
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

Mar 29, 2017 • 9min
7 Minute Book Review | The Dip by Seth Godin
Welcome to another 7 Minute Book Review Wednesdays from the Resist Average Academy! Starting twice a month, we will be featuring a Book review on Wednesdays where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (and you can as well) with the new material. We'll start out with recent books I've gone deep into, and then start to explore some of my essential texts of all time. For today's episode, I review the brilliant book The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin. Like what you see? Feel free to message us and request a Book Review! To support the Academy mission, help us by spending 90 seconds leaving us a review: 1. Search Resist Average Academy on iOS. 2. Click “Ratings and Reviews.” 3. Click “Write A Review.” 4. Share how we’ve impacted you! 5. Reviews take 24-48 hours to post. Thank you to the team over at Athletic Greens for supporting the Academy -- claim your $100 free bonus here. ***UnResolution, The Book -- Available Now*** ***New Website Is Up: ResistAverageAcademy.com***

Mar 27, 2017 • 54min
Ep 58 | How To Build A Million Dollar Business In 12 Months With James Swanwick
The latest episode of the Academy features James Swanwick, an Australian-American entrepreneur, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN and host of The James Swanwick Show podcast. He is the creator of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, which helps you reduce or quit alcohol; and creator of blue-blocking glasses “Swannies,” which help you sleep better. During this episode, we span an array of riveting topics, including entrepreneurship, building a million dollar business in 11 months, how to find gaps in the marketplace, the power of investing in yourself, why you need to launch ASAP, health and sleep hacks, the power of asking, and so much more. You'll no doubt be fired up during this episode with our energy, enthusiasm and shared connection. To support the Academy mission, help us by spending 90 seconds leaving us a review: 1. Search Resist Average Academy on iOS. 2. Click “Ratings and Reviews.” 3. Click “Write A Review.” 4. Share how we’ve impacted you! 5. Reviews take 24-48 hours to post. Thank you to the team over at Athletic Greens for supporting the Academy -- claim your $100 free bonus here. ***UnResolution, The Book -- Now Available ***

Mar 17, 2017 • 12min
Quick Hit Friday #20: 5 Key Lessons From UnResolution!
Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this latest Quick Hit Episode, I reveal 5 lessons from UnResolution, my first book launching on 3.21.2017. These lessons are part of the fabric of why I created the book and what you can expect from reading it. I also share a story about receiving the book and why chasing perfection and focusing on what's wrong will hold you back in life. ***UNRESOLUTION BOOK LAUNCHES TUESDAY!*** Join The Early Bird VIP List: bit.ly/unresolutionVIP 1. Buy UnResolution! I’ll be hooking this group up with a special price, and if you get the paperback I will gift you a digital version. 2. Share a picture, screenshot or link on 3.21 about the book on social (Facebook/Instagram). 3. Leave an Amazon review, screenshot it and send it to me. Lastly, our friends at Athletic Greens are a nutritional on-the-go greens and multivitamin designed to give you the clarity, energy, and vitality you need. As a way of Thanking You for being part of the Academy, they've given each listener a special BONUS when you order here: http://athleticgreens.com/resistaverage Resist Average, Tommy

Mar 15, 2017 • 11min
7 Minute Book Review | Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler
Welcome to a brand new episode format for the Resist Average Academy! Starting twice a month, we will be featuring a Book review on Wednesdays where we'll deep dive and extract the biggest lessons from some of the top books in the game. Additionally, I'll be sharing my rating of the book (1-10) as well as 3 big lessons and one big practical action step I've taken (and you can as well) with the new material. We'll start out with recent books I've gone deep into, and then start to explore some of my essential texts of all time. For today's first episode, I review Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal, released February 2017. Like what you see? Feel free to message us and request a Book Review! To support the Academy mission, help us by spending 90 seconds leaving us a review: 1. Search Resist Average Academy on iOS. 2. Click “Ratings and Reviews.” 3. Click “Write A Review.” 4. Share how we’ve impacted you! 5. Reviews take 24-48 hours to post. Thank you to the team over at Athletic Greens for supporting the Academy -- claim your $100 free bonus here. ***UnResolution, The Book -- Launches 3.21*** Watch The Book Traiiler Here!

Mar 13, 2017 • 1h 7min
Ep. 57 I Unleash Your Inner Leader And Become The Master Of Your Life With Dom Faussette
The latest episode of the Academy features Dom Faussette from Leaders 4 Leaders. With over a decade of leadership training, interview coaching, speaking, and most importantly, real-world, in-the-trenches business experience with 5 Fortune 500 companies, his view is radically different. Unlike many speakers/coaches, Dom Faussette extracts the unidentified natural leadership ability you currently possess and builds upon your platform. Dom appreciates, and shares with listeners, that leadership is a moment-to-moment choice and not about title, tenure or position. In this episode, we discuss how to become the leader of your life, why leadership starts with you, how influence is earned, living authentically, the power of integrity, why most people live dual lives, why chasing money is fleeting, why it always comes back to self-worth, being more curious and so much more. You'll no doubt be fired up during this episode with our energy, enthusiasm and shared connection. To support the Academy mission, help us by spending 90 seconds leaving us a review: 1. Search Resist Average Academy on iOS. 2. Click “Ratings and Reviews.” 3. Click “Write A Review.” 4. Share how we’ve impacted you! 5. Reviews take 24-48 hours to post. Thank you to the team over at Athletic Greens for supporting the Academy -- claim your $100 free bonus here. ***UnResolution, The Book -- Launches 3.21*** Watch The Book Traiiler Here!

Mar 10, 2017 • 10min
Quick Hit Friday #19: After 60 Days Of 2017, Are You On Track With Your Goals?
Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this episode, I take you through specific questions and phases to see if you're on track with your goals in 2017 after 60 days. This is the same exact system we use in the mastermind and coaching programs. At this point, many people have forgotten about their goals, and this session will set you back on track. I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit. Did you enjoy this episode? The largest and best way to give us a thank you is to leave us a review on iTunes by following these steps: 1. Open up iOs or Desktop iTunes. 2. Search “Resist Average Academy”. 3. Click “Write A Review” and 5-Stars. 4. Write a review and submit. 5. The review will be posted in 24-48 hours. Lastly, our friends at Athletic Greens are a nutritional on-the-go greens and multivitamin designed to give you the clarity, energy, and vitality you need. As a way of Thanking You for being part of the Academy, they've given each listener a special BONUS when you order here: http://athleticgreens.com/resistaverage Resist Average, Tommy www.ResistaAverageAcademy (New Website!)

Mar 6, 2017 • 1h 6min
Ep. 56 I How A Major Accident Launched A Thriving Business With Andy Hnilo
The latest episode of the Academy features a former professional athlete, actor and now thriving entrepreneur and owner of Alitura Naturals, Andy Hnilo. Andy was involved in a major, life-threatening accident where he suffered facial scarring from the injuries he sustained in his accident, and as a result ended up formulating some of the purest and potent skincare products in the world. His homemade formulas worked so well that he decided to start his company, Alitura, based on recipes he created and perfected for himself. Andy then set himself up by launching his business, partnering with Dave Asprey and sharing his passion with the world. In this episode, we discuss the secret sauce of enthusiasm and passion, how to solve one problem for one person (many times yourself) and then getting started, the power of taking the next step instead of the big plan and so much more. To support the Academy mission, help us by spending 90 seconds leaving us a review: --> Search Resist Average Academy on iOS. --> Click “Ratings and Reviews.” --> Click “Write A Review.” --> Share how we’ve impacted you! --> Reviews take 24-48 hours to post. Thank you to the team over at Athletic Greens for supporting the Academy -- claim your $100 free bonus here.

Feb 24, 2017 • 13min
Quick Hit Friday #18: What Does Your Big Vision Mean You Do Today?
Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this episode, I discuss how to take your grand vision and how that dictates what you do tomorrow morning. This is a big deal I see with people who always set large visions, yet never wind up doing much. I believe both parts are crucial to growth: the big vision, but also having the framework for dictating your behaviors right now. What is your daily vision? Complete your morning routine. What are your Key 3 or 4 priorities? The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire! I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit. Did you enjoy this episode? The largest and best way to give us a thank you is to leave us a review on iTunes by following these steps: 1. Open up iOs or Desktop iTunes. 2. Search “Resist Average Academy”. 3. Click “Write A Review” and 5-Stars. 4. Write a review and submit. 5. The review will be posted in 24-48 hours. Lastly, our friends at Athletic Greens are a nutritional on-the-go greens and multivitamin designed to give you the clarity, energy, and vitality you need. As a way of Thanking You for being part of the Academy, they've given each listener a special BONUS when you order here: http://athleticgreens.com/resistaverage Resist Average, Tommy

Feb 20, 2017 • 1h 5min
Ep. 55 | How To Create A Memorable, Disruptive And Badass Brand with Kevin Stimpson
The latest Academy episode features Kevin Stimpson. Kevin is the Founder of Strive & Grind, a lifestyle brand that empowers the dreamers and go-getters to unleash their inner greatness. He is very passionate about entrepreneurship and works to educate, motivate, and inspire the new generation of entrepreneurs to create lifestyles full of experiences and purpose. I was intrigued by Kevin’s message with his authenticity, consistency, and ability to create content that makes sense for anyone -- whether you’re an entrepreneur, working for someone else or anything in between. During this episode we discuss the value of being different, how to stand out in a crowded marketplace, falling in love with the process, developing unbreakable beliefs, Kevin's worst entrepreneurial moments, going "all in" and the #1 dream killer of most visionaries and so much more. I’d like to thank the brilliant team at Athletic Greens for supporting the mission of the show and offering us the highest quality nutritional insurance on the market, in an easy to take, all-in-one packet. Grab your special bonus as an Academy listener right here! Resist Average, Tommy

Feb 17, 2017 • 13min
Quick Hit Friday #17: 7 Ways To Sharpen Your Communication
Welcome to another edition of Quick Hit Fridays from the Resist Average Academy! In this episode, I discuss one of the most important skills you can sharpen -- the way you communicate. Since communication is at the core of relationship building, this is one of the highest ROI places to spend your time. Specifically, I list out 7 ways you can level up and practice the art, science and skill of powerful, deep communication. The purpose of the Quick Hit Episodes is to give you a 4-8 minute nugget of wisdom, inspirational, a lesson and combine it with a practical action step so you can finish your weaken absolute fire! I understand not everyone has 45-60 minutes to listen to every full-length episode and will be hitting all kinds of new topics as well as taking feedback from you, my loyal listener on what to include during the next Quick Hit. Did you enjoy this episode? The largest and best way to give us a thank you is to leave us a review on iTunes by following these steps: 1. Open up iOs or Desktop iTunes. 2. Search “Resist Average Academy”. 3. Click “Write A Review” and 5-Stars. 4. Write a review and submit. 5. The review will be posted in 24-48 hours. Lastly, our friends at Athletic Greens are a nutritional on-the-go greens and multivitamin designed to give you the clarity, energy, and vitality you need. As a way of Thanking You for being part of the Academy, they've given each listener a special BONUS when you order here: http://athleticgreens.com/resistaverage Resist Average, Tommy