Best Brian Plummer Podcasts (2025)

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TOUGH TALKS - E131 - Brian Tracy's Guide to Success 1:11:24

4M ago1:11:24

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First off, Brian Tracy is a titan in personal development, and his insights on mental toughness are pure gold. He's written 94 books on success, leadership, personal development and goals. 94! And he's working on 6 more to get to a nice round 100!We discuss the art of transforming rejection into resilience—an absolute game-changer for anyone in sal…

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TOUGH TALKS - E130 - Magic Mushrooms & Mental Toughness with Cate Ritter 39:05

1y ago39:05

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Hey Tribe,In this latest episode of Tough Talks we're exploring the intriguing intersection of mental toughness and the transformative power of psilocybin with none other than Cate Ritter, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and a beacon in the wellness community. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and personal experiences Cate brings to …

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TOUGH TALKS - E129 - Becoming Unstoppable: The Coach Linda Vollstedt Influence 53:11

1+ y ago53:11

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How many people do you know who were inducted into TEN - yeah, you heard it - TEN different Halls of Fame?! How many coaches do you know who were the National Coach of the Year 8 times? Or won 6 National Championships? Coached the ONLY undefeated team in NCAA Division 1 Golf history? Is the PAC 12 Conference Coach of THE CENTURY?!?! And the list go…

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TOUGH TALKS - E128 - The Role of Emotional Quotient (EQ) in Success with Dr. William Maxwell 1:05:56

1+ y ago1:05:56

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I interviewed my dear friend and mentor, Dr. William Maxwell. We delved into EQ (emotional quotient) and its relevance in predicting success. We talked about the power of thinking and its impact on our lives. Dr. Maxwell shared how he initially became fascinated with thinking and the importance of addressing the falling IQ of children. The conversa…

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TOUGH TALKS - E127 - Yoga, Music & Sales: GuruGanesha's Fusion of Calm Confidence and Professional 1:18:18

1+ y ago1:18:18

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In our latest installment of Tough Talks, we’re going ALL IN! with our awe-inspiring guest - the inimitable Guru Ganesha. Take a deep dive with us into the realm of business challenges and the critical need for innovative solutions.We talk about the dual commitment necessary in the sales process, compelling us to recognize if potential buyers are t…

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TOUGH TALKS - E126 - Resilience Beyond Measure: Jeff Nyce's Remarkable Journey with Terminal Illnesses 25:11

1+ y ago25:11

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In this episode of Tough Talks, we have back with us a truly remarkable guest, Jeff Nyce, a retired SWAT team commander and a two-time survivor of terminal illnesses. Despite being diagnosed with his third terminal illness ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Jeff continues to choose to live and embrace a positive mindset as he keeps pushing for…

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TOUGH TALKS - E125 - Executing With "Extreme Prejudice" (it's not what you think) with Gary Weiss 1:07:27

2y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

What's the most important trait/skill of a CEO?Why is it so much more important to hire the RIGHT person vs the "best" person for the job?What does it mean to not let perfection be the enemy of good?How does a corporate culture empower its people to feel safe enough to make mistakes?What does it mean to "execute with extreme prejudice"?These are so…

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TOUGH TALKS - E124 - Vision and Balls! with Siavash Fashi 1:10:33

2y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

I'm so thrilled to be able to introduce you to an absolute Powerhouse (in every way). His name is Siavash Fashi. He's the owner of the enormously successful small gym (very very small, and apparently wonderfully high-vibe and chaotic!) in Culver City, CA named SixPax Gym. Siavash left Iran, where bodybuilding was illegal and where he dealt with can…

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TOUGH TALKS - E123 - Moving Minds with Mushrooms with Jake "The Snake" Plummer 50:31

2y ago50:31

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"We are on a mission to move minds with mushrooms."That's a quote from his website, www.getumbo.com. His name is Jake "The Snake" Plummer and he is a former NFL quarterback turned mushroom farmer.His new chosen assignment in life is to remind us here in the Western cultures about the profound healing qualities of functional (and hopefully soon-to-b…

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TOUGH TALKS - E122 - SURRENDER! with Kute Blackson 1:09:46

2y ago1:09:46

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His speaking career started at age 8 when his iconic minister father had him speak before a church congregation of thousands in his native Ghana. He himself was ordained a minister at age 14. He didn't ask for any of that. So at age 18 he won a green card in the Ghanaian lottery, followed his intuition, and moved to LA, alone, knowing no one, with …

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TOUGH TALKS - E121 - The Philly Buddha! with Pat Croce 1:17:48

2y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

From Physical Therapist to Co-Owner of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team to Zen Monk, our guest today is NOT TYPICAL!He IS, however, something very few people ever achieve which you can argue is far less likely than any of the above. He is a Philadelphia LEGEND!His name is Pat Croce and I have known about him for most of my life (having grown up in t…

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TOUGH TALKS - E120 - From Food Stamps to Hall of Fame with Kurt Warner 1:25:14

2y ago1:25:14

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Who has won MVP of The Super Bowl AND had a movie created about his life story? My latest Tough Talks Podcast guest, that's who. Kurt Warner.Kurt's Cinderella story is easily one of the best in NFL history (that's why they made the movie, American Underdog, about it).Through countless trials and tribulations, Kurt and his remarkable wife, Brenda, c…

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TOUGH TALKS - E119 - Rapid Transformational Therapy with Marisa Peer 1:02:09

2y ago1:02:09

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Who says that real personal growth and healing need to be gradual?! Well, not this guest. Today we have World Renowned Therapist and Best Selling Author, Marisa Peer, on the show. Marisa is the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). RTT is a massively disruptive approach to helping people heal and grow. Because it's - well - RAPID! She ex…

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What do you do when the wolf knocks on your door? Best of Tough Talks 8 - E117 34:34

2+ y ago34:34

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What do you do when the wolf knocks on your door? What if the wolf is already inside?? In light of the mass layoffs rippling through the economy, it's particularly important for us all as leaders, employees, business owners, and coaches to be in the practice of Mental Toughness. This week my team and I have put together a special highlight reel. Th…

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TOUGH TALKS - E116 - Attitude and Effort: The 2 Things We Can Totally Control with Reggie Marable 45:18

2+ y ago45:18

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Have you ever met someone who is perpetually driven by both the creation of excellence AND fun?! Well, whether you have or you haven’t, you’re about to. His name is Reggie Marable and he is a big-time Sales Exec with a fan base larger than the Atlanta Braves! (He's from Atlanta, aka the ATL.) Reggie truly gets what Mental Toughness means. He has ap…

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TOUGH TALKS - E115 - Sales Leadership Gold with Silky D 51:56

2+ y ago51:56

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Attracting and retaining top talent, helping that talent be and stay clear on their "WHY", maintaining a "healthy paranoia", and demonstrating authentic humility are a few of the most important things that the CRO of Black Swan Data, David Delnero, identifies as keys to success in these challenging times. I have had the privilege of watching David …

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TOUGH TALKS - E114 - Mindset - The #1 Variable in Sales Success with Larry Shurtz 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

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People in the industry make a pretty convincing argument that the Enterprise Software Industry is the most competitive industry on the planet at the moment. And that means, if you’re interested in creating excellence in that realm, Mental Toughness is mighty handy. Just canned my latest episode of the Tough Talks Podcast with guest, Larry Shurtz, C…

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TOUGH TALKS - E113 - Time Wizardry for Dads with Joe Perrone 56:05

2+ y ago56:05

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Have you ever heard (or said), "There's just not enough time in the day." Or, "I just wish I had more time." Or, "There's a time for work and a time for play." Our Tough Talks Guest today, Joe Perrone, Time Wizard (as I like to call him), is here to debunk all of that. Joe made the decision several years ago after a medical emergency to reorganize …

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TOUGH TALKS - E112 - BEST OF Tough Talks 7! 20:55

2+ y ago20:55

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This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show. Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness. Guests in this Highlight Reel: Dan O'Bri…

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TOUGH TALKS - E111 - Destroy What You Have Created! with Jonathan Keyser 1:02:30

2+ y ago1:02:30

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"Demolish what you've created!" "Demolition is messy!" "Discover where you suck!" "Settle into the fact that you're not in control!" These are just a few of the wisdom bombs that our repeat guest drops for us today. Welcome back to Jonathan Keyser, Founder of KEYSER Commercial Real Estate. This is JK and CD do Tough Talks 2.0. And in our episode, w…

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TOUGH TALKS - E110 - Psychedelic Healing with Troy Melendez, Ph.D. 1:25:30

3y ago1:25:30

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My guest today is Dr. Troy Melendez. Troy and I went to graduate school together and he is easily one of the most intelligent and fascinating people I have ever known. Wizardly intelligent. He is a therapist who helps folks with addiction recovery. Troy, himself, was addicted to painkillers and that addiction escalated to a very serious and long op…

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TOUGH TALKS - E109 - The World's Greatest Athlete with Dan O'Brien 1:15:03

3y ago1:15:03

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The Greatest Athlete in the World! That's the title our guest earned himself when he won the Olympic Gold Medal for the Decathlon in Atlanta in 1996. We have Dan O'Brien in the Tough Talks studio today and we get to pick the brain of one of history's greatest athletes on things like mental preparation and how to convert "failure" (epic failure) int…

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TOUGH TALKS - E108 - Hey, CROs! You Don't Have To Be Alone! with Jon Hunter 1:10:56

3y ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Our very first ever Tough Talks Podcast guest is back for a cameo! But this time he’s different. He’s had quite the transformation in the last 5 years since that first ever episode. Now he’s “Half Monk, Half Assassin.” Before I think he was a bit more of the assassin. His name is Jon Hunter and he has lived his entire professional career in the wor…

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TOUGH TALKS - E107 - Creating A Safe Place To Play! with Mary Bea Porter-King 1:19:08

3y ago1:19:08

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What a blessing it is to have this Angel of a woman as a dear friend and colleague and guest on the Tough Talks Podcast! Her name is Mary Bea Porter-King. Google her if you haven’t heard her name before. She is a true hero – really. That’s not even close to a euphemism. Mary Bea lettered in 4 sports at Arizona State University. Yeah, you read that …

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TOUGH TALKS - E106 - Startup Entrepreneurs are CRAZY! with Greg Head 1:00:26

3y ago1:00:26

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According to this guy, Startup Entrepreneurs are CRAZY! In a remarkably impressive way. In this episode of Tough Talks we get to explore the inner workings of the minds of such entrepreneurs and specifically this particular one, Greg Head. Greg is the Founder of Gregslist.com, a curated up-to-date list of local software companies that is used by th…

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TOUGH TALKS - E105 - Mental Toughness Mantras with Chris Dorris 45:17

3y ago45:17

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What's the point of Mental Toughness Training? Well, that's simple (and profound). We do the inner world work so that we are able to respond to all of life rapidly with grace, mastery, creativity, and enthusiasm. Mental Toughness Training involves strengthening our "response-ability." In other words, our ability to respond powerfully to all circums…

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TOUGH TALKS - E104 - Adversity is guaranteed, attitude is a choice! with John Kriesel 54:38

3y ago54:38

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On December 2, 2006, after being in an 8 day medically induced coma, he woke up to discover he'd lost two comrades and both of his legs in an IED explosion serving in Iraq. Here's his response upon this discovery: "None of this matters. I'm alive. And I'm thankful for that. There's one path - and that's forward." His name is Retired Staff Sergeant …

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TOUGH TALKS - E103 - "Beer-Boarding" in the Scrapple Belt with Dogfish Head Sam Calagione 1:01:52

3y ago1:01:52

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Inherent within your passions are the mechanics for stratospheric success. Sam Calagione, founder and brewer at Dogfish Head Brewery, is proof of that. Sam trusted his passion for crafting what he refers to as “off-centered” beers and 26 years later he has literally created a food and beverage (and lodging) dynasty! And he’s having a boatload of fu…

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TOUGH TALKS - E102 - BEST OF Tough Talks 6! 15:15

3y ago15:15

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This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show. Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness. Guests in this Highlight Reel: Steve Sim…

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TOUGH TALKS - E101 - We Are All Connected By Story with David Richman 1:07:24

3y ago1:07:24

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“Nobody is watching and nobody cares.” Do you feel inspired? Wait until our guest today explains that. You’ll feel inspired then. David Richman was an overweight, chain-smoking, homeless kid at the age of 18. He got a job at a Vegas fast food joint, worked 3 jobs at a time to work his way up the ladder, never went to college, wanted to start his ow…

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TOUGH TALKS - E100 - Two-gether on TWOsday - A Frank Convo with Iyanla Vanzant 58:55

3y ago58:55

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IYANLA!!! You heard it! Yep. That’s who our guest is for the 100th episode of The Tough Talks Podcast!!! How cool is that?! The infamous, and brilliant – and fricking hysterical – Iyanla Vanzant discusses her own unique interpretation of what Mental Toughness and Mental Toughness Training even is. And it’s profound – as you might expect coming from…

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TOUGH TALKS - E099 - Geek Squad For Your Brain! with Tim Shurr 50:58

3y ago50:58

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What if you could have a massive transformation in your personal or professional life, or both, in only 30 minutes? Is that really possible? Well, according to my latest Tough Talks Podcast guest, World-renowned Hypnotist, Tim Shurr, it sure is. Tim is The Geek Squad for your brain. He shows us the "shortcuts" on how to use our human supercomputers…

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TOUGH TALKS - E098 - Where Are You On Your Hero's Journey with Christian LeFer 44:49

3y ago44:49

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Where are you on your Hero's Journey? Because you're on one. According to my guest on this episode of Tough Talks, everyone is on their own Hero's Journey. His name is Christian LeFer and he helps people answer this question for themselves and then he helps them start Nonprofits! (If they want to.) He's got an awesome definition of Mental Toughness…

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TOUGH TALKS - E097 - Living Life Well with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kevin Payne 58:01

3+ y ago58:01

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What does it feel like to jump out of a plane 370 times in one year - when you can't feel your legs below the knees because you have MS? How does someone with Multiple Sclerosis who has had zero pain-free days in over 2 decades, and takes absolutely no pain meds, still live a profoundly full and successful life? Our guest, Dr. Kevin Payne, answers …

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TOUGH TALKS - E096 - Creating Safety (and Success) with The Tribe Culture with Garry Ridge 1:05:56

3+ y ago1:05:56

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"If we're out on the ocean in rough seas and you're leaning over the rail getting seasick and I come over to you and put my arm around you and say, 'I'm so sorry you're feeling so crappy' - that's sympathy. If I start puking with you, THAT'S empathy!" That was what the CEO of The WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge, said in response to my question, "How do …

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TOUGH TALKS - E095 - Leading With Empathy with Phil Gallagher 33:01

3+ y ago33:01

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What is it like to be the CEO of a $19.5 billion/year revenue company? Yeah, I don't know either. But my guest in this episode of Tough Talks does. And we're gonna ask him that right out of the chute. His name is Phil Gallagher, CEO of Avnet, Inc. We're also going to ask him what defines great leadership, what Mental Toughness means to him and how …

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TOUGH TALKS - E094 - BEST OF: Tough Talks 5! 20:28

3+ y ago20:28

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This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show. Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness. https://christopherdorris.com/best-of-to…

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TOUGH TALKS - E093 - The New Irrelevance of Intelligence with Dr. Alan D. Thompson 1:09:22

3+ y ago1:09:22

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So now that your career is going to be totally obsolete soon, what are your plans? You do realize that Artificial Intelligence is completely disrupting life as we know it, right? And that it's impossible to predict the magnitude of that disruptiveness? How do you plan to survive? Oh, wait, that may be an irrelevant question as well. In fact, I'm ho…

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TOUGH TALKS - E092 - Dino-Balls! with Laban Ditchburn 1:00:09

3+ y ago1:00:09

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Wait until you hear this guy read you the first chapter of his new book, Bet On You!!! Drugs, booze, gambling, and ladies of the night. And that wasn't even close to his rock bottom. Our remarkable guest today, Laban Ditchburn, was in the throes of darkness for a very long time. Once he decided to heal his body, he also healed his mind and soul and…

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TOUGH TALKS - E091 - I Imagined Meeting God Would Be Awful! With Kellan Fluckiger 1:12:32

3+ y ago1:12:32

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to meet God? And then to tell God you're not ready to go yet? To feel overwhelming peace and clarity and calm? Then to have God ask you if you're sure! To say, "Yeah, I'm sure." Then to have God give you 4 Principles to return with and to share? Well, our guest today died on June 9th, 2018, and is here to descr…

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Episode 40 - Tacos & Adrenaline 46:53

3+ y ago46:53

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Call us Hotline: 919-694-3356 Contact Us: https://www.rootonesix.com/pages/contact Email us: [email protected] For Root One Six Off Road product quotes - [email protected] This Week On The Root One Six Grind In the Outdoor Update, we will address the elephant in the room this week—Social Media's impact on outdoor activities. From the Fie…

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Episode 39 - Rocking with FMC 58:43

3+ y ago58:43

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Call us Hotline: 919-694-3356 Contact Us: https://www.rootonesix.com/pages/contact Email us: [email protected] For Root One Six Off Road product quotes - [email protected] This Week On The Root One Six Grind Travis from FMC Overland joins us this week to talk about a fantastic group of adventures and what it means to them to be Fully Mis…

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TOUGH TALKS - E090 - Check Your Alignment and Be Relevant! with Ian Koniak 54:29

3+ y ago54:29

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Do you know what “commission breath” is? It’s a metaphor for a sales rep who’s so hungry for a deal, they will say or do anything just to get it. They crave commission so badly that prospects smell it on their breath a mile away. And it’s repulsive. And popular. Our guest today, Ian Koniak, is an established badass in the world of Enterprise Sales.…

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Episode 38 - Amazing People Doing Amazing Things 47:26

3+ y ago47:26

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Call us Hotline: 919-694-3356 Contact Us: https://www.rootonesix.com/pages/contact Email us: [email protected] For Root One Six Off Road product quotes - [email protected] This Week On The Root One Six Grind Jason Morgon from RucRak is back on the Root One Grind, and he shares heart touching story with us and talks about an amazing event…

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TOUGH TALKS - E089 - Getting In The Zone In Sport And Life with Dr. Debbie Crews 53:50

3+ y ago53:50

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Why did Alan Alda always jump around all over the place before going onto the set to record a scene for Mash? What is "The Yips" and can you get "Life Yips"? Why do some of us choke when it comes time to shine and some of us don't? Mental Toughness or Mental Integrity? The Zone or Brain Synchronicity? These are some of the fascinating questions and…

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TOUGH TALKS - E088 - Your Next Big Project is YOU! with Leo Pusateri 48:20

3+ y ago48:20

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How do you most profoundly want to use the rest of your life? That's a big question, isn't it? Our guest on today's episode of Tough Talks helps folks address it head-on and with unprecedented levels of enthusiasm and passion and service. Leo Pusateri is our guest today. He is the Founder of The Sabbatical Experience. Leo can riff all day on the bi…

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TOUGH TALKS - E087 - We Are All Addicts with Marc Schmallen 54:52

3+ y ago54:52

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Is it possible that all of us are, or were, addicted on some level to the need for approval? Fundamentally, what really IS any addiction? What's the difference between being clean & sober vs. being In Recovery? If you've ever been addicted to substances or behaviors like sex or gambling, were you an addict before you even started "using"? These are…

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TOUGH TALKS - E086 - How To Become A NeuroNinja with Doc Ali 58:46

3+ y ago58:46

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What if I told you that you could choose your mental state from moment to moment depending on which state would serve you right then? What if I told you you could choose which neuromodulators (she'll explain that) to activate at will? What if I told you that you can become a NeuroNinja? And what if I told you I have THE NeroNinja Extraordinaire as …

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TOUGH TALKS - E085 - Hoping is LAZY! with Greg Everett 56:06

3+ y ago56:06

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"Hope is lazy!" That's what he said! And I couldn't love it more. He advises us to make a much more intelligent and effective choice - KNOWING. His name is Greg Everett and he's coached elite weightlifters and written some gems of books. In today's episode of Tough Talks, we unpack his more recent masterpiece, his book, TOUGH: Building True Mental,…

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TOUGH TALKS - E084 - Resilience with Dennis Volpe 49:03

4y ago49:03

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Our guest today was The Naval Commander of the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate. It was a DREAM career. One that he aspired to and worked tirelessly for his entire life. They were deployed in The Black Sea during the 2014 Sochi Olympics directly off the coast of Russia. They were so close to shore, they could see the Olympic Torch -…

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