The Sessions Effect

Stubbornness closes off a portion of your learning and life experiences—it is harmful to the overall process of success. In Session 19, Michael explains why we must let go of toxic stubbornness and how we can overcome it.  MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo

In Session 18, Michael teaches us how to stay in control of our lives no matter what happens in the outside world. He discusses the intellectual faculties in your brain such as perception, will, reason, imagination, memory, and intuition. You may be using this functions already, but it's all about using them in the right way. MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo

Session 17 is a concise yet comprehensive overview of everything Michael has gone over in Sessions 1 through 16. We have learned many valuable lessons over the course of the podcast—so in order for them to fully resonate—we must review, practice, and study them.  MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo 

You are never going to go beyond what you believe you can do. In Session 16, Michael explains the importance of believing in positive outcomes and how doing so can further augment the advancement towards your goals. However, belief needs to be followed by tenacious, diligent behavior. The mixture of believing in oneself and possessing a tireless work ethic is a recipe for success! MUSIC: Good Old Times - Alex Cohen - Provided by Jamendo

In Session 15, Michael focuses on the benefits of a positive self-image and how we can train ourselves to become more confident. No matter the skill, we can always improve as long as we practice good habits and think positively.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

Retired professional baseball player, Mark Mulder, joins Michael for Session 14. Mark played for the Oakland Athletics from 2000-2004, as well as the St. Louis Cardinals from 2005-2008. Mark led the American League in wins in 2001, led the American League in shutouts in 2001 and 2003, was an American League All-Star in 2003 and 2004, and became a World Series Champion in 2006. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

In Session 13, Michael begins by sharing some personal development methods and ideas discussed in Maxwell Maltz' 1960 publication, Psycho-Cybernetics. He dives into the concepts of outer image and inner image, as well as the significance of having a team image that portrays structure, value, and discipline. Michael covers all of this and more, so be sure to download and listen! MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

There are two types of people in this world: leaders and followers. Although most of history's great leaders began as followers, we should never aim to remain one. In Session 12, Michael teaches us that in order to become a successful leader, one must first learn as an intelligent and diligent follower.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

Previously in Session 7, Michael spoke about the 'knowing vs doing' gap and how we can set ourselves up for success. In Session 11, he provides the keys to actually following through and pulling the trigger on our goals. This is an extremely important episode, so get out a piece of paper, grab a pen, and get ready to change some habits for the better! MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

Michael begins Session 10 by responding to a listener email regarding the negative attitude of leaders. He also explains the 3 tiers of money-making and how you can put yourself in a better position to generate great wealth. Michael also talks about debt, how our perception of it can make or break us, and he shares his method for getting through it. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

Michael is joined on the podcast by entrepreneurial business owner, Chris Auwater. Chris runs an entrepreneurial training and direct sales company in Dallas, Texas that annually produces $15 million in revenue. In this interview, we learn about Chris' humble beginnings, his transition into entrepreneurship, his methods to dealing with obstacles, and much, much more. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times- Provided by Jamendo

Learning how to communicate and build relationships with people is a critical skill to have in all walks of life. In Session 8, Michael breaks down the significance of impactful conversation and how it relates to serving others. There are 4 negative types of listeners/nonlisteners and Michael teaches us how to avoid being one of them by sharing some of his personal experiences. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

'Knowing' and 'doing' are two completely different words when it comes to achieving your goals. There are 3 types of goals—A, B, and C. In Session 7, Michael describes each one and discusses how they will help organize our goals into tangible plans. He talks about positive and negative paradigms, examines how our habits and environment shape us, and answers some listener emails. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo

You can't get anywhere without setting and achieving goals. In Session 6, Michael speaks on the magnitude of visualization, imagination, and creativity when it comes to goal-setting. He teaches us about how logic can be harmful to the productivity and gives us some of his personal experiences that we can learn from. MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo 

Gratitude is of the utmost importance. In Session 5, Michael shares his own methods and ideology on the practice of being grateful. In order to operate from a position of peace and fulfillment, we must always appreciate what we have—not what we want. In addition, Michael discusses the power of forgiveness and how we can let go of negative energy.  MUSIC: Alex Cohen - Good Old Times - Provided by Jamendo