A year ago, I had the opportunity to speak with some college students at Belmont University.  My friend, Professor Barry Landis, wanted me to speak on a topic that would be foundational and practical for college students - something these Music & Entertainment students could use out in the real world.This is the fourth of ten short (9 minutes or less) messages I recorded recently on a brand new app online called Racket (think Twitter for audio).The #4 way to succeed with zero talent is: BE POSITIVELY CONTAGIOUS

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526 - Be Positively Contagious | Ten Ways To Succeed With Zero Talent

A year ago, I had the opportunity to speak with some college students at Belmont University.  My friend, Professor Barry Landis, wanted me to speak on a topic that would be foundational and practical for college students - something these Music & Entertainment students could use out in the real world.This is the third of ten short (9 minutes or less) messages I recorded recently on a brand new app online called Racket (think Twitter for audio).The #3 way to succeed with zero talent is: GIVE YOUR BEST

525 - Give Your Best | Ten Ways To Succeed With Zero Talent

A year ago, I had the opportunity to speak with some college students at Belmont University.  My friend, Professor Barry Landis, wanted me to speak on a topic that would be foundational and practical for college students - something these Music & Entertainment students could use out in the real world. This is the second of ten short (9 minutes or less) messages I recorded recently on a brand new app online called Racket (think Twitter for audio).The #2 way to succeed with zero talent is: SHOW UP AND DO THE WORK

524 - Show Up And Do The Work | Ten Ways To Succeed With Zero Talent

A year ago, I had the opportunity to speak with some college students at Belmont University.  My friend, Professor Barry Landis, wanted me to speak on a topic that would be foundational and practical for college students - something these Music & Entertainment students could use out in the real world.  This is the first of ten short (9 minutes or less) messages I recorded recently on a brand new app online called Racket (think Twitter for audio). The #1 way to succeed with zero talent is: BE ON TIMELinks mentioned in this episode:  Essentialism BookFollow me on Racket and Twitter.

523 - Introducing Ten Ways To Succeed With Zero Talent

Today, I share a devotional message from a devotional book I read every morning called The Book of Mysteries by Jonathan Cahn (NYTimes Bestseller of the book The Harbinger). Every day for an entire year, an imaginary teacher gives his student daily ancient lessons taught for thousands of years in Jewish tradition.  This is the basic premise of the book. Jonathan Cahn mixes old testament and new testament lessons leading the reader to deeper insights into the teachings of Jesus and how it relates to their life today.  Every devotional entry is interesting, but this one had a more profound impact on me.  This one is called THE TENT WORLD (Day 50). Let me know, by messaging me on Twitter, if you want to hear more messages like this from me in the future.

522 - Everything In This World Is Temporary

You didn&apos;t just get here by accident.  You are here because everyone before you had the strength to persevere.  And everyone in your family genealogy has a story.  Laurie Hermance-Moore is more than an accredited genealogist helping people discover their family history, she&apos;s a story-discoverer and a storyteller!  Laurie&apos;s company, Heritage Bridge, specializes in family history and forensic genealogy. She breaks down for me her process of discovery and story-weaving for her clients.  This was a really fun episode to record.  I think you&apos;ll enjoy it if you&apos;re into ancestry or family tree research. In this interview, Laurie talks about:How Laurie became a genealogistHow did Laurie become accredited?How she discovers family stories?Warning: DNA doesn&apos;t lie!The process of genealogy.Family History vs. Forensic GenealogyWhy it&apos;s hard to research before 1850.What if you suspect you have slaves in your family history?What kinds of things can she uncover?Laurie shares her most interesting discoveries.Get a free starter guide to genealogy discoveryWhat&apos;s the most important advice she gives to people starting out.* All of this is organized with Chapter Markers. If your podcasting app allows, you may prefer to skip around this episode to listen to the parts that most interest you.Links mentioned in the episode:Free Download: 4 Ways To Build Your Family History LegacyIf you are considering working with Laurie, you can visit Heritage Bridge and schedule a free consultation.

521 - There's A Story In Your Blood: Find Out Your Family History with Genealogist Laurie Hermance-Moore

Where were you on September 11, 2001?  What were you doing? What have you learned?  How have you changed?  No doubt, we all have vivid memories of that day. I share my personal memories and a short message of how we can move forward more unified.  If we haven&apos;t grown in 20 years, let this be the day we start!Follow me on Twitter @ericnordhoff

520 - Memories of 9/11 | Where I Was, What I Learned, The Hope I Have

Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin expert and advocate.  His Twitter bio says "I will show you why Bitcoin will win".  He spends his educating people on how to program blockchain technology and program Bitcoin specifically. He often jokes that he preaches Bitcoin to Christians and Christ to Bitcoiners.  So much so, that he was inspired to write a book about it with several other co-authors.  It&apos;s called Thank God For Bitcoin: The Creation, Corruption and Redemption of Money In this interview, Jimmy talks about:The history of Bitcoin and how it worksHow to program BitcoinWhat the future will look like with Bitcoin (and without it - scary!)The moral failure of the current Fiat economyThe redemptive nature of the Bitcoin economyHow to start investing with BitcoinThe miracle of story of the book, Thank God For Bitcoin.Why Dave Ramsey should endorse Bitcoin* All of this is organized with Chapter Markers, if you&apos;d prefer to skip around this episode and if you&apos;re podcasting app allows.Links mentioned in the episode:Cypherpunk ManifestoOriginal Satoshi Nakamoto WhitepaperProgramming Blockchain Education (Jimmy&apos;s teaching)3 Ways To Invest In BitcoinSwan BitcoinRiver FinancialCash.appI&apos;m very grateful for Jimmy coming on our podcast.  I hope to have him on again for part 2 of this very worthwhile conversation.

519 - Thank God For Bitcoin | Jimmy Song

You&apos;ve heard the expression "Leaders are readers."  Jesse Wisnewski and Jeff Brown join me on the podcast to talk about the book they&apos;ve co-authored, appropriately titled Read To Lead.  Purchase Read To Lead on Amazon.  Or, get the first chapter free here. 

518 - Read To Lead | Jeff Brown and Jeff Wisnewski

I was fortunate to talk with my longtime Walker Stalker friend, "Undead Randy" Fortunato, recently about creating a project from scratch, lessons learned, and the need to be flexible from the creation of his comic book series, DECAY.  

517 - UnDecayed | Randy Fortunato

Since 2012, I’ve produced 1000+ podcast episodes for myself, corporate clients, influencers, counselors, and coaches.  I’ve grown successful communities and businesses as a result of podcasting. In this episode, I share how my passion for encouragement and connection, led me on a path to professional consulting and coaching through podcasting and digital media. Whether you want a professional podcast, help to develop your online marketing funnel, or you need help getting clarity in your career, business, or ministry,  visit EricNordhoff.com and schedule a free 30-minute consult with me.   I&apos;m certain you will get value from our time together!In August, I'll be going through the book THOU SHALL PROSPER by Rabbi Daniel Lapin.  Get your book and join me by filling out this simple form.   I hope to see you in the weekly book club starting in mid-August.  - Eric

516 - My Hero's Journey | How Following My Passion Led Me To Coaching and Consulting

I discuss a really interesting article I was sent recently.  I learned 3 simple things I can do to help instill confidence in my kids.  I think these truths are applicable to leadership as well. Here&apos;s the research article I discussed.

515 - How To Raise Confident, Mentally Strong Kids

Real Estate Investor and Entrepreneur, Daniel Petersen, joins me to talk about a thing we call "The Talk" we have started together.  Zechariah 4:10 says "Do not despise small beginnings."  We sit down to talk just before the start of the first of six small group meetings we&apos;ll be hosting at my house.  Each week, more than a dozen young entrepreneurs and future business leaders will join us for dinner and entrepreneurial conversation.  Specifically today, we will lead a discussion about what an entrepreneur is and isn&apos;t.  We answer the question "what qualifies you to be an entrepreneur?".  I hope you enjoy our fun, impromptu discussion just before we head into our meeting! 

514 - Daniel Petersen | Building Up The Next Generation

Over the years, I&apos;ve heard my boys call certain kids in school or on the sports fields "Try Hards".  I guess it&apos;s a term used for people that seem to be trying extra hard to win or succeed.  In some ways, I kind of feel sorry for those kids...because it&apos;s actually a really good thing to want to do well and succeed.  But, on the other hand, I get their point.  Try Hards are over-the-top where it becomes annoying.  As I was preparing this message, I wondered if I have been a closet "Try Hard" all my life. Haha.  Anyway, here&apos;s my message for today.  I am trying too hard to do too many things for too many people too much of the time.  And, instead what I&apos;ve been learning is that I actually experience more success when I do this... (you&apos;ll have to listen to the episode to find out what that is).  You&apos;re probably saying to yourself...typical TRY HARD thing to do. Haha.  As always, I hope this message inspires and awakens something new in you!- Eric

513 - Am I a "Try Hard"?

Phil Mickelson shocked the golf world by winning the 103rd PGA Championship (one of the 4 major golf tournaments of the year) last week.  He turns 51 in June...and no one that old has ever won a major golf tournament.  Many have noticed he is a much calmer, more patient golfer than he&apos;s ever been.  Something was different about Phil.  It turns out Mickelson has been practicing relaxation, meditation and visualization techniques these last 2-3 years.  I thought it would be interesting to look at what he implemented in his golf game and look at how we can apply it to our game in real life.  After all, it is called the game of life for a reason.  Why not work towards mastering our game by applying what Phil has to our lives as well!  Here&apos;s a summary of what we can learn from Phil Mickelson&apos;s victory in our personal and work life:Proper preparation starts with a powerful mindsetSelect the club you can swingFor the next shot, make it the best routine of the dayIf you don&apos;t see it, you cannot create itMake a complete swingLink to the PGA.com article mentioned in the podcast.

512 - What We Can Learn About Life and Work From Phil Mickelson

Encouragement builds belief. Belief makes the impossible, possible. This podcast exists to encourage others so that more people will believe in themselves. Listeners will find the courage to face their fears and commit to taking action, so they will be unstoppable. Host, Eric Nordhoff, is on a mission to encourage business owners, entrepreneurs, and creative people. This podcast features faith-based motivational messages and interviews with overcomers who have inspirational stories. Find out what it means to live your most courageous life by joining the Courageous Community. Live a life with purpose and intention. Make the impossible, possible in your life and business. "With God all things are possible." - Mark 10:27

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