Jacobs Affirmations

Huge thanks to Alex Elsberry of Elevate Training (@ElevateMyTraining) for stopping by for our FIRST interview on Jacob's Affirmations. I'm excited to share this one with you guys. Alex drops a ton of gems on the reality of motivation. The fact is that we will not change until we become dissatisfied with how things are. Be sure to join the conversation by following me @MrJacobEspi, I love hearing your biggest takeaways from every episode.

Macklemore's rise to fame was a GRIND! He made amazing things happen with his partner Ryan Lewis and manager Zach Quillen. We can learn a ton from his grind making a name for himself in the music industry. 1. Find something you are passionate about AND good at 2. Find a team to fill in your skill gaps 3. Spend every waking moment mastering your craft 4. Dominate every opportunity put in front of you, and use it as a springboard to the next What opportunities are you getting ready to dominate? Let me know @MrJacobEspi on both Twitter and Instagram.

Never feel like it is TOO LATE to make a change. Once you have identified something isn't working, make a change! You are never too old or in too deep to make a positive decision and redirect your life. "You cant change your destination in a day, but you can change your direction in a day." - Jim Rohn

Forum Friday is always my favorite episode! Thanks for keeping the questions coming. Today we talk about how the importance of developing your self, owning your career and making the most of every situation. Send your questions to me for next week. I'm @MrJacobEspi on both Instagram and Twitter. :) You guys are amazing.

Really excited for this episode. I take turns with Kes (@Kes on Instagram) and discuss the value of BEING YOU! Be self-aware and use the things that make you unique to improve your life and help the people around you. We are miracles. We are one of one. There will never be another person like you. You are rare, and there is value in rarity, therefore you are valuable! Embrace it. Own it. I appreciate you.

Today we talk about irreducible minimums. This is a concept that will help you continue to make progress, even on the most hectic days. Every great city starts with a break. If we want to get better, we need to understand the value of taking action every day. Small steps get there and help us build momentum. Learn to love the journey!

The story is familiar. The hotshot, super talented new employee gets off to a screaming start only to see his ego get the best of him. The story of the Hare & the Tortoise is a classic that discusses why self-awareness, humility, and consistency win every single time. This world is full of examples. Talent wins now, but the people that put in the hard work win big.

The Emperor's New Clothes is a classic short story. For this episode, I focus specifically on lessons we can learn within the realm of leadership. Please let me know how this episode helped you become a better leader. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @MrJacobEspi.

I'm excited about this episode. I continue to find my voice and am getting comfortable speaking my truth! Being authentic is the name of the game. Today I discuss resolving conflict at work, dealing with fear and stress, and the legacy I want to leave (Spoiler Alert: my priorities--God, family, and then everything else)

Self-Awareness gives us a clear perception of personality, thoughts, emotions, motivation, and beliefs. It provides you the ability to recognize yourself as an individual. That is a big deal! We are not the people around us. Being self-aware allows us to correctly identify our skill set. Correctly identify our emotions. Correctly identify our values. It allows us to ACT instead of RESPONDING. Being Self-Aware allows us to understand how our emotions impact our performance. How can you become more self-aware? Let me know. Be part of the conversation by following me on Instagram and Twitter, @MrJacobEspi

Positivity is my thing. People often ask me how I seem so positive all the time. Here is the secret: It is all about perspective. Two things you need to know: 1. Learn to love the things you already have. 2. Immediately accept the things that are out of your control. I didn’t think of these things. They are based off the Stoic Philosophy and I learned about them in a book called A Guide to the Good Life. Read the book. Enjoy the podcast. Share with friends.

An Instagram Live session discussing simple steps necessary to help you reach goals! 1. Cross Out Your Excuses 2. Define Your Why 3. Accept that Things Will Be Hard 4. Use SMART Goals 5. Create Renewal Cycles 6. Get HELP! If things don't change, things don't change. Join the conversation! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram, @MrJacobEspi

This was a fun one! Thanks to everyone who was there to watch me struggle through the first couple of drafts. I'm looking forward to being online with you guys answering questions, every night at 10 PM. Today we talked about the difference between SMART goals and Big Ambitious Goals, how to find your passion and finding your Why! Follow me on Instagram, @MrJacobEspi, to join the conversation. See you guys tomorrow!

Big Edition of Forum Friday! These remain my favorite episodes of each week. Today we talk about a few different philosophies of how to get rich as well as an outside the box approach for entrepreneurs preparing for their kids to be in their home this summer. Leadership development is so important. Being able to successfully build winning team will allow success in every area of our life. Enjoy your weekend everyone! Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram, @MrJacobEspi.

The goal isn't to be a certain way or feel a certain way. The goal is to understand what we are feeling and how we are. After we are self-aware, we can take steps and learn how we can help the people around us. Emotional Agility, Growth Mindset, and Emotional Intelligence are all topics related to today's episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Shoot me a line @MrJacobEspi on both Twitter and Instagram.

The art of persuasion is important for anyone who speaks publicly as part of their job, this is especially good advice for young leaders. Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo is an amazing resource on teaching how to talk like the speakers in your favorite Ted Talk. In this episode we discuss the importance of having credibility, bringing data, and being human in each of your conversations. Thank you so much for subscribing and sharing with your friends. Follow me on Twitter and IG, @MrJacobEspi.

Shout out Bobbbaaaay of Purpose in the Youth for making a special guest appearance on today's show. Pick on thing to focus on at a time. It is the key to more productivity and less stress. Multitasking is a myth! Our brain is built to conquer one task at a time. You got this. Keep getting better! Stay in touch with Bobbbaaaay at: IG: instagram.com/bobbbaaaay Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bobbbaaaay Website: http://www.purposeintheyouth.com/ Find me on Twitter and Instagram, @MrJacobEspi. Enjoy the show.

Four Words to Summarize this Episode: If Not Now? When? It's so EASY to put things on the back burner and tell ourselves we will get to it later. These things are usually the hardest things to do, and also the things that will give us the most reward. What is something you've been putting off that you will make yourself tackle this week? Drop me a line on Twitter or Instagram, @MrJacobEspi.

I had an amazing week! I started off being Baptized on Sunday at Outward Church in Salem. I'm super blessed, humble and grateful for the opportunities in my life right now. I want to give back as much as possible! Forum Friday is my favorite episodes each week. Thanks to everyone asking questions and giving me an opportunity to provide insight. Send me your questions on Twitter, @MrJacobEspi. I'll pick a few of my favorites to answer in next week's episode. Have a great weekend everyone!

We don't get a second chance to make a first impression, and we don't get a second chance to relive a day. Make the most out of every moment. Make the most out of every opportunity. When we make this our habit, we win. Let me know what goals you are working towards. I'm on Twitter and Instagram, @MrJacobEspi.