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The Importance of Patience - Interview with Kara Goucher (Ep 32)
Go Be More Podcast - August 14, 2020 08:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Kara about the ups and downs of her career, how she's working to change the sport today, and the role that patience has played throughout her life: Early Life and High School - How Kara ended up in her mother's hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, after her father was killed by ...
The Importance of Patience - with Olympian Kara Goucher (Ep 32)
Go Be More Podcast - August 14, 2020 08:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Kara about the ups and downs of her career, how she's working to change the sport today, and the role that patience has played throughout her life: Early Life and High School - How Kara ended up in her mother's hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, after her father was killed by a drunk d...
Jon's Kidney Disease Story (Ep 31)
Go Be More Podcast - August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe tell the complete story of Jon's chronic kidney disease experience, from diagnosis to experimental stem cell surgery: Just One Challenge - How Jon feels the Just One Challenge is opening up the opportunity for him to achieve his goals by ensuring he gets started every day - Why obstacles lik...
We All Need Challenges - Interview with Alisa Harvey (Ep 30)
Go Be More Podcast - August 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Alisa about her amazing accomplishments and what keeps her going: Beginnings - Her childhood growing up in Fairfax, Virginia, outside of Washington DC, where she attended Thomas Jefferson High School - Her parents' background in southern Virginia, and her mother's decision...
We All Need Challenges - with World Record Holder Alisa Harvey (Ep 30)
Go Be More Podcast - August 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Alisa about her amazing accomplishments and what keeps her going: Beginnings - Her childhood growing up in Fairfax, Virginia, outside of Washington DC, where she attended Thomas Jefferson High School - Her parents' background in southern Virginia, and her mother's decision to be am...
The Benefits of Backcasting (Ep 29)
Go Be More Podcast - August 04, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe discuss what's going on at Go Be More HQ, and then how and why to use backcasting, including: Our Updates - How we feel today about one year after deciding to start Go Be More together - Why the podcast was important for us to build around - The growth of the Just One Challenge and the feedb...
Everyone has a right to have hope - Interview with Abdi Abdirahman (Ep 28)
Go Be More Podcast - July 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Abdi about his amazing career, and how he's remained one of the best runners in the US for over 20 years: Beginnings - His family's journey from Somalia to Tucson, Arizona and why they ended up there - His father's education and career as an engineer and his mom's backgrou...
Everyone has a right to have hope - with 5-Time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman (Ep 28)
Go Be More Podcast - July 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Abdi about his amazing career, and how he's remained one of the best runners in the US for over 20 years: Beginnings - His family's journey from Somalia to Tucson, Arizona and why they ended up there - His father's education and career as an engineer and his mom's background workin...
The Current State of Things - Understanding Marginal Costs and Full Costs (Ep 27)
Go Be More Podcast - July 28, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe use Clay Christensen's framework of marginal costs vs full costs to talk about what's wrong with the way so many Americans are thinking about the coronavirus: - Bryan shares his day-to-day experience of being in Japan and how much more unified the Japanese response compared to America - The ...
The Current State of Things (Ep 27)
Go Be More Podcast - July 28, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe use Clay Christensen's framework of marginal costs vs full costs to talk about what's wrong with the way so many Americans are thinking about the coronavirus: - Bryan shares his day-to-day experience of being in Japan and how much more unified the Japanese response compared to Ameri...
Success is in your mental preparation - with HOF Coach Bob Larsen Part 2 (Ep 26)
Go Be More Podcast - July 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan continue their discussion of Bob Larsen's amazing coaching career, including: UCLA - How he found and hired his coaching staff at UCLA, including John Smith (sprints), Art Vanegas (throws), Anthony Curran (pole vault), Steve Lang (jumps), Russ Hodge (decathlon), and Tommie Lee Whi...
Success is in your mental preparation - Interview with Bob Larsen Part 2 (Ep 26)
Go Be More Podcast - July 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan continue their discussion of Bob Larsen's amazing coaching career, including: UCLA - How he found and hired his coaching staff at UCLA, including John Smith (sprints), Art Vanegas (throws), Anthony Curran (pole vault), Steve Lang (jumps), Russ Hodge (decathlon), and Tommi...
Your Job Is To Get The Most Out of Those Around You - with HOF Coach Bob Larsen Pt 1 (Ep 25)
Go Be More Podcast - July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan discuss Bob Larsen's path to becoming one of the most influential coaches in distance running, including: - His initial thoughts about Robert Lusitana's film "City Slickers Can't Stay With Me" and his reluctance to make it - His life growing up on a farm in Minnesota with no elect...
Your Job Is To Get The Most Out of Those Around You - Interview with Bob Larsen Pt 1 (Ep 25)
Go Be More Podcast - July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan discuss Bob Larsen's path to becoming one of the most influential coaches in distance running, including: - His initial thoughts about Robert Lusitana's film "City Slickers Can't Stay With Me" and his reluctance to make it - His life growing up on a farm in Minnesota with...
Lead with Love - Interview with Coby Miller (Ep 24)
Go Be More Podcast - July 17, 2020 07:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Coby Miller about going from a farm in Louisville, Mississippi to becoming a 2-time Olympian, and the philosophies that he carries forward into his work today. A highlight of what we covered: - The lessons he learned growing up the youngest of five children and spending ti...
Lead with Love - with Olympic Sprinter Coby Miller (Ep 24)
Go Be More Podcast - July 17, 2020 07:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Coby Miller about going from a farm in Louisville, Mississippi to becoming a 2-time Olympian, and the philosophies that he carries forward into his work today. A highlight of what we covered: - The lessons he learned growing up the youngest of five children and spending time at his...
Why the Just One Challenge Works So Well (Ep 23)
Go Be More Podcast - July 14, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe break down the Just One Challenge, including: - Where the idea originated and how it ties to everything we believe at Go Be More - How the Just One Challenge helps solve the critical problem of getting started every day, day after day - How the Just One Challenge helps to create the habits ...
We All Have Second Chances - Interview with Ron Sarmiento (Ep 22)
Go Be More Podcast - July 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Ron "Ronnie" Sarmiento, an entrepreneur and one of Jon's mentors about how he got to where he is today, and why he believes we all have "unlimited second chances." We also discuss: - Ron's two philosophies that align with Go Be More - Why looking for permission from others...
We All Have Second Chances - with Entrepreneur Ron Sarmiento (Ep 22)
Go Be More Podcast - July 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Ron "Ronnie" Sarmiento, an entrepreneur and one of Jon's mentors about how he got to where he is today, and why he believes we all have "unlimited second chances." We also discuss: - Ron's two philosophies that align with Go Be More - Why looking for permission from others can help...
Lessons Learned After 20 Episodes (Ep 21)
Go Be More Podcast - July 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsA short list of the topics they covered (note: we planned to talk about marketing but decided to save that for another episode): - The importance of banter, spontaneity, and going with the flow - The benefits of sticking to a framework or structure, with podcast segments (something we have not ...
Keep Finding Ways to Add Value - Interview with Joe Fier (Ep 20)
Go Be More Podcast - July 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan discuss Joe's path to being one of the leading podcasters in his space, including: - Joe got started running as a kid and learned his discipline from running in high school, and his goal oriented, "conquer that hill" mindset - The motivation you get from having kids to be...
Keep Finding Ways to Add Value - with Podcaster Joe Fier (Ep 20)
Go Be More Podcast - July 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan discuss Joe's path to being one of the leading podcasters in his space, including: - Joe got started running as a kid and learned his discipline from running in high school, and his goal oriented, "conquer that hill" mindset - The motivation you get from having kids to be healthy ...
Why You Can Be Motivated and Unmotivated at the Same Time (Ep 19)
Go Be More Podcast - June 30, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan dive into Frederick Herzbergs's two-factor theory of motivation and what makes us happy and unhappy, motivated and unmotivated, and maybe even successful and unsuccessful: - Herzberg researched workers in various businesses and found that there were two types of factors that affec...
You Can Only Control What's Inside - with Coach/Trainer Ben Auerbach (Ep 18)
Go Be More Podcast - June 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics covers: - Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball) - How he chose h...
You Can Only Control What's Inside - Interview with Ben Auerbach (Ep 18)
Go Be More Podcast - June 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan discuss some of the major events that have led Ben Auerbach to where he is today and how he's learned to focus his energy internally. Our topics covers: - Growing up in a Jewish/Filipino bi-racial family, with a twin brother (who was better than him at basketball) - How h...
How to Have Tough Conversations (Ep 17)
Go Be More Podcast - June 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan have a thoughtful conversation about how to have tough conversations better. They hit on the following topics: - The uncertainty of how Japan and the US are opening up, and the decision-making that goes into it - The difficult conversations everyone is having in the wake of George...
There Is Power in Pursuit | Interview with Khadevis Robinson (Ep 16)
Go Be More Podcast - June 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Khadevis Robinson (KD), two-time Olympian and four-time US Champion at 800 meters--about his life, career, and message. We also cover: - How KD got his start in running - What separates the 800 meters from other races - Training with Johnny Gray, front-running, "the twilig...
There Is Power in Pursuit - with Olympian Khadevis Robinson (Ep 16)
Go Be More Podcast - June 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talk with Khadevis Robinson (KD), two-time Olympian and four-time US Champion at 800 meters--about his life, career, and message. We also cover: - How KD got his start in running - What separates the 800 meters from other races - Training with Johnny Gray, front-running, "the twilight zone",...
80/20 Cont'd: To Maximize or To Minimize (Ep 15)
Go Be More Podcast - June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJon and Bryan dive into a few topics that didn't fit in last week's episode about The 80/20 Rule. They also discuss: - Bryan's use of Just One to maintain his pushup routine - The importance of consistency and tying new habits to existing routines - Using physical objects to serve as reminders ...
Seize Your Second Chance - with News Anchor Kristina Audencial (Ep 14)
Go Be More Podcast - June 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFrom the first time she saw a news set on a high school field trip, Kristina Audencial knew she wanted to be a news anchor. But she almost left the business entirely. Kristina tells how she quit news, seized her second chance, and eventually won an Emmy and realized her dream. Recorded May 20, ...
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