The Ugly Brown Couch: Recent Episodes
Trevor McDonald
The Ugly Brown Couch is a podcast to help all of us acquire a healthier perspective in our lives and is hosted by Trevor McDonald.
“The more you seek the wisdom and insight of others, the more secret levels you will unlock.”
On this weeks episode we talk about the importance of having wise counsel in your life and how we are the ones responsible for seeking it out. Trevor talks about how valuable it is to have a diverse amount of voices that provide different perspectives and how we can unlock their insights for our benefit.
“Many people start but very few stay committed long enough to finish”
On this weeks episode we talk about the importance of commitment, the value of staying focused, and learning about the power of accountability. Trevor talks about how we can become people of commitment and growth and how to not quit too soon by sharing a remarkable story of the Wright Brothers.
On this weeks episode, we are talking about the voices that we allow into our lives and how to identify the ones we should and should not be listening to. The truth is that allowing the right voices to speak into our lives will set us up for so much more fulfillment and success. We will talk about the importance of identifying wise counsel for your life and how to identify when someone is using empathetic language or dismissive language and the dangers of the latter. This episode may be challenging for few and also freeing for many. If you are ready to become the best version of yourself and seek out other peoples perspectives, other peoples wisdom and help than this this episode is for you! May you be challenged by this episode as well as encouraged to keep growing and take responsibility of who you allow to speak into your life. Let us create a life that impacts others for good and make sure we’re not looking at the food menu when we should be reading the safety instructions.
On this weeks podcast, Trevor continues the conversation from last week and brings some new insights to the topic of personal growth. If we are going to commit to becoming growth minded individuals than we have to become more aware of not becoming stuck in old habits and routines that simply are no longer working. The challenge is that we are responsible for the awareness and the change. This is why it is called “self awareness”. We have to become people that look inwardly and do the proper audit on ourselves so we become individuals that are constantly growing. Let us become people of growth, let us become people worth following, and may we stop serving spoiled leftovers to those in our care and gain new perspectives and insights daily.
On todays podcast, we take a unique dive into the subject of personal growth. We will examine the benefits of becoming a growth minded individual as well as the repercussions and consequences of having a stagnate and settled mindset. The truth is, you and I cannot live off of yesterdays growth and assume it will keep us moving forward in becoming the best version of ourselves in the future. May we be people who keep adding to our lives and commit to getting better daily.
Reference: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek The Infinite Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/073521350X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Fqx6Eb16DCCQT
On todays episode, we talk about leadership. We will highlight the upmost importance of leaning into other people on your team as a leader and the success you will find when you do this. One of the top myths as a leader is that you have to have all the answers. As a leader you are in the role of leadership to provide answers and demand the following of those in your care. This could not be further from the truth. We believe you will find this episode insightful and also incredibly encouraging and find yourself challenged in your approach to life and leadership. So, put your perspective glasses on and enjoy this weeks podcast.
On this episode, Trevor tells a story about his son, Parker, having a bowl of the off-brand of Coco Puffs (Coco Roos) for the first time and the significance of his response after he realized they were not the “real thing”. The question that you and I need to ask ourselves is this: How do we determine what is real and not real in our lives? You and I are faced with challenges and big decisions often and we need to be equipped in making better choices based on our values and the habits we have put in place in our life. Trevor suggests that when you have tasted the “real thing” (like Coco Puffs) or created good habits in your life, you will then be able to decipher between which is real and which is not. You will KNOW when you are having a bowl of Coco Roos. :) By having the right perspective, creating disciplines and healthy habits and sticking to your values it may change everything for you and perhaps it can save you a lot of trouble in your future decisions. We believe you will enjoy this episode and please make sure you answer the “call to action” questions that Trevor prompts at the end. This podcast exists not only to entertain you but more importantly transform you in becoming everything you are meant to be. Thanks for listening!
On today’s episode, Trevor will give you the purpose for this podcast and the meaning behind “The Ugly Brown Couch” The truth is we all face problems in life. Whether a relationship didn’t work out, a job fell through, your boss is crazy, you can not stand your job or you are experiencing some personal issues that seem impossible to overcome. There is no denying we all are human and face difficulties. Do you just whine and complain about it? Or do you change the narrative? We are convinced that perspective is everything. After listening to this episode, we believe you will be encouraged and inspired from this genesis story. Please enjoy episode 1 of “The Ugly Brown Couch”. Thanks for listening.