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Resist Average Academy | Tommy Baker
by Tommy Baker: Host, Author, CEO
When was the last time you told someone you wanted to live an ‘average’ life? Exactly, but many people end up there. Resist Average Academy is for those who want to thrive, to grow and to ensure they are never stuck. Featuring some of the world’s best entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, athletes and brands —you’ll not only be inspired, but ensure you create a life you can't wait to wake up for every single day.
Episodes
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Quick Hit #179: Hustlers & Seekers [Audiobook Chapter]
I'm thrilled to hold the first copies of Hustlers & Seekers in my hands. And guess what? This book is designed to do the *one* thing I've never seen done in the world of personal growth, to help you merge both parts of yourself: The ambitious dreamer, the relentless spirit who shows up and never...
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Quick Hit #178: Want More Discipline? Do This.
"You're so disciplined, Tommy —if I had that, then I would launch the business, take the bold step, get in the best shape…" Oh, no...while I appreciate the triple scoop Hot Fudge sundae to my ego when you utter those words —here's the truth: Discipline is *easy* when you've amplified your desire:...
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Ep. 211 | Fill Your Work With Purpose & Happiness With Jenn Lim
These days, no one wants a "job". Instead, we're looking for purpose, meaning, and fulfillment when it comes to their work life. But there's a problem: over 70% of employees are disengaged with their work. Enter today's guest —Jenn Lim. Jenn Lim is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of…
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Ep. 210 | Key Questions For a Thriving Life With Marc Champagne
Questions. A mentor, Dr. John Demartini once told me —the quality of the questions you ask will determine the quality of our lives. But there's a problem: when we run our lives on auto-pilot, we aren't aware of the questions we're asking. Which means we ask questions like: How could I ever afford...
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Quick Hit #177: Decoding Hustlers & Seekers
You're told to be ambitious, work your face off and complete a 7-step morning ritual before 9:30 AM —listening to Gary Vee as you pound Nitro Cold Brew. (We'll call this 'doing', or Hustling.) You're told to surrender, do the inner work, align your chakras as you meditate to binaural beats —with…
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Ep. 209 | Find Work That Makes You Come Alive with Jonathan Fields
When was the last time you felt alive with the work you do? Take a moment to answer that question and don't be afraid to be radically honest. Because for a large part of my life: work did not make me come alive as I counted down the seconds until I could leave for Happy Hour. Clearly, it wasn't...
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Ep. 208 | Live Louder Than You Talk with Josh Coats
We live in a world of talkers —people who talk a big game about their lives and businesses and yet: The most successful people are not the ones who talk, but rather, who let their actions do the talking for them. Enter my latest guest on the Academy, Josh Coats. known as the "PUSH" Coach. Josh is…
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Quick Hit #176: 120 Days Left —How Will You Finish?
Most don't remember their 2021 goals. And guess what —there are only 120 days to: Finish with focus. Finish with purpose. Finish with momentum Or, you can do what most people will do: Limp to the finish line in a haze of distraction and emotional chaos —saying "next year" will be the year. No,...
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Ep. 207 | Do What You Love and Get Paid with Gretchen Rubin
How do you find work that makes you come alive —and get paid for it? It's the ultimate question for a thriving life from the inside out. But let's face it: Most people are not doing what they love and rarely getting paid for it. The fact is: work should never be separate from life. If we do it...
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Quick Hit #175: Dreams Versus Fantasies
Do you have a dream or a fantasy? Now, let me explain with a dose of #RealTalk: Most people have fantasies —thinking that 'someday' it's all going to happen to them in a stroke of fortune: A magical moment where Oprah finds them. A magical moment where an investor shows up. A magical moment when...
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Ep. 206 | Your Dream Will Humble You with Mateo Askaripour
I'm convinced we don't simply choose our dreams —our dreams choose us. They come during the quiet moments of life through nudges and whispers and desires...until they're what we can't stop thinking about. But then what? For Mateo Askaripour —he had all the markers of success: making over 6…
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Quick Hit #174: The Courage Of Desire
It takes courage to own your desire, to put yourself on the line, to get radically honest about what you want. Why? Because it's easy to "drift" through life instead of choosing what you really want —and 95% of people would rather deny their inner desire and live in a world of generalities. In…
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Quick Hit #173: The Comfort Zone Of Possibility
Most people would rather live in the illusion of possibility —always dreaming and manifesting, yet avoiding what comes next: the real work, the courageous work, the transformative work. Why? Because let's face it: Possibility is easy. Possibility is sexy. Possibility is safe. In this Quick Hit,...
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Ep. 205 | The Secret To Unlocking Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar
What are the keys to sustainable happiness —and what gets in the way of bringing that to life? Let's face it: Happiness can seem to escape us, especially if we believe in a framework that doesn't actually make us happy. However, there's a problem: if our definition of success and happiness isn't...
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Quick Hit #172: 10 Lessons For Exponential Growth
During the last 11 years, I've gone all-in on my personal and professional growth —and today I'm excited to share the biggest lessons along the way. 1. Growth is messy, chaotic, unpredictable AF. 2. You'll never feel "ready" to pursue what matters. 3. Fear of judgment is a reflection of your own...
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Ep. 204 | Chase Impact Over Influence with Tommy Baker & Jay Nixon
Would you rather change 100 lives —or get 10,000 clicks and random followers? Sounds like a trick question...but it's not. Why? Because we're living in a world where surface-area influence in terms of likes, clicks, hearts, and "fake" bots is becoming more important than the actual real-world...
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Quick Hit #171: Desire + Urgency = Discipline
Discipline is a result. Discipline is a reaction. Discipline is a consequence. And guess what? It comes from two places: DESIRE + URGENCY = DISCIPLINE. Let me break these down for you: ➡️ DESIRE —amplify and expand your desire towards your dream, North Star, and feel it in every fiber of your…
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Ep. 203 | The Keys To Make Your Dream Real with Taylor Stone
On today's Resist Average Academy episode, I get to welcome my wife Taylor —yes I get to say that now —back on the show for the third time. We wanted to create this special episode as a way of breaking down one of the best moments of our lives —and distill the principles and lessons —from a dream...
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Quick Hit #170: Where Are The Results?
It's not happening fast enough, Tommy —where are all the results and why can't I seem to get ahead? If you've ever said these words, then this Quick Hit Episode is for you about re-framing the challenge of your pursuit. The question is: What if the fact that it was challenging —meant you were...
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Quick Hit #169: Stop Avoiding Accountability
Everyone loves the idea of accountability until they're punched in the face with it —and the ego starts to come up with random excuses. Here's the deal: Accountability is a form of caring. Accountability is a form of respect. Accountability is a form of real talk. And if you do it right...
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Ep. 202 | Less Effort, More Results with Greg McKeown
To experience success, you've got to grind yourself to the bone until the tank is empty —right? No, thank you. But how often do we do unnecessary work —simply because it feels like we should? I know I have, and I've met too many people who may be "successful" but are exhausted and burned the hell...
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Quick Hit #168: Hustlers & Seekers
You're told to grind, 10X your goals, crush it —then you're told to detach, create space and align with universal frequencies Deepak would foam the mouth for. So the question becomes —who's right!?!?! Well, they both are: Humans are hard-wired to chase a compelling horizon, to strive for an...
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Quick Hit #167: 70% Alignment
If you're saying yes to things in your life that are 60, 70, or 80% in alignment —you may be missing out. On what? Well, let me be blunt here: Alignment is binary, meaning —you're either in alignment or you're not. On Quick Hit #167, I'll dive into the issue that small tweaks of being out of...
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Ep. 201 | Maximize Your Attributes with Navy SEAL Rich Diviney
There's a stark difference between peak performance and optimal performance. What's the difference? Peak performance is a tactical, measured approach to show up on one day and crush it. Optimal performance is showing up in the day to day challenges of our lives and doing our best. Welcome to...
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Quick Hit #166: A Wake Up Call From Seneca
On The Shortness Of Life by Seneca is one of my all-time essays, what I consider a "wake up" essential —and one I return to when I need a reminder to stop waiting. Here's the truth: We don't have much time left in this experience —and soon it will all be over. And yet, like Seneca says: We waste...
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Quick Hit #165: 3 Ways To Level Up Your Circle
There is no chance of you bringing your dreams to life rolling 'solo' or surrounding yourself with energy vampires who tell you to "play it safe" —who are triggered by your growth. Here's the deal: Most people want to see you grow —until a certain point: Until your growth is a reflection of their...
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Quick Hit #164: 7 Ways For The Best Week Of Your Year
This coming week is going to be the best one of your entire year, right? Here's the deal: Aiming at nothing equals distraction. Aiming at nothing equals comparison. Aiming at nothing equals randomness. When I talk to people who are "stuck" or not making progress—I always ask: What does winning…
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Ep. 200 | Your Growth Is The Best ROI with Vince Del Monte
When we think of ROI —we tend to think business, finances and even things like Gamestop and Bitcoin. But what about: The ROI of mindset? The ROI of personal growth? The ROI of going all in on you? The ROI of acquiring valuable skills? The ROI of choosing yourself in life? That's exactly what we...
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Quick Hit #163: Your Future Self Is Begging You
Your future self is begging you. For what, you may ask? To step into your vision. To step into your growth. To step into your dreams. And most importantly —to invest in yourself and put real money on the line. MASTERCLASS: MAKE 2020 THE YEAR EVERYTHING CHANGED This is why I created a special...
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Ep. 199 | Achievement Is Not Enough with John Roa
Having a million dollars in your checking account will make you happy, right? Not quite —unless you've done the inner work of fulfillment, letting go of the past and loving who you are. Which is why we can acquire the corner office, the $250,000 salary and even the dream relationship: And still...
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Ep. 198 | Your Job Is Not Secure with Jay Samit
The future is already here —and we've experienced a decade of disruption in less than a year. Work will never be the same and you can either sit around waiting for a government handout or you can take ownership of your skills and future proof yourself. What will you choose? Enter the latest…
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Ep. 197 | Personal Growth Is Not A Hobby with Jay Nixon
Personal growth is not a hobby, yet how many people treat it like the latest video game, streaming show —and entertainment? The reality is: Personal growth is work. Personal growth is effort. Personal growth is intense. And yet, that's the way it should be —because that's what creates growth,...
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Quick Hit #162: Why You're Not Making More Money
We're constantly told narratives around money that often hold us back from: Desiring more money. Desiring more wealth. Desiring more options. And when I work with people —I help them own their desire for more money: Without apology. Without justifying. Without guilt or shame. Why? Because money…
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Ep. 196 | Stop Playing Small with Mike Zeller
We tend to play small. Sure, we have seasons of dreaming big, but then we lose the high and passion of starting, experience some failures —and diminish our goals. Not anymore. On the latest Academy episode, I welcome back my good friend and brother, Mike Zeller. Mike is a serial entrepreneur…
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Quick Hit #161: Rejection Leads To Success
To the degree that you're willing to put yourself on the line, seek rejection —is to the degree you can expect to see results in your life. In today's Quick Hit, I'm going to cover why rejection is not something to avoid, and in fact: Rejection creates clarity Rejection creates growth Rejection...
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Quick Hit #160: The Worst Time To Have No Aim
This is the worst time in history to have no aim. This is the worst time in history to have no focus. This is the worst time in history to have no goals. Why? Because when you and I don't fill our time, energy and space with what matters: We fill it with random noise. We fill it with Twitter...
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Ep. 195 | Embrace Your Fear with Kristen Ulmer
Fear needs to be overcome, crushed and avoided at all costs, right? Not quite. According to the latest Academy guest —this obsession with getting rid of fear is not only hampering our growth but also robbing us of a live well lived. Enter Kristen Ulmer, a thought leader, master facilitator and...
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Quick Hit #159: Avoiding Your Vision
"Tommy, there's no point in setting a vision for 2021 because the world is too chaotic, crazy, intense —and full of uncertainties." Cool story and that's how you wind up spewing political vitriol —and joining social media "networks" of conspiratorial echo chambers. Here's the reality: There has...
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Quick Hit #158: Guaranteed Failure
You've got the clarity to know something must change in your life, that the time is now and there is no more 'waiting' —but the voice inside keeps telling you that you may fail. And let's be real here —that voice is right: There is a possibility of losing. There is a possibility of failure. There...
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Ep. 194 | Decoding Flow States with Steven Kotler
When was the last time you experienced flow —where time dissolved, you were more present than ever and you also performed at your best? We've all been there —and today's episode is with one of the thought leaders and experts of bringing Flow science, research and practices into the mainstream....
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Quick Hit #157: Business Is Simple
Business is complicated, hard and full of 11-step systems to create value and convert clients, right? Actually no —not at all. In fact: business is simple and can be relegated to three core "buckets": Lead Generation Sales & Revenue Systems That's all. The reality is: Business is simple, humans…
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Quick Hit #156: Stop Doing Fake Work
Fake work is the illusion of progress. Fake work is the illusion of momentum. Fake work is the illusion of productivity. And ultimately, fake work is part of the cult of busyness which values a time and effort economy —instead of a result economy. Here's why this matters: It is almost as…
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Ep. 193 | Free Your Energy with Sylvester McNutt III
How much energy do we waste on things that don't move the needle —especially when we're out of alignment? We say one thing, and do another. We create clarity —then procrastinate. We say we're committed, then don't show up. Now imagine all of this energy —was serving your growth instead of taking…
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Quick Hit #155: Create Your Own Economy
In a world where there's zero company loyalty and rapid disruption of how we work —I believe we all need to create our own economy. What does this mean? It means we must: Learn how to market Be in financial control Acquire valuable skills Create revenue streams Even if we work for someone else —I...
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Quick Hit #154: Psychological Comeback Rate
You were having a productive and purposeful day when all of the sudden you experienced a challenge, emotional trigger —or unexpected adversity out of nowhere. The random passive aggressive comment, an intense feeling of doubt —your boss not appreciating your work or checking news to start your…
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Ep. 192 | Tiny Habits For Transformation with BJ Fogg
To create change in our lives we need to burn the boats and change 19 habits at once, right? Well, this may work for some —but for most of us, it's wishful thinking and leads to stress, complication and paralysis analysis. Enter Tiny Habits —using the simplest possible actions to create long-term...
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Quick Hit #153: How To Master Your Time
"They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn." This quote from Seneca, from his brilliant essay, On The Shortness Of Life —has changed my life. What does it mean? In this Quick Hit —I'm going to reveal how you stop being a slave of time and take complete...
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Ep. 191 | Break Patterns and Heal Yourself with Dr. Nicole LePera
Patterns of thinking, doing and being —we all have them. The question, we must ask is: are these patterns serving your highest self or taking you away from them: These can include: Ways of acting. Ways of thinking. Ways of behaving. Enter the latest Resist Average Academy podcast guest —Dr.…
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Quick Hit #152: Turning Pro
The sure sign of an amateur is he has a million plans and they all start tomorrow. This is a brilliant quote from the one and only Steven Pressfield in his book, Turning Pro. In today's episode, I'm going to teach you how to go from the land of dabbling, being an amateur, treating your craft as a...
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Ep. 190 | How To Get What You Want with Michael Bernoff
We tend to lead one of two lives: there's the life we deeply and authentically desire —and the one we're living for other people's expectations. Trust me, we've all been there. Enter my latest guest —Michael Bernoff. He is a master NLP trainer, the President and Founder of the Human…
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When was the last time you told someone you wanted to live an ‘average’ life? Exactly, but many people end up there. Resist Average Academy is for those who want to thrive, to grow and to ensure they are never stuck. Featuring some of the world’s best entrepreneurs, artists, creatives, athletes and brands —you’ll not only be inspired, but ensure you create a life you can't wait to wake up for every single day.
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Tommy Baker: Host, Author, CEO
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