Legendary! You don’t have to wait for it, because we got it right here. This is the legendary episode where we talk about lasting legacies and the ultimate power we have. You will be surprised how much of it starts with yourself. Tommy is a former corporate executive who was at the top of his game. One day he woke up in a ditch in downtown LA and realized the costs of his lifestyle and career. He walked away and turned to his true calling, guiding others on how to live a Legendary Life. Tommy goes all the way back to almost being incarcerated for 7 years, getting lucky, taking all that experience and showing that we can live our best life now. We all have a finite amount of days. In this episode, we share the principles and values that allow us to live life in alignment and what is most important to us. Being a better husband, friend, father, and overall making life better is our purpose. While Tommy shares how death is a gift, we delve further into creating a lasting legacy while we are alive. We talk about life- changing pain, the stories we tell ourselves and the choices we make. The good news is no matter how difficult life has been for us, we can always reprogram. Your legendary story can begin right now with all the actions you choose to take. In this episode you will learn about 12:03 - Breaking the habit of outworking everybody 14:40 - Finding fulfillment through pain 19:49 - Can we change without hitting rock bottom? 21:16 - Making a choice to do inner work 23:10 - The Power of Choice 27:10 - The Power of Story 30:10 - The stories we tell ourselves 35:16 - The Super Dumb-Intelligent Quadrant 40:36 - Add an hour a day of positivity 44:09 - Participate in your own rescue 52:27 - Legacy and the betterment of life 58:20 - Legendary and starting with yourself Book Reference (Books mentioned): https://tommybreedlove.com/get-inspired/book-legendary/ Connect with Lyrics & Lattes on: Websites:  www.lifehackmethod.com https://tommybreedlove.com/ Email: tommy@tommybreedlove.com Instagram: @tommybreedlove Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel! #legendary #legacy #choice

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You Don't Have To Die To Be A Legend with Tommy Breedlove - Episode 232

In order for you to be the best that you can be, who must you serve first? In this episode, Raul Villacis joins host Ian Lobas to help you discover how to be the best at everything that you do. You will find out how to commit to results, fall in love with the journey and become the needed leader and role model for the people that matter most. Raul began his journey as an entrepreneur at the age of 23 when he started his own real estate company, The Next Level Real Estate. By the time he was 30, his real estate company became the largest latino-owned real estate investment firm in Connecticut, with over 150 employees. In 2008, the real estate market collapse led to devastating effects on both Raul and his company. Through the chaos of the tribulations feeling discouraged, unrelatable, and overwhelmed, he found the inspiration to start the Next Level Experience. He began his journey to personal re-discovery, turned his life around and invested thousands in personal coaching. He began to practice active meditation and dedicated himself to the relationships with his wife and children. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about finding self love so you can be at your best, avoiding the dark and following your own leading light, and the three types of men, then this episode is for you. As soon as you’re done listening to this episode, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on real estate investing, including Being Versus Doing and Next Level Authentic In this episode you will learn about 4:18 - The Model of Alignment and Intregrity 7:05 - Reliving The Moment 8:32 - Operating From a Place of Never-Ending 11:26 - Finding Self Love So You Can Be At Your Best 14:46 - The Light and the Darkness 23:18 - The Three Types of Men 29:09 - How to Become a Leader by Embracing the Edge Culture Connect with Raul Villacis on: Website: https://raulvillacis.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaultheEDGE?s=20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raultheedge/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaulTheEDGE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulvillacis/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Being the Best at Everything You Do with Raul Villacis - Episode 231

Would you say that having a goal is more important than having a plan? In this episode, Andrew Undem joins host Ian Lobas to help you build a goal oriented mindset and rise above your own limitations. You will find out how to dial in a surefire formula and achieve financial freedom through real estate sales. Andrew owns and operates the #1 real estate sales team in the state of Maryland, SURE Group, which was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty in September 2020. SURE GROUP was ranked in the top 100 real estate sales teams in the nation three years in a row by Real Trends and The Wall Street Journal, selling over $150 million in sales and over 500 transactions annually. If you’ve always wanted to learn about overcoming the pain points of real estate sales, and taking the lead with a good model for employee retention, this episode is for you. As soon as you’re done listening to this episode, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on real estate investing, including Corporate Corner Office to Shopping Center Investment Expert and Eliminating Distractions to Calibrate Your Purpose. In this episode you will learn about 0:00 - Why Everyone Should Start Working at a Luxury Car Dealership After College 7:39 - Overcoming the Pain Points of Sales 13:15 - The Advantages to Preparing to Become a Millionaire 12:52 - The Abundance Mindset 30:42 - A Model for Good Employee Retention Connect with Andrew Undem on: Website: https://www.suresalesgroup.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewundem?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undem/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SUREBALTIMORE/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-undem-95872320/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel! #Sales #GoalMindset #GoalSetting

Confidence, Clarity, Compassion: Always Bet On You w/ Andrew Undem - Episode 230

In this episode, Shirag Shemmassian joins host Ian Lobas to explore the minds of those who are diagnosed with ADHD. Let’s discover how the disadvantages of ADHD can be turned around as an advantage towards the daily struggles in modern society. Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach. Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. Moreover, he has been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process. By joining Shirag, you will learn the in-depth meaning of ADHD, how early you can diagnose it, and how someone with ADHD can still learn new things. As soon as your adventure in this episode is done, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on being the best version of you, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion. Connect with Shirag Shemmassian on: Website: https://www.shemmassianconsulting.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/shemmassian?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiragshemmassian/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shemmassian/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel! #managingADHD #ADHDstruggles #schooladmission

The ADHD Advantage with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian - Episode 229

How do you make investment decisions? In this episode, Gene Parker joins host Ian Lobas to introduce us all to the formulaic and artistic business approach to commercial real estate. Let’s travel the road to success and explore the advantages of investing with a formulaic approach. Gene advises business owners, executives, investment committees, boards of directors, and advisory boards with more than 30 years of experience in real estate, leadership, and executive positions Gene spent 26 years with Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), starting in January 1993. CRC owns and operates shopping centers and multifamily apartments throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S., with more than $2B in assets and 300 employees. During his time at CRC, he held positions including Director, VP, SVP, EVP/COO, and President, for 10 years. While at CRC, Gene was directly involved in raising over $450M for three real estate private equity funds then invested into multifamily and retail properties throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeast U.S. In this episode, you will learn about why commercial real estate is better than residential and multifamily investments. As soon as you’re done watching, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on leaving a legacy and discovering your true calling, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion. Book Mentioned: Good to Great by Jim Collins Connect with Gene Parker on: Website: www.parkeradvisoryusa.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/genepparker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneparkerjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkeradvisor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genecparker/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel! #commercialrealestate #investmentformula #retailpropertyinvestment

Corporate Corner Office to Shopping Center Investment Expert: Gene Parkers Blue Ocean Strategy to Freedom! - Episode 228

Let’s discover why being the man you need to be is better than merely doing what needs to be done. In this episode, Eric Rogell joins host Ian Lobas to bring us back into the perspective that matters most, the view from our hearts. As a men’s lifestyle journalist Eric traveled around the world writing about gear, gadgets, style, food, drink, cars, and adventure travel for many major publications. He has hiked the Ma′unga Terevaka volcano on Easter Island, driven race cars on some of the most noted tracks in the country, and threw back shots of Jagermeister suspended 150-feet above the crowd at the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in Germany. For over a decade, Eric has interviewed hundreds of men—from celebrities, to athletes, to entrepreneurs, to military vets—getting them to dive deep into their stories of what made them the men they are today. By joining Eric, you embark on a mission to tap back into your inner Wild Man by reconnecting with nature on unforgettable adventure experiences. While getting the strategies you need to perform at your highest level, step into greatness as leaders, and forge deeper connections as husbands and fathers. As soon as your adventure in this episode is done, be sure to check out our other incredible shows on being the best version of you, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion. In this episode you will learn about 5:05 - Being Raised in Fear and Anxiety 11:10 - What Does it Mean to Be a Man? 15:29 - How Many Men See Themselves Differently than Others See Them? 32:17 - The Seven Sacred Core Values 53:09 - The Four Questions Connect with Eric Rogell on: Website: https://www.ericrogell.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericrogell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericrogell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrogell.podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrogell/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Being Versus Doing with Eric Rogell - Episode 227

The money hierarchy has snuck up on us in this day and age, and we need to discuss why we need to guide the next generation and upgrade their level of awareness to it. In this episode, Jonathan DeYoe joins host Ian Lobas to enlighten us with crucial knowledge on how identity is viewed today. Jonathan started as a Financial Advisor in a Wall Street firm in 1996 - right out of graduate school. Jonathan started DeYoe Wealth Management in 2001 to simplify personal finance and help busy people live meaningful lives. Their dedication to first class service, the commitment to evidence-based investing, and a client first philosophy have placed their firm in a category by itself. Financial planning is not about money and the real benefits of financial planning are not financial. At its best, financial planning is about building futures, protecting families, creating legacies and encouraging clients to pursue their passions. Jonathan does his best work in the place where love and money overlap. Investment success is determined more by choices than by market and economic data. They have created a comprehensive ecosystem of advice to simplify decisions, reduce anxiety and empower clients to stay true to both their life-purpose and the financial plan that they have designed together. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on building a meaningful legacy, including Living Your Legacy Now and Finding Your Lifelong Passion. In this episode, you will learn about 6:41 - A Relationship with Money 12:08 - Behavioral Psychology 16:00 - Finding Your Identity 25:51 - The Generational Financial Transition 45:53 - Turning the Tension Around Book Mentioned: Mindful Money by Jonathan DeYoe Connect with Jonathan DeYoe on: Website: https://mindful.money Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeYoeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmoneyplan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeYoeWealth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandeyoe/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Breaking the Money Hierarchy with Jonathan DeYoe - Episode 226

Has anything happened in your life that rocked you to the core and dramatically changed how you view everything? In this episode, Alan Lazaros joins host Ian Lobas to present his outlook on life and the choices that impact every single thing around it. After being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan questioned everything.  His father passed away in a car accident at age 28 when he was only 2.  This really shook him up...  He asked himself, “Did I live a life true to myself? How courageously did I fight for what I believe in? How fiercely did I love?”  Not liking his answers, he decided to change forever. Today, Alan’s a professional speaker, business coach and consultant, and the host of The Next Level University Podcast. Between speaking, podcasting, coaching and consulting, Alan's invested thousands of hours inspiring, motivating and educating others on how to become more successful on their own terms.  Alan believes life's about choices.  He grew up hearing stories about his father, and he can tell you from experience that how you die isn’t going to matter.  What matters is how you choose to live. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on choosing a perspective that serves and fulfills you, including Episode 219 and Episode 214. In this episode you will learn about 5:16 - How Your Life Can Change 20:02 - Why Going Big is Good For You 33:00 - Finding a Framework that Changes the Game 40:00 - Rock Bottom Doesn’t Have to Be the Reason for Change Notable quotes: 6:25 - “If you’re a CEO and you aim high, you can wake up one day and decide to be a farmer, but you can’t necessarily flip the switch the other way around” - Alan Lazaros 6:54 - “What choices you make today, are going to make your tomorrow”. - Alan Lazaros 13:54 - “You cannot see the stars during the day. They’re always there, but sometimes it takes the darkness to see clearly what you simply could not within the light”. - Alan Lazaros 24:51 - “In every moment, you have a choice”. - Ian Lobas 32:52 - “Take the great, evolve the rest”. - Ian Lobas 46:33 - “You do not have to hit rock bottom in order to improve, you just have to be proactive”. 51:59 - “Make the choices to advance yourself, 1% every day”. - Ian Lobas 55:54 - “Life is about choices, the choice of what to say and not to say.” - Alan Lazaros Book Mentioned: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware Connect with Alan Lazaros on: Website: https://nextleveluniverse.com Twitter: @alazaros Instagram: @alazaros88 Facebook: @alanlazarosllc LinkedIn: @alanlazarosllc Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: @themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @menonpurposepodcast Facebook: @MenOnPurposePodcast LinkedIn: @ianrlobas Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Next Level Authentic with Alan Lazaros Episode 225

What’s your version of success? Are you willing to go all in to get it? In this episode, Tom Fairey joins host Ian Lobas to share what he has learned over the years about business and life. Tom is a great example of how a super-competitive nature makes everything possible. He left his “vanilla” lifestyle on a little island in the UK and moved to the city where he worked for 15 years.. Tom is the founder of Stakester, which he started with almost no money, no coding experience and having never worked in gaming or even owning a PlayStation. Stakester is an entertainment platform that gives gamers a platform to add monetary pride to the online gaming experience. Through proprietary technology, Stakester acts as the third partner in gaming challenges to ensure payouts are handled correctly. Less than three years later it’s the fastest growing competition platform on the planet, having raised over 5 million bucks. The company is worth over $70 million today. Tom and Ian discuss the distinction between success and happiness, noting that happiness is fleeting yet it isn’t wise to chase a perception of success only to be unhappy. After all, as they point out, the universe is going to reward you when you remove distractions from your life. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on believing anything is possible, including Dig to Fly and Limitless Possibilities. In this episode you will learn about 8:28 - How to know if you’re staying in a specific job too long 10:00 - The truth about happiness 27:28 - Limitless possibilities 29:35 - How to go all in 41:03 - The force factor Book Mentioned: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Connect with Tom Fairey on: Website: https://www.stakester.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/backyourselfpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyourselfshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.fairey.399 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfairey/ Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Play to Win with Tom Fairey - Episode 224

Do you make a conscious choice to check in with yourself and your partner regularly? The truth is that every day you wake up, you get to decide how you handle the stress and pressure brought on by events in your day or by your relationship. In this episode, the entrepreneurial husband and wife team of Ian and Meredith Lobas share the secrets of their partnership. They point out that communication is key and we need to be vulnerable without making our own meaning of things that happen. Although it might be hard to surrender to what’s to come without a Plan B, this is a crucial test of trust. Ian and Meredith also advise individuals to be honest and accountable with themselves and blame no one but yourself for your successes and failures. After all, you have to put all the chips on you and bet on yourself. They remind listeners that it is best to focus your energy on trust and faith, rather than blame and anger, bearing in mind that you will attract what you focus on. There are tons of valuable tips in this episode, including the importance of giving yourself grace and learning one thing today to make tomorrow better. Ian and Meredith also warn that if your partner isn’t willing to trust and grow with you, if they cannot take a leap and trust in challenging themselves, it will hold you back, yet you must allow your partner to work through things at their pace in their own way, as long as they are committed. At the end of the episode listen for your challenge: think back to the things that you felt helped you as a couple, like communication or surrender or faith and trust or genuine curiosity about learning. Make a list of all the things that were mentioned in the conversation and then review. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with Ian & Meredith Lobas, including Supporting the Growth of a Vision and The Ins & Outs of an Entrepreneurial Family on Purpose. In this episode you will learn about 25:17 - How to stress test your relationship 46:00 - The value of a good mentor 41:42 - Why it’s important to check in with yourself 44:25 - The power of faith and trust 46:00 - The importance of choosing the right mentor 47:34 - Why growth is important in a relationship 50:03 - People grow differently 1:01:19 - How surrender allows the universe to open doors for you Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Secrets to Trusting Your Partner with Ian & Meredith Lobas - Episode 223

Two men on purpose uncover the purposeful meaning in some of the most popular songs around. In this episode, Jason Wallace and host Ian Lobas break down a selection of hip hop songs and find the hidden meaning in them. Jason Wallace and Trevor DeSaussure host the Lyrics & Lattes podcast, the perfect show for any music buff that enjoys inspirational and self-development tips. Jason and Trevor invite you to join them as they sip the newest brew while extracting life lessons, wisdom and self-development tips from your favorite hip-hop songs. Now it’s Jason and Ian’s turn to demonstrate how you can break down lyrics from any from any genre and discover the deeper layer of meaning, which you may be able to apply to your life They break down songs by Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, Nelly and many more. You’ll see how artists take even their most painful experiences and form the lyrics for songs that become very popular. There’s gold in these lyrics, making them equal parts entertainment and personal development. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows with those who have been purposeful within and beyond the world of entertainment, including  Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It and Act on Your Instincts for a Life of No Regrets. In this episode you will learn about 11:31 - Constraints society places on us 11:50 - What it means to have it all 13:53 - A fresh look at failure 15:46 - Why no one is self-made 17:47 - The best way to learn 33:30 - The barometer for the company to keep 38:06 - Why you should never give anyone your seeds 51:30 - How to move to the next level 56:36 - What happens when you have faith in yourself 57:03 - Going all in 59:00 - Pick your “hard” Songs with copyright: 10:07-10:33 - ‘Level Up’ by Ciara 32:23-32:40 - ‘Friends’ by Whodini 52:46-53:00 - ‘Dedication’ by Nipsie Hussle Book Reference: Authentic by Paul Van Doren Connect with Lyrics & Lattes on: Websites:  https://www.lyricsandlattes.com/ Instagram: @lyricsandlattes Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Lessons in the Lyrics with Jason Wallace of Lyrics & Lattes - Episode 222

The effects of COVID are undeniable. There has been real suffering. However, on the flipside, suffering can bring you closer to your life's purpose. Have you found that you can no longer avoid dealing with the things you need to deal with? Has the pandemic led you to look at your true priorities? In this episode, Forrest Rivers joins host Ian Lobas to discuss the importance of taking inventory every day to examine what gives you a sense of meaning and what is aligned with your higher purpose. In this process, you also assess the things that you can take out of your life that aren't moving you forward and you identify your goals. In his new book ‘COVID 19 and Humanity's Spiritual Awakening’, Forrest explores the myriad ways in which the virus served to awaken the seeds of truth, wisdom and the acknowledgement of our common roots as one human family. If you haven’t yet set aside time for daily prayer or meditation to slow your mind down, this episode will inspire you to adopt a new way to start your day. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on shifting your life, including One Simple Shift Could Change Your Whole Life and Step Into Discomfort, Not Distraction. In this episode you will learn about 13:50 - Ego and identity 16:16 - Higher purpose 18:25 - Why it’s important to face the uncomfortable truths about yourself 21:51 - The two choices we have in the moment 23:03 - Community compassion/Empowering ourselves to help others 38:25 - Made-up distraction 42:05 - How to take inventory of your life through daily prayer, journaling, etc. Book: COVID-19 and Humanity's Spiritual Awakening by Forrest Rivers Connect with Forrest Rivers on: Websites:  https://covid-19book.info/ www.forrestrivers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Forrest-Rivers/100013514988853 Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

The Curse is the Blessing with Forrest Rivers - Episode 221

Are you doing work that someone else can do? Or that someone else is better at potentially? Are you even aware that you can delegate these tasks so that you can spend time with the people you love or the things that you love to do? In this episode, Aaron Velky together with host Ian Lobas, talks about being replaceable in what you are currently doing so that you can spend some time with the things that you are irreplaceable with. In this episode you will learn about 5:30 Why you are 100% replaceable 6:27 Why do you stay where you are replaceable? 8:10 Ways that you can spend time on someone and never really be there 8:25 The Fear of Delegation 9:38 The Phases in the fear of delegation 11:48 Replacing the top of the pyramid ideology with bottom of the pyramid ideology 12:34 The Fear of a ruined reputation 15:50 How to be irreplaceable 18:42 When does delegating become selfish? 28:20 How Clearing out baggage from your past helps you to understand your vision Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

Are you Replaceable? - FrontRunner Episode 220

Did you know that you already have everything you need to be happy? This episode could be life-changing! Don Joseph Goewey discusses with host Ian Lobas how to cross over from a stressful life to flourishing in the areas that matter most to you. Director of The DeMello Spirituality Center, Don Joseph Goewey used the archives of the late Anthony DeMello to assemble and edit a collection of short essays, poems and parables from DeMello into the book “Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All is Well”. Don is reacquainting the world with DeMello's key message of how to simplify life to its core and return to a state of daily, ongoing wonder that we only experience in childhood. DeMello’s concept offers a new way to live that eliminates all the unnecessary struggle, stress, anxiety and pain in life. Don, who has appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, ABC, and NBC, also served as Chief Administrative Officer at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry. Throughout his career, Don has worked with some of the most stressful situations on earth. These experiences led him to author the Amazon bestseller “The End of Stress: Four Steps to Rewiring Your Brain”, which is based on breakthroughs in neuroscience that facilitate the specific shift in mindset that changes brain structure to quiet stress reactions and amplify the higher brain function that predicts greater success and happiness in life. In other words, you’ll be able to feel profound joy as you appreciate every moment and everything. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on happiness and fulfillment, including Living Your Legacy Now and Cracking the Code of Fulfillment. In this episode you will learn about 6:08 - What is neuroplasticity? 6:43 - How optimism or pessimism changes your experiences 10:14 - The purpose of suffering 11:03 - Why so many people are unhappy 12:15 - How society programs us 13:13 - The secret to feeling fulfilled, even in stressful times 18:24 - The fear of failure 40:34 - The key step in the awareness process Connect with Don Joseph Goewey on: https://donjosephgoewey.com/  Connect with Ian Lobas & the Men on Purpose podcast: Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Website: https://ianlobas.com/podcast/ Join the Men on Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themenonpurposecommunity Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

One Simple Shift Could Change Your Whole Life with Don Joseph Goewey Episode 219

Are you a parent who puts the needs of your child first? Most parents would say “yes” but in this episode Dr. Shirag Shemmassian and host Ian Lobas challenge listeners to examine their programming or the programming that was passed down from their parents. Are you more concerned about how people will view you and your family than your kid’s best interests? Many parents have never asked their children what they're into and why they are passionate about it, yet there is often an assumption that all children should go to college. Should they? In this conversation, Dr. Shemmassian and Ian discuss school systems, teachers vs educators and the fears that drive many parents to project their insecurities onto their children.  Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, Dr. Shemmassian is one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions. For nearly 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach. Dr. Shemmassian received his B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University. Despite graduating with a 3.9 GPA as a pre-med student, Dr. Shemmassian’s interests in mental health led him to complete his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UCLA. Throughout his education and beyond, he successfully guided students into top colleges, medical schools, and graduate programs, and has found his professional calling in helping others achieve their educational and career goals. Dr. Shemmassian’s admissions expertise has been featured in various media outlets, including The Washington Post and Business Insider. What's more, he’s been invited to speak at Yale, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious institutions about various aspects of the admissions process. When you’re done listening, be sure to check out our other amazing shows on schooling and parenting, including Unlocking the Chains that Bind and Parenting & Living on Purpose with a Mindset of Curiosity, Growth & Abundance. Connect with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian on: Website: http://www.shemmassianconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemmassian/ Twitter: @shemmassian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shemmassian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiragshemmassian/?hl=en Connect with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/menonpurposepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/MenOnPurposePodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianrlobas/ Want to watch this and other awesome interviews? Check out our YouTube channel!

It’s Not About You with Dr. Shirag Shemmassian Episode 218

Featuring the world's most impressive emerging and established Men On Purpose, this is the show where we spotlight, celebrate and elevate the arising model of the Nu Man - Men who are visionary, compassionate, clear and completely & freely expressing themselves in service to their own highest purpose. This show features some of the most magnificent men on the planet and it is our intention to celebrate their gifts and be in gratitude for their global contribution. Our Listeners who are Men On Purpose "in the making" tune IN to be well fed with dynamic wisdom, legendary modeling and immediately actionable steps to be more purposeful, & positive in their impact & leadership, careers, health, relationships, creativity and sexuality so that they can be more purposeful in every area of their life! Men On Purpose is where we strive to support men to deeply connect to their capacity to care deeply and to have the courage to take action and contribute to what matters most - A thriving earth, thriving relationships, work that is playful as well as purposeful and making the mark they are meant to make while leading like a legend.

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