The Determined People Podcast

To set yourself apart, you must do things differently. In today's episode, we give one example of how to make a lasting impression on others...

Some people think that reading is outdated...even old fashioned. I love to read. From the time I was a small boy, my eyes were opened to the stories of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, to the heroic exploits of Harriet Tubman. Reading opens the mind to possibilities and dreams never imagined before..

Vic Feazell was the District Attorney in McClennan County when he received a call from the renowned Texas Rangers. The Rangers had a man in custody who had confessed to three murders in Vic's jurisdiction, and they wondered if Vic wanted to have his picture taken with the Rangers when they closed out the cases? When you are a politician whose political stock was on the rise, of course you say...

Personal responsibility is, well, a responsibility. 

Success doesn't happen overnight. We may hear about someone who has achieved "overnight success," but what we don't hear about is the commitment it took to get there.

Every day has chaotic moments. But are you inviting some of those moments in?

Goodness is all around us. If we are listening to the wrong sources, we might miss it.

We place value in what we earn...

Leadership has some traps! 

Faith and love are cousins. In today's podcast episode, we discuss why they are related.

Today we talk about the peace that is found in the early morning. 

It's been said that talking to yourself means you might be crazy. It's not true. I talk to myself regularly. Today we examine what self-talk out loud means.

Having solitude in your life is good. Being alone is not. We are hardwired to be in community with each other. Today's message addresses the all-too familiar state of loneliness...

In the United States, today we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the day we are called on to reflect on all the goodness in our lives. But I believe we should be grateful every day, not just one day per year.

On my YouTube Channel, The Determined People Podcast, you can hear the story of one man getting his family out of New Orleans because Hurricane Katrina was coming. We hear of tragedies and think, "Wow, I'm glad that's not happening to me." But the harsh reality is, bad things can happen to any of us. Any time. Watch Rick share his story of navigating through uncharted territory...

All of us are uniquely qualified for a greater purpose. Don't wait for everything to align perfectly. The best time to find your purpose is now.

Everyone makes mistakes. They are unavoidable. Think of them as lessons learned, not a prison sentence. Resolve to not make the same mistake again if possible, but don't beat yourself up unnecessarily. 

Today we talk about people. Who are you allowing into your life? Are they good for you? And equally important, are you good for them? 

Keep a journal. It will remind you of the many high points in your life. And it will serve as a reminder of what you overcame to get where you are...

Every day we encounter an untold number of people. Let's do our best to leave them better than we found them.

Life feels like a race to the finish line sometimes. Our only competition is ourselves, though. We are running our own race. Are we running as hard as we can?

Being the busiest person around doesn't always mean you are the most successful person. If wealth-building and acquiring stuff is what drives you, then maybe you are reaching a modicum of success. But I encourage you...don't forget about what matters most: people.

Living life does not mean we are spectators. No. We are participants. We will get as much out of life as we put into it. The choice is ours and ours alone.

In the United States, we have the right to vote for whomever we wish. However, we have allowed our voting to separate us...to divide us. Personally, I do not care who you cast your vote for. I care about something else which is the subject for today.

There are times we should get angry. Today we discuss some of those times...