Serve Strong Finish Strong

It gnaws at you. That nagging voice inside your head is saying, "You were meant for more than this." Here you are in the proverbial middle of life and you have so much more to live. What's your next adventure? The episode is filled with inspiration and practical advice to help you take the first step towards your next adventure and find the courage to pursue it. Your host will also share from his...

Have you ever been driving a car behind someone going way below the speed limit and it drives you nuts? You're experiencing what I call an "emotional moment". One of the hallmarks of your fantastic 4th Quarter is Emotional Health. When you are emotionally healthy, you are able to create more margin in your mind and being. Emotional health has a lot to do with, well, emotions. And that's what we're...

What is health? What does it mean to be physically fit? How can you overcome the cravings that are destroying you physically? This episode touches on a number of health and wellness topics. We will go into the science of cardio workouts, resistance training, food intake, stretching and most importantly the use of or the intake of water. If you are looking for motivation to get moving and become a...

You have a story that no one can duplicate. It's your brilliance. Your story is full of experiences and training that sits idle, waiting to be leveraged for your good and for the good of others. If you could leverage all this wisdom and knowledge, you could make it work for you as you transition into your 4th Quarter. But how do you leverage your brilliance?  Micro courses. My guest today is...

Resolutions. They come and go. Mostly, they go. In fact, research indicates that nearly 80% of all New Year's resolutions fail by mid-February. What's wrong with this picture? That's the topic of this episode. There needs to be some inner work before we start listing goals and desired habits. Key Points: 1. Behind every system of actions are a system of beliefs. 2. Behavior that is incongruent wit...

When you think of the new year, what's one thing that comes to mind? I bet you would likely say New Year's Resolutions. The old adage, "New Year, New You," is indicative of starting fresh for a whole new calendar year. And yet, researchers have consistently shown that nearly 80% of all resolutions die a quiet death sometime around the second week of February. And no one shares a selfie failing at...

We can talk about living a fantastic 4th quarter. But how much better would it be if we could hear from someone who already is? Good news. That's what this episode is about. But let me warn you, it's not a journey of daisies and unicorns. My guest, Lance, has really gone through the ringer to get where he is today. In fact, at about 10:50 into the recording, he shared some very deep experiences. S...

You've been hurt. We all have. Getting hurt is inescapable. The question is not, "Will I ever get hurt?" -- The question is, "WHEN I get hurt, how will I process that hurt?" Unprocessed hurt will hinder your ability to craft and execute a fantastic 4th quarter and finish strong. That's why I'm excited to share this episode with you and my conversation with Steve Wormer. Steve Wormer is the Executi...

Death. It's a topic we all put off. Why is that? Perhaps we're afraid we'll jinx ourselves, or we're too busy, or because we don't know where to start. My guest, Rick Craig, today says that having a map to follow takes away guessing and confusion. Having the same terminology and map to follow for families when discussing end-of-life can promote cooperation among family members when engaging in top...

None of us are going to make it out of this life alive. How's that for an uplifting description of a podcast episode? Seriously though, how many of us live as though we're going to live forever and therefore put off one of the most important parts of our lives until it's nearly too late? I'm talking about succession planning. Who will succeed you in what you're currently doing? How will it continu...

You crave freedom. Who doesn't? But freedom so often eludes you. Why is that? The answer, according to my guest, is a healthy lifestyle. Freedom to move, to do what you want to do. To get down on the floor with your grandkids. To stay up with your spouse when walking through town. Freedom. Listen as we talk about what keeps a person in their 40-50s from healthy living and what you can start to do...

Uh-oh. Your life is already consumed with your job, your family, your hobbies... and now you just got a call that your mother is ill. In fact, it's a diagnosis you didn't see coming, nor are you prepared for - dementia. What's your next step? How do you handle news like this? Who will help you? That's the topic of this episode. Listen as my guest, Melissa Chambers, shares valuable insight from her...

Life can change on a dime. One phone call; one slip; one simple phrase, and you are instantly thrust into a whole new trajectory. That's what happened to my guest, Jocee. She was on a routine phone call with her daughter, who was on her way home from college. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, Jocee literally sat and listened to the horrible sounds of the accident her daughter was in. Totally helpless...

If you're like many in their 3rd Quarter of life, you struggle with a sense of your own identity. You've spent the past 20+ years building your family, your career, your financial stability. But all that is built, and you're wondering what's next. My guest has an answer for you: Learn to tell your story. It's in telling your story that you can reconnect with who you are. Armed with this awareness,...

Your brain is an incredible listener. It will take what you tell it and do what you want. Why is that important to know in midlife? Because it can mean the difference between a lousy aging journey and a fantastic aging journey. Cody and I talk about the importance of what you believe. We talk about what's really going on in your brain when you sleep. We talk about why water is so important. But be...

""Agency"" means having options and choice. But what if you don't know what your options are? And what if you feel like you're a freight train barreling down the tracks headed straight for the end of your career, and you don't know what's going to happen? If that's you, you're about to listen to a powerful episode. Justin Smith covers 5 key areas you need to be aware of as you map out your life jo...

You're in your 40's or 50's, and you are lost. You feel like you're being controlled by circumstances. You have no time to yourself. All you seem to do is react and put out fires while the meaningful work sits idle. You're in a state of limbo between what you've built all your life and what you will face next. You are uncertain about what that future holds, and it's paralyzing. In this episode, I...

One of the hallmarks of a fantastic fourth quarter (your 60s and your 70s) is financial freedom. When you're financially free, it has a positive impact on your relationships, your emotional health, and so many other facets of life. One of the components of financial freedom is life insurance. This is a topic we'll discuss in this episode with my guest, Jeffrey Neltner. But we're talking not just o...

We are born with a purpose. That purpose can guide and enrich our lives if we live true to it. But too many of us are living a "hollowed out" life that has evolved over time and we struggle to try and answer the question, "What's wrong with me?" If you can relate, this episode is for you. Jim Huling is author of the #1 global bestseller, "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" now translated into 16 lang...

There are too many stories of people retiring, beginning to spend their pension, but having no real purpose or meaning in life. This has to stop, and my guest (Richard Ward) is helping people avoid this trap. There is so much life to live after the typical "retirement" age. There are so many meaningful opportunities.  In this episode, Richard and I talk about the true role of money, the reali...

It's the subtle, silent killer of our motivation, our outlook, and our options. It's known as self-talk and unless you give it the attention it deserves, it will drive you into loneliness, isolation, depression and decline. This issue is a plea. Take control of what you're telling yourself. In your 40-50's, when you're already facing some life-changing thoughts, ideas, and circumstances, you need...

In this episode we dive into a tool called The Fascinate Advantage. My guest, Lori Blatt, is a certified practitioner and she shares how the Fascinate assessment helps individuals and teams understand how each is seen by the world. This is a tremendous advantage to those of us who are seeking the next thing for our lives. Lori Blatt works with B2B decision-makers and their teams to be more fascina...

You want meaningful work to do. You used to do it, but now it's not as meaningful to you as it once was. What happened? What's wrong with you? In this episode, we address what's going on and, by the way, there's nothing wrong with you. In the show, I encourage you to surround yourself with a support community that will help you grow and thrive in the new era of your life. One way to do that is to...

Are you at a crossroads and don't know which direction to choose? Struggling to take the next step because you made a poor decision in the past and now you're gun shy? The guest on today's episode of Serve Strong Finish Strong podcast is a real account of a genuine journey, complete with ups and downs, over a 5-year period.  You'll discover what he learned about himself.  You'll hear how...

This episode is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Di Patterson. The previous conversation addressed the importance of being relationally rich. In this emotional episode, Di shares how common it is to live your life in fear of getting old. So many people are living in silent desperation, wondering what the future will hold for them. But Di provides a simple, yet powerful, exercise that will help...