Strategic Possibilities

Dylan Roos is a Masculinity Coach for Young Men ages 17-23, using the trademarked Prince to King Method. Having spent the past half-decade working with young men, Dylan has helped many men improve their lives, become better leaders, and find more drive in their lives. You can reach him at performance@dylanrooscoaching.com or on Instagram @dylan.roos

In this episode, Dylan goes over the many questions young men might have grown up as it relates to the topic of masculinity and manhood. One of the biggest questions being, "how do you know when, as a boy, you become a man?" The answer sounds simple on the surface, but the prevalence of social media has created an environment where the answer can be messy with uncertainty. There are many moments that most of us just assume is "part of being a man." But Dylan shares some tools such as having a Rite of Passage for the son in your life. For some people, going from boyhood to manhood was always an assumed and easy situation. But there are many who get lost looking like men physically, but have not updated their lives to match.

Beyond that, Dylan also discusses some of the current controversies tied to gender and how these issues are manifesting in society and the current state of what masculinity means. There can be a lot of confusion today with young men especially.  Phrases such as "toxic masculinity" has essentially turned into an almost umbrella term, leaving people wondering, "I don't want to be toxic, but what is toxic? Is everything toxic because I'm a man?" Dylan discusses his conversation with someone who believes all masculinity is toxic.

Tune in to this episode to hear some ideas and insights on this subject, especially if you are a parent of a child who chooses to identify as a man in the future.

With the huge bankruptcy of FTX, the crypto community is concerned with who they can and can't trust. Many celebrities and major trusted advocates have been involved with the multi-billion dollar company. But there are communities of people still heavily involved with blockchain and cryptocurrency because there is a valuable future and use for it.

Find out why so many people still love cryptocurrency with Craig O'Sullivan who shares his insight into this subject.

Craig is a Digital Assets and Web3 executive with more than a dozen years of robust experience for brand leaders including EY, Verizon Ventures, and American Express.  His academic credentials include an MBA from Vanderbilt, and a BS in computer science from Rutgers.  He's an alum of Pomp's Crypto Academy, a DAO member, an NFT artist, and a decentralization advocate.  Feel free to follow him on Twitter @craigosullivan

Darren Bailey and the people he's worked with are some of the earliest people to use YouTube to show off their skills as stunt performers. In this episode, Darren Bailey shares how some of his early videos became a viral hit as well as some of the career successes he's had from being a Motion Capture actor on a Star Wars game to even having the opportunity to being responsible for giving tea to THE Steven Spielberg on "Ready Player One."   With more than a decade of experience both on and behind the camera, Darren is now often called to help produce short films and coordinate stunts safely. And ultimately, Darren addresses the question: should everyone that dreams of working as a stunt person follow their dream?  Contact Darren at: IG: @darrenbailey17 Twitter @darren_bailey

Have you thought about the gaps between the goals you set and achieve vs don't achieve?

It's not a simple answer. But what if there was an idea that could help accelerate you toward your destination goal? Would you completely ignore it?

I've spent a lot of time thinking on this question and after doing much research, I've found an important exercise that can help: visualization.

Most of us understand goal setting and visualization intellectually. But to understand and appreciate how they come together to help us reach our purpose is not always fully realized. Because if they were realized, more of us would have much more of what we want.

So if you've got some exciting aspirations, and you feel they are far off or almost unreachable, watch this video to consider whether there is something you can do that will launch you forward.

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NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming sn't just a coaching or therapeutic tool that helps people become more confident, successful, and more in control of their life.

NLP is also a great set of tools and systems that anyone can apply to their lives that improve the way they communicate and interact with others.

Because once you learn or understand NLP, you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for how people think. It's not mind reading or anything like that. It's about gaining knowledge about how we as people interact with the world around us.

And when you have the tools discussed in this video, you can have greater insight into how to become a powerful and effective communicator.Want to get a start on learning Neuro-Linguistic Programming? Start by checking out some books on Amazon:

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NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming sn't just a coaching or therapeutic tool that helps people become more confident, successful, and more in control of their life.

NLP is also a great set of tools and systems that anyone can apply to their lives that improve the way they communicate and interact with others.

Because once you learn or understand NLP, you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for how people think. It's not mind reading or anything like that. It's about gaining knowledge about how we as people interact with the world around us.

And when you have the tools discussed in this video, you can have greater insight into how to become a powerful and effective communicator.

Many of us can get stuck in a rut when it comes to the traditional 9-5 workplace. 

Goals are set for us, or our managers ask us what we can do for the company. And we start to miss sight of the goals and ambitions we once had.

It's great if you absolutely love the company you work for and they provide amazing opportunities for advancement and development. But when you aren't growing or excited about the job you do anymore, it can have a bigger impact on our personal and professional lives.

You might become less effective at work, and completely lose sight of the exciting desires you once wanted.

This video looks at the gap between setting goals for work vs setting personal goals, and how a personal goal setting method can help respark your motivation.

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The purpose of this video is to help you (or anyone) find your podcast idea.

Even more than finding an idea, it's about making a choice because you probably have plenty of ideas, but it's a matter of overcoming the self-doubt or uncertainty of what to make it about.

You don't have to let your first (or next) podcast define you. But finding one that interests you will determine whether you keep going.

These three books are written by some of the greatest innovators in the field of personal growth and business.

"Innercise" by John Assaraf:

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"Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins:

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"The Silva Mind Control Method" by Jose Silva:

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In this video, find out why "Innercise" will help you:

Get over your mental obstacles to achieve your goals.

Help the go-getter develop the attitudes and mindset that will accelerate goal achievement.

Take control of the beliefs you have around money that can hold you back from earning more.

You'll also hear how "Awaken the Giant Within":

Differs from "Innercise" (but should read both).

How you can make heroic changes.

Physical and mental changes can create instant change.

Also, in a review of "The Silva Mind Control Method":

Helps improve creativity.

Turns your visualization skill into a superpower.

Transforms your thought process into a way to design the life you want.

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You've heard about goal setting and how it contributes to success and your achievement of a definite purpose.

But have you ever thought of whether there are other ways of goal setting? Methods that might be better for ...you?

Schools and businesses teach goal setting as they relate to employees contributing tasks and achieving milestones towards an overall organization mission.

But rarely do people teach goal setting methods that will help excite our spirits. It's particularly important if you are a freelancer, entrepreneur, or simply need fulfillment and refreshment outside of the office.

In this video, I review where the traditional way fails, and what you can do to set goals that will accelerate you faster to achievement.

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After reading biographies and looking into the lives of the most successful business people including Warren Buffett, Lew Wasserman, Mark Cuban, Kevin Harrington, Michael Ovitz, and many more, I found something interesting.

Most, if not all of them subscribe to or read The Wall Street Journal.

And having experienced myself, the times I was subscribed to WSJ were some of the times I made the most money in life, I can vouch for it (not that I even need to).

But if you're an entrepreneur, business person, influencer, online trader, or even inventor or influencer, The Wall Street Journal is virtually guaranteed to help you stay ahead of the curve with the most up to date news in business. And that can be all the advantage you need.

To learn more about the breakthrough revolutionary research that can potentially prolong a physically healthy life or save one, check out "Life Force" with Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis, and Robert Hariri.

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After reading "Life Force" and getting rejected from a blood donation for low iron, I decided to pick up this diagnostic kit to learn more about my body. I don't unbox it because Im not sure if I should wait for the phlebotomist, but this gives you an idea of what it involves.

Also, I go over two supplements that are available via mylifeforce.com which seem to be making great progress as research starts to suggest their positive impacts on life and performance.

To learn more about earning a higher income in your life, consider finding yourself a millionaire mentor.

I recommend Tai Lopez online, millionaire mentor program where he sends you a video everyday sharing his best mentorship about how you can have more wealth in your life.

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Disclaimer: Compensation is being provided by Cash Flow Partner Systems LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Cash Flow Partner Systems LLC or its affiliates.

This is not the easiest way to make money online, but you are virtually guaranteed to make your first dollars if you have never tried. Everything is laid out exactly in this quick video.

You can do it right from your very own living room and without a computer or anything too fancy. Just you, yourself, an idea, and Amazon.

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Although if you want real, high quality sinensis, you will need to find a Chinese herb shop that carries it.

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You've probably heard about Cordyceps Sinensis as a supplement meant to help you maintain peak performance. They have been a part of Chinese herbal medicine for centuries and have been more recently considered as a supplement for performance activities.

One of the confusing things you'll discover when searching for the supplement is whether you are getting Cordyceps Sinensis or Cordyceps Militaris.

After doing some research, they are essentially the same thing made in different environments with sinensis costing upwards of $1500/ounce by retailers and militaris being very widely available online.

It'll be up to you to decide whether you can accept that militaris is essentially artificially made while real wild sinensis is grown differently. Also it depends on the company and source, but there is no doubt Cordyceps sinensis and militaris have been picking up in popular with demand shooting prices up.

I personally take a variety of supplements so I can't say whether my experience with Cordyceps m is what makes me feel more energetic and mentally uplifted lately, but it sure probably helps!

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Looking for great gifts for readers? 

The most obvious is either a book you know they'll love or an Amazon Kindle. 

The Kindle isn't just great because the voracious reader has access to millions of amazing reads in the palm of their hands. It's also great because depending on the type of person they are, a device like a Kindle could be just the right tool to spark inspiration, ideas, or just be entertained. Or they just aren't at a point in life where they need a huge bookshelf or library of physical books.

Another great alternative that might seem counterintuitive is a membership to Amazon Audible. It's obvious to think readers just want to read, but getting a full experience of both the audio and text version of a book can make wonders. Add to that all the amazing specials.

In this video I discuss why even physical book lovers might enjoy a Kindle.

How Audible memberships save money.

What makes Audible an incredible educational resource.

The main differences between a Kindle and Audible.

And much more.

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Are you opposed to learning the science behind creating a new income stream online?

And no, you don't need to be a marketing genius, and you don't have to even have a product, or an idea yet. In this video, I guide you through the exact 5 part science to making $499 per video, online and beyond.

We'll go over:

1) Your Who: Knowing yourself first and foremost will help to determine the content you create as well as the passion that will keep you going.

2) The Math: There is a simple math that can help you determine precisely what you can or should offer to earn $499 per video.

3) The Funnel: Learn specifically how to find an audience from just about any topic and decide how you can help them.

4) The Solution: How to make sure your content reaches the right people around the world.

5) The Tech: The better you are at using the tools such as YouTube for communicating your solution to the right people, the more income you can potentially earn.

This is a science meant for those that are looking to create a new income stream online.

Again, check out cashfloww.com/yourlifeyourway to see some more expanded information on how to grow an income online.

Disclaimer: Compensation is being provided by Cash Flow Partner Systems LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Cash Flow Partner Systems LLC or its affiliates.

It may not have been the primary intention in this amazing book "Life After Google" by George Gilder, but it is quite a great read for people to develop a "time-value" mindset. Available on Amazon:

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The book "Life After Google" is an incredible look into technology and the future with blockchain at the core. But even more insightful was how "free content" platforms which keep our attention for hours, monetize our time. Advertisers pay pennies for our attention.

And when we ask the question: "how much do you value your time?" You'll probably hear "more than a few pennies." After all, it is a non-renewable resource.

So why do we sacrifice so much of our time as an asset, with little to no "reward" besides entertainment?

This isn't about social media being bad or anything. But the ideas in this video might just motivate you to take back more control of your personal resource of time by not giving it up so easily.

Learn more about The Law of Attraction in the book "The Secret" and it could help you achieve your dreams faster than you ever thought possible. Available on Amazon:

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The Law of Attraction is a powerful force and social media might be ruining it for us. For millennia, our ancestors have had their own experiences with The Law of Attraction.

Today, we are bombarded by evidence of the law of attraction via the internet and social media. You can call it "algorithms" that keep us on social media by giving our eyes and ears what they want.

But consider this idea that we are starting to lose sight of the law of attraction because we are seeing too much, an abundance, of what we want in the form of entertainment content, our favorite celebrities, reading material, news, and beyond.

However, if we can realize the workings of technology and The Law of Attraction, we can propel ourselves toward physical manifestations of our wants.

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This book is immeasurable in value for the amazing research and breakthrough technologies that are shared in it.

Not only does "Life Force" include actionable ideas and nutraceuticals you can implement right away to perform at your peak, live with more vitality, and find ideas to reverse aging all while living healthier. But it also discusses some major diseases/illnesses that we might all unfortunately encounter one day. Those discussions include revolutionary new companies, technologies, and researchers who are creating these innovations as we speak.

Even if you feel energized and healthy now, and know nutrition, it's worth reading to see what else you could be doing, and also learn about some fascinating research that could improve (or even save) your life or a loved ones.

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Reviewed Books:

"A Mind At Home with Itself" by Byron Katie

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"The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer

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"Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins

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"Life Force" by Tony Robbins, Dr. Peter Diamandis

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Amazon Kindle Devices

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If you're dealing with negative thoughts, they might range from emotions involving one extreme of serious to mild depression, anger, or another area of self-doubt, bad habits, or just not feeling motivated.

In this video, I go over three books that can potentially help manage negative thoughts and even completely transform your life. Some of the ideas are a bit controversial and the authors are quite extraordinary in their thinking - but write about stories that can improve your ability to deal with or understand negative thoughts.

These books are not substitutes for therapy and real help by professionals on very serious situations. But as far as building awareness and overcoming many self-limiting, or externally driven negative thoughts, these books are remarkable. Be sure to check them out.

Every one of us has a hard and/or soft skill that can help us create a fortune. Specifically, through earning an income online and this video is here to help you decide on that skill.

Chances are you already know of or have a thought about what skill you want to or can monetize. But maybe, the hard part is overcoming the doubt or limiting beliefs that prevent you from turning it into a potential income stream.

In this video, I help you pick the right skill or knowledge you have and share exactly how you can turn that into a skill that you can grow your fortune with.

And another note on the Tai Lopez Cashfloww Program

He’s been teaching me all about how to start a business (without employees startup costs), how to build a brand on social media you can earn income from, and why certain companies would rather pay “everyday people” (like you and me) to promote their products and services.

Basically, all of the useful things to know about making money.

I didn’t realize how much potential there is right now on the internet. I was also shocked to know about how easy it is to get started. It used to be so time consuming and expensive to start your own business.

But with the Cashfloww program, that’s all changed.

Trust me, you’re going to want to check it out too.

Go here to see for yourself how it works: cashfloww.com/yourlifeyourway

Let me know how it goes!

Disclaimer: Compensation is being provided by Cash Flow Partner Systems LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Cash Flow Partner Systems LLC or its affiliates.

From the Strategic Possibilities Podcast E126

There are more ways than ever for artists today to expand their brand and make money online while doing it. In this video, I dive into detail into the 5 main methods and ideas below:

1) NFTs

2) Conent for Attention

3) Courses

4) Print on Demand

5) Tools for Artists

If you can create an image, or use tools such as Photoshop, Krita, or Procreate, or even 3D tools such as Blender or AutoDesk Maya, here are some ways you can start creating new streams of income.

In this video, I expand on these ideas to provide very specific examples of how you can create and prosper. There's an Art Renaissance happening and you're now a part of it!

For examples on tools you can create and offer on websites like ArtStation, visit: https://www.artstation.com/a/14432712

The three books:

"Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins

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"Life Force" by Tony Robbins (and others)

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"The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer

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are incredible reads that are virtually guaranteed to help you get more physically fit in 2022 and beyond.

Even after you've gotten a gym membership, set your goals, read the workout plans online, and got up and going, these books will help accelerate you.

Not just because you'll find some sort of secret to fitness, but because they will help you master the mental game as well. While "Life Force" may even provide some groundbreaking new biotechnology and supplements that can help you maintain high levels of energy and peak performance even in your 50's and beyond.

These books are inspiring, but even more then that, they even have communities built around them. So once you've read the book, you can have simple actionable things to connect with people and ideas that will keep you going.

"The Secret" is one of the most successful book to reawaken all of our awarenesses to "The Law of Attraction." 

Check it out on Amazon here:

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The Law of Attraction is always at work. Some have accepted this fact and are applying it's power to their lives to live happier and more abundantly. Other's completely reject the idea.

But there are also those who put in great amounts of effort to make use of the Law of Attraction, but are not quite seeing the results.

Here is a major piece that could fill the missing part of your puzzle.

From Strategic Possibilities Podcast Episode 127 of the same name.

Dave Jia scored a perfect 800 on his SAT's and realized his gift for understanding how "systems" work. Dave not only made his way into the Music industry earlier in his career, but he has also worked on television, is in the process of producing a film script in Hollywood, and has many stories of finding agents and managers within the entertainment industry.

In this episode, Dave shares a lot of his secrets and strategies to how he broke into both Music and Film. Even beyond that, Dave shares his strategies for growing a TikTok channel and how to build a content brand.

Video Episode from the Strategic Possibilities Podcast

If you want more money, opportunities, abundance, wealth, happiness, and more in 2022 and beyond, watch this video.

These are three books that can help improve your wealth consciousness and your life forever.

Wealth consciousness isn't just about believing you can make more money. It's about the beliefs themselves. It's about being consciously aware of your own thoughts, beliefs, abilities, value, and more as it relates to attaining more money and happiness.

And beyond this simplification, these three amazing books take your wealth consciousness to new levels of awareness.

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The three books mentioned in this video are:

"You Are A Badass At Making Money" by Jen Sincero

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"A Happy Pocket Full of Money" by David Cameron Gikandi

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"Money and the Law of Attraction" by Esther and Jerry Hicks

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You can go straight to looking those books up yourself or you can also listen to this video and decide on which one sounds the best for you, today.

And the best part, you have access to these amazing books and audios right now! Which means your wealth consciousness, and thus the ideas and thoughts that mold your world can start to improve toward a greater wealth mindset, right now.

As coauthor with Steve Bagienski of the book "The Simple Artist's Guide to Forge a Path in NFTs" this video is meant to keep things simple.

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Blockchain technologies have opened incredible opportunities for artists and you can choose to get involved or completely ignore (if you can).

In this video, I simplify many ideas around blockchain and NFTs to include:

Why it's pointless to let the fear of controversy keep you from getting involved.

An easy way to understand what blockchain is and how it works.

How blockchain is creating opportunities for artists everywhere.

How the internet and social media has brought us to the point that we almost devalue art.

Why NFTs are so revolutionary.

And more thoughts that can help you on your journey as an artist.

After completing the #4x4x48challenge (run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours) I spent a lot of time reflecting.

What was it that motivated me to finish?

I also considered the thoughts of self-doubt, insecurity, and absolutely weak thoughts I would not share with people. But at some level, I knew those same thoughts are the ones that also prevent me (and possibly many people) from going after the things they want to achieve.

4x4x48 was a tough one for me, but I also realize it's not the hardest thing on the planet. And the thing that helped to push me through was accepting that it was doable and achieveable.

The physical discomforts were annoying, but the biggest obstacle was the constant repetition of ideas in my head that motivated me to fail - even before starting.

Here's some lessons learned.

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Discussed in this video:

Books:

"Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins

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"Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins

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"The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer

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Garmin FENIX Watch

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Garmin HRM Pro

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Had to get Colton on for an episode here for the "Digital Art Renaissance Series" of Strategic Possibilities.  The other day he posted a simple strategy for YouTube success, it sounded so simple yet so difficult at the same time. The idea was if someone can find one product paying $100, and they posted 365 videos about it in a year, they could earn an income larger than what they currently earn in a majority of situations.  Colton and his business partners have helped online brands and businesses grow to multiple six figures. Listen to this story if you want to launch your channel with the right mindset and tools that will take you further than if you didn't listen.  For anyone that wants to know the steps to take in order to make YouTube income whether you want to be a digital artist, sell your art, grow a business, or just have another way to earn money watch/listen to this podcast where we hear Colton’s story of how he recommends his business clients to do it. And how you can start today.  Check out Colton's video challenge opportunities at videochallenge.yescolton.com  Are you opposed to new ideas for building an income right from your computer? You can turn your skills, content, and interests into income. Check out the Cashfloww 2.0 system developed by entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and internet mastermind Tai Lopez: https://cashfloww.com/yourlifeyourway

Part 4 of the "Digital Art Renaissance" series for Strategic Possibilities Podcast.   Having just been through COVID, many people have taken the opportunity to change their careers. On top of that, internet and social media provides so many new opportunities from moonlighting podcasters who grow from their closets to stories like Dawn Spears' who started her career in Science and Tech and eventually transitioned into the Book Illustration space.  In this episode, Dawn reveals her advice and tips for those looking to break into book illustration. But she also shares how certain life situations essentially forced her to learn new technology. Throughout the episode, she shares interesting insight into her creative habits, how she prefers to tackle opportunities to learn head on, as well as some specific tips on how you can get started or grow a career as a book illustrator.  With that, Dawn wanted to introduce herself directly:  Bio from Dawn: I am a freelance illustrator and 3D modeler based in the UK. I also have a background in science and software development. I've illustrated for many clients, including book publishers, independent authors, retail businesses, and interiors.  I use mainly Photoshop for illustration. ZBrush for 3D modelling and Daz Studio or Unreal Engine for adding rendered material to illustrations where necessary.  You can find Dawn's work online via: www.dawnydawny.com www.mythicstock.com https://dawnspears.artstation.com/

In this episode of our "Digital Art Renaissance" series, Concept Artist Omar Siddiqui shares the story of how he was discovered for his first commissioned artworks through social media. Omar guides us on his journey from his first posts 10+ years ago to how he changed his art process, and what it took to get his skills to the next level.  Throughout this episode, Omar discusses not just the value of posting on social media which led to his first paid commissions, but also some of the ways to "get over yourself" and simply start sharing. We also discuss the huge transition happening between 2D and 3D and what that might mean for future artists.  On top of that, Omar shares some incredibly helpful tips (things that worked for him) on adapting to change. With so many new tools and trends coming out all the time, it can be overwhelming for digital artists to have to constantly learn something new. In fact, Omar had to completely change his art style after 11 years just so he could have relevant industry skills. And beyond developing new art skills, Omar shares why sometimes it can be easy to feel stuck when learning new technology, then explains why goal setting can help you overcome those challenges.  Omar Siddiqui is an Environment Concept Artist with experience in 2D and 3D concepts. You can find him on ArtStation or Instagram via:  https://www.artstation.com/omarsiddiqui https://www.instagram.com/omardraws.28

Episode 118 of Strategic Possibilities Podcast, Episode 2 of our series for "Digital Art Renaissance."  

In this episode, artist DarkoSilverstein shares the techniques he used to overcome what he calls, "narratives" that held him back, and how anyone can create a narrative that "helps them forward" and how to turn yourself into the main character of your own story.  Whether you're currently an artist, or you want to pursue an artistic career, there is so much that we "tell ourselves about ourselves" that either limit us or cast doubts. For DarkoSilverstein, it was growing up a troubled kid and the doubt he had in his mind that he could overcome those times.  But by learning how to take control of his personal life story and literally crafting it in a way that was helpful to him, he was able to motivate himself to pursue something he dreamed of for a very long time: creating a Sci-Fi universe.  Along with his experience, DarkoSilverstein also shares some stories that can potentially inspire you to start doing the artistic work you'll love creating.

Darko Silverstein is a freelance concept artist based out of Raleigh, NC. He's currently working on writing and illustrating a scifi/ fantasy world building compendium, as well as whatever commissions come his way. Contact Darko through Artstation: darkosilverstein.artstation.com Instagram: @RealDarkoArts or email: realdarkoarts@gmail.com

It's a great time for artists whether you want to work commercially or simply express yourself. But one challenge some artists face is the anxiety of letting themselves be vulnerable by posting their work online for all the world to see.  

In our first episode on the Art Business series, concept artist Greig Roulston discusses the anxiety he had to overcome to reboot his career and pursue the arts.   Greig discusses how a patron discovered him a niche art piece of his, as well as the platform he likes to post on. He also dives deep into some of the strategies he used to overcome his anxiety which freed him to pursue a career as an artist. And you'll hear how Greig came to a sudden realization of finding what was important to him in his career.  

For those of you considering arts, or feeling anxious about being an artist, or you simply would like some wisdom on how to tackle your personal obstacles, Greig's story is one you'll want to hear

Greig Roulston is a Wellington, New Zealand based Concept Artist who specializes in robot and creature character design. He has a rich background in graphic design, photography, digitization, programming, technology, and tinkering.   You can follow him and check out his work at https://www.artstation.com/greigroulston and https://www.instagram.com/dontforgettheeye/

Episode originally published as a VLOG

Do you want to be left behind?  In battle-hardened-combat-veteran Jocko Willink's book "DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM," he talks about how there is no shortcut, no hack to getting after what you want.  But is it really simple as telling yourself "Get After It?"  Does "get after it" work for everyone? Why is it that some people think "get after it" and just go for it, leaving other's in the dust?  On one hand, Willink has lived through some of the toughest conditions and stressful situations a person can experience - so it makes sense that "get after it works."   But how can the rest of us apply thinking that get's us at it?  Let's explore this question about self-talk and motivation not just to workout, but how it can carry into just about every area of your life from career, to money, to goals, hobbies, relationships, and beyond.

NOTE: Episode originally published as a VLOG

The world is changing fast.  Banks offer ridiculously low returns under 1% that don't even beat inflation.  Keeping your money under your pillow means it becomes worth less and less every year.  Even the stock market is considered risky and speculative if you're trying to get returns over 20%.  And now, people are multiplying their money overnight in Cryptocurrency.  Simply put, if you're not at least learning about Cryptocurrency, you will be losing out on more than you can imagine.

NOTE: Episode originally published as a VLOG

Are you tired of the same old ideas from articles like "how I became a wealthy blogger?" Even though blogs have quickly gone out of trend over the past 5-10 years?  And it's still possible to build income streams from blogging, but there are even better ways to build a true brand and business.  This video looks at intermediate "201" ideas as opposed to beginner "101" ideas.  Almost everyone can talk or speak, but do they know how to monetize their thoughts to create an income stream? Do they have the mindset and confidence?  Most of us know about Writing 101, and we've all heard about Facebook advertising 101 and how to make a FB ad at this point. But do you know how to put it together to create an income stream?  If you have done some of the courses, built some expertise in a few different areas tied to online businesses, check out this video to find out how to put it all together for a passive income stream.

NOTE: Episode originally published as a VLOG

Forget about "get rich quick schemes/scams/ideas/etc..." Here's something even more valuable than any scheme you can find - knowing what's possible and how people can do it.  Getting rich quick is more possible than ever before in any time in history.  The fact is, today, over a million people become millionaires each year in the United States. That equates to thousands of new millionaires EVERY DAY!  Why can't you be one of them? The truth is, you can.  We've gone from a society thousands of years ago when the wealthy hoarded wealth within their circles and "bloodlines," through the Renaissance, through modern civilization to Industrialization, Wall Street, and now technology provides us with tools to grow our finances faster than ever.  This video shares why historical, and recent events proves that you can, as well as some ideas around how, and what the future holds.

NOTE: This episode was originally published as a VLOG

It's interesting to see the world through another person's eye's such as through a book, or art.  J. Paul Getty's "How to Be Rich: His Formulas" provides an amazing look at what it means to be rich. I love the title "How to 'Be' Rich" and not how to get rich or how to make money or something like that.  After all, they say to not wait to "achieve" something to "be" something. Put another way, don't wait to have a million dollars to be rich. And if you can start to "be" something (happy, rich, creative, successful, etc...), the the beingness will attract the things that person would have. - this is getting esoteric though.  The fact is, Getty does an amazing job of giving you a couple hundred pages of his thoughts, experiences, beliefs, approaches to life, and more to let you experience what it means (from Getty's perspective) to "be rich."  Very powerful.

NOTE: This episode was originally published as a VLOG.

How to be happy?  It might seem tough to answer the question of "how to be happy" when we are all so different. But there's also something in common with all of us: there is a part of us that wants to be happy.  There is a fundamental piece of all of us who want to experience adventure, meet new people, enjoy life, have fulfilling work, and much more - do the things that make us happy.  But what stops us? What prevents us from doing those things that we want to go do that will make us happy?  This video might help to answer that question.

NOTE: This podcast was originally published as a video episode.

I'm a sucker for just about any reputable book that talks about personal development and/or money.   And this book "A Happy Pocket Full of Money" tops the charts of both. It is in a league of it's own.  I read many books so I can't so "this one" or "that one" completely changed my life. And I take something powerful away from just about every book I read.  But David Cameron Gikandi shares such a persuasive and researched view about money and happiness that makes this book great.  And while many money books talk about starting a business, making a marketing plan, easy business ideas, and biography's of "how they did it," - this one does the one fundamental thing very well.  That fundamental thing being making you understand why a happy pocket full of money is possible for everyone.

NOTE: This episode was originally published as a video episode.

Wow! What an amazing and insightful book into a weeklong visit with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.  Douglas Abrams does such a great job of capturing the moments between these two spiritual (and political) leaders.  And while the cover made me think this book might only be about spirituality, with a splash of pollyanna optimism, it wasn't. It went beyond that to capturing both their perspectives on how people can find greater happiness despite tough and challenging times.

Just finished up a great read of Michael A. Singer's "the untethered soul" which shares some profound ideas.  If you're having difficulties in some areas of life, such as procrastination, general fear of failure, unhappiness in a situation, this book might give some insight into how to tackle those challenges.

LinkedIn is undoubtedly one of the most powerful social media platforms for businesses and professionals to connect with the world. Most businesses realize this, but turning LinkedIn into a resource for your business can be more difficult for leaders to implement.

Tracy Enos is a professional LinkedIn advisor who overcame some unique hardships in order to grow her business. And today, Tracy works with major brands to help them connect with and grow their audiences even more effectively.

In this episode, Tracy speaks on some of the challenges that lead her to her business, as well as some actionable tips for business leaders to build a growing profile on LinkedIn.

Tracy works with brands such as: First Interview, Constant Contact, 610 AM Sports Radio, Mix 93.3 FM, School for Startups, and SCORE.org

And has been featured on: LinkedIn Pulse (Featured in LinkedIn Tips), Funnel Magazine (Feature Article Aug. 2017), BuzzFeed, Amazon, and ESPN

Tracy is available to connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyenos/

Howard Dekkers is a self-made millionaire and 8 figure entrepreneur who built up multiple successful businesses. And since the beginning of his career, he made it his mission to help people.

And "you won’t need rich parents, or have a six-figure job, or own your own business, in order to take action" (quoted from his website) with Dekkers strategies.

Today, Dekkers helps people with even regular jobs develop plans to gain financial freedom and ultimately become millionaires through his strategies and planning.

In this phenomenal interview, you'll hear about Dekkers incredible stories and strategies that can help you achieve financial freedom too.

Specifically, Dekkers talks about:

+ How he applied the principles from Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich" to grow his businesses
+ The strategy he used for building multiple successful businesses
+ Why becoming a millionaire is achievable for everyone
+ Basic steps we can all take to start creating financial freedom
+ His number one tip for success no matter what position or job you currently have
+ and so much more in this insightful and powerful episode.

This is the stuff you would have wanted to know 5, 10, or even 20 years ago, but they never taught you. Because if you did, you could be more financially free today and enjoy the life you deserve.

But it's not too late to apply Dekkers lessons for success.

Howard Dekkers founded Diagnostic Professionals which sold to a publicly-traded company, amongst other businesses. He also teaches people his strategies through The Howard Dekkers School of Success which can be found here:

https://hd-sos.com

He also made his email directly available if you wish to reach him at:

howarddekkers@gmail.com

An exciting interview with The Millennial Mindset Mentor, George Wohar IV who has grown multiple 5-figure month businesses and worked with many entrepreneurs to master their mindsets so they can master their lives.

It was great to interview George because believing in the value of mentors myself, it was great to hear directly from him.

In this episode George shares:

+ One of the key strategies to find a great mentor
+ How a shift in mindset can take you from some of your darkest days to brighter ones
+ Why the right or wrong mindset can make or break your business

And so much more...

And even more phenomenal is George's incredible way of explaining. You'll be sure to get some valuable wisdom and feel like you're getting coached by George on this podcast through his inspirational message.

Connect with George Wohar IV, The Millennial Mindset Mentor via social media:

@georgewohar4
instagram.com/georgewohar4

And check out George's programs to include a free training below:

georgewohar.club/tests
Georgewohar.club/fourbarriers

It took Robert Leavitt a while before his business finally started to "work." He went through the gauntlet of doubt and uncertainty which prevented him from finding success as an entrepreneur for a long time.

But enough persistence helped him develop a marketing business using email. And in this episode, he goes over making your first $10k.

The journey won't be the same for everyone, but at least if you can understand how one person does it, you can start to apply the same ideas yourself. And even more than just the "tactics" that we've heard over and over, Robert had some other personal strategies that he shares.

Strategies that answer the question:

+ Was there a moment where you just knew it was going to work?
+ What did you do to overcome your basic obstacles?
+ Who else can achieve something like this?

PLUS many more great ideas that Robert wants to share to help others hit their milestone even if they have little to no experience in the business.

To hear more about the highly recommended book "Copywriting Secrets: How Everyone Can Use The Power Of Words To Get More Clicks, Sales and Profits . . . No Matter What You Sell Or Who You Sell It To!" by Jim Edwards, check it out on Amazon at (Disclaimer: As an Amazon Affiliate we may earn a commission from purchases): https://amzn.to/3ofOyAk

To learn more about starting up an email business for yourself, check out https://lurn.com

And to learn more about Robert Leavitt's business, check out his business Awakened Inspiration at:: 

https://www.facebook.com/awakeinspire
https://awakenedinspiration.com

"I can not guarantee success, but through knowledge, contemplation & execution, I can minimize risk."

What does it take to start a new watch brand?

The story Bill shares in this episode of how he got started toward building Delta Watches is absolutely fascinating. In this episode, Bill dives into the specifics of developing a watch brand and how to deal with limiting your startup costs to the inspirations that helped him start.

Whether you want to start a watch company, or launch some other new product, Bill shares his story that can help you get the ideas you need to launch your next business.

And watches are no easy feat. So check out this entrepreneur story to learn more.

To learn more about Bill Anagnos and Delta Watches, check out https://deltawatch.co

Los Angeles based Voice and Screen talent Michael Ursu shares some of his lessons over 4 years of challenges and work. Whether you're getting started, or having some challenges right now looking for work as an entertainer, check out this episode because what he shares can propel you forward.

Find out how:

+ Michael created a system to make his auditioning easy so he can nail them in a timely manner

+ To understand your career as an entertainer more as a business

+ He transitioned the skills from music into voice and video

And many more great ideas for talent of all levels!

You can find him on most social media @makumusic

This will sound like utter nonsense to anyone who loves and believes in the massive value of exercise.

But when it comes to exercise, and I'm not talking about overtraining or injury or anything like that... Can there be a possible pitfall?

Can exercise or being too overly enthusiastic in fitness cause us to stop feeling those "good feelings" we get when we finish? Can it bore some of us?

And I'm not talking about the career athlete here. But for everyone else who either hasn't gotten into working out, or has been consistent for quite a few years...

What is the negative consequence of always being in a "peak state of fitness?" You might think it's none. But maybe we lose our ability to appreciate the peak state we are in?

Food for though. Listen to the episode to hear more. 

With so many people entering the stock market over quarantine comes much criticism. Lot's of people including regulators seem to be very cautious when it comes to letting "novices" trade.

But all of that has changed with free trading platforms like Robinhood.

And with every trader, comes people with advice on what to do.

And here are 3 common "tips" people new to the markets often learn, but aren't always so helpful.

There's a common "phrase" many of us hear or tell ourselves that stops us dead in our tracks.

And many people who have a desire to succeed or have set big goals face this problem, particularly today.

And there are many, such as...

"I'm not good enough." "I might fail." "That's going to take a lot of work." "I don't want to get too successful!"

And those are all harmful to progress.

But there is one that can be more detrimental than all the others because it stops many of us from even trying.

How do you solve some of your biggest problems? How do you build better relationships? How do you get your boss/friend/co-worker/mentor to like you more? How do you launch that business you've been dreaming of? How do you come up with endless ideas for your articles/job/podcast/Instagram/and more...? How can you improve your mind, your body, and your life all with one daily exercise?

And this isn't some IQ training exercise that requires you to improve your memory, or practice math equations, or pattern recognition skills. This is an exercise anyone can get good at, and take steps to get better in just about every area of your life.

While learning from the most successful people in the world won't make success "fall in your lap," there is a lot that can be learned from them to at least add some valuable lessons to our lives.

And Buffett has had so many articles, videos, books, and more about him. And many recordings provide lessons directly from Buffett and his esteemed business partner Charlie Munger. It is absolutely amazing how much you can learn from their many books from:

"Poor Charlie's Almanack," to "All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die So I'll Never Go There," to "The Essays of Warren Buffett," and all the videos and articles between.

But success at that level isn't easy. And while Buffett and Munger are a once in a century business partnership, and their minds were simply ideal for the time they started in business, in terms of "capability" - they were experts of applying the basics. Often touting the idea that no form of "remarkable genius" went into all of their ideas.

And when we want to learn from people, one of the best things we can do is understand the way they think, their beliefs, and their approach to the various areas of life.

So we come to this episode. If you've ever felt like you wanted to be like Warren Buffett, maybe these questions can help you get insight. You might be surprised at just how difficult it can be to pursue a life like two of the most successful men of our century, yet at the same time, how "within reach" their approach to life is.

We live in a time that provides one of the biggest opportunities ever.

Imagine if Da Vinci, van Gogh, Poe, Algieri, or any other great artists of history had the same opportunities today to share their art. Being distracted and unmotivated aside, we are in an amazing time for creative people to thrive.

And not just because they are "artistic" and add culture to society.

But because businesses need creative people more than ever. Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and big businesses need creative people to get the message about their products, services, or brands out.

And with as many ideas, products, or inventions that are already out there, there is an endless opportunity for creatives to share their work while also finding sponsorships, business partnerships, and more.

Check out this episode to hear these ideas and more.

There is a lot of criticism of EV's and the whole renewable energies trend. Some claim that the process of creating things like solar panels or electric vehicles, or the process of storing and charging an EV still requires the burning of fossil fuels which result in lot's of emissions.

But this podcast isn't about whether the environment is hurt or harmed by the transition to clean energy sources. 

But here's why even if EV's do create emissions when they are charging at home through the local power plant (even though they don't on the road), it may still contribute to a cleaner environment.

And much of it has to do with the centralization of emissions which can be contained easier.

Tens of billions of dollars enter the market from new investors monthly, at least since the beginning of quarantine. With so many opportunities, free trades through brokerages and easy to use, tap a button "buy" and "sell" orders, it only makes sense.

And while we've heard of stories of people losing lot's of money... There are also many new trader/investors who are making money. And they aren't just investing in blue chip, dividend paying, S&P 500, or other companies on the big indexes either.

There has been a renewed interest in a special category of stocks that are helping return mid to high double-digit percentages. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Although Facebook's stock price has dropped a bit since the news of Antitrust lawsuits against them, there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

Whether Facebook wins the lawsuits, or loses the lawsuits, one thing is for sure, there is opportunity. Will Facebook pull a Google move and create a conglomerate like Alphabet? Will it break all of it's separate businesses into smaller companies?

There are quite a few moves Facebook can do regardless of the lawsuits, and hopefully some of those opportunities will be made public for investors or traders to jump in on.

I read an interesting article in the WSJ about how BTC or Bitcoin could extinct the dollar.

Well this isn't another "BTC is going to completely change the world and you need to get in on it now" discussion. We're going to consider how BTC investors are helping to potentially increase the value of the dollar, and why the US Dollar is here to stay.

FinTech Trading Algorithms: How fintech companies use technology to do their trading for them.

It's no news that technology and so-called "algorithms" provide an opportunity for "emotionless" trading that acts and captures trades faster than any human can act, on trends that most people can't capture.

The better your algorithm, the more money you'll make, and so on.

But there is something missing from these FinTech "trading algorithms," and here is an idea to use new big data technology in a way to improve those algorithms to become even more effective.

There's an interesting story from someone famous and successful I once read about lawyers. When this person was a child they asked their father who was a lawyer, "why do you continue to do work for such a controversial person?" To which the father responded, "because there is always work to do with them!"

And whether you want to be a lawyer to help in criminal justice, non-profit, Entertainment, or some other form of law, here is an interesting Niche Market for lawyers that you might consider in technology.

There's a concept I learned about sales from The REAL Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort. And that is the importance of building certainty in your client, prospect, or whomever you are intending to influence or persuade.

More particularly for salespeople whose jobs require that they influence a customer into making a good decision for them, this episode will be helpful. The concept of building certainty is simple enough: when someone is sure enough that a decision will workout the way they planned, they will most likely take action. But how you approach the building of certainty can mean all the difference.

Because when I learned about the idea of building certainty, I interpreted and applied it wrong. And here are some of the ideas I got for improvement that anyone can apply to become better persuaders and even to close more deals.

Convinced Tesla is overvalued? See the massive forest of potential as far as the EV industry goes?

Well here are some alternative ways to play/invest/trade EV stocks outside of just Tesla.

Of course we know the EV industry is going to create massive shifts in the automotive industry. It's going to impact gas stations, require charging stations across the country, create new maintenance services, and more.

But what are some other ways to look at EV companies in order to truly take advantage of little gems of opportunities without being too concerned about Elon Musk's Tesla valuation?

Whenever I look at a newspaper vending machine, I wonder "why is this still here, and how do they stay in business and keep putting in new papers?" Who keeps 8 quarters around in their pocket and get's enticed enough by a newspaper vending machine to put those 8 quarters in to get a paper?

Not enough people, which is why most of the machines are decaying. So I often wonder what solutions could arise to either revive or pivot those businesses.

Well here's an idea that helps the entire business model pivot into the new tech-based world, while saving paper, and saving the jobs of those people who are currently distributing papers and helping them work in a more modern business model.

All based on some recent trends happening with COVID19.

With many tech companies being overvalued... With concerns of Tesla constantly breaking new records... And with indexes like the S&P 500 constantly hitting new highs, Conservative investors are concerned that we're in another "bubble" or another crash is looming.

But what if we're currently at a point of acceleration? What if we have reached "Escape Velocity" and are on the way much higher eventually to float around in an orbit or land somewhere with even MORE growth opportunity?

You won't want to miss this.

The EV market has been booming! But this is no news for anyone who follows the stock market at all. You already knew this.

But just like with any investment decision, many factors come into play. And determining which EV company is going to be around in 5-10 years or more can be really tough.

That's why, there are companies that are right under your feet that are making massive gains because of the EV boom. These are companies that are hiding in plain sight, but they don't always get recognized because they are often "boring companies" like mining.

If you were to ask someone, what are some hot industries right now, they might say EV. But if the EV business is to grow, they will require all sorts of technologies from the batteries, to raw materials, to software.

This is how you can play in the EV market without getting stuck on just a few of the EV companies. And potentially earn a profit from the companies that are profiting from EV companies, and therefore growing along with it. And better yet, these companies often go underrecognized compared to say the top EV companies and therefore do not have the same type of valuation risks associated with performing at all-time highs.

Are you a fan of the game of chess? Do you currently or plan to trade or invest in stocks?

Well this episode is for you. Having spent many years playing chess on and off, I often wonder about the incredible type of thinking that goes on during a chess game. 

A chess game is a beautiful game to understand the art of. And when I see the amazing games that happen, I desire to learn about it, and even moreso, I desire to understand what I can take away to bring into my own life.

And recently, it hit me. I asked myself "what can I learn from chess that can possibly help me make money?" 

Here was one of the major lessons I took away from chess lessons that can be applied to the stock market.

There is a massive opportunity hidden within the stock market, and it's not about industries. You've heard of all the "booms" and "busts" and phrases like "ready to burst."

With most tech companies constantly being rated as "overvalued" and many major companies being decent buying opportunities post-covid plummet, there are still some massive profit opportunities in this niche of the market.

It's not a single industry or business like EV, software, mining, oil & gas, entertainment, or anything like that. It is a group of companies that have exciting profit potentials and even long term gains. There is potential for profitable overnight trades (yes overnight because of how these companies are formed) - but these are trades you will want to follow often over multiple weeks or months of basic research. And the long term opportunities are huge because many of these companies are based on leading-edge technologies.

And with anything, speak with an advisor at your personal financial institution before making any decisions. The ideas in this podcast are meant to be general in nature and don't always make sense for every investor or trader.

As a writer, have you ever felt like people "don't read anymore?" 

Are you concerned that it will be tough to build an audience online because it is incredibly flooded with "text" and on top of that most people are focused on video content or memes?

While a lot of it might be partially true, there are things you can do to grow an audience as a Fiction writer. You just have to get more creative just as all artists have had to pivot and try new ideas throughout history.

And with every new medium and technology comes new opportunity.

Pinterest isn't anything new. It's been around for a few years. But most fiction writers still haven't recognized the potential to use Pinterest to grow their audiences.

Here's how.

Writing a book and self-publishing with Amazon is a MASSIVE opportunity today. Whether you want to leave a legacy for your future children's children's children's to read or whether you want to start another stream of income or whether you just want something that's an upgrade from a business card for work, your book is literally right under your finger tips.

But like with everything, it is easier said than done. If the idea of sitting down to pump out 100+ pages of a book seems daunting, that's ok. Because there is another way you can build an audience, and generate an income before your book is even out!

So listen to this podcast and find out how other professional authors and writers are developing their books.

For the humble and modest, it can be tough to decide "what you are good enough at" to monetize. But rest assured that there is a skill or piece of knowledge in all of us that can help us create a separate stream of income.

Whether you want to create a YouTube channel or sell your knowledge as a course, or become an expert or authority figure in a specific field, check out this podcast to brainstorm some valuable ideas that you can start working on today.

The opportunities are limitless on the internet. And today is the day to get started.

If you've ever wanted to learn about Stock Options (Calls and Puts) you've probably done your research and found answers from various websites.

You've probably heard of the "buying a house" metaphor or "insurance" story for examples. But if you're like me, those didn't truly help you understand how they work.

In that case, check out this episode because you're going to find the easiest way to separate and understand the two types of stock options: "Calls and Puts."

You don't need to be an expert or even do any math. It is simple logic.

Read an interesting article on The Wall Street Journal regarding how COVID and Quarantine are changing businesses. Most of it is obvious enough already. Restaurants have gone out of business. Airlines need help. Retail stores are still keeping their stores shelved. Gas companies lost revenue. Hollywood is just now starting to get back into movie production.

But even beyond that, one question that arises is how will managers and executives be measured? It would be easy to just hope that everyone accepts a "hit to their annual bonuses" but that's not how it works. Their "underperformance" due to a force majeure impacting the bottom line isn't necessarily acceptable by most managers or executives.

So the question arises, how else can managers and executives still keep a portion of their bonuses despite their downturn if not measuring the bottom line results?

The article mentioned some ideas to turn it around and look beyond just the bottom line of profits.

I can't find the article now, but here are some thoughts around the article.

Many people have probably listened to Warren Buffett or Charlie Munger thinking they may share some secret that helps them get rich. And while they share some amazing wisdom that has helped them become massively successful in books like "Essays of Warren Buffett" or "All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die so I'll Never Go There." 

But after reading a lot of their work, I began to wonder why their lessons may help some people and not others.

For example, Buffett and Munger often talk about getting rid of errors and making investments as close to a sure thing as possible and risk elimination. Or another example is Buffett often talks about the concept of compound interest and how every penny can grow. But if you don't have the ability to multiply every penny 10X, then what do you do?

You won't find the answers to "then what do you do." But you might find an idea that can hold people back and thereby avoid the trap.

Amazing book so far with some incredibly practical wisdom from two of some of the most successful investors on the planet. Peter Bevelin does a great job bringing together the ideas and wisdoms of Buffett and Munger into this incredible book "All I Want to Know is Where I'm Going to Die so I'll Never Go There."

You can purchase the book below through Amazon.

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When it comes to explaining nature, money, physics, and many other important things math has tremendous power. And there is tremendous power if you can harness the power of math.

But looking beyond the tangible numbers, there are things such as subjectivity, opinions, human behavior, and more which completely alter and change the predictions of many calculations. And there are also things in nature that math doesn't always make sense for.

For example, if you take 500 Skittles in one hand, and 500 skittles in the other, their consistencies may be completely different. 500 Skittles doesn't explain it all. They may have different weights, quantities of colors, quality issues, and more... Maybe an entire pile is smaller than the other. So perhaps there are many things that are wrongly measured.

Let's consider when the concept of math can fail, and look into this other concept that might give you an interesting point of view of how 1 + 1 = 3.

The majority of us can always give even a bit more. And this isn't just coming from the "overdeliver to your customers/24/7 hustle mentality" perspective. A lot of times you can give more to yourself.

For example, in fitness. Ever hear about how some people break through plateaus? There are some people who need a rest, and other's who just need to give a little bit more to break through their barriers. They just need to get out of their comfort zone a bit more.

And one question to ask about this is where else can this carry into your life? Where else can you give yourself just a bit more? Maybe a bit more sleep? A bit more alone time? A bit more social time? Giving to other's is wonderful, but this is a great podcast to evaluate the question, what more can you do for yourself or push yourself even a bit more just to become a greater you.

What is the quickest way to start generating an income from a Podcast?

Here are a few things you have to do and check for. And it's not as complicated or difficult as you think.

You don't have to worry about having tons of episodes but you do have to be professional.
You don't need thousands or even hundreds of followers, although more helps.
You don't need overly fancy technology because you can get started right now from your phone.

Listen to this podcast and get started with your podcast in the next 30 minutes with the methods presented.

There are only a handful of tools that people are using to make alternative income streams either as hobbies or full-blown businesses. They often include big tech brands you've heard of such as Google, WordPress, YouTube, Amazon, eBay, even Wal-Mart and more...

Having tested out these ideas myself, here is how you can start making an income by becoming a product expert using just Amazon and YouTube. It helps if there is already a type of product you are interested or passionate about whether it be coffee/espresso makers, juicers, workout equipment, books, cameras, and more...

Find out how to make it happen for yourself.

I noticed this article in The Wall Street Journal the other day about Michael Jordan getting his stake in the company DraftKings (DKNG) and I've been keeping an eye on it.

Since the news, I've heard about more partnerships that seem to have helped their stock value rise. Here's some thoughts around it.

Reference article:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/michael-jordan-joins-draftkings-as-special-adviser-to-board-11599051939

Please forgive the "pops" in this episode as I am testing a new microphone setup for more future episodes. The pop filter was currently unavailable.

In the meantime, the information is awesome!

This episode inspired by The Wall Street Journal article here:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/warren-buffett-and-the-300-000-haircut-11598626805?st=1dkjsjb9nqm86dv (big correction in my audio I said $35,000 haircut, but it's even more than that!) anyway, you can play with the numbers yourself using any compounding calculator.

With that said, the article combined with the incredible book on Warren Buffett titled "The Snowball" on my Amazon Webstore: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mindsetferg?listId=2AKHVR2FNC44G&ref=cm_sw_tw_r_inf_list_own_mindsetferg_dp_147yQI06qo6Nb

Together, they give amazing insight into how Warren Buffett (based on interpretations of the article and book) views the world. And while simply thinking in a "Buffett way" won't make you an Oracle of your city, there is a lot we can learn to start to update the way we think.

Brett Billingsley is a USMC Veteran who spent time in Afghanistan and a wide range of experiences after service to share his thoughts in this episode. And thing's weren't easy.

Whether you're a veteran or just curious about how one even becomes an Aerospace Engineer after military service, this is a great episode. 

Brett shares thoughts from:

+ Why working on oil rigs are a great first job opportunity for some fresh vets
+ What you can do to start your career on the right track even if you are finishing up service with a skills that are not so transferrable such as bomb disposal
+ Ideas surrounding reflection and mental shifts you have to make as it relates to relationships and money once you're done with service so as to not make common mistakes
+ How he went from being uncomfortable with the academic areas of life to his passion in math and physics and how that helped him develop his career
+ Finding what to focus your time and energy on
+ Adapting to the unstructured world when you are no longer in the military
+ And much more in terms of knowledge and skills for all...

You will want to hear this episode.

You can connect with Brett with the details below:

Email: Aion.Unbound@gmail.com
Instagram: BBilli1
YouTube: Aion Unbound

This episode contains exciting insider experience from 2ndLt Johnson about becoming a United States Marine Corps (USMC) Commissioned Officer. 

Part of this episode includes the first-hand experience of the sleep deprivation in Officer Candidate School, while also getting a glimpse into one fresh USMC Officer's key leadership principle for his life. But even through the tough times, Johnson seemed prepared for some of the rigors of OCS which ends up being a fantastic lesson in itself for anyone who wishes to go this route to join the military.

Even more powerful was to hear how the challenges of OCS were "just the beginning" as Officers eventually face even more difficult challenges should they succeed through the trials of OCS. Things are as easy as they are compared to your biggest challenge.

A phenomenal story from Business-Woman, Executive Coach, Leadership Trainer, creator of Neuro-Shine Technology and more...

In this episode, Shiny open's up about her experience on pursuing success in male-dominated environments. It's hard enough, but even more when the country you're living in also tends to be more patriarchal like Turkey.

Whether you're listening as a man or woman, you'll find some great lessons through her stories, particularly to empower you.

Shiny Burcu Unsal is the Global Award-Winning Creator of Neuro-Shine Technology™, a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Award Recipient, a Licensed Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming®, an ICF Certified Executive Coach, an ICF Accredited Professional Coach Trainer and a seasoned Communication & Leadership Expert. She's committed to helping people combine the power of their mind with the wisdom of their heart to maximize their true potential and make their difference in the world.

She is the Founder of the Academy of Neuro-Shine Technology™, the Author of “YOU ARE A STAR! SHINE!” and a top-rated Professor at UCLA Extension, teaching Leadership Communication Strategies and Emotional Intelligence, since 2012.

Born and raised in a small town in Turkey and driven by a desire for bigger achievements, she left her advertising career in Turkey and started her American Dream in 2004 in Los Angeles. After losing her father to a shocking heart attack in 2006, Shiny embarked on a journey that traveled deep within, searching for her truth and purpose. Today, after 20,000 hours of training, Shiny is a voice for enlightenment, courage and positive energy, teaching the skills and technology for personal transformation with love and oneness.

Since 2011, she's trained over 5,000 people, personally certified over 350 coaches and her videos have been viewed over 300,000 times on YouTube. She's an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a Motivational Speaker with a unique, high positive energy, having shared the stage with the best in the world, like Brendon Burchard, Les Brown, Gary Vee and Jay Abraham. She's been featured on CNN Turk, CBS, Hay House Radio, Forbes.com, Huffington Post and multiple other TV channels, magazines and podcasts.

Shiny takes personal pride in transforming her own mother from “a miserable widow/retired teacher,” into an inspiring Neuro-Shine Technology enthusiast and trainer who actively gives seminars in her hometown in Turkey—after the age of 60! She's also proud to have graduated hundreds of international professionals from the Leadership Communication Strategies course she teaches at UCLA Extension, developing modern leaders who own their unique voice, using her “YOU ARE A STAR! SHINE!” as the textbook for her class.

Shiny has received degrees from METU (Turkey’s MIT), UCLA, Harvard Business School and the University of Metaphysics. Prior to owning her mission to create shiny minds, she worked in the corporate world for a decade, managing award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 brands like Coca Cola, Kotex, BP and AVON while at multinational advertising agencies like Ogilvy and McCann Erickson. From her personal transformation experience creating her dream life on her own terms, she wholeheartedly believes in leading humanity forward and making people shine with her state-of-the art, truth-based success methodology: Neuro-Shine Technology™, a blend of deep, truthful coaching, structured NLP thought strategies, neuroscience and quantum physics. It's also the reason she changed her name to Shiny, which represents her enlightenment and the potential cosmic brilliance of every human mind when it’s coherent with the magical heart. Her message to the world is: "Success begins in your mind and lives in your heart."

To learn more visit: https://www.shinyunsal.com

Heard about some of Colton's video mindset coaching through a buddy of mine, David J. Woodbury, and I just had to do get these amazing ideas from Colton. Through many experiences, Colton decided to make the leap to build and grow a YouTube channel, and also teaches others how to succeed through Mindset and YouTube technologies.

Listen to this story if you want to launch your channel with the right mindset and tools that will take you further than if you didn't listen.

For anyone that wants to know the steps you need to take in order to make YouTube income whether you want to be a gamer or just have another way to earn money. Watch/listen to this podcast where we hear Colton’s story of how he does it. And how you can start today.

15days.yescolton.com

Litter Box Ideas for Cats

These are 10 ideas if you want to design a litter box or do something creative to improve them. Whether you are a business or doing it yourself, these might be useful to you.

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You don't need anything fancy, and it is incredibly affordable and a very simple design that will fit where most cat litter boxes fit

Making A Udemy Course: Worksheet Ideas

Making a course on Udemy or anywhere for that matter is exciting! A big part of creating any training is to have a system which makes it more effective, but also the worksheets which keep your students engaged.

I made my first course and the experience has been amazing, it is about how to self publish a book. Check it out here:

https://www.udemy.com/course/self-publish-a-book-and-become-an-authority-in-your-field/?referralCode=F1314A9BFE8051630350

Here are some ideas to get you rolling and although this is very specific to one type of training, you can apply this in many ways.

Worst Ideas Ever List: "Crappy" Ideas

This list inspired by James Altucher's podcast episode with Steve Cohen:

https://jamesaltucher.com/podcast/proof-that-bad-ideas-lead-to-the-good-ideas/

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To inspire you further, even despite these "crappy" ideas, be sure to get more inspired, in a good way, by James Altucher's book "Choose Yourself." It is a phenomenal read and is amazing and can help change your life. Check it out on Amazon below:

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Start an Energy Drink Business: Ideas for Names

When it comes to starting an energy drink business, this is a great way to start, because you'll want to consider your audience and a catchy name. So here's a quick list that can help you get started from Strategic Possibilities Podcast

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NO high fructose corn syrup

NO preservatives

NO aspartame

NO artificial colors of flavors...

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How to name your Udemy Training Course

Udemy is an exciting opportunity to teach people things online and make an income from your passion. While income results may vary, what's amazing is you have a product and way to help many people, all while having the potential to get recognized as an expert in your business. For example,

I made my first course and the experience has been amazing, it is about how to self publish a book. Check it out here:

https://www.udemy.com/course/self-publish-a-book-and-become-an-authority-in-your-field/?referralCode=F1314A9BFE8051630350

But there are some things that you can do to make your course more attractive, and like anything from writing to making YouTube videos, how you name it can be a huge impact. Here is my Podcast episode where I share some of the names and the thinking behind it for a sales training course.

Ideas for Online Courses

Have some expertise in some area and want to teach people about it? Want to develop an online course? Looking for ideas?

When you look at a pine cone, what do you see?

Some people see nature, some people see stuff on the floor, some people see an entire forest and how it can create and add value.

The physical magazine and newspaper business has declined a bit over the years simply because most of us can easily get all of our information online. It makes us feel like there is "free information." But not all information is created equal.

I recently subscribed to and have delivered to my house certain magazines and newspapers and thought about the benefits of this experience. It has been very insightful, not only because of the news on the articles, but because of a few other things as well, which I describe in this video.

Looking to improve your email marketing? Need ideas for your next campaign? Considering an email marketing business? Check out this podcast episode for 10 ideas list dedicated specifically to email marketing campaigns.

One way to build a business even if you don't have any products or don't have a brand but have a manufacturing process is to do joint ventures.

When you partner with another person or company, you are developing a joint venture that allows you and the other person to work together in business in a way that can help an audience.

This list is specifically geared toward internet based businesses where you can literally take your knowledge and skills, and combine them with one of your friends knowledge and skills and do an exciting business opportunity together.

Newsletters have provided exciting business opportunities for many years. I've started one myself, and getting started is not that difficult, but does require a lot of work. 

And there are different business models to provide. Many common ones are providing a free newsletter but having valuable offers for the subscribers. Regardless of what your pricing model, here are 10 ideas for newsletter offers to add value to your subscribers.

A Mastermind group is incredibly powerful in helping you in your life, career, or any other area you are working on.

It can help you do so much more in life and find out here why 1 + 1 = 3

But don't mistake a Mastermind group for any Facebook group that has the overly misused word Mastermind in it. This is about Mastermind groups as described in Napoleon Hill's work "Think and Grow Rich" or "The Law of Success in 16 Lessons."

As part of doing a 10 ideas per day exercise, here are some ideas to help you get unstuck creatively.

Overt racism is one thing where people are open about being racist. You can at least avoid or stand up to them because you know who they are. And any of their "overt racist behavior" is no longer accepted in our society.

But here's something that can be more harmful to society overall than someone who is obviously racist: implicit bias. Yes, words are harmful, and obviously physical racist acts that contain violence in particular are terrible and should be punished severely.

While overt racism can be easy to punish and deal with...

Implicit racism enters the fabric of society without being noticed and can influence decisions in every area of the world, which ultimately affects opportunities and more.

To find out more about implicit biases as described in this podcast, check out the Harvard resource below.

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatest.html

David Goggins often shares his leadership struggles on podcasts and in his book. His leadership ability may seem counterintuitive due to the huge following and fanbase he has.  Whether you're in business, interested in learning more about leadership, or just wondering why David Goggins had challenges, Daniel Goleman's research might provide an answer.  And it also tackles the problem of "do high-performance people make the best leaders?"  https://www.cdfifund.gov/Documents/(51)%20Leadership%20that%20Gets%20Results.pdf

Self-help is helpful, but when does it begin to become a harmful illusion?

It depends on your situation, but if you have an entire wall of shelf-help and are still feeling stuck and not truly being closer to the dreams and goals you came up with, this could be why...

The quantity vs quality debate.

Here's why quantity beats quality in the pursuit of perfection. There are numerous examples of quantity beating quality - but also a handful of example of "quality" beating quantity - but those are examples where the reverse of quantity beats quality is equally true.

So which is more important?

Here's why quantity beat's quality, and how you can apply the ideas to your life.

It's no secret the media has tremendous power. Very few businesses can get their ideas out to hundreds of thousands or millions of people as quickly and effectively as a media company.

And while I wouldn't say media manipulators are doing it on purpose (all the time), there are many people in media who have an opinion and want to influence decisions.

And one of the ways is headlines. This episode provides some of the tried and true tactics of media manipulators and provides ideas with which to protect yourself.

If you've already heard about self-publishing a book on Amazon or Kindle Direct Publishing, you may have even considered writing one.  Even if you are already an author, this episode is designed to share the idea of how to put your book sales/marketing on auto-pilot.  With the ideas described in this episode, you'll find a system to apply to start selling and marketing your books without ever leaving your home or picking up a phone or messaging anyone.  This is a very simple process, but understanding how and why it works is what we will go into in more detail.

As part of The Ideator Journal series, based on my 10 ideas per day, here are 10 billion dollar ideas.   These ideas range from tech innovations to physical businesses and more.   Check out some of these ideas and see if they sound good or not. What do you think? What ideas do you have for billion dollar ideas?

In this episode, we look at 10 ideas for intersection niches. 

Looking for ideas for your business? 

Looking for that one special niche?  

The power doesn't just come from finding a "niche" anymore, it comes from finding a "niche" plus the intersection of where to apply it.

I learned about this groundbreaking daily exercise everyone can do that has the potential to become a superpower around 6 years ago. It has the potential to unleash your greatest motivations and help you "declutter" your mind to intensify your focus on the things that matter.

Coming up with 10 ideas per day was an idea I heard from reading the book "Choose Yourself" by James Altucher and it has been an amazing way to build up both your creative power and method to intensify your focus.

But not everyone will do it because some people say "ideas don't matter," or "actions are the only things that matter," or "ideas are precious gems and should be highly protected (maybe some should)," or "bad ideas are bad" and find out why those thoughts are wrong.

And listen through this episode so you can unleash your great ideas!

Disclaimer: To improve the sound quality, this episode has been highly edited and the speech has been highly modified.

Jay Carter has an amazing story with some incredible lessons on entrepreneurship, applying deadly martial arts, dealing with prejudice, growing up as a black sheep, and of course, wealth.

In this episode you'll hear an amazing transformational story about what its' like to:

- Grow up in Japan without parents and as the only white person
- Be private security for successful people like Kobe Bryant
- Hang out with a Saudi King
- And you'll also hear about the value of keeping a record of your ideas and much more...

There are amazing adventures packed into this exciting episode, so be sure to tune in.

Jay Carter is a serial entrepreneur and strategic business advisor.
Visit www.drjaycarter.com
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