EP036: How To Be Ruthlessly Productive, And Success As a College Drop Out

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Channel: Luka Hocevar · 2017 · Sports

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EP036: How To Be Ruthlessly Productive, Success As A College Drop Out, And A Recovering Fitness Junkie w/ Nate Green

http://www.VigorGroundFitness.com/blog

You ever doubt yourself and what you can achieve? So did Nate Green after having a 1.7 GPA and dropping out of college his first semester and pursuing a personal training career. Even with all the doubts he took action and first transformed himself; then helped others do the same before opening up a world of opportunities. 

From being an editor at T-Nation, a key figure in the growth of Precision Nutrition, a marketing genius behind some of the most successful launches in fitness, or the thoughtful and inspiring writing and projects he does for his own Nate Green brand - there is much wisdom to be shared. 

Nate talks about the skill sets that can benefit anyone no matter what field they’re in, how to become ruthless at productivity, cutting out things that slow you down, enjoying your life and days more while still getting everything you need done, and how he became a recovering fitness junkie. 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

How Nate had a 1.7 GPA in high school and dropped out of college first semester, had low self esteem, and _________ changed everything 

The secret of better writing - hanging out on the Eminem fan forum - discover the details 

How gaining 40 lbs of muscle in a year changed Nate’s confidence, mindset, and drive to succeed in other areas of life

“How to not have a real job ever” - a question that may spur you to find new possibilities in your career 

Why finding mentors and building relationships is “fast tracking” for any industry 

The 3 best ways to become a better writer that will help you with marketing, better communication and beating your competition if you own a business 

The way to never be out of business and always be valuable - build “transferable skills” and “base level skills” - discover what that means 

A secret to better writing and marketing - how people will experience what you’re writing 

Discover the two questions that will make all of your communication clearer, more effective, and successful 

How Nate wrote The Hero Handbook in hours and how you can create great work fast 

The daily rituals that make Nate happier, healthier, more productive, and took his relationship to the next level 

Why you shouldn’t take in any more information and it may be stopping you from achieving your goals

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