Balancing professional drive with personal relationships
Release Date: 05/22/2025
Raising Your Standards When Pressure Rises
The Balanced Warrior Podcast
Coaches Chris and Paul speak to financial advisors and other busy professionals in this episode about raising your standards when the pressure rises. They understand the pressure of Q4 for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and advisors. They challenge the common tendency to lower standards or cut corners under pressure and instead advocate for embracing pressure as an "invitation to level up." The discussion draws a clear line between destructive stress and productive pressure, offering actionable strategies to help Financial advisors and others with demanding careers lean into the...
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Leadership, Standards, and Self-Mastery-Being Better Every Day
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Join Coach Paul for an inspiring and high-energy solo episode focused on the core philosophy of "Be Better Every Day." Coach Paul dives into what this standard truly means. Committing to just one degree or one percent of improvement daily, both personally and professionally. He shares insights on why everyone is a leader, regardless of their title, and emphasizes the crucial role of continuous self-improvement and learning as the non-negotiable trait of all great leaders. The episode encourages you to take ownership of your results, relinquish control to foster growth, and define your personal...
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The Q4 Strategy That Changes Everything- How to Finish the Year Strong and Guilt-Free
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In this high-energy episode, Coaches Paul and Chris dive into strategies for crushing your Quarter Four (Q4) goals. With the year rapidly drawing to a close, they discuss how to effectively shift into "turbo mode" without burning out or sacrificing other vital areas of your life. Want to crush Q4? Be Better Every Day! Learn how to leverage acceptance, communication, and proactive planning to maintain a sense of equilibrium while maximizing your professional output. Discover the importance of establishing non-negotiables to work guilt-free and find out how a simple 50-day challenge can...
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How a moral compass helps us be better every day
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"Who do I need to become to live a happy, healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful life?" That's what this powerful episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast is all about. Finding your moral compass. Drawing from their work with business leaders in creating a "code of honor" for their organizations, Coaches Paul and Chris stress that this set of non-negotiable values is just as critical in our personal lives. Without one, we risk drifting, becoming distracted, and losing sight of the values that create peace, joy, and harmony. Having a moral compass helps us be better every day and create a pathway...
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The Seven Levels of Awareness-Go from Surviving to Thriving
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Coach Chris is back to discuss how to achieve multidimensional success, which is the process of thriving in the areas of life that are most important to you. In this episode of The Balanced Warrior Podcast, he shares concepts from their best-selling book book, You Have Infinite Power, which focuses on the seven levels of awareness. Coach Chris challenges you to evaluate your own level of awareness and find ways to create that multidimensional success you crave! Join Coach Chris as he unpacks one of the most important chapters of their bestselling book. Awareness! Animal: The lowest level of...
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How to build the mindset of a high achiever
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Welcome to the Balance Warrior Podcast for growth-focused pros and high-achievers! In this episode, Coach Chris Berlow dives into a concept he's honed from working with thousands of people: the power of mindset. He shares a profound lesson that begins with understanding the 'stick man' diagram, a concept he learned from Bob Proctor, who had a direct lineage to Napoleon Hill. Chris explains how our conscious and subconscious minds work, and how our thoughts ultimately drive our feelings, actions, and results. He introduces a simple yet powerful strategy to protect your mindset and change your...
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The Crucial Aspects of Your Winning Business Team-Insights from the Martial Arts World
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If you are a high achiever and driven by the benefits of team dynamics, join the Balanced Warriors as they provide you with must-haves for building and growing a goal-driven team. Michael Mertens and Chris Berlow share their unique perspective on building a successful business team. Drawing on their decades of experience as martial arts experts and multi-location business owners, they discuss how to cultivate leadership and teamwork. The principles they share extend beyond the martial arts world and apply to any business owner seeking to cultivate a thriving, mission-driven team. Do you want...
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How to Overcome Adversity and Find Your True Calling
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Welcome to the Balanced Warrior Podcast for high achievers! In this episode, Coach Michael and Coach Paul talk with entrepreneur and motivational speaker Matt Toresco. Matt, a former Division I athlete, shares his incredible journey of resilience and faith. He opens up about a life-altering lacrosse injury that resulted in a broken neck and an 18-year battle with chronic pain and opiate addiction. He explains how his personal struggles led him to a deeper spiritual connection and the realization of his purpose in helping others. This powerful discussion highlights the importance of overcoming...
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Attaining growth, success and fulfillment at any age
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Welcome to another edition of the Balanced Warrior Podcast, where hosts Coach Michael Mertens and Coach Chris Berlow dive into the art of living a life of multidimensional success, regardless of age. In this important episode, they draw from their decades of experience as martial artists and entrepreneurs, and share how the philosophies of East and West can empower you to master the challenges of aging. If you are a high achiever and driven professional, the coaches guide you through continuing to maximize your growth and fulfillment as you age gracefully. The coaches share practical...
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Slow down and attain mindfulness through the traditional tea ceremony- “Tah Do”
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Join Coach Chris for a peaceful exploration of the traditional tea ceremony. Traditionally called “Tah Do.” In this episode, Chris ventures into the ancient art of preparing and sharing green tea, a practice that offers much more than just a morning beverage. Discover how this mindful ritual can bring a sense of calm and connection to your daily life. You can also watch this video on the Empowered Mastery YouTube channel. The Power of Green Tea: Learn about the health benefits of green tea, particularly the special green tea from Korea, which is rich in nutrients and known for its...
info_outlineThis week, Coaches Mike and Chris discuss the vital aspects of multidimensional success, emphasizing the consistent nurturing of key relationships and the importance of lifelong learning. They share personal anecdotes about celebrating anniversaries and achieving significant milestones, highlighting practical strategies for maintaining balance in life.
If you consider yourself a high achiever but have challenges nurturing important relationships, spend some time with the Balanced Warriors!
Key Discussion Points:
- Prioritizing Couple Time: The Balanced Warrior coaches stress the significance of dedicated one-on-one time with your spouse, beyond family activities. Chris shares insights from his 32nd-anniversary trip and their commitment to annual solo trips, as well as weekly date nights and simple shared moments like movie nights.
- Consistent Relationship Deposits: Chris and Mike discuss the concept of making regular "deposits" into your relationships through quality time, compliments, acts of service, and intimacy to avoid becoming "roommates." Scheduling consistent time and turning off distractions are key examples.
- Multidimensional Success Revisited: For new listeners, they reiterate the podcast's core philosophy of achieving balance across health, wealth, career, and family by consistently contributing to each area.
- The Power of Lifelong Learning: Mike and Chris emphasize the importance of maintaining curiosity and avoiding stagnation at any age.
- Honoring Mentors and Legacy: Both hosts reflect on the profound impact of their martial arts mentors, and the significance of honoring those who have guided them. They highlight the value of having mentors, partners, and proteges in life.
- Age as Just a Number: Chris shares an inspiring encounter with an 80-year-old avid snowboarder, illustrating that a consistent and active lifestyle can defy age-related limitations.
- Dynamic Balance: The hosts acknowledge that achieving perfect daily balance is unrealistic, but the goal is to maintain an overall equilibrium by consciously allocating time to different areas of life.
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