Wake Up and Level Up

Wake Up and Level Up is your daily, 5 minute fix of inspiration to kickstart your day! Every morning, Emmy winner Mario Armstrong brings you actionable advice with the enthusiasm and direction you need to have your best possible day. Mario is a NBC TODAY

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Set a Higher Bar for Yourself

Posted December 3, 2018 • 00:03:08

I caught myself red-handed playing small! I share my story on what happened and how this happens to the best of us. It’s so easy to fall into the...

This is How YOU Need to Handle a NO

Posted November 30, 2018 • 00:06:15

Rejection sucks. Hearing the word “no” stings. But why is it that? When Mario sat down to record this episode of podcast, he had just received a...

My Spike Lee Story: Build a Connection with Anyone you Meet

Posted November 29, 2018 • 00:06:10

A few years ago, Mario met Spike Lee at SXSW for an event. Mario was going to interview Spike in front of a live audience. But Spike, who is notorious...

Make Better Decisions by Asking This Simple Question

Posted November 28, 2018 • 00:03:24

It can be overwhelming to stand at a crossroads in your life when you need to make a big decision. How do you choose between competing options? Mario...

There is No Such Thing as a “Big Break”

Posted November 27, 2018 • 00:04:11

You accomplished something huge: you won an award or you signed that big client. We think these awesome moments in our life or business will change...