Do you find yourself stuck in the past or worrying too much about the future that you cannot get things done? Start taking action by harnessing the power of the “I am” statements. Darren CdeBaca explains how saying “I am” – not “I will” or “I’m going to” – will reprogram your thought patterns and empower you to start making progress. Discover how positive affirmations and present-focused talk can propel you into action every single day and make sure your bold goals are achieved.

Are you tired of setting goals only to fall back into the same comfortable routines? The average stay in the comfort zone. The best jump out of it. In this episode, host Darren CdeBaca dives deep into the mindset of high achievers and reveals the core principle defining success at DCB Strategies: Being the best and average have nothing in common. If you’re ready to achieve your boldest goals—in your career, fitness, or personal life—you need to adopt the "Others Won't" mentality. Darren breaks down the five proven success tools (daily actions) that will help you separate from the pack, turn obstacles into illusions, and secure extraordinary results. It's not about luck or talent; it's about commitment and action. Discover how to train your brain to act like a winner, embrace discomfort, and commit to the free effort others avoid. Read on to unlock the 5 actions that will change the trajectory of your achievements!

Get ready to ignite your mindset! In today’s episode of Decide, Commit, Become, host Darren CdeBaca dives into DCB’s 10 Growth Statements—powerful, thought-provoking affirmations designed to elevate your thinking, boost your motivation, and push you beyond "good" into the realm of great. Because let’s face it—being the best and average have nothing in common. So whether you're on a stroll, driving, or just taking a break, get ready to train your brain and shift your perspective. And remember—growth starts with a single thought. Let’s go!

Being the best and average have nothing in common. To go beyond your average self and unlock your fullest potential, you must take control of your habits and cultivate a strong mindset. Darren CdeBaca is here to share five MindSet tools and five HabitSet tools that will guide you in achieving your biggest growth goals in your personal and corporate lives.

What makes people successful? No matter how skillful and creative you are, you won’t still succeed when faced with even minor inconveniences. People like Stephen King and Walt Disney faced rejection before their careers blossomed! In this episode, Darren CdeBaca shares how successful people achieved their dreams by harnessing the power of persistence. He shares ten benefits of being persistent to achieve your bold goal. Darren also provides some tips to keep your persistence on track and build it. You better decide and commit if you want to become successful today!

Being afraid is not the problem, but letting fear control us is the greatest obstacle to our growth and success. In this episode, host Darren CdeBaca dives deep into the concept of fear and its impact on personal growth. He breaks down the Top 8 "Afraids" that create obstacles to our growth and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Darren explores how these fears can manifest in our lives and provides practical tips backed with research and personal experience for overcoming them. Don't let your fears hold you back any longer. Tune in to learn how to overcome them and achieve your goals.

Your business model is the map for where you head into your business. It is essential when planning to build your business. Over the years, business models have been turned upside down. In this episode, Darren CdeBaca talks about how you can build your business model to show the weak links in your business and tighten up that connections. No matter how flexible your business model can be to fit in timely events in your business, your principles would still have to be firm. Grab this opportunity and reassess, restate, and reactivate your business model today! Tune in now.

Setting priorities is a critical factor in taking control of your life. In this episode, host Darren CdeBaca helps define and operationalize priorities with tips on applying them in your daily life. Learn about his practical strategies and get to know action steps to help you achieve your goals. Darren discusses the four types of priorities and the eight priorities of ‘The Best’ as a guide on what you should focus on and how. He also details how to define priorities within actions, strategies, and goals, including how to use your calendar to organize a map of your priorities. Grab a pen and get ready to take notes so you can apply these tips immediately and see a change in your life.