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Motivation in a MINI
by Rico Besse
Take a Mini Cooper, a daily commute, sprinkle in the experiences & wisdom of a salty retired sailor and you get some serious motivation. Truth and transparency from a 20yr Naval and life veteran continuing my charge as a servant leader. Get motivated or get out my Mini 😁
Episodes
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Network & Catch Up
It's been too long but better later than never, right? So much has changed over the last 2 months so let's jump in and get going. I resigned, started a new job with a new company and the future is very bright here in Northern Virginia. But as important is how I got here. Are you being effective…
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Reasons or Results
Give me one or the other. Really it's what are you delivering to yourself. You know there is something you aren't doing it striving for because you have got a duffel bag full of reasons. Well it's pre-friday, so plenty of time to knock down each and every one of those reasons to clear the path to...
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Navy Nukes Take the Wheel
Despite the title this isn't just applicable to Navy Nukes. This is for anyone seeking change or a career transition. Take ownership. Don't be a passenger in your life. Take the wheel. Find out what your destination is and start working towards that goal. You can truly achieve whatever you want...
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Thermometer or Thermostat
Are you at the mercy of your environment or do you take control of your actions and environment? Do you simply react to circumstances or take ownership in how you receive and react to what life throws your way? Simply put, are you a thermometer or a thermostat? That's going to be awesome when you...
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Communication is King
I intentional said king over key because at the heart of everything we do is communication. It will rule over our interactions and options as we navigate life. So figure out what your goal is when you engage in communication. Are you aiming to be right or are you aiming to be effective? In very...
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2 Give 100%, U Gotta be @ 100%
I have not been taking care of myself and I'm down to share how we all can definitely commit more to truly loving and respecting ourselves. Life will be difficult so be ready for the challenges when they arise. Buckle in and strap down as it's a lengthy one but a very good one. Take breaks as...
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Self Worth
You get from the universe what you are willing to settle for. Say it again cause it's with repeating. What YOU settle for, is what you will get. And it's not about just "going to get it". It's about being prepared for the opportunity and striking when even a tiny window of the opportunity exists....
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Opportunity Crossroads
I really wanted to name this episode "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" but wasn't sure if everyone would understand or fully appreciate the musical reference. Maybe next time. But back in the saddle of life on none other then a pre-friday. Life is fantastic, epically when it gives us choices. Free will is...
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Fix Yourself
You've screwed up. You may not know how but you know you want to make it right. That's fantastic and i think i have some tips to get you the desired goal, fixing the issue. It is challenging but what have you got to lose? I mean you already screwed up can it really get worse. If you are open to…
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Information & Power
No doubt about it, information is power. So do you yhold information to maintain your control, your superiority? Or do you share it freely to empower others to do and accomplish great things? If you are hoarding it to maintain job security, you will never be a great leader. You will stunt the...
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2020 Year In Review
2020 was awesome, am i right. So how do we make 2021 even better? Let's keep the big MO going. And guess what big news i have about how I'm ending the 2nd season of this spectacular podcast and rolling into the 3rd. You are awesome. I love you. 2020 was truly memorable and you've gotta get pumped...
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How's Your Attitude Holding UP
I'm back and loving how 2020 has made me stronger. How has your experiences shaped you?
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Pre-Friday November Edition
Keep it short, keep it sweet, keep it simple. Leave em wanting more. I love y'all and I'm happy to be back under the mic. Don't leave anything on the table, cause you are playing with house money whether you realize it or not. Be awesome intentionally.
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When is Too Much, Too Much
I'm discovering my limits and that's okay. Always better to take one step back in preparation for taking two steps forward.
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Where Have You Been?!
Catch up episode for clarity and some story telling on where I've been and where I'm going. Why else would you listen to me if i didn't share about me and what's happening within my experiences. And to come back into the podcast on a pre Friday is most fortuitous. So let's continue to be awesome...
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Belief in Yourself
How does an Olympic athlete win gold? How does anyone truly achieve the remarkable? I'll point you in the right direction. Come along in the mini for some truly stirring motivation.
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Open-Minded, but are You?
I challenge you to dig deep on this episode. Are you truly open minded? Are you open to all sorts of possibilities? And let's find out if you are a bad driver while we are at it. New month, new you to being even more awesome! Let's get it with intention.
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A Team effort to achieve 40
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I didn't get here alone and i am happy to have all the support i did. That's why i am wanting to bring as many people along to finish out this journey. You do the same. Thanks again. And again. And again. I really do appreciate you today, especially, of all days!
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Turning 40 is a privilege
Let's wax life and get a little philosophical. I couldn't be happier about my journey to 40 and "what it all means". But don't worry, i still squeezed some great motivation in at the end. Today is going to be awesome, because YOU made it so! Love y'all and have an outstanding Thursday.
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Embrace the Suck
If you aren't familiar with this military jargon, that's even better. Because i don't mean it as the average grunt understands it. It's not about embracing the circumstance that suck. It's about embracing YOUR qualities that suck. What do you need to get better at? What anchor, what baggage are…
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I'm still Thriving, are You?
It's pre-Friday y'all! So let's keep it simple and get at. Be awesome intentionally.
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Moving in Life & Unboxing our Potential
Time to catch up on life and this podcast. But thank you for being patient and dedicated and awesome.
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The Infinite Game Mindset
I'm enjoying this audiobook. So let me tell you why and discuss the WHY of how I've arrived to the individual I am today. Don't usually push products but definitely need to do it for Simon Sinek and his philosophy approach to leadership. Wednesday motivation coming to you late with a great...
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What Are You Building?
We spend more time at work and therefore more time with our co-workers than some of our family members. So why can't we want the best possible relationship with them as much as are family? Why can't we desire a work place where we care and support for a colleague as much as a brother or sister?...
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Leader vs Manager
I love talking about leadership. And I can't stand those that mascaraed as leaders but are really managers. Let's get deep this Wednesday with what it means to truly lead in and outside of work. Let's be awesome intentionally
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Action Orientated
I missed you'll. I missed executing this podcast. But now that I can actually record again in my mini, no excuse. Time to be about action and record. Let's plan a road trip. And have an awesome Monday morning intentionally.
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Double Your Rate of Failure
Mistakes are awesome. It means you aren't scared to take risk and step out of your comfort zone. But you don't need to make them all on your own. You have permission to learn from other people's mistakes as well. Let me share mine from yesterday. I'll also share my approach and my attitude to how…
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Two Trajectories, UP or DOWN
Your choice. Own it and the consequences from it. Comfort and stagnation are not choices. They are the results of inaction. So you get to choose your trajectory or settle for one. It's a great podcast so let's be deliberate in our actions. Love you'll. Have a fantastic Tuesday.
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Season 2 Intro
3 week recap on what I've been up to and maybe discuss where we are going. Are you ready for some more motivation in a mini? I'm only half way through my life's journey and still got a lot left to accomplish. So let's learn and grow together. It's Monday, it's a new week, June's almost over, so...
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Suit & Interview Time
How are you going to show up to today? How are you going to end your awesome week? By having an awesome day! Attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching? I'm pumped for today a little harder and I will share why. And maybe I'll throw some pretty insightful observations along the way that...
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Fulfilled but not Satisfied
Pre Friday is the best day of the week, but especially after such a monumentally productive one. I'll share, you listen, get inspired, go be awesome. Sounds like a great recipe for a fruitful podcast. So let's reflect together while cruising in the sweetest mini ever. And once we conclude our...
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Lead with your Mouth shut and Ears open
I do believe it was initially giving us two ears but only one mouth. And yes biologically that makes more sense. But it also makes leadership sense. You should listen twice as much as you speak. As a father/mother, leader/follower, husband/wife. Any role really can allow the opportunity to lead....
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Embrace Failures Lessons
No need to carry the baggage of failure. Retain the lesson and knowledge gained. It's the slight edge folks. Let the knowledge gained propel you forward vice allowing the scars to hold you back.
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Prioritize Change to Win Mentally
I had a great weekend. How was yours? Back to opportunities to become successful. The more adversity we embrace, the more we anticipate life's curve balls, the greater the will grow and learn and become more experienced. So why not embrace change like it's your BFF? I can just feel that today's...
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Attitude vs Circumstance
An interesting Thursday for me to say the least. I do love talking about the Mini because it's more than just a car. Digging deep it can become a metaphor for life. Maybe at the end of it all I'll get buried in her. Big grave plot! But until that day let's discuss the greatest car ever the R53…
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Love Makes Me Whole/Appreciate What U Got
Pre-Friday is really the best. But not when my I reflect on my attitude this week and realized that separation has impacted me greatly. So I'll share how that is while you ponder on your W's and L's. Still got 2 days left to make it right. And that is why we love pre-Friday. End the week strong....
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Networking & Meaning & Purpose
Great Wednesday edition of furthering your progress through networking. But it really goes deeper when how we show up towards others and building our reputation, over time, builds our legacy. Super deep, I know. So no time to spare while I kinda give a sneak peek to the secrets of the universe...
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THE MINI & MOTIVATION ARE BACK
I can't say enough about how great it is to be back at it. As much as a pain it was at times, I'm actually looking forward to the next chance to dig in to fix or improve something else. That's true passion. More than just work. So let's talk more about my inspiration for the podcast itself and…
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Mini Maintenance Monday Motivation
Let me tell you about my weekend and how it speaks to who I am and what I am about. I hope it inspires you in multiple ways but if only one lands, that's great. Simple and sweet this Monday with some serious alliteration in the title. Work Hard. Be Nice. Let's be awesome folks.
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Appreciation
It's so important to appreciate the moment and the people involved in those moments. So appreciation all around for what really matters, people and the connections we make with those individuals. Let's get that exclamation point in this week. You have the power to make that happen. WORK HARD. BE...
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Accountability
Pre-Friday is my favorite because if I wait till Friday, it's probably too late. It's me holding myself accountable for what I owe myself and others. I don't mind sharing how I failed in a few fronts of being accountable and being honest with it. Once we accept the consequences of our actions...
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Selfishness is okay & Sports suck
I'm not going to elaborate too much on the title and intent of this episode. Maybe one of my more provocative episodes, at least in title. But once you listen with an open mind, you'll understand what I mean by both statements. Enjoy. Happy hump day. Love yourself first. Then love others. Work...
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Compassion & Empathy
Pick which one you like best because either one will work. Just so long as you are exercising one of them. It's important to make empathy/compassion a habit because you will be tested on it frequently in various facets of life's interactions. So how are you going to show up when it matters? What...
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Mini Cooper Maintenance Motivation
I come clean on the podcast while inspiring you to get out your comfort zone. Additionally let's discuss why last week wasn't your best. And even more importantly, that's great because it's Monday and it's time to trump last week. The simplest way I know to out performing last week is by WORKING...
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Being Fair & Balance w/ Ourselves
Great week so time to put the icing on it. It's important to shower gratitude on those that have gotten us here. It's also just as important to give ourselves credit for our successes. We can be our worst critic, well then you better be your biggest cheerleader too! It's only fair to yourself.…
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Pre Friday Integrity Check
How's your week progressed? What's left undone? What are you about? Ask real questions and demand real answers. Let's talk about what we are really about so we can truly live up to it going forward. And let's WORK HARD & BE NICE while we do it. Love y'all! Let's finish the second part of our week...
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GRIT
Hope this isn't your first time hearing this word. But if it is that's even better because it's truly a powerful word. Grit by Angela Duckworth is a book that sums what grit truly means. Highly recommend it. At a minimum, watch her Ted talk. But beyond her insightfulness, I've lived it first hand...
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Exclamation Point on the Week
Let's go into the weekend strong and feeling good. So we do that by reflecting on how we showed up this week and put the exclamation point on it Today. I'll share with you mind to hopefully motivate and inspire you to get clarity on your wins or develop some of your own. Great week and I'm very...
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Pre-Friday Chat / Be like Water
We don't live in the past but we should reflect on what we've done to get to the present. It's important to know the impact of the choices we've made and if we are still heading in the right direction. Am I right? Pre-Friday is a great way to see if we have any unfinished business before we close...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take a Mini Cooper, a daily commute, sprinkle in the experiences & wisdom of a salty retired sailor and you get some serious motivation. Truth and transparency from a 20yr Naval and life veteran continuing my charge as a servant leader. Get motivated or get out my Mini 😁
HOSTED BY
Rico Besse
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Take a Mini Cooper, a daily commute, sprinkle in the experiences & wisdom of a salty retired sailor and you get some serious motivation. Truth and transparency from a 20yr Naval and life veteran continuing my charge as a servant leader. Get motivated or get out my Mini 😁
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