REAL AF with Andy Frisella

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.

What does it mean to be a man? In this episode, Andy Frisella is joined by Ryan Michler of Order of Man, and the two of them answer that question. From taking personal responsibility to developing the skill of adaptability, one thing is clear: being macho is not the same as being masculine.

Live your passion. That's what Andy Frisella says. But don't make the huge mistake of thinking that means life will be easy. Life wasn't meant to be easy. You're not meant to be a wilting flower. You are called to be tough-minded, battle-tested, and made better through struggle.

Everybody deserves the truth. In this episode, Andy Frisella fields tough questions: Does he really believe that success is for everyone? Does he ever struggle with discouragement or depression? The MFCEO keeps it real, raw, and honest.

Do you take pride in what you do? Not just when pursuing big goals, but also when performing little tasks? Not just when everyone is watching, but when you're all alone. Truly successful people take pride in everything they do. But what does that even mean? In this episode of Thursday Thunder, Andy Frisella shares his thoughts.

Andy Frisella and the crew jet to New York City to hang with Gary Vaynerchuk, the badass from Belarus and the High Lord of Entrepreneurialism. From The MFCEO's social media strategy to Gary Vee's approach to the creative process, this conversation is wide-ranging, heavy with truth, and more fire than you can handle.

Already failing your New Year's goals? Don't sweat it. Take the sheet of paper with your old goals, wipe your a** with it, and flush it down the toilet. The MFCEO is going to help you set bigger, better goals. The kind that people laugh at.

"Quit playing yourself," Andy Frisella says. What does that mean? Stop buying the get rich quick lie. Your success is going to take time and the experience you will gain will be invaluable.

Prepare to be enlightened or offended. Andy Frisella and guest Sean Whalen attempt to reconstruct a conversation they had over dinner. From "how can we fix what's broken in America?" to "how does passive parenting relate to failure in business and life?" these two revolutionaries cover a range of topics in this wild romp of a conversation.

What are two of the most powerful words in the English language? According to Andy Frisella, they are "Thank" and "You." Whether you're pursuing success in business or happiness in life, cultivating gratitude is essential.

People boast all the time about the big goals they've set for themselves. But Andy Frisella asks, "are they REALLY your goals?" If they are, your day-to-day actions should demonstrate that. Otherwise, it's just talk.

Life and business are both full of problems. If you want to be successful, you better figure out how to approach them--and how to solve them. This is part 1 of a 2-part series.

To be successful, you have to win the battle of the mind. You have to take your thoughts and bend them to your will. Andy Frisella tells you how to "autocorrect" your negative thoughts.

In business and life, are you a tugboat or a lighthouse? That's Sean Whalen's critical question. A millionaire, entrepreneur, social media phenom, and founder of Lions Not Sheep, Whalen joins Andy Frisella for this episode of The MFCEO Project - and the two talk about everything from what ails American politics to a life that adds value.

In a culture that has succumb to the insanity that "everybody wins" and "everybody deserves a trophy," Andy Frisella says that competition is critical for success. It's good for business, America, and all of life. "Big Jim" Frisella, the MFCE-DAD, returns to the studio to contribute to the discussion.

You may not travel the world and get paid as a motivational speaker, but every entrepreneur has to learn how to transfer enthusiasm and move people to action. In this episode, Andy Frisella shares his methods for motivation.

Before you're successful, people will call you crazy. After you're successful, they'll call you genius. Before they will laugh, after they will flatter. Before they will say "You'll never do that," after they will say "I supported you all along." According to Andy Frisella, this is all part of the entrepreneur's journey. But successful people see "The After" before anyone else does.

How do you manage the growth of your small business? Jillian Tedesco of Fit Flavors joins Andy Frisella and Vaughn Kohler and the three of them discuss challenges entrepreneurs face as they grow more successful.

Who needs to validate you? Who needs to approve of your business idea? No one but person looking at you in the mirror every morning. In this Thursday Thunder edition of the MFCEO Project, Andy Frisella shoots it straight: You don't need permission to be great.

There's always more to say about sales. In this second episode dedicated to the topic, Andy Frisella talks about the importance of listening, focusing on your strengths, showing customers appreciation, and being "The Guy."

Do you fear the unknown? Andy Frisella says people get paralysis by analysis because they are constantly asking "What if?" You don't know what's going to happen--and you don't need to. Successful people experience whatever comes--and execute their plan anyway.