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How we talk to ourselves is more important than you think. Is there a voice in your head discouraging you from trying new things?  Is it criticizing and judging your ideas before you can share them with the world?If yes, then congratulations on being a perfectly evolved human. We're biased to filter the world through a negative lens because it was safer to do so back when we hunted with rocks and sticks.  Today's world is relative safe and this negative bias is holding us back from reaching our potential. In this episode, we deconstruct why it's easier to think negative thoughts and how we can prime our minds to operate at our highest level. You will learn: How a single word can change how we behave Why just thinking about honor keeps us from cheating Why it's easier to be negative than positive

We know we should be working on the most important things in our lives but somehow we just don't feel like doing it.  Why do we do this to ourselves?  We thought this would a great topic to discuss and hopefully make ourselves and you more aware of the struggle and possibly some ideas that will help you overcome it next time.

One of the first influencers in the area of going back to basics via the caveman is Mark Sisson.  He has a great blog www.marksdailyapple.com that has had a big impact on our lives and is the perfect place to start as you develop self-mastery in 2016.  In this episode, we cover the second half of the 10 Laws of the the Mark's Primal Blueprint. You will learn: About the importance of sleep Why it's important to get enough sunlight How to avoid mistakes  

One of the first influencers in the area of going back to basics via the caveman is Mark Sisson.  He has a great blog www.marksdailyapple.com that has had a big impact on our lives and is the perfect place to start as you develop self-mastery in 2016.  In this episode we cover the first 5 Laws of the the Mark's Primal Blueprint. You will learn: How to get back to basics with your diet What are the most effective activities to include in your exercise program Identify poisons you should avoid in your life  

We all know those mentally strong people who never seem to break or give up.  They seem to have a leg up on the rest of us when it comes to dealing with tough times.  I don't know about you, but I want to be one of those unbreakable people.   In this episode, we discuss Amy Morin's widely distributed article that breaks down 13 things mentally strong people don't do.  It surprisingly simple list of things we can all stop doing to some degree or another. 

Did you you know Ben Franklin popularized the use of the Pros and Cons list in 1772?  You probably won't need your bifocals to see that a lot of research and development on how to make better decisions has been done over the 243 years since Franklin first used it.   In this episode we share some of the latest methods we learned from reading the book Decisive: How To Make Better Choices In Life And Work by Chip and Dan Heath.

To truly operate at your highest level you will have to develop mastery in the areas of the physical, mental, emotional, intuition and spiritual.  Jeff recently attended the annual Unbeatable Mind Retreat in Carlsbad, CA.  There he learned from the leaders in breath control, fitness, nutrition and brain science.  In this episode, he shares just a few of the insights he gained from the experience.

It's that time of year again when people lose their minds and start fighting over doorbuster deals at the old Walmart.  In this episode, they guys ask if it's time to follow the outdoor sports coop REI's lead and #optoutside?   A special thanks to the band Bazile Mills for sharing their song with us and to Chisel Creative Studio for designing our artwork. http://www.bazilemillsmusic.com   http://www.chiselcs.com

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Do you ever not feel like doing something that matters to you?  It happens to me all of the time.  I set my mind to doing something I know is good for me but then after a while I just lose the motivation to stick to it.  Is it just me?  Nope.  It happens to everyone, but the difference between the successful and and the average is the successful find a way to do it even when they don't feel like it.   This episode is one of those moments.  We love podcasting and sharing ideas to help our listeners live remarkably, but sometimes we lose some of the momentum required to gear up for another show, when we'd much rather grab a big gooey cinnamon roll at one of our favorite breakfast places. Instead of bailing out completely we decided to drop just a few ideas to satisfy the commitment to ourselves and our listeners and to keep the streak alive.  Sometimes just  showing up is good enough.   Think about this the next time you don't feel like working out, reading or whatever you're working in your life.  Showing up i

Public speaking can be a terrifying experience, but it doesn't need to be. You don't want to miss your opportunity to influence others because you aren't comfortable delivering your message.    In this episode, we give you the secrets we've learned to speak with confidence in any situation. You will learn: Why storytelling trumps facts and figures What makes someone sound like an expert How to rehearse like a pro How to deal with your pre-stage nerves A special thanks to Bazile Mills, Chisel Creative Studio and Bench Omaha for supporting the show. Support the show by signing up for our newsletter at www.axandyoke.com

Have you every started a Monday with the intention of building a new habit to only lose traction by the following weekend?   You're not alone.  This happens to everyone who wants to make sustainable change.  One of the common reasons for the backslide is because we lose sight of our progress.   When establishing a new routine its important to identify a daily activity to measure.  You want to be able to see how far you've come and how far you have to go to reach your destination.   In this episode we will show you how regain your traction and never look back. You will learn: How good intentions often aren't enough The power of measurement on your life Why it's important to pick a single behavior at a time About our favorite tools for measuring progress Apps Mentioned In the Show: Coach.me Evernote Momento Books Mentioned in the Show: The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman by Tim Ferris Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity By David

Your level of success is only limited by your ability to listen and learn from others.

Why is sticking to a goal so difficult?  Willpower is not enough to make lasting change in your life.  If you want to stick to your goals you need change your environment.  

Can you be creative on demand?  You probably don't believe you're creative, but you'd be surprised how creative you can be if you use the right tools.  In this episode, we share strategies you can use at work to unlock your creative genius!  (It's in there...we promise.) This episode is inspired by Eric Barker's Barking Up the Wrong Tree blog.  Check it out here. Music:  Burnt Red Sun kindly provided by our friends, Bazile Mills who can be found on iTunes    

We can't live remarkably when we're always in the comfort zone.  We give you some simple strategies on how you can stretch yourself to be your very best.

Can you make your own luck...of course you can and we have four steps to help you be more lucky. This episode was inspired by Eric Barkers blog post "How to Attract Good Luck:  4 Secrets Backed By Research".  Read more about it here.  The title of our show is inspired by philosophy of Rob Dyrdek.

The Bigger or Better game is popular game played by collage kids and it can teach us a lot of lessons about how to live remarkably. This episode was inspired by Nick Loper's story of his personal journey of entrepreneurship found on Sidehustlenation.com  

In this episode, the guys talk about experts and why you do your own research. A special thanks to Bazile Mills and Chisel Creative Studio for supporting the show. To support the show and recieve more information go to www.axandyoke.com and sign up for our newsletter.

In this episode, the guys answer the question of how do you finish a project when you don't feel motivated. A special thanks to Bazile Mills and Chisel Creative Studio for supporting the show. To support the show and recieve more information go to www.axandyoke.com and sign up for our newsletter.