This is one of the harshest facts I have encountered, but it is unquestionably accurate. Let’s get something straight; I was a member of the 98% club until April 1999 when I decided to take charge of my life, become my own boss and take responsibility for what was going to happen to me. I was no longer going to be making someone else’s dreams come …

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of fitness and how it impacts your success personally and professionally. Now, let’s set the record straight; I wasn’t always that person whose working out was part of their DNA; in matter of fact I was far from it. Physical fitness was something I dabbled in now and then or when I had to buy a bigger…

Today’s episode #046 is one of my favorites: Book Smart vs Street Smart – How Important is Common Sense? In this week’s episode, we will discuss the concept of Common Sense and how impacts your progress. Society as a whole is lacking common sense and is overemphasizing the importance of book smart versus street smart. So, looking at your life, are …

In the last 3 podcasts, we have covered 3 critical components to being able to take the STAIRWAY TO SUCCESS and they include: Adopt a Success Mindset Build a Bulletproof Routine Think Like a Wealthy Person The journey to SUCCESS is not a straight line; there will be ups, downs, retreats and gaps between achieving goals and making it up the next set…

Ever since I was a young man in my hometown of Deming New Mexico, I imagined myself as a wealthy person and seeing myself in a position of financial success and wealth that at the time was so far from being achievable. Yet, I implanted visions of myself on what kind of person I would be when I achieved financial wealth, how I would dress, how my fa…

In this week’s episode, we will discuss Step 2 of the 1+1+1=4 CONCEPT which is BUILDING A BULLETPROOF ROUTINE to ensure consistency and discipline to make a positive change in your life.     Everyone has a routine, but is it a positive, goal-oriented routine or a routine guided by where the wind takes us that day? So, why don’t you have a positive,…

In this episode, we will discuss the concept of 1+1+1=4 and its individual components that when added up will be greater than the sum of the individual parts. Adopt a Success Mindset Build a Bulletproof Routine Think Like a Wealthy Person Take the Stairway to Success Today, we are going to talk about the first step in 1+1+1=4 which is Step 1 - Adop…

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of evolving as a person as you become successful over time. As we have discussed in previous podcasts, success isn’t just about having a big bank account. Many people with lots of money have horrifically unhappy and radically imbalanced lives. Success is about continuously improving who you are, how y…

In this episode, we will discuss the concept of DECLUTTERING YOUR MIND to make room necessary to make a positive change in your life.     How many of you today are thinking I have so much to do I don’t know where to start? Or you can’t sleep at night because you are thinking of every item you need to complete? Are you stressed to the point of being…

Today’s episode #039 is titled – THE REALITY OF SUCCESS. In this episode, we will discuss the REALITY of SUCCESS and its dark side. We all strive for the gratification that comes with achieving success in life. For me, I get a natural high from the simplest tasks to the biggest wins—everything! I am achievement and success orientated in every aspec…

Like all bad habits, excuses are easy. They allow you to box yourself into your comfort zone and be “okay” with your life. After a while, you’ll find this way of living isn’t enough for you. You can either accept where your life is (which is the excuse-coated version of “give up”), or you can eliminate your excuses by taking responsibility for wher…

This is one of the harshest facts I have encountered, but it is unquestionably accurate. At first it seemed impossible to agree with, but the more I see society’s entitlement mentality, the more this fact becomes true. The reason this fact is true is even more shocking. Let’s get something straight; I was a member of the 98% club until April 1999 w…

Running your own company is immensely gratifying but also terrifying. There is no better feeling than watching your vision take off and become a living, breathing entity that changes your life and those around you. I believe running your own company is like being a professional athlete. Many of us look up to professional athletes, fantasizing about…

Remember Every Struggle is a reminder of the question…How Bad Do You Want it? If I asked you right now to rate how bad do you really want to change your life on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being a maybe and 5 being all in. Where are you at; be honest with yourself because most people go through their lives as 1 or 2. How do you get to success? You wan…

Have you ever had a slip of the tongue? Put your foot in your mouth? Or had that moment when we wish we could take back something we’ve said? Communication experts agree that our vocabulary contains many word traps that can impact how we are perceived by others and destroy our credibility. What is interesting is these words are so commonplace, you …

The most in-demand skills that employers crave are the elusive "soft skills"--the intangible but important qualities that enable you to work and interact with the people around you effectively. Having great soft skills can be a huge game-changer as you go through your career and life. It can be the difference between getting people to believe in yo…

If you want to be unsuccessful in your life; you came to the right place today; here are the top 7 traits of highly unsuccessful people. I hope you can take a look at your life and see if any of these 7 traits are impacting your journey to a magnificent life. We are not perfect and throughout your life, these traits will have a way of creeping back…

We all have heroes, people we look up to and inspire us to be the best we can be. Heroes come in many ages, shapes, and sizes. Many of our heroes are everyday folks like you and me. Everybody’s heroes are different for each and every one of us. The definition of a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, o…

Let’s make one statement right now. Everyone deserves to be at the highest levels of the Wealth Pyramid. The Wealth Pyramid does not care what color you are, where you came from, what level of education you have or what gender you are. It does, however, mandate as a condition of membership that you be willing to transform your life, commit to the t…

In this episode, we will discuss my three lessons regarding excellence, complete with my own experience and examples that you can relate to in order to understand the nature of excellence and what it takes to achieve it. Think of that day where you did everything you wanted to in terms of being disciplined. Now imagine doing that every single day. …

In this episode, we will discuss the steps to getting your life back in control when all hell has broken loose and your running with your hair on fire. So, is your life out of control right now? Is it pure chaos? All of us experience this awful feeling every now and then, because no matter how much self-development you do, there is going to be a ti…

In this episode, we will discuss the concept of metanoia. Metanoia is defined as the profound transformation in one’s outlook. How many of you find yourself in a position right now where you need to transform your outlook and life? Are you sick and tired and being sick and tired? Have you have reached this point in one or more aspects of your life …

In this episode, we will discuss the 7 reasons you are not a millionaire yet. If you are already a millionaire already, listen anyway and we would love to hear your insights on how you became a millionaire. Look, we are all trying to get ahead in life or you wouldn’t be listening today. For me, becoming a millionaire has been a goal of mine since I…

In this episode, we will discuss the proven relationship between fitness and success. Researchers have conducted numerous studies to determine the relationship between exercise and productivity in the workplace. To varying degrees, many studies have found some positive correlation between regular exercise and improved productivity, reduced absentee…

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of having good manners and etiquette and what importance manners plays in being a happy, successful human being. Manners, in my humble opinion, have nothing to do with your level of socioeconomic status but simply how you were raised and influenced by your parents and others around you. You can be ric…

Today’s episode #023 is titled – HELLO? HELLO? ARE YOU PRESENT? In this episode, we will discuss the importance of being in the present moment in your daily life and with those around you. How often do you often find yourself physically but not mentally present with not only yourself but in your interactions with your family, friends, co-workers an…

In this episode, we will discuss my recent visit to a city and the lives of three people I encountered all in all different stages and conditions. A benefit of my job is the travel I take and the cultures, companies and people I get to meet, work with, and build long term relationships with each and every day. I see people at their best and at thei…

In this episode, we will discuss the difference between being nice and kind and why kindness will pay immeasurable dividends. Throughout the course of our lives, we all have opportunities to decide who we are and how we want to treat people. One of the biggest decisions that we have to make is whether or not we want to live our lives for others or …

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of owning each day in your journey to your magnificent life. Each day we are each given 86400 seconds to make progress in reaching our magnificent life. Owning each day and every second of it to achieve a magnificent life is paramount. What you achieve each day is one more building block that builds y…

In this episode, we will discuss a subject that is near and dear to my heart – Dressing 25% Better than Everyone Else. Now many people think that just washing their face, combing their hair (maybe) and putting their clothes straight from the dryer is sufficient. Is it? Are you one of these people? Do you even care how you dress? Since I have been a…

In this episode, we will discuss the untapped power of the smile and how it changes the world around you. There are days when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, got into a fight with a loved one or struggled through driving to work to a job you don’t enjoy, it can be a tough task to put a smile across your face when you’re feeling less than …

In this episode, we will discuss the difference and importance of being persistent and consistent in your journey to your magnificent life. Most people are not persistent. Think about this…you’re 10 pounds overweight (the ‘cause’) and you decide to take up a fitness program (the ‘effect’). In a few months you succeed in losing the weight….you feel …

In 1999, I started my own business, and since then I've acquired a wealth of knowledge. Today on the Grind It Out podcast, I am proud to share the 10 tips I've learned in my 19-year journey as a successful owner of a multi-million dollar consulting firm.Michael Herrera által

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of clarity of vision and maximizing the pursuits that will make you successful in your life’s journey. So, do you know what your vision is in life? Is the vision of YOUR future crystal clear? A clarity of vision is critical to maximizing who we want to be and how we need to get there. It takes dogged …

In his wonderful book, The Art of Living, Thich Nhat Hanh presents a concept called Interbeing. Interbeing is the thought that we are all a continuation of the world especially our parents. My mother is with me every day, as I wake up and as I go about my life. Whatever I do, wherever I go, she is with me and a part of me. Not only is no man an isl…

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of recognizing patterns in our lives and that by identifying them and deciphering them we can make effect dramatic change in our future. “What we call chaos is just patterns we haven’t recognized. What we call random is just patterns we can’t decipher.” ~Chuck Palahniuk Look around you. Why do some pe…

Today’s episode #012 is titled Your TOO Busy – That’s a Load of BS. In this episode, we will discuss the rampant belief that being busy is worthy of a medal of distinction. So, how many times, have you ever said to yourself, “I’m too busy”? “I’m too busy to meet this person…” “I’m too busy to take care of my health…” “I’m too busy to go back to sch…

In the latest episode of the Grind It Out Podcast, will discuss the Think & Grow Rich book authored by Napoleon Hill in 1937.  This is one of my all-time favorite books and one I regularly apply its concepts on a daily basis. The Think & Grow Rich book is focused on applying specific principles to acquiring financial wealth but can be applied to ac…

Today’s episode #010 is titled “Get a GRIP on Your Life” with an emphasis on the word GRIP. In this episode, we will discuss a simple set of 4 steps to help you quickly move forward in your life a get a GRIP on your life: G = Get Up & Take Action R = Realize You are the Reason Your Life is Where It Is I = Implement a Plan to Succeed P = Plan to Suc…

In this episode, we will discuss “The Law of Attraction” which is one of life’s biggest mysteries. I personally believe is one of the important laws to achieving success. Very few people are fully aware of how much of an impact the Law of Attraction has on our day to day life. Whether we are doing it intentionally or not, we act as human magnets se…

Discomfort plays an important role in being a lifelong partner in helping you achieve new levels of success. Discomfort is your friend, not your enemy. Discomfort is defined as: dis·com·fort disˈkəmfərt/ noun 1. slight pain."the patient complained of discomfort in the left calf" 2. synonyms: 3. pain, aches and pains, soreness, tenderness, irritatio…

How many of you got up still yawning, not feeling rested, in a bad mood, and needing coffee to stay alert? How many of you know that you'll be nodding off or even falling asleep at work today? Or are you one of those lucky ones that only need 3-5 hours of sleep at night, making you a true rarity? Years ago, I would see my need for 6-7 hours of slee…

Do you need a way to kick your procrastination habit and make it easier for you to stick to good habits? I have a simple strategy that couldn’t be easier for you to use, in fact, it'll take you two minutes. I've used this strategy as an easy way for me to gain clarity, get to work, and grind it out.Michael Herrera által

"Everybody's working for the weekend." Loverboy had it right. So many of us give it our all week and use Saturday and Sunday to catch up on rest. Many don't realize that spending a day bingeing Game of Thrones or sleeping off that last margarita ends up being a waste of two-sevenths of our life. Successful people know that even if we don't spend th…

Whether you realize it or not, you have probably been using auto suggestion techniques your whole life.  If you have ever told yourself to wake up at a certain time, “relax,”,“sleep,”  “concentrate,” “smile,” “breathe,” or whatever -- you have used auto suggestion. We do it naturally.  The problem is that most people use autosuggestion UNCONSCIOUSL…

BEING GRATEFUL is one of the most important elements for success. It’s the key to experiencing life at its best. Being grateful for your blessings in life is arguably one of the keys that opens the door to a life of success and prosperity. Gratitude: Improves physical health—experience fewer aches, pains and illnesses Increases likelihood of exerci…

GET UP EARLIER, YOU ARE BURNING DAYLIGHT. I believe getting up early is a key to a successful day, week, month, year and life in general. I am up between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. every day and the extra time I give myself (2 to 3 hours) gives me valuable time to focus, to be creative, and to complete those tasks key to enhancing the success of my daily m…

Before you got into your car today to get you to your destination, you had pre-determined where you needed to go, how to get there, what you needed to take with you, and how long it would take to get there.. You developed a mindset of what you needed to do to get to your destination. Yet, how many of us do this with our life daily? In this episode,…

Welcome to the first episode of the Grind It Out Podcast!  Throughout all my travels and life experiences I’ve learned that there is a magnificent life for each of us, no matter where you are in your life, what has happened to you, and what the definition of a magnificent life may be for you. A magnificent life for some of you listening today may b…