Life rewards those who serve from their heart with focus. 

Today's featured bestselling author is TEDx speaker and transformational teacher, Teo Alfero. Teo and I talk about his newest book, how he founded the Wolf Connection sanctuary and tons more!! 

Key Takeaways: 

Follow your passion and serve with excellence to gain more than expected out of life. 

Teo gained a family by starting the Wolf Connection sanctuary. 

We put too much pressure on ourselves to know everything. 

Animals (especially wolves) can help humans have better moods. 

Some stories are so powerful that they must be told. 

Teo's Site: https://www.teoalfero.com/ 

Teo's Book: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1501193163?tag=simonsayscom

Teo's TEDx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1wSXYkHZFs (2014) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQgfdZJ-l6w&nbsp;(2015) 

Related Episode: 

87 - "Belief" with Helen Brennand (@belief444): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/87-belief-with-helen-brennand

This week's opening track is titled "Urgent Advance - METAL GEAR 2 Q-MIX" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. Be sure to click the link below to check out his wonderful music.&nbsp;https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/urgent-advance-metal-gear-2-q-mix

163 - "Wolf Connection" with Teo Alfero (@teoinmotion)

If you haven’t failed in 6-months, then you are not risking. 

Today's featured bestselling author is success coach, acclaimed keynote speaker, and USMC veteran, Michael Botts. Michael and I have a great chat about success, giving yourself permission to feel bad for a moment and tons more!!! 

Key Takeaways: 

Adapt and overcome. This fundamental military principle is a necessity for those looking to be successful in business. 

Veterans should never forget what they overcame on the battlefield and apply it to civilian livelihood to amplify their self-confidence.

Allow yourself to feel bad temporarily but with the intention of eventually feeling good again afterward. 

“Success and failure are twins.” 

Risk, fail and learn. don't forget about the learning part! 

Master the fundamentals of your industry. 

“Embrace small beginnings.” 

“Failure is your friend." 

“Success is simple, success is boring and success is very achievable.” 

Michael's Site: https://www.themichaelbottsexperience.com/

Michael's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1728839939/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=tmbex-20&amp;linkId=4cfef9e8a97735eefa69806bbcf36e0b&amp;language=en_US

Related Episodes: 

28 - The Wright Thought with Luke Wright (@Lukemotivates): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/28-the-wright-thought-with-luke-wright-lukemotivates 

45 - "From the Incubator to the Kingdom" with Dr. Duane Mangum (@i_blend1):&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/45-from-the-incubator-to-the-kingdom-with-dr-duane-mangum-i_blend1 

84 - "Innovation and Leadership" with Dr. Jeff Standridge: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/84-innovation-and-leadership-with-dr-jeff-standridge 


The opening track is titled "Just Like Cap" by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and purchase his beat tape, click on the following link.&nbsp;https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/just-like-cap-captain-america-theme

164 - "Escape Average, Go for the Big" with Michael Botts

“The world has a weird way of introducing you to individuals.” - David Ritz 

Today's featured bestselling & award-winning author is ghostwriter, biographer, and lyricist, David Ritz. David and I talk about selling yourself and how he became a ghostwriter for Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Grandmaster Flash and tons more! 


Key Takeaways: 

Ghostwriting is sort of like acting because you are playing the role of another person but through writing. 

Every book is a different challenge because it’s a different character. 

Never let rejection paralyze you from getting your work published. 

A ghostwriter’s job is to listen. Listen to make a living. 

Selling is something you can like when you believe in what you’re selling. 

A ghostwriter should write the book that they want to read and not the book they want to write. 

“Don’t go crazy and try to make a living.”

David's Book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Groove-Blues-Journey-Faith/dp/150117715X

David's Site: http://ritzwrites.com/home.html

A special shout out goes to Marcus D (@marcusd) for his track, "Morning Light" from the Melancholy Prequel (Redux). This album can be copped through this link. https://marcusd.net/track/morning-light-2

Related Episodes: 

18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks 

25 - "Escapism, History, & Good Advice" with Kate Dolan (@KDHays): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/25-with-kate-dolan

27 - "The Cadence of Excellence" with Matt McDarby (@mmcdarby): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/27-the-cadence-of-excellence-matt-mcdarby-mmcdarby

173 - "The God Groove" with David Ritz (@davidritz)

Be mindful of your passion, purpose and promise. &nbsp; Today's featured author is certified professional coach and retired FBI unicorn, Dr.&nbsp; Rhonda Glover. Dr. Rhonda and I talk about her new career since retiring from the FBI, having a growth mindset and more! &nbsp; Key Takeaways: Always be careful about the words you speak. Especially with the youth. &nbsp; Think about retirement as soon as you start your career because it comes by fast. &nbsp; Getting in your own way slows you down. &nbsp; It pays to be mindful and clear on what you want to do. &nbsp; Be a forward thinker. &nbsp; Success lies in having a spiritual foundation. &nbsp; “Get ready to be ready.” &nbsp; Always be in a position of learning. &nbsp; &nbsp; Dr. Rhonda's Site:&nbsp;https://rhondamglover.com/ &nbsp; Dr. Rhonda's Book:&nbsp;https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Fear-Powerful-Lessons-Living/dp/099957342X/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1566372083&amp;refinements=p_27%3ARhonda+Glover&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=Rhonda+Glover &nbsp; The opening track is titled, "Oni Kazumi R-Mix" by Rukunetsu (AKA Project R). To listen to the full track and download it, click the following link.&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keSXSWor4m0 &nbsp; Related Episodes: &nbsp; 22 - "Empower Thyself" with Anne Alston (@Alstntec):&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/22-empower-thyself-with-anne-alston-alstntec &nbsp; 74 - "Deciding to Soar" with SharRon Jamison (@SharRonJamison):&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/74-deciding-to-soar-with-sharronjamison &nbsp; 89 - "Dear Fear" with Ashley Little:&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/88-dear-fear-with-ashley-little &nbsp; 119 - "A Passion for High Performance &amp; Professional Development" with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal):&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/119-a-passion-for-high-performance-professional-development-with-dr-elizabeth-carter-eacaappeal &nbsp; 122 - "Jumpstart Your Life" with Diane Randall (@DianeRandallCon):&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/122-jumpstart-your-life-with-diane-randall-dianerandallcon &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

174 - "Passion, Purpose & Promise" with Dr. Rhonda Glover

Over 300 manuscript rejections can build resilience.

Today's featured local author is mental health advocate, Dwayne Jenkins. Dwayne and I talk about what inspired his published book, overcoming rejection from multiple publishing companies, and more!!! 

Key Takeaways: 

Never give up and keep going strong. If you have a solid idea and a good story for a published book, keep at it. 

Be comfortable inside of your own skin. Inspiration can come from anywhere. 

Believe in your own vision and show your passion in your work. 

When writing a fiction book, have your characters thought out before you start writing. 

Keep yourself mentally balanced. 

Dwayne's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dwayne-Jenkins/e/B07T4KC857?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&amp;qid=1566318031&amp;sr=1-3 

IG:@LeDwayneJenkins 
Twitter: @LeDwayneJenkins
FaceBook: Dwayne Jenkins 

The opening track is titled, "The Dark Knight" by Asis Galvin. To listen to the full track and purchase it, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/the-dark-knight 

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12 - "Introverts Unite" with Altovise Pelzer (@FindYourVoiceNow):&nbsp;http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-12-altovise-pelzer-findyourvoicenow

13 - "Water in a Broken Glass" with Odessa Rose: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-13-odessa-rose-findyourvoicenow 

59 - "The Kayorne Scrolls" with Lucas Orion Carter (@the_prince_of_the_stars): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/59-the-kayorne-scrolls-with-lucas-orion-carter-the_prince_of_the_stars

62 - Defying the Verdict with Charita Cole Brown: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/62-defying-the-verdict-with-charita-cole-brown

65 - "Stronger Than My Struggles" with Melony Hill @STMSBmore: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/65-stronger-than-my-struggles-with-melony-hill-stmsbmore 

77.5 - Local Author Bonus Special (LABS) with Nelson Brown: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/775-local-author-bonus-special-labs-with-nelson-brown

80 - "Incubator Grind" with Mansu Edwards (@Ohassa: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/80-incubator-grind-with-mansu-edwards-ohassa

81.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "A Beautiful Tragedy" with Retta Timmons (@ImagineMeLLC): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/815-local-author-bonus-special-labs-a-beautiful-tragedy-with-retta-timmons-imaginemellc  

120.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "The Children of Time" with Victory Parsons (@ReadLiftRepeat);http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/1205-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-children-of-time-with-victory-parsons-readliftrepeat 

166 - "Inmate 458627" with Rashad "Bowtie" Mills (@RashadMills629):  http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/166-inmate-458627-with-rashad-bowtie-mills-rashadmills629

176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins)

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