Episodes
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Masters of Life - Part 7
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
One of the first self-improvement authors I ever read was Terry Cole-Whittaker. I found her advice to be sensible and no nonsense. One of my favorite pieces of advice from her is: “The best way to deal with somebody is to deal with yourself.” Often , a problem we are experiencing would not even be an issue for someone else in the exact same situation. Why? Because being a different person they bring a totally different energy, perspective and skillset. Different person - different experience. Instead of changing the outside world, we need to change our inner world and the outer world must change accordingly. Here’s how.
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Masters of Life - Part 6
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Venerable Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thích Nhat Hahn grew up in a family that was not demonstrative. He says that until he was an adult no one ever hugged him. As a result, Hahn felt awkward when someone tried to hug him until he created but he calls “Conscious Hugging.” Conscious Hugging has 3 parts: 1) You hug someone as if they have been gone a very long time — like he thought you’d never see them again. 2) Next, you hug that same person as if YOU had been gone for a very long time and have just one chance to come back and let them know how much you love them. 3) Finally, you hug this person grateful that both of you have not been lost to each other and are grateful to be present together. In today’s JumpStart, I explain the process. Try this with people you love – it will transform your relationships!
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Masters of Life - Part 5
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
“If you’re not happy with what you have, why would want more?” This quote explains why the Complaint Free movement has become such a worldwide phenomenon. After soldiers returned from World War II, the United States went into a massive consumption boom! It no longer became important for people to be happy. Rather, it became important for the economy that people become (1) producers and (2) consumers - – those are their only two roles. Unfortunately, as prosperity increased happiness did not. In fact, we live in the richest time in American history and yet our suicide is at an all-time high. Before you lift a finger to acquire anything else, first, point that finger at the things you already have and give thinks.m! Then if you feel motivated to attract more, you’ll enjoy it when it comes.
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Masters of Life - Part 4
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
“The Lazyman’s Guide to Enlightenment” is another one of those mind-blowing books that you can read in less than two hours. The copy that I was given is actually a xerox copy of an original. Thaddeus Golas was into enlightenment, not money or fame. After this book became an underground sensation, major publishers tried to pick it up. Golas declined. Later in life, Golas allowed a small publisher to print a couple hundred thousand copies but otherwise the book is pretty hard to come by. My dogeared copy is one of my most prized possessions. The entire book can be summed up in one sentence, “What is it that you feel needs to be loved right now?” This is the expressway to enlightenment and to happiness. Today let’s explore how we can use love to reach enlightenment all the while being lazy.
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Masters of Life - Part 3
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Many of you know that I was NOT the person who came up with the idea of going 21 days in a row without complaining. That was Edwene Gaines In her book “The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity.” My addition was to add the purple bracelet as a mindfulness tool. Edwene Gaines is a prosperity powerhouse! She challenges our beliefs and inspires us to reach our full potential. One of my favorite quotes from her is: “Contrary to popular belief, God does not love a martyr. I should know; I played one for years.” Many of us, myself included, grew up playing the victim role. But you can’t be a martyr and also be happy, healthy, and successful. Learn to get out of the “poor me“ mindset and start creating the life of your dreams.
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Masters of Life 2 - Earl Nightingale
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
IF - Part 17
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
We’ve reached our conclusion of “If” by Rudyard Kipling. As a reminder, Kipling has issued a challenge. He has given us 16 things we must do to achieve the great payoff, which is: “Yours in the earth and everything that’s in it And, which is more, you’ll be a man my son.” The payoff isn’t what you get. It’s what you become. A fully-functioning, autonomous adult who is never a victim and creates his or her own way in life. You become the greatest thing a human being can become. You become free.
Friday Nov 30, 2018
IF - Part 16
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
When I was a kid of about 9, I was rummaging through my mom’s desk and found a piece of round, flat wood. The letters TUIT” were carved in large letters in the center. After struggling to reason out what “TUIT” might stand for, I carried the small, coaster-like object to my parents bedroom where my mom sat sewing merit badges on my Scout uniform. “Mom.” I said. “What’s this?” Mom laughed. “I don’t get it.” I said. “Darling,” mom said. “That’s a 'round tuit' — get it? As in whenever you say you’ll do something whenever you get ‘around to it.’ Well, that’s a ‘round tuit.’ It reminds me that I can get around to anything that’s actually important because I already have a ‘round tuit.’ I think it was Napoleon Hill who said, “People who would never dream of killing themselves nevertheless commit suicide every day, little-by-little, by wasting their precious time.” Today is your day to have your own ROUND TUIT. "Fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds' worth of distance run."
Friday Nov 30, 2018
IF - Part 15
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Oh, to be so serene and secure that haters can’t hurt you, right? Someone who is a hater, a foe, an enemy — anyone who is anti-you, can cause you pain. BUT, you have far greater control over this pain than you may think. A person’s hurtful action has no power without your reaction! Have you noticed it’s actually easier to dismiss a hater because you can write them off a jerk (or worse) and ignore them. BUT, receiving a rebuke from someone you love is FAR more painful. EXAMPLE: If a homeless person on the street says something negative, you shrug. BUT, If your mom says the same thing, you sulk. To be a mature and happy adult, all people must count with us (even those who don’t look, speak, act, or live as we do) but we should not give certain people too much control over our mental reaction. Freedom comes in leveling the playing field of your mind.