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Life necessitates great physical and mental work. Some people are lucky enough to have everything ready for them.  Some people are born into wealth, while others are blessed with good fortune. However, most people work hard from the beginning to achieve success in life. It all depends on how you came into this world. Some people's lives are filled with stress and adversity. However, the person who meets obstacles with fortitude and accepts achievement without getting carried away is the one who finds true happiness, satisfaction, and peace in life. Andy Frisella imparts his life's lessons, wisdom, and counsel to everyone listening today. Life should not be just a bed of roses; thorns are also a part of it and should be accepted by us just as we accept the beautiful side of life. After all, life is beautiful, but it isn’t always easy. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, and more! Quotes: “Over the years, we had our challenges and our ups and downs. I just = tried not to make the same mistake twice and never quit.” – Andy Frisella “The hard things you're going to go through are very necessary to the result.” – Andy Frisella “I get tired of talking to people who are just there to listen and not act.” – Andy Frisella Takeaways: Making mistakes is a natural thing. The key is that you should take it as a lesson and learn from it so you can get it right the next time.   Nothing good ever comes easy. We must always make sure to enact and apply the lessons we learn in life instead of just going back to the old ways every time. Conclusion: Life is, without a doubt, beautiful and every moment is a celebration of being alive, but one must constantly be prepared to face difficulties and challenges. A person who has never faced problems in life will never be successful. Difficulties put a person's courage, patience, perseverance, and true character to the test. Adversity and suffering strengthen a person and prepare them to handle life's problems with composure. There is no denying that there can be no gain without pain. Only through toiling and sweating it out can success be fed and perpetuated.

Imagine being your own boss, creating your schedule, and making a living doing what you love. Starting a business can be a dream come true for many people, but it's not always an easy journey. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or curious about the business world, it takes hard work, determination, and the right mindset to succeed. Sean Apperson shares his life experiences, lessons, and advice to future leaders. Starting a business includes choosing the right business partners, having valuable skills to offer, and the need to learn and adapt quickly. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "School seemed like the place to be because I wanted to learn, but I didn't realize you could learn for the rest of your life. You don't need to be in an institution to learn, you can learn, you can open your computer and learn as much information as you could imagine." – Sean Apperson "It's not like people are just happy to give you part of their business. You know, no one will say, hey, you deserve this. Here you go. You have to wedge yourself in by force." – Sean Apperson "I don't think there's any business or any job you're not going to get if you come in with the right attitude, and you're in, you want to work hard and learn." – Sean Apperson Takeaways: Choosing the right business partner is crucial for success. It's like a marriage and requires effort to maintain the relationship. Otherwise, you can get stuck and feel trapped if things go wrong. Starting a business requires persistence and determination. No one will give you a share of their business. You have to assert yourself and be proactive in creating opportunities for yourself. Starting a business at a younger age gives you an advantage because you have more time to gain experience and learn from your mistakes. The right attitude and a willingness to work hard and learn is critical for success in any job or business. Starting a business often requires doing it yourself because the government doesn't provide much help. This can be a valuable way to gain real-life experience. To start a successful business, you need a valuable skill to sell to the market confidently. Self-employment requires learning many skills, which can eventually be delegated to others. Conclusion: Starting and running a successful business requires the right attitude, determination, and valuable skills. One needs to choose the right business partners, be willing to learn and adapt quickly and start young to gain experience over time. Self-employment requires a willingness to do things independently and learn multiple skills, which can be delegated later on. Starting a business can lead to long-term success and fulfillment with the right approach.

There is a palpable yearning worldwide for truth and freedom, a desire that has been simmering for years and is now coming to a boil. With the rise of the internet and social media, information is more accessible than ever, and people are increasingly turning away from traditional sources of authority and seeking alternative narratives that align with their values and beliefs. Whether it is political corruption, social inequality, or environmental degradation, people are mobilizing in support of causes they believe in and are determined to create a better world for themselves and future generations. Dave Smith shares his life experiences, lessons, and advice to future leaders. Awareness represents powerful force for positive change, one that has the potential to transform society and usher in a new era of freedom and prosperity. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "That's just who I am as a person. I'm interested in real discussions. I'm not interested in who can shout over the other; that doesn't appeal to me. Whenever these things happen, I understand that not everybody is going to be reached by a rational argument." – Dave Smith "Now and then you're like, "Oh, I thought this was funny, but the audience didn't." but then sometimes you're like, "Oh, they loved it, and I knew they would love that." And then you kind of figure that out. And that's a beautiful process, both with political commentary and comedy." – Dave Smith "And to me, I think there's a real value in telling the truth, no matter what the effect is. I'm not saying telling the truth will solve all the world's problems. Although if all of us told the truth, it probably would help a lot." – Dave Smith "And he didn't like to become a political leader or anything like that. He just put these powerful ideas out there that resonated with people. And at the time, that's how you had to distribute information. Imagine how difficult that would be, compared to what we have this luxury of being able to do things like this."– Dave Smith Takeaways: Not everybody is going to be convinced by a logical and rational argument. While some people may be swayed by reason and evidence, others may be more influenced by their emotions and personal beliefs. In order to have productive conversations with others, it is important to strike a balance between acknowledging and respecting their emotions while also keeping those emotions in check. This means focusing on the issues rather than getting caught up in personal attacks or emotional outbursts. Regarding political movements, it is essential to focus on significant issues and make a concerted effort to bring about change. For example, in the case of the libertarian movement, it is essential to clearly define the principles and goals of the movement and work towards promoting individual freedoms and limiting the role of government. Winning hearts and minds are essential in any movement or cause. By building strong relationships and engaging with people on a personal level, it is possible to create meaningful change and positively impact society. Conclusion: Mass awakening of people is crucial as it can lead to a significant shift in public perception and create momentum for change. When a critical mass of people becomes aware of the issues and actively works towards addressing them, it can create a domino effect that inspires more people to get involved and take action. This can be particularly effective in political and social movements, where a groundswell of public support can be a powerful force in driving change and help counteract apathy and indifference towards important issues and mobilize people to support causes they care about.

Have there ever been times in your life when you thought about something, but nothing went as planned? What if God has a different plan for you? Putting a ton of effort into something that matters in your journey is important. But many people today keep doing things they don’t even like just because someone told them they must like it. When are you going to start living your life? Jamie Kilstein discusses his life before being a comedian, focusing on stand-up, podcasts, sketch comedy, and his work as a writer. Jamie talks about the importance of kindness in life, why school is not for everyone, and how God shows us our path in life. Tune in as he shares his personal growth, life, difficulties, and more!  Quotes:  “I want to tell you, hustle, work hard, but the reality is, some of you are going to try that over and over again, and you're still going to fail. And you're going to have a choice, whether you identify yourself as a screw-up or maybe you just haven't found the thing you love.“ - Jamie Kilstein  “I thought anyone who got a GED, anyone who dropped out of high school, I just thought they were rejects. And now I'm seeing maybe they were rejected from a system that doesn't work.” - Jamie Kilstein  “Every time I've tried to do something different, it clashed. And we all have this voice inside us that knows the answer. I used to think it was my subconscious. Now, I think it's God showing us the path.” - Jamie Kilstein  Takeaways: No matter how hard you strive to make your life perfect, failure is a part of life. But it's up to you to decide whether to keep trying to get what you want in life or just give up. Your entire worth should not be determined by how well you perform in school and whether or not you are smart. Everyone has a gift that they were given by God. However, we frequently view our work with dread. One of the reasons we dread it is because we're not doing what we're supposed to do. Conclusion: Once you have that confidence, you stop making all those mistakes. Always aim for excellence, but understand that failure is a necessary step on the road to success. Recognize that God has given each of us a gift. Live your life according to the direction He has given you, and you will see how He will lead you to fulfil all of His plans for you.

What are you doing with your life right now? Is this something to be encouraged by? Is it something that is moving you in the direction that you want to move? If you wait for the perfect time to accomplish something you are passionate about, it might be too late before you succeed. The right time is either invested or wasted. You're either doing something that is moving you forward or something that's moving you backwards. Collin Cottrell shares his life growing up in a small, poor community in Central Minnesota. He talks about how did he get the confidence and desire to reach out and help different people, the importance of having a good mentor, pursuing various interests, projects, or goals you have for your life, what he did do to build his business, and the value of dedicating your time to more important things. Tune in as Collin talks about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes:  “There are times in your life when it's okay to go and spend a lot of your time chasing various endeavours while you're single and young, so you can learn a lot at that moment to use that as something later in life.” - Collin Cottrell “Now that I'm in my 30s, I have more wisdom, I have more balance in my life, and I'm using these connections in a way where it's not just about me, but about serving and helping others.” - Collin Cottrell  “We have to push towards hard things at that moment we don't want to.” - Collin Cottrell    Takeaways: Use the time and energy you have right now to accomplish what you've always wanted. But still, it is important to stay aligned with your goals and endeavours. You'll have a lot of things you've learnt as time goes on when you look back. Therewere many opportunities for young people eager to pursue their goals and put in significant effort. Quit making excuses. Take control of your life and stop worrying about what other people are doing. It's time for you to make a change in your life.  Do hard things purposely in your life. You’ll build commitment and resiliency that will help you get through any challenges you’ll face in life. Conclusion: You are probably trying to understand who you are and your type of people. People around you have a big factor for you in building confidence. We all have a different purpose and mission that we need to move forward towards. And as you encounter challenges in life, it's important to learn lessons from your mistakes and keep moving forward.

In a world filled with violence, chaos, injustices, and unpredictable circumstances, Men must know how to protect themselves and the ones they love. The responsibility to keep your family away from harm, whatever it will be, is a good man, husband, and father's duty. Though it is challenging, the horror of losing someone you love will become your motivation to make your utmost effort to protect them, no matter what. Byron Rodgers, an executive protection operator and content creator, discussed about what executive protection is and how it differs from being a bodyguard, how you can protect your family, and utilizing your skillset to become self-employed. Tune in as men ask questions about life, spirituality, protecting your loved ones, and business. Quotes: “With my wife, she met me when I was in this life. I said This is who I am. This is what I'm doing. I'm looking for a partner in what I'm doing. Find your purpose, find your calling, and then find the person you're going to be with.”  – Byron Rodgers “The key to strength is through vulnerability.” – Byron Rodgers “Don't do all the things you hate. Do the things you love.” – Byron Rodgers Takeaways: Being a professional protector makes you a better father because you see things far ahead. You're on a whole different level of awareness than most people because you're doing it on purpose, and it's like a muscle that you're consistently strengthening. Be consistent online, build a relationship, have a product to back it up, deploy that product, and then grow it up as you get marketing revenue through paid ads. If you want to make a video or do anything specific as your contribution, just hire someone and keep doing what gives you the power and what you love. Conclusion: A man has to protect his wife and children, and he will do anything in his power to prepare them for any danger that will come. And so helping your family know how to protect themselves comes with it. Be vulnerable because it will be the key for you to have strength.

There is always a minor effort to figure out the correct method to do something the first time you try it. This occurs when you first tie your shoes or glance at a word problem. It happens as an adult when you begin a new job or start a new activity. That initial experience is consistent regardless of the topic. When you start learning something new it’s often very tempting to look for how-tos, flip to the answer, or Google the correct solutions, but that’s not always the best approach to cultivate deep understanding. Michael Strong imparts his life's lessons, wisdom, and counsel to everyone listening today. Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn. After all, learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, and more! Quotes: “I am going to ask questions and figure things out. I know what I know, I know what I don't know and therefore I know what I need to figure out.” – Michael Strong “The best people respect evidence. And so, you need to be a master of organizing evidence and irrational arguments so that your convictions prevail.” – Michael Strong “What you have to do in every relationship is show how you are going to add value.” – Michael Strong Takeaways: Don’t settle for being someone ignorant. Always ask questions and figure things out yourself and start learning.   The best way to convince other people is to present them with facts and evidence supporting your argument. You need to show what you’re bringing to the table in order to maintain a good relationship with another person. Conclusion: It is beneficial to attempt new things instead of doing the same thing every day. People learn when they try new things and are exposed to fresh information. Some people are unaware that we all learn something new every day. Although learning new things is vital, the new content learned is not as significant as the process of learning itself. The mind is altered and engaged during the learning process. They will be exposed to new things, and their perspectives and thoughts will be changed forever.

Most of us reach a point where we wonder, "Is this all there is?" We may discover that we are simply responding to events around us on a daily basis, rather than living according to a plan. We may be meeting everyone's needs but our own. Something appears to be lacking in our lives, but we are unsure what it is. Maybe we've always had a desire but thought we'd have plenty of time in the future to achieve it, only to learn that time is running away. People sometimes disregard these sensations, hiding them deep within for months, years, or even forever. Setema Gali imparts his life's lessons, wisdom, and counsel to everyone listening today. Life isn’t about finding yourself but about creating yourself. After all, to change the world around us, we need to change ourselves first. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, and more! Quotes: “That's how life feels. Whether you have old car, new car, old shoes, they're going to make fun of you.” – Setema Gali “I love to coach, to mentor, and to help people get their biggest potential.” – Setema Gali “Our job is to teach our kids how to think, communicate, listen, and how to discern between right and wrong.” – Setema Gali Takeaways: Keep doing your own thing. Don’t mind what other people say about you. Place importance on what you think of yourself instead of what others think. Having the ability to help people is the greatest thing in the world. Always make sure to assist others when you are able to. Children look up to us as their mentors. What they see us doing is what they’ll end up doing as well. So it is our job as adults to become a good example to them. Conclusion: Many individuals go through life without giving much thought to who they are, and even fewer question themselves if that is who they want to be. This is because most people don't know how to change themselves, and some even believe that doing so is a betrayal of their nature. To reinvent yourself, you must first understand how to transform yourself and then have the confidence to do it. Consider what you are proud of about yourself and contrast it with what makes you embarrassed and create the ultimate form you would take if you took this path. Just keep in mind that this will not be the case for the rest of your life because your vision is guaranteed to change as you evolve, grow, and learn.

When we are achieving most of our goals and dreams in life, and it seems like nothing could go wrong, we tend to be complacent. Our focus has shifted, and we have not realized that the people who were there with us, our loved ones, are taken for granted. We only realized it when something happened that made our eyes see it through.  Kyle Carnohan shares his life experiences, from having everything to being back at square one. How he got into firefighter paramedic, continued skateboarding, and fixed his marriage and life. How the changes he made motivate his colleagues to make changes as well. Tune in as Kyle Carnohan divulge the realization and lessons he had in his journey. Such as what he values most in life, what helped him become the better version of himself and more! Quotes: “You always have to be at war with yourself.” – Kyle Carnohan “Keep your mouth shut now and be patient. ” – Kyle Carnohan “Even if you're at the bottom of the barrel in whatever you're doing. That's an exceptional place if people are killing it around you, and you're the worst. You're in the right place.” – Kyle Carnohan Takeaways: Always push yourself, whether it's to improve yourself or find new ways to contribute to society and make a difference. When you have not proven anything yet, hold your tongue. Be patient and put your time into showing up more consistently, with more effort and focus than anyone else, and you will rise. Instead of hating the people around you and being highly competitive when you are at the bottom, appreciate the opportunity to be in the presence of greatness. Because you have nowhere to go but up, it is not every day to be surrounded by people like them. Conclusion: It is hard to appreciate the things you have when you have everything. When everything is going into place, everything is exhilarating. You tend to take for granted everything, even your loved ones. You will not realize it, not until everything is scrambling right in front of your eyes. It would be an eye-opener that wealth is not everything in life. It will make you realize many things, and it will make you ponder. An eye-opener, and it will make you back on the right track. It will make you see your loved ones again and realize what matters to you most. Also, surrounding yourself with the right people is a big help. They will make you become a better version of yourself.

As entrepreneurs start their journey, they begin thinking of different ideas and innovative inventions and solve real-world problems that can help and serve others. And so if an opportunity arises, they tend to just say yes to too many things, causing them to do numerous things simultaneously. This habit of just saying yes creates an imbalance in the effort people put into the money they earn. Alex Hormozi discusses how he quickly shifts from running a business to running a portfolio, why choosing when to say no to many things is better than saying yes, why his entrepreneurial journey roots from being nurtured, and where we can find good young people to employ. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about investment, business, life, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: “If you're a part of this community, doing stuff isn't really the limiting factor. It's the stuff we're doing which is the limiting factor. And so I defined the stuff that I want to do as the stuff that has the highest leverage, and I defined leverage as the difference between what you put in and what you get out. ” – Alex Hormozi “I think one of the things that have been helpful for me is thinking what hourly wage I want to have, and then not doing activities that I believe will make less than that.” – Alex Hormozi “Extraordinarily successful people say no to almost everything. So it's just the quantity and quality of the no’s, because the hard no’s are the ones that you want to say yes to. ” –  Alex Hormozi Takeaways: If everyone is working for the maximum number of hours per day, the difference in speed is what they gain for their efforts. So looking for higher leverage options at the basic level of your career, such as starting a business, provides you with more leverage. Everyone has an hourly wage; whether you trade your time for money or not, you simply divide what you earned last year by the number of hours you worked, which is your hourly wage. Entrepreneurship is most likely the most effective avenue for personal development because you receive direct input from your surroundings, marketplace, employees, teammates, customers, etc. Therefore, if you produce less money every year, something must be wrong with your actions. Conclusion: Focus on what you do and how it can give you the highest leverage you can gain. Think of the hourly wage amount you desire and eliminate actions that reduce it. Remember that even saying no is hard; you must say it. It’s all about quantity and quality of no’s. These takeaways can help you succeed in entrepreneurship, ultimately leading to your personal development.