Out There on the Edge of Everything®

EPISODE 214 A traumatic event is defined as “ a distressing experience that causes significant emotional, psychological, or physical harm .” Examples of traumatic events include such things as a car accident, a death of a loved one, a breakup, a loss of a job, or an ongoing series of events, like a chronic health problem, continuous physical, emotional or sexual abuse.  These traumatic events...

EPISODE 213 On July 12, 1987, I ran the Chicago Distance Classic as part of the AT&T running team.  Our running team won the team championship as the fastest 20K team. On that day, in that 20K race (12.4 miles) I beat Olympic Champion Frank Shorter. Frank Shorter’s time was  1:25.07 . My time was 1:22.10. Here are three things I learned from that magical experience that day. How can...

EPISDOE 212 The concept of micro-achievements focuses on the cumulative impact of small, consistently completed tasks on overall personal and professional development. This approach is particularly powerful because it taps into the psychological principle that achieving even minor goals can provide a substantial motivational boost in your mental health, creating a positive feedback loop that prope...

EPISODE 211 I was watching the TV show,  FBI International , Season 4, Episode 14, and I heard one of the  characters , said this with respect to sniper training and shooting at someone at about timestamp 5:30 into the episode: “ Patience + Persistence + Timing + Opportunity = Then and only then do you fire. ” – Cameron Vo – Fictional Character – FBI International TV Show Even though you are not a...

EPISODE 210 Using technology on a regular basis will impact your mental, physical, and social well-being. The excessive use of technology can create some very real, negative effects in your life. What are some of the negative effects associated with excessive use of technology? What are a few of the benefits of a tech detox? How can you implement a tech detox in your own life? Implementing a tech...

EPISODE 209 It is very popular to be told to “ think outside the box ” in business and in your life. Thinking “outside the box” encourages creativity and looking beyond current boundaries , comfort zones and established processes, to find novel solutions. However, “thinking inside box” is very different concept. “Thinking inside box” is beneficial in situations where consistency, accuracy, speed a...

EPISODE 208 Are you focusing on negativity, doubt, pessimism or being a victim in your own life? Then you are always looking for the  clouds  in your own life. Can you shift toward optimism , action and mindfulness instead? If so, you can get rid of the clouds in your own life. What techniques can use to stop looking for clouds in your own life? If you stop looking for clouds, you can ea...

EPISODE 207 There are many times in your personal life where you face a situation that you cannot change. Such a situation is called an “ Immutable Reality.” What is an Immutable Reality ? An Immutable Reality is “a fixed set of facts for a situation that is unlikely to undergo any real change in any respect, no matter what decisions are made or what actions are taken.” What are Some T...

EPISODE 206 Fear is a basic human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat, which can be real or imagined. It is a fundamental survival mechanism that signals your body to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. Fear is both physiological—impacting the body through increased heart rate, adrenaline boosts, and heightened senses—and psychological, affecting thoughts and emotions. H...

EPISODE 205 Pivoting  in your personal life refers to a  crossroads  in your life and making a significant shift in your habits, priorities, or goals in response to changes in your circumstances or a realization about what you want now in your life and your desire to  attract  something different. Pivoting  is particularly relevant in today’s fast-paced, ever- changing world, where personal flexib...

EPISODE 204 I was watching the  Pat Mcafee  show on  ESPN  in the  episode  on November 11, 2024, in which he was interviewing Coach  Jim Harbaugh , Head Football Coach of the  Los Angeles Chargers  in the NFL. “ Everybody is working like their job’s are the most important job in the entire organization and you see it because everybody’s double checking...

EPISODE 203 What is a “sequence of events” in a business? Are you responding to a “sequence of events” in your business? What disrupts a “sequence of events” in business? How can you stay in a flow to properly process a “sequence of events” in your business? How did Apple and Netflix use a “sequence of events” to become two of the most va...

EPISODE 202 To magnify something means to enlarge it in fact or in appearance, pointing to it, focusing attention to it and emphasizing its qualities or results. To erase something refers to the act of removing it, either physically by removing traces of it, or metaphorically by removing memories and feelings of it. In personal development, focusing on your strengths and superpowers makes you a ma...

EPISODE 201 Persistence  is a powerful trait that leads to many positive outcomes in both your  personal  and  professional  life. Persistence  can add significant  hope  and  light  to your personal and professional life. “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying. Be persistent and stay...

EPISODE 200 Ernie Banks was a Hall of Fame baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. I have a picture of a Ernie Banks on a baseball card on the my blog post at SLesavich.com Ernie was always known a warm, positive , enthusiastic human being and his nickname was “ Mr. Cub .” One of Ernie’s most famous quotes was: “ There’s sunshine, fresh air, and the team’s behind us. Let’s play two .” Er...

EPISODE 199 Everything in the world is composed of  energy,  that is constantly in motion. All energy has a vibrational frequency, how fast the energy is moving. Even objects that appear to be solid and stationary, like rocks and trees, are in fact vibrating, oscillating, resonating, at various vibrational  frequencies . “ Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Mat...

EPISODE 198 Creating a successful team in today’s business environment is more important than ever. Creating a successful team is more than just gathering a group of talented individuals. Building a team involves fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. What are some essential strategies to help build a team that not only works together effectively but also achieves outstan...

EPISODE 197 Failure is the social concept of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and is usually viewed as the opposite of success .  In many instances, failure is based on one or more underlying fears . Failure is an inevitable part of life, but it doesn’t have to define you. Instead, failures can serve as a powerful catalysts for growth, innovation, and success in your own life. T...

EPISODE 196 I was watching College Game Day on ESPN and one of the commentators was Coach  Nick Saban  the former head football coach of the  Alabama  Football team. Coach Saban was describing the concept in football of “farm your own land” with respect to football players properly executing their own assignments in a pre-defined area on a football field during a football game....

EPISODE 195 The term “ singularity ” is often associated with a singularity occurring in technology , a hypothetical point in the future where artificial intelligence ( AI ), surpasses human intelligence, leading to unpredictable and profound changes in society. A “ personal singularity ” refers to a profound moment in which a transformative experience occurs in your own li...

EPISODE 19 4 An interview with Holistic Health Expert, JulieE, MPH, RD , from the Los Angeles, California, metro area. Julie is Registered Dietitian, with a Masters of Public Health, a Functional and Energy Medicine Practitioner a Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA) Master and a Holistic Health Biohacker. We discuss the Julie’s three step solution to create optimal holistic health in a person incl...

EPISODE 193 “ Politicians and political divisions are creating an environment of ME, instead of an environment of WE.” Stephen Lesavich, PhD This environment of ME is creating the chaotic energy of change. Involuntary, unwanted, chaotic, change for large numbers of people. The Power ME , contributes to the unwanted change and negative experiences you are encountering in your own life....

EPISODE 192 During the Olympics , athletes from around the world share their stories of dedication, hard work, and resilience in the face of their own individual challenges as “the power of perseverance .” Outside of sports, the power of perseverance is a fundamental concept in both personal development and professional development . The power of perseverance is about, maintaining effo...

EPISODE 191 Dak Prescott,  the Quarterback of the  Dallas Cowboys  in talking about potentially earning $140 million dollars for a new contract to play football was quoted as saying: “Pressure is a privilege, and I’m privileged to have it.”   Dak Prescott  – Quarterback Dallas Cowboys Is pressure really a privilege outside professional sports? Is being under pressure reall...

EPISODE 190 I was watching  ESPN   Outside the Lines  and they were talking about  Bob Beamon . This story really inspired me. On October 18, 1968, in the  19th Olympic Games in Mexico City , Bob Beamon jumped  8.90 meters , or  29 feet, 2.5 inches  in the long jump, a new world record. This distance is still an Olympic record in the long jump and one of the...