In this hour-long interview, Mike Abramowitz interviews Nick Santonastasso on life, leadership, success, and so much more! And why should you listen to Nick? Not because he is a medical miracle who has defied the odds and if he can do it, you can do it too. You should listen to Nick because he has…
Ritual and routine have become quite the buzzwords in the world of wellness. But what’s the difference between the two? Both are important, but they’re not the same. A routine is a series of patterns or habits that you do every day like brushing your teeth or walking your dog. A ritual is a series…
Having the right systems and life hacks can make all the difference when it comes to achieving your goals or not. I recently started evaluating where I’m at for the year so far based on the different weekly goals I’ve been tracking. Tracking my weekly goals has allowed me to see where I’m at in…
Humans crave some sort of organization. It helps us see patterns, promote change, and make sense of the world around us. Organization doesn’t have to be stressful. So much of it comes down to having efficient systems in place so that you can keep your life on a certain trajectory. Processes, Policies, and Technologies You’ve…
You’ve probably heard someone say “I have a lot on my plate and I’m overwhelmed.” In fact, I had someone I was coaching say this to me. I responded by telling my client “You have a lot on your plate, and you’re hungry. You’re hungry for growth, hungry for success, and hungry for opportunity.” When…
I have another message specifically for you sales professionals, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and business owners. Do you ever get down on yourself or doubt your abilities? Yes? Well that means that you’re human. Most people who have reached some level of success have faced imposter syndrome at one point in time. You start thinking “Am I…
Sometimes work is just work, a way to pay the bills and create opportunities. But for many, especially business owners, work is a way to find purpose and fulfillment in your life. It’s not just something that you roll out of bed to do, but one of the ways that you create meaning and connect…
We are complex beings, yet sometimes we put labels on ourselves, or are given ones by others, that seem to only reflect one facet of our personalities. These labels start to form our identity, which ultimately change the way that we walk through the world. Now this isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes these identities…
You’ve probably had moments in your life where you felt stuck (or maybe you feel that now). You might have felt stagnant, unclear, unmotivated, and may not have even realized just how stuck you were. I’ve certainly been there before. About a decade ago I was in a period that I like to call “The…
I’m going to tell you a story about one of the most pivotal moments I had in my youth. Let me take you back to middle school Mike. It was the summer of seventh grade and the most important thing in my life was playing Resident Evil Two on PlayStation. I spent the entire summer…
Let me take you back to eighth grade me, nicknamed “Big Mike.” You might be able to guess where that came from. I was a heavy kid, but I loved basketball. I had played rec basketball, and wanted to take it to the next level, but I didn’t think I could make it onto an…
Language is powerful. It triggers emotion, allows us to communicate, and puts subtle thoughts into action. The nature of the language that we use to speak to ourselves affirms whatever we are already feeling, and coaxes specific emotions to come forward. As researchers dive deeper into the science of self talk, they’ve uncovered more and…
A little healthy competition never hurt anyone. If you ever played sports or competed in anything else, you know how competition can create a fire that propels you forward. Without the external pressure of an opponent right in front of you, it can be difficult to find that competitive edge. This is why sometimes you…
As we get closer to the holiday season and the end of the year, sometimes a sense of melancholy starts to set in. A case of the “end-of-year blues” often hits us when we feel like we haven’t hit our goals for the year. People are left feeling like they should have done more, seen…
Everywhere you’ve been has helped you become the person you are today. Having the ability to look back on your life and see how your life experiences have shaped you is the power of self-reflection. When it comes to achieving goals and reaching milestones, we tend to think that the most important qualities are things…