Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Let's face it, groceries are getting more expensive all the time.  On this episode, we learn from one of the expert, Clutter Bug, how to save money on our grocery bill and keep that cheddar in your pocket.  This goes way beyond making a list and not going to the store hungry.  Cliff's "In the News" is BIC 4-WAY PEN.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE (female lead vocal).  Music - "In" (music onl...

Fot so long, people thought they were saving so much time and being so smart to toggle between two different tasks...research shows otherwise.  Join us as we save you time and spare you from anxiety by proving that "Multitasking is a Myth".    Cliff's "In the News" is MEXICAN TRAIN GAME.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE HALLOWEEN POEM.  Music - "You've Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only).  T...

Today's episode is called "Three Things To Do Today for an Easier Tomorrow" by Karen Ehman.  Learn how to finish the today strong, get a jump start on tomorrow, and have a plan to complete the needle-moving tasks.  Cliff's "In the News" is BANANAS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE ROAD BACK HOME.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "The Road Back Ho...

Modern technology is supposed to be a tool, but to more and more of us it has become the boss of us, rather than us the boss of it.  Join us as we discuss "Be the Boss of Your Screens" by Karen Ehman.  This is a chapter from the book she wrote with Ruth Schwenk called "The Love Your Life Project".  Cliff's "In the News" is LIP BALM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HIGH TIME I LOWERED THE BAR.  Musi...

"Eat To Stay Sharp" is an article by Alyssa Jung.  This is about the MIND Diet which is the most comprehensive way to eat to fight Alzheimer's and Dementia.  We discuss what we are to be eating, serving size, and how many servings per week to help our brain be strong.  Cliff's "In the News" is UBE PANCAKES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EL CAMINO.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (tracks only) b...

Join us for part 2 of 2 as we bring you "Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother" by Laura at Get Organized HQ.  Who couldn't use a little help at home from an organizational expert?  Cliff's "In the News" is BAQUETTES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Matt Sumner.

I would think that everyone wants to know how to have their life be a little more seamless.  Laura @ Get Organized HQ is an expert in this field.  In today's episode we discuss nine of her "Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother".  This is part one of two.  Sit back and enjoy!  Cliff's "In the News" is ROBOT WALT.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MY RIDE OR DIE.  Music - "Happy Hour" (tracks on...

This episode is about the "Faithful Five".  These are the five non-negotiables to a healthy and fit body per Bev's Faithful & Fit Coach, Karyn Williams.  Karyn is a Certified Natural Fitness Coach who has done the research and has experienced the Faithful Five firsthand in her success and the success of others.  Cliff's "In the News is THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is PACK LI...

How much do you really know about inflammation?  Join this episode as we "Test Your Inflammation Know-How".  You will learn a lot about a very common, yet mysterious topic that could help you down the line.  Cliff's "In the News" is SUTTER CREEK, CALIFORNIA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I ONLY DRINK NOW AND WHEN.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy An...

We're half way through the year already!  Are you where you thought you would be, by this time, in regards to the goals and intentions you made in January?  Whether you are or you aren't, today episode talks about what we all need to do to finish strong by the end of 2025!  Cliff's "In the News" is BLACK BART.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEER ME.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nels...

Join us as we talk about "Healthy Up Your Home" by Stacey Colina.  We go room by room and find out when it's time to recycle or trash items (ie. pillows, sponges, storage containers, cutting boards, pots & pans, etc.).  Cliff's "In the News" is JACKSON, CALIFORNIA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LONGNECKS AND LOSERS.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Longnec...

Join us for this episode called "Live Longer & Love It" by Lambeth Hochwald of Prevention Magazine.  The author gets tips from Doctors and everyday people who are living the good life as they get older.  Cliff's "In the News" is CALIFORNIA GOLD COUNTRY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MAD COWBOY DISEASE.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Mad Cowboy Disease" (full son...

This is our final episode of "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams.  Time goes so quickly, and it should be used to live a good life.  It has been wonderful to learn 30 tips from a man who lived his homestretch exceptionally well.  Cliff's "In the News" is VICKSBURG BATTLEFIELD.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is KEEPIN' THE RIFF RAFF OUT.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Ne...

Join us as we discuss "Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams and Mark Atteberry.  The book is about 30 ways to make your later years your greater years.  That sounds like a great reason to tune in!  This is episode 3 of 4.  Cliff's "In the News" is ST. CHARLES STREET CAR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE LOSER BLUES.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh R...

This is part 2 of Pat Williams' "Happy on the Homestretch".  This series of 4 episodes gives thirty ways to make your later years your greater years.  This could be for you or for an older person that you love.  Great advice from a man who lived well!  Cliff's "In the News" is CAFE DU MONDE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU'VE GOT THE TALKING PART DONE.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On"...

"Happy on the Homestretch" by Pat Williams with Mark Atteberry may be for you right now or may be something you'll want to share with someone you love in your life.  This episode and the next three will give you thirty ways to make your later years your greater years.  This is written by someone who knows how to do exactly that and has done it!  Cliff's "In the News" is WWII MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Insi...

Even if you are super fit, there's always room to boost your endurance!  In this episode, we talk about Kaitlyn Phoenix's article in Prevention Magazine called "Improve Your Stamina".  Someone pointed out recently that we should all be thinking now about our 85 year old self.  How are we making a difference for her or him right now?  Will you be able to be as independent as possible physically?  C...

"Happiness Is A Habit" by Meghan Rabbitt is terrific and can be found in Prevention Magazine.  In this episode we discuss the top 9 science-based practices proven to help you feel more joy and less stress.  This insightful information comes from 9 happiness experts who can help you find more joy no matter what is on your plate.  Cliff's "In the News" is FORT WORTH.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I...

This is the fourth and final episode of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams & Jim Denney.  In the previous episodes we have talked about the 4 false reasons to live our lives for.  Last episode, we spoke of 2 of the 4 true reasons to live our lives (character & integrity).  Today we talk about the final 2 true reasons.  There are lots of examples  proving this information from people you've...

"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams with Jim Denney, should be required reading.  We've talked about the 4 false things to chase in life; fame, fortune, power, and pleasure.  We've given examples of those, you have heard of, that found that the false 4 do not satisfy.  In this episode, we talk about 2 of the 4 true things to live our life for; character and integrity.  Part 4 (next time) wi...

This is part 2 of "What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams.  Almost every person is living for at least one of these false reasons; fortune, fame, power, and pleasure.  Join us as we talk about real-life examples, of people you know, that show that none of those 4 are good reasone to live our lives.  We will learn to invest our lives in what matters most.  Cliff's "In the News" is GAME CHANGERS....

"What Are You Living For?" by Pat Williams is all about investing your life in what matters most.  This is part 1 of 4.  Join us we discuss what is important in life and what really isn't.  No one knows how long we have, we need to get this right.  Cliff's "In the News" is FOOTBALL COACHES CLINICS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Brig...

This is our third and final part of the "God Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin.  If you have answered the handful of questions that have been presented over the three episodes, you have given yourself a huge advantage.  Plan for a wonderful 2025.  Cliff's "In the News" is the HAWAIIAN PLACE OF REFUGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'M A LOSER.  Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only)...

Win your day...win your life!  Join us as we bring you 7 more questions that will help you craft the best year ever!  This information is part 2 of 3 from Todd Durkin's "God-Sized Dreams Planner".  Cliff's "In the News" is the CHINO AIR MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THAT'S WHY I DRINK BEER.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "That's Why I Drink Beer"...

A brand new year!  This is your life, you might as well maximize it!  Let's do things differently this time around with focus, clarity, and intention.  Join us as we spend the next 3 episodes creating the 2025 you will be thrilled about.  We will be setting you up for exactly that as you answer some questions from Todd Durkin's God-Sized Dreams Planner.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE ROSE PARADE.  ...