SMFR The Podcast

Take action. Do something, heck do anything to get you started. It can be a pain to get motivated but we have to put our ideas into action (and into goals) and everything goes from there. Got a big task you're dreading? Crank if out ASAP and watch that fear disappear. You can do it; seize the initiative, get in gear and GO! Love all y'all! Support the show

This l'il bit of wisdom (ahem!) is derived from the book "Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get A Life" by Larry Winget. This many times over successful entrepreneur tells it like it is - great book, great message and I hope I interpret it for you in typical SMFR fashion.  Support the show

Get a great night's sleep tonight. Let the day's trouble's and tomorrow's issues fade away and relax, snooze, and rejuvenate. I know, it's so hard to do but by doing simple breathing exercises and clearing your thoughts, you can wake up ready to make it hap'n cap'n. Give it a try - I'm going to right now...  Zzzzzzzz. Love all y'all! Support the show

Like the song from 1979 said, "we don't talk anymore"... in this digital age, we just don't communicate as in the past - and we can't afford to lose that aspect of our humanity. We went from calls and hand-written notes to emails (applicable in a lot of cases - business for instance) to texts and social media. It's just not the same for many many reasons. Hey, pick up...

Something a little different for the ol' podcast, but think you'll enjoy it... If you're ever driving I-55 through Arkansas, you'll see a sign with an arrow (blink and you'll miss it though) pointing you toward Johnny Cash's boyhood home in Dyess, Arkansas. It's literally 8 miles off the interstate and totally worth your time. I provide a little background on thi...

Everybody has a story to tell. Every single one of us (and there are almost 8 billion of us on this mortal coil).  Life goes by so fast and we often get caught up in the craziness of it all, but there's something we can do to slow things down a bit: if you ask them, most folks will tell you their story. Take time to listen as it'll mean so much to both you and to them. Things will chill...

The Golden Rule is simple, yet sometimes hard: Treat others as you would be treated. Here's a short reminder for all of us that, as you go through your day, take the time to say hello to a stranger, open doors for other folks, and just show your love along the way. Yup, we can breeze along and forget this sometimes - but not for long. Our character will remind us of who we are and what we do:...

Constructive controversy is just what it implies; rather than block out the other person's views, why not listen to what they're trying to say.  Yeah, it's hard to do sometimes - in fact, a lot of times if we don't agree. However, being respectful of other views, unless they're complete whacko, can help us grow in knowledge and maybe more importantly, in compassion and und...

We are what we think about all day long. Absolute truth. Negative thinking brings negative results. Likewise positive thinking manifests the good stuff. I'm sure you've heard this before but in this podcast I'm trying to make it relatable to us in our everyday lives. You know what? It works. You know what else? I love all y'all. Thanks for the likes/subscribes and for your inpu...

So many times we get caught in reliving our past mistakes or worrying about things in the future. While it's important to learn from our past in some instances, and to plan and goal-set for the future, dwelling on either robs us of what's right in front of us. Enjoy each moment and guess what? I love all yall! Support the show

Searching through the interwebs for a little motivation? I did and stumbled across this bit of info and hope it's helpful to you as it was to me. So skip the whiners and the negative garbage and let's get to the positive side of things. Don't be chicken... love all y'all! Support the show

The Four Agreements (A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom) is a wonderful short read by Don Miguel Ruiz. Your buddy Steve (Me!) breaks down each "agreement" and it's just another reminder for ourselves that life doesn't have to be complicated.  We sometimes do it to ourselves (myself included of course). Check it out and... I love all y'all!  Support the show

Life can throw us off track and instead of moving forward, we find ourselves "waiting for the other shoe to drop". Here's a few little reminders of how we can break that habit and focus on our goals - and more of the good things life has to offer. Love all y'all! Support the show

Hopefully you have or have had a person like Bill in your life; a caring guy or gal who is always there for you and lifts you up when you need it. Some people just have that gift, and Bill also taught me (and so many family and friends) The Gift of Time. Very simple yet very profound; let's use it preciously for ourselves and those around us. Love all y'all and - hey - don't forget...

Having something to look forward to, from simply planning a walk with a friend - to perhaps setting up a well-deserved vacation, helps keep us in a positive frame of mind. If we go through our days aimlessly we can get stuck in a rut and find ourselves just living to get by. The ol' "carrot on a stick" or having goals - big and small - breaks all of that up. Hey, it works for me......

Yes indeed, master your mind y'all. Folks often think of meditation as lighting candles, burning incense, going "ommm" (whatever that means it beats me...).  However it's actually very simple. Just a minute or two pulling yourself aside and chilling, focusing on breathing, and clearing away those obstacles that screw up our day. It ain't hard, friends; it works for me and...

Why not take a minute during your day to "press pause: and reflect and reset? Put your phone down and... breathe. It only takes a minute (or less) to refresh, and again, reset your mind and hopefully make your day that much better. Of course, there's little story - actually not really a story - that ties it all together; at least that's the intention here. So let's all take a &...

As the old saying goes "You can change your plan, but first you've got to have a plan". Going through life, things change (duh, really Steve?) but it's the adjustments we make as we navigate - hey that rhymes! - that bring us through to land on our feet. Oh yeah, and to help us become an even better version our best badass selves. Presented by your ol' buddy Steve here is...

Working, whether for ourselves or having a job, gives our self-esteem a real shot in the arm. Make the best of your situation (if you don't like it move on), and always strive to do your best. It ain't always easy but it's always worth it.  The story related here really hit home for me and hopefully you'll dig it too. Cheers y'all! Support the show

SMFRThePodcast. Why? Why SMFR? The burning (literally) question…  why did I eat that last piece of pepperoni pizza last night?  These questions plus more answered in this l’il video 😜 Support the show

The Magic of Thinking Big: Plain and simple, it works! How to make your mind produce positive thoughts, destroy fear, cure "excusitis", so much more. Not doing book reviews per se here, but this has been on my desk for 25+ years and is still a great pick-me-up and reference. Disclaimer: This is a YouTube video on the SMFRThePodcast channel. There's no intro or outro music, and it de...

As we go through life, we get conditioned (or used to) certain things, and they become habits for better or worse. In most cases, we just accept things for the way they are and it keeps us from moving forward.  The story of The Elephant Rope is a prime example. Break free, shake up your routine - that's the message of this podcast (and the YouTube) version. Support the show

A few stories and real life content that hopefully make you think.. and smile! Support the show

Random acts of kindness... treat others as you do yourself... hokey? Pollyanna(ish)? Nope. A simple "Hello", or a sincere "How ya doin" to folks you come across throughout your day can turn things around both mentally and physically. You probably do this now, but by being aware of it as a habit and practicing it as such, it really sinks in and can change things in a real, posit...

Does the world need another podcast? You betcha! Especially  one that brings positive, real life messages into this big ol’ goofy world.  A li’l background on your host (that’s me) and how we can hopefully learn from - and laugh with -  each other. After all, isn’t fun the best thing to have?  Yup, a couple of references to two of my favorite people; John Prine and Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore). Thei...