Funda-MEN-tals: Recent Episodes
Karl Bobo
Funda-MEN-tals, puts the emphasis on Men. This is a show specifically designed to deal with “men stuff.” Men have issues, concerns, fears, struggles and insecurity, but many don’t feel that they have any place to turn. Our program addresses things that concern men, and provides advice, encouragement, instructions and support. It has been said that most men are slowly committing suicide, they just don’t know it. Help is now on the way! We let you know that you are not alone in your thoughts, and we provide a healthy format to get support and guidance that can only be found on Funda-MEN-tals.
For many people, one of the biggest causes of depression is when they don't live up to expectations. It may be the expectations of others or even their own expectations. This can lead many people down a dark path. In today's lesson, Karl will share with you some principles that can be utilized to lesson the pressure of expectations.
Holding expectations, whether positive or negative influences how we treat others, how they react to us, how they see themselves, and how we see ourselves. Therefore, Karl explains in this podcast, the importance of checking our expectations.
There is no substitute for practice. Hard work is the basic building block of every kind of achievement. Without it, everything else is pointless. In today's episode, Karl teaches you that not only does practice make perfect, it also positions you for the opportunity at greatness.
How much of what you do is influenced by someone, something, or a group, rather than your own conscience? How easily misled are you? In this show, Karl helps you explore the answer and provides a solution.
Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli said, We work too much, sleep too little, love with half a heart, and wonder why we are unhappy and unhealthy. He and Karl will discuss his new book entitled, The Stress Solution. If we are to accomplish all of our 2017 goals, it is imperative that we learn to manage our stress. Join Karl and Dr. Ciaramicoli as they talk about various methods to reduce stress so that you can perform at your best.
Sometimes we get so preoccupied with life and all that it entails that we forget to stop and smell the roses. We forget to stop and take a look at truly how blessed we all are. In this broadcast, Karl will help us take a rear view mirror look at the multitude of great things that have happened in our lives during 2016. Looking back can have a positive impact on how you plan ahead.
Problems, challenges and obstacles are a part of life. No one is immune to them. When faced with life and all that it entails, we really have only two choices. Sit and complain or live your life. Today, Karl will focus on a major difference between the mindset of winners and losers.
Episode Description We have to be selective with the people we allow in our lives. Wrong voices lead to wrong choices. Karl will explore the impact that people have on our lives. As Karl has often stated, the only people that can hurt you, are the ones who are closest to you. So be very careful on whom you allow in your inner circle.
All of us have something unique to offer the world. In many cases your contribution never gets felt because you are trying to be someone else. In today's talk Karl will inspire you to not be ashamed to be you. Stop trying to fit in, when you were born to stand out.
To experience life like you never have before requires you to be willing to step outside your comfort zone. Today Karl will challenge you to be open to new experiences. After all, you only have one life, why not make to most of it.
Before we can become who we want to become, we must first have a clear and realistic view of who we currently are. That's our base line or starting point. In today's topic, Karl will show you how to truly discover yourself, which then provides us a true gauge on our developmental progress.
There is a big difference between playing to win, and not playing to lose. Most people whether they realize it or not live their lives, playing not to lose. Karl is going to show you this week why we need to approach each day and interaction with the mindset of playing to win. Those are the true overachievers in life.
All things are actually possible. Every goal is achievable and every idea is attainable. However, you have to believe things can happen. This week Karl will show you how to live in the realm of possibilities, where all things are possible.
The dynamic duo of Karl Bobo and Guest Rebecca Hall Gruyter will discuss their new book entitled come out of hiding and shine. There are so many talented men and women who fail to reach their potential while hiding behind circumstances. Hear Karl and Rebecca encourage their audiences to move beyond past experiences and allow their true light and talent to shine brightly, so that the world can experience your gifts.
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the demands placed on our time. It can seem like we are drowning, and may want to give up. However, this is the time for us to take it up a notch. We can always do and give a little more. Today, Karl is going to challenge us take it up a notch. When things get busy and complex, is not the time to quit, but the time to shine.
Stop surviving and start living. You are the author of your own life, and each day is a new chapter. Some say that the age 50 is the new 30. Karl will challenge you to die young, as late as possible.
Solomon, whom has been called the wisest man to ever live said, 'As a man thinks within himself, so is he.' In other words, we are the sum of our thoughts. That being the case, it is critical that we diversify our thoughts. Anyone that truly wants to be impactful in life, has to understand that he or she will need to change things up, and add some spice to your life.
People don't always listen to what you have to say, but they do watch what you do. Your actions define your name.
The moment you dim your light is the moment the world will cease to shine as brightly as it once did, or as it should shine. It becomes a little darker than times past. Resist this desire as often as possible. Today is your day to shine.
There are so many moving parts to life, that we can become distracted and preoccupied with things that matter little. What we all have to realize is that we all play a vital role in the success and progress of our own lives. Therefore, it is important that not only we realize the importance we play, but that we have the focus and discipline to 'Do Our Job.'
Historically, men used to have a clear direction about where they were going as men. Their manhood was defined by their families and the various roles that they performed or filled in society. In today's world, these roles are now in transition and many men appear to be trapped in a maze, trying to find their purpose in life.
Throughout our lives, we will presented with opportunities, and some of them come at unexpected times and in unexpected places. When your moment arrives, will you be ready?
Life has many up's and downs. We all enjoy the up's, but really seem to struggle with the down's. In this episode, we are going to show you how the down's in our lives are actually more important than the up's in the shaping of our lives. Learn to embrace the down's, because they have a unique purpose in molding us into the great person we were created to become.
An introduction to this new radio show and the thoughts behind how it was conceived, the format and overall philosophy of the show.