One Life with Donny Raus

Nothing changes without a demand first being placed on it. This is especially true as it relates to the desires you have for your life. Action is the catalyst that gets the wheels turning, ultimately moving you towards a new demand (action) to be taken towards its realization. Everything you want is in the unknown, but if you follow the breadcrumbs, as explained in this episode, you'll eventu...

If you keep putting off your dreams, you will eventually look back, realizing that the time has passed and you may no longer have the time, health, or finances to do the things you wanted to do.  The road of "someday" ultimately leads to a life of regret. What are the things you've been putting off? What are those experiences that you know would bring you so much joy and would enric...

What if failure is the only way forward? Culturally we avoid the "F" word, but the truth of the matter is that we fail on a daily basis. The only time we fear it, is when we give the failure a false meaning, rather than seeing it for what it is, feedback to take a new step forward. There's always something to be gained in every unsuccessful attempt. Realizing this is what allows you...

How do you get clear about what in life?  Answering this question might make leave a lot of people tense with anxiety. However, I'm here to tell you that the answer is a lot easier than you think and can be summed up in two words: Experience and feeling. New experiences give us distinctions with regard to our preferences. These distinctions drive future decisions and the process continues... 

Variety is the spice of life, but sometimes one negative experience can close you off to a life of magic. This happens when we create blanket beliefs such as, I didn't enjoy _____ and therefore I will not enjoy any _____.  It's like saying you had a bad flying experience and therefore hate all  traveling. It sounds stupid and yet our lives are filled with unquestioned beliefs such as thi...

When you can't turn back, the only option left is to move forward. It is important to remember that you're never at the mercy of our circumstances. You always have a choice. You have a choice to say yes or no, to continue or change course. Fear can be stifling, preventing you from taking the necessary next steps in relationship/business/life. However, once you recognize that it is only f...

Pursuing success at the cost of your wellbeing is the ultimate failure.  When you're in the trenches, it is very difficult to pop your head above ground. If you could, you'd likely realize the battle is over and that you're at war with yourself. Imagine stepping out of the "rat race". If you didn't have to compete, how would your experience of life change? With an ext...

So many people make their happiness and well being conditional, saying, "I'll do this when..." I find great fault in this approach. It is like telling your dog you refuse to feed it, until it learns to give you its paw and roll over. You wouldn't do that in a million years... Then why do you do it to yourself? By allowing ourselves to do the things we know will bring joy into o...

Are you striving to achieve a result, but find yourself hitting a wall, unable to make any progress? What if I told you that the best way to break through that wall, was to relax into it?  Focusing too hard on an outcome can have the opposite effect, preventing you from seeing the path that would otherwise seem obvious.  Releasing your resistance also makes the process more enjoyable and who doesn...

In order to achieve any worthwhile goal, you must step beyond our current comfort zone. The easiest way to make these strides, without it being terrifying, is to break the journey down into small do-able steps. Doing so builds our confidence and compounds the results, as we move closer and closer to our end goal. Regardless of how insignificant the step is, it is still a step forward and a progres...

What is the source of confidence? When asked by a friend how I was able to show up consistently, week after week, to record this podcast, I had really break down my motivations for creating. While our reasons may differ, the framework for confidence is the same from person to person. I believe that the source of confidence lies in the art of doing. In this podcast we'll break down the steps,...

As social creatures, the desire to belong is embedded deep within our psyche. As a result we adopt (most of the time unconsciously) the behaviors, beliefs, and goals of those around us.  Look at your life as it stands now. Which areas have you consciously designed? Which have you taken on by default. In this podcast I show how breaking through the internal conflict and following your heart is the...

At our very core we are makers of meaning. Conscious or not, we apply meaning to all the events of our life, as well as, to words. Each word carries its own energetic vibration, given to it by you, the creator of your own life. Why does this matter? Because words are the core of our identity, they are what we use to describe ourselves and our aspirations. This can cause internal conflict, as you a...

Do you wake up in anticipation at the day ahead or are you anxious, living in reaction? If the latter, then it is very likely that you're putting other people's demands above of your own needs. A life worth living, is a life worth planning. Carving out time for yourself to plan the day ahead (the evening before), is one of the greatest acts of self love you can give yourself. It sets the...

Self comparison is the fasting spreading pandemic today, effecting everything from your self confidence to your health and happiness. While it may appear that others are making massive strides, leaving you in the dust, I'd like to offer you a different perspective. What if you were exactly where you needed to be at this point in your journey? Your journey is independent of everyone else, for...

There are two motivators in life, pain and pleasure.  Most people don't change until they're forced. Resisting change is a very painful process. Wouldn't it be nice if you could bypass the pain and go right to the very thing you want? Doing so requires you to get better acquainted with your desires, rather than your fears. This episode I share the story of Michael, a former bonds tr...

You want to be/do/achieve great things, but sometimes you're your own worse enemy. One of the reasons people fail to achieve their goals, is because they leave themselves a "way out". When you "burn your boats", leaving no way to escape, you will take the metaphorical island.  In times like these, courage and faith are your best friends. In this episode I tell the story of...

Let's face it. Change can be scary. This is particularly true when the object of desire seems insurmountable.  In times like this, it is helpful to remember two things. First, we all start at different places and as a result, our journeys will also be different. Some will be longer and some will be shorter. Secondly, the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. As long as you're...

I believe that there is a part of us that has the answer to every question we dare to ask, that is if we can quiet our minds long enough to get the answer... How can we gain access this all knowing part of ourself? The ability will require you to get out of your head and into your heart. Sound challenging? Don't worry... There is a short cut. Similar to trusting your "gut", one of t...

Change an be pretty scary, even if it is moving towards something you say you want. The reason being that it forces you to do take new action/to do something you haven't done before. Said differently, it requires you to step into the unknown. This pull back is one of the many faces of self sabotage. If it is our natural tendency to resist change, how can we double down, ensuring that we move...

What if everything in life was happening for you, instead of to you? How would that impact your life?  The only difference between something "good" or "bad", is the meaning you give it. Want to know the best part? You are are the meaning maker! Adopting the belief that life is happening for you, is like putting on a pair of yellow colored glasses. Whether it is cloudy or rainin...

Are you at a challenging moment in your life? If so, rather than resist it, I want to invite you to instead celebrate it. There is the misconception that growth is linear line and that everything is supposed to flow perfectly. What if we did away with this belief all together? What if the challenges were there to give you a greater sense of clarity, to help you grow, to help you appreciate even mo...

What is real wealth? How will you know when you've achieved it? Will you be happy?  In the western world, especially in America, we tend to attach a monetary value to the word wealth, but is it true? In a speech I gave at my best friends wedding, I had him breakdown his model of what it means to be wealthy, coming away with the realization that he was the richest man in the world. My hope is...

We create our personal realities with our thoughts and our focus. When you understand this simple and yet, complex concept, you'll understand that you're the creator of your reality.  In this episode I recap a conversation I had with a homeless man at a bus stop and the gifts he gave me in the form his personal story. Those lessons are a reminder that we are the authors of our lives and...

if you don't have a plan for your life, someone else does. Not having a "plan" means you'll get swayed wherever the wind blow. Not how you want to live, especially if you want to create a life of passion and excitement. Then how do we check in to make sure we don't get sucked into someone else's plans? Easy, you get clear on your own and evaluate every decision as to...