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If you want to stand head and shoulders above the herd and outperform your competitors in any market, you only need one thing: A competitive edge. Your competitive edge is the distinct quality that makes you superior to the rest. And you know what? There is a certain competitive edge that produces exceptional results if you develop it. Some of the richest people in the world even believe this common practice to be their “X factor.” Everyone can do it, but not everyone will. In this episode, I’ll reveal this uncommon competitive advantage billionaires like Mark Cuban and Warren Buffet claim is the key to their success. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: How you can create your own competitive advantage by borrowing these strategies from Chick-Fil-A, Apple and Amazon. (02:07) Why a ‘talentless’ Lucille Ball excelled in the film industry and cemented her name in television history (and how you can do the same in your life). (05:15) The X-factor these two billionaires say results in an uncommon competitive edge (you don’t even have to be a billionaire to do this). (07:27) Why Warren Buffet spends less than $4 on breakfast (and how his unique diet philosophy can increase your chances of living longer) (09:11) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Most people gravitate towards the easy, choosing the path of least resistance. We tend to avoid doing the hard stuff, looking for shortcuts at every chance. But you will never achieve greatness this way. In order to succeed in today’s world - in a culture that encourages shortcuts and quick fixes, we must embrace grit, dedication and determination. In this episode, you’ll discover how today’s world discourages important life skills. I’ll also reveal how to use those skills to live up to your full potential and build a successful career and business. Listen now. Show Highlights Include: The S.C.E.N.E fallacy that describes how technology depletes our emotional intelligence. (02:07) Why entertainment around the clock is bad for our brain health (and how being bored unlocks your brain’s creativity). (03:41) How to achieve genius-level performance (even if you’re not a genius) (05:05) How teachers who hate your gut help you imbibe grit and problem-solving (even with their unbearable methods). (06:38) The commitment technique used in the 1950s to build a profitable business (and how you can use it to excel no matter your situation). (12:52) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

People make success too complicated. They read thousands of books searching for the hidden secret only to be more confused. Like anything else, success is simple—if you look at the basics. All famous NFL coaches that created winning teams knew the basics. They drilled the basics to their teams like clockwork until they won championships. In this episode, you’ll discover the basics of success that all successful coaches used to lead NFL teams to victory that you can use in everyday life. Listen now. Show highlights include: 3 “Super Bowl” ingredients from championship coaches to win in any area of your life. (6:00) The success traits of winners that leave your competitors in the dust (even 16-year-olds can use this) (7:00) The Navy Seals secret for leading powerful teams to overcome any obstacle in life (12:00) How Vince Lombardi won 5 NFL championships (even with every odd in the book stacked against him) (15:20) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Focus is a must to achieve success, but concentrated focus is critical to sustaining any kind of success, regardless of the endeavor. However, our focus appears to be diminishing to dangerous levels.  And it’s no surprise we’re so distracted. In this age of technology and digital overload, we’re saturated with content and overwhelmed with sounds and images competing for our attention every second. So how do we increase our focus and build concentration? In this episode, you’ll discover how a lack of focus negatively affects you. You’ll learn effective focus management techniques that help you build laser-like focus and keep you moving toward your goals. Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: How sights and sounds from digital devices kill our focus and reconfigure our brain negatively. (2:00) Why you need to build concentration (and how neglecting it can introduce chaos in our lives) (4:15) How a lack of focus decimates our careers, retention ability and relationships. (4:06) 5 focus management techniques that rewire our brains and renew focus. (and how temporary amnesia drives us towards our goals) (08:34) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Imagine going through your day without a set of values guiding your behavior. The slightest temptation can blow you off course at any given time. When we don’t live by a particular set of values, our conduct will fluctuate and become inconsistent. How can we fix that? By having a code of conduct. A code of conduct is a compass for life. It keeps us headed in the right direction. And with it, we know exactly what we’re not willing to compromise.  In this episode, you’ll discover why you should build a set of values and a code of conduct that will help you build and maintain success. Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: Why Starbucks, Kellogg’s and Helwett-Packard make their employees abide by a code of conduct. (1:28) Why you need a set of values to guide you morally, ethically and spiritually. (4:15) A critical foundational aspect you must develop in order to build and sustain success (most people overlook this detail). (5:26) The 5 core values of the Code of the West from the book ‘Cowboy Ethics: What It Takes To Win At Life’ (and how you can apply those values in today’s world). (7:20) 10 principles you can use to establish your own code of conduct. (9:35) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

All of us can get stuck in a rut. We feel defeated, worried, and overwhelmed at everything. There is no forward momentum and our brain comes up with excuses. Ruts sap your energy and keep you from being the best person you can be. And that’s where many get stuck for decades. Pulling yourself out of a rut requires nurturing, love, and feelings of joy.  You can’t pull yourself out of a rut when you’re stuck in your own head. In this episode, you’ll discover how to experience more joy in any environment and win the day. Show Highlights Include: Using NPR’s Pandemic Research to find joy and inspiration (when you’ve got yourself stuck in a rut). (1:36) Apostle Paul’s advice for calling on your most powerful emotions to create the future you want. (3:42) The ‘Why’ Theory for replacing your worst feelings with drive and purpose.  (7:30)  How to create opportunity anywhere in life using a wizard, chicken sandwich, and mouse.  (8:43) How to unleash your imagination and win the day using Martin Luther King Jr’s measurement of time.  (10:20) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Whether it’s athletes, entrepreneurs or artists: We admire people who excel at their craft. Excellence is awe-inspiring and makes us wish we were at the same level.  But excellence isn’t reserved for those with extraordinary talent. It’s something available to you right now. You can choose to be excellent today and every day after that.  When you choose excellence, you’ll feel empowered to tackle any challenge and inspire the people around you to become excellent as well.  In this episode, you’ll find out how to choose excellence to become the best version of you possible.  Want to excel and inspire everyone around you? Listen now!  Show highlights include: How a college class on rhetorical history can teach you how to put excellence on autopilot (0:58) The counterintuitive way a short-ter daily habit can turn into monumental long-term success (4:08) What Kobe Bryant’s trainer can teach you about becoming unstoppable (even if your goals have nothing to do with sports) (8:37) How being totally exhausted can fill you with immeasurable joy. (13:01) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

We have all been offended at some point in our lives. And whether the person knows they offended you or had no idea, it probably ruined the relationship.  When you feel doubt and disappointment in someone, it’s impossible to see past the situation. You never resolve things and still feel the pain from yesterday.  But refusing to let go only tarnishes your future. You can’t feel kindness from others or find new opportunities. Learning not to be offended is the highest form of freedom to yourself. You choose what controls you.  In this episode, you’ll discover the freedom of not getting offended (and how to move through your past). Show Highlights Include: How to soothe your sensitive spirit and bring peace to your relationships (even when you feel like exploding into anger). (0:52) The two emotions blocking you from having healthy conversations and healing pain. (2:00) Using John the Baptist to heal from offensive situations and move past grudges to make yourself and other happier. (5:26)  Why you can lose anger and release the resentment (without being offended again).  (8:30) Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Growing up in the 60s, everyone had a code of conduct they followed. And for most folks, honor was on that list.  Somewhere between the 1960s and today, we’ve lost our code of conduct. And the world is an inferior place because of it. But just because everyone else threw out their code of conduct doesn’t mean you have to.  In fact, having a code makes you more likely to succeed. It makes your days less chaotic. And it makes your relationships more rewarding.  In this episode, you’ll discover how a code of conduct improves almost every aspect of your life.  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: How living by a code of conduct increases your chances of sustained success (0:26)  Why incremental improvements every day unlock seismic changes in your life (3:29)  The insidious way massive corporations like Pepsi and Coca-Cola convince you to ditch your code of conduct for short-term gratification (5:55)  The Cub Scouts’ “On My Arm” secret that results in an honorable legacy that survives long after you (7:11)  How following this simple exercise brings joy to every person you interact with (9:15)  Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Every human being who has ever existed has felt downtrodden, lost, and in the dumps. It’s a part of the human experience — but it also unlocks an opportunity to change every life you encounter.  Why?  Because obstacles borne inspirational people who leave the world better off than when they joined it. And that, my friend, can be you after listening to this episode.  In this episode, you’ll discover how to become an inspirational leader that makes every person you meet better.  Listen now.  Show Highlights Include: How to galvanize yourself into achieving your dreams simply by watching movies (0:30) 4 books to read before the end of the year to inspire you to make 2023 your best year yet (1:34) How to inspire every person around you by seeking discomfort and tribulation (3:10) The “Gift from God” parenting technique for raising your children to inspire everyone they meet (7:55)  Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.