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Winsight Episode 24: Through the Eyes of a Child

10/07/201409/08/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Recently my daughter turned two years old and we celebrated her birthday for about a week. When she turned one, we had a big party, but I doubt she really knew what was going on. This time though, she loved being the center of attention when people sang Happy Birthday to her; she ate it up. It was such a joy to watch the expression on her face and see how happy she was.

As a parent, there’s a lot I’ve learned from my daughter and wife. Here’s just a few: it’s no longer about you anymore. Routines becomes essential. Patience is necessary for your sanity. But of all the things I’ve learned one stands out to me more than the rest: being present.

In this episode I’ll discuss the following:

What effect the future and the past have on your present
How a short-term memory can be a good thing
How much control you really have
What worrying actually is and how you can control it

What’s been your personal experience with worry? How does it change by looking through the lens of a child’s perspective? Please share your thoughts below!

Winsight Episode 20: Artist vs. Producer

09/12/201408/15/2014 Scott Asai2 Comments

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Ever since I became a business owner, I assumed I had to do everything. I’m the coach, marketing department, sales team, operations director, etc. But recently I’ve been reading a book written by a friend called Dream Year and it made me rethink how I spend my time. Ben Arment, the author, poses the question: Are you the artist or the producer?

In this episode, I’ll share my insights that I’ve learned about:

The difference between an artist and producer
Which one you are suited more towards
The myth about chasing your dreams
What you need as your dream gets bigger

So which one are you: the artist or the producer? Who do you need to surround yourself with to accomplish your dreams? Please share your thoughts below!

Winsight Episode 18: What Growth Tastes Like

09/05/201408/08/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Growth is necessary in order to succeed. If that’s a fact why doesn’t everyone want to grow? Answer: because it’s hard. Everyone wants to get rich quick, but not do the work to get there. We want to be in shape, but hate going to the gym and eating healthy. We want to have the best friends and relationships, but are quick to point out others’ flaws.

I can sit here and lecture you on how to grow, but that might be boring. Instead, let me focus in on another one of your senses that appeals to you, taste. Let’s face it. Some things will never taste good. Other things over time you build a tolerance for and you can actually trick your mind into thinking it actually isn’t half bad. Well, I’d like to think growth tastes like the second example I gave.

Let me explain the following in today’s episode:

How focusing on the benefits can override the pain involved to get there
The relationship of fear and growth
What a “green drink” has to do with growth
The 3 things you need to focus on in order to grow

So what does growth taste like to you? When have you experienced it before? Please share below because your stories inspire us!

Winsight Episode 17: Ambassador of Kwan

09/02/201408/08/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Do you remember the scene in the movie Jerry Maguire where Rod Tidwell (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.) refers to Jerry (played by Tom Cruise, his agent), as his ambassador of Kwan? Well, I looked up the definition of Kwan on the internet and found it means: love, respect, community and money. These are all things Rod expected Jerry to provide for him.

The practical application for you and me is we need an ambassador of Kwan in our lives. In this episode, learn about the following concepts:

How you go about finding your own “agent”
The 2 types of networking you need to do
What smart people do and what you should be doing too!
The number of people you need in your network to succeed

So who’s your ambassador of Kwan? If you don’t have one, what qualities do you look for in finding that person? Please share your thoughts below!

Winsight Episode 15: Your Achilles Heel

08/26/201408/04/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Back in January of 2011 I suffered the worst injury of my athletic career: a torn Achilles. It didn’t actually hurt, but I had heard enough stories about what a torn Achilles felt like to know it wasn’t good. I sat down immediately on a bench and figured if I didn’t do something quick I might be stuck here for a while. So I got up, grabbed my stuff and headed to my car. With the help of a friend I drove home, rested and called my wife to tell her what happened. From there the story is about the process of healing and recovery where I learned so much. In this episode I’ll share details about this personal challenge illustrated through the following points:

What I did to aid the process, both physically and mentally
My response to the doctor’s prognosis and how that helped me
What I learned about myself through this ordeal
How to deal with your own Achilles heel injury (because it will happen)

What is your personal Achilles heel moment that you have faced? How did you deal with it? What did you learn from the process? I’d love to hear your stories and who knows? You story may be the words someone else reading this might need.

Winsight Episode 14: Habitual Wins

08/22/201407/31/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Actions speak louder than goals. That’s the motto of an accountability app I use called irunurun. As a coach, goals are important. But you want to know a secret? It’s not really the goal itself that matters the most.

During this episode, you’ll learn:

The difference between goals and habits
Why I aim to network with people 3 times a week
Why habits are the foundation of fitness
The relationship with habits and successful people

What habits do you consistently do? What habits to you want to add to your arsenal? Please share in the comments below and maybe you’ll spark someone to create a successful habit because of you!

Winsight Episode 12: Why I Coach

08/15/201407/31/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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I first experienced coaching as a client over 10 years ago. I met my coach, Jay Hostetler at a conference where we were in a program evaluation meeting and he was the speaker. Jay shared what changes needed to be done in order to get us to the next level. Even though no one else in the meeting agreed with him, I thought he was spot on. After the meeting, I approached him and asked him more about what he did. We agreed to touch base on the phone within a week and our working relationship started there.

Understanding my story is at the center of why I became a coach. During this episode I’ll share how my experiences can help YOU make the right career decisions in the following ways:

How the relationship between confidence and momentum are crucial to success
What coaching actually does for you
What the best performers in every industry utilize daily
How looking at your past can clarify your future

What did you want to grow up to be when you were a kid? Share how your childhood dreams can influence your future professional ambitions below!

Winsight Episode 10: Never Settle

08/08/201407/16/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Have you ever made a decision out of fear because you felt backed into a corner and didn’t have any other options? That’s called settling.

The opposite of settling is having high standards for yourself, which creates options. Settling is a mindset.

In this episode I’ll be discussing:

What settling and a vacuum have in common
How to avoid settling in any aspect of your life
What effect expectations play in determining your personal standards
What successful and confident people do that others don’t

You and I have settled at least once in our lives, but let’s make our most recent one the last. After listening to this episode, please share your thoughts below and help our community grow!

Winsight Episode 9: Talk to the Mirror

08/05/201407/15/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Have you ever been confronted in a way where you didn’t know how to respond? You felt defenseless because it’s not the way you’re normally used to communicating with others? It happens…but when it does, what do you do?

In this episode, I’ll discuss: