REAL AF with Andy Frisella

Most people exist as a byproduct of their environment. What does it take to create a life in which you can control your environment? How do you make yourself significant enough to make an impact, whether in business or all of life? In short, what do you need to do to get where you want to be? In this episode of the MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella is joined by Pejman Ghadimi, founder of Secret Entourage and the author of the bestselling book, Third Circle Theory.

Winners live an active daily life. They are proactive and organized. They take the whole of their lives and break it down into daily plans and specific tasks. Successful people don't achieve greatness by accident. If you want to be a champion and accomplish great things, you simply cannot be passive. Take control of your day!

Companies rise and fall…on leadership. Governments rise and fall…on leadership. Any movement that's trying to do something good rises and falls…on leadership. Here's the reality: the strength of a nation…of a culture…of the whole human race rises and falls on the strength of it's leaders. Whether you're the CEO of a multi-million dollar business or you're just a dude with a 9-5 job who wants to fucking kill it at that 9-5 job, you have to learn to lead. There's no other way to be successful.

Life is short. We're going to die. So why would you spend your life doing things that you don't want to do, because you are afraid that if you did what you really wanted to do, you might screw everything up? Here's the reality: You're going to make mistakes and screw up either way. If you take the time to think about what you are really afraid of, you can use fear as an advantage.

Resourcefulness is the ability to creatively cope with difficulties and challenges, in business or in life. Whether it is knowing how to learn from their experiences or adjusting their game plan to make the most of their assets, men and women who develop and exercise their resourcefulness are bound to succeed. But the foundation of all resourcefulness is the mindset that says, "Failure is not an option."

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. It is the hot thing right now, but it is being sold by shady people peddling the dream of making a million dollars in less than a year. If you are wondering whether or not you should start a business, embark on an entrepreneurial endeavor, or pursue any other big goal in life, here's what you need to realize: It's going to take time. It's going to take everything you have. You aren't going to be able to do it unless you are all in.

Do you ever run into people who say, "I don't have the resources to succeed" or "our company doesn't really have any assets, so that's why we're failing"? According to Andy Frisella, lack of traditional resources is one of the greatest assets you can have. This positive way of thinking, this no-resources-is-a-good-thing mindset is what The MFCEO calls "Zero Options Mentality." It's essential for success.

"Everything you do is competition," says The MFCEO. You can't hide from it. You can't pretend that life on Earth doesn't run by the rules of "compete or die." You will either be a do-nothing or a champion. The good news is that it is not a zero sum game. Anyone who adopts a killer competitive attitude and commits to hard work can win at life.

Just as businesses thrive on products that solve problems and bring value to customers, successful people are men and women who have learned how to provide value through who they are and what they do--no matter what it is. "No matter what job you're working," says Andy Frisella, "ultimately you always work for yourself." Whether it is forming the habit of hard work or always seeing the bigger picture, there are practical steps anyone can take to become a truly valuable person.

The difference between people who fail and people who succeed is that the latter are brutally honest with themselves. They don't make excuses for themselves. They don't blame any external factors or circumstances. They execute. They push through. And above all else, the believe they are in control of their lives. And they use that control to accomplish incredible feats that others only dream about.

How do you control momentum? How do you effectively convert movement into success? Whether it is learning how to focus on the benefits instead of the work or celebrating the small steps as victories, Andy Frisella shares his insight for how to get your life and/or business moving in the right direction.

The cheesy self-help gurus and self-proclaimed masters of success always repeat the same phrase, "Don't quit. Don't ever quit." Even though it's gotten to be a cliche and is often expressed in a sunshine-and-unicorns way, it is true. Success is hard. The world doesn't owe you anything. You are going to have to fight like hell for every inch of progress. Above all, you have to learn how to finish. You must quit quitting.

Sales skills aren't just helpful for business. They are applicable--and essential--for success in all of life. Joined by his brother, 1st Phorm President of Operations Sal Frisella, The MFCEO returns to a favorite subject. Ultimately, it's not about selling products and services. It's about selling yourself--and helping people.

"Why are you afraid of the work?" That's the question the MFCEO poses to people who aren't realizing their potential and pursuing the kind of life they really want. At first glance, Andy Frisella says, people might seem lazy. Sometimes they are. But often, people aren't lazy. They are afraid. The prospect of working hard terrifies them because they don't understand the benefits. They don't believe that their hard work will ultimately payoff.

There's so much craziness in the world. People are stressed out about everything from ISIS and environmental disasters to gun violence and racism. The truly great, successful people know how to be surrounded by this craziness and keep their cool. They know how to live in the middle of this chaos and still get sh*t done. The MFCEO knows this is a tough task, but he believes it can be done. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on how to do it.

"Hey, Andy! Can you give me some special advice for accomplishing my goals and dreams? My situation is unique." No. Stop right there. According to The MFCEO, nobody's situation is unique. Everybody has disadvantages. Everybody faces adversity. Success is hard for everybody. So stop making excuses and get sh*t done now.

What tools does The MFCEO use to pursue success? In this episode, Andy Frisella gets down to the nuts and bolts, outlining his daily practices for maintaining vision, setting goals, dealing with criticism, turning adversity into an asset, and more!

All successful people have at least one thing in common: They know how to make an impact on other people. Whether they are talking to the President of the United States or the bellhop at a low budget hotel, they know how to be friendly, engaging, and how to provide an amazing experience, life-changing experience. In short: They know how to be memorable.

What's the one word that gets mentioned again and again in our popular culture? What's the one word that people use again and again, to the detriment of their own lives? According to The MFCEO, that word is "fair." The entitlement mentality that says "I deserve better " is destructive. Ungrateful people who compare their situation to others and complain are destined to accomplish nothing. No matter who you are and what your background is, you can choose to make the best of the life you have been given.

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. The MFCEO hears this all the time: "Andy, I'm passionate and hard-working. But I just don't know what to do with my life." While he's addressed this issue in Snapchat and Periscope in short segments, he's never unpacked his thoughts in a systematic, comprehensive way.

Three days after July 4, 2016, Andy Frisella shares his thoughts on the real threat to our freedom. It is not a tyrannical government or an attack from ISIS. The greatest threat to every human being is the bondage of their own mindset, the slavery of their own excuses. According to the MFCEO, regardless of your background, situation, or circumstances, you are free. You are free to be great.

"Andy, I'm passionate and hard-working. But I just don't know what to do with my life." That's a question the MFCEO gets a lot. While he's addressed this issue in Snapchat and Periscope in short segments, he's never unpacked his thoughts in a systematic, comprehensive way. That's what he does is this two part series. This is part one.

So many people say, "This is my greatest hope and dream...but if it doesn't work out, there's always Plan B." Andy Frisella says, "No!" There-Is-Always-Plan-B kind of thinking is the mindset of failure. You need to be 100 percent committed. All or nothing.

There is an epidemic in America. From coast to coast, people think they can put in minimal effort and get maximum results. According to Andy Frisella, it doesn't work that way. Showing up is not enough. To be truly successful, you have to take pride in everything you do, pay attention to the details, and if necessary, go twenty extra miles. Put simply, you need to overachieve.

The MFCEO Project isn't just about motivation and success. It is committed to a total transformation of our culture, and very little is more critical to the positive development of people than parents. As Father's Day approaches, Andy Frisella and the crew talk to Larry Hagner from the Good Dad Project. It's not enough to be the MFCEO of your life. You have to be the MFCEO of your family, too.

What is one of the main reasons most people never do anything significant in life? Because their egos don't allow them to be seen doing something poorly. They never want people to see them experiencing loss or failure. According to Andy Frisella, you have to be willing to do something badly for awhile before you become good--and eventually great--at it. That is the natural path to excellence--and success.

Farokh Sarmad, better known as @farokhgoodlife, is a college-age entrepreneur and social media mogul who is killing it on Instagram. In this episode, The MFCEO and crew invite him into the studio to discuss the basics of business and badassery.

In a famous scene in Rocky 3, Apollo Creed tells Rocky Balboa, "There is no tomorrow!" Why do people procrastinate their commitment to greatness? Why do they put off until tomorrow the excellence they could achieve today? Andy Frisella and the MFCEO crew discuss that question and provide tips for defeating procrastination and dominating your life without wasting another 24 hours.

Average people have no idea what commitment really costs. They feel good about themselves when they exercise a couple weeks worth of focus and self-discipline. The reality is, true commitment requires a wholehearted investment of everything a person has. It requires a sustained effort over an extended period of time. True commitment requires a firm "yes," not a maybe. Knowing how to commit is what makes the difference between those who talk sh*t and those who do sh*t.

There are two things in life that utterly destroy your forward progress. The first is holding on to your past victories. The second is the mentality that says "I will just show up to work and do the bare minimum." In this episode, Andy Frisella explains why these two things will kill your success—and what you need to do to rid them from your life.

Can one person really make a difference? Can a single man or woman really accomplish anything? In this episode, Andy Frisella talks about why he believes in individuals. From our greatest obstacle to achieving our potential to the supreme effectiveness of our actions, the MFCEO talks about the power and potential of human beings.

If you think humility has nothing to do with success, you're wrong. People who think they know everything and can do everything very seldom accomplish anything. Winning in business and life requires the ability to know what you know and what you don't know, and the commitment to surround yourself with people who help you maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.

From nearly paralyzed to mobilizing the health and happiness ofmillions, Shawn Stevenson is the creator of The Model HealthShow,featured on iTunes as the #1 health podcast in the country,and the author of Sleep Smarter. In this episode, the MFCEO andVaughn the Impaler talk with Shawn about everything from businessand branding to sleep and success.

Young bucks: you can have an entrepreneur mentality and kill it within an established business. But you have to ask yourself a question: if you are in an entry-level position, how do you know if it's a dead end job or a real career opportunity that just requires hard work, passion, and patience? In this episode, Andy Frisella shares the key signs that a company is committed to excellence—theirs and yours.

Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, podcast phenom, and the NY Times best-selling author of The School of Greatness. In this episode, he joins the MFCEO crew to discuss the power of vision, the advantages of adversity, and what it really takes to pursue greatness.

Most people don't understand that the world owes them nothing. They are selfish and suffer from a massive sense of entitlement. People who rise above the common lot and achieve alpine heights of success are those who put others first, care, and provide value.

Why is the success and motivation space crowded with so much B.S.? In this episode, Andy Frisella calls out the con artists and gets some things off his chest.

There is an epidemic in our country. From Facebook feeds to face-to-face conversations, people are whining, crying and complaining about everything. You can change culture of negativity if you stop making excuses like everyone else--and start leading.

Andy Frisella enjoys cussing; but there's one four-letter word he hates: luck. In this episode of the MFCEO Project, he explains why it's imperative to clean up your language and stop using that dirty word.

If he could travel back through time to 1999 (in a Lambo, not a DeLorean), what advice would millionaire entrepreneur Andy Frisella give to his younger, inexperienced self? It's the same advice he'd give anyone on ground zero of building their empire.

Pay your respects to personal responsibility, who by all indications, appears to be dead in America. In this episode of The MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella holds a funeral service for the thing that has built every great life, business, and even the U.S. of A.

As you pursue greatness, do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you even feel like, deep down, maybe everyone thinks you're someone that you're not? Don't sweat it. Everyone who has ever accomplished anything has wrestled with the same thing, too.

Can you name the seven deadly sins? Pride. Lust. Greed. Jealousy. Anger. Gluttony. Sloth. Well, there are seven deadly sins that kill entrepreneurs, too. From an obsession with certainty to lack of patience, Andy Frisella spits fire and brimstone as he rails against all of them.

When they are very little, baby elephants are often tied to a stake and conditioned to think they can't pull it out and move, even after they've gotten big enough to do so. They just accept their limitations. Andy Frisella says too many men and women are like that.

Andy Frisella loves all entrepreneurs, but he has a special place in his heart for those who are young or just starting to run a business for the first time in their lives. In this episode, he's joined by Nehemiah Davis, an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist who is killing it at a young age.

Remember those Public Service Announcements that proclaimed, "Knowledge is Power?" Andy Frisella says it's not true. Education is not complete without experience and application. Mere information will do nothing for you. You've got to put it into action.

The days that you face a do-or-die, put-up-or-shut-up situation are the days that define us. Andy Frisella calls those "Test Days." Successful people don't just learn to face those days with determination. They learn to love them.

Returning to a favorite topic, Andy Frisella shares his thoughts on how character, conduct, and making cold hard cash are related. Are rich people evil? Is it noble to be poor? Can money be a legitimate driving motivation in life? The MFCEO answers these questions and more.

How do entrepreneurs deal with loneliness and isolation? When is the best time to transition from your current job to your dream scenario? What do you do when you second-guess yourself? In this episode, Andy Frisella answers these and other questions from entrepreneurs.

There is a conflict going on in America, a great war for the heart of the nation. But it's not between the Democrats and Republicans, the far right and the far left, or traditionalists vs. progressives. It's between those who promote the culture of winning and those who want the country to slide into excuse-making and laziness. Who will win this battle? It's up to you to decide.