Sharpen Your Sword

Sharpen Your Sword is a metaphor for the ongoing process of our personal development. Sword is meant to be interchangeable with whatever you want, whether it be your leadership skills, communication skills, mindset or whatever area of life you’re looking to improve and refine. Guests include entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, experts in the fields of fitness, health and wellness, science, psychology, spirituality and more. I’ll dive into their life experiences, mindsets and the wisdom they have cultivated along their journey thus far. My mission is for you to be able to immediately apply the insights you gain from this show in order to enhance your experience of life.

16. The Current State of Things 03/25/2020

16. The Current State of Things On this episode I address the current state of everything happening in the world, my response to it, my opinions and some ways I have been getting through these trying times. I hope you get something valuable out of this episode and as always, I would love to have a conversation with you on my social channels or if we're already homies, shoot me a call or a text and we can chat it up. Stay well and healthy everyone. Connect with Brock: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/13692407

15. Joy & Fulfillment Through Cooking and Travel with Cheryl Jamison 03/04/2020

15. Joy & Fulfillment Through Cooking and Travel with Cheryl Jamison On this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my aunt Cheryl while she was visiting Arizona and talking to her all about the life resumé that she has created for herself, alongside her late husband and my uncle Bill. Together they have traveled all over the world, experienced different cultures, foods and taught some cooking classes along the way as well. They have upwards of 20 cookbooks which have sold over 2 million copies collectively and they have won 4 James Beard Awards. Some things we talk about are — Why cooking brings her so much joy, and also the advice she would give to someone like me who sees it as more of a “chore” What the most rewarding part about her journey has been How she continued to follow this passion despite the passing of Bill Her advice for someone wanting to take the leap from their full time job to work freelance and go all in on their passion All of this and more, including a tangent about chickens and eggs. I had a lot of fun with this one and I’ve wanted to make it happen for a long time, so I really hope you enjoy. Connect with Cheryl: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Connect with Brock: Website | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 Instagram | Twitter | /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/13404602

14. My Three "M's" for Daily Personal Growth 02/11/2020

14. My Three "M's" for Daily Personal Growth On this episode, I share with you my three M's that have been the most impactful for me to implement as daily practices in an effort to get a little bit better mentally, physically and spiritually. Life can be immensely challenging and these three practices can be some of your best tools in the face of even in the deepest trenches of hardship. Connect with Brock: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/13103000

13. Processes, Systems & Deadlines 01/27/2020

13. Processes, Systems & Deadlines On today's episode, I share a story about a conversation that I had with my manager that made me come to a realization of a small detail that would allow me to be more effective in the things that I want to accomplish. I also pay my respects and share a story about Kobe Bryant that has always stuck with me. Rest in peace to one of the greats of our time, a leader by every definition of the word and a man who’s legacy will carry on for generations to come. --------------------------- Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/12904115

12. The Top 5 Lessons I Learned in 2019 01/01/2020

12. The Top 5 Lessons I Learned in 2019 Happy New Year fam! On this episode, I share the top 5 lessons that learned in 2019 — 1. If I don't have my health, then I don't have much else 2. Create winning habits 3. Your environment is everything 4. Make time for your hobbies 5. Go all in on your fears until they disappear Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/12584492

11. Embracing Fatherhood & Serving Humanity with Anthony Snow 11/18/2019

11. Embracing Fatherhood & Serving Humanity with Anthony Snow On this podcast, I got to sit down with my buddy Anthony Snow who is easily one of the most genuine, authentic and purposeful people I’ve ever known. He’s also the author of the soon-to-be book Embrace Fatherhood, which is coming very soon. He has a unique way of viewing life that’s given me a lot to reflect on and you’ll quickly realize that throughout the course of this podcast as well, especially towards the end. Some things Snow talks about — The biggest thing that becoming a father has taught him The importance of being honorable in everything you do How he cultivated confidence within himself The dangers of "situationships" Whether or not you can know if someone is right for you within the first interaction How to stop caring so much about what other people think I had a lot of fun on this one because as I mention, I didn’t prepare a single question in advance for this episode, but I knew I wouldn’t have to and you’ll see exactly why. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/12074459

10. Give Your Dream A Chance with Nikki Metzger 10/28/2019

10. Give Your Dream A Chance with Nikki Metzger Nikki Metzger is not only a Nike Trainer, owner of her own gym here in Scottsdale, and the 2015 Women’s Health Magazine’s “Next Fitness Star,” but she is just an all around incredible human being. She’s super friendly and approachable but equally as disciplined, motivated and inspiring. It’s been amazing to see the culture and community that she’s been able to create at her gym, and to hear her story and everything that came before it. Some questions I ask are — "What would you say to someone who maybe wants to open a gym one day or start a business around their passion but they just don’t know where to start?" "What’s a mindset you have or a mantra that you always come back to when you’re dealing with adversity or something challenging?" "How can we maintain our mental health while pursuing our fitness goals?" I had such a great time on this podcast, so I really hope you enjoy this one as well, and I’m really looking forward to taking some more classes at her gym and surrounding myself with the contagious positive energy that she creates. Connect with Nikki: Instagram @nikkimetzger // @scottsdalebodi Website Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/11803868

9. My 5 Biggest Mindset Shifts 10/14/2019

9. My 5 Biggest Mindset Shifts Today’s episode features me, myself and I as I bring you my second solo episode of the podcast! On this episode, I talk about my 5 biggest mindset shifts, how they have made a difference in my life and have allowed me to have more inner peace and make for a better life experience overall. I almost didn’t share this one since I talked about some things that I had a lot of insecurity around for a long time, and I’m still not comfortable speaking for long periods of time and I had to really let go of perfection as you’ll also learn about in this episode. But as I mention, it’s selfish for me to hold back personal stories of mine if they have the potential to help someone else on their journey. I really kept you as the listener in mind for this one and it took me a lot to step in front of my ego and and just speak my mind about some of the most important mindset shifts that I’ve made throughout my 26 years of life. I hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/11639834

8. Create Your Passion with Jason Euler 09/30/2019

8. Create Your Passion with Jason Euler On this episode, I got to sit down with Jason Euler who is in talent management and partnerships with Relentless Beats who put on over 200 events per year including Phoenix Lights, Decadence and Gold Rush here in Arizona. Jason is one of the most intentional and purpose driven people that I’ve come across and it’s my pleasure to introduce to him if you don’t know who he is already. We talk about how he started his first business by accident which would help him transition out of a corporate 9-5, and how he was able to let go of his stereotypical view of dance music culture and is now building a life for himself within and around it. We also talk about why he places so much importance in helping the youth, especially those who are at risk or in underprivileged areas. Jason also touches on the difference between happiness and joy, and why he’s after one of those and not the other. I’m super stoked for you to hear this one, Jason drops some serious truth so I really hope you enjoy. Connect with Jason: Instagram @JasonEulerMGMT Twitter @JasonEulerMGMT Facebook www.facebook.com/JasonEulerMGMT/ Website Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/11445206

7. Prioritizing Mental Health and Callusing Your Mind with Reece Ellsworth 09/16/2019

7. Prioritizing Mental Health and Callusing Your Mind with Reece Ellsworth Reece Ellsworth is one of the most mentally tough dudes I know, which pairs perfectly with his current endeavors as a police officer in Colorado, as well as his passion for MMA. I had the pleasure of working with him at Nike, which is where we really got to know each other, and I knew pretty quickly that he was someone I would remain close with no matter where our paths took us. On this podcast, we dive into how and why he developed an interest in law enforcement. We also spend a lot of time talking about mental health, including what could be implemented to help that of first responders and occupations of similar intensity. Reece also talks about the biggest mental obstacles he’s overcome, the biggest lessons he learned while working for Nike and the biggest difference between who he is today and who he was 5 years ago. I was super grateful to have the opportunity to sit down with him while he was in town, and I think you’re really going to enjoy this one. Connect with Reece: Instagram @reece.ellsworth Twitter @RGE_1193 Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/11262806

6. My Top 7 Takeaways from The Summit of Greatness 09/13/2019

6. My Top 7 Takeaways from The Summit of Greatness My Top 7 Takeaways from The Summit of Greatness! Mentioned in this episode — @LewisHowes @LeannRimes @EdMylett @EvolvingOutLoud @JesseItzler @StephanSpeaks /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/11229809

5. Blind Optimism & Failing Forward with Payam Bipar 09/02/2019

5. Blind Optimism & Failing Forward with Payam Bipar When I think about dudes who have a clear vision, values and a rock solid mindset, Payam Bipar is one of the first that comes to mind. He’s one of the most insightful and knowledge dropping dudes that I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with, and the man is only 22 years old. That’s not to taking anything away from anyone in that age bracket, but for his age, he has already been through a ton whether it’s been on the business side of things, or just life in general. He’s unapologetically himself and stays rooted in his belief system but is still open to discussion and debate about whatever you want. We actually went to high school together, but never really got to connect, sit down and have a conversation like this with each other until this podcast. Nonetheless, I knew he was someone that would be awesome to sit down with, and he definitely did not disappoint. We talk about how to embrace the idea that your efforts aren’t going to waste, even if you aren’t reaping the rewards right away. We also get into how to deal with feeling stuck in your environment, and what it takes to start surrounding yourself with more like minded people. Finally, I ask him how he deals with comparison, and why he actually appreciates where he’s at despite the fact that people even younger than him are crushing it in their space. All of these wisdom nuggets and so much more in this interview with Payam. I think you’re gonna love this one. Connect with Payam: Instagram @inspiredpayam // @zizaclothing Twitter @InspiredPayam Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/11072873

4. Living in Gratitude and Taking Ownership with Coach Kevin Turner 08/19/2019

4. Living in Gratitude and Taking Ownership with Coach Kevin Turner Coach Kev is actually the first person that I ever attempted to do an interview with over two years ago before I even owned any equipment. He recorded it on his iPad, but much to our disappointment, it ended up dying at some point during the interview. So here we are again doing it for real this time. Coach is one of the realest dudes I’ve ever come into contact with. “Real” gets thrown around a lot, but when I say that, I mean he is radically true to his mentality, approach to life and training. That’s not to say he’s not open minded, but if you don’t like what he says, what he does or why he does it, he just knows that he’s not the right person for you. He’s also dealt with more adversity than a lot of people I know, but still manages to live in gratitude no matter the hand he is dealt. Coach was born in Kingston, Jamaica and possesses the skill and eye of a fine artist as well as the experience of a former athlete in track and field and football. He possesses over 30 years of experience in training professional athletes, collegiate athletes, youth athletes and those dedicated to optimal health and longevity. He has cultivated a unique philosophy around training which he calls “The WAY Method.” We actually don’t discuss a whole lot of fitness and training, but that’s alright because there’s still a ton of substance in this interview and I can promise you that this won’t be his last time on the show. Connect with Coach Kevin: Instagram @thecorefacility Twitter @thecorefacility Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecorefacility/ Website thecorefacility.com Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/10910507

3. Self Love & Investing In Yourself with Sugi 08/05/2019

3. Self Love & Investing In Yourself with Sugi My friend Sugi is also someone that I had the pleasure of meeting as a result of my time at Nike. We get into some of the mental health challenges she has battled, but also how she’s alchemized them into raising awareness through her clothing brand. She’s passionate about giving back and helping out those who are less fortunate and she’s exactly the type of person that we need more of in the world. She is also a photographer and shares a valuable lesson that being behind the camera has taught her, along with how she prioritizes her time between that and her clothing brand. I had a great time sitting down with her, and there’s some amazing take homes in the interview so I hope you guys enjoy. Connect with Sugi: Instagram @sugiciara Twitter @SUGICIARA Website Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/10775162

2. Energy Healing & Emotional Availability with Abby Avallon 08/05/2019

2. Energy Healing & Emotional Availability with Abby Avallon On this episode I’m joined by Abby Avallon, who is a former coworker of mine from when we worked together at Nike. I’m super grateful that we met during my time there because she’s been one of the most genuinely easy to connect with people that I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. She’s a private coach of yoga therapy, hypnotherapy and reiki healing and we touch on how this work has molded who she is today and how she felt so connected to energy at such a young age. I feel like even after this interview, I have so many more questions for her and things to learn as I have barely even begun to scratch the surface of what’s available for me through yoga, meditation and spirituality. There are tons of truths, wisdom and amazing stories in this interview and also plenty of takeaways to get your brain firing and wiring new ways to look at your life and the possibilities that await you. Enjoy! Connect with Abby: Instagram @avallongypsy Facebook Website Connect with Brock: Instagram @brockrichard_ Twitter @BrockRich Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brock.richard.56 /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/10775069

1. Welcome to Sharpen Your Sword 08/02/2019

1. Welcome to Sharpen Your Sword My story of why I started this podcast, what you can expect as well as my publishing schedule. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/sharpenyoursword/id/10748954

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