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It helps to direct our focus toward what we SHOULD do to thrive instead of on the things we SHOULDN’T do. In fact, being intentional about adopting the most life-giving patterns can have the effect of displacing potentially corrosive and toxic things. You can, just do!

There's no avoiding times or even long seasons of feeling as if a Godzilla-sized anchor is pulling you down into a swirling vortex of misery so you'll never see the light of day again, right? However, there are animating principles that can enable us to better endure the slog through the darkest valley and even thrive in the midst of the journey. In this episode we'll mine for insights from some i...

Listen in to hear how the fallout from an act of irrational exuberance on the dance floor illustrates the powerful principle that ultimate freedom isn't the absence of restrictions but the presence of the right ones. And the secret sauce fueling the approach is something you have the power to develop and wield:  SELF-DISCIPLINE   It’s not complicated! Self-discipline takes hold of the fa...

The backdrop for this episode are the ascents by world-class rock climber Alex Honnold (one featured in the documentary film, "Free Solo") of Half Dome and El Capitan, the two iconic granite structures in Yosemite National Park that are favorites of climbing enthusiasts the world over. What we discover are some profound, practical, and applicable life principles that emerge in having a close look...

Isn’t it true that much about our lives is shaped by how we answer the following questions: “Should I or shouldn’t I; will I or won’t I?” Most things in our lives aren’t necessarily all that complicated, they’re just challenging. What’s complicated is trying to put all the moving parts together so that we can gain traction moving forward and have a better go of it out there. I just want to help! A...