Finding Direction
408 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 143 ratingsFinding Direction is a podcast where we help people who feel lost in life find direction. We interview the most passionate and fulfilled people and reverse engineer their life and get strategies, tactics and actionable steps our audience can apply to find direction.
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Episode 58: Nate Bailey: 100 Mile Man
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBNate Bailey is a former lieutenant in the US Army who after his service, began taking on high endurance events. He wanted to test his physical limits with an Iron Man and a 100 mile solo run. On top of that, he is a best selling author, with 3 books and a full time coach. On this episode we talk about The 100 Mile Mindset, how each experience in your life holds lessons within it if you just look, what championship leadership is and much more! Enjoy!
Episode 57: Action After Thom McElroy: Get to Know Yourself
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAction After Items Get to Know Yourself 1. Meditate. 2. Go somewhere peaceful. 3. Take a self assessment test. 4. Write your eulogy. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 56: Co-Founder of Volcom, Thom McElroy: Creating Your Luck by Design
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThrowing it back this week to Episode 1 of Finding Direction! In this episode Thom McElroy, most notably known as the co-founder of Volcom, talks about luck by design, living a life by following your passion and much more. He shares stories about his struggles to listen to his heart vs what others wanted for him, working smart and hard and other life stories which ultimately led to living one epic life.
Episode 55: Action After Jeremy Ryan Slate: DO SOMETHING
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAction After Items DO SOMETHING 1. What is one thing you’ve been thinking about doing...do it! (ie. Business venture, contacting someone, applying for that dream job, etc..) 2. Imagine the person you want to be at the end of 2020…what is 1 thing that person would tell you to start doing today to get closer to your goal? 3. What is the 1-2 things that scare you most when it comes to figuring out your life? DO THOSE! Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill...
Episode 54: Jeremy Ryan Slate: Create Your Own Life
April 21, 2020 11:20 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBJeremy Ryan Slate is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and podcaster amongst many other things. He is currently the host of the podcast, "Create Your Own Life," which has impacted the lives of millions. On top of that he is a keynote speaker all over the world while still managing his business and starting his family. On this episode we talk about: -How Jeremy went from Theology to Business -His discoveries from 700+ interviews -How to build a strong brand And much more... Enjoy!
Episode 53: Action After Karissa Kouchis: Getting Technical
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBAction After Items Getting Technical Find a day that you felt was amazing and break it down. Create an accomplishment board. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 52: "KK" Karissa Kouchis: Going Pro
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBKarissa Kouchis aka “KK” is 1 of 8 National Trainers for Tony Robbins, traveling 340 days a year alongside Tony. She is the only female in the last decade to have this position, the shortest person to ever have this position and the youngest person to ever have this position AND she is continuously breaking records within the company aka she is a power house! In this episode we talk about UHPW, the female movement KK has started, janning (a form of journaling and planning) and the biggest le...
Episode 51: Action After Samantha Sagot: Get Selfish
March 31, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAction After Items Get Selfish Visualize Know your needs, wants and dreams. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 50: Samantha Sagot: First Million by 26
March 24, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSamantha Sagot is first & foremost an entrepreneur with a background as a doctor (who never actually practiced a day of medicine...we'll get more into that later). She became an entrepreneur at the age of 23 & has never looked back as she now helps mentor thousands all over the world. On this episode we talk about if someone has invested time & money into something but it's not where their heart is, how to shift. We also talk about specific exercises you can do to help get through the COVI...
Episode 49: Finding Direction Within All The Corona Virus Chaos
March 17, 2020 15:53 - 11 minutes - 13.3 MBHey everyone, this week were going to be focusing in on the current situation in the world and what we can do about it. The corona virus may be spreading and while people and the news continue to spread negativity around it, we must do our part to help others keep their sanity. This week I'm going to talk about 5 things you can do to keep your sanity and help yourself and everyone around you get through these times. 1. Meditate 2. Write down 10 things you're grateful for. 3. Read a bo...
Episode 48: The Acronym That Changed My Life
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBThis episode I talk about how to develop the fundamental people skills that will help you build the life you desire and bring more joy into your life. Bringing you a short and content packed episode!
Episode 47: Action After Brad Chisum: Raise Your Standard
February 25, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBAction After Items Raise Your Standards Set a 7 day goal. Pick up a book that can help you perform well in some area of your life. Wash your dishes like a mad man/woman! Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 46: Brad Chisum: The Start Up Tech
February 18, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBBrad Chisum is a successful entrepreneur who sold his first big company to Google for 80 million dollars. Currently, he sits as the CEO of Launch Factory, a venture capital and private equity firm. They are currently (end date 2/21) in the process of recruiting founders for one of their company's. If you'd like more information on how you could become a founder or refer a founder for part equity in the company follow this link: https://www.launchfactory.com/recruitment/process-overview/. I...
Episode 45: Action After BK Boreyko: Build Your Brand
February 11, 2020 12:35 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAction After Items Build Your Brand Go from good to great! Give out 2 compliments a day for the next 7 days. Be that happy, positive guy or girl! Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 44: Bk Boreyko: Vemma (Very Exciting Money Making Activities)
February 04, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBBK Boreyko is the CEO of Bode and Vemma, 2 very successful network marketing companies. BK holds a special place in my heart because I was first introduced to my fullest potential and personal development by BK. For almost 4 years we worked together and BK played a large role into building me into the person I am today. I'm excited for you to take some knowledge from this wise guy! We talk about it all in this episode, how BK got into network marketing, how he came back from a near 200 milli...
Episode 43: Action After Mike Ganino: Create Your Story
January 28, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBAction After Items Create Your Story Write out what the movie of your life will look like in 5 years. Write out the stories that shaped you. IF you face a decision, write out what your life would look like choosing option A and then write out what your life would look like choosing option B, then decide! Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 42: Mike Ganino: What's Your Story?
January 21, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBMike Ganino is a Keynote Speaker, Public Speaking Coach, Author, Host of The Mike Drop Moment Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mike-drop-moment/id1488814751) and overall helps people tell powerful stories that make a difference. On this episode Mike and I talk about: 1. How growing up in a poor community doesn't have to shape you. 2. How the stories you tell yourself control your life. 3. How to choose between the 2 paths you face with confidence. 4. And much more! ...
Episode 41: Action After Mike Szczesniak: Get Clarity
January 14, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBAction After Items Get Clarity Schedule 2 hours to put pen to paper on your calendar. What are your "truths" and your "illusions"? What are 3 things you want to "taste"/try and what are 3 actions you can take to "taste" them? Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 40: Mike Szczesniak: A High Performance Life
January 07, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBMike Szczesniak is the founder of The Results Engine Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-results-engine-podcast/id1490500905), where he interviews High Performance Entrepreneurs. Alongside, Mike coaches and consults entrepreneurs to maximize productivity and performance in their businesses to scale faster. On this episode we discuss: -Taking the athlete mindset into everyday life and work, -How to fear hack, -How to make the leap into your dream career & much more!
Episode 39: Word of The Year For 2020
December 31, 2019 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBOn this episode I discuss something called "Word of the Year." Use this tool to make 2020 a more intentional year where you can get closer to achieving the life you desire.
Episode 38: Action After Spencer Taylor: Unplug
December 24, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBAction After Items Unplug Delete your social media apps for 3 days and unplug. Journal every morning/night and see if you can discover anything new about yourself. Change your TOT. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 37: Spencer Taylor: The Education System is Broken
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBSpencer Taylor, co-founder of Vybe Source (https://www.vybesource.com), co-founder of the Impaulsive Show Podcast and quite honestly, the best videographer out there. Spencer is on a mission to change the education system with his education documentary and help solve the $2 Trillion student debt crisis with his Student Debt Destroyer. Aside from that, he balances it all with having a great time enjoying life. Listen in as we talk about Spencer's journey, the education system, being vegan and...
Episode 36: Action After Supes: Take A Leap of Faith
December 10, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBAction After Items Take A Leap of Faith Write down 3 things you want to do that scare you, then do them. Decide on a passion project, then execute. Take a cold shower. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 35: Supes: Turning A Passion Into A Career
December 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSupes is a kid from Miami who decided to use his weaknesses and turn them into his super powers. Over the last few years Supes has gone from being a victim in life to now making a living talking about his passion, super heroes. On this episode we talk about how to take a random passion of yours and turn it into a career, how Tik Tok is the next big platform and if you’re not on it you’re missing out and how to find your super power. Enjoy!
Episode 34: Action After Adam Wenig: Create a Vision
November 26, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAction After Items Create a Vision Sit down with your magic genie and write out your vision for yourself. Build a dream board Watch the secret Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 33: Adam Wenig: Create Your Vision
November 19, 2019 12:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBAdam Wenig is a successful internet marketer and entrepreneur at the young age of 26. After feeling lost, through being introspective, Adam found his true purpose in life. On this episode we talk about how Ping Pong taught Adam how to be successful in life, how Adam went from $60,000 in debt to living a life full of passion and fulfillment and 3 tips to figuring out what you want to do with your life that gets you excited everyday.
Episode 32: Action After Michael Port: Get Brutally Honest With Yourself
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBAction After Items Get Brutally Honest With Yourself 1. Write down 3 things you’re doing that you don’t want to do anymore. 2. Write down 1 or 2 people in your life that you don't want to be spending time with anymore. 3. Write down 1 or 2 people who you want to start associating with more. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 31: Michael Port: The Maximizer vs. The Satisficer
November 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBMichael Port is a former actor as seen on Sex and the City and Law and Order. He is also a New York Times Best Selling Author and a professional speaker. His current pursuits include co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking where he and his wife help people increase their effectiveness as a public speaker and host of the "Steal The Show" Podcast. Get more information about Michael at HeroicPublicSpeaking.com
Episode 30: Inverted Regrets
October 29, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBHave you ever had a regret? On this episode I talk about how you can get rid of your regrets in life and start truly living your full purpose on this planet!
Episode 29: Action After Miguel Aldrete: What Is Your Perfect Day?
October 22, 2019 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBAction After Items What is your perfect day? 1. Write out what does your perfect day look like? 2. What are 3 things you can do today to get you closer to living your perfect day? 3. Break down your perfect day Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 28: Miguel Aldrete: Changing The World At 19 Years Old
October 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAt just 8 year old Miguel started making his dent on the world as he started his non-profit organization, Kids 4 Our World. Shortly after, he published his first book and now at the age of 19, is the author of 3 published books. On top of this, Miguel speaks to high schools, middle schools and elementary schools teaching them how to find their passion and use it to make the world a better place! He's creating a movement called "Change The World!" Find more info here: www.thectwmovement.co...
Episode 27: Action After Kyle Buckett: Have Intent
October 08, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBAction After Items Have Intent 1.Make a list of 5 things that make you happy. 2.Google what kind of companies are doing something around what makes you happy. 3. If you’re an entrepreneur start something around your “happy” Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 26: Kyle Buckett: A Navy Seal's Perspective On A Happy Life
October 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBKyle Buckett is a former Navy Seal Senior Chief for 20 years. He now sits as CEO of KAYGWA, Managing partner of Fortis Enterprise Partners Venture Capital Firm and Managing Director of One More Wave, a non-profit that gives back to veterans. In this episode we talk about life as a Navy Seal, living a for-purpose life that lights you up in life and makes you happy, what it was like meeting Howard Shultz, Starbucks founder and CEO and much more! Enjoy! Check Out One More Wave @ https://onemo...
Episode 25: Action After John Mahon: Find Your Bus
September 24, 2019 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBAction After Items Find Your Bus 1. Find someone in your industry of interest and start asking questions. 2. Ask that person to mentor you. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 24: John Mahon: The Road to Rockstar with Elton John
September 17, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBJohn Mahon is the percussionist for the legend and iconic musician, Elton John. He's now played with Elton for 22 plus years, traveling the world and playing shows in every city you could think of. He's on the road 200+ days a year and is living proof of the saying, "anything is possible through hard work and determination." In this episode we talk about John's road to landing his big gig with Elton John, including all the hard work and ups and downs along the way!
Episode 23: Action After Laird Hamilton: Conscious Breath Work
September 10, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBAction After Items Conscious Breath Work 1. Start Nose Breathing. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 22: Laird Hamilton: Big Wave Surf Legend
September 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBTake Every Wave Documentary Trailer (Can find full movie via google search) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaGCdymhA40 Laird Hamilton is a legend when it comes to the water world. He is a pioneer of Big Wave Surfing, riding 80-100ft waves, he created tow in surfing along with foiling. He's been featured on Oprah, The Tim Ferriss Show, Joe Rogan as well as the cover of Surfer Magazine and National Geographic. Laird is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to living a full life. Enj...
Episode 21: Action After Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi: Find Your Why
August 27, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBAction After Items Find Your Why 1. Ask 5-10 of the closest people to you "What doing you think I'm most passionate about?" 2. Post the same question on social media. 3. Find the theme. 4. Act on the theme. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 20: Dr. Stephen Kalaluhi: A "Broken" Brain
August 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBDr. Stephen Kalaluhi is an accomplished business man who has thrived in the coaching business. He is the president and co-founder of K2 Development Systems, a National TV Talk Show Host for The Business Doctor TV Talk Show and most recently he is a Business Development coach for HeartCore Business, a business that looks to help entrepreneurs grow their business and lead with making a difference in the world. In this episode we talk about Stephen's wild life journey, his "broken" brain and mu...
Episode 19: Action After Paul Goodman: Make a List and Start
August 13, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBAction After Items Make a List and Start 1. Make a List (Career Goals, Passion Goals, Random Goals). 2. Start checking off the list. 3. The power of saying YES! Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 18: Co-Founder of Pura Vida Paul Goodman
August 06, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBPaul Goodman is the CFO and Co-Founder of Pura Vida. Pura Vida is an accessories company that over the last 9 years has turned into a multimillion dollar company impacting people all over the world. In this conversation Paul and I talk about the ups, the downs and everything in between with building Pura Vida as well as life tips on how to live a meaningful life and not worry about needing to have it all figured out.
Episode 17: Action After Jeremy Poincenot: The 4 P's
July 30, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAction After Items The 4 P's 1. Purpose 2. Passion 3. Perspective 4. People Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 16: Jeremy Poincenot: Blind Golf World Champion and Inspirational Speaker
July 22, 2019 23:48 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBJeremy Poincenot is a world champion blind golfer and an inspirational speaker whose impacting people all over the world. Working with organizations such as Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, Aflac, Honda and others, Jeremy teaches people how using interdependence can make a massive impact on your life. In this episode we discuss how at age 19, Jeremy went through being diagnosed with Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), a disease that affects a mere 100 people in the U.S. each year with ...
Episode 15: "Shiny Objects"
July 16, 2019 15:05 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBOn this week I'm going to be introducing something new to the podcast. In these segments I'll be talking about random topics that are relevant and can add value to you, the listener. They will be short talks so you can listen to them while you drive to the grocery store or during any other short drive. This week I'll be talking about "Shiny Objects," aka the distractions that we come across in our life and how to get past that.
Episode 14: Action After Chase Fisher: Be Experiential
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBAction After Items Be Experiential 1. Act on something that you've been thinking about doing. 2. Try something new. 3. At the beginning of the day write down 5 things you want to accomplish that day, then go execute on them. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 13: Chase Fisher: You Only Fail if You Quit
July 02, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBChase Fisher is the CEO and founder of Blenders Eyewear. Growing up as a surfer Chase knew he was destined to work in the action sports industry. Early on he found ways to use his entrepreneur skills to create successful side hustles in the industry until ultimately he founded Blenders in 2012 which now does 7 figures annually. On this episode we discuss how Chase was primed to be a success in this industry, his winning daily formula, his advice for college graduated and lots more. Enjoy!
Episode 12: Action After Stephen Nielander: Lean In
June 25, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBAction After Items Lean In 1. Identify 3 things that get you up on your toes. 2. Find an organization or club to lean into. 3. Reach out to someone or a company. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 11: Stephen Nielander: Letting Passion Lead a Career Not as an Entrepreneur
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBStephen Nielander is a partner at Cerity Partners and a professor at San Diego State University. By day he is helping high net worth clients manage and grow their money and by night he is teaching the youth how they can set themselves up for life if they start managing their finances young. In this episode we talk about Stephen's wild journey to become a success in the finance industry and discuss many insightful tips that people can apply to their life to gain clarity.
Episode 10: Action After Demi Marchese: Reflect & Dissect
June 11, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAction After Items Reflect & Dissect 1. Take pen to paper. 2. Appreciate something. Get your Action After Worksheet Here! www.stumassengill.com/actionafter
Episode 9: Founder of 12th Tribe, Demi Marchese, I'm on a Winning Streak
June 04, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBDemi Marchese is the Founder of the online fashion boutique 12th Tribe, impacting women all over the world. In a matter of a few years Demi and her "Tribe" have managed to scale incredibly fast, now a 7 figure business in the crowded fashion space. In this episode, we talk about Demi's early days, how she turned a major disaster into an incredible opportunity and we go deeper into the trials and tribulations that Demi went through, including depression and how people can get through it. Enjoy!