These podcasts will motivate you and energize you in this season. The last month of the semester is always a college student’s worst nightmare. Do you know why? Yes, you guessed it. It’s finals season. It is time to write that term paper you have been procrastinating all semester. Get ready for endless hours of studying and staying up all night to get that grade you deserve. But, there is one problem. Many college students become so overwhelmed with finals they often suffer from mental breakdowns and quit.
There are many ways to combat this problem, but an effective solution is to listen to the people who motivate you. Studies show that students who listen to podcasts can retain knowledge and create a better learning environment for themselves. Therefore, listening to the top motivational speakers around the world will help boost your endurance as you navigate these trying times.
Additionally, this tool is something you can incorporate into your daily routine to help achieve various goals throughout your life. Even if it’s twenty minutes a day, this simple action can help you become the greatest version of yourself.
Here are L.A STYLE’s top five motivational podcasts for when you need that extra push to get through an intense season in your life.
1. Gary Vaynerchuk

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Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as “GaryVee” is an entrepreneur. He serves as the chairman of Vayner X and as the CEO of VaynerMedia. Vaynerchuk is one of the most prolific thinkers in the media business and recognizes patterns and trends to help people understand how they impact the market and consumer products. Part of his astounding success was gained with early investments in companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Uber. If you need entrepreneurial advice and motivation listen to the GaryVee Audio Experience.
2. Tim Ferriss

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Quoted by Fast Company as the “Most Innovative Business People,” entrepreneur Tim Ferriss is truly one of a kind. He is a technology investor and advisor for over fifty businesses. Tim is the author of five number one New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek and Tools of Titans. Many media outlets have named Tim “the Oprah of audio” due to his influential podcast which is the first business podcast to exceed 100 million downloads. The Tim Ferriss Show podcast is the ultimate motivation factor.
3. Andy Frisella

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Andy Frisella is a renowned entrepreneur, public speaker and consultant. Frisella has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur & Forbes Magazine for his success in the business world. Let’s not forget that he is also a talented children’s books author known for his series called Otis and Charlie Hard Working Tails. From 2015 to 2019, Andy Frisella hosted The MFCEO Project and created the number one entrepreneurial podcast in the world. In his podcast, REAL AF with Andy Frisella, he dicusses and debates with his guests about trending topics and current events around the world. Put your earphones on and get ready for some REAL AF motivation!
4. Dave Ramsey

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Dave Ramsey started on only one station in Nashville back in 1992. He would share practical answers for life’s toughest money questions. Today, the podcast reaches over 18 million combined weekly listeners. He’s also the author of seven bestselling books and has reached over 1 million people through his live events. In his podcast the Dave Ramsey Show, he and his team share practical advice on life and money. This podcast is sure to provide motivation for students who need that spark.
5. Tony Ribbons

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Tony Robbins is an accomplished entrepreneur deserving of many recognitions, such as number one New York Times Bestselling author, philanthropist and the nation’s number one life and business strategist. For decades, millions of people have witnessed the transformational power of Robbins’ business and personal development events. Through his partnership with Feeding America, Robbins has provided over 600 million meals in the last 6 years, and he is on track to provide 1 billion meals by 2025. Robbins’ podcast will help motivate college students and many others, achieve their goals.