworkers or your team leader? Or are you, as a leader, outpacing them? The answer today is no matter what, think about picking up the pace and not being afraid of where you find yourself.Key points:The number of patents filed in a cit…
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This week Chris touches on some tough points, including gratitude for what you have and the importance of sacrifice on the way to that gratitude. He talks about his view of gratitude in life as an acronym A.C.T.S.; adoration, confession, thankfulness, and supplication. He believes it’s the best way to start your day and to be grateful for what you …
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Today Chris talks about complacency. He shares that he believes that complacency is the number one thing that will kill your dreams. Chris describes it as “the status quo is okay with me” and then you no longer feel the need to work hard or move forward. If you sit in complacency long enough, your dreams and those of the people around you will be d…
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In this episode, Chris touches on the importance of physical health in business owners. Usually, he chats about mental strength and strength of leadership, but the health of your body is also important to keep in mind. If you take care of yourself, you will undoubtedly have more energy to take care of your team and your business as well. Think of i…
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This week, Chris discusses the willingness to endure pain to chase the dream. As an example, the store of famed wrestler and inspirational speaker, Nick Santonastasso, embodies this idea of enduring the pain to achieve his dream. In Nick’s case, physical pain, as Nick was born with no legs and one arm, and very thin skin on his one arm. In his purs…
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This week, Chris discusses the fundamentals of motivation: autonomy, purpose, and mastery. It is important for individuals to understand that they have control of their own situation and their own work. Through that freedom, they can then seek their purpose through mastery of their work. It is, however, easy to get caught in the weeds and embrace t…
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