Episodes

  • Episode 52: Inner Me is Your Enemy

    Episode 52: Inner Me is Your Enemy
    Dec 28 2022
    On this final episode of Answers from the Stairs, Chris talks about his year-long journey of making his inspirational videos, finding time to make them, and what motivated him to start in the first place. Topics include evaluating our own daily habits and routines, how to adapt and keep a healthy morning routine, expanding your exposure to information, why stimulating both physical and mental development is important, and how to tune out your inner enemy. Key points:Why Chris made the decision to share his morning routine The idea of your "inner me" being an enemy when you start to listen to the negative thoughtsMake a commitment to yourself and those around you How to increase personal development in small ways The importance of making commitments based on the time you have Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 51: Conflict is Necessary

    Episode 51: Conflict is Necessary
    Dec 21 2022
    This week's episode of Answers from the Stairs is a special compilation of Chris's most important messages and guidance. Chris talks about how conflict is necessary, personal development as a team activity, and his experiences with this and bringing people together. This is important in order to build accountability and transparency within your team or community. Once the individual team members are working on themselves, they can also come together to create something even greater. Key points:The idea of "constructive conflict" handling tension and spreading unityThe importance of experiencing and dealing with conflict/confrontationHow both individuals and their affiliated teams benefit from self-awareness and discipline The importance of building accountability and transparency within your team or community  Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Episode 50: Are You Truly Prepared?

    Episode 50: Are You Truly Prepared?
    Dec 14 2022
    In this episode, Chris talks about On this week's episode, Chris talks about the real reason people train. Sometimes, there is no competition or show. Completing challenges for ourselves with the goal of keeping a routine while also maintaining physical and mental health, also gives us a heightened sense of mental gain and being able to overcome any obstacles that life may throw at us. Key points:Why training is more than just strengthening your body Train like no one's watching, and compete with yourself firstHow training and completing challenges helps us build stronger mindsets and achievable routines The heightened sense of mental gain when it comes to being able to train yourself and overcome difficult obstacles Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Episode 49: How Do You View the Universe?

    Episode 49: How Do You View the Universe?
    Dec 7 2022
    In this episode, Chris talks about the book, "Ready, Fire, Aim", and how humans as a whole are either hoarders or sharers. This changes how we view the universe, the other people in our lives, and our contributions to society. Always make sure you're treating others how you want to be treated. There's plenty of wealth and kindness to go around. Key points:Human's either view the universe as not connected or constantly expanding Hoarders think their job is to accumulate wealth and competition Sharers think the more they put out, the more they get back Following "The Golden Rule" versus "The Rule of Gold" How you view the universe will be the way you view everything  Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 48: Even Leaders "Get Down"

    Episode 48: Even Leaders "Get Down"
    Nov 30 2022
    In this episode, Chris talks about an idea that is not discussed enough among leaders; the thoughts of "I don't have time to be down" or "I'm not allowed to be depressed". Even leaders in an organization or community can have self-doubts. At these times, it's important to remember to stay vulnerable because you may have more in common with others than you think. Key points:Most times, we are just seeing the highlights or accomplishments of successful people's lives; never their strugglesSources of self-doubt, depression and feelings of unworthiness are common; sometimes they last for a season or just a dayDon't be afraid to get vulnerable with others There's pressure in making the right decision all of the time Being someone in an important position does not make one immune to negative feelings of emotion Please let me know your thoughts!  Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 47: Grow, Contribute, Repeat

    Episode 47: Grow, Contribute, Repeat
    Nov 23 2022
    Grow, Contribute, RepeatIn this week's episode, inspired by a podcast interview with Fallon Taylor, Chris talks about personally growing and contributing as a leader. Sometimes the accomplishment isn't the most impressive; but the determination to continue finding sources for growth. Having a service mindset is part of our core values as human beings. Key points:Finding sources of growing faith through relationship and business developmentsThe reason we want to grow is to further contribute to our communities The more you grow, the bigger your contributions will get People in your organizations should have a passion to servePlease let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Episode 46: Marriage vs Dating

    Episode 46: Marriage vs Dating
    Nov 16 2022
    In this episode, Chris talks about differentiating commitments from the strategies used to achieve said goals/commitments. If you're not achieving your goals as you want, look at where you feel short. Was it in the goal or the strategy? Key points: People are prone to be "married to the goal, but dating the strategy" Most times, we're committed to a certain goal we want and that's all we see Don't let your strategy become negotiable just because you're uncomfortableFocus on pushing yourself to reach your end goal, though the work may be rough, it will be worth itStay committed daily in both your personal and business lives, as it will take you farther than you may think Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Episode 45: Set Yourself New Standards

    Episode 45: Set Yourself New Standards
    Nov 9 2022
    In this episode, Chris talks about taking responsibility for the positive things that happen in our lives, and not just looking at it as pure luck. Learn from your achievements just as much as you do from your mistakes. Key points:How the term "personal responsibility" is primarily associated with mistakes and negative notionsIf every success is luck, there is no accountability, and this measure becomes sealedMost humans like to point fingers to avoid responsibility Take responsibility for both, what's going right and wrong in your lifeLearn how to measure your true potential to either help you fix issues or continue to accomplish goals successfully, when necessary  Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Chris Vester:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvautocoo/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4L3dj__KZQNGR24jravoWALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-vester-6546a6a6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymboundLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins