Mark Szymanski

Charles Machiko is a member of the U.S. military, athlete (ice hockey & golf), and student at Washington & Jefferson College studying psychology and philosophy. He recounts his life story and recent mindset transformation. Topics include high school and college sports, his initial experience with military training, the importance of finding one's purpose,  the "getting better" mindset, and more! Follow Charles: Facebook  -  Snapchat -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Carlo Sorco is a licensed Realtor®, Italian-raised, Pittsburgh native with a passion for helping and educating others. He tells the story of his indirect path into real estate, describes his go-to marketing tactics, and talks about why he loves the self-employed lifestyle. Follow Carlo: Instagram  -  Facebook  -  Zillow Follow Sorco Real Estate Team: Facebook  -  Zillow -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening! FBP Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Jesse Stechly is a rising senior at Robert Morris University studying Cybersecurity and is also pursuing his own entrepreneurial ventures. He discusses how he found his love for technology, his views on privacy vs convenience,  why people should take cybersecurity more seriously, and what he's doing to help people that lack tech knowledge! Follow Tech Neighbor at the links below! techneighboronline.com  -  Facebook  -  Instagram  -  Twitter Do you have the skills to become a Tech Neighbor? Contact Jesse at [email protected]. ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Burhan Ahmed is an entrepreneur, a licensed insurance agent, an avid gamer, a ball hockey player, and a huge sports fan. He discusses the story of how he immigrated to the US, the role ball hockey has played in his life, his experience with religion, how COVID-19 has affected sports, and more!   Follow Burhan at the links below!  Facebook  -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn  -  Twitter Contact Interiorz Cleaning LLC for all your cleaning needs: interiorzcleaning.com! ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Dave "TheWulfeman" Cupp is an avid gamer, Twitch streamer, content creator, and armchair philosopher. He discusses his views and perspectives on mental health, collectivism vs individualism, COVID-19, the US political system, and more. Follow Dave "TheWulfeman" Cupp at the links below! Twitch  -  YouTube  -  Facebook  -  Twitter ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Pete Mullins works 100% remotely as a full-time mobile app developer and also has a true passion for and a vested interest in US politics. He gives us some insight and perspective into his views on equality, COVID-19, the 2-party political system, and more. Link mentioned in COVID-19 segment: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0820-9 Find Pete on Twitter one day soon! ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Amanda Lynn Masters is a full-time toddler teacher, Apparel Designer at Fueled By Progress, and Co-Host of AM In The PM. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandaamasters Follow AM In The PM on Instagram @aminthepmpodcast ---------- Thank you for listening! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

We are so excited about what's to come and we want all of you to be a part of it! Our format is changing, but our mission is not. We're lining up some incredible guests and can't wait to get started. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! Our Website: fueledbyprogress.com YouTube: Fueled By Progress Instagram: @fbpapparel

Lots to do and a ton of fun on the horizon! MJS YouTube Channel Fueled By Progress AM In The PM

I just took a big, scary step. It's starting to hit me a little bit. I'm overthinking about what could go wrong, but I'm anxious to get started.

It's over and this is the beginning. I am officially on my own. From now on, I will be building up my own business empire, MJS Industries. This is going to take a lot of hard work and self-discipline. I'm ready to get out of life what I put into it. I'd love for you to come along with me on this journey. Follow me everywhere @markjszymanski and markjosephszymanski.com.

A bittersweet day, for sure. Today is my last day at my full-time gig as a Marketing Director. It's difficult to move away from a situation that you've become comfortable in. For me though, the thought of regretting not pursuing my goals is much worse. I am moving towards a lifestyle that will be much more flexible and require a higher level of self-discipline. I am ready to be the captain of my own ship and build my own empire. It's time to take the next step and I'm excited for what's next.

Some things I've learned: Always be grateful for the opportunities that people give you. Never burn any bridges. Build up your network with people by providing genuine value and actually helping. Focus on building things into your life that are productive and bring you fulfillment. Be genuine and authentic with your recommendations. Become an expert. Stop caring whatsoever about what other people think. It will severely limit your success. If you believe in it, go for it. Go out and find the answer. Some people will help you, but they're not obligated to. If you want to change yourself or learn more, you have to do it for yourself. Share your knowledge with the world. Someone needs it.

We're almost at the end of this chapter. I only have a couple of days left at my full-time job. It's scary and exciting at the same time. One thing that I am focusing on moving forward is dealing with clients and partners. Sales skills are very important and it's something that I'm not very experienced in. I have to be unshakably confident in the service that I deliver and I need to transmit that confidence over to my clients and partners. Becoming more sure of myself is my goal moving forward. I am going to connect with more ambitious, like-minded people. This is a powerful one. I have underestimated the impact that the people around you have on your overall being. I am ready to go all-in.

Today is my 24th birthday. I don't like to make a big deal about the day, but I do think it's very important to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to the next. A lot has changed in my 23rd year. I established 5 LLCs and have been focused on building them up for my future. I grew personally and professionally, including working up the courage to resign from my job and go all-in on building my empire. I've learned that consistency is so vital. I'm constantly trying to improve on that. Just keep going and good things will happen. As I head into year 24, I want to turn up the heat. I'll have unlimited freedom and be able to pursue fulfillment and happiness every single day. I am going to share everything I learn and do with the world. I know I can provide value to people and I'm going stay Fueled By Progress.

This is a tough topic for me. I go back and forth on it a lot. I'm kinda concerned that I am about to quit my job with having a full income replacement. However, I fully believe that this is the best time ever to do so. I have a lot of confidence in my abilities, but it is inconsistent at times. I'm going to make it. Don't let the voices in your head or the pessimists around you stop you from doing what you believe in deep down.

A plan and a mindset to grow will keep you moving forward throughout your life. This will help more than you could ever imagine. Give it a shot and see where it takes you and how you start to feel. I am a real example of this. I am about to embark on a scary, yet rewarding journey as a young entrepreneur. I want to build my own empire and create my own happiness. I want to be the captain of my own ship.

I never really believed it, but you truly are the average of the 5 people you are around the most. Because of this, I make it a priority to associate with people that push me to do better and become more every single day. You have to do what you love. If you are consistently doing things that you like to do, you won't want to do the other BS, like shopping, watching TV, etc. Find your fuel and change your life.

Don't make excuses when you have the ability to solve the problems you're faced with. You're only going to hurt yourself in the long run. I am a huge proponent of minimalism. I frequently look around my room and ask myself what I could live without. Then, I list any items that fit that mold on Facebook Marketplace. For me, it's a great way to downsize and make a littel extra cash. A couple of tips on Facebook Marketplace selling: Sould you use it? Yes, it's too simple not to try. Price your item higher than you think. Buyers will haggle with you. Reply quickly and DON'T WAIT! This has made me lose a sale many times. Move in on a potential buyer as soon as possible. Meet in a well-lit, public place, like a grocery store or police department online exchange zone. Double confirm your meeting plan. Be nice and give them a good buyer review.

Always be yourself. No matter where you're at: school, work, etc. I love getting to know people for who they really are and I try to always show my true colors to other people. By the same token, always trust yourself. When you feel something, don't ignore it. Take note of what you're feeling and try to diagnose why you feel that way. Then, make an educated decision on what you should do next and DO IT.