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This question will change your life: How would the person I would like to be do the things I’d like to do? Because when you make decisions and take action through a lens of your future self, you will become the person you want to be. On today’s episode, Jim Cathcart shares the story of a man who grew his business and accomplished his goals by repeatedly asking himself this very question.  Source:...

In this episode, Grant Cardone shares with us the essential rules we need to know about money.  According to Grant, most of us already know how to get or earn money. But it's what happens after getting money that baffles some. As a result, some get it and lose it all eventually.  For Grant, knowing how to earn or get money is not enough. You need to have a game plan or a strategy on how you're goi...

In this episode, Lisa Nichols reminds us of the strengths and capabilities we've got despite the challenges and difficulties in life. Life can be unkind and cruel at times. The journey is tough and not going to be easy, but Lisa reminds us that we are built to last. We are made to thrive for every road just as long as we keep going.  There's no guarantee but Lisa tells us that you've got to have f...

In this episode, Simon Sinek tells us that we are more than our insecurities and reminds us not to let our capabilities and talents be overshadowed by things that impede our growth. According to Simon Sinek, there are instances where we focus too much on what we don't have rather than cultivating what we already have or what we're good at. Simon is telling us that we are unique and special in our...

In this episode, Wallo267 shares with us what it's like to live a life of freedom, acceptance, and growth.  As someone that lived with revenge deeply etched into his heart, Wallo267 tells us how a life of revenge only eats you up inside and takes away the possibility of a better future. And so he implores to forgive, let go, and set yourself free from being a prisoner of your own mind. We have to...

Everything begins with perception. And in this episode, Carla Harris shares with us a clever insight and an effective technique about one of the best ways to train your mind.  Carla narrates how her success story ultimately began in her mind, followed through by relentless and consistent effort that eventually shaped and created a whole new reality.  Carla's story proves to us how our life and rea...

In this episode, George Fraser explains how surrounding yourself with success-minded people plays a significant and crucial role in creating your own success story. After all, wealth is contagious. George Fraser reminds us that if you want to change your life, you have to be willing to sacrifice and subtract people into your life that have nothing to do with your overall welfare. Spend your time w...

Nobody aspires for crises or conflicts, but it’s also during these times where heroes and great people are born. In this episode, John Hope Byrant shows us how recessions and downfalls we experience in life can serve as a chance to change your life and an opportunity to change the world.   John Hope Byrant reminds us that true richness and everlasting wealth are not to be found in material things,...

Success in any endeavor, relationship or career wise, begins with trust. Since way back, we’ve already been surrounded by snakes and fakes. How then can you be sure if the people around you are truly worth your trust? In this episode, Brene Brown illustrates to us the anatomy of trust.  According to Brene Brown, to trust is to choose to make an important part of you vulnerable to the actions of so...

In reality, success does not always lead to happiness. That’s why in this episode Jessamy Hibberd reminds us of life’s often overlooked but fundamental fact, that life is not a race but an adventure meant to be explored, enjoyed, and embraced. For Jessamy Hibberd, when you start treating life as an adventure is the moment you start to see and appreciate what life has to offer. In the end, it’s the...

Your mind is a powerful thing in such a way that you become what you think. In this episode, Steve Harvey shares a clever technique about utilizing the power of the mind that’s latent within us all.  For Steve Harvey, prompting the mind into action is one of the key factors you have to consider if you want to change your life. After all, success begins and ends with your mind. And so Steve shares...

No man is an island. We survive and thrive not in isolation, but in socialization. In this episode, Simon Sinek shares with us how surrounding yourself with the right people can do wonders.  Simon was already preparing to quit. But one call from a friend was all it took him for him to keep moving forward. Among the thousands of reasons to quit, Simon Sinek found one reason why he should not quit. ...

Being good enough is a good thing, but being great is on a whole different level. In this episode, David Bianchi illustrates to us how “good enough” is the true nemesis of being great. David Bianchi encourages us to not be comfortable with just good enough. There’s nothing wrong with being good, but he challenges us to go beyond the good, to step out of our comfort zones, and go for the great.  In...

Fundamentally, it’s all in the mind. Your life, success, and happiness are influenced and shaped by your thoughts. In this episode, Carol Dweck presents to us how your mind, your thoughts, and the beliefs you hold about yourself can change the course of your life.  According to Carol Dweck , the key to surviving challenges, difficulties, and adversities lies in your mind, or the growth mindset. Fo...

As life continues to move forward, so do we. In the process we grow, change, and adapt with the changing times. And in this episode, Leo Buscaglia shows us how to handle our fear that comes with growth, change, and life’s uncertainties.  Leo Buscaglia reminds us that a relationship is between two people. Thus, you must not lose yourself and forget who you are. You are the most essential thing that...

Excellence is something that one cultivates consistently. It is not simply an act but a habit. In this episode, Ed Mylett shares with us the key to getting on top of the game and staying there.  From Ed’s observation, some people achieve their dream only to fall back to where they started. Ed reminds us that excellence is something we repeatedly do. Thus, you have to work on who you are consistent...

The reality is that everything is in constant change. And to survive, we need to adapt to these changing times. In this episode, George Fraser shares not just his insight on how to survive, but even more to flourish and triumph in this society.  George reminds us to chase excellence, rather than money. Don’t be hesitant to invest in your own education, in learning, and in yourself. You are your gr...

We need money to live and survive, but not necessarily to make us happy. In this episode, Steve Harvey talks about how money plays a huge role in life but doesn’t guarantee a well-lived life. Steve Harvey strongly affirms that no matter how rich you are or how much money you have, these material things cannot give you everything. At the end of the day, money can’t buy meaning for your life. Money...

“Fall down seven times, get up eight,” is a concept of resilience in the face of countless adversities. In this episode, Deshauna Barber gives a glimpse of her journey before she remarkably made history.  No one is exempted from life’s hardships and challenges. In fact, before winning her Miss USA crown, Deshauna experienced a series of failures and numerous defeats. In the midst of these consiste...

A wise thinker once said, “Live as if you were going to die tomorrow, but learn as if you’re going to live forever.” And so Les Brown asks, “if you die today, what dreams, ideas, talents, leadership abilities will die with you?” In this episode, Les Brown shares that everything starts with a dream, then the belief in that dream, and finally the choice to realize that dream.  Les brown dares you to...

They say winners win for an event or for a day, but champions win everyday. In this episode, Eric Thomas shares with us a clever insight into what sets a champion above a winner. For Eric Thomas , attitude is what differentiates a champion from a winner. In his words, “You can win and have a bad attitude, but you cannot be a champion with a bad attitude.” Attitude is that little thing that makes a...

People say that the beginning is always the hardest. And this episode with Tyler Perry just proves and confirms this hard truth of life.  Tyler Perry is no stranger to how cruel and merciless reality can be, especially for black people. At an early age, he already bore witness how life can be so unkind to anyone. But with a determination as strong as steel and heart as pure as gold, Tyler Perry pu...

Why is it so easy to believe in what others say but find it very hard to believe in yourself? In this episode, Rev Ike resolves this and shares with us the power of the mind. In Rev Ike’s words, “It’s not the color of your skin, it’s the color of your mind.” Your color and your race are no excuse for failure, and that the quality of your life depends ultimately on your thoughts, determination, and...

A great man once said, "He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.” In this episode, George Fraser reminds us of the forgotten heritage and legacy of African-American people.  We were once beacons of hope and rulers of the world. But with all the hate and racism, we’re made to believe otherwise. And so he reveals to us that the best way to respon...

KRS-One may have lost his chance at school, but he has undoubtedly acquired something more, something that transcends the four walls of the classroom. And while others were busy solving mathematical problems, KRS-One was trying to solve the predicament of his life.  In this episode, KRS-One shares with us a pearl of perennial wisdom since time immemorial: true perception and creation, and teaches...