The Positivity Hour

IN THIS WEEK'S PODCAST EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT THE ROAD TO RECOVERY AND GROWING AS A HUMAN BEING AND 3 STEPS I'VE USED TO BECOME A BETTER HUMAM ALONG THE WAY. 1. LIVE IN THE MOMENT AND UNDERSTAND WHY YOU DON'T WANT TO FEEL THE PAIN OR STUGGLE ANYMORE 2. MAKE A PLAN TO FIND A WAY OUT, START SMALL AND BE CONSISTENT 3. ONE YOU START, NEVER GIVE UP. IT TOOK ME 3 YEARS TO GET OVER MY LAST REL...

Have you ever tried to convince someone to see things differently, only to realize that no matter what you say, they aren't changing their mind? Sometimes, the best way to change a belief isn't through words. It's through action. In Episode 250 of The Positivity Hour, I introduce what I call the BAR Method: Beliefs, Actions, and Results—a framework for understanding how people develop,...

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AI is changing the way we work—but I don't think the answer is to panic about it. In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about how to avoid becoming replaceable in an increasingly AI-driven world. And honestly, I think the answer is pretty simple: Be the best human you can be. Live your life. Have experiences. Talk to people. Build relationships. Make mistakes. Learn from them. Develop...

Great performance doesn't happen by accident. In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I break down the classic rule of the Five P's: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance and why preparation matters far beyond simply getting a job done. The difference between having a job and building a career can come down to how seriously you take the details. The small things you do consistently—...

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE POSITIVITY HOUR PODCAST, I TALK ABOUT A MEMBER OF THE HAWKEYE MARCHING BAND WHO LOST HIS LIFE THIS LAST WEEK AND HOW WE ARE KEEPING HIS NAME IN CIRULATION AS A POSITIVE CHANGE AGENT. MAKE TODAY COUNT AND BE GREAT, DO IT FOR DEREK, BUT ALSO DO IT FOR YOURSELF! YOU GOT THIS! #DIFD TIME STAMPS: O:00 INTRO / MAIN TOPIC QUICK 1:06 MAIN TOPIC 11:31 OUTRO WANT CONTENT LIKE THIS: VI...

In Episode 245 of The Positivity Hour, I talk about analysis paralysis—that feeling when you have so many things to think about, research, plan, and consider that you end up doing everything except the thing that actually moves you forward. The key to breaking out of it? Mental clarity. Before you start working, you need to understand what your dream outcome actually looks like. Once you know wher...

IN THIS PODCAST, I DARSHAUN SMITH TALK ABOUT SOME UPDATES ABOUT THE BUSINESS AND THE WEBSITE. THEN WE SPEND A HOT MINUTE ON HOW I FOUND MYSELF AGAIN, THE PEOPLE AND VIDEOS THAT HELP SHINE LIGHT INTO MY DARKNESS AND WHAT'S NEXT FOR ME, THE PODCAST, AND THE BUSINESS, AND MY LIFE AS A WHOLE. 2026 HAS BEEN A GREAT YEAR! NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT, THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE BY FAR!! VID...

AFTER 7 LONG YEARS OF WORKING ON MYSELF, TRYING NEW THINGS, MOVING TO A NEW CITY, MOVING HOME, TRAVELING AROUND THE USA, AND MUCH MORE, I HAVE FOUND MYSELF. I KNOW WHO I AM, WHAT I STAND ON, AND I FEEL GOOD ABOUT MY LIFE AND THOSE WHO ARE IN IT. I STILL GOT A LOT OF WORK TO DO TO LIVE THE LIFE I DREAM ABOUT, BUT I MUST SAY, I FEEL GREAT AND KNOW I WILL GET THERE ONE DAY. IT TOOK 7 YEARS OF JUST TR...

In Episode 242 of The Positivity Hour, I take a step back from the usual personal development conversations and talk about something every business owner needs to think about: how you package what you sell. Having a great product or service is only part of building a successful business. If people don't understand what you do, who it's for, what they're getting, or why it's worth t...

What exactly is culture? Who creates it? And what role do we play in shaping the culture of the places we call home? In Episode 241 of The Positivity Hour, I take a deep dive into the concept of culture and what it actually means in 2026. We often talk about culture like it's something that simply exists around us, but the reality is that we are the people creating it every single day. I look...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about a habit that's holding so many people back: spending more time watching other people live their dreams than working on our own. Whether it's social media, YouTube, television, or constantly comparing ourselves to everyone else, it's easy to spend hours consuming someone else's life while neglecting our own. Before we know it, ano...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I share four mantras that have completely changed the way I approach personal growth in 2026. If you're serious about becoming a better version of yourself, these principles can help you stay focused when the journey gets difficult. The four mantras are: 1. Listen to people closest to your goals, not closest to your current self. 2. Don't let someone else's...

Three years after graduating from college, I've realized something surprising: I use my college degree every single day—but not in the way I originally expected. In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I reflect on earning my degrees in Sociology and African American Studies and how those experiences continue to shape the way I approach life and business. While I don't directly use my degr...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I reflect on three of the biggest life lessons I've learned so far in 2026. These aren't just ideas—they're lessons that have been shaped by real experiences, challenges, and victories over the past few weeks. Lesson #1: Life is short. None of us knows how much time we have. That's why it's so important to be present, appreciate the peopl...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I reflect on the 250th year of the United States of America and what we can learn from our nation's journey. Throughout history, our country has experienced incredible victories, painful setbacks, political division, wars, and countless disagreements. Yet through it all, people continued to find a way to move forward. I share my perspective on why resili...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about one of the most important mindset shifts I've ever made: you only truly fail when you choose to give up. We live in a world where it's easy to compare our lives to everyone else's. Social media, opinions from family and friends, and society's expectations can make us feel like we're behind or not doing enough. But the truth i...

Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build WITH HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!. In Episode 234 of The Positivity Hour, I break down the 3 simple steps that helped me build confidence in myself, my abilities, and my future. 1️⃣ Figure out what you want to do, where you want to go, and what the world needs. 2️⃣ Learn one or two things and be willing to try. 3️⃣ Get...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about one of the biggest lessons I've learned from studying successful people, athletes, and leaders: winners find a way. When you truly want something, you'll do whatever it takes to make it happen. You'll adapt, adjust, learn, and keep pushing forward no matter how difficult the journey becomes. I start by discussing Lewis Hamilton and w...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I share the three action steps that helped me work through my quarter-life crisis and regain control of my life. There was a time when I felt lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of where I was headed. Like many people, I found myself questioning my decisions, my future, and whether all the hard work I was putting in would ever pay off. But through that struggle, I...

IN THIS PODCAST, I TALK ABOUT TURNING 25 YEARS OLD. I'VE COME A LONG WAY AND I GOT A STORY TO TELL. LOOK ALIVE, THIS NEXT TRIP AROUND THE SUN AROUND IS GONNA BE A MOVIE! WE UP, THANKS FOR WATCHING. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO / WE OUTSIDE! 0:55 IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, I'M 25 YEARS OLD 2:10 TIME FOR ME TO RAMBLE ABOUT WHAT I'VE LEARNED SO FAR IN LIFE 8:20 THANKS FOR WATCHING / REGULARLY SCHEDU...

I took a trip to Atlanta to see my sister and chill out for the weekend. A vacation some would say and it was nice to take a break! sometimes we all need to take a step back and just live life, less phones, more car rides and time with family and such. overall great trip and amazing experience setting a boundary and taking a break! Regular podcast will start again next week when i'm back in io...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about one of the most powerful things a person can do in life: make a choice. Not even the “perfect” choice — just making a decision and moving forward. Too many people stay stuck because they spend all their time overthinking, waiting for certainty, or being afraid to fail. But the truth is, progress usually starts the moment you decide to move. Thro...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I talk about something I think a lot of people are struggling with right now: feeling mentally overwhelmed by everything happening in the world. From politics to nonstop social media content to useless information we were never meant to consume 24/7, it can start to feel like your brain never truly gets a break. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how easy it is...

In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I break down three pieces of advice that have helped me keep my head on straight through some of the most challenging weeks and months I’ve faced. Life isn’t always smooth. There are moments where everything feels heavy, uncertain, and frustrating. But in those moments, what you do next matters more than anything. In this episode, I talk about three key prin...