Decide Your Legacy

Growing up I had a bully that always bothered me.  One day, I found out firsthand how taking decisive and consistent action can be transformational.  And I want you to have that same victory in your life. On this episode we discuss: How the act of spitting energized me What is that one thing you are procrastinating on? Defining the perfection trap Getting out of your head Focusing on how action wi...

People are always asking me how they can have better, more vibrant relationships.  But often, there is one big mistake that most people make in their relationships.  We're going to dive into that mistake and 10 strategies for countering it. On this episode we discuss: The big mistake of invalidating others How invalidation drives wedges Strategies for being more validating of others Avoid being cr...

As we approach the holidays this year you may be thinking about relationships that have gone stale, or people you don't talk to often or have the level of closeness or intimacy you would like to have.  But with the change in schedules you will have the opportunity to use the strategies in this conversation to rekindle and strengthen those connections. On this episode we discuss: The value of relat...

Find transformational growth on every episode of the Decide Your Legacy Podcast with Adam Gragg!  Live the life you want, the legacy you decide!

As we deal with the challenges of pleasing others and overcoming past trauma, it can sometimes be hard to know what we truly want in life.  Today we are going to break down some actionable strategies you can use to understand yourself in a deeper and more authentic way. On this episode we discuss: Why I invite people to take risks Knowing yourself as the key to long-term happiness Laughing and hav...

The themes in our lives where we avoid confrontation reveal where we give our power away to others.  But to get the best possible outcome we must avoid assuming the end result and become assertive enough to enter those difficult situations.  The result can be life-giving.  On this episode we discuss: What it means to give your power away How being more assertive can energize your life Staying comm...

We know what it feels like to be motivated right after hearing or reading something inspiring.  But what happens on day five, or day 50?  How do you maintain that energy level to achieve your goals?  On this episode we break down several practical strategies you can engage to stay motivated for the long haul.  On this episode we discuss: Making things stick Not moving forward is actually a step ba...

It's written right there in the Constitution of the United States of America: we have the right to pursue happiness.  But what is it that will make us happy?  We get down to the practical this week on how you can cultivate happiness in your own life.  On this episode we discuss: All the risks I'm taking (I'm doing it a lot lately) Why happiness is important to us Avoiding Facebook happiness How I...

We regularly talk about the basics of communication and how to improve them, but I want to go beyond the basics today.  I'm going to share several secret skills that will take your communication to a deeper and stronger level with those around you.  On this episode we discuss: All the risks I'm taking (I'm doing it a lot lately) Problems that can arise from poor communication A fly-over of a few o...

On this special BONUS episode of the Decide Your Legacy Podcast Adam walks you through a guided serenity mediation exercise.  Come back to this episode anytime you need some meditation practice. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!   NEW FREE GUIDE!  5 Days to overpowering anxiety!   Get 50 free relationship building questions and a free e-book on life balance!   Get p...

One of the things we most desperately want to avoid is dealing with grief and trauma in our lives.  In this episode, we break down the grief process and several actions you can take to help move through it.   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: One of the most procrastinated items is facing grief or trauma The 5 stages of grief Finding a process for heal...

Most people actually have goals and aspirations for their lives.  But despite knowing what they want, they find themselves spinning their wheels (present company included) because of procrastination.  In this episode we review 9 strategies you can implement now to stop procrastinating!   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: The four (4) risks I took recen...

One of the things holding us back from true connection and intimacy with others is our inability to engage conflict in a healthy way.  I ran away from it myself for years.  But today I'm going to break down six essentials to engage conflict resolution.   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: The kind of conflict we are talking about Why conflict is so impo...

Not long ago I went through a serious struggle with anxiety and depression that left me sleepless for 5 straight nights.  I wasn't focusing on the steps I could implement to manage my own stress.  Here we break down six different ways you can make yourself shatterproof from the stress that will inevitably come.   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: My st...

So many people want to become more confident but they just don't know how.  On this episode we break down 5 specific and actionable steps you can take that will start building your self-confidence.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: The risks I took this past week How you can take risks in your life Working on communication skills Getting curious The i...

Got a special episode this time as I discuss motivation in the workplace with Nevada Raitt.  We discuss building effective teams and creating meaningful connections so that an organization can thrive.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: Why start a business that focuses on employee wellness Learning from failures Fostering connection between employees S...

So often, we come incredibly close to having a positive breakthrough in our lives, only to turn around and self-sabotage the good things that are happening.  Why do we do that? And what can we do to stop it?  We discuss all that today on the podcast.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: Where does self-sabotage come from? Taking big risks Intrinsic v. ex...

Relationships are a key part of all of our lives and have major ramifications on our life satisfaction.  But how do we know which ones are good for us?  On this episode we explore what healthy v. toxic looks like.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: The risks I took last week Why healthy relationships are so important The monkey and his buddy 7 things t...

On this special BONUS episode of the Decide Your Legacy Podcast Adam walks you through a guided mindfulness mediation exercise to help you become more focused and aware.  Come back to this episode anytime you need some practice at mindfulness. Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!   NEW FREE GUIDE!  5 Days to overpowering anxiety!   Get 50 free relationship building que...

It's time to get practical on dealing with anxiety.  This week we will cover 3 specific practices you can do today to overcome your anxiety, including walking through a mindfulness exercise together.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: How anxiety is different from fear Sympathetic v. parasympathetic Taking action to get out from anxiety Identifying neg...

Our world is filled with so many distractions that it is easy to go through the motions.  However, by using a process I help every client through can help you to build a life that you love and are passionate about.  On this episode we discuss: The risk Adam took this week When my house was on fire A process of transformation through "The Legacy Cycle" Starting with a good foundation of beans The i...

This week Adam is joined by a special guest expert on travel (and his sister), Erica Gragg from Escape to Shape to talk about the three ways that travel can positively transform your life.  On this episode we discuss: How Erica discovered her passion for travel How she approaches travel in her business Using travel to creating a shift in perspective How fear drives us to pull away from things that...

Social skills can be a powerful way to develop the life you've always wanted.  In this episode we get down to how you can be more encouraging to those around you and the impact that can have on your life.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life (and use the code "mylifepurpose" to get $100 off)!  On this episode we discuss: The risk Adam is taking right now Why social skills matter Askin...

The most common thing holding us back from the life we want is the fear of rejection.  Learn where that fear is coming from and how you can overpower it in your life.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life (and use the code "mylifepurpose" to get $100 off)!  On this episode we discuss: The risk Adam is taking right now How fear of rejection is holding you back Avoiding being excluded fr...

This is the year to beat back the negativity and build your self-confidence.  Adam breaks down three commitments you can make now to start engaging in a way that will build your own self-confidence.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life !  On this episode we discuss: Why are we so negative? Commitment #1: Stop Avoiding Things Counting the cost of procrastination The confidence visualiz...