Wake Up and Level Up

The four stages of competence is the process of progressing from incompetence to competence in a skill. No matter what you do, you want to get to a level of competence where you’re in the zone and doing what you do without even thinking it. It’s called unconscious competence. When you watch the masters of their craft, like Michael Jordan, you see this playing out in real life. Mario teaches you how to make this happen for YOU in your life, as well as some knowledge from his father on the topic. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

It’d be so much easier to launch that new project or switch jobs if you knew exactly how it was going to work out! Unfortunately, it doesn’t work out that way. And that uncertainty can keep us stuck! It’s easy to let that fear hold us back. Today, Mario teaches us how to leverage that fear and use it for good! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

If you have an idea but need to take it to the next level, Mario is here to share with you one of his most important tactics to make that happen: the peanut butter and jelly principle. The power of mixing two things that might not normally go together can help you take something to the next level and really stand out! Mario shares how in today’s podcast. (note: physical peanut butter, jelly and bread is not required for today’s podcast, but have a sandwich for lunch, anyway) Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

The word “but” can derail a conversation, a plan or implementing something new. What if you replaced it with “yes and…,” one of the basic principles of improv comedy. Really! Using this tactic from the improv world can help you make a connection or turn a negative into something great. Take a listen and Mario will show you how to make it happen. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

If you’re a creative person, you know that exciting moment when a new, amazing idea pops into your head! Boom! There’s something new that can make something awesome! But the KEY to that idea is to get it out of your brain and into something that will help you remember it, whether a notebook or some digital device. Mario talks about how he captures HIS ideas, including a tool to help you capture ideas in the shower! Seriously! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

If you’re in a spot where you can’t just go all in on something new, you’re not the only one. Sometimes we still have to keep doing some things we really don’t want to do while we transition. Even though we know we’re moving towards something new, those things can feel like a burden and make us frustrated. Mario was in the same boat when he started his media career.  He shares how he was able to spin those things he didn’t want to do as something that actually empowered him. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

Can you believe we’re already two months into 2019?? Where did the time go?? How are you doing on your goals? Are you still on track with your RAP plan?? If you’re not, it’s okay – you’re not the only one. Today, Mario helps you stop for a moment, take a look at where you’re at so far and helps you get back on the right track to make this your year! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

Making big things in life happen can be overwhelming. You might not have the skills or tools you need right in the moment to make things happen. Thinking about that fact can even make you feel worse! But accepting this moment, accepting that you need improvement, gives you your power back! Mario explains how to accept improvement, and details the steps you can take to get moving in the right direction. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

Mario was in LA doing some work, and he had lunch with a friend from AOL about the Never Settle Show. Mario planned out how he could convince AOL to jump on board and help to make the show happen. But his buddy, T, gave Mario and answer he didn’t expect—and that’s a GOOD thing! Mario talks about how not hearing what you want to hear can lead you down a path you should be taking, albeit one that you can’t see for yourself. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

Yesterday, Mario talked about “power moments” and knowing what to do when you have free pockets of time. These little moments can make or break your day. But it’s so easy to let a little distraction throw you off! Maybe a co-worker stops by your desk, or an email or phone call throws you off. If you take time to plan what you will do when these interruptions happen, you can take back this time and make sure you don’t get lost when they happen. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

You have more time than you think to make things happen—science even says so! Today on the podcast, Mario talks about “decision points” or “power moments.” This is the ability to identify small pockets of time in your day in between things you’ve already done. Take a listen to learn about the science behind these moments in your day, and find out how you can harness them to make things happen! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

Instagram is an incredible tool to help us connect and share, but it can eat away at our precious time! Recently, Mario took some steps to make sure he’s not allowing Instagram to take up more time in his life than necessary, so he can be more present in the now! He shares a trick to help you find out how much time social media is eating away from your day, and teaches you how to step up and take that time back! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv  

Listener Lisa reached out for Freestyle Friday to ask about her current journey for her dream job. She has a head hunter helping her find a position, but she wants to do MORE! Yet she doesn’t know where to start. Mario shares his top tips of what you can do right now to find your dream job, and it’s way more than just looking through job ads! Get proactive! Make it happen! Mario shares how in today’s episode. Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

On Thursday, Mario shares a story from his own journey to show you that he’s human, too. And today, he REALLY opens up. Recently, he screwed up. He screwed up BAD. While other coaches won’t show you when they’re down and out for the count, Mario opens up and shares a recent story on how he got in the way and caused a problem. You aren’t the only one! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv

Get ready to be productive and make things happen! Mario shares one of his favorite pieces of technology that he uses to close deals. And the best part? It’s FREE! Want to grow your business? Get organized? Make sh*t happen? This tool will help you get there. Take a listen! Get your 2019 Reflection Action Plan for FREE at marioarmstrong.com/goals Have a question for Mario? Call our Podcast Hotline and leave a voicemail! 646-770-1353 Get more inspiration from Mario on Instagram at instagram.com/marioarmstrong Watch previous episodes of Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show at neversettle.tv