Small Consistent Actions

"Remember that a person's name is to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie Calling people by their name is one the simplest, yet most impactful ways to create a fantastic experience. I adopted this principle in my life when I was 17 years old, and after listening to this episode, I would encourage you to do the same!  www.highperformingstudent.com/sca

I was triggered. It was something they said. Something so small, and my reaction stopped me from learning anything from the experience. This episode will be a reality check for some of you..enjoy. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca

A few weeks ago, I made a decision that will alter the path of my life. I made a HUGE decision. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made. But, reflecting back on my decision I realized it was necessary. It was a necessary step in Joseph Campbells Hero's Journey. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca    

Self-discipline is the most critical characteristic concerning reaching success or completing any goals. Your ability to create plans and then follow through on those plans is what will allow you to create the life you envision. The difficult step is not the creation of the plans, but rather the execution of the plans you create.  In this episode, I break down a four-step process that will help you generate more self-discipline in your life. www.highperformingstudent/com.sca

When you build a house the most important thing to build first is the foundation. Why? Because if the house is not built on a sound foundation it will fall apart. In our life, we also have a foundation. Our foundation is our habits and routines. In this episode, I talk about 6 habits that could help you excel or rebuild your foundation to make 2020 the best decade of your life. www.highperformingstudent/com.sca

Back in high school, I had a group of friends that cut me off when I was in grade 11. In the moment, it really hurt and it would have been nice to know that it wasn't serving me before it got to that point. This episode is dedicated to a young lady that dm'd me on IG asking how to identify if the relationships you are in are toxic. I hope this helps :) www.highperformingstudent/com.sca  

In today's marketplace, the companies that dominate are the companies that move the fastest. They are the companies that generate ideas, and then quickly execute on those ideas. If you want to dominate this new year, you must move faster. So, the question becomes, how do you move faster? www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

Each year millions of people set new years resolutions to better themselves or something in their lives. In this episode, I break down my new year's resolution and suggest a new standard that you could set in your own life to make 2020 your best year. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca

Throughout high school, I did not fit in. I was different from my peers. So often, I hear students say, "I just want to fit in," but in reality, being different is a good thing. If you ever feel isolated or different from the people you are surrounded by, this will be a very beneficial episode for you. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

In our teens, twenties and thirties, we make some of the most significant decisions of our lives, and what accompanies these decisions is a lot of fear and doubt. What if I make the wrong choice, what if I take the wrong course, what if I fail? In this episode, I breakdown a practical strategy for making better decisions in your life. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca

People will always doubt you, ALWAYS. How you respond determines your course of action. Your response is based on what you know you've done in private. Want to deal with people's doubt better, tune in to this episode. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca    

"Sam, how do we life a life without regrets?" I got this question a few times and I was surprised by it. I think it comes from our need to be perfect or strive to never make a mistake because all a regret really is is a mistake. It is doing something that we really wish we didn’t do... www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

Have you ever heard the phrase that, "you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with." This is something that the famous business philosopher Jim Rohn said before he past away. It is still wildly quoted to this day due to the fact that it is a truism. If you want to change your life...change your five. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

All a risk really is is a decision that does not have a clear predictable result. Typically the bigger the risk, the bigger the potential reward. In this episode I state my beliefs around taking risks and their importance in the life of young people. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

What if the thing that is stopping you from reaching your full potential is your inability to say "no". Each day we are presented with so many opportunities but more often then not they don't align with our own personal goals and dreams. Saying "yes" to things that don't fuel you, make you excited and lead you to your ultimate destination could be the one problem that restricts you and all your progress. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

It is so common for young people to believe that they're "too young" to: start a business, start a social project, change their body, create the next big thing or simply excel in life. We are taught to believe that before you can create meaningful things in the world we must be "older" and have a PHD, MBA or university degree. This thinking is totally false and I actually believe that it causes young people tp disregard their biggest advantage, their age!  www.highperformingstudent.com/sca

Rejection and failure are both HUGE parts of life yet so many people try and avoid them like the plague. Avoiding them is actually putting you at a disadvantage because by avoiding them you are choosing to miss out on the lessons that accompany their presence. If you struggle with rejection and failure, you need to listen to this episode. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca

Four years ago I met a man that suggested I read a book during a time of great hardship and turmoil in my life. I didn't understand the lessons in the book because I was to young, but later on in my life this book became a central resource for my success. Thank you for the recommendation four years ago Lee! www.highperformingstudent.com/sca    

The way we label things literally controls our life. There is no such thing as a positive or negative situation unless we label it so. This episode serves a practical reminder to become conscious of our labels, area of focus and understanding of adversity. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca  

It is not that you are incapable, it is that you are impatient. Impatience can be a great thing but most people don't use it effectively. But regardless, almost all of you need to be more patient with yourself. The thing you want is going to take time even if you're taking all the correct actions. www.highperformingstudent.com/sca