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The Balanced Warrior Podcast

93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

The Balanced Warrior podcast is designed to help anyone who is tired of making sacrifices when it comes to living the life they want. Hosts Chris Berlow, Paul Melella Jr., and Mike Mertens are serial entrepreneurs and lifelong martial artists. They have combined the best of Eastern philosophy and modern business practices to enjoy lives that are rewarding and satisfying both personally and professionally. And, they have coached thousands of busy men and women to do the same.

Do you want to achieve financial success without giving up your health? Would you love to be both a great parent to your children and maintain passion for your partner? Then what you are seeking is multi-dimensional success, and that is exactly what this podcast can help you to achieve. Every episode is packed with effectiveness hacks, daily habits tips, and interviews full of practical strategies that you can apply immediately. So get ready to be educated, entertained, and inspired, so you too can become a Balanced Warrior!

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Building the Ultimate Team

April 06, 2024 08:52 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three Balanced Warrior Coaches discuss how to build the ultimate team. Whether you are a small or large business owner, a manager, a supervisor, or even someone looking for an intimate relationship, there are tips and strategies to help you find the right fit. Think about it…how much lost money and opportunity came from not hiring the right person?  It could be tens of thousands of dollars and countless hours before you figure out a relationshi...

Reflections from a Day with Grandmaster Kim

March 30, 2024 09:31 - 41 minutes - 55.1 MB

  This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Paul, who recently met with their Grandmaster, Grandmaster Byung Min Kim.  If you have been tuning in, you’ll notice that Chris and Paul reference Grandmaster Kim’s training often, and a lot of the lifestyle they both live is from Grandmaster Kim’s teaching.  Of course, the meeting was profound and powerful, as with all of them, and had the two of them thinking and reflecting at a deeper level.  Tune in to learn a bit...

Master Antony Graf and his newly released book Whispers of Wisdom

March 23, 2024 09:16 - 51 minutes - 68 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have a special guest, Master Antony Graf.  Master Graf has numerous accomplishments and accolades.  He was a nine-time US National Taekwondo Champion, a US Team Member winning 13 International medals, and more.  He turned his energy from competition to business and now owns and operates Believe Martial Arts, a highly successful martial arts school in Miami, Florida.  Even more significant, he has a fantastic marriage and two very inspiring and w...

Do you struggle with feeling worthy?

March 16, 2024 14:03 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

No matter what your external accomplishments are, your self worth tends to be dominated by your self perception. Mastering the "inner game" of a healthy self image is crucial for long term success. In this transparent and thought provoking discussion Paul and Mike discuss how to:    Challenge negative self-talk: Be mindful of your internal dialogue and challenge any self-deprecating or critical thoughts. Replace them with positive and empowering affirmations Reframe failure and m...

Staying True to BHAG…your Big Hairy Audacious Goal

March 09, 2024 10:39 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

For those who do not know, BHAG stands for “Big Hairy Audacious Goals.”  And we always encourage our clients to set the BHAG at the beginning of the year.  However, doubt and fear set in as the year progressed, and things didn’t go as planned.  This is normal, especially when someone creates goals that excite them and scare them simultaneously.  BHAGs are risky and require you to leave your comfort zone to accomplish your vision and worthy ideal.  In this podcast, Coaches Chris and Paul out...

Make Valentine’s Day Every Day!

March 02, 2024 10:38 - 42 minutes - 56.5 MB

On the Balanced Warrior Podcast this week, coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella discuss several ways to maintain a happy and loving relationship.  All three Balanced Warrior coaches pride themselves on having flourishing marriages with their wives, but of course, as with anything, there were challenges.  But always, the strength in the marriage is what allows them to overcome any obstacle that comes their way.  Coaches Chris and Paul share the seven strategies to build, maintain, and foste...

Having an open “Hobby” Relationship

February 10, 2024 15:13 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris Berlow and Mike Mertens talking about the empty-nesting season of life.  Many couples fall in love, get married, have children, raise their children, and when the children move out, they forget why they were together.  They focused solely on being great parents and providing for their children, which is very worthy and admirable, but they didn’t take time for themselves.  Thankfully, that is not the case with Chris or Mike; in...

The Importance of Connection and Collaboration

January 27, 2024 09:05 - 37 minutes - 49.8 MB

2023 was an interesting year for Balanced Warrior coaches Paul and Chris.  While Paul was growing his coaching business, Chris traveled the world and had a major knee replacement surgery.  Paul was highly focused, and Chris was, as Paul likes to joke, on the “Berlow world tour.”  There was a disconnect between them, and on this podcast, Chris and Paul put themselves through the powerful Rules and Values exercise to understand each of their perspectives.  On a very positive note, the two met...

Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work!

January 13, 2024 09:30 - 48 minutes - 65.4 MB

While most people set New Year’s Resolutions that most likely fall by the waste side after a few weeks, Balanced Warriors Chris, Paul, and Mike share an alternative approach to New Year’s Goals.  Why?  Because the fact is…New Year’s Resolutions don’t work!  They say the first action people take after New Year’s is to join a gym, and the second one is to cancel the membership.  Paul shares his strategy on how he utilizes New Year’s to make adjustments to the related areas of life, but becaus...

How to Finish the Year Strong!

December 23, 2023 09:20 - 41 minutes - 50.3 MB

Many people are working tirelessly to finish the year strong at this time of the year. So much so that they work so hard that they become exhausted; while this is admirable, it does find reasons to reevaluate the end-of-year approach.  Chris and Paul have a powerful conversation that could help all aspiring Balanced Warriors approach 2024 consistently so they could have a strong and productive year while also enjoying the process. This takes prior planning and a proactive approach to the ye...

How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday Season

December 09, 2023 09:57 - 42 minutes - 56 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike chatting about the holidays and how, for many, it is a very stressful time of year.  How do you get the perfect gift for your loved ones?  How much debt am I going to go into buying gifts for everyone?  Will our gathering be enjoyable or filled with stress?  Chris and Mike discuss all these points and how to keep the holiday spirit alive in your circles.  Listen and take notes on how to make your holiday season more m...

It’s All About Relationships

November 25, 2023 10:15 - 53 minutes - 69.5 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike discussing the importance of treating people how you would want to be treated.   Chris just came off a European Cruise and was blown away by unparalleled customer service. He was so inspired that he shared it with Mike, and they decided it would be a powerful podcast topic.  The two of them dive into stories of excellent and negative customer experiences to demonstrate the extremes of the customer service spectrum.  Be...

Celebrate Thanksgiving All Year!

November 18, 2023 09:59 - 50 minutes - 64.9 MB

Being thankful and expressing gratitude is top of mind as we gather around the table for Thanksgiving. But how much more rewarding would you life and your relationships be if you centered them around gratitude every single day?  In this episode, Paul and Mike discuss how you can cultivate a gratitude mindset, and take consistent action to demonstrate your appreciation to others.  Paul's recommendation for music that creates the right state for starting each day The most powerful ques...

Remember the time we reacted without thinking?

October 28, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 63 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, all three coaches, Chris, Mike, and Paul, dig into the importance of responding to a situation instead of reacting.  Have you ever had a situation where you reacted a certain way and regretted it and wished you could have taken it back?  Or have you reacted in a way where all parties involved were better because of it?  Well. Chris, Mike, and Paul all experienced both and are sharing with all of the listeners the tips, tricks, and strategies to hel...

What would you tell your younger self?

October 21, 2023 10:09 - 49 minutes - 64.2 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have coaches Chris and Mike reflecting on what they would tell their younger selves if they could do it again.  Both Balanced Warrior coaches discuss the mistakes they made in the past and what they would do differently if they turned back time.  Now that Chris is a new grandfather and Mike’s children are adults, they took this opportunity to share their wisdom through the mistakes and successes of their past.  Hopefully, their children will lis...

Materialism and simplicity

October 14, 2023 09:13 - 56 minutes - 73.1 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris, Paul, and Mike discuss materialism vs. simplicity.  How it is possible to strive for growth and material things while maintaining a balanced state of existence.  And if it is possible, how do you do it?  This is a question that many people who experience some level of success often ask themselves. Well, the three Balanced Warrior coaches have some sound advice to ensure we all stay centered as we grow.  Some key takeaways are… Val...

Think Like a Monk Book Review…How to stay positive

October 07, 2023 08:59 - 51 minutes - 67.2 MB

  This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we again have all three coaches, Chris, Paul, and Mike, as they discuss the book, “Think Like a Monk” by Jay Shetty.  Mike had read the book and, because of what Balanced Warrior stands for, felt it was perfectly aligned with the Balanced Warrior philosophy.  While the book touches on many topics that have been discussed before, today’s topic was how to stay positive when things aren’t going the way you wish.  How do you stay positive in the f...

Send your Kid Back to School as a Balanced Warrior!

October 02, 2023 16:46 - 59 minutes - 83.8 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are joined by all three coaches, Mike, Chris, and Paul.  The three of them dive deep into their extensive parenting experiences, through their own children, and from teaching thousands of kids, they share their most effective parenting tips to help children go back to school with a winning mindset.  There is no more meaningful work than parenting, and with Paul’s children attending high school, Mike has one in college and is now into a career, a...

“The “How to” guide in scaling your Business.”

September 23, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have an exceptional guest, Jerry Tavella, discussing the importance of replicable systems.  Jerry is a managing partner in Prosperian Wealth and a partner in Strategies for Wealth, the largest agency in the Guardian Life Insurance network located in Westchester, NY, and New York City. First as an advisor and now as a general agent, Jerry has cultivated a tremendous team, and continues to roll out top leaders in the industry.  He is a dedicated f...

Always pay it forward…how to properly transition a business

September 16, 2023 09:21 - 47 minutes - 63.7 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coaches Chris and Mike are back to discuss the importance of properly preserving one’s legacy.  Mike had the fortunate opportunity to purchase five martial arts businesses from his long-time Taekwondo Master, mentor, and business partner Grandmaster Chong.  The question was how to continue Grandmaster Chong’s legacy while the businesses transitioned to new ownership.  There were many steps along the way, but most notable, were the two large retirem...

How to set new goals after you CRUSH a milestone

September 09, 2023 08:05 - 54 minutes - 68.6 MB

What do you do AFTER you accomplish a significant  goal that took you six months of daily effort  to achieve? That’s the topic that Balanced Warrior coaches Paul Melella and Mike Mertens discuss on this episode. Having recently competed, and successfully won, his men’s bodybuilding physique competition, Paul answers questions about how he felt in the moment and how he transitions on to his next higher set of goals. During this thought provoking conversation you will hear:  - The moment of ...

Lessons learned from a double knee replacement

September 02, 2023 08:42 - 48 minutes - 63.1 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris shares with Coach Mike his path to recovery after double knee replacement surgery.  Just three weeks prior to his surgery, he was standing on to of the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and then he was relearning how to walk.  Where most people in need of knee replacement do one at a time, Chris opted to get them both done at the same time so he would only have one surgery, one recovery, and one rehab.  Also, if it was a difficult ...

How to stay strong during the summer

August 19, 2023 09:41 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris and Paul share some valuable tips on how to stay strong during the summer.  A lot of professionals believe that summer is inevitably going to be slow and in turn, business is going to be slow.  While it is true that people do take more time off in the summer, successful people will come up with innovative ways to make the most out of their time; not just in business, but all areas of life.  Paul and Chris give some solid strategies to take ad...

It's not all about the six pack: Lessons learned from training for a physique competition

August 12, 2023 10:21 - 44 minutes - 62.7 MB

This week Mike and Paul discuss Paul's upcoming physique competition. The Balanced Warriors are all about taking on new fitness challenges, and pushing themselves to grow! As Paul explains, the benefits of taking on this unique challenge have extended to more than just the shape of his body. The discipline, habits, and sense of purpose required carry over into his relationships, work, and even faith.  Listen in as Paul shares:  A day in the life during the final phase of competition t...

Thriving with adult ADHD as a busy professional

July 29, 2023 07:43 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast we have another very special guest, David Greenwood.  David is an accomplished author and podcaster, coach, and all-around great guy.  His two books, Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout are both timely and prescriptive given today’s information overload that everyone is experiencing.  Dave’s podcast provides tremendous value with insightful conversations on how to overcome the many distractions we face in our lives.  So whether you are a ...

The Blueprint: How to build an enduring business Part 2 of 2

July 22, 2023 14:34 - 32 minutes - 48 MB

In part 2 of this presentation, Mike Mertens reveals more of the principals that allowed his businesses to thrive for several decades, and to serve as a standard for his industry. These concepts are applicable to virtually any field, and can be used as a checklist to determine where you need to put more effort into your career or business. Mike discusses 5 elements including:  Your People: Have you built a roster of team members that have complimentary skills? Your Process: Create a lo...

The Blueprint: How to build an enduring business Part 1 of 2

July 14, 2023 09:08 - 34 minutes - 50.3 MB

What does it take to build a business that succeeds at the highest level decade after decade? Mike Mertens is a serial entrepreneur, with ownership in martial arts schools, consulting, and software. In this episode, Mike  explains the importance of building your business on a solid foundation, and that foundation is you! Listen in and learn as Mike discusses:  Clarity of Vision: The key to decision making  Time management: How to avoid majoring in minor things  Emotional Management...

How influential figures can shape your future

July 01, 2023 07:46 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast you have all three Balanced Warrior’s on-air discussing mentorship.  Not of their parents or Taekwondo mentors, but from other influences who have inspired the three of them. Chris, Mike, and Paul each chose two historical figures whom they respect, admire, and who have influenced them in one way or another.  Chris chose U.S. Grant and Rosa Parks, Mike acknowledged Walt Disney and Ray Kroc, and Paul talked about Napoleon Hill and Bruce Lee.  All the ...

The Top 5 things that high achievers do

June 17, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.8 MB

Do you have a mentor or mentors in your life? What about a peer group that challenges and inspires you? How much of your time each week is spent developing yourself by learning new concepts and acquiring new skills that will help you to achieve your goals? And equally important, are you passing on the knowledge that you have to others who are at an earlier stage in their journey than you?   In this episode Paul and Mike address these questions, and how significant mentoring has been to t...

Be the “Difference Maker” in your community

June 13, 2023 12:22 - 59 minutes - 82.7 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have Erin Hartnett, the Director of Development for the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. Balanced Warrior Mike Mertens and his martial arts organization, World Class Tae Kwon Do, have supported the Children’s Hospital for many years and raised a whopping 1.3 Million Dollars to help children in the Greater Buffalo area.  Balanced Warriors believe that we are measured by what we give, not by what we have in life, and Erin is built from t...

The Balanced Warrior Book-review Discussion “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia, M.D.

May 13, 2023 07:34 - 52 minutes - 73.9 MB

This week’s podcast is one not to miss, although we say that to all of them; however, the conversation between Mike, Paul, and Chris will surely get you reflecting on how you are living your life and planning to live in the future.  We cover a topic that people don’t want to discuss, yet, what we all spend a great deal of time training for.  What are we training for? longevity.  In this episode, Mike leads off with the insights and actionable strategies found in his newest favorite book, “O...

Life’s an Adventure…So Live It!

May 01, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this episode on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are wrapping up the April 2023 theme of Happiness and fun with the owner of Embark Exploration Co., Donovan Pacholl.  Donovan started Embark Exploration because he loved adventure and travel, and he combined the two to form his very successful adventure travel company.  They have facilitated countless trips worldwide and brought people to accomplish mountains and treks they never believed they could.  He has helped charitable organizations...

The Key to Happiness…an Interview with Grandmaster Byung Min Kim

April 25, 2023 13:14 - 35 minutes - 59 MB

This week, we have a most memorable episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast as Paul and Chris had the distinct honor and opportunity to interview their Taekwondo and spiritual Grandmaster, Grandmaster Byung Min Kim.  Grandmaster Kim is one of the most influential Taekwondo Grandmasters in the world, from being a Middle and Heavy Weight Korean National Champion in his youth to owning and operating multiple successful Taekwondo Schools in New York and New Jersey. He has performed on National ...

What is your definition of happiness?

April 15, 2023 07:11 - 49 minutes - 62.7 MB

This episode on the Balanced Warrior Podcast is all about fun and happiness.  Coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella have a “fun” conversation on “Happiness.”  What is your definition of happiness?  Is it dependent on the success of your business?  Is it the quality of your relationships?  Is it the achievement of material things?  Or is it the freedom to do the things you love?  There is no right or wrong answer because it is individualized to you.  This episode will get you laughing and th...

How to See the Forest Through the Trees

April 03, 2023 12:32 - 38 minutes - 49.8 MB

This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, coaches Mike Mertens and Chris Berlow share tips and strategies to achieve your goals regardless of the obstacles.  In the spirit of the spring season, we know this is a great time to initiate growth in our personal and professional lives.  There is a vibrant energy that inspires us to do and be more.  However, what happens when there is an obstacle?  In the world of immediate gratification and expecting progress right away, these obstacles become ...

Olympic hopeful to multi location business owner

March 25, 2023 08:42 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Donovan Rider was a national level Taekwondo competitor who made an ambitious decision at age 17. After earning the credit he needed to graduate, he  left high school to join the U.S. Army. There he was a member of the prestigious World Class Athlete Program. His military duty was to train and compete at the highest level, with the goal of representing the Army at the Olympics. After a great deal of success both nationally and internationally,  Donovan saw his hopes dashed by a career en...

Chris’s adventure up Aconcagua Mountain; the highest mountain in the America’s

March 18, 2023 13:58 - 59 minutes - 71 MB

This week’s podcast is enjoyable and will get you laughing as Coach Paul Melella interviews Chris about his latest adventure in Argentina.  Chris has been touring the world, climbing high-altitude mountains for six years and countless peaks across the country for the past ten years.  He is always looking for his next adventure, and in the spirit of growth, his altitude and challenges grow as time goes on.  He has climbed notable peaks such as Kilimanjaro, Cotopaxi, Everest Base Camp, and vo...

Let’s get ready for spring! How to declutter your life

March 12, 2023 14:17 - 45 minutes - 59.5 MB

March is the beginning of Spring, bringing abundant growth in our worlds.  The dormant seeds of winter blossom and energy flow all around us.  This is the perfect time to tap into the well-known concept of “Spring Cleaning” and give your mind, body, spirit, home, and office the spring cleaning it deserves.  As Balanced Warriors, we believe what gets measured gets managed, and this is the perfect time to measure what is cluttering your world.  Balanced Warrior’s Chris and Paul share some Spr...

“Celebrate your marriage every day” with Power couple Mike and Glori Storms

March 04, 2023 09:13 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

As Balanced Warriors, we always talk about multi-dimensional success: success in the areas most important to you.  And the relationship with your significant other is paramount to achieving this level of success.  Why? Because to be a high performer, your home life has to be rock solid; otherwise, there is no foundation for your success.    We are incredibly excited to share this interview with a genuine power couple, Mike and Glori Storms.  The two of them are the epitome of multi-dimension...

The Balanced Warrior Couple: Secrets to Keeping the Spark after 20 years of Marriage

February 08, 2023 21:49 - 1 hour - 101 MB

All three Balanced Warrior coaches enjoy marriages that have lasted over 20 years. In this episode, Mike interviews Paul and Gina Melella. The Melellas explain how they met and fell in love after ten years of knowing one another.  They also share their secrets for growing even closer together while dealing with the daily challenges of running multiple businesses and parenting their two teenage children. As this discussion unfolds, you will see for yourself how the Balanced Warrior concepts ...

Balanced Warrior Interview: Marco Barbaro: Real estate riches and humble family man

February 01, 2023 17:52 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

Our first-ever Balanced Warrior interview was with the inspiring and genuine  Marco Barbaro. He is a multi-family real estate investor and coach to individuals looking to grow their wealth. Marco owns an incredible 3,500 rental units and has achieved financial freedom at age 48 with a passive income that will support him for the rest of his life.  However, his passion is for more than just sharing tips on cash flow and market trends. Marco preaches and lives a life balanced around health, ...

The Power of habit tracking

January 28, 2023 21:47 - 20 minutes - 25.7 MB

Habit Tracking will help you achieve more of your goals this year!  It has been said that your life is made up of your habits. Virtually all of us fall into routines regarding what we eat, when we sleep, how active we are throughout the day, and even the time that we spend with our loved ones. The question is, how many of these habits have you consciously chosen, and how well do the choices support the goals and the lifestyle that you desire? In this episode, Mike goes over the benefits of...

Crushing your goals in 2023…What’s on your calendar?

January 15, 2023 17:25 - 50 minutes - 67 MB

Podcast 24 will turn the wheels in your mind as we all jump into 2023 to make this year better than the last.  If you are listening to this podcast, there’s a good chance you are already working on the goals you set; why? Because that is what high achievers do.  Balanced Warrior’s Chris, Paul, and Mike share what’s on their calendar and how they will accomplish their goals.  What makes this conversation interesting is the differing approach due to the different seasons of life.  Besides bein...

The Path to wisdom is reflection…2022’s biggest takeaways

January 04, 2023 12:54 - 42 minutes - 60.6 MB

This episode is sure to get the wheels turning in your mind as Mike, Chris, and Paul share their most valuable lessons of 2022.  December is an excellent time for reflection, or an evaluation, of how you performed this year.  How did you do as a leader, a spouse, a parent, a child, or whatever role you have?  How did you do with accomplishing your goals for the year? Most importantly, what did you learn, good or bad, that will help you in 2023?  That is what this podcast is all about.  The t...

Tame the Darkness and use it to serve you

December 14, 2022 08:32 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this short power podcast, Coach Paul Melella shares how to use some of our Darkside to serve in accomplishing goals. Most of us have at least two different voices in our heads. If you are like most…you have more than just two voices, right? Most have or can experience what I call a "Dark side." It’s the little voice (or maybe it’s a big voice) inside of us that thrives on anger, and frustration, or can get really pissed off at times. Can you learn how to control that voice? Why would you?...

The must know difference between motivation and inspiration

November 16, 2022 13:44 - 12 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast,  Balanced Warrior Chris Berlow discusses the difference between Motivation and Inspiration and how motivation is temporary, and inspiration is permanent.  In life, we need both to achieve any level of success.  Inspiration is the audacious goal that excites and scares you simultaneously.  It is a mission or purpose that keeps you going and is typically a long-term goal or mission-oriented result, such as my wife just completing her first Ironm...

It takes a village to be successful in business and life

November 14, 2022 12:48 - 37 minutes - 52.9 MB

This episode is sure to get the wheels turning in your mind as the duo of Mike Mertens and Chris Berlow joins forces to discuss the idea of a “Self made man”; and how much Mike and Chris DISAGREE with the term.  You never know where inspiration comes from, and in this case, Mike was looking for new shirts and came across one that said, “Self-made man” in big letters across the front.  Mike saw it and realized how untrue that statement was.  And, of course, he didn’t buy the shirt.  Chris and...

What to say when you talk to yourself

November 09, 2022 12:47 - 20 minutes - 33.5 MB

This episode features a solo presentation by Balanced Warrior Coach Michael Mertens. Michael discusses his opinion towards positive self-talk, and facing up to the reality that it’s not crazy to talk to yourself. In fact it’s insane not to! Everyone listens to and battles with various voices in their head every day. And whether you are parenting or performing, an athlete or an accountant, your daily thoughts are sure to range from positive to negative and empowering or disempowering. So how ...

You aren’t always going to hit all your goals right away

November 05, 2022 12:48 - 46 minutes - 61.9 MB

Did you know, the ones who truly learn to get uncomfortable and learn to stretch themselves don’t hit their goals at first …that’s how we know they are lofty goals. When you learn to stick to your basic standards and set non-negotiable levels in your business, fitness, or even how you show up as a spouse or parent. When we set standards around these areas of life, we maintain a strong foundation within ourselves. It’s all about being intentional about your day. Making a conscious choice to b...

Asking Who… NOT How is the key to freedom and fulfillment

October 29, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.2 MB

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Or feel like you have too much to do and too little time to do it? And worst of all, do you feel like with each passing day you aren’t making progress with the areas of life that you truly care about? The “too much on your plate” scenario plagues many people and is especially common for entrepreneurs. Laboring under the misconception that they need to do everything, they get trapped working in their business when they should be working on it. So, what’s the wa...

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