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The Path to a Calm, Decluttered, and Zen Mind Essential Techniques and Unconventional Ways to keep a calm and centered mind and mood daily. How to regulate your emotions and catch yourself in the act of overthinking and stressing. The keys to being present and ignoring the past and the future.
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Expect interesting guests on this show who will discuss topics that they have mastered, are in the process of learning, or would like to know more about. Learning from the experience of others is the best way to learn without wasting time! Nate Strayer Podcast! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defining-success-podcast/support
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Ever wondered what it takes to build then sell an Agency? Been curious to learn what was behind the sales you’ve read about in press releases? I’ve got some good news for you! How to Sell an Agency is a podcast looking at the reality of building and selling agency businesses. Host Mat Bennett, who sold his own agency in 2021, interviews other agency founders who have built, grown and sold their businesses. Together they uncover lessons and share their hindsight for anyone else with an intere ...
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00:00:00 Injecting Happiness 00:03:29 Have a Routine—But Not a Strict One! 00:11:21 Say Thank You. 00:18:05 Meditation Can Make You Happy. 00:29:08 Self-Talking Yourself to Happiness 00:40:28 The Reading Habit. 00:46:52 Dear Happiness ... 00:46:52 Keep The Flame Of Hope Burning. The Anxiety Cure: 37 Science-Based (5-Minute) Methods to Beat Back the…
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00:00:00 The Art of Letting Go 00:04:05 Dichotomy Of Control. 00:31:04 Nonjudgmental Thinking. 00:48:43 SELF-DISTANCING The Art of Letting Go: Stop Overthinking, Stop Negative Spirals, and Find Emotional Freedom (The Path to Calm Book 13) By: Nick Trenton Podcast Preview! Follow at bit.ly/Podcast https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6KJ4D2F Your mind shoul…
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00:00:00 The Art of Self-Coaching 00:06:29 Road 1 - The GROW Model 00:18:52 Road 2 - The Outcome Frame Model 00:20:39 Define Your Desired State The Art of Self-Coaching: How to Understand, Grow, Learn, & Thrive (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 14) By: Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3JBRVw2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VFVXK7H There…
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The Science of Being Lucky: How to Engineer Good Fortune, Consistently Catch Lucky Breaks, and Live a Charmed Life (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 13) By: Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/3I1ynzs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SY6NMHD Practical, real life methods to become the luckiest person you know with – no lucky charms or rituals …
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00:00:00 Master your dopamine 00:11:21 The Dopamine Loop And Cycle 00:25:38 Dopamine And Addiction Master Your Dopamine: How to Rewire Your Brain for Focus and Peak Performance (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 11) By: Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/41yZY58 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW945VZY Learn how to reset your focus, producti…
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Stop Negative Thinking: How to Control Your Thoughts, Stop Overthinking, and Transform Your Mental Habits (The Path to Calm Book 9) By: Nick Trenton 00:00:00 Stop Negative Thinking 00:07:28 Problem 1 - The All-or-Nothing Disease 00:12:43 Problem 2 - “Out of Power” Language 00:18:16 What To Do About It 00:23:08 How To Identify Your Cognitive Distort…
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The Empath Self-Care Blueprint: How to Manage, Navigate, and Thrive in an Overwhelming World By Nick Trenton 00:00:00 The Empath self-care blueprint 00:15:44 Origins, Causes, and Journeys 00:31:49 The Double-Edged Sword Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/EmpathTrenton https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKSS4KK Defend and claim your space, say no to people, an…
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Mindful Master: 10 Minutes a Day to Less Stress, Less Worry, More Peace, and More Resilience (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 3) By Nick Trenton 00:04:48 The Benefits of a Mindfulness Practice 00:14:04 A Historical Perspective - From the East to the West, and from Religion to Science 00:18:42 Mindfulness from the Eastern Perspective 00:22:51 Mi…
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Think in Models: A Structured Approach to Clear Thinking and the Art of Strategic Decision-Making (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 5) By Nick Trenton 00:00:00 Think in Models, a structured approach to clear thinking and the art of strategic decision making 00:08:12 Erik Sadberg-Diment wrote in 1985 in the New York Times 00:27:18 The Problem of …
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:00:02 Hello listeners 00:05:46 The Positive IS Powerful, But ... 00:11:15 Good Versus Whole 00:14:26 Letting Go of Toxic Positivity • Toxic positivity is a kind of cognitive distortion and is an overgeneralization of a positive and optimistic attitude. It consists of denial, minimization, and invalidation o…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3xpRccv 00:00:00 Hello listeners 00:01:59 BELLY BREATHING 00:07:38 THE 5-4-3-2-1 GROUNDING TECHNIQUE 00:13:09 HAVE A MANTRA 00:18:41 SCAN YOUR BODY 00:26:58 LAUGHTER MEDITATION 00:31:43 LOVING-KINDNESS MEDITATION • Easy, everyday lifestyle changes can make a big difference with anxiety and overthinking. An obvious are…
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Hear it Here - bit.ly/selftalktrenton 00:00:00 This is The Path to Calm 00:06:42 The Science of Self-Talk 00:15:05 The Dialogical Self Theory 00:16:23 The Relational Frame Theory (RFT) 00:18:01 Self-Talk as an Amplifier 00:24:09 Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe • Have you ever noticed a voice inside your head that is constantly chattering about something …
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:00:00 Hello listeners 00:02:30 Beyond Radical Acceptance: Amor Fati 00:07:36 Tip 1: Define the event as objectively as possible 00:08:37 Tip 2: Have a mantra 00:09:36 Tip 3: Focus on action, focus on solutions 00:11:18 Negative Visualization 00:18:24 Stoicism and CBT Combined—the “What-If” Technique 00:30:0…
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Rewire Your Anxious Brain: Stop Overthinking, Find Calm, and Be Present (The Path to Calm Book 12) By: Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/45JyGw6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXM6SWRH Introduce your brain to moments that are free of worry, anxiety, and pressure. Whether it's from work stress or relationship discord, an overactive brain is n…
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Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and overthinking? You're not alone! This video dives into 6 powerful, yet simple lifestyle changes you can incorporate into your daily routine to find calm and quiet your mind. 00:00:00 Hello listeners, welcome back to the Path to Calm on April 2nd, 2024. 00:00:53 LIMIT YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE 00:04:31 SCHEDULE YOUR “WOR…
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The Overthinking Cure: How to Stay in the Present, Shake Negativity, and Stop Your Stress and Anxiety (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 3) By: Nick Trenton 00:06:22 Drop Blaming and Complaining 00:09:50 The Key to Calm, Focused Flexibility 00:11:51 Nip “If Only” in the Bud 00:14:01 No More Blaming or Complaining 00:15:20 No More Reacting, Only R…
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Think in Models: A Structured Approach to Clear Thinking and the Art of Strategic Decision-Making (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 5) By Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/thinkinmodels 00:05:04.009 Julia Galef’s famous TED talk 00:14:53.029 An expert in doing this was Charles Darwin 00:21:01.940 Internet activist Eli Pariser https://ww…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:11:05.710 TIPP Skills 00:21:58.080 The ACCEPTS Skill 00:31:46.409 Follow Through 00:37:56.900 Turning Anxiety into Mindfulness • We need distress tolerance skills to help us cope with extremely trying or painful moments, or emergency situations. When we’re distressed, it’s easy to slip back into old pattern…
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Transform Your Self-Talk: The Art of Talking to Yourself for Confidence, Belief, and Calm By Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/selftalktrenton 00:06:04 The Science of Self-Talk 00:12:27 Neuroplasticity is the key 00:14:28 The Dialogical Self Theory 00:15:46 The Relational Frame Theory (RFT) 00:34:31 Good Versus Evil 00:48:32 A Simple Cost-…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3xpRccv 00:00:52.430 5. MAKE A MIND MAP 00:08:27.270 6. PLAY MIND GAMES 00:15:07.110 7. USE THE ABC MODEL TO UNDERSTAND YOUR STRESS • Making a mind map gives us perspective and clarity on the chaos that may be in our minds. Start with a single word or phrase and do a “brain dump,” then look for patterns and themes, as…
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80/20 Your Life: Get More Done With Less Effort, Time, and Action (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 4) By: Nick Trenton 00:10:46 He called his version of the 80/20 rule the “Principle of Least Effort." 00:19:23 The 80/20 Principle and How the World Turns 00:24:25 The Department of Health and Human Services 00:29:05 The 80/20 Rule as a Life Princ…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:01:31 What Makes a Happy Song Happy? 00:10:41 Injecting Happiness 00:18:21 Eat Ice Cream 00:23:59 Relive Happy Memories 00:35:14 EFT Tapping 00:42:26 Flower Power • Though happiness is a habit, there are also plenty of immediate happiness “quick fixes” to use when you’re feeling low and need something to pi…
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Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/CalmYourThoughts 00:06:36 Emotional Origins 00:23:45 The Purpose of Emotions 00:34:32 The Keys to Eliminating Emotional Triggers 00:44:46 The Nature of Triggers 00:56:09 The Emotional Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLNDKQ6K Emotion is not the enemy. We just need to decipher them and learn tools for regulation and…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:02:04 The ABC method 00:10:45 Step 1 - How to Keep a Thought Journal. 00:25:12 Sh*t Happens ...Even if You Think Positively. 00:27:07 How to Take a Step Back. 00:32:05 Focus on Concrete Action. 00:36:51 A Word on the Most Useless Habit in the World. 00:44:01 Try a Cognitive Defusion Exercise. 00:56:36 Make …
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Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/OverthinkingTrenton 00:05:36 Causes for Mental Clutter and Agony. 00:20:57 The nature vs. nurture debate has actually been resolved - it isn’t either, but both. 00:31:48 The De-Stress Formula and Then Some. 00:33:56 The 4 A’s of Stress Management. 00:43:38 Stress Diaries and Journals. 00:50:19 The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding T…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3xpRccv 00:01:38 1. LABEL YOUR EMOTIONS 00:08:14 2. BUILD SELF-AWARENESS 00:15:45 3. QUESTION YOURSELF USING SOCRATIC METHOD 00:22:59 4. TEST YOUR FALSE BELIEFS • Whatever form stress and anxiety take in your life, it’s worth having some psychological tools to help you manage it mindfully. Build more self-awareness by…
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Anti-Anxious: How to Control Your Thoughts, Stop Overthinking, and Transform Your Mental Habits (The Path to Calm Book 14) By: Nick Trenton Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCRGTTKH Who is in control of your mood and life - you or your wayward thoughts and emotions? Here's the thing - life is what we think it is. A…
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In this episode I talk to Will Anderson, Head of Corporate & Commercial at Clarke & Sons - the law firm who assisted me in my agency sale and who has supported dozens of others in the same. I invited Will on to answer some of the trickier questions I have received from listeners since starting this process and to share lessons he's learned from his…
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:03:04 Have a Routine—But Not a Strict One! 00:08:54 Say Thank You 00:13:39 Meditation Can Make You Happy 00:21:24 Self-Talking Yourself to Happiness 00:29:58 The Reading Habit 00:36:18 Dear Happiness... 00:40:05 Keep the Flame of Hope Burning • Happiness can be tricky to define, but it all starts in the bra…
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Dopamine Detox: Biohacking Your Way To Better Focus, Greater Happiness, and Peak Performance (Mental and Emotional Abundance Book 12) By: Nick Trenton 00:00:39 “Biohacking” 00:09:47 But not all drugs create the same type of addiction 00:12:57 Too much dopamine Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3HrIUGl https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NHPQ32Z Learn how to …
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Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3v0o8uB 00:09:02 Problem 1: The All-or-Nothing Disease 00:15:50 Problem 2: “Out of Power” Language 00:26:13 How to Identify Your Cognitive Distortions 00:42:29 How to Challenge Your Inner Critic 00:46:04 What Positive Self-Talk Actually Looks Like • How you think creates your life; negativity poisons everything in you…
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In this episode I talk to Trenton Moss, who shares his journey with Webcredible, a UX specialist business he founded and sold in 2018. Trenton delves into the challenges and strategies of building and selling a niche agency, emphasizing the importance of resilience and strategic focus. His story offers practical insights for agency owners on growin…
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In this episode I am joined by Jonathan Smith who built Catch; a 30+ person platform agency that operated from the heart of Soho for 15 years, which he sold in a private equity backed deal. Connect with Jonathan here: Draft Partners - Agency Growth & M&A Advisors Jonathan on LinkedIn Or with me here: Website - Mat Bennett, Agency Advisor Mat on Lin…
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Andrew joined me to discuss the sale of his video production agency just a few weeks after the sale completed. Together we discuss he achieved a sale when others had told him that couldn't be done, and also how that deal has helped him start building a new start with better life balance. How to connect with Andrew Andrew on LinkedIn Or with me here…
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Success takes different forms. Damian had co-founded a successful, growing agency that was delivering great work to an enviable list of clients, but opted to walk away. Damian's story covers a many facets, from being a cautionary one about building the wrong business, through actionable advice when the tables were turned and he was tasked with find…
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A sale is big part of the plan for many who start an agency, so the idea of a "reluctant sale" might raise a few eyebrows, but that was definitely the case with Steve Parks. Steve kindly joined me to share that story, together with the lessons learned from building more than one agency and then shifting to an advisory roll for others. How to connec…
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For many agencies the sale is driven my the founders desire to exit, but Kelly's is a different story. Kelly's story takes us through founding, nicheing down and, success through troubled times then finally selling and choosing to stay on the agency she sold her stake in. How to connect with Kelly Kelly on LinkedIn Rubber Cheese Website How to conn…
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I often ask sold-up founders if they'd ever start another agency, but Jamie Riddell has already done just that. Jamie shares his story not only of how he built and sold, but the lessons he took to do things differently second time around. How to connect with Jamie Jamie on LinkedIn Escaping Gravity Website How to connect with Mat Website LinkedIn h…
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I spoke with Nick Boyce about his sale of Pollenary whilst the dust was still barely settled on the sale. Nick describes his own sale as a modest one and it was never about an exit. This type of sale is quite common, but so often dressed up as something else by the time it comes to a press release. It was so refreshing to have Nick on the podcast t…
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If you are thinking of selling your own agency one day, then the story of Karl's sale of Cognito Integrated Marketing is a must listen. Karl managed to achieve a deal seemingly without the burdens and downsides that come along with many sales. Karl now works with other agencies on similar journeys, and shares his experience not just of his successf…
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Eric was an incredible guest. I recommend looking at these resources we discussed. The Strangest Secret: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFhkdzj-x80&t=27s https://www.amazon.com/Genghis-Khan-Making-Modern-World/dp/1491513705 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defining-success-podcast/support…
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Find Kylie and Grace here! Reach out to them if you have any questions about the Disney College Program. https://www.instagram.com/graceneverlands/ and https://www.instagram.com/kylieklunder/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/defining-success-podcast/support
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Nick has many impressive credits such as being a part of Team 10 and working with Jake Paul, owning a clothing brand, a minecraft server, and many other businesses. Check him out on instagram @nicklauerAlso check out the Defining Success Youtube Channel for video clips of these podcasts.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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