Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

Today, we have a guest who has spent decades helping people transcend their limitations, break free from self-imposed ceilings, and step into their full potential—Dr. Gay Hendricks. Gay is a bestselling author, a visionary psychologist, and the mind behind transformative books like The Big Leap (which sits in my all-time top 5 most impactful books), The Genius Zone, and Conscious Loving. His work...

This is One From the Vault of the Rise Up With Dragon Podcast and one of the very first podcast Episodes the Dragon ever did. You will hear the voice difference. :) Enjoy this unique Rise Up and Go Down the Rabbit hole of how humans spend more time unconsciously living vs. consciously. Butt Power refers to our challenge of sitting in one place and focusing on one thing at a time. By learning how t...

Let’s Make Sense of Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius. Written nearly 2,000 years ago, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius remains one of the most profound and practical guides for self-mastery, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Originally penned as private journal entries, this timeless work invites us into the inner thoughts of a Roman Emperor who faced war, betrayal, illness, and loss—yet con...

Every once in a while, a story comes along that fundamentally shifts how we understand the human mind. Imagine losing all sense of past and future, stripped of language, logic, and identity. Imagine drifting into a state where the endless mental chatter disappears, and all that remains is the raw, undeniable presence of the present moment." Hmmm? Sounds nice no This is exactly what happened to Dr....

BARGAINED FOR: What does it mean when we get more than we bargained for? When we bargain, do we bargain for less, or do we not see what’s possible?   RESOURCES: Idistractable Book by Nir Ayal https://amzn.to/41S9iTC   Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that i...

Every single day, there is a force working against you. You wake up with an idea, a vision, a calling, but somehow, something always gets in the way. You put it off. You tell yourself you’ll start tomorrow. Fear creeps in. Distractions take over. And just like that, another day passes without progress. Steven Pressfield calls this force Resistance. It’s invisible, but it’s real. It’s universal. An...

"What if the key to clarity, peace, and true integration wasn’t in thinking more, but in thinking less? What if the struggle to bring profound experiences back into our daily lives isn’t about making sense of them, but about learning how to stop making sense of everything? Today, we dive into a concept that challenges the very way we engage with reality—the art of not thinking." "Inspired by the t...

DAILY FOCUS: IMPOSSIBILITY: The concept of what is "impossible" is relative and can change over time.   RESOURCES: Lost Ancient Humans Video from After Skool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBF0hP2_nGw   Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that expand human consciousness and performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's...

"Why do some people rise above suffering while others stay stuck? What if I told you that how you interpret life’s events determines whether you remain trapped in pain or break free? In today’s episode, we’re diving into Viktor Frankl’s legendary book Man’s Search for Meaning and uncovering how finding meaning in suffering can change your life forever. Plus, I’ll share how Frankl’s revolutionary m...

"Why do some people seem to effortlessly connect, persuade, and close more business, while others struggle to get a simple 'maybe'? Is it confidence? Charisma? Or is there something deeper at play? The truth is, that most people approach communication, networking, and sales backward. They focus on what they want to say and what they want people to know, rather than understanding what drives people...

Here's One From the Vault - One of my favorite discussions from the old Rise Up With Dragon Podcast.    This is OBTAINMENT:   There’s an automatic process running in our brains directed by our egoic construct. It’s the ongoing desire to obtain. Obtainment, by definition, is The act of obtaining or acquiring something with voluntary action. Let's unpack and become conscious of the fact that we are...

What if reality as we know it only exists because we observe it? What if the world we perceive is not an objective truth but a constructed experience shaped by our senses, conditioning, and cognitive limitations? Beyond the Veil challenges the notion that our perception of reality is complete, arguing that what we see is only a fraction of what truly exists. From birth, we are programmed by our Mo...

  About the Author: Pema Chödrön, born Deirdre Blomfield-Brown in New York City in 1936, is one of the most influential spiritual teachers in the West. A former teacher and wife, her life transformed after a series of personal challenges, including a painful divorce, which led her to explore Tibetan Buddhism. She became a student of Lama Chime Rinpoche in the French Alps and was later ordained as...

AM I AI (Articicial Intelligence) is a short gem from the Rise Up With Dragon podcast where Dragon entertains the great potential that human beings think they are the baseline reality that is creting AI when in fact there is a high probability that they to are AI. Am i AI? One from the vault is a special blessing once a week where we look through the vast library of episodes from the previous Rise...

The idea of becoming "limitless" captures the imagination of many, fueled by science, popular culture, and the allure of human potential. This episode explores whether being limitless is something to strive for externally or whether it’s an intrinsic state waiting to be uncovered and set free, by removing self-imposed limitations. Drawing on Jim Kwik's best selling book Limitless, the movie Limitl...

Let's Make Sense of the Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. Come read a book a week with me. This is a new format by Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon" where we take one book a week from the vault, and give you a sub 30 minute synopisis witb its primary lessons and major takeaways.  In The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, its basic premise uncovers how individuals can navigate and break through their internal barriers...

Enjoy this amazing episode from the old Rise Up With Dragon show  where Dr. JC Doornick "The Dragon" sheds light on the difference and relationship between the world inside your mind and the one on the outside. Can you see how they shape eachother? One from the vault is a special blessing once a week where we look through the vast library of episodes from the previous Rise Up With Dragon Podcast a...

The Stoic Diet: How Ancient Philosophy Can Help You Achieve Lasting Health in 2025. Master self-discipline, overcome emotional eating, and reclaim your health using Stoic principles. Discover how Stoic philosophy can revolutionize your approach to dieting and health. Learn self-discipline, voluntary discomfort, and practical steps to achieve your goals in 2025. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr....

Making Sense of Frames of Mind by Howard Gardner. A new twist on Makes Sense Mondays where we will pick the book of the week and Make Sense of it. Thanks to my good friend Jim Kwik, for years now i have been consuming on average 50 plus books a year. In fact, much of the information, topics and discussions you hear on the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast, comes from these books. I thought...

DAILY FOCUS: PRACTION- It’s an old joke. A fellow goes to New York to attend a concert, but gets lost. He spots another fellow who’s carrying a violin case. “Sir, can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” The musician smiles and says, “Practice, practice, practice.” Where Action meets Consistent Practice. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topics that...

Enjoy this incredibly relevant conversation that supports the whole idea behind "who you are,  determines how well what you do works." It’s my hope that this conversation, with this very special guest, will simply end with you pointing in the right direction 🙏 Bob Burg, the co-author of the international bestseller The Go-Giver, a book that has transformed the way people think about success in bu...

Absolutely in love with Thanksgiving for so many reasons. Especially because it has the words THANKS and GIVING in it. In this unique episode, Dr. JC Doornick brings to light a concept and life practice called UNTAMED GRATITUDE where we will place our focus and energy where it needs to be. In present time gratitude. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers topic...

DAILY FOCUS: NOT THIS NOT THAT: In some of the Buddhist teachings, there’s a term called NETI NETI which translates to Not this, not that. This reminds us of another concept we have discussed where Buddhists take the “middle way” through life. Let's look at this and the idea of achieving the highest form of the Collective CALM for a more enjoyable life experience.   Resource for this episode: - SU...

How does Jim Kwik remember numbers and names? How does Jim Kwik read so fast? What is Jim Kwik's IQ? Can i learn to read faster and retain more information? Can i learn to remember numbers and names too? The answer is yes and Jim Kwik himself shares all his secrets and much more in this episode.  My good friend friend Jim Kwik has agreed to spend one hour with us and i have asked him to share his...

Today’s episode unpacks the Science, Art and Philosophy around miracles. What are they, and to what degree do we have control in their manifestation? Can we “expect a miracle” today? Let’s see. I think you will be both surprised and intrigued by what i have found. This podcast is available on both  Apple  and  Spotify Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast: This podcast covers top...