
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

Nov 2, 2017 • 12min
Quick Hit #40: Deal With It Today To Achieve The Freedom Of Tomorrow
Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is all about dealing with the frustration and pain today, right now — to achieve the freedom of tomorrow. So many times in life we put things off for another day, and time only grows and expands the issue. Instead, face it and drill down on the pain and clear it off your mindset and headspace right now. During this episode, I'll teach you why this is so crucial— and how to implement now. Check out the FREE resource with all of the resources from my high ticket programs at www.ResistAverageActionGuide.com now! LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like-minded tribe committed to your success — launching October 2017.

Oct 30, 2017 • 50min
Ep. 81 | The Mask Of Masculinity with Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes — lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and keynote speaker joins the latest episode of the Resist Average Academy. In this episode, we go deep on the topic of his latest book, The Mask Of Masculinity. From childhood sexual trauma to having a learning disability, which led to being alone and bullied in school, to being injured and broke on his sister’s couch, Lewis’s story is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the obstacles in their life and achieve greatness. During this raw, vulnerable and value jammed episode with Lewis — we discuss: Why Lewis defines success as inner peace and impact The power of addressing your internal compass Why being alone early on provided massive growth The journey of healing through vulnerability Why hurt men have a false sense of masculinity How being abused changes your mindset in a moment Why pain turns to anger and manifests every single day How men condition themselves towards emotions Why crisis opens up the door for us to look within The power of unraveling our identity for transformation Why asking for help is a source of strength The moment Lewis released his pain through expression Why people connect to challenge and struggle The power of giving others permission to feel How to take a leadership role by being vulnerable Why resistance always has a gift or a lesson Uncovering the common masks we often wear The best practices to understand your emotions ...and so much more — this is a can’t miss episode that will shift your game. Go here to order The Mask Of Masculinity and support this powerful mission now. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like-minded tribe committed to your success.

Oct 26, 2017 • 10min
Quick Hit #39: Don't Coast Into 2018
Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is all about what happens towards the end of the year as we approach the Holidays — and why most people coast the last quarter of the year. Coasting is a terrible strategy — and leads to waking up in January scattered, exhausted and with absolutely zero momentum. During this episode, I'll take you through how to set yourself up for success and do the opposite of what most people do — and finish this year on absolute fire! Check out the FREE resource with all of the resources from my high ticket programs at www.ResistAverageActionGuide.com now! LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like-minded tribe committed to your success — launching October 2017.

Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 5min
Ep. 80 | Find Your Fire and Ignite Your Inspiration with Scott Mautz
Welcome back to another episode of the Resist Average Academy — today we are joined by award-winning keynote speaker, and the author of "Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exciting Again" — Scott Mautz. Scott's zone of genius is discovering what makes humans tick at work and in life — and extracting the inspiration that many believe has long passed them by to create a life of meaning and excitement in and out of the office. During this inspiring episode, Scott and I deep dive into: Defining success in life and business ...and so much more — we had an absolute blast during this episode as we're on the same page. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like-minded tribe committed to your success.

Oct 20, 2017 • 11min
Quick Hit #38: Beer Or Hiking? (A Lesson For What You Want)
Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is all about what we’re really seeking in life — with a story where I wanted a beer, but the truth was I wanted something else. In your life, there are things you believe you want — but the truth is: you’re searching for something much deeper and much more fulfilled. Understanding this is so crucial to take our big visions down to our daily life, and asking a question before every decision — big, medium or small: What do I really want? LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like-minded tribe committed to your success — launching October 2017.

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Oct 16, 2017 • 1h 4min
Ep. 79 | Earn Your Happy and Level Up Your Life with Lori Harder
The latest episode of the Resist Average Academy features author, podcaster, cover model, fitness champion and self-love coach — Lori Harder. Lori’s message, energy and passion shine through her and can be felt in all her content as a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. During this fun, inspiring and powerful episode — we deep dive into: Why learning new skills keeps life fun and exciting How creativity and presence can change your game The power of play and disconnection in life and business Why tuning out and turning off the phone is crucial The key difference between fulfillment and achievement Why the journey is everything that truly matters The power of staying present and celebrating small wins How to stop living conditionally and start loving life Why inspiration is only meant to get you moving Why gratitude is the most powerful way to ground Self-awareness makes life and decisions easy How to get out of your head and into your body Changing your environment to achieve perspective Identifying energy draining practices in your life Embracing the process of long-term goals and projects Why everything that happens is a gift and a lesson How to manufacture urgency and accountability Why your fears are revealing your deeper purpose The power of putting everything on the line Reminding yourself that our time here is limited How to make feeling uncomfortable a habit ...and so much more — we had an absolute blast during this session and Lori's a rockstar. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like-minded tribe committed to your success.

Oct 13, 2017 • 16min
Quick Hit #37: Why Your Lack Of Emotional Intelligence Is Crushing You
Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration.Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value.Today’s Quick Hit is about emotional intelligence and emotional mastery — the greatest skill we can ever work on to transform our lives and the way we perceive ourselves and others in it. Without a doubt, we have a massive issue around this topic and our inability to understand ourselves leads to chaos, conflict and ultimately destruction. But it doesn’t have to be this way — and I’ll show you how to harness your full spectrum of emotions for personal power, clarity and unstoppable growth.LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution.Here's how:1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs.2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.'3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.'4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done!5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours.TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR?The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here.WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE?Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like minded tribe committed to your success — launching October 2017.

Oct 6, 2017 • 12min
Quick Hit #36: Your Reality Is Based Off Your Decisions
Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is all about how every decision in life matters, and how life is a compounding of hundreds and thousands of decisions and choices that lead to a certain reality — or doesn't. Understanding this is so crucial to take our big visions down to our daily life, and asking a question before every decision — big, medium or small. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like minded tribe committed to your success — launching October 2017.

Oct 2, 2017 • 1h 4min
Ep. 78 | The Art and Science of Disruption with Jay Samit
The latest Academy episode features Jay Samit — a dynamic entrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends Jay's book, Disrupt You: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation is an absolute gamechanger for anyone looking to create business and personal growth. During this powerful episode, we deep dive into: Realizing success is everywhere Why we fall in love with the result, not the process Understanding what failure really is and isn’t Identifying the patterns of disruption To disrupt the marketplace, start with yourself The power of being the visionary and hiring others If you listen to others, you’ll wind up like others Never listen to friends and family around your big ideas The power of insight and drive for success Why your job is guaranteed to be disrupted Turning challenges into massive opportunities Getting great at killing ideas to find the “one” Why every disruptor harnessed the power of pivoting Having the audacity to stop messing around and start How Jay took a company with $30K left in the bank to $200m sale Celebrating wins and recognizing how far you’ve come Why you’re destined for failure with a negative attitude ...and so many other ways to crush your life and business in 2017, with the highest level yet practical guidance. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like minded tribe committed to your success.

Sep 29, 2017 • 12min
Quick Hit #35: Don't Live In An Information Vacuum
Welcome back to another Resist Average Podcast Friday Quick Hit Episode — where we finish our week on absolute fire with momentum, energy, and inspiration. Don’t miss out on any episodes, and make sure to subscribe, review and share with your friends if you extracted any value. Today’s Quick Hit is about having a growth mindset — and consistently seeking information that challenges your beliefs and allows you to question deeper. This is never a bad thing, this is a powerful place of exploration, growth and healthy questioning. Furthermore, there is nothing worse than being in a conversation with someone who can’t share any perspective and is so rigid in their beliefs they don’t even listen to you. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? We'd love a review of the Academy, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of UnResolution. Here's how: 1. Open up the podcast app in your iTunes or iOs. 2. Search 'Resist Average Academy.' 3. Subscribe, then click 'Write A Review.' 4. Tell us why you love our content, and you're done! 5. Your review will post within 24-48 hours. TIRED OF DOING IT ALL AS AN ENTREPRENEUR? The all-new FreshBooks is the #1 cloud accounting solution specially designed for small business owners. Join 10 million people using FreshBooks and spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Academy Listeners have a 30-day unrestricted free trial if you're ready to simplify your game — go here. WANT TO LEVEL UP WITH A LIKE MINDED TRIBE? Stay tuned for a new experience from the Resist Average Academy designed to help you achieve all your outcomes with a like minded tribe committed to your success — launching October 2017.