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17th Oct 2023

Cracking the 1% Success Code with James Silvas: Exclusive Secrets Revealed

James Silvas is an International Mindset Specialist and Peak Performance Coach, known for inspiring athletes, leaders, and high-performing teams to break through fear, optimize their performance, and enhance their personal and professional lives. A UNLV graduate and protege of Dr. Mark Guadagnoli, James is the founder of the "Be That 1%" movement and podcast. With over 8,000 clients from 12+ countries, including major companies like NIKE and MGM, James is committed to helping individuals live life on their terms.

In this episode of "University of Adversity," James Silvas shares his remarkable journey and valuable insights. He discusses his early career challenges, including facing rejections due to his youth and the importance of exceptional service. James gained a unique perspective on life while working at Wet Republic in Las Vegas and the dangers of pursuing money without a clear direction. Becoming a parent forced him to reevaluate priorities and balance family life with professional aspirations.

Throughout the episode, James emphasizes the importance of intention, clear choices, and continuous personal growth for a fulfilling life. This inspiring conversation empowers listeners to overcome adversity and make intentional choices in their own lives. Join us as James Silvas shares his wisdom and experiences on "University of Adversity."

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00:02:36 Young business owner faces rejection in Las Vegas.

00:03:37 Choosing philosophy transformed my brand, overcoming rejection.

00:09:04 Phenomenal time working in an wild environment.

00:13:44 Getting lost in pursuit of money, losing direction.

00:17:20 Speaking gig leads to viral YouTube fame.

00:20:16 Anxious thoughts before delivering a short talk.

00:21:37 Small amount; women travel worldwide to work.

00:26:11 Fear of failure, trauma, and letting others down.

00:30:20 You can evolve and create your own path.

00:34:17 Fear and self-doubt hinder success opportunities.

00:37:40 Identity foreclosure: obligation to old self. Shifting values post-kids, same essence.

00:38:54 Juggling priorities between family and work.

00:43:03 Override tendency to play safe, find purpose.

00:47:11 Be intentional in meetings for better progress.

00:49:38 Adversity fuels growth; embrace and overcome it.

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About the Podcast

University of Adversity
Real stories and tools to help you grow through adversity, burnout, and reinvention.
University of Adversity is a show about the moments that change us — especially the ones we didn’t ask for.

I’m Lance Essihos, and I sit down with athletes, bestselling authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, spiritual teachers, and everyday warriors to have real conversations about adversity — the kind that strips away the surface and forces us to face who we really are.

We go deep into the mindset shifts, emotional breakthroughs, and practical tools that helped them rebuild. Not just to survive, but to come back stronger, clearer, and more aligned.

This isn’t motivation.
It’s what happens after the breakdown, when you’re trying to put the pieces back together and make it mean something.

If you’re in a season of uncertainty, burnout, or reinvention — this show is here to walk with you.

We don’t just talk about getting through the hard times.
We talk about who you become because of them.

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Lance Essihos

As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life's most difficult challenges. Grinding his way through the hockey ranks to traveling the world as a bartender. Through his personal battle with drugs and alcohol for well over a decade, the tragic loss of his brother to suicide followed by the great loss of his father to cancer only a year later, Lance realized he had hit rock bottom. In the darkest of days, he made a promise to himself that he would create a new life, one that would make an impact and inspire the masses, leaving the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.