68:Crush Fear, Build Confidence, and Say Yes to Greatness

✨ Welcome to Another Powerful Episode of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness

Hosted by the ever-insightful and energising John Merkus, this episode is a game-changer for anyone ready to stop playing small and start living with purpose and confidence.

In this dynamic and heart-led conversation, John welcomes Nick Batchelder — author of Crush Your 20s, founder of Hive Mentors, and a rising star in the personal growth space — for an uplifting, wisdom-packed episode that delivers on inspiration and real-world strategies.

👤 Meet Our Guest: Nick Batchelder

• 📚 Author of Crush Your 20s
• 🤝 Founder of Hive Mentors, a peer-to-peer coaching platform
• 🔥 Passionate about helping people unlock their full potential
• 💡 Brings practical tools, a positive mindset, and a hunger for growth
• 🙌 Connect with him on LinkedIn 

💥 Episode Highlights:

🔑 Confidence Isn’t Fixed – Learn why confidence is a toolbox, not a personality trait ⚡ Take Action Fast – Discover the surprising power of immediate action and how to use it 💬 Say Yes to More – How reaching out fearlessly opens doors and builds resilience 🌱 Happiness = Growth – Why choosing growth daily leads to joy and fulfilment 🙌 Surround Yourself with Confidence – The importance of community and uplifting people 💭 Powerful Mindset Shifts – “I get to do this,” not “I have to do this”

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• How to move from doubt to action (and why speed matters)
• Tools for building unshakable confidence
• The joy of the journey over the outcome
• Why being in the arena beats sitting in the stands
• Actionable strategies to live with more purpose, passion, and positivity

🌍 Why This Matters (at Any Age!)

Though Nick’s message began with his fellow 20-somethings in mind, this conversation is brimming with universal truths — whether you’re 20 or 70. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, clarity, or consistency, this episode will light a fire within.

🧨 Quote of the Episode:

“Greatness is giving it all I’ve got — every single day.” — Nick Batchelder

🎧 Tune In Now to Be Inspired

Whether you're on a walk, driving, or just needing a boost, this conversation is for you. Hit play and rise into your greatness today.

💬 Loved it? Here's What You Can Do Next:

✅ Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to rise ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📲 Follow John Merkus for more uplifting content 💌 Join the mailing list to get exclusive inspiration and free resources

🙏 About Your Host: John Merkus

John is a passionate speaker, transformation coach, and host of Rise and Thrive, committed to helping you become your best self. His conversations are thoughtful, energising, and always filled with golden nuggets of wisdom. He brings out the best in every guest—and this episode is no exception.

🎧 Press play, get inspired, and keep thriving. Greatness is one action away.

💬 Join the Conversation!

What’s one insight from this episode that resonated with you? Drop a comment or share your thoughts on social media with #RiseAndThrive #GreatnessUnlocked #LeadWithHeart

🚀 Hit play now, and let’s rise and thrive together!

✨ Stay Inspired and Keep Thriving  ✨

📲 Explore Fluid Reality Mindset App: www.johnmerkus.com

🔗 Follow us on social media and share your favourite moments. We’d love to hear how you're implementing these tools in your life!

https://www.youtube.com/@riseandthrivejohn

https://www.Instagram.com/jmerkus

https://www.facebook.