Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Life is short.  While we are here, we want to design a life that we can maxout, not just get by.  In his book, "Maxout Your Life", Ed Mylett shows us how to maxout in every area of our lives.  Cliff's "In the News" is NEWPORT HARBOR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WE ALL FALL DOWN.  Music - "Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt & Rachel Sumner.  "We All Fall Down" (full song) by Be...

No matter what business you're in, you're a salesperson. There's a product or an idea or something that you're trying to "sell" someone.  "5 Ways to Sell Without Saying a Word" was a class I took from Somer Phoebus that was worth sharing.  Cliff's "In the News" is WATER HEATERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TWO BEATS LONGER.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubma...

Bev's been collecting productivity tips for a long time, and here are 16 that should make your life easier.  Cliff's "In the News" is  DREAMS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SOAK IT UP.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.   "Soak It Up" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

Tips for Recruiting a Great Team by Michelle Myers goes for any team... business or volunteer.  This was a class I listened to that I felt was valuable enough to share.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE COUNTY FAIR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is A LITTLE SOMETHIN' SOMETHIN'.  Music - "Speedway" (music only)  by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "A Little Somethin' Somethin'" (full song) by Bev a...

Bronnie Ware has had the opportunity to work with people who are facing their mortality.  She found out the regrets of those at the end of their lives and put it in her book, "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departed."  What a gift to learn this while we can do something about it.  Cliff's "In the News" is ELVIS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BRINGING THE COLO...

"Seven Habits for a Happier Life" by Zee Krstic came from an article out of Prevention Magazine that was too important not to share.  In this podcast, we give you seven old bad habits that are common, and a new good habit to replace it that will bring happiness.  Cliff's "In the News" is COCONUTS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEAUTIFUL HEARTBREAK.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cli...

The "Summer to Thrive Guide" by Jess Connolly & Michelle Myers is not a book, but it was too good not to share when I listened to the online lecture.  We have only so many summers, we best learn how to make the most of them.  Cliff's "In the News" is FLAG DAY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEND IN THE RIVER.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Kevin Fisher.  "Bend in...

"Keep Your Brain Young" by Lisa Mulcahy is from an article in Prevention Magazine that was too good not to share.  In the podcast, we discuss 5 ways to turn back the clock on our brains.  Cliff's "In the News" is PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is GUILTY.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Guilty" (full song) by Be...

This is part 2 of 2 of "Pride & Justice - The Legacy of Jack LaLanne" by Elaine LaLanne and Greg Justice.  We bring you the fitness guru's winning feelings on mindset, attitude, visualization, success, exercise & nutrition.  Cliff's "In the News" is CROWS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is  FRAMES.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Frames" (full...

"Pride & Discipline - The Legacy of Jack LaLanne" is about the man who is literally the pioneer of the fitness world.  He wanted to do one thing...help people help themselves, and he did just that.  Cliff's "In the News" is SEE'S CANDY. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is FRAMES.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Frames" (full song) by Bev & Cliff N...

"Choosing Marriage" by Debra Fileta is written by a Marriage Counselor.  The author discusses the walls that can be found in a marriage, and the decisions you can make to bring them down and have a happy marriage.  Cliff's "In the News" is CANOES. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is   WATER FROM A STONE.  Music "I Can Do Bad On  My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Wat...

On episode #150, Bev decides to go rogue and do the "In the News" segment.  Cliff's "In the News" is on FANATICS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IT'S HIGH TIME I LOWERED THE BAR. Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "It's High Time I Lowered the Bar" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Josh Rush.

"The Priority List - A Teacher's Final Quest to Discover Life's Greatest Lessons" by David Menasche is true. This episode is about a beloved high school English Teacher, who after developing a rare debilitating cancer crosses the country, alone, to visit his former students.  He ends up learning so much from them about his own priority list. Cliff's "Inside the News" is GUM. Cliff's "Behind the Mu...

"When Your Spouse Won't Listen" is information from a Doctor and Therapist married couple, the Reissers.  This is not from a book. This quick episode, gives an easy 3-step process to communicate with love and respect for your mate.  Cliff's "In the News" is PEZ.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SAD SOMETIMES.  Music "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Sad Sometimes" (...

"Eat Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson is loaded with information.  This episode explains the how-to's & benefits of intermittent fasting.  Cliff's "In the News" is ADAM 12.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is GOTTA LOTTA HOT.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette. "Gotta Lotta Hot" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Christiana & Josh Rush.

Shawn Stevenson's book, "Eat Smarter" contains so much amazing information about our bodies.  This is our 2nd episode on the book and this time we are talking about the importance of quality sleep.  Cliff's "In the News" is BASKETBALL.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is CATCH & RELEASE. Music "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Kevin Fisher.  "Catch & Release" (full song) by Bev &...

"Eat Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson is an important book that shows the connection between our food and our health.  This episode focuses on our food and our brain.  Cliff's "In the News" is DAYLIGHT SAVINGS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BURNING UP MY GOODYEARS.  Music "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Burning Up My Goodyears" (full song) by Cliff Nelso...

Bev and Cliff answer your questions in this special episode.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT COMING.  Music - "Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.  "I Should Have Seen It Coming" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.

"Hero On A Mission" by Donald Miller is a plan to help us realize that we are telling a story with our lives, and we need to make it one worth telling.  Cliff's "In the News" is BLIMPS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is "BEFORE YOU HIT THE GROUND."  Music - "I Can Do Bad" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Before You Hit the Ground" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marg...

Donald Miller's book, "Hero On A Mission," transforms the reader to have a historic mission in life.  Also, the reader gains a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and actual interest in their own life.  Cliff's "In the News" is THEME PARTIES. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EXIT WOUNDS.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman. "Exit Wounds" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nel...

"For One More Day" by Mitch Albom is a wonderful book about having just one more day with a family member.  It's about the people we love and the chances we miss.  Cliff's "In the News" is about TIKI.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DAMN THING.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher.  "Damn Thing" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.

In this episode, Cliff and Bev each talk about two of their favorite books from the Success by the Books Podcast.  Cliff's "In the News" is about MILK.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SUPPLY & Demand. Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Supply & Demand" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Dee Briggs, Bill Storms.

"Stop the Pain - The Six to Fix" by Dr. Scott K. Hannen is a complete six-step approach to detect and correct the cause of chronic pain and suffering.  This is an excellent book for every family's library.  Cliff's In the News is the NEWPORT BEACH BOAT PARADE. Cliff's Inside the Music is THIS OLD TREE. Music - "I'd Be a Cowboy" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "This Old Tree" (full song) by...

"The Goodful Cookbook" is about providing simple, intentional steps to live well.  They believe in nourishment as a form of self-care. They feel that one of the keys to wellness is what you put in your body.  Cliff's "In the News" is KNOTT'S BERRY FARM. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BEER ME. Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette. "Beer Me" (fu...

In today's podcast, we have Dave Ramsey's tips for teaching your kids how to handle money.  This information comes from an interview called "Equipping Your Kids to Manage Money."  Cliff's In the News is BLACK FRIDAY.  Cliff's Inside the Music is "THIS GLASS IS HALF EMPTY." Music - "Got the Talking Part Done" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "This Glass Is Half Empty"...