Wisdom with Charlie Perkins

These days, everyone feels pressed for time. To be successful is not about being busy. Let’s discuss the hidden reasons behind why we're all so busy and why we struggle to break out of the cycle of overwhelm. Charlie shares a new way to look at our choices and how to create more space in our lives to think. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spot...

If you knew what mattered most, would that change how you live? How you spend your time? If you knew that there was something that would help you live a longer, healthier, happier life, wouldn’t you make that a priority?  Relationships are all around us, and they are the most invisible and powerful force in the world. It's important to Invest in your friendships and the people who surround yo...

As a child, little did I know that a simple directive from my mother to “stand up straight” would have such a profound impact on my ability to make decisions as an adult.  How many decisions do you make in a day? The number is higher than you might guess. It’s estimated that the average person makes 35,000 decisions every day. And for leaders, many decisions have to be made on behalf of other...

Rest is becoming more and more vital to our quality of life. Have you ever tried to fix your chronic lack of energy by getting more sleep, only to wake up still feeling exhausted? This episode explores the right approach to rest and its multiplicity of it. We discuss reasons why we are chronically tired despite getting the requisite amount of sleep and other types of rest available to us. It’s tim...

One of the worst things you can say to someone angry is “You need to calm down”. So don’t say that because never in the history of the world has that worked. Anger is an entirely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But, when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems.  We're talking about issues at work, your relationships, and the overall quality of your life....

Sir Isaac Newton once said, "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants".  You see, we are at our best when we rely upon the wisdom and knowledge of those that have come before us.  Mentorship is Powerful.  Check out this week's episode as Charlie shares tips and insights on becoming a great mentor.  If you're going to be a great mentor,...

What would life be like without teachers? Right now, there’s a kindergarten teacher perusing the aisles of Target. Even though he still has two more weeks of summer break, he is already dreaming up ways to make his students feel welcome. His classroom will be a refuge. For a few kids, it will be the only place they truly feel safe. And right now, there's a 4th-grade teacher with a scribbled-up yel...

We live in an incredibly busy world.  When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? And when I say nothing, I do mean nothing.  Not texting, talking, or even thinking? Let’s examine the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is ava...

Think about how good it feels to encourage someone to do something. And I don’t mean just affirmatively stating “yeah, go ahead” but digging in and encouraging someone who, at the time, is, well, discouraged. If you can’t remember what that feels like, perhaps it’s been too long, or maybe you just haven’t been presented with the opportunity.  Encouragement leads to confidence, which leads to...

Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Charlie describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better. He shares four steps to ma...

Do you understand the technology you use daily? For too many people, the answer is no. Digital technologies have enabled the spread of all kinds of information, displacing traditional formats of usually more carefully curated information such as encyclopedias and newspapers. Let’s explore why we all need to prioritize technical literacy, and why the issue of technical literacy can't wait. Wisdom w...

Well, summer days are upon us.  The question I have is, what do you want to do this summer?  It can be so much fun to get involved in an “experience list” of activities. You can do plenty of these alone or invite a friend along. After all, friends and family can make every experience better!  So as the summer season kicks off, why not gather your family around to come up with your v...

All the tension relief activities in the world won't help if you aren't taking care of yourself. Meditation won't do you any good if you aren't getting adequate sleep. Similarly, hitting the gym occasionally won't relieve much stress if you're not regularly fueling your body with healthy, nutrient-intense food. You need to take care of your basic needs first if you want your stress relief activiti...

Take a moment and think about your ideal or beloved community.  What does your beloved community look like?  We must build strong viable networks and those networks aren't going to develop themselves.  Talk to the lady with an accent.  Ask her where she's from.  Go to the local high school football game and cheer the players as if your son was playing.  Cook a meal fo...

Sometimes, when things don’t go according to plan, we lose faith, not only in ourselves but also in any potential outcome in our lives. Failure will do that to you.  While life can be hard at the best of times, faith is the understanding, deep down inside, that things will get better.  People have moved mountains with their faith. Even when situations seemed desperate and dismal, it was...

People have habits in their lives that they try to get rid of. Adding value to your life is simply about learning to enjoy it more, appreciating every experience. Today’s podcast will show you how to change your life for the better, as well as help others to make this change as well. Check out this week's "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify...

Do you know what the greatest secret of history is? It is that history can be changed. Martin Luther King, Jr., Amelia Earhart, the Wright Brothers, Steve Jobs, and the creators of Superman were all under 30 when they wrote themselves into history. So how do you change history? What would make your life more satisfying and meaningful?  I encourage you to dream big, work hard and stay humble....

The phrase iron sharpens iron is found in Proverbs 27. It says, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." There is massive value, encouragement, and motivation for everyone's life in this Bible verse. But what does it mean? It’s so important for each of us to build growing relationships with others in our life. Check out this week's "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" available on Apple Podcas...

The tongue has the power of life and death.  Words are powerful.  What you speak over your life is what your life will become.  Positive affirmations will create a positive atmosphere and repetition of these behaviors will allow the seemimgly impossible to become reality.  The time is NOW to start achieving our dreams and goals.  Go for it.  Your best is yet to come!...

Imagine you're a shipwrecked sailor adrift in the enormous Pacific. You can choose one of three directions and save yourself and your shipmates -- but each choice comes with a fearful consequence too. How do you choose? In telling the story of the whaleship Essex, Charlie shows how fear propels imagination, as it forces us to imagine the possible futures and how to cope with them. Check out this w...

I'm very fascinated and intrigued by one simple yet powerful tool that we all possess.  This one habit,  this one tool can help us in our personal and professional lives.  It can help us be happier and healthier.  It's something that we're all born with.  Some of us don't know how to use it.  Others don't use it much.  It's a tool that's right underneath our nose...

What if everyone had a chance to tell their story?  Stories teach us about life, about ourselves, and about others.  It's also a unique way to develop an understanding, respect, and appreciation for other cultures.  It boosts our feelings of things like trust, compassion, and empathy.  Stories motivate us to work with others and positively influence our social behavior.  B...

Soft skills are the skills that you will need to be a better professional and a better person. You may know the hard skills, but you need to work well with others (some call it the external soft skills), and manage yourself better (the internal soft skills) to get further in your career.  As technology has evolved, soft skills or interpersonal/communicative interactions, have as well. Eye con...

A simple way to start changing to a growth mindset is using a little word, yet. In essence, the word means a realization that some things are worth waiting for, and those things take work. It's not always easy, but the power of this small word allows for success. Yet implies that something is achievable. Yet puts a person back in charge of their destiny. A great way to integrate the power of yet i...

Can laughter help reduce illness, improve quality of life, and change our perception of the world? Science shows that engaging in daily laughter is one step in the right direction.  Laughter can help lessen your stress, depression, and anxiety and may make you feel happier. It can also improve your self-esteem.  In this episode, I’m encouraging people to use laughter as a form of exercis...