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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom has 2 wonderful client moments and a big announcement to share. That's it! A few more things sprinkled in along the way of course. But the big news - the big announcement - Tom is bringing back "PYP LIVE EXPERIENCE"! Except not exactly. A little different, a little more successful (hopefully) and a lot more enjoyable! You're going to have to listen to today's episode...

Hello and happy Thursday! Today's episode title stems from a text exchange Tom had with a friend. This episode is full of moments #stickynotes Tom has experienced since the last episode of PYP. A few themes run consistently in Tom's life currently and he shares them. One of Tom's favorite client stories and Tom throws out more stuff. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening! Take a deep breath s...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom is back at it with this jam packed episode! He has a very heart pulling opening book end in the beginning and a wonderful moment to book end the closing of this latest episode of PYP. Uncertainty. The root of all that is bad; stress, anxiety, fear, doubt, worry, depression. How does one overcome this? Can you overcome some losses? How to move forward. All this and Tom...

Hello and happy Thursday! On the morning of March 25th Tom walked Zen from 5-5:30 am. He entered his complex and soon discovered a homeless dude chilling inside the gated complex. Immediately Tom had PTSD (if you heard the last episode you'll understand). Tom was standing with Zen and when he asked the man to leave, he did. A ton of weight dropped off Tom's shoulders. Tom walked in and by 6:30 he...

Hello and happy Thursday! It is with great pride Tom presents to you the 471st episode of PYP on its 9 year anniversary. That was going to be the topic and title until... YUP! Tom was detained; and what a story it became for this anniversary episode! What Tom wanted to discuss was how different he is now compared to the version of himself that began PYP. In hindsight, Tom realized that what he had...

Hello and happy Thursday! The second episode of 2024 is up and ready to listen to! The other title was 'Zen is 9'. That time of year where it's Zen's birthday, then PYP's and then Tom's. Tom shares a podcast which he took notes on - means it resonated. Tom became aware of the word 'processing' while he was in the midst of a true challenge. So much so, older versions of Tom were knocking on the doo...

Hello, happy Thursday and happy New Year! Moving forward became the title of this episode because that is exactly what we're doing - moving forward into the new year. Tom had a couple of great stories jotted down on sticky notes before the actual end of the year. Then he filled out more and more sticky note observations from a spectacular end of the year and an even better beginning of this year!...

Hello, happy Thursday and welcome to the last PYP episode of 2023! And it's a good one! Good referring to how Tom is feeling and doing. It has been one of the most challenging and yet the most rewarding year of Tom's life. Tom loves doing the 'end of the year reflection' episodes; it's like a highlight reel of the past year. So, looking back at what he and Zen went through this year, Tom was quite...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom was thinking he might have an episode a week after his last episode looking at his sticky notes. Then the tipping point; Tom remembered what happened nine years ago today. He knew he would record an episode that would come out on 'Thursday' (some folk call it Thanksgiving) which Tom doesn't celebrate. But what Tom will celebrate is that exactly nine years ago on a 'Th...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom explains what's behind the title and where it came from. The title and a pretty amazing story happened the day before Tom recorded this episode. So it's a full episode of Tom's experiences and they all seem to end 'good' (wink-wink). Personal growth is quiet and a reminder of the importance of focusing on what you can control. Lastly, Tom feels he is being very repeti...

Hello and happy Thursday! Yes, it's been awhile. Tom almost had an episode ready to record prior to his producer, Niko, returning from his trip. But then something happened. As it does in life. But Tom's energy was now demanded in another area. As well as his focus and time. Once Tom was in the middle of it all, he didn't have the energy or clarity to surmise his experience. In time, hindsight bec...

Hello and happy Thursday! Another episode out in 2023 and what a year! Tom wrote down the title while speaking with a friend. It sounded cool and it immediately made Tom think about 'little things done consistently' and the similarities between them. Building a solid day, A Pro You day, one that not only serves you but fuels you, is the path of personal growth. Tom has shared this principle before...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom found delight in this episode's title and he shares how it came about. From the opening moment one can tell Tom is feeling good, different. And by different, he means better; better than ever before and there's no hiding how Tom feels - one way or the other! Tom has shared a quote that he made up many years ago, "How one deals with a test has a direct outcome on the t...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom was journaling and wrote he had a feel good day. Then he stopped and thought 'why was it a feel good day?' He was highly aware of the answer immediately, it was because of his actions. Stop thinking and start doing is the key. Yet, another idea which is easier stated and much more difficult to apply to one's path. The more belief you have in your worth, the more clari...

Hello and happy Thursday! Is that really the title? Yes it is. Tom is definitely in a place where he doesn't care much about what he's doing or how. So when the title came to him, he went with it. Being open and grounded are words Tom has used before, mainly due to the fact that is where he feels he is. The version Tom is, he simply gathered thoughts on sticky notes, as he always has, and there wa...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom is hoping that this finds you well. On today's episode, Tom shares a pretty traumatic story with another positive outcome, which is beginning to be a theme in Tom's life (wink-wink) and should be in everyone's life. If 'being fine is a choice' (last PYP episode) how easy is it to actually do? Tom's answer - "It's easy once you understand it. Understanding it takes a l...

Hello and happy Thursday! In a brief text exchange, Tom received the title of today's episode and for the last three weeks it hasn't left his thoughts. Tom finishes his mental, emotional and financial test with great humbling clarity, that he shares. Tom's growth is apparent to him in lieu of how challenging this year has been for him. Which reinforces the message Tom is always sharing - 'growth o...

Hello and happy Thursday! Today's full episode title is "Let go of the banana or blame the pumpkin" which is a line Tom got from the book he is currently reading. Tom loves when he hears something that has a bit of a twist but has the same or similar core meaning. Tom shares a story of how monkeys are caught using a pumpkin and how that relates to things that we hold onto in life. All we need to d...

Hello and happy Thursday! Sustainable Foundation..? How does Tom come up with these titles? It is typically the exact thing he is discovering, learning or experiencing at the time of recording an episode. Tom has used the word sustainable before - "Being thankful is sustainable" - and foundation he has used for ever. Just not together. Why not? Tom had not reached that point on his path yet. How d...

Hello and happy Thursday! It's been awhile since Tom has released an episode and there was a reason for that which Tom covers in detail on today's episode. Tom reached out to his producer Niko to chat. Tom wanted to share what was going on with him and the podcast. Before they could chat the story had changed. There was an amazing journey that happened leading up to Tom's birthday (which he doesn'...

Hello and happy Thursday! It's official - PYP is 8! Tom could not be more grateful. When he thought about the anniversary all he could feel was gratitude. Tom made a note. Then Tom had a moment of clarity on building a 'solid' day. Tom made a note. Yet Tom didn't feel he had enough for an entire episode and then... Tom had the most up and down ride for three days. All he could think of, and he rep...

Hello and happy Thursday! Tom's process with putting out an episode of PYP became simply 'if he had something to share, he would'. Well, Tom has plenty to share on today's episode but it was not fun, comfortable or easy to share what Tom shares. But, always sharing the positive perspective, it is only because of what Tom experienced that he gained the insight and truly a deep understanding of the...

Hello and happy Thursday! And happy Earth rotating around the sun if you're into that kinda thing. Tom has been enjoying Tom thus far in 2023. So much so, that he hasn't had much else to share. Until he did. It wasn't a great morning but it prompted reflecting, which Tom did and then what he shared with a client became worthy of the first PYP of the new year. Tom shares another moment, not a shiny...

Hello and happy Thursday! The last episode of PYP for 2022 and Tom shares as he reflects on 2022. Tom shares the three things he finds most important and what he focused on in 2022 and into next year. Tom is thankful, consistently, and shares the power he feels from that practice; grateful for his successful clients and for his wonderful producer. Tom shares a deep heart to heart he had with a cli...

Hello and happy Thursday! On today's episode, which was ready before the last episode #nick presented itself, Tom shares quotes, client stories and a few moments that happened to Tom this past month. Tom has been taking notes for awhile and then he came across a video entitled 'Solutions or Comfort'. What it spoke on truly resonated with Tom, in more ways than one and hence became the title. That...