Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

This is part 2 of 2 of "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer.  The solution to an over busy life is not more time.  Tune in as we bring you ways to slow down & simplify your life.  Cliff's "In the News" is COOKING ON CEDAR PLANKS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" LOVE OUR WAY OUT.  Music - "Talkin' Part" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Love Our Wa...

In "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry", John Mark Comer says that people are just too busy to live emotionally healthy and spiritually rich and vibrant lives.  Listen as we learn how to eliminate the hurry and live better, more fulfilling lives.  Cliff's "In the News" is ROUNDABOUTS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HIGH COST OF LOVING.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary...

The "5 Myths of Aging" by Kate Rockwood gives us the real truth on these previous beliefs about getting older.  Cliff's "In the News" is BLUEBERRIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is NIGHTLIGHT.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Cliff and Bev Nelson.  "Nightlight" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Bill Storms.

In part two of "The Difference You Make", by Pat Williams, we talk about character (the key to influence).  We also discuss the influence of our actions and the influence of our words.  Cliff's "In the News" is ADIRONDACK CHAIRS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BAYOU QUEEN.  Music - "Burning Up My Goodyears" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "Bayou Queen" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelso...

The question isn't whether or not you have influence, the question is what will you do with the influence you have?  "The Difference You Make" by Pat Williams, helps us to be more intentional about how we impact others.  Whether you realize it or not, there are people watching what we do and listening to what we say.  Cliff's "In the News" is SOURDOUGH BREAD.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is REMINDE...

Americans spend close to $50 billion a year on vitamins, but there are things we need to know that most of us don't.  Karen Robock fill us in with the "10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamins".  Cliff's "In the News" is ELECTRIC BASS".  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE WAY IT OUGHT TO BE.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Mary Lyn Bates.  "The Way It...

This is our third and final episode on "The Power of One More".  This is about the questions we can ask ourselves to become better than we were before.  This improvement could be professionally, spiritually, relationally, emotionally, physically, etc.  Cliff's In the News is BEER.  Cliff's Inside the Music is ANTIFREEZE.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Mary Lyn Bate...

This is part 2 of "The Power of One More" by Ed Mylett.  This one focuses on habits.  Motivation & inspiration come and go, but habits sustain you.  Ed tells us exactly how to eliminate our bad habits and create new, healthy ones.  Cliff's In the News is on ST. PATRICK'S DAY.  Cliff's Inside the Music is SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev...

This is part one of Ed Mylett's book, "The Power of One More".  Ed says we find our best life when we do one more than the world expects from us...developing one more habit, fighting through one more inconvenience, building one more relationship, doing one more rep, etc.  Cliff's In the News is CHEF BOYARDEE.  Cliff's Inside the Music is I CAN DO BAD ON MY OWN.  Music - "The Dash Between the Years...

"Five Tips to Increase Profit (Without Making More Money)" was a class taught by Somer Phoebus.  These are great tips that can make a difference for you financially!  Cliff's In the News is SNEEZING.  Cliff's Inside the Music is OLD JOHNNY WOULD HAVE DONE IT.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Old Johnny Would Have Done It" (full song) by Bev...

Did you know that 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems and more than one-third of U.S. adults don't get the recommended amount of sleep?  "Test Your Sleep Smarts" by Kaitlin Pirie teaches us how to get more sleep...which is so important for our health.  Cliff's "In the News" is RED CROSS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is NEVER TOO FAR TO FALL.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev a...

"Live to 100 and Love It!" by Meghan Rabbitt came from Prevention Magazine.  In the podcast we talk about what we can all do today to stay fit and sharp in our later years.  Cliff's "In the News" is OLD TOWN ORANGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOX.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Live Outside the Box" (full song)...

Author, Jon Gordon, gives us "21 Tips for a Positive New Year."  All of us can use ways to make this the best year possible.  Cliff's "In the News" is BOWLING.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ONE WILD SUMMER.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "One Wild Summer" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Christiana and Josh Rush.

Bev looks back at 2022 to revisit and share her lessons learned and re-learned.  Cliff's "In the News" is POST HOLIDAY BLUES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is KEEPING THE RIFF RAFF OUT.  Music in the episode - "Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Rachel Sumner.  "Keeping the Riff Raff Out" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Cliff Nelson, Bill Storms, Marc-Alan Barnette.

I love having a physical planner that I can hold in my hands and spend time planning and scheduling.  This is the second year that I have purchased the "God-Sized Dreams Planner" by Todd Durkin.  Todd's planner contains thought-provoking questions in the Annual Strategic Plan portion of the planner.  These questions help to give you a road map for the year ahead.  We go through a few of the questi...

According to Dr. Randy Schroeder, as time goes on in marriage, approximately 95% of couples stop doing the four foundational habits they did when they were first dating and falling in love with their spouse.  In this episode, we learn what the four habits are, and how to get them back in our relationship.  This information was from a Focus on the Family episode with Dr. Schroeder.  Cliff's "In the...

The holidays are around the corner!  "Holiday Do's and Don'ts" by Michelle Myers and Somer Phoebus will help you focus on making this season one you'll remember for a long, long time!  You may want to add some of your own.  Cliff's "In the News" is RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I LIE.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "I Lie" (...

"A Life That Says Welcome" by Karen Ehman consists of simple ways to open your heart & home to others.  When it comes to hospitality it doesn't matter what size your house is, how it's decorated, whether it's spotless, or if you can cook...it's about welcoming, comforting, and encouraging others.  Cliff's "In the News" is ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DASH BETWEEN THE YEARS...

With so many of us working from home, this podcast gives some great tips to stay productive, and not lose focus.  This information is from a class led by Somer Phoebus called "Productivity Killers."  Cliff's "In the News" is SUNSCREEN.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DON'T KILL MY BUZZ.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Don't Kill My Bu...

When was the last time you just went out and had some fun with your significant other?  This is from a Focus on the Family episode where Kathi Lipp talks about investing in our marriages by dating each other again.  Cliff's "In the News" is FORTUNE COOKIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BIBLE BELT.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Bible Belt" (full...

"Genius Kitchen" by Max Lugavere came from watching his fifty-eight year old mother get a rare form of dementia.  Max studied healthy eating for his mom's health.  He found that food can bring joy & pleasure into our lives without the guilt.  Cliff's "In the News" is BIRTHDAYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BACK IN THE DAY.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson,...

"From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C. Brooks is about finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in the second half of life.  This is part 2 of 2.  Cliff's "In the News" is ENERGY DRINKS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SHE'S A KEEPER.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "She's A Keeper" (full song) by Cliff Nelson and Nancy Anthis.

"From Strength to Strength" by Arthur C. Brooks is all about finding success, happiness and deeper purpose in the second half of life.  This is part 1 of 2.  Cliff's "In the News" is CANOES. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WHEN A MAN LEAVES A WOMAN.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "When A Man Leaves A Woman" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Warren Sellers, and a group write.

Leadership is influence.  Leadershift takes that influence and inspires others to lead.  This "Leadershift" podcast is from a class taught by Pastor Stuart Henslee.  Cliff's "In the News" is WATER BEDS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WHATCHA GONNA DO ABOUT IT.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" (full song) by...

"Maxout Your Life" by Ed Mylett is for those that are serious about achieving their highest levels of life, and evolving into the best version of themselves.  Cliff's "In the News" is HOTDOGS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SMALL TOWN STOMPING GROUND.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Small Town Stomping Ground" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher, Dawson Ande...