Most individuals and teams want to improve. They have areas where, if things were different, they’d achieve more in life and work. We’re all told breaking ingrained, ineffective habits is a slow, hard-won process, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Larry Olsen has worked with top Fortune 50 companies and professional athletes to establish their vision and sense of purpose. He is the founder and CEO of Aperneo, an achievement acceleration company providing individuals and teams quick, actionable guidance on how to break ingrained, ineffective habits.
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EPISODE 33 with Bijan Farhangui
In this episode I interview Mr. Bijan Farhangui, the Founder/CEO of SAMI-Aid, a telehealth company and online healthcare concierge. Listen as we discuss how to make the complex simple, the power of vision and the end to Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Kidney transplant wait.
Title: Passions Cures
On the podcast with Tori Cawley, I thought the message was very clear and well said. I play golf for a university and it is a very a mental sport. For someone who has anxiety it makes it very easy to doubt myself and worry too much about things that will hurt my golf game instead of helping it. After listening to this podcast, it helped me realize that I should focus on giving myself the confidence saying “I can do this” and “You will do great today”, and also prepare for the steps ahead of me on and off the golf course. With this confidence, I just know that these positive words will help my golf game and help me be a better person.
Thank you Madison for the encouragement you’ve sent to others with your words. It seems so simple to believe in yourself first but so many allow doubt to enter their amazing minds. All the best in all you do and listen to your coach, because he is all about bringing out the best in you.
Yours in growth,
Larry
It is refreshing to hear from Gene Grabiec. A great teacher and a wonderful man. The last part of the interview is key to everything Gene teaches and preaches. Overall, I loved the interview.
Thank you Mody. I very much appreciate what you’ve shared . . . Gene is a great coach.
All the best with your game and life,
Larry
Gene Grabiec is a legend. He helps you not worry about how you are holding the club in your hand and instead he helps you understand that the game is more about how you are holding on to life. He makes the game crystal clear. Don’t just hit the yardage marker – hit the nail holding it up. Work like crazy, believe in yourself, the scores will come! I lost my ability to play at a level that I was accustom; he helped me find the joy of just playing. Gene makes winners!
Thank you Toby for your comment and great metaphor between holding the club and living your life.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the game again and all the best to you,
Larry
I am one of Gene’s former students who was fortunate to hit a hole-in-one. It wasn’t mentioned in the podcast, but one of the things I liked about Gene’s lessons also applies to life in general. He didn’t try to change my golf swing in a day. He laid a foundation and slowly built on it to create a strong structure. I likened it to stacking blocks. You wouldn’t put a third block up unless the first two were squared away and steady. You certainly would be careful adding a sixth or seventh block or everything might come tumbling down. This is also true in life. You can’t solve all of your problems in a day or a week, but you can do the next right thing. Sometimes it takes a while to get back on course, but you have to continue to do the next right thing to make that happen.
I wish Gene and his students the best. They are in good hands.
Hi Ginny. You are so right about change and thank you for listening to the podcast. Thanks for sharing what a wonderful coach Gene has been for you and the power in having a solid foundation in anything we do.
All the best,
Larry
I enjoyed the episode with Gene Grabiec. The episode was an easy listen, and I found Gene’s insight to be powerful. He relates his extensive golf experience to life in an accessible, touching way.
I want you to know that your review is appreciated and are grateful that you’re a listener. It’s nice to hear what a positive influence Gene has had on your life.
Yours in growth,
Larry
Gene is quite an extraordinary gentleman and friend. I don’t even play golf, but I’ve learned so many lessons from Gene. He is a careful and deliberate person who is ever prepared to express his love and enhance the lives of those with whom he engages. I’ve always sensed the joy that Gene possesses for golf as well as life. Again, I don’t play golf, but Gene helped me to understand the life lessons of golf. Sometimes, you get lucky, and sometimes unlucky. Remarkably, I’ve learned to appreciate golf through Gene, since the greatness of that game is until you hole the last ball on 18, you just hit the next shot. The position of your next shot is completely dependent upon how you performed on the last shot. Such is life. Where you are now, the shot you have to hit, and the score you currently have are all dependent upon what you did prior. Extraordinary game and Gene is an extraordinary ambassador.
Thank you Henry for your review of a most incredible man as well as golf instructor and coach. It was a pleasure doing a podcast with Gene and the feeling is mutual. Giving of your time in writing this review is very much appreciated and I know Gene will enjoy reading this as well.
Yours in growth,
Larry
The interview with Gene Grabiec is terrific!
As a sales rep for a major newspaper in Ohio, I found great material that is both inspirational snd practical. Gene is sn amazing example of focusing and moving forward to success. I’ll make sure everyone I know in sales is familiar with this outstanding message!
Thank you so much for getting this information out there. Thinking of the positives and not the negatives is a must. These thoughts will affect the way the brain processes things. Emotions and negative thoughts will make that pathway stronger if you keep processing these negative thoughts. On the other hand, if you reinforce your brain with positive thoughts that pathway in the brain will become stronger. It is kinda like a muscle if you only worked out your right arm with bicep curls that muscle will become stronger. SOo what pathway do you as a golfer want to strengthen? Your thought will decide that for you! Change Your Thoughts Change Your Game.
Dr. Ungar, we appreciate your insightful words as well as valued education. I’m glad you enjoyed listening to the podcast and that it resonate with your own thinking.
Yours in growth,
Larry
About the Gene Grabiec Podcast
It took me back to islands of thoughts about my life. I was standing on one island while In the trees, looking for my ball wondering where do I send it now.
Zip Zeigler came to mind reminding me that. If I think I can or or can’t, I am right! I was reminded of times past spent at listening to Earl Nightingales, “Lead The Field”
Both of you caused my ears to bend giving me anticipation of what would be said next.
I really enjoyed it and would enjoy listing to both of you together or separate again in fact, I plan to!
Best inspirational talk I have heard in years!
Rodney Bush
President
Motivational Speaker
RB Marketing
Thank you Rodney for your inspirational words. Gene and I very much enjoyed your review and just wanted you to know how much we appreciate what you’ve shared.
Yours in growth,
Larry
The Podcast with Gene was awesome! Gene is not only a great golf instructor but a dear friend. The way he teaches golf makes the game easier and the way he parallels it to life lessons is amazing. I would not be the golfer I am today without his teaching nor would I be playing competitive golf. With Gene’s help I have won six local amateur tournaments this year already! I had the pleasure of getting my first hole in one as he was playing along side me last fall. One of the best things about his teaching is that Gene did not dramatically change my swing but it is the mental side of the game that he has helped me with the most. The things he talks about in the Podcast is exactly the way he teaches. Picking exact targets, having more than one option and then committing to the shot. Life is very similar. If we don’t have a plan and work that plan you will most likely never be very successful.
Gene is one of the most genuine and caring people I know and I am very grateful for our friendship.
Look forward to hearing more Podcast with Larry and Gene. Well done guys.
Thank you Steve and I couldn’t agree more. We need more Gene Grabiecs’ in our lives.
Yours in growth,
Larry
Wow Larry! I absolutely love this podcast. The power of the mind is something everyone needs to learn, and honestly should be part of mandatory education. The episode with Diane really inspired me! What an intelligent, hard working woman! A friend of mine has been struggling with her career and seems quite paralyzed with all the choices and Diane’s quote “If it’s meant to be, it’s up to me” has become her new motto! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Thank you Tori and you’re right . . . accountability is a wonderful thing. It was so kind of you to share your encouraging words.
Yours in growth,
Larry
Steve Gardner’s session was remarkable. His life experiences should be a part of every student’s learning in school. Though that won’t happen, Steve’s life teaches the essentials of integrity and the power of the mind’s perspective. A true inspiration— “good to great.”
Thank you for sending a message regarding Steve Gardner. You’re eloquent words speak to the heart of Steve’s message and everyone should download his podcast interview to also be inspired. Great to hear from you Keith and all the best to you and your family.
Larry
Episode 11 with Coach Grabiec is great! It really gives you more perspectives on how to always be bettering your game and understanding that mistakes are okay especially if you can learn something from them. An inspiration!
Thank you for your response and I’m glad you found value in our podcast. Please spread the word and all the best to you Jillian in all that you do.
Larry