How can living The Captain’s Lifestyle help you become extraordinary? I love sharing others’ stories, tips, and advice on The Captain’s Lifestyle podcast, but now it’s my turn.Nate Garrison interviewed me about my entrepreneurial path so far, my thoughts on the future of business, and how to optimize your performance on his show, The EXTRAordinary Podcast.Our discussion included many thoughts I’ve not shared outside the Captain’s Lifestyle Program before, so I’m resharing the full episode here to give you more insights into my story and the methods I use in my training program.Listen to the episode to find out:• What shaped my journey to where I am now• Why I choose to work with charitable company founders• How you can 300x your time management• Why defining your goals will get you where you want to be• How I see my biggest “failure”• Where I find fulfillment nowLinks and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • The Captain’s Lifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaptainslifestyle/ • My personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6captainmorgan9/ • My email: taylor@thecaptainslifestyle.com • Survey: https://www.thecaptainslifestyle.com/ • The EXTRAordinary Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extraordinarypodcast/ • Nate’s website: https://www.8keys2great.net/ • PlantSwitch: https://www.plantswitch.com/ • PUKA: https://pukausa.com/

What’s the real cost of plastic on the environment, economy, and entrepreneurs?According to CEO of PlantSwitch, Dillon Baxter, it’s much higher than we could imagine.Dillon’s passion for sustainability led him to found PlantSwitch, a company committed to creating biodegradable products that don’t compromise on quality. In this episode, I ask him what he’s learned in his entrepreneurial journey so far and why the shift to more environmentally friendly choices is becoming increasingly important for business owners.Do the planet a favor and listen to what Dillon has to say.Listen to the episode to find out:• Why Dillon’s mission is to make sustainable choices more desirable• How PlantSwitch is different from other sustainable brands• The true impact of plastic on our economy• Why sustainable initiatives will future-proof your business• The difference between compostable and biodegradable – and why you need to know itLinks and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Dillon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-baxter-b3b45a131/• PlantSwitch: https://www.plantswitch.com/ • PlantSwitch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plantswitch/ • PlantSwitch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plant_switch/

Only when you’re striving to become your optimal self can you truly be the captain of your ship. If you’re feeling lost at sea, this episode is for you.You may recognize Jeremy Herider from episode 91 of The Captain’s Lifestyle podcast. We had such a blast that he invited me onto his podcast, Optimal Self Conversations. I’m re-sharing that conversation here as we continued our discussion about designing and living a life that works for you so you can become the best version of yourself.This episode is packed with actionable tips and advice for getting started on your captain’s journey today and steering your ship to success.Listen to the episode to find out:• What living The Captain’s Lifestyle really means• How I turned three major failures into my fuel• Why I believe a "rite of passage" is what’s missing from our culture • What the "circle of control" is – and why you should focus on this alone• Why you should look to others for guidance with the important things in your life• Why accountability is the key to unlocking your personal power Links and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093• Jeremy’s The Captain’s Lifestyle podcast interview: https://youtu.be/wsYYFVijscA• Man’s Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-classic-Holocaust/dp/1844132390

Are you a happy hustler? Or are you on a one-way track to burnout?Cary Jack is on a mission to help entrepreneurs live more well-rounded lives. After he experienced entrepreneurial burnout, he knew there must be a better way to live. Now he teaches others how to balance all the wins of the entrepreneurial lifestyle with none of the losses.In this episode, Cary explains his S.O.U.L.M.A.P.P.I.N. philosophy (otherwise known as the 10 alignments of being a Happy Hustler) and why doing impactful work is the key to true fulfillment.Listen to the episode to find out:• How not to be an entrepreneur• What led Cary down the entrepreneurial path• Why Cary believes balance = happiness• How goal setting can help you find happiness and stay balanced• The 10 alignments of being a Happy Hustler• How Cary’s business, Ecopreneur Evolution, is doing impactful work Links and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Cary’s website: https://caryjack.com/ • “Are you a Happy Hustler?” quiz: https://the-happy-hustle.mykajabi.com/quiz • The Happy Hustle Masterclass: https://www.thehappyhustle.com/soulmappin • Cary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/ • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743269519/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_X5ADG88SRMMW8YV6YMKW• I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Ramit Sethi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1523505745/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_YQWKBA9W08DWBAE339YK

Who is the best version of you?There are billions of people in the world, but there’s nobody with the same dreams, desires, and potential as you. In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy Herider, life coach, business consultant, professional athlete, podcaster, and Founder of Optimal Self. We discuss how to be the best version of your unique self and why your behavior can only change when you have unquestionable self-belief.This is a powerful episode that will change your approach to setbacks, hard work, and living the life you really want. Listen to the episode to find out:• How baseball shaped Jeremy’s approach to hard work and the life lessons it taught him• What it was like transitioning from Major League Baseball to a “normal” career• What it takes to become a #1 CrossFit champion• How the “100 or nothing mindset” can help you achieve more• Why Jeremy founded Optimal Self and how to incorporate the core principles in your life• How to build confidence, find self-belief, and become the best version of youLinks and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Optimal Self website: https://www.optimalself.today/ • The Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Five-Rings-Miyamoto-Musashi/dp/1590309847 • Atomic Habits, James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFSSYBH/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_2WSN3E1A1G0DCJMG460K • As Many Reps as Possible, Jason Khalipa: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NX1MX2S/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_GDV6MK0PQQ5DVGC9RZJN

How can you achieve peak performance?Your daily habits play a huge role in your performance. They can prevent you from making excuses, keep you positive, and improve your overall quality of life. But sometimes, we all need a little guidance or “provoking” to start creating those great habits. Get ready for some double peak performance coach trouble, as in this episode, I’m joined by fellow coach Clinton Mansfield. He shares how he helps his clients – or players – “provoke positive change” in their lives and how he puts his own performance coaching advice into practice every day.Listen to the episode to find out:• Why you’ve got to let your ego go• What happens when you surround yourself with winners• How to change a negative self-talk mindset• Why it’s important to acknowledge your wins• Why building good daily habits help you avoid excuses• How to switch on a high-performance mindset by switching off distractions• How Clinton “provokes” his “players” to perform betterLinks and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Provoke Coach website: https://provokecoach.com/ • Provoke Coach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/provokecoach/?hl=en-gb • Provoke Coach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/provokecoach • Provoke Coach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcR0pI2lXUaKs6KrI-ASXQ • Provoke Coach Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/provoke-coach-podcast/id1544327706 • Clinton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%A5clinton-j-mansfield%F0%9F%92%A5-152b935a/

Philanthropy is a life-changing mission. Not just for those getting help, but for those helping others. But do you have space in your life to give back? If your answer is no, understand that you could be denying yourself incredible growth opportunities. In one of my favorite interviews to date, I speak to Jeremy Park. The inspirational philanthropist, author, and Founder of cityCURRENT joined me to talk about why giving back can transform your life and help you leave a legacy you’re proud of.Listen to the episode to find out:• How a dedication to community service was first instilled in Jeremy• The three ways giving leads to growth• What the future of business really is• How to find your purpose and leave a lasting legacy• Why it’s important to work with businesses that align with your values• How cityCURRENT is doing good in the world through events, enrichment, and collaboration Links and mentions:• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Jeremy’s website: https://www.jeremycpark.com/ • Jeremy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremycpark/ • cityCURRENT: https://citycurrent.news/• cityCURRENT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citycurrent/ • GROWTHcurrent: https://growthcurrent.com/ • Jeremy’s book, Giving for Growth: https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Growth-Achieving-Success-Through/dp/0989017346 • Own the Day, Own Your Life, Aubrey Marcus: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Day-Your-Life-Optimized/dp/0062684078

Are you living a life fulfilled? Personal development happens differently for all of us, but for pilot, entrepreneur, and now founder of Pilots to the Rescue, Michael Schneider, it started with calling himself out on where he was going wrong.Michael joined me in this episode to share his journey, from rescuing himself to using his skills and resources to rescue others. Get ready for a truly uplifting story.Listen to the episode to find out:• How the pandemic helped Michael find fulfillment • Why transformational change starts with calling yourself out• What setting an unreasonable goal can help you achieve• The three books that had a huge impact on Michael’s mindset• Why life is all about learning opportunities• How Michael’s combined his two true passions in life: flying and helping animals• How you can help Pilots to the RescueLinks and mentions:• Work with me: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Pilots to the Rescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilotstotherescue/ • Pilots to the Rescue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pilotstotherescue • Pilots to the Rescue website: https://www.pilotstotherescue.org/ • Landmark: https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/ • How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0091906814 • The Secret, Rhonda Byrne: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-aa/dp/1471172392/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1624525361&sr=1-2 • The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808/ref=sr_1_1?crid=L39KO48A8K4M&dchild=1&keywords=the+power+of+now&qid=1624525338&s=books&sprefix=the+power+of+now%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C229&sr=1-1 • The Art of Impossible, Steven Kotler: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer/dp/0062977539

How important is it for you to be a good communicator?In both your business and your personal life, communication is everything. Without it, nothing progresses. In fact, my guest in this episode believes that the only way you can scale anything is through masterful communication.At just 22 years old, Brenden Kumarasamy founded MasterTalk. His goal? To help people master public speaking through the power of YouTube. Three years later and MasterTalk has over ten thousand subscribers and is making a huge impact worldwide.Hit play on this episode to hear Brenden reveal why entrepreneurs should actively improve their communication skills, how they can do it, and his top tips for overcoming the fear of public speaking.Listen to the episode to find out:• How Brenden got started with coaching and grew his YouTube channel to 10k subscribers• Why entrepreneurs need to communicate effectively• How to be a better communicator• Why people are afraid of public speaking• Brenden’s top techniques to build speaking confidence• The mindset Brenden uses to overcome imposter syndrome• The one simple exercise you can do every day to improve your speaking abilityLinks and mentions:• Work with me: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/• The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • Brenden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/ • Brenden’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/masteryourtalks • Brenden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/?originalSubdomain=ca • MasterTalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA • MasterTalk website: https://www.mastertalk.ca/

When things are going wrong in your life, what do you use that negative energy for?It can bring you down or it can drive you forward. But at the end of the day, you’re the one in the driving seat.Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is proof that you are not what happens to you, but how you use those experiences. The author of Rocket Fuel, CEO of People Building, Inc., and the #1 rising influencer in the business world joins me in this episode to share how he turns negativity into “rocket fuel” and why he’ll never stop self-assessing. Listen to the episode to find out:• What lit the fire in C-Roc at a young age• How C-Roc uses his past trauma as “rocket fuel”• Why entrepreneurship isn’t a one-man journey• What experience can teach you about your values• What’s next for C-Roc’s new business, Blooprinted• The one thing C-Roc does every single day to elevate himself Links and mentions:• Work with me: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/ • The 4-3-2-1-30 Method: https://info.thecaptainslifestyle.com/directory47899093 • C-Roc’s website: https://mikecroc.com/• C-Roc’s book, Rocket Fuel: https://www.mikecroc.com/book • C-Roc’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeycroc/ • C-Roc’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ciorrocco/ • The Core Value Equation, Darius Mirshahzadeh: https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless-ebook/dp/B08BMQR7P5