Earn Your Happy

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to get over your fear How to say yes (and when to say no) The difference between fear and resistance   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: In this week’s episode of Questionably Awesome, Evans and I record remotely while practicing social distancing!   Question #1: @cbello4410 Fear holds me back, in my comfort zone.  How do I get past it and finally live the life I want?   Question #2: @ecbg_studio I say yes to every opportunity because I want to, but also because of FOMO.  How do I handle doing the things I want to do without overdoing it and depleting my energy? I'm afraid other people will get opportunities over me.   Question #3: @jpaola98 What's the difference between fear and resistance?  How do you identify and move past them?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying informed without getting overwhelmed Not letting the drama or fear paralyze you The law of attraction Staying solution-based Resources: theblissproject.info Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: We are talking about distractions. It is what stops people from everything. All of the clutter in your life is stopping you from moving forward and giving attention to what is most important. Whether it’s the coronavirus or the elections, it’s important to stay informed while keeping in mind what you can and can’t do.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How growth leads to discomfort Changing your relationship with failure Choosing how to utilize your time when you’re unhappy Bringing your partner along on your growth journey Understanding why you are in the place you are in Auditing your inner circle Practicing radical candor in your personal and professional life Accepting anything that comes up Writing a book Resources: Learn more: thehollisco.com Read: Get Out Of Your Own Way LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dave-hollis-b5a48671 Show Notes: I’ve already had a chance to talk with Rachel Hollis on the show, but today I get to talk with the other half, Dave Hollis. It is so fun getting both perspectives when talking to someone about their business and life. His new book, Get Out Of Your Own Way, is all about finding a path to growth and fulfillment when you may be skeptical about the practicality of it. We dive deep into how growth leads to discomfort, getting familiar with failure, and growing along with your partner.   Question Highlights: Do you still get uncomfortable? What do you say to people who have serious concerns and fears around failure? What would you say to someone who doesn’t know if their partner is right for their personal development journey? What are the things that you want to say to people about what it actually takes? How do you make spaces to have private conversations? What do you do to accept anything that comes up? What are the things that came up when you wrote your book?   Guest Bio: Dave Hollis serves as the CEO of The Hollis Company where he chases audacious dreams with his partner and CCO, the extraordinary NY Times Best-Selling author, motivational speaker, and world-changer Rachel Hollis. The Hollis Company is built around the belief that everybody is made for more. It exists to arm people from every background with the tools to change their life for the better. Our content is a mix of encouragement, authentic truth-telling and tangible direction to make lasting change. We create tools and foster community to help people grow in their relationships, businesses, sense of self, and opportunities to impact others. The Hollis Co measures success in impact: how can the media, live events, and merchandise we produce create real and lasting life change? The company lives in these lanes and it’s where the family of existing brands will continue to thrive. Outside of The Hollis Co, Dave is a member of the Motion Picture Academy and sits on the membership committee, serves on an innovation board called Fandango Labs, as well as the board of Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers, the board of foster care charity Austin Angels and the board of Pepperdine's Institute for Entertainment, Media and Culture. Dave believes in the importance of variety in a career as a prerequisite for considering any candidate -- his myriad jobs in Research, Publicity, Talent Management, Grassroots Marketing, Brand Management, Retail Strategy, Technology Innovation, and Sales has rounded his expertise and affords an informed, solution-oriented macro view of any business. Dave is the father of four children, an adoptive father, and four-time foster dad. As a family, the Hollis’ support philanthropy in the foster care and the teen/transitional homelessness space. They live and operate their business out of Austin, TX.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Getting yourself out there Showing up as a leader Not being afraid of sounding stupid Standing up for yourself Failure is progress   Resources: Learn more: eventluv.com Learn more: The Bliss Project Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: When I was trying to get my message out in the world, I felt like I wasn’t being seen by people. I kept waiting to be chosen by someone — fitness magazine editors, publishers, or influencers — and what I didn’t realize is that I wasn’t making myself as visible to get that recognition myself. You need to stand up for yourself and take accountability for making yourself heard. What are you doing to be visible?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Pushing through the fear Telling people your vision to hold you accountable Letting go of the things and people holding you back   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Welcome to Questionably Awesome! Evans and I answer your questions about pushing through fear and how to resist letting go.   Question #1: @itsmvsilly How do you keep pushing through, even when fear is holding you back?   Question #2: @cbello4410 I've been resisting letting things and people go, will life change when I let it go and be free?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Adding value to others Creating events How you uplevel your customers   Resources: theblissproject.info Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com   Show Notes: We’re back with another he said, she said, giving you both Chris’ and my perspective on a topic. Today, we’re going to talk about how you can uplevel your tribe, both the people around you and your customer base.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being honest about moments of resistance The meaning of movement Pulling yourself out of a rut Nature therapy Looking at others with compassion Reassessing your perspective of fitness Being vulnerable and getting help   Resources: Read: The Align Method Learn more: alignpodcast.com/lori Learn more: The Bliss Project Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Becomealigned.com Fastfoundations.com   Show Notes: Aaron Alexander is constantly searching for different ways to make your physical life better. There is still so much we don’t know about our bodies, but we are finding out more every day — and Aaron wants you to take advantage of the latest and greatest. If you want to learn all about how to align your body and your mind, you need to listen to this.   Question Highlights: What does it feel like to get a book out into the world? Can you explain the quote that opens your book? What does it mean to you? What is your favorite conversation coming out of this book? Why is it important for people to understand what you are talking about? If you feel like your life is a shit show, where do you start? What’s blowing your mind right now? How can you let go of your ego quicker?   Guest Bio: Aaron Alexander CR, LMT, CPT is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach whose clients range from A-list Hollywood celebrities to professional athletes and everyone in between. Since 2014, he has been interviewing the world's preeminent thought leaders on physical and psychological well-being on the top-rated Align Podcast, integrating a diverse variety of perspectives on the art and science of physical inhabitance When Aaron isn't writing or speaking, he can typically be found somewhere in the Pacific Ocean or on Original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What it’s like having a conversation that ends a relationship Letting the people who don’t matter leave Judging people based on your own experience of them The truth will rise to the top Focusing on your own goals   Resources: Learn more: eventluv.com Learn more: The Bliss Project Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Recently I was going through my messages and reading some feedback on a podcast I did about having tough conversations and setting boundaries. One person made an amazing point — they knew it was going to be hard, but they had no idea the kind of backlash that was going to come. How do you deal with these situations?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How to overcome the fear of not being good enough What fear is telling us Finding who you are meant to be   Resources: Learn more: The Bliss Project Learn more: eventluv.com Read: A Tribe Called Bliss Fast Foundations: fastfoundations.com Show Notes: Welcome to Questionably Awesome! Evans and I answer your questions about overcoming fear, using fear to motivate you to work, and the fear of not knowing.   Question #1: @jillianmurphy.fitlife How do you overcome the fear of not being good enough for the task ahead?   Question #2: @joyharrington.ig When is fear logical? Like a healthy fear that makes you actually get up and work?   Question #3: @loveofmylifeag How to find yourself and who you are meant to be -- my fear is not knowing how

The podcast discusses the challenges of staying positive and happy, the importance of sticking to routines and finding a supportive community, the benefits of living in California and seeking positive influences, building a company that aligns with passions and strengths, and introducing a new podcast network.