Unlimit Yourself

In today’s episode, also known as the second installment of Unlimit Yourself’s Power of Passion series, we’ll be exploring the story of Erik Sargent, a master of media arts who literally has a master’s in media arts. Among his many titles, Erik is an audio engineer, music composer, sound and graphic designer, drummer, Legend of Zelda super fan and a video game aficionado. He is also a Twitch streamer who creates captivating and hil...

In today’s episode, the first since returning from my hiatus, I’m going to be talking to Calvin Skinner, a man who unapologetically marches to the beat of his own drum. No one definition perfectly captures the uniqueness of Calvin’s character, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Calvin is a skilled photographer, cook, content creator, mechanic, instrumentalist, lover of nature, philosopher, and most importantly, my best friend. ...

In today’s episode, I want to talk about a personality type that actively limits the happiness and success of those who possess it. The kind of people who see the glass half empty and no light at the end of the tunnel; those who carry around a dour and sullen opinion of what is possible for themselves and others. Today, I want to talk about the disempowered pessimist. More than a typical pessimist, one who is disempowered has adopt...

In today’s episode, we’re gonna talk about the art of the come-up through self-belief. The come-up, or in the words, the period before you achieve high-level success, is one of the most difficult and grueling experiences for any artist, athlete, or professional. One must have fierce determination to withstand the slings and arrows, setbacks, and disappointments that imperil their steady climb to the top. A perfect example of someon...

In today’s episode, I’m kicking off a new series on Unlimit Yourself, called the Power of Passion. The goal of this series is simple: Talk to people who love what they do. There’s something uplifting about people like this, the ones whose enthusiasm for a craft, profession, art form or subject area is so intense that it energizes and inspires us to answer our own calling in life. My guest today, John Hughes, is one of these people....

From the best of times to the worst of times, music has the extraordinary ability to speak to exactly how we feel. It serves as an intimate companion, reminding us that there's at least someone out there who can empathize with our thoughts, feelings, or emotions. Few understand this intimate relationship better than Cassie Pearl Wise, a singer/songwriter whose relationship with music has been lifesaving — literally. Hear how C...

Social media isn't always a wellspring of inspiration; often it's quite the opposite. Having access to so many other people's lives through their social media content provides ample opportunity for chronic, unhealthy social comparison that can lead to feelings of frustration, inadequacy, and envy. In this episode, Rick talks about these downsides and how to retool those negative emotions to serve as motivation for be...