Join us as Craig shares how military strategies for success can be applied to civilian life, offering powerful lessons in resilience and mental toughness. Dive into the transformative journey of a former U.S. Marine turned real estate mogul and life coach. This episode is filled with profound insights on overcoming adversity in life, drawing from his intense experiences in the Marine Corps and his successful career in real estate.

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What you'll learn in this episode:

- Marine Corps Leadership Lessons: Discover how Craig's time in the Marines shaped his approach to leadership and personal growth.

- Real Estate Success Stories: Hear how Craig transitioned from military life to become a third-generation real estate expert, using his military discipline to excel in a competitive industry.

- Life Coaching for Personal Growth: Learn about Craig's unique experiential coaching techniques that push individuals to achieve their utmost potential.

- Handling Life's Toughest Challenges: Get inspired by stories of resilience and how to maintain mental toughness in the face of adversity.

Craig's journey is not just inspirational—it's a roadmap for anyone looking to enhance their personal and professional life through the lessons of someone who has truly been through the toughest battles, both literal and metaphorical.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - That Hardest Day In The US Marines
6:42 - Transitioning From The Marines Into The Business World
12:36 - Doing 9 Deals in His First 45 Days As An Agent & Building a Team
18:52 - Losing Everything & Clawing Back
24:48 - What It Takes To Be A Great Coach
29:45 - The Power Of Experiential Coaching
36:04 - Sarah Rocco
38:42 - Family
42:15 - Modern Men
46:30 - Bonus Questions
48:48 - Summary of Our Conversation

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Khalif El-Amin is a local entrepreneur who is transforming the landscape for Milwaukee youth and the startup ecosystem. As the co-founder of the Young Enterprising Society, Khalif, along with his brother, launched the initiative in 2017 with a mission to empower young people by teaching transferable skills and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. Through innovative programs like STEAM and the Blueprint business accelerator, Khalif is dedicated to helping the next generation build a better future for themselves and their community.

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Check out the Young Enterprising Society: https://youngesociety.com/

Watch Khalif's Podcast: @LeefWithTheLegendsPod

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⭐️ KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS CONVERSATION:

1) STEAM Education: Khalif discusses the importance of incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into the curriculum to equip students with critical skills for the future.

2) Entrepreneurial Mindset: Learn how YES fosters an entrepreneurial mindset among young people, teaching them how to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses.

3) Community Impact: Discover how YES programs, like the STEAM and Dream Summit and the Blueprint business accelerator, are creating significant community impact by providing access to resources and mentorship.

4) Overcoming Challenges: Khalif shares personal stories of overcoming doubts and challenges, emphasizing the importance of resilience and confidence in entrepreneurship.

5) Local Initiatives: Explore how YES is partnering with organizations like the American Family Insurance to host events and initiatives that benefit Milwaukee’s youth and promote financial literacy, health, and wellness.

6) Inspiring Success: Hear about the success stories of YES participants who have launched tech startups and received non-diluted seed funding to grow their businesses.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - The Young Enterprising Society and S.T.E.A.M.
9:29 - The Blueprint (Khalif's Business Accelerator)
18:21 - How Khalif Manages His Time
19:13 - Khalif's Transition From Social Services Work To Today
26:14 - Equipping Young Men With Confidence
28:17 - Overcoming The Doubts
31:28 - Building A Team & What Khalif Looks For When Hiring
33:46 - What Khalif Learned From Playing Sports
38:33 - Being Told "You're Too Short" & The Fire That Started
41:16 - Why Is Milwaukee So Segregated & How Can We Fix It
43:58 - What's Next Khalif
46:59 - One of the Best Pieces of Advice Khalif Ever Received

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Whether you're an experienced athlete or a complete beginner, I hope my story inspires you to take on new challenges and push your limits. I'll walk you through the steps I took, the obstacles I overcame, and the mindset that helped me complete my first Ironman 70.3 with no previous experience.

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⭐️ Key Topics Covered:

🔷 How I started training for an Ironman
🔷 Overcoming fears and doubts
🔷 Building a supportive community
🔷 Tips for beginners
🔷 The life-changing benefits of completing an Ironman
🔷 Doing hard shit by breaking it down into smaller goals

If you've ever thought about participating in an Ironman or just want to be inspired to tackle your next big goal, this video is for you. If I can do it, I promise you can too.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Everyone Can Do A Half Ironman
0:50 - How It All Started For Me (Doing A Marathon w/ 3 Months To Train)
3:21 - How I Stuck With It (Doing It Together)
4:56 - It's So Much More Than Just Running
5:46 - Starting The Half Ironman Journey (Early Challenges)
7:40 - Making Progress (Breaking It Down Into Small Checkpoints)
10:37 - Race Day & Finishing

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