Clifford Starks - Fighting for success

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aww Shift Podcast</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we have invited Clifford Starks, MindBody Coach, Professional MMA Fighter, Motivational Speakers, and Author of the book </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Awaken the Superhero In You.”</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> Being a professional fighter did not stop Clifford from his endeavors, even in the entrepreneurial space. Today, Clifford talks about how he fought his way to the real estate industry. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[08:00]</span> <strong>Why should we listen to you?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The best reason to listen to me is to have that “experience.” I did not realize how powerful it was as I have gone through my journey. Coaching is not only creating awareness; it is also about knowing the pitfalls and finding how far and big you can go. This is why life is beautiful—because you choose how you live with it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[15:21]</span> <strong>Competitive Edge Specialist</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A competitive edge specialist is someone willing to jump and learn to their deep end together with others. It can be scary, difficult, and challenging, just like how fighting is. When you go through these anxieties and fears, you’re the one who makes the decision – will you shrink away or thrive and test your limits?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[17:38] When someone has the discipline as they go through the process and systems intended for them to overcome, they show up better than they were before—like a transformed individual. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[23:23]</span> <strong>Fears and Failures</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fears are real. Not only are you holding yourself accountable for it, but others are also held responsible for it. Reality can be scary for people, which is