Momentum with Steven Borden
Steven Borden
My ambition is to get you to take action and move towards the life you want. We all have goals, and most of us want to be further along in life than we are currently. Whether you want to get in the best shape of your life, build a business, start a podcast, learn a new skill, or accomplish anything of substance, there's one thing you'll definitely need: Momentum.
Different roadblocks keep us from getting where we want to go. For some, it's fear and insecurities. For others, it's plain laziness. Whatever the underlying issue is, almost anything can be overcome by generating a bit of momentum. Small actions repeated consistently lead to big changes.
You're capable of making the changes you want to make. Whether you've set a plan a thousand times and given up every time, or you're just preparing to take a step towards a goal for the first time, you just need to learn how to build and sustain momentum.
That's what I'm here for - each episode of this podcast, either myself or a guest will share insights on how to maximize your life and potential. I'll be interviewing some of the greatest minds in the world - from athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, artists, psychologists, and more.
Thank you so much for tuning in, and let's build some Momentum!
Different roadblocks keep us from getting where we want to go. For some, it's fear and insecurities. For others, it's plain laziness. Whatever the underlying issue is, almost anything can be overcome by generating a bit of momentum. Small actions repeated consistently lead to big changes.
You're capable of making the changes you want to make. Whether you've set a plan a thousand times and given up every time, or you're just preparing to take a step towards a goal for the first time, you just need to learn how to build and sustain momentum.
That's what I'm here for - each episode of this podcast, either myself or a guest will share insights on how to maximize your life and potential. I'll be interviewing some of the greatest minds in the world - from athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, artists, psychologists, and more.
Thank you so much for tuning in, and let's build some Momentum!
Episodes
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Apr 18, 2023 • 48min
Losing 160 Pounds, Keeping Momentum, and "75 Hard" with Bishoi Khella
Guest Bishoi Khella shares his incredible weight loss journey, going from over 350 pounds to 180 pounds with 10.7% body fat. They discuss sustaining momentum, exact weight loss plan, and business challenges. The podcast also explores prioritizing health for business success, building mental resilience, and overcoming setbacks. Additionally, they touch on building a brand and the impact of personal work on the business.
Mar 31, 2023 • 30min
Why You Aren't Losing Fat
If the below quote resonates with you, this episode is for you."I've tried keto, I've tried vegan, I've tried tracking my calories, I've tried everything. I've made some progress in the past, but I end up rebounding at some point and I'm further away from my goal than when I started. I'm not confident that I can stick with any sort of routine because even when I do, I feel like I don't get where I want to go."Discussion points include:Why the scale may not be changing despite you doing things rightHow to recognize water weight fluctuations (and make sure they don't discourage you)The three reasons why most people aren't losing fatA step by step process to get you moving in the right direction within 2 weeksEnjoy, and as always, please reach out to me with any questions, comments, concerns, or podcast topic ideas! I'd love to connect with you:My Instagram @stevenbordenMy YouTube Channel @stevenbordenMy LinkedIn @stevenjamesborden
Feb 17, 2023 • 1h 15min
How to Discover What You're Good At with Peter Awad
Peter Awad is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Mission Meats - a wildly successful E-commerce grass-fed beef jerky company. Some of the talking points from the episode:The challenges of operating a meat company during 2020 - 2023 (with the massive increase in the cost of beef)How Peter discovered what he's truly gifted at (and how you can too)Why documenting your behavior can change your lifeStrategic questions to get to the root of problemsHow Peter knows everyoneYou can connect with Peter here.Enjoy, and as always, please reach out to me with any questions, comments, concerns, or podcast topic ideas! I'd love to connect with you:My Instagram @stevenbordenMy YouTube Channel @stevenbordenMy LinkedIn @stevenjamesborden
Feb 3, 2023 • 30min
How to Use Time Blocking to Transform Your Productivity and Life
If you notice yourself consistently feeling like you're drowning in busyness and "never quite getting around" to all the big goals and projects you have in mind, this episode might be useful for you. We discuss:Why "task switching" and multi-tasking can reduce performance and cause us to burn out fasterThe 4 step process to time blocking (no matter what your profession is or what your goals are)One specific strategy to improve focus during your time blocks (with a neat study out of Stanford to help illustrate the point)Enjoy, and as always, please reach out to me with any questions, comments, concerns, or podcast topic ideas! I'd love to connect with you:My Instagram @stevenbordenMy YouTube Channel @stevenbordenMy LinkedIn @stevenjamesbordenLastly, and this goes for any episode I publish, if you feel I have incorrectly interpreted any research or missed crucial pieces of a study/studies, I welcome feedback.
Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Process with Ryan Wermich
In the first of Momentum's "Home Team" series, I sit down with long time friend Ryan Wermich to discuss what has stopped us historically from building extraordinary lives, what our goals are moving forward, and most importantly, the systems we're using to get there.
Jul 3, 2021 • 36min
Staying in Shape on Vacation: Actual Tactics to Enjoy Your Trip Without Setting Yourself Back
It's easy to go down the thought process of "Vacation is coming up. I only have two choices: 1. Enjoy myself & eat / drink whatever I want, or 2. Be disciplined & stay in shape, but not have any fun."In this episode, I talk a bit about how reframing the way we think about vacations can be useful (and make vacations more enjoyable). I also give direct tactics that you can apply to make staying in shape on vacation much easier.There is a whole segment on alcohol & how to still enjoy your trip without setting yourself way back (hint: 15 Mai Tais is probably a bad idea).Vacations should be a net positive when it's all said and done, and if we can find a way to go, relax, and come back recharged without feeling like we set ourselves back on progress, that's the way to go.Enjoy!
May 17, 2021 • 1h 1min
How to Solve Problems by Thinking like an Engineer, Building Levels Health, and More with Josh Clemente
Josh Clemente is a former high-level SpaceX and Hyperloop engineer, turned founder of the rapidly scaling health-tech company (Levels Health). In this episode, Josh discusses how to apply first principles thinking to solve problems - whether in your career, relationships, or life in general.We also discussed the process of launching Levels, a product that allows you to look "under the hood" and see how foods you eat affect your blood sugar in real time, long term. If you've listened to any of my previous episodes, it's likely that you've heard me mention how important this is for health, performance, and longevity.Josh shared insights on how you can improve your blood glucose levels & how taking charge of his own health drastically changed his cognitive performance, energy, and mood.You can find out more about Levels and request access to the product here --> https://www.levelshealth.com/ or on Instagram @levelsEnjoy!
Apr 13, 2021 • 50min
The Principles of Fat Loss: Do Hormones Cause Weight Gain? How To Know What To Eat, Where To Start, & Much More
I recorded this episode with the intention of creating a resource that you can use forever. Once you understand the principles of fat loss, you can apply those principles to any scenario presented to you & understand whether some nutrition claim is true or false (I.E. Will intermittent fasting directly cause fat loss? Will out-of-wack hormones cause fat gain independent of what you try to do? Can you eat as much as you want on a Keto Diet?)In this episode, I toggle between education and application. I don't just talk about the mechanics of fat loss - I also give you direct step-by-step guidance on how to apply what's discussed to meet your goals. I did my best to make this educational, but also easy to follow, with examples & tools.As always, please reach out to me on Instagram @stevenborden with any questions or feedback from this episode. Enjoy!
Apr 2, 2021 • 51min
Scaling & Selling a Tech Company, Overcoming Startup Failures, and Lessons From a Battle-Tested Entrepreneur with Ben Jenkins
Ben Jenkins is a thoroughbred entrepreneur. He's built and scaled several companies - from brick & mortar, to most recently a tech company whose services you've probably used before (whether or not you realize it).We discussed the process of how he built this company, the hurdles he faced / how he overcame them, and what it was like to have the moment many founders dream about - an opportunity to cash in on selling your company.Ben is one of the most impressive people I've had the privilege of knowing & someone I'm excited to have the opportunity to introduce you all to. Enjoy!
Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
How Exercise Impacts our Body and Brain + How to Improve Your Mental Resilience Through Science with Dr. Chris Morris
If you've ever wondered what the actual health benefits of physical activity / exercise are, Dr. Chris Morris breaks it all down & much more on this episode.We discuss exactly what happens in your body when you exercise regularly, how it increases longevity, and why it makes everything else you do "cost you less".We talk about how to increase the capacity of your "tank" so you can handle more stress - whether that's work stress, training stress, or life stress.Dr. Chris Morris is the Director of Performance Science at University of Kentucky & someone who has extensive experience managing and optimizing human performance. This was a beyond fascinating discussion and he provided real tools you can begin using today to increase your threshold.Enjoy!As always, you can find me on Instagram @stevenborden and Twitter @StevenBorden85
