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Resist Average Academy | Tommy Baker

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When was the last time you told someone you wanted to live an ‘average’ life? Exactly, but many people end up there. Resist Average Academy is for those who want to thrive, to grow and to ensure they are never stuck.

Featuring some of the world’s best entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, athletes and brands —you’ll not only be inspired, but ensure you create a life you can't wait to wake up for every single day.

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Ep. 79 | Earn Your Happy and Level Up Your Life with Lori Harder

October 16, 2017 02:53 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

The latest episode of the Resist Average Academy features author, podcaster, cover model, fitness champion and self-love coach — Lori Harder. Lori’s message, energy and passion shine through her and can be felt in all her content as a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. During this fun, inspiring and powerful episode — we deep dive into: Why learning new skills keeps life fun and exciting How creativity and presence can change you...

Quick Hit #37: Why Your Lack Of Emotional Intelligence Is Crushing You

October 13, 2017 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is about emotional intelligence and emotional mastery — the greatest skill we can ever work on to transform our lives and the way we perceive ourselves and others in it. Without a doubt, we have a ...

Quick Hit #36: Your Reality Is Based Off Your Decisions

October 06, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is all about how every decision in life matters, and how life is a compounding of hundreds and thousands of decisions and choices that lead to a certain reality — or doesn't. Understanding this...

Ep. 78 | The Art and Science of Disruption with Jay Samit

October 02, 2017 20:24 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

The latest Academy episode features Jay Samit — a dynamic entrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends Jay's book, Disrupt You: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation is an absolute gamechanger for ...

Quick Hit #35: Don't Live In An Information Vacuum

September 29, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is about having a growth mindset — and consistently seeking information that challenges your beliefs and allows you to question deeper. This is never a bad thing, this is a powerful place of expl...

Quick Hit #34: The New Law Of Attraction

September 22, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is about the Law Of Attraction and the core principles behind the entire principal and where most people get it wrong. The truth is, most live in fantasy around it — thinking only imagining the r...

Ep. 77 | Simplify Your Business and Life For Exponential Results with Scott Duffy

September 18, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MB

The latest Academy episode features Scott Duffy — TV/Online host, keynote speaker, and business growth expert. He has been listed as a “Top Keynote Speaker” by Entrepreneur and Forbes. He has spoken at the NYSE and provided commentary in numerous media outlets including CNBC, FOX News, and CBS Radio. Last June, I shared a stage here in Arizona for the Meltdown In The Desert II and loved his insights, stories, and next level wisdom to create the life and business of your dreams. During th...

Quick Hit Friday #33: Is Your Definition Of Success Truly Yours?

September 15, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

The latest Academy Quick Hit episode is here, and we're back in full force. Every Friday, we release an 8-15 minute episode designed to help you end your week on absolute fire. Today's session is all about defining your version of success — and I share a story around Aaron Rodgers, a Super Bowl Champion quarterback who recently gave an interview about how it felt to win. It wasn't what you'd expect — and it got me thinking about how we can apply this to our lives. This episode will tea...

Ep. 76 | Awaken The Hero Within with Wes Chapman

September 11, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

The latest Academy episode is sure to rock your world — featuring entrepreneur, speaker, co-founder of A Human Project, a 501c3 with a mission to create a community of empowered youth. He is also the founder of SUPER HUMAN LIFE, a program designed to ensure ultimate understanding of one’s true potential. Has appeared on FOX, ABC, A&E and many other national broadcast platforms and is the co-host of The Human Podcast. When you listen to this empowering, deep and thoughtful episode — you w...

Ep. 75 | Negotiate Like Your Life Depends On It with Chris Voss

September 04, 2017 16:33 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

The latest Academy episode is a special one — with former FBI Hostage Negotiator and author of “Never Split The Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It”, Chris Voss. Chris brings decades of experience in the realm of high stakes negotiation in the tensest of situations: kidnappings. But let’s face it: you and I are unlikely to be in those anytime soon — yet every single day we deal with our own high stakes situations where negotiating, influence and communication are absol...

Ep. 74 | Become Profitably Unemployable with Michael O’Neal

August 28, 2017 02:42 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

The latest Academy episode features podcast host, solopreneur, performer and speaker — Michael O' Neal. Michael is the host of a hyper successful podcast four years running called The Solopreneur Hour. In the Solopreneur Hour, the audience is treated to lively conversations, candid insights, and bold advice for proudly #unemployable people who are primed for real prosperity and fulfillment. In this episode, you'll learn real-world, tactical advice on how to launch your brand, product, an...

Quick Hit Friday #32: Let The Feelings Pass Through You

August 26, 2017 14:09 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

On this latest Academy Quick Hit episode, I invite you to understand when you're going through a challenge, a hardship to let the feelings pass through you. Let's face it:  It's easy to neglect how we're feeling, and search for answers beyond those feelings. I recently experienced this myself and had an amazing learning moment.   In this short episode, I'll inspire and challenge you to take time learning from those feelings, because there is always a gift. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? I...

Ep. 73 | Disrupt a Market and Scale Your Business with Yemeni Mesa

August 15, 2017 03:22 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

The latest Resist Average Academy episode features entrepreneur, health and nutrition enthusiast, former Quest Nutrition executive and president of Know Foods — Yemeni Mesa. Yemeni's deep experience in product creation, food, disruption and identifying winners in the food industry, combined with his passion for health and fitness make him a powerhouse in this field. In this episode, we go deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship, including: Yemeni’s journey to the U.S. The...

Ep. 72 | The Integration Experience with Tommy Baker

August 10, 2017 01:20 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

The latest Resist Average Academy episode is a special edition — one where I personally take you through one of my core training in all my paid programs: The Integration Experience — or how to take your vision(s) and turn them into a reality. To be honest, this is the blueprint I follow to absolutely annihilate goals and create an amazing life and the exact system and tools I teach my high ticket 1-1 clients and mastermind members. This is an experience — so dig in, do the work and wat...

Ep. 71 | Negotiating Reality to Create Anything You Want with Jesse Elder

July 31, 2017 03:20 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

The latest Resist Average Academy episode features mentor, Improv philosopher, speaker, entrepreneur and martial artist — Jesse Elder. Jesse’s lifelong experience of learning, hacking reality, creating powerful belief systems and then turning those into results will no doubt fire you up — and he deeply believes anything you and I want is available to us if we’re willing to step into a powerful commitment and see reality a new way. Known for running his business from his iPhone and using ...

Quick Hit Friday #31: Kill The "Someday" Mentality!

July 27, 2017 04:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

On this latest Academy Quick Hit episode, I invite you to delete and get rid of the word and mindset around "someday." Let's face it:  Seeing the world this way is a surefire way to never achieve your goals, and set them off to a far, far away place that never actually happens. What it does it simple: it lets you off the hook. However, you and I know that nothing is guaranteed in this experience, and it's only a matter of time before we realize it. In this short episode, I'll inspi...

Quick Hit Friday #30: Lessons From the Meltdown

July 21, 2017 17:19 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MB

On our latest Academy Quick Hit, I discuss my top lessons from an amazing event this Summer, the Meltdown In The Desert. LESSON 1: It’s Going To Be a Bumpy Ride LESSON 2: The Power of a Connected Tribe LESSON 3: Simplicity is Power LESSON 4: Passion and Purpose are Developed LESSON 5: Give a Shit Or The Power of Over-delivery This amazing event was powerful, inspiring and full of wisdom, energy, truth and a real side of entrepreneurship most aren't willing to discuss. If you re...

7 Minute Book Review | The Last Lecture

July 19, 2017 12:16 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Every Wednesday, we will be featuring a Book review where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Remember, the knowledge and wisdom you are exposed to are one of the biggest factors for both your success and fulfillment in life. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (an...

Ep. 70 | Be Your Own Guru with Chris Tai Melodista

July 18, 2017 02:26 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

The latest Academy episode features martial artist, spiritual teacher, NLP practitioner and one of the only Wim Hof certified teachers on the planet, Chris Tai Melodista. In this no-holds-barred, passionate conversation, you'll discover: Why people wear masks in life Why change is a crucial part of our experience The power of adaptability for survival Why travel is an amazing self-development tool Reframing failure as lifelong learning Your life is already a miracle, act like it...

7 Minute Book Review | The Code of the Extraordinary Mind

July 12, 2017 14:24 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Every Wednesday, we will be featuring a Book review where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Remember, the knowledge and wisdom you are exposed to are one of the biggest factors for both your success and fulfillment in life. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (an...

Ep. 69 | Stop Waiting and Close The Gap From Idea To Execution with Brandon T Adams

July 10, 2017 03:35 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

The latest Academy episode features a young entrepreneur, inventor, podcast host and crowdfunding expert, Brandon T Adams. I was introduced to Brandon through a mutual friend and prior Academy Alumni — and let’s just say we bring the heat during this episode. In this no-holds-barred, passionate conversation, we’ll teach you: Why success is being the best you Why video is dominating business Deep diving on Think & Grow Rich The power of free distribution in 2017 Authenticity is bei...

Quick Hit Friday #29: 5 Things You're Doing Holding You Back From Success

June 30, 2017 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

On our latest Academy Quick Hit, I discuss the 5 Things In The Way Of Your Success right now. These are the most common ones I see done over and over that leave people scattered, stuck and spinning their wheels in life and business. I take you through each of these and how to integrate into your life to achieve not only next level results across all areas of life, but living a life you're truly excited to experience every day. If you received value from this amazing episode, supporting...

Ep. 68 | Turn Adversity Into Triumph and Thrive with Cole Hatter

June 27, 2017 12:20 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

The latest Academy episode features Cole Hatter — author, investor, speaker, and entrepreneur. Cole is passionate about truly living life, creating massive financial success for himself and others, and most importantly, giving back. Cole has taught tens of thousands of people to be more than just alive, but to become the best versions of themselves, create massive profits, and then impact others by living a life of significance. Cole’s story is absolutely riveting as he escaped death 2 tim...

Quick Hit Friday #28: The 3 C's Of Success

June 23, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

On our latest Academy Quick Hit, I discuss the 3 C's of Success I've discovered after years and years of studying human behavior, success, psychology and everything in between. They are: Clarity. Consistency. Certainty I take you through each of these and how to integrate into your life to achieve not only next level results across all areas of life, but living a life you're truly excited to experience every day. If you received value from this amazing episode, supporting the Acade...

Ep. 67 | Build a Tribe and Monetize Your Passion with Amanda Bucci

June 20, 2017 13:36 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

The latest Academy episode features entrepreneur, YouTube star, podcast host and social media expert, Amanda Bucci. You can find Amanda everywhere online — using social media to build a loyal tribe through her passion for fitness, nutrition, healthy eating and personal development. She uses her social media platforms to inspire and reach as many people as she can, in hopes of igniting that passion in others that she has found for herself through the fitness lifestyle. I’ll be honest: fro...

Ep. 66 | Mastering the Art and Science of Influence with Manny Wolfe

June 12, 2017 14:12 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

The latest Academy episode features Manny Wolfe, a public speaking Coach, author, and entrepreneur and founder of 1000 Speakers Academy, where he teaches visionaries how to deliver their message with power, passion, persuasion, and precision. I’ve personally worked with Manny and can vouch he is the real deal in teaching people how to craft a powerful message and story. During this episode, we discuss exactly how to craft your message, level up your communication and resonate with your...

Quick Hit Friday #27: The Integration Framework

June 09, 2017 14:09 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

On our latest Academy Quick Hit, I discuss one of the key problems I see in the personal development, growth and spiritual spaces: Lack of integration, or how do we actually change the way we operate and behave in a world after we've had a moment of clarity and expansion? Here’s the truth: if we don't integrate what we're learning and experiencing, it becomes another form of entertainment. If you received value from this amazing episode, supporting the Academy can be done by subscribin...

7 Minute Book Review | The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

June 07, 2017 12:15 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Every Wednesday, we will be featuring a Book review where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Remember, the knowledge and wisdom you are exposed to are one of the biggest factors for both your success and fulfillment in life. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (an...

Quit Hit Friday #26: Play The Long Game

June 02, 2017 13:11 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

On our latest Academy Quick Hit, I discuss the importance of playing the long game, patience, consistency and endurance in any endeavor you create. This mindset is crucial for long-term success where most people try something new, get hyped up and then move on to the next. Here’s the truth: There is no secret pill, there is no magic book or course that’s going to transform your life because consistency compounded with time is the key to success. Knowing that most people give up way b...

Ep. 65 | The Overweight Mind with Jay Nixon

May 30, 2017 15:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Jay Nixon is a speaker, author, mentor and coach whose mission is to help each and every person achieve their “absolute best self.” He is the owner of the Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, California and the grateful leader of the Thrive Tribe - a collection of Jay’s current and former clients who work together to improve their health, their fitness, and their lives. For over two decades, Jay has helped thousands of people achieve total body transformation through a cohesive combinatio...

Ep. 64 | Become Unapologetically Successful and Give Back with Chris Harder

May 22, 2017 02:38 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

On the latest Academy episode, I’m excited to welcome entrepreneur and podcast host of For The Love Of Money Chris Harder on the show. Chris believes that when good people make good money, they do great things! As a successful entrepreneur, he also believes that everyone has the right to an abundant lifestyle, and the responsibility to help others have the same. One of the things I love about Chris is the mindset he has around a financially abundant life, and in this episode, you’ll lear...

7 Minute Book Review | The Way Of The Superior Man by David Deida

May 10, 2017 17:33 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Every Wednesday, we will be featuring a Book review where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Remember, the knowledge and wisdom you are exposed to are one of the biggest factors for both your success and fulfillment in life. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (an...

Ep 63 | Achieve Radical Results and Live An Abundant Life With Sterling Alexander Griffin

May 08, 2017 02:31 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Sterling Alexander Griffin is an entrepreneur, coach and founder of the Wealthy Coach Academy which is a 7 step process to help online fitness and health coaches master lead generation, sales, and impact in their client's lives. He’s experienced some amazing transformations, including going from being homeless to making a half million dollars in business revenue in 10 months as well as an amazing physical transformation. During this fun, engaging and expansive episode with Sterling, we d...

Quick Hit Friday #25: Power Of Patience

May 05, 2017 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! We now have 3 weekly episodes of the Academy, including a 45-75 minute full length, in-depth episode on Mondays, a 7-Minute Book Review on Wednesdays and a Quick Hit on Fridays, lasting 5-12 minutes. Make sure to subscribe, rate and review and be a part of our amazing community here on the Academy.  In this episode, I discuss the power of patience. These days, patience is a lost and forgotten art in all ar...

7 Minute Book Review | The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen

May 03, 2017 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Every Wednesday, we will be featuring a Book review where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Remember, the knowledge and wisdom you are exposed to are one of the biggest factors for both your success and fulfillment in life. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (an...

Quick Hit #24: Is Your Environment Your Dream Enhancer Or Killer?

April 28, 2017 16:26 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Welcome to another Quick Hit episode of the Resist Average Academy podcast. Just as a reminder, we now have 3 episodes per week with a full length on Mondays, a 7-minute book review on Wednesdays and a Quick Hit on Fridays. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes, and rate and review as it truly helps us increase our exposure on iTunes with all this deep, amazing and enriching material. In this episode, I discuss how your environment becomes your catalyst for growth or you...

Ep 62 | The Spiritual Journey Of Awakening with Anahata Ananda

April 24, 2017 02:02 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

On my latest episode of the Academy, I bring on a special guest in one of our deepest and most expansive episodes to date about personal growth, spirituality and how to make the changes in life we’ve all been waiting to. My latest guest is Anahata Ananda, founder of the Shamangelic Healing Center,  who blends the compassion and tenderness of an Angel and the wisdom and strength of a Shaman to guide profound journeys of core healing and spiritual awakening. Shamanic Healer and Soul Guide,...

Quick Hit Friday #23: You Are Incredible

April 21, 2017 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MB

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! We now have 3 weekly episodes of the Academy, including a 45-75 minute full length, in-depth episode on Mondays, a 7-Minute Book Review on Wednesdays and a Quick Hit on Fridays, lasting 5-12 minutes. In this episode, I change things up and take you through a journey of self-appreciation and acknowledgment. After coaching thousands of people, I've realized our obstacles manifested always come from the same pl...

7 Minute Book Review | Deep Work by Cal Newport

April 19, 2017 12:38 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Every Wednesday, we will be featuring a Book review where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Remember, the knowledge and wisdom you are exposed to are one of the biggest factors for both your success and fulfillment in life. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (an...

Ep. 61 | Take The Leap and Elevate Your Life with Angie Lee

April 17, 2017 16:01 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Angie Lee is an entrepreneur, podcast host of Hungry For More and co-founder of the Wellpreneur Business Academy where she helps health and fitness coaches create success and design the life of their dreams. In this episode, we deep dive into an array of topics designed to give you the faith to take the leap in your life and chase what you want. Angie and I are both like-minded in the sense we believe anything is possible, and her infectious energy for life will no doubt inspire you to wak...

Quick Hit Friday #22: Become World Class At Your Craft

April 14, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MB

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this latest Quick Hit Episode, I wanted to go through the powerful concept of intention and striving to be the best in the world at your craft. I'm not here to mess around, I want to be the #1 podcast in the world of mindset, coaching, and personal growth. I'll share why this is so crucial, and how you can apply this same energy and intention to your craft and life. I'd love to hear your feedback!  ...

7 Minute Book Review | Self Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson

April 12, 2017 11:44 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Starting twice a month, we will be featuring a Book review on Wednesdays where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (and you can as well) with the new material. We'll start out with recent books I've gone deep into, and the...

Ep. 60 | Raise Your Standards And Dominate The Game With Niyi Sobo

April 10, 2017 13:04 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Niyi Sobo is a former NFL player, father of 5 and host of Sports Motivation Podcast and the founder of I’m Not You where he is dedicated to teaching athletes and other top performers the mindset and systems they need to dominate in any environment. In this episode, we dig deep into the psychology of world-class athletes, resilience, how to keep going when the chips are stacked against you, how Niyi made it to the 1% of college players who make it to the NFL, the difference between average,...

Quick Hit Friday #21: 7 Things To Do When You're Overwhelmed

April 07, 2017 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MB

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this latest Quick Hit Episode, I wanted to go through 7 action steps and ways of being you can use when you're feeling stress, overwhelm or like giving up and giving in. It's a part of life, and here's what I go through: Breathe Create Space Lift Others Up Do something you love Practice Self Care. “It will all be over soon.” Surrender I'd love to hear your feedback! I also wanted to let you ...

Ep. 59 | How Floating Can Change Your Life with Shane Stott

April 03, 2017 03:40 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Shane Stott is CEO of Walker Tape Co, and the co-founder of Zen Float Co as well as best -selling Author of the Float Tank Cure.He's an inventor at heart and has revolutionized both of his industries, being featured on ABC, MSN, The New York Times and Yahoo. In this episode, I really wanted to find the uttermost expert on floating, or what some people call sensory deprivation. This practice of isolation to increase mental, physical and emotional bandwidth by reducing the stimulus of life h...

7 Minute Book Review | The Dip by Seth Godin

March 29, 2017 14:25 - 9 minutes - 6.38 MB

Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy!    Starting twice a month, we will be featuring a Book review on Wednesdays where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game.   Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (and you can as well) with the new material.   We'll start out with recent books I've gone deep int...

Ep 58 | How To Build A Million Dollar Business In 12 Months With James Swanwick

March 27, 2017 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

The latest episode of the Academy features James Swanwick, an Australian-American entrepreneur, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN and host of The James Swanwick Show podcast. He is the creator of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, which helps you reduce or quit alcohol; and creator of blue-blocking glasses “Swannies,” which help you sleep better. During this episode, we span an array of riveting topics, including entrepreneurship, building a million dollar business in 11 months, how to find...

Quick Hit Friday #20: 5 Key Lessons From UnResolution!

March 17, 2017 12:52 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this latest Quick Hit Episode, I reveal 5 lessons from UnResolution, my first book launching on 3.21.2017. These lessons are part of the fabric of why I created the book and what you can expect from reading it. I also share a story about receiving the book and why chasing perfection and focusing on what's wrong will hold you back in life. ***UNRESOLUTION BOOK LAUNCHES TUESDAY!*** Join The Early Bird VIP...

7 Minute Book Review | Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler

March 15, 2017 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MB

Welcome to a brand new episode format for the Resist Average Academy! Starting twice a month, we will be featuring a Book review on Wednesdays where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game.   Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (and you can as well) with the new material.   We'll start out with recent books I've gone deep into, and then start to ...

Ep. 57 I Unleash Your Inner Leader And Become The Master Of Your Life With Dom Faussette

March 13, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

The latest episode of the Academy features Dom Faussette from Leaders 4 Leaders. With over a decade of leadership training, interview coaching, speaking, and most importantly, real-world, in-the-trenches business experience with 5 Fortune 500 companies, his view is radically different.  Unlike many speakers/coaches, Dom Faussette extracts the unidentified natural leadership ability you currently possess and builds upon your platform. Dom appreciates, and shares with listeners, that leade...

Guests

Anahata Ananda
4 Episodes
Ryan Moran
4 Episodes
Brad Lea
2 Episodes
Shannon Graham
2 Episodes
Tom Bilyeu
2 Episodes
Alex Banayan
1 Episode
Alex Charfen
1 Episode
Alex Hutchinson
1 Episode
Amanda Bayerle
1 Episode
Amanda Bucci
1 Episode
Angie Lee
1 Episode
BJ Fogg
1 Episode
Bob Burg
1 Episode
Brendan Kane
1 Episode
Cal Newport
1 Episode
Charlie Gilkey
1 Episode
Chris Harder
1 Episode
Christine Hassler
1 Episode
Chris Voss
1 Episode
Cole Hatter
1 Episode
Craig Ballantyne
1 Episode
Dan Millman
1 Episode
David Epstein
1 Episode
Dean Graziosi
1 Episode
Garrett Gunderson
1 Episode
Gary Vaynerchuk
1 Episode
James Swanwick
1 Episode
Jay Samit
1 Episode
JJ Virgin
1 Episode
Jon Acuff
1 Episode
Josh Trent
1 Episode
Joshua Smith
1 Episode
JP Sears
1 Episode
Kevin Stimpson
1 Episode
Lewis Howes
1 Episode
Lisa Bilyeu
1 Episode
Lori Harder
1 Episode
Mastin Kipp
1 Episode
Melissa Ambrosini
1 Episode
Michael Port
1 Episode
Mike Michalowicz
1 Episode
Naveen Jain
1 Episode
Niyi Sobo
1 Episode
Preston Smiles
1 Episode
Rob Murgatroyd
1 Episode
Scott Young
1 Episode
Srinivas Rao
1 Episode
Steve Weatherford
1 Episode
Tara Mackey
1 Episode
Ted Ryce
1 Episode
Tim Storey
1 Episode
Trent Shelton
1 Episode

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