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Winsight Episode 38: Why Less is More

01/13/201512/15/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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Why is less more? We hear that motto thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean?

I believe it boils down to focus. As much as we can debate whether males or females are better at multitasking, biologically we’re both not meant to do it. That means in today’s world of instant gratification and multi-sensory overload when you’re engaged in more than one task at a time, you’re scattered and more opt to being distracted and making mistakes.

In this episode we’ll discuss the following:

Work environment: how/where you can do your best work
Why focus is achieved by elimination
What Kobe Bryant has done less of to accomplish more
How the answer to the question, “What do you do?” reveals if you do less or more

Doing less seems contradictory in today’s world, but it’s not. What is something you can do less of to accomplish more?

Winsight Episode 37: Healthy Addictions

01/06/201512/08/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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We all are addicted to something. For some it may be fitness. Others are to coffee. Some love certain TV shows. Whatever it is, there’s a deeper reason behind it. What is it that you’re addicted to?

As we move into the new year, this episode will explain how addictions can be a good things using the following points:

Why fitness can be your drug of choice
What routines represent in our lives
If you’re addicted to attention, how you can use it in a positive way
What’s at the root of addictions and why it can be a good thing

So what are you addicted to? How can you put a positive spin on it? Please share by leaving a comment below because you’re not the only one!

Winsight Episode 29: When Discrimination is a Good Thing

11/11/201410/13/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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The word discrimination conjures up many negative thoughts and images, especially along the lines of prejudice. But what if I told you discriminating is essential for success both in your personal and professional life? How is that possible? Such a powerful concept is used by you and me daily, but we just don’t label it that. Let me give you a few examples.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How time is given to us equally, but how we use it determines everything
Why being treated “fairly” sucks
What 3 factors reveal your priorities
How your golf strategy may be hurting you

So after listening, do you consider yourself discriminatory? Why or why not?

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 13: Morning Good

08/19/201407/31/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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How you start your day has a LOT to do with how productive you are. I’m not talking about working harder, but working smarter. Think life-hacking. This isn’t about shortcuts, but being efficient. The best way to do that is building the right habits from the time you get up.

If someone asked me what advice I’d give to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’d say: workout 3 – 5 times a week in the morning before you start work. In this episode, I’ll discuss the following evidence:

The real reason why working out in the morning trumps any other time of the day

How to work according to your “rhythm”

What entrepreneurs lose (besides a guaranteed paycheck) when leaving a corporate job

Who else is doing morning workouts and why you should to

Do you consider yourself a morning person? If so, what are the benefits? If not, does this episode alter your thinking? Please share your thoughts below!

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 2: Why You Need Haters

07/11/201407/03/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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People like to call others haters, but what if that isn’t necessarily a bad thing?

If you take a stance on ANYTHING someone is bound to disagree with you, so I’ll discuss why haters are essential in this episode:

Being politically correct vs. keeping your opinion to yourself
My connection to Lakers Nation & how the Lakers historically bad season helped me
The relationship between controversy and respect
Leadership, significance and haters

What’s been your experience with “haters?” I’d love to hear your thoughts below and how you’ve risen above it!

Winsight Episode 1: Introduction to the Winsight Podcast

07/08/201407/03/2014 Scott AsaiLeave a comment

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So I’ve jumped on the podcast bandwagon after seeing the majority of the entrepreneurs that I follow regularly do them consistently with great results. I’m not a huge radio/music listener, but I see the benefits of audio learning.

In this introductory podcast I’ll cover:

How podcasts are a “passive” learning tool
Why I use sports analogies with my coaching clients
Why I don’t market myself as a Life Coach
Why flexibility and reinvention is key to your success

This is going to be a fun ride and I need your feedback and comments to tackle the subjects that matter most to you. Please leave your comments/suggestions about the podcast below and I’ll get back to you ASAP!