
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.
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Sep 22, 2017 • 13min
Quick Hit #34: The New Law Of Attraction
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 the Law Of Attraction and the core principles behind the entire principal and where most people get it wrong. The truth is, most live in fantasy around it — thinking only imagining the result is enough for them to attract it. In this episode, I’ll teach you how the Law Of Attraction really works — and how to truly make it work for 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.

Sep 18, 2017 • 47min
Ep. 77 | Simplify Your Business and Life For Exponential Results with Scott Duffy
The latest Academy episode features Scott Duffy — TV/Online host, keynote speaker, and business growth expert. He has been listed as a “Top Keynote Speaker” by Entrepreneur and Forbes. He has spoken at the NYSE and provided commentary in numerous media outlets including CNBC, FOX News, and CBS Radio. Last June, I shared a stage here in Arizona for the Meltdown In The Desert II and loved his insights, stories, and next level wisdom to create the life and business of your dreams. During this riveting and passionate episode, we discuss: Nutrition for high performance, energy, and vitality The power of setting audacious goals and showing up Knowing what you want and setting yourself up for success How to hire the perfect coach or mentor to get the result you want Making a committed decision out of inspiration or desperation The power of shining a light on yourself and taking ownership How you do anything leaves clues for how you do everything What Scott learned from the top leadership at Virgin Connecting our decision-making with our physical energy What MC Hammer taught the highest level entrepreneurs Why complexity leads to procrastination and distraction The power of speed in an entrepreneurial environment ...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 15, 2017 • 12min
Quick Hit Friday #33: Is Your Definition Of Success Truly Yours?
The latest Academy Quick Hit episode is here, and we're back in full force. Every Friday, we release an 8-15 minute episode designed to help you end your week on absolute fire. Today's session is all about defining your version of success — and I share a story around Aaron Rodgers, a Super Bowl Champion quarterback who recently gave an interview about how it felt to win. It wasn't what you'd expect — and it got me thinking about how we can apply this to our lives. This episode will teach you how to define success on your terms, and know exactly what you want from deep within. 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 11, 2017 • 1h 21min
Ep. 76 | Awaken The Hero Within with Wes Chapman
The latest Academy episode is sure to rock your world — featuring entrepreneur, speaker, co-founder of A Human Project, a 501c3 with a mission to create a community of empowered youth. He is also the founder of SUPER HUMAN LIFE, a program designed to ensure ultimate understanding of one’s true potential. Has appeared on FOX, ABC, A&E and many other national broadcast platforms and is the co-host of The Human Podcast. When you listen to this empowering, deep and thoughtful episode — you will quickly realize your stories and excuses don’t matter anymore. Wes’s story of not only surviving through intense physical, sexual and mental abuse — but thriving and turning a challenge into a lifelong mission will no doubt inspire you to awaken the hero within. During this riveting and passionate episode, we discuss: The power of vulnerability and self-awareness Dealing with trauma and the journey to healing Being honest and taking ownership of your life Wes’s story of abuse and challenge at a young age Why his first suicide attempt came at 4.5 years old Being told he was worthless, unlovable and broken The core essence of resilience that changed his life Feeling love and care for the first time The journey of healing to transform others Finding meaning and purpose above oneself Why being selfish means you become selfless The power of congruency and alignment in life Why playing the victim card is not a strategy The beautiful connectedness of our mind, spirits, and bodies Why the path inward is challenging but worth it. Controlling what you can control every single day. The one choice that shaped the rest of Wes's life 99% of people are unable to be honest with themselves Most people are already in crisis with their lives Stop lying to yourself and watch your world change 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 4, 2017 • 1h 4min
Ep. 75 | Negotiate Like Your Life Depends On It with Chris Voss
The latest Academy episode is a special one — with former FBI Hostage Negotiator and author of “Never Split The Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It”, Chris Voss. Chris brings decades of experience in the realm of high stakes negotiation in the tensest of situations: kidnappings. But let’s face it: you and I are unlikely to be in those anytime soon — yet every single day we deal with our own high stakes situations where negotiating, influence and communication are absolutely crucial. Whether it’s dealing with a customer service rep, a relationship conflict or buying a new car — effective negotiation can change your life. In this episode, we dig deep on the simple, practical and highly effective techniques you can start using today as well as: Negotiation is about working with people, not against The power of working on communication and language Chris's journey from SWAT team to FBI hostage negotiator Learning negotiation from years on a suicide hotline Why the fear of loss drives most human behavior How to defuse tension to get what both people want Why business conflicts are more intense than terrorism What time does to confrontation and conflict The power of emotional intelligence in life and business Why it’s not what you say, but your delivery The power of ‘mirroring’ for connection and influence Why we must understand that everyone wants to be heard How to negotiate in sales, business, and relationships The big mistakes you can’t afford to make ...and so much more — plus a real life roleplay with yours truly. 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.

Aug 28, 2017 • 53min
Ep. 74 | Become Profitably Unemployable with Michael O’Neal
The latest Academy episode features podcast host, solopreneur, performer and speaker — Michael O' Neal. Michael is the host of a hyper successful podcast four years running called The Solopreneur Hour. In the Solopreneur Hour, the audience is treated to lively conversations, candid insights, and bold advice for proudly #unemployable people who are primed for real prosperity and fulfillment. In this episode, you'll learn real-world, tactical advice on how to launch your brand, product, and service — even if you're working for someone else, as well as: The power of stand up comedy Blending performance with content Dissolving space and time in pursuit of mastery The power of consistency and focus Setting false expectations leads to quitting What you need to focus on early on in business Why the process matters more than the outcome Letting your audience tell you what they want The biggest mistake when crafting your launch The power of celebrating small, daily wins What you know already is enough to get started How any niche you love can be monetized ...and so much more! 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.

Aug 26, 2017 • 12min
Quick Hit Friday #32: Let The Feelings Pass Through You
On this latest Academy Quick Hit episode, I invite you to understand when you're going through a challenge, a hardship to let the feelings pass through you. Let's face it: It's easy to neglect how we're feeling, and search for answers beyond those feelings. I recently experienced this myself and had an amazing learning moment. In this short episode, I'll inspire and challenge you to take time learning from those feelings, because there is always a gift. LIKED WHAT YOU HEARD? If you received value from this amazing episode, supporting the Academy can be done by subscribing, rating and reviewing our show to help support our vision of helping more people receive transformative information that turns into long-term results. Here’s how to support the Academy: 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.

Aug 15, 2017 • 1h 18min
Ep. 73 | Disrupt a Market and Scale Your Business with Yemeni Mesa
The latest Resist Average Academy episode features entrepreneur, health and nutrition enthusiast, former Quest Nutrition executive and president of Know Foods — Yemeni Mesa. Yemeni's deep experience in product creation, food, disruption and identifying winners in the food industry, combined with his passion for health and fitness make him a powerhouse in this field. In this episode, we go deep into the world of business and entrepreneurship, including: Yemeni’s journey to the U.S. The biggest lesson learned from his Mother The power of a positive tribe The journey to Quest Nutrition Building a disruptive protein bar How Quest broke every growth and sales record Shattering records with limited distribution Why you have to start with an amazing product The power of building a raving community Why being patient allowed Quest to scale Creating a mission based culture and team How to inspire every employee with your vision Developing the vision for Know Foods Meeting your customers where they are 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.

Aug 10, 2017 • 55min
Ep. 72 | The Integration Experience with Tommy Baker
The latest Resist Average Academy episode is a special edition — one where I personally take you through one of my core training in all my paid programs: The Integration Experience — or how to take your vision(s) and turn them into a reality. To be honest, this is the blueprint I follow to absolutely annihilate goals and create an amazing life and the exact system and tools I teach my high ticket 1-1 clients and mastermind members. This is an experience — so dig in, do the work and watch your life unfold. NOTE: Ideally you listen to this with intention, and follow through on the exercise and visualization I provided. 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.

Jul 31, 2017 • 1h 6min
Ep. 71 | Negotiating Reality to Create Anything You Want with Jesse Elder
The latest Resist Average Academy episode features mentor, Improv philosopher, speaker, entrepreneur and martial artist — Jesse Elder. Jesse’s lifelong experience of learning, hacking reality, creating powerful belief systems and then turning those into results will no doubt fire you up — and he deeply believes anything you and I want is available to us if we’re willing to step into a powerful commitment and see reality a new way. Known for running his business from his iPhone and using Facebook broadcasts as well as his popular “Mind Vitamin” videos, I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Jesse’s teaching firsthand. In this episode, we discuss: Realizing one’s power of co-creation Why the words we use code our reality What we focus on expands and grows Strategic ignorance as a superpower Why pain is a gift for presence How we stop ourselves from creating what we want The power of de-mystifying money and goals Why we’re all chasing feelings in life Releasing emotional energy and power from money Why the world is changing faster than we can notice Understanding multiple currencies of value exchange Why people repel money from their experience The immense value of betting on one self The four pillars of true, intense commitment 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.