https://simplecast.com The number one lie that we tell ourselves is that you have to be smart to get A’s in school. But it’s not true. Did you ever have a sick feeling in your stomach because everybody else in class was getting it, but you didn’t? Is it like World War 3 every night to get your high school student to do their homework? Or if you are a student, are you suffering from depression, stress, or anxiety because you feel like you are defined by your grades, but you want so much more out of your life? Hi, my name is Damian Castaneda. I have been a litigation attorney in California for 21 years. I struggled in school. And I felt less than everybody else because I was in the slow group. I never understood what the heck the teacher was talking about. But one day all of that changed. And I want to show you how that can change for you. I am on a mission to create a worldwide movement to help students learn the secret skills to getting “A’s” in school and still have a social life. I am doing this because I am the student that nobody believed in. But I believe in you. I believe that you CAN excel in school. I believe you really CAN be the person you have dreamed of becoming. I believe that you are just one A away from self-confidence, one A away from getting your parents off your back, and one A away from getting into the college of your dreams. Stop listening to people who just tell you to get better grades, but don’t show you how. Join me on the ultimate student journey that I call Challenge.Me. 2021, Challenge.Me en Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:55:01 +0000 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:57:48 +0000 https://challenge-me.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c10275b4-7647-4102-9886-fc470655a8d8/154500a6-b23e-4b43-b8b8-53832980c447/3000x3000/challenge-me-itunes-black.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://challenge-me.simplecast.com episodic The number one lie that we tell ourselves is that you have to be smart to get A’s in school. But it’s not true. Did you ever have a sick feeling in your stomach because everybody else in class was getting it, but you didn’t? Is it like World War 3 every night to get your high school student to do their homework? Or if you are a student, are you suffering from depression, stress, or anxiety because you feel like you are defined by your grades, but you want so much more out of your life? Hi, my name is Damian Castaneda. I have been a litigation attorney in California for 21 years. I struggled in school. And I felt less than everybody else because I was in the slow group. I never understood what the heck the teacher was talking about. But one day all of that changed. And I want to show you how that can change for you. I am on a mission to create a worldwide movement to help students learn the secret skills to getting “A’s” in school and still have a social life. I am doing this because I am the student that nobody believed in. But I believe in you. I believe that you CAN excel in school. I believe you really CAN be the person you have dreamed of becoming. I believe that you are just one A away from self-confidence, one A away from getting your parents off your back, and one A away from getting into the college of your dreams. Stop listening to people who just tell you to get better grades, but don’t show you how. Join me on the ultimate student journey that I call Challenge.Me. Attorney Damian R. Castaneda false https://feeds.simplecast.com/T48oxjuw Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law damian@castanedaco.com c3e2340e-7a32-43d6-9ee5-d47319af71c6 “God created the moon to remind us that it’s ok to go through phases; God created the sun to emphasize to our soul to rise up again each morning and try again.”

]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:55:01 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/for-us-i-just-wanna-be-with-you-9mTRDqoN “God created the moon to remind us that it’s ok to go through phases; God created the sun to emphasize to our soul to rise up again each morning and try again.”

]]> Go F* Yourself Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 01:19:43 true full 100 83517048-6e45-4e9b-8801-63155ac57663 Thu, 5 Aug 2021 06:31:23 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/how-much-can-you-take-eijTGFgM How much can you take? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:10:48 false full 99 43476206-a950-434e-be5f-648bafdd5677 Wed, 4 Aug 2021 06:58:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-a-waste-of-my-time-0hri6IIS This is a waste of my time Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:17:01 false full 98 10ae18bd-b90f-4ad6-96e8-7aa2c20c8827 Tue, 3 Aug 2021 04:45:50 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/pain-vs-pleasure-QHyIvEGl Pain vs. Pleasure Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:23:57 false full 97 e26dc080-37c2-4643-afdb-c13c281e9c49 Mon, 2 Aug 2021 05:24:14 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/neo-WGut69qO Neo Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:17:10 false full 96 84419bcc-beb4-482d-8e92-5653f2b4a039 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/private-tutors-7-why-didnt-i-get-a-silver-spoon-uuzXskdU Private Tutors 7: Why Didn't I Get A Silver Spoon? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:35 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 95 f3ca4f20-628c-441f-811e-5986321ddc0e Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/private-tutors-6-the-1-secret-to-a-essays-vUSm4zPK Private Tutors 6: The #1 Secret to "A" Essays Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:11:24 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 94 dd6aad83-1a0d-42e1-aa03-4c47ffddd98d Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/private-tutors-5-hasta-la-vista-baby-SProYPdT Private Tutors 5: Hasta La Vista Baby Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:19 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 93 cbafe20e-619d-491c-af1a-66b2d4433b7d Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:27:16 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/private-tutors-4-the-best-cheat-secrets-OBUQQdFw Private Tutors 4: Cheat Secret Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:10 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 92 ff1b7715-137a-41f2-a91d-f2d8de8f0678 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:50:12 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/private-tutors-3-video-game-mastery-XDyD_A7C Private Tutors 3: Video Game Mastery Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:05:46 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 91 72047cb0-4f26-4d1d-89a5-c18127398ee6 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:55:19 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/private-tutors-2-in-da-club-al2C4v_E Private Tutors 2: In Da Club Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:04 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 90 8060b1e7-5ac9-4221-9952-07e7aa731c6c Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:42:44 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/up-all-night-sleep-all-day-B7EYUUFH Private Tutors 1: $16 Billion in One Hour Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:03 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 89 669e9edd-89e4-4322-ace6-1474f6e9fec4 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/you-will-enjoy-prison-life-5-red-flags-rattlesnakes-tiktok-xeo0CvA5 You Will Enjoy Prison Life 5: Red Flags, Rattlesnakes, & TikTok Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:28 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 88 8c6080bf-1ae3-4a68-93e2-cd6050cc4925 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/you-will-enjoy-prison-life-4-bumper-sticker-4Q_mjyxp You Will Enjoy Prison Life 4: Bumper Sticker Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:18 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 87 89779ac9-e27e-4638-a5a6-0361d174008b Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/you-will-enjoy-prison-life-3-broken-record-Wc2wOlFI You Will Enjoy Prison Life 3: Broken Record Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:09:56 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 86 513bfa76-6d2f-4758-8577-39e2dd62f41d Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/you-will-enjoy-prison-life-2-wheres-the-prison-door-key-1JHl6_78 You Will Enjoy Prison Life 2: Where's the Key? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:05 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 85 f5a3377b-cfff-45d9-a18a-1cd9b46eb3fb Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/you-will-enjoy-prison-life-1-fortune-teller-RuCj5dgL You Will Enjoy Prison Life 1: Fortune Teller Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:38 I'm going to get nasty letters for this controversial title. But I did it to make a point. And the lesson is this. If you don't steer clear of this one thing, you will live a life in prison, but not the prison you think I'm talking about. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. I'm going to get nasty letters for this controversial title. But I did it to make a point. And the lesson is this. If you don't steer clear of this one thing, you will live a life in prison, but not the prison you think I'm talking about. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 84 788b39a4-8b09-4a5d-b9b6-61d7e8e9ce0a Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-part-8-theres-ice-in-my-glass-Tu9dacgO Survivor 8: Get to the Chopper! Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:04:34 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 83 c88afb99-d251-464e-92a4-f8950c19718f Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-part-7-tomorrow-the-sun-will-rise-IyouyfhG Survivor 7: Wilson the Volleyball Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:11:22 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 82 ca58b19c-2e96-43a5-be24-0a932195b7b2 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-part-6-staying-alive-staying-alive-ah-ah-ah-_3WFZlkC Survivor 6: Scared AF Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:05:02 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 81 8569aca8-0c9f-471c-9853-8a4c54e3a188 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-part-5-you-will-enjoy-prison-life-PGN3Ekzy Survivor 5: Thug Life Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:14 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 80 c8037c2c-0c68-48a5-80cc-47dd1a2fc74e Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-part-4-liar-liar-pants-on-fire-e6hNsb4l Survivor 4: Liar, liar, pants on fire Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:21 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 79 c89dd76f-2351-4fe1-a24a-d4eefa818fe1 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-part-3-ice-in-my-glass-a-hole-in-my-shoe-7d6nXm_H Survivor 3: The Porta Potty S***show Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:10:29 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 78 932e0073-ba43-4ff3-9b28-881de21d1066 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/survivor-crack-ice-boom-pow-YEf3URI5 Survivor 2: Crack, Ice, Boom, Pow Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:09:32 This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. This is just one portion of a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. Trust me. false full 77 eb5a34c1-c1de-41a2-a2c7-cd5fea5e187d Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:55:28 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/never-give-up-on-yourself-JNMEjFUo Survivor 1: Left For Dead Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:49 I am inspired by the stories of a 2021 college graduate and the movie Cast Away. Both are stories of survival. And they raise the ultimate challenge: If you were stuck on an abandoned island with no phone, how would you get out? If you ever felt stuck, isolated, or had a feeling that there is no way out, then this series is for you. The ultimate challenge is when logic tells you that you will never get out of a situation. Learn the lessons from this dramatic movie and a real life story to change your life for the better. This is a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around because each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. I am inspired by the stories of a 2021 college graduate and the movie Cast Away. Both are stories of survival. And they raise the ultimate challenge: If you were stuck on an abandoned island with no phone, how would you get out? If you ever felt stuck, isolated, or had a feeling that there is no way out, then this series is for you. The ultimate challenge is when logic tells you that you will never get out of a situation. Learn the lessons from this dramatic movie and a real life story to change your life for the better. This is a multi-series episode. Please don’t skip around because each episode builds on the previous episode. You will get lost if you don’t listen to it in order. false full 76 e10fe37d-5c66-4e7e-819f-dd3ba6692905 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-8-zombie-students-zombie-protein-yummy-BHkRUNyL Zombie Students 8: Zombie Protein. Yummy! Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:13 This is part 8 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 8 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 75 e1d48ec9-640d-459d-9db7-120b33a84cc8 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-7-zombie-students-the-greatest-loss-in-life-MQ13VbuD Zombie Students 7: Death by Jobs Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:18 This is part 7 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 7 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 74 0dfe9cdd-237c-495e-9a96-6d609e946c1b Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-6-zombie-students-look-its-me-writing-on-the-wall-EmJgPcf_ Zombie Students 6: The Writing's On the Wall Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:20 This is part 6 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 6 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 73 5235be30-5cd3-4d9f-ae33-f041c022ec8f Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-5-zombie-students-tiktok-zombies-tiktok-BdRq7H7i Zombie Students 5: TikTok, Tick Tock Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:51 This is part 5 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 5 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 72 63a246a9-fe27-49a4-8299-ec35bb19a382 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-4-zombie-students-bit-by-bit-torn-apart-5q2xQYka Zombie Students 4: Bit by bit, torn apart Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:13 This is part 4 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 4 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 71 524189b8-3238-44f9-bd6d-a4447022b06f Sun, 11 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-3-zombie-students-do-you-want-fries-with-that-Ifankkib Zombie Students 3: Do You Want Fries With That? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:42 This is part 3 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 3 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 70 7e93daaf-2786-47ad-b7fc-a57ca4b24f99 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-zombie-students-you-know-youre-a-zombie-when-Rl1rzF6D Zombie Students 2: Mountain Dew Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:37 This is part 2 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. This is part 2 of an 8-series episode. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. false full 69 9e4fdc9d-a4c9-4d53-8ed4-e112d7489c75 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:44:02 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/zombie-students-8ON8n83w Zombie Students 1: Don't die while you're still alive Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:11 I've been a Zombie student. Trust me. It sucks. Now, I'm back from the dead to save you from yourself. So, why do zombies have a beef with the living? Because the living are living the life zombies don't have. And why do the living have a beef with the dead? Because the zombies want to keep the living from living. Duh. In the movies, it's all about surviving. School feels that way too, doesn't it? But aren't you tired of just surviving? Wouldn't you rather thrive and stop being a Zombie student? Join me in this 8-series episode. Okay I lied. It's not really 8 episodes. I just took an hour long episode and chopped it into bite size pieces (like a zombie would) so that you won't zonk out like a zombie and stop paying attention. Trust me. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. If you skip around, I'm sending the Whisperers to come get you. No joke. Parental discretion is advised. Translation. If you are not at least in High School, go to bed and stop listening. This is for big boys and girls only. And if you get bad dreams after listening to this series, you've been warned. I've been a Zombie student. Trust me. It sucks. Now, I'm back from the dead to save you from yourself. So, why do zombies have a beef with the living? Because the living are living the life zombies don't have. And why do the living have a beef with the dead? Because the zombies want to keep the living from living. Duh. In the movies, it's all about surviving. School feels that way too, doesn't it? But aren't you tired of just surviving? Wouldn't you rather thrive and stop being a Zombie student? Join me in this 8-series episode. Okay I lied. It's not really 8 episodes. I just took an hour long episode and chopped it into bite size pieces (like a zombie would) so that you won't zonk out like a zombie and stop paying attention. Trust me. Don’t skip around. Each episode builds on the previous episode. If you skip around, I'm sending the Whisperers to come get you. No joke. Parental discretion is advised. Translation. If you are not at least in High School, go to bed and stop listening. This is for big boys and girls only. And if you get bad dreams after listening to this series, you've been warned. false full 68 92318da7-20ec-41f9-b445-d1d0e6274a3a Wed, 7 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-4-namaste-india-the-story-of-the-100-bill-Rrb_SBYM Namaste India 4: Who Wants this $100 Bill? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:10:36 This is Part 4 of Namaste India, a 4-part series. This is Part 4 of Namaste India, a 4-part series. false full 67 5442aed5-f6ae-4736-86fb-9a2f5f2f433f Wed, 7 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-3-namaste-india-eye-of-the-tiger-T8uviohL Namaste India 3: Eye of the Siberian Tiger Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:05:11 This is Part 3 of a 4-part series of Namaste India. This is Part 3 of a 4-part series of Namaste India. false full 66 d55c1549-03f6-4bb9-866f-6213d7a9dd35 Tue, 6 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-namaste-india-lessons-from-socrates-1EHWoGt_ Namaste India 2: Get rich quick Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:41 This is Part 2 of a 4-part series of Namaste India. This is Part 2 of a 4-part series of Namaste India. false full 65 9197d259-5b99-49c9-9b46-85922b3b8518 Tue, 6 Jul 2021 08:07:57 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-1-namaste-india-k8OKCIiq Namaste India 1: Look mom, no hands Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:51 This is Part 1 of a 4-part series which was inspired by India. Their dedication reminds me that if you have this one characteristic, nothing can stop you. This is Part 1 of a 4-part series which was inspired by India. Their dedication reminds me that if you have this one characteristic, nothing can stop you. false full 64 c574fd12-4494-43e5-a51e-fef66f717909 Mon, 5 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-6-paradise-starts-in-hell-JXG4P32_ Paradise Starts In Hell 6: Feel the Burn Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:49 This is part 6 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. This is part 6 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. false full 63 75d335d1-9365-4bcd-b87b-3f602de6b7c4 Sun, 4 Jul 2021 00:30:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-5-paradise-starts-in-hell-XPPusd9N Paradise Starts In Hell 5: Kill That Fly Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:09 This is part 5 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. This is part 5 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. false full 62 ff55fcd0-4f5b-464a-8976-c8162f770b52 Sun, 4 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-4-paradise-starts-in-hell-hHHfsU05 Paradise Starts In Hell 4: Bikini Hot Tubs and Ice Baths Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:26 This is part 4 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. This is part 4 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. false full 61 43f2f457-746c-4822-8199-783ed5c75019 Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:30:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-3-paradise-starts-in-hell-pTMc0_iC Paradise Starts In Hell 3: Enjoy the Suck Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:09 This is part 3 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. This is part 3 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. false full 60 c8fec8c3-fe81-472f-94ac-c7feabf743c0 Sat, 3 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-paradise-starts-in-hell-SygVwRmm Paradise Starts In Hell 2: The Mt. Washington Mansion & Trailer Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:06:37 This is part 2 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. This is part 2 in a 6-series episode. I originally published this as a single 38-minute episode. But I decided to break it into 6 small, manageable chunks. false full 59 ab29ce63-bb07-4a0a-802c-6c89b66b6c9d Fri, 2 Jul 2021 06:17:57 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/paradise-starts-in-hell-5WTdG_5j Paradise Starts In Hell 1: It's getting hot in here Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:54 Don't you wish people could wait on you all the time? Imagine having a personal chef who would make you whatever you wanted whenever you wanted it. Or imagine having the car of your dreams. The house of your dreams. Vacations. Leisure. Fun. Shopping. Netflix and chill. Disneyland. What's your paradise? Well, the road to paradise doesn't start in paradise. If you want to live in paradise, there are some secrets to getting there. I can't wait to tell you. Haha. See you inside. Don't you wish people could wait on you all the time? Imagine having a personal chef who would make you whatever you wanted whenever you wanted it. Or imagine having the car of your dreams. The house of your dreams. Vacations. Leisure. Fun. Shopping. Netflix and chill. Disneyland. What's your paradise? Well, the road to paradise doesn't start in paradise. If you want to live in paradise, there are some secrets to getting there. I can't wait to tell you. Haha. See you inside. false full 58 04aa1426-fa6d-4471-aa96-dc30524df57c Fri, 2 Jul 2021 05:11:14 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/ghosted-ceFy_XCx Ghosted Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:22:19 Where the hell have I been? I did 56 podcasts in 56 days and then disappeared like a ghost. So what happened? Let me put it this way. I didn't want this to happen. But I'm glad it happened because now I have a great lesson (and podcast) to share with you. Here's to being back! Where the hell have I been? I did 56 podcasts in 56 days and then disappeared like a ghost. So what happened? Let me put it this way. I didn't want this to happen. But I'm glad it happened because now I have a great lesson (and podcast) to share with you. Here's to being back! false full 57 ecd4a4f5-4450-4d36-923e-831f614981af Tue, 1 Jun 2021 09:19:51 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/automatic-systematic-shes-a-dancing-machine-EnlM4j2G Automatic Systematic Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:28:01 If your teacher offered you an automatic B on a final exam, would you take the B and not take the test? The automatic systematic response is that most people would jump at the opportunity and become dancing machines from their excitement. So which are you? Are you an A player or a B player? Today's challenge is about being honest with yourself and finding your tribe. P.S.: The title of this podcast is a reference to a #1 hit song from the 70's. Can you guess what it is? If your teacher offered you an automatic B on a final exam, would you take the B and not take the test? The automatic systematic response is that most people would jump at the opportunity and become dancing machines from their excitement. So which are you? Are you an A player or a B player? Today's challenge is about being honest with yourself and finding your tribe. P.S.: The title of this podcast is a reference to a #1 hit song from the 70's. Can you guess what it is? false full 56 e0c973a3-80c7-4dac-9111-4cc03d0ec62c Tue, 1 Jun 2021 09:19:38 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/go-fly-a-kite-YKaLKWSV Go Fly a Kite Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:28:57 When I was in the 5th grade, I was told to go fly a kite .... with a 1st grader. Then I was told to go read .... to kindergartners. Aside from scaring the crap out of me at age 10, these exercises taught me an important lesson: doing things for others makes you happy. Now new research from a Ph.D professor at Elon University in North Carolina goes a step further. She says that "Happiness comes from trying to make others feel good, rather than oneself." The ultimate student challenge is not just about getting great grades. It's about balance. And being happy is part of that balance. So, go grab your Happy Meal, put up your feet, and let's get our Happy on. When I was in the 5th grade, I was told to go fly a kite .... with a 1st grader. Then I was told to go read .... to kindergartners. Aside from scaring the crap out of me at age 10, these exercises taught me an important lesson: doing things for others makes you happy. Now new research from a Ph.D professor at Elon University in North Carolina goes a step further. She says that "Happiness comes from trying to make others feel good, rather than oneself." The ultimate student challenge is not just about getting great grades. It's about balance. And being happy is part of that balance. So, go grab your Happy Meal, put up your feet, and let's get our Happy on. false full 55 ca24f5f9-f78d-4250-8219-e1de41283594 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:31:46 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/convention-and-conformity-are-bs-oC_MLVKe Convention and Conformity are B.S. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:46:28 What's popular is not always right, and what's right is not always popular. Stated differently, being uniquely you may not be popular to some people, but being uniquely you is the right thing to do. Today is about embracing what makes you different. If you feel different, that doesn't make you bad, it's what makes you special. Whatever you think is happening against you, is actually happening for you. If you feel that things are against you, just know that it gets better. Today, I share how things got better for me and how I embraced not fitting in. It's time to make some noise. It's time to challenge yourself. It's time to have the courage to be you. Let's roll people. What's popular is not always right, and what's right is not always popular. Stated differently, being uniquely you may not be popular to some people, but being uniquely you is the right thing to do. Today is about embracing what makes you different. If you feel different, that doesn't make you bad, it's what makes you special. Whatever you think is happening against you, is actually happening for you. If you feel that things are against you, just know that it gets better. Today, I share how things got better for me and how I embraced not fitting in. It's time to make some noise. It's time to challenge yourself. It's time to have the courage to be you. Let's roll people. false full 54 fdf1f37d-f817-4551-be5f-94ca4c6447a3 Tue, 25 May 2021 08:11:37 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-we-wont-get-fooled-again-uPrsxWIY C-O-V-I-D Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:32:15 Remote learning has been an overwhelming challenge for students. It has caused a mental health crisis and has severely disrupted student lives. In this episode, I discuss two twin students who went from A's to failing grades. I analyze the cause for their sudden drop in grades and give you my tips on what you can do to keep from falling in this hole. And if you have fallen in a hole, I will tell you what to do to get out of it. The COVID lockdown is just another challenge. And like any challenge, it can be overcome. Don't get fooled twice. Here are the keys to the kingdom: C-onsistency O-ptimism V-alidation I-nspiration D-etermination Remote learning has been an overwhelming challenge for students. It has caused a mental health crisis and has severely disrupted student lives. In this episode, I discuss two twin students who went from A's to failing grades. I analyze the cause for their sudden drop in grades and give you my tips on what you can do to keep from falling in this hole. And if you have fallen in a hole, I will tell you what to do to get out of it. The COVID lockdown is just another challenge. And like any challenge, it can be overcome. Don't get fooled twice. Here are the keys to the kingdom: C-onsistency O-ptimism V-alidation I-nspiration D-etermination false full 53 cc62b24d-248f-4518-bc0b-63fda1e29337 Tue, 25 May 2021 05:10:26 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/cheers-a4gEwd0y 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:13:55 99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer. Forget about 99 bottles, apparently, one is too many. A new study just came out on May 12, 2021 from the University of Oxford. It's pretty disturbing. If I had known this information, I would never have started drinking. To drink or not to drink. That is the question that many high school and college students will be confronted with. And it's a decision that is often driven by peer pressure. Look, I'm not your parents. So, I'm not about to get on some soapbox and start preaching to you about drinking. It's your decision. But this new study talks about consequences that you probably never considered. Before I go, I want to make a toast. I'm dedicating this episode to your health and making informed choices. Salud! P.S.: Here's the link to the original Oxford study: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.10.21256931v1 99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer. Forget about 99 bottles, apparently, one is too many. A new study just came out on May 12, 2021 from the University of Oxford. It's pretty disturbing. If I had known this information, I would never have started drinking. To drink or not to drink. That is the question that many high school and college students will be confronted with. And it's a decision that is often driven by peer pressure. Look, I'm not your parents. So, I'm not about to get on some soapbox and start preaching to you about drinking. It's your decision. But this new study talks about consequences that you probably never considered. Before I go, I want to make a toast. I'm dedicating this episode to your health and making informed choices. Salud! P.S.: Here's the link to the original Oxford study: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.10.21256931v1 false full 52 4266d4ec-4b4a-489d-ba75-95c55a81d84f Mon, 24 May 2021 04:17:40 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/hard-work-part-7-all-work-and-no-play-makes-jack-a-dull-boy-NZFtXnp1 Hard Work 7: Party Time Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:19:21 "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." According to Wikipedia the exact origins of this phrase remain unclear, though it was recorded as early as 1659. While its origins are unclear, the cause of dullness is clear. If all you do is work (study), you will become bored and a boring person. So, don't be a Jack. Get out of your Jack-in-the-box and have some balance. You will notice that I just spent the last 6 episodes to impress upon you that some of the most successful people are not the most talented, and that their secret is hard work. But to conclude the series, I made this episode so you don't get the wrong idea. Yes, I want you to work hard. But too much of anything is not a bad thing. It's all about balance. Don't be lazy. Don't be a workaholic. Make sure to develop all of you, not just one-dimensional you. P.S.: If you really want to freak yourself out, go to YouTube and watch this scene from the 1980 movie The Shining. Type this into Google, "THE SHINING (1980) - All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." It's very creepy and a good example of what happens when you want to be a dull Jack. "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." According to Wikipedia the exact origins of this phrase remain unclear, though it was recorded as early as 1659. While its origins are unclear, the cause of dullness is clear. If all you do is work (study), you will become bored and a boring person. So, don't be a Jack. Get out of your Jack-in-the-box and have some balance. You will notice that I just spent the last 6 episodes to impress upon you that some of the most successful people are not the most talented, and that their secret is hard work. But to conclude the series, I made this episode so you don't get the wrong idea. Yes, I want you to work hard. But too much of anything is not a bad thing. It's all about balance. Don't be lazy. Don't be a workaholic. Make sure to develop all of you, not just one-dimensional you. P.S.: If you really want to freak yourself out, go to YouTube and watch this scene from the 1980 movie The Shining. Type this into Google, "THE SHINING (1980) - All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." It's very creepy and a good example of what happens when you want to be a dull Jack. false full 51 fa740c39-e680-4166-b4cb-36ddeae5e46c Mon, 24 May 2021 03:22:56 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/hard-work-part-6-nobody-will-ever-work-as-hard-as-i-work-YMnjjlcf Hard Work 6: "Nobody will ever work as hard as I work." Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:25:56 "Nobody will ever work as hard as I work." Those are the words spoken by the richest professional athlete of all time when he was in college. Did anybody work as hard as he worked? We'll never know. But we do know his belief system and the results that came from that mentality. There may be shortcuts in life, but not working hard isn't one of them if you want to be your best. One more thing. Have you heard of "The Breakfast Club"? No, not the movie. It's the workout you missed while you were sleeping. "Nobody will ever work as hard as I work." Those are the words spoken by the richest professional athlete of all time when he was in college. Did anybody work as hard as he worked? We'll never know. But we do know his belief system and the results that came from that mentality. There may be shortcuts in life, but not working hard isn't one of them if you want to be your best. One more thing. Have you heard of "The Breakfast Club"? No, not the movie. It's the workout you missed while you were sleeping. false full 50 28ac5ba6-d695-495f-9617-0e7c7c670284 Sun, 23 May 2021 23:37:30 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/hard-work-part-5-unmotivated-people-are-the-most-successful-pKdpqSdh Hard Work 5: Get Unmotivated Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:43:44 Unmotivated people are the most successful people in the World. True or False? You chose false? Wrong answer. Wait a minute mister. Don't you have to be motivated to do anything? Nope. Today I show you how you can apply a Hall of Fame work ethic to your everyday life. Now, can you pease pass the salt please so we can spice up your study life and get this party started? Haha. See you inside. Unmotivated people are the most successful people in the World. True or False? You chose false? Wrong answer. Wait a minute mister. Don't you have to be motivated to do anything? Nope. Today I show you how you can apply a Hall of Fame work ethic to your everyday life. Now, can you pease pass the salt please so we can spice up your study life and get this party started? Haha. See you inside. false full 49 26ec595d-61cc-424f-b22b-a6cc2e96eb29 Fri, 21 May 2021 06:34:57 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/the-400-million-dollar-refrigerator-3gPBWmeF Hard Work 4: The $400 Million Dollar Refrigerator Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:45:15 One of the highlights of Arnold Schwarzenegger's youth was was when his family bought a refrigerator. He was poor. But things like not having a refrigerator and then appreciating what it was like to finally get one is what gave him the burning desire to become the greatest bodybuilder in the World, a successful Hollywood actor, the governor of California, a successful entrepreneur, and a person with a net worth of $400 million. Learn what Arnold has to say about hard work. It's time to get pumped up folks. Feel the burn. One of the highlights of Arnold Schwarzenegger's youth was was when his family bought a refrigerator. He was poor. But things like not having a refrigerator and then appreciating what it was like to finally get one is what gave him the burning desire to become the greatest bodybuilder in the World, a successful Hollywood actor, the governor of California, a successful entrepreneur, and a person with a net worth of $400 million. Learn what Arnold has to say about hard work. It's time to get pumped up folks. Feel the burn. false full 48 9dbc185b-b683-4188-b73f-422afab2f253 Wed, 19 May 2021 07:03:51 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/hard-work-part-2-one-of-the-greatest-golfers-of-all-time-NmyXw3X_ Hard Work 3: Eye of the "Tiger" Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:14:49 So what's the secret to one of the greatest golfers of all time? Is it talent that makes him as unique as a whole in one? Nope. In his own words, this golfer was not the most talented, biggest, fastest, or strongest. Discover what students can learn from this golfer to stay on par with or exceed the best-of-the best students. So what's the secret to one of the greatest golfers of all time? Is it talent that makes him as unique as a whole in one? Nope. In his own words, this golfer was not the most talented, biggest, fastest, or strongest. Discover what students can learn from this golfer to stay on par with or exceed the best-of-the best students. false full 47 c168dbf4-1814-4c0b-bfbb-e69949fd5f85 Wed, 19 May 2021 06:01:32 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/hard-work-part-1-the-greatest-nfl-wide-receiver-of-all-time-3sf_jcsw Hard Work 2. Rice & Beans Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:17:53 I'm about to spill the beans on the secret to success for the greatest NFL wide receiver of all time. It was his talent! Wrong answer. It was luck! Wrong again. It was his speed! Sorry, Charlie. Wide receivers (and the players who defend against them) are supposed to be fastest players in the game. But there are some defensive lineman (big, slow guys) who run faster than this wide receiver. So, if this player wasn't the most talented, how did he become the greatest of all time? Join me as I grab a rice and bean burrito and share his secret. I'm about to spill the beans on the secret to success for the greatest NFL wide receiver of all time. It was his talent! Wrong answer. It was luck! Wrong again. It was his speed! Sorry, Charlie. Wide receivers (and the players who defend against them) are supposed to be fastest players in the game. But there are some defensive lineman (big, slow guys) who run faster than this wide receiver. So, if this player wasn't the most talented, how did he become the greatest of all time? Join me as I grab a rice and bean burrito and share his secret. false full 46 0279f2e3-7c49-4293-b282-3871b16e35e2 Wed, 19 May 2021 05:27:28 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/talent-is-cheaper-than-table-salt-say-what-tBhPp50Y Hard Work 1: Pass the Salt Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:21:37 I came across this quote that talent is cheaper than table salt. What the heck does that mean? Although there were several articles that referenced this quote, I couldn't find anybody that explained its meaning. In other words, what does table salt have to do with talent? More importantly, what do talent and table salt have to do with your academic success? Today's episode is the introduction to the next 5 episodes where I challenge you to learn and start applying the secret that five of the most famous athletes of all time have used to make themselves great. I came across this quote that talent is cheaper than table salt. What the heck does that mean? Although there were several articles that referenced this quote, I couldn't find anybody that explained its meaning. In other words, what does table salt have to do with talent? More importantly, what do talent and table salt have to do with your academic success? Today's episode is the introduction to the next 5 episodes where I challenge you to learn and start applying the secret that five of the most famous athletes of all time have used to make themselves great. false full 45 9ae3bde2-42c7-4659-9141-0278aecdebc9 Sun, 16 May 2021 02:44:52 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/run-your-own-race-9DqwTnu_ Run .. duh na na na na na Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:23:15 An Olympian told me that he lost the gold medal because he looked over his shoulder and got distracted during a race. Not only did he lose the gold medal, he finished in fourth place. How many of you are looking over your shoulder and comparing yourself to others? Are you getting distracted with other people's accomplishments? Do you feel less than others? Do you get resentful when somebody gets a better grade than you do? The problem is not other people's accomplishments. The problem is that you forgot that you are running your own race. Today's challenge is about staying in your own lane and focusing on your best, and not focusing on others. An Olympian told me that he lost the gold medal because he looked over his shoulder and got distracted during a race. Not only did he lose the gold medal, he finished in fourth place. How many of you are looking over your shoulder and comparing yourself to others? Are you getting distracted with other people's accomplishments? Do you feel less than others? Do you get resentful when somebody gets a better grade than you do? The problem is not other people's accomplishments. The problem is that you forgot that you are running your own race. Today's challenge is about staying in your own lane and focusing on your best, and not focusing on others. false full 44 2899e6fa-4e3f-4bdc-9a93-9ddb9f08ee7a Fri, 14 May 2021 21:54:12 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/real-friends-are-hard-to-find-dont-get-fried-in-the-end-qjenT_oW Friends. Don't Get Fried in the End Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:27:43 "Friends are hard to find so be careful. You'll get fried in the end, to remind and prepare you that some ain't that bad, but one might back stab, to get their fingertips on what one might have ... To be a leader, don't get lead on or lead in the wrong direction." Jody Watley - Friends ft. Eric B. & Rakim. Who's got your back? Do they really? Learn how "people pleasing" and choosing or keeping the wrong "friends" can hold you back from being happy and pursuing your dreams. Today's ultimate student challenge is a lesson in life. Find your real Tribe. "Friends are hard to find so be careful. You'll get fried in the end, to remind and prepare you that some ain't that bad, but one might back stab, to get their fingertips on what one might have ... To be a leader, don't get lead on or lead in the wrong direction." Jody Watley - Friends ft. Eric B. & Rakim. Who's got your back? Do they really? Learn how "people pleasing" and choosing or keeping the wrong "friends" can hold you back from being happy and pursuing your dreams. Today's ultimate student challenge is a lesson in life. Find your real Tribe. false full 43 1cdd842f-782e-4974-8f7d-2cdd11ea9645 Thu, 13 May 2021 09:47:59 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-afraid-of-monsters-muah-muah-muah-hVGKaH6z Monsters, Monsters, Monsters Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:54:09 When I was a kid, I was afraid of monsters. How silly right? Monsters don't exist. We all know that. Duh. But I was still afraid because I believed in monsters. The problem is that as we get older, the great majority of us are still afraid of monsters. We just don't call them monsters. We're too grown up for that. Instead, we call them failures. But failure doesn't exist. Strike that. Failure does exist. It exists only if you believe it exists. So, today's challenge is about slaying the monsters (failures) that don't exist. In this episode, I talk about one of the most successful athletes that ever lived who doesn't believe in failure. So why should you? Now, let's go slay some dragons. When I was a kid, I was afraid of monsters. How silly right? Monsters don't exist. We all know that. Duh. But I was still afraid because I believed in monsters. The problem is that as we get older, the great majority of us are still afraid of monsters. We just don't call them monsters. We're too grown up for that. Instead, we call them failures. But failure doesn't exist. Strike that. Failure does exist. It exists only if you believe it exists. So, today's challenge is about slaying the monsters (failures) that don't exist. In this episode, I talk about one of the most successful athletes that ever lived who doesn't believe in failure. So why should you? Now, let's go slay some dragons. false full 42 40c49395-3fcc-4fa3-9133-5628fd351d74 Wed, 12 May 2021 07:48:56 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/the-stay-puft-marshmallow-man-he-cant-hurt-you-XqcBs5mN The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:28:44 What's made with sugar, gelatin, water, air, is 100 feet tall, and debuted in the 1984 movie Ghostbusters? That's right. It's the the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man of course! Today, I challenged myself to think of the silliest thing I could think of so you would remember this episode. And just like Ray (played by Dan Aykroyd) in Ghostbusters, the first thing that popped into my head was the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. No joke. In this episode, I challenge you to choose happiness over pain, hurt, and disappointment by thinking of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. He can't hurt you and neither can the challenges in your life. So, let's start roasting marshmallows by an open fire and have a great time. See you inside. What's made with sugar, gelatin, water, air, is 100 feet tall, and debuted in the 1984 movie Ghostbusters? That's right. It's the the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man of course! Today, I challenged myself to think of the silliest thing I could think of so you would remember this episode. And just like Ray (played by Dan Aykroyd) in Ghostbusters, the first thing that popped into my head was the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. No joke. In this episode, I challenge you to choose happiness over pain, hurt, and disappointment by thinking of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. He can't hurt you and neither can the challenges in your life. So, let's start roasting marshmallows by an open fire and have a great time. See you inside. false full 41 610d7632-7fc7-4b79-9d01-82ae677df04d Tue, 11 May 2021 04:56:56 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/lies-lies-lies-yeah-theyre-out-to-get-you-HXNBnn1s Lies, Lies, Lies, Yeah: My Singing Debut .. Shhh!! Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:34:29 "Lies" by the Thompson Twins is one of my favorite songs from the 1980's. I know. It seems like a long time ago, right? But the truth is that Lies is currently the #1 hit song in the World. No, not the song from the Thomson Twins. I'm talking about the Lies that you are tuning into and believing about yourself TODAY. Listen, some of the most successful people in the World have been told Lies, but they chose not to believe them. In this episode, I challenge you to put those Lies where they belong (in the past) and start discovering your genius. Drum roll please. I'm about to sing. No joke. "Lies" by the Thompson Twins is one of my favorite songs from the 1980's. I know. It seems like a long time ago, right? But the truth is that Lies is currently the #1 hit song in the World. No, not the song from the Thomson Twins. I'm talking about the Lies that you are tuning into and believing about yourself TODAY. Listen, some of the most successful people in the World have been told Lies, but they chose not to believe them. In this episode, I challenge you to put those Lies where they belong (in the past) and start discovering your genius. Drum roll please. I'm about to sing. No joke. false full 40 19532a45-7c23-45d6-99e3-e4671be40342 Mon, 10 May 2021 07:30:07 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/31-flavors-of-ice-cream-choose-lc0TR_h_ Your Favorite Songs: Your Best Music Is Inside You. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:29:24 Today's challenge is learning how to use your favorite songs to find the greatness inside of you or to heal old wounds. One of my favorite songs reminded and inspired me that there's something deep inside of me )there's someone else I've got to be.) What are your favorite songs telling you? Those songs could be your subconscious mind speaking to you to be more, do more, and become more. Find your true self through music when there's nobody around to support you. Today's challenge is learning how to use your favorite songs to find the greatness inside of you or to heal old wounds. One of my favorite songs reminded and inspired me that there's something deep inside of me )there's someone else I've got to be.) What are your favorite songs telling you? Those songs could be your subconscious mind speaking to you to be more, do more, and become more. Find your true self through music when there's nobody around to support you. false full 39 447764b6-6c67-4ddf-96ef-25c87528693f Sun, 9 May 2021 06:06:58 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/youre-not-lazy-youre-scared-do-this-one-thing-to-get-things-done-100-of-the-time-_2EJSwNa You're Not Lazy, You're Scared. Do this ONE thing to get it done. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:39:21 Have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" I haven't. But I saw a YouTuber do it and it was pretty ridiculous. Ironically, in this episode, I'm going to play Would You Rather with you to show you how ridiculous your "procrastination" problem is. There's only ONE thing you need to do to get sh*t done. It's nothing fancy. And there isn't anything sexy about it. But it works 100% of the time. Now, I didn't say it was easy. In fact, you might rather do something even more uncomfortable. But why would you rather do that? Haha. See you inside. Have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" I haven't. But I saw a YouTuber do it and it was pretty ridiculous. Ironically, in this episode, I'm going to play Would You Rather with you to show you how ridiculous your "procrastination" problem is. There's only ONE thing you need to do to get sh*t done. It's nothing fancy. And there isn't anything sexy about it. But it works 100% of the time. Now, I didn't say it was easy. In fact, you might rather do something even more uncomfortable. But why would you rather do that? Haha. See you inside. false full 38 79519db8-1f91-482d-b9ff-0df17e0eeff2 Sat, 8 May 2021 08:38:10 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-zombies-zombies-zombies-translation-la-vida-es-movimiento-a9HZc_g8 Zombies, Zombies, Zombies: La Vida Es Movimiento. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:50:29 Some translation, huh? La Vida Es Movimiento means "Movement is Life" or "Life is Movement." That quote comes from one of my all-time favorite movies World War Z. In this episode, I challenge you to see and confront the Zombies in your life. How do you do that? Well, Nike tell us to "Just Do It." I don't know about you, but that doesn't inspire me to do anything. But if movement is life, then we better find something to get us moving. I am going to show you the lessons we can learn from Amazon and World War Z to finally put an end to whatever is holding you back whether that's procrastination, fear, self-sabotage, doubt, failure, laziness, or something else. It's showtime folks. I'm about to release the Zombies. Don't be scared. I've got the ultimate weapon. Some translation, huh? La Vida Es Movimiento means "Movement is Life" or "Life is Movement." That quote comes from one of my all-time favorite movies World War Z. In this episode, I challenge you to see and confront the Zombies in your life. How do you do that? Well, Nike tell us to "Just Do It." I don't know about you, but that doesn't inspire me to do anything. But if movement is life, then we better find something to get us moving. I am going to show you the lessons we can learn from Amazon and World War Z to finally put an end to whatever is holding you back whether that's procrastination, fear, self-sabotage, doubt, failure, laziness, or something else. It's showtime folks. I'm about to release the Zombies. Don't be scared. I've got the ultimate weapon. false full 37 60dbf59e-1c64-4ffa-aa56-56d027a1149a Fri, 7 May 2021 06:57:26 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-five-people-csYAWB0D The Wrong Crowd: Choose Your Tribe Wisely. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:45:03 Parents don't want their kids to hang around the wrong crowd. It turns out, your parents might be on to something. According to Jim Rohn, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” And according to research by a Harvard social psychologist, the people you associate with the most will determine as much as 95 percent of your success or failure. In today's episode, I challenge you to discover who you should be spending your time with and who or what to follow. Parents don't want their kids to hang around the wrong crowd. It turns out, your parents might be on to something. According to Jim Rohn, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” And according to research by a Harvard social psychologist, the people you associate with the most will determine as much as 95 percent of your success or failure. In today's episode, I challenge you to discover who you should be spending your time with and who or what to follow. false full 36 ff115048-3bf7-4728-867a-20b959307f1f Thu, 6 May 2021 09:42:47 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-somewhere-in-time-translation-if-you-believe-it-your-dream-life-is-out-there-LunQwpXe Time Machine 3: It's time to believe in your dreams. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:42:49 One of my all time favorite movies is Somewhere in Time, a 1980 film starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. The movie has some powerful, hidden lessons that you can use to inspire you to catapult your beliefs that your dreams really can come true, and also warn you about the destructive power of distractions. Join me as I give my interpretation of this classic movie to motivate you to go after your best life. As a bonus, I briefly talk about the 2006 movie Rocky Balboa to illustrate how your dream life is relentlessly pursuing you. One of my all time favorite movies is Somewhere in Time, a 1980 film starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. The movie has some powerful, hidden lessons that you can use to inspire you to catapult your beliefs that your dreams really can come true, and also warn you about the destructive power of distractions. Join me as I give my interpretation of this classic movie to motivate you to go after your best life. As a bonus, I briefly talk about the 2006 movie Rocky Balboa to illustrate how your dream life is relentlessly pursuing you. false full 35 15b832f9-965a-4320-98b4-8a6fb4ba0d97 Wed, 5 May 2021 06:10:19 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-time-machine-part-2-translation-your-past-self-may-be-the-key-to-living-your-best-life-now-VJcfdyIs Time Machine 2: Your past self is your best teacher. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:36:17 In the last episode, I explained the value of writing a letter to your future self. In this episode, I explain the value in writing a letter to your past self. To inspire you, I introduce you to one of my favorite movies, The Bridges of Madison County. You can watch it for free on TubiTV.com. I give my interpretation of the movie to emotionally move you to talk to your past self. You might think it's easy to do this exercise. It's not. It takes a lot of courage. But it's worth it. You are worth it. Through story, I will explain why your best life may depend on it. In the last episode, I explained the value of writing a letter to your future self. In this episode, I explain the value in writing a letter to your past self. To inspire you, I introduce you to one of my favorite movies, The Bridges of Madison County. You can watch it for free on TubiTV.com. I give my interpretation of the movie to emotionally move you to talk to your past self. You might think it's easy to do this exercise. It's not. It takes a lot of courage. But it's worth it. You are worth it. Through story, I will explain why your best life may depend on it. false full 34 d46e278a-92ad-4bac-80e1-70ced8cfbd67 Tue, 4 May 2021 07:35:16 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-time-machine-translation-talking-to-your-future-self-may-be-the-key-to-your-success-jla5yZAQ Time Machine 1: Note to Future Self. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:33:25 I love the movie Back to the Future because I am fascinated by time travel. I also loved Time Cop. Great movie. One of the things I wish I could do is travel to the future or to the past to talk to myself. Wouldn't that be great? Well, you can do that right now. Check out today's episode and learn how talking to your past and future selves may be the answer to finally putting your goals down on paper in a way you never thought of before. NOTE TO FUTURE SELF: It's Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 3:20 AM. You are still a night owl. You almost didn't do this podcast. You have done 31 on 31 consecutive days. So, that kept you motivated to do this one. But you didn't know exactly how you would proceed. When you sat down to do this podcast, you knew that you wanted to talk about writing a letter to your future self, but you didn't know why it would be good for people to do this. After thinking about it for 15 minutes, it hit you! You got so excited about sharing your message that you were shocked when you looked up and saw that 30 minutes had passed so fast. You thought you would only have 1 to 7 minutes of material. One thing that you learned is that when the time goes by so fast, you are doing what you love and having fun with it. And that's how you want to live your life. I'm proud of myself because I'm being fearless and I'm sharing my music with the World. Signed, Your Past Self, Damian P.S.: As much as I want to say that I can’t wait to see who you will become, the fact is that I am happy to say that I can wait. I love myself and my life right now. And I’m grateful that all of my family and my baby girl kitty "Girl" are all still alive. I’m learning to live in and cherish the present. It’s so beautiful. I love the movie Back to the Future because I am fascinated by time travel. I also loved Time Cop. Great movie. One of the things I wish I could do is travel to the future or to the past to talk to myself. Wouldn't that be great? Well, you can do that right now. Check out today's episode and learn how talking to your past and future selves may be the answer to finally putting your goals down on paper in a way you never thought of before. NOTE TO FUTURE SELF: It's Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 3:20 AM. You are still a night owl. You almost didn't do this podcast. You have done 31 on 31 consecutive days. So, that kept you motivated to do this one. But you didn't know exactly how you would proceed. When you sat down to do this podcast, you knew that you wanted to talk about writing a letter to your future self, but you didn't know why it would be good for people to do this. After thinking about it for 15 minutes, it hit you! You got so excited about sharing your message that you were shocked when you looked up and saw that 30 minutes had passed so fast. You thought you would only have 1 to 7 minutes of material. One thing that you learned is that when the time goes by so fast, you are doing what you love and having fun with it. And that's how you want to live your life. I'm proud of myself because I'm being fearless and I'm sharing my music with the World. Signed, Your Past Self, Damian P.S.: As much as I want to say that I can’t wait to see who you will become, the fact is that I am happy to say that I can wait. I love myself and my life right now. And I’m grateful that all of my family and my baby girl kitty "Girl" are all still alive. I’m learning to live in and cherish the present. It’s so beautiful. false full 33 c631210c-4afe-4972-bee5-dd6e1a210b9d Mon, 3 May 2021 06:51:16 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-your-favorite-songs-translation-use-music-to-inspire-you-to-greatness-HZMJKCcC 31 Flavors Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:57:16 Either I am really craving ice cream right now (which I am) or I am trying to teach you how ice cream can be the key to deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life. Ok, it's both. If you are having trouble figuring out what college, major, or profession to choose, then this episode is for you. Steve Jobs once said, "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish." So, I'm taking his advice. Now, where's my double fudge ice cream? Either I am really craving ice cream right now (which I am) or I am trying to teach you how ice cream can be the key to deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life. Ok, it's both. If you are having trouble figuring out what college, major, or profession to choose, then this episode is for you. Steve Jobs once said, "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish." So, I'm taking his advice. Now, where's my double fudge ice cream? false full 31 2e619988-5caa-4f57-a077-f8bdb306a3db Sun, 2 May 2021 02:25:14 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-the-big-enchilada-translation-making-the-big-leaps-in-life-9YRBFZdJ The Whole Enchilada: Making the Big Leap in Life. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:28:56 I don't know what it is about enchiladas. But I love them. Enchiladas have nothing to do with this episode except for the fact that it's in the episode title: "The Whole Enchilada." Maybe I'm hungry, maybe I'm crazy, or maybe a little of both. I'm looking forward to Cinco de Mayo in 4 days when I can have some chips, guacamole, a margarita, and some enchiladas. So, if this episode isn't about enchiladas, what's it about? It's about living the life you were born for. Are you swimming around in a small fish bowl when you are meant for so much more? No matter how small a fish you are in your pond, you can dream big and make big leaps to take you to the next level. Life is a series of leaps. The more leaps you make, the better you will be at making them. In the end, it's not just about the destination. It's about the person who you become during the journey. Join me in this journey to challenge yourself to find your zone of genius and the best enchiladas in town. I don't know what it is about enchiladas. But I love them. Enchiladas have nothing to do with this episode except for the fact that it's in the episode title: "The Whole Enchilada." Maybe I'm hungry, maybe I'm crazy, or maybe a little of both. I'm looking forward to Cinco de Mayo in 4 days when I can have some chips, guacamole, a margarita, and some enchiladas. So, if this episode isn't about enchiladas, what's it about? It's about living the life you were born for. Are you swimming around in a small fish bowl when you are meant for so much more? No matter how small a fish you are in your pond, you can dream big and make big leaps to take you to the next level. Life is a series of leaps. The more leaps you make, the better you will be at making them. In the end, it's not just about the destination. It's about the person who you become during the journey. Join me in this journey to challenge yourself to find your zone of genius and the best enchiladas in town. false full 32 0d1787c0-0d6b-4c07-b82c-b95c607df7a2 Sat, 1 May 2021 05:22:24 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-who-are-you-translation-no-not-the-song-who-are-you-OusMD2k9 Who Are You? No, not the song. WHO are YOU? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:32:05 I love the song 'Who Are You' by The Who. I love it because it inspires me to declare who I am. And that's what the challenge in this episode is about: YOU. Who are You? Discover and unleash yourself through journaling, song, and dance. Let's celebrate "I am" and "Who You Are"? Let's roll. I love the song 'Who Are You' by The Who. I love it because it inspires me to declare who I am. And that's what the challenge in this episode is about: YOU. Who are You? Discover and unleash yourself through journaling, song, and dance. Let's celebrate "I am" and "Who You Are"? Let's roll. false full 30 244aa258-3fb1-4e0f-a532-155ec72c7794 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:15:06 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-fiat-lux-the-declaration-of-independence-translation-start-winning-because-you-say-so-SYpMWsTR Fiat Lux? Start Winning Because YOU Say So. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:12:29 How many times have we heard our parents say, "Because I said so. That's why." Well, excuse me. I have a newsflash for the parents. Now it's our turn to say what's up. In this episode, my goal is to help you answer two questions: (1) What do you want?; (2) Who are you called to be? Let's roll, people. How many times have we heard our parents say, "Because I said so. That's why." Well, excuse me. I have a newsflash for the parents. Now it's our turn to say what's up. In this episode, my goal is to help you answer two questions: (1) What do you want?; (2) Who are you called to be? Let's roll, people. false full 29 f47cbda6-82da-49ca-855a-f97a68166a97 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-elite-private-schools-translation-you-can-overcome-their-advantages-if-you-dont-get-in-4qKaXi4G Elite Private Schools: Overcome Their Advantages and Win. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:25:37 If you don't get into any Ivy League schools or go to a private prep school, are you out of luck? In this episode, learn that while it's good to make a top school a goal or dream, it ultimately doesn't define who you are. Believe or not, you have an edge over the rich and privileged who go to these schools, but you have to work at it to make it happen. If you don't get into any Ivy League schools or go to a private prep school, are you out of luck? In this episode, learn that while it's good to make a top school a goal or dream, it ultimately doesn't define who you are. Believe or not, you have an edge over the rich and privileged who go to these schools, but you have to work at it to make it happen. false full 28 2e6a90f8-1309-4a34-ab1e-4b22b0540aac Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-straight-a-student-translation-its-the-super-bowl-G1W5ZaoQ The Straight-A-Student Challenge: It's the Super Bowl. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:34:41 Tony Robbins says that if you're not growing, you're dying. Tom Brady says that he's going to win another Super Bowl. And you should be saying, "This semester, I'm getting Straight A's." In this episode, learn why setting Straight A's as your goal is more important than just trying to get into an elite college. Tony Robbins says that if you're not growing, you're dying. Tom Brady says that he's going to win another Super Bowl. And you should be saying, "This semester, I'm getting Straight A's." In this episode, learn why setting Straight A's as your goal is more important than just trying to get into an elite college. false full 27 0c7443a2-5c4e-480b-806f-d837c2a8332d Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:35:51 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-youre-failing-im-so-jealous-translation-steve-jobs-and-jeff-bezos-have-a-secret-TqzOkedi You're Failing? I'm so Jealous: Jobs and Bezos Have a Secret. Shh! Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:16:55 I have a secret. Don't tell anyone. Do you want to be a straight A student? Are you afraid of trying because you might "fail"? That's why I created this episode. Learn why Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos may have been the biggest losers of all time, and why you need to learn their important secret. I have a secret. Don't tell anyone. Do you want to be a straight A student? Are you afraid of trying because you might "fail"? That's why I created this episode. Learn why Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos may have been the biggest losers of all time, and why you need to learn their important secret. false full 26 1425433e-c728-4487-b514-976e9e14b6f0 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-trending-student-questions-translation-quick-and-dirty-answers-to-your-questions-KWhDNsyo Trending Student Questions: Quick and Dirty Answers to Your Questions. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:21:43 I think I'm liking this format. Questions and Answers. It reminds of taking tests. I miss taking tests because of the immediate validation you get from a great grade. These are some questions I found online that are trending student questions. I hope you find my answers helpful. QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Should studying be fun 2. I should be studying … but 3. What studying law is like 4. What studying does to your brain 5. Why studying is important 6. Why studying business is important 7. Why studying is good 8. Will studying make you rich 9. Studying for finals 10. Studying for real estate license I think I'm liking this format. Questions and Answers. It reminds of taking tests. I miss taking tests because of the immediate validation you get from a great grade. These are some questions I found online that are trending student questions. I hope you find my answers helpful. QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Should studying be fun 2. I should be studying … but 3. What studying law is like 4. What studying does to your brain 5. Why studying is important 6. Why studying business is important 7. Why studying is good 8. Will studying make you rich 9. Studying for finals 10. Studying for real estate license false full 25 2933f2ed-f851-4298-9ded-ccf05ab40f29 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-ask-me-anything-translation-trending-questions-from-students-WAWSLRj5 Ask Me Anything. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:18:14 I gathered some questions that are currently trending from students. So, I decided to answer them in no particular order and tell you what I think. Here are the topics - Studying while listening to music - Can studying make you tired - Are straight a's always a good thing - Can studying with music help - How studying affects grades - Can studying cause headaches - Should I start studying for the MCAT in freshman year - Should I quit studying - Should I stop studying - Should I continue studying - Should I keep studying I gathered some questions that are currently trending from students. So, I decided to answer them in no particular order and tell you what I think. Here are the topics - Studying while listening to music - Can studying make you tired - Are straight a's always a good thing - Can studying with music help - How studying affects grades - Can studying cause headaches - Should I start studying for the MCAT in freshman year - Should I quit studying - Should I stop studying - Should I continue studying - Should I keep studying false full 24 add4e51f-3c00-42cd-91e5-e326cb3fd209 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-master-of-puppets-translation-learn-from-metallica-if-its-worthwhile-you-have-to-work-at-it-6Fyt5IZy Master of Puppets: Metallica Knows Best. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:28:44 1991 to 1999 were some of the best years of my life. Those were the long-haired days of heavy metal and great times in Huntington Beach and Los Angeles, California. And one of the iconic bands of the day was Metallica. They were famous, rich, and it looked like everything came easy to them. But in an interview at Guitar Center, Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield shares that you have to work at things in life that are worthwhile. He discovered early that if he was going to live his dream, he had to leave the football team, his former band members, and his job. He found his voice by getting lost in the zone where all pain went away and where he found his sense of purpose and creation. You can find that place too. Find out how. 1991 to 1999 were some of the best years of my life. Those were the long-haired days of heavy metal and great times in Huntington Beach and Los Angeles, California. And one of the iconic bands of the day was Metallica. They were famous, rich, and it looked like everything came easy to them. But in an interview at Guitar Center, Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield shares that you have to work at things in life that are worthwhile. He discovered early that if he was going to live his dream, he had to leave the football team, his former band members, and his job. He found his voice by getting lost in the zone where all pain went away and where he found his sense of purpose and creation. You can find that place too. Find out how. false full 23 d26adeac-2b82-418c-b906-edafb0a21902 Grade Point Average. Have you figured out this  Shakespearean-code-like acronym? What exactly does  a 3.2 or 3.6 really mean? Make this number work for you instead of against you.

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-that-which-we-call-a-gpa-by-any-other-name-would-smell-as-sweet-translation-no-shakespeare-didnt-say-that-but-close-02cZbDSK Grade Point Average. Have you figured out this  Shakespearean-code-like acronym? What exactly does  a 3.2 or 3.6 really mean? Make this number work for you instead of against you.

]]> The Shakespearean Code: A GPA by any other name would smell as sweet. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:08:12 false full 22 45245850-b9a1-4d4f-af16-7be6b39eb7ab Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-i-dont-want-to-be-scared-anymore-translation-when-life-knocks-you-down-you-can-choose-whether-or-not-to-get-back-up-iLttf229 "I don't want to be scared anymore." The Karate Kid (2010 film) Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:26:23 When the Karate Kid came out in 2010, I couldn't wait to see it. I went to the midnight debut because I wanted to see it so badly. While there are many lessons in the movie, one line stood out more than any: "I don't want to be scared anymore." Are you scared? Do you want to stop being scared? Find out how to overcome your fear and keep winning. When the Karate Kid came out in 2010, I couldn't wait to see it. I went to the midnight debut because I wanted to see it so badly. While there are many lessons in the movie, one line stood out more than any: "I don't want to be scared anymore." Are you scared? Do you want to stop being scared? Find out how to overcome your fear and keep winning. false full 21 d00f445d-f028-48d6-9b9b-c24c609cb897 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-perfectionism-translation-if-it-does-more-harm-than-good-stay-away-from-it-uE7IvKxb Perfectionism Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:15:01 I never liked it when people called me a perfectionist. There's nothing wrong with setting high goals, working hard, and wanting things to be the best they can be. But there's another side. If it hurts you, then it takes away your happiness and eats away at your confidence and self-esteem. Don't let name calling like perfectionist and overachiever keep you from reaching for the stars. But at the same time, don't be blind if you are only hurting yourself in the process. Learn how to find that balance. I never liked it when people called me a perfectionist. There's nothing wrong with setting high goals, working hard, and wanting things to be the best they can be. But there's another side. If it hurts you, then it takes away your happiness and eats away at your confidence and self-esteem. Don't let name calling like perfectionist and overachiever keep you from reaching for the stars. But at the same time, don't be blind if you are only hurting yourself in the process. Learn how to find that balance. false full 20 1493b5bb-2b36-47ca-923f-d78674b08a85 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-steve-austins-broken-skull-challenge-translation-you-can-learn-a-lot-from-my-favorite-tv-show-4a9KmKJB Broken Skull Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:24:22 Steve Austin and I have something in common. We are both looking for the toughest badasses in the World. His challenge is physical (and mental to some extent), and mine is mostly mental. But what it takes to be successful in either challenge is essentially the same. In this episode, discover what I believe is the most important lesson that I learned from all 5 seasons and how you can use that to your advantage. Steve Austin and I have something in common. We are both looking for the toughest badasses in the World. His challenge is physical (and mental to some extent), and mine is mostly mental. But what it takes to be successful in either challenge is essentially the same. In this episode, discover what I believe is the most important lesson that I learned from all 5 seasons and how you can use that to your advantage. false full 19 f9a36e52-8929-49e6-822d-400d4d07be75 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 06:05:27 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-what-is-regret-translation-you-dont-want-to-know-take-action-now-to-prevent-regrets-xzWNqTte Regret Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:14:12 When we are young, we look at our future. When we are older, we look at your past. Sometimes it's fond memories. Sometimes it's regretful memories. Being a successful student is not just measured in grades. It's measured in life experiences. Find life balance and prevent regret. When we are young, we look at our future. When we are older, we look at your past. Sometimes it's fond memories. Sometimes it's regretful memories. Being a successful student is not just measured in grades. It's measured in life experiences. Find life balance and prevent regret. false full 18 fcf8f29d-4dd7-45c3-b861-eb0126e0c03a Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:28:06 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-a-can-of-beans-and-a-can-opener-translation-dont-reinvent-the-wheel-b8kmyBQx Beans Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:17:54 Have you heard the story about the dad who let his 9-year-old daughter struggle for 6 hours to open a can with a can opener? He wouldn't let her eat until she figured it out on her own. This dad's philosophy resembles the results of a 2013 survey, where 82% of teachers endorsed the statement that “Students learn best by finding solutions to problems on their own.” That sounds plausible, but the reality is that the best solution is a healthy balance of detailed instruction with as much help as possible followed by implementing that instruction with practice and repeating what your teacher taught you. The idea that we need to figure things out on our own with little to no instruction is out of touch with best practices and reality. Have you heard the story about the dad who let his 9-year-old daughter struggle for 6 hours to open a can with a can opener? He wouldn't let her eat until she figured it out on her own. This dad's philosophy resembles the results of a 2013 survey, where 82% of teachers endorsed the statement that “Students learn best by finding solutions to problems on their own.” That sounds plausible, but the reality is that the best solution is a healthy balance of detailed instruction with as much help as possible followed by implementing that instruction with practice and repeating what your teacher taught you. The idea that we need to figure things out on our own with little to no instruction is out of touch with best practices and reality. false full 17 8e8d3fa5-0e47-47fa-b0e5-a2332369af3e Sat, 17 Apr 2021 08:47:39 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-grit-is-the-breakfast-of-champions-translation-grit-is-the-most-significant-predictor-of-success-Olw2l9ae Grit is the Breakfast of Champions. Come Get Some. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:27:09 What would you do if 100 movie studios turned down your movie script? Would you keep going? And imagine for a second that there was no Internet, no email, and no texting where you could blast your movie script to those 100 studios. Instead, you would have to see them in person or talk to them on the phone. What if it was 300, 500, 700, or 800 rejections? Would you keep going? Learn why one person kept going after being rejected over 1,500 times before the Internet, email, or mobile phones. He turned his script into a billion dollar franchise. What made it work? Was it luck? Or was it grit? More importantly how do you develop grit so that you can ensure your success? What would you do if 100 movie studios turned down your movie script? Would you keep going? And imagine for a second that there was no Internet, no email, and no texting where you could blast your movie script to those 100 studios. Instead, you would have to see them in person or talk to them on the phone. What if it was 300, 500, 700, or 800 rejections? Would you keep going? Learn why one person kept going after being rejected over 1,500 times before the Internet, email, or mobile phones. He turned his script into a billion dollar franchise. What made it work? Was it luck? Or was it grit? More importantly how do you develop grit so that you can ensure your success? false full 16 e9a208cb-a7d6-4c1b-a605-5118b0032cb5 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:45:18 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-the-law-of-gravity-translation-a-setback-is-not-a-fall-its-a-setup-to-take-you-to-greater-heights-Bq_QYzYH A setback is a setup for a comeback Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:25:48 Reaching for the moon with your goals is great. But what's not great is when you fall short of your goals and allow perfectionism to destroy you. I wish I had this podcast when I fell short of a 4.0 grade point average in high school. Learn from my mistakes. Learn that your setback is not a setback. It's a setup to make you stronger and take you to new heights where you've never been before. Reaching for the moon with your goals is great. But what's not great is when you fall short of your goals and allow perfectionism to destroy you. I wish I had this podcast when I fell short of a 4.0 grade point average in high school. Learn from my mistakes. Learn that your setback is not a setback. It's a setup to make you stronger and take you to new heights where you've never been before. false full 15 72038188-08f4-496b-9a85-e6899a49b65f Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:53:17 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-life-is-not-all-sunshine-and-rainbows-lesson-its-what-you-do-after-you-get-hit-that-counts-YBGqQPaB Rocky Balboa (2006 film): Life is not all sunshine and rainbows. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:10:48 Go watch the Rocky Balboa (2006) inspirational speech on YouTube. In life, school, and work, you will get knocked down, again, and again, and again. The knock downs do not define who you are. But how you respond to those knock downs will define you. Will you make excuses and stay down? Or will you rise and keep moving forward? Learn what it really takes to win. Remember my reference to Dan from 'Peaceful Warrior' in a prior episode: You Are This Moment. Be a winner and respond to the Challenge. Go watch the Rocky Balboa (2006) inspirational speech on YouTube. In life, school, and work, you will get knocked down, again, and again, and again. The knock downs do not define who you are. But how you respond to those knock downs will define you. Will you make excuses and stay down? Or will you rise and keep moving forward? Learn what it really takes to win. Remember my reference to Dan from 'Peaceful Warrior' in a prior episode: You Are This Moment. Be a winner and respond to the Challenge. false full 14 aaeea798-a519-45a2-8ffd-a250e1f51668 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:04:19 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-sticks-and-stones-translation-they-cant-hurt-you-anymore-KMsQXXFZ Sticks and Stones: They can't hurt you anymore. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:24:07 When people call you names and have low expectations of you, it hurts. But as author Terry Cole Whittaker says, it's none of your business what people negatively say or think about you. (See, "What You Think of Me Is None of My Business" (1988).) As you succeed, you will prove yourself right. You will gain real confidence that will give you immunity to those that try to hurt you. Today, I share multiple stories from childhood to adulthood where I experienced name calling and hurtful expectations. Learn how I overcame those experiences and how you can too. When people call you names and have low expectations of you, it hurts. But as author Terry Cole Whittaker says, it's none of your business what people negatively say or think about you. (See, "What You Think of Me Is None of My Business" (1988).) As you succeed, you will prove yourself right. You will gain real confidence that will give you immunity to those that try to hurt you. Today, I share multiple stories from childhood to adulthood where I experienced name calling and hurtful expectations. Learn how I overcame those experiences and how you can too. false full 13 52119434-6475-43c8-af6c-d0a16096e978 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:11:51 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-peaceful-warrior-translation-the-battles-that-we-fight-are-on-the-inside-for-peace-7ANvFpZO Peaceful Warrior: The battles we fight are on the inside. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:36:28 I had to pause twice during the podcast because I got choked up and teary eyed. The movie Peaceful Warrior is the only movie where I have cried. Ever. As I share with you the scene in the movie that got me, I was surprised that I teared up during the podcast. I had to pause to gain my composure. Simply put, we go through high school, college, grad school, and our profession to excel; a relentless pursuit of excellence. But what is it all for? And what do we sacrifice in the process? As I challenge you to be your best, this episode explains the trap that you must avoid. I had to pause twice during the podcast because I got choked up and teary eyed. The movie Peaceful Warrior is the only movie where I have cried. Ever. As I share with you the scene in the movie that got me, I was surprised that I teared up during the podcast. I had to pause to gain my composure. Simply put, we go through high school, college, grad school, and our profession to excel; a relentless pursuit of excellence. But what is it all for? And what do we sacrifice in the process? As I challenge you to be your best, this episode explains the trap that you must avoid. false full 12 5debb012-693a-4749-8609-3ce978e7b86d Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:03:41 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-hey-speed-racer-youre-about-to-enter-a-reading-zone-translation-dont-be-impressed-by-speed-reading-DpR4Snzj Slow Down Speed Racer! Reading Zone Ahead. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:02:51 Mark Twain once said that he never had time to write a short letter. Well, here's my short letter in the form of a podcast. I did it REALLY fast. It's my shortest one ever at just under 3 minutes. In honor of my child hero Speed Racer, this is my SPEED PODCAST. If you didn't already know, when I was a kid, I was obsessed with speed. I was the fastest runner on the block. I was the fastest on my bike. When I ran, I imagined I was the Six Million Dollar Man (go look him up if you are too young to know who he is), running at 120 MPH. I became a lawyer because I was mesmerized by a Porsche that whizzed by at 130 MPH in the fast lane, while my dad and I were in the slow lane going 55. So, I love, fast, fast, fast! Faster is better, right? Wrong. Find out why I'm NOT a fan of speed reading. Mark Twain once said that he never had time to write a short letter. Well, here's my short letter in the form of a podcast. I did it REALLY fast. It's my shortest one ever at just under 3 minutes. In honor of my child hero Speed Racer, this is my SPEED PODCAST. If you didn't already know, when I was a kid, I was obsessed with speed. I was the fastest runner on the block. I was the fastest on my bike. When I ran, I imagined I was the Six Million Dollar Man (go look him up if you are too young to know who he is), running at 120 MPH. I became a lawyer because I was mesmerized by a Porsche that whizzed by at 130 MPH in the fast lane, while my dad and I were in the slow lane going 55. So, I love, fast, fast, fast! Faster is better, right? Wrong. Find out why I'm NOT a fan of speed reading. false full 11 f2b8df97-28df-47a6-b515-49e2cc0f561f Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:45:04 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-yepa-yepa-yepa-arriba-arriba-andale-andale-translation-slow-your-roll-speedy-gonzalez-VwMHPm4j Yepa, Yepa! Arriba! Arriba! Andale! Slow your roll, Speedy Gonzalez. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:18:41 Yepa, yepa, yepa! Arriba arriba, andale andale! Cállate Speedy. Slow your roll. It's not how fast you go, it's how slow you go. Yepa, yepa, yepa! Arriba arriba, andale andale! Cállate Speedy. Slow your roll. It's not how fast you go, it's how slow you go. false full 10 e0c567e5-27ec-467c-af0f-f64edc231f75 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 03:56:43 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-why-mr-anderson-why-why-why-do-you-do-it-translation-why-is-the-key-to-winning-AbD8ZyYo Why, Mr. Anderson? Why, Why, Why? Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:17:10 In the movie The Matrix, Neo was constantly beaten to the ground. But he kept getting up despite the pain, failure, and frustration. Why did he do it? You'll find out in this episode. In school and in life, you will get knocked down and emotionally beaten or discouraged just like Neo. Every day is not going to be sunshine and rainbows. So why keep doing it? Why keep getting up? Knowing how to do something isn't enough. So what is enough? In the movie The Matrix, Neo was constantly beaten to the ground. But he kept getting up despite the pain, failure, and frustration. Why did he do it? You'll find out in this episode. In school and in life, you will get knocked down and emotionally beaten or discouraged just like Neo. Every day is not going to be sunshine and rainbows. So why keep doing it? Why keep getting up? Knowing how to do something isn't enough. So what is enough? false full 9 6f72793d-5d3c-4aaf-863d-d9ff5653056c Fri, 9 Apr 2021 06:38:56 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-if-it-works-for-tom-brady-it-can-work-for-you-translation-your-weakness-is-actually-a-strength-p5It7vB4 199 Is A Magic Number. Just ask the GOAT. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:23:57 What do you and Tom Brady have in common? A lot more than you think. And why am I doing this podcast? For the same reasons that Tom Brady still wants to play football. Learn why being an underdog is your competitive advantage that keeps you going to do great things. What do you and Tom Brady have in common? A lot more than you think. And why am I doing this podcast? For the same reasons that Tom Brady still wants to play football. Learn why being an underdog is your competitive advantage that keeps you going to do great things. false full 8 065d9141-3cba-4cfc-9655-f01c4928b1fd Thu, 8 Apr 2021 05:53:48 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-i-dont-have-time-or-money-translation-this-is-a-false-belief-invest-in-learning-for-more-time-and-money-IEaHZXUT No Money, No Honey: The Ultimate Investment Is Not Crypto. Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:19:00 Don't let time or money get in the way during this precious time of your life. It's time for you to learn and invest in yourself today so that you can have more time and money today, tomorrow, and the rest of your life. Don't let time or money get in the way during this precious time of your life. It's time for you to learn and invest in yourself today so that you can have more time and money today, tomorrow, and the rest of your life. false full 7 295979db-5f9e-45a1-9371-2b904ca25bb3 Wed, 7 Apr 2021 03:43:01 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-translation-the-biggest-insecurity-that-prevents-action-_THenk9_ The Librarian Lied to Me Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:29:40 Honors this, honors that, blah, blah, blah. Honors and AP classes don't define who you are. You define who you are. Learn the BIGGEST insecurity that is preventing you from leveling up to the big leagues. Honors this, honors that, blah, blah, blah. Honors and AP classes don't define who you are. You define who you are. Learn the BIGGEST insecurity that is preventing you from leveling up to the big leagues. false full 6 d39b3544-df1f-474d-92bc-870ea651aee8 Tue, 6 Apr 2021 05:46:20 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-faster-than-flash-324-pages-in-25-hours-MexiX48k Faster than Flash Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:05:40 Flash is the fastest super hero. That super hero showed up when I couldn't afford to buy a third-year college textbook, I almost withdrew from the class the day of the first exam. But what if I could read the book while standing in the aisle at the bookstore? I would have to read it in a flash, but would I even pass the exam? Flash is the fastest super hero. That super hero showed up when I couldn't afford to buy a third-year college textbook, I almost withdrew from the class the day of the first exam. But what if I could read the book while standing in the aisle at the bookstore? I would have to read it in a flash, but would I even pass the exam? false full 5 80fd9a1c-b055-4bd9-ae06-ba971271b7a8 Mon, 5 Apr 2021 06:00:17 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-biology-lesson-1-you-have-super-powers-BZyD7fCw Biology Lesson 2: You Can Fly Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:07:38 Learning how to take notes and study your notes is one of the most important super powers you can ever have. In this episode, I share with you an incredible result that shocked my teachers, my classmates, and especially myself. When you get these super powers, you can do it too. But you have to believe. If you don't believe in the techniques, you won't do the work to make them work for you. And once you deviate from the techniques, you won't be able to fly and do amazing things. Learning how to take notes and study your notes is one of the most important super powers you can ever have. In this episode, I share with you an incredible result that shocked my teachers, my classmates, and especially myself. When you get these super powers, you can do it too. But you have to believe. If you don't believe in the techniques, you won't do the work to make them work for you. And once you deviate from the techniques, you won't be able to fly and do amazing things. false full 4 1fa5c2be-1100-48dd-b43c-e2cff7aa5cb5 Sun, 4 Apr 2021 07:09:11 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-like-the-avengers-you-have-a-super-power-qaO8a4_L Biology Lesson 1: You Have Super Powers Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:17:01 You have a super power. You just didn't know it. To discover that super power, there are two things you need to do. You have a super power. You just didn't know it. To discover that super power, there are two things you need to do. false full 3 bb5dce58-7e0a-4538-850f-785354919899 Sat, 3 Apr 2021 04:20:43 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-porsches-popsicles-and-emenellowp-oh-my-WviwuS5N Porsches, Popsicles, & EMENELLOWP: From the slow lane to the fast lane Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:18:36 It's not where you start, it's where you finish. I didn't start in pole position. I started in last place. I had no confidence, no mentors, and no hope. Learn how I first overcame my biggest challenge, and the new BIG problem I created in chasing my dream. It's not where you start, it's where you finish. I didn't start in pole position. I started in last place. I had no confidence, no mentors, and no hope. Learn how I first overcame my biggest challenge, and the new BIG problem I created in chasing my dream. false full 2 042c3cfd-db7e-4d18-b297-252adcce4c0b Fri, 2 Apr 2021 05:31:54 +0000 damian@castanedaco.com (Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law) https://challenge-me.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-0-trailer-the-1-lie-we-tell-ourselves-Ld6nP7qk Trailer: The #1 Lie Students Tell Themselves Damian R. Castaneda | Attorney at Law 00:01:41 You don't have to be smart to get A's in school. You don't have to be smart to get A's in school. false full 1