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:...
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...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
I’m receiving gifts from my girlfriend. Apparently she has no idea what I like. And they are odd. So the last gift was supposed to be a couple days ago, and this one was supposed to be yesterday. The shipping/arranging has been off due to the various mandates...
by Mark Bradford | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, Podcasts
I’m receiving gifts from my girlfriend. Apparently she has no idea what I like. And they are odd. I’m not a fan of birds as pets. Sorry. https://alchemyfor.life/podcasts/12days-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe:...
by Mark Bradford | Nov 22, 2020 | Balance Wisdom, Podcasts
The holidays can be a wonderfully unbalanced time of year. According to Pew Research Center 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas, with about the same celebrating Thanksgiving. Don’t forget New Years too. If you’re not in that group you...
by Mark Bradford | Nov 15, 2020 | Podcasts
Passion is for posers That has a better ring to it. You’re told to have passion—and we have covered this in the past in the passion podcast. But today we’re going to talk about two aspects of it that you may not be aware of. You already know that you...
by Mark Bradford | Nov 8, 2020 | Podcasts
Layers Regardless of what you do for a living, there are things between your effort and your final product, or your customer. The more layers, the more things you have to overcome. Organization, physical location, technology, time and even language are all layers. And...
by Mark Bradford | Nov 1, 2020 | Podcasts
Beware of plateaus A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Plateaus occur on every continent and take up a third of the Earth’s land. They are one of the four major landforms,...
by Mark Bradford | Oct 25, 2020 | Podcasts
Patience is a virtue. Is it? What is patience? Well, as always, it’s not what you think. If that’s true, then what does it mean to be impatient? Have you ever been impatient? Of course you have. have you ever been accused of being chronically impatient? If...
by Mark Bradford | Oct 11, 2020 | Podcasts
Do you fly by the seat of your pants? Do you know someone who does? How does that work for you? Do you know what that means, especially in the context of… wait for it… Time, Energy and Resources…? Everyone in business, and everyone who has ever tried...
by Mark Bradford | Sep 6, 2020 | Podcasts
Are you angry? Can I make you angry so you’ll react? Can I suggest something that will make you afraid? Well then I’m an excellent marketer, because those are the two most powerful elements of marketing—fear and anger. And it’s being used on you...
by Mark Bradford | Aug 16, 2020 | Podcasts
I really don’t like the word “mindset.” Why? Because it is overused so much to explain EVERYTHING, and then usually accompanied by someone swearing at you because that’s the in thing now with motivational people… But I have a way for you...
by Mark Bradford | Jul 26, 2020 | Balance Wisdom, Podcasts
If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time or the tools to write.- Stephen King I beg to differ. Skills, skill sets, time, energy and resources Reading and writing are two separate skill sets. Life is made of time energy and resources and...
by Mark Bradford | Jul 12, 2020 | Podcasts
Taking a break from handling your Time, Energy and Resources this week, I thought it might be a nice escape to listen to the first chapter of The Sword and the Sunflower. This is a just-recorded audio book entry of the first chapter. This is experimental as I have...
by Mark Bradford | Jul 5, 2020 | Podcasts
What’s your super power? Don’t answer that, since you don’t have one. If you think you really have one, contact me. I want to be the one person who breaks the story of The Guy Who Can Turn Invisible or The Woman Who Can Run Seven Times Faster Than...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 21, 2020 | Conversation, Podcasts
Whether you are a dad or fulfill the role of one, you make a difference in the life of someone. So, Happy Father’s Day to you. Today we celebrate by chatting with Mark Williams, Tedx speaker, dad and advocate for men’s mental health. He has his own story...
by Mark Bradford | Jun 14, 2020 | Podcasts
In my podcast called resilience is a system of your own personal resilience to things in your life comes from a web work of other people. You can’t really do it alone. I envision it as a web because it stretches and pulls back and forth and when things stretch in one...
by Mark Bradford | May 31, 2020 | Podcasts
The I Word People approach me all the time and say what if you did this? What… you did that? Everyone has great ideas. Everyone has crazy ideas. Everyone has interesting ideas. It’s easy to come up with a dozen or so half-baked ideas. We do it all the...
by Mark Bradford | May 17, 2020 | Podcasts
Strange things are a foot in these strange times. if you like a good mystery (and are tired of all the instructional podcasts) then this is for you. If you are a regular subscriber then you will notice a deviation from the normal podcasts. Perhaps it is because like...
by Mark Bradford | May 10, 2020 | Podcasts
First off – Happy Mother’s Day to you! 🌻❤️🙏🏻🌞☕️🍷 May you enjoy the day! You don’t need more information—you just need to know where to get the information that helps you. This podcast is a podcast of podcasts… So rather than give you even more...
by Mark Bradford | Apr 19, 2020 | Podcasts
You are most certainly a curious person if you listen to this podcast (and others like it). It puts you in the minority of people, because contrary to your perception not everyone is like you. Sure, there are a lot of smart, and applied, and learned people out there....
by Mark Bradford | Apr 5, 2020 | Conversation, Podcasts
Archy Jay Archy Jay is better known as The Snake Charmer Bagpiper. You may have caught one of her covers or originals on youtube. If not, then you are missing out. She’s a very skilled bagpiper who produces delightful music. We talk about her music, her...
by Mark Bradford | Mar 29, 2020 | Podcasts, Quarantine
Hope you are well, staying safe and healthy and above all sane. This is the second in a series to keep you that way. The last thing you might want to hear about is being accountable right now. But there is an upside to being accountable—it will help you to stay sane,...
by Mark Bradford | Mar 16, 2020 | Podcasts
Welcome to my world! I’d like to welcome the potential millions of people who are being forced to join my world. Now you’re working at home which means you have to figure out how to apply yourself without anybody looking over your shoulder. You have to be...
by Mark Bradford | Mar 8, 2020 | Podcasts
You will react very differently to what I am about to say based on your age. If you are in school or college you’re going to roll your eyes because you’re inundated with it. If you’re older than that or in business then you won’t quite understand. If you’re somebody...
