
Coming Unstuck: A Step Up To Greatness Podcast
By Dustin Gruss
But what if it is easier to move on than we think? That's where I come in.
I'm Dustin Gruss, certified personal trainer and life coach, but others know me as THE Greatness Facilitator. And whether it my stories, tricks, hacks or stories from others, we will help you come "Unstuck" and then you can keep moving forward and step up to greatness.

Coming Unstuck: A Step Up To Greatness PodcastNov 18, 2022

How to Learn The Behavior of Self-Discipline, Part 2 of "Are You Disciplined?" Series

The Benefits of Self-Discipline, Part 1 of 5 of "Are You Disciplined?" Series
There have been a lot of dramatic changes around Step Up To Greatness and the Gruss household. As the end of another year draws near, everyone starts to take a look at their accomplishments towards their goals now and for the future. In this episode, Dustin revisits a video series from 2 years ago, the end of the first COVID affected summer, and how he needed to utilize self-discipline to get himself back on track with his health and mental state. Tune in the next 5 weeks to hear how to develop self-discipline and how it can change your life.
We all need help from time to time. If you're struggling taking action to develop self-discipline and you need a little coaching and accountability, reach out to dustin@stepuptogreatness.com.

The Importance of Rebuilding Momentum
After a long hiatus with focusing on a new podcast, a speaking engagement and overcoming a second bout of COVID, Coming Unstuck is back and rebuilding it's momentum with an episode about, well, rebuilding momentum. In this episode host, Dustin Gruss, let's you know what he's been up to with his other podcast, Family By Heart, and how his momentum dropped off for both projects. But now he is rebuilding that momentum and he shares how to do it as well, one step at a time.
Do you have any tips or stories for rebuilding momentum or how to come unstuck? Dustin would love to hear from you. Message him at: dustin@stepuptogreatness.com.
Now that the year is almost halfway done you may still have some goals to accomplish. Check out Step Up To Greatness' online course, Goals to Greatness here. Within this 6 module course you will uncover the road blocks and detractors that have sabotaged your success in the past and find applicable and simple steps to help you set and crush your goals.

Iron Sharpens Iron, Mold Makes Mold
Following the "Focus on Your Words" series from the old Step Up To Greatness Life Lesson videos, this episode focuses on the importance of who you surround yourself with. Are the people in your life making you stronger? Better? Or are they creating mold in your life? Making you less of yourself?

Our Words Left Unsaid
We should not speak in a way that makes others feel small.
We should speak up when we're feeling depressed and in need of help, especially if we are having suicidal thoughts.
We should talk about/declare the things we want in life.
For more details on these three ideas be sure to listen.

Focus on Your Words Part 2

Focus On Your Words Part 1
This mini series was originally produced in 2020 as a part of my Life Lesson Videos on my YouTube channel, here. As I prepare the launch and draw more of my attention to my new podcast and new client focus you will hear some of the past videos turned into podcasts. There is a lot of great information and lessons to be learned in those videos that I'm proud of and I hope more people will enjoy the reminders or hearing it for the first time.
Keep Moving Forward and Step Up To Greatness!

What I've Learned After Being a Stay-At-Home Father For 1 Month (So Far)
I'm also human which means there are plenty of things for me to learn. Do you have some lessons or tips for me or for other stay at home parents? I'd love to hear from you or maybe even have you as a guest! Please reach out, dustin@stepuptogreatness.com.

Reflections and Where to go From Here

Adoption Day! A Special Episode Detailing Our Journey And Lessons Learned Along The Way

Making Magic With Elie Magic, Magician/Illusionist and Entrepreneur (AUDIO)
PODCAST NOTE: As Anchor.fm works to further integrate and develop their video podcast platform through Spotify, it came to my attention that the audio version of my podcast was not showing up in all the usual streaming services, or at least not as quickly. To rectify this until it is all seamless, I will post both the video and audio versions for the episodes that include video as well. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Keep Moving Forward, Step Up To Greatness. - Dustin
In the first interview episode of the new season I have a chat with Cleveland's own, Elie Haoui- better known as Elie Magic. I met Elie at a company holiday party just before the holiday break and after seeing his act I knew I had to have him on.
We start off our interview with a little confusion when it comes to who he is and what he actually does, a la "Between Two Ferns", but it was all in good fun.
In our enjoyable chat we talk about my first thoughts of our meeting, how he won us all over, his early exposure to magic turned life pursuit, how he creates his tricks and much more.
For more info on Elie- follow him on Instagram, @eliemagic, and/or visit his website, www.eliemagic.com.
If you think you or someone you know would be a great guest on the podcast, contact me: dustin@stepuptogreatness.com.

Making Magic With Elie Magic, Magician/Illusionist and Entrepreneur
In the first interview episode of the new season I have a chat with Cleveland's own, Elie Haoui- better known as Elie Magic. I met Elie at a company holiday party just before the holiday break and after seeing his act I knew I had to have him on.
We start off our interview with a little confusion when it comes to who he is and what he actually does, a la "Between Two Ferns", but it was all in good fun.
In our enjoyable chat we talk about my first thoughts of our meeting, how he won us all over, his early exposure to magic turned life pursuit, how he creates his tricks and much more.
For more info on Elie follow him on Instagram, @eliemagic, and/or visit his website, www.eliemagic.com.
If you think you or someone you know would be a great guest on the podcast, contact me: dustin@stepuptogreatness.com.

The UNSTUCK Method and You in 2022
Understand Note Specify Target Utilize Celebrate Keep moving forward
Also in this episode is some brief descriptions of some of the services I offer. For more information you can email me at: dustin@stepuptogreatness.com or visit my site, www.stepuptogreatness.com.

Looking Back On 2021 Before We Keep Moving Forward
In this final episode of the year we take a look back at some of the past episodes and guests of the first season of Coming Unstuck, as well as some personal accomplishments before we turn our focus to 2022.
What are some of the things you accomplished and/or struggled with in 2021? What are you doing to propel yourself in 2022? Do you have a story of triumph or perseverance that would benefit others? I would love to hear from you on all these things! Reach out to me at: dustin@stepuptogreatness.com .
Do you need some clarity, focus and accountability to move towards the person you want to be and how to get there? I have some excellent services that we can customize to fit YOUR needs. Schedule a FREE Discovery Chat Session here.
Below are some links for my guests from this past year and resources they offer.
Author/Key Note Speaker, Alan Stein Jr.: https://alansteinjr.com/
Audio Producer/Writer, Samantha Hodder: https://samanthahodder.org/ , https://bit.ly/EscapeYourStory , https://bit.ly/15Bworksheet
Speaker/Podcast Host/Mental Health Advocate, Archie Messersmith-Bunting: https://archiecares.com
Career Coach/Speaker/Author, Kris McGuigan: https://professionalcourage.com
Author/Speaker/Leadership Mentor/Podcast Host, Dave Ruel: https://effic.co
Counselor/Speaker/Podcast Host, Jahmaal Marshall: https://listenthenspeak.com/
Special Event and Wedding Cinematographers, Rachel and Chris: http://narleefilms.com/
Thank you again to everyone that took their time to be a guest, share their story and for everyone that allowed me to bend their ears and hopefully give you some applicable knowledge that helped you to Keep Moving Forward and Step Up To Greatness. Let's have a GREAT 2022!

Gratitude is the Attitude
For more information on my various speaking presentations visit my site www.stepuptogreatness.com or email me directly: dustin@stepuptogreatness.com .
Also in this episode, details on a special holiday deal on a powerful tool I create for my clients, a Personal Greatness Meditation or PGM. This is a literary depiction of what a day in the life of your perfect life would look like if anything were possible based on your answers you provide me in some key areas of your life. It's like a story version of a dream board but its extremely powerful because it gives you clarity and focus on what to work towards when it comes to your dreams because you are hearing and meditating on what it would actually be like to live your greatest life. Now through December 12th I am offering a limited number of 12 BOGO packages of my PGM, the first 5 people will get their own PGM and get to give the experience as a gift for FREE and the next 7 will get to give the extra as a gift at 50% off. For more details or to claim your PGM package, use same contact info as above.
Lastly, you'll hear at the end of the episode a quick ad for some fun audio adventures from Firebreathing Kittens. Find their podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or here: player.whooshkaa.com/shows/firebreathing-kittens

Holiday Survival Guide

The Way To Success Is A Winding Road Part 2 With Rachel And Chris, Narlee Films
The second part of our interview and we really start to get into their passion, what makes them unique as videographers and advice they have for other people looking to get unstuck and start their own entrepreneurial venture.
You can find and book Rachel and Chris for your next big event here: www.narleefilms.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/narleefilms

The Way To Success Is A Winding Road, With Rachel And Chris, Narlee Films
In part two of the interview you'll hear more about their methods, how they constantly try to improve and some of why they are in such high demand.
For more info on Rachel and Chris' services, visit their page:
www.narleefilms.com
This interview was recorded October 6, 2021.

Questions For Self-Reflections Part 2

Self-Reflection Questions Part 1: Closer To Greatness
You don't need to hire a professional to figure out the answers for these questions- you are the professional!
The questions may be the same but the answers will be very different for everyone. Depending on how honest you are it can also affect your own trajectory towards the level of greatness you want for your life.
I hope you find the first set of questions helpful and if you'd like to talk through some of your answers or if you just want to let me know what you think, I'd love to hear from you. Email me at dustin@stepuptogreatness.com.
Also, please comment, like and subscribe and if you really want to help others find their life of greatness, leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ways To Stay Hopeful In Times Of Uncertainty

Why We Should Celebrate The Achievements Of Other People

7 Steps To A More Fulfilling Life
To work with or contact me:
dustin@stepuptogreatness.com

Is Manifesting Enough?

How to Better Manage Your Time as a New Parent to a Child or Fur-baby

Getting Into It With Jahmaal Marshall, Speaker and Podcast Host

Stop Moving Forward

Coming Unstuck at 40

Developing Confidence As A Tool For Success

Living A Life With Perseverance

Overcoming Dikembe Mutumbo

Make Life More Magical

Being Done By Noon with Dave Ruel, Author/Speaker/Leadership Mentor/Podcast Host
In this episode I speak with Dave Ruel, author of best selling book "Done By Noon" and host of a podcast by the same name, the "Done By Noon Podcast." The two of us talk about his beginnings as a physique competitor, how he transitioned and created his company Effic which helps create more leaders and coaches, and we talk about his principles and rules for balancing work and life, a.k.a. being done with your work by noon.
For more on Dave Ruel and for some free tools and trainings, check out www.effic.co
Be sure to check out his podcast as well, podcast.effic.co

How To "Real" In Your Expectations

Finding Professional Courage During A Pandemic With Career Coach, Kris McGuigan

Acknowledging Your True Feelings And State of Health w/ Archie Messersmith-Bunting

Escaping Your Story with Samantha Hodder
bit.ly/15Bworksheet
samanthahodder.org/

How Being Specific Will Help You Get Unstuck
In an all new solo episode, we continue unpacking "The Unstuck Method" with step 3 of the method. We've already uncovered the U and N, and in this episode we get "specific" with what the S stands for and how it will help get you out of the place where you've been feeling stuck.
When you specify what it is you are focusing on and specify deadlines for you to meet you are more likely to put in the work needed to get you moving in the direction of greatness.
Need help with any of the steps so far? Please feel free to reach out at dustin@stepuptogreatness.com .

Performance Coach/Author, Alan Stein Jr.

10 Ways To Boost Happiness
Everyone was expecting the simple change of the year on the calendar was going to make everything better than what was the dumpster fire of 2020. But has that been the case for you so far? Or are you struggling to find the happiness you had been looking for? In this episode of Coming Unstuck, I share with you 10 ways to boost your happiness that have nothing to do with simply changing the date. Be sure to share with someone else who could use a little happiness.

Ways You're Making Life Harder
Are you guilty of complaining about how hard life is sometimes? Did you know that YOU might be the reason it's that hard? Yea, I said it. But take 12 minutes to hear me out and see if you can identify one of the things you might be doing that is making your life harder than it has to be.

Welcome to Coming Unstuck
After a couple years under the SU2G moniker, I've switched my focus on my coaching and on my podcast of helping people avoid the tragedy of being stuck when you can be somewhere greater. In this first episode I share a bit of my story and unveil the first part of my "Unstuck Method."

Bounce Back
You can't always get what you want. Some times in life, you'll actually be rejected. But should we let the rejection destroy all the good we have going and all that life has to offer us? NO! In this episode I share ways to bounce back from rejection.

Become Your Own Hero
It's great to look up to other people, but it's even better to be the hero of your own story. In this episode we examine what it takes to become your own hero.

Finding Purpose and Passion
Do your days just blend together? Are they lacking excitement? Maybe it's time to change the way you do things and bring more passion, energy and purpose into your daily life. I give you strategies how in this week's episode.

Why Being A Perfectionist Can Cost You Happiness

Intruder Alert! Get Those Negative Thoughts Out of Your Head!
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Little Things That Can Flip Your Mood The Most

Neutrality as the Mentality
Do we let our emotions and thoughts, whether positive or negative, dictate the way we live our lives too much? What would life be like if you had the tendency to look at things more subjectively? In this episode we talk about living life with an even keel mindset.
