The Determined People Podcast

At wedding receptions, almost every toast to the bride and groom wishes them a life of happiness. But, is that realistic? Here's a deeper look at happiness.

We build walls around us to keep others from getting too close. We perceive that if they knew the real person behind the façade, they won't accept us. 

People talk about "back in the day" like their best days are behind them. This just isn't true. Your best moments are right now and in your future. Believe it.

God made each of us exactly how He wanted us to be. And...He doesn't make mistakes.

Nobody wins every time. Here is a different perspective on failure.

Have you ever been to a concert and thought about who the people are around you?

Looking at myself and all my flaws wasn't easy. I knew I had work to do or things would never change. Running from my problems was no longer a viable strategy. I had to do the work. 

Life is fast-paced, and there is always something to get your attention. 

Expect the best from yourself, and give life everything you have. Do not fall into the trap of comparison, though. 

Liesl Hays was living on a razor's edge in 2016. Working 60 hours per week in her stressful corporate job, she was usually the last mom to pick up her kids from daycare. Her marriage was on fumes, and Liesl was barely holding on. She was...broken. In today's episode, Liesl Hays openly shares her amazing turnaround story. It was not easy. But she did it and she shares how you can, too. 

If you want to reach your destiny, you must eliminate distractions and get laser-focused. Make excellent use of your time.

People wake up one day and ask, "is this all there is? I thought life would have turned out differently." You are not trapped. Free yourself from any self-imposed prisons you have constructed. You hold the key. It is in your mind.

The global pandemic has allowed people to experience more alone time than ever before. Being alone isn't a bad thing, necessarily. But  loneliness can contribute to anxiety, feelings of being  unworthy and unwanted, and can cause long-term damage. Here are my thoughts, along with some encouragement...

All of us are unique, gifted individuals. Don't cheapen yourself by trying to be someone else.

No one is right all the time, just as no one is wrong all the time. 

Don't confuse activity with achievement.

Over the course of our lives, we have been conditioned to give up too easily. 

When you are learning something new, it is unrealistic to expect proficiency in the beginning. Just keep going. Progress, not perfection is the goal.

Yes, today is the day most people look forward to. But...Monday is coming.

Your best days aren't in your past. They are right in front of you.

Do you ever get mad? I do. But I get mad about important stuff. Here are a few things that anger me.

Spend part of your day focusing on what you are grateful for. 

Sometimes we feel like a dartboard. So many darts are thrown at us, and they always will be. We just gotta keep going...

Circumstances cannot dictate your attitude. 

Leave  others better than you found them.