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What is your ultimate goal in life? And more importantly, what steps are you taking today to achieve that goal?  Here's why I ask: When we set goals, especially massive goals, it can burden us with stress. This type of stress results in procrastination, perfectionism, and giving up. But when you set proper expectations, you control your attitude and your actions.  In fact, these expectations are t...

Nobody can survive their entire life without being leveled by a few personal storms. Whether they be financial, spiritual, physical, or with your relationships.  Most people shy away from stormsâ€"my old self included, when my first wife passed. I weaponized blame, and used it to cope, not realizing it snatched the benefits of the storm from right under me.  But this storm caused me to have an epi...

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...

Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, said one of the most common causes of failure is quitting when overtaken by temporary defeat.  For example, during the gold rush, a young man and his uncle drilled for gold for months on end. Then, they gave up, and sold their equipment to the "junkman" who found out they were only 3 feet away from striking gold.  Everybody faces temporary defeats...

Most people shy away from failure. It's embarrassing. It hurts. And we've been taught to avoid failure since we were children.  But this is a mistake. Just ask legends like the late, great Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and even Coca-Cola's former CEO Muhtar Kent. Each of them embraced failure — and achieved more success than most can dream about.  Here's the truth:  The only way to achieve sustaina...

In today's social media-run world, most people do everything in their power to appear perfect. Nothing has compromised quality more than this.  Why?  Even though perfection ought to be the standard, it's impossible to achieve it. When you put perfection on a pedestal, you make it impossible to learn from your failures. And nothing enhances your quality as a person more than learning from your mist...

Growing up, our parents drilled the importance of quality into our heads. But today, it seems like nobody teaches the value of quality anymore.  And it's a shame because quality never goes out of style. In fact, becoming a quality person is the best way to improve your relationships, become happier, and serve your true purpose.  In this episode, you'll discover why quality unlocks your best life....

Everyone goes through seasons of gut-wrenching grief and misery. But great people aren't defined by their successes, but by how they bounce back from failure.  And I have good news if you need to overcome any sort of trauma or negative emotions: Overcoming holds no educational level. It holds no status. It takes no financial requirements. Instead, it requires a simple choice: helping others.  Help...

Go, go, go. Spend, spend, spend. Buy, buy, buy.  The consumer mindset in our society pushes us into thinking that the next purchase will make us 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 gratitude is...

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...

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...

Everyone wants to pass down a legacy to their children and grandchildren when they pass. But most people get this idea wrong. They think their legacy only means monetary and material items they leave behind.  After speaking at a couple funerals this past weekend, I had a startling realization:  Your legacy is important. But it pales in comparison to your impact.  What's the difference?  Your legac...

The world would still be stuck in the stone ages if it weren't for geniuses.  Why?  Because geniuses have the uncanny ability to see possibilities that don't currently exist. Geniuses ignore any shortcomings they have, and stick to their mission no matter what life throws at them.  And you know what?  Each of us has an inner genius inside of us that the world desperately needs.  In this episode, y...

Concentration is the most powerful force you can harness.  Without it, your life fades into a chaotic state which deprives your life of joy.  But with it? You unlock superpowers that help you accomplish levels of success most people never reach.  And you know what? You'll make a lot more precious memories along the way too.  In this episode, you'll discover how to improve your concentration (even...

If you don't read regularly, you're missing out on an immense sense of joy. Yes, even if you don't like reading.  Why? Because science proves that reading helps you live longer, lowers your stress, prevents mental decline, and boosts your mental health.  In this episode, you'll discover all the benefits of reading and simple ways to start reading again.  Listen now and fall back in love with readi...

We all have impulsive desires. They make us chase short-term satisfaction, harm our relationships and keep us from being the best people we can be.  But if you can put your desires in check, you'll unearth the best in you and realize your potential.  In this episode, you'll find out how to build habits that make you the best you can be and reduce your lust for impulsive desires.  Ready to build ha...

Desire is a powerful force. It's what makes us pursue goals and realize our dreams. But desire also makes us chase short-term satisfaction and harmful addictions.  So if you can keep your desire in check, you can reach your goals and become who you want to be. But if you can't, you'll lose control over yourself.  In this episode, you'll discover how to use habits to use your desire for what serves...

Social media and the growing reliance on technology comes with a steep price:  You become a prisoner to distractions. At any given moment, there are billions of stimuli vying for your attention. And the more you give into distractions, the harder your life becomes.  Your anxiety levels explode. Your peace of mind becomes non-existent. And you even sabotage your relationships.  In this episode, you...

We're all striving to reach the pinnacle of something. It could be money, freedom, fitness…  But without preparation, your success is doubtful.  In this episode, you'll discover simple preparation principles that make you unstoppable in life.  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The Gurkha principle that lets you overcome "insurmountable" odds and realize your potential (2:40)  3 steadfast beli...

There's a certain skill you can develop which lets you surpass your wildest ambitions. It helps you overcome any lack of talent you might have compared to others. And it's so simple that nobody does it.   Of course, I'm talking about preparation.  It's the one thing anyone can do and gain an immediate advantage in life.  And in this episode, you'll discover how powerful preparation is and simple w...

Human beings are designed for suffering.  That's the bad news.  And do you know what else we're designed for? We're designed to recover from traumatic, painful, and heartbreaking experiences.  But here's the problem:  We let despair get in the way of grief — which prolongs our suffering and makes healing impossible.  In this episode, you'll discover how to grieve properly, so you can recover from...

Most people who try to influence others commit a fatal mistake:  They only rely on information. But if information could impact people, everyone would be skinny, rich, and happy. That's because stats, figures, and data only impact two areas of your brain. The key to impacting every part of your listeners' brains?  Storytelling.  Not only will telling better stories make you more influential and pe...

You have two choices to make everyday:  You can either choose pride, which leads to destruction, misery, and anger because it isolates you. Or you can choose humility, which leads to blessings, encouragement, and fulfillment because it connects you.  But it's hard choosing humility over pride. Pride is clever and conniving and makes you feel good. At the expense of ruining your life — and the live...

Everyone wants to pass down a legacy to their children and grandchildren when they pass. But most people get this idea wrong. They think their legacy only means monetary and material items they leave behind.  After speaking at a couple funerals this past weekend, I had a startling realization:  Your legacy is important. But it pales in comparison to your impact.  What's the difference?  Your legac...

Concentration is the most powerful force you can harness.  Without it, your life fades into a chaotic state which deprives your life of joy.  But with it? You unlock superpowers that help you accomplish levels of success most people never reach.  And you know what? You'll make a lot more precious memories along the way too.  In this episode, you'll discover how to improve your concentration (even...