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When you're having more fun than the audience... 🤣

I am so grateful to do what I do! The energy you get back from people is unreal and is indescribable. I think that's why it's so addicting!

📷 Photos from recent event in Fort Worth, Texas by @jaredlindsayphotography 
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Mesmerizing, isn't it? You can't help but to star Mesmerizing, isn't it?

You can't help but to stare at this and feel something. Wonder? Confusion? Satisfaction?

What was your initial reaction when you saw this? 

I thought it was kind of beautiful.

As Confucius put it: "Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it."

Look around, there is magic all around us in this unbelievable universe. If you look for it. You will find it.

#bepresent #mindset #thepowerofperception
In 2019 I made the decision to stretch myself. To In 2019 I made the decision to stretch myself. To re-invent myself.

I wanted to push myself beyond my mentalism shows and use my skills and my perspective to share impactful and valuable ideas on ‘The Power of Perception.’ 

Fast forward to this year - I've shattered my own expectations for speaking engagements — (and no, I'm not talking the mentalism shows.)

No speaking agent, no Google ads, no SEO ... and to be honest, I barely post on social media. 😏

> So how did I get here??

By taking action, breaking things, making mistakes, and learning. 

It started as small as weaving a 3-5 minute monologue into my shows. 
I took every opportunity there was to speak for any group. Sometimes for absolutely free when I could've done a paid show instead. 

Along the way there were strong feelings of doubt, second-guessing, fear, imposter syndrome. - Ever watched yourself on tape? The Cringe... oh THE CRINGE!! 😖 but I analyzed and rated every single show, did a retrospective, asked for feedback and advice took the data and kept building. 

The presentation evolved so many times … each time resonating with the audience more and more.

People started experiencing the same vision and feeling I've had in my mind this whole time. 

… So, as I gear up for upcoming keynote presentations across Canada over the next couple months, I am proud that every opportunity came from word-of-mouth. 

There is still a lot of work ahead, but it's nice to get some validation.

A reminder that we can all reinvent ourselves, we can all grow and do more than we think we're capable of. 
It all starts with a growth mindset and making the 1st step. 🧠💪

I’m curious - have you had to re-invent yourself, how was that like?

"Success isn't a big step you take in the future. Success is the small steps you take today."

#Speaker #mindset #mentalist #thepowerofperception
🇨🇱 🇺🇲 - Stayed at the hotel JFK stayed 🇨🇱 🇺🇲 - Stayed at the hotel JFK stayed at the night before he was assassinated. 😵‍💫 Was in Fort Worth for a private corporate event yesterday, and can't wait to come back again!
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Great food, great weather, very nice people. If you haven't been to Texas, you're missing out. Love the vibe here. ❤️
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Had a great time presenting my keynote "The Power Had a great time presenting my keynote "The Power of Perception" at the Remax Elevate Conference yesterday to wonderful audience.

We explored how perception and mindset can affect our ability to communicate, innovate and achieve the highest potential.

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Just 5 kids who chose to never grow up! This week Just 5 kids who chose to never grow up!

This week, I joined a group of magicians on a trip to Niagara Falls to meet Piff the Magic Dragon and watch his show at the Fallsview Casino.

It's funny; most people see magicians as smiling, confident performers. However, they can't imagine the amount of work that happens behind the scenes and the energy required not only to perform on stage but also to build a viable business and life.

Many kids abandon their dreams and hobbies somewhere along the way to adulthood, and there are a million reasons to give up.
I have so much respect for those who have the courage to at least give it a proper try.

The doubts, anxiety, fears, highs and lows, imposter syndrome, and rejections – there is no shortage of forces that will make you want to throw in the towel and get a "real job."

Being a professional magician requires much more than just talent. It demands entrepreneurial skills, a willingness to constantly learn new things, an ability to perform under pressure, and the capability to solve challenges in real time with a smile on your face.

Needless to say, spending the day with these professionals was inspiring and motivating. I'm so grateful to be able to embark on this journey.

@mikedurzo @xraymagic & Colby with @piffthemagicdragon
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