Episode 21 is sure to get the wheels turning in your mind as the duo of Mike Mertens and Chris Berlow joins forces to discuss the idea of a “Self made man”; and how much Mike and Chris DISAGREE with the term. You never know where inspiration comes from, and in this case, Mike was looking for new shirts and …
The must know difference between motivation and inspiration
In episode 20 of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Balanced Warrior Chris Berlow discusses the difference between Motivation and Inspiration and how motivation is temporary, and inspiration is permanent. In life, we need both to achieve any level of success. Inspiration is the audacious goal that excites and scares you simultaneously. It is a mission or purpose that keeps you going …
What to say when you take to yourself
This episode features a solo presentation by Balanced Warrior Coach, Michael Mertens. Michael discusses his opinion towards positive self-talk and facing up to the reality that it’s not crazy to talk to yourself. In fact, it’s insane not to! Everyone hears and battles with a variety of voices in their head every single day. And whether you are parenting or performing, …
You aren’t always going to hit all your goals right away
Did you know, the ones who truly learn to get uncomfortable and learn to stretch themselves don’t hit their goals at first …that’s how we know they are lofty goals. When you learn to stick to your basic standards and set non-negotiable levels in your business, fitness, or even how you show up as a spouse or parent. When we set …
Asking Who… NOT How is the key to freedom and fulfillment
Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Or feel like you have too much to do and too little time to do it? And worst of all, do you feel like with each passing day you aren’t making progress with the areas of life that you truly care about? The “too much on your plate” scenario plagues many people and is especially common for …
How to Maintain Confidence and Momentum in Times of Economic Uncertainty
In this podcast learn how to be the person who gets courageous and learns the skills to thrive instead of worrying about surviving? Most people right now are consumed with fear and worry while others are learning to or have already learned how to thrive during this season. In this episode, the Balanced Warriors discuss strategies to increase confidence and become …
Why Following your Principles and not your Feelings Lead to Success.
Feelings change by the day, often times by the hour. So how can we overcome mood swings and how our emotions pull us away from the mindset and actions that lead to success? In this episode, the Balanced Warriors discuss strategies to increase the time you spend acting on principles rather than feelings. They each give real world examples related …
Episode Seven: How you can grow your business with meaningful investments in your staff
In this episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Chris and Mike team up (Coach Paul is at a wedding) to discuss the importance of business owners investing in their team. The truth is, many companies value the customer over the staff. Chris and Mike challenge the majority and explain how the staff is much more important than any amount of …
Episode Six: Get to know Balanced Warriors: Chris Berlow
Our resident master of mediation, Chris is known for how he manages to stay calm and positive in the face of adversity. So we get him in the hot seat so we can learn what can truly knock him off his center. This is the episode where Chris shares: The importance of having each other’s back as a parent. The …
Episode Five: Get to know Balanced Warriors: Paul Melella
We get Paul in the hot seat and have him sign a contractual agreement that the will not provide any inappropriate answers. And he succeeds…Mostly! With his own dynamic personality and signature humor Paul explains… Why he believes everyone is disciplined How he often struggles with his Darth Vader side The secret to his 20 yr+ marriage and how to …