In Search Of Excellence

Welcome to Part Two of my interview with Sugar Sean O’Malley, the UFC bantamweight champion of the world, who everybody believes is the next Conor McGregor.Sean pulls back the curtain on his life inside and outside the cage, from balancing training for his next title defense with fatherhood to the brand deals making him a millionaire, plus his unconventional views on love and relationships. Tune in for more!Time stamps:00:38 Sean’s training regimentRed light, cold plunge, PMF machine, meditationEggs and oatmeal, Aero Press coffeeGoes to the gym to practice, nap, lunchStrength and conditioning training 07:01 Going out and drinkingDrinking is a big distractionHe goes out with the boysStops drinking and smoking 3 weeks before the match 09:24 Dealing with the painTries not to be hitIt’s bad for the brainCTE worriesEvery month he gets a concussion 12:19 Sean’s controversial love and sex lifeInjecting stem cells into the penisDidn’t feel much improvementHe has an open relationship with his girlfriend 20:10 How did a kid change his life?Always wanted to have kidsWould like to have moreThe feelings when he saw his daughter for the first timeLucky to be able to be with his daughter 28:05 Motivated by moneyLikes to be smart with his moneyLearning about investingWould like to be a billionairePaying taxes 36:24 The key ingredients for successSleep, diet, meditation, consistencyWork ethics and passionBuilding his brand on social mediaKeeping your brand clean 43:37 Giving back to the communityHelping his friends and familyPlanning to make a non-profit 45:42 Fill in the blanks for excellenceThe biggest lesson I've learned in my life isMeditationMy number one professional goal isGreatest of all timeAnd moreCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

My guest today is Sugar Sean O'Malley, the UFC bantamweight champion of the world with a 17-in-one record, who everybody believes is the next Connor McGregor. He opens up about his meteoric rise from amateur fighter in Helena, Montana to one of the sport's biggest stars, detailing his path from early knockout victories to inking a deal on Dana White's Contender Series and ultimately becoming the champion. Time stamps:01:23 Sean’s background- Grew up in Helena, Montana- His dad was a cop, mom was a nurse- He hated school, loved sports- Wasn’t a popular kid, and never fit in with sports guys- Moving to Arizona and taking care of his family07:39 Buying houses- Wanted to be smart with his money- Bought 6 houses in Arizona- Meeting people on Twitch and moving them into his houses10:22 Sean’s relationship with school- Didn’t like school and wasn’t interested in it- Never understood the setup of school- He was lucky to find a passion- He learned the stuff he benefited from13:48 How did it all start?- A friend called him to check out a fighting gym in Montana- He liked sports but didn’t have good grades to play    - Didn’t get along with the jocks and coaches- The boxing was one-on-one and he wanted to experience that15:55 In the gym for the first time- Started with jujitsu, didn’t like it- Continued with kick box and was very good- Getting his GED- Kickboxing gave him confidence21:15 The lessons he learned from kickboxing- Wanted to be the best fighter in the world- Started learning everything that could help him achieve that- Sleeping well, eating well, taking care of his soul and body23:20 The advice to people who want to be successful- Always wanted to be rich and famous- Hustling form 16    - Making and selling T-shirts- If you want it, you’ll get there27:09 Why did Sean want to be famous?- Maybe coming from some deep insecurity- Being famous is normal for him now30:43 The beginning of his pro career- Never had street fights- It was always a sport for him- Turned pro at 21- His knockout went viral on YouTube- Offered a fight on the Contender series- Snoop Dogg made him popular- Booked his first fight in Vegas- A fight with Andre Soccer- Broke his foot37:10 Is Sean the next Connor McGregor?- Dana Right and UFC- How much has his looks influenced his success- People want to see characters- He is the next Connor McGregor- Who is the biggest star in UFC?- Happiness is a skill- The origin of his nickname42:47 The importance of Extreme Preparation- He likes to have 12 weeks to prepare- Breaks into 4-week blocks, gradually picks up the pace- Fighting is the most exhausting sport in the worldCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to part two of In Search of Excellence episode with the amazing Jesse Itzler.Jesse is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold five companies including Marquis Jet and ZICO Coconut Water. He is an Emmy Award winner, a former rapper and former manager of Run DMC, a globally recognized keynote speaker, and a part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball team.He's also a passionate endurance athlete who has run more than 35,000 miles over the last 25 years, including 50+ marathons. Jessie is also the author of two awesome best-selling books, Living with the Seals 31 days training with the toughest man on the planet and Living with the monks: What turning off my phone taught me about happiness, gratitude and focus. Time stamps:02:59 The Coconut water business- As a runner researched hydration and nutrition- Discovered coconut water- Partnered with a ZICO company- Sold the company to Coca Cola 2 years later04:55 Money as a goal and motivator- What is more important is the quality of your product or service- Passion and enthusiasm are also important- Experiences and proving yourself09:08 The fear of failure- His son decided to play baseball- The story of his son failing at the game- Participant vs. spectator in life11:22 Lessons learned from Navy SEAL David Goggins- Always been attracted to people who weren't like-minded- Met David Goggins and invited him to stay with his family- Interested in the habits of highly successful people- Jesse thinks of himself as of an observation expert15:50 The power of the spoken word- Speaking words gives them power- It’s important to talk things into existence- Remember Tomorrow mantra- Think about how a decision impacts your tomorrow20:04 The value of a written letter- The energy is a lot different- Jesse still writes letters- Randall’s stance on handwriting notes23:16 The importance of extreme preparation and planning- It was very important when Jesse was younger- Also, the ability to pivot- Jesse is a planner- Already planned his 2024- Kevin’s rule28:03 Saying “No” and finding time for your family- in his 20s, Jesse was always saying “Yes”- Later in life, learned to say “No”- It’s important how you say “No”31:01 Fill in the blanks for excellence- The biggest lesson I've learned in my life is    - Marry the right person- My number one professional goal is    - Create more time to do the things I love to do- My number one personal goal is    - Stay healthy- And moreResources Mentioned:Type in EXCELLENCE15 for 15% off The Big A## Calendar! Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is the amazing Jesse Itzler.Jesse is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold five companies, including Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut Water. He is an Emmy Award winner, a former rapper and former manager of Run DMC, a globally recognized keynote speaker, and a part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball team.He's also a passionate endurance athlete who has run more than 35,000 miles over the last 25 years, including 50+ marathons. Jessie is also the author of two awesome best-selling books, Living with the Seals 31 Days: Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet and Living with the Monks: What Turning off My Phone Taught Me About Happiness, Gratitude, and Focus. Time stamps:01:54 The influence of Jesse’s parents- They showed up for everything- They let him explore- They didn’t over-schedule him- Didn’t teach him about hard work, he watched them doing it04:12 How much is his personality a part of his success?- He has problems with memorizing things- He is great at storytelling- His personality was essential for his success05:58 The entrepreneurial gene- Jesse’s grandfather was born in poverty in Russia- He immigrated to America and came with nothing- Jesse’s grandfather and father worked very hard- Jesse grew up middle-class07:42 Should kids go to college?- Jesse went to everything and was exposed to knowledge and people- His mom encouraged him to be curious and take every opportunity- He was aware of the time and urgency12:50 The start of Jesse’s career – getting a foot at the door- Jesse's record deal – go to every door until someone says yes- He got a deal from a record label called Delicious Vinyl- It’s essential to get a foot at the door and get into the system 16:47 The ridiculous offer and believing in yourself- Started the music business doing commercial jingles- He lived on his friend’s couches- Someone offered him $10,000 for 10% of his future earnings- Can you? vs. Will you?20:32 The advice to young entrepreneurs- Some businesses require capital- Selling out equity to employees, friends, and family- Under-promising and keeping things simple is a better strategy- Take advice, go through the pros and cons, and think through the worst-case scenario24:39 How to bounce back from a failure?- Sold his business for $1 million- Tried many different things and failed- Extremely enthusiastic about trying fun things and projects- Sold celery and carrot sticks and loved it even without the profit- In business, three strikes and you're not out 29:30 Is there a time to stop trying?- Jesse kept going despite failures- He never stopped- The tolerance of embarrassment- Never got embarrassed by his failures31:51 The value of relationships- Wanted to start a private jet company but didn’t have jets- Met with the president of the largest private jet company in the world – Net Jets- Got the deal and built a $5 billion companyResources Mentioned:Type in EXCELLENCE15 for 15% off The Big A## Calendar! Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to In Search of Excellence! This is the second part of an amazing episode with Martin Luther King III, a human rights activist, advocate, and philanthropist. He is the oldest son and the oldest living child of the civil rights icons, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. For the past five decades, Martin has continued his parents’ legacy by dedicating his life to equality, social justice, and nonviolent activism, and is honored that activism through his dedication to human rights, voting access, gun violence prevention, race relations, and other important social causes. He advocates for underserved communities and he has led initiatives, including the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and he has also been awarded the Rosa L. Parks Award and the Lantern of Peace Award. Time stamps:01:00 The case of George Floyd- The police officers got the correct punishment- Being a police officer is a tough job- Protests all around the world – mostly non-violent- Banning on books and going backward- We have to do better08:13 Black people being killed by the police- A variety of things that have to be instituted and implemented- More in-depth psychological evaluations- Civilian review boards- Constant internal changes- Human relations and diversity training- Work together to create better communities13:30 The case of James Earl Ray- MLK III and his family claim he was innocent- There is a bunch of evidence that someone else did it- Ray died after serving 30 years in prison19:22 The advice to people purchasing their dreams- You have to have a plan, determination, focus, and work hard- Don’t give up on your dreams- His mom saying his dad would be proud of him24:26 The spike of anti-Semitism- We must go far beyond tolerance- We have to find a way to get rid of hate as a society- Society has created insecurities that make people want to judge27:49 Anti-Semitism on campuses- The anti-Semitic atmosphere on campuses and the response of the leadership- There’s got to be more to it because it doesn’t make sense- Somewhere we've lost humanity as a society- We have to elevate humanity 36:57 Fill in the blank to excellence- The biggest lesson I've learned in my life    - How to forgive- Number one professional goal    - To find a way to bring people together- And moreCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to In Search of Excellence! My guest today is Martin Luther King III, a human rights activist, advocate, and philanthropist. He is the oldest son and the oldest living child of the civil rights icons, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. For the past five decades, Martin has continued his parents’ legacy by dedicating his life to equality, social justice, and nonviolent activism, and is honored that activism through his dedication to human rights, voting access, gun violence prevention, race relations, and other important social causes. He advocates for underserved communities and he has led initiatives, including the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and he has also been awarded the Rosa L. Parks Award and the Lantern of Peace Award. Time stamps:01:56 Martin Luther King as a father- MLK III was 10 years old when MLK Jr. was killed- When he wasn’t on the road, he spent time with his children- People always wanted to speak to him05:55 Moving to Atlanta and bullying- The first African American kids to integrate the Atlanta school- A kid with issues started bullying them- The change in their relationship- Mental health issues and bullying10:37 An advice to parents whose kids are bullied- Work to build a strong foundation within your children- Figure out how to fortify your child- Martin Luther King’s speech about resilience 13:00 When did he find out how important was his dad?- Fully aware when he was assassinated- Many famous people used to come to their house- The president Kennedy was at his funeral- Listened to his dad’s speeches later in life18:46 Traveling with his dad- His dad traveled a lot- 80% of the time he traveled alone- He would always seek his wife’s advice and counsel- They met at Boston University- Moving to Montgomery and becoming the leader in the community23:16 The constant threat on Martin Luther King’s life- The incident with a burning cross- Martin Luther King was in constant danger- A bomb was thrown at their home in Montgomery- The New York attack and the cross on the skin30:30 Martin Luther’s King Jr. assassination- The day Martin Luther King Jr. was killed- Comforting conversations with his mother- His mom led the march on Memphis before the funeral35:00 The influence of I Had a Dream speech- The Civil Rights March in Washington- A speech that could be felt by everyone- The last message delivered at the National Cathedral- How to disagree without being disagreeable- It’s important to have common ground and build relationships41:38 The winning of the Nobel prize- A validation that he was on the right road- Wanted to create a better world for all of God's children- Always better to resolve conflict than to pick up arms- His message is equally needed today45:36 Forgiveness and hatred- Dad and mom taught them to forgive- How to handle losing a loved one?- His grandmother and uncle were killed in the next 5 years- The traumatic meaning of special bulletins- His grandfather meets his wife’s murderer- Harboring hatred or finding a way to release and love54:00 The burden of his name- Subconsciously felt the challenges- His mother liberated him by saying to be his best self- Saying his name to Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to the second part of In Search of Excellence episode with my amazing guest, Ian Boggs. Ian is one of the most successful influencers of all time. He has more than 30 million followers on YouTube, Tik Tok, Snap, and Instagram. His videos have been viewed more than 30 billion times.Learn about his first million, the importance of having passion in what you do, his plans for the future, and the struggles he had with his mental health. Tune in to hear more from this incredible young man!Time stamps:00:54 Should you be motivated by money as an influencer?Anything you can think of that you can sellAffiliate marketing02:49 Should you be motivated by money as an influencer?You need money to survive, but not make it your end-all-be-allFigure out what makes you happy and then how to make money out of itThe first thing is to build a strong core audience06:27 The importance of passionRandall’s experience with his internsPassion as a life purpose09:45 The feeling of the first millionIan wasn't even looking at the numbersMoney is just a tool to invest into the businessHiring people and building a team 12:18 Growing and planning the futureTypical age demographicPlans for making a movieA written 5-year tenure or 30-year planBuying a houseBuilding a franchise21:58 The importance of extreme preparationWriting down your personal goalsMaking realistic and achievable goalsAn interview for NetflixTrying to over-prepare for other things27:36 Mental health issuesGot stressed, anxious, and depressed at collegeThinking about suicideA help from his dad and a therapistAdvice for people suffering from depressionTake advantage of existing resources, like the suicide hotline34:38 Dating and partiesDoesn’t like partiesThere is much more to lifeThere is more fun in learning and growing37:38 The importance of giving backBuying a house for his parentsGive back to people who helped you and supported you40:11 Fill in the blanks for excellenceThe biggest lesson I've learned in my life isDo what makes you happyMy number one professional goal isTo be a billionaireThe one thing I've dreamt of doing for a long time but haven't doneMaking a movieAnd more43:48 Is luck important for success?Mark Cuban’s thoughtsIan always thought he was unluckyThat’s why he worked hard46:03 Randall’s advice to teens and young adultsAnxiety is normalWrite down your goals5 things you are best and worst atBe passionate about what you are doingWork ethic is vitalCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is an incredible young man, Ian Boggs. Ian is one of the most successful influencers of all time. He has more than 30 million followers on YouTube, TikTok, Snap, and Instagram. His videos have been viewed more than 30 billion times.Tune in to hear Ian talking about his childhood, education, and his journey from dreaming about being a doctor to becoming one of the most successful influencers online. Find out how he started doing what he loved, how his videos went viral, and how he gained millions of followers on social media. He also shares how he dealt with hateful comments and how he earns money as a social media creator.Time stamps:01:27 Ian’s backgroundAn American father who grew up in Kenya and a Japanese motherThat helped him build his audience all around the world02:48 Creating his first contentHis mother loved photography and had a cameraIan created content with Legos04:46 What was Ian like as a kid?Introverted and super creativeLearned that nothing comes for freeMade money mowing lawns07:53 The education and the shift in mindsetAP classes in ItalyCheating on testStudying to be a doctor at UCIDecide to go a different routeSwitched to Media Studies14:53 Cutting his own hair for a videoMaking fun of alpha malesStarted doing haircuts for $15Passionate about photography and videographyStarted earning money19:28 Becoming a social media creatorA dream of becoming a social media creatorA video went viralDid live of himself sleepingParents supported his dream25:44 Hitting a million followersA million followers on Tik TokHad a lot of anxietyWasn’t happy about the content he was posting27:24 Making the content he lovedGoing to California, starving, and working hardHis father cut him off financiallyHe decided to make the content he was happy about30:30 Hateful commentsHe made some cringy contentBad comments gave him anxietyLearned to deal with itEngaging with comments on social media34:45 Buying followersBought followers are usually botsFake followers are harmfulBuying followers is a scammy business38:27 How to make money on social media?Merch – selling different productsEarning with AdSense on YouTube explainedBrand deals - Marvel, Netflix, and Old SpiceCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to part 2 of In Search of Excellence episode with a good friend of mine, Luc Robitaille! Luke is an NHL Hall of Famer and the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history, with 668 goals over his 19-season career.In his first year in the league, Luc won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year and then went on to become the only left wing in NHL history to record 8 consecutive 40-goal seasons.Luc played 8 all-star games, won a Stanley Cup as a player with the awesome Detroit Red Wings in 2002, and 2 more Stanley Cups as an executive with the Los Angeles Kings.He is giving back to his community through his Echoes of Hope Foundation.Time stamps:11:29 Becoming a Stanley Cup ChampionA hard trophy to winAs a free agent, went to the Detroit Red WingsLuc’s feelings during the game and after winning the cup18:39 Giving away his best memorabiliaA great party after winning the cupA poker night theme with giveawaysGave away the stuff he collected during his career22:42 The NHL Hall of FameIt was very emotionalLuc’s inspiring speechThe reaction of his parents26:28 The fear of failing makes you greatIf you're willing to push yourself, you're going to have successWhat do you do when no one's looking?28:25 The importance of extreme preparationLuc was very disciplinedHad to be sure he was prepared for every gameHe likes having a plan and sticking to itPicking the right marketing agency34:10 How important is passion to our success?Passion is the most important thingVery few lucky people do a job that they're passionate about36:34 Is luck an important ingredient of our success?You bring your luck through preparationSomeone can open the door for you, but you have to prove yourselfWork ethic and constant improvement41:51 Being humble and kindLuke grew up in a humble familyThe lesson from his uncleHow important is being kind and humble for our success?Very successful people are usually extremely humbleNever forget where you came from47:13 How important are coaches in hockey?Coaches in hockey are very importantA coach has to make sure every player is involved49:52 Giving back to the communityIt’s important to give back – money or timeHelped numerous foundationsStarted a charity with his wifeStarted working with foster kidsHelping them to stand on their feet56:20 Fill in the blanks for excellenceThe biggest lesson I've learned in my lifeNever give upMy biggest regret isNot spending enough time with familyAnd moreCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn

Welcome to another episode of In Search for Excellence! My guest today is my good friend Luc Robitaille! Luc is an NHL Hall of Famer who as a 19-year-old teenager went from being drafted in the 9th round (171st overall) to becoming the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history, with 668 goals over his 19-season career.In his first year in the league, Luc won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year and then went on to become the only left wing in NHL history to record 8 consecutive 40-goal seasons. Luc played 8 all-star games, won a Stanley Cup as a player with the awesome Detroit Red Wings in 2002, and two more Stanley Cups as an executive with the Los Angeles Kings. He is giving back to his community through his Echoes of Hope Foundation.Time stamps:01:23 Luc Robitaille’s family and backgroundHe had a great life but not a lot of moneyWorked at his dad’s scrap yardThe value of manual labor07:44 Earliest memories playing hockeyA tennis ball was goldMade their own equipment for hockeyHis first memory holding a stick11:13 The difference from other kidsPracticing all the time to be betterHis mentality was all about hard workSense of a game is hard to teach14:57 Goals, dreams, and hard workWanted to play Junior MajorThat was what they could afford to watchHe was up at 4:30 am to go to practiceNo one needed to ever push him for the next practice19:50 Getting into the World Junior ChampionshipOnly 40 players were invited to make the teamHe wasn’t calledOne of the players got injured and he got inThat changed his life permanently22:35 Getting drafted by the LA KingsNHL draftProjected to be a late-round draft pickThe scouts said he was too small, didn't skate well, lacked hand-eye coordinationHe became the 171st pickThe story about the draft and the pin29:38 Moving to LAHe wanted to focus on playing hockey onlyStayed in the boarding house with Marcel DionneDid nothing except trainingThe nickname Lucky35:18 The first gameWanted to be a part of making the LA Kings greatRecalling the first game experienceThe excitement of his first score39:17 The Rookie of the YearHow did it feel to receive the award?Didn’t think he was going to winHe was overwhelmed but moved on41:18 A special bond with Jimmy CarsonJimmy came from a different backgroundThey had a special bond and practiced all the timeThe secret signal helped them score 15-20 goalsStaying in the middle of the bench45:30 Playing with Wayne GretzkyAs a kid, he admired Wayne GretzkyWanted to impress him more than to winWhen he came to the Kings, it was hard because he was his heroThe coach took him from Wayne’s line because he was distractedCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn