The Ultimate Shift

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with social media influencer, AB. AB is known for her posts on different social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. AB uploads videos and posts of words of encouragement mostly intended for women but also relatable for some men.

Let’s dive into AB’s story of how words of encouragement can change the course of your life and never let relationships define who you are.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 6:48] Opening Segment

• I welcome guest A.B. into the show
• AB talks about the moments before that lead her to where she is now
• Experienced an awful break-up
• Posting encouragement videos on different social media platforms
• AB shares a little about her background
• Growing up in a mentally unhealthy environment

[6:49 – 15:13] Don’t Let Relationships Define Who You Are

• Relationships should add value to your life, don’t let it define who you are
• AB talks about how she handled her break-up and woke herself up to reality
• Seeing those parts of yourself that you want to change and not being afraid to actually do it
• AB gives some advice on relationships. You’d want to hear this
• Are we programmed to be doomed by the way we are raised?

[15:14 – 25:45] Don’t Be Afraid to Face Your Faults

• AB talks about what people do that surprises her
• AB talks about her recovery from her break-up
• Celebrating every positive thing you do to boost your confidence

[25:46 – 35:41] Being Happy, Contented and Fulfilled Without Depending on Anybody

• How to get out of co-dependency in a relationship
• Prioritizing things in your life
• A-List: Things that are important and you need
• B-List: Things that can be part of your life but don’t need to take up all of your time
• How do you find your true self out of all this annoyance coming at you?
• Disassociating yourself about what people think of you
• Do not worry about people that are not adding something to your life

[35:42 – 46:29] Stop Seeking Relationships

• Red flags on dating
• Becoming instantly attached to the person
• Seeking validation in the relationship
• They see their identity as the money
• Things that should be on your A-List:
• Family and friends
• Your goals
• Career
• AB talks about serial dating and why it’s unhealthy
• Going on dates by yourself or “me time” is important

[46:30 – 54:50] Closing Segment

• If you were put on a world stage where the whole world was watching and you have 5 mins, what would you say?
• “Don’t let anybody stop you from being happy and that includes yourself. Nobody can define your happiness but you.”
• If you could ask anyone in the world any question, alive or dead. Who would it be? What would it be?
• “My Dad. What do you think? I just want to know”
• How do you think about where you are?
• “I’m shocked, I’m so grateful and very blessed. I’m proud of where I am and I don’t want it to stop. I want to keep going because I think there’s more to be said.”
• How can I support you, how can our listeners support and find you and listen to your message?
• “Right now, it’s all on social media, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.” See below for links.
• What do you think is the biggest thing you yourself have learned from helping these people?
• “It’s teaching me to not be afraid to ask questions”
• Final words from me and AB

Tweetable Quotes:

“Do not lose your identity in that person, that relationship is not who you are it’s a part of your life” – AB

“Falling in love is the real you because it’s the absence of thinking anything else” – AB

“It took me having nothing, like being in the lowest point to get here. It didn’t happen overnight” – AB

“If you aren’t willing to be alone by yourself, how the hell do you expect someone else to want to be with you” – Ephraim Glick’s mentor

Resources Mentioned:

• Garth Brooks – The Road I’m On

You can connect with AB on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram,

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Entrepreneur and founder of City Fit Concierge, Derrick Billups. Derrick moved to Nashville 6 years ago from Virginia where he played NCAA college basketball and studied Sociology. Since moving to Nashville, Derrick has immersed himself in the industry through personal training, group fitness and yoga, and more.

Let’s dive into Derrick’s story of how the right mindset can set you up for greatness.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:43] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce guest Derrick Billups into the show
• Derrick talks a little bit of background about himself
• Left Virginia and went to Nashville without being able to finish college
• He once wanted to be in the NBA

[05:44 - 11:42] How Do You Move Forward Without Losing Your Identity?

• Derrick talks about his mindset of "constantly evolving"
• Finding the motivation to push you
• Derrick's biggest fear when he was around 10 and 15 years old
• He was getting teased for stuttering
• If you have a stuttering problem and getting bullied, here's some advice from Derrick to empower you

[11:43 - 25:14] Breaking Walls With a Positive Mindset Towards Fitness

• Derrick talks about the steps and things that you will go through during the process of starting a business
• Getting your mindset right
• Goal Setting
• Derrick shares his secret of making things happen without stopping
• What motivates you?
• How do you push when you are hitting a wall?
• Look back on your intentions and goals

[25:15 - 35:08] Derrick's Greatest Fear And His Failures

• Holding yourself accountable. Start changing your life. Start now!
• The Importance of Mentorship
• Derrick talks about the power of positive energy
• Derrick weighs in on his fears and failures

[35:09 - 51:36] Closing Segment

• If you can write the perfect ideal life for yourself, what will it look like?
• "Being in the moment and living a life that is created in a way that I don't really have to do anything because I've already put in the work early on."
• If you are put on a world stage and you have 5 minutes to talk for people to remember you by. What would you say?
• "Going back to that child-like mentality and just understanding that no matter what, everything is still at your call."
• Derrick talks about his family behind his success
• If you could ask anyone in the world any question, dead or alive. Who would it be? What would it be?
• "My Grandma. I would ask her, is she proud?"
• Are you proud of what you've built?
• "I'm proud. I've found my fulfillment."
• Why I'm doing this podcast
• Why most people quit
• What I do with my competitors
• Final words from me and Derrick

Tweetable Quotes:

"The biggest moment is right now. The most important thing is the person in front of you. And the most important thing to do is be there for the person in front of you." - Josh Wilcox

"The first step is to start now. Meaning, get up, stand up on your feet, get a pen, get a paper, write down I am going to change my life." - Derrick Billups

"The most optimistic people are the people that overcome the most." - Ephraim Glick

"You may have to fight a little harder to get to where you're going. But just fight, just keep pushing, just keep challenging yourself, just keep going and it will work out." - Derrick Billups

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• City Fit Concierge Website
• Josh Wilcox

You can connect with Derrick on Instagram and Facebook. Check out his website http://www.cityfitconcierge.com/ to know more about fitness and health.

To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the Entrepreneur and the host of the hit podcast show The Free Time Podcast, Karl Sona. Karl is a Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer at Streamlined Podcasts where he and his team elevate the level of quality of every podcast show they produce making it more streamlined. Karl had some traumatic experiences as a child but it didn’t stop him from getting to a greater place in life.

Let’s dive into Karl’s story of how pain can actually empower you and lead you to your course.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 08:47] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce the guest Karl Sona to the show
• Karl talks about his childhood
• His parents immigrated to the U.S to improve their lives
• Karl loves hard work and is always taking advantage of opportunities
• Karl talks briefly about his greatest fear
• Karl once aspired to become a doctor
• Karl talks about where his shift happened
• He was losing focus when his career began to grow

[08:48 - 18:29] Something Has To Change. Feeling Pain Can Empower You!

• Karl shares some fantastic advice
• Are you happy?
• Karl shares something interesting about people's frustration and comparing their lives with others
• What is the main reason why you are frustrated and you keep comparing your life to others?
• Karl weighs in on how you can take advantage of the pain you're going through

[18:30 - 26:39] The Importance of Finding Your Purpose

• Karl talks about how important it is for you to have a clear vision of what you want to do and achieve
• Karl talks about the biggest challenges that he had to overcome
• He moved to Denver
• Karl shares his story about a traumatic experience in his childhood

[26:40 - 35:24] Let's Talk About Vulnerability

• Karl shares his insight on how he views success
• Karl weighs in on why it is hard for you to handle your vulnerabilities
• People want acceptance
• If you are suffering, listen to this valuable advice from Karl

[35:25 - 43:04] You Are Here To Contribute, Embracing The Gray Area

• If you have five minutes to make an impact, what would you say?
• "Go out and find what you're put here to contribute. What's supposed to be your splash in this pond that we're all swimming in?"
• Karl talks about the importance of embracing the gray area and not to only focus on the finish line

[43:05 - 57:25] Closing Segment

• If you could ask anyone in the world any question, dead or alive. Who would it be? What would it be?
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I would ask him "How do you continue to take the steps and move towards your vision knowing that same vision may very well land you dead."
• How do you continue to push for your vision?
• "The day that I stop pushing is the day that I'm dead."
• Karl talks about curiosity and the power behind it
• Why should someone listen to the Ultimate Shift?
• "Listening to the Ultimate shift is so critical because sometimes the uncertainty of the path that we want to go down can actually scare us."
• Final words from me and Karl

Tweetable Quotes:

"Pain is not there just to happen for pain's sake. Pain can be there to teach you something and push you into your course." - Karl Sona

"A great leader is an individual that understands what someone needs in order for them to live their best lives." - Karl Sona

"We are all here for a special reason." - Karl Sona

"Go out and find what you're put here to contribute. What's supposed to be your splash in this pond that we're all swimming in?" - Karl Sona

"The day that I stop pushing is the day that I'm dead." - Karl Sona

"Sometimes the uncertainty of the path that we want to go down can actually scare us." - Karl Sona

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Ed Mylett
• Tony Robbins
• Dean Graziosi
• 7 Levels Deep by Dean Graziosi

You can connect with Karl on Instagram and LinkedIn Check out Podcast show

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the music artist, AJ Thomas. AJ grew up in an environment where he is scared every time his mother goes out to work wondering if she would ever be coming back. AJ’s passion for music led him to become a successful artist and is now leading a life filled with opportunities

Let’s dive into AJ’s story of how every single day is just another day that opens up countless opportunities.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 08:00] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce the guest AJ Thomas into the show
• AJ talks about his background in music and how his journey began
• Fell in love with the process of making music while doing sports
• AJ wanted to be a professional athlete

[08:01 - 16:40] "Today is just another opportunity to be great"

• AJ talks about his greatest fears as a kid
• How AJ's childhood pushed him to be an incredible human being
• AJ shares something deep about life. You can learn from this!

[16:41 - 27:27] What keeps people from being real and vulnerable?

• AJ weighs in on things that hold you back from becoming real
• Worrying about what other people think
• Fear of rejection
• AJ gives fantastic advice to people like you who want to be where you want to be
• AJ talks about why people quit
• The importance of finding something you are passionate about

[27:28 - 32:23] How to leverage your connections to get to the right people

• AJ shares his secrets about how he connects with people
• Find the right and genuine people. Invest in them!
• AJ shares some of the craziest things that happened to him to remind him that he is human

[32:24 - 45:57] Closing Segment

• How do you continue to learn and evolve
• I listen to a TON of music
• If you were put on a world stage, you have 5 minutes to make an impact. What would you say?
• I would try to say that every single life and every single human being is special and worth it. You are important!
• If you could ask anyone in the world any question. Who would it be? What would it be?
• Martin Luther King, Malcolm X. I would ask them "How did you do it?"
• How did you do it? From a 10-year-old kid to a successful artist.
• Persistence
• Final words from me and AJ.

Tweetable Quotes:

"Life is really short and you can pass any day. I'm not gonna sit around and wait, I'd rather thrive and do things to propel myself forward." - AJ Thomas

"Today is just another opportunity to be great." - AJ Thomas

"Finding the small wins on a daily basis will turn into a big win in the long run." - AJ Thomas

"Your whole world could crash in a week. But it's how you respond to that is what makes you successful." - AJ Thomas

"If you are grounded on what you believe in. No one can tell you anything about what you can and can't do." - AJ Thomas

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Martin Luther King
• Malcolm X

You can connect with AJ on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check him out on every major music streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, Sound Cloud, and TikTok or visit his website ajraps.com

To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.

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Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the author and founder of Watchconsulting.com, Brad Harmsworth. Brad’s biggest fear back then was to believe he was valueless. When he met his wife, his whole world changed. They both build an empire and the rest is history. Brad founded 3 successful companies and continues to help others live in a way that they never have to depend on others for their survival.

Let’s dive into Brad’s story about how the ability to think about things differently can survive in today’s world.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 07:35] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce the guest Brad Harmsworth into the show
• Brad talks about his background and how his journey began

[07:36 - 15:53] Knowing What Your Value Is

• Brad talks about how did he get from becoming a civilian contractor for the military
• Brad shares a story about the biggest influence in his life
• Brad talks about his biggest fear back then
• Brad shares about what advice he would give to himself back then

[15:54 - 29:35] How to Withstand In A Time Of Crisis

• Brad mentions his book “Fear, Duty, or Purpose”, what it is all about. See below for the link
• Brad talks about the importance of the business in adapting to the environment in today’s world
• Two exceptions through the cycles of society
• What do people need?
• What do they want?
• Brad talks about how he then build a company to withstand this crisis we are facing nowadays
• Brad mentions another book that will be released called “Prepping Without Paranoia” You shouldn’t wanna miss this!
• First Step: Get healthy and get wealthy
• How do you set yourself up to be independent?
• Brad gives inspirational advice on how to survive in these times of COVID-19

[29:36 - 38:34] Finding Value When You Feel Valueless

• Why is quitting an option for so many people?
• Brad gives meaningful advice to people who feel like quitting
• Brad talks about his biggest failure that he had overcome

[38:35 - 47:55] Closing Segment

• If you were put in a world stage where everyone is watching, and you’re given 5 minutes to make a difference, what would you say?
• I would talk about how every living thing in existence is different.
• If you could ask anyone in the world any question alive or dead? Who would that be? And what would the question be?
• David Gemmell. How to make my marriage better?
• Brad’s quick plug to his book “Fear, Duty, or Purpose?”, website, and where you can connect with him. See below for the links.
• Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“The influence is taking you from your reality and taking you into a different world” - Brad Harmsworth

“You protect the weak against the evil strong” - Brad Harmsworth

“Find value when you feel valueless”.- Brad Harmsworth

“The patterns of life tell us that we are unique” - Brad Harmsworth

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Brad Harmsworth (Amazon)
• Fear, Duty, or Purpose? by Brad Harmsworth (Amazon)
• Prepping without Paranoia by Brad Harmsworth (Amazon)
• David Gemmell
• Dave Ramsey
• True Wealth Formula by Hans Johnson (Amazon)
• Watchmanconsulting.com
• The Ultimate Shift

You can connect with Brad on Facebook, follow him on Amazon or visit his website watchmanconsulting.com.net

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