5 episodes

Does anyone really know what they're doing when they're first getting started? The truth is no one knows anything (until they do!) Join Dave Charest and guests as they embark on a journey to discover those moments of makeshift brilliance. It's all about taking a chance to learn and take action - again and again. After all, doing something is greater than doing nothing.

Makeshift Brilliance with Dave Charest Dave Charest

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Does anyone really know what they're doing when they're first getting started? The truth is no one knows anything (until they do!) Join Dave Charest and guests as they embark on a journey to discover those moments of makeshift brilliance. It's all about taking a chance to learn and take action - again and again. After all, doing something is greater than doing nothing.

    #4 - How to Be Better Than Average

    #4 - How to Be Better Than Average

    Are you doing the work that allows you to excel? 

    Many people just aren't willing to do the work. And so they sit in a place along with everyone else. 

    But those that are willing to get into the right mindset, understand the relationship between preparation, taking action, and opportunity, and open themselves up to feedback so they can improve...these are the people that find themselves with new opportunities to achieve. 

    What will you do? Leave things to chance? Or will you take control to be better than average? 

    • 33 min
    #3 - With a Little Help from My Friends

    #3 - With a Little Help from My Friends

    There's a big difference between those you're friendly with and those you call your friends. 

    As you navigate through your early years, high school, and college and beyond, you take more responsibility in making choices that can have a lasting impact on your life. 

    Will you choose friends that support you through the ups and downs, keep you honest, and make you better? 

    Or will you hold on to friendships that hold you back and drain your energy? 

    You decide. 

    • 28 min
    #2 - Setting Personal Goals to Fulfill Your Dreams

    #2 - Setting Personal Goals to Fulfill Your Dreams

    The choice is yours. Life can happen to you or you can happen to life. 

    If you want to make sure you're in the driver's seat, you'll need to set some personal goals. 

    In this episode Dave discusses...


    Why you should set personal goals
    How to use one word and seven areas to focus your efforts
    Tips to consider when setting your goals

    And, of course, Dave leaves you with a moment of Makeshift Brilliance to steal for your own. 

    • 36 min
    #1 - What is Makeshift Brilliance?

    #1 - What is Makeshift Brilliance?

    Dave shares his inspiration and vision for what Makeshift Brilliance will become (with your help, of course.)

    Let's get started. 

    • 8 min
    Join me in finding Makeshift Brilliance!

    Join me in finding Makeshift Brilliance!

    Join Dave Charest and guests as they embark on a journey to discover moments of makeshift brilliance.

    • 49 sec

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

Dnyl624 ,

Love this Podcast!

Dave is relatable and inspiring. He offers great resources for changing your mindset and life. Looking forward to the next episode!

Kevin Coop ,

Great podcast

Easy to listen to and I enjoy the content.

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