
Resist Average Academy | Tommy Baker
When was the last time you told someone you wanted to live an ‘average’ life? Exactly, but many people end up there. Resist Average Academy is for those who want to thrive, to grow and to ensure they are never stuck.
Featuring some of the world’s best entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, athletes and brands —you’ll not only be inspired, but ensure you create a life you can't wait to wake up for every single day.
Latest episodes

Dec 28, 2019 • 23min
Quick Hit #124: How to Build a Content Business
Content, content, content. In 2019 and 2020 — there has never been a better time to build a content-based business, share your expertise and get paid to do so. But with great freedom and options —comes to overwhelm, intensity and paralysis analysis: What platform do you pick? How do you attract your audience? Do you really have to be everywhere? No more. In this Quick Hit, I'm going to teach you how to build a content-based business, share your expertise, build a tribe and be sought out for services, products, and other revenue-generating activities under the hood of your platform. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Dec 14, 2019 • 21min
Quick Hit #123: 10 Crucial Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make
Starting a business is easy, cheap, and can be done in 24 hours or less —but lasting, growing, scaling and consistently increasing your growth and revenue is another story. And here's something I see all the time: people are stuck in their business, career, their finances, and engagement with their purpose, work, and life. It's time to breakthrough, and today on the Resist Average Academy Quick Hit #123, I'm going to share 10 crucial mistakes and reasons why entrepreneurs, business owners and influencers are going to make and fail to last long term. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Dec 12, 2019 • 50min
Ep. 152 | Unleash Your Soul Purpose and Wealth with Garrett Gunderson
What does your soul purpose have to do with extracting and creating wealth, prosperity and financial abundance? Well, in just one word: everything. Your ability to live in purpose and abundance from the inside out will impact every part of your sales, marketing and business, which is where our latest guest comes in —Garrett B. Gunderson. Garrett is Founder and Chief Wealth Architect of Wealth Factory, a lifelong entrepreneur, keynote speaker and a New York Times best-selling author of Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. He has dedicated his life to educate and serve hard-working, honest business owners. During this deep, intense and passionate conversation with Garrett Gunderson, you’re going to discover: Why perfectionism is a false premise The power of hobbies outside of business Why your imperfections create a deep connection The power of being yourself and expressing truth Why the worst-case scenario isn't as bad as you think Garrett's mission of getting 1 million people financially free How to use entertainment to connect with more people Defining soul purpose and how to own it 100% Why you must produce more than you consume The 3 E's: exercise, education, and enlightenment How to tap into your soul purpose every single day Why hustle and busyness is leading to scarcity Integrating unconventional modalities for growth "What really creates magic is when you get people together to live a vision bigger than themselves." - Garrett B. Gunderson "We have to break free from society to create something new." Garrett B. Gunderson "Soul purpose is getting clear on who we are and the fullest expression of it." - Garrett B. Gunderson Ep. 152 | Garrett B. Gunderson Links Wealth Factory Online 5 Day Weekend Book Ep. 152 | Become The Reviewer Of The Week Did you love this conversation and receive value from it? Become the Academy podcast reviewer of the week by following the simple steps that take 90 seconds or less: Search "Resist Average Academy" on iTunes. Tap on Write a Review. Leave your feedback on why you listen to the show and why others may want to as well. INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE! You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Dec 8, 2019 • 21min
Quick Hit #122: Don't Hire a Coach (Unless You Do This)
Don't hire a coach. I'm dead serious —and you may be thinking that as someone who is a coach, I'm crazy to say this. But here's the truth: unless you follow these steps, mindsets, and ways of showing up, you're going to waste your time and also your the coach or program you're in. Because a coaching experience can be the most transformative experience of your life —if you're truly ready. But many people are not ready, open, ready, willing and all in on creating transformation. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Dec 6, 2019 • 1h 3min
Ep. 151 | The One Thing with Jay Papasan
We live in a world of more: more clutter, more tasks, more platforms, more email —does it ever end? One of the issues with productivity is that it operates under a false premise: the more you do, the more you have to do. Not here, not anymore. And that is exactly what my latest guest is all about, author, executive and corporate speaker —Jay Papasan who co-authored The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, an executive at Keller Williams Realty Inc., and a co-owner of KellerINK, Keller Capital, and Papasan Properties Group. His most recent work with Gary Keller, The One Thing, has sold more than 1.5 million copies, been translated into 35 languages and appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists including #1 on the The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list. In this episode, you're going to discover the power of identifying your one thing, why less is more, how to eliminate distraction and the obsession with tasks and email, how to delete more off your plate and tons more. "I refuse to believe that having huge success at work prevents you from having success in other areas of your life." - Jay Papasan "It's not about having to spend your weekends at work. It's about how you focus." - Jay Papasan " Ep. 151 | Jay Papasan Links Jay Papasan Online The One Thing Platform Ep. 151 | Become The Reviewer Of The Week Did you love this conversation and receive value from it? Become the Academy podcast reviewer of the week by following the simple steps that take 90 seconds or less: Search "Resist Average Academy" on iTunes. Tap on Write a Review. Leave your feedback on why you listen to the show and why others may want to as well. INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE! You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Nov 27, 2019 • 19min
Quick Hit #121: The Myth Of Value
"If you simply provide enough value, value, and more value, you will be successful, right?" Not quite —and often, I find this myth leaves people stuck and in a mode of only giving, but never receiving, making offers and using resources to create a bigger impact. We've all been there, but if you do this long enough, your dream may not last. In this Quick Hit episode, I'll share 7 ways to break through the myth of value so you can leverage it to create more impact, influence, and income...and then guess what? You create more value for yourself and everyone around you. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Nov 17, 2019 • 1h 19min
Ep. 150 | Your Ego Is Keeping You Stuck with Matt Gottesman
Entrepreneurship, transformation, spirituality, personal growth —it's all a beautiful, riveting ride. But it's not always easy, is it? Well, that's the point: growth isn't always convenient, but that's how you get to know who you are, step into confidence and build something that lasts. Enter my latest guest, Matt Gottesman, business strategist, digital consultant, writer, content creator, podcaster and international brand architect. He runs Hustle & Deal Flow™️, the Hustle Sold Separately podcast and much more. In this deep, in-person conversation, no holds barred conversation, you'll discover: Why clarity sometimes comes from chaos Slow down, or the Universe will do it for you Why the law of attraction works in all ways The power of a clean slate in life and business Why the first step of change is radical honesty How to separate your identity from your results The power of taking a step back and auditing Dream big, but make sure you start small Why spirit becomes your undeniable foundation How to turn your critics into raving fans Why consistency will tell your true story Why you need to shut up and be coachable How to find the mentors that will help you Why you need to examine your relationships "Wherever you are putting energy, that's what's going to happen." - Matt Gottesman "What got me here is definitely not getting me any further." -Matt Gottesman "Once you learn something, you can't go back." -Matt Gottesman "Consistency tells all of the truth." -Matt Gottesman "I wanted to make space for the new to come in." Ep. 150 | Matt Gottesman Links Matt Gottesman Online Matt Gottesman Instagram Hustle & Deal Flow Instagram Ep. 150 | Become The Reviewer Of The Week Did you love this conversation and receive value from it? Become the Academy podcast reviewer of the week by following the simple steps that take 90 seconds or less: Search "Resist Average Academy" on iTunes. Tap on Write a Review. Leave your feedback on why you listen to the show and why others may want to as well. INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE! You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Nov 13, 2019 • 12min
Quick Hit #120: "Tommy, it's not working."
“Tommy, I’m doing all of the things people tell me to do, listening to podcasts, reading the books, but it’s not working.” Hmmmmmmm, really? Here’s the truth: I hear this all the time, and often the issue has nothing to do with the tactics or strategies, but instead with the intention, intensity and obsessiveness of bringing them to life. On Quick Hit #120 —I share the 7 reasons why your personal development, business study or growth aren't "working" and what you can do about it. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Nov 10, 2019 • 56min
Ep. 149 | Ditch Plan “B” and Go All In with Bo Eason
Are you living your true dream, or did you settle for Plan B, or worse, Plan C? Think about this for a moment: waking up at the end of your life realizing you ditched your real dream for backup plans and what others wanted for you. Enter my latest guest —Bo Eason, a former NFL player acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, and international speaker and coach, plus recent author of There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do. Bo Eason coms on the Academy and shares the formula that has helped him — and can help anyone — to be the best in whatever we do. Through his incredible story of how he became the top in his athletic, performing arts and coaching career, Bo reveals how to ditch your Plan B and go all-in on yourself. During this deep and riveting conversation, you’re going to learn how to use the power of declaration, choosing to become the best in the world, overcoming obstacles, leaning into resistance and vulnerability, the keys to playing the long game, how Bo made a declaration as a 9 year old that shifted him forever and how to ensure you stay intensely focused in a world of naysayers, critics and trolls on your path to be the best. Do not miss this episode with the one and only Bo Eason on the Academy and let us know what you got from it! TAG: @tommy_resistaaverage and @bo_eason21 on Instagram with your number one lesson. Discover more: Resist Average Academy The Leap Of Your Life The 1% Rule LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? There are countless podcasts out there. If you have ever gotten any value from the Academy... Please take 60-90 seconds to tell the world why. What is it about the Academy that makes you tune in? Head over to iTunes, search for the Academy, click 'write a review' and submit...it would mean the world! Our new website is live! Ensure you don't miss a thing and join us on this platform by grabbing your special audio training (this can't be found anywhere else) right here: https://resistaverageacademy.com/ INTRODUCING THE ARENA BY RESIST AVERAGE! You've listened to the show. You have a lot of knowledge, but are you ready for results? The Arena is a hybrid coaching, training, and mastermind experience where you get coached every two weeks for 2+ hours plus daily interactions and all the tools of my high ticket experiences for one affordable monthly tuition. Email us at tommy@resistaverageacademy.com now to learn more about entering The Arena experience.

Nov 3, 2019 • 53min
Ep. 148 | From Burn Victim to 4X Ironman with Shay Eskew
You have excuses on why you’re not where you want to be. You have reasons and beliefs about the past, or what happened, or how you’re not capable. But are these true —and furthermore, will you let them hold you back? Enter the latest Academy guest —Shay Eskew, who went from a tragic fire accident when he was 8 years old where over 70% of his body was impacted to become a 4X Ironman, top 1% in the world, Father of 5 and author, speaker and motivational trainer. During this conversation, you’re going to discover: Why success is chasing lofty goals Why declaration requires massive courage The power of trying new things every day Shay's 8-year-old moment that changed his life How to shift to gratitude instead of victim mode Why your challenge becomes your power Why daily action and patience create results How Shay turned tragedy into his superpower Why embracing obstacles will level up your life How to become a 4X Ironman and champion Why bold and lofty goals create character How to harness discipline when you're tired Embracing the pain of regret or commitment How to sharpen your mind for 10X growth QUOTES "Success is having the courage to pursue what most people wouldn't." - Shay Eskew "To find your passion in life, try something new." - Shay Eskew "Am I living a life of courage, a life that my kids and wife are proud of?" - Shay Eskew "It took me 3 years to lift my right arm over my head, because it was melted to my side." - Shay Eskew "Everywhere I went, people would stare at me." - Shay Eskew LINKS Shay Eskew Online What The Fire Ignited Book INTRODUCING THE 7 DAY MOMENTUM CHALLENGE! Next Monday, we start the 7 Day Momentum Challenge where I’m going to coach and train you for an entire week, so you can: Create massive clarity and delete the rest Release overwhelm and procrastination Step into peak emotional states every day Identify the needle movers for 10X results ...and best of all, feel like you’re in a state of THRIVING and it’s only a matter of time until your vision comes to life. And best of all —you get access to me and a like-minded community for FREE. Join us at ResistAverageChallenge.com/enroll-now! BECOME THE REVIEWER OF THE WEEK! Do you love the Academy podcast? Review us on iTunes moble or desktop and enter for your chance to win Reviewer Of The Week.