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In this episode, Les Brown explains that there comes a point in our lives where we decide to become more because we realize that we deserve more. What you have in your life is the direct result of what you believe is possible and what you think that you truly deserve. Life is too short and unpredictable to do something you don’t want to do. In life, everything that can happen will happen. Adversit...

Success does not happen overnight. Likewise, James Clear , author of Atomic Habits, believes that success is the product of daily habits and not the result of a radical change or once-in-a-lifetime transformation. In this episode, James elaborates on the 4 stages of habit formation, pointing out that it’s the small habits that transform us every day. Most of us want radical change or radical succe...

Michael Wickett returns to The QOD Show to share an inspiring story of an admirable risk-taker who transformed her empire with nothing else but determination in the beginning into a multi-million dollar company. With this, he illustrates the power of resilience within adversity and the power of perception that can ultimately influence reality.  Michael believes that the way you see the world becom...

Today, Sandy Gallagher underscores that it’s never too late to be who you really are. Sandy explains that there comes a point in your life where you have to make a pivotal decision whether to settle for an average life or take a risk and choose to pursue what you truly want. She further invites you to ponder and think if this is the life you truly want to live. Will you settle for what you have ri...

On today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu emphasizes the crucial importance of developing your skills. The moment you become so good that other people can’t ignore you is the moment you start to dominate. Developing new skills entails having the mindset of an eternal student who takes immediate action and does not let ego get in the way. Simply put, ego is not only built around being intelligent and right al...

On today’s Motivation Monday episode, Ed Mylett shares a powerful story about the difference between merely playing and playing to win. If you aim to achieve great things, then you’ve got to do it now because time flies fast. Now is the time to quit playing around and start winning.  Winning begins in the mind. And all boils down to making a firm decision and having the will to win. It also takes...

In this episode, Og Mandino brings to light a fact most often taken for granted. Even ancient wisdom would agree that that man is a social animal. It's been established since Aristotle that, “He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.” Likewise, Og highlights the sociality of mankind. You can’t do everything alone...

Sometimes, life can be so unkind, unfair, and cruel. And when this happens, we usually lose our sense of direction and fall into the downward spiral of despair. That’s why in this episode, Jay Morrison presents to us the significance of having a clear purpose in life.  Knowing your “why” or having a reason fuels your determination and dedication to keep going forward. It’s what gives you light dur...

In this episode, Dr. George Fraser enumerates the key elements of what makes a stunning first impression. Firstly, he explains that the purpose of creating an excellent first impression is to fascinate the other person's interests so they would want to know more about you later on.  Moreover, Dr. Fraser highlights that central to your personal introduction is the emphasis on adding value to others...

In this episode, Jordan Peterson puts the significance of our well-being above all else. In other words, you’re empowered with a choice to refuse to be someone who bows down absolutely to any kind of system that causes you misery and resentment.  In the context against the backdrop of bureaucracy, Jordan explains that you should object or refuse at the outset, especially when people ask you to do...

In this episode, Zig Ziglar accentuates the power of words and explains further that a simple word can either be the ultimate game-changer or the reason for one's downfall. As Sigmund Freud once said, “By words, one person can make another blissfully happy or drive him to despair.” According to Zig, there’s tremendous power behind words that can dramatically impact people’s lives. For instance, a...

In reality, one cannot live on this planet without money. Simply put, money is essential in day-to-day living, especially in elevating the quality of the life you’re living. And in this episode, Grant Cardone underscores the vital importance of effort and productivity in pursuing success.  According to Grant, there are the great ones, then there’s everybody else. To rise above mediocrity entails s...

Maya Angelou once said, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Likewise, Christine Hassler firmly believes that success is not just measured externally but most importantly, by personal happiness. In this episode, Christine shares her story about turning her suffering into a passion. Having the right attitude made it possible for her to live in success and genu...

In this episode, Dr. Joe Dispenza illustrates how your personality creates your personal reality. To elaborate, he delves into the intricate details of what makes up your personal reality, such as the way you think, act, and feel.  He observes the unfortunate situation where most people try to start anew and create a new reality. Still, they do so with the same personality or with the same way of...

The hardest battle which any human being can fight is the battle to be you. And for Leo Buscaglia , you’re going to have to fight it for the rest of your life, especially in a world where people will feel more comfortable if you can be there for their convenience. This constant striving to be yourself may seem exhausting, but if you give it up, then nothing will be left. That’s why in this episode...

In this episode, Les Brown shows us that success is first established in mind. It starts with your thoughts, and in particular, having a clear vision about what you want to achieve.  According to Les, we can't control the thoughts that come into our minds, but we can control the thoughts that we dwell on. This highlights his firm belief that our thoughts have power and influence over our lives.  H...

In this episode, Jim Cathcart shares with us what mindset is and elaborates why it matters. According to Jim, mindset ends up influencing our actions, the habits we cultivate, and finally, our reputation. And reputation, as Jim explains, helps in connecting with people and building relationships, which in turn expand the size of your potential future . In other words, reputation is one of the keys...

In this episode, Ed Mylett illustrates that one of our greatest wealth lies not in our possessions and material wealth but also in self-control.  According to Ed, what you allow is what will continue. For this reason, Ed illustrates to us how to properly regulate our emotions, and reminds us to be mindful primarily of what clouds our minds. Ed further explains that our emotions serve as a moral co...

Behind every great success is a series of multiple ordeals and hindrances. And in this episode, Tim Grover illustrates to us the intricate and meandering path to success. Indeed, success is no accident but a product of hard work, dedication, and endless pursuit of excellence. According to Tim, “Excellence is lonely. Your friends won’t get it, but your allies will.” Not everyone around you understa...

Often, being vulnerable is misconstrued as being weak. For this reason, Brene Brown debunks the idea that vulnerability equates with weakness.  In this episode, Brene provides us another way of looking at vulnerability. According to her, vulnerability is actually the reverse of weakness. It is the center of love, belonging, joy, courage, innovation, and even creativity. In other words, without vul...

In this episode, Eric Thomas shares with us the principles of success that have stood the test of time. According to Eric, when you want to succeed as bad as you wanna breathe, then you'll be successful. And whatever you want to accomplish—academically, career-wise, or financially—all boils down to a clear vision fueled by passion and how badly you want to succeed.  Most people say they want to be...

In this episode, Wayne Dyer illustrates that knowledge and courage are complementary elements of greatness. Otherwise, knowledge without courage is futile. Indeed, risk-taking and confidence go hand in hand. As the old saying goes, "Fortune favors the brave."  According to Dr. Dyer., the reality is that success comes at the risk of failure. There are no guarantees, no easy way, and no shortcuts to...

In life, nothing is ever constant but change. And in this episode, Louise Hay shows that these changes and transitions are not linear in nature. In the same way, the pathway to success is not a straight line. According to Louise, the model of success is not linear. You will enjoy gains and suffer losses or experience joys and frustrations. But all these are necessary parts of growth and developmen...

Everyone has the potential to achieve greatness. However, only a few manage to turn latent greatness into reality. Sadly, not all people who devote their lives to pursuing their dreams become excellent in what they do. With this, Dr. Angela Duckworth explains to us the elements of excellence that differentiate the expert from the mediocre.  According to Angela, no one really starts off as an excel...

In this episode, Dr. Dennis Kimbro elaborates on the common factors and traits to success. He further underscores that it's not enough to have a good mind, but the main thing is to train and utilize it well. Knowledge may be power, but knowledge isn't power unless applied. In other words, Dennis is saying that learning the principles of success and applying these principles are two very different...