The Motivational Firewood® Podcast!

Schooled by a Student? There is no shortage of people out there, telling you HOW you should do things, WHO you should be, and WHAT you should do. For me: that robbed me of my own identity and confidence for a good chunk of my life. And Confidence...is KEY. I recently saw a photo on social media that blew me away. How do YOU spell Confidence? I spell it 'M-E-L-O-D-Y'. I recently saw a young lady wh...

INSTANT RESULTS! Holy crap...please tell me YOU (yes, YOU) are *NOT* falling for that crap. LOSE WEIGHT! MAKE MONEY! BE SUCCESSFUL! All without doing a damn thing, right? WRONG... Want change that LASTS? Know your goals. Map out your Action Plan. Then...DO THE DAMN WORK. How did I get reminded of this lesson? Watering grass seed...11 miles from our house...a lot.

One Question (Can Change Your Life)! Has someone ever asked you a question...which caused a shift in your life? I mean...a MAJOR shift. I have...many times. In this episode I'll share how I took aim at SEVERAL of my life's goals...and how 'The Guys named Dan' (and a radio angel named Cindy) inspired me to change my life forever.

You've Got to Do...SOMETHING! Ever have a bad day? Then another? Then another? You might wonder: "Why do these days keep happening?" But...you just keep riding the tide as wave after wave rolls in. Here's my suggestion: DO SOMETHING. Take just ONE ACTION, in one part of your life. Then another.  Then another. Before you know it, you COULD BE beating back those waves, creating a rising tide of...

My sister recently told me: "I've never seen anyone who can take regular, everyday things and turn them into lessons like you do!" My response: "Thank you...and let me tell you about this chubby frog that lives in our back yard..." Lessons are all around us. Are YOU paying attention? In this episode, I share a lesson taught to me by a frog, channeling the winning spirit of Wayne Gretzky!  

You Gotta Take Every Step (no chainsaws, please)! Enough with the 'Get Rick Quick' and 'No Work Necessary' BS that's out there. DO THE WORK...and commit to taking all the necessary steps. 

Giving the Happy Finger (not what you think)! Two recent incidents showed me just how much JOY one particular finger can bring. Again...probably NOT what you might be thinking!

Visualization in Action (The Orange Corvette Story)! How does Visualization really work, when it comes to Vision Boards? They are not Arts & Crafts projects. They are not some 'Woo-Woo' Guru tool. They are not genies in magic lamps (in my opinion, 'The Secret' really dropped the ball on that part). In this episode, I share what happened at a speaking event when I asked the question: "Does anyo...

100% 'Self-Made'?  My Math Proves That Wrong. Have you ever heard people bragging that they are 100% self-made? I have...and I believe they are wrong. Our lives are impacted by so many other people, whether for positive reasons or even not-so-positive reasons. I believe that, if we acknowledge all of the people who helped us to get here, we win bigger.

Earlier today, while looking for something in my office, I stumbled across a list of goals I wrote down in January 2010. As someone who has been on a 30+ year Personal Development journey (so far), I was blown away not only by what was on the list, but also what has happened since. Do YOU write down your goals? Do you know what your goals LOOK like? In just over 15 minutes, I share my story about...

Shadows or Light (Are YOU Where You Want To Be?)

"Coffee = LOVE?" How SIMPLE can it be to get someone to FALL IN LOVE with you? Or maybe...STAY in love? Holy crap, people...stop falling for all the 'tricks' out there being vomited by Hollywood in shows like 'The Bachelor (and -ette). REAL TALK HERE> Hey Greg Michelman ...thank you for the conversation that helped to inspire this one, Brother! And to the other GUYS that recently started doing...

What Can You Learn From a Banana? Funny thing...bananas don't cost much. But dang, what an important lesson. Right around the time they look their worst...they are actually at their best. So many toss them aside, at exactly the wrong time. They are missing the opportunity to not only extend the life, but also add a whole new level of purpose and value. Really. A banana.  

You're not perfect. I'm not either, by the way. Too many people out there (who are also not perfect) are putting up these fake images of success, happiness, etc and not letting the world see their real selves. And the worst part, they are struggling and suffering in the background, deathly afraid that the world will see the 'real' them. You've got some awesome skills and qualities. Stop trying to...

Do Your Butt Cheeks and Couch Cushions Need a Break From Each Other? Seriously...how long have you been 'sitting and wishing' instead of 'rising and doing'? Yeah, I get it. Some people in my industry want you to Visualize ( I am good with this)...then sit there and marinate it in, as though the Universe is supposed to show up and hand you everything you wish for (this part, for me...not so much)....

Let's face it, my life was not exactly a 'palate-pleaser' when I was younger. My Bachelor-era years were pretty bland. My simple formula, at the time: 1) Buy meat 2) Add heat But then my wife Tina came along and changed all that! Now I'm savoring the flavor of success in a whole different way, with a spice rack the blows my mind (as well as my taste buds). How much flavor are YOU enjoying in your...

You know those people who you think are BETTER than you? More brave? More confident? And how you wish you were MORE LIKE THEM? Guess what? They don't have it all together. They have moments of hear and vulnerability just like you do. They simply may choose not to let it show. And let's face it...some of them, deep down, are truly jerks...

It happened...again. Today I got one of those 'On This Date Here's What You Did' reminders today. And this time, I actually checked it out. It showed me something pretty special.

How Do YOU Measure...JOY? Those who are SERIOUS about their goal-setting typically (if you're one of my Vision Board Coaching client, this is a MUST) have ways to track their success. Most people say they wish their lives were HAPPIER...but how do you track JOY? My awesome friends Josh and Venessa Luther recently attended an event led by speaker and coach Stacy Raske...and they discovered a GREAT...

What are YOUR Daily Routines? Are you scraping your way through, with a pulse powered by your 9th cup of coffee? Or are you HITTING IT with intention, habits, discipline and focus? Inspired by my great friend Clifton Muckenfuss, and how a recent move impacted his daily routine. Actually, I should say "How his Daily Routine impacted the move!" In this Episode, I share HIS Routine...and how MY Routi...

Raj Subrameyer is a tech career strategist focusing on helping people to land their dream job and become successful leaders. He is passionate about guiding professionals to maximize their opportunities and discover their zone of genius. He also uses his decades of experience in the tech industry to research, speak and write about how we can embrace technology and become full-on digital citizens. H...

Dr. Erik Reis is the Co-Founder of Health and Wellness at Nobody Studios, a venture studio based out of Orange County, California, focused on the radical ideation, innovation, and creation of people-first start-up companies. He's spent the last decade of his career studying, treating, and consulting individuals on how to maximize their bodies, brains, and in turn, their businesses. From the clinic...

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Where is your RIDE taking you today? Right now, some people are thinking: "Oh no, NOT the roller coaster story, Steve!" And you know where they are when they are saying this? The merry-go-round, which follows the same, safe pattern every day, riding horses which will never buck you off. Now...is there anything wrong with the merry-go-round? Not at all...if that is where you truly want to be. I've...

Special Guest: Podcasting Expert Adam Hommey!   Adam Hommey is a speaker, author, trainer, and consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience helping business creators, like you, WIN at the game of business and marketing so you can thrive from YOUR intersection of YOUR brilliance and YOUR passion while making a difference for your community, market, and audience. Adam is the author of Groundhog...