How Ya Livin' ?

Character seems to be in short supply these days. And our shallow, superficial culture doesn't help. In fact, it works in sneaky, subversive ways to prevent you from building up your character. So how do you overcome these forces of evil to improve your character and quality of life? In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses how your character changes the world (for better or worse), the struggles you'l...

Carpe diem. Seize the day. These words are easy to say, but how do you do it? Grand gestures or huge acts of service can seem overwhelming. You get stuck in your head and wind up not doing anything. Thankfully that's not the case. Small actions can make a tremendous impact in your life and the lives of those around you. In this episode, mindset and business coach Kevin Breeding and I discuss why t...

Have you ever found yourself dissatisfied with your life? In a job or relationship that you were just tolerating? It's possible that you've found yourself living out someone else's design for your life, draining all passion from your soul. In this episode, Rick is again joined by Dwight Edwards and they discuss how to find your personal passion, as well as how to begin living an epic life, no matt...

Have you ever felt like you couldn't bear to spend one more day doing a job that you hated? Had trouble getting motivated to do the things that you know you need to do? In this episode, Dr. Rick is joined by Dwight Edwards and they discuss passion, one of the most important elements to living a happy and fulfilled life. Learn what passion really is and how to know when you've found yours. Show Hig...

Have you ever thought of yourself as ordinary or insignificant? Maybe you feel like your life is boring. You look around and see famous people leading lives that seem so much better than yours.  In this episode, Dr. Rick is joined by Dwight Edwards, and they discuss how to stop being "vanilla" and live an epic life, no matter your circumstances. Show Highlights Include: How to live an epic life wi...

If you're like most people, insecurity is something that you've probably had to deal with at some point in your life. You're definitely not alone. The effects of the media and the internet on our culture have been devastating, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. So what can you do about it? In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses the root cause of our insecurities, a tool you can use to insta...

Has failure in your finances, relationships, or business put an abrupt stop to your life? Are you stuck wallowing in self-pity, unsure how to get things back on track? Failure is a common obstacle we all have to face. In this episode, Dr. Rick is joined by Kevin Breeding as they tell you exactly how to overcome and blow past failure to regain your forward momentum. Show Highlights Include: The lif...

Have you ever felt like you were stuck? Your life and business were stagnant and you just couldn't seem to break free? Perhaps you were facing doubt and "what-ifs" in your mind. In today's podcast episode, Dr. Rick explains the root cause of fear, what to do about it and how to use this to gain and maintain forward momentum. Show Highlights Include: Are lazy employees draining your business? Harva...

Are you dissatisfied with where you are in life? Do you ever look around and know deep within yourself that you could do more? That you could do better?  In today's podcast episode, Dr. Rick will tell you exactly what's holding you back and what steps to take today to start moving forward. Show Highlights Include: The counterintuitive way to stop struggling and live an epic life (1:47) What it REA...

Have you experienced failure in your life or business? How you respond to that failure and the next steps you take dictate whether you will ever succeed, or continue to stay stuck where you are. In today's episode, Dr. Rick is joined by coach Kevin Breeding, who gives a number of great tips on overcoming failure, based on his personal experience. Show Highlights Include: The first question to ask...

Do you ever feel like you're not living up to your potential? That you know you have the skills and talents, but there's still something lacking? In today's podcast episode, Dr. Rick will tell you the most important ability you can develop and give you the first step to making it happen.  Show Highlights Include: How a famous chocolate company used willpower to dominate their industry (2:37) Why T...

Have you ever felt stuck? Like your life was filled with chaos and randomness, preventing you from moving forward?  Imagine if there was a simple shift you could make to break out of that rut. In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses how to have an active mind and why continuous learning is the key to sustained growth in your business and life. Show Highlights Include: Why passive minds are destroying...

Are you suffering the pain of loss? Maybe it was the death of a loved one, loss of a job, or even bankruptcy that has left you feeling hopeless.  In this episode, Dr. Rick explains the difference between losing hope and losing perspective and gives you the first step to overcoming your hopelessness.  Show Highlights Include: The dramatic difference between losing hope and losing perspective (5:34)...

Acts of violence. Protests. Riots. It's easy to lose hope when you look at the stories that make up the news today. If you are feeling like things couldn't get any worse, you're probably not alone. But it's during these times that you can make the choice to overcome hate and division. You can be an agent of hope. In this episode, Dr Rick discusses how you should respond in times of tragedy, the sp...

Everyone faces challenges at some point in their life. You may have faced more than others, but what truly matters is how you respond to those challenges. Your legacy is determined by how many times you get back up after you've been knocked down. No one remembers the quitters. In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses what you can learn from the failures of several well-known individuals, why opposition...

Every day, you are faced with hundreds (or even thousands) of choices. Every step you take brings you face to face with yet another choice, and it can quickly make you frustrated and overwhelmed. But there is hope for you! In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses ways to reduce the complexity in your life, a book that can give you a profound mindset shift with your decision, and a proven method to brin...

Have you ever come across someone who was relentlessly negative? Someone who always saw the bad in a situation? Maybe you were in a tough spot in your life that you thought would never pass.  How do you move past that? In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses the primary factor that determines how you react to a situation, the things you should be focusing on in a crisis, and how to shift your thinking...

Many people think they know what hope is, but if you've ever been in a truly desperate situation you may understand that it can be more complicated and difficult than you once thought to have hope. In this episode, Dr. Rick explains how the language you use can destroy your hope, how to restore hope in your darkest time, and the one action you absolutely must take to achieve what you hope for most...

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