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
May 19, 2022 • 27min
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
May 12, 2022 • 48min
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
May 5, 2022 • 56min
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
Apr 28, 2022 • 52min
Dan Pink - How to Handle Regret
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
Apr 21, 2022 • 37min
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
Apr 14, 2022 • 47min
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
Apr 7, 2022 • 43min
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
Mar 31, 2022 • 47min
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
Mar 24, 2022 • 37min
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
Mar 17, 2022 • 35min
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
