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    Against All Average

    This show is for entrepreneurs and every day people who want to learn the skills and mindset to lead exceptional lives. Whether you are a multi-millionaire or just starting out, this podcast gives real world meaning to concepts you hear day in and day out. Kyle Tolzman is a serial entrepreneur that loves to have a lot fun on the mic interviewing guests from a variety of backgrounds. He's won, lost, succeeded, and failed, but he has always gotten back up. Inside each episode you will find little tips and tricks that make a big difference in business and life.
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    Ricardo J Zulueta Jr: Perspective - A Talk Through Mental Health

    Ricardo J Zulueta Jr: Perspective - A Talk Through Mental Health

    Our guest today is a serial entrepreneur who has acquired knowledge in a variety of fields from influencer relations, fashion, and a non-profit foundation for mental health & suicide prevention.

    After talking to thousands of people with his apparel brand, Fükitt [foo-kit], he’s learned that a negative perspective evolves into anxiety, depression, drug abuse, etc., and eventually suicidal tendencies. Everyone is exposed to inspirational content every day but they're all meaningless unless you actually make a decision. Please welcome to the show Ricardo J. Zulueta JR. !

    Where can you find Ricardo? 

    Website

    https://fukitt.com 

    https://startdayone.org

     https://paidexposure.com

    Facebook: @rzulujr

    Instagram: @rzulujr

    Twitter: @rzulujr

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage)

    (https://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     

    Genesis Amaris Kemp: Standing Up to Corporate America

    Genesis Amaris Kemp: Standing Up to Corporate America

    Genesis is a woman of color who said, “Enough is enough,” and is now bolder than ever. She is stepping outside of her comfort zone by speaking up, challenging the status quo, and refusing to let limitations placed on her keep her down.

    Genesis sees herself as a visionary and a woman who will go on to do great things that empower others to speak up for themselves to live out their dreams, goals, and visions.

    She is also the author of Chocolate Drop in Corporate America: From the Pit to the Palace. 

    Buy her book on Amazon now!  

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948853205?fbclid=IwAR3mhzjFEP1eon6M8TP7L1YpQvXcy0nILCtRBaMfyYvNxPwobjgNBmFUeZw

    Where Can You Find Genesis? 

    https://linktr.ee/GenesisAmarisKemp

    Sponsors

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    www.fairandevent.com

     

    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage)

    (https://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     


     

    Kim Lengling: Letting Fear Bounce

    Kim Lengling: Letting Fear Bounce

    Kim Lengling

     Kim is the lead author and coordinator of a collaborative 3-book series titled When Grace Found Me, with Volume One recently released in December of 2020.With empathy and emotion, she has been writing since 2004 showcasing her faith, nature, love of rescue animals, and living with PTSD.

    Topics Covered

    Struggle

    Fear

    PTSD

    Abuse

    Pivoting During Covid

    Podcasting

    Where Can You Find Kim? 

    Website: www.kimlenglingauthor.com

    Podcast, Let Fear Bounce: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1

    Email: lenglingauthor@gmail.com

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage)

    (https://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     

     

    Jim McCarthy: The Voice Over Genius

    Jim McCarthy: The Voice Over Genius

    Jim McCarthy is also the host and producer of the what’s your problem podcast. And to top it all off, he is also the owner of Big Dot Lighting and Electrical which solves all of your lighting and electrical needs. Please welcome to the show Jim McCarthy. 

    Topics Covered

    -Education

    -Branding

    -Marketing

    -Standing out from the competition

    -Sales and upselling.

    Where Can You Find Jim McCarthy?

    Website: www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimmccarthyvos

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvos

    Twitter: www.twitter.com/jimmccarthyvos


    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage) or (https://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     

     

    Mike Savage: The Secrets to Becoming a Savage Entrepreneur

    Mike Savage: The Secrets to Becoming a Savage Entrepreneur

     During his career, Mike Savage has successfully launched and grown several multi-million-dollar companies in the Fitness, Nutrition, & Consumer Product Industries. The mission of his current venture, The Savage Secrets, is to help entrepreneurs win the hard-hitting, emotional & financial roller-coaster sport of business.

    Check Out Mike's Free Masterclass

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdu6uqjksH9QiEM_3nZ7IxlAZx928vOXa

    Where Can You Find Mike Savage?

    FACEBOOK:          https://www.facebook.com/TheSavageSecrets

    LINKEDIN:           https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-savage-secrets/

    WEBSITE:             www.thesavagesecrets.com

    Do you Want a Free Copy of Mike's Book? 

    Get a FREE copy of my 2nd edition Playbook, “DREAM BIG and CRUSH you GOALS”.    Simply email us at info@thesavagesecrets.com and request the book.

    Sponsors

    Fair and Event

    www.fairandevent.com

     

    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage)

    (https://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     

    Janis Isaman: Creating Exclusivity Through Personal Branding

    Janis Isaman: Creating Exclusivity Through Personal Branding

    Janis is not just a textbook of knowledge with a wall full of certifications. She’s a very real person, who has lived through her own lifestyle and body challenges. In her one to one sessions, she therefore provides practical solutions for her clients, taking the time to get to know their lifestyle challenges and provide reasonable solutions with her lively personality and approachable manner. This is a woman you want to know!

    Topics Covered

    Marketing

    Branding

    Covid - 19

    Pivoting

    Exclusivity

    Offers

     

    Where Can You Find Janis? 

     

    Website: https://www.mybodycouture.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybodycouture

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodycouture/?hl=en

     

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage)

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     

    Dustin Vollstedt: How to Succeed in Real Estate One Vacation at a Time

    Dustin Vollstedt: How to Succeed in Real Estate One Vacation at a Time

    Dustin also several business partners where they are exploring new endeavors in app development and out of state buy and hold real estate. Previous to owning the real estate game, Dustin spent seven seasons as a wild land firefighter. 

    He graduated from the University, focusing on Entrepreneurship and was fortunate  to play some lacrosse with the Ducks! He has a wonderful wife, Erin, who I met at the UO and a red heeler named Duke.

    Topics Covered with Dustin

    • Discipline
    • Managing expectations
    • Strive for success not money
    • Put the money you earn back into the business
    • Tic tok for home renovations
    • Structured work weeks

    Where Can You Find Dustin? 

    Instagram: @dustinvollstedt

    Facebook: Dustin Vollstedt

    Website: www.dustinvollstedt.com

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage)

    Climbing the Mountain with Michael Fabber

    Living Life Through the Lens with Roland Salas

    Living Life Through the Lens with Roland Salas

    Our guest today was born and raised in Hillsboro OR and found his love for photography in high school. During his senior year, he took on photography as a senior project and then started shooting for friends and family. Things really didn’t start to take off until Roland built a website and started to take things seriously. Little by little he started to gain traction and it was his side hustle for many years. 

    After a divorce in 2016 he had some downtime in business while he had to self-reflect on his life and take a hard look at who he was and where he wanted to improve as a person. He currently operates Roland Salas photography, a men’s only group,  and has just launched the My Father podcast. 

    Where Can You Find Roland?

    Website: www.rolandsalasphotography.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rolandsalasphotography

    Podcast: My Father https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-father_1

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage) (http://instagram.com/kyletolzman)

     

    Inside the Mind of a Gen Z CEO: Featuring Jake Sperley

    Inside the Mind of a Gen Z CEO: Featuring Jake Sperley

    Jake Sperley

    In his current role as CEO of Fair and Event, Jake is committed to helping events use the latest in software solutions and services to increase their revenue, save time, and streamline their organizational processes.

    Jake was raised in St.Helens Oregon on a small farm where he grew his love for entrepreneurship through a 4H program. He attended Oregon State University and graduated a year early with a B.S. in Business. He now resides in the Portland, Oregon area and in his spare time, enjoys being on the water, attending live events, eating epic food, and being with his family.

    Where can you Find Jake?

    Instagram: @jakesperley

    Facebook: Jake Sperley

    Facebook Company Page: Fair and Event

     

    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/kyletolzman

     

    Taking the Path Less Traveled: Living with Purpose featuring Gary L Smith

    Taking the Path Less Traveled: Living with Purpose featuring Gary L Smith

    Gary Smith is the founder of Gary L. Smith, LLC. As a businessman and entrepreneur for over 45 years, Gary is on a mission to help you live a happier, more fulfilled life by discovering and executing on your unique life purpose. Gary is the author of several books, including his latest work -- Purpose Driven Achievement: A common sense approach to effectively using purpose, energy, planning, and execution to achieve your most ambitious business and personal dreams. Gary is a business consultant, business and personal coach, and a professional speaker. 

    Where can you find Gary L Smith? 

    Facebook: @GaryLSmithLLC

    Instagram: @gary_l_smith

    Purchase a copy of Purpose Driven Achievement: https://garylsmith.com/jesse/ (https://garylsmith.com/)

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

     

    The King of Calm: Stress Secrets with Andrew S Oakes

    The King of Calm: Stress Secrets with Andrew S Oakes

    Battling Extreme anxiety, stress,  and depression for most of his like, Andrew S Oakes is taking a stand against stress! Struggling with horrid thoughts of suicide daily and a multitude of toxic addictions, he finally hit rock bottom. That year Andrew would completely reinvent his life, and he immediately began teaching others how to reinvent theirs. Seven years later, he keeps getting better and better. He believes growth and contribution is the shining jewel of happiness. He wants to thank everyone for listening to the show!

    Where Can You Find Andrew?

    Website

    www.stressreliefhq.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.oakes.376

    Stress Relief HQ Facebook Group

    Instagram: @andrewsoakes

    Tik toc: @theworldsfriend

    Sponsors

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    www.fairandevent.com

     

    *Where Can You Find Against All Average? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

     

    Who Gets a Seat on the Bus: Hiring Secrets with Fletcher Wimbush

    Who Gets a Seat on the Bus: Hiring Secrets with Fletcher Wimbush

    Fletcher and his team use  self-established resources such as “Hiring Talented Team Players: a Guide to Getting it Right,” and The Power Interview Guide. To help organizations with their hiring needs. Fletcher has also written various eBooks, and hiring articles to help in this role. His experience in the hiring space is second to none and we get to extract how he helps business succeed by hiring great people!

     

    Check out Fletcher's Book!

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    Get America Back to Work: Your Guide to Getting a Job FAST in a COVID-19 World

     

    Where can you find Fletcher? 

     

    https://www.preemploymentassessments.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/TheHiretalent/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/3140635/admin/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/3140635/admin/

     

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/kyletolzman

     

    Decision Making that Leads to Extreme Growth with Chris Fern

    Decision Making that Leads to Extreme Growth with Chris Fern

    Chris Fern is a speaker, author, coach, and serial entrepreneur. He is also the founder of the Mindful Money Podcast,  the owner of Simple Business Solutions,  and lastly Funnel Alchemy. I am excited to pick his brain about making easier decisions and understanding how we think.

    Where Can You Find Chris?

    www.practicemindfulmoney.com

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

    Leadership and Team Culture with Coach Stow

    Leadership and Team Culture with Coach Stow

    Ryan Stow was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Hillsboro when he was very young. He played every sport he could think of growing up but once he got a lacrosse stick in his hand he never looked back. Since 2018 he has been the offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania while he is also pursuing a masters in education. He loves to talk about sales, marketing, recruiting, leadership, and team culture. 

     

    Sponsors

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    www.fairandevent.com

     

    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

    30,000 Hours: A Story of Persistance, Selflessness, and Grit with Matt Minnick

    30,000 Hours: A Story of Persistance, Selflessness, and Grit with Matt Minnick

     Matt has also coached multiple years at the High School, middle school, and various youth programs. If that wasn’t enough he was the USA wresting associations - Oregon Junior Director the last two years and works with four non-profit wrestling organizations in the state.

    By doing all of this he has accrued 30,000 yes that’s right 30,000 volunteer hours in ten years as a coach. He has learned a ton about kids, parents, coaches, programs, and most importantly himself. He acknowledges that his coaches and mentors are a huge ingredient to his success and is forever thankful for the time they have spent with him. 

    Where Can You Find Matt?

    www.peninsulawrestling.net

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

     

    From the Streets to Building the Stages of Success with Kenny Barnwell

    From the Streets to Building the Stages of Success with Kenny Barnwell

    Author & Course Creation Coach, Kenny Barnwell...Founder of The Creators Circle. After spending 17 years traveling the world with top music artists, feeling burnt-out from the work, Kenny started focusing on helping others by creating online training courses to help others gain success in their music business careers. From there he launched The Creators Circle, a program dedicated to helping burnt-out industry experts and business owners repurpose their knowledge and reignite their passion by creating Online Training Courses. He’s an expert in Mapping out the student pathway and creating programs that get huge results. Kenny is a child of deaf parents, proud husband, and loves 90s country music. His life’s mission is to Create More. Contribute More.

    Email Kyle

    The first four people who email me at kyle.tolzman@gmail.com will get a free 30 minute coaching session. Give back Tuesday!

    Where Can You Find Kenny?

    www.Gocreatorcircle.com

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

    Interviewing the Queen of Confidence Sheri' Dumond

    Interviewing the Queen of Confidence Sheri' Dumond

    About our Guest

    Sheri’ DuMond, the Queen of Confidence. With over 20 years experience of mentoring business and sales leaders, Sheri’ is a renowned expert at Confident Success. She is a speaker, creator of the ground-breaking, revolutionary programs: UnCrushing Your Confidence(™) and the Confidence Success Circle (™). Sheri’ is passionate about helping professionals build unshakable confidence, squash self-doubt, gain Executive Presence and build the lives of their dreams.

    Where you can find Sheri'

    http://www.confidentwarriors.com

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentsuccess

    Instagram: @sheridumond

    linkedin.com/in/sheridumond

    Sponsors

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

     

    Loungin' with a Local: Featuring Brauck Cullen

    Loungin' with a Local: Featuring Brauck Cullen

    Hey what's up everybody it’s Kyle Tolzman and you are listening to the Against All Average podcast....the show where entrepreneurs and everyday people come to learn the skills and mindset to lead exceptional lives. Our sponsor today is…

    - Sponsor Plug: 

    When you need all things digital looking their best, call our friends at Fair and Event! Our friends will give you the AGAINST ALL AVERAGE treatment with an awesome new website, ticketing, custom graphics, and a full line of printing services! Fair and Event……….the trusted partner of the Against All Average podcast!

    Welcome to Season 3

    -No Jake

    -Conversations with amazing people

    -All walks of life

    -Are all against all average

    Brauck Intro

    I know Brauck Cullen from college at the University of Oregon where we played lacrosse together sometimes but drank beers together all the time. He is currently the host of the Loungin’ with Locals podcast where he interviews people from around the world about what makes their location the best. He is also a former sorority house boy, and knows how to braid the hair of sixteen mini-ponies at the same time. Please welcome to the show the raining kappa delta house boy of the year Brauck Cullen. 

    Growing up

    *Napa from two years old

    *18 y/o service trip to rural Mexico helped with perspective.

    Wildfires

    Texan politics 

    Failing insert Learning

    Restaurant Industry

    -Be a genuine human being

    -Show up on time, be present, no phone

    -Give a shit

    -read your table

    -understand who you are talking to

    What do you do now? 

    Staying present

    Staying grounded

    -In order to grow the podcast we need your help! Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform and tell a friend about every episode you find value in and share the episode on your favorite social media platform. If you liked the episode please rate the episode and leave us a review! You can find us at Against All Average on all of your favorite social media platforms. 

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage

     

    How to be Crazy Amazing During Difficult Times: Kyle's Chapter

    How to be Crazy Amazing During Difficult Times: Kyle's Chapter

    Buy How to be Crazy Amazing During Difficult Times Below!!!
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    Against All Average Mindset

    Possibility Mindset

    When we fully think, understand, and believe that anything and everything is possible in our lives we will start living in a way that prepares us for success. If you don’t think it can hap- pen, it won’t. If you think it is possible, it will.

    Say Yes

    Too often we overthink a positive opportunity. Keep it simple. If something is positive and moves you or your career forward, say yes to it. You never know what is on the other side of yes.

    Be Grateful

    You have to be grateful for where you are, and not where you are going. Every day on this earth is a blessing. Find positivity even in your darkest hours. Show and practice gratitude each and every day.

    The World Works for You

    You must understand that the only person in your way is you. The world works for us at all times. Difficult days are not set-

    backs, but simple lessons one must learn to move forward.

    Giving Without Expectation

    If you truly and wholeheartedly give without expectation or wanting recognition, you will be amazed at the fulfillment and success that comes back to you both emotionally and monetarily.

    Fail Forward

    Learn from your mistakes and continue to push forward. Those who fail forward the quickest reach the highest tiers of success.

    Don’t Pick and Choose Where You Put Your Energy

    When things aren’t going well in our lives we tend to pick and choose where we put our energy. Instead, maintain balance in your health, life, business, and relationships.

    Be Solutions Based

    Focus on a variety of solutions for each problem. Ask for help and ask for advice. Sometimes you need someone else’s view- point to see the solution.

    Sharpen Your Knife

    When you are at your lowest, and feeling down and out, con- tinue to work on yourself. Read a book, listen to a podcast, take a class online. With new skills comes confidence and new opportunity.

    Action Outplays Thought

    Small consistent action builds momentum. By taking action we can take our minds out of a consistent loop of anxiety, wor- ry, and fear. Remember, a step in the wrong direction is better than no step at all. We learn from doing.

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    *Where Can You Find Us? *

     

    Website: www.againstallaverage.com

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuMcGqduDz9E2mBU5TiH36A

    Facebook: fb.me/AgainstAllAverage

    Instagram: (https://instagram.com/againstallaverage