A fully lived and understood life can only be achieved by those who choose to break average. If you are too careful, too cautious, or even too comfortable, then you will likely fall short of reaching your potential. In other words, choosing average, which is default living, will keep you from being your best. This podcast explores a different path -- it explores what it means to break average. Each week we share insights and ideas to help propel you forward, curated from our own experiences, ...
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Three Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer We are working on brand new episodes for Season 8 to air later this fall. In the meantime, check out our short series for the summer. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.comPaul Gustavson
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Mark Batterson - Your Words Create Worlds
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In this episode, Paul and Barry take a break from sharing about great sports that have defined us and instead explore how our words create meaning and shape our worlds. Specifically, we sit down with Mark Batterson, who is a best-selling author, speaker, and pastor. His latest book, "Please. Sorry. Thanks." offers more than just practical advice, i…
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Damar Hamlin - Miracle Moment (2023)
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Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact in our lives. We call it origin moments not just for the player, team or coach, but for all of us. Sometimes in the midst of tragedy something beautiful emerges. Today's episode is about the day the world of sports suddenly stopped as we witnessed the unthinkable, but throu…
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Joe Gibbs - Origin Moment (1983)
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Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact in our lives. We call it origin moments not just for the player, team or coach, but for all of us. Sometimes in the midst of tragedy something beautiful emerges. Today's episode is about the day the world of sports suddenly stopped as we witnessed the unthinkable, but throu…
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Tom Brady - Origin Moment (2001)
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Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Tom Brady, who many consider the G.O.A.T QB in football history. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http:…
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U.S. Olympic Hockey - Miracle Moment (1980)
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Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments that we should never forget. Today's episode is about the legendary U.S. Men's Hockey team and how they were lead to improbable gold in the 1980 Winter Olympics Sometimes Miracles really do happen! Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.co…
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Jackie Robinson - Origin Moment (1947)
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aul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Jackie Robinson. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com…
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Michael Jordan - Origin Moment (1982)
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Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact. The first one out of the gates is the 1982 NCAA Championships Game - North Carolina vs. Georgetown. Two great coaches. 4 Future College Hall of Famers including Michael Jordan. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book…
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Top 10 Great Sports Moments!
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Join the Breaking Average Podcast as Barry and Paul launch a BRAND NEW season. They reveal for you the TOP TEN SPORTS MOMENTS that have created an impact -- at least in their eyes. You don't want to miss this episode. Paul and Barry also invite you to share YOUR GREAT SPORTS MOMENTS that you'd love for us to discuss. Drop your ideas in the comments…
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Trey Fischer - Navy SEAL
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Join the Breaking Average Podcast as we explore the ALL IN mentality of what it takes to be our best. Paul sits down with U.S. Navy SEAL LCDR Trey Fischer, who shares his story. You don't want to miss this episode. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com If you want to discover more about SimVentions - visit us at https://simventions.com. …
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Steve Finn - Molder of Dreams
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What does it take to seed a dream - and see it come to life? That's the question we put in front of entrepreneur Steve Finn, the founder, and director of Chestnut Mountain Ranch in Morgantown, WV. As a young child, Steve Finn lost his dad and became fatherless. After struggling as a teen, he found a new lease on life and decided to be a police offi…
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Simon Sinek - The Lost Tape
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A few years back - we had a chance to talk to Simon Sinek. The tape of the recording went missing for a bit - but we rediscovered it. You don't want to miss this great interview. Simon drops pearls of wisdom you don't want to miss. this. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.co…
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Coach John Mosley - Last Chance U - Netflix ENCORE
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Coach John Mosley joins the Breaking Average Podcast to share his insight on leadership and the importance of Relationships. Coach Mosley is featured on Netflix's top-rated show, Last Chance University. Check it out. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com…
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Speak Life - Make Impact
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In this episode, Paul and Barry explore the significance of Speaking Life into others and the Impact we can make with a "coach's mindset." Discover what the coaching mindset is and how Speaking Life leads you to Breaking Average!
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On this episode of the Breaking Average Podcast, Barry and Paul dive into the one thing that will magnify 2023 more than anything else -- The Power of Growth. Discover how you can make this the best year ever.Breaking Average
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The Power of Engagement
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Happy New Day. What if you thought of each day as a new beginning and an opportunity to engage with others? Join Paul and Barry on this end-of-year episode on the eve of 2023 as they talk about the Power of Engagement. Turn the new year into new opportunities for engagement. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also grab a copy of the n…
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The Power of Movement
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Join Barry and Paul as they talk about the Power of Movement. Movement creates experience, and experience yields insight. Movement is about acting, changing states, and advancing. It keeps you from falling into the status quo trap. Find out more in this episode.Paul Gustavson
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This episode of the Breaking Average podcast dives in the Power of Today. Benjamin Franklin once said that "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” The Power of Today is wha it takes to increase the amplitude. Discover more in this episode. And learn more at http://www.breakingaverage.com…
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Entrepreneur Laws to Live By
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In this episode, Paul and Barry creatively explore 21 Entrepreneur Laws to Live by as a means to make each day count. You don't want to miss this episode. Credit to @Codie_Sanchez for the food for thought that she posted on Twitter that Paul and Barry chewed on for this podcast discussion. Check out Codie by following her on Twitter at https://twit…
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The Value of Resistance
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What is Resistance Teaching You? In this episode, Paul and Barry talk about the power of a mastermind, and also how to overcome Murphy's Law and turn Resistance into a stepping stone to develop and strengthen you. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson Follow Barry Smith at https:…
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Dave Cornell + The Power of Resilience
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How are your fears holding you back? In this episode Paul and Barry sit down with the "Courage Guy", Dave Cornell as they talk about the art of Resilience. If you need a boost of hope and encouragement, you don't want to miss this episode. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Follow Dave Cornell at https://twitter.com/cultivatecourag Fo…
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What happens when you get off track? In this episode, Paul and Barry explore what it means to find greater Alignment with The Power of Values. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters…
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The Power of Boundaries
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Paul and Barry explore a topic of interest to all of us. The Power of Boundaries, which is the key to minimize the distractions. You don't want to miss this episode. Explore more content at https://www.breakingaverage.com
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Insights with author Jason Turbow + The Power of Belief
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This is It - The Waiting is Over! Join us for Part 2 with Jason Turbow, the coauthor of the Kenny Loggins autobiography "Still Alright" In this episode, you'll hear a powerful story that Jason captured from Kenny Loggins that they used to open up the book. Plus a whole lot more great insights on life and leadership including Barry and Paul's discus…
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Insights with author Jason Turbow + The Power of Assessment
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Join us as we sit down with Best-selling author Jason Turbow as he shares leadership insights from the game of Baseball and his recent collaboration with Music Icon Kenny Loggins in the brand new best-selling book Still Alright. You don't want to miss this two-part series on the Breaking Average podcast. And stay tuned as Barry and Paul talk about …
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The Power of Curiosity
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This week on the Breaking Average Podcast, Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith dive into a topic that you don't want to miss. It's the Power of Curiosity. Curiosity is one thing that changes the game. Discover more by watching this episode. Be sure to tell others about it. https://www.breakingaverage.com/…
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The Power of Patterns
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Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith discuss the Power of Patterns exploring how habits are curated and crafted, and what they can do to influence yourself and others. Success leaves clues -- discover the power of patterns. Discover more episodes at http://www.breakingaverage.com.Paul Gustavson
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In this episode, Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith talk about the importance of equipping yourself. Each of us has an orotundity to advance ourselves, and an important step is to gear up. Our brain is wired for equipping. Discover more in this episode. Find more episodes and content at http://www.breakingaverage.com…
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Become Something More
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Paul and Barry explore what it means to Become Something More. Learn the secrets of Michael Jordan and others! Note: This is the first episode with cohost Barry Smith. Discover more at http://www.breakingaverage.com.Paul Gustavson
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Have you heard the phrase "It is What Is?" In this episode. Paul challenges us in a fresh way to re-think that thought., and shares about Learn States and Opportunities and how to seize them. Discover more at http://www.breakingaverage.comPaul Gustavson
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Encore - How to Celebrate Growth
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to celebrate growth! This whole season has discussed several items that can impact your growth. How do we celebrate it? Are goals good? What do we do after we achieve growth? Find out by listening to the Season 4 Finale! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on …
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Encore - How To Stand Out
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to stand out from the crowd. What are some marketing areas that can help you stand above the rest? What should you avoid? What does it mean to stand out? Find those answers and more in this episode. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube…
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Encore - How to Podcast
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series with How to Podcast. Should you podcast? What does it take to get started? What equipment should you use? What is the process? Paul and Rick share their experience of podcasting from the last several years. If anyone is pondering a podcast, this is a great episode for you! Watch us on the weekly Em…
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Encore - The Power of Regret with Daniel Pink
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Special Guest Dan Pink joins Paul and Rick to discuss how to deal with regrets. Based on his latest book The Power of Regret, Dan shares the research and what led him to write the book. Is regret bad? Who has regrets? What are the types of regrets? What can we do with our regrets? Can regret be a good thing? Find the answers to these questions and …
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Encore - How To Be A Blessing
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Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to be a blessing. The word blessing does not seem to be used as much as it used to according to Google (other than overused as hashtags). What is a blessing? How can you become one? Who determines what is and is not a blessing? Find out here! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Liv…
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Encore - How To Be Remarkable
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be remarkable. What does it mean to be remarkable? How do you leverage that for your brand or business? How can you differentiate yourselves from others? Check out this episode and Paul and Rick continue to delve in to how to break average! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Li…
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Encore - How To Have Difficult Conversations
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Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to have difficult conversations. How do you prepare for one of these conversations? What should you do and even better, what should you not do? Find out in this episode plus tips and challenges to assist with difficult conversations. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living sh…
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Encore - How To Handle Distractions
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to overcome distractions. Distractions, especially in today’s world of devices and notifications, can be a difficult thing to deal with. Rick and Paul talk through their personal experiences on how to handle distractions and give tips and challenges to assist you in overcoming yours! Watch …
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Encore - How to be Resilient
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be resilient. Resilience is measured by how much resistance you are willing to overcome to achieve your dreams. Check out tips, advice, and stories on how to grow your resilience muscle. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube…
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Encore - How To Push Past Your Limits and Be Creative
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Paul and Rick continue their How To series discussing how to push past your limits and be creative! How do you achieve that 1% better every day? What happens when you don’t feel creative? How can you reboot your mind to clear through certain blocks? Find out by listening to this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show …
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Encore - How to Spring Clean Your Finances
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It is time for some Spring Cleaning…..of your finances and subscriptions! Rick and Paul discuss tips and tricks to tighten the buckle a bit and find some extra savings. How do you get a handle on subscriptions? When is it time to let go of some things you have been holding on to? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered…
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Encore - How to Influence Without Power
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Continuing the How To series, Paul and Rick discuss how to influence without power. How can you rise up in your organization, influence, or be noticed when you do not have direct authority? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking …
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Encore - How to Start Speaking!
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Continuing the How To series, Rick and Paul discuss how they got into speaking, what you can do to start, and they help answer one of the biggest questions out there: negotiating your rate. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of …
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Encore - How to Write a Book
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Paul and Rick discuss the ins and outs of writing a book! How do you start? Do you get an agent? What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction proposals? Should you get a traditional publisher or self-publish? Hear these answers and more on this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday…
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Welcome to Season 4 of Breaking Average! Rick and Paul discuss how to rise when life knocks you down. We all have had hardships and fall in life. The question is how do we get back up? Paul and Rick share from personal experience how to rise from when you have fallen. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Th…
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How to Celebrate Growth
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to celebrate growth! This whole season has discussed several items that can impact your growth. How do we celebrate it? Are goals good? What do we do after we achieve growth? Find out by listening to the Season 4 Finale! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on …
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to stand out from the crowd. What are some marketing areas that can help you stand above the rest? What should you avoid? What does it mean to stand out? Find those answers and more in this episode. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube…
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Rick and Paul continue the How To series with How to Podcast. Should you podcast? What does it take to get started? What equipment should you use? What is the process? Paul and Rick share their experience of podcasting from the last several years. If anyone is pondering a podcast, this is a great episode for you! Watch us on the weekly Em…
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Dan Pink - How to Handle Regret
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Special Guest Dan Pink joins Paul and Rick to discuss how to deal with regrets. Based on his latest book The Power of Regret, Dan shares the research and what led him to write the book. Is regret bad? Who has regrets? What are the types of regrets? What can we do with our regrets? Can regret be a good thing? Find the answers to these questions and …
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Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to be a blessing. The word blessing does not seem to be used as much as it used to according to Google (other than overused as hashtags). What is a blessing? How can you become one? Who determines what is and is not a blessing? Find out here! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Liv…
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