Ubiquitous Growth

One hundred and thirty third Episode released on 12/17/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Hope everyone is having a good December and enjoying the holidays season. I myself am not focused on any of that. I have a lot of massive change coming and things I've been trying to get in order to make it all happen. I've hit that wall of anxiety and procrastination with a lot of it, but I am figuring out how to sort through it all in my head. On this episode I touch on that, but also on just exercising demons that I have once again trying to get back into the flow so I can make everything happen that I have planned. Special thanks to those who helped me in that process and been positive regardless if every activity was healthy or not. I definitely am learning to seek more balance in my life as I've been on the extreme ends and seen what that does. Actually, being a part of NFT communities has taught me this even more, to honor balance. I also noticed that due to me announcing massive change in my life that others around me who may have different circumstances start to question themselves. This was evident and I picked up on it a lot. It gave me good perspective and made me realize that I really am deciding to make change at a time when I truly have nothing to lose. I actually in a greater position than most and it made me be more grateful to see and know that. Last, I hit on how experiencing toxicity may end up changing on how you want to act in the world, but deep down it doesn't really change who you are. The mission and vision is still the same, but I am deciding to move differently and take on more risk in my life. I truly think it's what I need and while it may hurt those around me. They don't see the vision or know the pain that I carry. It's really about to be a thrilling time as I set out on my next endeavors. I haven't fully decided on how much energy I will have left to put into the pod, but I will probably be off and on it just as I always have. Time is ticking. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. The climb back isn't always a smooth process

2. When planning massive change, understand that almost nothing is going to go according to plan 

3. While toxic things may change how you want to act, fundamentally you are still the same

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One hundred and thirty second Episode released on 12/04/2021. Happy Saturday UG Fam! I'm back. Again. This time my absence was literally out of my control. I was silenced due to things that I touch on in the episode. This past month-month and a half was the darkest time period and most stressed out I've been in my adult life. The storms have finally started to clear and my path is looking clear ahead of me. I see where I must go and I've already set things in motion which you guys will be able to see over the course of the next month or so. It's time to become what I ought to be. Get my soul in alignment. Massive change is coming for my life and this episode discusses what triggered the expedited change. It's a long episode and goes over the mental health issues I had. I literally felt like I went crazy and was dangerous out there. I barely slept. I lost 15 pounds in a month. I was miserable. It's good to be back. It's also good to have calculated risks up my sleeve and see things are falling into place. I HAD TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS SHIT TO MAKE IT TO THIS POINT. Thank you to all those I leaned on during this time frame, those who listened, those who put up with my shit. I appreciate every last one of you. I also apologize to the ones I drug into all of this whether intentionally or inadvertently. All the women who I pulled in due to the confusion or whatever with Butterfly. On the career note, I will say, the people who tested me, tested the wrong man. On the personal note, I will also say, the person who hurt me the most was the person I had the most love for so be careful out there. Your biggest fear shouldn't be losing someone, it should be losing yourself. Everything will be in the book I am writing in way more detail someday. There's a whole lot more to my story. I'm using that pain to become the greatest. I want to reiterate I was cleared of any and all allegations of misconduct against me and a decline letter from the district attorney should arrive next week. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Going through things and absolutely losing your mind

2. Career and personal disclosures

3. Using that pain to become the greatest

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One hundred and thirty first Episode released on 10/22/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Been a little bit, but I was traveling and wanted to enjoy that time with my friends. I went to Boise, Idaho to see my brother from another mother Roscoe! He graduated from BSU so I went out there to see him and celebrate that since I couldn't attend the actual graduation ceremony later this year. The trip was fun and I touch on it some in this episode. I also talk about the season change which I've noticed immensely since I've returned to Oregon. It's like I'm seeing things in slow motion and staring at a magnificent piece of art as I see the leaves change to the plethora of burnt colors. It's allowed me to do great reflection and feel really in tune with the change going on around me. I talk about how when you're this in tune, it usually means big change is coming in your life because you're noticing the change around you more. Second, I chose to drive to Boise instead of fly and I talk about this being a hack for more solid reflection time and deep work if you want it to be. I've done this a few times on certain trips and gotten a lot out of it. Can be something you try if you are seeking more growth. The book I'm listening to (not reading) talks about going into isolation to really tap into that deep work that will put you in a state of flow. Last, I received a random phone call from a lady named Judy whom I told a story about on this pod a couple years ago. Unfortunately, I could tell the pain in her voice from the jump. Judy's husband's health is failing and failing quickly. This is a terrible situation that I think we all fear. Growing old with a person you love and watching them fade quicker than you. Please keep Judy in your thoughts and prayers. While this was hard to hear from Judy in such a negative light. I don't think for one second there isn't further meaning behind why I'm getting this phone call at this particular time in my own life. I'm pulling more from it because it correlates to the vision I have running in my head. So some out of the blue things, really aren't out of the blue. They are reminders. Keep pushing. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. When you feel more in tune and in touch with your surroundings it's probably a sign that big change is coming 

2. Don't always fly when traveling if it's a close enough trip 

3. Some out of the blue things are not out of the blue, they are reminders 

Audio Book: Deep Work by Cal Newport on Audible 

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One hundred and thirtieth Episode released on 10/09/2021. Happy Saturday UG Fam! Hopefully y'all are enjoying the last of this nice weather before we roll deeper into fall. I definitely am starting to feel that cool crisp air roll in more especially at night out here in the Portland Metro area. Tonight, I'm excited to watch some heavyweights slam it out in the ring (Fury vs. Wilder). This fight was supposed to take place on my bday in NYC this year on my birthday, but well as you'll see later in this episode, sometimes you are wrong and the universe bends things. Also after I recorded this I received a phone call from my homies who are visiting LA right now having a good time. That's why I titled this episode this because I had to give them some friendly reminders to stay safe out there. Okay, so first I talk about how sometimes you are going to keep receiving signs from the universe and at times you are going to deny them. It's usually because you aren't properly aligned and you have this thing hovering over you called laziness. Just slow down, remember to keep your hand on the steering wheel and head in the right direction. Life is life, it's going to take time. I say this a lot, but you can't be on all the time. Sometimes you need to BS yourself, because no one is perfect. Second, I talk about when you finish learning something you don't really learn it until you apply the information with intention. I had to go through this after a long journey of studying something in particular. I wanted the reward yet I hadn't even implemented what I'd been learning. While, I'm playing it safe and waiting for the right entry point, I'm also going over this course a second time in order to pay attention to the details and really make sure I know what the f*** I'm doing moving forward. This can be super difficult though, because people don't like learning something twice, although, those who really want it, will do it. And will likely be more successful in their overall journey. Last, I talk about when you are wrong, you are wrong. I picked this up from Ray Dalio's book Principles which I started reading. I talk about how things swing in life quickly. Even when you don't think they will. You need to analyze why you are wrong. I've had so many things swing that didn't seem possible but you just have to understand you can't bend the universe to your will every time or to that preconceived way you think things will play out. It just doesn't work like that unfortunately. Continue to learn from them losses. I still am and I'm still taking my time with it. Stumbling and sometimes doing dumb things along the way, but it's okay keep pushing. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Denying some signals 

2. Apply learned knowledge with intention 

3. When you are wrong, you are wrong 

Ray Dalio's book: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021

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One hundred and twenty-ninth Episode released on 10/01/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Welcome to October. For me this is going to be a very tough month I can already feel it. Although, I do have a lot of events to look forward to. I think it will balance out decently. Lately, I've been in a different mind frame. So much so, that once again, I put the pod to the side like I always do. I was asked to be a guest on a new pod by some friends, their show is called Big Duck Energy (please check it out if you are an Oregon football or College football fan). So put time and energy into that guest episode and didn't feel like hopping back on here. Then, a friend of mine sent me clips of my pod encouraging me to keep at it. The voice in my head told me, you know you can't stop forever ya know, people are counting on you. In this episode I talk about having weighted reasons to continue at whatever it is that you are at. When it's tough, bad, ugly, whatever. If you have solid weighted reasons then stop with the excuses and move. Second, I talked to y'all about getting off the tracks in the last episode. Well now I really feel as though I'm not off, I'm just on a completely new set of tracks. I feel like I have something to prove and I'm going to do it. I talk about how going through the tough times ALONE is sometimes truly needed. You have to go through shit alone and lean into it. Being a lone wolf is lethal. When you come out the other side of that I'm telling you, your gonna be able to out compete a majority of other people. And don't stop because you stop pleasing others in your life. It's not about them. It's about you and where you are trying to go to another level. Last, I talk about deep work, being focused, not distracted, not being content, having grander visions than most, doing calculations, in order to get to those higher levels. Don't forget many people wake up and just think about the day ahead of them. If you have a real vision that stretches out, I guarantee you are further ahead than most people. As we roll into October, keep pushing y'all. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Find weighted reasons to keep going

2. Not off the tracks, just on a completely other set

3. You have to get into deep work

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One hundred and twenty-eighth Episode released on 09/06/2021. Happy Monday UG Fam! It's been a crazy holiday weekend for me. I hope you guys enjoyed it as well. I've been going through a lot mentally over the past few months. I've lost a lot of people I love. Having Drake drop CLB and Kayne drop Donda had me in my feelings over everything. I've been off the tracks for awhile now, and it's been a constant back and forth battle. At times, I want to throw in the towel but I realize that ain't me and never will be. I ended up going down to Oregon's first football game vs Fresno State. It's always a good thing going back to the place that molded me into who I am. It was a last minute thing but I felt the urge to go. Something in me told me to go down and I'm glad that I did because I was paying attention to the people I met and the things I saw. On this episode, the first thing I talk about is that getting off the tracks is going to happen. It's on us on how far off you go and how long. Secondly, I talk about paying attention to messages you are delivered while you are off the tracks. At a gas station, there was a rock next to the card reader that read "love yourself". I ended up asking the young employee who put it there and he told me "I did, I've been struggling with who I am and want people to have a reminder to really love themselves". I received the message, I didn't think it was random, I believe it was there for me. I also met a good soul who I ended up having a deep conversation with about what I'd been going through. Later in the night, she randomly pulled out a bouncy ball and started bouncing it around. On Friday morning, I had tweeted "You know how I bounce". I didn't take this as a coincidence. Once again, I received the message. It's up to you if you receive these messages as a "blessing".  Last I talk about how no matter how long you're off the tracks, you can find your way back. I truly feel as though these things occurred in order for me to get back on my tracks and go further in life. We learn from our failures, we just have to keep failing, keep learning, and keep pushing. If you get off the tracks, get back on and GO FURTHER this time before getting off again. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Getting off the tracks is going to happen

2. When you're off the tracks, pay attention to what messages appear

3. No matter how long you're off the tracks, you can find your way back 

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One hundred and twenty-seventh Episode released on 08/20/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Man if you missed the episode last week, there was a lot of emotion in that one as my emotions were super heightened during that time frame, probably a good one to go back and check out. Today, I was a bit more laxed, even on the energy, but I still think I went over some good topics for you guys. First, I talk about just getting an objective opinion about whatever it is you are going through. Sometimes, it's just time to finally admit you need an outside resource to get through some things. That is okay, you shouldn't feel like it's not. An alternative could be to use your writing to get out feelings as well. This has always worked very well for me as I believe it's very therapeutic but that could just be my personality. Everyone is different. Second, I talk about revenge, which I totally think is okay to feel and go through as long as you keep control of it. It's a natural thing for us humans to feel. It's a tool to prevent others from taking advantage of us. It can also be very pleasing for the person experiencing that revenge. You've heard the saying sweet revenge. But don't let it become an addiction. Yes, you can let it fuel you, but keep it under wraps and have an awareness to it. Personally, I'm in that place right now, but I know it, and I also know where I'm going and I also know it's more about myself than it is about anyone else. I know my finish line in the revenge plot. Third, I talk about being able to accomplish feats while being broken, and that can be physically, emotionally, or mentally. The ability to do so, is called GRIT. This is a word I've talked about before as one of my life's greatest mentors taught me it. Please take time to learn it and develop it in your daily life. If you can take your mind to another place when the going gets tough. You can alter your results however you want.  Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Sometimes you need to talk or share to people outside your circle 

2. Revenge has upsides when under control

3. Being broken and still pushing through is GRIT 

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One hundred and twenty-sixth Episode released on 08/13/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Where do I even begin? First off, thank you if you are still here. I can't even count anymore the number of times I have dropped off on this podcast. I know I have a gift for this and I know that the creative in me wants this to work, but the consistency that I preach isn't there. This might end up being the longest episode description just due to the time gap but also everything that has transpired in my life. I think when I left y'all the last time I had just gotten back from a trip to Montana that was amazing. I brought in a ton of perspective from that trip and dropped it on here, so if you haven't listened to that episode go back and do that. Speaking of trips, thats where I've been, but a lot happened prior and after, obviously I wasn't gone for an entire month. Prior to this huge summer trip, I had pre-planned it out with one of my closest and realest friends since the start of the year. We created an itinerary for 3 cities, 2 on the east coast and 1 in the south. During the course of this past year, I had developed an unimaginable romance with a particular person. I can't even begin to explain the type of love that ran its course. It was unlike anything I'd ever experienced in my life. The start of the summer was filled with memories and build up with this particular love interest. So of course this itinerary was created around this person. I had pulled out all the stops, after all this was going to be my second chance to obtain this individual. We had already went through a split earlier in the year, after which I turned into a f****** beast. I had changed my entire life and was seeing the greatest output and energy I'd ever seen after the first split. So going into all this I was coming hard. Probably too hard, too much pressure. I'm a Leo after all. I won't get into all the details, but what I presumed to be a pivotal type of trip in my life definitely lived up to that. Just not in the way in which I thought. Instead, I was once again left heartbroken. 808's and heartbreak was the first album I played hopping in the whip. I turned to alcohol, one of my most troublesome vices to numb the pain. This was the very vice I had gained control over earlier in the year to turn into that beast I referenced. I let people down close in my life by not setting a good example and for that it weighed on my conscience. I know everyone makes their own decisions, but god damn Mike, you are supposed to be the one leading by example. I led poorly and I went to a dark place. The trip however, did turn out pivotal, just in a completely different way than I ever imagined. I still met a ton of amazing people, saw amazing talented creatives do their thing, ate amazing bomb food, had plenty of ab hurting laughs, and made a plethora of irreplaceable memories. Overall, I was placed in very uncomfortable situations and grew a ton. Coming back though, I had to unpack everything that had transpired. I had to dive deep into why things had transpired and that led me down a path I never wanted to go down. But one I had to take in order to really understand where I need to go from here on out. It's time, it really is. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Heartbreak happens

2. Unpacking the contents to your life is difficult 

3. In order to grow, you have to get uncomfortable

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One hundred and twenty-fifth Episode released on 07/02/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! Man was I glad to get out of the blistering Portland heat last weekend. Who would of thought helping move my friends would save me from a heat wave. Hope you guys managed to stay cool and hope y'all are about to have a safe Fourth of July Weekend. This episode stems from my trip to Missoula, Montana to help my friends move into their new home. I was able to take some things away, some things have been shared on the pod before but were worth sharing again. First, I tell you guys to always help your friends move which I have already said before. Not only will you be able to rely on them when it comes your time. I also believe you will get good karma coming back your way. Second, I talk about appreciating when friends show you pockets of heaven on earth. Especially when you know they put time and effort into giving you an experience. You should honestly be sincerely grateful and show that to them. Last, I talk about no matter the environment you can adapt and be productive and continue to do the things that you care for. You should find a way and this honestly tells a lot about who you are and the person you've become. If it matters, you will be doing it no matter where in the world you are. This trip was an amazing experience for me. I got to see more perspective and was honestly blown away. I loved it so much I definitely want to go back and show others as well. The Big Sky was no lie and it's someone you have to see with you own eyes for sure. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. Help your friends move, good karma kickback 

2. Be sincerely grateful for experiences given to you by friends

3. Adapt to the environment to fit your needs when traveling

#BlackLivesMatter

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One hundred and twenty-fourth Episode released on 06/25/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! I feel like a broken record at times, because throughout the life of this pod, I've had periods of times where I struggle to maintain its consistency. Life happens and I got a lot of things pulling me in many different ways. I know at my core I'm meant to do this though. I always find my way back. It's been almost a month and while my focus has laid in other areas, I know I need to put some more focus here as it's part of my journey. I hope y'all stay cool this weekend out here in Portland. 100+ degrees! I'm heading to Missoula, Montana and will be driving while this drops to go help my friends move into their new home and visit. Thankfully it will be upper 80's there, so I'm grateful the weather worked out for me. On this episode I talk about leading people to the lake, but understanding you can't force them to drink. It's not your responsibility and only they can do it for themselves. Help lead, but don't push. Move on to those that do want to drink and you'll find those will be the people you associate with more. Second, I talk about losing focus as this was clearly evident for me over the past month and I had to take inventory of this. You know, the first part of this year reminds me a lot of a stock's chart. Breaking to the upside and going on a run, only to break off and fall down for a bit. I think it's important that you start to understand your slipping and you have honest conversations with yourself. I also think once you start communicating with those close to you about it, that's a good clue you're telling yourself to get back in rhythm so go do it. Last, I talk about how there are going to be bad things that people do to you in life. Don't let hate consume your heart. Let it go, take the high road, and let God, the universe, your higher power or whatever you believe in to handle those things. You don't want negative thoughts in your mind, you don't want to receive them. Scratch them out. It's also not on you to fix things. Also, just because you perceive it as "bad" doesn't necessarily make it bad. The bad things may have been validated by the other being. You don't walk in someone else's shoes. Let things go and focus on pleasantness within yourself and around you. You really can't do that with hate in your heart. ALRIGHT TIME TO GO PACK LOL. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. You can lead people to the lake, but you can't make them drink 

2. Losing focus

3. There are going to be bad things people do to you, don't let hate consume your heart 

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

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