Reach New Heights with Grit & Determination from Aaron Walker

What this episode covers

In the past few years, many of us have experienced a slump and downtime in business. We have faced downsizing and the need to change and diversify. What can we do in the next few years to get back on track? Aaron Walker is a life and work coach who can help us thrive and feel more confident in our professional and personal lives. We just have to develop the grit and determination needed to be successful. We need to have a can-do attitude and fill our minds with powerful podcasts, books, etc. We need to watch and read valuable content that empowers, invigorates, and lifts us up. To be successful and significant at home and in business, we have to be well-rounded and not solely focused on making money. Money is important, but not the central focus. Family should come first and foremost. You get multiple opportunities to make money, but only one opportunity with your family. Life changes so quickly, make the best of it! About Aaron: Aaron started out in the pawn shop business. Then he went into the construction industry. Now he spends time coaching entrepreneurs and working with mastermind groups. He has a wealth of experience and has helped businesses achieve their wildest dreams! Challenged Issue: Keep moving forward! Establish the grit and determination needed to reach heights that you never thought were possible – both professionally and personally. Discover what success means to you! Aaron’s Actionable Tips: How to achieve your measure of success! * Faith: Utilize your faith to get you centered and focused. * Reflect and Focus: If you want to do something, you can do it. Reflect on what you want to accomplish. * Build Relationships: Intentionally build relationships on a daily basis. They are vital to personal and professional success. Top Quotes: * “It’s absolutely been a game changer for me…People that have unbiased opinions. Nothing to gain, nothing to lose. So they can offer the truth in every scenario and situation.” * “We’ve gone through the hard times. We’ve gone through the real tough state of affairs.” * “Can’t couldn’t do it. And could did it all.” * “You don’t go to bed at night and wake up the next day smarter.” * “Everything that glitters, and everything that sparkles and shines is not necessarily something we need to chase.” * “If they (podcast listeners) want to develop that grit and determination, fill yourself with information, get the knowledge, have the wisdom; and you’ll make much better choices going forward.” * “I’ve been an entrepreneur, literally, my entire life.” * “I haven’t been dependent on a paycheck my entire life.” * “Success is not necessarily defined in terms of dollars.” * “You can succeed at work, but if you don’t win at home, you are going to end up a loser.” * “Make sure you have your ladder leaning on the right wall.” Guest Links: * Iron Sharpens Iron (http://www.ironsharpensiron.net/) * View From the Top (http://www.viewfromthetop.com/) Resources: * Entrepreneur on Fire (http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/?s=aaron+walker&posttype=podcast&widget=advanced-search-widget-3) * Dave Ramsey (http://www.daveramsey.com/home/) * Dan Miller (http://www.48days.com/) * Frist Foundation (http://fristfoundation.org/) * INGRAM (<a href="http://www.ingramcontent.