BeGreatWithNate

Join Nate Ortiz in overcoming generational trauma and poverty. As a holistic health coach and successful entrepreneur, Nate shares strategies for overcoming trauma, stress, and health barriers to success. Discover practical tips to transform your mental, physical, and emotional Embrace transformation and achieve your full potential, both personally and professionally. Tune in to revolutionize your journey to success with Nate's unique insights and methods. www.begreatwithnatenewsletter.com

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    A Dream Big Enough to Change For (The True Blueprint)

    A major dream is something we often treat like a luxury, a distant wish we only allow ourselves to think about once our bills are paid, our schedules are clear, and our lives are completely stable. In this episode, Nate completely destroys that way of thinking. True purpose isn’t something you discover when your circumstances are perfect; it is the exact anchor you must forge when your entire foundation falls apart. Nate explains how tracking your deep pain can actually lead you directly to your destiny. This episode serves as a heavy, tactical blueprint for anyone sitting in the dark, wondering how to make something out of absolutely nothing. Nate walks you step-by-step through his personal journey—from sitting broke and homeless in a Manhattan Starbucks after a catastrophic, career-ending spinal injury shattered his NFL dreams, to launching a massive global coaching empire completely off the grid. By building a practical "Dream Map," establishing your definitive "I am" identity, and utilizing Brian Tracy's legendary "Eat That Frog" method, you will learn how to turn your heaviest mess into a universal message. In this episode you'll learn: • How to Construct a Tactical Dream Map When You Feel Completely Lost in Life • How to Weaponize Your Biggest Nightmares to Force You Toward Your True Purpose • How to Break Generational Trauma Cycles of Addiction, Abuse, and Family Incarceration • How to Confound the Internal "How Monster" and Stop Toxic Comparison Dead in Its Tracks • How to Choose the Pain of True Growth Over the Numbing Pain of Purpose-Free Living • How to Navigate Career-Ending Physical Injuries and Total Loss of Personal Identity • How to Use Your Unique Mess, Values, and Swag to Earn Trust in a Crowded World • How to Apply Brian Tracy’s "Eat That Frog" Strategy to Kill Daily Procrastination • Why Having a Major Dream is a Mandatory Requirement to Stay Consistent in Your Healing What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro: The Mentor Lesson From Paul Chek That Changed My Life Forever 01:30 The Generational Cycle: Addiction, Abuse, and Surviving the Streets of Jersey 03:10 The Catch-22 of Government Support: Goals vs. True Life Purpose 04:45 The Ultimate Heartbreak: Losing My Family and Niece at 11 Years Old 06:15 The Nightmare vs. The Dream: Mapping Out Your Ultimate Columns of Truth 08:00 Choosing Your Pain: Waking Up Early vs. Staying Stuck in Poverty 09:40 The Manhattan Starbucks: Watching Bob Proctor While Completely Broke and Homeless 11:05 Tearing Down the "How Monster" and Embracing Your Distinct Swag 12:35 Look at Your Thumb: The Universal Algorithm of Your Unique Fingerprint 14:10 "I Am" vs. "I Wish": The Spiritual Execution Rule of Ralph Waldo Emerson 15:50 The Day My Spine Cracked: How an NFL Scout Day Turned Into a New Mission 17:40 The Danger of Step 10 Fame: Why Celebrity Clients Suffer Massive Ego Deaths 19:15 Building the Sun Rays: Breaking Big Ambitions Into Micro Coaching Certifications 21:00 Eat That Frog: Brian Tracy’s Secret to Obliterating Morning Procrastination 23:00 The 40-Episode Dilemma: Why Healing Your Mind Must Precede Healing Your Gut 24:15 Outro: Connect the Dots and Escape the Negative Consciousness Trap Episode Resources: Previous Episode: ⁠"Stop Drifting in Negative Consciousness (How to Escape the Trap) ⁠Grab your official copy of my bestseller book⁠ HERE:⁠ (The You You Never Knew) ⁠Website:⁠ https://begreatwithnate.com Keep being GREAT! -Nate Ortiz

    17 min
  2. Jun 15

    Stop Drifting in Negative Consciousness (How to Escape the Trap)

    Adversity is often treated like a punishment, a cruel sign that we are losing the game of life just because we get hit with loss, heartbreak, and unexplainable tragedy. In this episode, Nate completely flips that perspective. True growth isn’t birthed in seasons of comfort; it is forged when your entire world is stripped away. Nate opens up about surviving a brutal two-year season of relentless adversity—from the tragic loss of three of his closest friends and family members in a single week, to his mother being hospitalized in a coma, to watching his million-dollar LA lifestyle, massive digital footprint, and past content vanish into thin air. Nate explains how these catastrophic moments aren't meant to break you, but to violently shake you out of a universal trap that Napoleon Hill famously called "drifting." When we run from our pain by chasing materialistic distractions, luxury cars, or the hollow hype of superficial growth, we accidentally surrender our minds to a negative, man-made algorithm. True power comes from stopping the frantic run, facing your deepest fears, and refusing to allow temporary defeats to solidify into permanent failures. By breaking down the chilling revelations from the 1938 classic Outwitting the Devil, Nate exposes how the invisible weapon of propaganda manipulates our five senses to keep our hearts and minds at war. In this episode you'll learn: • How to Identify the Hidden Traps of "Drifting" and Reclaim Your Mind • How to Recognize Hypnotic Rhythm and Break the Negative Cycle of Procrastination • How the Devil Uses the Six Core Fears to Manipulate Your Daily Choices • How to Discern the Internal War Between Your Intuitive Heart and Programmed Ego • How to Convert Sudden Personal Tragedy and Loss of Momentum Into Unshakeable Hunger • How to Spot the Toxic Hype of Success and Avoid the Trap of Numbing Pain with Pleasure • How to Navigate Grief and Surviving the Sudden Deaths of Those Closest to You • How to Flip Hypnotic Rhythm From Negative Consciousness to Positive Execution • How Nate Secretly Built a #1 Bestselling Book and Coached A-List Stars Completely Off the Grid NATE’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join thousands of readers discovering how to break negative cycles and turn up their execution with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: Grab your official copy of my bestseller book HERE: (The You You Never Knew) What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro: Escaping the Two-Year Silence and Facing Total Adversity 01:45 The Definition of a Drifter: Breaking Down Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil 03:15 The Six Core Fears Used as Invisible Weapons for Mind Control 04:50 Understanding Hypnotic Rhythm: How Habits Become Permanent Vortices 06:20 Chapter 11 Confessions: Why Adversity is a Blessing in Disguise 08:00 Falling for the Hype: The Dangerous Illusion of Materialistic Success 09:30 Procrastination vs. Decision Making: Tearing Down the Matrix 11:15 Walking Away From LA: The Truth Behind My 300K TikTok Ban & Selling the Million-Dollar House 13:00 Numbing the Pain: Spending $250,000 on Luxury Cars to Avoid Grief 15:15 The Celebrity Trap: Coaching A-Listers Who Fake Their Lives Behind the Camera 17:00 "Be Careful What You Hate": The Timeless Wisdom of Mr. Page 18:45 Breaking the Fear of Death and Flipping the Polarity to Faith 20:30 Winning Off the Grid: Going #1 and Coaching Lin-Manuel Miranda & Raquel Rodriguez 22:15 Conclusion: Welcome Back to Be Great with Nate Episode Resources: Website: Newsletter: Grab your official copy of my bestseller book HERE: Free Outwitting the Devil YouTube Audiobook: Keep being GREAT! -Nate Ortiz

    26 min
  3. Jun 14

    When Life Is Unfair, Turn Up (The Rhythm of Growth)

    Fairness is something we often treat like a rule book, an unwritten contract where we expect the world to reward us just because we put the work in, stay disciplined, and do the right things. In this episode, Nate completely challenges that illusion. Growth isn’t something you stumble into when life treats you right; it is a fire you forge when everything goes completely wrong. It’s the ability to turn up your execution, even when your foundation is getting violently shaken. Nate explains how resilience rarely shows up in the comfortable moments. Instead, it is built gradually through the quiet, unseen struggles—the long walks when nobody is watching, the heavy moments of rejection, and the brutal choices we make to keep pushing forward when it feels like the universe is playing against us. Over time, those conscious choices add up, turning temporary setbacks into permanent power. Nate invites us to take a much closer look at the hidden rhythm behind your adversity, your losses, and your internal thinking. Drawing raw parallels from the painful sting of losing a major digital footprint to the physical shock of surviving a career-ending spinal cord injury, he proves that your greatest trials are never meant to break you. They are strategically designed to shake you out of a dangerous universal trap. Nate confronts the false idea that a setback is a permanent destination, forcing a deeper audit of the behavioral patterns running your life. Real power, as he breaks it down, only comes from a decisive mind. It requires a ruthless willingness to choose faith over fear, expecting the absolute best to manifest even when you are sitting in your darkest times. If you’ve been feeling completely overwhelmed by sudden setbacks, blindsided by unexpected losses, or quietly wondering if life is ever going to play fair, know that your circumstances don't have to dictate your future. Growth isn’t reserved for a future, perfect version of your life—it’s a fire you can begin turning up right where you are. In this episode you'll learn: • How to Recognize the Hidden Patterns and Cycles Keeping You Stuck • How to Turn Unexpected Disruption and Digital Losses Into Massive Growth • How to Overcome Deep Childhood Trauma and Rewrite Your Internal Identity • How to Build Unshakeable Mental Resilience When Everyone Else is Laughing • How to Use Rejection From Others as the Ultimate Fire to Master Your Craft • How to Choose Between Faith and Fear When Facing Your Darkest Moments • How to Stand Firm in Your Sobriety and Guard Your Mind Against Mental Traps • How to Pivot Safely and Rebuild an Impossible Dream From Rock Bottom What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro: The Day TikTok Erased My 300K Account 01:20 Recognizing the Hidden Cycles and Patterns in Your Life 02:45 Surviving Severe Childhood Trauma and Family Tragedy 04:10 Rebound Therapy: Forging Resilience in an Empty Gym 05:40 The St. Anthony’s Era: Overcoming the Odds in Sports 07:15 "A Man Gets Paid": The Brutal Success Advice From My Father 08:50 Overcoming Rejection and Mastering Biomechanics at Gold’s Gym 10:20 The One-Way Bus Budget: Out-Squatting D1 Athletes to Earn 25 Scholarships 11:45 From a Career-Ending Spinal Injury to Rewriting Your Destiny 12:15 Choosing Your Energy: The Ultimate Battle of Faith vs. Fear Episode Resources: Check this Episode out next: ⁠"Stop Drifting in Negative Consciousness (How to Escape the Trap) ⁠Grab your official copy of my bestseller book⁠ HERE:⁠ (The You You Never Knew) ⁠Website:⁠ https://begreatwithnate.com Keep being GREAT! -Nate Ortiz

    13 min
5
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152 Ratings

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Join Nate Ortiz in overcoming generational trauma and poverty. As a holistic health coach and successful entrepreneur, Nate shares strategies for overcoming trauma, stress, and health barriers to success. Discover practical tips to transform your mental, physical, and emotional Embrace transformation and achieve your full potential, both personally and professionally. Tune in to revolutionize your journey to success with Nate's unique insights and methods. www.begreatwithnatenewsletter.com

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