by Mark Bradford | Oct 31, 2021 | Podcasts
Do you have an audience? Some people are saying yes; some people are saying no. But you might be surprised. So people who create content—podcasts, music, painting, books—and people who gather people like musicians and speakers all have audiences, right? Well, they...
by Mark Bradford | Oct 24, 2021 | Podcasts
So what color do you see in the main graphic for this podcast today? If you lived a very long time ago, you probably didn’t say “blue.” Why? Because blue is not mentioned in ancient texts. Does that mean their eyes couldn’t see it? Well, that...
by Mark Bradford | Oct 17, 2021 | Podcasts
(Pause for eye rolls) This title makes even me roll my eyes but it is accurate. Whoa, I already demonstrated it. There are so many books and talks and podcasts about the power of this or that, and we begrudgingly trudge through it and see if there are any takeaways....
by Mark Bradford | Oct 3, 2021 | Podcasts
Keeping secrets from yourself What? How can you do that? it sounds crazy. Well, it is a very real and serious condition when someone does indeed wall off a part of their brain and lives in denial of actions. There are dire consequences for the person and people around...
by Mark Bradford | Sep 19, 2021 | Podcasts
What would you do if all your tech was taken away? If your loved ones were gone before you knew it? What skills do you have to survive—without a government, a military, or electricity. Are you ready for that? And what would you do if the saviors of the human race...
by Mark Bradford | Sep 12, 2021 | Podcasts
Chronic pain & Rare Diseases There are millions who suffer—for one reason or another—from chronic pain. It’s a pain that doesn’t go away and even for many who have sought help there’s no relief. For others they just don’t invest the Time,...
by Mark Bradford | Sep 5, 2021 | Podcasts
Your calendar I’ve found that the best ‘to do list’ isn’t a list but items on a calendar. That way not only do you have a list, but you can assign a time and length too. And if you don’t get a chance to do it in the alloted time you can...
by Mark Bradford | Aug 29, 2021 | Podcasts
Creativity is/has a super power OMG I’m not going to say that. I’ve already spoken my peace on the whole [INSERT THING] is a superpower. News Flash: it isn’t. But being a ‘creative’ allows you to have something that...
by Mark Bradford | Aug 15, 2021 | Podcasts
What is ownership? We understand ownership in the traditional and physical sense. But there is another type of ownership, and our brain assigns it often when we aren’t looking. Thoughtful Consideration There are too many things / blogs / Articles out there that...
by Mark Bradford | Aug 8, 2021 | Podcasts
Stay in your lane We already covered staying in your lane in the podcast of the same name. The truth is that I was so focused on this version that I may have forgotten about that one. See, they are equally as interesting and useful. The first stay in your lane focused...
by Mark Bradford | Aug 1, 2021 | Podcasts
Self Love or crazy? You’re all familiar with staycations, and self love and doing things for yourself. We all get that, but those words are probably hollow and really don’t motivate a lot of us to do nice things for ourselves. Your friend is important If...
by Mark Bradford | Jul 11, 2021 | Podcasts
It’s addicting Its fulfilling and validating to talk about success. One might say, almost addicting, yes? Invisible We talk about invisible things all the time. This is the thing that is above and below business. it’s the great filter of being successful....
by Mark Bradford | Jul 4, 2021 | Podcasts
Character is what you are in the dark. – Dwight L. Moody and Lord Whorfin (Dr. Emilio Lizardo) I agree with the above quote, but also think there is another version of this: Character is what you are when you’re bored. – Mark Bradford Hard to be in...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 20, 2021 | Conversation, Dad, Podcasts
Happy Father’s Day to all dads and those who fulfill the role of a dad!! Today welcome Mark Williams back to the podcast. if you remember, he is the cofounder of International Men’s mental health day, and speaks on men’s mental health topics and all...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 18, 2021 | Conversation, Dad, Podcasts
Today’s chat is with Jesse Lee Peterson. You may have seen his youtube channel in which he chats with guests, or heard his radio show. We talk about his Time, Energy and Resources™ and get into some detailed discussions on men and women. Jesse is a talk show...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 17, 2021 | Conversation, Podcasts
Denise McAllister is an author, political and cultural commentator and journalist. She doesn’t shrink from controversy and we have a wonderfully intense conversation. Her new book, What men want to say to women (but can’t) is the focus of our lively...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 16, 2021 | Conversation, Dad, Podcasts
Michael is a father, a husband and works as a coach in the business sector. We talk fatherhood under the umbrella of Time, Energy and Resources™. Who he is and what he does is essentially the same thing, in his own words. We start our father’s day week with a...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 13, 2021 | Podcasts
I’ve talked about The Five Love Languages a number of times. That concept talks about how we express and accept love in one of five ways (its usually a mixture). It’s a good read. But what about communication? I’m not saying (yet) that there are five...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 6, 2021 | Podcasts
Everyone likes bubbles right? Everyone is actually in a bubble. People may say that “you’re in your own world” or you “have tunnel vision” or you “have blinders on.” All that stuff is kind of related to being in your own...
by Mark Bradford | May 30, 2021 | Podcasts
Did you know the better you are at something the more likely someone is to undervalue it? Counterintuitive? Right? Your response is that if someone is clearly better and an “expert” then they would obviously charge more money and be greatly valued....
by Mark Bradford | Apr 25, 2021 | Podcasts
I want to share two things with you. Depression is portable Unlike what we see in movies and in image searches for “depression” someone who is depressed isn’t necessarily going to sit in a darkened room with their face in their hands for hours. They...
by Mark Bradford | Apr 18, 2021 | Podcasts
Did you lie to the program? Everyone lies, cheats and steals Wow is that offensive, but it’s true. It’s to what degree you do it that makes the difference. Ever been pulled over for speeding?Ever played a board game that you wanted to end sooner than...
by Mark Bradford | Apr 11, 2021 | Podcasts
The Middle It’s a nice place to visit, but… What is the middle? Well, let me use it as a window to see something you normally wouldn’t. The Bell Curve You’ve probably heard of this, yes? Teachers sometimes grade ‘on a curve.’ I...
by Mark Bradford | Mar 28, 2021 | Podcasts
Tell me who you are and what you do This is how I start every interview I do on my show, and it’s turned into something that is universally applicable. It’s a deceptively simple question. The Persona and the Job Think about the printer guy, the waitress,...
by Mark Bradford | Mar 21, 2021 | Balance Wisdom, Podcasts
Are you a “lifelong learner?” do you know anyone who calls themselves that? Oh, you do? What do you think of them and that statement? Are they? What do I mean “are they?” Well, what did they learn…? What are they learning? Does that seem...
by Mark Bradford | Mar 7, 2021 | Conversation, Podcasts
There are a lot of people talking about conversations, no pun intended. The curious thing is for something that’s such an integral part of our existence—something we use every day in many forms—we don’t seem to be doing it right. At least according to the...
by Mark Bradford | Feb 28, 2021 | Podcasts
Want to save about 30% of your communication time in multiple circles of your life?Want to reduce frustration by doing what seems like the opposite thing needed?Want to find out if a difficult person isn’t really difficult? If you answered ‘no’ then...
by Mark Bradford | Feb 21, 2021 | Podcasts
So, it’s been a week. Hopefully the coast is clear… We can talk about Valentine’s Day and use ait as an analogy. (click) Hello? No, not that kind of analogy. Listen onward… From the podcast: The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Status...
by Mark Bradford | Feb 10, 2021 | Podcasts
I have a confession. When the kids were younger and it was my birthday, I couldn’t help myself. When I was married my wife was a stay at home mom. I had no expectations of presents and like the cliche you only learn once you become a parent, it truly meant the...
by Mark Bradford | Feb 7, 2021 | Podcasts
Sorry. That’s just the way it is. Have you ever noticed that? Does this sentence ring true to you? Think about your personal relationships. Think about your clubs, associates and groups. Think about your workplace. Examples You’re at a seminar and someone...
by Mark Bradford | Jan 31, 2021 | Podcasts
A crossroads This is our 149th episode. I say “our” because quite literally without you there is no podcast. I mean that. It sounds cliche but that’s why there have not been episodes for the last few weeks. As much as I enjoy my voice, my humor, my...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 23, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
More people in my yard. My poor Christmas lights. This time they are dudes. That’s like 20 people who have been hired, just to appear in my yard. Also, apparently I was drunk on eggnog as I titled the podcast yesterday “Eighth Nine.” It’s OK if...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 22, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
Did you ever ring someone’s doorbell and run away? Like, when you were a kid? What if you rang the doorbell and just stayed there, with like eight of your friends, inappropriately dressed. https://alchemyfor.life/podcasts/12days-9.mp3Podcast: Play in new window...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 21, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
I live in Wisconsin. Contrary to what the rest of the world things it’s not all farmland—at least where I live, which is a city with 1.8 million people. Sure i take certain things for granted like cheese that squeaks and wine that is based on cherries. But I...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 20, 2020 | Balance Wisdom, Podcasts
I now have my UAV Pilot license from the FAA. Because I didn’t stay in my lane. Have you ever been told that—to stay in your lane? Or even pick one? 🚁 One of the best pieces of advice to NOT listen to is “stay in your lane.” If I stayed in...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 20, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
More birds. And it’s too cold for this. Go to this google maps location she said. More presents awaits she said. But this is Wisconsin. https://alchemyfor.life/podcasts/12days-7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts |...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 19, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
Ok, so I was wrong about the birds being over. And this didn’t end in a triumphant engagement with five other parties in some sort of … arrangement. So, we’re back to birds. But this time I don’t have to keep them. I just have to watch them....
by Mark Bradford | Dec 18, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
I thought I was engaged. But if I am then there are four other parties involved, because there are four too many rings. At least there are no more birds. I have to say this is the most sensible of all of the gifts so far. Five days of gifts. I’m assuming there...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 17, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
I give up. It’s not even funny. And I thought bird smell was the worst part. Nope, not when you are given birds when are genetically engineered to be really loud. And you know, these also look like chickens, but if the chickens were wearing a bib or something. i...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
More birds. Forget about the fact that she knows that I would never have a bird as a pet, I just got three chickens. Seriously, that’s what they are: chickens. This one had a note about being caught up now, and that there are more deliveries. So I’m...
