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How To Go From Broke & Broken to BADASS and BEAST MODE!

David Bayer

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In this episode, David Bayer passionately addresses the idea that everyone has the potential to achieve greatness, despite the obstacles they may face. He asserts that the challenges and pressures people encounter are essential for unlocking their inner strength and resilience. David shares his personal struggles, including addiction, financial hardship, and self-doubt, to demonstrate that greatness is achievable regardless of one's starting point.

David emphasizes the importance of shifting one's mindset to overcome self-doubt and the habit of comparing oneself to others. He recounts a transformative experience with Tony Robbins, who advised him to stop comparing himself to others and trust in his own inner genius. This message is central to David's philosophy: recognizing one's unique potential and not being distracted by the perceived success of others.

David also stresses the significance of relaxation and reducing self-imposed pressure. He explains that relaxation allows individuals to connect with their inner desires and inspirations, leading to more effective and joyful progress. He cites Arnold Schwarzenegger's advice on the importance of relaxation and collaboration, underscoring that success is often a collective effort involving many supportive individuals.

Ultimately, David encourages listeners to embrace their struggles as part of their growth process, stop unhealthy comparisons, and relax into their journey. By doing so, they can unlock their potential and move towards their unique greatness. He concludes by inviting listeners to engage with supportive communities, share their progress, and stay connected for continued growth and inspiration.

00:00 - Intro: You're a Badass
00:08 - Destined for Greatness
00:21 - Structure to Unlock Greatness
01:04 - Personal Struggles and Growth
02:11 - Embracing Pressure for Growth
03:50 - Building Resilience
05:04 - The Diamond Metaphor
07:04 - Challenges as Evidence of Greatness
08:00 - Consciousness and Desires
10:08 - Struggle as Part of the Journey
11:02 - Blocking Your Greatness
12:03 - Advice from Tony Robbins
15:37 - Comparing Yourself to Others
18:42 - People Are Just Doing It
19:50 - Everyone Fudges the Lines
21:21 - Truth About Comparisons
23:31 - Cheating and Authenticity
27:27 - Great People Who Inspire
30:05 - Relax and Enjoy Life
34:00 - Relaxation and Synchronicities
37:03 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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20 Comments

@beautifullyunsettled 2 years ago

Honestly, I don't care who's popular or the highest ranked. What I care about are teachings and content that resonate with me. There's plenty of room at the top.

@rachelpointer4828 2 years ago

You’re in my top 5 David! It’s your transparency, vulnerability, AND wisdom that makes you so powerful. Thank you

@eds7343 2 years ago

I'll be number 1 being me.
And you be number 1 being you.

David Bayer is number 1 being David Bayer.

@faddil-q5f 2 years ago

Tony placed his hands on your heart, you placed your hands on my heart. Thank you David

@SprintPhone-bo4pj 2 years ago

Hey David- what I love about your podcasts is that you're human and you admit it. You're not some perfect guru dispensing wisdom from a mountaintop. You f*** up just like the rest of us. So just keep on keepin' on and do what you're doin'!!! And I'm sure that for every comment like this one, there are probably 5,000 other people that feel the same way!👍

@Thejoemcgeee 2 years ago

“Ultimately, it’s an insatiable void within them that they’ll keep chasing. We should feel compassion because those same insecurities reside within us too.”

WISE WORDS DAVID!! Thank you!!

@SimoneinProgress 2 years ago

Ooooff! The note about comparing yourself to others who are cheating is gold! Such a good reminder to stay committed to authenticity

@MaxnTammyMagnuson 1 year ago

Exactly!! The stress is causing the problem. Relax! One of the fundamental things I teach is to stop forcing

@DivineOne-44 2 years ago

This was for me!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 it’s time for my Genius to be revealed 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️

@travisoshea 1 year ago

I’m 42 turning 43 and have come across your work over the past two months. As I am working towards my dram life that IS COMING, no, THAT has already happened, I’m just taking and walking the steps to have it come into my 3D world, I LOVES this video.

Being 6
Weeks sober and having lost everything. Relationships (friendships and girlfriends) houses, cars, soo much money and what now is a thriving business. I lost it all to drugs and alcohol and my self lining beliefs and actions.

Thank you and super grateful!!!

@nevvawinter7331 2 years ago

This is a GREAT place and space for awakening within the Lion’s Portal.

@acelarb 2 years ago

I’ve been going through absolutely necessary for 58 fn years and this episode is literally making me cry because absolutely necessary has been abuse and addiction, rape and rage, struggle and ugly awful relationships… sorry, yes I have more than compared myself to people, I’ve always wanted to be anyone but myself and that feels awful… I know I’ve also done great things, helped people in ways no one has but yeah, I want my dream life, dream love and dream home

@lisadriskelhawxby7767 1 year ago

This is just what I needed to hear today. Stay the course, keep going, don't listen to the noise.

@ClaritywithAugust 2 years ago (edited)

It's not about good or bad! It's important to remember perspective, just because you think somebody is not that good doesn't mean that other people don't think they're great. That's why it's important to put your work out there regardless, because whoever is going to resonate with it will find it. If people would shift away from the "good/bad" mentality , there would be a lot more people putting their ideas out into this world. Perspective is always key!

@vikkihumble2227 1 year ago (edited)

got rid of the addictions, working on the health, recovering from second stroke and have slipped discs that compress nerves and a lumbar spinal stenosis, I'm at night school to start a new career in Hypnotherapy and NLP, I'm learning I was forged in fire and can be my own hero, I'm still here and fighting. Thankyou David ❤ as a side note I'm doing thrive next week run by Tony Robbins

@GoodDaysEntertainment 2 years ago

I need a mentor like you in my corner.

@IvanNikolov 2 years ago

One of the hardest things for me to get in my 50 years of being around is the “relax” part. I was conditioned early on that if something were to happen I must go make it happen. Eventually, I mastered resistance. And now, finally beginning to recover from that. And a big part of it is letting go of control and trusting Creation and divine guidance. Swimming 🏊 upstream is exhausting!!!

Thank you 🙏 David for reinforcing these ideas. And… for making them available to my psyche.

@KathyZant 2 years ago

This episode spoke to my soul in ways I can never describe. Thank you so very much for sharing this, for being honest, for naming the names, for being vulnerable, too.

@mikeholden4868 2 years ago

Great, my late father was extremely wise. He's. favourite quote. was 'you can only be happy if you happy'

@CoreyJonesMotivation 2 years ago

I know that you talked about Tony Robbins pointing his open palm at you and how powerful that was. His presence is amazing, but so is yours. I feel like you just did the same thing to me with this video. I appreciate you, David.