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
Jul 28, 2022 • 47min
Encore - How To Be Remarkable
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be remarkable. What does it mean to be remarkable? How do you leverage that for your brand or business? How can you differentiate yourselves from others? Check out this episode and Paul and Rick continue to delve in to how to break average!
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
Jul 21, 2022 • 43min
Encore - How To Have Difficult Conversations
Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to have difficult conversations. How do you prepare for one of these conversations? What should you do and even better, what should you not do? Find out in this episode plus tips and challenges to assist with difficult conversations.
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
Jul 14, 2022 • 47min
Encore - How To Handle Distractions
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to overcome distractions. Distractions, especially in today’s world of devices and notifications, can be a difficult thing to deal with. Rick and Paul talk through their personal experiences on how to handle distractions and give tips and challenges to assist you in overcoming yours!
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
Jul 7, 2022 • 37min
Encore - How to be Resilient
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be resilient. Resilience is measured by how much resistance you are willing to overcome to achieve your dreams. Check out tips, advice, and stories on how to grow your resilience muscle.
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
Jun 30, 2022 • 35min
Encore - How To Push Past Your Limits and Be Creative
Paul and Rick continue their How To series discussing how to push past your limits and be creative! How do you achieve that 1% better every day? What happens when you don’t feel creative? How can you reboot your mind to clear through certain blocks? Find out by listening to 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
Jun 23, 2022 • 34min
Encore - How to Spring Clean Your Finances
It is time for some Spring Cleaning…..of your finances and subscriptions! Rick and Paul discuss tips and tricks to tighten the buckle a bit and find some extra savings. How do you get a handle on subscriptions? When is it time to let go of some things you have been holding on to? Find out 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
Jun 16, 2022 • 35min
Encore - How to Influence Without Power
Continuing the How To series, Paul and Rick discuss how to influence without power. How can you rise up in your organization, influence, or be noticed when you do not have direct authority? Find out 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
Jun 9, 2022 • 53min
Encore - How to Start Speaking!
Continuing the How To series, Rick and Paul discuss how they got into speaking, what you can do to start, and they help answer one of the biggest questions out there: negotiating your rate.
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
Jun 2, 2022 • 44min
Encore - How to Write a Book
Paul and Rick discuss the ins and outs of writing a book! How do you start? Do you get an agent? What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction proposals? Should you get a traditional publisher or self-publish? Hear these answers and more on 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
May 26, 2022 • 41min
Encore - How to Rise
Welcome to Season 4 of Breaking Average! Rick and Paul discuss how to rise when life knocks you down. We all have had hardships and fall in life. The question is how do we get back up? Paul and Rick share from personal experience how to rise from when you have fallen.
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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