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While some of us spend our lives looking for blessings in the midst of chaos, others spend their time being the blessing. And by treating others with a willing heart and open mind, the world slowly mends itself from hate and division.  In this episode, you'll learn why anyone can be a blessing to others and how giving a simple smile today strengthens the bonds of social engagement for a better tom...

Through the challenges of 2020 comes a unique opportunity for churches to rise up and think through issues together. And if you've lost your faith over the last year, just know there is always a hope-filled conversation to have.  Stories of overcoming adversity and bringing light to the dark are nothing new. But how we bring those teachings to life is what changes ours for the better.  In this epi...

Do you have the drive to get out of bed each morning and live life with a fire in your soul? We've all got big dreams, but most people don't know what it takes to reach them. Or even think their dreams are attainable. And in most cases, people quit their dream jobs for a life of practicality and security. But why can't you have both? In this episode, best-selling author and professional speaker Dw...

Between politics and a worldwide crisis, it feels natural to worry. But worrying can also make problems bigger and rob you of any perspective if it hangs around too long. Learning to work alongside the unknown and embrace the things outside of your control only makes life better for you and your loved ones the ones you love. In this episode, Dr. Rick reanalyzes what it means to worry and how you c...

With the world moving at the click of a button, most of us have forgotten what it's like to wait for something. But if we've learned anything from the great minds of Albert Einstein and Winston Churchill, it's that the waiting that shapes your talents into their greatest achievements yet. But how does sitting in traffic jams or being placed on hold make you a better person?  In this episode, Dr. R...

You can describe society in a dozen different ways, but 'respectful' might not come to mind. A time when you could have an argument with someone and shake hands at the end is long gone.  Many people don't respect those they disagree with, but they couldn't be more wrong.  In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses how respect restores an American culture and why you should remain a figure of honor and di...

There's a famous saying that you should "never underestimate the power of your words." But how many people actually understand the magnitude of that power? I'll give you a hint - most people think their words are completely harmless.  The power of words has a 'ripple effect' on your life. When you think and speak better, you act better. Are your thoughts healing or harming the bigger picture? In t...

Regardless of where you are right now, there is one thing that never holds you back in life - dreams.  Many people disregard dreams for having a child-like sense of direction. Others have learned to use dreams to get more freedom, success, and happiness.  In this episode, I discuss the power of mapping out a dream big enough to transform both your life and the world as you know it. Show Highlights...

Helping others is a virtue that seems to be disappearing in modern society. Our fast-paced lifestyle often leads us to put ourselves before everyone else so that we can get it all done. But a rising tide lifts all boats, and helping others makes our entire world better off.  In this episode, I discuss one of the greatest helpers in history and how his good deeds continue to positively affect our s...

Values are a fundamental part of our lives. For better or worse, they shape everything we do, from the words we say to the actions we take. Your life experience sets the stage for the values that you live out later in life. But are these values helping or hindering you? In this episode, I discuss the profound importance of your values and how you can live out values that improve your life and the...

We all experience fear. But what many people don't realize is that they can use fear to propel themselves to the next level. It doesn't have to paralyze you. In fact, fear is a learned behavior. This means you can learn to overcome it. In this episode, I discuss the positive aspects of fear and how your fear can lead you to the life of your dreams. Show Highlights Include: When fear is a good thin...

Could you use a little more joy in your life? So many people go through life focused on what they lack that they forget to be grateful for what they have. Worse yet, our consumer culture encourages us to fixate on this lack. This robs us of our joy. In this episode, I discuss my best tips for living in the moment and increasing the amount of joy in your life, making you happier and more pleasant t...

We have become a consumer culture, easily distracted by a digital world. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult for us to maintain focus. This negatively impacts our jobs as well as our relationships. In this episode, I discuss how lack of focus is destroying our culture and concrete methods you can use to regain your ability to focus. Show Highlights Include: The shocking truth about how...

How many choices do you think you make in the course of a normal day? Studies have shown that the average person makes over 35,000 choices! That's great news because every one of those choices provides you with an opportunity to make a difference in your life or the life of someone else.  In today's episode, I discuss how to set yourself up for good choices and how to use your daily decisions to m...

Grief is something we all deal with at some point. It may be the hardest thing that you ever have to experience. But everyone grieves in a different way, so finding the right help can be hard. So what do you do when you're searching for hope during the most difficult time of your life? In this episode, I discuss how to find the right help when you're grieving and the most important thing you can d...

Many people view solitude as a negative experience. But often this comes from confusing solitude with loneliness. Done right, solitude provides nearly unlimited opportunities for reflection and personal growth. In this episode, I discuss the benefits of life-changing benefits of solitude, why we avoid being alone, and ways you can begin practicing solitude immediately. Show Highlights Include: Why...

If there's one thing our world needs today, it's a healthy dose of kindness. In the global economy, kindness has been downgraded from a value to a commodity to get what we want. There's a huge difference between using kindness and being kind. That distinction has been lost, and we're suffering as a result. In this episode, I discuss why kindness is good for your health and how to bring back kindne...

What if I told you that all the success you desire is within your reach if you do one simple thing? There is one decision you can make today to immediately improve your life. That decision is to embrace a growth mindset. A growth mindset allows you to take everything that life can throws at you… And come out stronger. In this episode, I discuss the importance of mindset and how to develop the grow...

Go, go, go. Spend, spend, spend. Buy, buy, buy.  The consumer mindset in our society today pushes people into thinking that the next purchase will make them happy. Yet so many people feel empty and depressed. Instead of focusing on what they have, they dwell on what they lack. Gratitude is the key to getting out of this rut. In this episode, I discuss how consumer culture destroys happiness, why g...

Everyone gets stuck from time to time. It feels like nothing is working, and we get trapped in an endless cycle of self-pity. We want to stay stuck. Feeling stuck encourages procrastination and inactivity. You have to fight back against that feeling. In this episode, I discuss why baby steps are important to get unstuck and how you can get your life back on track when you have lost all hope. Show...

If you're not growing, you're dying. This is true for everything from your health to your mind to your professional skills. You may be an expert in your field today, but if you don't continue to grow and adapt, you'll get left behind. The ability and desire to learn is crucial to achieving and maintaining your success. In this episode, I discuss why learning is important and how to regain the love...

A single decision can change the world for the better. But indecisiveness leads to procrastination, overthinking, and failure.  Decisions have the power to motivate and inspire. But lack of decision can lead to frustration and resentment. In this episode, I discuss why indecisiveness causes businesses to fail and a framework for making your best decision (even in the worst circumstances).  Show Hi...

We've all had big dreams. But in a lot of cases, those dreams didn't pan out the way we envisioned them. Sadly, this causes a lot of people to give up. Our outcome-oriented society has trained us to expect instant gratification and immediate results. When we don't get them, we quit. But the real tragedy is that we stop dreaming. In this episode, I discuss how to regain your big dreams and how to a...

Obstacles are inevitable. What you do when faced with obstacles can crush you or take you new levels.  What goes through your mind when life places seemingly insurmountable hurdles in your path? Vision lets you see opportunities other people miss.  In this episode, I discuss how vision transforms failure into mind-blowing success, brings your dreams to life, and helps you leave the struggles of yo...

Our society has a variety of ways to convince you that someone or something is valuable. Titles, wealth, cost, status, and many others. Friends, don't buy into the lie.  When we allow superficial standards to influence our judgments of value, we risk missing out on the best life has to offer. In this episode, I share the hidden dangers of judgmental attitudes, adopting society's value standards, a...