Success Road

Two of my struggles: dieting and exercising. And we talk about both of these on this episode. This is actually going to be part 1 of 2 - the discussion went longer than planned, so we're splitting it up. I'm joined by Mark Sieverkropp. He joined me on  episode 3 when we talked about purpose . You can find him on his  website ,  Twitter ,  Facebook , and  Linkedin . I also share a little about Dave...

All the different social media networks that are out there can be complex. There's Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pintrest, and dozens of others. Is there a way to simplify it all? That's where Erik J. Fisher steps in. He specializes in social media for a living. He holds a regular spot doing a social media segment on the  Podcast Answer Man  show. He also has his own podcast,  Beyond the To Do List...

Back in December, I first set goals for 2013. I've shared some updates for the first couple months, but dropped the ball since March. In this episode, I review over these goals, where I am, and what I'm going to be working on. First, in light of Memorial Day, I'd like to thank all those that have served or are still serving in our military. Here is my  Goals for 2013 - Original List  and the  3 Fo...

Photo from http://www.thedenverchannel.com/weather/moore-oklahoma-tornado-and-damage-may-20-2013 I'm sure that most, if not all, of you have heard about the tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma and other places on May 19-20. I read reports that the tornado on May 20 that went through Moore, OK, was between 1-2 miles wide. It's wind gusts were near 200 mph at times. It ranks among the worst torna...

In this episode, I reflect on risk. We face risks all the time. Sometimes the risks are small. Sometimes they are huge. We need to learn to properly handle risk. In Jon Acuff's book "Quitter," he has a chapter devoted to facing risk in light of pursing your dream job. Risk brings fear with it, which he also deals with in his newest book, "Start." These principles of facing risk also apply to every...

In this episode, I talk about procrastination. This is an area I struggle with, and I am working on breaking the cycle of procrastination so I can get more accomplished and improve my quality of life. You may also like to go back and listen to episode #009 where I talk with Kent Sanders about using Evernote to simplify your life. I'm currently reading "Procratination: Why You Do It, What to Do Abo...

I had a question submitted by The Iron Jen: "What drives him each day to be his best and how does he get through tough times?" From 48 Days: You talk about the fact that God has uniquely gifted you in: 1.        Skills and abilities 2.        Personality traits 3.        Values, dreams, and passions The difference between vocation, career, and a job Having a balance in all areas (7 parts of the Wh...

Benefits of taking action now: Get Things Done Stop Procrastination Lower Your Stress More Free Time Better Accomplishments Save Time & Money Make Your Life Easier Keeps You Alert & On Top Of Things Overcome Daily Obstacles & Challenges Make Yourself A More Valuable Worker Opportunities   How to take action:

This is the 9 th episode of the Quality Living Made Simple podcast. I’m still preparing for the EntreLeadership 1-Day Event, so I asked Kent Sanders to help share some things about getting started with using Evernote. Kent shared a couple things about himself: Turn 39 this year!  Wow, time goes by fast! Married to Melanie for 17 years this June.  Our son Ben just turned 9. My background is pastora...

My name is Joshua Rivers, and this is the eighth episode, and we’ve been able to have some incredible episodes so far. I am so excited about the possibilities in the future as well. Last week, I was able to speak with Chris LoCurto about preparing to attend an event or conference. He has worked with Dave Ramsey’s team for over 12 years, and has put together and spoken at dozens, or even hundreds o...

I am personally preparing to attend the EntreLeadership 1-day event in Olahoma City on April 19th. I am searching and sharing ways to prepare for such an event. I have some advice that's been given so far, plus an interview with Chris LoCurto, who has helped put on dozens if not hundreds of events himself. Lily’s advice: 1.        Stock up on business cards 2.        Update your online profiles 3....

Blog at: SimpleLiving.us/006 This week, I have an interview with Dave Stachowiak, and we're talking about core values. You can find out more about Dave at  CoachingForLeaders.com .  Here are some of the questions he answers: What are core values? Why are core values important? How many core values should you have? How do  you start choosing core values?  We also had a question submitted by Mark Si...

Interview with Kristin Lindeen, daughter of John Miller. Speaking about growing up in the QBQ home, lessons she learned, and how she is now able to pass it on to her own children. You can find out more about Kristin and QBQ: Twitter: @KristinLindeen Website: qbq.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theqbq?fref=ts Here are some listener submitted questions: What things did John do that had the m...

Today, I have John G. Miller with me. He is known for his work with QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. He has a new book about specifically for parents. We will be talking about what QBQ is and the importance of personal accountability. We will look at the simplicity of the concept and some practical ways to implement them. A main focus is on his newest book, "Parenting the QBQ Way."

Today, I have Mark Sieverkropp with me. The conversation was pre-recorded, and there was some background noise and a couple times of poor connection. Regardless of a couple minor issues, it was a great conversation about the importance of purpose. Below are some of the things we talked about. You'll need to listen to get the full content. Quote by John Maxwell in “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth”...

My name is Joshua Rivers, and I am your host. No, I don’t have it all figured out. I’m just trying to learn to improve my life and share my findings with you. Purpose We all want to have a quality life. We run into difficult situations all the time. The purpose of this podcast is: To understand what it really means to have a quality life How to build and maintain that life with simple tips, tools,...

My name is Joshua Rivers, and I am your host. No, I don’t have it all figured out. I’m just trying to learn to improve my life and share my findings with you. Purpose We all want to have a quality life. We run into difficult situations all the time. The purpose of this podcast is: To understand what it really means to have a quality life How to build and maintain that life with simple tips, tools,...