"Discover what must you do TODAY in order to live completely, fully, and without regret." -Satyen Raja

What does freedom mean to you? We all define and desire freedom in our own way.  It's what many generations dreamt of, what others fought for, and the reality that today, we live for. Ironically, however, our pursuit of our great ambitions (what we hope will make us free), often leads to distractions that actually rob us of freedom. My guest this week is Warrior Sage, Satyen Raja. His mission is to help others ignite passion, live with freedom and embody love. Satyen's wisdom and experience will captivate you and challenge you to unleash the warrior sage within you and reclaim the freedom you deserve.  

In this episode we talk about:

• Combining the power of the warrior and the wisdom of the sage to realize your potential.
• The 5 F's of Freedom: Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness, Fun. 
• Balance - Lowering the importance of the seemingly important.  
• Equilibrium and acceleration - the components of true and lasting freedom.
• Change and Intensity - going to your edge to find your potential.

"If you want to learn to swim, jump into the water. On dry land, no frame of mind is ever going to help you." -Bruce Lee

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"If you want to make a difference, be different. Stop making excuses and dream bigger." -Caleb Maddix

My guest this week is 14 years old. That's not a typo. He is a 14 year old published author who is traveling all over the world as a paid speaker, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Grant Cardone, Gary Vaynerchuck, and others. Meet Caleb Maddix, internet sensation, founder of Kids 4 Success and author of Keys to Success for Kids. 

Caleb is up to big things, and his dreams are even bigger. Millionaire by 16, billionaire by 30, Caleb is shattering expectations and squelching the argument of anyone who is convinced "they can't".  The fact that Caleb is 14, doesn't mean I let him off easy. I wanted to find out what exactly he is doing to make such a powerful impression as an entrepreneurial. Where is he investing his time and energy and what is fueling this meteoric rise in influence?

In this episode we talk about:

• What does it take to become an expert in your field - even if you are 14.
• Making a difference by being different. Why Caleb has the attention of Grant Cardone and Gary V.
• The Champion Mindset - expecting more than you can achieve and achieving it. 
• Leveling Up - Do something everyday to become more of an expert. 
• Social Media - Which social media accounts is Caleb using to grab the worlds attention.

"The gun that kills the most people is the "gonna” There is no better time than there is right now."  -Caleb Maddix

Picture yourself on the wrong side of enemy lines. You are in the midst of a firefight and your survival is hinging solely upon the performance of your team. Now rewind back to the school-yard pick. What character traits would be most important when choosing each member of that team? 

Enter Army Ranger and Delta Force Veteran Travis Krauss, my guest on this week's episode of Influence. Travis has an unbelievable resume of combat experience, complimented by an equally impressive resume as a consultant, entrepreneur, and creator of the Las Vegas combat experience, Adventure Combat Ops. Travis joins me to talk about what it was like to be part of an elite team, and moreover, what 10+ years of combat has taught him about building companies and leading highly skilled teams. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Self Assessment - Azimuth checks and being brutally honest with yourself.
• What makes a great soldier?  The importance of purpose and commitment to the mission. 
• Dealing with adversity Delta Force style. 
• What does it mean to evaluate the 2nd and 3rd order of effects?
• "Hustlers" and the importance of integrity in the face of opposition. 
• Why building the RIGHT team is always better building the BEST team.
• A combat story about drawing on your strengths to create value for your team.

"The unit (Delta Force) prides itself on being the best in the world NOT because they have the BEST operators, but because they have the RIGHT operators."  -Travis Krauss

The human brain is incredible, generating an estimated 60,000 thoughts every single day. Research suggests that by the time you reach the age of 18, you will have been told no 150,000 times. Consequently, it’s not surprising that 80% of the recurring thoughts you have each day are negative. On the other side of the coin, however, your brain operating in a positive state is 31% more effective overall. Salesmen in a positive state will sell 37% more than when neutral or negative, and physicians operate 19% faster and more accurate. This is known as the “happiness advantage” and is exactly what my guest, Dr. Ben Belnap digs into in this episode of influence.

I don’t think there is an interview that we have had to date that has more potential to facilitate positive change. Everything we talk about in this episode will help you take control of your mind, amplify your confidence, and open the floodgates of opportunity.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why we are so prone to negative thoughts and how destructive our minds can be to our success.
• How your approach to success might actually be making you unhappy. Discovering Mindfulness.
• Dealing with insecurity and self-handicapping.
• The 3 levels of processing and reaching our core beliefs.
• Core-beliefs and self-fulfilling prophecy.
• How to find your purpose.
• Challenging your fears and and building confidence.
• The importance of gratitude.

” Success is ultimately a byproduct of our ability to be more mindful and grateful in the work we do.”  -Ben Belnap 

"Accountability is the first step to breaking out of the status quo"  -Anthony Witt

Anthony Witt is the founder and creator of T​he Champion Entrepreneur, and his niche is working with entrepreneurs through accountability coaching and mastermind groups. Joining the ranks of Edison, Einstein, Picasso, and Ford, Anthony struggles with Dyslexia. Today, Anthony has leveraged his adversity into a powerful gift that gives him a distinct advantage as a coach, and entrepreneur. Listen close as Anthony takes us through his journey of finding his purpose and how accountability, podcasting, and mastermind groups have become his entrepreneurial bread and butter.  

In this episode, we talk about:

• Finding purpose and creating the Champion Entrepreneur.
• Facing and dealing with Dyslexia - the lengths we go to avoid dealing with our weaknesses. 
• Perspective - Realizing the great blessing from a challenge. 
• "Niching Down" Getting specific on what you do and why you are unique to your audience. 
• Accountability - Breaking out of the status quo. 
• What is an "Avatar" and why you can't afford to not know yours. 
• The three traits of successful entrepreneurs.
• The power of the Mastermind.

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