Betting on Yourself - with Michael Burns - EP243

 

Michael Burns is a real estate investor, and has flipped over 40 properties in a year. He's the Founder of Lifestyle Lending Mortgages and The Burnz Team real estate companies, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is also the host of the podcast, Freedom Lifestyle Experience. Michael shares all about his journey to where he is now, which involved enduring hearing “no” 94 times before his first real estate offer was accepted. Michael is an example of true perseverance, and the incredible things that can happen when you bet on yourself.

Overnight successes don’t happen. Success comes from being patient and putting in the necessary work each and every day. You have to be willing to be humble and know that you might not be very good the first time you try something, but being willing to push through and improve, is what will set you apart from others that will sit on the sidelines and not achieve their goals. In this episode, Michael gives us a pep talk on getting your mindset right to go after the life you want. 

Key highlights:

  • Michael’s story of getting into real estate
  • What the public might not know about real estate
  • Michael’s first “no” (spoiler: it wasn't that bad)
  • Demystifying your idols
  • You get freedom when you don't worry about what other people think
  • Overnight success doesn't happen, Impatience costs people the fortune
  • What you don’t need to start a business
  • How to attract clients to you and your business

Quote from the episode:

  • “You have to be willing to suck at something before you can be good at it. Be humble and know it’s a part of the process.”

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An Average Childhood

I had an average childhood. I grew up in a small home, on a small street, in a small suburb town near Houston. Japanese immigrant mom, US Marine Vietnam veteran dad.

I was average at sports but had above average grades for being in sports. I've always enjoyed learning things, applying what I learned, and being tested.

I had a neighborhood bully in grade school that would torment me and call me all sorts of Asian race-related words, and would sometimes beat me up or push me off my bike while I was riding past his house. I didn't retaliate until 7th grade. Then he left me alone.

There were numerous cute girls I had crushes on, who wouldn't give me the time of day. I was shy around them. I recall the sting of asking them to school dances and being turned down. I don't regret asking, however.

I was never voted "Most likely to succeed." Hell, I was never voted for anything. I sort of just blended in. I was likeable, and got along with nearly everyone. I just never considered myself "popular" like some of the others who always garnered attention and adoration.

Not much of my childhood applies to my current life, but there are still a few things I can look back on that remain unchanged.

I've always had discipline, determination, and patience to learn new skills and pursue mastery in the the subjects and activities I love. In my life, this has applied to skateboarding, billiards, art, photography, racing cars, writing, leadership, engineering, money, business, relationships. I've never put in half effort when it comes to things I enjoy.

I've always been curious and inquisitive. I ask questions from those who know more than I do. I study videos, read endless books, join coaching groups, hire mentors. I do crazy amounts of research in subjects that interest me. I question everything, especially subjects where I'm being told what to do. I hate being told what to do.

I've always been an adrenaline addict. I used to want to be a stuntman, fighter pilot, or race car driver. I enjoyed martial arts, full-contact sports, BMX, skateboarding, roller hockey, wrestling, bar fights, racing over 200 mph. I've always had a desire for living on the edge, or way past the edge. I've learned to control my violent side, but it's still inside me. I love taking risks.

Here's the thing; You can lead an average life, or you can do things that inspire you, challenge you, and force yourself to evolve and improve. It's your choice. Just because you may have had an average childhood, an average adulthood up until now, it doesn't mean you have to continue on that same, predictable path.

Do something. This isn't a practice life. That timer isn't going to pause for you. Live at wide open throttle. 🤩

-Tony


Build Strength in All Areas - with Stephen Miller - EP242


Stephen Miller is a former pro MMA fighter, martial arts expert, Strongman performer with 5 world records to his credit, author, speaker, and owner of Legacy 365. He is a renowned motivator of people, and has spoken to crowds as large as 60,000 and shared the stage with other great speakers and thought leaders. He has produced an intensive coaching system called “Circle Builders,” and has authored The 30-Day Family Challenge, Dynamite Comes in Small Packages, The Adullam Experience, and his upcoming book, Circle Builders.

In today’s episode, Stephen dives into the concept of “circle building”, to help others build more complete lives, families, and companies. Stephen shares the 7 values that he believes are most important for everyone to incorporate and focus on in order to yield exponential growth in the entirety of our lives.

Key highlights:

  • Stephen’s recommendations for real world self defense
  • Each of Stephen’s world records
  • His story setting a world record on Ripley’s Believe It or Not
  • The injuries he sustained while setting world records
  • The 7 values Legacy 365 focuses on
  • The great mystery of spirituality
  • His new book coming out: Circle Builders
  • Stephen’s advice for getting started with personal development

Quote from the episode:

  • “The legacy you want to leave is the legacy you must live.”

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Authenticity Creates Opportunity - with Ken Joslin - EP241

 

 

Today on the 365 Driven podcast, Tony welcomes Ken Joslin. Ken is a serial entrepreneur, host of the podcast As the Leader Grows, former pastor turned coach, best-selling author, massive event organizer, and much more. He spent the last 25 years between vocational ministry and real estate, and his passion is serving others, teaching the principles of GSD (Grow, Stack, Drive) through his coaching and consulting community.

We have heard many times how important our “circle” of people are, and how we are the sum of those that we spend the most time with, but how do you attract the right people into your community, corner, or circle? How do you get a seat at the table with those people that will inspire you to level up, and help you get to places you never dreamed possible? Ken emphasizes that the most important piece that so many people overlook, is authenticity and serving other people, which leads to a fulfilled life.

Key highlights:

  • How to get the wrong people out of your life the right way
  • How to attract the right people by growing yourself and serving others
  • We can learn from people we dislike or disagree with, instead of criticizing
  • If you are teachable, you are not a critic
  • Our world is hungry for authentic leaders who live a life of humility
  • There is a fine line between authenticity and oversharing
  • You don't want to surround yourself with “yes men” you need people that will be objective
  • The characteristics Ken sees in authentic people
  • Ken’s major tips for you if you’re struggling with authenticity

Quote from the episode:

  • “Excuses will always be there, opportunities wont. When opportunity knocks, it’s too late to prepare”

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Your Purpose Changes With Time - with Stu Massengill - EP240

 

Today on the 365 Driven podcast, Tony welcomes Stu Massengill. Stu has accomplished many things from building an 8-figure business at 20 years old, to beating cancer at 24 years old. He is on a mission to help people to fall in love with what they do. Stu is a Peak Performance Strategist for Tony Robbins and the host of the podcast, Finding Direction, where he interviews people who live passionate and fulfilling lives, and learn tactics from them about how to find one’s direction in life. Stu helps others who are lost, and leads them down a path of creating a life full of passion and fulfillment. In this episode, Stu dives deep into the concept of finding your purpose and direction in life, and how that can change with time. He shares his story of being a shy kid that struggled to make conversations with others, to going up to strangers and building connections with people that would push him to dream bigger. Sometimes going after your goals means disassociating with people that are bringing you down, and seeking out people that will make you uncomfortable, in a positive and productive way that will elevate toward action.

Key highlights:

  • Tony and Stu relate skateboarding to entrepreneurship
  • The darkest time in Stu’s life when the network marketing company he was involved in, closed its doors
  • Look for the blessings and lessons in the difficult times and take that to your next journey
  • We need to embrace the unknown and see it as exciting
  • Deep dive into the fear of success and self awareness
  • Why you need to be selfishly unselfish and disassociate from people that are bringing you down
  • How to become a more effective communicator and networker
  • Addressing fears as an introvert

Quote from the episode:

“The pain of discipline weighs ounces, the pain of regret weighs tons.”

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Lose The Underdog Mindset

People are fascinated by underdog stories, but they usually get the mindset all wrong for themselves.

The masses will cheer the underestimated challenger, as he/she takes on the predicted winner. Movies love this theme. Sports fans love this theme. David vs Goliath. We even enjoy when small business owners take on industry titans. When the underdog pulls off the upset victory, it instills a sense of hope among the people. It challenges their beliefs about what is possible.

Here's where the people get it wrong, however. They adopt an underdog story for themselves, and label themselves as such. They feel proud about being the underdog, and sometimes even use it to validate their lack of results. Someone is holding them down.

What these people fail to realize is that those who won victories as underdogs, never believed themselves to be underdogs. Sure, there may have been history, data, or stats that could present a case of them being an underdog.

But these underdogs never once believed they were lesser, not good enough, or didn't deserve to be in that arena. They were on a mission, despite what external data or stats might suggest.

I grew up without money, and had to figure out much about life and success on my own. I could have adopted an underdog narrative in a few ways, but I never wanted to be an underdog. Why would I purposely label myself the predictable loser in anything?

Whenever I needed to perform, I never worried about comparing myself to others. There isn't any upside benefits to doing that. I simply focused on the game, the rules, and becoming my best. Sometimes I'd lose, many other times I'd win. I always play to win.

People spectating outside the arena may choose to label you as the underdog, but the voice inside your head should focus on winning without that narrative. It doesn't help you, when you give yourself reasons to fail before you even start the game.

Tony


Leave Your Imprint on the World - with Bobby Sausalito - EP239

 

Today on the 365 Driven podcast, Tony welcomes Bobby Sausalito. Bobby is a comedian, political commentator, and internet personality. He makes comedy videos about politics, the economy, current events, America, and freedom. Bobby has acquired a social media presence with over 140,000 followers and received tens of millions of video views and counting. His mission is to deliver the truth in a consumable and humorous way.

In this episode, Bobby shares how he got started making funny videos online, and his belief that everyone needs to find a way to leave their thoughts and impression on the world. Bobby believes that through being a thought leader and being courageous enough to share your thoughts, you can leave a very impactful imprint on the world for generations to come. Our society is in need of leaders, and Bobby believes that these important conversations that need to be had, and ideas that need to be shared, could save the world. He also gives us a lesson in personal branding, content strategy, and how you can easily and quickly create content to attract your ideal audience.

Key highlights:

  • How Bobby got started making funny videos
  • The importance of leaving an imprint on the world
  • What he thinks makes a thought leader
  • The key to getting other people addicted to your content
  • Being raw on social media
  • How to put out more content faster
  • How to capture your audience’s attention
  • Personal branding
  • Content strategy and simplifying things to create things everyday

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