A Letter from Us: Wrapping Up 2020

In hindsight, 2020 has been an educational and transformative year because we’ve been forced to look at everything so differently and so much more decisively than in past years. We’ve never taken our success for granted, but we all know we don’t look at success with the same level of scrutiny we apply during tougher times. Closing out, we hope 2020 brought you more highs than lows and a clearer picture of what your goals are personally and professionally in 2021.

 Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris: The Ultimate New Year's Resolution

Meditation teachers Susan Piver and Jeff Warren talk about the ample evidence that you are more likely to achieve your long-term goals if you pursue those goals not out of self-loathing or shame (which is the not-so-subtle subtext of the whole ‘New Year, New You’ slogan) but instead with self-love -- or self-compassion. 

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How To Set Your New Year Intentions

2021 will be here before we know it and while I am not a big fan of the idea of resolutions, I do believe heavily in intention. This article outlines how to create your intentions for the new year.

Read the full article here.

"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is a compromise."

—Robert Fritz

Goal Setting: A Scientific Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals

How many times have you set goals, only to be disappointed when they didn’t come to fruition? One of my favorite authors, James Clear (he wrote “Atomic Habits”) put together a comprehensive guide about how to set achievable goals.

Check it Out

The Five Minute Journal

Despite what’s going on around me, one of my non-negotiables is my morning routine. I start my day with three questions prompted by my The Five Minute Journal which allows me to ground myself for the day ahead.

Give Yourself Five Minutes 

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 8 Roles of an Entrepreneurial Leader

Sean Castrina discusses the 8 roles an entrepreneur must be willing to be to find success.The good news is, it’s all about being flexible and open-minded.

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1000 True Fans

To be a successful creator you don’t need millions. You don’t need millions of dollars or millions of customers, millions of clients or millions of fans. To make a living as a craftsperson, photographer, musician, designer, author, animator, app maker, entrepreneur, or inventor you need only thousands of true fans.

How to Get 1000 True Fans

"Change is not a threat, it’s an opportunity. Survival is not the goal, trans-formative success is."

—Seth Godin

Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

This may be an older article, but it very much applies to the times we’re experiencing right now. Mental toughness is important now more than ever as we navigate changes as business owners.

Read the List.

Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change

All businesses are facing challenges right now, especially small businesses. This article gives business owners a framework to navigate disruption with the intention of getting back on the path of growth.

Get the Roadmap

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 How Jeff Bezos Built One of the World’s Most Valuable Companies

Sunil Gupta, Harvard Business School professor, says that Bezos’s obsession with the customer and insistence on long-term thinking are approaches that other companies and senior executives should emulate. 

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Target Sales Just Shocked Wall Street—Here’s How CEO Brian Cornell Did It

More speed requires more skill. Retail jobs, traditionally high in stress and low in pay, are now more challenging—and rewarding—under this new hybrid of physical and digital shopping.

Read the full article here.

"Have fun. The game is a lot more enjoyable when you’re trying to do more than just make money."

—Tony Hsieh

How Tony Hsieh Used Happiness as a Business Model to Change the World Forever

The former Zappos CEO's legacy lives on in the entrepreneurs he has inspired and the industry he has changed.

Read about Tony's Legacy

How to Build Habit-Forming Products

Nir Eyal answers explains the Hook Model--a four-step process embedded into the products of many successful companies to subtly encourage customer behavior. Through consecutive "hook cycles," these products reach their ultimate goal of bringing users back again and again without depending on costly advertising or aggressive messaging.

Learn the Hook Model

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 Life of the Beverage Industry

I sit down with Matt Beaudreau, host of The Essential 11 podcast, and talk about how my ignorance and a lack of prior experience in the industry actually lent itself to be one of the reasons Orion and I found success. 

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4 Mindset and Growth Strategies to Help You Grow Your Business Revenue

 Business growth is not constant. There are hiatuses along the way, and if we don’t see the bigger picture, we can get lost in the patches of shade and twists in the road. The key is to keep focused with the right mindset and growth strategies in our arsenal. 

Read the full article here.

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed no hope at all."

—Dale Carnegie

50 Signs You Might Be an Entrepreneur

It takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur. Do you agree with this list?

Read the List

The Soulful Art of Persuasion

A revolutionary guide to becoming a master influencer in the age of distrust, through the cultivation of character-building habits that are essential to personal growth and sustained business success.

Become Authentically Persuasive

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 Finding Peace Amongst the Chaos

Recently, due to the fires ripping up and down the west coast, Aaron’s entire home and property was burned to the ground, leaving 3 generations of his family homeless. Despite that, Aaron's personal life philosophy and approach to hardship is allowing him and his family to find peace amidst the chaos.

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Be a Schedule Builder, Not a List Maker

Have you ever looked at your to-do list at the end of your day only to find it longer than when you started? Time blocking is a great way to plan an efficient day of getting stuff done. 

Read the full article here.

"If you are depressed you are living in the past if you are anxious you are living in the future, if you are at peace, you are living in the present."

—Lao Tzu

 

How Michael Strahan's NFL Career Helped Him Become a Savvy Business Leader

The Hall of Famer developed a critical entrepreneurial skill during his 15-year football career: the ability to thoroughly study and prepare.

How to Lead Like Michael Strahan

Wisdom of Sundays : Life-changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations 

Oprah Winfrey shares insights from thought leaders during her Super Soul Tour. 

Get inspired

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 Growing in Health, Wellness & Business

Cody Mooney and ROMWOD Owner Scott Perkins join us for a transformation story that touches on growth in health, wellness, and business.

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Box Co-Founder Aaron Levie Says These 3 Things Are Key to Thriving in a Disruptive Environment

Disruption can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be the difference between thriving and failing.

Read the full article here.

"Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other."

—Brian Tracy

How To Be A Mental Health Leader For Your Team

If there is one good thing that has come from 2020, it is the heightened conversation around mental health. Forbes explains how to be an advocate for your team.

How To Be A Mental Health Leader For Your Team

85 Best Business Books in 2020 for Entrepreneurs, Creatives & Professionals to Read (and Grow)

Need some time away from the screen? Ryan Robinson put together an extensive list of business books guaranteed to expand your mind.

Check out the complete reading list here.

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Get out of Your Comfort Zone' is Bad Advice | by Ramon Pedrollo Bez | Data Driven Investor | Medium

 20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow(opens in new window)

As we head into the final quarter of 2020, here are some podcasts to help propel you towards success as an entrepreneur.

Check out the podcast list here(opens in new window)

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."

—Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Best Spotify Workout Playlists(opens in new window)

Complex has compiled a handful of Spotify playlists from top athletes and professionals, to help you stay in the groove as you grind through your workouts this Fall.

Check out the full article here(opens in new window)

20 All-Time Best Motivational Books to Inspire You(opens in new window)

Struggling to stay motivated lately? Lifehack has compiled a kickass reading list that will have you feeling inspired and ready to seize the day!

Check out the complete reading list here(opens in new window)

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Inspirational & Positive Life Quotes : Stay optimistic and keep moving. # entrepreneur #inspiration – OMG Quotes | Your daily dose of Motivation & Positivity, Quotes, Sayings & short stories

9 Positive Podcasts That Will Put A Smile On Your Face

Life gets a little heavy sometimes for us all, that's why it's vital to find the joy in your life daily — whether it's by using a gratitude journal, meditating, or listening to podcasts like these.

Check out the podcast list here.

'I'm Not A Fire Victim, I'm A Fire Survivor'

Forbes magazine shares the resilience of how LIFEAID co-founder Aaron Hinde & his family have handled losing their home in the recent CZU Lightning Complex wildfires.

Read the full article here.

LIFEAID Reinstates Support of 2020 Crossfit® Games Under New Leadership & Vision

LIFEAID co-founders Aaron Hinde & Orion Melehan share an open letter (written to affiliates) with the public, explaining their decision to re-partner with CrossFit for the 2020 CrossFit Games.

Read the full article here.

"The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively."

—Bob Marley

9 Things the Most Productive People Always Do

This recent article on Inc.com shares top productivity tips to help you execute at a much higher level, daily.

Check out the full article here.

Happy, Healthy and Fit Revolution

Quickly discover ways to jump-start a new healthy lifestyle with this FREE online program.

Learn more about the program here.

Think Like A Monk

Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, shares the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk to help you train your mind for peace and purpose every day.

Learn more about his book here.

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Because love is thicker than smoke

The Santa Cruz community continues to rally behind those affected by the devastating wildfires in Northern California this past week. While over 77,000 acres continue to burn, local SC company LIFEAID has created the Santa Cruz Fire Aid to help distribute all donated supplies and funds to displaced families, firefighters and wildlife support. Learn more about how YOU can help.

Visit the GoFundMe page here.

"It's not the load that breaks you, it's the way you carry it."

—Lou Holtz

CZU August Lightning Fire Update: August 24

Here's the latest update from those on the frontline of the Santa Cruz County fires, now at 13% containment. More than 77,000 acres and over 200 structures have been destroyed, while at least 25,000 homes are still at risk. (Article includes key links for current information about evacuation orders, warnings, resources and road closures.) Stay safe, everyone.

Check out the full article and video on KSBW here.

10 Inspiring Books to Read During Hard Times

2020 sure has been a year (and it's not over yet)! Check out these book recommendations on Inc.com, to help recharge your optimism batteries.

Discover the list of books here.

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Will Smith's Life Lessons

As a successful actor, filmmaker, artist, family man, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Will Smith has been inspiring us all for decades with his life lessons. Here are some of his most powerful words—may they ignite a spark within you.

Watch the video on Instagram here.

Struggling to Stay Motivated to Work Out?

Here are five ways to help you find your motivation and stay on track with your fitness goals.

Read the full article here.

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

—Winston Churchill

Judge Rejects Gov. Doug Ducey's Request to Delay Process for Reopening Gyms in Arizona 

With many gym doors still re-opening and re-closing nationwide in the U.S. (amidst spikes in COVID numbers and constantly changing CDC guidelines), Arizona gyms fight back.

Check out the full article on FOX News here.


Because friends don't let friends suffer alone ...

FITAID wants to give one lucky winner TWO—yep, you read that correctly—FREE Assault AirBikes! It's FREE to enter with your email address. You have until the entry deadline: Sept. 1, 2020.

It Takes What It Takes

World-renowned mental conditioning coach Trevor Moawad gives you the tools to manage and overcome negativity and achieve any goal in your life.

Learn more about his book here.

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