Steve Gamlin, the Motivational Firewood™ Guy!: Recent Episodes
Steve Gamlin
The Motivational Firewood™ Radio Show with Steve Gamlin: a blend of Motivation, Positivity, Vision Board strategies, Acts of Kindness Ideas and 'Real Life' stories of how my life rose from the ashes of failure to success (even though my personal phoenix rides a pogo stick)...all wrapped up in a humorous delivery. Basically, I'm sharing the lessons that life continues to teach me! Got a question or topic suggestion? Steve@SteveGamlin.com
Who Will You Encourage Today?
Do you realize how many people could benefit from just ONE PERSON cheering them on today?
Seriously...
A simple smile, hug, high-five or a kind word could really make someone's day.
We never know what others are going through.
And your choice of how to react & respond to someone's presence...could have a massive impact in their lives.
Please be aware.
Please be proactive.
Please be intentional.
Just like my buddy Kevin was, in this episode.
And the BEST PART?
The person who gets the BIGGEST BENEFIT out of it...
Might be YOU!
Do YOU Matter? YES!!!
You may FEEL small.
You may THINK you can't make an impact.
You may FEEL insignificant.
I have, at times.
And then I began to notice the ways that my thoughts, words and (especially) my actions sent 'ripples' out into the world...even when I thought nobody was looking.
I bet this happens to YOU as well.
WHY?
Because you matter.
ENERGY...Where Is Your Focus?
We can be pretty rough on ourselves.
When we PERCEIVE 'others' being rough on us.
I recently felt judged...by a blueberry pastry.
It all depends on the ANGLE we're looking from, I guess.
Feeling Stuck? Do Something!
Not that long ago, life had thrown some situations my way, which caused me to 'hit the pause button'...and stay there.
Yup...I was 'stuck', big time.
Feeling low.
And the toughest things about times like this are:
1) realizing how bad things had gotten
2) knowing how to get out of it
Slowly, it happened.
And the biggest breakthroughs came when I decided to...
DO SOMETHING!
You Get a CLEAN SLATE!
Do you realize that every day is a Clean Slate...in some way?
Sure, some things don't necessarily recycle every time the sun comes up. Your life is not exactly Groundhog day.
But...there ARE some things that you can start fresh with every day.
BONUS: You don't need a 'special' day to hang your hat on, to make a change.
ANY day will do.
What will YOU do...with TODAY?
newday #betterlife #betterchoices #startover #freshstart
One Goal. One Action. One CLICK!
Are you the person who has Goals...
Out there, somewhere?.
And are overwhelmed by how much work you THINK it's going to take to get there.
So you do...NOTHING?
Or you wait for them to magically 'manifest' themselves in your life?
(Trust me, the people out there who SAY that's what 'manifesting' is...really burn my butt, ha ha).
In this episode, I share how "ONE DAY, ONE ACTION, ONE CLICK'...
Can change your life for the better, and show YOU the path to WINNING.
vision #visionboard #manifest #manifesting #manifestation #lawofattraction#TheSecret
How is Your Self Talk?
Do you realize that the person who talks the most CRAP about you, might be...YOU?
How often do you step back and listen to the words you say TO or ABOUT YOURSELF?
Listen carefully.
You could be a bricklayer...or a wrecking ball.
For years (decades, actually) I was a Wrecking Ball.
Nasty words.
And dang it...I believed every one of them.
I knew better.
Didn't believe I deserved better, though.
Until a good friend gave me a Wake-Up Call that I didn't realize I needed...as badly as I did.
selftalk #selfworth #selfesteem #selfcontrol
One Goal. One Action. Today!!
It can be soooo overwhelming to think of all the different areas of our lives, then think of all the things we said we WANT to achieve.
If only we could pick ONE...and take an action, today.
Then another one, tomorrow.
Wait...we COULD do that.
Right?
Boundaries, Rules...and Tollhouse Cookies!
Life without boundaries and rules can quickly become chaos.
In my case, it resulted in saying YES to wayyyy too many things, and losing my own schedule in the process.
During a recent Kindness Mission in our kitchen, my wife Tina taught me the benefit of setting up some boundaries and rules for self-protection.
It worked!!
It helped us to help others.
(and it was delicious)
boundaries #rules #baking #kindness #actsofkindness #homelessveterans #homelessvets #lawofattraction #respecttherules #helpthehomeless
Are You Celebrating Your Milestones?
When was the last time you gave yourself credit for how far you‘ve come...in ANY area of your life?
It can be sooooo easy to ‘miss’ our own progress when we wake up, day after day, and only see little increments, a day’s worth of effort.
It’s also very easy to get ourselves off-track, saying: “Well, if I don’t make the effort TODAY, that’s okay...it’s only one day. How much difference could it make?
The answer?
A lot of difference!!
In who you become.In your level of success.
In your self-worth.
In your confidence.
selfesteem #selfworth #confidence #celebratewins #celebration #incrementalwin #increments #vision #visionboard #manifestation #manifesting #BostonMarathon #NYCMaraton #ChicagoMarathon
Who You Become (or What You Get)?
Which do you believe is more important?
The way i see it, too many people are setting goals for WHAT THEY WANT...without realizing they need to create shifts in their lives to become the 'type of person' who can live up to it AND actually create it.
As an example, today's show focuses on the people who say they wish to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the world.
This is all-too-often tied to winning a lottery, THEN 'giving back' to help others.
In today's show, I share examples of how YOU can get started on that mission TODAY...in simple ways.
payitforward #whoyoubecome #givingback #actsofkindness #bestself #beyourbestself #becomeyourbestself #beyourself
How is Life Like an Old Wooden Roller Coaster?
At a time when soooo many people are seeking 'instant' results, I am reminded of how I got here after a rough patch in my own life.
Set my goals...and got consistent with my ACTIONS, understood my WHY and DID THE WORK!
This is how it works for me.
Are You Coasting...Or Delaying the Start of Your Race?
Trust me, I've been there.
Giving a half-assed effort on my current journey.
Or saying: "I'll get back on track at (insert name of fabricated 'start date' for which I will legitimately show up and do the work).
What not enough people realize is this:
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO START OVER, DO BETTER...TO BEGIN WINNING!
It's All Your Fault! (Inspired by Monique Yvonne)
How you React & Respond to the world around you (everything included) can have a major impact on the situations of your life.
You've got so many amazing processing systems inside you, which can help you to get through the toughest days.
Keep on digging for gold inside yourself, and finding your power.
Brad Burton has been Up, Down, Up and Down again.And he's always gotten back up.Born to a rough start.Living a tough life.
As he shares, there is a good version and a not-so-good version of his life.In this conversation, we discuss:
- How Brad got addicted to drugs...TWICE! He was a pizza delivery guy at age 31 How 'real life' is NOT like Hollywood How having NO PLAN B changed his life His 'better way' to conduct networking His methodology for decision-making When a mistake 'becomes' a mistake The power of Self-Belief (even the misguided kind) His big question: "Am I going to die?" Why he stopped watching the news Why he only gets involved with things he can impact How you do NOT need to travel the world to make a difference The importance of shining your light for people in the shadows Why you can benefit from finding your brilliance How DYING ON-STAGE made him a better speaker Why life is the 'biggest game n the world' How the number 24 fits into Brad's decision-making!
Special Guest Michael Padurano: More Lives Than a Cat!
Michael Padurano is a human being who has been at the top as well as rock-bottom.
And he has learned valuable lessons from being in BOTH PLACES...and everywhere in-between.In this conversation, Michael and I discuss: Self-forgiveness Being in control of our Actions & Reactions Self-worth & Self-talk How we are programmed to NOT find our own way (or to be ourselves) The importance of boundaries (temporary & permanent) How to be your own best friend Living life without trying to impress others How you can meditate to the Ramones & Sex Pistols! The dangers of 'influencers' & false idols The importance of being attuned to ourselves* Never running out of ripples!
Steve Gamlin's Motivational Firewood: Special Guest, Laughter Therapy founder Barry Taylor!Gelotologist, Trainer, Speaker Barry Taylor.Laughter, well-being and humor at work.In this conversation, we discuss: The importance of 'finding your tribe' Our thoughts (and misconceptions) of Laughter Yoga Therapeutic benefits of laughter & health How Barry's background as an educator impacts him today Ways that our brains weed out 'fake' laughter How Barry weaves games into learning Research into how laughter impacts our brains and bodies! How a tiny rescued dog inspired ME to write a book * Why laughter is a great way to start your day The importance of building a Humor Resource Library The ripples of laugher and humor!
Visualized a Goal (and Nothing Happened? Duh!)
Trust me...I've heard it all.
People who got their entire Education on Visualization from watching the DVD version of The Secret and seeing a genie in a magic lamp who said (over and over): "Your wish is my command."
Uhhhh...yeah.
There's much more to Visualization and Vision Boards than that.
It goes much deeper.
Believe me...I've owned the shovel for almost 20 years.
And I've been doing a lot of digging.
Want to learn more? http://VisionBoardSpecial.com
Get Excited About SOMETHING (Then React & Respond)!
Do you realize how many people actively seek out the negative, DAILY?
Who focus ONLY on the Bad Stuff?
I get it, the world is not a perfect place.
But...just how much more do YOU want to contribute to it?
A recent sunrise (as I started my workout) reminded me that it can be very powerful to FIND THE GOOD, every day...even the 'little things', to get our positive juices flowing.
And ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS: How we React & Respond to ANYTHING...is 100% up to US.
Coincidence...or Connection? (Special Guest Jacki Vilandre)
I believe most of us have lost someone close to us over the years.
Many people say that 'when someone is gone...they are GONE.'
Others, like me, believe that our loved ones remain around us as energy or manifestations in other forms.
What started off as a Visualization Coaching call to support one of my past clients, became a long conversation about this very topic...after I asked her a question about the collection of pictures she had assembled on the wall behind her, to honor her parents.
One suggestion about an upcoming event (how to include her Mom, whom she was honoring by participating) triggered a FLOOD of 'connections' and awareness.
Sign after sign began to appear...and it snowballed from there!
In this conversation, Jacki Vilandre and I discuss the wild ride of 'moments' that recently happened in her life!
Are YOU Stacking Up Your Wins?
Well...are you?
Too many of us are focused on the wrong things.
The wrong past.
Forgetting that life is a long-term game.
A game that we need to define by our progress, our consistency and our WINS.
What gets in the way?
Focusing on times we messed up.
We made mistakes.
The days that we allowed our 'Imposter Voice' and the 'Forces of Average' to knock us off our game.
When we let these things creep in and get loud in our heads, our path toward Success can get cloudy.
We need to remember this:
We have WINS.
Many of them.
And it can start every morning in our mirrors.
Find the good.
Be the good.
Keep working to create WINS.
And stack them up...as evidence of how bad-assed we truly are.
Ready?
Let's go!
Special Guest (and Weight Loss Rock Star) Monica Burke!
Monica is a Real Estate agent, Speaker, Author and Fitness Motivator.
In this episode, she and I discuss:
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How her healthy journey began
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How a 'whole new lunch table' can change your life
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Picking the right Accountability partners
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Finding the best people to level up with you
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Building better habits by showing up
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Celebrating Non-Scale Victories!
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The importance of building a new identity
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The dangers of giving up before you 'SEE' the rewards
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The difference between 'saying' you want something and 'proving' it
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What to do when you are 'Not feeling it'
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Monica's quest to end her Self-Inflicted pain
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Understanding how many parts of our lives are in constant motion
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Imposter Syndrome and the 'You might as well' voice
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Why she is NOT 'lucky' or 'chosen'!
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How some people are like rockets
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You are who you pay attention to
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The importance of finding YOUR SECRET SAUCE
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Never trying to be 'The Next Anyone Else'
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How to say "F-You'...with class!
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The importance of creating Non-Negotiables
Want to learn more about Monica's Journey, and how she helps her clients?
Visit www.MomentumByMonica.com
Special Guest: Entrepreneur, Coach and 'Keep It Simple' Guy, Sammie Knight!
Sammie Knight is a gentleman who has seen it all, done it all...and kept it all going with an amazing consistency and simplicity.
He and I have long joked that we'd start our own podcast called "Two Guys on a Front Porch".
Both of us being big on Visualizing and Action-Taking, I guess this would count as Episode 1!
In this conversation, Sammie and I discuss:
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How 'keeping it simple' has served him well
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The 'sound effect' that changed hi life (thanks to his Dad)
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How a 'Vision Room' helped to blow his company's profits wide open
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The way a TEAM can create better results that individuals
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The 3 forms of Management
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How putting roots under your Vision can help them grow
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The importance of dating your partner
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Why paying attention to ALL areas of your life is a winning formula
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How your Health can take you out of the game, if you don't play right
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The 'extra steps' that Sammie takes when it comes to his clients (and their partners)
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What Gratitude can do your your life and business
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The power of 'The Pause'
Want to learn more about Sammie?
You can find him on:
Facebook: Sammie Knight
Instagram: TigerKnight58
If You Are Seeking Inspiration...Where Are You Looking?
So many people keep wandering through life SAYING things like:
"I just want to be inspired!"" or "I'm looking for a sign!"
But...
Where are their eyes?
Locked on a screen or staring at their shoes.
In this episode, I share ways to become more aware of the inspiration that is out there...WAITING FOR YOU.
Special Guest: Coach and Lifestyle Optimization Artist Scott Ferguson
In this new episode, we spend time with Scott Ferguson.
Scott's journey has taken him to many places, and he has survived many ups & downs along the way.
His road has not been easy, from his childhood as a Filipino-American, which led to him being adopted (after the first one failed and he wound up at an orphanage).
Here are some of the topics we tackle in this conversation:
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how his 7 years in the Navy felt like his first 'real' family
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when Scott lost it ALL in the real estate crash of 2008
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surviving homelessness with his dog
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the book that changed it ALL for him
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what the military taught him about how to have peoples' backs
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the fact that NONE of us is 100% 'self-made'
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how he eats a steady diet of Gratitude Sandwiches
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the need for healthy Self-Talk and Inner Dialogue
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the importance of having VISION
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Scott's 8 Pillars for a complete life
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why many people talk themselves out of their dreams
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his super-power of Curiosity
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how you can't drive forward while looking in the rear-view mirror
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what fires him up!
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why it is okay for people to LOVE us or HATE us
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the power of 'good' addictions
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how life is like a jazz band
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the benefits (internal and external) of kindness
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why it is important to do things for the INTENTION, not the ATTENTION
You can learn more about Scott's coaching programs (and more) at http://TimeToShineToday.com
Results Take Time!
These days, it seems like so many people want instant results.
Going viral on social media.|
Making a ton of money.
Having the perfect relationship.
Instantly!
But we know that REAL RESULTS can take time.
It's not just WHAT we achieve, but WHO we become in the process.
Have YOU been expecting the results with a snap of your fingers?
If so...
How's that working out for you?
Special Guest: 'Health Impact maker' Shaun Tucker!
What would YOU do...if you woke up in a foreign country, covered in blood and vomit...and had no idea how it happened?
This happened to Shaun Tucker...and it impacted the course of his life forever.
We also discuss:
- The importance of TRIBE (and how Shaun and I got connected)
- How being able to say "I lived it", can qualify you as an expert!
- Why getting kicked out of University taught Shaun about his 'real' mission in life
- How 'following the herd' can get us off-track
- How to defeat Imposter Syndrome can re-light your fire
- What can happen to your Confidence when you become truly Authentic
- The Art of Listening (as a Coach)
- The critical importance of 'being present' with people
- The dangers of 'feeling down'...and staying there.
- How impacting 'just one person' every day can help you to reach 1 million!
To learn more about Shaun, visit: www.HealthyCEOs.com.au
Are You 'STRETCHING' Yourself?
One of the biggest lessons I learned when I began my 'better physical health' journey about 2 years ago...was that STRETCHING is a critical part of my daily workouts.
And how did I learn this?
By sustaining an injury while using my Ab Roller...because I did NOT stretch first ...(not the Ab roller's fault)!
As my workouts continued, stretching became a very important part, every day.
Here's the cool part: In the rest of our lives, stretching can be a critical part of our Personal Development.
I look back on where my life was, years ago...and can show you exactly where things began to improve...because I was willing to stretch my imagination, confidence, etc.
Your results can get MUCH BETTER...when you Stretch!
Special Guest: Michelle Fuller (One Bold MF)!
Two Failed Marriages.
Horrible Self-Talk.
Fractured Relationships.
Life spiraling downward.
What would YOU do?
My special guest Michelle Fuller not only dug herself out and picked herself up...she now gets to help OTHER WOMEN (just like her) to put THEIR lives back together.
True Love.
Successful Business.
Positive Self-Talk!
Catch the clip below, then click on the links to catch the Full Video and Podcast (see comments for the links).
To learn more about Michelle and her programs: www.OneBadMF.com
Flau'jae Johnson Had a Vision...Do You?
NCAA Womens' Basketball champion.
Rapper and performer form America's Got talent.
Flau'jae Johnson had a Vision of her success.
She also had an Action Plan.
And she knows her WHY.
How did she do it?
What is Your Unique Butt-Kickin' Flavor?
Wait...you don't believe YOU have a flavor?
Think again.
There's something you are amazing at.
Something you do in such a unique way that people prefer 'your' brand above all others.
Could be your Confidence.
Could be your Charisma.
Could be the way you Count to ten.
Could be...anything.
Do YOU know what you're really good at?
It's not an egotistical nightmare to admit it...so please don't hide your talents from the world.
In today's episode, I share how my wife Tina makes a pretty amazing potato dish, which my Stepmom Aline also makes.
They each make them slightly differently, based upon their flavor preferences.
Get it?
They BOTH bring their unique flavor to everything THEY do.
You can too.
Are you?
Brian May of Queen, Best Guitarist Ever (What Does the BEST Mean)?
Who is the BEST...at anything?
And why do so many people these day insist that THEIR OPINION is right...and that YOURS...is garbage?
In this episode, I talk about a recent magazine poll that crowned Queen guitarist Brian May as 'The best', and how he graciously acknowledged his feelings on the matter.
Special Guest: TEDx Coach, Author, Marketer, Comedian and Entrepreneur Brad Szollose!
Such a powerful conversation with Brad. He's achieved so much in his life, and each role he has played, has impacted his journey.
Our conversation includes:
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How a client's 'Stabbing Story' led to the TED Talk stage!
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Brad's 'Pain to power' approach to storytelling
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The 'moments' that change our lives are NOT coincidences
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Life is a river, and boulders can shift our course
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The 2 types of Speakers in the world (and why we are the same)
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How to 'responsibly' use Self-Deprecation
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Why we need to understand: it only takes one kernel of knowledge
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Ways that every 'end' in our life is actually a re-birth
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How the Law of Attraction 'really' works
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Brad's certainty of success...even when starting in a tiny office
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What can happen who YOU understand Visualization...but your partners don't!
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How a 4" x 5" photograph led to 425% annual growth
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Why your goals MUST BE YOURS!
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The moment that BOTH of our Dads realized what we were really all about
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The power of Your Story
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Self Talk...and how it can wreck you
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How to treat 'the opinions of others'
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The amazing WINS that can come from 'having an adventure'
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The 'nudges' that can change our lives forever
We hope you enjoy this Conversation as much as we enjoyed sharing it!
To learn more about Brad, visit BradSzollose.com
Confidence, Self-Talk and the Comparison Game, with Doc Jon Mossey!
Doc Jon Mossey is a licensed Psychologist and author of the book "F*** Someday!"
Topics in our conversation include: Self-Talk and changing Internal Narratives His 6 Pillars of Confidence Grit and Mental Toughness The Influence that others have in our lives How life can be like The Wizard of Oz Fake Gurus and their Super Secret Formulas Keys to creating our Biggest Breakthroughs The importance of taking 100% Ownership of our Outcomes Communication, and how it teaches others how to treat us Physical Fitness, Confidence and Assertiveness Crawling through the Mud to achieve our Goals The dangers of playing the Comparison GameYou can learn more about Doc Jon by visiting: TheDocJon.Phonesites.com
What Do You Do When People Cheer for You?
Can you take a compliment?
Do you accept it?
Or do you crap all over yourself, feeling unworthy?
Two extremes, I get it.
(I've been at both ends of that spectrum, by the way)
This episode was inspired by an amazing video I saw, from a Detroit Red Wings game, when a kid named George was attending his very first hockey experience!
And he got a helping hand...from a ton of fans.
If George can 'get the lesson'...YOU CAN TOO.
EPISODE LENGTH: Just over 6 minutes...you've got time.
cheering #fansinthestands #hockey #hockeyfans
Jacqueline Perez is a founder of Kuel Life - an online platform designed to re-define midlife for women through meaningful, curated content and women-driven brands. Empowers and inspires through community; providing experts in fields that are important to us. Jack brings extensive, deep, start-up experience; having worked with hundreds of small to midsize companies.In this episode, we discuss: Re-defining mid-life for women How Jack 'attracted' worldwide content contribution How to navigate your 2nd, 3rd (or more) 'Acts' in life Jack's quest to visit 60 countries by age 60 Getting started, even with a MacGyver website Not waiting for everything to be perfect! Getting back on-stage after decades away A great question to ask when you're stuck* How a skydiving mishap changed her life...for GOOD!
You can learn more about Jack, and the many contributors who add value to her platform at: https://kuellife.com/
Apologies to Ricky Bobby (If You Ain't First, You're Last)!Talladega Nights is one of my favorite comedies.
Will Ferrell plays a NASCAR driver and that's his catch-phrase, instilled by his dad when he was a kid.
Anything wrong with it?
Nope...
Unless it leads you to act like a complete a**-hat every time you DON'T WIN.
I've seen grown adults act like petulant 5-year-olds before.
(in this episode, I also share my own 'moment' when I truly deserved a Time-Out).
If you're new to anything, chances are you're not going to WIN right away.
Heck, I recently came in 27,000th place on out Peloton cycle...and was THRILLED, ha ha.
Total episode length: Under 10 minutes...you've got time.
What Is Your Inner Beast?During a recent Coaching Call with a Vision Board Mastery client, we discovered her inner beast.At first, she explained it like this creature was a bad, destructive one.
Then I swung it around, bouncing the idea off the wall a different way, talking about how it could be tucked away in there to PROTECT her, keeping all of the 'other' bad energy, situations and people away from her.
One of he baddest beasts in the jungle is now a permanent resident in her head, and in her heart.
Listen in on how we discovered and identified HERS...so that you can find YOURS!
Success Starts on the INSIDE!
So many people keep trying to slap a hot color scheme on a vehicle that isn't going anywhere.\
This was my life, for a long time.
Why?
Because 4 very important tools, essentially the ENGINE...were NOT being used effectively.
Special Guest Lewis Vandervalk!
Lewis' path in life wasn't always clearly defined...until it HAD to be!
In this conversation, we discuss:
- lessons in height (and skydiving)
- the impact of 'monotonous' work, when you're a Visionary
- how to GO ALL IN on something...without Fear
- helping to build a strategy that does NOT include YOU
- when other people force the moves we may be unable to make for ourselves
- why Lewis hoped NOBODY would 'hire' him
- the importance of knowing WHO you are
- how critical it is to have Coaches and mentors
- how our Relationships shape us as we grind and create a Legacy
- how to create Harmony as we grow
- what can happen when you DON'T KNOW your partner's Love Language
- the quote from TV's 'Criminal Minds' that hit him like a brick!
Want to learn more about Lewis and his companies?
https://www.lewisvandervalk.com/
Do YOU Believe in Angels? (I've Got 2 of Them)
I've always felt blessed to lead a pretty charmed life.
Sure, it has had its highs and lows.
There are several stories I share on-stage about those 'moments', and how I was inspired to rise up from them to put things back together.
During a recent guest appearance on a podcast, I realized something I had not yet thought of...and did a little digging.
My...mind...got...blown.
In this episode, I share the realization and how it helped to explain A LOT of what has happened in my life over the past 3 decades.
Two my two angels...THANK YOU!
Had a powerful conversation with Travis Wells, sharing his journey and everything he has overcome to create a life that rewards him.
The highlights (and lowlights) of his life have taught him:
** Inspiration can be found at all levels and directions around us.
** Always be WILLING to work hard and hustle.
** The importance of Gratitude
** Complacency versus seeking (and seeing ) Opportunity
** The importance and of creating the 'next' BEST VERSION of Yourself
** Health versus Looks
** The power of consistency and habits
** Weighing your food (yes, really)
** The science of health
** How to wisely choose your mentors
** The best people to invite on your 'ride'!
Goal-Stacking to Goosebumps!
What began as a normal Visualization Coaching Call took a trip to Goosebump City with my client Jacki!
What does it REALLY TAKE...to be RICH?
And how far OFF THE RAILS can you go...before you fall over the edge?
My latest guest Dustin G Johnson took that ride.
And it took him all the way down.
And nearly took him out.
These days?
He is living his best life, found himself and his strength (and his faith).
And he and his wife are living their dream life...on the road, looking out on God's amazing sunrises every morning.
How Do YOU Share Your FLAVOR?
A recent afternoon making an Instant Pot full of delicious chicken noodle soup taught me a lesson about FLAVOR.
How we can Create, Combine and Share them...to bring goodness to the world?
Got me thinking: We are sharing OUR unique flavors with everyone around us every day, in all parts of our lives.
Are you sharing your BEST?
Episode length: (7:10)
Andrew Carlson should be dead.
And it would not have been HIS fault.
Be careful who you trust with your health...
Get educated.
Take charge.
Andrew took his own life back.
Now he helps people like YOU...to regain yours.
More about Andrew:
Andrew Carlson, Cellular Health & Blood Work Specialist and co-founder at Cellular Health & Wellness, helps people who are frustrated with their health get to the root cause of their symptoms, isolate the issue, and annihilate it once and for all.
He suffered from over a decade of health issues, 10 heart surgeries due to a malfunctioning defibrillator, and was overdosed with a heart arrhythmia medication from a nurse that caused health issues such as; brain fog, inflammation, memory problems, chronic stress, IBS, and other autoimmune symptoms.
At 31 years old, he went through his proprietary cellular regenerative re-activation method which eliminated all of his health issues - giving him a second chance at life.
Now as a certified Brain Health & Blood Work Specialist, Functional Nutritionist, Master NLP Trainer, and Hypnotherapist; Andrew has combined his skills to help hundreds of clients take back control of their health and life.
Andrew is an author, podcast host, contributing writer for publications, and speaker who has been on dozens of stages speaking on topics including health in entrepreneurship, how food impacts our DNA, personal empowerment, customer service, leadership, mental wellness, and releasing negative thoughts and emotions.
Miranda is a passionate and energetic entrepreneur, six figure business owner, international event host & coach.
Miranda started her business in 2018, and has been fully running her business since 2019, scaling to six figures in 2022.
Her mission through her total boss brand is serving others to help them ignite their total boss, and show them that their huge goals are valid, not crazy, and very attainable.
You can & will achieve anything you desire, plus so much more! All while helping and bringing others up with you - that’s the best part!
She is a best selling author, a coach who is extremely grateful and proud of all of her clients, and cat mom to fur child, Mr Whiskers.
What is the greatest advice I ever got to help:
- Grow My Business?
- Improve my Relationships?
- Become Happier in my Life, Personally and Professionally?
Be a Giver.
Intentionally leave situations better than I find them.
Before you shake your head and try to give me the "I don't have time" excuse, check out this podcast.
It's just under 8 minutes long.
Much of it was inspired by a buddy of mine who wanted to work on improving his Relationship with his wife.
The Lessons can also be applied to EVERY PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Just under 8 minutes.
Come on...you have time.
And if a conversation would be helpful, to kick around ideas to apply this in your life, here's my Calendar: https://SteveChats.com
YOU...(Yes, YOU!)
Do you realize how POWERFUL you are?
How Confident?
How Successful?
How others see you as a Winner (and even a Hero)?
You may choose not to believe it...but I hope you will (after hearing how I explain it all here).
If your VISION needs a little help getting dialed in...let's talk!
Here's my Calendar.
Pick a date & time that work for you...and let's go!
https://SteveChats.com
Are YOU a Magnet for COOLNESS?
What, and who, are YOU 'attracting' in your life?
Does it reflect what you want it to?
If not...WHY?
There was a time n my life when I saw myself as very low...in the gutter, actually.
And what did I attract?
Opportunities that kept me there.
Until...
The VISION...of a 6-Year-Old!
Ask most 6-year-olds what they want and you might get an answer that would lead you straight to the toy store.
But not Kahli.
When she shared her 'VISION' recently with her grandmother (who is a dear friend of mine)...we were BLOWN AWAY.
Not quite sure how a heart so big fits inside her tiny 6-year-old body...but this young lady has a VISION that could rival that of many adults.
In this episode, I get to share Kahli's VISION, and how our BeachBum Philanthropy giving family is helping her to move forward to make it happen...while she begins her journey of making a difference in the lives of people in need.
What does YOUR VISION look like these days?
And what could YOU learn from this young lady?
In this episode, I got to go in-depth with 'Stress Eradication Coach' Lori Saitz.
We discuss Meditation, Gratitude and how the 'perception' of these things, among many people...is way off.
Lori works with Business Leaders, so they can radically increase profitability, energy & happiness while staying calm & grounded.
Look, life gets busy. It gets stressful. It gets overwhelming.
But it doesn't HAVE to be that way.
ENJOY THE SHOW!
To learn more about Lori and her work (including her Customized Meditations), visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorisaitz/
https://www.ZenRabbit.com
Be Colorful.
Be Different.
Be Weird.
Hang with the Best People.
On Purpose.
With Purpose.
Be YOURSELF.
The world already has enough people who are trying to be like everyone else.
Or trying to latch onto a latest trends.
You know what I mean:
The Look
The Sound
The Attitude
I've never been much of a trend-follower.
I knew eventually I'd hot upon a formula that worked...for me.
Turns out...it was just to be myself.
And look at that:
I get invited to speak on stages.
I get to coach people on Visualization.
I get to be on podcasts all around the world.
Glad I hung in there and kept hammering away.
Will YOU?
www.SteveGamlin.com
How High Did You Get This Year?
Okay, your answer MIGHT NOT BE the one I'm looking for, ha ha.
It's all about the effort you made, and the results you achieved...over the course of this year.
Didn't make it ALL THE WAY?
Some people bail and go back to ZERO.
But first...a question: "How far DID you get?"
And how did you treat yourself if your DIDN'T make it 100%?
Want to have a Conversation about how you COULD appreciate the journey MORE?
Meet me here: https://SteveChats.com
Two Words That Can Change Your Life!
These 2 words re-defined my life from where it was 20+ years ago.
And they BOTH begin...with the Letter C!
(and no, they are NOT 'Cookies and Cake', ha ha)
Give me 8 minutes and I'll share them BOTH...plus show how YOU can apply them in YOUR LIFE.
Do Your Goals...SCARE YOU?
Ever set one that was sooooo BIG?
I have.
And what did it cause me to do?
NOTHING...which sucked (the confidence out of me).
In this new episode, I share what helped me to not only get through it, but also ROCK even BIGGER GOALS.
Show length: About 8 1/2 minutes...you've got time.
You know those trite 'Rah-Rah' phrases that some Motivational Gurus say?
Yeah...it's okay to ignore them.
Stakin' It! (Work Smarter, Not Harder)
Every year, I need to pound stakes along our driveway and, even more importantly, at my Stepmom's.
Why so important?
As a promise to my Dad, I continue to take care of the property there and, with a 450-foot driveway, it can be really tough to navigate after a snowstorm.
We do not want to wind up in a ditch OR driving across the lawn, ha ha.
This year, I learned ANOTHER BIG LESSON about the importance of taking the time to do ONE MORE THING...with the stakes.
How can this lesson impact YOUR day?
What Does It Mean...When Your Phoenix Rides a Pogo Stick?
Two decades ago, several decisions happened which changed my life forever.
Phase 1: Cannonball into the fiery ashes.
Phase 2: Launch back out to new heights.
Annnnnnd....REPEAT!
See, Hollywood has been misleading us for decades.Real life is NOT like the movies.
We don't struggle, fall...and then gloriously rise with one flap of our Phoenix wings with the clouds parting while a heavenly host of angels sings a glorious rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus.
Nope.
In Real Life...wise rise up and fall down.
It can (and probably will) happen over and over again.
But that's okay (in my opinion)...as long as we do our best to bounce back higher every time.
Be honest.
Do YOU set goals every year for your closest relationships?
Or do you do what many other people do...set vague goals or jsut want 'stuff'?
In today's episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at the relationship that I have with my Tina...and how it got this way.
Here's a hint: it started LONG BEFORE we fell in love.
Got question?
Want to have a Conversation?
Click HERE to get on my Calendar!
What is THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION that I ask...when it comes to YOUR GOALS?
In less than 6 minutes, I'll explain it...and WHY it is so critical.
HINT: Part of this episode was inspired by a friend who is working hard to bring one of her biggest goals to reality.
Want to have a conversation to see how YOU can dig deeper and get your goals on track?
Here's my Calendar: https://SteveChats.com
Schooled by a Student?There is no shortage of people out there, telling you HOW you should do things, WHO you should be, and WHAT you should do.
For me: that robbed me of my own identity and confidence for a good chunk of my life.
And Confidence...is KEY.
I recently saw a photo on social media that blew me away.
How do YOU spell Confidence?
I spell it 'M-E-L-O-D-Y'.
I recently saw a young lady whose 'Class Picture' is the living representation of the word Confidence.
The picture was shared on Social Media by her Aunt.
Far from the normal 'pose and smile', the energy she brought to this shot is off-the-charts...in a really good way.
The personality, the style...just WOW.
In this episode, I share the lesson that this young lady taught me.
Episode length: 6 minutes.
INSTANT RESULTS!
Holy crap...please tell me YOU (yes, YOU) are NOT falling for that crap.
LOSE WEIGHT!
MAKE MONEY!
BE SUCCESSFUL!
All without doing a damn thing, right?
WRONG...
Want change that LASTS?
Know your goals.
Map out your Action Plan.
Then...DO THE DAMN WORK.
How did I get reminded of this lesson?
Watering grass seed...11 miles from our house...a lot.
One Question (Can Change Your Life)!
Has someone ever asked you a question...which caused a shift in your life?
I mean...a MAJOR shift.
I have...many times.
In this episode I'll share how I took aim at SEVERAL of my life's goals...and how 'The Guys named Dan' (and a radio angel named Cindy) inspired me to change my life forever.
You've Got to Do...SOMETHING!
Ever have a bad day? Then another? Then another?
You might wonder: "Why do these days keep happening?"
But...you just keep riding the tide as wave after wave rolls in.
Here's my suggestion: DO SOMETHING.
Take just ONE ACTION, in one part of your life.
Then another. Then another.
Before you know it, you COULD BE beating back those waves, creating a rising tide of GOOD THINGS happening in your life.
But, before THAT can happen...
You've got to do...SOMETHING.
My sister recently told me: "I've never seen anyone who can take regular, everyday things and turn them into lessons like you do!"
My response: "Thank you...and let me tell you about this chubby frog that lives in our back yard..."
Lessons are all around us.
Are YOU paying attention?
In this episode, I share a lesson taught to me by a frog, channeling the winning spirit of Wayne Gretzky!
You Gotta Take Every Step (no chainsaws, please)!
Enough with the 'Get Rick Quick' and 'No Work Necessary' BS that's out there.
DO THE WORK...and commit to taking all the necessary steps.
Giving the Happy Finger (not what you think)!
Two recent incidents showed me just how much JOY one particular finger can bring.
Again...probably NOT what you might be thinking!
Visualization in Action (The Orange Corvette Story)!
How does Visualization really work, when it comes to Vision Boards?
They are not Arts & Crafts projects.
They are not some 'Woo-Woo' Guru tool.
They are not genies in magic lamps (in my opinion, 'The Secret' really dropped the ball on that part).
In this episode, I share what happened at a speaking event when I asked the question:
"Does anyone have a car they would LOVE to drive?"
What happened next was a 'Tour of the Senses'.
Listen in, then run through the same process for one of your goals.
And if you get stuck, please reach out.
I am happy to have a conversation to help you 'SEE' what you really want!
Here's my Calendar: www.SteveChats.com
100% 'Self-Made'? My Math Proves That Wrong.
Have you ever heard people bragging that they are 100% self-made?
I have...and I believe they are wrong.
Our lives are impacted by so many other people, whether for positive reasons or even not-so-positive reasons.
I believe that, if we acknowledge all of the people who helped us to get here, we win bigger.
Earlier today, while looking for something in my office, I stumbled across a list of goals I wrote down in January 2010.
As someone who has been on a 30+ year Personal Development journey (so far), I was blown away not only by what was on the list, but also what has happened since.
Do YOU write down your goals?
Do you know what your goals LOOK like?
In just over 15 minutes, I share my story about the list, and how you can take the most basic lessons and apply them in your life.
Want to have a conversation about how you can do this?
Here's my Calendar.
www.SteveChats.com
"Coffee = LOVE?"
How SIMPLE can it be to get someone to FALL IN LOVE with you?
Or maybe...STAY in love?
Holy crap, people...stop falling for all the 'tricks' out there being vomited by Hollywood in shows like 'The Bachelor (and -ette).
REAL TALK HERE>
Hey Greg Michelman...thank you for the conversation that helped to inspire this one, Brother!
And to the other GUYS that recently started doing this:
There WILL be haters.
There will be people who say we shouldn't do stuff like this.
It's cool...we'll just sit here, BEIN' HAPPY, right?
What Can You Learn From a Banana?
Funny thing...bananas don't cost much.
But dang, what an important lesson.
Right around the time they look their worst...they are actually at their best.
So many toss them aside, at exactly the wrong time.
They are missing the opportunity to not only extend the life, but also add a whole new level of purpose and value.
Really.
A banana.
You're not perfect.
I'm not either, by the way.
Too many people out there (who are also not perfect) are putting up these fake images of success, happiness, etc and not letting the world see their real selves.
And the worst part, they are struggling and suffering in the background, deathly afraid that the world will see the 'real' them.
You've got some awesome skills and qualities.
Stop trying to be 'perfect' and take what you know (and what you do) and put it to its best use every day.
Let the world see what you've got, for real.
Your confidence will lead you to opportunities to improve, get better, stronger, smarter, more 'attractive'.
Go ahead...believe in yourself.
I do.
And I believe you should too.
Do Your Butt Cheeks and Couch Cushions Need a Break From Each Other?
Seriously...how long have you been 'sitting and wishing' instead of 'rising and doing'?
Yeah, I get it.
Some people in my industry want you to Visualize ( I am good with this)...then sit there and marinate it in, as though the Universe is supposed to show up and hand you everything you wish for (this part, for me...not so much).
In the meantime, Opportunities will come and go.
This is why I do what I do, the way I do it.
You must become an active participant.
Active means: GET OFF YOUR BUTT.
Your couch cushions will thank you.
And you might thank me for the little kick into gear.
Let's face it, my life was not exactly a 'palate-pleaser' when I was younger.
My Bachelor-era years were pretty bland.
My simple formula, at the time:
1) Buy meat
2) Add heat
But then my wife Tina came along and changed all that!
Now I'm savoring the flavor of success in a whole different way, with a spice rack the blows my mind (as well as my taste buds).
How much flavor are YOU enjoying in your life?
You know those people who you think are BETTER than you?
More brave?
More confident?
And how you wish you were MORE LIKE THEM?
Guess what?
They don't have it all together.
They have moments of hear and vulnerability just like you do.
They simply may choose not to let it show.
And let's face it...some of them, deep down, are truly jerks...
It happened...again.
Today I got one of those 'On This Date Here's What You Did' reminders today.
And this time, I actually checked it out.
It showed me something pretty special.
How Do YOU Measure...JOY?
Those who are SERIOUS about their goal-setting typically (if you're one of my Vision Board Coaching client, this is a MUST) have ways to track their success.
Most people say they wish their lives were HAPPIER...but how do you track JOY?
My awesome friends Josh and Venessa Luther recently attended an event led by speaker and coach Stacy Raske...and they discovered a GREAT WAY to gauge it!
What are YOUR Daily Routines?
Are you scraping your way through, with a pulse powered by your 9th cup of coffee?
Or are you HITTING IT with intention, habits, discipline and focus?
Inspired by my great friend Clifton Muckenfuss, and how a recent move impacted his daily routine.
Actually, I should say "How his Daily Routine impacted the move!"
In this Episode, I share HIS Routine...and how MY Routine impacts MY DAY in the best ways.
How could YOUR DAILY ROUTINE impact YOUR Results?
Episode length: (6:43)
Raj Subrameyer is a tech career strategist focusing on helping people to land their dream job and become successful leaders. He is passionate about guiding professionals to maximize their opportunities and discover their zone of genius. He also uses his decades of experience in the tech industry to research, speak and write about how we can embrace technology and become full-on digital citizens. He is a sought-after speaker at various conferences and has been featured in numerous podcasts and publications, including Entrepreneur, CEOWorld Magazine, Authority Magazine, Career Addict, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success and The Good Men Project. He is also the author of the new book - Skyrocket Your Career. His areas of expertise include career advancement, leadership, motivation, productivity and entrepreneurship. In his spare time, he loves traveling and enjoying craft beer. You can find more info about how he serves people through his website - www.rajsubra.com.
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Dr. Erik Reis is the Co-Founder of Health and Wellness at Nobody Studios, a venture studio based out of Orange County, California, focused on the radical ideation, innovation, and creation of people-first start-up companies. He's spent the last decade of his career studying, treating, and consulting individuals on how to maximize their bodies, brains, and in turn, their businesses.
From the clinic to the board room, he's leveraged his deep understanding of neuroscience and behavioral psychology to help entrepreneurs maximize their businesses' impact and growth to success. He believes the brain is limitless, which is why his efforts at Nobody Studios are focused on maximizing human potential and improving access to global healthcare. How can you learn more about the work Dr. Erik is doing? www.NobodyStudios.com
Where is your RIDE taking you today?
Right now, some people are thinking: "Oh no, NOT the roller coaster story, Steve!"
And you know where they are when they are saying this?
The merry-go-round, which follows the same, safe pattern every day, riding horses which will never buck you off.
Now...is there anything wrong with the merry-go-round?
Not at all...if that is where you truly want to be.
I've ridden it before...a good chunk of my early life, actually.
Yet I was MISERABLE.
I secretly wished I had the guts to ride with the people I heard screaming on the roller coaster.
So, I switched rides...
Got questions?
Let's have a conversation: Go to www.SteveChats.com and pick the date & time.
Special Guest: Podcasting Expert Adam Hommey!
Adam Hommey is a speaker, author, trainer, and consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience helping business creators, like you, WIN at the game of business and marketing so you can thrive from YOUR intersection of YOUR brilliance and YOUR passion while making a difference for your community, market, and audience. Adam is the author of Groundhog Day is an Event, Not a Business Strategy, and a contributing author to Journeys to Success: The Millennial Edition - both international Amazon best-sellers. He has spoken on stages around the country for many years and is a sought-after expert on podcasting for entrepreneurs. As creator of The R.E.A.C.H. System, Adam helps you exponentially reach more profitable customers!
Whether you are new to podcasting...or have survived past the (cough cough) 'average' number of episodes and are cruising along, Adam's got some helpful advice to help move you forward, onward...and UPWARD!
Here's how you can reach out to Adam to learn more:
Website: www.TheReachSystem.com
Email: booking@TheReachSystem.com
Phone: (888) 536-5596 x23
LinkedIn & Facebook: Adam Hommey
Business Pages: www.thereachsystem.com/linkedin/ and www.thereachsystem.com/facebook/
No, not THOSE check!!! ($$$)
BIGGEST LESSON that I ever learned...while chopping wood.
See those cracks?
Those are 'checks'.
When the wood has been given enough time to dry (very important part of the process), that is the log literally telling you:
"HIT ME HERE!!"
If you try to split fresh-cut logs, you will often wind up with a dull thud...while all the bones of your arms rattle...and the log giggles at you.
The BEST Results are not INSTANT...in life, in business, in relationships, in your health, in your faith, etc.
Do the work daily, stack up 'potential' and let it season a bit...until conditions are just right.
Or you may wind up working wayyyyy too hard, for little results.
The Openings and Opportunities will begin to show themselves to you.
Not sure how to find YOURS?
Let's have a conversation.
Go here to set it up!
www.SteveChats.com
What Comes After Your Decision?
It's always great when you recognize something in your life that may not be perfect...yet.
If you're ambitious enough, you'll make a decision.
Some people stop there. proudly trumpeting:
"I've decided that i want to improve my life!"
Sadly, too many people run out of gas...right there.
Great. Wonderful. Delightful.
You made a decision. Good for you.
The REAL WINNERS are the ones who decide to go NEXT LEVEL...and TAKE ACTION.
They invest in themselves.
They make a game-plan.
They have a strategy...and they execute it.
IS THIS YOU?
Not sure? Or are you remembering all the DECISIONS right now...but not that 'next' step?
If that's the case (or even if it's not), let's get on a call: www.SteveChats.com
Enjoy this episode!
I'm a guy who really needs to follow recipes.
I've proven it in all areas of my life, ha ha.
That's not to say I don't add little 'personal touches' here and there for flavor...but I am at my best when i take what other people have already created (with proven results) and using that as my foundation.
How about YOU?
In today's episode, I talk about why it is so important that I do not make Coconut Hockey Pucks!
Want to have a conversation about how YOU can find your Best Recipes?
"Hey Steve, Lets's Get On a Call!!
Blinders and Boundaries...
Why do racehorses wear blinders?
To keep them focused on what is ahead, versus what is to the side or behind them.
Their sole job is to get to that finish line with nobody else blocking their view or distracting them.
Same for us, if we know our goals and understand WHY we desire to achieve them...and choose to minimize distractions and rabbit holes on our way.
A powerful lesson that I got to share with one of my Vision Board Coaching Clients!
Want to learn more?
Meet me here: https://www.MotivationalFirewood.com
Do you realize how important that person in your mirror...truly is?
As you make your way up the mountain toward whatever your goals may look like, feel like, sound like (even smell like)...are you surrounding yourself with the best people?
Being guided by your own Values and Integrity which will serve you in the long run?
Do you know the difference between Real Sunshine and Fake Neon?
When you're ready to have a conversation, meet me here: www.SteveChats.com
Want to learn more about Visualization and how 'seeing' the top of that mountain can help create your map? https://www.MotivationalFirewood.com
Keep Climbing, Keep Acclimating!
Imagine what a climber learns about how to handle every step up Mt. Everest (or any challenge), and how s/he acclimates to the conditions, the physical (mental and emotional) toll along the way.
We grow tougher, smarter and more resilient as we grind out the journey.
Imagine how that person would be horribly ill-prepared if a helicopter brought them to within 1000-feet of the summit, unaccustomed to the conditions, the difference in the air, the impact on the mind and body.
So many people seek out 'cheat codes', ways to bypass too many steps...and suffer for it.
Here's where I start, with my clients the Master Class Webinar at MotivationalFirewood.com
Got GUT-PUNCHED recently...seriously, it was a big one.
I was on a radio show, as a guest, sharing a story I've shared many times.
I was talking about 'the moment' that led to me rising from the ashes of my radio career and the end of my first marriage, and a financial situation that was 'beyond bankruptcy'.
It was at a golf driving range, in August 2003, on a hot and humid afternoon...smacking a bucket of golf balls to get out my frustrations about where I'd put my life.
Then the skies opened up. Thunder and lightning, as I swung a metal club, barefoot in the wet grass...under power-lines.
Everyone, except for me, ran from the storm.
Today's episode runs through the feelings that popped up, with a NEW SURPRISE ENDING that I had not expected...when I was asked to 'SEE' it from a whole new angle.
Too many people choose snapshots from their lives to show who they really are.
Sorry...life is a long-haul performance...and you need to play your part, every day.
Your Words and Actions tell us everything we need to know about you, so please act in accordance to the image you wish to portray.
Odds are...you don't.
But, does that mean you should chuck your current life/career in the dumpster?
Not at all...
Here are my thoughts on something powerful that speaker Mark Sanborn shared recently:
"Try to love what you do on the way to doing what you love."
So many people get hung up on 'finding their passion' these days, and often chasing that elusive dragon.
But here's the thing: We can't ALL do something we love, full-time, forever...and live in a magic castle.
In today's episode, I share my thoughts...and how I was able to help one of my Vision Board Coaching Clients 'SEE' an alternative that led her to, you may have guessed...add a little love to what she does for a living.
Are the Gurus Trying to Make YOU Do a Triple-Lindy?
I'm in the Personal Development industry...and it drives ME crazy.
Throngs of audience members getting swept up in the "Change Your Life Today" hysteria!
The thumping music, the lasers, the fog machines...and the special 'scarcity' of "this deal goes away after today".
Honestly, it makes me want to barf.
In today's episode, I share MY THOUGHTS on a better way to build the life you wish to enjoy.
As long as you're in the pool...it's cool.
Get it?
Got questions?
Let's get on a call: www.SteveChats.com
There's an old saying which states: "If at first you don't succeed, try try again."
I recently learned that there is another verrrrrry important component to that phrase, which can really help you step it up, bring it home...and reach success with greater intention.
Steve Gamlin: Special Guest Zach Babcock of Underdog Empowerment
In this episode, Zach and I discuss:
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why we need to Take Action and Make Things Happen
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the Power of Re-Purposing everything you create
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why Zach's twin boys love making Vision Boards
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the biggest 'gifts' from his 5 years in prison
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what he did when the world laughed at his dreams
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how his own podcast made him a magnet for success
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why having an Underdog mentality is a great place to start
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how Michael Jordan's mind & imagination gave him an edge
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why Luck will not happen if you don't show up
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how Consistency + Momentum = Confidence
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how my grandfather's lesson on Integrity still rings true
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the reason you WHO can be more important than your WHY
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how Zach found the guts to take the stage with heavy-hitters...and WON!
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why platforms like Clubhouse work for people who play to win
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why you should never lower your standards
Want to learn more about Zach Babcock?
Find him at www.UnderdogEmpowerment.com
Special Guest: Rhonda Y. Williams (Creating Stress-Free Leadership)
It was such a joy to share this conversation with Rhonda.
Did 2020 cause stress in your life? Or your career?
Are YOU a leader? I bet you are...somewhere in your life.
Here are some of the topics we touched upon:
- How great leaders can put the pins back into grenades
- What leaders can do to set the best examples in 2021
- How to better define (and assess) 'Work/Life Balance'
- The ways that Clarity is the key to 'stepping up'
- Transparency, Authenticity and the importance of setting Boundaries
- The importance of NOT BEING PERFECT
- How Imposter Syndrome can cost you dearly
- Wearing a 'mask' can cause nightmares
- The greatness of 'getting better' when you walk through the door every day
- How Rhonda's FIRST transition into leadership left her in the dark
- Ways you can reduce your stress-level by asking more questions
- The importance of Self-Talk and how it supports your success
- The UCR Advantage (an Emotional Intelligence Exercise)
You can learn more about Rhonda by visiting: www.TheStressFreeLeader.net
Special Guest: Emma-Jane Taylor (The Girl Going Nowhere?)
When she was 15, Emma-Jane Taylor was labeled a delinquent and referred to as 'a girl going nowhere'.
Years of abuse piled on, and took her life down some dark pathways...until she rediscovered something which brought her joy.
And she dedicated her life to creating a series of companies which inspire her...and help others!
In this conversation, we discuss:
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how (and why) she created her companies
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the importance of building effective Teams and Systems
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reacting and responding in a way that brings you to a better place
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how 'The Girl Going Nowhere' got to speak at the House of Commons!
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remembering to enjoy the simple things in life
How to learn more about Emma-Jane and her story:
www.EmmaJaneTaylor.com
Steve Gamlin: Special Guest Julie Rose
Julie Rose is the founder of Garden Forever Tarot. She is all about the energy that is all around us.
In this conversation, we discussed:
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why gardening is so important to her
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the way our energy is like a boomerang
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the dangers of 'being like everyone else'
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the power of paying compliments
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how making a dog's tail wag can improve your day
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how 2020 convinced many people to not want to 'go back to the way things used to be!
What is Your 'Happiness' Investment?
As I was researching my new book, I stumbled across a reminder of how much it costs to make me happy...and WHY my wife Tina gladly keeps investing it, over and over.
What makes YOU happy?
Second part of that question: WHY does it make you happy?
Are you making the investment on a regular basis?
It's not easy. I get it.
For every candle on your birthday cake, there may be a voice or a memory (reminder from that year, as to WHY you are not more successful, more confident, more...whatever.
And let's face it: 2020 has not made your journey any easier.
Believe me...I live with the same pressures, plot-twists and put-downs (from my own head for much of my life).
But here's the cool thing: there IS something very cool about you.
It'll show up as a brick in your Wall of Confidence...as soon as you identify and recognize it.
Then you pick another...and another.
You can do this.
In just a little over 5 minutes, I'll explain how.
What do you do when your life falls apart: Physically, Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually?
Laura Nutt was prepared for 'the end'...and then she was saved.
Matter of fact, she was never supposed to be here in the first place.
How do you come back from this?
You look over your shoulder and use your experience to help others.
When you are 'lost in your own life', things can get dark, but there is always a light to find when you recognize your ability to live your life Authentically, in a very Real way.
We also discuss the importance of learning from your scars, the dangers of expecting 'instant' results and the (sadly) growing trend of 'Digital Botox'.
We hope you find tremendous value in this conversation between Steve and Laura, and that it touches your heart in a very real way.
When it's time to turn the clocks back one hour, it's an OPPORTUNITY for a do-over, to take 60 minutes of this year called 2020...and do something better with it.
How could YOU make best use of this Do-Over?
What could you do?
What could you learn?
What could you say?
Who could you impact in a positive way?
Special Guest: Karen Lynn of 'Fulfilled and Fabulous After 50'!
It has been such a joy to observe, and cheer on, Karen's coaching career.
She's now at a place where she won't be for long...literally and figuratively?
Why do I say this?
Because she is on the move, onward and upward...and north-, south-, east- and west-ward.
She is the founder of Fulfilled and Fabulous After 50...and she is LIVING her message.
In this conversation we discuss:
- The importance of knowing if something doesn't fit your soul
- How 'the old model' may no longer serve you
- The gift of 'sitting at home in a pandemic'
- How big the simple things really are
- Why is better to make mistakes in life
- The Life Lessons from a brick-oven pizza
- The benefits of 'finding people to scream with'
We hope you enjoy this session, take notes and act upon them.
To learn how Karen (and her programs) can impact YOUR life:
www.FulfilledAndFabulousAfter50.com
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Jason Holzer overcame tragedy at a young age to build a life of meaning, sharing his story and giving back.
As a speaker, a best-selling author, a coach (and so much more), he has dedicated himself to empowering others and helping his clients and audiences to understand:
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the importance of creating Win:Win relationships
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seeing the light, and going all the way through that tunnel
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how your mind's garden is impacted by what you allow to grow
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why asking yourself he right questions is critical
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how you can win or lose, no matter what the scoreboard says
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Here's where you can find out more about Jason:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-holzer-a2146160/
4dAthletes: https://4dathletes.com/
“If you don’t contribute, don’t complain” (Frank Sonnenberg)
Saw this quote earlier today on Facebook.
It screamed at me.
My first thoughts were about elections, when so many people say “You don’t have a right to complain if you don’t vote”.
I believe there is truth in that.
But it goes so much deeper.
Every single day, there are people complaining about things over which they, as individuals, have no control. What they fail to realize, though, is that while they may not be able to have an effect on the issue globally, they can affect it locally.
After all, if enough people care enough to take small actions, global shifts can happen.
Who CAN make a difference?
YOU can.
The Power of a Picture!
Do you realize that September includes 'Save Your Photos' Month?
That's right...and I am old enough to remember the days before digital cameras and hard-drives...when you had one shot to capture the moment, not 50 in 30 seconds, while wearing a filter that gave us dog ears.
The closest we got was a sarcastic sibling who have us the 'two-fingered bunny-ear salute" behind our head when we weren't looking.
Seriously, there is a POWER in pictures.
They capture 'moments' in time, big-time.
Today's show is dedicated to my Dad.
I miss him so much...and I am so glad I took an extra minute to snap a very important photo that I now get to keep forever.
What pictures mean the most to you?
What do you do when you’re an entrepreneur or business professional in the midst of a pandemic, you’re feeling unfocused and disconnected and there’s no end in sight? My guest is an expert at guiding her clients with her 3 Cs, a very important A word...and we share a very important rule for successful Zoom calls...
Toni Navy is a Business Strategist, Speaker and #1 Best Selling Author. She runs a high-impact leadership training and business operations consulting company.
Currently, she is delivering Pandemic Consulting Services to companies under 1000 employees that need leadership training to help their staff lead high-performing virtual and onsite teams in the age of Covid-19. In addition, she is helping companies establish their flexible workforce programs to accommodate onsite and virtual teams through this pandemic and into our new normal.
With over 20 years experience in roles such as VP of Operations, Human Resources Director, Management and Consultant; she has worked at large companies like HP and Apple Computer, HGST, as well as small companies like Cashedge and Chapman Properties. Mrs. Navy has also provided training and coaching to over 5,000 entrepreneurs and over 10,000 leaders and professionals throughout her career.
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
Who can YOU help today?
Was on my way home, down a winding back road, and saw this little dude trying to make its way across.
We see people in need daily.
Sometimes we stop...sometimes we don't.
Sometimes we WANT to help...sometimes we won't.
If you can, at least once per day (learned this from my grandfather), leave at least one situation better than you found it.
In this case, checked for traffic behind me...there was none.
Pulled over, ran back and helped this little sprinter the rest of the way.
Had his feet running like mad in mid-air, then got camera shy when we reached the other side.
Why do I like to help?
Answer: It makes me feel better.
BIGGEST REASON: I think of how badly I'd feel if I drove this road an hour later and saw it had been hit.
Helping is simple.
And it can make you, and the people whom you help...smile.
It's a game that's easy to win.
And if you are not comfortable helping individuals (ex. people who are panhandling), I understand.
Find out what local non-profits help them...and ask how you can help THEM.
Might be as simple as a single canned food item.
See how easy it can be to help someone get to a better, safer, healthier place in this world?
Try it...you might just LOVE the feeling.
By the way, if you're not quite sure HOW...let's have a Conversation!!
Schedule (totally FREE by the way): www.SteveGamlin.com
WHY Do You Do What You Do...the Way You Do It?
After a decade spent riding high (yet occasionally being a Crash Test Dummy) in the radio industry, I finally made a decision that changed my life forever...but I chose to swing a wrecking ball through it first.
It's not always easy to dig deep to find our WHY, but it can be worth it.
How Do You Treat YOUR Fans?
You have fans.
Do you realize that?
Whatever you do for a living...there is someone out there who admires you, cheers you on, and enjoys how YOU make THEM feel.
So, the question: How do YOU treat these people?
we've all seen examples of people who seem to have it all...yet treat people around them like crap...as if they forgot what it meant to be that fan in the stands.
How are YOU treating YOUR FANS?
What do you do, and what does it mean, when there is a new awareness of the impact of the words we use and actions we take? I’m not going to lie, 2020 has been a struggle for me in many ways. In this episode, I invited my friend Sejal, an attorney who specializes in workplace environment, bullying, harassment, unconscious bias and more...to discuss how we can all be more aware.
Sejal is known professionally as Chief Civility Officer and Legal Training Ninja.
She is an employment law practitioner with over fifteen years of employment law experience that includes advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices. She conducts investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, misconduct and other topics.
Her passion for training led her to create, TrainXtra, a proactive training practice where she brings the wealth of her employment law expertise in customized training to executives, managers and employees in an interactive, engaging environment.
Steve Gamlin: Conversation With Nate Peo
The Power of Visualization...
Steve Gamlin and Nate Peo both learned about Visualization and the Law of Attraction from "The Secret" nearly 2 decades ago...and are both still using them to enhance the experiences (and results) of their clients.
In addition to being a Residential construction professional, Nate Peo serves as VP of Purchasing and Construction for a successful California-based real estate company.
Nate holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a B.S. in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska.
In his personal life, he is a proud dad, loving husband and motivated fitness enthusiast. Nate welcomes opportunities to step out of his comfort zone and emerge better for it.
In addition, Nate candidly invites listeners to do the same through his inspirational podcast, All-In, where he presents authentic experiences from his own life along with thought-provoking, yet practical advice.
A self-described “super connector,” he is passionate about bringing people together in mutually successful ways.
We hope you enjoy our conversation!
If You're Feeling Lost, Play Marco Polo (With Summer)!
So much can go wrong...and cause us to give up.
Today, it nearly DID.
But, what if...the NEXT TIME something goes wrong, you KEPT ON TRYING, made adjustments on the fly, stayed in contact with the people you're trying to find in the Digital Forest?
What if you kept playing "Instant Message Marco Polo" until you found the other person?
A great big THANK YOU to KORE Women Podcast host Summer Watson for holding down the fort until I arrived...10 minutes into the show as I frantically rearranged my recording studio to switch from 'laptop, camera, lights and microphone' to 'phone/other lights' as I yelled (to myself, until I got connected) "I'm on my way!! I'm on my way!!" ;)
You see, I had missed one simple (yet very important) message in her show instructions.
We could have bailed.
But she didn't...and she wouldn't let ME either.
And if we had, I would have missed out on one of the most JOYFUL experiences of my week!
A message from Summer, after the show:
What a terrific interview!!! If anyone missed it, it can be watched at: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDRZbILJKJx/?igshid=vv22bh6w4svc&fbclid=IwAR0cn-y9TSKcDTykZUpZ6BN8TBAsW-41tMp8x7G9c43W2BVCxEG_-MA6EeE
What would you do...if you were ‘this’ close to realizing your professional dream. When you worked so hard, for so many years, from getting your foot in the door to your name in lights...and everything was taken away from you...and that door was closed, almost taking your life with it? That’s what today’s guest experienced. Hear how she not only survived, but once again thrived.
Special Guest Debra Russell shares her story of how she went from the height of achievement...to Rock Bottom...almost instantly.
The best part: SHE FOUGHT BACK and set herself on a path that continues to inspire her (and her clients) today.
A bit of background: Debra Russell (DebraRussellCoaching.com) is an elite Certified Business Coach, Keynote Speaker and Professional Development Trainer, and holds a Master level Certificate in Ericksonian Hypnosis and NLP. With 18 years of experience as a business coach, she specializes in working with professionals in the Arts & Entertainment Industry, Professional Athletes and small business owners who are pursuing their passion as a business.
I believe there is NO SUCH THING as being 100% Self-Made...
Who inspired you to be who you are today, where you are...and WHY?
I believe we are all where we're at today because, for better or for worse, our lives have been affected by family, friends, coaches, co-workers, teachers, etc.
So...who inspired or impacted YOUR life?
In today's episode, I will share the person (and the MOMENT) where it all began.
How Does Visualization Work? The Story of a Little Dog, a Baby Giraffe...and a Lot of Action!
When my beloved canine co-author Super Teddy recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly, we were crushed.
My speaking clients and hundreds of social media connections reached out with condolences.
Several days later, I became aware of an opportunity to quickly develop and execute a very special Visualized Goal...to keep Super Teddy's legacy going...and growing.
For those who think Visualization is simply 'wishing', and the Vision Boards are throwaway 'arts & crafts' projects...here is a story that shares the most basic nuts and bolts of the process...with a very happy ending.
Rest in peace, Super Teddy.
You are missed.
Are YOU leaving your tools out, RUSTING in the Rain?
That is such a WASTE.
Whatever tools you have...
Pick them up.
Knock off the rust.
Use them.
Build something cool.
Take care of them.
Let them show you what you can do.
Never, ever, ever...leave them rusting in the rain.
As a speaker, Radio Show Host, Video Channel Creator and Voice-Over Artist, this is my workshop.
Today I am building 2 very special videos to help some clients who are struggling.
It wouldn't he happening at all...if I had left my tools out in the rain a few years back...
What could YOU build today, with YOUR TOOLS?
I just got schooled in LIFE and BUSINESS...by a wok.
Yes, really.
We found a cool looking stir fry recipe, complete with video instruction, on YouTube.
Step 1: gather and prep ingredients
Step 2: turn on the heat...and wait
Step 3: wait a little longer
Step 4: when pan begins to smoke (yes, really)...add the scrambled eggs
Step 5: let them sit for 45 seconds before stirring them up (wait)
Step 6: remove eggs, add oil to prep next step
Step 7: wait
And so it goes with chicken, vegetables and rice...each cooked to its own level of perfection...before they are allowed back into the wok, TOGETHER, to become one single flavor-bursting experience.
And so it goes in life, and in business...
NEED SOME BETTER FLAVORS COMING OUT OF YOUR KITCHEN?
LISTEN FOR THE REST OF THE STORY.
You can also read it by clicking HERE.
After reading an Upworthy article about a guy who was adding positive energy to the world "armed only with a Sharpie and some rocks", I knew I needed to interview him. It was a joy to share Bryan's story and discover how his love for art and the world's hidden treasures has influenced his life's work. Thank you Bryan...and I hope your Mom loves the interview!
Personal Responsibility: The Experts Don't Owe You Anything Extra!
After watching a Bar Rescue marathon on Sunday, and hearing people complain (on the show and in the aftermath of Yelp reviews) about the results...I came to the conclusion that we all need to exercise a bit more Personal responsibility (with a tip of the hat to Larry Winget who champions this approach).
What are YOU achieving these days? Who inspired it?
In what ways are you failing? Whose fault is it?
Want to build a stronger VISION, with an Action Plan?
Let's have a conversation.
Visit me at MotivationalFirewood.com
This radio show was inspired by a Bob Marley quote which a friend shared on my Facebook page.
Creating 'good' in the world is actually pretty simple...and very important!
Want to create more GOOD THINGS in your corner of the world?
Let's have a conversation.
Get started at MotivationalFirewood.com
From the Road: What Do You Love Most About What You Do?
During a stop in Nashville, I had the opportunity to spend time with some very nice people.
I liked them even more after I asked a very simple question.
As it turns out, I have something in common with them.
What do YOU love most about what YOU do every day?
If you're not sure, let's have a conversation: go to www.SteveChats.com
Want to create VISION for something better in your life?
Visit MotivationalFirewood.com
Gratitude...Are YOU Seeing (and Feeling) the Good Stuff?
One of the BEST THINGS you can do for yourself, every day, is to be aware, INTENTIONALLY, of things you are grateful for in your life.
Is life perfect?
No, it is not.
But...when you acknowledge the GOOD things you have, or that you experience every day, you're building a muscle that can help you power through the bad things that the world may throw at you.
Your focus, every day, can affect the paths you travel, who is on those paths, and the actions you take.
Be grateful, even for the small stuff.
Someday you may realize those were the biggest, most important things.
Want to learn more about how Gratitude and Visualization can play a huge part of your life?
Visit MotivationalFirewood.com today, or set up a quick FREE conversation with me at SteveChats.com.
Are YOU Traveling the Extra Mile?
So many people say they are...but don't have the tire-tracks to prove it.
Here are several examples of people who are crushing this metaphor...and why it is so important to do so to stand out from all the other traffic out there.
Super Teddy Asks: "What Are Your Gifts?"
You were born with gifts.
We all were.
Do you know what yours are?
Super Teddy and I hope so...because they can bring mroe good thigns your ay.
In this quick radio show (in dog-time it is more than 7 minutes), we discuss the importance of knowing what they are...adn a cool way to find out, if you are not sure!
Want to design a VISION for your life, with the best use of your gifts?
Visit MotivationalFirewood.com to learn about the Vision Board Mastery learning program!
Are You Standing in Front of the Speakers?
Too many people these days are standing right where all the noise is happening, raising their voices to overpower it, instead of finding their own place to stand and be able to share their own voice, or engage in a conversation and be heard, rationally.
Where are YOU standing, right now?
Do you need to move a bit?
We cannot always control the noise...but we can control how we react to it.
Please make choices that benefit YOU...and the things (and people) which are most important to you.
Want to learn about about creating a VISION of the perfect places for you to be?
Visit MotivationalFirewood.com
You've never seen his name on the Billboard charts or watched his videos on MTV (do they even play music anymore?)...but Mike Gacek is truly one of the most successful people I know.
How can I say this? Because Mike knows what success REALLY means, and he took time to share in this fun and reflective interview.
It is LOADED with nuggets of wisdom and actionable steps for you to make YOUR dreams a bigger part of your life, including:
Learning your craft, practicing constantly!
Building relationships!
What 'success' is really all about!
As a fan of his for more than 25 years, since he first appeared on the 'Morin in the Morning Show' on WCGY in Boston (I was the Producer), I've been a fan!
What do you do when your life has taken a turn that you think your only option is straight down?
If you are Ethan Jenkins, you take a hike instead.
This young man's got a pretty amazing story which led him from a 4th floor window ledge to the top of Mt. Katahdin at the end of the Appalachian Trail.
Ethan's journey from addiction to redemption helped him find a better version of his life.
Believe me...he's got some lessons that can help you.
Is there something in your past you've never apologized for?
Have you denied its existence, even lying to cover it up?
My thoughts on something I did, which mortally embarrassed my mom. :)
What does it sound like when you spend your life making your dream happen, appreciating every victory and took to get there, while remaining humble every step of the way? If you put it to country music, it sounds like the journey of Kayla Smith (Sarro)...who recently got to live her dream on-stage with her hero!
Kayla also offers her advice for people who want to GO FOR IT, with their dreams,
How does Visualization really work?
It's not 'wishing' or an Arts & Crafts project.
It happens like this, the way I teach it with my Vision Board Mastery program.
Kayla is one of my clients...and she ROCKED one of her dreams a couple years ago.
Want to learn how YOU can do this too?
Let's have a conversation.
Start here: MotivationalFirewood.com
SPECIAL GUEST: Lorianne Vaughan-Speaks on Being Bounced from her Career at Age 60, Building a Killer Team...and Helping the Homeless!
After she got bounced from her full-time job at the age of 60, nobody would hire her...so she hired HERSELF!
In this conversation, we discuss how she not only picked herself up, but also created a business which does the same for others.
We also talk about how 'trying to do everything ourselves' an cause failure, or worse...and how important it can be to empower others to succeed!
Episode length: 33:14
Does YOUR Business Plan Include Kindness?
Will the Mechanic's Does!
When you go through the daily drill of conducting business, is kindness part of the plan?
When a friend of mine was installing a remote starter in my wife's car, I met Will.
Over the course of several hours, I learned several things:
1) he loves discovering and restoring cool treasures
2) he has jammed with rock stars
3) his heart is bigger than his shop!
SPECIAL GUEST: The Incredible "G"...Never Grow Up, Toss the Toxic People and The best Way to Start Your Day!
My 3rd conversation with this amazing woman, who shines her light so beautifully.
What is her most inspiring moment from Titanic?
(HINT: It happens before the iceberg)
How to be "in awe" of life.
I adore her energy...and you will too.
Why does she smile so often?
Because she can...and she has learned how to "let go" of things which do not serve her.
Saturday morning I saw a post in a Vision Board Community from a person new to the craft, with a very simple question.
It is one I hear often...and it can also be one of the most damaging things you can do to yourself on your Personal Development journey.
Are YOU doing it?
If so, start learning a way that can better serve you, at MotivationalFirewood.com
Are YOU making the BIGGEST Mistake When Setting Your Goals?
Writing down the same ones every year, yet not achieving them?
What do YOU think is the BIGGEST MISTAKE, and the reason you are not succeeding?
Hint: I've done this one myself...until I learned where 'The Real Work' needs to begin.
Build it better: MotivationalFirewood.com
Are you putting yourself in the best places, including on Social Media, to get the Best Results in your life?
If you're sick of drama and negativity, are you removing yourself from places that are attracting it?
Are you Honoring Yourself by making some space (in life and in business) from people who create that type of drama/energy?
MotivationalFirewood.com
Wherever you are...YOU can make a difference.
You just need the right Attitude and must take Action. Also, please remember who inspired you to be this way!
P.S. This event happened today, thanks to the life-lessons shared with me by my grandfather.
No matter what you do in this world, someone’s not going to like it! Earlier this week, I saw TWO examples of people leveling negative feedback to people in their lives, who were just trying to put themselves out there. Face it, no matter what you do in the world, someone’s going to attack you for it, or at least not be supportive. We have made a FREE Vision Board Masterclass available (along with other helpful programs) at MotivationalFirewood.com. Want to have a chat to see how Steve can help? Set up a FREE 15-minute conversation by visiting SteveChats.com. Are YOU part of the Facebook Vision Board Mastery Facebook Group yet? Very cool community, and much of what is shared there helps to inspire future show topics. See you all in the next episode!
What are you grateful for each day? Sometimes the little stuff is what can keep you going most. Here's what happened after a friend called me with an unusual confession! Want to learn how to grow your Gratitude Muscles as part of the the 'Big Picture' of your life? Visit MotivationalFirewood.com to learn how.
Are YOU putting in the work, every day, to keep your business going...and growing?Are you generating enough heat?Is your fire hot enough?Are you attracting the energy and support you need to grow?Keep shoveling, intelligently...and fire yourself up. want to learn how YOU can 'bring the heat' better than you are today? Visit MotivationalFirewood.com
Kids have 'wonder' about pretty much everything. And that's a cool gift to have. As adults, many of us have lost ours. Today's radio Show shares the story of a sidewalk lunch, several years ago, that painted this picture for me...in full-color. The 'Wonder' of wonder. What could YOU be excited about, on your path today...and what amazing gift could you find in it?
One of our favorite topics is KINDNESS. Let it be random, private, public, solo or a whole bunch of people...but let it BE!I recently discovered an amazing movement called The Pay it Forward Effect and reached out to founder Dustin Metzler to learn more about what they are doing, their goal, and how YOU an be part of it all!
Every day, somewhere in the world, there are stadiums filled with people cheering on their favorite teams, singers and musicians, theater performances and more. I’ve been there. The sound is thunderous. In our everyday lives, at work, at home, when we're doing our best to juggle it all...the sound is not always thunderous. It can be disheartening sometimes. Who is cheering you on? Who are YOU cheering on? It's important. In this episode, i share a lesson that my Dad taught me, back in Little League, which still echoes for me today!
This may be one of the toughest questions I’ve ever heard someone ask. We were in the second hour of one of my live Vision Board events, when attendees begin to search for pictures/visuals to represent the goals we’d been ‘digging to discover’ during the first hour. Some people know what they want. Some don’t. I could tell by this particular person’s face and body language that she was struggling with identifying goals for herself. That made me a little sad. CLICK HERE to read the full article!
We have made a FREE Masterclass available (along with other helpful programs) at MotivationalFirewood.com. Want to have a chat to see how Steve can help? Set up a FREE 15-minute conversation by visiting SteveChats.com. Are YOU part of the Facebook Vision Board Mastery Facebook Group yet? Very cool community, and much of what is shared there helps to inspire future show topics. See you all in the next episode!
There are many Vision Board trainings out there, and I am not here to bash any of them.
Do they all go into the depth of training that my Program (Vision Board Mastery) does?
From my own personal experience, no.
For those who prefer a simplified key to unlock the process of goal achievement through the assembly of a Vision Board, here it is:
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SEE IT: Whatever your goal may be, identify it in such a way that you can ‘see it’ with your eyes closed. Dial it in. Focus.
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GLUE IT: When you can see it in your head, take a snapshot. Or find one. Or draw one. Dig deep in your imagination and use the vast array of options out there to find (or create) the exact thing you see. HINT: the internet is a great start. So is your own camera, as well as your imagination. Keep these images where you can see them daily. Allow others to see them.
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DO IT: You can’t just sit there on the side of the road and expect the mountains on the horizon to get any closer. You need to be engaged in your life, taking intentional ACTIONS, every day, to get closer to them.
Could it take a while? YES!
Is it worth it? YES!
Consistent action WILL get you closer to pretty much anything: a smaller number on your scale, a better relationship, more positive emotions, a more rewarding career, etc.
What are YOU willing to do, today, to get closer to just ONE goal, hope or dream in your life?
As I said at the opening, this 3-step process is super-simplified.
As my awesome clients and attendees will attest, I dig out the backhoe in my Vision Board Mastery live events and audio training program and go DEEP, DEEPER and DEEPEST to find the real gold. Want to learn more?
We have made a FREE Masterclass available (along with other helpful programs) at MotivationalFirewood.com.
Want to have a chat to see how Steve can help? Set up a FREE 15-minute conversation by visiting SteveChats.com.
Are YOU part of the Vision Board Mastery Facebook Group yet?
It is a very cool community, and much of what is shared there helps to inspire future show topics. See you all in the next episode!
Wherever you find yourself today, you can enjoy a positive conversation. One of the gifts I received from Dad is the ‘gift of gab’. He could find himself in just about any given situation and strike up a conversation. I am most honored to be in possession of that gift. It rears its chatty head often, sometimes with very funny results. Last Sunday, while on a grocery store recon mission, it happened... We have made a FREE Masterclass available (along with other helpful programs) at MotivationalFirewood.com. Want to have a chat to see how Steve can help? Set up a FREE 15-minute conversation by visiting SteveChats.com. Are YOU part of the Facebook Vision Board Mastery Facebook Group yet? Very cool community, and much of what is shared there helps to inspire future show topics. See you all in the next episode!
Back in 2016, I had the great joy of sharing this conversation with 'Friends of Kevin' Radio Show host Kevin Willett. Here we discuss Vision Boards, how to get started, mistakes to watch out for, and the importance of digging for your WHY.
With so many (cough cough) 'reality' shows like The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, 90-Day Fiance and so many others which attempt to help people find 'real love'...it is harder than ever to know what is actually real.
How do regular people like us stand a chance when all of these perfectly-proportioned people are striking out?
In this episode, I enjoy a great conversation with Elaine Saunders, a Matchmaking Expert.
We share some real truths about the importance of who WE are as part of the relationship and dating cycle.
Will this be year that YOU want to discover your perfect partner?
Give this show a listen and get ready to be honest with yourself. This could be your best year ever!
(original show recording Feb 2018)
Some of my favorite 'Givers' in the world are regular everyday people who, when challenged, come up with an amazing idea to help inspire and care for others. When college student Veronika Scott received an unusual assignment from her professor, the wheels started turning. In this interview, Empowerment Plan team member Cassie shares their incredible journey, how they are helping to make a difference...and how YOU can be part of their future.
You don't always have to be the FIRST to get somewhere...but if you plan to be enjoying the sunshine, you'd better be making some effort! That's the lesson of this episode, taught to me by a handful of turtles I see daily on my way to the recording studio.
Fishing through the pockets of my jeans on laundry, I was reminded of a 'moment' which made me smile. You can create them too. It's easier than you may believe.
I love meeting people. Let me make one quick correction: I love meeting COOL people, who love to share their talents and help others. Several months ago I got to meet Ryan and Franz...and knew I had to learn more about their mission through music. Enjoy!
When my friend Dawn was the victim of a crime, she could have chosen to be negative.What she did blew my mind...and serves as an important lesson for us all.
During a recent appearance on the Friends of Kevin Radio Show, Steve shared his views on Vision Boards, all the mistakes he's made with them...and how many of the gurus and celebrities who promote them are missing an important step.
This past weekend I got to hang out with my best friend...and create a pretty cool new memory that we'll be laughing about down the line.Real friend ROCK! And sometimes, they rake.
As part of my path as a speaker and author, I get to meet some pretty cool people on the road. In December 2012, a very limited group of people got to travel to Scottsdale AZ to spend a day immersed in the wisdom and knowledge of Joe Calloway and Larry Winget.That's where I met Joel Boggess. It has been a joy to watch him take his career and run with it since then.This interview is a good, rich conversation about the message we have to share with the world and a behind-the-scenes look at OUR HEROES who continue to inspire us.
After seeing how some peoples' 'heroes' (cough cough) actually behave, I had to shake my head and wonder...have you actually SEEN the definition?