Bearded Wisdom: Recent Episodes
Les Mcdaniel
Bearded Wisdom is the podcast for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to get unstuck. You’ll learn proven self-awareness techniques and get the tools and mindset needed to level up your life at home and at work. Listen every weekday for relevant lessons and timeless strategies from a guy who will shoot it straight with you.
After spending years learning from some of the greatest spiritual teachers in the world, Les McDaniel is bringing those teachings into easy-to-understand lessons that are relevant to the challenges you’re facing today. If you’re looking to live a more meaningful life — while also enjoying as much of it as possible - hit the follow button and join the ‘Bearded Wisdom’ community so that we can all inspire others to become liberated and re-claim the power of their story!
Did you know you can be addicted to your trauma?
We all have trauma. However, some of us are so used to experiencing trauma that their lives look something like this: things are always bad and never seem to get better. The sleepless nights are getting worse, the wounds are getting deeper, and it's like we're in a constant cycle of bad luck.
Unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell if you're addicted to your trauma. That's why it sometimes takes external help before you can finally move forward. The good news is that there is a small but very effective action you can take to overcome deep trauma.
In today's episode, Les reveals a simple action people addicted to their trauma can take to finally move forward. He also explains how childhood trauma can stop you from living a long, fulfilled, and happy life.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Les shares his experience at a recent Front Row Dads event
02:23 The source of all our trauma
05:07 Things you were told as a kid that led to you developing trauma
07:07 Les shares a sad childhood encounter with bullies
09:23 Trauma is the abandonment of your playful younger self
12:09 Our origin story as a species
14:18 Why you should start doing the things you enjoyed doing as a kid
15:43 The voices in your head stopping you from living a long, fulfilled life
17:00 Can we link our trauma to our lack of play?
18:17 Challenge for 2023 - Have fun and play more
20:36 Parting thoughts
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Are you a liberated leader -- are you the type of leader worth following?
The problem with most people is that the person they're following doesn't know where they're going. We live in a crowd mentality where we think, act, and talk like everybody else. Yes, there is safety in numbers, but following the herd only leads to one thing - unfulfilled potential.
In today's episode, Les describes what it's like to step out of line and create a new path for yourself and those willing to embrace true liberation. Tune in to learn how you can develop the stomach to go against the crowd and build a community of liberated leaders destined for success.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Keys on how to create meaning in your life
02:19 The entrepreneur's plight is real
03:17 Do you know why you get up for work?
04:21 The things holding you back from complete liberation
06:44 Benefits of building a supportive community around yourself
08:22 What to expect when you start living up to your potential
09:23 Make the choice to become a liberated leader
10:58 How to grow into liberated leadership
12:29 Finding your people on the path to liberation
13:41 Parting thoughts
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Does the person you're following know where they're going?
The problem with most people is that they're playing the world's most unrewarding game: Follow the Follower. We live in the crowd, yield to herd mentality and often think, act, and talk like everybody else. The problem with this kind of mentality is that there is a very high chance that the people you're following don't have the answers you need to succeed as a human being. It's even more depressing when the person that's supposed to be leading you is actually following you.
In today's episode, Les talks about the herd mentality and why it's the biggest problem most people struggle with today. Tune in to learn how you can develop the stomach to go against the crowd and increase your odds of succeeding in life.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
02:11 Are you an intentional or accidental leader in your world?
02:43 The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale
04:34 When the person you're following is actually following you
05:41 Does the person you're following know where they're going?
07:40 Shocking stats on entrepreneurial failures
08:49 Why most entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues
10:01 Are entrepreneurs touched with fire?
11:18 How to turn your mess into your message
14:02 Understand that there are no real experts in life
15:14 Parting thoughts
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Would you risk abandoning your true self just to be accepted by others? How much of your true desires and beliefs are you willing to give up just to fit the perfect mold of who "society" wants you to be?
In today's episode, Les breaks down what it means to be a leader and a follower. This episode is perfect for people unsure of how to live a bold and uncompromising life, free of external influence.
As the year comes to a close, ask yourself, are you living true to yourself or blindly following the people in front of you just because they're ahead? Use your answers to plan for 2023 and create a future you would be proud of.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 The caterpillar pothead experiment
03:37 Mental Emotional and Spiritual States (MESS)
05:04 Looking at the flower pot of our lives
07:25 When your entire existence is based on "towing the line"
09:27 There is no such thing as cultural norms
11:03 Is it really a bad thing to be a follower?
12:10 How to become a true liberated leader
12:45 Who says you can't?
15:08 Prohibitions are actually a good thing
16:55 What's keeping you from living the life of your dreams?
19:33 Parting thoughts
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What is a good way to move from a "reactive" way of living to a more "creative" way of living?
Simple, be consciously aware of where you're focusing your energy. You see, stress is just energy. So any time you feel anxious or overwhelmed, know that you're focusing your energy on the wrong things - which means you're placing responsibility for your peace on someone or something other than yourself.
In today's episode, Les describes how we can awaken the conscious leader within us by moving from a reactive to a creative way of life. Tune in to learn the role of emotional intelligence when navigating stress, anxiety, and frustration.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:51 Awakening conscious leadership
03:57 Understand that stress is energy
06:01 How emotional reactivity leads to a life full of dis-ease
07:06 Using creativity to tap into our life's purpose
08:44 The role of emotional intelligence in managing stress
10:34 Core emotions and why they are so complex
13:16 How to live a life knowing things will never stay the same
16:24 Moving from a reactive to a creative way of life
18:16 Love people as they are, not as you wish they were
20:44 We all can be good human beings
22:31 Parting thoughts
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Would you like to experience the fully human way of co-creating a life where we all get to experience peace?
Living a life of peace is about understanding that nothing is permanent. No matter how badly you mess up, life goes on. No matter how great you become, there's always someone out there who is better than you. As you navigate life, remember that your time here is limited. So, live this life not for yourself but for the highest good of others.
In today's episode, Les reveals how you can use emotional intelligence to navigate the complexities of modern life. Tune in to learn the peace that comes with understanding the emotions of others and where they come from.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Using emotional intelligence to navigate the complexities of life
03:30 Life is about living for the good of others
05:40 Understanding and processing other people's emotions
06:47 Managing emotions in more meaningful ways
08:07 Using both IQ and EQ for business success
09:30 Deep down, we all want to be understood
11:09 Stop going through the motions and start living your life
13:50 How to have a deeper connection to oneness
15:10 Understand the present is never in your control
16:28 Whatever happens, life must go on
18:08 No emotion is your permanent reality
20:20 Parting thoughts
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We all want to be seen, heard, and understood. It's a basic human need. Yet, most of us are so desperate to be understood that we forget to be understanding.
The sad reality is that many people focus on the problem when it would be much better to focus on the person. You see, understanding others does not require agreement. You just have to put yourself in their shoes before trying to put them in their place.
There is joy and connection to be found when we take the time to seek understanding instead of constantly trying to be right. In today's episode, Les shares what it means to move from misunderstanding to understanding by perceiving our emotions at a much deeper level.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Understanding the purpose of our emotions
02:48 Ways our emotions influence our judgments
05:18 Leveraging other people's emotions for mutual gain
06:28 The outcome of genuinely understanding other people's emotions
07:50 Reasons it's so easy to misunderstand other people's emotions
08:51 We all want to be seen, heard, and understood
11:07 Practicing a way of life that leads us to oneness
11:30 We are all born, and someday we'll all die
13:30 The goal is to multiply liberated leaders
14:36 The impossible situation we're all born into
15:20 Parting thoughts
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Have you ever felt completely controlled by your emotions? It happens to the best of us; some trigger event can lead to an emotional reaction that is nothing close to who you truly are.
Although such powerful emotions can feel like riding a runaway horse, emotional intelligence can help you take back the reins. Remember, if you'd like to expand your peace, never let emotions interfere with what you want to accomplish. Yes, sometimes situations can be a little overwhelming, but the better control you have over your emotions, the more peace you'll have in your life.
On today's episode, Les breaks down ways you can use emotions to expand your peace and take control of your internal wellbeing.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Are you controlled by your emotions?
03:22 Using trauma to create your ideal life
04:37 Your thoughts influence your emotions
05:55 How to use your thoughts to improve your ability to connect with others
08:58 To solve a problem, focus on the desired outcome
10:45 How Les handled a partner who double-crossed him out of a deal
13:40 Be creative instead of reactive
15:25 Understanding your emotions to build flourishing connections
16:28 Parting thoughts
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How high is your emotional intelligence? Can you accurately perceive your emotions based on context and culture?
The first step to mastering your emotions is to perceive them accurately - this might involve understanding how your emotions promote thinking and cognitive activity. However, as Les explains, the ability to differentiate between real and false emotions is even more important when navigating the testy waters of personal and professional relationships.
In today's episode, Les goes through 7 key factors influencing your ability to express and control your emotions and those of others. He also shares how you can learn to use your emotions to act with assertiveness and defined boundaries.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 The difference between personal intelligence and emotional intelligence
03:30 Emotional intelligence in everyday life
05:11 Experiences that alter how we perceive emotions
06:35 The truth about our emotions
07:52 Accurate versus inaccurate emotional expressions
09:44 How to regulate your emotions based on context & culture
10:55 How to express emotions accurately when desired
12:45 Situational awareness: Do you have it?
14:41 Swimming in the waters of your own emotions
15:57 Understanding dishonest emotional responses
16:45 Parting thoughts
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What is emotional intelligence - and is it more important than IQ when it comes to success in life?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to interpret, control, and use emotions to relate with others effectively and constructively. Scientists have repeatedly proven that Emotional Intelligence can be a better predictor of success, quality relationships, and overall happiness than IQ. This is why Les believes EQ is essential, especially when trying to find peace in the chaotic world we live in.
In today's episode, Les breaks down the benefits of developing your emotional intelligence. He also reveals why the more successful people have a fine balance between EQ, IQ, and PQ(personal quotient).
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Emotional intelligence in a post-pandemic world
01:46 How to experience a healthy emotional understanding of life
02:36 Is IQ more important than EQ?
04:14 The cycle of death and life
05:52 Why sadness is at an all-time high
06:31 Living from the core of who you really are
08:22 Understanding the intersection between EQ, IQ, and PQ
12:47 Exercise: Figure out how EQ, IQ, and PQ show up in your life
14:08 Parting thoughts
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What do you stand to gain by developing higher emotional intelligence?
We already know EQ matters just as much as IQ when it comes to happiness and success in life. But with the ever-changing dynamics of the post-pandemic workplace and the rise of woke culture, having Emotional Intelligence is now more important than ever. In today's episode, Les goes through practical tips to help you enhance your ability to work with your emotions and use emotional intelligence as a springboard for a successful professional and personal life.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 A celebratory week for Les
02:40 Emotional intelligence secrets
04:17 The pandemic and its impact on mental health
06:41 What is emotional intelligence?
07:40 What emotional intelligence looks like in daily life
09:20 Raising kids who don't show any emotions
10:56 Learning to work through your emotions
11:46 Parting thoughts
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What does it mean to be an entrepreneur that creates success in all aspects of life?
Entrepreneurs are a rare breed. To be one, you must have the ability to take risks, be creative, and, most importantly, give away your gifts freely. Sadly, most entrepreneurs would rather hold onto their gifts than give them away. But here's the thing; your time on earth is limited. If you hold onto your gifts waiting for the right time, that time will never come. And if it does come, it might be too late.
Tune in to hear Les explain why you need to take the time to figure out how you can share your unique gifts in ways that will benefit both you and those around you.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:40 What is an entrepreneur's paradox?
03:29 Giving away your gifts for free
04:55 There's nothing new under the sun
05:58 Understanding the centrifugal force in your own life
06:49 Whether long or short, your time on earth is limited
08:50 How suffering can be a gift
10:56 Embracing the fullness of suffering
12:34 Why you should only give your gifts to those who want it
13:35 The power that comes with giving away your gifts freely
14:55 Parting thoughts
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Thinking of yourself in small ways can be a good thing. How? Well, in a world with uncountable galaxies, you ought to understand that you are smaller than an electron. Unfortunately, we live in a world where so many people are stuck in a place where they think they're the center of the universe. Yes, nobody wants to feel small in life, but this kind of a reality is something we have to deal with.
In today's episode, Les explains why thinking of yourself in small ways is the first step to achieving great things. Tune in to learn how you can use the Tao Te Ching to understand how the universe is massive compared to us and the role we play in shaping our own destiny.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:25 The source of all wisdom in life
03:22 What is the meaning of Tao Te Ching?
05:10 Understanding what it truly means to be alive
07:50 Dealing with people trying to devalue your peace
08:54 The idea of being infinitely small
10:47 Why you need to understand and embrace your smallness
12:19 The essence of Christ Consciousness
13:46 How to tap into your greatness by embracing your smallness
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Are you living a "naked" life? Is the core of your everyday life in line with your true authentic self? If not, it's time to strip away the mediocrity of keeping up with other people's expectations. You see, trying to live up to other people's expectations is almost the same as walking around in borrowed clothes. You might come out looking stylish, but deep down, you know that's not who you truly are.
In today's episode, Les describes what it's like to live a truly "naked" life. He explains the role other people's expectations play in our lives and how you can learn to manage them in a healthy way.
Expectations are not as awful as most people would like to believe. We all have them, and they are a natural part of modern living. Problems arise when we place the expectations of others above our own needs.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:41 The idea of choosing your own destiny
04:54 Stop hiding behind the image of other people's opinion
06:45 Understanding the heart of your true self
07:39 Contribute to the world in meaningful ways
10:09 The burden of other people's expectations
11:34 Living a truly liberated life
12:36 Who's clothes are you borrowing?
14:24 You have to learn how to sit with yourself
16:03 Parting thoughts
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What do you see when you look at yourself in the mirror?
For most people, what they see is a soul unworthy of love. We are our worst critics. We have been taught that to be accepted, we must behave, look, and think a certain way. But here's the truth, all the stuff you see in the mirror that you’re ashamed of is not you. It’s the lies society has fed you ever since you were a child to prevent you from experiencing the full depths of peace.
In today’s episode, Les breaks down the characteristics of people of peace and why we all need to take responsibility for our peace because society wants us to live chaotic lives.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Who is a person of peace?
03:32 When trauma controls the root of your existence
04:34 Les shares how his recent encounter with Covid19
07:34 The Bookends of everybody’s life
09:38 Why some people have this want to make others look bad
10:23 The distinct source of all our shame
14:09 Leading others from a place of authenticity
15:29 How to fall in love with your nakedness
16:33 What peace is and what peace is not
18:57 Closing notes
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Are you a person of peace? What are you doing to protect your peace from people who are out to destroy it?
Peace is a precious and elusive thing. It’s valuable because it’s both difficult to attain and easy to lose. Unfortunately, chaos is an ever-present part of our lives. Politicians want us divided, and activists want us to defend our beliefs to the death. But as Les explains, peace is personal. And it would be best if you stopped giving people the power to mess up your peace.
In today’s episode, Les shares why it’s essential to protect your peace in the midst of chaos. Tune in to discover the benefits of proactively implementing measures that protect your life from being disrupted by chaos.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Are you living in duality or oneness?
03:45 Why politicians want us divided
05:22 Does the thing you’re defending bring you peace?
07:12 Connecting with people you don’t agree with
08:45 Knowing when it’s time to shake the dust off your feet
11:12 What to do when you feel attacked by a person of chaos
12:23 How to use hope to escape people of chaos
13:34 The role of faith in living a peaceful life
14:23 The benefits of embracing the fullness of love
16:26 Parting thoughts
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Are you a person of peace or a person of chaos? Do you love people where they are without expecting them to follow your beliefs?
We live in a world where people would rather cause chaos than preach peace. We live in a world full of keyboard warriors patrolling the internet looking for people to crucify. And although chaos is a major part of modern life, it’s up to us to choose to be people of peace.
Listen in to hear Les share simple tactics for identifying people of peace and avoiding people of chaos. Discover what you can do to start living in alignment with truth, peace, and love by becoming a person of peace when there seems to be no way out of the chaos.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Interacting with people of chaos
03:35 A look at the chaos monsters on social media
04:36 Why you need to stay away from inconsistent people
05:57 Loving people who are quick to anger
07:25 Embracing other people’s cultures and ideologies
08:40 Characteristics of a person of peace
10:49 Commiting to a lifelong pursuit of love, hope, and peace
13:52 When humility brings peace
17:12 Be the peacekeeper for yourself and others
18:36 Parting thoughts
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Are all relationships transactional? What does it look like when you invite someone into your life when they have nothing to offer in return?
In our professional lives, transactional relationships make sense. Nothing will be held against you if you believe in the "I give you this, you give me that" type of relationship. Bring that same mindset to personal relationships, and all hell breaks loose. But as Les explains, every relationship is transactional. However, the connection and the mutual peace you bring to the table ought to be more important than the transaction.
Listen in to hear Les describe how we can all be people of peace by tapping into the transactional nature of relationships. Discover why we all need to approach interactions with the motivation to give and not just take value.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Creating a mutual connection with people
04:30 Leaning onto others to find your peace
05:40 What's stopping you from becoming a person of peace?
07:02 Understand that all relationships are transactional
08:10 The power of mutual peace
10:43 Living in alignment with your divine self
12:20 How to find peace for others and yourself
13:55 Parting thoughts
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Are you living a liberated life? Are you attached to an identity that resonates with your true inner values?
Sadly, most of us are not. It's even more frustrating when you realize that the people around us are the ones keeping us from true liberation. The saying you're the average of the 5 people you hang around is so overused, but it's true. People can keep you from being fully liberated and truly tapping into the fullness of everything you are and could be.
In today's episode, Les breaks down the biggest barriers potentially preventing you from living a fully liberated life. He also shares what it takes to become a person of peace in the chaotic environments we live in.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 What's keeping you from a fully liberated life?
03:28 One life - There's no such thing as family, professional, or spiritual lives
05:09 How to live according to the values of your true inner being
06:26 Understanding the divine state of being human
07:53 Living in the essence of love
08:40 Are you a person of peace?
10:44 Judge, and you will be judged
12:17 Love is the key to all of life
14:25 How to become a true believer of truth
15:51 Closing notes
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As shocking as it might sound, humans don't know very much at all; we just crave absolute certainty. Some people go all in to achieve it, and others pretend to have attained it. But the reality is, certainty is unachievable. We know this but are too stubborn to embrace the discomfort of the unknown.
Thinking you have all the answers is a comfortable place for your ego but a terrible place for wisdom and knowledge. Yes, not being in the know can feel disempowering. But not knowing how to differentiate between what we know and what we believe is a recipe for disaster.
In today's episode, Les continues the discussion on the wisdom of insecurity. He explains the power of continuously questioning our beliefs and why the words "I don't know" are the most powerful words you can have in your vocabulary.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 The story of the Maasai tribe
04:45 Most people are hypocrites of their knowledge
05:20 Recognize that there's a lot you don't know
06:47 Are you willing to see the truth?
08:33 Quit comparing yourself to other people
09:33 Why you need to be willing to question your beliefs
11:03 True wisdom lies in uncertainty
13:04 Parting thoughts
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This episode is here to help you deal with the massive amount of uncertainty in our world today. However, we’re going to talk about the ‘wisdom of uncertainty” and why there may be less clear answers than we expect and hope. Les discusses Alan Watts’ book The Wisdom of Uncertainty’ and how the themes of polarity impact our everyday lives. Les also encourages us to embrace the power of uncertainty while releasing some of the control we seek to have on our lives so that we might find the blessings on the other side of the uncertainty. Connect with Les
https://lesismore.life/ (Lesismore.life) Follow Les on https://www.instagram.com/epicfusion.life/ (Instagram) Bearded Wisdom on https://www.tiktok.com/@bearded.wisdom (TikTok) Connect with Les onhttps://www.facebook.com/EPiCFUSION.LIFE/ ( Facebook ) Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Gears-Present-Productive-There-Enough/dp/B071RX4SD1 (5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There Is Never Enough Time )
Are you driving through the highway of life on automatic or manual transmission? The difference determines whether you have less or more control over your life. If you're on an automatic transmission, you can’t control how you react to life's challenges. However, when you trade autopilot mode for a manual transmission, you become more intentional with your choices. And the more you take control, the faster you will drive through your life, easily making decisions on your own terms. In today's episode, Les dives deep into how we can learn to embrace the healthy gears and drop the unhealthy gears in our daily life. He explains that if you want to live a more intentional life, you can't be on autopilot. Always have your hand on the gearshift and adjust when necessary.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction: Master the settings of your life 02:40 Being more intentional about family and personal time 04:50 Practical tips on mastering transitions 07:05 Signs it's time to slow down into 1st gears 09:03 A powerful exercise to help you navigate transitions 10:00 Master your setting to master your transitions 12:24 How tendencies keep us from our true desires 13:28 Your tendencies won't change without the 5 spheres of intentionality 14:07 Replace unhealthy tendencies with healthier tendencies 16:00 How to model after unconsciously-competent people 17:52 Summary of the 5 gears 18:51 Call, own, and respond to the 5 gears 19:50 How to implement the 5 gears in your team 22:05 Parting thoughts
Links and Resources: https://lesismore.life/ (Lesismore.life) Follow Les on https://www.instagram.com/epicfusion.life/ (Instagram) Bearded Wisdom on https://www.tiktok.com/@bearded.wisdom (TikTok) Connect with Les onhttps://www.facebook.com/EPiCFUSION.LIFE/ ( Facebook ) Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Gears-Present-Productive-There-Enough/dp/B071RX4SD1 (5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There Is Never Enough Time)
What does work-life balance look like when it's working versus when it's not working for you? Finding that elusive work-life balance is something a lot of people struggle to master. Throw in the work-from-home concept, and the ability to even separate home from work life seems impossible. According to Les, perhaps our approach to work-life balance is all wrong. Contrary to what the name suggests, it's not necessarily about devoting equal time to work and life. It's about being present and intentional in all our pursuits.
Today's episode is the final installment of the 5 gears series. Les shares how you can shift and use the 5 gears to master work-life balance. He also offers actionable tips to help you break away from unhealthy routines and be more intentional about finding your life's purpose.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 The true nature of work-life balance 02:42 Intentional living is about balance 04:54 Why we need to refine our understanding of work-life balance 06:09 The wrong gear at the wrong time is bad for productivity 06:53 Different gears are for different settings
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Do you feel stuck in the wrong gears? Stuck in the wrong mindset, the wrong relationship, or the wrong behaviors. Regrettably, we've probably all been there at one time or another. The good news is the next time you feel stuck, there is an easy way to get you unstuck. Today's episode is all about helping you achieve smooth transitions so you're not constantly grinding through the gears. Les shares some simple strategies to help you avoid being stuck in the wrong gears and choose the right gears for the right terrain.
The goal is to allow you the courage to recognize when you're in one gear too much and make it easier to put your life back in the right gear and hit the accelerator once again.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Getting healthy in 2nd gear 02:23 Learn and practice how to ask 3rd gear questions 03:20 How much time are you spending in 2nd gear mode? 05:02 Second gear challenge 05:54 How your ability to recharge affects your productivity 06:58 How to get healthy in first gear 08:41 Putting healthy boundaries on your recharge time 09:39 First gear challenge 10:27 Reverse gear: Giving and receiving apologies 12:45 Reverse gear challenge 15:55 Embracing the new norm of living 16:54 Parting thoughts
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The journey through life is not a straight line. There will be hills and valleys, numerous starts and stops; some people move slow, while others move fast. Some will constantly have their foot on the brake, while others won't seem to get their foot off the gas pedal. Nevertheless, what we all know to be true is that the people who shift gears in life are the ones that excel. Today's episode is all about helping you achieve smooth transitions so you're not constantly grinding through the gears. Les shares some simple strategies to help you choose the right gear for the right terrain when the easier, more straightforward option would be to quit.
The goal is to equip you with an efficient diagnostic tool that allows you to assess how healthy or unhealthy your current behaviors are.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Fine-tune your ability to shift through gears 01:57 What it looks like to get healthy with the 5 gears 03:07 The first step to getting healthy with your gears 04:40 The 5th gear challenge 05:33 Reasons you struggle to stay present 07:35 How to develop a healthy 4th gear mentality 08:00 3rd gear - with stronger influence comes greater impact 09:35 What it looks like to get healthy in 3rd gear 11:01 Third gear ultimate challenge 12:05 Parting thoughts
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Do you make time for rest and recharge? How does recharging too much or too little affect your performance, mood, and energy levels? Just like your car, you wouldn't be able to drive for days without refueling. Think about it; even electric cars need to recharge every now and then. Recharging is an essential part of living a happy and productive life. If you feel stuck, unable to move, and in need of a boost, it would be best if you took a break from today's fast-paced world. Remember, busyness is not something to be proud of. All it does is leave you less productive and less happy.
Today's episode is all about slowing down and recharging. If you've messed up any of the other five gears in this series, Les shares how you can slow down, make amends, and re-energize your mind and body.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 First gear - recharge mode 03:48 Why most people overlook the essential first gear 06:30 What does your first gear look like? 07:09 Warning signs of an unhealthy first gear 08:46 Key elements of the reverse gear 11:50 Signs you need to work on your reverse gear 12:36 The real challenge with mastering reverse gear 15:20 Where you are Vs. where you want to be 17:21 How the 5 gears make great sign language 19:15 Exercise to help better understand your 5 gears 22:13 Don't ignore your weaknesses, build on them 23:10 Parting thoughts
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Are you a confident driver? Think of the craziest road you've ever driven on; how well did you manage the chaos, the constant honking, and shifting of gears? If you are like most drivers, the experience left you sweating, fuming, and overwhelmed. But if you're a competent driver, your skills made for a worthwhile driving experience. Life is like driving through a chaotic highway. You need a relatively calm head to enhance your mood and manage the vehicle of thoughts cruising through your brain.
In today's episode, Les tackles gear two and three in the 5 gears plus reverse series. He also explains why we need to embrace the twists and turns in our journey through life because life is not a straight line.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Shifting through the 2nd and 3rd gears 04:10 What does 3rd gear look like for you? 04:39 How to know if you have an unhealthy 3rd gear 06:14 Second gear - connection mode 07:44 Warning signs of an unhealthy 2nd gear 08:58 How healthy is your second gear? 09:32 Parting thoughts
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The lack of peace in your life is probably a result of your inability to shift in and out of the right gears in different situations. Just like riding a bike through rough terrain, life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes you're on gear one; sometimes you're on gear two. Unfortunately, most people just don't know how to shift through gears in life, which is why they struggle to stay present and productive when there's never enough time. In today's episode, Les tackles gears four and five in the 5 gears plus reverse series. He also describes how you can learn to seamlessly change the gears in your life and use the right ones at the right time.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 What gear are you operating in? 02:20 5th gear - zone of speed, efficiency, and isolation 03:38 Warning signs you have an unhealthy gear 04:45 You have an unhealthy 5th gear if… 06:41 Cruising through life in fourth gear 08:58 Red flags of an unhealthy fourth gear 10:23 Parting thoughts
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Want to grow in your purpose and understand your peace? Here's some news for you; you can't achieve that if you constantly live your life in "one gear." Just like a bicycle has different gears for different terrains, we too must shift gears depending on what life throws at us. So, if you don't have peace in your life, it might come down to your inability to shift in and out of the right gears in different situations. Today's episode is the first installment of our new series on the 5 gears of life. Les shares how we can use the 5 gears plus reverse to stay present and productive when there's never enough time. The goal is to help you understand the gears that come naturally for you and use them to grow into peace and productivity.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 The chaos of being stuck at home 03:09 The difference between connection and disconnection 04:35 Know yourself to lead yourself 06:32 The 3 core pieces of our existence 07:48 Why rational intelligence is a competitive advantage in the new world 09:02 Culture is more important than strategy in organizations 09:47 The 5 gears of life 12:15 How the 5 gears play out in life 13:41 The most important element of growing into peace 14:27 Parting thoughts
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In a world struggling with information overload, how do you stay present and find peace? If you think about it, the amount of information we take in daily is staggering. We now consume five times more information than people did 40 years ago. No wonder most people have embarrassingly low attention spans and have trouble connecting with others. But here's the thing; just because you're not experiencing peace doesn't mean peace should not exist in your life. And just because you're trapped in society's never-ending abundance of information doesn't mean you should give up the fight.
Tune in to hear Les break down what it means to conquer chaos and find peace in a world plagued with information overload.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Learning to let go of the world's idea of inner peace 02:37 Periods when the Catholic Church had control over the scriptures 04:58 Chaos inside the church 06:12 Finding peace in the age of information overload 07:18 You deserve peace in your life 10:35 The difference between knowledge and wisdom 11:47 Your life is like a raging river 13:00 Are you the obstacle in your own life? 15:28 Peace resides in letting go 16:27 Why you need to challenge your current way of thinking 18:50 Self-awareness is the key to a more peaceful life 22:05 How to develop an intentional commitment toward peace 23:25 Parting thoughts
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Your peace is your responsibility. It’s a big responsibility, but it’s yours - and it’s about time you stopped leaving it to chance. It’s so unfortunate that so many people lack peace in their lives but would rather blame others than do anything to acquire it. This is why Les believes people need to stop relying on their partners, kids, the environment, or their jobs to attain peace. The problem with entrusting peace to external factors is when people’s expectations are not met, they immediately pull the victim card and use excuses as justification.
This episode is the final installment of the Peace Index series. Les shares a simple framework for taking responsibility for your peace and how you can live a more meaningful life by deciding to pursue peace instead of misery.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Your peace is your responsibility 03:44 Ways life messes up our peace 05:19 Why you need to become mindfully aware of your tendencies 06:55 How to deal with chaos and overwhelm 07:41 Dropping your “past-future” mentality once and for all 09:34 Big reason why you need to start tracking your tendencies 11:19 Stand firm in your own self-awareness 13:33 Introducing the 5 gears of peace 15:23 Parting thoughts
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The way we interact with others plays a big part in conquering and transcending the chaos that surrounds us. Our family, friends, coworkers, and clients all play a major role in the peace that we experience in our lives, and understanding our part in this “ecosystem” can not only make a positive impact on our lives - but also in the lives of others. Topics Covered
00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - How to improve our ‘Peace Index’ 02:35 - Our responsibility to recognize others’ humanity 04:35 - Why your worth is more than you probably believe 06:57 - Taking responsibility for the people in your life. 09:09 - Why great leaders are like a sherpa 11:30 - Having your team rate you on your leadership 13:53 - Why vulnerability is important in leadership 16:45 - Lifting up the ecosystems that we are in 19:45 - “You” are in the midst of a “We” 23:05 - Tapping into your own peace for others
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The world is constantly pulling us in all sorts of directions. But Les explains on this episode how to maintain your peace despite the chaos that is going on around you. He offers some suggestions and highlights the importance of morning and evening routines. He also shares how you can connect your peace to productivity and ensure that you’re accomplishing the things that are most important to you. 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - The peace beneath the chaos 02:14 - Why it’s important to find time to keep our peace 03:10 - Correlation between routines and peace 04:25 - A morning routine for achieving peace 06:10 - The importance of nourishing your body with water and breath 08:35 - Connecting your to-do list with your purpose 09:43 - An evening routine filled with gratitude 11:43 - Setting yourself up for a good night’s sleep
Resources Mentionedhttps://www.amazon.com/Peace-Index-Five-Part-Framework-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B0BCHBD95K (The Peace Index) https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform-ebook/dp/B00AKKS278/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=miracle+morning&qid=1666033622&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjAxIiwicXNhIjoiMi42OCIsInFzcCI6IjIuODIifQ%3D%3D&s=digital-text&sprefix=mirac%2Cdigital-text%2C155&sr=1-1 (The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM))
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What’s the point of pursuing your purpose if all it does is bring you misery, stress, and anxiety? We all know that purpose is tied to happiness, longevity, better health, and sometimes economic success. But how do you pursue your purpose when it’s not adding peace to your life? For peace to exist, it must be unaffected by external influence, and that includes the effects of pursuing your life’s mission.
In this episode, Les dives deep into the foundational truths of peace and why so many people pursue peace in all the wrong places. He also shares what it means to be at peace with oneself, as well as some practical ideas you can use to begin to feel more peaceful in life.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 The defensive and offensive side of peace 03:36 How to create a peace plan for your life 05:31 Finding and connecting with your inner drive 06:43 Are your pursuits aligned with your purpose? 08:33 Reconnect with the things that give you a sense of purpose 10:34 Identify areas in your life that need improvement 12:25 What are the things causing you unnecessary unrest? 13:50 The consequences of lacking peace in life 15:46 Why you need to weed out the areas of discomfort in your life 16:40 Parting thoughts
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The world we live in can bring a ton of uncertainty and anxiety about our ability to provide for ourselves and our family. On this episode, Les dives into our perception about what’s necessary for us to provide… and also who or what is actually responsible for providing for us. He also shares an unexpected epiphany he received from a homeless man.
Topics Covered
00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - Our insecurity about being able to provide 02:23 - Why peace and security are not the same 03:30 - How our beliefs are impacted by outside forces 05:01 - Where the longing and insecurity comes from 07:09 - A culture of surplus and scarcity 08:45 - Knowing that will always be provided for 09:45 - A story about a homeless man not needing a home 11:25 - Finding the provision and support that’s around us 14:05 - Focusing on your wants instead of your needs 16:32 - Finding peace and gratitude in being provided for
Resources Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Insecurity-Message-Age-Anxiety/dp/0307741206 (The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety)
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Are you taking care of your health? And we’re not just talking about eating right and getting better sleep. In this episode, Les dives into the holistic nature of health and why your physical health is just one component. Les also shares how our mental and spiritual health play a large role in creating the reality that we experience for ourselves – and perhaps the reason why millions of people are struggling with their own mental health. Topics Covered . 00:00 - Introduction to Conquer Chaos and Find Fulfillment 00:31 - A time when Les’ peace was at its lowest 02:00 - What to do when you lose your sense of purpose 02:42 - The three components of our “personal health” 04:24 - Connecting to the “spiritual sense” of your health 05:45 - Why mental health is so critical to our physical health 06:59 - Why 50+ million people are suffering with mental illness 08:15 - How we can be too hyper-focused on one aspect of our health 09:30 - Calculating your personal health peace index. 10:45 - How to find support in others for your personal health
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Is your environment enhancing your happiness? Or is it hampering it? On this episode, Les dives into the importance of your space and talks about how it involves just more than your home and office. He also gets into ways that you can improve your space as well as some not-so-obvious benefits from creating an inviting space for you and others. Topics Covered 00:24 - The importance of your space 02:39 - How to deal with spaces that are not ideal 03:38 - Why different spaces make us feel alive 05:19 - The value of creating a space for others 06:45 - Adjusting your space to fit your needs 09:15 - Assessing the peace index of your spaces 11:25 - How spaces can change and evolve over time
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Today’s episode is about learning to understand the chaos that naturally comes with being in a relationship with others. Les offers insights about the mindsets and perspectives needed to have thriving relationships. He gives suggestions on how to allow more inner peace into your life and also gives suggestions on how to use it to positively impact others. Les also gives you an exercise to determine how peaceful your relationships are and where you might be able to improve. Connect with Les https://lesismore.life/?fbclid=IwAR0e_WUm4OH7EDmBUjarXodKWRcqVo0LEmbpbEiQh3-HjGQe_8a-nttFrTc (Website ) https://www.instagram.com/epicfusion.life/ (Follow on Instagram ) https://www.facebook.com/EPiCFUSION.LIFE/ (Like on Facebook) https://www.tiktok.com/@bearded.wisdom (Follow on Tiktok ) https://www.youtube.com/c/LesIsMoreLife (Youtube )
Are you feeling stuck or uninspired with what you’re doing with your life? Perhaps everyone else would consider you a success, but there’s still something missing? Or maybe you’ve just never been able to find that thing that you’re great at. No matter what situation you’re in, aligning your purpose to your work and daily activities can dramatically increase your energy and excitement for life. In this episode, Les explores the surprising relationship between purpose, happiness, and success and leaves you with a short activity to tell you exactly how aligned your purpose is with your life. Topics Covered
00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - How our energy affects everything we do 02:52 - Creating fulfillment, not just income 04:18 - The relationship between stress and chaos 05:35 - Exploring what purpose really means 07:37 - How we often limit our purpose 10:00 - How love and empathy can actually drain someone 12:36 - Recognizing where you derive your meaning and motivation 15:22 - How our challenges prepare us for our purpose 17:25 - Five questions to clarify and align your purpose 19:04 - How to find your purpose index percentage.
Resources Mentionedhttps://www.giantworldwide.com/ (GiANT | People-driven Leadership Development)
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In these modern times, chaos is everywhere. It’s everywhere you look and everywhere you go. How do we go through life in the midst of all the chaos in the world? Today, Les shares with us the peace index that has helped him find his way despite the world’s unfaltering chaos. Listen as we enlighten ourselves on the importance of purpose, provision, and internal peace. Topics Covered 2:39 - Les talks about the chaotic last few years in his own life. 5:02 - The peace index that has changed Les’s life. 10:00 - Purpose and peace in the midst of chaos. 15:09 - The importance of personal health. 16:16 - Provision and why you should assess how you provide for yourself, your family, and your relationships. 17:42 - How Les maintains his internal peace.
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What does love mean for you? Regardless of what you might think of it, one thing is for sure, love is all around us. In this episode, Les gives us a short but meaningful insight into what love is supposed to be. It isn’t exclusive to anyone or anything and as said by Les, if we love those we feel are unloveable, it opens up greater expressions of love for ourselves. Topics Covered 1:33 - What the gospel of Luke says about love. 3:04 - What Buddhism & Hinduism say about love. 6:21 - The importance and power of love. 7:21 - How self-preservation can challenge our idea of being loved. 9:35 - Love covers a multitude of sins. 10:36 - The concept of the coin’s edge.
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Why do we fear that we have something to lose when what we really have is everything to gain? Often, this is fear is caused by self-preservation. In this episode, Les talks all about it. From his experiences firsthand to how these self-preservation strategies hinder us from what really matters in life. Listen up & reflect on how you can transform yourself to turn away from this widespread and destructive concept. Topics Covered 5:20 - How self-preservation strategies keep us from achieving our relationships and our purpose. 6:51 - Les’s experience with faking it til’ you make it. 12:00 - The rampancy of putting up a front & how not giving in to this gives us a confessional life. 13:40 - Les’s first experience with self-preservation. 18:46 - Our self-protective strategies may be a use of our strengths but it is a selfish use for us only. 20:44 - The scary prominence of cancel culture today. 22:08 - How our sufferings are meant to refine us. 25:08 - Les shares the concept of memento mori.
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In this episode, Les runs us through what the Bearded Wisdom podcast is really all about. As Les shares everything about seeing the world through Jesus’s teachings, he touches on the idea of embracing insecurity and weaknesses for all the right reasons. In light of the wisdom that comes from the bearded Jesus, come & feed your spiritual growth here in the Bearded Wisdom podcast. Topics Covered 1:20 - Les talks about why his credentials don’t make up his identity. 7:17 - Religion, people, and congregations have set atrocities in the name of Jesus. 10:00 - Les symbolizes his farsightedness and nearsightedness in seeing the world through the lens of Jesus’s teachings. 11:45 - How our essence is wrapped into something bigger than what we are. 13:25 - Les shares the idea of non-dualism. 15:03 - Embracing weakness & turning away from insecurity. 19:29 - Les connects to what Bearded Podcast is all about–the wisdom that comes from God.
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In the Bearded Wisdom Podcast, the goal is to find unity in our voices and embrace truth at the highest level. In this introductory episode, get to know our host, Les McDaniel. Find out what prompted him to live a life of truth, love, and light. Lounge and listen as we bless ears with energy that drives substance and wisdom in the lives of many. Topics Covered 2:19 - Get to know Les Mcdaniel. 5:46 - How being raised in the church helped Les to be who he is now. 7:54 - Les’s leadership as his only field of excellence. 10:07 - The start of Les’s business. 12:10 - How hardship became his fuel to find ways to share the power within us. 16:00 - Les shares the essence of the Bearded Wisdom Podcast
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