It was an honor to be guested by Carl Utter. I enjoyed talking to him as well. Below is the video of the episode. Go ahead and watch it. Enjoy!
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Energy efficiency and regulation is the focus of this Green Building Matters episode. We talk with Stevan Vinci, a LEED Fellow with various sustainability-focused credentials and many certified projects. Stevan shares how he got into sustainability, regulations, envelope commissioning, and the future of the movement.
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Key Talking Points
- Entering sustainability: How Stevan moved from mechanical engineering into sustainability and green building certifications
- Looking at the bigger picture in this sustainability movement
- Envelope Commissioning (Cx) & LEED
- The future of sustainability
Key Milestones of the Episode
[1:50] Stevan’s original story
[4:24] How did you get into sustainability?
[5:26] Mentors
[7:08] Greatest accomplishments
[8:58] What is your stance on ratings?
[11:26] Current projects
[12:17] Understanding envelope commissioning
[16:42] What does a good envelope commissioning project look like?
[19:14] Are we properly training people with envelope commissioning?
Key Quotes
- ”I was more ‘buildings” minded...
- “You can design for a rating like LEED...or you can design for true sustainability.”
- “Our philosophy is making sure the design is right, that the building is going to perform the way the owner wants it to perform…”
Key Resources
Connect with Steva Vinci
Stevan Vinci is the Sustainability Specialist and Building Envelope Commissioning Practice Lead for Morrison Hershfield;.
Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES
Green Building Educational Services
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In this heartwarming episode, Aaron discusses the importance in practicing gratitude. A lot of us assume that gratitude is a feeling, but Aaron shows why gratitude is more than that. It is a powerful practice that changes your life and the life of everyone around you. Coach A shares how to tap into this power to make your life richer.
The best part, you don’t even need a lot of money to be rich in gratitude.
What’s Covered in this Episode
- The importance of gratitude in your life and the life of others
- A simple exercise to strengthen your practice of gratitude
- Why not having enough money is no excuse for being kind
- A family practice from Aaron’s family that helps the entire family become more appreciative
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Key Quote to Think About
Key Questions to Think About
- What are you grateful for? Name at least 5 things
- What’s one way that you can share your blessings with others? It could be a joke, a kind word, a few bucks, or something else.
- Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness? How did that feel?
Resources to Check Out
View from the Top: Gratitude Day!
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In this inspirational episode, Aaron shares the power of enjoying the moment. Specifically, laughing. Aaron reminds us that life isn’t all about making money, moving up the corporate ladder, and paying off debt. Life is also about enjoying the laughs we have along the way.
What’s Covered in this Episode
- Why the really important thing in life is not what you think
- Why reflection is good, but regret is horrible for moving forward in life
- How being big in relationships matters more than having a big bank account (A lesson from Aaron’s Dad)
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Key Quote to Think About
“Life is more than what your bank account shows.’
Key Questions to Think About
- Did you laugh today?
- What’s one regret that you have not forgiven yourself for? How is that impacting you today?
- If today was your funeral, what would the 5 closest people to you say about you?
Resources to Check Out
View from the Top: Don’t Forget to Laugh
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In one of the most powerful episodes yet, Aaron tackles the concept of moral inventory. Coach A challenges us to examine the ways we act even when no one isn’t aware.
Can what we do behind closed doors impact the future?
You bet.
Coach Aaron explain how and why. He also shares why keeping to the moral standards we set is important for ourselves and for our children.
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What’s Covered in this Episode
- Accepting the challenge of personal moral inventory
- The meaning of the title, “Are you a liar, a cheater, or a prostitute?”
- Aaron’s personal story about being a liar, cheater, and selling his integrity for 30% more money
- The slippery slope we often engage in to protect ourselves from seeing the truth
- Taking the stand for your own personal moral inventory
- Why it’s important to be a moral example in your own life and that of your children
Key Quote to Think About
“The litmus test for me is that If I can do it and feel comfortable about my grandchildren and children knowing exactly how Big A is doing with his life…”
Key Questions to Think About
- If you needed a character witness for a court case, who would you turn to? What would they say?
- What areas of morality do you struggle publicly? In private?
- How often do you check your moral inventory? Make a goal of checking it regularly.
Key Resources
View From the Top: Am I Telling the Truth? The Real Truth!
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When most of us mention “iron sharpens iron”, we often mean that in the sense of a workout or a business, but this principle also applies to your marriage.
In this episode, Daniel talks with Aaron about how to sharpen the “iron” of your marriage so it doesn’t rust. Aaron shares insights he gained from 30+ years of marriage. Aaron also shares why he believes “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by Dr. John Gottman is one of the most powerful books you can read to help your marriage thrive.
What’s Covered in this Episode
- How to balance passion for work and relationships in a busy world
- How to keep distractions out of your bedroom
- Why you need spontaneity in your marriage
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Key Quote to Think About
“I came home with a pocket full of money and a house full of strangers”-Aaron
Key Questions to Think About
- What was the last spontaneous thing you and your spouse did together?
- Aaron talked about the little things that can destroy
- What is your marriage’s secret weapon?
Resources
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In this short, but mighty, throwback episode, Aaron shares an inspirational talk he gave in 2017. In that talk, he discusses the danger of accepting an average goals for your life. As Aaron shared in the talk, successful people like Justin Constantine, are heroes because their goals were bigger than their excuses.
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What’s Covered in this Episode
- Why it’s important to reflect on your goals last year and why you need bigger goals NOW
- The important thing Michael Phelps did that made him a champion
- The powerful quote that brought a tear to Aaron’s eyes
- Three resources that you can use right now to help you plan and live a better life
Key Quote to Think About
“Start saying “I am a hero. I am a champion.’
Key Questions to Think About
- What did you achieve in 2018?
- What do you want achieve in 2019?
- What’s holding you back from achieving what you want to in 2019?
Resources to Check Out
The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle
Personal Assessment from View from the Top
What Do I Want from View from the Top
Steps to a Productive Day from View from the Top
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I had a great time talking with John Livesay of Success Pitch Podcast. Some of the things we have talked about is about the success and significance, masterminds, The Mastermind Playbook...and a lot more!
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It was just a great honor to be interviewed by Jason Silverman of The Real Deal Podcast. Click HERE to listen to the full episode. You can also follow him on Android Podcast.
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Here's another podcast episode that I enjoyed! I got to be interviewed by by Andrew Stotz on the My Worst Investment Ever Podcast. Here is the LINK to my interview. You can also listen to the episode by going to Apple Podcast and while you're on Apple Podcast subscribe to Andrew Stotz's page and leave your feedback.
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