90 Second Navigator with Joel Brookman: Recent Episodes
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None of us wants to be sitting on our death bed wishing we had done things differently in life. The best time to begin to ensure that this doesn’t happen to you is now. Today’s discussion is about how to ensure that you live a life with no regrets.
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You have tremendous influence over how each day will be for you. You can see the world through the eyes of the pessimist or the optimist. The optimistic viewpoint will enhance your life. It begins the moment you open your eyes in the morning. In this week’s show I present a simple challenge that is guaranteed to enhance your life.…
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On today’s episode, Lessons Learned From the Loss of a Parent, I reflect on the five year anniversary of my father’s passing. There were some things I wish I had known, things I wasn’t prepared for, and things that I’m proud that I did. My hope is that this serves as a way to prevent the mistakes and regrets that I and others have faced.…
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Imagine having the skills to get people to immediately like you. The ability to quickly establish rapport can be a game changer in both your business and personal life. Today we discuss 5 tips to win people over in your first conversation.
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If I asked the question would you prefer to be happy or miserable, the answer is a simple, yet so many of us inflict misery on ourselves through the actions we take and the choices we make. You don’t have to spend your leisure time with negative people. You don’t have to wake up and immediately tune into the all the horrific things that happened on the planet. The solution, tune into that which creates happiness for you. Focus on what’s good in your life. Find the opportunity in the challenges that lie ahead. Today we discuss simple techniques for driving more happiness in your life.…
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We all get caught up in the daily drama around us. It could be circumstances at work, family challenges or people that get under our skin. We carry these narratives with us and repeat them in our minds. What if we could shut this noise off and take mental vacations from it? Today’s we discuss ways to disconnect from your stress inducing mental noise.…
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Since I’ve spent my career in the investment world you might think that the best investment advice I’ve ever received is on how to buy and sell stocks. You might be surprised to find that the answer is much different. Today’s discussion focuses on investing in something that you can control and that can have a profound impact on your success.…
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So much of the stress we experience can be tied to overwhelm. If we can find ways to manage the overwhelm, we will succeed in reducing anxiety. Today we discuss a simple technique for conquering overwhelm and reducing stress.…
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What would be said at your funeral? What wouldn’t be said at your funeral? Is there anything that you wish for that wouldn’t be said about you? It’s time to do something about it. Today’s discussion focuses on simple steps to creating a legacy by impacting the lives of others.…
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As you look back at the greatest moments of your life, chances are you were sharing an experience with someone special. It’s never when you bought something for yourself or you stayed home to relax and watch TV. If happiness is your goal find ways to have great experiences with amazing people. In the end it’s about being in the moment while the event is occurring then savoring that memory for a lifetime.
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Making difficult endeavors sound easy in order to gain interest is a disservice to people. We see it in weight loss advertisements, “lose weight effortlessly.” If you’ve ever tried to lose weight it’s not effortless. It’s also not effortless to become successful in business. Simply identifying a passion and starting a business or career in that area is not enough. We have to think about how revenue will be generated and test the marketplace to be sure we have something viable. Blindly following your passion may not be enough to create success in business. Today’s discussion touches on what to focus on beyond just your passion to drive your success in business.…
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Bringing the wrong person into an organization can destroy morale and cripple a business. Hiring and training new people is a critical management role that requires thought, time and energy. Today’s discussion provides a blueprint for ensuring that you hire the right person and take the steps to ensure their success once they begin working.…
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There are tremendous advantages to a remote work arrangement but have you considered the risks? There may be opportunity costs that you are not thinking about. If you are working remotely or considering it you need to hear this.…
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Everyone I know is busy. It’s as if being busy has become a badge of honor. The question we should be asking is, what are we busy doing? If we could become less busy through the act prioritizing tasks and letting some go, that would benefit our quality of life and allow us to put more focus on our most important tasks. Today we discuss exactly how to do it.…
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Most people I know have become more rigid in their opinions. We often see our viewpoints as the foundation of who we are as people. Once we inform others of our viewpoints, changing them can be viewed as a weakness. Having the flexibility to change your opinion is a wonderful attribute in politics, in business and in life. If we opened ourselves to new ideas and new developments and relinquished our need be right, we would progress much faster as a society.
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We all have a finite amount of time to spend with people outside of work. Those interactions can go a long way toward determining our overall happiness and success in life. The question is, are you spending time with the right people? Today’s show will pose some questions that will help you determine if the people you’re spending time with are adding or subtracting from your life experience.…
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On past shows we’ve discussed the importance of relationships on overall happiness. Today’s discussion focuses on a new study on men suggesting that there is something beyond the quality of relationships that represents the single biggest driver of lifetime happiness. …
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Few people become successful without the help of others. While being smart can help, academic intelligence without emotional intelligence rarely gets you there. Today’s discussion focuses on ways to raise your EQ so that you succeed in winning people over.
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Our reality is driven by our thoughts. If those thoughts are focused on what’s going wrong, our reality is unfolds through a lens of negativity. The solution is to utilize a simple method to retool your mind to focus on what’s going right. That is the basis of today’s discussion.…
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We take good health for granted until life throws us a curve ball and takes it away. Today discussion touches on how breaking 5 ribs can really put life into perspective.
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Living the highest percentage of your waking life in the present moment is something we should all strive to do. It provides the perspective to truly appreciate this experience we call life as it virtually eliminates the stress that comes with worrying about the past or future. …
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Research suggests that we derive more happiness from spending money on experiences than we do if we spend that money on things. Today’s discussion looks at six expensive things that will enhance your life. What we’re shooting for are those “things” that you buy that drive greater experiences in your life. After listing, please share any additions that you would add to the list.
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Today’s discussion focuses on ways to nurture success in those that you can influence. The common theme is the enc0uragement of independence. The most powerful lessons are learned through experience. The more independence we have, the more individual experiences we can have.
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If you’ve ever caught yourself rambling on during a business interaction or not getting to the point quickly enough in an important discussion, today’s show will help you. We’ll focus on Simple tips for landing your message.
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What would happen if we eliminated all stress from our lives? Think about how great it would be: no more sleepless nights, no anxiety, just pure bliss. Is there any downside to this? Today’s discussion focuses on what life might look like with no stress. Spoiler alert, it might not be all it’s cracked to be.
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This week’s discussion focuses on the greatest drivers of happiness. If you want to experience more happiness you need to collect three things.…
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Why do we feel the need to go to extremes? What if the focus of our activities was on joy and sustainability? Today’s discussion is on the benefits of moderation.…
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When you talk to successful people and ask them how they got there, you will get a different answer from each person. If you dig deeper you may begin to uncover characteristics that are shared by nearly all of them. Adopting these attributes for yourself can have an impact on your success. This week’s discussion focuses on the three most critical drivers of success.
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If you’ve ever been in a meeting that went on too long or was a complete waste of time, this week’s discussion about seven simple ways to make your meeting more productive may just change how you do things.…
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So much of the stress we experience is avoidable. Today’s discussion outlines 5 simple hacks to reduce stress in your life.
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This week’s discussion is about ways to get more done. I looked back at the things I learned that helped me to get good at the art of execution and laid out the 5 most effective tips for increasing productivity.…
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This was a sad weekend for Rock and Roll. At only 50 years old Taylor Hawkins leaves behind a wife, three children and an amazing music legacy. We never know when that last day will come. Today’s discussion focuses on the responsibilities we have to our loved ones and to ourselves in life and in death.
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Everyone wants to be valued. We all want our thoughts and opinions to be heard and understood. We gravitate towards those people that make us feel important. When we validate others we immediately fulfill these desires for them. Today’s discussion is on ways to help people feel validated. …
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We often don’t get the opportunity to tell people about the impact they’ve had on our lives. I find this to be especially true for mentors. I’ve made the decision to reach out my mentors and let them know what they’ve done for me. Imagine how gratifying it would be to reconnect with people that helped you get where you are today, not only for them but for you.
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The odds of creating a successful business are low. Over 90% of businesses don’t survive beyond 5 years. Reputation in any business is critical. While there are many things beyond our control, in most cases we do have some control over customer satisfaction. It often comes down to taking an action that will allow the customer to walk away satisfied. If we choose to be inflexible in response to customer issues, the impact can be catastrophic to the business. We should always consider the big picture when responding to customer challenges because a small percentage of dissatisfied customers can bring a business to its knees.…
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Determining our bandwidth is something most of us fail to do effectively. Putting too much on ourselves causes stress that can negatively effect the outcome of our work and impact our quality of life. Not putting enough on ourselves leads to a decline in productivity and a lack of fulfillment. Today we discuss techniques to strike the right balance for managing your time to maximize work quality while minimizing stress.
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So much of the happiness that we experience in life is the result of the quality our primary relationship. Today’s discussion focuses on critical components for maintaining a healthy relationship and touches on what you can do to avoid the challenges that drive people apart. We ask the question, what are the keys to a successful long-term relationship with your significant other?
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We’ve all been in situations where someone says something that goes against the beliefs of those listening. If the goal was to influence them, this equates to hitting the proverbial brick wall. The first step to influencing others is understanding your audience. Before you speak, take the time to understand the beliefs of those you are speaking to, especially given the polarized world that exists now. Today’s discussion will give you some ideas on how to do this effectively.…
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Most of us have worked for someone that was hard to get along with. When you have a boss like this it can make your life miserable. Today’s discussion offers tips on coexisting with a difficult boss. If you can win these people over this early on, it can have a dramatic impact on your career and on your overall happiness. It’s also important to understand that not all situations are fixable and there may come a time when you need to do what’s best for yourself. Just ensure that when this time comes, you’ve exhausted every option in working towards a peaceful coexistence.…
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Western culture has brought about an infatuation with stuff. The harder we work, the more successful we become, the more stuff we can buy. Our houses get bigger, our cars get faster and our monthly expenses grow to reflect our increased consumption. The question we should be asking is, do we have enough left over to spend on the experiences that we are passionate about? In the end those experiences will drive far more happiness than the stuff. Nobody sits on their death bed wishing they had accumulated more stuff, but many wish for the experiences that they never had.
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A good sailor will use the wind and current to move him to his destination. If he tries to fight the current it can make for a difficult or impossible voyage. This is the perfect analogy for life. Stop trying to go against the flow and find ways to harness the momentum that life brings.
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A simple solution to managing stress is to prevent the stressor from gaining traction in your mind. Today’s discussion gives you the tools to break this cycle and create a more relaxed mindset.…
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If you want to increase your wealth, begin by reducing your monthly nut? The simplest place to start is with those never-ending monthly subscriptions. What services are you no longer using? Which ones can you live without? Now is a good time to take inventory on those subscriptions. Use the funds from those cancelled subscriptions to fund your savings or investment accounts.…
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Just when you think you have this thing called life figured out, you get hit by curve ball. The questions is how resilient are you? Do you have tools to deal with the challenges that come your way? This week’s discussion is about finding ways to build your defenses to manage adversity in life. It begins with not allowing any situation, no matter how difficult, to be all consuming. It ends with tuning into simple gratitude for the good things that show up in your life (and there are always good things).…
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Each of us is a reflection of our own personal self-talk. If you tell yourself that you’re not good at an activity or you that you lack certain skills because of something that happened to you earlier in life, your subconscious mind takes it as truth. We all have the ability to feed what we want to our subconscious mind. If you do it long enough you will succeed in overwriting the negative programming and replacing it with self-talk the reinforces who you would like to be. As we approach year end why not decide who you want to be and rewrite your personal narrative to reflect it.…
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In western society we seem to get overly attached to our stuff. The most abundant people I know are those who are not attached to stuff. They’re the people that pick up the tab at dinner, freely relinquish their belongings, and give with no hesitation. What happens when we free ourselves of our stuff? Let go of your stuff and watch what shows up in your life.
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We only have a finite amount of time. Why not fill that time with that which brings you joy? In order to do this we must create the bandwidth necessary to do those joyous activities. We can do that by saying no to tasks and responsibilities that we don’t enjoy. In the end if you want to experience greater success and happiness say no more often. This week’s discussion will give you ideas on how to do this in your life.
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Things often don’t go as planned. Today’s discussion may help to ensure that you do what’s necessary to protect yourself and your family by ensuring that you prepare for life’s contingencies.
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Whether it’s getting back to the office after working from home, or returning to work after vacation, it can be a stressful experience. Today’s discussion on 5 hacks for managing the stress of returning to work might just give you the idea you need to relieve that anxiety.
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Life changes require discipline. If you have something important that you need to do or accomplish, find a partner to hold you accountable for the outcome you desire. Being held accountable might just be the catalyst that drives the achievement.
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There isn’t a person on the planet that wouldn’t like to have more joy. Today’s discussion focuses on the understanding and creation of long term joy in your life. We will also touch on how to increase the frequency of the short term joyous events you experience. …
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We all have limiting beliefs. These are deep rooted thoughts that we’ve acquired about ourselves that are preventing us from getting where we want to go. Most of these beliefs are irrational and are usually a reaction to something that happened in our past. If we can understand where they originated and why, we can begin to overcome them. Today’s discussion focuses on how to move beyond your self-inflicted barriers.…
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Creating a healthy balance between work and family requires some difficult decisions coupled with the discipline to to manage your calendar on an ongoing basis. Today we focus on the mechanics of managing work life balance.
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The question you should be asking yourself as an employee: are you being paid what you are worth? Given the labor shortages and the difficulty of finding good people for available positions, it’s an employee’s job market. As an employee you may be able to use this as an opportunity to improve your situation. As an employer it’s important to be thinking about retaining your best people. Today we discuss some thoughts on determining your worth and leveraging the opportunity at hand.…
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Procrastination creates unneeded stress and can negatively effect your outcome. If you want to eliminate stress in your life take these steps to end procrastination.…
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We are often our own single biggest obstacle to success. If you tell yourself that you’re not worthy or deserving, you’re creating a tremendous barrier to achievement. Create your own internal narrative so that it aligns with where you want to go. We’ll talk about how to do it.…
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Are there people that you no longer speak to because of their politics? Today we take a look at what’s fueling the animosity. …
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Understanding a concept lies not in memorizing and regurgitating information, but in your ability to explain it to others (or to yourself) in simple terms. Today we discuss a powerfully simple technique for assimilating information that I wish I learned earlier in life.
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As we look at drivers of happiness, making a profound difference in the life of another is very high up on the list. Think about those people that helped shape your life in a positive way. Now identify people that you have impacted. Today’s discussion is about ways to have a greater impact on a larger number of people.
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Today’s discussion is about how to start your day on the right foot from the moment you first open your eyes. In less than 30 seconds this one simple hack will transform your day.
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We all have an idea of what we’d like our lives to be. The question is, how do we actually make it happen? Today’s discussion breaks down a simple process for directing your life toward what you want it to be.
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You can look at the world with wonder or you can focus on the problems and conflicts. Why not choose to acknowledge the positive things that are happening around you.
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I almost lost a close friend to COVID this week. His viewpoint on the vaccine is much different today than it was prior to this experience. There are many things we should do and don’t. Perhaps it’s time to take a closer look at those things in your own life. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
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The foundation of a good relationship is trust. Trust can take years to establish. Today’s discussion is about shortening that time by utilizing a very quick and effective way to earn trust. …
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As I was riding my bike this weekend I struck up a conversation with a fellow biker that lead to an amazing interaction that lasted for 2 hours. It turns out the gentleman I met was Frosty Wooldridge who has biked across the United States 14 times and has literally pedaled his bike all over the world. He’s written 8 books and is one of the most interesting people I’ve come across. I now have a new relationship with a terrific person simply because I chose to strike up a conversation with a man as we crossed paths. The benefits of engaging with new people are endless.…
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The most effective way to manage stress is to take steps to prevent it from manifesting in the first place. Today we discuss how to do this by using 3 simple hacks.…
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Success typically requires help from others. If others like you there’s a much higher probability that they will contribute to your success. This week’s discussion centers on 3 characteristics that will drive your likability and ultimately contribute to your success.
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Are there people that you spend time with that make you feel bad about yourself? Do you leave the interaction feeling worse than you did when it began? Most of us have busy lives that are consumed by work and personal responsibilities. The time we have left over should be spent on things that enhance our lives. If you find yourself spending that time with people that don’t bring you enjoyment, it’s time to consider eliminating negative relationships from your life.…
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One of the reasons why people aren’t successful in attaining their goals is that they get sidetracked which puts their focus on things that may be urgent, but aren’t important in terms of achieving their goals. Today we will discuss the simplest method for ensuring that you reach your goals by ensuring that your actions are completely aligned with where you want to go.…
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The most successful people in business or in life devote time to contemplate the big picture and think strategically about where they want to go. This week’s discussion is about how to ensure that you schedule time to work on your business not just in your business.
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Our most precious resource is time and yet so often so spend it doing things that are non-productive. What if we got more focused on getting the most out of our time. Today we look at a simple framework for getting the most out of every hour you have.
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Success requires the help of others. Whether they come in the form of customers or mentors at some point we will need to make people like us. Today’s discussion focuses on 7 powerful ways to win people over.…
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The wealthiest people I know have something in common, they don’t get attached to non-living things. This allows for the discipline to sell things like houses and cars when opportunities in the market present themselves. Today’s discussion centers on how to remove emotion from your financial decisions.…
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The wealthiest people I know have something in common, they don’t get attached to non-living things. This allows for the discipline to sell things like houses and cars when opportunities in the market present themselves. Today’s discussion centers on how to remove emotion from your financial decisions.…
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Most of us spend more of our waking hours working than doing anything else in our lives. There’s nothing worse than having to work with toxic people. The solution can found by simply adhering to the no ahole rule. Don’t hire, go to work for, or start a partnership with someone you think could be an ahole. It’s easier to deal with up front by not hiring or doing business with them but there are some ways to deal with it after the fact. That is the basis for today’s discussion.
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Many of us have had the benefit of an abundance of family time during the last 14 months. As we begin returning to work, we will be forced to make difficult decisions relating to the lines between work and family. Now is a good time to contemplate the realities of work life balance in a post pandemic world.
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Why do we feel the need to find the the latest approach to losing weight? We deprive ourselves of foods we love. We try fad diets with promises to make the weight fall off effortlessly and inevitably, once we lose the weight, we go back to the way we ate before. From there, we proceed to put back the weight we just lost. What if we just gave ourselves a manageable calorie allowance so we could regulate our food intake. We could then and track the calories that we burn through exercise? That would represent a common sense approach to diet without sacrificing the food you love.…
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If you were living a life with no fear, chances are things would look much different to you. Your job, your relationships, your choice of where to live are all based on decisions that you made that incorporated fear as an input. Do you take that job that pays a steady salary or do you go out on your own and hope you can monetize your passion? If fear were not a consideration surely you would act to monetize your passion and yet most people choose the safer path to avoid the fear of uncertainty. On today’s show we invite you to remove this lens of fear and ask your to evaluate your decisions in the absence of fear.…
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If you want to achieve success, identify what makes you unique and build it into a skill you can use in the workplace. Today’s discussion is about how to do it.
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When I was younger I was convinced that the way to become fulfilled in life was to have enough money to buy everything I wanted. As I gain wisdom that comes with age, and combine it with life experience and research, I realize that after a certain threshold, more money doesn’t equate to incrementally greater happiness. Today’s discussion focuses on what that threshold is and offers a few suggestions on how to use the money you have to drive happiness.…
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So many great things are happening each day. If you take the opportunity to acknowledge the good things in life as they happen, you’re tuning into the positive. As you focus on the positive, that’s what continues to show up in your life. …
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It’s great to have goals but there are stronger things than words alone to drive you towards reaching them. In today’s discussion we highlight one simple way to increase the probability of reaching a goal. …
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Storytelling is a powerful tool to engage people. A great storyteller can capture our attention and take us on a journey. Storytelling can be the ultimate tool for influencing others. The best part is that with a little direction anyone can become a good storyteller. Today we discuss how.
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What if there were something you could do for as little as 20 minutes a day that would have positive effects on your health, your mental state and your longevity on the planet? Today’s discussion focuses on this daly activity that will improve the quality of your life.
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If you want to increase your productivity, understand the art of ending a conversation. Recent studies suggest that most conversations go on longer than either party would like. In today’s discussion we look at ways to tactfully extricate yourself from any conversation.
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I lost a friend last week. He was a wonderful guy with an amazing family. His life paralleled mine in many ways. It was a horrible reminder that none of us knows when our last day will come. It’s so important to appreciate your life and to ensure that you make the necessary preparations to alleviate burdens on those you leave behind.
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If you envision your most productive workday, it’s probably the day before you leave for vacation. Today we break down those pre-vacation activities (that you may not even be aware you are doing) into five simple hacks guaranteed to increase your productivity.
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Today’s discussion focuses on staying motivated through the final months of COVID lockdown. We all need something to look forward to and now that life beyond lockdown is in our sights, it’s time to take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead.…
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What you focus on shows up so focus your mindset and attention on what you’d like see in life. Today’s discussion is about getting into right mental place to drive greater fulfillment.
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We can spend decades building our reputation and in seconds it can be destroyed. Most of us don’t think about the consequences until it’s too late. Today we discuss two simple way to protect your reputation.…
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When you reach a point where you have the income to cover your bills, more money no longer equates to more happiness. Today we look at ways to create more quality time by understanding that you can actually use your money to drive greater happiness.
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How we view ourselves plays a critical role in our overall happiness. We each have the ability to positively affect our self-esteem by changing our narrative (the story we have about ourselves) from what it is to what we’d like it to be. In the end your overall success is directly correlated to self-esteem.
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Now that the US election is behind us it’s time to begin the healing process. That process begins by releasing the need to be right and by understanding that people’s views are impacted by their life experiences. In certain instances we may want to persuade people to see things through a different lense. To get there we must attempt to walk in their shoes. In the end persuasion begins with meeting people where they are.…
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We know that life will always hit you with challenges. It’s not a question of if, it’s when. The question is, how well do you handle those challenges? Today we discuss ways to prepare for adversity so when those challenges do come, you are in a better position to handle them.
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Most of us are spending more time at home than ever before. The daily office commutes have been put on a temporary hold. This provides us with more time for ourselves than we’ve ever had in the past. The question is, what are you doing with that time? Today we discuss tips for making social isolation productive.…
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After nine months of lockdown, colder weather is forcing us indoors and causing new surges of COVID cases. Things are becoming more challenging than ever. The cure for COVID fatigue is a mental vacation. Today I’ll take you on one and show you how you can do it yourself.…
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If you want to reduce stress in your life, start with these simple hacks to eliminate procrastination.
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The ultimate luxury in life is having the freedom to do what you want in every moment. Today we discuss ways to perfect the art of doing what you want to do in life.…
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Don’t allow the circumstances of your life to dictate who you are. You have the power to decide who you want to be. It starts by understanding that you are not your thoughts, you are the observer of those thoughts. Once you observe them choose to let go of the thoughts that don’t serve you.
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No one knows when they’re last day will be so it’s important to take every opportunity to create incredible experiences. Today we outline simple steps to create an amazing life.
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The United States is more divided than any other time in my lifetime. This has been the most contentious election process imaginable. It has divided families, ended lifelong friendships, and created a rift in the country. Now that the country has voted and selected a new president, it’s time to put our differences aside and move forward. Maintaining a democratic republic requires delicate balance. It comes down to people accepting an outcome even if it’s not of their choosing and respecting a transition of power.
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When you’re having a difficult time, it’s important to have something to look forward to. Since we’re all living through a pandemic, what if you could break up the monotony of COVID by planning your next experience now?
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If you want to reduce anger and conflict, look at what’s fueling that anger and limit your exposure to it.
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Most successful people have experienced failure at some point in their lives. In many cases failure occurred multiple times. Those that go on to achieve success learn from their failures. They dust themselves off, implement changes, and move onto their next endeavor. Resiliency may be the single greatest driver of success.
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This global pandemic has tested the will of all of us. When you’re feeling your worst, look at people who are facing bigger challenges than you. This will help create the perspective you need to appreciate what you have.
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Most of us could use an idea to help break up the monotony of our post COVID daily life. Today’s discussion centers on a simple way to lift your spirits during lockdown.
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If you’re serious about reaching a goal that’s been eluding you, perhaps it’s time to modify your approach. Start by removing the temptations that are preventing you from moving toward your goal, then lower the barriers that are stopping you from taking the action that’s necessary to reach it. These 2 simple tips will help you reach your goals. This week’s discussion focuses on techniques to make these modifications in daily life.
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If you’re anything like me, you focus your attention on the money that’s coming in, always looking for ways to increase that number. The one thing to remember is that it’s not just about what you make it’s about what you keep. It’s important to look at the expense side of things periodically to identify and eliminate that which you don’t need. The basis for today’s discussion is how this simple exercise will lower your expenses and put you in a better position for the future.
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Are you holding a grudge against anyone that’s important to you? If you want to alleviate your anger and resentment learn to surrender. Simply let go of the negative emotion.
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As we are all suffering from the challenges brought by this global pandemic, it’s important to find something to focus on that can draw your attention away from all the negativity. A tremendous benefit to helping others is that our focus moves away from ourselves. As we help to enrich the lives of others, we enhance our own lives in the process. Today’s discussion focuses on the benefits of both the mentor and the mentee.
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As we approach six months of lockdown and social distancing, it can be easy to focus on all of the challenges and everything that is wrong with the world. Everyone of us has the ability each day to decide where we choose to focus. If we choose to put that focus on the good things that have come as a result our situation, we will be far happier day to day. In this week’s discussion we look at 7 ways to maintain a positive mindset during Corona.…
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After months of quarantine and disagreements in the direction of how the Corona Virus is being handled, people are frustrated and angry. The interactions I have with strangers are much different than they were 6 months ago. People are on edge and I’m finding that many have very little tolerance for others during a pandemic. I’ve noticed that I have become much more uptight as a result and it’s really started to bother me. I vowed to do something about it. Today’s discussion is about things we can do to make our interactions more positive.
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Imagine yourself in your 80’s or 90’s as you reflect on the life you’ve lived. Would you have any regrets? Every one of us wants to be completely fulfilled in life, the question is have you identified what that really means? In this week’s discussion we examine three components needed to live a fulfilled life. Why not use some of the time you have in quarantine to reflect on how you are doing in this journey we call life.
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Being useful is not exciting or sexy but it is necessary to thrive in business, in relationships, and as a parent. As changes occur we must adjust ourselves to ensure that we remain useful to our customers, our businesses and the people around us. This pandemic has changed many of the dynamics of daily life. This may be a good opportunity to fine tune your approach to being in service to those around you. In the end success requires you to continuously find ways to be useful to others.…
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Judgement should be based on research, facts and morality. It appears that we are giving our talking heads and political leaders far too much influence over our decisions. Don’t allow people with an agenda to influence your judgement.
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So often people give up their financial stability in pursuit of their passion only to realize that they didn’t anticipate many of the challenges along the way. In the end the consequences can be significant. Today we discuss thoughts on moving from passion to success the right way.
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If you truly want greater happiness, this weeks discussion focuses on three components for living a fulfilled life.
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There are countless studies that suggest that humans derive far more happiness from experiences than we do from things. What if you choose to spend your money on things that can provide great experiences in Life?
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We all have things we want to accomplish in life. It could be weight loss, a promotion or a championship in your chosen sport. You can obsess about the goal and pour all of your energy into achieving it as quickly as possible, or you can make some subtle changes to your daily routine to better align your activities to your goal. if you want to achieve goals focus on consistency over intensity.
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If you want to alleviate stress in your life you can treat the symptoms or you can focus on the root cause.
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In our relationships and in our interactions over social media people often get us so angry that we want to respond to provoke the same reactions from them that they have brought out in us. Always remember that you can’t take back words so think before you respond. Even the simple act of waiting an hour or a day before reacting can mean a very different response. That simple delay can help you react from logic rather than emotion.…
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Economies are beginning to reopen in many parts of the world, but the threat of Corona transmission is still high. How do we decide which activities to resume? Today we discuss the pragmatic approach to dealing with Covid 19.
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Uncertainty causes stress. There’s not a person on the planet that isn’t affected by the uncertainty we are facing with this pandemic. We must find some ways to continue to move forward, manage stress, and maintain our optimism. Today we discuss three more hacks to help alleviate your Corona stress.
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Now that many of us have completed our second month of being away from the office I thought it would make sense to focus on mastering the art of working from home.
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Many of us have been taught to work as hard as we can on anything that we take on. Whether it’s work, sports, exercise or diet, the harder you work you quicker you achieve what you set out to do. The problem with this mentality is that it’s often not sustainable. If you set out to lose 20 pounds in a month, it would be very challenging. If you are disciplined, you could probably succeed. If instead you decided to change your lifestyle to eat healthier foods in more frequent but smaller meals, it would take a longer time to lose the weight, but because you’re not starving yourself (which equates to working as hard as you possibly can on your diet) it has a greater probability of being sustainable.…
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This game we call life has changed significantly in the past two months. Take a moment to evaluate where you are. How well have you adapted to your new situation? Do you spend time wishing to do the things you can no longer do? Are you using this crisis as an excuse to justify your current situation, or are you responding to the changes and executing your next move? For many of you, life since Corona has given you lemons. Like it or not, you’re now in the lemonade business. The question for today, can you pull yourself away from the fear to provide the space you need to reinvent yourself?…
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We often talk about the fact that appreciation drives happiness. The next question becomes, how do you get into the daily practice of appreciating? Savoring is one way to get there. The very act of savoring puts you into a mindset of appreciation.
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Over the past month most of us have experienced a dramatic change to our pre-corona daily routines. Since we are creatures of habit, this can be very stressful. It can also result in a significant impact on our productivity. Today we discuss how we can build new routines to help us in maintaining life balance during social isolation.
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The Corona Virus has taken a physical toll on many and a mental toll on all. There are some positives to this dramatic lifestyle change we’ve all experienced. Today’s discussion focuses on finding the bright spots in dark times.
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The Corona virus is infecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is affecting billions of people by turning lives upside down and creating fear. Today we discuss three life hacks to reduce stress in the Corona world.
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This pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Those inflicted are dealing with the physical aspect of the virus. The rest of us are dealing with the emotional side of it. We have to find ways to cope and we must realize that within every crisis there are opportunities. On this week’s episode we discuss four ways to protect your emotional well-being from Corona.
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The Corona Virus has left many people in the unenviable position of not being able to go to a physical location for work. You may have been asked asked to work from home and perhaps this is a new concept for you. As a 20 year telecommuter, I’ve learned a few things along the way. This week’s episode focuses on staying productive while working from home.
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Weight loss doesn’t have to be complicated. It comes down to what you put in your mouth. If you identify how many calories you can eat a day that will allow for moderate weight loss over time, then provide yourself that number of calories as your daily allowance, it will force you to make better decisions. As you do, the weight will come off gradually. In the end this is a pragmatic approach to losing weight sustainably with minimal pain.…
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It’s easy to complain and lose your composure when the people around you do something that rubs you the wrong way. If instead you could take a moment to reframe your mindset by tuning into the big picture, you will improve the quality of your interactions, and ultimately your relationships. Make an effort to appreciate the special people in your life.…
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If you want to get places in life, you will need the help of other people along your journey. Today’s discussion is about creating advocates for yourself, more specifically, the art of winning people over. …
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If you want to become happier in your daily life, tune into things that you appreciate. Today we discuss a simple routine for making that happen.
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Stop worrying about building your credibility and focus on ensuring that everyone you’re speaking to has a clear understanding of the message you’re trying to deliver. Today we discuss tips on becoming a better communicator.
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Think about the energy that goes into ensuring that you look good in the eyes of others. We have very little control over other people but we have tremendous control over our own actions. If you can stop worrying about the perception of others and focus on what you can control, you’re putting your attention on your own output. If you generate the best output you’re capable of, the perception will take care of itself.
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In the heat of an argument we often say things that have long term consequences. Once the person in question hears you and takes offense, you may be able to apologize, but you can’t take back words. Think before you respond. Have the discipline to control your emotions and keep your ego in check. In the end you don’t always have to be right. Even if you know that you’re right, it’s often not worth the confrontation.
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Neil Peart, drummer from Rush and maybe the best rock drummer of all time, recently passed away at the age of 67. As we get older and our childhood heroes begin to pass on, we begin to realize how precious life really is. Hopefully we can take the opportunity to savor the interactions we have with those still with us. Today’s discussion looks to put some perspective around this issue.
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Life’s greatest lessons are realized through failures. Today we discuss ways to use past failures to drive future success.
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Whether you are trying to engage with a new customer, meeting someone new socially, or introducing a child to a new activity, it’s important to make the experience a positive one. This week’s discussion provides ideas on creating positive experiences for those around you.…
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40 percent of us make New Year’s resolutions and the vast majority of them don’t make it beyond the end of February. If you’re serious about following through, today’s discussion focuses on seven ways to ensure that your New Year’s resolutions are successful.
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If you are passionate about surfing and you are living in Ohio, how much income are you willing to sacrifice in order to live in a place that allows you to engage in your passion? This week we discuss the concept of putting a value on living where you want to live.
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99% of the stress we experience comes from worrying about the what may happen in the future or what has happened in the past. If you want to reduce stress and be a happier person live in the moment. Today’s discussion is all about presence.
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As we approach the end of another year, now is the perfect opportunity to take inventory of your life, decide what ideal looks like for you, and create the framework to get there. If you want to improve your life here is the game plan.…
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Dedicate 40 minutes a day to your physical and mental well-being.
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We may be able to influence others but they will ultimately make their own decisions. The question is, when they make their decisions can you be the source for unconditional support?…
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Don’t let too much time go by without reuniting with the wonderful people in you life. If you made seeing the people you most enjoy a tradition, you would be creating the discipline needed to maintain contact. Be the person within your group that takes the initiative to get people together.
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When it comes to losing weight there are no shortage of strategies. I’ve found that most of those strategies are unsustainable. Today we discuss a very straightforward approach that anyone can do with minimal pain and disruption.
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If your monthly expenses exceed your income you are destined for hard times at some point in the future. Today we look at 4 ways to rein in your spending with minimal impact on your daily life. If you can create a nest egg you will have greater freedom and less stress in your life.
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Today’s idea may sound simple but this one activity will improve your work experience, lower your stress and increase your productivity if you do it.
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If you want to become a happier person, get out of bed in a good mood and carry it through the day. Today we discuss an idea to get yourself in the right mental space first thing in the morning.
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Balancing work, family and the responsibilities of daily life can quickly become stressful. Today we discuss techniques to eliminate the feeling of overwhelm in your life.
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Choosing the right people to spend your life with will have a huge impact on your overall happiness. Whether it’s your significant other, coworkers or friends, be sure you make wise choices. Today we look at the importance of certain attributes, narrow it to 4, and suggest that you look for them in anyone you choose to bring into your life.
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It amazes me how many people go through life assuming everything will play out the way they expect. Some of us are even in denial with the mindset that if we don’t prepare for it, it won’t happen. While it’s important to focus on the positive by hoping for the best, it’s also prudent to prepare for the worst without obsessing about it. In life, resiliency is a direct result of preparation.
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Sometimes very simple modifications to your daily routines can have a significant impact. Focus and energy play a big role in your ability to get things done. If done daily, taking these 4 simple steps will dramatically improve your productivity.
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Many people believe that their happiness will be achieved when certain milestones are reached. It could be retirement, a dollar amount, a change of venue, or a particular person in your life. If the goal is happiness, appreciation is the solution. It’s not possible to be unhappy in the moment that you are appreciating something. The message is simple, If you want to experience greater happiness appreciate what you have.…
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Today we discuss how to create the life you want.
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We often allow ourselves to become consumed by challenges. The key to solving your problems is to help others with theirs. As you focus on issues larger than you own, you divert your attention elsewhere. This provides needed perspective. You also get the benefit goodwill received from those you help.
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We are all busy. What if you could become slightly less busy and use your new found time to follow a passion or spend more time with a loved one? There’s not a person on the planet that can’t improve their ability to get things done. That’s our topic for today.
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Imagine how great life would be if you could just do things you enjoy. Maybe it’s time to stop doing things your don’t want to do. Today we discuss how.
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You might think that the biggest driver of career success is intelligence. Countless studies suggest that motivation drives success. If you can find ways keep yourself and those around you motivated, you will achieve greater success both for yourself and for your organization. Today we discuss how to do this.
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Most people lack clarity about what they truly want their lives to look like. It’s important to set your intentions on driving your life in the direction you want to go. Today we discuss how to set the intention and how you can stay on path toward creating the life you desire.
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Important conversations, critical meetings, addressing large groups: these are high impact activities when it comes to determining the trajectory of your career, and often, your life. There can be tremendous anxiety associated with these events. If you want to reduce the stress of delivering a message rehearse it in advance. If you are fully prepared you will not only lower your anxiety level, you increase your probability of success.
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I know so many people that go on vacation but stay tethered to the office while they’re away. The question becomes, how can you use your vacation to truly disconnect from work?
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None of us are here in this life forever. Regardless of what we contribute to society, how much wealth we have, or knowledge we’ve accumulated, death is the great equalizer. It also has a way of putting everything else in perspective. The question to ponder today, will you die without having lived?
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Don’t just accept what life hands you, put yourself in the driver seat. Today we discuss how to create the life you want.
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If the best defense against stress and depression is a positive mindset, how do you get there? How do you stay there? Today we discuss ideas on maintaining that positive mindset.
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If you want advice on getting in shape, find the most fit person in the gym and seek their counsel. If you want advice on managing people, go to the most successful companies on the planet and find out how they do it. Today we discuss lessons on leadership from Google.
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If you’re looking for Elon Musk’s advice on growing your business, start by identifying the needs of your customers, then ensure that every person and department is rowing in that direction.
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Who do you want to be as you get older? Make the decision to stay young mentally and physically. Today we dicusss the keys to living a longer happier life.
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When difficult times happen in life, you realize how important certain people are to you. Take the time to identify the people that would be there for you and nurture those relationships.
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If you find yourself in a toxic relationship, if there are people that constantly bring you down, it’s time to do something about it. Don’t allow other people to take away your happiness.…
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When you look at people who excel across many aspects of life, odds are that mental strength is a key driver of success for them. Today we look at personal characteristics that represent the building blocks of mental strength.…
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Being a great communicator can do amazing things for your career. It begins with creating the structure for your presentation. Today we discuss how to build that structure, grab the attention of your listeners, and make your message land.
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At some point in life you realize that your most precious resource is time. We never now how much of it we have and we can’t create more. As you make this connection understand that you can use money to improve the quality of your time.…
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Life moves so fast. We go to work, we take care of family, we deal with responsibilities at home, and the older you get, the more each year just flies by. It’s important to savor the moments along the way. The best way is to celebrate the milestones in life. Today we discuss ideas to ensure that you do it.…
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Why is it that certain people can have everything and be miserable while others can have nothing and be happy? So much of your happiness is determined by how you process thoughts in your head. Today we look at ways to get better at managing your thoughts.…
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If you are truly interested in getting where you want to go in life, surround yourself with a group of people extraordinary people that can help you. Today we discuss the benefits of a mastermind group.
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If you’re on a sailboat fighting against the wind and the current, it will make for a very difficult journey. It’s a perfect analogy for life. Stop resisting and start going with the flow of life.…
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If you listen to the words people choose when they speak, you will notice a tremendous amount of unneeded language. Your communication would be far more effective if you used only those words that were necessary to convey your message. A good first step is to eliminate meaningless filler words from your verbal communication.
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Have you ever had a situation that you initially saw as negative actually take your life in a better direction? Understand that we can never see the whole picture and setbacks can often be a blessing in disguise.
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If you want to reduce stress in your life stop giving attention to your negative thoughts. When they come into your mind, observe them and then let go.…
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There are a lot of people that are looking for short cuts to success. In the end there is no substitute for hard work.
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A critical driver of satisfaction in the workplace is the employee-management dynamic. Given the tightness of the labor market, it has become very difficult to replace good people. It’s important to take care of the people you manage. Today we discuss how to be a great boss.
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If you want to make your day better, consider doing something unexpected for someone else. There’s nothing quite like the joy of giving to others. Today we discuss a few ideas on the topic.…
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We tend to enjoy doing things that we are good at. Unfortunately, life’s activities often interfere and we end up taking on more things that we feel we have to do, but don’t really want to do. It’s time to make a conscious decision to spend more time doing what you do best. Today we discuss how to make it happen in your life.
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If you are serious about reaching certain goals in life you may have to make some difficult choices. None of us has the unlimited time or unlimited energy. Focus on goals that you believe are realistic given the your level of dedication, your available time and energy.…
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If you make it easier for people to do business with you, more business will come your way. Today we discuss the idea of eliminating any potential barriers by going the extra mile to hand hold your customers all the way through the process.…
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Bill Murray could be one of the most well-liked people on the planet. If you haven’t seen the documentary on him it’s worth an investment of an hour of your time. Today we discuss how his actions impact others and how we can all be inspired by life lessons from Bill Murray.…
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When you think about your life’s aspirations, do they involve money or material things? If you look at the attributes of happiness you’ll find that it’s much more about the ride than it is about the destination. If you make a decision to get in shape, you probably wouldn’t consult the friend that’s 75 pounds overweight, you’d talk to the person with 2% body fat that’s already in great shape. As you consider how to be happier, why not ask the happiest people on the planet what they do. That is our discussion for today.
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The idea of controlling every aspect of your life is not realistic. You can prepare for contingencies, you can create a plan and you execute on the plan but in the end, the universe will have the final say when it comes to the outcome. So what’s the answer? Build your plan create your process then let go.…
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If you pick each goal from a different area of your life, and limit your total number of goals to five, you will increase the probability of reaching your goals.
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I have dedicated many episodes to the subject of creating processes in your life to help you achieve your desires. Today’s discussion focuses on ensuring that those processes are achieving the outcome efficiently. Take the opportunity to fine tune the activities associated with reaching your goals.
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No matter how great life is there are still challenges that arise. The question is how do you deal with them? The key is to find ways of maintaining a positive mindset when life becomes challenging. Today’s discussion focuses on how to overcome adversity.
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Many people think that when they reach a certain level of wealth or attain that dream job they will then be happy. If you truly want to be happy, focus on the people around you. Research has shown that relationships are the greatest driver of happiness. Today we discuss ways to enhance relationships with the most important people in your life.
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Criticism can be a blessing. It can help you improve. Many people have a difficult time handling criticism. Today we discuss ideas on how to take and how to give criticism.
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People complain about how bad things are today. The media exacerbates this by broadcasting the most horrific things they can find. Despite all the bad news, things have actually gotten better. Look at the health and welfare of people and compare it to what existed 50 years ago. I would suggest that in the history of the planet now is the best time to live.…
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We all have desires for what we want our lives to be. Once we get clear on those desires we can set goals. The key to achievement is in creating productive habits as stepping stones towards your goals. Today we discuss ways to help set those habits in place.…
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How often do you become consumed with one aspect of your life? It can be related to work, a relationship you’re struggling with, or a family issue. Today we discuss ways of maintaining life balance.…
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It’s great to have goals and to continue to grow, but it can be easy to overlook what is most important. Be sure you master what you’re doing now before taking on a new challenge.…
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People that become successful typically have very strong habits. These habits become the stepping stones toward getting them where they want to go in life. It can often be a challenge to take on a new habit. If you’re struggling with creating a new habit, try to build on your existing habits.…
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If you examine the number of waking hours you have over the course of a week you’ll begin to realize that the majority of your time is probably spent working. If what’s left becomes an endless list errands and projects, it’s time to reassess your activities. Set a goal to spend your time away from work doing what you enjoy.
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Change is inevitable. You can fight it or embrace it. Embracing change means becoming more resilient. Today we discuss how to get there.
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Each of us has the ability to direct our mind. It’s a proven fact that people that focus on positive things live happier, more fulfilling lives. Today we discuss thoughts on maintaining the discipline to focus your attention on what makes you happy.…
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Imagine facing the end of your life with regrets for the things you didn’t do or the person you should have been. What if someone gave you the ability to do something about it? You have that ability from this moment forward. Use this as a wakeup call to ensure that your life is what you want it to be.…
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Do life’s potholes knock you off your game? Are you able to quickly recover from adversity? There are things we can do to better prepare ourselves for challenges that will come our way. The most successful among us have overcome adversity to get where they are. Resiliency is a key ingredient to success.
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Take a good look the work you do and realize that the value of the problem you solve should determine what you get paid for it. If you are not being compensated adequately, it’s time to do something about it.…
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The question we are discussing today is what will you do in retirement? It doesn’t matter how old you are now, at some point, assuming you are financially able, you may decide to stop going to work every day. How will you continue to keep your mind and body engaged? What will fill your days? Gaining clarity now allows you to start laying the groundwork for where you want to be when the time comes.
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Overwhelm often turns to stress. The cure for overwhelm is action. As you begin working on your project, the progress you make reduces the feeling of overwhelm and the stress falls away.
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If you want to get along with people, it’s important to understand the concept of resonance. Achieving resonance is different for each person. Today we discuss the benefits of understanding the personality types of those around you. Once you gain insight into the personality of another, it becomes much easier to achieve resonance and ultimately deepen the relationship.…
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The choice is not whether you have the ability to direct your mind, it’s whether you choose to use this ability. Today we discuss ways of reigning in your mind so that you stay focused on the thoughts that move you forward.…
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If you want to live a long and healthy life, get good at playing defense. Playing defense requires you to take care of yourself. Today we discuss some thoughts on how.
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The question you should be asking yourself: Are you fulfilled in life? If you don’t get the answer you’d like, maybe it’s time to do something about it. Today we discuss thoughts on what to do.…
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It’s important to look at the probabilities of negative outcomes. Today we discuss unique ways of managing risk in your life.…
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It’s important to look at the probabilities of negative outcomes. Today we discuss unique ways of managing risk in your life.…
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My mother always told me that there is no excuse for rudeness. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all. There was a time when our elected officials actually treated each other with respect. Today it’s all about tearing down those that have opposing viewpoints. What happened to civility? Civility is something we should expect from our leaders and from ourselves.
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If you’re the type of person that engages with everyone that you come across, chances are you’re successful. The art of schmoozing is about taking interest in others and giving of yourself.
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Do you pride yourself on how busy you are? What if I told you that your busyness could be negatively impacting your productivity? Creating time in your day for strategic thinking can make a big difference not only in what you accomplish, but in how successful you become.
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Too often we let external factors affect the way we feel. You have the ability to direct your mind. You can exercise influence over your exposure to things like media and negativity. If you’re serious about reducing stress and creating greater happiness, it’s time to take control of where you focus your energy.…
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It’s great to have talent but focus and tenacity drive long term success. When you’re thinking about getting ahead or hiring someone for your team, consider the value of perseverance.
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Vacations are great but returning to work afterwards can be a challenge. Today we discuss way of reducing the stress you feel as you return from vacation.
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As we approach the new year many people are busy creating resolutions. While it’s important to set goals and create plans to reach those goals, the action you take is ultimately what turns those goals into realities. Today we discuss the power of creating systems for achieving your goals.
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Don’t take good health for granted. Take care of yourself. You only get one body don’t neglect it.
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Everybody’s looking for the next great idea that will produce huge returns. Take some advice from Warren Buffet, invest in yourself. Your knowledge and experience is the single best tool you have to get ahead.
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Preparing for life’s contingencies can help reduce the stress you experience along the way. A solution is to hope for the best but plan for the worst.
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Today we discuss how you can increase both the quality and expectancy of your life.…
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If there are proven ways to extend and improve your quality of life why not take advantage of them. If you want an extra decade added to your life do these 5 things. …
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If you’ve ever underestimated a major expense or missed a deadline for not allocating your time properly, you should understand the benefits of using buffers to reduce stress.…
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Most of us have 16 waking hours each day. Wouldn’t it make sense to devote one hour each day to your mental and physical well-being? Here are some thoughts on how to get started.…
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In politics and in the world of social media it has somehow become ok to be cruel. In years past, political adversaries took the high road and treated each other with respect. Before social media people had to be nice because they weren’t hiding behind a keyboard. George Bush showed us the meaning of integrity. He was a true gentleman. Maybe we should look to the past to see how to treat each other in the future.
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In today’s episode I share notes from the deathbed of Steve Jobs. Whether they truly came from Steve or not, there is a very strong message here that speaks to the importance of human relationships over material things. I hope you appreciate it as much as it did.…
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An editor of a movie cuts out the content that’s not entertaining for the viewer. If you take on the mindset to become the editor of your life you can cut out the content that doesn’t serve you. That means eliminating things like non-productive tasks and cutting back your exposure to negativity. …
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I know many people that only sleep 5-6 hours a night. In corporate settings this can be seen as a badge of honor. The reality is that sleep deprivation negatively impacts performance both physically and mentally. If you want to increase your productivity try sleeping more.
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We spend a lot of time discussing the importance of prioritization as it relates to overall productivity. If you don’t take the opportunity to prioritize, you allocate your time to the wrong tasks. One key factor in prioritizing tasks is realizing those things that you cannot do effectively, are not worth your time, or you simply lack the bandwidth to take on. This is where it becomes important to say no. The question is, how do you become good at saying no tactfully ?
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If you say yes to too many things it won’t take long before you become overwhelmed and the most important ones begin to slip. Make sure you prioritize the things in your life or someone else will.…
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While it’s great to be surrounded by people, there’s something to be said about being on you own. Embrace the time you get to spend alone.
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If you take a magnifying glass and align it perfectly with the sun, you can start a fire. If you focus your mental energy on a specific goal you can attain it. If you are serious about reaching your goals learn to focus your energy.…
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Most people are tuned into the the benefits of physical conditioning. What about the benefits of mental mental conditioning? Today we discuss ways to ensure that you’re caring for your state of mind.
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This week my manager, friend, and mentor retired. Many have called him the best manager in our industry. Today we identify those things that made him great and discuss thoughts on becoming a world class manager.…
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Why are there so many mass shootings? Maybe it’s time to look at the media we expose ourselves to, the type of shows and movies we watch, and the video games we play.
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Who are you to the people around you? Are you the person that makes things better or complicates them. If you don’t like your answer, you have the power to do something about it.
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If you are a hiring manager or business owner you should be in tune with characteristics that drive success in the workplace. Today’s episode, “If you want to be a great employee do these things” should be very insightful for you as an owner, manager, or employee.…
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Stop telling people about your problems. Outside of your closest friends and family, most people don’t want to hear about the challenges you are facing. It may sound harsh but it’s probably the truth.…
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So much of what we do in life requires us to manage others. Today we tackle the question, how can we become more efficient at managing people?…
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Stop worrying about giving away things that you cherish. If you do it selflessly it has a way of compounding and then coming back to you. In the end generosity rewards the giver. …
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Gaining confidence at challenging times is difficult for most of us. Next time you begin to question your abilities, try tuning into past similar experiences where you were successful, then apply that mindset to your current challenge.…
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Relationships are the single greatest source of happiness for people. Why not create a reunion for the special people in your life.…
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When most people decide to start a new business they typically relinquish the security of their day job to jump into their own endeavor. The question is, can you be an entrepreneur and a corporate executive at the same time? If you are currently employed and considering starting your own endeavor, maybe it makes sense to start it while you’re still receiving a steady paycheck. You’ll have a chance to ensure that you have proof of concept without having to live in your parents basement.…
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If you want to avoid frustration, stop trying to change the adults in your life and accept people for who they are.…
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The unemployment rate in the US has fallen to it’s lowest point in nearly 50 years. It’s harder than ever to find good people. The best course of action is to ensure that you keep your employees happy.…
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Today we discuss the findings of a nurse who cared for people at the end of their lives. She asked all of her patients to discuss their biggest regrets. Some of her findings may surprise you. The message for today focuses on living a life with no regrets.…
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Each of us has a story. The question is, will you let that story define who you are each day? Make sure that you don’t allow your past to dictate your future.
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If you’re serious about achieving what you want in life, you need to start making a commitment to personal growth. It begins with determining where you want to go and ends with taking the necessary action to get there.…
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When was the last time you put energy into evaluating and planning your life? Imagine spending a weekend brainstorming with trusted advisors. You would walk away with a renewed outlook and focus on life. Thats what I did this past weekend with 9 amazing people.
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Think about the punishments you’ve received in your life. Did they succeed in changing your behavior? Did they create animosity between you and your parent or you and your employer? Today we discuss ways of correcting bad behavior without resorting to punishment.
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Procrastination can be a problem for everyone at some point. We typically have some project in our lives that we should be doing but for some reason we’re not. What I’ve found is that the most challenging part of a long-term project is showing up. Once you start crawling you will soon walk, before long you’re running.…
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It’s always good to gain insight into how successful business people function at difficult times. Today we discuss a lesson in crisis management from Mark Cuban.
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As you consider how you will manage your time consider your energy levels at various points during a typical day. To maximize productivity align your tasks with your energy level.
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Most of us were raised to believe that quitting was a horrible thing. What if you’re caught in a situation that’s non-productive or even toxic? Today we discuss the idea that sometimes it’s ok to quit.…
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If you want to figure out how to get in shape, talk to the most chiseled person at the gym. If you want to be more successful in business, talk to richest business person on the planet. Today we look at taking advice from Jeff Bezos to maximize your probability of success.…
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You might think that your conscious mind is your best tool to make decisions. Today we discuss benefits and techniques for utilizing your subconscious mind.
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There’s a lot we can learn from people who are succeeding in changing the world. Today we discuss things we can learn from Elon Musk.
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If you want to start using your time more effectively, begin by looking at the time you spend on social media, watching TV, and playing video games .…
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If someone is strongly convicted in their viewpoint it’s nearly impossible to change their mind. Our need to be right or to justify our position often creates conflict. It’s all ego. Perhaps it’s better to resist the desire to impose your will on others.
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Today we discuss the value of a mastermind group. It’s a group of high-achieving people coming together to help each other become more successful. People that have had the experience often talk about the profound impact it’s had on their life.
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Sometimes it can be difficult caring for someone as they age. Just remember to appreciate your loved ones while you still can. One day you will be wishing to hear that story they’ve told you countless times, but they won’t be there to tell you.
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Very often we let our emotions determine our actions. It’s important to realize that short term decisions can impact your long term situation. Today we discuss factors to help in decision making.…
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When I look at the impact John McCane made on his country and the the world, I can’t help but be inspired to become better than I am. It also begs the question we should all be asking: What impact are you making on the world around you.
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If you want more happiness in your life spend more time appreciating what’s around you. If you want to get better at this, there are ways to condition yourself to become more appreciative.…
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We are inundated with negative information. Most people would assume that things are getting progressively worse. You might be surprised to know how many critical things are getting better.…
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We speak frequently about the value of planning. The challenge for some is that planning can turn into something that delays or even prevents execution. While it makes sense to develop a plan for any major endeavor, it’s important to realize that unanticipated things will happen. Today we look at the idea of planning ahead vs. making adjustments along the way.…
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For every person that’s gone on to make millions of dollars there’s another 20 that tried and failed. Turning an idea into a profitable business endeavor is incredibly difficult. If you are considering the idea of giving up your corporate paycheck to start a new business, look for ways prove your concept before making the jump.
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Vacations are wonderful. We get a chance to experience new places, spend time with loved ones and recharge. The challenge most of us have is coming back to work after our vacation. Today we discuss ways of eliminating the stress of returning from vacation.…
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“Everyone has a friend for each stage of life but only the lucky ones have the same friends for all stages of life.” Today we discuss the art of maintaining long-term friendships.…
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We often see people that make sacrifices now for their future. While it’s important to look forward, make sure you use your free time and discretionary income to pursue your passions now.
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If you want to be appreciated by others in business and in life, resist the desire to tell your story and become a good listener.…
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So many people sacrifice now for their future. In doing so they miss out on many great things in life. What if that future never comes? It’s great to save for the future but make sure you enjoy life now. …
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Most of the stress we experience intensifies as we continue to think about it. If you had a way to stop stress before it builds, you could dramatically reduce the effects you experience. Today we discuss techniques for accomplishing this.…
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Sometimes life gives us the answers we’re looking for even though we may not realize it. Today we discuss the concept of using life’s signs to make better decisions.…
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If you want to create life-long customers, go beyond what anyone expects. Today we discuss some examples of how to do this.…
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Many of us spend time in the gym building our physical strength. The question is, what do you do to build your mental strength? Today we discuss a few ideas meant to build mental resiliency.…
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With the labor shortage in the US, good employees are difficult to find. Economies are thriving around the world. If you’re not happy at work now is time to do something about it.…
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There are few things in life as rewarding as getting a promotion. The thing people often fail to realize is that the job they are moving into may not actually be what they enjoy doing. It’s important to look beyond the promotion to the job itself.…
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Life doesn’t have to be a series of excessive activities where we constantly push ourselves to extremes. That lifestyle can often lead to problems as the excessive behavior in certain areas can cause us to neglect other aspects of life. Moderation is the key to life balance.
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“Life is not about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself.” Lolly Daskal
It’s time to Stop looking backwards and start looking forward.…
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Things often fail to go the way we expect. The question is, are you prepared for the inevitable and do you have a contingency plan? Today we discuss the benefits of preparation and touch on some ideas that can lower stress in your life.…
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Taking short cuts and trying to save money on big ticket items typically ends in regret. Don’t skimp on major purchases.…
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Some of our most profound growth comes through self-discovery. This type of learning is can be the most difficult especially as we are enduring difficult circumstances. Today we discuss situations when bad times become life lessons. The question is, are you putting those lessons into practice?
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Resist the need to overthink your personal relationships. Instead, base your relationship decisions on how people make you feel.
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People become set in their ways and only look at information that reinforces their viewpoint. What if you could be open to modifying your beliefs? You could certainly reduce conflict in your life. You might even learn a few things that you otherwise would have overlooked.…
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Jealousy is an irrational, non-productive emotion. Today we look at ways to eliminate jealousy in your life.…
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“If you are depressed you’re living the past. If your anxious you’re living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present”. Lao Tzu
Today we discuss thoughts on living in the present moment.…
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Equanimity is an amazing trait. It’s what allows us to stay in balance when things around us become challenging. Today we discuss the concept of having more equanimity in life.
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Stop worrying about what people might think and ask for what you want.…
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One of the things we often take for granted are the benefits of fatherhood. Since today is Father’s Day I thought it would makes sense to have a discussion about appreciating fatherhood.…
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So many people live life taking care of others and neglecting themselves. Today we look at ways to take care of yourself before you engage in voluntary activities.
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Stop wishing that things were different and realize that you can create the life you want by directing the life you have.…
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Stop trading your hours for dollars and find ways to scale what you do.…
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Today we discuss the art of winning people over with your first impression.
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If you really want make progress towards a goal, create metrics that are aligned with achieving the goal. The metrics will put you in a position to evaluate your progress. You manage what you measure.…
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Why do we put up with people that bring us down or create misery in our lives? Today we discuss that fact that it’s ok to walk away from negative people. At the very least we should find ways to mitigate our exposure to them.…
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Most of us have our share of habits that do very little for us other than provide entertainment. Think of the time you spend on social media or in front of the TV. What if you could replace non-productive habits with productive ones? It wouldn’t take anymore time but there could be a lot to gain.…
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Connecting people that can help each other can turn into in incredibly rewarding experience, not just for those you connect, but for you as the connector.…
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Stress typically comes through the fear of an unfavorable outcome. If you want to reduce stress retrain your mind to see the most probable outcome as opposed to the worst outcome.…
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Life is too short to spend time with people you don’t truly enjoy. Instead, surround yourself with people that add value to your experiences.…
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If you get efficient at building habits to take care your foundational tasks, it frees you up to fine tune your end game. Said another way, ritualizing critical activities opens more time for focusing on your final product.
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When we look at why people do business with an individual or a company, you can look at a bunch of sophisticated metrics or you can make it very simple. Loyal customers do business for two reasons, like and trust. If people like you and trust you the business will ultimately follow.
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Very few people become successful without the help of others. Today we discuss the idea of both seeking a mentor and becoming a mentor yourself. …
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People spend an inordinate amount of time and energy trying make up for their short falls. If you want a better return on that time and energy, focus on building strengths versus improving up on weaknesses. Try it for yourself and for your employees.…
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If you want to reduce stress in your life, identify what you can influence and take the necessary action needed to move things in the direction you desire. It’s also important to get clear about things that you cannot influence. Stop worrying about things you can’t control. It’s an exercise in futility that will cause undo stress in your life.…
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Most people think that once they reach whatever goals they presently have for themselves they will be happy. The reality is that once you reach those goals there will always be more. Happiness comes through growth. Having a challenge and something to strive for is the key.
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Need to lose weight? Rather than attempting another fad diet, why not try mindful eating? There’s not a lot to it, just slow down, get present, and appreciate what you are eating. As you do this, tune into your body. When you fell satiated, stop eating.
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We all know how frustrating it can be when you are dealing with a person who can’t get to the point. There may have been a situation where you were that person. Today’s episode is about ensuring that doesn’t happen to you at a critical time.
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If you want to become more productive start with the end in mind.…
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None of us can have all the information we need to make many of the big decisions in life. Consider surrounding yourself with experts that have knowledge in areas that you may be lacking. Think of it as creating your personal advisory board.…
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There are some things we can learn from a minimalist lifestyle. One of them is to value experiences over things. …
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Life is a series of moments. Be sure to appreciate the moments that come together to form your life.
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It is said that money is a good servant but a bad master. If you live beyond your means money becomes a bad master. It creates stress in your life and creates conflicts with those closest to you. If you get control of your finances money becomes a good servant.
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Sometimes we get into wonderful activities (like eating a great meal or playing a game with a small child) but fail to truly appreciate them when they’re happening. Always remember, days are long years are short. Don’t forget to appreciate the moments along the way.…
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Every time you complain you are reliving a negative situation. You are also lowering the energy of those that are listening to your complaints. The solution, stop complaining. Catch yourself before that complaint comes out of your mouth and redirect yourself to something more positive.…
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Stress is often a result of losing perspective and allowing your mind to go in a direction of fear. Once you realize this, you can begin using perspective as a tool to manage stress. Today we discuss ways to adjust your perspective to reduce the stress you experience.…
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You have the ability to direct your life. Decide who you want to be and become that person. If you continue to make course corrections toward the direction you want to go, you will eventually navigate to your desired destination.
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Regardless of who you are, what you do or where you live, sometimes you wake up on the “wrong side of the bed.” The question is, what to do when you wake up unhappy? Today we discuss a few suggestions.…
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We spend a lot of time talking about goals and drivers of happiness in life. The challenge is that once we reach a goal we may take a moment to appreciate it, then we’re on to something else. We need to realize that continuous growth is the key to long term happiness.
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Today we discuss the single biggest driver of happiness in life and how you can get more of it.…
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No one attains success in a vacuum. Getting help from others can dramatically increase your chances of getting where you want to go in life. If you ask for help you’ll be surprised at the willingness of most people to lend a hand.…
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The most precious resource any of has is time. Put thought into where you spend your time. You can’t get more.
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There’s nothing more refreshing than clearing away clutter. So often we collect things throughout our lives and we find places to put all that stuff. Before long the thought of going through that stuff becomes overwhelming. Why not take the opportunity to purge your stuff, or at least some of it. In the process you may find an opportunity for giving. Certainly there are some things you’re holding on to that others could benefit from having. …
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You can allow yourself to be a victim of where life takes you or you can choose to live your life from intention.…
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People talk about the power of compounding money. Today we discuss the idea of applying the concepts of compounding to your life.…
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Stress can serve as a strong motivator in life. Being too comfortable can be a challenge to that motivation. Today we discuss staying motivated while maintaining a balance between comfort and stress.…
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You may be good at taking care of things at work. The question is how are you when it comes to executing on personal tasks? Today we discuss ways to ensure that you get things done both in and out of work.
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Today we discuss some of the challenges many of us face on Sundays and how to deal with them. The goal is to make Sunday great again.…
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