The Un-Asked Question

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Stephen Covey discusses a paradigm shift. A shift in how you think can change how you relate to others and yourself. It can affect your perspective and how you approach your relationships, communication, and self-awareness. How do your experiences influence your perspective on the world? The answer is in the question. Cheers!🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQP...

This episode explores the balance between ambition and patience in pursuing your passion. How do you stay motivated when progress seems slow? Whether you're pursuing a creative career, building a business, or mastering a skill, this episode encourages you to embrace the journey and trust the timing. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

Determination - firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired goal. When your determination wanes, you can use a motivational story or source to regain your determination. Obstacles and challenges will arise, and your motivation is always there to help you push forward. Anchor yourself with a motivational force. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.co...

"The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step." - Confucius In today's fast-paced world, getting caught up in a whirlwind of responsibilities, tasks, and expectations is easy. But what happens when the pressure becomes too much to handle? Tune in for a self-reflective narrative that will leave you feeling empowered and more at peace. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Commen...

One of the most underrated ways we can show support for the people we love is by simply showing up. Even if we may not know exactly what to say or do, your presence is a present. Try it out and see the impact for yourself. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

In the film In Time the main character is gifted 116 years, where time is used as currency vs money. If time is more abundant then we have an opportunity to live more intentionally. Slow down, be present, practice gratitude, and see what unfolds for you. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

Being truly grateful means embracing life with appreciation, regardless of circumstances. One can be deeply grateful even when not receiving what they want or think they deserve. Deep gratitude can lead you to become the person you are meant to be and help you appreciate all of life's moments. Take a reflective listen to the gems in this episode. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Quest...

Keanu Reeves's character in the John Wick films shows the importance of resilience . Despite facing many challenges, we believe he will succeed, which highlights how crucial resilience is in life. If you’re looking for inspiration, watch the films and ask yourself what valuable lessons they offer you. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

In the movie "It Ends With Us" Blake Lively's character, despite the fear of making a wrong turn, ultimately breaks free from a repeating cycle of dysfunction. By imagining a brighter future for her daughter, she finds the courage to choose a different path. This poignant story reminds us of the strength we possess to overcome our anxieties and embrace the consequences of our decisions, no matter...

In the film series The Equalizer , Denzel Washington's character exemplifies the traits of someone with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) . What’s fascinating is how he transforms what many perceive as a disorder into a powerful tool for heightened self-awareness. Imagine the opportunities and choices that could emerge if we paid just a little more attention to our behaviors. The answer is in th...

Julie Andrews performs a splendid rendition of A Spoonful of Sugar in Mary Poppins . The main premise of the song is to have a little fun while performing tasks and the task will be more like fun rather than a tedious chore. I like to think of the chorus in the song as a metaphor where the sugar represents kindness and the medicine is any life situation that can be viewed as an opportunity to lear...

See yourself win by consistently implementing small simple steps towards your larger goal. It's just like waxing the car in The Karate Kid or listening to these podcast episodes. Namaste. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

"The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience. A process that cannot be understood by stopping it. We must move with the flow of the process. We must join it. We must flow with it" Frank Herbert - Dune LET GO! The answer is in the question. Cheers!🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

In the film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire , King Kong repeatedly displays how he is the king of his inner kingdom. He doesn't allow himself to be a victim of circumstance and even when it seems like he is knocked down he learns from the situation and gets back up. Ask yourself, and you know the answer, "am I in charge?"

In the film  Alien: Romulus , many characters lose control, which leads to their deaths. In real life, we may not face monsters, but we can stress ourselves into an unhealthy state. Deep breathing can help! You have probably heard this before. Try it out and see if it makes a difference in how you feel. The answer is in the question. Cheers! 🥂 Questions/Comments: TUAQPodcast@protonmail.com

In The Matrix , we see the first time Neo dodges bullets. I like to believe that it is Neo's ability to slow down internally that gives him clarity and focus in the outer world. Now, more than ever, it's important to manage yourself in the midst of life situations unfolding. One way to slow oneself down is via meditation. Start out simple. Can I commit to a practice of 30 seconds every day for 21...

Berry Gordy's movie The Last Dragon conveys an important message about responsibility and self-definition: "Who's the master?!... I AM..." Our reality reflects what we strive for. If a person focuses on their limitations and the difficulty of change, they will create a life defined by those thoughts. Start with a positive emotion and consistently affirm your identity. I am, I can, I have... The an...

One of the key points in The Magic of Believing by Claude M. Bristol is the transformative power of believing. If what we believe drives our behaviors, ideas, and feelings then imagine the possibilities of what we can do for ourselves in terms of kindness, peace, love, gratitude, and joy...all from within. The only one responsible for this is yourself, especially in your adult life. I get to be re...

A friend asked me, "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer is, "One bite at a time." We often become overwhelmed with achieving goals and don't realize that any goal can be broken down into small simple steps. In a world full of constant ads and marketing we have the power of choice to change from within. All that it takes is a tiny seed, aka a small simple step, and watering that seed continuous...

Anxiety comes from living in the future and fearing what could go wrong, while perfectionism is the pursuit of flawlessness. It's okay to be wrong sometimes; the process matters more than the result, and small steps can lead to significant results. Embracing imperfection can bring inner freedom and positive change. In Stephen Guise's book How to Be an Imperfectionist there's a deeper discussion an...

Panache Desai's  book  "You Are Enough"  has a part that helps us understand the human collective experience and how we can shape our behavior in the world. "...in a vain outward search for something that no one and nothing in this world could give you. After all, how could you hold a planet full of people who don't love and accept themselves accountable to love and accept you...?" The answer is i...

“Wherever you are, be there totally. If you find your here and now intolerable and it makes you unhappy, you have three options: remove yourself from the situation, change it, or accept it totally. If you want to take responsibility for your life, you must choose one of those three options, and you must choose now. Then accept the consequences. No excuses. No negativity. No psychic pollution. Keep...

The fourth agreement in The Four Agreements is, "Always Do Your Best." "The first three agreements will only work if you do your best." - The Four Agreements Imagine what things will look like when we choose to do our best to accept ourselves fully! Do our best at loving ourselves! Do our best to realize that we are enough! What magical stories we will begin to write, oui! The...

The third agreement in The Four Agreements is"Don't Make Assumptions." When you assume, it makes an "ass" out of "me" and "u." Take a moment and envision your next conversation where you catch yourself creating a story, based on your own experiences, in your head. Have the "Ah-ha" moment where you tell yourself, "I am making an assumption,...

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. In The Four Agreements the second agreement is, "Don't Take Anything Personally." If you haven't stolen a cookie from the cookie jar, you know this, and someone accuses you of such, why would you take it personally...? Another person's opinion has to do with themselves and nothing to do with yourself. Play arou...