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In this episode, I explore the surprising percentage of thoughts we have each day that are focused on the past.  According to research, the average person thinks upwards of 60,000 thoughts a day, and 90% of those thoughts are about the past. As I delve into the math behind these statistics, I come to the realization that we spend about 54 seconds of every minute thinking about the past. But instea...

In today's episode, we'll be exploring a quote that you've probably seen a million times on social media memes, "Do what you can, with what you have where you are."  This quote is often attributed to Teddy Roosevelt, but did he really say it? We'll take a closer look at the source and find out. We'll also dive into the meaning of this quote and how it applies to...

In this episode of "Every Day A New Thought," I discuss the importance of matching the energy of our goals in order to achieve them. Using the metaphor of being on a highway, I propose that if you're standing still on the shoulder while all the possibilities of life are passing you by at high speeds, you won't be able to achieve your goals. Instead, you need to merge onto the h...

In today's episode, I wrap up my series on Don Miguel Ruiz's book "The Four Agreements." I've covered all four agreements in the previous episodes, which are: Be impeccable with your word, Don't take anything personally, Don't make assumptions, and Do your best. Now that you've listened to the entire series, you might be wondering how to put these agreements...

In this episode, I continue my series on Don Miguel Ruiz's book "The Four Agreements" by focusing on the fourth agreement, "Always Do Your Best."  This agreement is a crucial part of the four agreements and is the key to making the first three agreements work. Doing one's best is not a static thing, but rather it varies from moment to moment, depending on the circumst...

I'm continuing my four part series exploration of Don Miguel Ruiz's book, "The Four Agreements."  In today's episode, I focus on the third agreement, "Don't Make Assumptions." The book argues that much of the conflict and misunderstandings in our lives stem from assumptions we make about others and their thoughts or actions. Ruiz encourages us to find the co...

In today's episode, I look at the second agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz's book, "The Four Agreements." The second agreement is "Don't take anything personally." Ruiz states that nothing others say or do is because of you, it is just a projection of their own reality or dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be a victim of...

In this episode, I'm starting a four-part series based on the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book is based on Toltec wisdom and describes how our life is shaped by opinions from our childhood and society. The Four Agreements are a way to change that and live a life free from fear and full of joy, love, success, and abundance. The first agreement is to "Be im...

In this episode, I reflect on the concept of labeling and its impact on our perception of others and ourselves. We often judge people and assign them labels in our mind, like "rude" or "stupid," and these labels limit their ability to change and grow in our eyes. The same goes for the labels we put on ourselves, and they can affect our self-image and self-esteem. To combat this...

In this episode of "Every Day A New Thought," I discuss the concept of building your own advanced team. You may have heard of the idea of a team that goes ahead to make arrangements for a big CEO or President. But did you know that you too have an "energetic team"? It's made up of the people you encounter in your daily life. I suggest imagining how you want your interactio...

Happy Valentine's Day! (Or if you're listening to this on the other 364 non-romantic days of the year... Happy Whatever Day It Is.) In today's episode, I share on interesting experiment that you can try on Valentine's Day. Or anything other day. The experiment involves PRAISE for someone in your life, and lots of it. So much praise, in fact, that the other person may realize wh...

Recently, I had a long lasting cold that seemed to never end (and no, it wasn't COVID) It went on so long I actually said out loud, "Am I going to have this #&*%! cold forever." Yes , I actually said all those punctuation signs. I immediately realized that was a fairly un-evolved question to ask. There are ACTUALLY two questions that are better to ask, and in this episode I show...

Do you know the correct way to walk into a church? Or if you are not someone who walks into churches, do you know the correct way to walk into a building or structure or monument that’s awe-inspiring? In today's message, I explore the the two ways we can walk into any awe-inspiring structure. One ways is from a POV of humility bordering on "I'm not worthy"-ness. The second way...

You’ve seen ice skating in the Olympics, right? Where the skater is being hyped because they are going to do some incredible jump in their program. ' And the announcers are telling you it’s about to happen and you’re watching and the skater begins the jump, and in that moment... you want them to be great, right? Whenever you or I are giving a presentation, the same thing happens. Today, we’re...

Did Thomas Edison invent the light bulb, and is it true that he said he didn’t fail 10,000 times, he only discovered 10,000 ways it didn’t work? In today's episode, I explore the famous quote about Thomas Edison and the light bulb.  You’ve probably heard the quote, “I have not failed 10,000 times—I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work.” Today, I explore whether Edison failed 1...

In today's message, I’m talking about a SINGLE LINE OF DIALOGUE from the massive hit movie, "Top Gun Maverick" with Tom Cruise. I talk about why that line is so important in the movie, why it captures the spirit of the movie, and what it says about us, and our purpose in life. As always, thanks for listening! You can find me here: WEBSITE:  https://www.thorchallgren.com IG: https://...

You know how when you place an order at a drive-through Starbucks, then they say, "See you at the next window!" And then they give you what you asked for at the next window? Well, the Universe is exactly like that! You place your order with the Universe -- you speak what you want. And you better be clear when you speak it. Because when you pull around to the Universe's next window,...

Do you ever have regret over things that have happened in the past? Like you look back and think, “why did I do that?” If so, in moments like that, say to yourself, “Past ME already got to live his or her life.” Meaning, that was a decision made by past you. That decision was already made. That action was already made. That life was already made. Past you did that. In today's episode, I explo...

Have you ever yelled at a baby? Probably not, right? Even if it was your own child and you were upset chances are, you would never yell at the baby. In today’s episode, I’m going to suggest that we put a baby picture of yourself on your mirror. Once you do, I dare you to look at that picture and think a negative thought about yourself. I bet you can’t. Also, you're going to smile more, and be...

In today's message, I explore the phrase "get rich quick." I ask the question, should we avoid the idea of getting rich quick? Most of us get that riches don't necessarily come quickly. We have to put in the time and work to bring about great wealth. But the notion I want to question is the implication in this statement -- which is that we aren't already rich. In her book...

In this episode, I ask the question, how often do you put yourself first? One way to test  this is to ask what would happen if you and I were sharing a container of Neapolitan ice cream, and there's only one scoop left of each flavor. Which one would you choose? Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry? And would you feel the need to explain your choice to me? An interesting way to think about how we...

Here's a question you probably don't get asked often: how much would you bid on yourself? Here's the scenario. You're at a fancy auction at Christies. You're in the audience with one of those fancy little paddles with a number on it. But in this hypothetical scenario, you are also on the stage as the next item up for bid at this auction. So when the bidding opens, here&apo...

In today's message, I ask if maybe we have it all wrong when we use the phrase, "Easier Said Than Done." Maybe it should be "Easier DONE Than Said." Here's why... When we start off by SAYING something, it means we are thinking about it first. And in the thinking process, it's possible we get derailed by thoughts and doubts. Meaning, we don't get to DOING it,...

In today's message, I explore the power of making 30 day resolutions, as opposed to year-long ones.  We've probably all made New Years resolutions that lasted -- what? -- maybe a month? Well what if we made it easier to stick to resolutions? One way is to shorten the time commitment required. I decided this year  I would adopt a practice of having 30 day resolutions. For the first month,...

In today's episode, I'm celebrating. It's my birthday! Also, I've now done the first 30 episodes of the show, and I share three insights on the  process of doing a podcast and a YouTube show EVERY SINGLE DAY! As always, thanks for listening! You can find me here: WEBSITE:  https://www.thorchallgren.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgren You can find me here: Dr. Thor o...