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What if we all had an intentional attitude of, “How can I help you today?” What if from the moment we head out each day, we are intentionally looking for someone we can help. Can you imagine what a different world we would live in? A world where everyone isn’t rushing around, stressed about gaining more money and more fame, but simply looking for people that could use some help in some way. It jus...

Sometime in the last year, we ran across this book titled, “How may I offend you today?” Now, considering the times we live in, this name is quite hilarious to some degree, but it got us thinking. Instead of taking this snarky position as the title of this book suggests, what if we all had an intentional attitude of, “How can I help you today?” What if from the moment we head out each day, we are...

Most people would not argue the fact that healthy relationships are critical for success. There are many contributing factors to healthy relationships but the cornerstone of building a quality and lasting relationship is openness. Openness is defined as being honest and not hiding information or feelings. Tune in now to listen to our host Andy Thornton, CEO at Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his gu...

Openness is the cornerstone to a meaningful dialogue with people. There is healing in openness and it allows others to share in your journey at a deeper level.  A saying we hear often is, “There is no shame in my game!” As funny as it sounds, it is something we should consider. There really is no shame in our past mistakes or bad choices we’ve made along our success journey. The important thing is...

When it comes to the bigger things like your core values, your goals and dreams, and ultimately what you want out of life, don’t compromise. If you do, you will lose some of yourself and not reach your highest potential. Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word compromise! Our missi...

The word supplement is not unfamiliar to most people who desire to live a healthy lifestyle. The wellness industry has made billions selling supplements to enhance or offset a poor diet. However, the actual definition of the word supplement has a much deeper meaning. Supplement is described as something added to complete or improve a thing; supply a deficiency or reinforce. Tune in now to listen t...

If you’re like most, when you hear the word supplement, your mind goes right to vitamins, protein shakes, and anything that would enhance your health. This is definitely the most popular way we use this word in the English language, but really the definition has a deeper meaning. If you want to improve or complete something that is lacking, a supplement can help make it better. In the same way we...

The research would argue the reason that less than 9% of people who set goals achieve them is due to lack of mental and/or physical stamina. Having a strong mindset takes more than will power. It requires intentional hard work. Tune in to hear our Founder, Kim Martin and our Success Partners Kurt P White, Molly Crusen Bishop, and Jackie Greer-Buchanan discuss our weekly winning word stamina! Learn...

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word capacity!   Increasing your capacity should be at the forefront of your mind at all times. Michael J. Gelb says, ” Your brain has a capacity for learning that is virtually limitless, which makes every human a potential genius.” At I’ve Decided, we totally agree with this idea. We believe in your potential and we...

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word rejoice!   For Christians, Easter is the most important Holiday we celebrate. Without it, there would be no hope for our future. Death is the reality of life in our fallen world. All that is born will eventually die and all good things come to an end. Is that really true? Not for those who trust in the resurrecte...

What counts in life? Gary Zukav says, “Your life on this earth is significant whether or not you are aware of it, and rather or not you desire it.” You can choose to keep your significance locked away or you can decide to unlock the life you were created for. Tune in now to listen to our host Andy Thornton, CEO at Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest this week, Peggy Jacques, Founder and Execu...

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word significance!  Gary Zukav says, “Your life on this earth is significant whether or not you are aware of it, and rather or not you desire it.” You can choose to keep your significance locked away or you can decide to unlock the life you were created for.  Visit us at www.ivedecided.org

What are your attributes? If you are going to achieve the goals and dreams you have and live your best life, you must have all 10 pieces of the success puzzle readily available to you. These 10 pieces of the puzzle could also be called the 10 attributes of achievement. On this episode of our I've Decided Podcast, Our Founder and Host, Kim Martin, chats with Nikki Romain, Executive Director at Arti...

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word Attribute!  We all have divine attributes that give us the ability to accomplish our purpose. The problem is, we can allow the attributes that we have learned or have been placed on us by other people overtake who we were born to be. If you are going to achieve the goals and dreams you have and live your best lif...

What are you immersed in? We all find ourselves immersed in something. The key is to make sure to immerse yourself in what will get you the life you desire. On this episode of our I've Decided Podcast, Our Founder and Host, Kim Martin, chats with Heather Oyler about her time spent immersing in her self development, what she loves, and how it changed her life. They also discuss 5 things Successful...

Listen in as the I've Decided Success Partners confabulate on the weekly winning word Immerse!  Each one of us is immersed in something, and depending on what it is, will determine what we do. So, we ask you, “What are you immersed in?” Some people are immersed in the news, social media, their favorite Netflix shows, habits that bring instant gratification, or things that don’t matter much to them...

Just like any behavior, exuberance is no different. It's the habits we create that birth the behavior. Tune in now to listen to our Founder, Kim Martin and her guest this week, Hayden Maubach, college athlete and owner of Dead Fish Kayaks, as they talk about the 16 habits of exuberant human beings. Learn more at www.ivedecided.org

Throwing in the towel, giving up on your goals and dreams, those are the opposite of fidelity. Fidelity is faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support. The key is "continuing" loyalty. It's easy to be excited and motivated when something is new, but the long haul is where it gets tough.  Tune in now to listen to our Founder, Kim Martin and her guest t...

When is the last time you ask for feedback? You can't just sit back and wait for feedback to come to you. If you sincerely want to improve, you should make the first move when it comes to corrective information. Tune in to "Our Community" with host, Andy Thornton, CEO of The Greater Peoria Family YMCA, and his guest Nathan Domenighini, gBeta Distillery Labs Director at gener8tor, as they discuss t...

How resourceful are you? Listen in as Kim Martin, founder of I've Decided discusses 6 distinctive traits that resourceful people have in common, with her guest Past Chuck Brown, the senior pastor at Victory Christian Church.  Learn more or become a member at www.ivedecided.org  

Why is reverence important? Is it a lost virtue or an attitude? Take a listen to our I've Decided Podcast with our Founder, Kim Singleton Martin and guest, Juanita Thornton Williams . Juanita is the Founder of https://www.facebook.com/EmergeD.org which is an organization for women who have suffered sexual abuse and trauma. Become a member or learn more about I've Decided at www.ivedecided.org

Welcome to My Success! Our guest is Molly Crusen Bishop a Certified Success Partner of I've Decided has a discussion today with our host Kim Martin founder of I've Decided about the word vigor. Molly will share some of her success story and how vigor has helped her achieve success! Learn more at www.ivedecided.org

Join Our Community host Andy Thornton, CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest Erik Christian, Principle Consultant at HR Fit as they discuss the weekly winning word "Flexible". learn more at www.ivedecided.org

Welcome to My Success! Our guest is Tracy Geisz of Golden Tours Midwest is with our host Kim Martin founder of I've Decided and they will be discussing enthusiasm and how that ties into your success! Learn more at www.ivedcided.org

Join Our Community host Andy Thornton, CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and his guest Dean Heffta of Clarus Results as they discuss the weekly winning word "Decisive". Andy and Dean discuss why being decisive is important to your success .  learn more at www.ivedecided.org