Sugar Ray Leonard is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, but did you know he battled social anxiety and substance abuse during his career? We all face obstacles in life on our individual paths to success, so how can we take a solid inventory of our strengths and weaknesses, surround ourselves with people who support and encourage us, and outwork everyone around us to ensure we achieve the success we want in life regardless of the hand we’ve been dealt? #sugarrayleonard #championship #artofcharm What to Listen For -How did Sugar Ray know he was going to win or lose a fight before it even started and how can you apply that knowledge to the challenges in your life? -Sugar Ray’s approach his training compared to his competition -Why is it important to remain adaptable throughout your professional and personal lives? -When did Sugar Ray realize he was hooked on boxing and why was it related to his brother’s broken nose? -How life is similar to a boxing match -What can we all learn from getting punched in the face? -How do you maintain perspective and groundedness when you start seeing success and why is it important to your future success? -Sugar Ray discusses his morning routine and why it’s so conducive to increased productivity and focus during the day -How did Sugar Ray overcome his social anxiety both inside and outside the ring to become one of the greatest boxers of all time? -Why are mentors critical to your success in any line of work? -What boxing lessons did Sugar Ray strive to instill in his children and what can we all learn from those lessons? The path to success for anyone is never a straight shot. Often it is plagued with challenges, struggle, blood, sweat, and tears. In addition, we all have weaknesses to contend with as well. However, we can either use the hurdles in our path as excuses for why we can’t finish the race, or we can learn to jump over them. We can let life knock us off our feet and stay there, or we can keep getting back up and take the next punch with a smile. Life is in many ways like a boxing match. We all go through different rounds, we’re not guaranteed any certain number of them, we win some and lose some, and no one will hit you as hard as life does. Stories like that of Sugar Ray exist to inspire us and show us what can be accomplished when your heart is in the right place, you believe in yourself, and you surround yourself with people you can count on to propel you to the top. Resources from this Episode Sugar Ray Leonard: https://www.sugarrayleonard.com/ Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation: https://www.sugarrayleonard.com/foundation/ Do you want to turn small talk into smart talk?  Get Accelerated  ?https://bit.ly/comacceler Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/taocsubscribe Subscribe to The Art of Charm Podcast in iTunes: http://bit.ly/166Lw3U Official Website: https://theartofcharm.com/ Join The Art of Charm Challenge: http://www.theartofcharm.com/challenge/ Follow us on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofCharm/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheArtofCharm Top 5 Guest Interviews of All Time Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Jay Shetty on Overcoming Self Doubt https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Eric Weinstein on Overcoming Bias https://youtu.be/dQhOgwu2eZc David Goggins on Building Mental Toughness https://youtu.be/ueNtejxVY24 Charles Duhigg on Developing Success Habits https://youtu.be/qjydQpvXczo Top 5 Social Skills Toolbox Episodes Art of First Impressions https://youtu.be/ioQrinlWzR8 How To Talk To Strangers https://youtu.be/y7FrWZCwi9A Leaving Toxic Relationships https://youtu.be/GiogVWmQ9Oc The Art of Compelling Conversations https://youtu.be/JlHa0naefb8 Charismatic Body Language Tips https://youtu.be/_F99kE-OdMc Top Videos to Sharpen Your Social Skills How To Talk To Anyone 5 Tips https://youtu.be/Oq-IvIxbHSE Never Run Out of Things to Say (3 Tricks) https://youtu.be/4H_WsG-1B0U How to Know if You Made the RIGHT Decision https://youtu.be/M95fX7gNm9I 5 Social Skills Mistakes Logical People Make https://youtu.be/3OSiVa6qldk Recognizing Emotional Bids (Instantly Connect With Anyone) https://youtu.be/kNyy7ar2g0k ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK7QNB3Bo24

In today’s episode, we cover networking with AJ, Johnny, and Michael. Many of us don’t realize there is more to networking than simply showing up to events and introducing, self-doubt can also play a big block. So what kind of preparation should go into networking events, how do you know what value you have to offer those you meet, and how can you use digital platforms to be the super connector no one forgets? Do you want to turn small talk into smart talk?  Captivate & Connect  ? http://bit.ly/2N9KDr1 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/taocsubscribe Subscribe to The Art of Charm Podcast in iTunes: http://bit.ly/166Lw3U Official Website: https://theartofcharm.com/ Join The Art of Charm Challenge: http://www.theartofcharm.com/challenge/ Follow us on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofCharm/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheArtofCharm Top 5 Guest Interviews of All Time Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Jay Shetty on Overcoming Self Doubt https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Eric Weinstein on Overcoming Bias https://youtu.be/dQhOgwu2eZc David Goggins on Building Mental Toughness https://youtu.be/ueNtejxVY24 Charles Duhigg on Developing Success Habits https://youtu.be/qjydQpvXczo Top 5 Social Skills Toolbox Episodes Art of First Impressions https://youtu.be/ioQrinlWzR8 How To Talk To Strangers https://youtu.be/y7FrWZCwi9A Leaving Toxic Relationships https://youtu.be/GiogVWmQ9Oc The Art of Compelling Conversations https://youtu.be/JlHa0naefb8 Charismatic Body Language Tips https://youtu.be/_F99kE-OdMc Top Videos to Sharpen Your Social Skills How To Talk To Anyone 5 Tips https://youtu.be/Oq-IvIxbHSE Never Run Out of Things to Say (3 Tricks) https://youtu.be/4H_WsG-1B0U How to Know if You Made the RIGHT Decision https://youtu.be/M95fX7gNm9I 5 Social Skills Mistakes Logical People Make https://youtu.be/3OSiVa6qldk Recognizing Emotional Bids (Instantly Connect With Anyone) https://youtu.be/kNyy7ar2g0k The Art of Charm is the leading podcast on success in social and business life, with over 200 million downloads. Listen to our latest episode to learn how you can overcome self-doubt and build a successful mindset that will help you achieve your goals. For more information go to: TheArtofCharm.com In this video, AJ shares his top 5 tips for overcoming self-doubt and feeling confident in yourself. 1. Accept that you will make mistakes: Nobody is perfect; even the most successful people have made major mistakes. Instead of beating yourself up about your inevitable screwups, try to see how these moments can help you learn and grow into a better person. 2. Believe in your abilities: When we're doubtful of our own skills or talents, it's usually because we don't know enough about them yet - so take some time to really get familiar with what makes you great! Once you've done that, go right back to believing in yourself again! 3. Set goals for yourself: Setting ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKxCq422pao

In today’s episode, we cover building high value relationships with AJ & Johnny. Building high value relationships requires vulnerability, but what does it mean to be vulnerable, how do you know when to be vulnerable, and what are some simple strategies you can use to be more effective in relationship building? Do you want to turn small talk into smart talk?  Captivate & Connect  ? http://bit.ly/2N9KDr1 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/taocsubscribe Subscribe to The Art of Charm Podcast in iTunes: http://bit.ly/166Lw3U Official Website: https://theartofcharm.com/ Join The Art of Charm Challenge: http://www.theartofcharm.com/challenge/ Follow us on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofCharm/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheArtofCharm Top 5 Guest Interviews of All Time Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Jay Shetty on Overcoming Self Doubt https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Eric Weinstein on Overcoming Bias https://youtu.be/dQhOgwu2eZc David Goggins on Building Mental Toughness https://youtu.be/ueNtejxVY24 Charles Duhigg on Developing Success Habits https://youtu.be/qjydQpvXczo Top 5 Social Skills Toolbox Episodes Art of First Impressions https://youtu.be/ioQrinlWzR8 How To Talk To Strangers https://youtu.be/y7FrWZCwi9A Leaving Toxic Relationships https://youtu.be/GiogVWmQ9Oc The Art of Compelling Conversations https://youtu.be/JlHa0naefb8 Charismatic Body Language Tips https://youtu.be/_F99kE-OdMc Top Videos to Sharpen Your Social Skills How To Talk To Anyone 5 Tips https://youtu.be/Oq-IvIxbHSE Never Run Out of Things to Say (3 Tricks) https://youtu.be/4H_WsG-1B0U How to Know if You Made the RIGHT Decision https://youtu.be/M95fX7gNm9I 5 Social Skills Mistakes Logical People Make https://youtu.be/3OSiVa6qldk Recognizing Emotional Bids (Instantly Connect With Anyone) https://youtu.be/kNyy7ar2g0k ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PfGdOSwiOo

Fashion stylist, speaker, and consultant, Melissa Chataigne is an expert on the intersection between fashion and mindfulness. In this highlight from Podcast 709, Melissa shares one of her favorite transformation stories and explains why confidence is a vital part of any look. Subscribe to The Art of Charm Podcast in iTunes: http://bit.ly/166Lw3U Official Website: https://theartofcharm.com/ Join The Art of Charm Challenge: http://www.theartofcharm.com/challenge/ Follow us on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofCharm/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV0SlLCQskU