Focus On The Good

This Year’s Evolutions

jakeballentine — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 20:42:26 +0000

This Year’s Evolutions!

On this episode of the Focus On The Good Podcast, I talk with Blake Fly about This Year’s Evolutions, how to build communities and Blake’s board of advisers (spoiler allert, The Rock is one of the members)

Thank you for listening

Jake Ballentine

P.S. This is the last episode of the Focus on The Good podcast, details and the announcement are in the intro.

Conquer Your Dragons with Adam Friday Woods!

jakeballentine — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:49:09 +0000

Conquer Your Dragons with Adam Friday Woods!

Adam Friday Woods (Woody) is a professional speaker and author of the brand new children's book, Conquer Your Dragons.

Conquer Your Dragons is not only a fun, entertaining, rhyming, adventure story with incredible pictures and great vocabulary, but also a fantastic fable with many underlying principles to teach our children (and perhaps even adults) to recognize that the dragons they face do not have to control them. It gives them hope that they can conquer any obstacle that gets in their way. And it makes a great opportunity for parents to have an open discussion about the challenges their kids have.

In this interview we talk about the book, some of Woody's dragons and how you can conquer your Dragons!

For more info on Conquer Your Dragons visit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/conquer-your-dragons-book-kids#/

Thanks for Listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

043: Get Serious About Your Goals!

jakeballentine — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 03:19:27 +0000

It is time to get serious about your goals!

Most people just think about their goals but they never do anything about them.

Most people never commit to their goals!

It is time to make a commitment and get serious about your goals!

If you are interested in joining the 10 day goal challenge email jake@jakeballentine.com

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

042: The Future is in Great Hands

jakeballentine — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:53:05 +0000

The Future is in Great Hands!

Focus on The Good podcast Episode: 042

In this solo round I talk about the youth of today and Millennials.

There is a lot of negativity about these two groups but I speak to and meet thousands of members of these two generations and I can honestly say that the future is in great hands.

Focus on the good and you will find more of it, focus on the problems and you will find more of them.

It is up to you!

You choose!

I choose to focus on the good, and I hope you will too!

Jake Ballentine

focusonthegood.com

041: Positivity is the Answer!

jakeballentine — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:29:10 +0000

Positivity is the answer!

In this week’s solo round I talk about how In light of recent events we have a greater need for positivity.

Be positive, and do it louder than ever before!

Martin Luther King Jr. said “Darkness can not drive out darkness only light can do that, hate can not drive out hate, only love can do that.”

Love louder than ever before!

Thank you for listening.

Jake Ballentine

focusonthegood.com/podcast/41

040: Become The Anomaly With Clint Pulver

jakeballentine — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:12:25 +0000

"It’s not about being the best in the world…Its about being the best FOR the world"

Clint is from Heber City, Utah. A graduate of Utah’s premier flight program receiving his pilot’s license from OK3air and Utah Valley University (UVU) graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication and high distinction from UVU’s nationally ranked leadership program. Clint was very active in college as a Presidential Leader, Orientation Director, UVU Ambassador, and former UVU Student Body Vice-President.

He has been a Professional Drummer for over 20 years playing for various professional groups and large venues. For 6 years he directed the UVU Drumline he founded in 2010 known as the Green Man Group as well as the Drumline for the Utah Jazz. In 2012 Clint was voted in as one of Utah’s most fabulous people and was also recently awarded UVU’s distinguished Young Alumni Award. He has appeared on Americas Got Talent and in several different Motion Picture Films, with actors like Jack Black (school of Rock) and John Heeder (Napoleon Dynamite).

His professional business and sales background includes 5 years as a top producing sales representative and distribution manager in the medical device, capital equipment, disposables, and pharmacogenetic industries. He has been a Self-motivated entrepreneur who is well versed in business start-up, sales management, training, negotiations and growing multi-million dollar accounts. Clint understands first hand that relationships are based on trust, service, precise execution, support and consistent follow-through. He excels in uncovering customer needs, developing and providing solutions, handling objections, motivating, and closing business.

Clint believes that a single moment in time can change a person’s life, he has traveled the globe speaking to youth and adult audiences alike, challenging them to simply believe—both in themselves and in the power of others. Clint has dedicated his heart to living a life of significance not just a life of success. “It’s not about being the best in the world…Its about being the best FOR the world”.

Connect with Clint: http://clintpulver.com/

Mr. Jensen Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p5286T_kn0

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com/podcast/40

039: Josh Shipp, Challenges Build Muscles or Wounds

jakeballentine — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:55:03 +0000

Josh Shipp is an author, global youth empowerment expert, and acclaimed speaker. He is a former at-risk foster kid turned youth advocate, He is the author of the the national bestseller “The Teen’s Guide to World Domination“, and his brand new book The Grown‑Up's Guide to Teenage Humans.

His work has appeared on CNN, good morning america, lifetime, the New York times, 20/20 and Oprah.

If you work with teens, have a teen or have ever seen a teen you are going to want to listen to this episode.

On a personal note, Josh has been a mentor of mine for the last 5 years so it is an honor to have him on the Focus on the good podcast.

Get your copy of Josh’s new book The Grown‑Up's Guide to Teenage Humans here:

Get Josh’s free video series for parents and educators.

Get Josh’s FREE video series on the art and business of speaking here.

Thank you so much for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

038: Steve Soelberg on What Makes Something Funny

jakeballentine — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:28:36 +0000

Today’s guest is Comedian Steve Soelberg.

Steve has performed as a stand-up comedian and professional emcee for hundreds of thousands all across the US and Canada. Winner of a Funny or Die competition he won the honor to open at the Oddball comedy festival where had the privilege to open for Louis CK, Aziz Ansari, Sara Silverman, as well as some of his personal favorites Ryan Hamilton and Dimitri Martin! He is from Seattle and lives in Salt Lake City, loves dogs and might be part dog as he is also easily distracted by squirrels.

Steve also recently released a comedy special on Vidangel called “We Say Bim”

It is hilarious and you should definitely check it out!

http://DryBarComedy.com/Steve

In this conversation we talk about what makes something funny how to Build confidence and the importance of finding your unique style!

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com/podcast/38

037: Solo Round: Unlimited Potential

jakeballentine — Thu, 25 May 2017 15:44:59 +0000

You have unlimited potential!

8 Weeks ago we had our first child, Jacob Oliver Ballentine Jr.

The other night I was holding Jacob and as he slept in my arms I started thinking about his potential in life. At this point in his life his potential is limitless. He can do ANYTHING. his whole life is ahead of him. At the same time I started thinking that everyone was once a little infant in someone’s arms. Just like our little boy, you have unlimited potential too.

Maybe you are not where you want to be or maybe you haven’t accomplished the things you think you should have by now, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do those things moving forward.

Your past is not your potential!

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com/podcast/37

036: What Jeremy Rochford Learned From Losing 200 LBS

jakeballentine — Thu, 18 May 2017 12:35:53 +0000

Jeremy Rochford has lost 200 LBS and more importantly kept it off for 14 years. Jeremy is the author of "The Gospel According to Chubby," and award winning athlete and health and fitness coach.

In this interview we talk about what Jeremy learned from losing 200 LBS, we talk about the 5 things you need to reach any goal of any size and we have a lot of laughs as well!

If you are thinking that this episode isn't for you because you don't have a weight issue, DO NOT SKIP THIS EPISODE! Jeremy drops some gold in this interview and the info is for anyone with any goal.

I am very proud of this interview, and I think you are going to get a lot of value out of it!

Check out Jeremy's Ted X Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hEPXNBFD5Y

Thanks for listening / watching!

Jake Ballentine

P.S. If you are interested in the coaching program I mentioned in the beginning of the interview get your free book at http://www.yournumberonegoal.com and send me an email jake@jakeballentine.com.

035: How to Find Strength in Your Struggle

jakeballentine — Thu, 11 May 2017 13:10:14 +0000

My guest on this episode of the Focus on The Good podcast is Mark Goblowsky. Mark is the host of the "Strength Through The Struggle" Podcast and is the author of the soon to be released book by the same title. Mark has lived an amazing life and persevered through major trials from his tumultuous upbringing to his 3 year old son's hit and run accident that left him with traumatic brain damage. Through all of it Mark has found strength from his struggle and he is on a mission to help other people find strength through their struggles.

"I can focus on the storm or I can focus on what's on the other side of the storm!" ~Mark Goblowsky

On this episode you will learn:

How to find strength in your struggle Why hope is the key to perseverance How to see challenges as an opportunity How Mark handles "down days" How to focus on the other side of the storm The difference between what is true and truth The importance of taking care of yourself

Get a free chapter from Mark's book Strength Through the Struggle at http://markgoblowsky.com/focus/

Thank you for listening!

Jake Ballentine

034: Putting Yourself First with Tatiana Amico

jakeballentine — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 03:32:38 +0000

This week's guest is Tatiana Amico. Tatiana is a self proclaimed yo-yo dieter turned fitness and mindset guru. Her passion is helping busy moms realize that they deserve to be healthy and happy and how to start taking care of themselves.

She spent years as a professional dieter with no clue what she was doing and constantly making excuses. she finally realized what she needed to learn and start doing in order to get healthy and happy.

Now, she helps others achieve their goals. Through education and actionable steps.

In this episode we discuss:

The importance of putting yourself first How being laid off was the best thing that could have happened for her How personal development and a shift in mindset transformed her life How to "Shine" Why you deserve health and happiness How to get off of the dieting treadmill and "just live"

Connect with Tatiana: http://tatianaamico.com/

Facebook

Thank you for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

033: Brian Williams, Producer of “Inspire Hope”

jakeballentine — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:58:44 +0000

After a few weeks off because of the birth of my son I am back to drop a weekly dose of practical positivity! My guest this week is the founder of Think Kindness, the producer of the "Inspire Hope" documentary, and is a Kindness Ninja!

Brian is a motivational speaker that is truly making a difference not just in the schools he visits but around the world. His "Think Kindness" organization has donated more than 300,000 shoes to kids in third world countries. He inspires kids to do random acts of kindness and make the world around them a better place.

He recently released a new documentary film called "Inspire Hope." It is an incredibly inspiring film about his trips to Africa delivering the shoes to orphans in need. You MUST watch this movie. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this film. You can watch it on Amazon Prime.

I hope that you enjoy this episode and that it inspires you to do a random act of kindness!

Click here to watch Inspire Hope!

Think Kindness

Thank you for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Preston Pugmire on the Power of Core Beliefs

jakeballentine — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 19:24:46 +0000

Preston is a Speaker, Keynote Artist, a personal development coach who uses music to share stories and principles of communication and self improvement. He lives in Idaho with his wife and two kids. Aside from his family, his greatest achievement is attending Wrestlemania 32 last year and witnessing Shane McMahon Vs The Undertaker in person.

In this conversation we discuss:

The power of core beliefs
How to change your core beliefs
How to get out of a funk
How to create real connections
The connection between your identity and your success
The masks we all wear
Living a “Next Level Life”
The importance of authenticity
And much more!

Connect with Preston: https://www.prestonpugmire.com/

Thank you for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

The #1 Thing You Can Do To Set Yourself Up For Success!

jakeballentine — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:58:44 +0000

This week’s episode is a solo round about the #1 thing you can do to set yourself up for success. Lately I have been in a funk, I started analyzing my life trying to figure out why I haven’t been at the top of my game.) I have been stressed, I have been negative, I have been moody, I just haven’t been myself.) I started looking for what was different and what was missing. I realized that over the last month I have been neglecting my morning routine. I know that sounds like a small thing but it is HUGE! This is the biggest thing that effects my daily life. I can look back on the past two years and see that when I am feeling great and doing well with my goals I am doing my morning routine. When I am not 100% I am not doing my morning routine.

In this episode I tell you exactly what my morning routine looks like and what I do to set myself up for success every day. Positivity takes work! And this is what I do every day to stay positive. When I started doing this morning routine I was 270 LBS and I believe that this was the number one thing that helped me reach my goal.

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Positivity is the Most Practical Advice I Can Give

jakeballentine — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:37:27 +0000

Positivity is the Most Practical Advice I Can Give!

The other day I sat on a flight next to a guy who told me he wasn’t into this positivity stuff and that he was more of a “realist.” After I talked with him I realized that positivity is the most practical advice I can give!

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Richard Kuo on the Importance of Keeping Your Commitments

jakeballentine — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:27:57 +0000

This week’s guest on the Focus on the Good podcast is Richard Kuo from Infinite Mastery on the Importance of Keeping Commitments to Yourself. Richard is an inspirational speaker, a YouTuber, and the founder of Infinite Mastery - an online community dedicated to helping teens and young adults master their self-esteem and master their lives through content, conversation, and community. He has been featured by TEDx and has reached over 300,000 teens and young-adults on and offline on the importance of building self-esteem.
Utilizing his own story of overcoming negative self-talk and making bold life-changing decisions, such as quitting his 9-5 job to pursue his dreams, Richard now dedicates his life to empowering teens and young adults to realize on their own that everything they need to be successful is inside of them; not outside of them.
In this episode we discuss:

The importance of keeping commitments to yourself How to keep your commitments How to build self esteem How to overcome challenges How to see challenges as “opportunities for growth” Infinite Mastery How to take advantage of the short time you have

Connect with Richard:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/infinitemastery
https://twitter.com/RichardKuoLive
http://infinitemastery.org/

Thanks for listening
Jake Ballentine

Live Your Dream With David Edward Garcia

jakeballentine — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:51:23 +0000

This week’s guest on the “Focus on the Good” podcast is my long time friend and mentor David Edward Garcia. David is an internationally known Motivational Comedian that speaks 5 languages. This week is the official release of David’s “Live the Dream Tour” documentary chronicling his school tour on the Texas / Mexico border where he inspires 13,000+ students at 15 performances and travels 1,254 miles, 105 hours in 5 days.

You can watch the “Live the Dream Tour” documentary for FREE at:

https://www.facebook.com/davidedward.garcia/videos/1098510253592054/?pnref=story

In our conversation we discuss:

Why he decided to do this tour and make the documentary The biggest thing he learned from this experience How to live YOUR dream His experience growing up on the Texas / Mexico border How to find your calling in life even if you don't have a “passion” How necessity helped David find his passion And how what you think are your disadvantages can actually be your biggest advantages

My favorite quote from our conversation:

“Positivity is aggressive! positivity is running uphill with a backpack on saying I am not going to stop until I reach the top. It is very easy to go with the flow and throw in the towel; but it takes a man or woman with character and fortitude to say “I am committed, I am in it to win it, I am not going to let up until it’s done! And that is positivity!” ~ David Edward Garcia

David’s professional Bio:

David is the only 5-language-speaking-motivational-comedian on the planet! David empathizes with diverse students who face challenges because he was once considered an "at-risk student" himself before defying the odds and graduating with a bachelor's degree and then earning his Master’s Degree. He has motivated children and mature adults in some of the greatest metropolitan cities of the world: Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, Paris, and London.

His upbringing facilitated his multi-culturalism/ multi-lingualism which make it easy to relate to diverse audiences. While his native languages are English, and Spanish, David's has also presented in French, and Portuguese in his international tours. (He also speaks Italian, bringing his language total to five—for now.) He was voted North America’s #1 Youth Motivational Comedian by Top Youth Speakers of America in 2013. After he is done speaking, you won’t know if he’s a comedian with an amazing message, or the most hilarious speaker you have ever heard.

To work with David visit:

http://davidedwardgarcia.com/

Connect with David at:

https://www.facebook.com/davidedward.garcia/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

https://twitter.com/DavidEdwardGar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.instagram.com/davidedwardgarcia/?hl=en

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Aaron Walker on How to Live a Successful and Significant Life

jakeballentine — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 02:08:28 +0000

Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them.

Aaron’s interview on Entrepreneur on Fire is in John Lee Dumas’ top 10 most popular episodes! He is one of only 20 guests who were invited back for a second appearance.

In this episode we discuss:

• How to live a successful and significant life.
• How Aaron assists men to reach their full potential and discover their identity.
• How grit and determination has paid of for Aaron
• The Power of Masterminds and Community
• The Power of priorities.

Get Aaron's "Personal Assessment" document, his "What Do I want" worksheet and the "Steps to a Productive Day" checklist at: http://www.viewfromthetop.com/focus

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Remember, what's wrong is always available but so is what's right!

What I Learned From Steve Holloway

jakeballentine — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:53:23 +0000

Last week my Father In-Law Steve Holloway died from brain cancer. He was an incredible father to my wife and her siblings. He was an amazing husband to his sweet wife Catherine and he was the best father in law I could ever ask for.

So many people complain about their in laws but my father in law Steve Holloway was one of my best friends! He was one of the smartest, strongest, most faithful, loving people I have ever met.

I had an episode planned for this week but I thought the best thing I could do was to have an episode dedicated to him. This episode is about 3 things I learned from him. There are so many things that I have learned from him but these are three things that stick out to me right now.
The three things are:

Treat all people like they matter Live your faith and there is nothing more valuable than your integrity.

This has been a huge shock to everyone and it is a reminder to me that life is precious and how important it is to love more, live fully, and to be your best self.

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Mark Black, Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient Turned 4-Time Marathon Runner

jakeballentine — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:42:58 +0000

Welcome back to the Focus on the Good podcast! I am thrilled to be back for the first episode of season 2 and to introduce you to my friend Mark Black! Mark is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4-Time Marathon Runner, Author, Coach and Speaker.

Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark underwent two open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and it’s limitations for twenty-two years quite successfully, but at 23 yrs old, Mark was suddenly faced with the biggest challenge of his life. His doctor informed him that his heart was failing badly and that without a rare and dangerous heart and double-lung transplant, he would not likely see his 25th birthday.

In October 2001, Mark moved thousands of kilometers from home and was put on the transplant waiting list. After just four months on the list, Mark’s condition grew worse and he was placed in the hospital where he lived, waiting for a miracle, for 6 months.

Finally, by the grace of God, on September 7th, 2002, after almost a year on the list, Mark received a second chance at life: a life-saving Heart & Double-Lung Transplant.

Since receiving his second chance at life Mark hasn’t wasted a moment. He has now impacted the lives of more than 100,000 in more than 350 presentations across North America with his truly unique story and powerful life lessons that help his audience members live life with passion and purpose.

Mark lives in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada where he spends as much time as possible with the most important people in his life; his wife Marise and their children Emma and Matteo.

In this conversation we discuss:

Mark's miraculous story from Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient to a 4-Time Marathon Runner, Author, Coach and Speaker. How to overcome adversity How to reach your goals Using the carrot and the stick for motivation Not everything is possible! How to stay positive in hard times How to turn your dreams into your reality The power of coaching the importance of "living today!"

Get Mark's free book at: http://markblack.ca/freebook

Mark's website: http://markblack.ca/

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Brooks Gibbs on How To Build Resilience

jakeballentine — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:12:58 +0000

My guest on the season finale of the “Focus On The Good” podcast is my long time friend and mentor Brooks Gibbs. Brooks is the author of “Love is Greater Than Hate” and is the nations leading expert on bullying prevention and building resilience. In this episode we get into some absolutely fascinating stuff.

In this episode we talk about:

How you can build more resilience

The difference between the way Teddy Roosevelt we used the word "bully” and the way we use it now

The history of the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”

The solution to end bullying in schools

How to deal with bullies as an adult

The Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule

Download Brook’s book “Love is Greater Than Hate” at: http://www.brooksgibbs.com/freebook

Thank you for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Jim “The Rookie” Morris, from high school science teacher to oldest rookie in MLB history

jakeballentine — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:03:33 +0000

As a lifelong baseball fan this was one of my favorite interviews of season one of the podcast. The Cinderella story of Jim Morris serves as testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. Jim Morris’s meteoric rise from 35 year-old high school teacher to flame-throwing major league pitcher in 3 months, made cinematic history with the release of The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid.

This heartwarming and unforgettable Disney blockbuster about chasing your dreams and keeping your promises, was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, won an ESPY for “Sports Film of the Year.” and Sports Illustrated magazine voted The Rookie one of the “five greatest baseball films ever made.”

Originally drafted in the 1st round in 1984, Jim Morris’s dream was to become a major league baseball player, but his career was derailed by a series of debilitating arm injuries before he got out of the minors in 1988. Instead, Jim got married, raised a family and got his college degree before becoming a high school science teacher and baseball coach in West Texas.
Eleven years after retiring from minor league baseball, Jim Morris was giving a speech to his high school team about the importance of dreams and hard work when his high school players challenged him to pursue his own dream of pitching in the major leagues. Jim Morris made the bet with his high school team: if they won the District Championship, he would tryout for the majors.

Jim Morris’s team fulfilled their end of the bargain, which committed him to a big league tryout. Inspired by his family and students, Jim immediately signed a professional baseball contract. His rise from obscurity became the feel-good story of 1999. After pitching for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000, Jim Morris signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and retired from baseball in 2001.

In this episode we discuss:

That anything is possibleDreams can come trueHow to connect with “lost cause” kidsThat you can be nice and successfulThe importance of surrounding yourself with the right peopleWhat it was like to reach a dream that he thought was impossible
Connect with Jim:
http://jimtherookiemorris.com/
http://jimtherookiemorrisfoundation.org/

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
http://www.focusonthegood.com

Mt Everest Climber John Beede

jakeballentine — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:52:16 +0000

As we wrap up season 1 of the "Focus On The Good" podcast I am re sharing some of the most popular episodes. Here is my conversation with Mt. Everest climber, world adventurer, best selling author and motivational speaker John Beede (BD). Along with reaching his lifelong dream of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest, John has been featured dozens of prestigious media outlets such as 60 Minutes and The Weather Channel. He’s presented to over 580,000 live audience members in 46 US States and 6 countries, including TEDxCapeTown, which was attended by South Africa’s most influential thinkers and leaders.Having built, sold, and consulted for companies valued in the 10’s of millions of dollars, he’s self-funded his travels to 51 countries on all continents except for Antarctica. A life-enthusiast who lives his message of goal-setting, productivity, and high performance, John is in the constant process of architecting his life into a great adventure.

Connect With John:
Website: everestmotivationalspeaker.com
Twitter
Facebook

In this episode you will learn:

What it is like to climb Mt. EverestHow to climb your own mountainsWhy you shouldn't climb Mt EverestHow to motivate yourself through anythingWhy you need the right teamHow to embrace the "idiot phase"How to get started as a speakerWhat you can do to make a difference
Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Sean Stephenson on “How To Stay Positive When Life Gets Crazy!”

jakeballentine — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:02:30 +0000

As we wrap up season 1 of the "Focus On The Good" podcast I am re sharing the most popular episodes. Here is my conversation with the one and only Sean Stephenson.
Sean Stephenson is known as the "3 foot giant!" He was born with a rare brittle bone disorder that stunted his growth, put him in a wheel chair and as a child he broke his bones more than 200 times. Despite his physical limitations Sean has made a true impact on the world! He is called the "3 foot giant" because he is a giant on the inside. He has been featured on the Oprah show, The Biography Channel and has reached millions throughout the world as an inspirational speaker and author. He is the author of the brand new ebook "How To Stay Positive When Life Gets Crazy." Get your copy at http://www.staypositive.club .

Find out more about Sean at: http://www.seanstephenson.com

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
http://www.forcusonthegood.com

Diamond Dallas Page on How To Own Your Life

jakeballentine — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:47:51 +0000

We are coming to an end of season one of the Focus On The Good podcast. We have a few more episodes left but over the next few weeks I will be re posting the most popular episodes.
Thank you for all of the support over the first season!

The very first guest on the Focus On The Good Podcast was the one and only Diamond Dallas Page! DDP is a 3 time WCW world heavyweight champion, pro wrestling legend and creator of DDPYOGA! Dallas was one of my childhood heroes and has completely changed my life as an adult through his DDPYOGA program. I have lost 50 lbs. since starting the program and I feel amazing. DDP has an extremely inspiring story that you are going to love. in the episode we discuss his late start at 35 into the world of
professional wrestling, learning how to read at 30 years old and why he created DDPYOGA. In this episode you will learn:

The importance of a positive attitudeHow to change your state in an instantHow to breatheHow to have a great work ethicHow to own your life
Links mentioned in the episode:
DDPYOGA: http://www.DDPYOGA.com
The Arthur Borman video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Phil Larson from “Your Motivational High 5″

jakeballentine — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 23:12:33 +0000

Do you sometimes feel like you need a motivational high 5? That is what our guest Phil Larson is all about. He hosts a podcast called Your Motivational High 5. This podcast is great because it is short and to the point but it is still a very powerful dose of positivity and self improvement!

His podcast focuses on self-examination, developing good mental health, and empowering you to do incredible things. I have really enjoyed listening to Phil’s podcast and I am happy to have in on the show. He is a great guy and I had a great time talking with him and i am excited for you to meet my friend Phil Larson.

In this conversation we discuss:

The power of Journaling

The importance of getting your life in order

When it is ok to be “selfish”

How to process negative emotion

How to turn a negative into a positive

The difference between healthy positive thinking vs. unhealthy positive thinking

How to have more motivation

How to have selfless love

And, how to break your goals down to small pieces

Connect with Phil at: http://thestoryshop.tv/ymh5/

And subscribe to “Your Motivational High Five” on iTunes

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Are You A Perfectionist?

jakeballentine — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:34:49 +0000

For years I thought of myself as a “perfectionist” but later I realized that in reality it had very little to do with perfection and a lot more to do with fear. Fear of rejection, fear that I wasn’t good enough, fear of judgement etc. In this solo round I talk about the “perfection myth” and how we should focus on progress not perfection. Also, I share my favorite quote from Teddy Roosevelt.

Thanks for listening!

Ryan Hayes, Co-Author of Deep Love

jakeballentine — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:40:42 +0000

This episode’s guest on the “Focus On The Good” podcast is Ryan Hayes Co-writer of the ghostly folk opera Deep Love and from NBC’s The Voice with his duo Midas Whale. We have a fantastic conversation about the origins of deep love and how to build a team for a project that is bigger than you. We also go into what goes on behind the scenes on The Voice and finding your own personal legend.
In this episode we discuss:

How to make projects bigger than yourselfHow to build a teamHow to get others to follow your visionhow to harness negative emotions into a positiveHow to deal with negativityThe behind the scenes story of Deep LoveRyan’s “The Voice” JourneyMidas WhaleEverybody wants to be a part of something!Don’t fear judgement! How to read the omens of the universeHow to find your own personal legendlearning how to get knocked down 6 times and get up 7 times
Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Sandra Daly on “Finding The Sacred” In Every Situation

jakeballentine — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:42:23 +0000

This week's guest is absolutely fascinating and inspiring. I got to have a conversation With Sandra Daly about her experience of being in a domestic violence relationship and how she not only got out of the situation but learned from the situation and turned it into a positive. Sandra talks about finding the “sacred” in every situation and how you can grow from even the worst of times. she is an amazing example of what it means to focus on the good!

If she can see the good in the situation she went through then ALL of us can find the good in the things we go through!

This is an amazing episode and I am grateful I get to share it with you!

Thanks for listening!

Connect with Sandra:

https://www.facebook.com/SandraAnneDaly/

http://thelotusandthebutterfly.com/

http://www.chooseyouruniverse.com/

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

How To Make The World A Better Place

jakeballentine — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 03:51:50 +0000

In every episode I ask each guest what they think an every day person can do to make the world around them a better place. In this quick solo round I decided to answer that question.

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Jeff Sanders From The 5 AM Miracle

jakeballentine — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:08:45 +0000

This episode's guest is Jeff Sanders. Jeff is the author of the 5 AM Miracle and host of the 5 AM Miracle Podcast. Jeff is also a public speaker, productivity coach, marathon runner and is passionate about helping you dominate your day before breakfast! In this episode we cover:

How to dominate your day before breakfastHow to wake up earlyWhy you should tackle your #1 task right awayHow to live your day with purposeBenefits from waking up earlyHow to be like high achieversHow to live with intentionalityHow to have more energyWhat it means to take bold actionHow to be insanely productiveConnect with Jeff at: https://www.jeffsanders.com

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
http:www.focusonthegood.com

The #1 Thing You Need To Achieve Your Goal

jakeballentine — Wed, 25 May 2016 16:41:38 +0000

In every episode I ask my guest what their advice is on how to reach a goal. In this solo episode of The Focus On The Good Podcast I decided to give my thoughts on achieving goals. In this episode you will learn the number one thing you need to reach your goals, why most people do not reach their goals and the one thing you can do to achieve any goal!

Thank you for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focu [...]

Jason Hewlett, Author of “Signature Moves”

jakeballentine — Thu, 19 May 2016 02:08:43 +0000

This week’s guest is Jason Hewlett. If you haven’t heard of Jason do yourself a favor and look him up on youtube. His show is absolutely hilarious!
Jason is an incredibly talented entertainer, motivational speaker and author. He has performed his one man show that combines music, comedy, Parody & Impressions more than 2000 times for clients like American Express, Delta Airlines, the Salt Lake Olympics, Coca~Cola, Wells Fargo and many more. He has also performed in Every major casino in Las Vegas. He has done all of this while remaining G-Rated, family-friendly.
Jason is also the author of “Signature Moves” how to stand out in a sit down world. I would highly recommend this book! Here is a link to the ebook:
http://jasonhewlett.com/product/signature-moves-how-to-stand-out-in-a-sit-down-world-ebook/
In this episode we discuss:

How he started as an entertainerWhy he chooses to keep his humor cleanWhat it means to have a signature moveClean humorBeing yourselfThe importance of keeping your promiseHow to have a positive attitude if you are not a naturally positive personIt’s ok if your dreams changeIt’s ok if your goals changeIf you want to make your dreams happen you need to get into motionThe power of smilingConnect with Jason: https://www.youtube.com/user/jasonrhewlett https://www.facebook.com/jasonhewlettentertainer/ jasonhewlett.com
Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine http://www.focusonthegood.com

Eric Zimmer from The One You Feed Podcast

jakeballentine — Wed, 11 May 2016 18:33:56 +0000

Eric Zimmer is the host of The One You Feed Podcast. Eric describes his podcast as "self help for realists." The podcast is based on the tale of the two wolves and the importance of feeding the right wolf. In every episode he tells the parable and asks his guests what it means to them. If you are not familiar with the parable it goes like this:

A grandfather is talking with his grandson and he says there are two wolves inside of us which are always at war with each other.

One of them is a good wolf which represents things like kindness, bravery and love. The other is a bad wolf, which represents things like greed, hatred and fear.
The grandson stops and thinks about it for a second then he looks up at his grandfather and says,

“Grandfather, which one wins?”

The grandfather quietly replies, the one you feed

For more on The One You Feed Podcast visit: http://www.oneyoufeed.net/

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

Sean Stephenson on “How To Stay Positive When Life Gets Crazy!”

jakeballentine — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:20:18 +0000

Sean Stephenson is known as the "3 foot giant!" He was born with a rare brittle bone disorder that stunted his growth, put him in a wheel chair and as a child he broke his bones more than 200 times. Despite his physical limitations Sean has made a true impact on the world! He is called the "3 foot giant" because he is a giant on the inside. He has been featured on the Oprah show, The Biography Channel and has reached millions throughout the world as an inspirational speaker and author. He is the author of the brand new ebook "How To Stay Positive When Life Gets Crazy." Get your copy at http://www.staypositive.club .

Find out more about Sean at: http://www.seanstephenson.com

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
http://www.forcusonthegood.com

Mark Johnson, Co-Creator of “Playing For Change”

jakeballentine — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 02:11:01 +0000

This week’s guest is the co creator of "Playing For Change” Mark Johnson. Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. The idea for this project came from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.

Playing For Change was born in 2002 as a shared vision between co-founders,Mark Johnson and Whitney Kroenke, to hit the streets of America with a mobile recording studio and cameras in search of inspiration and the heartbeat of the people. This musical journey resulted in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Musicians.”

In 2005, Mark Johnson was walking in Santa Monica, California, when he heard the voice of Roger Ridley singing “Stand By Me.” Roger had so much soul and conviction in his voice, and Mark approached him about performing “Stand By Me” as a Song Around the World. Roger agreed, and when Mark returned with recording equipment and cameras he asked Roger, “With a voice like yours, why are you singing on the streets?” Roger replied, “Man I’m in the Joy business, I come out to be with the people.” Ever since that day the Playing For Change crew has traveled the world recording and filming musicians, creating Songs Around the World, and building a global family.

Creating Songs Around the World inspired us to unite many of the greatest musicians we met throughout our journey in the creation of the Playing For Change Band. These musicians come from many different countries and cultures, but through music they speak the same language. The PFC Band is now touring the world and spreading the message of love and hope to audiences everywhere.

The true measure of any movement is what it gives back to the people. We therefore created the Playing For Change Foundation, a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world, and creating hope and inspiration for the future of our planet.

No matter who you are or where you come from, we are all united through music.

Support this movement by becoming a Member, and together we will make the world a better place.

To connect with Mark visit: https://playingforchange.com/

Stand By Me video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://focusonthegood.com

Riley Dayne, Director & Producer of “The Abundance Factor” Movie

jakeballentine — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:41:42 +0000

This week the guest on the Focus On The Good podcast is Riley Dayne. Riley is the producer, director and star of the brand new hit documentary film "The Abundance Factor. This movie is all about how you can experience more abundance in your life. In the film Riley travels the world interviewing giants in the 'self help' world like Bob Proctor, Lewis Howes, Sean Stephenson, T. Harv Eker and many more about what abundance means. If you like this show you will definitely LOVE this movie!

For a limited time you can watch the movie for FREE at http://www.theabundancefactormovie.com/
In this interview we talk about why Riley decided to make this movie, what abundance means to him and how he has turned negative experiences in his life into positives. We also talk about sleep walking and Jedi mind tricks! You are going to love this episode!

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine http://www.focusonthegood.com

Why I Choose to Focus On The Good

jakeballentine — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:37:15 +0000

This week on the Focus On The Good podcast I discuss how you can achieve any goal and overcome anything by focusing on the good. I also discuss my recent trip to Disney World and what I learned from Ben Franklin.

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Josh Drean on The Power of Empathy

jakeballentine — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:27:38 +0000

Focus On The Good Podcast Ep: 006

This week’s guest on the Focus On The Good podcast is Josh Drean. Josh is the creator of “You Got Served” a prank based video series that focuses on “random acts of kindness.” Josh is nationally recognized youth motivational speaker, former mascot at BYU and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Harvard University.

Josh travels internationally speaking to hundreds of schools and thousands of students each year to help them handle life’s challenges in a positive way. He has made appearances on NBC, FOX News, and ESPN.

In this episode we discuss:

The power of empathy

The “You Got Served” video series

How to find what you are good at

What you can do to make a difference in the world

The real reason behind bullying

How to “REPresent”

How to defeat bullying in a positive way

Building resiliency

The “whole school” model

How to deal with haters

The two things that everyone needs

How to join the “You Got Served” movement

How to serve those around you

Connect with Josh:

http://www.joshdrean.com

You Got Served: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrGlceKJCco2dc8_EUMzow

Thanks for listening

Jake Ballentine

Jim “The Rookie” Morris, from high school science teacher to oldest rookie in MLB history

jakeballentine — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 22:15:16 +0000

This week’s guest on the Focus On The Good podcast is Jim “The Rookie Morris!” The Cinderella story of Jim Morris serves as testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life. Jim Morris’s meteoric rise from 35 year-old high school teacher to flame-throwing major league pitcher in 3 months, made cinematic history with the release of The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid.

This heartwarming and unforgettable Disney blockbuster about chasing your dreams and keeping your promises, was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, won an ESPY for “Sports Film of the Year.” and Sports Illustrated magazine voted The Rookie one of the “five greatest baseball films ever made.”

Originally drafted in the 1st round in 1984, Jim Morris’s dream was to become a major league baseball player, but his career was derailed by a series of debilitating arm injuries before he got out of the minors in 1988. Instead, Jim got married, raised a family and got his college degree before becoming a high school science teacher and baseball coach in West Texas.
Eleven years after retiring from minor league baseball, Jim Morris was giving a speech to his high school team about the importance of dreams and hard work when his high school players challenged him to pursue his own dream of pitching in the major leagues. Jim Morris made the bet with his high school team: if they won the District Championship, he would tryout for the majors.

Jim Morris’s team fulfilled their end of the bargain, which committed him to a big league tryout. Inspired by his family and students, Jim immediately signed a professional baseball contract. His rise from obscurity became the feel-good story of 1999. After pitching for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2000, Jim Morris signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and retired from baseball in 2001.

In this episode we discuss:

Jeff Yalden on His 23 Years as a Youth Motivational Speaker

jakeballentine — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:03:53 +0000

This week’s guest on the Focus on The Good Podcast is the one and only Jeff Yalden! Jeff is an absolute legend in the youth motivational speaker world. Over the last 23 years Jeff has been one of the biggest youth speakers in the world! Jeff has spoken in all 50 states, 48 countries and has spoken to millions of teenagers around the world. Jeff is a multi time author, MTV “Made” coach and suicide prevention specialist. Jeff recently retired from full time speaking and in this interview we talk about what he learned over the last 23 years. Jeff is an open book and in our conversation he is very open and honest about what he has learned over the last 23 years as a speaker. In this interview we discuss:

The importance of giving forgiveness

That not everyone is going to like you

The importance of being authentic

Why you should stop caring about yourself and start serving others

The importance of taking time to think

Why it is important to have work / life balance!

The importance of putting your family before your career

How to learn from the past

Connect with Jeff:

http://www.jeffyalden.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheJeffYaldenExperience/?fref=ts

https://twitter.com/jeffyalden
Thanks for listening!
Jake Ballentine http://www.focusonthegood.com

Joe Fingerhut, Author of Permission To Play

jakeballentine — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:47:15 +0000

Our guest today has one of the craziest journeys and mix of talents you will ever find. In the eight years after college, Joe Fingerhut lived, worked, and traveled in 30 countries on 6 continents. He got married in Japan, and returned home to St. Louis, Missouri, and began, from scratch, a career in entertainment and speaking. Joe became a wedding DJ for the largest DJ company in North America, and was named National DJ of the Year in 2011. He also began teaching and performing magic and juggling, which expanded to skills such as stilt-walking, stilt-JUMPING, unicycling, and hypnosis. Wanting to have an impact instead of just entertaining, Joe began speaking to students on setting goals and following their dreams. Today, Joe is a sought after speaker at schools and conferences across the country and around the world. Besides audiences as big as 3,000 people in America, Joe has spoken in Malaysia and Japan (in Japanese!). His first book was just released, called "Permission to Play," and now, besides being an entertainer, speaker, traveller, and DAD, he can now add 'author' to the list. Get ready to discover a world of opportunity with our guest, Joe Fingerhut!

In this episode we discuss:

The process behind writing a book

The importance of coaching

The importance of enjoying your life

Why you should give yourself “Permission to Play”

"When you can make no distinction between work and play you have achieved true mastery in life!”

How to work towards your greater purpose

How to break through your common excuses

You should replace "I can't" with "how can I?"

Why you need to take care of yourself first before you can help others

Connect with Joe at http://www.joefingerhut.com

Thanks,

Jake Ballentine

http://www.focusonthegood.com

Mt. Everest Climber John Beede

jakeballentine — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 03:36:39 +0000

Today's guest is Mt. Everest climber, world adventurer, best selling author and motivational speaker John Beede (BD). Along with reaching his lifelong dream of climbing to the summit of Mount Everest, John has been featured dozens of prestigious media outlets such as 60 Minutes and The Weather Channel.
He has presented to over 580,000 live audience members in 46 US States and 6 countries, including TEDxCapeTown, which was attended by South Africa’s most influential thinkers and leaders. Having built, sold, and consulted for companies valued in the 10’s of millions of dollars, he’s self-funded his travels to 51 countries on all continents except for Antarctica. A life-enthusiast who lives his message of goal-setting, productivity, and high performance, John is in the constant process of architecting his life into a great adventure.

Connect with John:Website: http://everestmotivationalspeaker.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnbeedeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/climberguy/http://www.speakercareer.com
In this episode you will learn:

What it is like to climb Mt. EverestHow to climb your own mountainsWhy you shouldn't climb Mt EverestHow to embrace the "idiot phase"How to get started as a speakerWhat you can do to make a difference
Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine
http://www.focusonthegood.com/Speaking: http://www.jakespeaks.com
Music / Blog: http://www.jakeballentine.com

Diamond Dallas Page on How to Own Your Life

jakeballentine — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:54:00 +0000

Diamond Dallas Page on How to Own Your Life!

The very first guest on the Focus On The Good Podcast is the one and only Diamond Dallas Page! DDP is a 3 time WCW world heavyweight champion, pro wrestling legend and creator of DDPYOGA! Dallas was one of my childhood heroes and has completely changed my life as an adult through his DDPYOGA program. I have lost 50 lbs. since starting the program and I feel amazing. DDP has an extremely inspiring story that you are going to love. in the episode we discuss his late start at 35 into the world of professional wrestling, learning how to read at 30 years old and why he created DDPYOGA. In this episode you will learn:

The importance of a positive attitude

How to change your state in an instant

How to breathe

How to have a great work ethic

How to own your life

Links mentioned in the episode:

DDPYOGA: http://www.DDPYOGA.com

The Arthur Borman video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448

Thanks for listening!

Jake Ballentine

http://www.FocusOnTheGood.com