The Josh Ford Podcast

The other day I found myself thinking negative thoughts.  Thoughts of doubt and discouragement.  I wasn't sure where these negative thoughts were coming from or why I was having them. So, I decided to spend some time reflecting and journaling.  I took time to be still.   I closed my eyes to get in tune with my mind and body. To tap into my internal feelings.    T...

Beginning a new project is like the start of spring— you're full of energy and enthusiasm. The possibilities and potential seem endless. Then as you move past the starting phase, you feel a shift.   You hit a point where it feels like the joy and excitement are evaporating.  Now you find yourself stuck in a slump midway through.  This notorious progress-killer is called the "Pr...

Squeezing in a workout is challenging for many people.  Between juggling work, errands, and social commitments, exercise just doesn’t make the cut.  Neglecting your gym membership is only the beginning.  Ever felt overwhelmed thinking you need an intricate workout plan? Or believed that effective exercise demands an hour or more every day?  The costs of gear and the social pres...

When I first ventured into the content creation world, I was all about the prize.  All about the results.  "How can I increase my income?"  "How can I generate leads or grow my email list?"  These questions drove my daily actions. But when the money and leads didn't roll in right away, I became discouraged.  I feed off of quick positive feedback, and I wasn't getting...

Yesterday was an intense day. It required me to push my limits of focus, perseverance, and energy. This morning, I faced a question: Do I continue at the same intensity, take a breather, or something in between? This reflection led me to think about harmonizing our varying energy levels with the enduring commitment to consistency. The Ebb & Flow and the Power of Consistency: We all have high-e...

Every morning, millions worldwide step into their showers, turn the dial, and prepare for a comforting embrace of warm water.  But a growing number are making a different choice, rotating the dial in the opposite direction, not towards comfort, but a challenge.  The result?  An invigorating cascade of COLD water.  In this article, I'll cover many of the benefits of daily c...

It’s hard not to compare yourself to others. It’s natural to look at the successful people you follow and compare your current status or achievements. This is fine if it’s to give you something to aspire to as long as you only look to them as a model to follow. This is harmful when you forget to consider their journey and only look at their current level of success. This phenomenon is called the "...

    The Mental, Physical, and Business Benefits of Walking Outside Daily I walk barefoot in my backyard at least 2 miles a day.  There are several reasons I do this.  It's a great time to think and pray.  I also use the time to develop ideas for content and products.  I'm not alone in this.    Here are some well-known entrepreneurs, writers, and thinkers who...

This is often the fate of those who strive to be original.   I know the pressure from feeling and thinking that everything I share must be new or original to me. You know, something that I created that nobody has ever thought of before.   This is another thing that holds people back.  The reality is that there's nothing new under the sun.  I heard Dan Kennedy tal...

Analysis paralysis strikes again! Do you overthink and wait until your plan is "perfect" before starting something? If so, I can relate. I have wrestled with this issue for years. I'm a big advocate for SOPs, optimized systems, and efficient processes. So, I would spend days, weeks, and even years trying to figure out the "perfect" way to do something. The result? I wouldn't even leave the startin...

Ever played the game tug-of-war? I’m sure you played it in gym class, so you know it’s where there’s a rope with either one person on each side or a team on each side. One side aims to overpower the other by pulling them down or across a line. This is much like life. I call this the “Self-Health Tug-of-War.” This is where our healthy positive self is battling against our unhealthy negative self. I...

In this insightful episode, we delve into an enlightening article titled 'The Power of Accountability: Why We Can’t Do It Alone,' exploring the inexorable interplay between personal growth and external challenges in our lives. The narrative underscores the primal need for self-accountability, continuous engagements with like-minded individuals, and dodging the snare of complacency, articulating wh...