One Life with Donny Raus

When you are in a frenzy state, remember that you're not experiencing the world, but the thoughts inside your head. These thoughts are all just questions you're asking yourself. Something happens when you decide to take action regardless of these fears. You grow and push your borders further out. This is also aided by friends who help you see the truth. In this episode I will share an ex...

The success you want in life doesn’t come without hardship. Said differently, you were going to have to go through trials and have hardship, but rest assured that what you want on the other side is worth far more than any pain you’ll feel along the way. Tp subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Have you ever fallen into a slump, where you don't know what action to take next? Heck, you can't even remember what it was you were going after or inspired by in the first place. These states can seem pervasive at times, but they are not. Like each passing day, while night falls, it is only a matter of hours before the sun rises again. This is also true of life. In this episode we'...

What do you want? Answering this will give you the keys to your kingdom. Very few people ask and as a result, live lives of quiet desperation. We've all been there at some point in our lives, not judgement. The purpose of this episode is to let you know that you don't have to stay there. You only need to ask a new question and take new action. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, vis...

When you make a big change in your life, it can be challenging finding your footing and maybe even cause you to question the decision you just made. In times like these, it is important to check in with your gut, remember the reasons for the change in the first place, and that it is completely normal. Your beautiful future is waiting for you. The only thing you need to do now is to start gaining m...

Change isn't always comfortable, but nowhere near as painful as staying the same. Some time in order to become the person we were meant to be, we need to let go of who we were. In this episode we'll get familiar with where you want to go, so that you can overcome holding on to things that are no longer serving. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

When you're overwhelmed, even the smallest of tasks feels like you're scaling Everest. You keep trucking forward, hoping that you'll catch up, but you never do. If you're in this state, there is a silver lining. With some changes in your actions and perspective, you can erase overwhelm and bring the joy back into your day. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donn...

The road to paradise isn't a straight line. It is ungroomed and has many turns and pitfalls. For this reason it is the road less traveled. Don't let this deter you from setting out on the path because as a result of choosing your path to paradise, you will become more and experience more than you ever thought or dreamed and who you will become in the process alone will be worth the journ...

If you can't see it, you can't achieve it. If you're wondering why you don't have what you want, look no further than your thoughts. Often, people thing they're driving in one direction, when in reality, they have their eyes in the rear view mirror. Remember, where you put your focus is what you attract. For this reason it is important to have a vision that pulls you forwa...

When you're in the thick of it, it can seem overwhelming. In times such as this, it is invaluable to take a step back and set your sights on the horizon (your vision). Doing so eliminates stress and honors the journey which you are on. Remember, your life is made up of your days. When you bring joy to your days, it equates to a joyful life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.d...

If you're pursuing a BIG life vision, it is very likely you'll encounter resistance along the way. As a result, the vision starts to dim. It is in moments such as these we need the support of our inner circle to hold our vision and remind us of what we're truly capable of. In this episode I will elaborate on what exactly this means and how you can enlist your inner circle to support...

In life, there is no such thing as a straight line towards your dreams. There are many twists and turns you must navigate. In this episode I share an adventure I took through steep, winding roads and 762 turns in order to arrive at Pai, Thailand. The lessons it teaches you can be applied to every day of your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

No matter where you look, there are demands being made on your time. If you're not conscious about putting the most important things first, you'll soon find yourself in overwhelm and stress. In this episode we'll discuss what I call the "Life First Methodology", that I came up with to not only fill you up with the positive emotions, but to make sure that the important stuf...

Common sense isn't always common practice. Many people want the result, so much so, that they believe they can get there without doing all the "in between" work. The only way to your result, while having all the emotional benefits that come with reaching your destination, is to go back to the basics. Starting here is realizing the path fulfillment of a worthy goal. Look at something...

If you want to improve any area of your life, you must measure it. Measuring requires that you not only know where you want to go and where you are, but also that you're using equipment that is true. In this episode I will share a methodology to start to improve all the areas of your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com .

I just booked a trip to 3 Asian destinations: Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While nervous, I moved forward with the booking. The lessons of this one event can tell you everything you need to know about living a life of passion, purpose and growth. How do the themes mentioned play a role in your life? To subscribe, as a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com . 

When most people think of success, they think of this place, where once reached, all the struggle will be over and it will be smooth sailing from that point forward. There is a saying in the personal development space and it is, "new level, new devil", meaning the journey is never ending. This should be comforting to you, as you realize every step you take is a success and that the journ...

Every day you're being guided by the questions you ask yourself, consciously or unconsciously. By asking more empowering questions, we can begin the creation of a new neural pathways and direct our lives to where it is we want to go, namely the emotions we want to feel. Sit back and enjoy the ride! To subscribe, ask a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com.

It isn't success that breeds confidence, but the acknowledgment of one's success that leads to greater confidence and even greater success. When you acknowledge the successes you've had in your life, you till the soil for an abundant crop to grow. Adversely, when you fail to acknowledge your successes, weeds take over, stifling your crop. For this reason you must fully integrate you...

No change is made without psychological necessity. We change because we want to avoid pain or are being pulled by a compelling future. Change isn't easy, but with the right leverage, it becomes doable. In this episode we'll cover some of those questions to "tip the scales" and start taking action. Where do you need to apply the questions being asked? Only you know the answer......

Have you ever committed to something, only to look back and regret your decision? The best way to avoid this is to say no to everything, at least at first. When you say no, you're protecting your time for the things that matter to you most. Your next task should be to find the support to say yes. If you can't fid the reasons why you should say yes or your reasons aren't strong enoug...

Sometimes you don't know the path forward, but you do know the very next thing. At times like this, it is important to lean into faith, trusting that the next step will be revealed to you. In this story, I will share a realization in my business and how in uncertainty, I am taking the next step. What have you been stuck on in your life? What is your gut telling you the next step is? Do that....

Have you ever felt burnt out, where all you wanted to do was escape from your life? If you're feeling this way or have in the past, I want to congratulate you. Burnout is a sign that something in your life needs a change. Sometimes it is just giving more to and taking care of ourselves and other times it is a drastic change, such as changing careers. What I want you to understand is that burn...

Very few things are as jolting as the passing of a loved one. While mourning is natural, there is an opening that happens, where you get to look at your life, your priorities, what's important and how you've been living. In that opening it is imperative to take action or at the very least, capture the inspiration, because it is your soul calling out to you, pointing you in the direction...

You can't create your future with a food in the past. It isn't uncommon to go back to experiences we've had, hoping to have the same feelings we did so long ago. Looking for certainty will keep us stock, because no matter how hard we try, we can never go back. The only way is forward.  To subscribe, ask a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com .