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Living A Life Of Purpose with Kevin Hekmat

Kevin Hekmat started his career working with IN-Q, Cal Fussman, and Alex Banayan to name a few. He has helped sell out theaters and produce global events. During the pandemic, even though he has a love and deep friendships with his performers, Kevin also looked inward and focused on his passion for wellness, and his ability to help others shift how we respond to stress – and bring more happiness, productivity, and communication to teams around the world. Kevin began studying with the HeartMath Institute where he became certified. He uses over 30 years of research from the Institute to share a new understanding of how we can manage the stress response through simple, evidence-based techniques, and create a happier and healthier work and life.

IN THIS EPISODE … Joe talks to his friend Kevin Hekmat about the benefits of deep breathing, meditation, and the intentions of focus. Kevin shares his unknowing journey into meditation, which started with an incredible story, a 10-day silent meditation experience. From never meditating to jumping into a retreat that is hard for the most seasoned meditation enthusiasts. They start digging into understanding setting boundaries in your life and setting time for your intentions and focus. Most importantly for you, Kevin does some incredible deep breathing exercises that you can use during this episode and moving forward, which will aid in your path to self-discovery.

🔍 Breakdown with Kevin Hekmat:
Chapter 1 (0:00): Introduction
Joe introduces Kevin Hekmat, and sets up the episode.

Chapter 2 (2:00): Deep Breathing Exercise
Kevin starts the conversation with an exercise you can do to help center yourself.

Chapter 3 (8:26): Deep breathing versus meditation
There are some differences between meditation and deep breathing. Also, keep in mind that all people have different styles of practice.

Chapter 4 (15:02): Understanding Heart Math
Heart Math is an institute that studies the science of the heart. What your heart rate tells you about not only your physical but your emotional health as well.

Chapter 5 (29:40): Meditation retreat experience
Kevin started his journey in mediation by attending a 10-day silent retreat, which is truly incredible. He shared lessons he learned and what the overall experience was like.

Chapter 6 (36:39): Transcendental meditation
This technique promotes a state of relaxed awareness, stress relief, and access to higher states of consciousness, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.

Chapter 7 (44:57): Creating boundaries to be present
We wear so many hats in our lives that it is hard to make sure we are setting boundaries in our lives to ensure we are getting time to be present with ourselves.

Chapter 8 (56:57): Living with purpose
What are you doing today to ensure your life is being lived for yourself. This is something that we all need to focus on to make sure we don’t look back with regret.

Chapter 9 (1:10:53): Quick Coherence Technique
Coherence allows us to move easily from one idea to the next, from one thought to the next, and from one mind meld to the next.

Chapter 10 (53:50): Wrapping Up
Joe wraps up the episode with Kevin!

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://www.heartmath.org/
→”I AM” documentary by Tom Shadyac
→The Headspace Guide to Meditation by Andy Puddicombe
→Against All Odds by Chuck Norris

📞 Connect with Kevin
→https://www.instagram.com/kevinhekmat/
→https://www.facebook.com/kevin.hekmat
→https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhekmat/
→https://kevinhekmat.com/

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​

Connect with Joe on social here:
→https://www.instagram.com/notalmostthere/
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

 

Beyond Happiness with Jenn Lim

Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh co-founded to show how you can prioritize purpose, people, and profits to make an impact on the world. In 2010, Jenn led the launch and management of Tony’s first book, Delivering Happiness, which sold over 1 million copies, and hit #1 on The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. It was also voted one of the best business books by NPR, Amazon, and Inc. Magazine. With the book’s success, DH evolved into the world’s first coach|sulting® company to help businesses, governments, and health care systems actualize their own sustainable organizations with people and purpose for a positive ROI. Since then, DH has inspired and helped over 400 organizations around the world create systemic change to ready them for growth, adaptability, and resiliency. Over her 20+ years of experience with DH and Zappos, she’s developed scientific frameworks for workplace happiness and modern org design, showing how — no matter what title or role — we can live more meaningful lives through the work we do every day. Jenn also sits on the Global Happiness Council of Work and Wellbeing, loves spontaneous meditations and dance parties, and is working on the launch of another book in October 2021. 

IN THIS EPISODE… Jenn and Joe unpack this last year. They go into the impact the pandemic has made from a work landscape perspective, but more importantly, they talked about Jenn’s experience of massive loss with the passing of Tony Hsieh this past November 2020. This caused an understandable set back completing her book, Jenn was authentic to what she advocates for and focused on her journey and completed her new book, “Beyond Happiness”, and even though this isn’t a part two to Delivering Happiness, this is equally as important for business owners, people leaders, and even within your own family dynamics. Jenn shares a few great exercises you can do today, which will be linked in the show notes along with her book 

🔍 Breakdown with Jenn Lim:
Chapter 1 (0:00): Introduction
Joe introduces Jenn Lim, and sets up the episode.

Chapter 2 (2:00): Writing Delivering Happyness
Tony Sheih and Jenn Lim wrote 80% of Delivering Happiness in a cabin in Tahoe, and Jenn shares the magic of developing it.

Chapter 3 (6:30): Playbook for startup companies
The incredible following and impact the principles of scientific happiness has on employees is something that Jenn explains

Chapter 4 (15:28): Looking at the good and the bad within your organization
Unpacking what is going on within your company. Making sure purpose and value is the stronghold to ensure employee adaptability.

Chapter 5 (22:40): The great resignation
In the month of April alone there were 4 million people who left their jobs. We could look at this more like the great awakening and Jen explains why.

Chapter 6 (32:39): Work-life balance possibilities
An exercise Jenn had created, the wheel of wholeness, helps to focus on where they are in all areas of their lives. As a leader, you need to understand where people are in their lives.

Chapter 7 (40:47): Greenhouse exercise
This goes with the “me to we” concept. We want to make sure we are not only self-actualized but we help others find their purpose also. This greenhouse task helps accomplish this.

Chapter 8 (45:49): Work happy means the stock’s happy
It should be simple, but often companies forget that their team member’s happiness is not a frivolous focus, but actually helps the bottom line also.

Chapter 9 (53:50): Wrapping Up
Joe wraps up the episode with Jenn and encourages you to buy her book!

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://www.deliveringhappiness.com/
→Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh
→Beyond Happiness by Jenn Lim
→https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

📞 Connect with Jenn
→https://www.instagram.com/byjennlim/
→https://www.facebook.com/byJennLim
→https://www.linkedin.com/in/byjennlim/
→https://twitter.com/byjennlim

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​

Connect with Joe on social here:
→https://www.instagram.com/notalmostthere/
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

 

Becoming A Spartan with Joe Chura, Heather Chura, Bruce Etzcorn and Jon Rieckmann

IN THIS EPISODE… Joe sits down with his wife Heather Chura, and two of his friends, Jon Rieckmann (first-place finisher in his age division & eighth overall), and Bruce Etzcorn. These are a couple of the people from his crew that competed in the Spartan Ultra and Spartan Beast challenges in Lake Tahoe. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this event, the Spartan Ultra merges the sport of obstacle course racing along with 50K courses and 60 obstacles to create a truly unique and brutal challenge. This is a serious ultra-distance athletic challenge. This incredible group of athletes shares their highs and lows. They also talk about what they had to do physically and mentally to compete at this level. AND they aren't done challenging themselves yet. They talk about what's next for themselves in the race/run/challenge world.

🔍 Breakdown with the Spartan Crew:
Chapter 1 (0:00) - Intro
Joe introduces his wife and friends and sets up the episode

Chapter 2 (3:10) How we got started
Heather explains how she got Joe to sign up for the Spartan Ultra, and the magic behind having a goal to work towards.

Chapter 3 (7:25) - Spartan race tourist
Bruce shares his physical struggles with trying to finish the spartan ultra. He wasn’t able to finish and he explains what happened

Chapter 4 (20:20) - Heather’s mental toolbox
It was her second time doing the sandbag challenge on a steep incline, but Heather was able to get to a meditative state and focus on the struggles of others to get perspective.

Chapter 5 (24:16) - Training for the ultra
Preparation is so crucial for an experience like this. The obstacles, the altitude, the heat, and the inclines are something you need to train for in order to have a successful outcome.

Chapter 6 (26:47) - Jon wins his age group
Winning his age group was not easy. Jon talks about his highs and lows from the race.

Chapter 7 (33:02) - Joe’s racing hurdles
What the start of the race was like for Joe, and an injury he sustained during the course. He was able to use his mental toolbox to cross the finish line.

Chapter 8 (45:08) - Whats next
The group shares their biggest takeaways, what’s next for each of them, and the importance of setting your next goal to keep your momentum going.

Chapter 9 (52:00) - Half dome experience
Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley and 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome is a Yosemite icon and a great challenge to many hikers, and Heather shares her adventure.

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://race.spartan.com/en/race/ultra
→https://race.spartan.com/en/race/beast
→Spartan: Exit Strategy - Cal Fussman
→https://www.spartan.com/pages/fit-app

📞 Connect with Jon, Heather, Bruce and Joe
→https://www.instagram.com/jrieckmann2/
→https://www.facebook.com/hchura
→https://www.instagram.com/bruceetzcorn/
→https://www.instagram.com/jchura/

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​

Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/notalmostthere/
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

The Power Of Presence with Kristi Hedges

Kristi Hedges is a senior leadership coach with a specialty in executive communications, and the author of the Amazon bestseller The Power of Presence and The Inspiration Code. Her workshops and coaching programs have been utilized by CEOs and teams in organizations from the Fortune 10 to entrepreneurial ventures to nonprofits. She runs her own coaching practice, The Hedges Company, and is a founding partner in the leadership development firm, Element North. Kristi delivers keynotes to audiences around the world on topics at the intersection of communication and leadership. Kristi writes about leadership for Harvard Business Review and Forbes and is regularly featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Entrepreneur, BBC, Chief Learning Officer, and CNBC. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and a teaching faculty member of the Georgetown University Institute for Transformational Leadership. The Hedges Company offers a range of leadership development services, including individual leadership coaching, workshops, vision setting, team facilitation, and customized training.

IN THIS EPISODE… Joe and Kristi really dig into the covid work environment with a hyper-focus on communication; specifically delving into adapting your skills, and how our interactions don’t have to be the same now that we are out of an office or meeting room. The great aspect about Kristi, and her coaching content, is that you don’t need to be a CEO, or a people leader to grow from what she has researched. Kristi shares with Joe her findings from conducting numerous interviews for her latest book, The Inspiration Code, and spoiler alert; it's about listening to those around you and actually paying attention to what they're saying, which Joe confesses to Kristi that his wife calls him out on occasion for that.

🔍 Breakdown with Kristi Hedges:
Chapter 1 (0:00): Introduction
Joe introduces Kristi Hedges and sets up the episode.

Chapter 2 (2:00): The importance of presence
How you present yourself and allow others to perceive yourself 

Chapter 3 (13:48): Being an active listener
It is important not only to listen but to show those you are speaking with that you are listening by responding with what you are hearing.

Chapter 4 (17:17): Different ways to communicate
Now that we have entered a remote world, we need to adapt and find new ways to communicate. This can be doing walking meetings to help with mental health as well.

Chapter 5 (20:40): Changing your way of work thinking
Zoom fatigue and connecting while apart have a series of difficulties while leading your team. It is important to adapt to ensure we still can have a positive culture.

Chapter 6 (24:19): Leading with Authenticity and Presence 
Authenticity is so important, and your presence will come from being your authentic self.

Chapter 7 (37:10): Autonomy in the workplace
The majority of the world’s workspace/ideals have permanently changed since covid. As a leader, it is crucial to not only empower your employees but to lead by example as well.

Chapter 8 (42:12): Top takeaways from the book
While interviewing people for Kristi’s book, her top two takeaways were focusing on listening and attention. 

Chapter 9 (46:27): Self Awareness is so important
While trying to be the best leader you can be, your first step needs to be self-awareness. Make sure you are looking inward.

Chapter 10 (53:50): Wrapping Up
Joe wraps up the episode with Kristi and she shares her first impressions of Joe

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://www.thehedgescompany.com/
→The Power of Presence
→The Inspiration Code
→Vienna by Billy Joel

📞 Connect with Kristi
→https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristihedges/
→https://www.facebook.com/powerofpresence
→https://twitter.com/kristihedges
→https://www.thehedgescompany.com/meet-kristi/

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​

Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

Burn it Down with Ben Mollin of The Ben Mollin Project and Shear Genius

Ben Mollin's story is incredible. From life-long medical impairments to dealing with depression and attempted suicide to becoming a rockstar hairdresser on a reality tv show. He has broken down every barrier put in his way, and fear is no longer in his vocabulary.

Ben Mollin is an award-winning speaker, 2-time Ironman finisher, ultramarathon runner, an internationally recognized hairdresser, and an internationally recognized leader in personal development and peak performance strategies. He has been teaching entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and people from all walks of life how to create the life they desire. In 2007, Ben made his television debut on "Shear Genius," Bravo TV's reality competition for hairdressers, finishing second. Show judges Sally Hershberger and Vidal Sassoon commended Ben for his raw talent and his growth over the course of the competition. Ben is an international guest artist for hair cutting classes, personal appearances, and video projects, is on the hit TV show “The Look All-Stars” and in "50 Hairstylists," a book featuring the fifty most influential hairdressers in the country.

→IN THIS EPISODE… Joe sits down with Ben Mollin, a friend he knew in high school and recently reconnected with over the last two years.  What Joe remembered about Ben was how he appeared to have everything; charisma, confidence, and a born leader. BUT Ben was actually suffering from depression and had attempted suicide in front of his parents at the age of 14 due to what he thought was an insurmountable health setback. He was able to get help find music and then he started an incredible career, from his success on a Reality Show, Sheer Genius, to starting the Ben Mollin Project, where he shares his story and empowers those around him. Ben’s story has an incredible arc; from depression to suicidal thoughts to burning it all down to start over and not being afraid of anything. 

🔍 Breakdown with Ben Mollin:
Chapter 1 (0:00) Joe Introduces Ben
Joe sets up the episode and welcomes Ben Mollin to the show

Chapter 2 (2:00) 14 years old and attempting suicide
Ben found himself struggling after getting a medical diagnosis which made him wear a helmet to school at 14 when appearance is a big aspect of your identity.

Chapter 3 (11:58) Finding music as an outlet
Nirvana came out and Ben really started being influenced by music

Chapter 4 (16:32) Getting started in the hair business
After graduating high school Ben went to beauty school. He worked at supercuts, and then a spa in Lansing. Soon after he bought his first salon.

Chapter 5 (20:22) How do you find joy
To Ben joy is constant. He realized early on that success to him is fun when there is consistency and stability.

Chapter 6 (24:08) Getting on a reality show
Finding himself 100K in debt, he was approached by someone from the bravo network to be a part of a new reality hairdresser competition and the prize amount was… exactly 100K.

Chapter 7 (36:40) Vidal Sassoon and lessons from Reality-TV
Vidal got Ben on his path to teaching. He shared some wisdom about what his career path should be that sent Ben in a pivotal direction.

Chapter 8 (40:54) Bad habits turned positive
Ben realized he was having a negative relationship with alcohol. It wasn’t affecting him professionally, but he realized he needed to lead by example. 

Chapter 9 (44:32) Suicidal thoughts coming back
Ben was dealing with suicidal thoughts; reached out to a counselor for help. That counselor helped him identify what the real problem was, and suggested relief that changed everything.

Chapter 10 (51:30) Fatherhood and family
Having his son was an experience in itself. Ben’s son was born with a heart condition, so once again he was given a life lesson that he is forever grateful for.

Chapter 11 (58:00) Joe Wraps up the Episode
Joe concludes the episode with Ben praising him for being his authentic self, and celebrating his life’s journey.

DEALING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS:
→National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn more
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
→Crisis Text Line
Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources

Material Referenced in this interview:
→Gummo - Drama/Indie film 
→https://youtu.be/APdmX6ch60U Haircuts in the Summer
→https://www.bravotv.com/shear-genius
→https://www.ironcowboy.com/

📞 Connect with Ben
→https://www.instagram.com/benmollin/
→https://www.facebook.com/ben.mollin
→https://twitter.com/FnMollin
→https://www.benmollinproject.com/

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​

Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

How to lose the Quarantine-15 with Nutrition Expert, John Brooks + BONUS Challenge

🤼‍♂️John Brooks is a Certified Sports Nutritionist with the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN) and Precision Nutrition (level 1) certified and has a B.S. in Biology from DePaul University and an M.S. in Nutrition & Wellness from Benedictine University. He has over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Much of that time was spent in the supplement industry, and as a result, John has a vast knowledge about supplements and the evidence for and against using various ones. John is the founder of Nutrition 361, which is based in suburban Chicago and works with people all over the world. When John is not coaching clients, he trains and competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and holds the rank of black belt. 

→IN THIS EPISODE… Joe asks John a series of questions about diet and lifestyle questions. 42% of Americans have said they have had undesired weight gain during the covid shit show we are dealing with and it is an average of 29 pounds. John breaks down some simple guidelines on the best way to live an active healthy life. He explains nutrient density and how to figure out what your goals should be. Joe also gets into the benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol as well as prioritizing a good night's sleep so you can perform at your best. Joe and John wrap the episode by letting you know about a 30-day challenge we can all do together.

🔍 Breakdown with John Brooks:

Chapter 1 (0:00​) Introducing John Brooks
Not Almost There’s friend John Brooks is back to answer your questions!
 
Chapter 2 (3:02) How can I get started making my health a priority again?
Take inventory of your barriers, what is preventing you from making good hab its. Also make sure you are in a good food environment as well as a good support system
 
Chapter 3 (3:15​) How long does it take to notice a difference once you start?
Short term is more psychological, and you are noticing how you are feeling once you start eating healthy and purposeful. 
 
Chapter 4 (15:03) Are cheat days okay?
As long as you are tracking your calories, you are able to plan accordingly to allow for a high calories intake over the weekend. 
 
Chapter 5 (22:39) How does alcohol consumption and effect your health?
Having a limited amount of alcohol can go along with a healthy lifestyle. Also, try a non-alcoholic beer as a great alternative to drinking too much and suffering the negative side effects.
 
Chapter 6 (28:35) How do you balance the importance of diet versus exercise?
There is an 80/20 rule that a lot of people follow, where 80 is from what you eat and 20 is the exercise you do. A simple plan is to understand what your nutrition goals are and do 3 days of exercise a week
 
Chapter 7 (33:23) What is the right amount of sleep?
Getting 8 hours of sleep a night is a game-changer. You might be getting by on less than that, but your body is not performing at its best.

Chapter 8 (​40:42) How does your age affect achieving your fitness goals?
Biologically your metabolism doesn’t slow as some people think with age, but the factors that need to be considered are mental and emotional. The older we get, typically the less active we are.

Chapter 9 (48​:45) How do you balance body positivity with your health goals?
It is important to be kind to yourself and love yourself and at the same time set good health goals.
 
Chapter 10 (50:25) We need the hell yea people
There are three types of people listening, and we need the people that are pumped and ready to start our 30-day challenge incorporating good nutrition and 30 min workouts 3 times a week.
 
Chapter 11 (37:30) Wrap Up
Joe wraps up the episode with John and encourages you to be a part of the 30-day challenge

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://www.notalmostthere.com/challenge
→Calorie and Macro Calculator (Make a Copy)
→https://www.nutrition361.com/contact/ (to get in touch with John)
→My Fitness Pal (calorie tracking app)
→How to Get Ripped in your 40’s
→Show Notes/Stats

📞 Connect with John

→https://www.nutrition361.com/

→https://www.facebook.com/dexter.brooks.731

→https://www.instagram.com/nutrition361/

 
👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​
 
Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

 

If Not Now, When? The Re·Learn Series with Joe Chura

🎧 Joe Chura is an entrepreneur, inventor, and investor philanthropist. He founded and bootstrapped two companies, Launch Digital Marketing and Dealer Inspire, which both became two of the fastest-growing companies in America, earning the #39 spot on the Inc. 500 and #5 ranking on Crain’s Chicago Fast 50. In 2018, Joe sold both businesses to Cars.com in Chicago’s largest acquisition of the year, and he continues to lead their growth and innovation today as CEO. Joe’s passion is using his leadership and health and fitness experiences to help others achieve their goals, including starting an event REFUEL in December 2017, the Not Almost There Podcast in January 2021, and another event GO which was held in August of 2021.  

→IN THIS EPISODE… Joe shares with you an incredible lesson he learned from a powerful documentary that has become a life-altering mantra, "If not now, when?" He also recaps his event, GO, a one-of-a-kind day that incorporated activity with motivation. He delivered on what he promised, which was to have those who attended sweat, reflect, and be inspired.  Joe also had captivating speakers; Rich Roll, Jordan Burroughs, and Cedric King, and he breaks down who they are, what they talked about, and lessons they imparted to the audience that you can use as well. 

🔍 Breakdown with Joe Chura:

Chapter 1 (0:00​) Joe Introduces the episode
Chapter 2 (5:11) Learning from a documentary

Chapter 3 (12:16) Learning from event, GO.

Chapter 4 (13:16) Learning from Rich Roll

Chapter 5 (14:13) Learning from Jordan Burroughs

Chapter 6 (15:20) Learning from Cedric King

Chapter 7 (17:31) Joe Wraps up the Episode

Material Referenced in this interview:
→Kipchoge: The Last Milestone
→The Making Point by Cedric King
→https://www.notalmostthere.com/podcasts/rich-roll/
→https://www.notalmostthere.com/podcasts/jordan-burroughs/
→ https://www.notalmostthere.com/

 
👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​
 
Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

Dedicate Yourself with Pete Davis

PETE DAVIS is a civic advocate from Falls Church, Virginia. He works on projects aimed at deepening American democracy and solidarity. Pete is the co-founder of the Democracy Policy Network, a state policy organization focused on raising up ideas that deepen democracy. In 2015, he cofounded Getaway, a company that provides simple, unplugged escapes to tiny cabins outside of major cities. His Harvard Law School graduation speech, “A Counterculture of Commitment,” has been viewed more than 30 million times.

IN THIS EPISODE… Joe and Pete talk about the concept that we are part of a generation that was told to keep our options open; when we were trying to find a job or in our personal lives when dating and trying to find a partner. Even at the most basic level, scrolling through Netflix unable to choose one movie or show. Pete also discusses stories of historical dedication and how it has progressed over the year, and not always in a positive direction. Specifically how all the new apps and trends are conditioning us to have even less dedication. Most importantly Joe and Pete talk about some great tactical ways you can start dedicating yourself to a goal today.

Breakdown with Pete Davis:

Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro
Joe introduced Pete Davis

Chapter 2 (2:00) Digging into dedication

Chapter 3 (3:43) The inspiration for the book

Chapter 4 (6:46) Historical stories

Chapter 5 (11:27) Make a decision

Chapter 6 (18:08) Be confident in your choices

Chapter 7 (23:00) Making your commitments count

Chapter 8 (25:41) Excel at a few things

Chapter 9 (35:04) Enjoy the process

Chapter 10 (40:20) Everyday examples of dedication

Chapter 11 (49:34) Adding chapters to the book

Chapter 12 (50:02) Wrap Up
Joe wraps up the episode and shares his takeaways

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://petedavis.org/
→https://petedavis.substack.com/
→https://petedavis.org/dedicated/

📞 Connecting with Pete Davis:
→https://www.instagram.com/peteddavis/
→https://www.facebook.com/ThePeteDavisDispatch
→https://twitter.com/peteddavis

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​
 
Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

 

Mood Follows Action with Rich Roll

RICH ROLL A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is a 50-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, husband, father of 4, and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. In 2012, Rich became a #1 bestselling author with the publication of his inspirational memoir Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself. Taking up where the book leaves off, in 2013 Rich launched the wildly popular Rich Roll Podcast, which persistently sits atop the iTunes top-10 lists. In 2014, Rich & his wife Julie Piatt published the bestselling cookbook and lifestyle primer, The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes And Guidance For The Whole Family.

IN THIS EPISODE… Joe sits down in person with the inspirational wellness advocate, best-selling author, and podcast host Rich Roll. Rich tells Joe about his crippling addiction to alcohol and how he was able to finally admit he had a problem and seek help. He talks about his relapse 13 years into sobriety, which only lasted one day, and what he learned from that experience. Rich also explains how one scary moment going up the stairs at age 39 triggered his quest to find a healthier, plant-based lifestyle. They wrap up their in-depth conversation with a look at how Rich was able to start his podcast during a time with limited resources and technology and turn it into a top-ranking, healthy lifestyle in areas of fitness, mindset, and nutrition for his listeners. 

Breakdown with Rich Roll:

Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro
Joe introduced Rich Roll

Chapter 2 (2:00) Pre-podcast journey
The catalyst that started the podcast was Rich’s life experiences which included his relationship with alcohol and how he was able to restart his life after a low point in his life.

Chapter 3 (7:26) Law trajectory
Rich did not extend his law license. He explains why he decided not to continue on the path of being a lawyer.

Chapter 4 (12:40) Seeing help
Suffering from alcoholism for a long time, Rich finally decided to get treatment. He explains addiction and how to try to identify when you or someone you love can identify the problem.

Chapter 5 (17:56) A moment of prayer
While going through the 12 steps of AA, Rich found himself on a beach having a moment where he could let go of his past, and hardships and start on a new path.

Chapter 6 (29:50) Health scare and a change
Rich found himself in a scary moment climbing the stairs and fighting for breath at the age of 39; although he kicked the alcohol addiction, he was not healthy, so clean living starts

Chapter 7 (40:04) Giving up dairy is tough
The hardest part of becoming vegan was giving up on cheese. Dairy is the biggest food most people say they can’t live without, but once Rich gave it up, it made the biggest difference

Chapter 8 (49:52) Endurance Running
Once Rich had given up on alcohol and had the moment of clarity he needed to make a change in his diet, he had a flow moment on a run  and found his athletic stride

Chapter 9 (58:56) Finding ultra
Rich began starting to look for ultra runs to try to push himself to find his peak performance. He ended up finding a double ultra race and began laser focus on qualifying.

Chapter 10 (1:05:45) Magic in Hawaii
Finding a relationship with Hawaii Rich was able to tap into a sense of encouragement. You have to ask for permission from the island, you can feel the power.

Chapter 11 (1:20:34) Doing it without a net
Rich started his podcast with no intentions of money or where it would lead him, but in a pure way of wanting to learn and provide education to his audience.

Chapter 12 (1:38:02) Wrap Up
Joe wraps up the episode and shares his takeaways

Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://www.richroll.com/
→https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/
→https://www.richroll.com/books/

📞 Connecting with Rich Roll:
→https://twitter.com/richroll
→https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans
→https://www.instagram.com/richroll/

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​
 
Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

All I See Is Gold with Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs

JORDAN BURROUGHS Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion, 2x Olympian, Husband, Dad. Jordan is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 74 kilograms. In freestyle, he is the 2012 Olympic Gold medalist, a four-time World Champion (seven-time medalist), three-time Pan American Games Gold medalist, four-time Pan American champion, and four-time US Open National Champion, making the US World or Olympic Team on nine occasions. In folkstyle, Burroughs was a two–time NCAA Division I champion for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy (equivalent to the Heisman Trophy) in 2012. Burroughs is widely known for his double leg takedown and is considered one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time. Burroughs’ goal is to become the winningest wrestler in American history. John Smith, the American leader, stands in first place with six total titles. In order to do surpass him, he would have to win two more world championships in addition to the five he already has. He has his sights set on another gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Dream it. Do it.

IN THIS EPISODE...Jordan and Joe dig into his background and Jordan’s rise in the wrestling world. You will find his work ethic goes hand in hand with our Not Almost There family, and I know you will be blown away by his tenacity and outlook on constantly striving to be the best he can be. Jordan talked about his wins and losses and the lessons he learned in both, how important family is to him and how he is able to make his family a part of his work life. Jordan also ends the episode by sharing what’s next for him after wrestling.

Breakdown with Jordan Burroughs:

Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro
Joe introduces Jordan Burroughs 

Chapter 2 (1:00) Campers versus climber
Tim Grover gives a great analogy Jordan lives by about campers and climbers. Jordan shares what that means to him and how he lives his life by that philosophy

Chapter 3 (4:08) The beginning of his wrestling journey
Wrestling wasn’t something Jordan always wanted to do, he started relatively late but soon realized with his work ethic and passion he was able to succeed

Chapter 4 (11:39) How much work you put in
Jordan strives to be the hardest worker in the room. He has never taken a shortcut or cheated.

Chapter 5 (13:31) Experiences Jordan learned from the most
Jordan shares his most memorable win and loss, and what he was able to learn from both experiences

Chapter 6 (18:53) Becoming an olympian
Becoming an olympian didn’t happen overnight, but the change that occurs when winning the gold does change you just that fast

Chapter 7 (24:30) Lessons from defeat 
There is so much you can learn after a hard loss. Looking back and taking away those lessons to bring with you helps to continue to grind and become the best

Chapter 8 (42:13) The daily routine
Jordan shares what a day looks like and how he balances working out and staying focused on his career while still being present with his family

Chapter 9 (1:17:12) Spirituality and food are both fuel
Spirituality has been a great guide for Jordan. He has a great mindset and keeps himself focused and has no time for trouble. He is also is a well-known foodie with the best recommendations

Chapter 10 (50:12) Wrapping up
Jordan shares what’s next, and Joe wraps up the episode and shares his takeaways

Material Referenced in this interview:
→GO. Event
→Athletic Brewing
→Winning by Tim Grover
→Relentless by Tim Grover
→Headspace App

📞 Connecting with Jordan Burroughs:
→https://www.facebook.com/jordanburroughswrestling
→https://www.instagram.com/alliseeisgold/
→https://twitter.com/alliseeisgold
→https://www.jordanburroughs.com/

👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link 
→ Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/​
 
Connect with Joe on social here:
→Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/​
→Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/​
→Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura