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Today's world has embraced a superficial culture. We pick entertainment, style and impression over actual things of substance and impact. It's more profitable to look good rather than be good in this culture. But the good news is: you can develop our capacity for common sense and build your substance. And when you become a person of impact, you can achieve the success you aspire for. In this episo...

Irrationality is common in today's society. Why? We live in an era where we value entertainment over learning, and impression over impact. And a lack of common sense causes this shallow and superficial culture.  But developing a greater capacity for common sense is simple, even if it's not easy.  So, how do you do it, so you not only change your lives, but the lives of your loved ones around you?...

When everything goes wrong in life, it's easy to throw in the towel. The obstacles seem too great and it feels like everyone is against you.  But every successful person has ups and downs. The difference is whether you use your problems to prosper (or tear you down).  Perseverance is what leads you closer to everything you want. And if you let every obstacle get in your way, life never improves. I...

Most people avoid hard work. They want instant results and see anything else as a waste of time. But there's no substitute for becoming better. And becoming better starts with a work ethic that never stops.  If you want to be successful in life, you have to put in hard work. Even if you can't see where it's going to take you right now.  In this episode, you'll discover how to step up your game wit...

Negativity is the tendency to be disagreeable, skeptical and pessimistic. When you're negative, you assume the worst case scenario and look for the worst in every situation. This negativity can hang over your life, cloud your judgment and force you to make gut-wrenching mistakes. But here's the silver lining: You don't have to fall victim to negativity's insidious power. In fact, by taking charge...

Negativity is the tendency to be disagreeable, skeptical and pessimistic.  When you're negative, you assume the worst case scenario and look for the worst in every situation.  This negativity can hang over our lives, cloud our judgment and force us to make mistakes. . But here's the silver lining: You have a choice. You can choose to either take a negative or positive outlook on life everyday.  Yo...

Servants are an important ingredient that holds communities and families together. When we serve others, the environment changes, needs are met, people are impacted, folks feel valued. But that's not the only benefit of servanthood. When you serve others, you feel gratified and fulfilled. In this episode, you'll discover how servanthood can lift you from a depressed state, grow your influence and...

Servanthood is an important ingredient that holds communities and families together. Serving others helps build strong communities and changes the lives of others around you. Even something as simple as offering a helping hand can make a difference in somebody's life.  It is a catalyst for achieving even greater things as an individual and a community. And can be your very first step toward being...

What is virtue? It is possessing the courage to do the right thing in every instance regardless of the cost. A person of virtue is one of moral excellence.  To be virtuous means knowing the right thing to do and doing it, everyday. There are many different virtuous characteristics you can imbibe and exhibit from day to day. These characteristics make you stand out and help your virtue shine even b...

Virtue is a human quality that has been discussed for centuries, from the days of Socrates and Platos. It is possessing the courage to do the right thing in every instance regardless of the cost. A person of virtue is one of moral excellence.  To be virtuous means knowing the right thing to do and doing it, everyday. So how can you exhibit virtue in your day-to-day activities? In this episode, you...

Do you ever remember someone telling you to "give it some thought" or "think things through?" That's because critical thinking leads to better decisions. And if you never make time to think, you'll always depend on snap judgments and reactions. When you live life on impulse, you also live with more stress.  When you give yourself time to think, you draw connections you've never noticed before. You...

Our brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It's a powerhouse that drives us everyday. We've not even begun to use its full potential power. Experts agree that we only use a small fraction of our brain power at any given time. But just like other muscles in your body, if you don't use your brain you'll eventually lose function of it. So we must keep training it.  In this episode, yo...

Do you know what's the ONE thing every famous person has in common? It's not a hidden talent, luck or attractiveness… Once you start to practice it, people start to feel better with you around. You start to become the centerpiece of everyone's attention. Solely because of how you make them feel. What is this thing? It's humility. Join me in this episode to discover how you can exhibit humility in...

There's a powerful emotion that's rarely talked about. But it holds immense transformative power if you use it the right way. What's that emotion? Anticipation! The euphoric feeling you have when you can't wait a moment for something you've been longing for. From your first day in school, to going on your first date, to the day of your wedding. In the last episode, we discussed the negative effect...

There is a powerful emotion that's rarely talked about. But it can unleash a surge of positive energy, lift our spirits and inject vitality into our lives. What's that emotion? Anticipation! The euphoric feeling you have when you can't wait a moment for something you've been longing for. From your first day in school, to going on your first date, to the day of your wedding. It's a one of a kind fe...

If you want to stand head and shoulders above the herd and outperform your competitors in any market, you only need one thing: A competitive edge. Your competitive edge is the distinct quality that makes you superior to the rest. And you know what? There is a certain competitive edge that produces exceptional results if you develop it. Some of the richest people in the world even believe this comm...

Most people gravitate towards the easy, choosing the path of least resistance. We tend to avoid doing the hard stuff, looking for shortcuts at every chance. But you will never achieve greatness this way. In order to succeed in today's world - in a culture that encourages shortcuts and quick fixes, we must embrace grit, dedication and determination. In this episode, you'll discover how today's worl...

People make success too complicated. They read thousands of books searching for the hidden secret only to be more confused. Like anything else, success is simple—if you look at the basics. All famous NFL coaches that created winning teams knew the basics. They drilled the basics to their teams like clockwork until they won championships. In this episode, you'll discover the basics of success that...

Focus is a must to achieve success, but concentrated focus is critical to sustaining any kind of success, regardless of the endeavor. However, our focus appears to be diminishing to dangerous levels.  And it's no surprise we're so distracted. In this age of technology and digital overload, we're saturated with content and overwhelmed with sounds and images competing for our attention every second....

Imagine going through your day without a set of values guiding your behavior. The slightest temptation can blow you off course at any given time. When we don't live by a particular set of values, our conduct will fluctuate and become inconsistent. How can we fix that? By having a code of conduct. A code of conduct is a compass for life. It keeps us headed in the right direction. And with it, we kn...

All of us can get stuck in a rut. We feel defeated, worried, and overwhelmed at everything. There is no forward momentum and our brain comes up with excuses. Ruts sap your energy and keep you from being the best person you can be. And that's where many get stuck for decades. Pulling yourself out of a rut requires nurturing, love, and feelings of joy.  You can't pull yourself out of a rut when you'...

Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs or artists: We admire people who excel at their craft. Excellence is awe-inspiring and makes us wish we were at the same level.  But excellence isn't reserved for those with extraordinary talent. It's something available to you right now. You can choose to be excellent today and every day after that.  When you choose excellence, you'll feel empowered to tackle...

We have all been offended at some point in our lives. And whether the person knows they offended you or had no idea, it probably ruined the relationship.  When you feel doubt and disappointment in someone, it's impossible to see past the situation. You never resolve things and still feel the pain from yesterday.  But refusing to let go only tarnishes your future. You can't feel kindness from other...

Growing up in the 60s, everyone had a code of conduct they followed. And for most folks, honor was on that list.  Somewhere between the 1960s and today, we've lost our code of conduct. And the world is an inferior place because of it. But just because everyone else threw out their code of conduct doesn't mean you have to.  In fact, having a code makes you more likely to succeed. It makes your days...

Every human being who has ever existed has felt downtrodden, lost, and in the dumps. It's a part of the human experience — but it also unlocks an opportunity to change every life you encounter.  Why?  Because obstacles borne inspirational people who leave the world better off than when they joined it. And that, my friend, can be you after listening to this episode.  In this episode, you'll discove...