Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes

Napolean Hill is the author of the hugely popular "Think and Grow Rich."  This book "A Year of Growing Rich" gives us 52 steps to achieve both personal and financial success.  We're looking at the first 10 in this podcast.  Cliff's "In the News" is on HIS PETS. Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs. "A Woman in My Drink" (full song) by Bev and Cliff...

We often get frustrated with our lives when we look at the gap between our reality (where we are in life) and our expectations (where we thought we'd be by now).  Join us as we bring you "Live Free" by DeVon Franklin where we learn what expectations to eliminate and how.  Cliff's "In the News" is COFFEE IN AMERICA. Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "If You Wanna Get...

Inquiries to divorce attorneys are up 34% in the past 18 months! Good reason to look at "Relationship GRIT" by Jon & Kathryn Gordon which gives the acronym G.R.I.T., the framework for a strong marriage. Cliff's "In the News" is on COFFEE. Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette. "Weapons of Mass Distraction" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Sharlin...

Author and College Professor, Leo Buscaglia, taught a popular LOVE CLASS at USC. We discuss many of the key takeaways that came from his class and his book "Love".  Love is something we all want and could all benefit from learning more about.  Also, Cliff discusses "donuts" on "In the News". Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "He Collects Everyth...

This is not a book, but the information was too good not to share on the podcast.  There are not many occupations which test a person physically, mentally, and spiritually more than being a Navy SEAL. Chadd Wright is a former Navy SEAL and we will learn some of the lessons that helped him, and how they can help us in our lives today. Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancin' Shoes On" (music only) by Bev an...

"Practical Memory" by I.C.Robledo is full of tips to improve your memory in a practical way for the things that most of us need to remember on a regular basis (ie. where you parked your car, why you entered the room, where you left your keys, and losing your train of thought.) Music - "Dash" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush, Dee Briggs.  "Don't Fix What Ain't Broken" (full song) by...

Author, Ilana Muhlstein is a successful Registered Dietician and a Lecturer at UCLA.  She wrote the book "You Can Drop It" after losing 100 pounds and keeping it off for many years.  In this podcast we learn how to lose any unwanted pounds with a simple, proven plan that has worked for thousands of her clients. Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "It's On Me" (full so...

Good questions set us up for good decisions.  In "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets" Andy Stanley provides us with 5 questions to ask ourselves anytime we are making any kind of decision whether it be personal, financial, academic, professional, etc. Music - "I Can Do Bad on My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Somethin' with an Umbrella In It" (full song) by Bev a...

We celebrate our 100th podcast of Success by the Books as we look back at what we've learned and look ahead to the future. Music - "Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "4 A.M." (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates,  Matt and Rachel Sumner, Katelyn Piz.

"Win the Day" by N.Y. Times Best Selling Author, Mark Batterson, gives us the 7 daily habits to help us stress less and accomplish more.  Who couldn't use that?!  Sign me up!   Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, and Mary Lyn Bates.  "Small Town Stomping Ground" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, and Kevin Fisher.

"Make Their Day: 101 Simple, Powerful Ways to Love Others Well" by Karen Ehman is a bright spot in today's world.  This book gives 101 ways to bring the joy and kindness to your family, friends, and anyone you come across. Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Seven Miles from Bakersfield" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Dee Briggs.

All of us have money habits whether we know it or not.  "Love Your Life, Not Theirs" by Rachel Cruze gives us the 7 money habits we need to live the life we want by relieving stress, and getting back control of your money. Music - "In" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, and Kevin Fisher.  "In" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, and Kevin Fisher.

Many people spend much of their life at a job that they do not like.  So many are miserable every Monday morning knowing that they have to go to "work" for another long week.  This book, "Joy, Inc." by Richard Sheridan is all about bringing joy into the workplace. Music - "Unbreakable" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Margaret and Andy Machin.  "Together We're Never Alone" (full song) by Bev...

By narrowing your focus to one word for the year, it acts as a filter for all the aspects of your life; physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and relational.  Join us as we look at "One Word That Will Change Your Life" by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page. Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "This One'sfor You and Me" (full song) by Bev a...

"20,000 Days and Counting" by Robert D. Smith is a crash course for mastering life right now.  This book is a simple guide for injecting meaning into every second you live for the rest of your life.  This is a life-changing way to look at your days. Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "You Want Me" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fish...

Social media is loud because everyone is throwing right hooks (asking for something).  When you know a right hook is coming, you duck.  In "Jab Jab Jab Right Hook", Gary Vaynerchuk tells us how to engage with people and bring value with the jab before you right hook. Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "Uncontainable Love" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nel...

"Living with the Monks" by Jesse Itzler is full of all the life-changing lessons this busy, successful author learned from living with eight monks in a monastery.   Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Reminders of You" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.

We all want work that matters.  Will you choose to be a cog or a linchpin?  Cogs do what they are told in the giant machine called a business. If you choose to level up and be a linchpin, you are close to indispensable.  Join us for Seth Godin's "Linchpin". Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner.  "Let Your Anchor Down" (full song) by Bev...

In the book "Mind Gym", best selling author, Sebastian Bailey, shows us how to transform our personal lives by changing the way we think. Music - "Dancing Shoes" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "So Much For Plan A" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

There's a science to why some products, services, and ideas really take off and others don't.  In Jonah Berger's book, "Contagious" he explains the six step process to having your brand spread like wild fire. Music - "Dash" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson and Dee Briggs.  "Love Will Find a Way" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson and Adam Gubman.

"Run the Mile You're In" by Ryan Hall is about the many life lessons the Olympian and U.S. Record Holder in the marathon and half marathon learned on the road to his many achievements. Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson and Dee Briggs.   "J.D." (Full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson and Dee Briggs.

"The Proximity Principle" by Ken Coleman is a practical and helpful book with a tried and true principle; if you put yourself around the right people and in the right places, opportunity will find YOU.  Join us as we learn how to do just that. Music -  "I Can Do Bad on My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Nancy Anthis.  "Bringing the Colors to Life" (full song) by Cliff Nelson,...

This episode gives a brief synopsis of four of Author, Jim Collins', best selling books "Great by Choice", "Good to Great", "Built to Last", and "How the Mighty Fall".   Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "Goodbye Again" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.

According to author, Robert Steven Kaplan, we are not at our best if we're not doing what we're good at or we're not doing what we're meant to do.  In his book, "What You're Really Meant To Do", he explains about the magic of knowing our strengths, weaknesses, passions, and individual story. Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "You're Only Old Once" (full song) by Bev and Cliff N...

We are a distracted people.  To make a difference we need to develop the skill of being indistractable.  In Nir Eyal's book, "Indistractable" we learn how to focus and get more done quickly and efficiently without distractions.  Great info! Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "The Ride Back Home" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Bill Storms.