GRIT to GREATNESS

Ep 42: The POWER of HOPE, Jack Countryman

April 19, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Jack and his wife Marsha have been publishing and writing Christian books for over 40 years! His book GOD'S PROMISES FOR YOUR EVERY NEED has sold over 11.7 Million copies, and sales 50-100k every year, after being published in 1982. In this episode, he shares some amazing portions of his latest book, THE POWER OF HOPE. Some of the biblical wisdom he shares includes... HOPE is mentioned 190 times in The Bible GOD TAKES PEOPLE WITH BROKEN LIVES, AND CHANGES THEM JESUS is the GIVER OF HOPE We s...

Ep 42: Jack Countryman, The POWER of HOPE

April 19, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Jack and his wife Marsha have been publishing and writing Christian books for over 40 years! His book GOD'S PROMISES FOR YOUR EVERY NEED has sold over 11.7 Million copies, and sales 50-100k every year, after being published in 1982. In this episode, he shares some amazing portions of his latest book, THE POWER OF HOPE. Some of the biblical wisdom he shares includes... HOPE is mentioned 190 times in The Bible GOD TAKES PEOPLE WITH BROKEN LIVES, AND CHANGES THEM JESUS is the GIVER OF HOPE We s...

Ep 41: John Muya, KENYA and John's Journey

April 11, 2022 11:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

In a VERY SPECIAL episode, we hear from PASTOR JOHN MUYA!!! He is the Pastor of three churches near Nakuru, Kenya in Africa. I got a chance to speak to John after he messaged me on Messenger that he is a listener of our GRIT TO GREATNESS podcast. GOD is always working!!! He shares about his journey for God's Kingdom, his family and churches. YOU CAN NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!!

Ep 41: What GOD is doing in KENYA, John Muya

April 11, 2022 11:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

In a VERY SPECIAL episode, we hear from PASTOR JOHN MUYA!!! He is the Pastor of three churches near Nakuru, Kenya in Africa. I got a chance to speak to John after he messaged me on Messenger that he is a listener of our GRIT TO GREATNESS podcast. GOD is always working!!! He shares about his journey for God's Kingdom, his family and churches. YOU CAN NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!!

Ep 40: Christina Baker, FIND A GOAL & GO AFTER IT

April 04, 2022 11:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Our SPECIAL GUEST, CHRISTINA BAKER, is a West Point graduate and Military Veteran that spent 13 months in Iraq, and served at Fort Hood and Fort Jackson. WE TRULY APPRECIATE HER SERVICE!!! Then she spent 15 years in the Mortgage industry, and now serves as the VP of Sales Support and Resolutions with Aflac. She shares a WORLD of WISDOM with us. Some of her PEARLS OF WISDOM include; DEFINE SUCCESS for You Do NOT Compare Yourself to others (GOD'S Journey for them is different) Find a GOAL & GO...

Ep 40: FIND A GOAL & GO AFTER IT, Christina Baker

April 04, 2022 11:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Our SPECIAL GUEST, CHRISTINA BAKER, is a West Point graduate and Military Veteran that spent 13 months in Iraq, and served at Fort Hood and Fort Jackson. WE TRULY APPRECIATE HER SERVICE!!! Then she spent 15 years in the Mortgage industry, and now serves as the VP of Sales Support and Resolutions with Aflac. She shares a WORLD of WISDOM with us. Some of her PEARLS OF WISDOM include; DEFINE SUCCESS for You Do NOT Compare Yourself to others (GOD'S Journey for them is different) Find a GOAL & GO...

Ep 39: Kelsey Evert, March Madness & The WINNERS MINDSET

March 28, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Kelsey joins us again for a Special episode. What starts as a discussion about WINNING, turns into an emotional journey into mindset and mental health. We discuss what it takes to win, but also what winning really means. And yes, we talk about March Madness, University of Tennessee sports, and Kelsey even quotes Pat Summit. DO NOT MISS IT!

Ep 39: The WINNERS MINDSET, Kelsey Evert

March 28, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Kelsey joins us again for a Special episode. What starts as a discussion about WINNING, turns into an emotional journey into mindset and mental health. We discuss what it takes to win, but also what winning really means. And yes, we talk about March Madness, University of Tennessee sports, and Kelsey even quotes Pat Summit. DO NOT MISS IT!

Ep 38: Anne Swanson, Keys to LONG TERM SUCCESS

March 22, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Anne Swanson has been successful in life, and in sales. She shares with us some of her Keys to being successful over a long period of time. Some of her valuable points include... SOLVE PROBLEMS...and Don NOT get defensive SELL to the NO...and OVER COMMUNICATE EMBRACE CHANGE FINISH ON A POSITIVE...and FINISH THE DAY WITH A PLAN for the next day SET BOUNDARIES

Ep 37: Kelsey Evert; PRIDE...and HATERS???

February 23, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

We start with an IMPACTFUL story of a teenager with NO LEGS that became the STATE CHAMPION in wrestling! Then Kelsey shares his latest Acronym...PRIDE...and what that stands for. Then he shares about going after your DREAMS, and having HATERS??? Other NUGGETS include... Successful people have PRIDE WHO you are WHAT you REPRESENT The IMPACT you are making (LEGACY) EXCEED EXPECTATIONS...and START with YOURSELF TALK TO YOURSELF, DO NOT LISTEN TO YOURSELF

Ep 36: Perseverance, Courage & Mindset Daniel Rivera

January 12, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Daniel shares his story of GROWTH and SUCCESS from childhood to his recent promotion. His key action items are; PERSEVERANCE COURAGE MINDSET He also discusses being a part of a TEAM environment, Having GOALS GOD works through our TOUGH TIMES Its hard to be discouraged when you have GRATITUDE GOD is cleaning out the cobwebs in your life Get out of your COMFORT ZONE

Ep 36: Daniel Rivera; Perseverance, Courage & Mindset

January 12, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Daniel shares his story of GROWTH and SUCCESS from childhood to his recent promotion. His key action items are; PERSEVERANCE COURAGE MINDSET He also discusses being a part of a TEAM environment, Having GOALS GOD works through our TOUGH TIMES Its hard to be discouraged when you have GRATITUDE GOD is cleaning out the cobwebs in your life Get out of your COMFORT ZONE

EP 35: Jennifer Keller, GOD SPEAKS TO US

December 21, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Jennifer shares how God led her to her newest venture. She shares her story of the red bird, and the journey it sent her on. She has started REDBIRD PRESS, and a journal entitled PROJECT YOU that has had a tremendous response. It helps you to BECOME THE BEST VVERSION OF YOURSELF, through HABITS AND A RHTHYM of life. She also shares thoughts and ideas such as... Less Therapy, MORE BIBLE CAN'T BE BLESSED AND STRESSED CHOOSE GRATITUDE

Ep 34: Matt and Alisha Cook, ATTITUDE & EFFORT

November 29, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Matt and Alisha share Alisha's journey of weight loss and OCR racer. Its a emotional story of courage, attitude and effort. They share life lessons such as... You can CONTROL YOUR ATTITUDE AND EFFORT DETERMINATION is key SHARE your PASSIONS with others SHARE THE GOSPEL Do something for YOURSELF FOCUS is VITAL The journey CHANGES YOU, physically, mentally and emotionally GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE CONQUER your fears

Ep 33: Matt Nemode, Serve Others

November 22, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Long time leader Matt Nemode shares how we can and should SERVE OTHERS. From his experience as a husband, father, friend, sales leader and now restaurant owner, he can share from different perspectives on the importance of service. Some valuable tips: COVID revealed people's concerns and problems We can PROVIDE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT Ask yourself, HOW CAN I REACH OUT AND HELP OTHERS? Be a part of the COMMUNITY SAY AND DO POSITIVE THINGS TREAT PEOPLE HOW THEY WANT TO BE TREATED

Ep 32: Dexter Harris, SERVANT LEADERSHIP

November 10, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Dex is a True SERVANT LEADER, and he shares many tremendous values and steps we can take on our journey to GREATNESS through SERVANT LEADERSHIP! Such as... Diligence, Resilience, and Humbleness If you have been given something, SHARE IT Do not stop LEARNING LEAD PEOPLE that are down, as well as those that are up MODEL the right ATTITUDES and MINDSETS HARD WORK is a competitive edge Show GRATITUDE and THANKSGIVING Some things are CAUGHT, not taught HAVE FUN

EP 31: Evan Reavis, TRUST God's Plan

October 26, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Phil 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST...WHO STRENGTHENS ME!!!

Ep 30: Erik Reed, UNcommon TRUST

October 26, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Erik gives us a glimpse into his new book, UNCOMMON TRUST. Proverbs 3:5 and 6 are his main scripture reference. Some of his main points: KNOW/ACKNOWLEDGE HIM We grow to TRUST HIM Antithesis: LEANING ON OUR OWN UNDERSTANDING STORIES we tell ourselves PROMISES OF GOD HE will make or PATHS STRAIGHT/DIRECT OUR PATH

Ep 30: UNcommon TRUST, Erik Reed

October 26, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Erik gives us a glimpse into his new book, UNCOMMON TRUST. Proverbs 3:5 and 6 are his main scripture reference. Some of his main points: KNOW/ACKNOWLEDGE HIM We grow to TRUST HIM Antithesis: LEANING ON OUR OWN UNDERSTANDING STORIES we tell ourselves PROMISES OF GOD HE will make or PATHS STRAIGHT/DIRECT OUR PATH

EP 31: TRUST God's Plan, Evan Reavis

October 26, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Phil 4:13 I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST...WHO STRENGTHENS ME!!!

Ep 29: Kaitlyn Herwig, Resilience to Greatness

October 19, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Check out BRENE BROWN Her books (Dare to Lead), TED Talk and podcast Have a Vision Board "Move a Muscle, Change a Thought"

Ep 28: Interrupted Plans, Cathy Lee

October 06, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Cathy Lee is a true leader that has a heart for people. She shares how her plans were interrupted by God, and His plans were far better than hers. We also discuss PUTTING IN THE WORK, and that while we must seek God's plans, we must do our part as He directs us. Then we again dive into the importance of our MINDSET! She shares a great tip of making your car, or your vessel, a place of LEARNING AND MOTIVATION!

Ep 28: Cathy Lee, Interrupted Plans

October 06, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Cathy Lee is a true leader that has a heart for people. She shares how her plans were interrupted by God, and His plans were far better than hers. We also discuss PUTTING IN THE WORK, and that while we must seek God's plans, we must do our part as He directs us. Then we again dive into the importance of our MINDSET! She shares a great tip of making your car, or your vessel, a place of LEARNING AND MOTIVATION!

Ep 27: Ashley Shaw, Do NOT Settle for Mediocrity

September 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Books she shares... 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP THE RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY CHASE THE LION LEAD FOR GOD'S SAKE

Ep 27: Do NOT Settle for Mediocrity, Ashley Shaw

September 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Books she shares... 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP THE RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY CHASE THE LION LEAD FOR GOD'S SAKE

Ep 26: Jeff Becker, PEAK PERFORMANCE

August 17, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Books mentioned... Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg) Atomic Habits (James Clear) Winning The War In Your Mind (Craig Groeschel) Soundtracks (Jon Acuff)

Ep 25: Chuck Unplugged, SUMMER OLYMPICS REVIEW

August 11, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Chuck does a review of some very special OLYMPIC PERFORMANCES and the ATHLETES THAT INSPIRED HIM. Many will remember this Olympic games for being postponed, and then not allowing spectators due to Covid, or for the protests. Chuck shares some very positive aspects of these games. He speaks of the patriotism, emotional moments, and spectacular athletic feats. There is no better event that speaks to DISCIPLINE, DETERMINATION AND GRIT!!! But MOST IMPORTANTLY, he shares the special ways that so...

Ep 24: Jason Fine, God had a PLAN

August 02, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Jason Fine shares his JOURNEY of how he was nominated from the restaurant he was working, to a sales opportunity. His journey from the start, to COVID, and success after difficult situations, is special. He reaches out to God and finds success and blessings when he puts in the work on his end. Some valuable thoughts he shares include... BE OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES Think of today as the past...LIVE IN THE MOMENT ...and you will definitely be reminded that GOD HAS A PLAN for your life!!!

Ep 23: Ginny Patterson, Burpees for Success?

July 29, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Ginny shares with us from her vast experience in running, obstacle course races, coaching and life. Her concepts and strategies will benefit you in any and all areas of life. ...AND, she explains how RAM BURPPES work?? 1. Set "SMALL" GOALS 2. WRITE tour GOALS down (start journaling?) 3. Hold yourself ACCOUNTABLE 4. Work on your MINDSET (POSITIVE THOUGHTS) 5. OVERCOME OBSTACLES

Ep 22: Beth and Jennifer Keller, Nuggets of Wisdom

July 06, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

This episode started out being about leading teams and leadership. BUT Beth and Jennifer Keller (no relation, LOL) quickly turned it into a plethora of NUGGETS OF WISDOM. There are too many to list here succinctly, but a few include... Be a VISIONARY (FOCUS) LEAD BY EXAMPLE Be a POSITIVE INFLUENCE Have a ROUTINE TAKE ACTION BE ACCOUNTABLE What is your WHY PAIN OF DISCIPLINE, or the PAIN OF REGRET

Ep 21: Matt Cook, ULTRA Success

June 29, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Our good friend Matt Cook returns to share STORIES and LESSONS from his recent SPARTAN ULTRA RACE. He shares about what he went through in his preparation, and during the race. The battle is both MENTAL and PHYSICAL. Some of his key points to be prepared to learn from are: MAKE THE DECISION There will be SETBACKS AND CHALLENGES The need for ACCOUNTABILITY Be STRONG AND COURAGEOUS/DO NOT QUIT Do you have a BHAG? (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)

Ep 20: Kelsey Evert, Business Development

June 18, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Kelsey joins us again to share how we SOW, in order to REAP the HARVEST. The discussion builds around Developing a Business, but it can impact us in every area of our lives. We discuss having a WHY and how important that is. Then Kelsey shares his main three points of... 1. EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE 2. Have CONFIDENCE (and GODfidence) 3. FOLLOW UP One of several quotes he shares is, "Confidence plus Competence CAN NOT BE BEAT!!!"

Ep 19: Trey & Gabe Farmer, TRAINING for GREATNESS

June 09, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Our two sons, Trey and Gabe, share their experiences in TRAINING for GREATNESS. They are motivated and disciplined in their pursuit of competing in physical events, and as a coach and business leader. They share valuable STEPS to GREATNESS such as... Have a PLAN Have a COACH ACCOUNTABILITY TRUST the PROCESS Make SACRIFICES MAKE TIME for WHAT YOU WANT, and WHO YOU WANT TO BE... THE RESULTS WILL COME AND THEY ARE WORTH IT!!! AND, GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU AND FOR YOU TO BE AND DO MORE!!!

Ep 18: Joe Buzzello & Tom Healy, The Entrepreneurial Mindset

May 18, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Joe and Tom share how we can all have the mindset that successful entrepreneurs have, no matter our position or title. From their past careers, coaching business and new podcast they have developed and share SEVEN SECRETS of these leaders. 1. Take OWNERSHIP 2. Be NICE 3. Be a VISIONARY 4. Be a STRATEGIST 5. MOVE FAST 6. MAKE A DECISION 7. Be a CULTURE JUNKIE Their THREE (3) STEPS we can take today... 1. SOLVE PROBLEMS/ BE OF VALUE 2. HAVE A VISION/ THINK BIG 3. MOVE FAST

Ep 17: Ethan Greer, Zebras and Cheetahs

May 13, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Young sales leader Ethan Greer shares three inspirational steps towards greatness. He brings life to success through hustle and consistency, and motivates us with his example of wisdom at such an early age. 1. Get into a PERFORMANCE based OPPORTUNITY 2. ZEBRAS AND CHEETAHS 3. CONSISTENCY beats intensity

Ep 17: Zebras and Cheetahs, Ethan Greer

May 13, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Young sales leader Ethan Greer shares three inspirational steps towards greatness. He brings life to success through hustle and consistency, and motivates us with his example of wisdom at such an early age. 1. Get into a PERFORMANCE based OPPORTUNITY 2. ZEBRAS AND CHEETAHS 3. CONSISTENCY beats intensity

Ep 16: Tony Farmer, Everyone's Greatest Need

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Our Greatest Need is to "Know that I made a difference." Tony shares with us the importance of Biblical TRANSCENDENCE. (Many people say it as "Who am I?" or "Is there more to life?") His Four ways we can have this Transcendence: 1. Get out of your Comfort Zone (Live by Faith) 2. Collaboration (Iron sharpens Iron) 3. Serve others (Greatest among you...) 4. Generosity (More blessed to give...)

Ep 15: Jess Oconnell, Building Resilience

April 28, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Olympic athlete Jess Oconnell, tells us about the Discipline, Determination and Grit it takes the be "world class", in any area of life. She shares about the importance of Balance to go along with the effort. She shares the importance of Coaching, and how she coaches other Elite athletes to achieve at a higher level. Her three ACTION STEPS TO GREATNESS... 1. Build Resilience 2. Love the Process 3. Practice Activities that will move you forward (High Value Activities)

Ep 14: Erik Reed, Gods Will and Our Goals

April 20, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

If we are to SET GOALS, and work hard to achieve them, how do we know if they are GOD'S WILL for our lives? We discuss Gods "revealed will" and His "secret will". Erik shares about our Gifts, Passions and Opportunities. Erik's three steps for knowing God's Will for your life... 1. Search for answers in GOD'S WORD 2. Talk to TRUSTED CHRISIANS 3. PRAYER

Ep 13: Matt Cook, Habits and BHAGs

April 13, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Sales Training Guru Matt Cook shares his journey to improve his physical fitness through goals and habits. He compares this journey to those in our business, personal and spiritual lives as well. He discusses the quote: "Change is Good! YOU GO FIRST!" His three steps to GREATNESS: 1. Write down a GOAL of something you want to achieve. 2. Write down a HABIT you need to START in order to achieve that goal. 3. Write down a HABIT you need to STOP in order to achieve that goal.

Ep 12: Chuck Farmer, Seize the Opportunity

March 09, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Seek GOD'S plan (Jeremiah 29) Prepare ACT when you see the opportunity. Quote: "Its when ordinary people rise above the expectations, and seize the opportunity, that milestones are truly reached!

Ep 11: Coach Burt, Activate your Prey Drive

February 17, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Speak Affirmations Feed ALL 4 Parts of your Nature GET A COACH

Ep 10: Erik Reed, Training yourself for Godliness

February 02, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

To be Great Spiritually, we should; Set Spiritual Goals, such as Drawing nearer to the Lord through Prayer, reading the Bible, memorizing scripture, and many more. Have specific Processes to achieve those goals. Strive for Holiness in our daily lives visit tjclive.com for the home page of Erik's church, The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN

Ep 9: Faye Stenning, Achieving World Class Greatness

January 19, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Basic strategies for World Class Greatness: Have a Coach Shift Focus when necessary Do what others will NOT (Embrace the SUCK) Work HARD, but also Have FUN Three Steps to take on your Journey to Greatness: Determine your WHY! Have a Plan/Strategy Set Boundaries

Ep 8: Kelsey Evert, Creating Change: ENGAGE in 2021

January 08, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

RE-ENGAGE with others. Throw yourself back in the FIRE. COMMIT to Greatness through Engagement. Steps to take: Remember PESA PURPOSE (Your Why?) Expectations Strategy Accountability

Ep 7: Joe Garcia, OVERCOMING SETBACKS

December 01, 2020 17:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

In order to OVERCOME personal and Professional setbacks, we must be Other Centered We need to have Radical Candor with ourselves and others We need to have a Support System And we need to Have Fun Action Steps 1. Have a Support Network (God First/”Brothers and sisters you can trust” Prov 17:17) 2. Be Truthful with yourself 3. Be OTHER CENTERED

Ep 7: OVERCOMING SETBACKS, Joe Garcia

December 01, 2020 17:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

In order to OVERCOME personal and Professional setbacks, we must be Other Centered We need to have Radical Candor with ourselves and others We need to have a Support System And we need to Have Fun Action Steps 1. Have a Support Network (God First/”Brothers and sisters you can trust” Prov 17:17) 2. Be Truthful with yourself 3. Be OTHER CENTERED

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