GRIT to GREATNESS

Martin Lewis shares the Mindset of Achieving Goals! He reminds us to SET "Well Rounded" GOALS (Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance) SET A TARGET ATTACK THE PROCESS Have a CENTER OF INFLUENCE for ACCOUNTABILITY LEVEL UP (Invest in Yourself) BE INTENTIONAL SELF DEVELOPMENT He explains the LAW OF THE LID YOU ARE A WINNER

In this episode, Jordan Farmer discusses those times when we must WAIT on God's direction. However, we often need to wait ACTIVELY! We discuss: What is Next? When will we get the GREEN LIGHT? Keep building your VISION! God has HUGE things in store for you...DREAM BIG Know WHERE TO LOOK put on CLEAN CLOTHES HIS TIMING is HIS PROTECTION Being AVAILABLE is an OPPORTUNITY

I have marked another item off of my BUCKET LIST! After years of saying "one day", Steven Modlin and I have started the AGOGE FIGHT LEAGUE. We found an awesome partner in SWIFTKICK BERNARD ROBINSON and recently had our first card, AFL I. It was AMAZING!!! In this special "AGOGE FIGHT LEAGUE" episode of GTG, Steven and I interview the fighter that won the FIGHT OF THE NIGHT matchup, Dustin Whittemore. His opponent, ROBERT VINE, and Dustin put on an amazing show that was extremely competitive, but they also showed RESPECT and SPORTSMANSHIP to each other, and the sport. We discuss topics such as... WHY FIGHT? How much DISCIPLINE AND GRIT does it take to prepare and compete? What are the REWARDS of your efforts? Show RESPECT AND HUMBLENESS MAKE IT HAPPEN/MAKE THE DECISION!

As 2022 comes to an end, and a BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY for GROWTH comes in our JOURNEY, Christina joins us again. We discuss having HONEST CONVERSATIONS with OURSELVES, AND OTHERS. It is a great way to decide what adjustments and changes need to be made as we move forward into the new year. Our topics include... 1. Do a YEAR IN REVIEW What were some WINS? OPPORTUNITIES? SET GOALS 2. EVALUATE yourself, as well as your team Be BRUTALLY HONEST 3. Are there FAMILY MEMBERS or FRIENDS that you need to have an HONEST CONVERSATION with? BE THERE for those that need you Open the door to REFLECTION

John shares his Amazing story of having a Godly Attitude during his fight with Cancer. He lets us in on his life story and how God has been there for him through the good times and during struggles. John tells us how much a Positive, Or Godly, Attitude can affect us in a positive or negative manner. You will be moved as you listen! Some Nuggets that he shares: ATTITUDE can determine your APTITUDE (Zig Ziglar) SUBMIT TO GOD'S WILL We ALL know people with a GREAT ATTITUDE, and people with a BAD ATTITUDE! Romans 8:28 "ALL THINGS..." "KNOWLEDGE is horizontal, WISDOM is vertical, it forms a CROSS!" (Billy Graham)

After an AMAZING, SPECIAL, MONUMENTAL day at Neyland Stadium to see the VOLS BEAT BAMA...we just HAD to talk about PASSION!!! Kelsey shares that PASSION DRIVES SUCCESS (Through Thick and Thin) MAKES YOU PERSISTENT IS CONTAGIOUS We also discuss... CONTROLLING YOUR EMOTIONS ENJOY LIFE EXPERIENCES (Life Long Memories) HAVE SPIRITUAL PASSION You often get more PASSION through TIME/ENERGY/EFFORT

Brandon has lost 150 pounds in his journey to Greatness! He has been dedicated and disciplined, but still has battles to fight. He shares his ongoing mental battles, and how he overcomes and wins. He shares great insight such as: ANYBODY CAN DO THIS!!! GET SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED!!! PEOPLE LIE, NUMBERS DO NOT! BE HAPPY AND LIVE YOUR LIFE STOP GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS FIND A COACH AND/OR FRIEND THAT WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH!!!

Hayli joins us to EMPOWER US with some Powerful, Heartfelt, and Emotional knowledge she has gained through troubling times. She tells us how she is HEALING, and how we can learn to heal in our journey. This is an episode that you may want to SHARE with family and/or friends that are struggling mentally and emotionally. Some of her IMPACTFUL COMMENTS include: Sometimes we feel that Fear outweighs Love, but she calls on us to LET LOVE LEAD! WHY does GOD allow Suffering? The IMPORTANCE OF BOUNDARIES FEAR is a tool, but NOT THE TOOL We often create BOXES that we put our emotions and feelings into MAKE DECISIONS ALIGNED WITH WHO YOU ARE DO NOT TRY TO BE THE "PERFECT" YOU BE AUTHENTIC CONTINUE TO LEARN AND GROW, DO NOT STAY STAGNANT GOD GIVES US THE TOOLS TO OVERCOME Find her at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/madeswithlovellc

David is a True Leader and Christian Mentor. As a CEO, he develops his people to have a STRONG CULTURE. Among the many suggestions he shares with us, are... FOCUS on CULTURE (In ALL AREAS of your life) Remember that people want you to: KNOW ME FOCUS ME CARE ABOUT ME People want to know...What am I here to Accomplish? What am I chasing after? How many days do you have left on this earth? What is your LEGACY? What IMPACT are you making in others lives? Consider going on a LISTENING TOUR with your team/family/friends CULTURE EATS STRATEGY FOR LUNCH EVERY DAY. (PETER DRUCKER)

In the second of two episodes, THREE tremendous leaders share their experience in leading teams at work and families at home. But this conversation is SO MUCH MORE than that! Some of the TREMENDOUS NUGGETS that are included in this amazing conversation: AVOID BURNOUT Have ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Use CAR TIME WISELY BALANCE in life is KEY WATCH YOUR SHOULDS There is a RHYTHM of LIFE GUILT DOES NOT COME FROM GOD Do NOT talk POORLY about your TEAMS/FAMILY/SPOUSE Share your VULNERABILITY FOCUS ON PRESSURE/NOT STRESS Be at PEACE...WHERE YOU STAND SERVE...WHERE YOU STAND BE GREAT...WHERE YOU STAND POWERFULLY DISCONNECT Do NOT let your Family get LEFTOVERS DO NOT TIE YOUR WORTH TO YOUR PERFORMANCE Use BLOCKS OF TIME to schedule your day