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Everything is Fantasy Until it Becomes Reality
Everything is fantasy It is. Think about it. Everything. This doesn't just apply to people who create something from nothing. This applies to everyone. That includes you. All people do this There's no job that you can mention that doesn't do this - bricklayer,...
You can ask a question…
Hindsight is 20/20 We say that hindsight is 20/20 in that looking back on an experience already lived you can make some pretty intelligent, informed decisions, right? You can say what you would have done because you've already seen what you did do. But this looking...
Do you have an audience?
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...
What color is this?
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 was what scientists and...
The Power of But.
(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....
Do you keep secrets…from yourself?
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...
Upside Down
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...
Barby Ingle – Rare diseases, chronic pain
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, Energy or Resources...
The Little Things
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 adjust the length accordingly...
The Super Secret of Being a Creative
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 'non-creatives' do not have, and its liberating,...
Ownership
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 are...
Stay in your lane (again)!
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...
Hey Mark is coming over today!
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 youir friend...
Are you addicted to (talking about) success?
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. it plagues...
Character is what you are when you’re bored.
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 the dark When are...
Father’s Day: Mark Williams
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 things fatherhood....
Father’s Day: Jesse Lee Peterson
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 host,...
Father’s Day: Denise McAllister
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 discussion. Join...
Father’s Day: Michael Rampolla
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...
Path of least resistance and communication
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 communication...
Bubbles
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 bubble—which we all are. Something interesting...
Epicness is undervalued
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. You're right. But...
Depression is portable
I want to share two things with you that may change everything for you or your friend.
I’m Sorry Dave
Do you lie to the program? Where’d you get that pen from anyway?
The Middle – A nice place to visit but you wouldn’t want to live there
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 first learned about it many years ago...
Who you are and what you do
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, the mailman,...
Lifelong Learners and Lying
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 unfair? Is your (or their)...
The Four Conversation Methods
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 experts. We...
Save time and frustration
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 i don't even know...
NOW we can talk about Valentines Day
It’s been a week, so NOW we can talk about Valentines day.
Reverse Birthday
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 most to...
You’re smart so you’re on your own
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 keeps asking...
Yes or No?
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 unique take on...
Day Ten – There are more people in my yard
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 you didn't notice....
Eighth Nine – There are people in my yard
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.
Eighth Day – Awkward Farm Voyeur
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 don't...