Take on life's court in this powerful conversation with Stephen Minix. The former educator and high school basketball coach leverages his skills in social work to foster collaboration and overcome obstacles to lift up lives. In this episode, Stephen discusses his journey from the Los Angeles public school system to his current role as Vice President of Community with UpMetrics where he fights for social change. After years of unbridled success, this grant-winning pro and optimist extraordinaire has a thing or two to say about taking on life's work. See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/.

Optimize your life with Stephen's fantastic advice...

"Connection over perfection..."

"Believe in the possible..."

"Perpetual positivity pays off..."

Questions Explored in this Discussion:

• How to overcome tragedy?

• How to write grants?

• How to find control in your life?

• How to find partners?

• When to start over?

Lessons Learned:

• Asset-map your life

• Learn about people you admire

• Do what you want

• Always stay positive

• Reflect in times of failure

• Become your own coach

• "Date" your business partners

• Create a steady team

Stephen's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenminix/

https://upmetrics.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/upmetrics/

Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.com

LinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCook

Other Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook

0:00 Introduction

1:14 Origins

8:58 Pain to Progress

13:42 The Power of Optimism

20:00 Education

28:50 Coaching

35:15 New Beginnings

45:00 Rest & Recovery

49:34 Perpetual Positivity Pays off

52:58 Asset-Map Your Life

57:39 Do What you Want

Keywords:

Teaching, Coaching, Social Work, Grants, Optimism, Recovery, Fatherhood, Collaboration, Partners, Mentors, Education, Philanthropy, Non-Profit

Rejoin Richard Cook for his ten life-changing pieces of advice for anyone starting their career. Richard has 40 years of real estate experience, so he knows a thing or two about finding mentorship, living for yourself, and shooting for success!Take note of Richard's excellent tips for success...Link:linkedin.com/in/richard-cook-6797ba16ahttps://www.regalut.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/regal-homes-utah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored:¥ How does one best find mentors?¥ How does one best secure partners?¥ When should you pick your life's purpose?¥ How does one best build a valuable network?¥ What signal that youÕre doing too much?Lessons Learned:¥ Learn from people in charge.¥ Check your pride at the door.¥ Spin fewer plates.¥ Learn to write effectively.¥ Lean into your areas of focus.¥ Specialty over versatility.¥ Partners are like potatoes.Keywords:Partners, Mentors, Real-Estate, Brothers, Young, Potatoes, Skillsets, Greatness, Versatility, Synergy0:00 Introduction1:26 Potato Partnership 3:09 Areas of Focus5:20 Dream Big7:30 The Recipe for Success10:10 Finding Mentorship12:50 Key Figures16:15 Time Management20:40 Execution24:28 Adaptation30:20 Back to Basics

A dozen compelling career concepts and inspiring stories from Regal Homes' Principal Owner, Rich Cook. Just one of his incredible communities is being built right between Deer Valley's History's largest-ever expansion of skiing and a world-class water-ski reservoir, just across the street.Over 40 years, Rich has navigated his career to learn secrets, love people, work with mentors, engage them as partners, prioritize loyalty, not just prosperity, oh and play golf to near scratch scores. Regal Rich and partners now pivot properties into the highest and best use of Rich's superpower with incredible location, design, and return on investment. He's crafted and collected some of the most inspiring advice you'll ever hear about navigating your successful career and your first week doing even better. And, Rich happens to be host Mark Cook's older brother!Tune into this motivating conversation and set your life's work on a great path forward. Also, reach out to Rich for the best home you'll ever own and ask about what Regal Ready is, perhaps his biggest, well-kept secret he wouldn't share here...Link:linkedin.com/in/richard-cook-6797ba16ahttps://www.regalut.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/regal-homes-utah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/https://www.instagram.com/regalhomesutah/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored:¥ How does one best to find mentors?¥ How does one best secure partners?¥ When does one best pick your life's purpose?¥ How does one best build a valuable network?¥ What signal that youÕre doing too much?Lessons Learned:¥ Learn from people in charge.¥ Check your pride at the door.¥ Spin fewer plates.¥ Learn to write effectively.¥ Lean into your areas of focus.¥ Specialty over versatility.¥ Partners are like potatoes.Keywords:Partners, Mentors, Real-Estate, Brothers, Young, Potatoes, Skillsets, Greatness, Versatility, Synergy0:00 Introduction3:43 Overcoming Adversity7:25 Finding Mentorship12:38 Learn How to Write19:19 Mentorship as Apprenticeship27:18 Areas of Focus33:00 Creating a Network38:40 More on Mentorship46:38 Forging greatness49:21 Finding Partners55:44 Potato Partnership