Intro & Drinks:
Brian beats the rain and prepares for a cross-country road trip with his family. He also seeks out a sponsorship from Outdoorsy.com. [1:56]
Michael Anthony talks about his vacation and how it took him 5 days to unplug. [4:11]
Less is more. – MA [4:55]
Michael Anthony talks about Dry January and how he’s on week two of his detox. [5:20]
Michael Anthony bought a cold press juicer and has been doing 2-a day workouts which include pickleball. [6:30]
Today, Michael Anthony is drinking Tequila Don Julio 70th Anniversary Edition from Cancún Mexico. [9:32]
Michael Anthony’s story of his infamous Don Julio margarita. [10:32]
Brian is drinking Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 16. [12:52]
Brian talks about the journey of his liquor and how according to the company, it was aged at sea, hence ‘Voyage 16.’ [14:00]
Sales people love to get sold & love stories. – MA [14:59]
If you’re going to tell a story, commit to the story. – Brian [16:45]
Michael Anthony mentions Seth Godin, the power of story, and Godin’s essay Placebo. [17:30]
Michael Anthony talks about working at a vineyard co-owned by Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards. [18:00]
How a table wine with a nice name can sell at a premium price. – MA [19:00]
Be intentional about building a brand and developing a story with it. – MA [19:45]
We live by story. – Brian [20:00]
Our life is not a series of vignettes, it’s a big story that is underlying everything. – Brian [20:30]
Don’t lie about your story. [20:45]
People tend to lie about their story due to insecurities. [21:15]

Word Association [21:58]
Brian doesn’t own a microwave. He talks about eliminating the laziness of convenience out of his life and being more deliberate with his actions. [29:45]

Main Topic: 

Chasing the pay and the praise without losing yourself.  [31:20]
Do not seek praise and pay at the expense of losing yourself. – MA [31:30]
Don’t sacrifice what matters in life for money and affirmation. – MA [32:53]
Michael Anthony talks about his dreams of being a millionaire. [33:15]
Michael Anthony tells about his tough background and his journey to success. [34:00]
Michael Anthony discusses how he reached a place where it was the right thing for the wrong reason and how that almost destroyed his marriage. [34:45]
Right thing + wrong reason = undesirable result. – MA [35:00]
Fulfillment in what you do is admirable as long as you find contentment. – Brian [36:00]
If you’re seeking praise, your presence and your purpose becomes disconnected from you and you end up becoming a fragmented person. – Brian [37:00]
Brian talks about his desire to leave a legacy for his son. [37:25]
Brian discusses his struggle to let go of being the writer of his son’s story. [38:00]
Nobody cares as much about you and your life as you do. If someone cares more, you’re living someone else’s life. – MA [39:20]
Life is about empowerment. – MA [40:00]
Don’t take on a victim mindset or accept the status quo. – MA [40:30]
Gun, Germs, and Steel. [41:00]
Brian reminisces about reading Nietzsche in coffee shops to get laid. [41:20]
Love your neighbor, have a backbone but give grace, look out for #1, look out for yourself. – MA [43:00]
When we rely on others to put us first, and they don’t, it can put us in a victim mindset – MA [43:00]
When someone doesn’t appreciate you, move on! “Hashtag Next and Lizzo their ass!” – MA  [44:00]
You must eliminate all your excuses to stop blaming others! – MA [44:20]
Critical lesson: look out for #1 (you’re number 1). – MA [45:00]
Stop looking to somebody else to save you from your situation. – Brian [46:00]
Right things show up in my life because I do the right things, yes and no. – Brian [47:00]
If you’re waiting to be served, you can’t properly serve. – Brian [47:20]
Pour the value on and teach others do the same – MA [47:45]
Don’t A-S-K, don’t G-E-T. – Brian [47:50]
When we don’t get what we want, what happens? – Brian [48:00]
After you’ve listened, make sure to speak up. – Brian [49:00]
People that are in prison cannot help others get free, no matter what happened in Shawshank Redemption. – Brian [49:45]
Michael Anthony talks about his upbringing and the opportunity to use his hardships as excuses or fuel to succeed. [51:00]
We all have shit that has happened to us. What we do with the shit is what matters! – MA [52:30]
Michael Anthony talks about processing his father’s death amid a major business deal. [53:00]
Am I going to let this collapse me or use it as fuel? – MA [54:00]
In life there’s a coin. One side is victim, one is empowerment. Both are justified, but which is most beneficial? – MA [54:51]
Brian talks about choosing an abundance mindset.  [55:50]
Don’t be a coward. – Brian [56:20]
Choose external acceptance or choose personal excellence. – Brian [57:00]
When we chase outside acceptance we will always find our faults. – Brian [57:20]
The journey, the ride is what truly counts. – MA [57:53]
If one thing can change, 2 things can change and you become something different… when something changes, everything changes. – Brian [58:40]
If someone is chasing convenience and comfort, there is unresolved trauma there. – Brian [60:00]
Brian talks about relationships that align with your core values instead of praise. [61:44]
Brian discusses codependent relationships. [62:00]
Brian teases Michael Anthony about his love for Pickleball. [63:00]
Money is important and up to you to get it. – MA [64:00]
You must have both an abundance mindset and care about yourself to be successful. – MA [64:10]
Ask for your part. – MA [64:30]
It’s possible to give a shit about people and give a shit about yourself first. – MA [65:00]
Self promotion is important to success. – Brian [66:00]
Michael Anthony talks about office politics and how it drove him to work for himself. [67:10]
The more people we help, the more money we make. – MA [67:33]
Don’t be a slimy self- promoter. Be honest and real. – MA [68:00]
Absolute power absolutely corrupts. – MA [69:00]
If you’re watching other people’s shows and comparing it to your behind the scenes, stop it. – Brian [70:20]
Promote what you are. – Brian [71:20]
Whatever you talk about you get more of. – Brian [71:21]
Be generous to yourself. – Brian [71:50]
What’s great about you? – Brian [72:30]
Give yourself a break. – Brian [73:00]
Your outside posture reflects your inside posture. – Brian [73:10]
Your baggage has a weight limit if you want to fly. – Brian [73:50]
Confidence is a muscle that’s built over time. – Brian [74:00]
You are perfectly imperfect. – MA [74:45]
All the good stuff is in the mess. – Brian [75:00]
Brian discusses the principles of stoicism. [76:00]
Let challenges change you. – Brian [77:00]
Lean into the perfectly imperfect things. – Brian [77:50]
Give yourself the grace to accept the fact you may be a hot mess – you’re beautiful because of it. MA [78:00]
Wrap up. [79:00]
Next podcast episode will be about chasing the praise. [79:30]
Find your contentment and purpose on the journey. – MA [81:00]
Money by itself doesn’t fix anything – doesn’t bring the peace. – MA [81:36]
Work on the income but focus on making an impact. – Brian [83:00]
You’re worth it! – Brian [83:49]
Choose to be part of a conversation worth having. – Brian [85:00]

Subscribe, Like, Follow and Share to help get the word out – MA [86:00]