Episodes
July 17, 2019
Message #145 - The Art And Science Of A Cheat Day
There is a reason why the proper implementation of a personal cheat day works so well with elite athletes on very restrictive diets. And it should work just as well for you, assuming you understand the art and the science behind the activity of eating...
July 16, 2019
Message #144 - Being More Selfish Is The Best Thing You Can Do For You
Another simple reference to self-care and thinking about one’s self first. And yes, another way to use the airplane oxygen mask analogy.
July 8, 2019
Message #143 - When Too Much Effort Leads To Meh Results
If your return on investment isn't moving you, it is not moving them either.
July 8, 2019
Message #142 - Set A Positive Example In Victory And Defeat
It is easy to show a good face when you are on the winning side. It is extremely important to show a good face when you are on the losing side.
July 6, 2019
The Wrap-Up Show For 7/6/2019
Headlines on Samsung being sued over water-resistant phone claims, a Navy Pier stabbing causes 'chaos' after Fourth of July fireworks, and a Florida woman stabbed her boyfriend in the chest after he told her 'You don't have the balls to do it' did not...
July 3, 2019
Message #141 - Trusting The Process Can Be Depressing
I'm having a difficult time being positive with the current real struggles I am working through in my life. You may be having issues yourself with the struggles you have in your life. Most of it comes down to 'trusting the process,' even when that...
July 2, 2019
Message #140 - Don't Get Conflicted On The 'Highest And Best Use' Of Your Time
While the phrase is meant to motivate you to focus on the tasks that move things forward, don't feel bad when you see the need for increased focus on setup and preparatory activities.
June 28, 2019
Message #139 - You Don't Have To Go From Start To Finish In One Session
All projects need a little time away to evaluate and assess. And you need a little time away to deal with 'life stuff.' Stop forcing yourself to work your projects from pillar to post.
June 28, 2019
The Wrap-Up Show For 6/29/2019
Headlines on Colorado getting almost 2 feet of snow on the first day of Summer, Professor Alice Roberts leaving Twitter after facing 'hate, bile and misogyny,' and Georgia officials investigating after 54 kids sickened at summer camp did not make...
June 27, 2019
Message #138 - More Words Does Not Mean Better Messages
You can say a lot with just a few words. You can explain a complicated subject with very simple language. The delivery of a message is not based on the sheer number of words used, but by the words that are used in the communication.
June 27, 2019
Message #137 - What Are You Doing To Ruin Others People's Day?
There is bound to be something you do that is an inherent part of your personality that not only annoys people but impedes their ability to get things done. Do you know what it is?
June 26, 2019
Message #136 - The Green Light Means Go
People who are fearful of driving will impede their own progress by 'stopping at green lights.' People who are fearful of the unknown consequences of taking action have similar fears.
June 19, 2019
Message #135 - How Much Love Are You Showing The World?
In a world that is crying out for more compassion, how much love are you giving to others? How much love are you giving to yourself?
June 18, 2019
Message #134 - Make Time To Be Angry
You know you have real grievances and you need to get them out of your system in a controlled matter. Schedule your time to create an 'anger vacation' to deal with these grievances.
June 18, 2019
Message #133 - There Is A Reason You Are In Your Current Situation
You can always trace the current unfavorable situation you are into strings of bad decisions, questionable decisions, and market conditions beyond your own control.
June 14, 2019
The Wrap-Up Show For 6/15/2019
Headlines on Kim Jong Un’s half-brother Kim Jong Nam being a CIA informant, at least six college basketball programs getting notified of major NCAA violations by this summer, and lightning striking a motorcyclist in Florida being the cause of his...
June 13, 2019
Message #132 - If Someone Gives You A Chance To Save Face, Take It
When a conflict is brewing and your adversary is giving you a way out that leads to de-escalation, don’t eagerly take the path of escalation.
June 13, 2019
Message #131 - You Are Ignoring Some Of Your Strongest Supporters
Your need to sit with the cool kids limits your vision. You can't see the people standing behind you that already got your back.
June 10, 2019
Message #130 - A Reminder That We Got This
It has been a trying few weeks trying to get back on my feet and establish my new identity. But I got this and got your back in whatever is holding you down.
June 7, 2019
The Wrap-Up Show For 6/8/2019
Headlines on a man losing an eye and part of his nose after a surprise cancer diagnosis, 'Empire' co-creator Lee Daniels saying Jussie Smollett is officially off the show, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz agreeing on ban of lawmakers taking...
June 4, 2019
Message #129 - Juan Valdez Doesn't Exist To Serve You
There is no such thing as a caste system in the civilized free world. And while there may be others that are doing better or worse than you, no one deserves better or worse than you.
June 3, 2019
Message #128 - Stop Waiting To Get Started
Lack of preparation is not an excuse to keep you from getting started when you know you are swimming in information and background on what you need to do.
May 31, 2019
The Wrap-Up Show For 6/1/2019
Headlines on Robert Mueller actually speaking about Russia investigation and 2016 election, Indy car pioneer Janet Guthrie as the subject of ESPN's latest 30 for 30, and SpaceX raising over $1 billion through two funding rounds did not make the top...
May 28, 2019
Message #127 - Giving Forgiveness Is Hard. Give It Anyway.
Advice on the need to forgive may be a cop-out to an easy message. It is an easy message that is extremely hard to follow through with,