Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. When you thoroughly prepare for something, whether it's a job interview, a career fair, or a test in school, you are likely to drastically improve your outcome. Randall Kaplan stresses the importance of extreme preparation and provides life changing advice and strategies for how to more effectively prepare in order to succeed in your life. Connect with Randall: https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Email: randall@sandee.com

No matter what you’ve gone through or are in the middle of right now, better days are ahead. Tim Timberlake, Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville FL, explores how we deal with loss, grief, and hurt… reminding us that life is full of everyday setbacks but there is a way to process these moments and triumphantly move beyond them. Get Tim’s new book “The Art of Overcoming” at Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Connect with Tim: https://timtimberlake.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/ttimberlake/?hl=en    

Jon is joined on this episode of Positive U by NBA All Star, Damian Lillard. Growing up, Damian learned how to handle adversity quickly, showing his grit and mental toughness throughout his journey to the NBA. Jon and Damian discuss the important and power of belief, and how it is necessary when working towards your goals. If you want to be inspired to chase your own goals, then this is the episode for you.  Connect with Damian: https://www.instagram.com/damianlillard/?hl=en

An interview so special that it also had to be shared on Positive University!  From Jordan Montgomery's Instagram @jordanmmontgomery: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsD5gHROSBr/  "Today on the Growth Over Goals podcast we are beyond fortunate to be in the company of two of the top thought leaders walking the planet - @jongordon11 and @patricklencioni_ . If you add their incredible works together, Jon and Pat have written over 25 best-selling books, with more than 12 million copies sold. Jon and Pat work with some of the top CEOs, leaders, athletes, and teams in America, and it is a privilege to have them on this podcast. Join us as we sit at the table together to talk all about Pat’s newest work – The Six Types of Working Genius, and Jon’s soon-to-be-released book – The One Truth, and prepare to have your mind blown by the incredible outcomes being produced by these two works. We discuss why oneness is the most powerful force on the planet, driving joy, courage, purpose, integrity, and productivity, and why separation is the most powerful suppressor of the planet, driving anxiety, fear, stress, division and mental health issues. Finally, we get a chance to share exclusive information on an incredible event Jon and Pat are teaming up to produce, called “A Day With.” This event will be real, interactive, Kingdom work – dedicated to creating lifelong friendships and connections amongst some of the nation’s most influential leaders and allowing attendees to both pour out unto others, and be poured into. A Day With will be held November 2nd, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, and attendance requires an application. The event is already halfway filled, and will be completely sold out before Summer, so if you are interested in attending, get your application in now! Go to adaywithjonandpat.com to submit an application for their leadership event, or send an email to Jordan Montgomery at Jordan@montgomerycompanies.com if you have any questions or would like more information about the event! To purchase Patrick Lencioni’s book or take his absolutely game-changing Six Types of Working Genius Assessment, go to workinggenius.com. You can also preorder Jon Gordon’s new book (available for preorder on Amazon.com), The One Truth, and then eagerly await its arrival - it will be worth the wait!"

Sometimes you are the star, and sometimes you support the star. Jon is joined on this episode of Positive University by Mark Rivera. Mark has been playing saxophone with Billy Joel since 1982, and throughout his career he has demonstrated how important each member of a team is to the overall outcome. No one creates success alone, and Mark is a prime example of this.  Connect with Mark: https://www.markrivera.com/ https://www.instagram.com/markriveramusic/?hl=en  

Demolish roadblocks, take action, and transform your future! In this episode of the Positive University Podcast I'm joined by renowned NBA life and optimization coach David Nurse. Based on his new book DO IT, David explains common action archetypes that lead to our lack of action, and how we can overcome them. This episode will help you reshape the way you think about failure and success and propel you to levels you didn't even imagine were possible. Get David's new book DO IT anywhere books are sold including Amazon here. Connect with David:  https://www.davidnurse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidnursenba/?hl=en    

“We're not raising our children, we're raising our children's children.” This is a quote referenced multiple times on the episode by Ben Greenfield. Ben is a world class athlete who strongly emphasizes the importance of faith and building a family culture that lasts for generations. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Ben go much more in depth on these topics, from how to raise your kids to the dangers of using psychedelics to have spiritual experiences.  Connect with Ben:  https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/?hl=en

This is a special message from THE POSITIVE SUMMIT on mastering your mindset with The One Truth, Jon Gordon's new book releasing June 27, 2023.

On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Dr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist who has done extensive research of the effects of prayer and meditation on brain health. Jon and Dr. Newberg also discuss consciousness, near death experiences, how different parts of the brain process our thoughts and actions.  Connect with Dr. Newberg: http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

“Iron is not sharpening iron if you’re all tin foil.” – Jim Rome   This is a special mini episode featuring a clip from our friend Jim Rome as he shares a really powerful perspective on who you hang around with and the influence they have on your life (for better or worse). What makes this so unique is that Jim is sharing this from first-hand experience being at Jon Gordon’s recent birthday gathering and reflecting on who was in the room.   Make sure you check out The Jim Rome Show for more content from Jim. https://www.jimrome.com/