Everybody Pulls The Tarp

When Tajh Boyd was the star quarterback at Clemson University he started a new tradition—cleaning movie theaters. Each week following the team's movie night, Tajh led the team in cleaning the entire theater rather than leaving a mess for the theater staff. Tajh saw it as a way to lead by example and build a winning culture around a simple philosophy—how you do one thing is how you do everything. In this conversation, Andrew talks with Tajh about leadership, how to create a winning culture, and uncovers lessons we can all apply to achieve big results by doing the little things the right way. A few show highlights:1:14 - Leading by example, movie theater cleaning tradition4:01 - Leaders are always leading7:01 - Choice to go to Clemson, Dabo Swinney, and creating a winning culture10:52 - Importance of hearing the truth16:30 - Committing to something21:01 - Sustaining success over a long period of time22:01 - "The people I respected most are the walk-ons"22:48 - What motivates people to work hard 29:09 - Power of being vulnerable as a leader31:30 - Communication, learning the New York Jets playbook34:41 - Succeeding by doing the little things rightFollow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

It's never too late to chase a dream and nobody knows that better than Jim Morris. At age 35, Jim went from high school science teacher to pitching in the Major Leagues for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Nearly 20 years after Disney etched Jim's story into movie history in The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid, Andrew sits down with Jim for a candid conversation about chasing dreams, keeping promises, and the power of believing in yourself.  A few show highlights:0:49 - Jim's story3:15 - Don't let anybody dictate what you are going to do or accomplish5:24 - Leading by example5:52 - Teacher, coach, and bus driver6:14 - Servant leadership7:21 - Jim's MLB tryout9:30 - Navigating the minor leagues and overcoming doubt11:59 - Reflecting on simpler times to overcome adversity13:24 - MLB debut with Tampa Bay Devil Rays13:41 - Support from Wade Boggs, Fred McGriff, Robert Hernandez, and Jose Canseco16:20 - Keeping promises17:24 - Impact of teaching and coaching on Jim's career19:29 - Avoiding negativity20:52 - Power of complementary teammates24:58 - The Rookie movie, Michael Eisner, Disney, and Dennis Quaid26:41 - Leaving a legacy and believing in yourself28:01 - Identifying your strengths and weaknesses30:19 - Parkinson's disease diagnosisFollow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast!

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been pulling the tarp in new ways at work, home, and in our communities. In this episode, Andrew sits down with leading business psychologist Dr. Camille Preston for a timely conversation about ways to maximize your resilience, achieve peak productivity, and better use technology to serve us instead of drive us.  A few show highlights:1:56 - Camille's childhood and inspiration to focus on becoming her "best self"4:52 - Importance of self-sufficiency and being the best at what you do5:52 - How to control the things you can control6:56 - Role of technology in our lives10:06 - Using technology to serve you, not drive you12:18 - Establishing personal and professional boundaries14:18 - Achieving a maximum "flow" state to increase productivity and creativity16:12 - Stages of "flow"17:32 - Overcoming creative struggle and achieving creative breakthroughs22:35 - Wellbeing at work26:36 - Tips for resiliency28:35 - Power of failure and being vulnerableFollow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast!******Additional resources from Dr. Camille PrestonRewired Frame: https://aimleadership.com/resources/aim-rewired-redux/Five Stages of Flow: https://aimleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/CMF_5-stages.pdfResilience:https://aimleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AIM-Resilience-4.pdf

This week Andrew talks with Emmy-Award winning TV host and journalist Samantha Harris. With a positive attitude and determination, Samantha went from working multiple jobs to make ends meet to being watched by millions as the co-host of Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight. In this conversation, you'll hear how Samantha's humble spirit, team-first mindset, and "cog in the wheel" mentality powered her success as the host of some of TV's most iconic shows.  After a shocking breast cancer diagnosis at age forty and recovery from a double mastectomy, the journalist in Samantha set out on a mission to uncover ways to improve her overall health. Pulling the tarp, with everybody's health in mind, Samantha shared her findings with the world in her bestselling book Your Healthiest Healthy.  Today, Samantha runs a vibrant online community to help others achieve their best health and overall well-being.   A few show highlights:1:07 - Working multiple jobs as Samantha launches her career in LA5:00 - Experience at E! News and daily grind as a young reporter and fill-in anchor9:45 - Behind the scenes look at a typical day on set at Dancing with the Stars11:48 - Samantha's breast cancer diagnosis and how to stay positive through adversity14:43 - Samantha's online "Your Healthiest Healthy: Community" (link below)16:55 - How to motivate kids to eat healthy and improve their total well-being17:55 - Meal prep tips and how to create good habits For more info on Samantha's online community visit - Your Healthiest Healthy: Community****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter!

Andrew gets a behind the scenes look at Eric Jorgenson's journey writing an Amazon #1 bestselling book. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson threaded together a collection of Naval's best lessons on wealth, judgement, happiness, and more in The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.  In this conversation, Andrew and Eric explore the creative process and why patience and persistence are often the keys to success.  A few show highlights:3:51 - Why Eric makes his book available for free online6:05 - Initial idea for the book on Naval Ravikant and "accidental product validation"7:48 - Process of getting started writing the book10:58 - Writing is a "process of patience"19:07 - The power of longevity and why success compounds22:05 - 100% of the result comes from 1% of the effort23:43 - Success is rarely a single payout25:26 - Giving more than you receive28:07 - Tips to increase happinessFor more info on Eric's book: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant ****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter!

Manny Dosanjh used to spend his off days driving 4-hours each way across the Canada-US border to watch the Michigan State Men's Basketball team practice. For a young, aspiring coach like Manny it was the ultimate opportunity to observe one of the sport's most elite programs, take notes, and hone his own craft as a coach. Today, Manny is part of the same program he used to watch from the stands now working as a Graduate Assistant under the legendary Tom Izzo. In this conversation, you'll hear Manny and Andrew discuss timeless skills like networking, relationship-building, and why there's no substitute for putting in the work. A few show highlights:1:29 - Manny's 8-hour roundtrip drives to watch Michigan State practice5:10 - Lessons from Coach Tom Izzo8:03 - Networking and relationships12:04 - Impact of Penn State network on Andrew's career18:04 - Earning respect through hard work22:14 - Manny's detailed preparation and film review24:17 - "Dominate what you can control"27:52 - Andrew recaps 3 "tarp pulls"****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

With a yellow legal pad and a paperback dictionary, Rob Angel invented Pictionary in 1985 from his tiny Seattle apartment. After producing the first 1000 games by hand, Rob and his business partners went on to sell more than 38 million games across 60 countries. In this candid conversation, you'll hear Rob tell Andrew why determination, outside the box thinking, and a willingness to do anything to succeed helped make Pictionary the bestselling board game in the world. A few show highlights:1:18 - Approaching life with an open mind2:50 - Taking opportunities as they arise7:40 - Inventing Pictionary and Rob's "aardvark moment"11:09 - The first sale of Pictionary15:19 - Overcoming failure21:20 - Navigating a cutthroat industry22:58 - Following your instincts****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Andrew takes a deep dive into the topic of holistic financial wellness as an ingredient to maximize success, happiness, and security with Michael Hess—a longtime financial advisor who refers to himself as the "quarterback to an individual's personal economy." Michael's positive attitude, "gotta make lemonade" mindset, and decision to run 50 miles in one day to raise money for Feeding America will leave you inspired and ready to pull the tarp.  A few show highlights:7:40 - Importance of communication11:03 - Why people shy away from financial planning13:22 - Michael's wife's experience with breast cancer16:33 - The "gotta make lemonade" mindset19:46 - Staying positive23:21 - Paying it forward, running 50 miles to raise money for Feeding America27:49 - Setting ambitious goals****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterThis podcast is for informational purposes only. ‎ Everybody Pulls The Tarp is not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or WestPac Wealth Partners and opinions stated are their own. Michael is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 4275 Executive Square #800 La Jolla, CA 92037 619.684.6400. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. WestPac Wealth Partners, LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. Insurance products offered through WestPac Wealth Partners and Insurance Services, LLC, a DBA of WestPac Wealth Partners, LLC. CA Insurance License #0E36678 | 2021-121833 Exp. 05/23

After winning a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016, Monica Aksamit was ready to continue chasing her dreams of a gold medal at the upcoming Tokyo games. However, with limited sponsorships in a niche sport like fencing and only $300 per month from the US Olympic Committee, Monica could barely afford to pay her bills let alone the costs of her rigorous training and travel expenses. Rather than give up on her dreams of Olympic gold, Monica launched a crowdfunding campaign and built a community of supporters who helped her raise more than $30,000. In this episode, Monica and Andrew have a candid conversation about her journey and the importance of hard work, determination, and community. A few show highlights:3:28 - Managing unknowns5:12 - Crowdfunding to cover Olympic expenses10:03 - Getting started with fencing11:48 - Rigorous high school training14:38 - Making sacrifices16:15 - Setting high standards23:46 - Dealing with pressure****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Andrew sits down with 3x Olympic Gold Medalist & World Cup Champion Heather O'Reilly. Back in 2002, Andrew was in high school science class when Heather told him she'd been called up to the US Women's National Team to fill in for an injured Mia Hamm. Now 19 years later Andrew sits down with his former science lab partner and soccer legend to reminisce about her storied career and uncover the secrets to her success on and off the field. A few show highlights:4:36 - Heather and Andrew reminisce about her UWSNT debut8:11 - Mindset to "prove people right" instead of "prove people wrong"10:04 - Managing pressure13:02 - Maintaining a support system15:11 - Purity and passion in women's soccer18:15 - Competitive standard set by Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Michelle Akers, and others20:51 - University of North Carolina and Anson Dorrance24:38 - Overcoming a major leg injury28:13 - Evolving your role29:47 - Mentoring Alex Morgan30:11 - Teamwork and importance of everyone contributing31:33 - Great team environments32:48 - Consistency and starting 70 games in a row35:22 - Heather reflects on her retirement and legacy****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter: www.everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter