Start Today Podcast

So many people don't understand why they aren't where they want to be. Yet others all around them are moving forward, getting pay raises, new opportunity, receiving recognition etc. It's not until we realize how little we actually know are we able to position ourselves for growth. In this episode Chris breaks down the Dunning–Kruger effect, a cognitive bias in psychology which proves people assess their cognitive ability as being far greater than it is. It is related to the cognitive bias of illusory superiority and comes from the inability of people to recognize their lack of ability, hence impairing their ability to evolve. One of the most fascinating episodes to date, you’ll learn how critical humility, having the proper mindset and utilizing the feedback that’s all around us truly is as it relates to the forward progress in our lives!

We all have standards for everything we do. The question is not if you have standards. The question is how high are your standards?   Standards are defined as a level of quality or attainment.   If our standards are low then our low level of quality affects every area of our life. In contrast, if our standards are high, it effects everything and everyone around us!   In this episode, Chris and Rick dive into what it means to have high standards what are the characteristics of someone who has high standards and how to rIse your standards in your own life! You will want to hear this episode multiple times. Make sure to put this episode on repeat!

If there was something you could do right now that GUARANTEED you lived a longer, happier, healthier, more successful life and allowed you to make more money in the process with less stress, would you do it?   Oh yea, it’s also free by the way.  Of course you would, I mean, who wouldn’t?  Good news; there is!   Research has proven that by doing this one simple thing, every area listed above will be improved upon significantly, in addition to an overall spike in one's quality of life. In episode 43 Chris shares with you the Best Kept Secret to Happiness, Success and Financial Freedom.  This will change your life! Don’t miss out!

We all remember classic films.  The best films out today are passed down generation to generation and watched by millions long after they were released.   The story told in classic films and powerful documentaries are compelling.  These stories pull at your heart, are uplifting, inspire, make you laugh and compel you to be a better person.   What if you were being followed by cameras 24/7 and your life was being featured in a documentary that was going to be seen by millions of people?    What would your story look like to all those who watched?   This episode is different from the norm.  Today, Chris presents things from a new perspective that will help you to carefully consider creating some positive changes in your life.    This podcast is short, extremely powerful and will force you to take a deep look within!

Goal setting is an art form, not just something you casually do. Unfortunately, only a meager 3% of the population sets goals properly and will reap the massive benefits of doing so. The process of proper goal setting is a surprisingly complex psychological tool, that when utilized correctly will help you accomplish anything you seek out to do. Anything. Sadly most who set goals do not do so properly, which sets them up for failure from the start and leads them to consistently not seeing them through. Every success minded individual knows exactly what it is there after and sets goals strategically that help them get there. They think big and take action accordingly based off the exciting, challenging goals they have set. Average people fail to recognize that without goals, or big enough goals, you basically drift through life without purpose, motivation or the ability to accomplish anything of significance. Goals give us strategic targets to seek out that, when hit, allow us to experience the things w

Goal setting is an art form, not just something you casually do. Unfortunately, only a meager 3% of the population set goals properly and will reap the massive benefits of doing so. The process of proper goal setting is a surprisingly complex psychological tool, that when utilized correctly will help you accomplish anything you seek out to do. Anything. Sadly most who set goals do not do so properly, which sets them up for failure from the start and leads them to consistently not seeing them through. Every success minded individual knows exactly what it is there after and set goals strategically that help them get there. They think big and take action accordingly based off the exciting, challenging goals they have set. Average people fail to recognize that without goals, or big enough goals, you basically drift through life without purpose, motivation or the ability to accomplish anything of significance. Goals give us strategic targets to seek out that, when hit, allow us to experience the things we

In episode 39, we go to the Q&A format and take questions straight from our listeners!   Chris covers topics such as the benefits of 24 hour fasts, how to prioritize your daily and weekly goals, the parts of Ayahu⁰asca journeys people won't talk about, as well as the worst time he ever lost his temper with an employee and ended up getting sued because of it!   This episode is packed with practical action steps of extreme value with a couple of fun personal stories thrown in the mix!   Don’t forget to leave us a review!    Let us know how the podcast has made a difference in your life; because not only does it mean a lot to us, but your review may inspire  others to start their personal development journey as well!

95% of people who commit to a resolution will fail or give up by January 15th!   So what is it that separates all of those who don't follow through from the 5% who will?   In the first episode of 2020, Chris reveals the psychology behind New Years Resolutions, why the overwhelming majority end up falling way short and how to set your resolution up for guaranteed success!   He also shares a very unique opportunity for our listeners to get in the best shape of their life...   AND make $10,000 to do so!   Start your new year off with a bang and check it out!    https://nutritionsolutions.com/2020-challenge/  

In episode 37, Chris goes into vivid detail about his recent experience with the hallucinogenic, plant based medicine Ayahuasca in Costa Rica.  He opens up about what led him to experiment with Ayahuasca, as well as the valuable life altering events and lessons he experienced on his journey.   You’ll hear a very vulnerable, enlightened, awakened version of Chris, as he gives a behind the scenes account of what exactly happens during these spiritual ceremonies which are designed to heal, awaken and tap into our higher  levels of consciousness in order to optimize human potential from a personal, professional, mental, emotional, psychological & spiritual standpoint!    You’re not going to want to miss this!

You will not want to miss this!   In a special edition of the Start Today Podcast, Chris sits down with Brad Lea.  Brad is an entrepreneur, sales expert, motivational speaker and author with life changing wisdom.   Too many people believe the lie that the path to entrepreneurship is complicated.   Chris sits down with Brad to discuss the basics of how to succeed at life.   You will not want to miss a minute!  Get a pad and pen ready as Chris and Brad dive into how to set your life up for success in every area of your life.

You asked for it, we delivered! After receiving hundreds of messages requesting to bring him on the podcast, in episode 36 Chris sits down with his great friend, author, Ironman, International Fitness Celebrity and CEO of Kaged Muscle, Kris Gethin for an epic conversation! They discuss where it all started for Kris, his rise to stardom and what Kris does to stay at the top of his fitness, business, personal, mental and spiritual game!  One of the biggest qualities that makes Kris stand out from the pack is his tremendous levels of discipline and continuous journey of pursuing discomfort.  In this conversation Kris sheds some light on how these things have helped him conquer significant adversity in his lifetime and achieve success at everything he’s ever set out to do!

Using the Holiday Season as an excuse to justify complacency is disrespectful to the magic and power this time of year brings.  With December here there's good vibes brought on by gratitude, love, generosity, friends, family, gift giving and holiday parties. Unfortunately, hidden in plain sight amongst all of these great things also lies complacency, the killer of all things success. Complacency over the holiday season is tough to identify because we're distracted by holiday festivities and most of those around us are deviating off the path or lowering their own standards as well. But with the holiday season spanning over the course of 2 months, it can be crippling to enter a new year having ended the year with a loss.  The holiday season is not an excuse to stop working on achieving our goals. In fact, to really experience the magic of the holiday season, it should be the opposite; an excuse to step it up! In episode 34, Chris focuses in on how the holidays can breed complacency. He provides some valuable pe

In part 2 of this powerfully inspiring episode, Chris sits down with Nutrition Solutions employee Allen Eizmendez, who under Chris’ guidance, went from being a 286 pound, homeless, unemployed meth addict, to losing 100 pounds and completely transforming his mindset in just 15 weeks time! Allen continues his story and discusses the practical action steps he took to achieve his remarkable transformation, including how his diet was set up, the workout program he followed and how he stay motivated on his incredible journey! Don't miss part 2 of this inspiring conversation that proves that ANYTHING is possible when you set your mind to it!

In part 1 of this powerfully inspiring 2 part episode, Chris sits down with Nutrition Solutions employee Allen Eizmendez, who under Chris’ guidance, went from being a 286 pound, homeless, unemployed meth addict, to losing 100 pounds and completely transforming his mindset in just 15 weeks time! Chris gets Allen to open up about hitting rock bottom, sharing the details of when he hit his lowest point, the catalyst for him making the decision to change his life and exactly how he was able to make this extraordinary physical/mental transformation! One of the best episodes we’ve done to date, this conversation will touch the lives of everyone who listens in a profound way!

Every year we all set new goals. While most will state their intentions to accomplish more and do better, very few actually follow through by honoring the commitments they've made with themselves. For one reason (excuse) or another society has become all to comfortable not keeping their word as it relates to the follow through of one's goals, which has resulted in a wide spreading epidemic of mediocrity, frustration, anxiety and depression. Self respect begins with honoring the commitments we make with ourselves and following through with what we say we are going to do, regardless of what may stand in our path. We MUST stop making excuses, stop letting ourselves off the hook when we fall short and stop justifying quitting just because so many people around us do! We MUST develop the mentality of a wolf and stay clear of the sheep. Tune in as Chris drills down on the significance of keeping your word, following through with commitments you make to yourself and recognizing when you've fallen off track!        

In Episode 30, Chris sits down with his friend, former NFL player turned entrepreneur Chris Gronkowski.  They discuss Chris G's journey of growing up around intense competition with 4 brothers who all became pro athletes!  They also jump into how this competition and drive early in life helped prepare him for the rigorous demands of running a successful business, how an opportunity to be on Shark Tank forced his back against the wall and more!

In episode 29, Chris answers your questions covering topics such as how to stay consistent with a diet, pushing others to be better without coming across as an a$$hole, how to deal with a recent breakup and how to raise the standards of your team without lowering morale! This episode is packed with practical action steps of extreme value! Don't forget to leave us a review! Let us know how the podcast has made a difference in your life because it not only helps us, but it may influence others to join our movement and start taking steps with their own personal development!

Like it or not, you are judged every day by how you look, dress and carry yourself. Everyone who wants to crush it in life needs to put personal feelings aside and understand the relationship between our personal, physical appearance, and how it directly impacts success.  The way we look plays a significant role in our confidence, self esteem and self image, which influences the way we present ourselves to the outside world. It’s also the way we speak to the world about where our priorities lay without uttering a single word. Here’s the truth, we all make judgments about each other based on our personal appearance, so it is important to think about what kind of image we want to project to the world.  Looking the part of success and maintaining a clean, healthy, neat appearance is one of the first steps towards feeling, and becoming successful. It’s also a very easy thing to do that produces an immediate impact! In episode 28, Chris discusses the importance of prioritizing our appearance and how it not only sh

People in today's society have gotten soft.  Everything is at our fingertips. In some cases we don't have to lift a finger and our wish is our command. What's worse is our culture has trained us to take the easy way out.  The fact of the matter is, we won’t see the change we want until we begin to better our mental toughness.   We all need to up our game when it comes to mental toughness.  In this episode, we hit hard discussing why we should care about mental toughness and how to take our mental toughness to the next level.  

Adversity is defined as difficulties and misfortune.  Everyone can think of a time where you have gone through adversities.   It is easy to look for the easy way out of adversity.  When life begins to push back, the knee jerk reaction for all of us is to find the fastest way to make the adversity go away.  The truth is that we have to do the opposite! We must embrace adversity! The adversity we face today is not to stop us.  The adversity we face today is there to test us.  To make sure we are ready for what is to come next. In this episode we have a very special treat.  Chris dives into a story you have never heard before.  Today, Chris takes us back to the beginning and explains how the success he has today is because of the adversities he faced in his past.