Every single day we release a new tip, trick, or insight that will challenge you to look at your life in a new way and give you guidance on taking the steps needed to creating a life you love. You were meant to live an epic life. You were created to be the author of your own story. You are destined to experience a life full of freedom and joy.
Many personal growth podcasts or webinars are once a week, once a month, or cost money to enjoy. We’ve created our daily growth hacks because we believe in daily growth. We believe that committing to your growth every day makes the largest difference. These daily growth hacks are anywhere from 3-10 minutes every morning (the perfect amount of time to sit down, enjoy your morning coffee, and listen to (or watch) an episode). In these episodes, we talk about ways to grow and expand in what we call the five to thrive: mind, body, soul, relationships, and business.
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![[BUSINESS] Success Without Freedom](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/success-without-square-300x300.jpg)
What is success without freedom? A question that Doug asks every client of his. In every area of life, there is a balance of success and freedom. As a business owner, it can be so easy to go after success so strongly that you actually lose your freedom. Learn more about how to attack this problem in today’s episode.
![[RELATIONSHIPS] Begin With The End In Mind](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/begin-with-the-end-square-300x300.jpg)
If you passed away in 3 years….what would people say at your funeral? What would your eulogy sound like? In this episode, Doug talks about a powerful exercise that quickly gets you to identify what you truly value in your life. Then, he helps you reverse engineer it to discover if you are actually living your life in a way that is authentically aligned, and if not….what shifts can you make?
![[SOUL] Interview | Looking for the Wonder in Everything with Paul Webb](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/paul-webb-square-300x300.jpg)
To say Paul has an interesting story is an understatement. Paul was one of the pioneers of strength training and conditioning for soccer (football) players and has been reinventing himself consistently by finding the wonder and curiosity in all things. If you are looking to get inspired to follow your path and create a unique path on your own terms, you won’t want to miss this episode.
![[BODY] The Million Dollar Thoroughbred](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/million-square-300x300.jpg)
If you had a million-dollar Thoroughbred, would you take good care of it? Would you feed it only the best food, ensure it gets good rest, and ensure it is as healthy as possible?
All of those things you would do for this million-dollar horse….do you do that for yourself? Do you treat yourself like a million-dollar Thoroughbred?
![[MIND] Demands On Time](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Demands-square-300x300.jpg)
One of the things that commonly happens is you get more and more successful, as you become more and more the author of your own story and are actually out there producing results and people are watching this happen, you’re living your life. What happens is people want more of your time. They want more of you. They want more of what you have. These are the demands upon your time are gonna become greater than ever.
If you’re a business owner, this is very, very true, because people not only want your lifestyle they always want to know how to do your business. And so your demands are gonna be great, not only from your staff and your team, but also the people around you. In this episode, Doug gives a few tips on how to deal with the high demand to protect yourself.
![[MIXED BAG] Be Coachable](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/be-coachable-square-300x300.jpg)
What does it mean to be coachable, and why does it matter? In this episode, Doug talks about the importance of having a coach but also takes it a step further to talk about the mindset around being ‘coachable’. Whether it’s with a coach, friends, a spouse or a co-worker, this mindset allows you to be coached all throughout your life and up level to a life that you LOVE.
![[MIXED BAG] Do It For The Photo](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/do-it-for-the-photo-square-300x300.jpg)
In the day and age of social media, ‘do it for the photo’ is a phrase we hear often. Many people are taking HUGE action steps and living the author of their own story…for the photo. Social media is sparking this fire in people to go out and create more epic adventures. So, the question in today’s episode becomes….what is photo worthy for you and how can you take action to make that a reality?
![[BUSINESS] No Man’s Land](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/no-mans-land-square-300x300.jpg)
No Man’s Land. If you are a business owner – today’s episode is for you. In this episode, Doug talks about something he has seen in many businesses that put up a roadblock that blocks them from actually succeeding at the rate that they want and/or acquiring that investment they’re looking for. If you own a business – do you fall into this category?
![[RELATIONSHIPS] I need space](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/I-need-space-square-300x300.jpg)
“I need space”. When you hear someone say this do you instantly create a story around what this means? How about if someone tells you “I need to talk”. Do you start thinking about what you did wrong? Do you start questioning the state of your relationship, business, etc.? Or do you take it at face value?
The truth is, the majority of us quickly jump to conclusions and create stories around certain phrases, actions, or requests. In today’s episode we get to gain some awareness into where we are doing this in our lives and what we get to do when we catch it to transform that story into something more powerful.
![[SOUL] INTERVIEW | Choosing to Do What You Love with Adrienne Smith](https://www.authorofyourownstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Adrienne-Smith-Square-300x300.jpg)
Have you ever been in a corporate or “9 to 5” job where you felt like there has got to be something else? Where you felt your soul was calling you to take a leap and do your own thing? If so, then THIS is the episode for you. Adrienne talks about what it took for her to realize that her 9 to 5 wasn’t for her and taking a massive leap to open her own yoga studio.
