Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career

We plan for weddings, vacations, and hobbies, yet rarely plan to make our closest relationships better. We tend to think they will just work themselves out.  Is this a great approach for something so important? When it comes to marriage, we have to continue dating our spouse. This is not something that happens easily.  Life keeps on going and the next thing you know it has been 6 months since you...

You finally find the courage to do something out of the ordinary and pursue your dreams, the out of nowhere, obstacles seem to be everywhere. At first, they seem paralyzing. What if we told you that the vast majority of obstacles are only perceived, not real? Fear and doubt have robbed you of your future for long enough! In this episode, we walk through the five most common obstacles and provide s...

Do you have that nagging feeling that there has to be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? When you hear a story of someone putting it on the line, do you secretly envy them? If so, you're not weak or alone.  In fact, you are right where most people live their lives...in the Comfort Zone. The goal of getting out of the comfort zone is rarely about money.  Rather, it is typically...

A reading habit can help you in your career, marriage, and more. Here are seven simple tips to start reading today! Start a Reading Habit A reading habit can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Not only can it provide enjoyment and knowledge, but developing a reading habit can also have a positive impact on your career, marriage, and more. If you’re looking to start a read...

When you venture out to make your own path, your self-talk plays a critical role in either your failure or success. Let's talk about how to use self-talk to your advantage. How Self-Talk Has Power “Whether you believe you can, or can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford A friend of Beyond the Rut’s once shared that he was putting together a business plan. He has the financial backers he needed for the ini...

Introducing Beyond the Rut PodcastWelcome to Beyond the Rut Podcast, a show about inspiring you to live the life you've always dreamed of. You may feel that you have shackled yourself to an average existence for way too long. If you have a desire and dream inside you that you’ve never acted upon, then listening to our show is for you. Shawn Albright and Brandon Cunningham introduce what you can ex...