Episodes

It is so easy to overcomplicate things nowadays, especially when it comes to reaching goals. When you drill down though, it really only comes down to three core elements: Commitment, Planning and Doing. Check out today’s episode where I expand on this so that you can focus on reaching your goals WITHOUT overcomplicating the process. Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

In today’s episode, I share another habit that will help you to start the day off STRONG. This habit is all about MOVEMENT. By practicing the routine each morning, it will help you establish a solid WIN for you to build the rest of your day on. Check it out and let me know what you think! Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Michael sits down with Combat Veteran, Elite Athlete and Host of the ‘Got Your Six’ podcast, Tony Nash. In the episode, Tony shares some of the insights that he’s learned from his years of service in the military and how these lessons can be applied by anyone in the business world today. He also explains the intense ‘Feat of Strength’ that he’s just finished and what he’s learned from it. Follow Tony on Instagram: @thetonynash Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on ...

If you operate or work in a business, you are always going to encounter negative situations. These situations will sometimes bring the negativity out of your coworkers or employees, but they don’t have to bring it out of you. Maintaining a positive mindset in a negative situation is not naive. It’s leadership. Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Prayer has been a part of my morning routine for many years. This habit has been instrumental in ways I can’t describe. It’s given me the ability to ask for HELP... help from the universe to be the man I want to be. Whether you’re religious or not, you’ll find value in this episode because we can all get a little better at asking for help. Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

In this episode, Michael sits down with Fitness & Nutrition Specialist, Chelsey Wilkens to talk about how we can better understand our bodies. Chelsey shares a plethora of useful information for anyone who’s interested in learning more about how our bodies work and how we can better support them. Follow Chelsey on Instagram: @chelseywilkens Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Structure is the key to success. Every sound structure is built upon a great foundation. Are you tired of waking up late and not having enough time to do the things you need to do before work? In this episode of Makin Moves Monday, I share my morning routine that I use to set me up for success each day. After listening, you’ll have a better idea of how to better structure your morning routine so that you’ll be ready to take on the day, no matter what it throws at you. All we really have control ...

Do you want to have more self-respect? How about more respect from others? There’s a simple habit that I talk about in this episode that will help you with both of those things. Remember, respect is earned. You have to prove to others and to yourself that you’re worthy of it. Utilizing a habit for this job will make it a whole lot easier for you. Follow Michael on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made on Instagram: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Michael sits down with Superstar Chef James “Jamal” Kent. James is Partner & Executive Chef at two of the most sought-after restaurants in New York City, Crown Shy & SAGA. In this wide-ranging discussion, James and Michael talk about their personal history together as teenagers at the same high school, the benefits of growing up in New York City and some of the challenges of parenting. James also talks about his successful career and shares a TON of the lessons that he’s learned along the way. ...

Humans were designed for movement. However, over the last hundred years or so we have stopped being so active. No matter what the reason for the decline in activity is, we have to do everything we can to reverse the trend. Whether it's walking, running, lifting, or another activity, you have to find something that works for YOU. For me, fitness is freedom and I couldn’t imagine my life without it. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for Kreaturesof...

Whether you’re a power walker, a casual gym-goer or a marathoner, you need to make sure you keep your body fully hydrated with water or another comparable beverage. How many glasses of water a day are you having? Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

On this episode of Born or Made Michael is joined by Keith Nowak, CEO and co-founder of Ten Thousand, an athletic apparel brand for men. Keith explains his journey as a former pro soccer player to crazy successful business owner who has an obsession with understanding failure. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

We can't control what others do, say, think or feel, even further, OUR OWN first thoughts are generally out of our control as well. With all that said, we do have control on how we RESPOND. The more we practice to put a pause in between what happens and our response, the more of a JEDI we become. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Greeting someone you know is a vital part of courtesy and goodwill. Every greeting and introduction is an opportunity to demonstrate respect for others. When you greet someone, you acknowledge their presence. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

In today’s episode, Michael chats with entrepreneur, trainer and fitness influencer Devon Levesque! Last year, Devon bear crawled 26 miles in 20 hours and 48 minutes to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for FitOps foundation, a non profit organization that helps veterans build fitness careers as personal trainers, coaches etc. Devon also completed the bear crawl in memory of his father who took his life when he was 16 years old. Devon shares how that experience changed his life and how he's...

I wholeheartedly believe that resentment is completely and unequivocally useless. On today’s mini-podcast I share my own experience and how I resolved the feeling. If you’re feeling resentful towards anyone right now, let this be the wakeup call to go and resolve your issues. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Moving your body is important, especially in the currently landscape where a sedentary lifestyle is common. Making walking a daily habit comes with some impressive health benefits for your mind and your body. Besides the various physical benefits studies show walking can help reduce anxiety, depression, and a negative mood. It can also boost self-esteem and reduce symptoms of social withdrawal. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHab...

In 2007 Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss founded BluePrint Cleanse (one of the first cold-pressed juice brands) cementing their legacy as pioneers in the now multi-billion dollar cold pressed juice industry. After five years of unprecedented growth they sold BluePrint in 2012. Today on Born or Made; Erica and Zoe chat about their new venture, Earth & Star, a brand of organic plant based lattes with adaptogens (functional mushrooms.) Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @Bor...

Compliments help us communicate the appreciation we feel toward one another. Focusing on and noticing the good qualities in the world around us gives our moods a boost all by itself. Plus, it is a kind of cognitive training, a training of attention. In addition, compliments amplify positivity, they not only deliver positive effects to others, those effects bounce back on us, ramping up the positive atmosphere we breath. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade ...

When you’re organized, your mind is free! Having a disorganized spaces almost guarantees having a disorganized, or at least, unfocused mind. Productive people know what they need, they know where to find it, and they get sh!t done! Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

Gary Vaynerchuk needs no introduction, however there may be one person on the planet who does not know who he is, so this is for that guy… Gary V, is the CEO of Vayner Madia and Vayner Sports. He is an investor and likely the most influential entrepreneur of our time. Gary started his career selling wine at his father’s wine store in Jersey, building the store from a $3MM business to a $60MM business by the time he left at 34 years old to launch his MASSIVE career in media. Gary speaks all ove...

Commitment before Ego demands two disciplines: The practice in understanding one's purpose and adherence to commitment, and to ego check when in this practice. Many people equate commitment to making a pledge or promise to do something when in reality commitment is ACTION. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. Positive emotions appear to invigorate human beings, while negative emotions have the opposite effect. Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

On this episode of Born or made, Michael chats with Dan Fleyshman who sold over 15 million dollars worth of clothing in six department store chains and surpassing expectations with his 9.5 million dollar licensing deal with STARTER apparel, the "Who's Your Daddy" brand made him the youngest CEO to take a company public. PLUS, they talk about the early days of influence marketing, and what it entailed, how he currently assesses each social media platform, and the importance of educating yourself....