Purpose Chasers Podcast

Every human wants to live their life at their maximum potential. However, the resistance comes from the stories that they have created in their heads surrounding the idea of how difficult that will actually be. As a result, they never end up completing their maximum potential because they often talk themselves out of chasing their greatest potential. They know what’s waiting for them on the other side but they never actually reach that point.    However, this week, I am shutting down the false narrative that you can’t chase after your maximum potential. Through your consistent actions, there are rewards waiting on the other side for you. It’s time you stop creating stories in your mind around the idea that you can’t have what it is that you are set to do. Life isn’t always easy but there is always a way through the difficult times. Once we are able to see opportunity through adversity, then we are able to tap into our greatest potential.   Topics Discussed: - Dealing with the resistance of dif

Are you tired of allowing other people to make decisions for you? Do you often feel pressured by your environment to choose to take action? Maybe you feel pressured by society to opt for a specific career path that you’re not passionate about. Or maybe you have allowed your family to dictate what makes YOU happy in life. The truth is, though, oftentimes we don’t give ourselves enough credit for taking action. Sure, there are outside influences that can be the vehicle in which you get to your destination, but ultimately the choice is yours.    This week, I am sharing with you the three-step-process to never be pressured or persuaded in your decision making again. My wish with this episode is that you start taking ownership of your life and start implementing your power of choice. Other people can’t live your life for you so it’s time to stop allowing them the freedom to make decisions for you. It’s time to breathe life and catch fire to what it is that you have been called to fulfill.    To

Are you struggling with connecting with your family? Maybe your efforts for being a positive father figure or a deeply devoted spouse aren’t quite being met. Or maybe you never had a father figure in your life, much less a positive relationship with your father, and you’re wanting to level up in how you parent your children. Regardless of your history, your future can still be rewritten. Sometimes our past, even the negative aspects, are needed to shape who we become in the future. You can make the choice today show up wholeheartedly for your family. This week, I am talking with Larry Hagner, founder of The Good Dad Project as we dive into what it means to truly connect with your family. Larry shares with us his humble beginnings as he walks us through his personal journey of fatherhood. Being without a father figure present for most of his childhood, Larry shares with us the pivotal moment where he realized the father than we knew he needed to be for his own children. Listen as we journey through connectivit

Recently in my meditation and contemplation, I’ve really felt the need to share part of my story on the show. I’ve had the idea for someone to interview me on the show for a while now. But I really wanted to make sure that whoever came on the show to interview me, that challenges me to be a better person. And what better person to have asked me questions about my past and my journey than Rick Alexander. Not only has he been a former guest on the show in its early release, but Rick has also been one of the people in my life whom I deeply respect and resonate with.    This week, Rick Alexander, host of Morning Coffee, sits down and asks me to share parts of my journey that I haven’t shared on the show before. This special episode is one that is very near and dear to me as I get 100% honest and transparent about where I am at in life and how I have gotten to this place of acceptance and gratitude. Tune in to hear about my transformation and the pivotal moments in my life that helped shape who I am toda

Did you know that many of our decisions are operated out of fear? What opportunities we say yes to and others we say no to typically depend on how we allow outside forces to influence our decisions. But whether you recognize those fears or not, you are still the only person that is in control over your life. It is important that we start giving credit where credit is due. You are in control. Don’t let what happens to you decide what you do with the circumstances that you have been given.    This week on Purpose Chasers, as promised I am sharing part two of the power of choice. Specifically, I am talking about the victim’s response to choice and how people make decisions out of fear. I am sharing with you what leads to decision making, or lack thereof, and how we can show up in our own lives. Ultimately, nobody can make the decision for us. Oftentimes we give outside influences too much credit for our decisions. But, remember, you have the power to choose the life that you want to live. Don’t allow o

Have you ever wondered why so many people drop out of coaching courses? Or maybe you’ve asked yourself why people stop showing up for themselves in the middle of transformational masterminds? It’s not the lack of resources that stops people from achieving their goals. Want to know the real reason why people give up? They allow their self-limiting beliefs to dictate their actions. -   This week, I am talking with Master Coach, Founder of My Recovery Toolkit, and host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast, Angela Pugh. We are discussing how commitment is the difference between those who give up half-way and those who achieve their goals. Angela shares with us her own self-limiting beliefs and how she has continued to invest in herself to ensure success in her own life. Purpose Chasers, get ready as we dive into what it truly means to invest in yourself. Topics Discussed: Why you should be investing in yourself and your mindset How implementing 10-15 minutes a day helps you move closer to your goals Why b

What if you didn’t have to live a life that someone else chose for you? Don’t like your current career choices? Aren’t happy with where you’re currently at in life? The truth is, you have the complete power to decide right this very moment how the trajectory of the rest of your life is going to look like. While we all have the power of choice, many individuals only want someone else to make their decisions for them.    This week, I am sharing the incredible power of choice and why we are capable of saying no. Let’s face it, not every opportunity is a great opportunity. Sometimes we have to say no to things that aren’t in our best interest. However, many of us get stuck in a routine that we feel like we have to make decisions in order to make other people happy. But what if I told you that you can, in fact, take back ownership over your life right this very moment? How would you choose to live the rest of your life?   Topics Discussed: Why people make the wrong decisions in their life How to t

Do you know what your true purpose in life really is? Have you ever felt like your purpose has shifted over time? The truth is, most individuals *think* they have an idea of what they were called to do. However, very few individuals have actually stepped into their calling. Everyone wants a purpose, but how many people actually find it?   This week, I am sharing with you why you will never find your purpose by chasing a specific destination point. Many times we think that we will find our purpose if we could just hit a specific following or once we accomplish our goals, that’s when we’ve made it. We view success and purpose through a filter of self-limiting beliefs. However, what if I told you that it’s less about a destination and more about a transformational journey?    Topics Discussed: Shifting away from the idea that purpose is a physical location Identifying self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back  How to take actionable steps that help guide you into finding your true pur

If I were to ask you who the top 5 people are in your circle, would you be satisfied with the names you’ve written down? They say you are the average of your immediate sphere of influence so if this is true, then what does this say about your current level of success? Does your current situation line up with you want to be in this world? Odds are, we aren’t allowing ourselves to be uncomfortable enough to take action towards our goals.    This week, I am talking with spirited boss babe, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, life + business strategist, and best-selling author, Cathy Christen. We talk about a wide range of topics spanning from identifying what brings us joy to taking ownership of our lives. Cathy shares with us the definitive moment that changed the course of how she was able to pursue her dreams. The truth is, we don’t always get to choose what happens to us, but we always have the choice of how we learn and grow from those life lessons. Topics Discussed: Learning how to identify

Have you asked yourself what opportunities you’re not currently seeing? Is there an opportunity that you’re not allowing yourself to embrace? It’s no secret that COVID-19 is impacting all of us but that doesn’t mean we can’t find beauty amongst the chaos. You may feel “stuck '' during this time but don't allow fear to consume your thought life. Start today by shifting your perspective from how this is affecting you negatively to how you can use this as an opportunity to grow.   In this bonus episode, I am sharing my heart with you guys and how I refuse to allow obstacles, such as COVID-19, to stop me from chasing my purpose. This may be a kick-in-the-teeth episode as I get super honest with you about how many of us are in a scarcity mindset with everything going on in the world right now. But Purpose Chasers don't fold up in difficult times. No, we support, encourage, and challenge each other. We press on. We will find a way to get through this, together. Are you one of the ones who will take this as an

Is the story you’re currently telling yourself allowing you the access to truly step into transformation? Is there a lie you’re currently believing about yourself that is hindering your growth? Often times, what we really need in order to grow is a mental shift in the right direction. If you are feeling even the slightest bit of resistance towards your goals, you may be allowing your thought life to dictate how you take action.   This week, I am sharing with you the two phrases that have hindered more personal development growth and transformational growth in my life than anything else. In order to have a true transformation, we must first realize that we have the potential to take action. Our mindset and thought life are huge indications of whether or not we show up for ourselves.  Topics Discussed: The two MOST restrictive phrases that hinder personal development Why our thought life is potentially blocking our transformational growth The relationship between our thought life and the ability to

If you are currently unhappy with the way you are living your life, what is holding you back? Is it a lack of inspiration or is it the idea that we have to fulfill other people’s expectations? The truth is, nobody lacks motivation or inspiration to chase after their purpose. However, most of us struggle with the idea that we need to fit the mold of what other people think we should be.   This week, I am talking with fitness coach, author, and host of The Million Pound Mission, Adam Schaeuble aka PHD (Previously Heavy Dude). Adam shares his humble beginnings of living an unfulfilled life to how he overcame the expectations of others to fully step into his calling. When we allow ourselves to look within, we begin to realize the potential within us. In this episode, you can expect a few laughs but mostly the audacity to dream big. You don’t need permission to live your best life so go out and chase your greatest purpose. What’s stopping you?   Topics Discussed: Why people pleasing stunts our ability

How many times do you answer an opportunity with the phrase: “I’ll think about it”? Odds are, for most of us, this is our go-to answer when faced with a decision that we don’t want to make. Even if it’s something we think would be beneficial for us, we often use the phrase “I’ll think about it” as an exit strategy to withhold making an executive decision for as long as possible. Maybe it’s something we don’t want to do but we don’t want to hurt someone else’s feelings. Or maybe it’s something we would like to do but we have a lot of self-limiting beliefs holding us back.    This week, I am sharing with you my strategy on how to shift our mindset from “thinking” to “doing”. If I’m being honest, I have had to stop myself in the past from using this phrase because I wasn’t quite ready to make a decision. However, with my 3-step process, I will be able to help you define what exactly it is that you want for your life and how to know if you’re on the right track. Topics Discussed: How to stop thinkin

What do you want to do with your life? When you look within, what is it that you want to create or do with your life? The thing is, every single one of you already has an answer to what that looks like. We all have dreams of what we want our lives to look like in the future. But most of us don’t actually know what the first step looks like in order to get there. So, how do we get to those places?   This week, I am sharing with you the importance of speaking up for yourself and how you can take action despite what your current circumstances look like. The truth is, our dreams don’t become reality until we are ready to activate our true purpose. Topics Discussed: How we can lean into our true purpose Re-discovering our dreams and how to make them a reality Why taking action towards our goals shifts our mindset  How we can disprove our own insecurities and self-limiting beliefs   ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unrelea

Ever had that one person in your life who completely changed the game for how you show up in your own life? You know, that person that speaks life into you and encourages you to take big leaps towards your most audacious goals and dreams? Last week, I shared about the power of mentorship and this week I get to share my conversation with my mentor himself.  That’s right, I am talking with former gym owner, former NFL, international speaker, shift coach, a competitor on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, and my mentor, Anthony Trucks. Anthony shares with us the power of shifting our mindset into the belief that we are not victims of our past and that we are capable of creating a new future for ourselves. We talk about the idea that our bodies are a lot like computers that need to recharge and update over time as well as the fear behind truly stepping into our full potential. I also share how Anthony has personally helped me focus on my “why” behind Purpose Chasers and serving this community.  Topics Discussed: C

Do you currently have someone that you trust with your most audacious goals and dreams? Maybe you’ve been wanting to invest in a mentorship but aren’t sure what direction to take. Or maybe you’ve tried mentorships before but there was no mutual relationship to carry through. What if we were able to rethink how we approached mentorships in a way that allowed us to grow and level up in ways we never thought possible?   This week, I am sharing the power of mentorship and how having my own mentor stretched me to chase after my greatest goals. In this episode, I talk about how I outgrew old mentors and how I set criteria for the best mutual relationship possible. When we are able to be authentic and vulnerable with those we work closely with, we are able to truly step into our greatest purpose. Topics Discussed: The importance of mentorship and how they help us grow How mentors stretch us to take actions beyond our self-limiting beliefs  How to recognize when a mentorship no longer serves you Having a

Each month, we are highlighting different members from our community as well as the Purpose Chasers Academy to reflect on each member’s growth and how they are achieving their greatest goals and dreams. Each of these community highlights is a direct conversation from our Facebook lives.    This week, I am sharing why it took me TWO years to launch the Purpose Chasers Academy and how I am pushing past my self-limiting beliefs. I am also giving a special shout out to each of the members within our community, what they are currently working on, and how they are showing up in the world.    #NotAnotherFacebookGroup ---    Connect with Mark Crandall   Join the exclusive Purpose Chasers ® Facebook group for unreleased content, interviews, live coaching, not to mention the epic community supporting, encouraging, and challenging each other to fulfill their dreams.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thePurposechasers/ Why should you join? Because I want to watch you achieve your g

It’s no surprise that the discussion around teachers often revolves around insufficient pay for the work that they put in day in and day out. Most of us can agree that we need to do a better job of honoring the teachers and educators in our lives. However, what if there was an even deeper issue at hand? What if there was more we could do than offer a simple pay increase? This week, I am talking with former kindergarten teacher turned founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, Danna Thomas as we discuss the importance of mental health and wellness of teachers. Danna believes that to solve the teacher burnout and turnover crisis man teachers face, we must come together as a community and revolutionize how we professionally support educators. Topics Discussed: Why the best school supply is the investment in yourself How to revolutionize how we professionally support educators Why most teachers often suffer from burnout and turnover How self-care practices for teachers create a ripple effect for students --- Connect w

What label are you allowing yourself to be defined by? Is there something from your past that is holding you back from reaching your highest potential? The truth is, we all have instances in our lives that we can allow ourselves to be defined by our circumstances. However, we don’t have to stay in the place of a victim mentality. In fact, we can use our past to rewrite our future.    This week, I am sharing the importance of understanding the difference between being a victim and playing a victim. Once we recognize that we can learn from our past circumstances by understanding the lessons behind them, we are then able to turn up the heat in our lives. I am also sharing one of my go-to practices that helps me redefine what it is that I am truly wanting to strive after in life and how it has allowed me to let go of my own self-limiting beliefs. Topics Discussed: Taking actions against limiting beliefs How the victim mentality cycle keeps you pinned to what you believe  Using your past circums

Have you ever had a near-death experience that left you realizing that there’s more to life than just barely getting by? Maybe you’ve been chasing material things that haven’t given you much joy and you want to experience something more. What if you realized that today was the last day of your life, how would you live your life differently?   This week, I am talking with weightlifting champion, founder of The Attitude Nation, and host of the Red Circle podcast, Jon North about what it means to truly lead a life worth living for. After being pronounced dead for 16 minutes, Jon experienced a spiritual encounter with what he believes to be an angel in Heaven. After coming back to life, Jon now recognizes how precious life is and how to become the best husband and father possible. Listen as we dive into what it’s like to trust God in the process and to fully embrace our identity. Topics Discussed: Why we need to quit putting on a front and admit our mistakes Recognizing the power of faith and our spiritua