One Life with Donny Raus

I often get asked, "what do you do if you don't know what you like to do for fun?" This always struck me as an odd question, that is until I realized the villain behind this question. In this episode I'll share fear's sneaky mask and how to uncover it in your own life. Doing so will open you up to pleasure that you long for and perhaps even once had. Once unmasked, you can...

What if everything you've been through was only preparing you for the amazing life that is about to open up to you? How would you feel? How would this change the way you looked at your past. The truth of the matter is that this is the truth and that at any given moment, you can decide to start over and create the life you love.  All of this starts with creating a new meaning for the events in...

When do people start living? When they know they are going to die.  What is the dream you've been putting off? What has prevented you from going after it. In reality, the only thing stopping us from taking action on our dreams is death.  As a result, you have to be mindful of the stories you tell yourself, because at each step you are creating your reality. It is time to get in touch with you...

The quickest way from point A to point B is to know where point B is. If you don't know where you want to know, you run the risk of going somewhere you don't want to be and even more importantly, wasting your precious time and resources, when with just a little effort, could be direction towards a place that will leave you happy and fulfilled. One of the best ways to get there is to know...

Fear of failure is very common, but when you realize that it is the only way you'll ever grow to become who you want and are meant to be, hopefully then, you will start to look at it a little differently. In this episode I share an analogy of the SFS (Shitty-First-Shot) and how a lesson from pulling shots of espresso can set you up for success in your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a ques...

What do you want? Do you even know? We live in an age where we are constantly being bombarded with messages on what we need to be happy. As if that wasn't enough, we have pressure from friends, family and most of all, ourselves. If you're getting anxious just reading this, relax. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, because you do know what you want. In this podcast we'll reac...

Not all of our desires can be acted upon in the moment we conjure them. Sometimes it may be years down the road. How do you experience and lock it in, so that the inspiration you're feeling doesn't stale? In this podcast I'll tell you a story about a friend about her desire to travel to Thailand, but with kids still in high school, that dream trip just isn't an option or is it?...

There is an innate knowing tucked deep inside of our bodies, always there to guide us when we need it. We only need to ask and tune in. This voice can seem dim or even mute, but it is always there. To access it, you must pay attention, give it permission and allow it speak its truth. In this episode we'll talk about activating your internal guidance system.  To subscribe, ask a question or co...

It is human nature to place a higher value on things that required some investment of your time, energy or money. We can do this to a fault, as these things often hold us back from achieving something greater. What are you holding on to for the sole reason that you've invested too much to get where you are to let it all go? In this episode we'll get real about the real costs of holding o...

When you feel stuck, it may feel like no matter which direction you go, you're going to hit a wall. This scenario will play itself on repeat, until you take new action. New action starts by asking new questions. In this episode I will share my stuckness around my business and what I am doing to move forward. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

When do most people take action? When they have to. Sure, it can get stressful when the clock is ticking, but is that bad? In this podcast I we will dive into one of the deciding factors as to whether or not you follow through and take action, as well as, how to create this magnetic force in your own life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com .

Not all of our desires can be acted upon in the moment we conjure them. Sometimes it may be years down the road. How do you experience and lock it in, so that the inspiration you're feeling doesn't stale? In this podcast I'll tell you a story about a friend about her desire to travel to Thailand, but with kids still in high school, that dream trip is out of the question or is it? To...

Your values are a litmus test for the decisions you make in your life. The problem arrises when you aren't clear about what your values are and what they need to be. In this episode I will guide you to discover your guiding values so that you can begin making decisions in alignment with the person you wish to become. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

In the western world exists the ideology that, "if I do it alone, I will be enough. I will be loved. I will be at peace." This is probably the greatest lie ever told, as no man can make it alone. In this podcast you will learn the not-so-secret to not only getting over life's most difficult moments, but the very thing that will make your journey one you'll enjoy.  To subscribe,...

Wouldn't it be nice to know where you're headed in the journey of life, so that you don't get lost or take any significant detours? Wouldn't it also be nice if you could avoid the potholes that seem to come out of nowhere. In this podcast we'll set your destination and chart your course. While the trip may get messy at times, when you're able to see the potential dang...

How would you value the best experience of your life? Likely, you'd say it was priceless. What was it that made it priceless? Often times, the experiences that will have the greatest contribution to your life get overlooked, because you make them small, failing to realize that it could be the one thing to completely change your life. In this episode, I invite you to give your dreams a chance,...

When you're too focused on the details, you can fall into the trap of missing the bigger picture. The worst case of this is when something minor goes wrong at the beginning of your day and all of a sudden you have a snowball that keeps growing and growing until it becomes a full blown avalanche. When this happens it is very easy to lose perspective. That is when this little hack comes into pl...

"Peace of mind comes when your life is in harmony with true principles and values and in no other way." -Stephen Covey It is your values which bring you back to who you really are. Do you remember who you really are? Are you living by your own set of values/guiding principles? In this podcast we'll take a look at exactly that and how you may need to upgrade some of your values to be...

We all want magic to show up in our lives. When I say the word magic, I am referring to moments of excitement, adventure, awe and divine guidance. What most people don't realize is that these experiences are not going to interrupt you. They must be sought after. You must break free from the rigidity of your daily routine. Then and only then can you have the experiences that add the spice to l...

What is that you say you want? Do the actions you take speak your priorities? I believe that one of the main reasons people fall short in creating the life they want, is that they allow the vision for their life to fade, like a photograph sitting in the sun for too long. One thing you must remember is that emotion creates emotion and the only way to consciously create is to flood your life with re...

Life is a give in take. Everything you desire to have in your life is going to require you to sacrifice something (i.e. you can't have the body you want, while choosing to eat a dozen donuts every morning). This routine and comfort of what we know is what keeps you stuck in a place you don't want to be. In this episode we'll take a look at your life, identify those areas, as well as...

Clarity is power. When you know what you want and it stirs emotion in you, that is when you'll take the action to get it. Sometimes getting from point A to point B requires you to take certain steps and make certain sacrifices. Other times, you may want at 10, but realize you're only willing to put in the effort/do what's needed to get to a 7. That is ok and it is valuable to know t...

If you want to thrive in any area of your life, you need to create the conditions that support that growth. Setting the conditions for your metaphorical flower to grow is what intentions bring to your life. Setting intentions allow you to see beyond your current reality towards something grander. In this episode you'll learn and practice of setting powerful intentions and aligning your action...

It has been said that an object in motion will stay in motion, until acted upon by some force. Which will take you further: Action or Law of Attraction? In order to answer the question, you must what makes the engine combust and push forward. Those two items are beliefs and emotions. In this episode we'll dive into the which you should do first and if you don't know how to get into that...

Does every day feel like a mirror of the last? Do you feel like you're running on a hamster wheel, going, going, going, but never getting very far? If so, it is very likely that you're stuck in a box called your comfort zone. If this is you, don't worry. It is good to know where you are, because now you can make a change. In this episode I will share steps you can take to start to l...