Earn The Right To Live Your Dreams

There is not a person on the planet who does not want more of something in their life.  This is a common thing as most people would love to have more time, money, and/or happiness. The problem comes when people want them to come quickly.  This is a common problem today in our society as technology has trained us to expect instant. The issue here is that the greatest accomplishments in the world do not come easily.  Instead, they are outcomes that were earned over extended periods of time through dedication, persistent, and sacrifice. If you want to be unique, then you need to learn to see things differently.  Rather than avoiding the struggle, you MUST step into it and embrace it as a part of the process. In this episode, I talk about how and why you can learn to train your mind to love struggle so you can achieve awesome things. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy

"Failure" is a funny thing.  When we don't get exactly what we want, we tend to see it as a bad thing. I think we have it all wrong.  Dealing with adversity is not a bad thing.  Not always.  Sometimes it is just want we need. The reason I say this is because some of the biggest "failures" in my life have turned into my greatest turning points. Whether it is relationship problems, falling short of expectations, or getting rejected, sometimes adversity is the exact thing we need. In this episode, I talk about three challenging situations in my life that turned out to be absolute blessings.  Learn how to find the lesson so you can turn your life into something you LOVE! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my new "Make Your Mark" book on Amazon.   

Every person on the planet have doubts that creep into their mind from time to time as they pursue their goals.  However, not everyone responds to them the same way, and it is the quality of this response that determines the quality of your life. The average response in our society today is to allow the doubt to camp out in our minds.  As this happens, most people tone down their expectations and go back to what is comfortable. On the flip side, successful people take a more proactive approach by pushing out the doubt and instead focusing on using every minute to close the gap on their goals. This episode talks about why doubt is so common and the things you can do to eliminate it so you are confident in your ability to achieve your highest aspirations. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my new "Make Your Mark" book on Amazon. 

Sometimes you just need to mix things up.  It was time to make a change in the podcast and I have always wanted to do episodes with no notes or prompts. I decided it was time to unveil ETR Uncut.  These are episodes where I speak about something I am passionate about until I am out of things to say. We kick things off in this first episode with a topic that is crazy prevalent in our society today.  I have witnessed this mentality firsthand in a variety of environments as I work with people to help them achieve their potential. The issue that we have in our society today is that everyone wants things to come easily.  The problem with this approach is that no worthwhile accomplishment can be achieved with this approach. If you want to create an extraordinary life, you MUST shun easy and instead make the decision to earn it.  This episode urges you to be different and explains how you can take a path to an uncommon life. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach

There is one thing that most every person wants when I am coaching them.  They all want to feel more confident. This makes sense, right?  You must believe in your abilities as a human being if you are going to achieve great things. This episode outlines the essence of confidence and also five steps you can take to cultivate confidence in key areas of your life. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my new "Make Your Mark" book on Amazon.     

Andy Lausier is a leader who has a MONSTER vision for his program.  The Head Coach of Sacred Heart University Wrestling, Lausier recently cycled 1,100 miles over 7 days to help raise $130,000 for his program. This accomplishment is simply EXTRAORDINARY! In addition to elevating one of the most underfunded programs in NCAA Division I sports, he took on a challenge that almost broke him. In fact, at one point Lausier claims he "saw the devil" as he was ready to give up.  But then he shifted his mind from "have to" to "get to" and was able to finish an INSANE challenge. This episode is all about helping you learn how to shift your mindset so you can go out and achieve awesome things.  Focus on being blessed for what you get to do and the results will fall into place. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my new "Make Your Mark" book on Amazon.  

On a daily basis, most people give away their power to choose their emotions.  They focus on the wrong things and get states that are not productive in helping them reach their highest aspirations. If you want to achieve at a high level, you must learn to choose thoughts that maximize the use of your time on a consistent daily basis. One of the keys to getting results in your life is creating states that allow you to close the gap on your goals.  This episode will help you make this happen so you can build a life you absolutely love! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my new "Make Your Mark" book on Amazon.

During the past two years, NWCA Senior Director Pat Tocci has lost over 75 pounds while running 6 half-marathons and 2 marathons. The crazy thing is that Pat could only run two blocks when he started.  And he made all kinds of excuses why he couldn't get results. Then just like that...he made a decision and changed EVERYTHING!  But he had to earn the transformation over time.  In this episode, we talk about this while touching on the following topics. Turning point for transformation The power of progression in change Being accountable to your goals Facing fears to get results 3 tips to live an AWESOME life This episode is all about helping you break through mental barriers so you can get results in your life.  Focus on earning transformation so you can create a life you absolutely love! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my new "Make Your Mark" book on Amazon

This has been an AMAZING week for me!  This is because I have been pursuing the exact thing that this podcast is about the last two days! On Sunday, I released my new Make Your Mark book and it hit Amazon #1 New Release by the end of the day!  The launch has been incredible! With that being said, I want more people to get the book and to take part in the Master Course!  I believe it is an absolute game changer! This episode outlines all of the benefits associated with the Make Your Mark experience and how it can transform your life! If you enjoy the episode, please head on over to Amazon and pick up a copy of the book!  Also, share it with others so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podcast, visit www.coytecooper.com.  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The Power of Personal Branding in Living an Extraordinary Life" book on Amazon.

Motivation.  It is one of those things that everyone wishes they had more of in their life.  Yet they assume that it is not something they control. We often move through our days looking for something that will inspire and motivate us to take more action.  The problem is that we have the wrong approach. We have engrained beliefs that limit us from being motivated on a more consistent basis.  This episode discusses the 5 most common myths that we believe that stop us from being motivated on a daily basis. It is engrained in us Everything should come easily Passion is always pleasant Moments of clarity are uncontrollable Environment matters more than mindset This episode is all about helping you create an approach that allows you to cultivate energy in your days.  Take control of your mindset and make motivated your norm! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podcast,

1,116 miles, 9 states, 7 days...this is the cycling challenge that Sacred Heart Wrestling coach Andy Lausier is taking on to raise awareness and funds for his program. It is unreasonable. But Andy has a burning desire to achieve something great with his program and this is what fuels his pursuit. As I reflected on his preparation this morning, I realized that his approach has lessons to help others pursue their dreams. In this episode, I discuss fives steps you MUST take when you have a burning desire to achieve something great if you want to bring it to fruition. This episode is all about inspiring you to do out and pursue the things you love.  Learn to approach each day different so you can create a life that matters! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podcast, visit www.coytecooper.com.  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The Power of Personal Brandi

On a recent trip to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, I talked to a group of 700+ coaches, staff, and student-athletes about the "Power of Choice." Every single day, without even knowing it, most people give away the power that they possess to be great. In my visit, I encouraged the audience member to take control of the following five choices so they be be GREAT in key areas of their life. G - Goals R - Routine E - Earn It A - Attitude T - Time This episode is all about helping people understand the choices they can make every single day to transform their life.  Learn to control what you can control so you can choose a life that is extraordinary.   If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podcast, visit www.coytecooper.com.  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The Power of Personal Branding in Living an Extraordinary Life" book on Amazon.

While listening to a podcast episode by Tony Robbins this weekend, I was reminded of the importance of "state" and learning to control our responses to our environment. When you focus on the right things, you can create the types of emotions that you want.  In addition to giving you the feelings you desire, the right emotions are conducive to remarkable accomplishments that make your life different. This episode touches on two active states (growth and gratitude) that will allow you to cultivate the exact life that you want to be living.  The ability to master these states will allow you to live at an extraordinary level so you can make your mark on the world. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podcast, visit www.coytecooper.com.  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The Power of Personal Branding in Living an Extraordinary Life" book on Amazon.

Success and happiness...these are two things that most people pursue.  Yet they tend to allude most people because we don't know how to consistently bring them to fruition. When you study the most extraordinary people, you find that they are able to attract both of these things in abundance.  How exactly?  It all comes down to their habits and the way they approach their days. If you want to maximize your chances of success and happiness, you need to find a way to establish habits that are conducive to the exact life you want.  This episode is dedicated to helping you understand the following five steps so you can make this happen. Pick habits that matter Stack and schedule your top habit(s) Create accountability structure Be active like an ant Fail your way to follow through This episode is all about helping you establish world-class habits so you can close the gap on your goals.  Be outstanding at following through so you can create the exact life you want! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to shar

You want more in your life, right?  Of course you do!  That is exactly why you have chosen to check out this podcast.  The problem is that most people don't know how to get more of the things they want.  You may even know your aspirations, but are unsure how to get results. Regardless of your situation, this podcast episode will help you elevate your life by teaching you the "burn the bridge" concept in five impactful steps. Find a burning desire Breakdown BIG into believable Be active like an ant Stop sabotaging yourself Put yourself on the hook This episode is all about helping you learn how to progressively go "ollin" to achieve your highest aspirations.  Learn to burn the bridge so you can create a life that is remarkable and memorable. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podcast, visit www.coytecooper.com.  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The P

Aaron Grossman is an entrepreneur who started his first business at the age of 27 with three employees.  Today, because of persistent grit and a passion to impact lives, Grossman currently runs a business with 150 employees and nearly $100 million in annual revenue. In this episode, I talk to him about what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur when there are so many obstacles to overcome.  In addition, we touch on the following topics related to greatness. The influence of energy in success The drivers for entrepreneurship The benefits of earning it Why you should work "on your business" This episode is all about helping you learn to go out and achieve things that most people think are unreasonable.  Find your passion and pursue it every single day so you can create something unique with your life. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The Powe

Far too often we assume that we must settle for the life that we currently have.  We believe that happiness, success, and/or a life of meaning is out of our reach. This belief is entirely untrue.  The reality is that we can choose to have our life be something drastically different at any moment.  But we must be proactive in our approach to getting it. This episode outlines the following five choices that you can always make that will transform your life if you take control of them. What you pursue Who you surround yourself Your attitude Your response to your environment What your life will stand for This episode is all about helping you control your daily approach to living so you can create a life that you are fully charged about.  Get out and take control of these so you can create a life that is remarkable and memorable! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podc

It's the most interesting thing.  Ask people to talk about the things they don't like and there is no problem creating conversation.  Ask them about their goals and you often get nothing but the sound of crickets. People don't intend for this to be the case, but they have been trained by our society to settle.  Because of this, they are uncomfortable talking about the things they want out of life. Yet, the part where you own aspirations is exactly what it takes to create a unique life that is filled with awesome accomplishments.  In this episode, I discuss what it takes for you to make this happen. This episode is all about encouraging you to set goals and to be willing to take steps to make them a reality.  When you are consistent at doing this, you will eventually build momentum and close the gap on the exact life you want. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place! For more information on the podca

Aly Messinger is a 3x All-American who recently helped lead her UNC Lacrosse Team to a 2016 NCAA Championship while being named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.  A humble, soft spoken person, Aly has become known for her ability to play big in big moments. In this episode, I talk to Aly about her recent championship run and how she has gone about preparing to perform at a high level in big games.  The episode also touches on the following topics: How to be a high performer The role of rest in success Staying humble and hungry Being big in big moments This episode is all about helping you learn to perform at a high level in key moments of your life so you can achieve great things.  Learn to embrace a proactive mindset so you can close the gap on your goals. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them reach their full potential and make the world a MUCH cooler place!  Also, be sure to get a copy of my "Impressions: The Power of Personal Branding in Living a

I was sitting at a sold out Luke Bryan concert last night and looked around at the 18,000+ loyal fans going crazy as he performed.  Then I stopped and considered everything going on around me. It blew me away that Luke Bryan is able to draw this type of audience in every city he goes to for months and months.  It made sense though as his skill sets, passion, and authenticity were present on stage throughout the concert. However, another thought hit me as I watched the concert unfold.  Why is it that most people are so content just being spectators to the rare people who are bold enough to pursue their dreams? I believe it should be different!  Everyone has a unique gift that would allow them to be world class if they cultivated it every day as they pursued their purpose.   This episode is all about urging you to go out and pursue your passions.  Be willing to step so you can find the thing you are meant to do on this earth. If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to share it with friends so we can help them