Breaking Average
A fully lived and understood life can only be achieved by those who choose to break average. If you are too careful, too cautious, or even too comfortable, then you will likely fall short of reaching your potential. In other words, choosing average, which is default living, will keep you from being your best.
This podcast explores a different path -- it explores what it means to break average. Each week we share insights and ideas to help propel you forward, curated from our own experiences, plus some of the top thought leaders in industry today. We share resources, practical tips, and helpful stories and science to give you tools to help you grow and make an impact.
The late/great Jim Rohn once said, "we should be something more than average.” Join us each week for the Breaking Average Podcast, and discover why this is so important.
This show is co-hosted by Paul Gustavson, a leader in the tech industry and the author of Leaders Press On, Speech Blueprint, Breaking Average, and the forthcoming book Imagine. Paul's daily focus is on the idea of Full Spectrum Innovation, which is centered on personal, technical, and corporate growth.
Starting in the 2022 fall season, Paul was joined by Barry Smith, and world-class coach, author, and speaker focused on Building What Matters. Other cohosts - who are still guests of the show include Rick Morris, Mike Harbour and Diane Caine.
Latest episodes
Oct 6, 2022 • 45min
The Power of Curiosity
This week on the Breaking Average Podcast, Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith dive into a topic that you don't want to miss. It's the Power of Curiosity. Curiosity is one thing that changes the game. Discover more by watching this episode. Be sure to tell others about it.
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Sep 29, 2022 • 43min
The Power of Patterns
Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith discuss the Power of Patterns exploring how habits are curated and crafted, and what they can do to influence yourself and others. Success leaves clues -- discover the power of patterns.
Discover more episodes at http://www.breakingaverage.com.
Sep 22, 2022 • 40min
Equip Yourself
In this episode, Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith talk about the importance of equipping yourself. Each of us has an orotundity to advance ourselves, and an important step is to gear up. Our brain is wired for equipping. Discover more in this episode.
Find more episodes and content at http://www.breakingaverage.com
Sep 15, 2022 • 38min
Become Something More
Paul and Barry explore what it means to Become Something More. Learn the secrets of Michael Jordan and others! Note: This is the first episode with cohost Barry Smith.
Discover more at http://www.breakingaverage.com.
Sep 8, 2022 • 26min
Imagine the Future
Have you heard the phrase "It is What Is?" In this episode. Paul challenges us in a fresh way to re-think that thought., and shares about Learn States and Opportunities and how to seize them.
Discover more at http://www.breakingaverage.com
Sep 1, 2022 • 27min
Encore - How to Celebrate Growth
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to celebrate growth! This whole season has discussed several items that can impact your growth. How do we celebrate it? Are goals good? What do we do after we achieve growth? Find out by listening to the Season 4 Finale!
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube.
We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well.
Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris
Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC
Aug 25, 2022 • 48min
Encore - How To Stand Out
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to stand out from the crowd. What are some marketing areas that can help you stand above the rest? What should you avoid? What does it mean to stand out? Find those answers and more in this episode.
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube.
We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well.
Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris
Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC
Aug 18, 2022 • 56min
Encore - How to Podcast
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with How to Podcast. Should you podcast? What does it take to get started? What equipment should you use? What is the process? Paul and Rick share their experience of podcasting from the last several years. If anyone is pondering a podcast, this is a great episode for you!
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube.
We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well.
Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris
Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC
Aug 11, 2022 • 52min
Encore - The Power of Regret with Daniel Pink
Special Guest Dan Pink joins Paul and Rick to discuss how to deal with regrets. Based on his latest book The Power of Regret, Dan shares the research and what led him to write the book. Is regret bad? Who has regrets? What are the types of regrets? What can we do with our regrets? Can regret be a good thing? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode!
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube.
We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well.
Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris
Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC
Aug 4, 2022 • 37min
Encore - How To Be A Blessing
Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to be a blessing. The word blessing does not seem to be used as much as it used to according to Google (other than overused as hashtags). What is a blessing? How can you become one? Who determines what is and is not a blessing? Find out here!
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube.
We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well.
Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris
Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC
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