Podcasts by Careers and Cash Flow
A groovy personal finance podcast that helps professionals connect their career moves to their wealth goals. We teach you the skills needed to build a meaningful career that leads to more time, money and freedom.
Further podcasts by Dalan Vanterpool
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205 - What's Up?: A look at what's next and what's on the chopping block from 2021-11-28T04:54:06
Consider this a behind the scenes (mic) episode. We're in the middle of a transition and want you know what's happening.
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204 - 2021 Update! from 2021-01-04T09:00
Hello 2021! So many great things to share. I'm technically not supposed to be on the mic so please listen to this before someone on the team tr...
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203 - Gone for November...and maybe December from 2020-11-02T09:00
Hi there! I’ll admit today’s episode is a bit odd. It’s more of an update really, with a power tip at the end. We’re taking a step back to make several steps forward.
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202 - Work Responsibly - Don't Die On Your Day Job from 2020-10-19T08:00
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program for this important message about you.
In this uncut straight talk episode, Dalan drops some heavy truths about the relation...
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201 - How a Cash Flow Statement Actually Works from 2020-10-13T11:24:40
Today we continue our breakdown on financial statement essentials, looking at how a Cash Flow Statement actually works. Understanding this statement will enable you to pose more insightful que...
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200 - How an Income Statement Actually Works from 2020-10-07T08:59:20
Today we continue our breakdown on financial statement essentials, looking at how an income statement actually works. Yes, at the most basic level, it’s Revenue minus Expenses, but we will sho...
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199 - How A Balance Sheet Actually Works from 2020-09-29T12:08:54
Time to geek out! If you want to master money you need to gain a certain level of comfort with numbers and financial information. Over the next few episodes, we will teach you the basics of ho...
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198 - 10 Sources for Financial Information from 2020-09-22T12:28:02
The number of sources spewing good and not so good financial information can be overwhelming. On this episode, we will show you 10+ sources where you can find useful information for your perso...
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197 - Define Your Rich from 2020-09-14T08:51:25
In today’s episode we step back and look at what we are really trying to accomplish. This answer will be different for each person so it’s important to let your definition guide you. What’s yo...
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196 - Hot Take On The Forex Fad from 2020-09-07T08:00
If you’ve spent any time on the internet recently there’s a good chance you’ve been hit by 1 or 1,000 ads asking you to join a Forex (foreign exchange) trading scheme as the latest way to get ...
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195 - How Dividends Actually Work from 2020-08-31T08:00
On this episode, we explain the way dividends work including how you can use them to start building passive (automated) income. We start by debunking some common misunderstandings about stocks...
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194 - How Stock Splits Work from 2020-08-24T08:00
Stock splits are a relatively common action companies take where the trading price of the stock is divided and shareholders receive additional shares. The total value of the shares remains the...
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193 - Seeking adult pay for baby behaviour from 2020-08-17T08:00
If you ever have the chance to observe a baby grow over an extended period of time, you may start to identify some of the same behaviours you see in your adult self or other adults. Today we l...
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192 - How to invest in funds from 2020-08-10T08:00
Do you just save money or invest it as well? If you’re only saving, then chances are you’re quietly losing money.
As a rough example, if your saving account is paying 1% interest, but in...
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191 - Stock Market vs. Stock Index from 2020-08-03T08:00
Taking your financial status to a new level can feel a lot like moving to a foreign country. You will find that people have different habits here and speak a different language. Let’s st...
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190 - Own A Home? (Part 6): Legal Points to Consider from 2020-07-27T08:00
Welcome to the 6th and final (for now at least) part of the Own A Home? series. So far we have covered why this conversation even matters, whether you should buy, build or keep renting, how to...
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189 - Own A Home? (Part 5): Kathleen Vega - How to choose the right property for you from 2020-07-20T08:00
On part 5 of the Own A Home? series we bring you the inside secrets to working with a real estate agent to choose the right property for you. Our guest today is Kathleen Vega ...
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188 - Evolution: Focus The Fire is moving from 2020-07-13T08:00
New Name?
Focus The Fire podcast has been a fun, evolving project over the past 4 years. Now with more clarity, we are refocusing and making adjustmen...
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187 - Own A Home? (Part 4): How to Save Money For a House from 2020-07-06T08:00
Before we can seriously talk about investing, let’s get your finances under control with 10 easy ways to save money. Working in accounting and banking for the past 10 years, you get to see the...
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186 - Own A Home? (Part 3) from 2020-06-29T08:00
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185 - Own A Home? (Part 2): Rent or Own? from 2020-06-22T17:06:43
In part 2 of the Own A Home? series we dive into the decision to rent or own. There isn’t always a simple right answer to this question. In this discussion, we explore the pros, cons and other...
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184 - Own A Home? (Part 1) from 2020-06-15T21:27:56
Owning your first house can be a challenging and intimidating idea for young professionals. In this series, we walk you through the process from mindset to closing the deal, w...
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182 - Put in the reps from 2020-06-01T08:00
How do you rapidly increase your ability to deliver excellent work and get enough traction to earn the attention of the people who need to notice?
You...
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181 - Believe Again from 2020-05-25T08:00
This is an important message for everyone at risk of losing hope in their dreams. If you’re frustrated with the pace of progress and wondering if the success you long for will ever become real...
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180 - How Look and Sound Professional on a Video Call from 2020-05-18T08:00
In case it’s not obvious yet, remote work and online meetings are now a larger part of doing business. The extent of this may very well reduce when(ever) things calm down, but right now video ...
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179 - Denise Liebetrau: How to Negotiate Your Salary Like a Pro from 2020-05-11T08:00
Let’s talk about why you’re still underpaid and how to negotiate pay and benefits to earn your worth.
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178 - 3 Reasons to Invest from 2020-05-04T08:00
When it comes to investing, you need to be clear on your goals for each dollar. Before you put a dollar to work, determine the job description. This is the only way you can really assess wheth...
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177 - Pros and Problems of Working From Home from 2020-04-27T08:00
Are you working remotely? The current state of affairs in the world has many office goers figuring out the fun and follies of working remotely. As much as people complain about Mondays, traffi...
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176 - How to Behave in the Office from 2020-04-20T08:00
You’ve seen or heard it before. Some colleague in the office starts reading self-development books and too many fake deep quotes on instagram about living life on your own terms and being an e...
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175 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 4) from 2020-04-13T08:00
With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. This extreme social distancing creates ma...
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174 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 3) from 2020-04-06T08:00
With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. This extreme social distancing creates ma...
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173 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 2) from 2020-03-30T08:00
With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. This extreme social distancing creates ma...
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172 - 20 Ways to Maximize Social Distance Time (Part 1) from 2020-03-23T08:00
With COVID-19 gripping the world, many countries are ordering voluntary and in some cases involuntary home quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. This extreme social distancing creates ma...
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171 - Brenda Bernstein: Create A Killer LinkedIn Profile from 2020-03-16T08:00
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful yet under used career networking tools available. You get free access to tools and features that can jump start new relationships, build a brand, and help ...
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170 - International Women’s Day Salute from 2020-03-09T12:13:04
It’s no secret that women have been making a serious impact inside and outside the corporate world for centuries. Fortunately, it seems the value of this work is starting to get t...
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170 - International Women’s Day Salute from 2020-03-09T12:13:04
It’s no secret that women have been making a serious impact inside and outside the corporate world for centuries. Fortunately, it seems the value of this work is starting to get t...
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169 - The Bitter Price of Focus from 2020-03-02T09:00
How do people “suddenly” accomplish great things? Sometimes it seems like they pop up out of nowhere with recorded albums, a thriving business, international awards, powerful care...
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168 - Negotiate Your Compensation, Not Salary from 2020-02-24T09:00
Let’s be brutally honest here. Besides the fluffy talk about fulfilling dreams and helping humanity, you’re working because you want to get paid. That may not be the only reason, but it’s a cr...
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167 - Take Your Best Self to Work from 2020-02-17T09:00
So yes, there’s your job description or whatever. It’s important to hit those points. However, just meeting expectations is a slow path to success. There are skills and talents inside you that...
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166 - Interest Rate Basics from 2020-02-10T09:00
In the game of money, interested rates rule the field. A weak understanding can make you lose big or miss huge opportunities. A great career is even better when you can take the money you ear...
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165 - 5 Common Investment Fees To Know from 2020-02-03T09:00
So you’re working hard to build that career and earn money to pay for things that matter to you. School, food, vacation, family expenses, healthcare, potato salad, etc. Today we’re giving you ...
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164 - Sending The Right Career Signals from 2020-01-27T09:00
A big part of get a high level position in a company is proving your commitment to the organisation’s long term objectives. Young ambitious professionals often lack the perspective of being th...
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163 - Kanika Tolver: How To Rehab Your Career from 2020-01-20T10:00
Successful careers are built on manual control rather than autopilot. Your ability to recognise when things need attention and make the right adjustments is crucial to building a meaningful ca...
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162 - $100 Action Each Day from 2020-01-13T09:00
There are some mental barriers that keep smart professionals from breaking the mould and generating income outside their traditional salary. On this episode of Focus The Fire:
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161 - No More Small Talk from 2020-01-06T09:00
Last year I realised that I wasn’t thinking big enough in many areas. To be clear, I really thought I was thinking big, but that wasn’t reflected in many areas of my life, career and business....
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160 - 5 Things to do in 2020 from 2019-12-30T09:00
What a year! As 2019 comes to a close we spent some time reflecting on the best practices to increase your chances of massive success in 2020. Here are 5 crucial things to do in 2020. What els...
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159 - Finding Your Side Hustle from 2019-12-23T15:04:16
The first step to building your side hustle is figuring out what you will offer the market. Today we explore two strategies to help you generate ideas and choose one or two areas to focus.
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158 - How to Win in 2020 from 2019-12-16T09:00
Reflecting on the things that really made a positive difference this year, I realised that it kept coming back to the same theme: Overcome self-doubt and do things you never did before.
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157 - 6 Tips For Networking with High Level Executives from 2019-12-09T09:00
Growing your career at faster than the average pace requires building relationships with decision makers. These people can be a catalyst to your progress and get you seats at tables that would...
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156 - Money, Mind and Gratitude from 2019-12-02T09:00
Today we continue the money conversation looking at the kinds of limiting beliefs you’ll need to shed to find success on the journey ahead. It’s a flashback to episode 61 that will set up some...
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155 - Mastery Takes Time from 2019-11-25T09:00
The people you see winning aren’t necessarily better or smarter than you. However, they are producing more output.
Hi, name is Dalan and as President of the Perfectionists and Over...
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154 - Seasons: Netflix Your Career from 2019-11-18T09:00
Trying to figure out your entire life or career in one mouthful can be intimidating. Taking such a long view can also make you feel like you’re not making progress. Here’s a different approach...
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153 - 5 Tips for Building More Income Streams from 2019-11-11T10:00
Income augmentation sounds fun and exciting but it’s important to be sure you build these income streams the right way. In this episode we talk strategy. Learn what you need to think about bef...
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152 - Monetize What You Have from 2019-11-04T09:00
Today we dive into how you can start augmenting your income. Yes you could start a huge business, create a new game changing app or be the next Warren Buffet. That can happen eventually, but l...
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151 - 8 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Your First House from 2019-10-28T08:00
At some point in your career you may decided to leave your parents house or stop renting apartments. You want to buy a house. This is a big deal, and we want to make sure you are well-prepared...
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150 - Shifting Gears: New season, New(ish) Focus from 2019-10-21T08:00
It’s been 150 episodes. Whew! Hard to believe sometimes, looking back at the years. Today we reflect on some lessons learned, and share our focus for this next evolution.
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148 - Building a Business that Creates Careers with Michael Thomas from 2019-10-07T10:55:55
Welcome to season 1, episode 3 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series. This season we are featuring brilliant minds from the British Virgin Islands. Today’s guest, Micheal Thomas, brings a seasoned pe...
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146 - Stitching a Career In Fashion with Kristin Frazer from 2019-09-23T08:00
This is the start of season 1 of our Caribbean Wisdom Series! During the next three weeks we will feature powerful interviews with some of the brightest min...
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145 - Let Momentum Crush Procrastination (FTF mini pod) from 2019-09-19T08:00
Procrastination is usually step one in breeding a list of other problems like frustration and anxiety. Here’s a quick power tip on how to get unstuck and be on your way to productivity fast.
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144 - Body, Career, and Performance with Jon-Christopher Sowells from 2019-09-16T08:00
When it comes to career building we often jump to salary negotiation, job hunting, making the right moves in the office and similar topics. But it’s hard to do your best work if your body and mi...
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143 - Power of Niche from 2019-09-09T08:00
When you start a new career is common to be curious about many areas and eager to be great, at everything. This energy if good, but you must know how to channel it properly. The spray and pray a...
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142 - Credentials or Results? from 2019-09-05T12:49:46
Lately I’ve been thinking about the balance between credentials and results when it comes to growing a career or business. Which one matters more?
Here’s where I’ve go...
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141 - Criticism is Fertilizer from 2019-09-02T08:00
Criticism can sting like a bee sometimes, but it’s a crucial ingredient to mastering any skill faster that the average person. People who excel learn how to process feedback without letting it...
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140 - Brand Before Business from 2019-08-26T08:00
Your out of office profile, online and in the community can lend serious pre-selling weight to your next move. Before you even arrive at the negotiation table, build the image of yourself as a...
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139 - Create Your Own Momentum (FTF Mini Pod) from 2019-08-24T04:16:56
I’m fresh off the road recording interviews in the British Virgin Islands for season 1 of our Caribbean wisdom series. This a quick debrief from the trip as well an important less we all have ...
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138 - Hobbies and Hustles from 2019-08-19T08:00
What’s your super power? Yes, there’s a job you’ve been hired to do, but what about the skills you use to execute that hobby or side hustle. When your main career seems unrelated you can gain ...
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137 - Is LinkedIn Premium worth it? from 2019-08-12T08:00
Before you upgrade to LinkedIn Premium listen to this!
If you’re on LinkedIn no doubt you’ve been taunted with upgrading to the elite “Premium” status for some extra pe...
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136 - Attention and Patience (FTF Mini Pod) from 2019-08-08T08:00
You don’t need all the attention, just the right attention. In a digital world that has us conditioned to seek validation in likes and follows, I had a human reminder yesterday that consistent...
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135 - Managing online subscriptions from 2019-08-05T08:00
Subscription models are en vogue now and most of us have at least one, or ten! It may be Netflix, Amazon Prime, or countless others. It’s important to keep them organized or they can quietly d...
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134 - What Is Job Security? (FTF Mini Pod) from 2019-08-01T08:00
Job security? What is that and do you even want it? Rather, do you want the traditional version? Here’s a different take on how you can approach job security in the modern workplace.
133 - How to talk good from 2019-07-29T08:00
Cleaning up your clutch word vocabulary is a fast way to improve your communication skills and sound like a leader.
Today we discuss whether removing uhh, umm, and oth...
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132 - Top 3 Most Valuable Currencies You Need to Build a Successful Career from 2019-07-22T08:00
What does is take to win? As in win in a sustainable way that lasts beyond the short term. Not surprisingly, the best things in life are seldom free. Let’s take a look at the things you will nee...
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131 - Social Media Better from 2019-07-15T08:00
Social media is our biggest opportunity and biggest distraction from grasping opportunities. Today we take a careful gaze at these apps and platforms that have captured so much of our time and a...
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130 - What Keeps You Up At Night? from 2019-07-08T08:00
What if you could live forever? What if you could be immortal, or at least have your work live forever? These are things I seriously think about very often. Your purpose in life is strongly co...
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129 - Kevin Wu: How To Get Hired In Tech from 2019-07-01T08:00
If you found this podcast I’m willing to guess that you interact with technology regularly. Each day we at least hear about Google, Facebook, Uber, Twitter and other big tech companies. Have y...
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129 - Kevin Wu: How To Get Hired In Tech from 2019-07-01T08:00
If you found this podcast I’m willing to guess that you interact with technology regularly. Each day we at least hear about Google, Facebook, Uber, Twitter and other big tech companies. Have y...
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128 - Start Ugly: The Art of Progress from 2019-06-24T08:00
Today we take you behind the mic of our operation and share some messy things we’re working on. In fact, this episode was recorded in that mess!
One of the most comm...
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127 - Your First 2 Years On The Job from 2019-06-17T08:00
Ok so you got the job. Now what? This first two years will separate the rookies for the rock stars. We’re here to make sure you go hard and carve out your space amidst the tough competition.
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126 - Small Minded by Osmosis from 2019-06-10T08:00
Make a distinction between one person's experience and what is possible for you. Thoughts are contagious so don’t become small minded by osmosis.
More on the inside so...
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125 - Build your own house from 2019-06-03T08:00
If you’re listening to this any time near the year 2019, you’re aware that there are way too many things competing for our attention daily. Mobile phones alone make it easy to access just abou...
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124 - Pivot. Don’t Quit! from 2019-05-27T08:00
High performers like to win. Hard work and challenges don’t phase you, but the idea of failure is scary. Sometimes it’s not even true failure, but just the appearance of it that makes you unco...
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123 - Always say yes? from 2019-05-20T08:00
Looking to move up the corporate ladder? Demonstrate that you’re able to handle more.
Interesting things happen when you set aside your insecurities and take confidence...
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122 - Hard Things First from 2019-05-13T08:00
How do you run your day? Not just the morning routine before you leave home, but the entire day. We often start the day with big ambitious plans, then after lunch we begin to concede defeat an...
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121 - Constructive Multi-tasking from 2019-05-06T08:00
Self-improvement can work much faster when we engage in constructive multi-tasking. While isolating and focusing on one area certainly has its advantages, there are incremental gains available...
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120 - Self talk is confusing from 2019-04-29T08:00
Today we begin a mini-series of short actionable tips you can use to boost your career and gain more traction.
Today: Be intentional about your self talk. Even when you...
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119 - The Spiritual Side of Success from 2019-04-22T08:00
In this episode we discuss some mindfulness practices, you can use to increase your focus and overall performance.
Yes, making the right moves and connecting with key p...
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118 - Dwyane Wade is your career coach from 2019-04-15T08:00
In this show we’ll discuss how basketball legend Dwyane Wade moved beyond career to legacy, and reflect on Episode 88 “Career to Legacy” with updated commentary.
117 - Get Paid to learn from 2019-04-08T08:00
Get a job where you are paid to learn things you wanted to master anyway. I know this may sound a bit counter-intuitive since you think employers are hiring because you are already an expert, ...
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116 - No Days Off from 2019-04-01T00:16:21
In a culture that’s constantly pushing us to give more in pursuit of success, is there even room for rest? Over the past few weeks I’ve been confronted with this and want to share some thoughts ...
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115 - Perfection Killed My Mojo from 2019-03-25T08:00
This is the true story of how perfection killed my mojo and made me miss many opportunities for growth.
Do you find yourself doing nothing, because you don’t think wh...
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114 - Is Comparison the Thief of Joy? from 2019-03-18T08:00
It’s time to settle this old argument. Is comparison good or bad? Usually I’m pretty decisive, but this time I’m torn. Yes comparison can be toxic, but if managed correctly, it can be a great so...
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113 - New information + Massive Action from 2019-03-11T08:00
To get more value from your career you need to increase the amount of value you can offer to clients. By “clients” I mean anyone involved in the chain of events that gets you paid. In some cas...
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112 - Mariyah Bryant: Supercharge Your Resumé and Leverage LinkedIn from 2019-03-04T09:00
If you’ve been wondering how to up your LinkedIn game and optimise your resumé to make that job hunt more successful this is your moment. Today we’re on the mic with Mariyah S. Bryant, founder...
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111 - Just A Little Bit Longer Baby from 2019-02-25T09:00
Success takes time. Mastering a skill or career often takes longer than expected. There will be moments when you feel like quitting, but consider whether it’s really time to walk away. Have yo...
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110 - More Than Before from 2019-02-18T09:00
So if I’m hearing you correctly, you want more out of life? More from your career, more return from your investments of time and energy.
The good news is that you can h...
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109 - 10 Tactics to Protect Your Energy from 2019-02-11T03:20:55
It’s hard to do good work, when you’re in a bad mood. Managing your energy is an active process. On this episode we discuss 10 tactics to protect your energy for high performance.
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108 - Use What You Have from 2019-02-04T09:00
We’re all guilty of doing it at some point. Using “I don’t have what it takes yet” as an excuse to avoid starting. It’s not starting that scares you. It’s the fear of failure, or the load of ...
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107 - Nice to Have vs. Must Have from 2019-01-28T09:00
Some things are good but optional. Others are absolutely non-negotiable. This simple distinction determines in part, how much value people place on what you have to offer. It’s how much clients ...
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106 - Upgrade Your Mental Software from 2019-01-21T09:00
Have you ever worked on an old computer? I mean an old machine that just does not have the right software to accomplish what you need. The operating system is slow, buggy or plain out cannot r...
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105 - 7 Tactics - Getting ready to increase your salary and income from 2019-01-14T09:00
You’re good at your job, or you’re making serious progress toward becoming one of the best. Unfortunately good work alone doesn’t automatically mean you will get paid more money. This year we ar...
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104 - Success is an athletic experience from 2019-01-07T09:00
Hello January! Yep, it’s that time of the year when many people feel inspired to start crushing fitness goals and diets. Hello February, most of the new fitness enthusiasts have faded like th...
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103 - Happy New Year: Make 2019 Yours! from 2019-01-01T09:00
Here’s a special new year message from Dalan and the team. How to get your mind right for 2019 and insights to what you can expect for the fire squad this year!
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102 - Biggest Regret and Biggest Win of 2018 from 2018-12-31T09:00
2018 Review! This year some things went well, and others could have been much better. There are important lessons on both sides and we want to help you learn these for free. We already paid th...
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101 - Your 2019 Career Plan from 2018-12-24T09:00
Each year around this time people are busy making plans and setting goals for the new year. You know the usual suspects: fitness, diets, saving money, reading books. But what about your career...
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100 - MILESTONE - 99 Shows, But We're Still Not Done from 2018-12-17T09:00
100 SHOWS!
Yes, it’s hard to believe. Today we’re celebrating a HUGH milestone. After months of planning we finally launched this little p...
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099 - How to Remember Names and Build Influence Fast from 2018-12-10T09:00
The first step to making someone fall in love with you is learning their name! Whether you're networking at a party, leading a team, meeting with clients, or building rapport with other influe...
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098 - How to Overcome (Fake) Fear from 2018-12-03T09:00
Overcoming fear is crucial for many things, especially your career growth. I came a cross something recently that made be realise that what we think is fear, may really be confused with shame ...
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097 - Yes, but do you have options? from 2018-11-26T09:00
Your career should move you in the direction of more time, money and freedom. The combination is important, since any one element by itself leads to an unbalanced life. Think of that person w...
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096 - Positive Side Effects of Massive Action from 2018-11-19T09:30
When approaching a task or building a career we are inclined to spend a long time creating the perfect plan. Then, we try to execute this plan cautiously making sure each step is done perfectl...
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095 - Quit your job now and be an Entrepreneur? from 2018-11-12T12:08:24
Making the jump from working within an organisation to being an entrepreneur is can be a tough decision. On this episode we discuss the reality of being an entrepreneur and what you need to co...
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094 - More Action, More Satisfaction from 2018-11-05T09:00
We get trapped in our heads planning, thinking and overthinking. The challenge is that the more time we spend walking in these circles, that harder it is to get s...
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093 - Power of Collaboration from 2018-10-29T08:00
If you’re just trying to have a little fun, make a little money, then burn it at the mall, this may not be for you. But if you have major goals you want to accomplish that will ripple so hard ...
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092 - Deferred Gratification: Power of Patience from 2018-10-22T08:00
We live in a world that iis conditioning us to believe that we can have anything we want, as soon as we want it. For many simple things this is true, but when it comes to building a career and...
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091 - Should Your Job Make You Happy? from 2018-10-15T08:00
Here’s the situation. Like me, you may have met many people who are unhappy with their jobs. They go to work each day but it’s a chore. Maybe that’s you? Recently I heard a story of someone wh...
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090 - Why You NEED to Speak A Second Language from 2018-10-08T08:00
People who speak multiple languages can almost always bring a extra layer of value to every situation, especially in business. So if you want a shortcut to gaining an edge on the competi...
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089 - How To Become A Leader: 8 Power Steps + Bonus from 2018-10-01T08:00
So you think you’re ready to take on a leadership role in the company, but you’re having trouble getting the right people to notice that you have what it takes. It this article I will share 8 st...
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088 - Transition from Career to Legacy from 2018-09-24T08:00
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the mechanics of building a career and forget that it’s all temporary, that is, unless you make it perpetual. The truth for most people is that if for what ever ...
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087 - Progress Over Perfection from 2018-09-17T08:00
This episode is dedicated to every one of US who is hiding behind perfection and using it as excuse to avoid making our attempts to grow public. If there is something in your head, an idea, go...
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086 - Joseph Snyder&Chris Brown: How blockchain tech will transform modern work&life from 2018-09-10T08:00
Similar to the rise of the internet over the past 20 years, blockchain technology is about to transform the way we do work, business and life. This mean exciting new opportunities and challeng...
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085 - Set Deeply Exciting Goals from 2018-09-03T02:14:47
Learn how to wake up each day with more energy and drive to accomplish your dreams. We’ve been setting goals yes, but does the very thought of your goals get you fired up? Do they make your e...
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084 - Joel Quass: How to win at job interviews and resumes from 2018-08-27T08:00
We’re on the mic today with Joel Quass who is unlocking insider secrets on how to write a resume that converts, and find success on your next job interview. This a rare opportunity to get inside...
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083 - Jamila Abston: Building A Career Smart&Fast from 2018-08-20T04:00
We're on the mic with Jamila Abston, who is a Partner with Ernst & Young LLP New York. Jamila worked, networked and earned her place in the top tier of corporate leadership. Featured in Black En...
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082 - Rich By Association: Remember to get yours from 2018-08-13T08:00
In your career development it’s crucial to engage with people who are more advanced that you. This may mean they have more experience, money, connections or other assets. Some will inspire you...
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081 - Personal vs. Professional Development from 2018-08-06T08:00
Is there a difference between personal and professional development? Maybe, but I don’t think they are mutually exclusive. If the line is there, it’s probably dotted or very thin. Either way ...
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080 - Power of Simplicity from 2018-07-30T08:00
Sometimes we let a desire to be complex hinder us from getting started and sharing ideas with the world. It’s understandable. With so many smart people out there doing great work, we naturally...
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079 - 4 Power Tips To Increase Your Productivity from 2018-07-22T22:34:38
Time is our most precious resource. As a high performer hungry for a career the leads to more time, money and freedom you have to master how to maximise the time available each day. Here are fou...
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078 - Michele Badie - How to Become Your Professional Best from 2018-07-16T08:00
On this Episode we sit down with Michele Badie, host of the Career Tipper podcast and author of “Confidently You: 21-Day Action Plan To Your Professional Best”. in this exclusive interview fo...
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077 - How to quit your job like a boss from 2018-07-09T08:00
Your first job may not be your dream job. Maybe your second one will be less than perfect as well. Even so, the people you meet and experiences you collect along the way are priceless. Those s...
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076 - How To Overcome Fear from 2018-07-02T08:00
If you’ve ever tried to accomplish anything great then you’re already familiar with the sense of fear that makes you question your ability to succeed. Or even more strangely, it may be a fear...
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075 - 10 Easy Ways to Save Money from 2018-06-25T08:00
Before we can seriously talk about investing, let’s get your finances under control with 10 easy ways to save money. Working in accounting and banking for the past 10 years, you get to see the r...
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074 - Business Travel Like A Boss from 2018-06-19T04:00:18
Do you travel for business? On this episode we drop a load of insider tips to help you move like an expert traveller and stand out as a serious executive. This is more than a “wh...
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073 - The #1 Reason People Lose Momentum from 2018-06-11T08:00
So you did all the stuff they told you to do. Goals written, podcasts loaded and listened to, liked multiple motivational quotes on social media. But there is a problem. Many of us get start...
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072 - 10,000 Reasons Why from 2018-06-04T08:00
We’ve been doing a lot of thing about why so many people have big dreams and struggle to make them a reality. What’s the real thing that separates the dreamers from the doers? On this episode ...
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071 - How to increase your value in the office from 2018-05-28T08:00
Let’s face it. Corporate life can be a jungle with many people fighting clean and dirty for that top spot. This can be the case on any team of high performers. Here are five practical strategi...
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070 - The Price of Greatness from 2018-05-21T08:00
What do you want more than anything? What do you dream about, think about, wish for?
People usually have great answers for these questions, but the conversation gets a...
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069 - Get ready to quit your job from 2018-05-14T08:00
Have you ever felt like quitting your job? We’ve all been there at some point and if not, keep working, it will come!
Last’s we sent an article about things to conside...
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068 - Devoreaux Walton: Using style and etiquette to supercharge your career from 2018-05-07T08:00
This week our guest is Devoreaux Walton, a personal improvement expert. She is the President and Founder of
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067 - Seeing beauty makes you a better leader from 2018-04-30T08:00
It’s easy to get caught up in the busy work of building your career and miss the important details along the way. This time we don’t mean the specifics of manoeuvring office politics or crunch...
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066 - How to break procrastination and imposter syndrome from 2018-04-23T08:00
Let’s be honest. Producing great work, is hard. Even when you’re a high performing, confident person, there are things we keep putting of until tomorrow, next week, or next year.
Inside:<...
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065 - How to grow your influence by adding value to others from 2018-04-16T08:00
One of the most crucial parts of your success will be your ability to gain and use influence responsibly. It’s not enough to just be good at your job or have great ideas. Getting the right peopl...
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064 - Talk to strangers from 2018-04-09T08:00
At some point in your career you’ll hit a wall (or several) where you have difficulty growing beyond what you’ve mastered. Because you’re a high performer, people get used to you performing high...
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063 - Chasing Failure from 2018-04-01T04:26:37
Fail, feedback, fix, then launch again…and again…and again. Each time listening to the people you are trying to serve and making small or b...
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062 - Time over money from 2018-03-26T08:00
We teach young professionals the skills needed to enjoy a meaningful career that leads to more time, money and freedom.
061 - Too much money? from 2018-03-19T08:00
We teach young professionals the skills needed to enjoy a meaningful career that leads to more time, money and freedom. Last week we to...
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060 - More structure = More Freedom from 2018-03-12T08:00
Having a sense of agency or control around your career is one of the best feelings. You wake up each day feeling powerful, knowing that you are moving in the direction that you choose, rather...
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059 - How to get learning done from 2018-03-05T09:00
It’s no secret becoming a respected leader in your field requires consistent learning. However making steady progress on education amidst all the other crucial tasks is challenging. This is ofte...
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058 - Please don't say NO! from 2018-02-26T09:00
How do you react and recover when life slaps you with a big fat NO? Do you retreat in fear or use that fuel to reinvent your approach and try again? Learning how to deal with rejection is a cruc...
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057 - TEDx Tortola: Connecting with a big world from a small island from 2018-02-19T09:00
A few months ago I shared the stage with some very smart people at TEDx Tortola. Today I’m sharing the live recording of the talk, about getting your ideas into the wider world when you live i...
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056 - Discipline or Passion from 2018-02-12T19:27:56
Two words that come up often when we start talking about success are discipline and passion. Which one is more crucial to helping you achieve the life you desire? On this episode I’ll share ...
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055 - A Personal Brand Can Simplify Your Life from 2018-02-05T09:00
Using your personal brand as a filter is a great way to simplify your life. How may times have you been faced with a touch decision or wasted too much time on what should have been a simple choi...
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054 - Identity Theft from 2018-01-29T09:30
For different reasons sometime we forget who we are and lose focus on why we are on this journey. Here’s the true story of how my identify got stolen and how you can avoid letting it sidetrack...
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053 - Jazz Lessons for Leadership from 2018-01-22T09:00
Some argue that jazz is one of the most intellectually challenging genres of music. The need for technical skills, rapid response to change and ability to improvise are similar to traits of grea...
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051 - Use what you have from 2018-01-09T03:02:50
Many times we focus on the things we don't have and use them as an excuse for being less than awesome. Let's break that cycle and push ourselves to produce prolific work using everything availab...
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050 - Quality and Consistency bring results from 2018-01-01T18:13:12
It’s easy to do great work occasionally. Maybe we’ve all seen moments of fleeting awesomeness in other people or the mirror. The question now is how do we discipline our minds and bodies to pe...
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049 - OMG You're Amazing...for free from 2017-12-26T03:19:48
Have you had the frustrating experience where people like your work, but not enough to pay for it? If you’re ready to push past average and position yourself as a professional worth real m...
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049 - OMG You're Amazing...for free from 2017-12-26T03:19:48
Have you had the frustrating experience where people like your work, but not enough to pay for it? If you’re ready to push past average and position yourself as a professional worth real m...
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048 - People pay for Results from 2017-12-18T06:01:43
How to adjust your career approach to get the rewards you deserve.
If you completed degree or any kind of special training, you may be waiting for the corresponding boo...
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047 - Balance of Trade from 2017-12-12T04:27:51
On this episode we consider approaching your career like a country. How is your balance of trade?
Are the ideas, energy and products you have available worth the rewards you're after? Listen
047 - Balance of Trade from 2017-12-12T04:27:51
On this episode we consider approaching your career like a country. How is your balance of trade?
Are the ideas, energy and products you have available worth the rewards you're after? Listen
046 - Skills and Levels from 2017-12-04T09:00
On the journey from average to amazing, you’ll soon realize that there are several skills you need to learn or improve. But as a high performer I’m willing to bet that you’re already busy and...
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045 - Don’t get a job, join an ecosystem from 2017-11-27T09:00
In this episode we look at things you need to consider before joining your next team or hunting for a new opportunity. It’s deeper than time and money. To get the return you deserve, you’ll n...
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044 - Don't work, write stories from 2017-11-20T10:00
The Focus the Fire podcast dedicated to helping people like you design and create more meaningful careers. 40+ hours each week is way too much time to burn being miserable or unintentional.
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043 - Control your money! It's been controlling you. from 2017-09-06T22:13:28
Control your money today with this powerful tool. Join Dalan and 1000s of other people who enjoy the freedom of knowing exactly what their money is doing (and not doing!).
042 - It's Graduation Time from 2017-08-28T06:42:40
Learn how to increase the progress toward the life you deserve. Develop a mindset to overcome complacency.
Forget school for a minute. Besides that, when was your last ...
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041 - What's your highest use? from 2017-07-10T10:00
High performers and persons seeking to grow in leadership often have multiple skills in motion. While juggling multiple projects can feel exciting and give the illusion of productivity, it’s i...
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040 - Manage your diet from 2017-06-26T03:39:52
Your mind is consuming material constantly. Learn how being intentional about this content can boost your performance quickly.
Put some rocket ...
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039 - Do good work, the right person is watching from 2017-05-01T05:51:44
Are you really working for someone else? In this episode we take a brief look at why it’s crucial to maintain your high quality performance.
Have a listen a...
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038 - The problem with passionate people from 2017-04-03T05:25:57
038 - The problem with passionate people
There are so many passionate people walking and talking around. But why do these...
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037 - What kind of company am I dating? from 2017-02-27T06:52:36
037 - What kind of company am I dating?
6 types of companies you dated before, or you are giving your love to right now:
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036 - How to scale you from 2017-02-15T11:31:11
Focus The Fire Episode 036 - How to scale you
- Systems over transactions
- Get what's inside your head on paper.
- Document the process, especially fo... Listen
035 - Finding your G spot from 2017-02-07T06:13:51
035 - Finding your G spot
You might be good at several things, but there are 1 or 2 areas where your natural ability begins to...
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034 - BIG ACTION, small bs: Get off the bench! from 2017-01-16T10:00
Start with why (Simon Sinek)
- You need a deep rooted conviction, linked to a tangible outcome.
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- Internal outcome - What will... Listen
033 - Glimpse of Greatness: Get exposed! from 2016-12-19T11:00
033 - Glimpse of Greatness: Get exposed!
Remember that feeling when you see someone doing something on a level or scale you wish you could?
“I w...
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032 - Lovers and Friends from 2016-12-05T04:14:18
032 - Lovers and Friends: Choosing the right partners
It’s almost time for those awkward office holiday parties and family gatherings. Besides pretending to laugh...
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031 - The mind for money (live session) from 2016-11-07T11:30
031 - The mind for money
All the tips, tricks and fancy money management advice in the world won’t make a difference if you don’t mast...
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030 - It’s either training day or showtime: Today’s pain is prep work from 2016-10-17T11:00
030 - It’s either training day or showtime: Today’s pain is prep work
On this episode Dalan shares a personal message on how to maintain yo...
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029 - How to hate your job the right way from 2016-09-29T11:02:57
I’m not saying you have to love your job right now, but there is a better way to hate your job. Here are some constructive ways to channe...
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028 - Tech tools to help manage your life and business from 2016-09-06T03:12:10
028 - Tech tools to help manage your life and business
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027 - Do something scary everyday: Overcoming fear is a skill from 2016-08-31T02:41:48
027 - Do something scary everyday: Overcoming fear is a skill
So many of us let fear stop us from lighting a fire on the inside and switchi...
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026 - Manage your reputation: News travels! from 2016-08-22T11:00
026 - Manage your reputation: News travels!
- When there’s a big (or small) opportunity on the table people start asking two (2) questio... Listen
025 - Mastering the weekend: Making Monday less painful from 2016-08-15T04:09:25
025 - Mastering the weekend: The key to a productive week
- Take time to mediate and center yourself
- Be intentional about your leisure time.... Listen
024 - Are you a 1D, 2D or 3D person? (Part 1) from 2016-08-11T04:38:42
024 - Are you a 1D, 2D or 3D person? (Part 1)
- It's hard for people to believe that you can be good at more than thing.
- One dimensional pe... Listen
023 - Are you a million dollar product?: Practical steps toward earning your first million from 2016-08-06T02:08:55
023 - Are you a million dollar product?
- Focus on making yourself more valuable and you’ll attract opportunites and wealth
- Focus on what’s ... Listen
022 - Create a new normal: Do something you’ve never done before from 2016-07-26T21:13:37
022 - Create a new normal: Do something you’ve never done before
We spend lots of time talking about how life is, and how awesome we wish it could be. ...
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021 - Phone call vs Email: Real business still requires real connections from 2016-07-20T03:55:01
021 - Phone vs. Email: Real business still require real connections
Article 1: "Emails Only, Please: 10 Reasons ...
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020 - Why I hate requesting vacation: How to let your pain power your dreams from 2016-07-08T17:01:10
019 - Structure brings freedom from 2016-07-02T16:48:37
018 - Progress feeds on criticism: Listen, learn, adjust, improve from 2016-06-21T11:30
018 -...
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017 - Book smart, Emotion dumb: Control your emotions and own every situation from 2016-06-14T11:30
016 - Live life with more energy! from 2016-06-08T02:46:03
015 - Bend but dont break: The power of pushing through disappointments from 2016-06-01T02:33:55
015 - Bend, but don't break: The power of pushing through disappointments
014 - Circle of Greatness (Part 2): Who’s in your starting five? from 2016-05-26T10:51:23
014 - Circle of Greatness Part 2: Who’s in your starting five?
013 - The ability to focus and re-focus QUICKLY: Live life like a photographer from 2016-05-17T11:00:25
Focus the Fire Episode 013 - The ability to focus and re-focus QUICKLY: Live life like a photographer
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012 - How to embrace now and prepare for next from 2016-05-11T01:13:33
Focus the Fire 012 - How to embrace now and prepare for next
011 - Taste the soup: Sample the lifestyle you desire from 2016-05-03T11:51:03
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010 - When your why gets big enough, you will make a way from 2016-04-26T11:57:59
Focus the Fire 010 - When your why gets big
enough, you will make a way
In this episode, we discuss the best way to stay
fired up and f...
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009 - You can do anything, but you can’t do EVERYthing from 2016-04-22T04:31:33
Focus the fire 009 - You can do anything, but you can’t do EVERYthing
008 - Don’t be intimidated: Greatness is yours for the taking from 2016-04-13T03:59:23
Focus the Fire 008 - Don’t be intimidated: Greatness is yours for the...
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007 - Creating a circle of greatness (Part 1) from 2016-04-06T03:32:24
Focus the Fire 007 - Creating a circle of greatness (Part 1)
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006 - Own your happiness!: How to be content without becoming complacent from 2016-03-29T12:03:42
Focus the Fire 006 - Own your happiness!: How to be content without becoming complacent
005 - The art of being an "also-preneur": Balancing a thriving career with a successful side hustle from 2016-03-22T08:24:39
Focus the Fire 005 - The art of being an "also-preneur"
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004 - Let’s talk about your in-side hustle! from 2016-03-15T04:00:54
Focus the Fire 004 - Let’s talk about your in-side hustle!
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003 - Rising to the Top: Separate yourself from the competition and get noticed quickly from 2016-03-08T11:25:01
Focus the Fire 003 - Rising to the Top
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002 - Be Unforgettable: Prepare to get fired!…or better yet, replaced. If you want to grow, become a legend! from 2016-03-08T11:22:41
Focus the Fire 002 - Be Unforgettable
Prepare to get fired!…...
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001 - Introduction: It's a pleasure to meet you from 2016-03-02T12:56:50
Focus The Fire - Episode 1
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