Ep. 48 - The Focus On Mindset And Breaking Down Barriers with JP Bolwahnn The Art of Winning

JP Bolwahnn is a Former Navy SEAL and founder of Higher Level Coaching, a life and fitness coaching company that focuses on helping people become the most effective version of themselves. He talks about his experiences of becoming a Navy SEAL, how he was then able to fulfill a dream of playing college football in his 30's, as featured on ESPN, played high-level rugby, and how he became a firefighter on the island of Kauai, Hawaii at the age of 43. Many people give up on dreams before they even begin them because they have self-limiting beliefs about what is possible. Either from past experiences or what is the social norm. He helps people overcome these beliefs and accomplish more.
 
In this interview, JP shares how he helped a client change their career and live fulfilled lives. He talks about the importance of a coach and how they can help accelerate success. He shares his experiences as a SEAL, firefighter, and life coach. He believes that it’s as easy as asking questions that will lead you to where you want to go, instead of questions that are hard for you or don’t serve you in any way. He talks about how he wants people to remember him fondly after he dies, and how he’s looking to meet someone who embodies this same philosophy in the future. To learn more about JP, listeners can visit her website at Higher Level Coaching!
 
[00:01 - 05:05] Who is JP Bolwahnn? 
JP is a former SEAL turned life coach He helps people live their best life through his five-step process He does online coaching with men and women on weight loss and mindset He brings a lot of experiences and stories of people he’s coached to the next level in life    
[05:06 - 24:24] The Focus On Mindset And Breaking Down Barriers
He talks about the lesson he’s learned from the Navy, which includes following orders and appreciating those around you The lessons he has learned from starting and running his own business include being self-sufficient and finding someone to help with difficult tasks How he became a firefighter and a coach His focus is on helping men lose weight and break through barriers Awareness is key to recognizing when thoughts come up that might hinder one’s success or happiness Coaching can help people achieve their goals more quickly and efficiently  
[24:25 – 43:35] Closing Segment
What is your philosophy in winning? "When I die I want to be able to look back on my life and say, "I at least attempted everything I wanted to try".
What brings you most joy in life? Just being around family How do you balance business? Using an electronic physical planner If money was not an issue for you and your family, what would you do? He'd get his house built  
Connect with JP!
Website: Higher Level Coaching
Facebook: Higher Level Coaching
LinkedIn: JP Bolwahnn
Podcast: The Highly Effective Man



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Key Quotes

“More often than not, there's something else that, either from their past or something that some thoughts or beliefs that they have about themselves that they need to overcome to break down any barriers and get the stuff done that they need to get done.” – JP Bolwahnn
 
“When you have authority over those thoughts. You're being intentional with your life, what you're doing and where you're going.” –  JP Bolwahnn