Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

"Master Your Metabolism" by Jillian Michaels teaches you how to reach your optimum health and weight and transform your body into the ultimate healthy, fat-fighting machine. Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Joshua Rush.  "She's a Keeper" (full song) Bev and Cliff Nelson and Nancy Anthis.

"Everything is Figureoutable" by Marie Forleo gives us a mindset which reminds us that we are all creators.  We were given the ability to change our thinking, and to take ideas and make them a reality.  Everything we own, from the light bulb to the cell phone, was created by someone...and became figureoutable. Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Two Beats Longer" (full song) by...

In "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast" by Laura Vanderkam we learn how to maximize our mornings to get to the dreams we always thought we'd get to someday.  Someday is today! Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, and Mary Lyn Bates.  "Soak It Up" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, and Marc-Alan Barnette.  

If you're having trouble changing your habits, it's not your fault...the problem is with your system.  "Atomic Habits" by James Clear is a new way of looking at habits.  In this podcast, we tell you the author's practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.   Music - "Bend in the River" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary L...

"The One Thing:  The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results" is by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan.  This is for those of you who want less distractions and less on your plate, but more productivity from your work! Music - "Unbreakable" (music tracks only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Andy Machin, Margaret McClure.  "This Side of the Tracks" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Christia...

Do you know that billions of dollars are spent to keep you looking at your devices?  The average person checks their phones 85 times a day!  In "Digital Minimalism" by Cal Newport, people are rethinking their relationship with social media, and cutting back in such a way to rejoin the living. Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Can you Spare Me an Angel" (...

A healthy brain is the key to staying vibrant and alive for a long time, and in "Use Your Brain to Change Your Age", bestselling author Daniel Amen tells us how to keep our precious brains at their best. Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "We All Fall Down" (whole song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Joshua Rush, Dee Briggs.  

For this anniversary of our 25th episode we thought we'd do something a little different.  For this podcast we will be answering some fun questions for you.  You're not going to believe some of these answers!  Sit back and enjoy! Music:  "I'd Be a Cowboy" written by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "I Wish I Met You Sooner" written by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Joshua Rush, Dee Briggs.

"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M. Gottman is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.  This Psychology Professor at University of Washington really knows his stuff! Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" written by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, and Dee Briggs.  "Don't Kill My Buzz" written by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary...

Success, winning, achievement, influence, leadership - these are big things, but they are the result of little things done well.  Whatever your dreams and goals, whatever you hope to achieve in life "Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret" by author Pat Williams will speed you on your journey. Music - "Dash" written by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "A Little on the Sunny Side" written by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Ke...

By using a simple customer service principle, in "Treat Me Like a Customer" Louis Upkins show us all how to be successful at home with the people who mean the most.  Fulfill your calling as a parent and spouse by treating those closest to you as well as you would treat your customers. Full song:  "Watcha Gonna Do About It" by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette.

"The Millionaire Mind" and "The Millionaire Next Door" were both written by Thomas J. Stanley.  He talks about how they balanced their need to become wealthy and economically productive with their need to enjoy life.  You may be very surprised! Music Tracks Only:  "I Can Do Bad on My Own" by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.   Full Song:  "Supply and Demand" by Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs...

"Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis has the subtitle of "stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be."  Rachel talks about the falsehoods she believed that made her feel overwhelmed and unworthy, then shares the practical strategies that helped her.  Rachel is a motivator, entertainer, and booty kicker all at the same time. Music Tracks: "Speedway" by M...

"Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis has a subtitle of "stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be."  She goes through each of these lies and gives practical strategies that helped her.  She encourages, entertains, and kicks some booty all at the same time.   Tracks: "Speedway" by Mary Lyn Bates, Bev & Cliff Nelson. Full Song: "Woo Girls" by Cliff Nelso...

Have you ever looked at blissfully married couples and thought,  I wish I knew their secret?   Now you can.  After years of research, Shaunti Feldhahn has identified the powerful habits that the happiest marriages have in common.  Even if your marriage is already good, maybe one of these habits will make it great!  Join us for "Highly Happy Marriages" by Shaunti Feldhahn. Music - "Damn Thing" writ...

In "Retire Inspired" Chris Hogan explains that retirement isn't an age; it's a financial number - an amount you need to live the retirement that you've always dreamed of.  Do you want to travel?  Do you want a home at the beach?  Do you want to spend unhurried time with the people you love?  Whether you're twenty-five or fifty-five you can start now.  Chris equips us with a plan to make this happe...

"The Compound Effect" by Darren Hardy is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.  This book is based on the principle that little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default.   Music - "Out of the Box" by Dee Briggs, Doak Turner, Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Talkin' Part" (whole song) by Dee Briggs, Doak Turner, Bev and Cliff Nelson.

"Money Making Mom" by Crystal Paine is a New York Times Best Selling Book.  In this podcast, we bring you her creative ways to manage money, generate income, and live a life of generosity. Featured Songs: "Talkin' Part" by Doak Turner, Dee Briggs, Bev & Cliff Nelson (music only).  "That's the Way Love Goes" by Danielle Hobert, Matt Sumner, Bev & Cliff Nelson (entire song).

"H3 Leadership" by Brad Lomenick is a playbook that provides a proven process on how to run and finish well as a leader.  It gives you key habits that will give you sustainable influence.   Featured Songs: "Dash" by Dee Briggs, Bev & Cliff Nelson.

We have been fans of personal development guru Brendon Burchard for a long time.  He did an amazing video on growing your business using social media.  We got so many great takeaway strategies that we wanted to include them in a podcast.   Featured Songs:  "Unbreakable" by Andy Machin, Margaret McClure, Bev & Cliff Nelson (music only).  "More Cowbell" by Dee Briggs, Bev & Cliff Nelson (entire song...

"The End of Dieting" by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a proven strategy for permanent weight loss and lifelong health.  This #1 New York Times Best Selling Author gives us the latest information to stop dieting for good and how to prevent and reverse disease at the same time. Featured Songs: "Rise" by Bev and Cliff Nelson, "Out of the Box" by Doak Turner, Dee Briggs, and Bev and Cliff Nelson.      

"Be Nice Or Else" by Winn Claybaugh is chock-filled with great points to help you improve your relationships, career, and life.  Being nice is not being a doormat.  You can say "no" sometimes and still be nice.  Being nice is one way to guarantee a life you love in an easy way, and the rewards are immeasurable.  Let Bev and Cliff unpack the takeaways for you.  Songs for this episode are "Lunch on...

We all have heard of Walt Disney and all he accomplished in his life.  In "The Wisdom of Walt" we get a framework through which we can apply Walt's wisdom to improve our career, company, and life.  Join Bev and Cliff as they dig into the chapters and bring you the awesome takeaways.

Any person or organization can explain what they do, and some can explain how they can do it different or better than others; but can they explain WHY they do it.  The WHY is what inspires and creates loyal customers.  Bev and Cliff give you the valuable tips found in this book that not only inspire others, but inspires you too.

All this busyness is costing us our lives, including our relationships.  We need to do the things that move the needle in our lives, not just busy work.  Learn how to do what is important to you and to be successful with what matters.