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Inspiration to Start Your Week. Frazley talks about topics that are going on in their life and they hope you find inspiration and application for yours!
What do you stand for? This has been a question that has been very important to me over the last few years. Knowing what my convictions are.
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There is a fallacy of always assuming fault that I have learned over the years. This has not been good on my mental thought processes.
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Sometimes we may question if we are good enough. I know I am constantly asking myself this in my life. That self-doubt sucks!!!!
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Sometimes it is difficult to properly communicate with others. I've had a struggle to communicate with people close to me on a very big thing recently. I hope this episode brings you some inspiration/encouragement. 💜💜💚💚
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Life sucks sometimes, but it's important to step back and realize we won't always be in this situation.
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I've been working on a degree in Communications since 2010. I failed a course August 2019 and I admit that I was letting fear stop me from progressing further.
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Do you ever feel trapped in something just because of all the time, money and energy you put into it? Sometimes you need to shave your soulpatch.
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Sometimes we want to stop before things get better. We drive off without reaping the rewards of what we paid for.
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It's OK to take a break. This allows you to recharge and refocus yourself for the next time. I took a break on this podcast last week, and I needed it!
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I've been doing some introspection over the last few months. Many topics that have made me uncomfortable. It's good to question why we are uncomfortable.
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Links:
- Geek Herring Book Club
- White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism — The book we are reading this month.
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I read a tweet about trying to force connections in regards to HDMI and USB cables. This got me thinking about how we might try to force a relationship in different areas of our lives.
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- Bulld0gs22's Tweet — This is the tweet that got me thinking on the concept of forced relationships.
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I've been wearing a face mask. This is something I'm doing for others, and it got me thinking about selfless acts.
Thank you to my mom for making this great mask!
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Someone I know used a word recently and I didn't pick up on it. After someone else called them out on the word, I contemplated what behavior was I modeling?
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I had a moment of jealousy recently, and it reminded me of an event from my youth that I'm ashamed of. Jealousy is dangerous and can rob us of our joy.
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Links:
- Theodore Roosevelt Quote: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Quotefancy
- Jon B. ✨KawaiiGuy✨ on Small Streamer Vocabulary
- Imposter Syndrome quote by K.S. Wiswell - Geek Herring
- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross quote on the opinion of others - Lance
- Lance on believing in your dreams
- scOtt on Belive in Yourself
- Don't Give Up Before you Reach Diamonds
- Analogy of the Whale and the Turtle on making a difference
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There is a lot of stuff going on in the world. I’m finding that right now it is important to be listening. I’m learning as much as I can.
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- Ways To Help — Petitions, places to donate, maps of ongoing protests, resources to educate yourself and more!
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I've been trying a lot of new things recently. From changing my audio/video setup to being part of a DnD Campaign.
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Sometimes we can be a part of something big, even if you aren't the main focus.
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- Sir Onion Knight — The artist I've commissioned a lot of work from.
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It's OK to readjust habits. We will aim, but then we may fall short of the goal. I talk about some of my recent struggles with weight and diet.
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While playing World of Warcraft, one of the abilities the Paladin character class has made me think. It can be very helpful to withhold judgment until we have all the information.
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Sometimes it is important just to stop and let ourselves rest.
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- Sleep With Me: The Podcast that Puts You To Sleep with Drew Ackerman — I use this podcast to fall asleep at night.
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A street artist in Ensenada created a galaxy for me using just a lighter, spray paint, and old paint buckets. Our creativity isn't in the tools we have, but what we do with it!
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Fred Rogers said a quote at a commencement speech that has hung with me. You don't need to act out to be loved.
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- Revisiting Fred Rogers’ 2002 Commencement Address | Dartmouth News — Whether old or new, I hope that you remember, even when you're feeling blue, that it’s you I like. It’s you, yourself, it’s you. It’s you I like.”
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The LEGO Movie Part 2 had a unique twist on the Everything Is Awesome line. I think it very much fits with what is going on today.
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- SomeGoodNews - YouTube
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A flooded bike path impedes our way home. Maybe by taking an alternative route, we can get back in a new way.
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There was a quote I read about taking a vacation every day. I think now more than ever it is very crucial to our well-being!
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Times like right now cause us to worry about tomorrow. I think it also causes us to not think about today.
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- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
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People often tell me my cat Chocolate looks grumpy. He is actually a very happy cat--but his outward appearance doesn't show that. Sometimes we may judge someone's outward appearance without aiming to understand what's going on inside.
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I've made many "mistakes" in my life. I've learned valuable lessons from these incidents. The only real mistake that you can make is NOT making mistakes!
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Links:
- Tab The Killer Cat - YouTube
- The Mr. Fluffles Show: Episode 1 - YouTube
- SuperBug Take 2: Episode 1 - The Plot Unfolds - YouTube
- I've Got TVs In My Brain by Jonathan Bloom, Collin Seward
- Amanda Sloan being recognized as one of the top Female Entreprenuer's at the House of Lords
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Sometimes we can turn an ordinary routine moment into something extraordinary by being unexpected. I recount a few moments from my past trip where people surprised me and the impact it had.
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Sometimes we have to make a decision, and the consequences can cause us to second guess.
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This past week I had to realize what my limits were regarding electrical work. Sometimes it is good to know what our current limits are, and ask for help at the moment.
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- Handyman Connection of Westerville — Not an ad or sponsor, I really like their services!
- As We Move Forward: How Do You Ask For Help?
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It is good to embrace who we are---flaws and all. We can't be who we aren't.
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Links:
- This Is Me (From "The Greatest Showman") by Kesha
- Sleep With Me Podcast — If you want a podcast that is great for helping you fall asleep, I recommend this one.
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There is a moment in a conflict when we can choose to slam the door---thus causing even more conflict, or deciding to simply close the door.
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Sometimes people park in our spot and it sets off our routine. I'm not talking physical spots, though I know someone who gets upset over physical parking spots.....
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I admit, I'm afraid of bees. I cannot explain why, but it got me thinking on those fears we cannot explain.
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- How Much Does A Beehive Weigh? | School Of Bees
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Sometimes in life we might set someone up to fail. I recall a moment like this in a tale of when I was served grape juice at a young age.
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A new decade means 10 years of opportunities. I look back at the last decade in this episode.
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When we fall, we need to get back up and not let the pain of the past experience stop us.
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The concept of Ohana can allow us to treat people differently.
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December 8th and December 15th, Be Great TODAY will be taken over by two of my best friends.
Thom talks about how it is time to make time. When we can't always do something due to time, what is stopping us?
Thom runs Three Extra Lives, a video game and trivia podcast for gamers on the move.
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December 8th and December 15th, Be Great TODAY will be taken over by two of my best friends.
Amanda talks about how friendships need open and honest communication. We need to appreciate our friends and tell them why we appreciate them.
Amanda runs Geek Herring, a critical geek culture podcast for geeks everywhere focussed on female representation throughout geekdom.
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Before anyone says anything, I know I misspelled grateful, I did it on a play on the podcast title. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on being grateful and those who have helped me get to this moment in time.
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I looked back at my 2009 self and realized I'm still the same me, I'm just refining the awkward.
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- My #2009vs2019 Tweet
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We have the ability to give a gift in every moment. What gift are you giving to those you interact with?
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We may like our stoops, not wanting to leave them for something scary and uncomfortable. Sometimes though, we need to leave them and get out of our comfort zones.
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I was at an event this weekend where I got to meet people I've had an impact on. We don't always realize the impact we have on people.
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- The Starfish Story | City Year
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Got some big events happening soon, and I gotta be reminded what my friend Monika says "We've Got This!"
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- Impostor Syndrome is Your Friend | ELEVAROS
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Each of us is a construction project, just like the building that I pass on my typical walking path.
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A few months back I was at a wedding, and I didn't catch the garter.
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My mentor Chris Brogan once said "We Are ALL Geeks Here" and he is so correct. Each of us has something to geek out about and leaders are no exception.
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We don't always have to be liked. It's OK for someone not to like us, and my friend TK reminded me of that!
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- TK Talks - The most courageous thing a person can do.
- School of Podcasting
- This Is Me from Greatest Showman
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Sometimes life will cause your underwear to fall on the highway, just leave it there. You can't go back sometimes, we just gotta move on.
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A new pair of glasses can be very uncomfortable or even painful in the beginning. I find after wearing them for a while---it becomes so comfortable you don't even realize when you aren't wearing them.
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I saw examples of agape love in World of Warcraft: Classic. The love for others without any return.
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Links:
- These Are the 7 Types of Love | Psychology Today
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You never know what will happen in a moment. We need to take hold of each moment we have.
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Sometimes we don't have things that turn out how we want. We need to just roll with it, so that we do not draw attention and ruin the whole performance.
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Have you gotten criticized for wearing pigtails? Sometimes feedback can be constructive, other times it is just someone’s opinion.
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Sometimes we need to take a new or alternative path. This can help us to see new perspectives or appreciate our normal routines.
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"Failure is information" is a quote I heard that resonates a lot with me. Failure is NOT failure---it means we learned.
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- Why Attitude Is More Important Than IQ - Forbes
- Avrom Honig - IMDb
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Our cats meow unhappily at being groomed each month. The meow does nothing, except annoy us. How many times do I act like the cats?
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You have influence. We all have influence. People listen and watch us. What are you modeling to those who listen to you?
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- Ask the Podcast Coach — A weekly podcast show I listen to by Dave Jackson.
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I tried some new things recently and came to the realization that sometimes we just need to try.
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- Hindenburg Journalist PRO — The new audio editing program I am trying out.
- FrazlCast 115: The Colorado Edition — Episode 115 of FrazlCast that Brandon was on.
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There was a thread that wound its way around my family as we unpacked our car. This was on the beginning of our Williamsburg trip. This made me think about the threads of life that connect us.
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- Colonial Williamsburg
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My friend Stephanie sent me a quote on staying positive. This got me thinking about how Mr. Rogers and Barney look at positivity. Strange leap, I know, but my mind works like that.
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Links:
- The quote that Stephanie sent me
- Won't You Be My Neighbor? — A movie about the life of Mr. Rogers
- Barney's Great Adventure - Nostalgia Critic — Some crude language and crude humor. A video review of Barney's Great Adventure.
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It can be difficult to figure out what you want to do with your life. Hobby or career. What interests you? I share what some of my friends have done with their passions.
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- Amanda's Reviews at Geek Herring — Great reviews AND a great podcast. Check out BOTH!
- The Story Behind - Podcast & Book
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"How do you plan to change the world today?" What a simple, yet complex phrase about our daily responsibility to affect change.
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- Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) - IMDb
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Was working on a project, and came upon the realization that sometimes good enough is enough.
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- The Dragon Powered Studio Newsletter — The newsletter I was working on that began the inspiration for this episode.
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It is important to check before you paint, otherwise it may take you longer to cover up your mistake.
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Ben of Pleasant Green took a chance on Joel. That chance changed the lives of Joel and his community.
Editor's Note: I mistakenly said it was about Nigeria, the story about Joel is about Liberia. The movie was filmed in Nigeria, and Ben has done videos about people in Nigeria.
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- Pleasant Green
- The YouTube Series about the book By D Grace of God
- By D Grace of God
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How do we get past creative block? I share my thoughts and some of the things I do to get past it.
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- Will It Blend? | Presented by Blendtec
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Whenever I perform, there is a bit of nervousness that comes along with it.
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- Doris Day - Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)
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Sometimes we have projects that we don't want to do, but it can best if we tackle it more often, instead of letting it build up.
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There was a birthday party where only 1 kid showed up. That kid saved my party.
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It is a good idea to think about our initial reaction to things. Sadly one of my bad habits is I can get angry instead of saying the nice thing.
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Our lives are a fabric. Being woven together with the sum of all our experiences.
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I found inspiration this week from having my car battery replaced. Do we need to recharge or replace our batteries?
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- AAA — Roadside Assistance in North America
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Sometimes we think we know something, and then we realize that what we knew wasn’t correct.
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I turn 29 on Wednesday. I've been thinking about where I'm at and being content. Not comparing myself to others--otherwise I'll miss what's right in front of me.
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Links:
- Tweet by Amanda Sloan
- Quote from Emily Prokop
- The Story Behind Podcast — Emily Prokop's Podcast
- Ferris Bueller Quote
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It's easy to be diffident, not having confidence in who we are or our abilities. This will have an impact on what we do and say.
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- Dictionary.com's Definition of Diffidence
- Cara's tweet on a Twitter Edit Button
- Ali on General Chat Podcast talking about being human
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It can be easy to have a Fear of Missing Out. But what if we are always afraid, and end up missing out?
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A shampoo bottle squeaked and made me grateful. Grateful for the times I had with my dog.
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Each of us have a story. Sometimes we are given a chance to play a part of someone's story.
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My dad posed this question a while back. Do we irritate or influence? What do our words do to others? Does what we say make someone feel better or worse? What's the intent behind what we do?
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There are many seasons in our lives. Friends, hobbies, businesses, goals and many other things that come and go. We can learn from these seasons.
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- Bright Sun Films
- This is Dan Bell
- Retail Archaeology
- Amanda Sloan's podcast Geek Herring
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Was thinking this past week about those who encourage me. This includes those who are gone, but all of them have left their influence on me.
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Sometimes we make an impact, but we may never know the results. What we say and do can make an unknown impact.
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- Blood Donor App
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I ponder about how mistakes can be beautiful, when we "Keep Moving Forward" like in the movie Meet the Robinsons.
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- Meet the Robinsons
- Accidentally killing my video game character earlier this week
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What recharges you? What keeps you going? What brings you energy?
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I find one of the best responses to an idea or problem is to ask "How Do I Do That?"
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- Techie Taco
- I've Got TVs In My Brain
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2019 is coming and it is a great time time for focusing our goals on what we want to accomplish in our lives.
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- Christopher Robin (2018)
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I recently had a moment where something came up. I remembered a video I saw by my friend Ezra Friedel about reframing your thoughts to be positive.
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- Ezra Friedel's video on Reframing Thoughts
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I just took a test and I tried to go into it without worry. This made me think about the other parts of my life where I worry.
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- My anxiety stems from a future that usually doesn't exist. - TK Talks
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I'm wearing an 11 year old hoodie. It has caused me to reflect on who I was when I first wore this hoodie.
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- TK Talks: Waiting is one of the steps on your hope ladder.
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Confidence is something I lack sometimes. This can affect my speech and my leading in dance.
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We can get so wrapped up in the number of people we impact on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc. It isn't about the numbers, it's about the quality of the impact.
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- The Star Thrower
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Pedro Seminario, the Sound Supervisor at Blizzard, mentioned the phrase "Willingness to Fail" at a sound design panel at BlizzCon 2018. This phrase has stuck with me, as it embodies so much about creativity. That ability to risk failing, to hopefully achieve something better.
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- Avrom Honig
- Feed Me Bubbe
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There are times I overthink. This is when I'm thinking about something so much that I think over it so much. That is what happens when I overthink. I can think so much that I think over it too much. That would be what is termed overthinking. Have you ever thought of something so much that you just think and think on it? I have definitely done that...I'm doing that right now.
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I attended a Drama Club performance a week ago. What amazed me most was the bravery of the kids to sing their hearts out. They did not let fear stop them.
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- This Is Me
- Try Everything
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Every problem can be met with frustration, or it can be an opportunity for learning. I find this is so true in my life.
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Thinking back on reunions and trying to revisit earlier moments in our lives. We can't go back, we can only move forward with what we gained from those experiences.
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- Brigadoon
- Be Great TODAY: Carry on - The Power of a Tradition
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In 1932, Zedo Ishikawa's accidental death inspiried the tradition of "Carry on". This is a powerful tradition and legacy that has brought together generations of students at Mesa High.
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- Mesa High Football Singing "Carry On" - YouTube
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With how busy we can get, it is important to take care of ourselves. In this episode, I talk about hydration and how it can be something that can be overlooked in my life, and the consequences of that.
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- Hidrate App - iOS App Store
- Hidrate App - Google Play Store
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Everything requires constant refinement. We could wait to start until we have it all figured out, but then we may never begin. It’s about improving ON the journey.
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- Podcast Launchpad — The free guide by my mentor Pat Krane on how to launch a podcast.
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While getting ready for the recent dance showcase, I realized how important it is to keep practicing. The more you practice, the more the activity becomes ingrained in your mind.
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I missed my step goal last Sunday. I look at my reaction to that, as well as what achieving my goal for 945 days in a row did for me.
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- My Fitbit Profile
- Acorns (Referral Link) — I contribute to my Acorns account when I miss my step goal.
- My friend Thyst
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Fiber One Bars can be good for you, and they can be healthy. Just....not in all circumstances.
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- Fiber One Bars
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One of my mentors, Jonathan Brush, told me the phrase "Be Extraordinary in the Ordinary" back in March. This has stuck with me. The importance of the small things, sometimes the things we overlook.
The new sidewalk
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- Song: Dream Small by Josh Wilson
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Today is the day of the annual dance studio showcase. That means it has been almost 1 year of Be Great TODAY. I reflect on what that year has taught me regarding consistency, writer’s block, risks and the big picture.
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- Episode 1: Reflections From the Dance Floor — This was my first episode about 1 year ago.
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Having a creative outlet is a great way to feed your passion in something. I talk about why I believe having a creative outlet has been beneficial for me.
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What is the best way to get better at something? I found that I believe it is experience. Information and skill can only go so far, but it comes down to the practice of experience.
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Links:
- The Awesome Gnome Letter Issue 50: Experience
- Columbus Ohio Podcasters
- Blubrry Podcasting
- Caleb Belew - Deep Belew Voice Overs
- Invitation to Dance — The studio I've been dancing at for 10 years.
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In everything I do, there is a voice that speaks to me. It tells me that I can’t do something, causes me to doubt my ability. As I’ve talked with friends and family, I feel this voice speaks to more people than just me.
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Links:
- Impostor syndrome
- How I Battled to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome – Episode 163
- Overcoming Impostor Syndrome - Ask the Podcast Coach
- Overcoming Impostor Syndrome - School of Podcasting
- Julie & Julia (2009) — Great movie! I watched this recently.
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You have a unique perspective on the world. I believe YOU should start a podcast! Starting a podcast is a great way to build your communication skills and your confidence. It also allows your voice to be heard by many people. This is based on the Persuasive Presentation I made for college.
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- Essentials of Speech: Persuasive Speech Project — The school presentation that inspired this episode.
- Gary Monti — Gary Monti runs the Center for Managing Change. They also run the podcasts Thrive and Connect and Wrestling With Chaos. They are also the organizer for the Ohio Podcasters Monthly Meetup.
- 5 Reasons You Should Start a Podcast
- Thyst
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Dave Jackson and Scott Johnson are being inducted into the Acadamy of Podcasters Hall of Fame this year! Think about the MANY long nights they've had to work to get to this point. I want to encourage us to keep working those long nights.
I talked about this concept in Issue 46 of The Awesome Gnome Letter, my weekly newsletter to the Blizzard community. I wanted to bring this up as a podcast episode, as I think it is very important to remember the long nights lead to great things.
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- The Awesome Gnome Letter — My weekly newsletter.
- Academy of Podcasters Reveals 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees — The article on Podcaster News where I saw the announcement.
- School of Podcasting — Dave's main podcast and also where you can work with Dave to start your podcast.
- Frogpants — The home of Scott's podcasts, blog and art.
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What is it like to take on different characters? Become someone else? How can voice acting help if your current career is different? I interviewed Skune of Slackers Studio Podcast on what they have learned from their lifelong calling to be a voice actor.
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- Slackers Studio Podcast — Skune's podcast - "A podcast from one group of slackers to another! Join us in the Studio and crack open a beer as we discuss games, movies, beer, and fun! Lazyness takes effort, slacking takes time!"
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I have been working to maintain my weight loss. One thing that has helped me avoid the sweets is asking for accountability from those around me. I need others to help me, I can’t do it by myself.
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Have you ever wanted to write a book? I know many people who tell me they wish they could or that they want to. Jim York and Craig Roberts did, they didn’t go to college for writing and their editor loved the book! Here is the Bucksnort story.
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- Bucksnort (Affiliate Link)
- Be Great TODAY Episode 13: How to Fly a Firetruck to Belize — One of the people who wrote Bucksnort also helped get a Firetruck to Belize.
- Tucson Professional Writing and Editorial Services — The editor of Bucksnort.
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What happens when things don’t go according to plan? What happens when we try new things and they aren’t going smoothly? We just keep dancing.
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- New World DanceSport Challenge — The next one is Friday, May 24th through Saturday, May 25th, 2019.
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This past week I was a volunteer at VBS. This was a time for me to reflect on the long-lasting influence of teachers, family, YMCA staff, VBS leaders of my youth, camp counselors and more.
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I was at a restaurant recently and there was a new employee. I watched how they worked compared to the more seasoned employees. What does experience teach us about going from awkward to competent?
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- The Four Stages of Learning Anything on Your Path to Self-Actualization
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Back in 2013, I was given the chance to participate in the 3 Day Startup at the Geekdom in San Antonio, Texas. I wrote a blog post in 2013 on my experience at the event. I wanted to share it this week.
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- 3 Day Startup Geekdom
- CollegePlus now known as Lumerit Scholar
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The Yanny or Laurel internet sensation was fascinating to me. The same audio was heard differently by each individual. What does this potentially mean for other things in life? I look at the situation as a matter of perspective.
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- Yanny or Laurel clip from Cloe Feldman
- Yanny or Laurel - Wikipedia
- The dress - Wikipedia
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As I’m sitting here, sipping my coffee that I got on my walk, it made me think about taking time to smell the coffee. Taking time to walk for coffee, and just be away.
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- AfterShokz — These are my favorite headphones. I use these on all of my walks.
- Accidental Tech Podcast
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This past week I ate at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse. While I was there, I was mesmerized by the chef cooking the food in front of us. The whole time, I was just mesmerized by their cooking. An action we don’t typically see publicly at a restaurant, and it was amazing just to watch.
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- Photo by taylorschlades at Morguefile.com
- Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse And Bar
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I was at a dance competition this past weekend. I performed my best, but only because I didn't think about the judges while I was dancing.
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This week I reflect on the risks that I have taken and how they have gotten me to where I’m at now. Each risk has added pieces to the puzzle of who I am.
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- Godspell
- Slime Time LIVE
- Slime Time Live: 3/30/01 Full Show
- Be Great TODAY Episode 34: Eying My Imperfections - Focusing on What I Can’t Change
- Comedy Barn
- Jonathan Bloom in a Comedy Barn routine
- G4 (U.S. TV channel)
- TechTV
- G4techTV
- The Screen Savers
- Spike TV Gets Fiery Farewell as Paramount Network Launch Approaches (Watch)
- TWiT
- The New Screen Savers
- Tab the Killer Cat
- Tab The Killer Cat on The Screen Savers
- The Mr. Fluffles Show Episode One
- The Mr. Fluffles Show Episode Ten
- The 7 O'Clock News Episode 4
- SuperBug Take 2: Episode 9 - Out Of Order
- Newcomer's Salsa - Jonathan Bloom - Michigan Dance Challenge 3/29/12
- Lumerit
- Be Great TODAY Episode 11: "Perfection" (Featuring Interview with Kaz, creator of the winning Hogger Cosplay at BlizzCon 2017)
- Be Great TODAY Episode 13: How to Fly a Firetruck to Belize
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It is easy for me to focus on imperfections and bad news. Things that I can't control. This week I want to look at that and how it can have a negative impact on me.
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- The King's Speech (2010) - IMDb
- B.C.'s hockey community mourns loss of fellow players in Saskatchewan bus crash
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As we get better at things, we forget that it once was difficult. I reflect on some things that I once thought were difficult to do.
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Links:
- Become an Expert with the 10000 Hour Rule
- My advice for kids: The 1,000-hour rule
- It doesn’t take 10,000 hours to learn a new skill. It takes 20. And here’s how…
- Faebelina
- roxiqt
- Need Your Input: What are your struggles with consistency, and how do you overcome it?
- Be Great TODAY on iHeartRadio
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I am finishing up a course for college. I was dreading it beforehand, but now with a few assignments to go, why did I dread this course so much?
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It is April Fools Day in the United States. This got me thinking about how am I being foolish in the ideas that I believe about myself.
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- Be Great TODAY Episode 14: What Do You Tell Yourself?
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
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I am turning 28 on Tuesday. This got me thinking about the idea of not being too old or too young to do something.
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- Gutzon Borglum - Wikipedia
- Tab The Killer Cat on The Screen Savers
- Paul Stamatiou
- The Mr. Fluffles Show: Episode 1
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There is a part of me that I am not proud of. A side of me, that sometimes lashes out in fear.
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- Monster by Skillet
- The Mask (1994) - IMDb
- The Mask - My Dance Showcase Performance
- Edward Scissorhands (1990) - IMDb
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I sat down this week to talk with Brandon T. Blaylock about writing, and the creative process. I had a great time talking with him. We talked about some of the struggles of creative writing, and about sharing your voice.
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Links:
- Brandon T. Blaylock's Website
- Sanguine Stains (Affiliate Link) by Brandon T. Blaylock — A small collection of poetry published by suggestion of friends and family.
- The Converted Podcast Episode 122 - Belsnickle
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We are surrounded by people now that we can be an influence to. We don’t need to wait until later to make a difference.
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In our world, I find it is important to be a Light in the Darkness. I talked about being a Light, and how I keep my Light shining.
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Links:
- “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the single candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” FakeBuddaQuotes.com — This site is run by a Buddhist and he examines quotes commonly attributed to Buddha.
- The Gold Queen
- The Scruffy Druid
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I witnessed a kidney transplant last weekend. It got me thinking about how I can impact someone’s life in big and/or small ways.
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Nervousness is something I believe all of us encounter. It can prevent us from succeeding in what we need/want to do. Listener Zephirah shared her experiences with nervousness.
Update: The kidney transplant has gone successfully. Both parties are recovering. All signs look good as of Saturday, February 10th, 2018.
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- Zephirah's Adventure — Zephirah's blog that she started, even with her nervousness on starting it.
- The Frey Life — I mispronounced their name. This is the vlog that Zephirah mentioned. "Do what you think you can't do!"
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I recently had a cold that caused my voice to not return to normal for about a week. I never let it stop me. Life throws curveballs, and we can't let them stop us!
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In life, I find there are many things that may come across my path, but sometimes I have to wait for something better.
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Just like your favorite dessert, be it pumpkin pie, ice cream or any dessert you can imagine--it is beneficial to enjoy each moment.
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I have been walking in the snow this winter. Days when it is slippery, cold, wet and I still go ahead and walk anyway. This got me thinking about when life gives us obstacles to what we do.
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I have learned a lot about S.M.A.R.T. goals. I discuss some of the goals I have set for myself, and how I have done with them.
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- SMART Goals - MindTools
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As we end 2017, I look back at two major positive things that have happened in my year.
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Links:
- We Can Complain Because Rose Bushes Have Thorns, or Rejoice Because Thorn Bushes Have Roses - Quote Investigator
- Invitation to Dance
- All Things Azeroth #530 – THE ALL WARRIOR CAST
- All Things Azeroth #533 – Battle.Net is now a Facebook Game
- Leeta
- Behind the Avatar 154
- The Blue Recluse
- The Audacity to Podcast
- Podcast Launchpad Quick Start Guide
- School of Podcasting
- My Weekly Podcasts - Weekly Awesome
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My wish this Christmas is to be able to enjoy each moment. To appreciate how precious life is!
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Links:
- The Man Who Invented Christmas - IMDB — The journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday.
- How Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Changed the Way the Holiday Is Celebrated - TIME
- Inspired by his family, Misha Collins is fighting homelessness for a very personal reason. - Upworthy — 'That's the best moment. Right there. So why not wish for that?'
- I Wish For This - YouTube
- Cobwebs to Lightning Book — My grandfather's book of poems.
- Cobwebs to Lightning - Even Teddy Bears Die poem - YouTube
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I reflect on my commitments, as well as the models of commitment in my life.
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What impact do our friends have on us? What effect do we have on them? Jonathan explores the seasons of friendships in his own life.
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What do you tell yourself? What permission are you giving yourself on how you view who you are? Your self-talk may be affecting you.
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Links:
- Sleep With Me Podcast — Not what you think it is. The podcast I mentioned for helping someone get to sleep.
- What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)? - Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy — CBT is a psychotherapy that is based on the cognitive model: the way that individuals perceive a situation is more closely connected to their reaction than the situation itself.
One important part of CBT is helping clients change their unhelpful thinking and behavior that lead to enduring improvement in their mood and functioning.
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What if you had a calling, but didn't know how to fulfill it? What would you do? Listen this week as James York III shares his inspiring story about how he never gave up. He successfully helped bring a firetruck from Columbus, OH to Caye Caulker, Belize.
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Links:
- Beechwold Christian Church donates fire truck to Caye Caulker
- The legacy of Alabama hero Jeremiah Denton lives on
- Caye Caulker Belize. One end to the other by bike.
- Jonathan Joyriding In The Firetruck
- Bucksnort (James York's Published Book)
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What is our perspective of how we view the world? How does that affect our decisions, as well as the ways we relate to others? I explore perspective in this episode of Be Great TODAY!
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What is perfection? Why do we strive for it in what we produce? How do we see our work vs how others see our work? This episode contains an interview with Kaz, who won the BlizzCon 2017 Cosplay Contest as Hogger from World of Warcraft!
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Links:
- Kazplay
- Kaz on Twitter
- BlizzCon 2017 Costume Contest
- FrozenFox Media
- Kazplay on YouTube
- Kaz's Winning Hogger Entry
- More details about Kaz’s Hogger win on The Worgen’s Howl #156
- Siilverbolt on Twitter
- Siilverbolt's Chainmail Costume
- Dana McGuire EggSisters
- CosplayCraft 101:Taking Your First Step on the Path to Cosplay
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Your story and the story of those around you.
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Sometimes in life, we need to step out of our comfort zone. This can be a painful experience, but it is necessary to move us to where we need to be.
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Leading in ballroom dance has given me a perspective on leadership.
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When tasks seem daunting, I recommend taking Baby Steps.
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Links:
- The Awesome Gnome Letter Issue 12: Baby Steps
- What About Bob?
- Movies Anywhere
- Dave Ramsey
- Weekly Awesome
- Wealthfront (Referral Link)
- Acorns Investing App (Referral Link gets you $5 and a tree gets planted by OneTreePlanted)
- Malcolm in the Middle
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I recently visited a place that brought back many memories. I call these Emotional Ghosts.
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How do we handle our feelings? Do we let them control us, or do we control our response to our feelings?
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We all have projects we want to start. Here is my experience from starting a podcast.
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Links:
- Watch me learn to drive a manual transmission Mustang with Eric Gauder.
- FrazlCast
- The Frazley Report
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What getting 10,000 Steps each day on my Fitbit has taught me regarding consistency in goals.
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Links:
- Strides App
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Improv has many techniques that can be applied to life. Thank you to scOtt summitt, my improv teacher, for the things he has taught me.
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Links:
- scOtt summitt on Twitter
- scOtt summitt on IMDb
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This past Sunday was my 5th Dance Showcase. I have learned a lot from ballroom dancing. There are things from dancing that can be applied to life.
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