Podcast Summary
Lessons from Fitness and Athletics in Business and Life: Fitness and athletics provide valuable skills like discipline, determination, and perseverance that can positively impact success in various aspects of life, including business and entrepreneurship.
The journey of fitness and dedication to health can provide valuable skills and experiences that extend beyond the physical realm. Blake Haggett, the CEO and owner of KZB Real Estate, shared his personal experiences in this episode of the Power of Lifting podcast. He discussed how his background in fitness and athletics, including hockey and bodybuilding, has influenced his success in commercial real estate, family life, and entrepreneurship. The discipline, determination, and perseverance learned through these pursuits have been invaluable to him. Eric and Hunter also reflected on their own growth as podcasters and the benefits of an open and conversational format. Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of embracing challenges and committing to personal goals, whether in fitness or other areas of life.
The Impact of Athletic Experiences on Professional Careers: Athletic experiences build essential skills like work ethic, dedication, and long-term goal setting that can greatly benefit individuals in their professional careers.
The foundation built through athletic experiences, such as team sports, can greatly impact an individual's professional career. This was the case for both the speaker and Eric, as they found solace in the individual nature of bodybuilding after years of team sports. The process of learning and self-improvement through bodybuilding carried over into their careers, particularly in the areas of work ethic, dedication, and the importance of long-term goals. While the speaker's career as a commercial real estate agent doesn't directly involve fitness, they still prioritize it as a part of their daily routine. The speaker emphasizes the importance of routines and the long-term benefits they provide, both in fitness and in career development.
Make Fitness a Daily Habit: Plan ahead, pack gym bag, set up efficient morning routine, and find enjoyable activities to make fitness a consistent habit for better health and career success
Incorporating fitness into one's everyday life is essential for overall health and productivity, regardless of work schedule or environment. Planning and efficiency are key to making exercise a consistent habit. The relatability of sharing personal experiences and struggles can inspire others to prioritize their health, even if they don't have a gym membership or traditional workout routine. By packing a gym bag the night before, setting up an efficient morning routine, and finding enjoyable activities, individuals can make fitness a part of their daily lives, leading to better health and improved career success.
Balancing Business, Parenting, and Personal Clients: To maintain a healthy work-life balance, prioritize self-care and adjust schedules to meet client needs while accommodating family responsibilities. Make the most of gym opportunities and find a routine that works for you.
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritizing fitness becomes increasingly challenging with the demands of running a business, being a parent, and having personal clients. However, it's essential to be aware of your priorities and adjust your schedule accordingly. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being reliable and responsive to clients, even if it means sacrificing personal time. He also suggests making the most of opportunities to exercise outside of traditional gym hours, such as showering at the gym or adjusting workout times to fit family schedules. Ultimately, finding a routine that works for you and prioritizing self-care are key to achieving a good work-life balance.
Maintaining a Consistent Routine while Being Flexible: Consistently sticking to a routine can help track progress and improve results, but flexibility is necessary to adapt to unexpected changes and ensure long-term success.
Having a consistent routine can help track progress and improve results, but it's important to be adaptable when unexpected changes occur. Rigidity in routines can lead to derailment, and it's crucial to find a balance between sticking to a routine and being flexible. This applies not only to exercise but also to nutrition and other areas of life. When faced with schedule changes or hiccups, the best approach is to put in your best effort and make adjustments as needed, rather than giving up entirely. Tools like fitness trackers can provide valuable insights into health metrics and help individuals better understand their bodies and adjust their routines accordingly. Ultimately, consistency is key, but flexibility is necessary for long-term success.
Using data as an excuse for complacency: Check data at the end of the week to avoid using it as an excuse, focus on mental toughness, push beyond comfort zones, and be open to new experiences to overcome complacency
While data can provide valuable insights, it's important not to let it become an excuse for complacency or poor performance. The speaker shares how he used to check his sleep data excessively and use it as an excuse for having a subpar day. However, he realized that this mindset was holding him back and decided to only check his data at the end of the week to avoid using it as an excuse. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and pushing oneself beyond comfort zones to achieve greatness. He uses bodybuilding as an example of how discomfort can lead to growth and breaking mental barriers. Ultimately, it's essential to know oneself well and be open to new experiences to overcome complacency and continue growing.
Investing in Commercial Real Estate: A Long-Term Perspective: Educate yourself, start small, invest consistently, look at investments through a 10-year lens, and don't be afraid of money.
Commercial real estate and investing, whether in stocks or cryptocurrencies, require a long-term perspective. The speaker emphasizes the importance of education, patience, and consistent effort. He suggests starting small, such as opening a brokerage account and investing regularly, and looking at investments through a 10-year lens. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of not being afraid of money and using it to generate experiences and opportunities. Overall, the key takeaway is that investing is a valuable skill that requires dedication and a long-term perspective.
Understanding Consumer Trends and Company Evolution in Stock Investing: Investing in stocks related to consumer trends requires patience and a long-term perspective. Peloton's rise during the pandemic highlights the importance of understanding a company's underlying value and ability to adapt over time.
Investing in stocks, especially those related to consumer trends, can be unpredictable and requires patience and a long-term perspective. The speaker's experience with Peloton stock illustrates this point. Peloton's meteoric rise during the pandemic was due to the sudden shift to working out at home. However, the stock's value was not sustainable in the long term, as people returned to gyms and realized the limitations of at-home workouts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying value of a company and its ability to evolve over time. He also highlights the convenience factor of certain investments, such as Peloton, which can make a significant impact on one's routine and lifestyle. Overall, the speaker encourages a thoughtful and informed approach to investing, emphasizing the importance of education and personal experience.
Understanding market cycles and risks in investing: Patience, education, and a long-term perspective are crucial for successful investing. Market cycles and corrections are normal, but education and clear goals can help mitigate risks and keep investors focused.
Investing, whether it's in stocks, real estate, or other assets, requires a long-term perspective and understanding of market cycles. The speaker acknowledges that every market cycle is different and that corrections and even recessions are a normal part of the investing process. However, they typically last for a relatively short period of time. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of education and being aware of the risks involved in any investment. Additionally, having clear goals, whether they are short-term or long-term, can help guide investment decisions and keep investors focused. The speaker also shares his personal experience with getting hooked on hobbies and the importance of being mindful of time allocation. Overall, the key takeaway is that investing requires patience, education, and a long-term perspective.
The Importance of Authenticity in Raising Children and Building a Personal Brand: Authenticity in raising children and maintaining a strong personal brand are both crucial. Ideas come before facts can be tested, and technology may change, but staying true to oneself and values remains important.
Being present and authentic in raising young children is crucial for making a lasting impact on their lives. At the same time, maintaining a strong personal brand, backed by facts and data, can inspire and inform others. The speaker values both opinions and facts, recognizing that ideas often come before they can be tested. The future of technology, such as self-driving cars, may bring new challenges and experiences, but the importance of driving skills and the connection between father and child remains. Ultimately, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and values, whether in personal relationships or professional pursuits.
Finding silver linings in unexpected circumstances: Even in tough situations, focus on the positives and explore alternative solutions to achieve desired lifestyles.
Even in the face of unexpected circumstances like getting into an accident and losing a beloved sports car, it's important to focus on the positives and look for silver linings. The speaker in this conversation found solace in the fact that he made money from the car's totaled remains due to the car market at the time. He also expressed his excitement for the future of electric sports cars and his admiration for Elon Musk. When it comes to struggling situations, the speaker advised identifying the root cause and exploring alternative solutions, such as starting a side business or pursuing a different career path. He emphasized the importance of evaluating desired lifestyles and being willing to make sacrifices to achieve them.
Acknowledging problems and making sacrifices for growth: To overcome struggles, identify root causes and make necessary sacrifices for growth. Accountability through a trainer or gym buddy helps in fitness. Embrace challenges for improvement.
Overcoming struggles in any area of life requires acknowledging the problem and making necessary sacrifices. The speaker shares his personal experience of prioritizing golf over work, and the importance of accountability in fitness through a trainer or gym buddy. He emphasizes that identifying the root cause of the problem is crucial and encourages facing it head-on, even if it means making difficult decisions like hiring more staff or working longer hours. Ultimately, growth and improvement come from embracing challenges and being willing to make sacrifices.
Identifying health issues and taking action: Elon Musk's determination and innovative thinking make him an intriguing dinner guest. Personal responsibility, hard work, and positive choices are essential for a healthy and fulfilling life.
Taking care of one's health and fitness is a simple matter of making the right choices and taking action. Identifying the problem, such as unhealthy eating or lack of physical activity, is the first step, and fixing it is the next. Elon Musk, known for his innovative thinking and determination, would be an intriguing dinner guest, according to the speaker. The speaker also expressed a desire to have dinner with his own family in the future. The speaker shared a personal story about a contract he had with his father as a child, which helped him understand the importance of hard work and its rewards. In essence, the discussion emphasized the importance of personal responsibility, determination, and the power of making positive choices in one's life.
Lessons from being removed from a baseball team: Accountability, persistence, and sacrifice shaped the speaker's character. Self-reflection, understanding money, and utilizing social media for personal branding are important. Books like 'The Psychology of Money,' 'Crush It,' and 'Principles' influenced their growth.
Accountability, persistence, and sacrifice are valuable lessons learned from a pivotal moment in the speaker's life when they were removed from their baseball team for not upholding their end of the bargain. This experience shaped their character and influenced their approach to responsibilities, both in sports and later in life. The speaker also emphasized the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's relationship with money, as well as utilizing social media to build a personal brand. Three books that significantly impacted their personal growth are "The Psychology of Money," "Crush It by Gary V," and "Principles" by Ray Dalio. These books helped the speaker gain insights into their financial values, enhance their personal brand, and build principles for a better life.
Three books and two movies that resonated with the speaker: The speaker appreciates media that positively impacts their life and provides value, entertainment, and memorable experiences. They recommend '100 Simple Secrets of Successful People', 'Good to Great', and 'Top Gun Maverick', as well as the classic 'Dumb and Dumber'.
The speaker values practical and engaging media, whether it's books or movies, that resonate with them on a personal level and have a positive impact on their life. The speaker mentioned three books that they found particularly useful, including one that offered a hundred different principles for living a better life. They also recommended two movies, one being the new Top Gun Maverick, which they found to be a near-perfect movie with a good story and realistic elements. The other movie was Dumb and Dumber, which they often reference with friends and find to be a fun and quotable classic. Overall, the speaker values media that provides value, entertainment, and creates memorable experiences.
Sharing Favorite Films and Actors: The speakers fondly discussed their love for James Bond series, Daniel Craig, and upcoming movies like Top Gun Maverick. Childhood experiences and personal connections influence their film choices.
The speakers in this discussion shared their fondness for various films and actors, particularly the James Bond series and Daniel Craig's portrayal of the character. They also mentioned their excitement for upcoming movies like Top Gun Maverick and their preferences for watching movies in theaters. Another key point was the influence of childhood experiences and personal connections on their film choices. The speakers also engaged in a playful banter, discussing who would play them in biopics and expressing their admiration for Ryan Reynolds. Overall, the conversation highlighted the enjoyment and significance of films in their lives.
Impact of family and mentors on personal growth: Strong family support and positive role models contribute to personal growth and success. Incorporating digital media and marketing into traditional industries can lead to innovation. Family values and responsibilities deepen with parenthood.
Having a strong family support system and positive role models can significantly impact personal growth and success. The speaker expressed admiration for a mentor in the commercial real estate industry who has inspired him to incorporate digital media and marketing into an outdated industry. Family values were also emphasized, with the speaker reflecting on the unexpected depth of love and responsibility that comes with having children. Additionally, the conversation touched on the potential of NFTs and the importance of carefully planning and programming them for maximum value.
Discussing Importance of Thoroughly Vetting Podcast Guests: Always check Google Images for potential issues or controversial content when inviting guests onto a podcast to ensure a professional and respectful conversation.
During this episode of the Power of Lifting podcast, the hosts discussed various topics including their upcoming projects. One of the hosts mentioned working on a sex tape, but the focus soon shifted to discussing the importance of conducting a thorough online search on potential podcast guests. They emphasized the significance of checking Google Images for any potential issues or controversial content. The hosts also encouraged listeners to follow them and the podcast on social media for more content. Overall, the conversation underscored the importance of being diligent and prepared when inviting guests onto a podcast.