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If you want to be the best, learn from the best!   Ruben Gonzalez is a 4-time Olympian in the sport of luge...and at the age of 55, is now training for his 5th Olympics!  Wow! When, not if, he makes it, he will be the oldest Winter Olympian of all time, and will have competed in 5 different Olympics in 5 different decades.  Wow again! This podcast is packed with golden nuggets that you will want to implement.  We talk about building trust in yourself and coaches, being consistently good, finding mentors to help you, visualization, his keys for mental toughness, and many, many others. Ruben has done what few actually make happen, and I truly believe that what you learn today will change your life! As you will hear, Ruben and I go back quite a ways.  We actually wrote a book together called, Discovery: How to Become a Champion in Business and Life and he has been a fantastic mentor to me in my speaking and coaching business. Ruben now travels the works speaking and inspiring others, so if your company needs a speaker, he’s a great one!  He has also published multiple books, including “The Courage to Succeed”! Please check out Ruben at www.FourWinterGames.com and www.RubenTips.com!   Enjoy this interview!

We’ve all reached low points in our lives, but how many of us had someone shooting at us, trying to kill us in those moments? For Charlie Engle, ultramarathon runner and author of “Running Man,” that is precisely the precarious scenario he found himself in before beginning his journey to overcome addiction. Charlie recently sat down with Matt to discuss the transformational power that running has had on his life for the Mental Toughness Podcast. Diving into themes that include motivation, goals, failures, progress and taking ownership of every aspect of one’s life, Charlie and Matt’s enlightening discussion offers listeners interesting insight into how to overcome your inner demons and be successful in every aspect of your life. 

Ever wonder what stress does to your body? Well, it's time for us to share it with you in this podcast. We all experience stress, sometimes big and others low.   As hard chargers though, we need to learn to control that stress level so we can stay hard chargers. It starts with an understanding of what stress does to the body... And then it begins with you taking action on the 2 tips we will share with you to overcome it and prepare yourself. Check out this week's podcast to start controlling your stress!

Now here is an interview that is guaranteed to change your mindset! Let me introduce you to the one and only, Mark Allen! For those of you who don’t know Mark, here’s a snapshot of his resume: ● 6x Ironman Triathlon World Champion ● Olympic Distance World Champion ● Longest Winning Streak In The History Of Triathlon - 21 Straight Races ● ESPN's Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time ● Greatest American Triathlete of All Time ● Ironman University Advisory Board ● Member of the Ironman Hall Of Fame ● USAT Hall Of Fame ● ITU Hall Of Fame Mark and I had a blast on this podcast interview and we really get a glimpse into how he approaches races and life. His perspective will blow you away. I hope you enjoy it!

Most people, when up against a wall, will turn around and walk the other way. Most will give up when they should keep going. And this usually happens when we don't think there is another way. We think we have exhausted all possibilities. Well, that's not true...and if you choose to GET CREATIVE like never before, it will explode your results. Check out how in this podcast!

High performance is all about getting out of our comfort zones and pushing the limits of possibility!  My guest for today, Ben Greenfield, is one of those individuals leading the charge in this area! Ben is a world-renowned self-experimenter and biohacker, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and CEO of Kion.  Every day, he pushes the limits of human performance to find out what is possible in this life, and he shares his experiences through his blog that reaches over a million rabid fans each month (www.bengreenfieldfitness.com).  You MUST check him out! Just a bit about Ben...he has a Master’s Degree in exercise physiology and biomechanics, grew an empire in the brick-and-mortar fitness industry, became one of the top ranked amateur athletes in the world, having completed 120 races and 12 Ironman triathlons, and helped the USA win the gold medal in the long course triathlon.   He is a New York Times bestselling author of “Beyond Training”, a professional obstacle course racer, and has coached CEOs, professional athletes, and other elite high performers. Ben is also the CEO and founder of Kion (www.getkion.com), a company focused on creating step-by-step solutions - from supplements and fitness gear, to coaching and consulting, to education and media - for the world’s hard-charging, high-achievers to live a truly limitless life with fully optimized minds, bodies, and spirits. Let’s just put it this way...he’s really good at what he does! Make sure you connect with Ben at www.bengreenfieldfitness.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/BGFitness! Enjoy this interview!

I recently had the chance to chat with Joe De Sena, the Founder & CEO of Spartan Race. He’s a New York Times bestselling author several times over, and an astounding 1 million people annually around the world in 15 countries participate in a Spartan Race. I wanted to pick Joe’s brain to find out the most important lessons he’s learned while building his Spartan Race empire. And it will blow you away!  Check it out! For more information on Joe, please visit www.joedesena.com and www.spartan.com.  

We take a different approach to goal setting at The High Performance School... One that will create tremendous momentum in your business and life... If you commit to taking action on it. Check out the podcast to learn more! And to pick up your free copy of our journal, go to www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/momentum-journal 

Having a business coach has been a game changer for our business.  And it can be for you also.  That's one of the reasons we do what we do...to help people move past what's holding them back, unlocking the possibilities in business and life. Today, we are discussing how our business coaches helped us, and we know you can learn from this as well. Remember, to join our mastermind, please visit www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join

Alright…I have had a ton of discussions lately about sleep, so figured it was time to re-send an interview I did that will help get your recovery and rest in order! Back in June last year, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michael Breus, who is known as the Sleep Doctor and also is Dr. Oz's personal sleep coach. How cool is that! As you know, a big component of building your mental toughness is recovery...taking care of your body and mind. Sleep is a MAJOR contributor to your health and wellness!! Dr. Breus and I talked about a ton of things, from what TRULY is the ideal amount of sleep you need to how to prepare for a big trip coming up. He even shares his secret weapon...the Nap-a-Latte!! Check it out!

Marriage has been one of the most amazing things in our lives... And yet one of the most challenging (keep in mind we would not change it for anything, of course). In any relationship, there are issues, whether your spouse, boss, co-worker, kids, etc. And sometimes you need a different perspective. That's why Shannon and Matt see a marriage counselor.  Nothing is wrong in their marriage, but they also want to go from a good marriage to a GREAT one...and that's why they ask for help. On today's podcast episode, listen as Matt & Shannon explain two huge lessons they learned from working with their marriage counselor. This is pretty raw, as they dive into some very personal things.  But, as they say, the truth shall set you free.

The Law of Attraction is real! And on today's podcast, we discuss it at length with Natalie and Glen Ledwell, founders of Mind Movies. These two have an incredible story from being $120,000 in debt to living the life of their dreams. Here's the bottom line, if you want success, you must visualize success and set the Law of Attraction in motion. Shannon and Matt use Mind Movies EVERY DAY, and you can also.  If you are ready to up your game, please visit: https://www.mindmovies.com?a_aid=29698 See your future unfold!!

We all have our triggers. You know, the ones that throw us onto the emotional rollercoaster. Maybe it's your kids, co-worker, boss, spouse.  It could be anything. And often times, your emotional reaction is NOT the ideal one.  Maybe you yell.  Maybe you stomp out.  Maybe you shut down.  Bottom line, our emotions are getting the best of us.  And taking us away from being our best self. But, there is hope!  There is a way to CONTROL what in the past has controlled you. And we discuss how to do this in today's podcast.  Check it out! And don't forget, to join our mastermind, visit www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join

Confidence is everything! It impacts how you show up...how you walk into a room...how you feel about yourself. With high confidence, you will take chances in your life, finding out who you are destined to become. But without, we tend to hold ourselves back in our business and personal life. Confidence is something that Shannon and Matt continually work on building in themselves, because it's frankly always being tested. But it is critical to your success! That's why we're so excited to introduce you to an expert in the Confidence field...the Confidence Creator, Heather Monahan!! Heather is a best selling author, speaker, founder of Boss in Heels...and has an incredible story around her own confidence. If you want to crush your business and life, listen to what Heather has to say! Please make sure you connect with Heather at www.heathermonahan.com and you can find her book at https://amzn.to/3aCt0Hp.   Enjoy this interview!!

Change is hard. Especially when you’re making a big life change — be it leaving your job, starting a new company, moving on from a relationship or any other difficult decision. But change can be even harder when the change you’re in pursuit of is the intensely challenging process of becoming an expertly trained and highly specialized member of the Navy’s Sea, Air and Land Forces — commonly known as SEALs. Requiring “the kind of mental and physical fortitude that few possess,” retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine knows what it takes to make a big change — an unbeatable mind.  Delving into themes including change, the value of meditation and the importance of visualization, Mark joined Matt on a recent episode of The High Performance School Podcast to share his story and inspire listeners to train their mind to become unbeatable. Check out Mark at www.sealfit.com. www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join

We have entered unprecedented times, that likely (and hopefully) will never be seen again.   The Coronavirus has started wreaking havoc around the world and striking FEAR and PANIC. We want to squash the fear and panic and get you focused on taking action to control the controllables. Have a listen as Matt & Shannon dive into tips to help you overcome the fear and manage your nutrition during this trying time.  As always, you can go to www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join and get 30-days of free membership!  We are here to help!

Ever feel like you're all over the place?  Trying to do everything, but not really accomplishing anything? Yep, we've been there.  Matt & Shannon are entrepreneurs with multiple businesses, with three kids (who all play sports and are involved in school), trying to work out, eat right, see friends, spend time together...you get it...we're BUSY!   And amidst the crazy, focusing on the important things, in our businesses and everywhere else can be a massive challenge. That's why we spend time on today's podcast episode to help re-engage your brain and get you focused on the right things at the right time with the right people.  Check it out! And, if you're ready to become a Member of The High Performance School, check out www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join!

Getting where you want to go in life, having the impact you want to make at work and at home, begins and ends with CONFIDENCE! In this podcast episode, Matt & Shannon discuss the importance of self-confidence, and the impact that it can have on every part of our lives.  Matt and Shannon share stories around where their struggles with self-confidence began (because everyone struggles with this...), and how they continue to overcome. If you want to have a great business, marriage, be fit and stay fit...literally every area of life...it starts with the topic we discuss today. By the way, please make sure you check out www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join today...you can become a member and start growing your mind and body immediately!  

Welcome to Episode 1 of The High Performance School Podcast! In today's episode, you will meet the Founders of the school, Matt & Shannon Phillips, understand why they started the school, and hear more about their stories and background. Matt & Shannon started The High Performance School to help people close the gap between where they are at to where they want to go...all focused on a dual approach around mind and body. Matt is a former pro baseball player in Europe's Bundesliga, corporate leader around the world, and entrepreneur.  He now works with pro athletes, entrepreneurs and executives on building high performing teams, focused on the one true differentiator, Mental Toughness.   He's your mind (mindset) expert! Shannon is the Head of Nutrition for The High Performance School, is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, and works with women and men to help maximize their health through nutrition.  She is your nutrition expert! Together, through mind and body development, you can accomplish amazing things! And if you want to get the training, coaching, and community you need to be successful in business, career, and every area of life, join us today by becoming a member!  Join at www.TheHighPerformanceSchool.com/join