Podcasts by The Optimal Prime Podcast.
A 2-5 minute podcast where you can Prime yourself to have a mindset that attracts happiness, positivity, and success.
Further podcasts by Ray Forrester
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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Kill The Hate #813 from 2022-02-23T10:45
Wise words from the fictional character Geralt the Witcher
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Moneyball! #812 from 2022-02-22T10:40
A line from the movie “Moneyball” that really resonated with me, and I hope it resonates with you to.
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The Drunk, The Policeman, and The Priest #807 from 2022-02-15T10:24
Most of us want the same thing. But the directions to get there I’m going to differ from person to person
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Let’s Win Together #806 from 2022-02-14T14:58:47
The more we push others to win, the more EVERYBODY wins!
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Get In The Life Boat #802 from 2021-11-05T15:06:29
What ACTUALLY happened after The Titanic hit the iceberg
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The Strongest Man #800 from 2021-10-18T20:27:43
There were lots of Strongmen at my competition on the weekend. But one of us was the strongest by far
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Imagined sadness/sickness/stress #799 from 2021-10-14T17:03:22
The body does not know the difference between real or imagined experiences
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I’m alive and kicking! #796 from 2021-10-11T13:36:10
I took a brief hiatus but now I’m back. If we don’t take rest and recovery on our own terms, you’ll be forced to do it on somebody else’s terms
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Stop Acting Out, Start Looking In #796 from 2021-10-04T16:00
Most people look out, and act in.
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Progress Over Perfection #791 from 2021-09-20T20:01:13
Progress is progress. It’s all about taking baby steps
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Reflection of The Past Requires Clarity of The Future #788 from 2021-09-15T09:00
A reflection is the return or sending back of light from one surface to another.
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You’ll Lose “Friends” For a While #787 from 2021-09-14T09:00
It’s part of the process. Embrace it
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National Day of Service and Remembrance #785 from 2021-09-10T09:00
Tomorrow we are called to volunteer in their local communities.
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Its All About Your IMPRESSION!!! #783 from 2021-09-08T09:00
A perception, or mental image produced in the mind," literally "a pressing into, or upon"
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Depression Invites Repression Oppression #782 from 2021-09-07T09:00
Building off from episode #781
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Expression Suppression leads to Depression #781 from 2021-09-06T09:00
Instead of "Treat Yo Self" I'm going to start saying EXPRESS YO SELF!
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Modern Day Holmgang #780 from 2021-09-03T09:00
Holmgang was a legal way to settle disputes in medieval Scandanavia. Yet we still do it today.
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Double Break The Trail #777 from 2021-08-31T11:41:33
Sometimes we need to do triple the work to reach our destination successfully
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Double Break The Trail #775 from 2021-08-27T09:00
Doing hard things that make us better, and make it easier for others to follow our path.
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Tree Avalanche #774 from 2021-08-26T16:00
A unique phenomenon in the Milford Sounds of New Zealand that is applicable to us all.
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Are You Addicted? #771 from 2021-08-23T09:00
Are you addicted? Or have your mindless actions turned into habits? Let's discuss the difference!
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The Grief Cycle: Acceptance #770 from 2021-08-20T09:00
Exploring options, new plan in place, moving forward.
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The Grief Cycle: Depression #769 from 2021-08-19T09:00
Overwhelmed, helpless, hostility, and flight of thoughts.
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The Grief Cycle: Bargaining #768 from 2021-08-18T09:00
Struggling to find meaning, reaching out to others, telling one story.
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The Grief Cycle: Denial #766 from 2021-08-16T09:00
Avoidance, confusion, elation, shock, and fear.
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Getting Off The Grid #764 from 2021-08-13T15:47:48
Off to Torrey, Utah for a literal disconnect, to reconnect internally and immediately.
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The Eternal Flame #764 from 2021-08-12T09:00
Sometimes doing the right thing requires a lot of patience and heat!
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Imagery Rescripting #763 from 2021-08-11T15:41:41
What is it, and how can we get better at it?
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The Play is Cancelled! #761 from 2021-08-09T09:00
Sometimes things get canceled on you. Carry on!
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The Three Branches of Mechanics. #760 from 2021-08-06T09:00
Static. Forces acting on a body at rest. Kinematic. Possible motions a body can take. Kinetic. Explain or predict motion that will occur.
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Less Is Now #759 from 2021-08-05T14:22:28
Insights from the new Minimalist documentary on Netflix.
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Strength Makes All Other Values Possible #758 from 2021-08-04T14:43
Strength is at the base of all progression.
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If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have To Get Ready #757 from 2021-08-03T09:00
More wise words from the Dee Owe Double Gee
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Alasklan Gold #756 from 2021-08-02T09:00
There is one 50meter pool in Alaska. A state twice as big as Texas
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Psychology: The Five Primary Factors of Change #755 from 2021-07-30T09:00
The most important factor!
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Physiology: The Five Primary Factors of Change #754 from 2021-07-29T09:00
Your physical health and ability.
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Input: The Five Primary Factors of Change #753 from 2021-07-28T09:00
The things we see, hear and feel. Books, movies, podcasts, conversations, the lot!
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Output: The Five Primary Factors of Change #752 from 2021-07-27T09:00
The things we do with intention!
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Environment: The Five Primary Factors of Change #751 from 2021-07-26T12:43:49
Think of these 5 things like a 5 stage Russian nesting doll. The first stage being your environment.
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What Kind of Pioneer Are You? #750 from 2021-07-23T09:00
One of the key differences that separated the Mormon Pioneers from others.
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The School of Fools #749 from 2021-07-22T09:00
"Experience is the school of fools. But some will learn no other" Ralf Waldo Emerson
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Solitude is a Necessity #748 from 2021-07-21T09:00
"He who is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a God" Aristotle
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Lesson from Alaska #746 from 2021-07-19T09:00
My biggest takeaway from the month I spent with my family in Alaska
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Peacetime Warriors are ready for War #745 from 2021-07-16T18:38:19
Peacetime is preparation time.
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Voluntary Confrontation of Stress #744 from 2021-07-16T18:30:44
Get uncomfortable intentionally. In your time, and on your terms.
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Are you a bee or a fly? #743 from 2021-07-14T09:00
Know what you are, and who you are talking to.
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Automation and habits #742 from 2021-07-13T09:00
Automating elements of our life so we can live up to a true potential
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Mo tech, mo technical difficulties 🤙🏽 from 2021-06-28T01:57:07
I appreciate all of you listeners and all of your love and support! Thank you for sticking with me through the technical difficulties I’ve been experiencing the past couple of weeks but we will be ...
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3 year anniversary!!! #738 from 2021-06-23T21:00
3 years of The Optimal Prime Podcast under the belt, and I'm just getting warmed up!
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Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness #737 from 2021-06-22T21:00
The three primary needs for motivation according to Self Determination Theory
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Out of the mouths of babes #735 from 2021-06-18T09:00
Lessons I have learned from my 3-year-old daughter.
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Eat Your Vegetables #734 from 2021-06-17T09:00
It's national "eat your vegetables" day. I think it's silly.
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It's Tupacs Birthday! #733 from 2021-06-16T09:00
Tupac Shakur was a major influence on my youth. He would have been 50 today.
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732 part 2! (Cutting the end off your ham) from 2021-06-15T21:36:13
Here is the body for the podcast episode released earlier today
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Cutting The End Off Your Ham#732 from 2021-06-15T09:00
"It's the way it's always been done" is holding us back in more ways than we know.
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Raise your flag! #731 from 2021-06-14T09:00
In honor of Flag Day we're going to talk about.... flags
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The Connection Bond #730 from 2021-06-11T09:00
When there is a connection with others, keeping your commitments are much easier.
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Master Yourself with a Ulysses pact #726 from 2021-06-07T09:00
Planning what you will do while in a sound mind!
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Health and wealth are skills #723 from 2021-06-02T14:27:40
It doesn’t matter what you were born in to it’s up to the individual to learn the skills of success
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Multi channel multi tasking #719 from 2021-05-27T09:00
Multi tasking as it is commonly known is a thing of the past. Make away for multi channel multitasking
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The solution is simple #717 from 2021-05-25T15:44:50
Stop letting frustration make simple solutions seem like impossible problems
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The Queens Gambit #711 from 2021-05-17T09:00
How can you play the Queens Gambit in your life?
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The four agreements #708 from 2021-05-12T13:19:07
A great little book, and four Great pearls of wisdom
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Accountability and responsibility #707 from 2021-05-11T20:34:51
Be sure to know the difference between the two words.
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Residual beneficiaries #704 from 2021-05-06T16:00
We are all residual beneficiaries in one way or another. Sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the worse.
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Be remembered by your teaching, not your temperament #705 from 2021-05-06T14:58:10
Don't let your message be watered down in the way you come across to others.
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Be your own placebo #703 from 2021-05-05T14:22:40
There’s no science to back it up but it’s a real thing.
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How many of us have them... friends #700 from 2021-04-30T16:00
They are very important. Your future depends on them!
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Expecting change without changing #692 from 2021-04-20T09:00
it's almost the definition of insanity!
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Where will you be in 3 years? #690 from 2021-04-16T09:00
#68 A journey of 3 years starts with a a single plan today.
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Mo money, mo problems #682 from 2021-04-06T11:33:30
When you invent the ship, you also invent the Shipwreck!
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Snoop Dogg's greatest hit! #681 from 2021-04-05T16:41:53
Its not one of his songs, but part of a thankyou speech he gave.
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#680 Girl Scout Cookies from 2021-04-02T11:30:17
I’m have been a magnet for technical difficulties lately!
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Think with pen and paper! #672 from 2021-03-23T09:00
Write your thoughts OUT! left in the mind it will surely get lost and twisted.
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You have to pay DOUBLE the price to be great! #667 from 2021-03-16T09:00
Most people only want to pay the actual price.
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You’ve got this! #665 from 2021-03-12T10:00
Someone needs to hear this today... if it’s you, YOU GOT THIS!
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To the “Worryers” from 2021-03-11T09:59
We all worry at times... but there is only one way to fix constant worry
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People will hate you anyway #662 from 2021-03-09T10:00
At least a 1/3 of people and at least 1/3 of the time 😂
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Find what you need, not what is easy #660 from 2021-03-05T10:00
Don't settle for the first "thing" you find on your adventure.
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It’s not about the hours #656 from 2021-03-01T10:00
It’s about the work or process DURING those hours that matter most
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Studying LIFE! #655 from 2021-02-26T10:00
Everything we want to learn in life is right in front of us
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Two choices #653 from 2021-02-24T10:00
We make thousands of choices a day. But big picture they really are only two choices to choose between
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Your life, your way #652 from 2021-02-23T10:00
More great advice from the one and only Jim Rohn
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Where there's a WHY there is some WORK #650 from 2021-02-19T10:00
Nothing worthwhile comes easy!
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Stop pursuing and start attracting #649 from 2021-02-18T10:00
A lesson from the richest man in Babylon
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Plant in the spring, or beg in the fall #648 from 2021-02-17T10:00
As Zatarra once said "Dig now, gold later"
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The world is your library #646 from 2021-02-15T10:00
A fantastic quote from the late and great Kobe Bryant
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Motivation is temporary #645 from 2021-02-12T10:00
It’s like a gas can with a hole in the bottom. It needs to be refilled constantly an order for you to keep moving.
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(Body) Is your brain a record, or a map? from 2021-02-11T23:18:56
Sorry for doing this twice in one week everybody! Here is the meat and potatoes of today’s podcast
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Is your brain a record, or a map? #644 from 2021-02-11T10:00
Your brain can be a record of the past or a map of the future. You decide.
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If you stop fighting for what you want #643 from 2021-02-10T10:00
You will automatically get what you don't want.
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You cant see the picture when you're in the frame! #642 from 2021-02-09T10:00
We all need outside help and assistance every now and then.
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Let it go so you can grow (the body) from 2021-02-09T05:17:03
Technical difficulties! Here is the body of today’s episode 👍🏽
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Let it go, so you can grow #641 from 2021-02-08T10:00
Holding on to extra baggage is holding you back.
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Who do you get your "poison" from? #638 from 2021-02-03T10:00
Be critical of the people and places you get your information from
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We are born with only two fears #637 from 2021-02-02T10:00
Falling and loud noises are primal fears. What fears have you learned?.
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Psychological Scotoma #636 from 2021-02-01T10:00
Psychologically induced blind spots that enable us to stay the same.
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Exercise is a therapy, not a procedure #635 from 2021-01-29T10:00
Let's discuss the differences.
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Respond to challenges instead of bracing for attack #634 from 2021-01-28T10:00
Being proactive will always serve you better than being reactive.
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Uphill dreams with downhill habits #633 from 2021-01-27T10:00
You'll either need to change your dreams, or change your habits. I know which one I choose.
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There is only one kind of personal growth that is guaranteed #631 from 2021-01-25T10:00
Unfortunately, it involves your waistline.
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Stop WASTING time on social media #630 from 2021-01-22T10:00
Invest your time in social media. There is a difference.
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Behind on your bills, behind on your dreams #629 from 2021-01-21T10:00
When you're behind, you should have ONE SINGLE GOAL...
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Holding on to the biology of your past #627 from 2021-01-19T10:00
Don't let your "bad blood" hold you back in life.
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Stud Dud #623 from 2021-01-13T10:00
Sometimes when looking for a stud, you get the dud! But what were you using to find the stud?
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Pay taxes to yourself first #621 from 2021-01-11T10:00
Taxes serve a purpose. But it is your moral duty to pay "taxes" to yourself before anyone else!
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Wages versus Profits #620 from 2021-01-08T10:00
With one, you are using your time to build someone else's dream. With the other, you use your time to build YOUR dreams
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If you can make a brick, you can build a house! #619 from 2021-01-07T10:00
Brick by brick, you can build your dreams
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The transference of emotion (everything is "sales") #618 from 2021-01-06T10:00
To get someone to buy into your dream, your business, or your services, you must transfer EMOTION
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How to reflect on the past; not dwell #616 from 2021-01-04T10:00
Do you know the difference between reflecting on the past, and dwelling on the past?
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And the cycle begins #615 from 2021-01-01T10:00
There are cycles or patterns in all things. Observe and learn!
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Write your New Years Thesis #614 from 2020-12-31T10:00
resolutions are obsolete. Craft a thesis and do the work.
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My new favorite quote! #613 from 2020-12-30T10:00
I wish everybody in the world could embrace this statement.
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Do you have a torch I could use? #612 from 2020-12-29T10:00
Another incident of something getting lost in translation
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Christmas traditions #610 from 2020-12-25T10:00
We all celebrate in our own way, and family traditions are one way to express it!
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Relax, and enjoy yourself #609 from 2020-12-24T10:00
If you are stressed right now, you are Christmas-ing wrong
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Dogs don't bark at parked cars #608 from 2020-12-23T10:00
If you're moving, the "dogs" of life will most definitely be barking at you.
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Comparison is a joy thief... Unless #605 from 2020-12-18T10:00
There is a time and place to compare.
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Beginners are many, finishers are few #602 from 2020-12-15T15:13:08
Be in that small, elect group of people.
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Our brain wants to do TWO things! #601 from 2020-12-14T21:02:56
Just do those two things the right way!
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Misreading the label #600 from 2020-12-11T19:51:13
Even the most experienced amongst us can mess up every now and then.
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The process, the process, the process #599 from 2020-12-10T23:49:09
The basic 6 step structure of “The Process”
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A quote from my Aunt #598 from 2020-12-09T10:00
With the good comes the bad. They are inseparable pairs
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Flashbacks #595 from 2020-12-04T10:00
Just like in movie flashbacks, we need them from time to time to help clarify our current storyline
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Stop Playing Small - The Jumping Flea #592 from 2020-12-01T10:00
When past experiences make us perform under our true potential,
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When 'No' means 'Know' #590 from 2020-11-27T10:00
Quite often our default mode is to say NO when we are uncertain and don't really KNOW
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Thankful Throwback poem number two #589 from 2020-11-26T10:56
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 here is my other favorite poem.
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Are you a thermometer, or a thermostat? #586 from 2020-11-23T10:00
One is proactive, the other is reactive
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Make-believe media #585 from 2020-11-20T10:51
When we forget that most media is for entertainment purposes only
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Throwback Thursday poem #584 from 2020-11-19T10:48
I have two favorite poems. Here is one of them, again
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Two kinds of vulnerability #583 from 2020-11-18T10:46
Vulnerability is necessary to succeed. But it is often confused with playing the victim
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Getting handed the solution #581 from 2020-11-16T10:42
Sometimes we are getting the answers but we still don’t hear him
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Building the tallest building #580 from 2020-11-13T13:00:29
There are two ways to do this. But only one way to do it correctly
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Who’s who? #578 from 2020-11-11T09:34
Instead of wondering, ask questions and get to the bottom of it
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It’s rains for a reason #577 from 2020-11-10T09:28
When it rains in our lives take comfort in knowing there’s always a reason why
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A great Totara has fallen #571 from 2020-11-02T10:26:02
A native wood in New Zealand which is considered sacred.
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Step five of the scientific method #570 from 2020-10-30T08:55:53
Analyze your data and draw a conclusion
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Step four of the scientific method #569 from 2020-10-29T08:47:49
Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment
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Step two of the scientific method #567 from 2020-10-27T08:37:26
Step number 2: do your background research
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Step one of the scientific method #566 from 2020-10-26T09:32:23
The scientific method is a great way to learn and understand things. Here is step 1
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The road of life is paved with a flat squirrels. #565 from 2020-10-23T18:59:08
If you’re not moving you’re going to get flattened
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Beginning with the end in mind. #564 from 2020-10-22T22:11:42
If you can’t vividly picture yourself at the Destiination you were going to have a hard time breaking through the roadblocks you’ll encounter
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A beast OR Obese? #563 from 2020-10-21T09:00:12
It depends what you’re measuring yourself against!
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Expect the best, but plan for the worst #562 from 2020-10-20T09:00:10
Always have a contingency plan
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Scope it out! #560 from 2020-10-16T18:16:43
A good way to get started now is to go scope out the people, places, environment of the direction or goals that you have
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Start or Stop NOW #558 from 2020-10-16T18:01:08
Don’t be the person looking back in the future wishing you started today.
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Intentional omission #557 from 2020-10-16T17:57:13
I intentionally haven’t recorded episodes this week. It was really hard
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Just do what you can do! #556 from 2020-10-13T21:12:18
It’s always about just giving it your best effort
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The eagle and the crow #555 from 2020-10-09T09:00:59
Just keep doing what you’re doing and don’t worry about harassment from smaller birds
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Another lesson from Yellowstone national Park #554 from 2020-10-08T21:06:54
Look for the signs, be consistent, and don’t give up.
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Finished is better than perfect #551 from 2020-10-05T18:36:58
Stop waiting till it’s perfect because it never will be
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The last quarter #549 from 2020-10-01T09:00:30
Now is the time to push down even harder on the gas pedal!
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Death by 1000 cuts #548 from 2020-09-30T09:00:21
Take care of what you need to so you don’t encounter “death”
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Are you a Hobbyist or a professional? #547 from 2020-09-29T09:26:45
Big difference in actions and results
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Hyped up expectations #546 from 2020-09-28T15:55:15
Be sure to do a little homework before making big commitments
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Do the thing #545 from 2020-09-21T20:12:28
Just go do it right now, I’ll plan to do it in the future right now.
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Accidents happen! #544 from 2020-09-21T19:58:27
As I was prepping the weeks worth of podcasts, Accidentally posted them all at the same time. It’s OK to goof up as long as we don’t let it derail us 👊🏽
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There’s cool & cool #542 from 2020-09-21T19:46:51
You’re either Phil Dunphy, or the Rock. It’s up to you.
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Watch your posture #543 from 2020-09-21T19:46:33
How you carry yourself has a very real impact on your mental state
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Suffer quickly #541 from 2020-09-21T09:00:21
If you want to do great things just bite the bullet and get the hard part done
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We all need coaching and accountability #540 from 2020-09-18T09:00:15
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it many more times. Coaches need coaches too
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Find the Wins! #539 from 2020-09-17T08:43:54
Winning doesn’t only feel good, our lives literally depend on it
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100 days away! #538 from 2020-09-16T09:00:56
It’s only 100 days away. Stop planning. Stop preparing. No excuses
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What is vulnerability (to me)? #537 from 2020-09-15T21:47:08
I personally believe vulnerability has become a buzzword and is incorrectly used and applied in society.
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It’s all out there! #536 from 2020-09-14T17:14:11
The information is all out there we just need help applying it
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Shaking negative labels #534 from 2020-09-10T21:57:53
If you’ve got a dream, go out and get it. A lesson learned from the movie “Tangled”
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A job well done #533 from 2020-09-10T21:52:46
Whatever job, whatever responsibility, whatever you do, do it properly and do it well.
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Your Chateau d’if #530 from 2020-09-04T09:00:25
Use your time in Château D’if to become better
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Be life the deaf little frog #529 from 2020-09-03T09:00:55
Another mindset shift to help you and your journey of progression
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Leave it better #528 from 2020-09-02T09:00:09
One of my personal values I strive to live my life by.
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Rules versus Patterns of Behavior #527 from 2020-09-01T09:00:59
A shift in focus that can help you achieve more and in turn, help others achieve more
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Passion won’t pay the bills... but #526 from 2020-08-31T09:00:37
Make sure the The passion is there to fuel you through the hard times
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How will you measure your life? #525 from 2020-08-28T09:00:29
A principle taken from Clayton M. Christiansen’s book “ how will you measure your life?”
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The double or triple threat! #524 from 2020-08-27T09:00:35
I sure fire way to make an impact on the world
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Are your books collecting dust? #523 from 2020-08-26T09:00
What good is knowledge sitting on a shelf?
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Choosing yourself #521 from 2020-08-24T08:00:47
The old saying goes along the lines of “First don’t make fun of you, then they’ll ask you how you did it”
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Do more by planning less #520 from 2020-08-21T09:37:46
Another strategy that could work as a long-term or short-term intervention to improve productivity.
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More knowledge = more uncertainty #519 from 2020-08-20T09:30:45
The smarter you get, the less certain answers you realize you have.
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Is it better to be a pessimists , a realists, or an optimists? #518 from 2020-08-19T20:21:57
All the three!!!
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Stop and stare #517 from 2020-08-18T16:15:23
Take the time to stop and admire the beauty that is all around.
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Always judge a book by its cover #515 from 2020-08-15T17:00:20
But it pays to at least see what’s on the inside before discarding it.
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Seagulls in Alaska #514 from 2020-08-15T16:55:12
There are two types of seagulls. Be the one that works.
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With great mobility comes great accountability #513 from 2020-08-15T16:48:47
I miss quoted Spiderman reference that is absolutely true.
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Is winning all that matters? #512 from 2020-08-12T01:05:10
Honesty and integrity must triumph over everything else.
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Fail forward #511 from 2020-08-11T15:30:11
It’s all a part of the process. Use it to your advantage.
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Life is an “assault bike” #510 from 2020-08-10T00:53:43
If you’ve never used an assault bike, give it a try
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Accompany, don’t save #509 from 2020-08-10T00:44:37
A really hard concept for most of us to grasp
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How long to form a habit?! #505 from 2020-07-31T11:00:29
Unfortunately, it’s longer than we think!
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Survival of the friendliest? #504 from 2020-07-30T11:00:05
How about “survival of the fittest & friendliest”
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Enjoy “the process” #503 from 2020-07-29T11:00:44
Don’t just sit around and watch water boil. Keep yourself actively engaged
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Health is Wealth #502 from 2020-07-28T23:00:04
The more you invest in your health, the more “returns” you will get in every other area of your life.
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The need for contradicting yourself #501 from 2020-07-27T11:00:28
If you’re not contradicting yourself occasionally, you’re not learning or growing
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Episode 500! #500 from 2020-07-23T16:00:59
2 years, 500 episodes, highs & lows, wins & learns, and grateful for all of it!
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Habit 7: Sharpen the saw: #499 from 2020-07-22T10:10:02
Strive for a sustainable lifestyle of constant progression
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Habit 6:synergize #498 from 2020-07-22T09:42:09
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
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Habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood #497 from 2020-07-22T09:33:14
Take time to listen
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Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind #494 from 2020-07-21T19:06:47
Have a vision and align your actions accordingly
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The 7 Habits of Highly effective people Habit 1: Be Proactive #493 from 2020-07-21T19:02:02
Stop being reactive
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Stop “should-ing” on yourself #491 from 2020-07-19T22:17:24
give yourself, and everyone else a break!
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Gold and silver #490 from 2020-07-16T22:57:31
Winning isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, and neither is losing
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Perspective will determine your future #487 from 2020-07-13T10:15:06
The tale of two brothers
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Take stock, take aim, be better #486 from 2020-07-12T02:19:21
A quote from Jordan B Peterson’s book “12 Rules for life”
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“Scared straight” doesn’t work #483 from 2020-07-06T11:00:36
A short term, ultimately useless strategy
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Linear Periodization versus Undulating Periodization #482 from 2020-07-02T11:00:43
Which is better? The answer may surprise you!
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The invisible Gorilla #481 from 2020-07-01T16:25:52
We all have selective attention. It is a biological necessity for survivals sake.
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The shopping cart test #479 from 2020-06-29T17:09:12
I personally agree, it is the apex litmus test regarding being a good or bad member of society
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When all you have is a hammer #475 from 2020-06-17T21:17:02
Get good with it, instead of trying to turn everything into a nail
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You don’t know where you’re going... #473 from 2020-06-16T01:57:32
Until you know where you have been
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Can I get a little help? #472 from 2020-06-16T01:52:55
Help often come in ways we least expect it
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The Semmelweis Reflex #469 from 2020-06-09T01:50:55
Share your message! There are literal and figurative lives to save!
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Being romantically pragmatic #467 from 2020-06-05T00:58:02
A new way of thinking introduced to me earlier today! Something I need to improve.
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Stop serving the day #465 from 2020-06-01T18:41:26
Take a few steps back and look at the bigger picture and do things that serve a bigger purpose with a clearer view.
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IFEED-AV reinforcement strategy #461 from 2020-05-25T23:28:22
A great acronym to learn and implement to reinforce “good behavior”
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Throw the goat #460 from 2020-05-22T22:20:53
Doesn’t matter how big your goals and objectives are you can succeed if you think outside the box a little
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Allowing good to stay good is irresponsible #459 from 2020-05-22T03:12:05
It’s our duty as human beings to improve
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Surveys and horoscopes #458 from 2020-05-20T18:05:59
Don't put too much weight into that "survey" you read on social media.
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What willpower is #457 from 2020-05-19T20:18:21
Will power is not your ability to continually say no over and over again
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Even the best have help #456 from 2020-05-18T18:34:40
Nobody is above help end guidance in progression and moving forward
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Finding the path #454 from 2020-05-14T20:31:36
Sometimes you’ve got to be on the path to know you’re on the path.
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Fact Checking #453 from 2020-05-13T23:50:54
Check your sources, and continue forward against opposition.
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You’ll see what you’re looking for #452 from 2020-05-13T00:51:55
Be a positive influence on those around you, By focusing on the positive.
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Brain Dump #451 from 2020-05-11T19:57:46
A good practice to do when you are feeling overwhelmed
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S.O.A.P note yourself #449 from 2020-05-08T03:38:59
A good way to make more accurate assessments on things
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Victory or Valhalla #448 from 2020-05-07T01:22:03
No matter what it could always be a win-win situation
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It didn’t work... This time #447 from 2020-05-05T21:27:30
When you start something and it doesn’t work it doesn’t mean you should give up on it completely. Maybe you need to loop around and tried again a different time
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Intentional procrastination #445 from 2020-05-01T16:39:41
Sometimes it’s in our best interest to procrastinate certain tasks till later
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Which hobbit are you? #444 from 2020-04-30T21:37:23
There are two kinds of hobbits... be the latter 🙂
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Rx medication for mental health #443 from 2020-04-29T08:32:07
The use of medications may be necessary in order to get you started in the path towards recovery and improvement
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Review the Pareto principle #440 from 2020-04-24T21:56:50
As a lives in situations change so will the Pareto principle
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Seek outside your circle #439 from 2020-04-24T01:59:24
Outsider methods will help you with innovation.
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Paradoxical intention #348 from 2020-04-22T14:26:22
Try this intervention next time you are struggling with anxiously induced behaviors.
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Only good at two things #437 from 2020-04-21T20:51
Only good at one thing? That’s absolutely fine! Keep getting better at it!
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Getting better #436 from 2020-04-20T18:29:14
Use the things we’re not good at to improve on the things you are good at.
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Quarantine = 40 #435 from 2020-04-17T16:00:38
I significant number that represents major change
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Perform a pre-mortem #434 from 2020-04-16T11:48:22
Hindsight is always 20/20. Visualize and mentally rehearse situations before they happen and you’ll be much better off for it.
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Routine and habits #433 from 2020-04-15T18:46:49
They are both of utmost importance in order to optimize and therefore maximize your productivity
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More important than “winning the morning” #432 from 2020-04-14T13:33:17
Winning the morning is very important but winning the evening will enable you to actually win the morning
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Supercompensation #431 from 2020-04-13T08:38:52
A principal in sports science that also applies to mental Health
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There’s always “something” #428 from 2020-04-08T09:00:35
No matter what “thing” we are freaking out about today, there’s going to be something new to freak out about tomorrow. And the day after that. And the day after that.... so KEEP LIVING!
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Shave half of your head #427 from 2020-04-07T05:08:50
A lesson from the ancient Greek philosopher Demosthenes
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What’s your Logo? #425 from 2020-04-03T21:58:22
Revisiting Victor Frankel’s famous modality of therapy
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Things to be grateful for #424 from 2020-04-03T02:27:09
Make sure you’re looking in the right places.
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Use this time wisely #423 from 2020-04-02T02:28:39
It’s getting crazy out there... be sure to pay attention to your physical well-being!
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More of a good thing does not always equal a better thing #421 from 2020-03-28T02:41:45
Keep doing what’s working... don’t feel pressured into doing more, or less
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Aspiration VS Motivation VS Inspiration #419 from 2020-03-25T09:00:30
Most use these words anonymously but they have very different meanings. Which do you have?
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Are you a potato or an egg #418 from 2020-03-24T09:00:46
It’s not our circumstances that should define us
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Abracadabra! ##417 from 2020-03-23T08:28:58
By your words you will create positivity or negativity
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What’s the point? #414 from 2020-03-19T07:29:04
An innate expression we are born with. If you don’t exactly know what “the point” is, give it time, and you will
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Waiting to be rich #413 from 2020-03-18T08:00:33
You can be rich immediately if you decide to be
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The obstacle is the way #412 from 2020-03-17T06:04:30
Whatever we come up against we can overcome and use it to make us bigger better and stronger.
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Focus on the process and the outcome will take care of itself #409 from 2020-03-12T16:37:39
This applies specifically to goal setting
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Just run with it! #408 from 2020-03-11T09:00:13
Stop overestimating the amount of preparation you need to start. Run with it now to get past the inevitable roadblocks and setbacks
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Changing history #407 from 2020-03-10T09:00:08
A single piece of information can change history of events in an instant.
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How people create problems, then offer the solutions #406 from 2020-03-09T11:29:46
Just something to be aware of.
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Reactive attachment disorder #405 from 2020-03-07T11:00:37
What I wish everybody knew about reactive attachment disorder.
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Self -AEIOU (awareness, esteem, improvement, opportunity, and understanding) and Social I.Q #404 from 2020-03-06T11:00:47
What I wish everybody knew about The SELF!
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ADHD & Behavioral Management #403 from 2020-03-05T11:00:02
What I wish everybody knew about ADHD, behavioral management, and oppositional defiant disorder.
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Substance Abuse and addiction #401 from 2020-03-03T15:24:17
What I wish everybody knew about substance abuse and addiction
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What I wish everyone knew about Mental Health #400 from 2020-03-02T10:00:32
This week I’m going to give me 10cents on the areas of my expertise.
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“This is me” #399 from 2020-02-28T10:00:57
Music is one of the most powerful tools we all have access to strengthen our mindset and thought processes
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Self diagnosis #398 from 2020-02-27T13:03:22
Self awareness = good. Self diagnosis = not so good
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How to ACTUALLY be productive #397 from 2020-02-26T10:00:17
It involves a lot more than just “working hard”
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Bootstrapping #395 from 2020-02-24T12:56:14
The art of Bootstrapping does not lie in getting into the HABIT of bootstrapping.
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We’re losing the social aspect of social media #393 from 2020-02-20T15:04:23
A message from a friend of mine that I feel applies to 99% of us.
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It’s just a season #391 from 2020-02-18T10:00:21
A metaphor regarding mental health dilemmas every single person will experience.
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Same goal, new strategy #390 from 2020-02-17T10:00:23
The difference between giving up, and changing your strategy.
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Emotions impact on information #389 from 2020-02-14T10:00:54
To be high on emotion, is to be low on rationale.
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What’s in your daypack? #386 from 2020-02-13T22:00:40
We load our backpacks every morning when we wake up
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Be yourself but be aware #385 from 2020-02-12T20:37:40
What others think should never stop you from being you. But what they think it still matters
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Emotional Jet lag #383 from 2020-02-10T10:00:23
Jet lag is (I’m feeling it right now), but emotional jet lag is even worse.
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Oh the places you’ll go #382 from 2020-02-08T05:17:44
As our family trip comes to an end, this childhood classic to mind.
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How to deal with Toxic people in your life #381 from 2020-02-06T09:00:15
We all have different tolerance levels, so you have to do what works best for you!
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The best books, movies, and shows to dive deeper into topics #379 from 2020-02-04T09:00:44
The secret to this is Qualitative versus Quantitative research and data
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Seneca and Nero #378 from 2020-02-03T09:00:58
An example of having all the knowledge in the world at your fingertips, but no application behind it.
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Issues with Body image #377 from 2020-01-31T20:17:12
An issue that most people struggle with at some point.
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The question “why” #375 from 2020-01-29T11:00:22
What are you really saying when you ask “why?”
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The First Amendment to S.M.A.R.T Goals #374 from 2020-01-28T10:00:26
The second part of SMART goals most of us forget about.
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How to help a wayward family member #373 from 2020-01-27T10:00:23
Everyone has a family member who is making bad choices. Here are two things you can do to help them.
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Appealing to false Authority #371 from 2020-01-23T11:38:14
A fallacy to be aware of in a find of so many self professed “authorities”
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The Red Herring Fallacy #370 from 2020-01-22T10:00:26
When we divert our discussions or actions away from what is most important
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The Straw Man fallacy #369 from 2020-01-21T13:59:05
Another logical fallacy that can get us in trouble with others, and ourselves!
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The Ad Hominem Fallacy #368 from 2020-01-20T13:18:18
Beware of doing this to others, or yourself!!!
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MJ is still a loser #367 from 2020-01-17T10:00:30
A little throwback. I’ve heard this story a few times lately from various sources, and the concept is worth repeating!
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A pre-requisite for setting sustainable goals #366 from 2020-01-16T10:00:43
It’s the time of year many people are facing setback in regards to goals. Here’s the pre-requisite you need for them to be set on a good foundation
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What to do when you’re disliked #365 from 2020-01-15T10:00:23
Not to be confused with being unlikeable!
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Now is the time #364 from 2020-01-14T10:00:51
Life will only get busier, and you will regret not taking action sooner
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A (literal) new beginning #363 from 2020-01-13T21:55:50
There are NO limits to how often we can restart, and have new beginnings
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The Optimal Prime Podcast. (Trailer) from 2020-01-13T21:39:03
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500 piece puzzle #358 from 2020-01-06T12:48:30
Start with the edges, work you way in, and random luck!
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Holy SHIfT #356 from 2020-01-02T15:07:54
Mental shifts can come like an catastrophic earthquake
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Growth zone #354 from 2019-12-31T17:14:14
You have to EXPECT it to be hard in order to reap the rewards.
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Go with a question in mind #353 from 2019-12-30T10:00:46
This will help give more intention and purpose in all that you do.
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Changed perspectives #352 from 2019-12-27T10:00:06
Our views and perspectives on things should always be changing. For better or for worse.
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The Focus Funnel #351 from 2019-12-26T10:00:32
Three very important things that need to happen on order to boost productivity.
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Be a Shepherd #350 from 2019-12-25T10:00:18
Prepare to be unrelated and possibly despised for the good things you do. Merry Christmas!
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Communication #248 from 2019-12-23T10:00:39
Misunderstandings can cause pointless frustration and pain
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The Bismarck #347 from 2019-12-20T19:40:39
The small and simple things are always the most important
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6 simple steps to starting something #345 from 2019-12-18T21:16:08
1-Purpose, 2-Who?, 3-Edge, 4-Double Down, 5-Recruit, 6- The cost.
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How the Kiwi lost its wings #344 from 2019-12-17T21:50:03
A story of sacrifice to become great!
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Christmas lists #343 from 2019-12-17T02:35:35
List the things you need to do to increase the probability you’ll actually do it!
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Measure twice, cut once #340 from 2019-12-11T19:24:42
It’s pays off (literally and figuratively) to double check things.
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Finish through failure #338 from 2019-12-09T13:05:53
Even if failure is imminent, sometimes it’s good to still push through.
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The pink elephant always wins #363 from 2019-11-29T18:06:01
The kind gravitates TOWARD thoughts... not away
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The “coldest” hour #359 from 2019-11-25T14:20:41
Sure as the sun will rise, you’re going to have “cold” times in your life
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Midday ritual #357 from 2019-11-21T13:29:01
Something I’ve started doing that has improved my daily productivity
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Competition with yourself #354 from 2019-11-18T10:00:20
It’s great competing against other people, but at the end of the day it’s all about competing against yourself!
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Overcoming Adversity #351 from 2019-11-14T18:33:52
Four things you can do if you’re facing adversity
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Success leaves clues #351 from 2019-11-13T14:11:50
Every path leaves clues. But sometimes there are false Clues!
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Paralysis by analysis #350 from 2019-11-12T20:48:02
To many options are sometimes worse than limited options
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Not getting credit #348 from 2019-11-07T14:30:32
Sometimes all of our hard work goes unnoticed.. it’s ok. Keep doing what you know you need to
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The goods #347 from 2019-11-06T14:14:39
Back up what you say! Or at least have the ability to
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Cheating the Workout #346 from 2019-11-05T10:00:25
We are only ever 2 decisions away from heading down a broken path
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Grief and loss #344 from 2019-11-01T18:48:24
We are all going to experience grief and loss in life. Here is some information that may help
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Reverse trick or treat #343 from 2019-10-31T14:54:53
Don’t fall for “customary excuses” to regress in your progression. Flip the script.
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“Get to” instead of “have to” #341 from 2019-10-29T09:00:21
Simple word change will help increase your gratitude
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3 “easy” daily goals (almost) anyone can do! #340 from 2019-10-28T09:00:54
Keeping it SUPER simple. I’m challenging myself on these 3 simple goals from today till the end of this year.
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Serotonin #337 from 2019-10-24T09:00:53
The first of the selfless/social chemicals From our internal pharmacy
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Endorphins #335 from 2019-10-22T09:00:16
“Selfish” chemical number one. Working hard and laughing hard equal endorphin rush!
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Internal Pharmacy #334 from 2019-10-21T09:00:04
Tune in this week as I discuss each of the primary neurotransmitters our bodies produce
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Run up the scoreboard #333 from 2019-10-19T12:42:28
Don’t worry about other people’s fragile egos
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Forced meditation #331 from 2019-10-17T09:00:40
Create a space or environment where meditation can take place
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The last 200 miles #328 from 2019-10-14T10:00:03
Right towards the end is when it gets the hardest
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Maps + Coaches/mentors #327 from 2019-10-12T16:59:32
Use them in conjunction and the sky is the limit
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Train to be a “Titan” #325 from 2019-10-09T09:00:43
Train with a goal in mind, but focus on the process!
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New isn't always improved #320 from 2019-10-03T09:00
Sunk cost fallacy. You don't have to stay with the "new" thing if it is not working for you.
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Good tools #318 from 2019-10-01T13:22:36
Good tradesmen never blames his tools, but you can be sure he’ll always have a good quality tools
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Travel through life #316 from 2019-09-27T09:00
Who are you getting travel info from? A tour guide, or a travel agent?
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Wake up hacks #314 from 2019-09-25T15:52:10
3 simple ways to help you wake up in the mornings if you struggle
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Scroll and unfollow #312 from 2019-09-23T15:54:59
If it doesn’t uplift and inspire you then unfollow.
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A little about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy #311 from 2019-09-20T09:00:46
Just a little info regarding CBT, as I’ve had quite a few people ask more about it
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Your “Response Ability” #310 from 2019-09-19T15:32:14
Your responsibility for your response ability
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“Get to” instead of “have to” #309 from 2019-09-18T09:00:45
I don’t HAVE to make this podcast daily... I GET TO!
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Your shield #308 from 2019-09-17T13:30:34
Our “shields” aren’t just to protect us, but to protect those around us
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Be “The Guardian” 307 from 2019-09-16T09:00:46
Sometimes you’ve got to throw (metaphorical) punches in order to help others.
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Don’t jump ship #306 from 2019-09-13T09:00:10
The sea of life is a rocky, stormy place. Stay on your ship. Don’t jump off just because you are scared
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Throwback Thursday #305 from 2019-09-12T09:00:06
Look to the past to help propel you into the future
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The Optimal Prime #1 from 2019-09-11T17:45
Welcome to The Optimal Prime with Ray. Small introduction and reason behind the podcast
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Remembering #304 from 2019-09-11T13:09:25
Today we remember the tragic events of September 11th 2011
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Small payoffs #303 from 2019-09-10T14:06:33
Lots of hard work will sometimes give very little payouts
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Failed Missions #302 from 2019-09-09T09:00:43
Even though we did not complete the mission, we completed what we were meant to complete
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Split testing #299 from 2019-09-05T09:00:49
When you’re unsure about something... split test!
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Do your Recon #298 from 2019-09-04T09:03:40
Be patient and observe. Very different to sitting around and doing nothing
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🤦🏽♂️ The audio for “Find your Algorithms!” from 2019-09-02T13:27:25
I messed up yesterday! Here is the audio 😁🙌🏽
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Find your Algorithm #296 from 2019-09-02T09:00:58
We all have individual algorithms that let us be the best we can be. But just like all algorithms, it takes a whole bunch of trial and error to figure out what it actually is.
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Giving up #293 from 2019-08-29T09:00:57
Keep on pushing... you’re nearly there! Don’t give up
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Saying yes, then No #292 from 2019-08-29T04:10:05
You can say yes at first, then no on the follow up
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Genuine Values #290 from 2019-08-26T09:00:52
Be genuine and authentic in your values or else you will eventually be exposed
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Care and Candor 2.0 #289 from 2019-08-24T17:46:50
Straight from the source! Reading a segment from the book “5 levels of leadership” to hopefully make what I was saying yesterday clearer 👍🏽
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Balancing care and candor #288 from 2019-08-24T17:37:05
I hope I made sense during this episode... but ultimately we need to balance caring about people and being candid with people
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Minimalism game update #287 from 2019-08-22T09:00:58
New insight on what the game has done for me
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What level of leadership am I(are you)? #284 from 2019-08-19T09:00
After re-reading (most) of this book while on vacation, I had some candid conversations with myself.
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Level 5 of Leadership: The Pinnacle from 2019-08-16T09:00
So awesome that you make other people awesome!
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Level 4 of Leadership: People Development. from 2019-08-15T09:00
Make those around you better!
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Level 3 of Leadership: Production. from 2019-08-14T09:00
Walk the walk and getting stuff done!
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Level 2 of Leadership: Permission from 2019-08-13T09:00
John C Maxwells level 2 of leadership: Permission
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Level 1 of leadership: Position #279 from 2019-08-12T09:00
John C. Maxwell has the 5 levels of leadership. I will go over each level over the next 5 days.
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I met expectations #277 from 2019-08-09T13:33:57
A quote with a simple way to reduce anger and frustration
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The single FUNdamental #272 from 2019-08-03T12:41:08
Fun is a crucial ingredient to long term success and sustainability
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Expand the Gap #269 from 2019-07-31T07:12:40
A concept that helps me to be less reactive in my life. It can be a way to increase your ability to be proactive
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Time shuffling #265 from 2019-07-26T18:02:02
We can only rearrange what time we have. Rearrange it in your favor
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Be like Your favorite brands #257 from 2019-07-18T02:03:45
We all have different tastes. And the brands we like reflect that
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Don’t ASSume #256 from 2019-07-16T09:00
What we see and what we hear isn’t really how it is sometimes
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Declare your Independence! #246 from 2019-07-04T14:06:08
Separate yourself from the things that are holding you back
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Ecological Psychology #245 from 2019-07-03T09:00
Some of the science behind how I would environments affect our subconscious thoughts and behavior
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What it takes #243 from 2019-07-01T12:43:35
A great poem to help put hardship in the right frame.
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How to REALLY fake it till you make it #240 from 2019-06-26T13:08:25
It’s got nothing to do with being fake!
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3 seconds till procrastination #236 from 2019-06-20T09:00
After 3 seconds, the chance of it happening decreases dramatically
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An absolute MUST to Maximize #235 from 2019-06-19T09:00
In order to truly give your best, you have to do this one thing
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Getting Trunky #229 from 2019-06-11T13:09:39
Don’t get lazy and cut corners. Finish strong!!!
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New information, new paths #228 from 2019-06-10T09:00
Sometimes we can be so convinced we’re on the right path, but then we realize we weren’t even close
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Don’t TGIF#227 from 2019-06-07T14:22:07
If you’re living in a perpetual state of “waiting till the weekend” then you. Red to change your life.
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Multiple regressions #226 from 2019-06-06T09:00
Run a multiple regression on your life and activities to see if it is REALLY leading you toward your intended outcomes
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Unearned wisdom #224 from 2019-06-04T09:00
Be sure you get both perspectives when “researching” things
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Parkinson’s Law #220 from 2019-05-29T10:00
"work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion"
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Stop confusing aggression for anger #219 from 2019-05-28T10:00
Aggression is a trait we all need at certain times and places
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Give it 100% #217 from 2019-05-24T09:00
You’re 100% is going to differ from day to day. Get used to it
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Fill your own shoes! #214 from 2019-05-21T09:00
Comparison is a joy thief! Don’t let it stop you from making the most of opportunity
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Social Steroids from 2019-05-17T09:00
Even social validation requires work to continue progressing
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The grass is always greener #207 from 2019-05-10T09:00
Upgrade your life, upgrade your problems.
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Sunk cost fallacy #202 from 2019-05-03T09:00
Just because you invested time and energy into it. Does not mean you have to stick with it
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Compound movements #201 from 2019-05-02T09:00
Compound must take priority over isolation in 99% of cases
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When the sea is calm #199 from 2019-04-30T09:00
It’s easy to “be good” when the sea is calm and steady. That’s when you prepare for the storms
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Sitting in silence #198 from 2019-04-29T09:00
Being silent is something many of us have become unfamiliar with
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Practice what you post #197 from 2019-04-26T12:04:33
You used to be able to rely on peoples words... now it’s all about the picture
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Ideal life #195 from 2019-04-25T15:46:19
It always requires hard work up front so we can appreciate it
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Going live #194 from 2019-04-23T14:01:33
All the practice you do on your own, shows when you are in front of a live audience.
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect #192 from 2019-04-19T12:56:46
An issue we all fall into, or experience frequently.
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75% Psychology 25% Physiology #191 from 2019-04-18T14:35:34
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, it all starts in our heads
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Decision fatigue #189 from 2019-04-16T09:00:21
Automate and systematize as many choices and decisions as you can to be optimal
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Find your FIT #187 from 2019-04-15T09:00:26
Now days you can find your FITness just about anywhere... you just need to look hard enough
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The individual #186 from 2019-04-12T13:21:54
The more you focus on the micro, the greater impact you’ll have on the macro
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Craving a salad #185 from 2019-04-11T09:00
The first instance where “fake it till you make it” has applied in my life
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Do what you can #183 from 2019-04-09T12:05:16
Doesn’t matter what circumstances in life you’re in you can always do something
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Herd mentality #182 from 2019-04-08T11:38:33
Following the crowd is safe usually, but you could be missing out on a lot of benefits
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Stress + Rest = Progress #179 from 2019-04-03T09:00
It’s the same formula for everybody, but each value differs from person to person
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Thank you! #200 from 2019-04-01T09:00
Thank you for listening to The Optimal Prime Podcast with Ray!!!!
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Why mindset matters #177 from 2019-04-01T05:34:47
A term that gets thrown around lightly, but has heavy significance
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Proximity to the prize #171 from 2019-03-22T09:00
Proximity is a major motivator in reaching your end result
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Guaranteed path to being unhappy #170 from 2019-03-21T09:00
Compare, complain, and criticize.
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The Intensity dial #169 from 2019-03-20T09:00
Think of your commitment in terms of a dial instead of an Off/On Switch
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Focus on your strengths #165 from 2019-03-14T09:00
The 80/20 principle in regards to your strengths and weaknesses
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Top 10 dreams #164 from 2019-03-13T02:51:02
Another daily habit o have found to be super helpful in keeping me “on track”
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Amateur hour #163 from 2019-03-12T09:00
Always be in a mindset a place where you can learn new things
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Technical difficulties #161 from 2019-03-07T15:10:48
Sometimes the system around us changes. We can either sit around and complain or adapt and adjust to keep plowing forward
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You are enough! #159 from 2019-03-05T14:45:12
You are enough! Go out there. And do what you gotta do!
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Why outcome goals are harder long term #157 from 2019-03-01T05:10:12
Process goals encourage shortcuts. Focus on the process
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Growing pains #156 from 2019-02-28T10:00
Don’t dumb yourself or slow yourself down in order to keep others comfortable
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Microwave versus Slow cooker #155 from 2019-02-27T10:00
Latest episode of The Optimal Prime with Ray
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Forced perspectives #154 from 2019-02-26T10:00
Force perspectives that put you in the best light!
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Jab jab jab, LEFT HOOK! #151 from 2019-02-21T10:00
Keep on jabbing and eventually the left hook will connect
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Hand up or out? #149 from 2019-02-19T07:25:36
Learn to discern the difference with in yourself and in others
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KIA NGAWARI - Re-grounding #148 from 2019-02-18T08:04:48
This recent trip home to New Zealand has helped me to reground myself with increased purpose and direction. Re-grounding will help you do the same.
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Grand gestures #146 from 2019-02-14T08:18:29
Grand gestures will always pale in comparison to consistent small and simple things
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The 80/20 principle #144 from 2019-02-12T08:35:19
The 80/20 principle is a great place to start when on a new endeavor
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Grounding techniques #143 from 2019-02-10T22:09:55
two simple grounding techniques to help you get out of emotional states
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Baggage #141 from 2019-02-07T10:00
What are you packing in your bag when you travel in this journey of life?
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Strengthen the Arch #140 from 2019-02-06T10:00
There’s only one way to strengthen an arch... and that’s to increase the load placed upon it
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Thinking out loud #138 from 2019-02-04T10:00
Think out loud when you’re trying to find problems to solutions and you’ll be more successful in doing so
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Clean versus Dirty motives #137 from 2019-02-01T09:00
We should have clean motives and all that we do.
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Write out Your ideal day #136 from 2019-01-31T07:01:33
If you write down 20 things and only accomplish one that’s good enough as you continue on the path to being productive
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Lots of people #135 from 2019-01-30T12:10:54
Every time I fly into a major city I’m reminded to have the abundance mindset
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Culture shifts #134 from 2019-01-29T15:00:02
Mindset shifts are hard, but culture shifts are even harder!
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Be productive #133 from 2019-01-28T10:00
Being busy does not mean you are being productive. Writing checklists is an easy antidote to this mind trap
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Increasing your window of tolerance #130 from 2019-01-23T10:00
The wider our window of tolerance, the more we can function normally in life no matter the circumstances
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For Frodo! #129 from 2019-01-22T10:00
When you why is bigger than yourself you’ll find the how eventually
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A little step of courage #126 from 2019-01-17T10:00
Do the things that scare you and build that courage muscle!
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The second wind #124 from 2019-01-15T10:00
You gotta push when you feel like you can’t in order to reach your second wind
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Playing out of position #123 from 2019-01-14T10:00
You can get by doing whatever comes your way, but to be the BEST you can be you need to be in the right position.
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Value of systems #122 from 2019-01-11T10:00
If you don’t have systems in your life then you have chaos
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The mess drawer #120 from 2019-01-09T10:00
A place where I give myself permission to keep junk!
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My reading list #119 from 2019-01-08T10:00
7 books I’m committing to read in the next 6 months
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Group think #118 from 2019-01-07T10:00
Sometimes the group can suppress or dampen your ability to think creatively or outside the box
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Use it or lose it #117 from 2019-01-04T10:00
There are many things in life where if we don’t use it, we will lose it.
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Fundamental Attribution Error #115 from 2019-01-02T10:00
Treat people as they can be, not as they are.
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Make 2019 the HARDEST year of your life #113 from 2018-12-31T10:00
The only way 2019 will be “the best year of my life” will be if you do things you don’t want to do!
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Environmental effects #112 from 2018-12-28T07:08:21
Our environment can have an enormous positive or negative effect on the habits we already have
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Small wins #111 from 2018-12-27T07:13:04
When you’re “losing” look for ways you can get small wins
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Back on the horse #110 from 2018-12-26T10:00
The holidays are hard enough as it is. Don’t make it even worse for yourself by feeling guilty for enjoying yourself a bit.
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The eve #108 from 2018-12-24T10:00
What you do on the eve will have an effect on your day/event
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Ya don’t know what ya don’t know #107 from 2018-12-21T10:00
There is tremendous value in having a coach/mentor/therapist/sounding board to help you in your journey!
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Write it down #106 from 2018-12-20T10:00
Writing things down greatly increases the chances it will happen!
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Water quality #104 from 2018-12-18T10:00
It’s not the size of your environment, but the quality of what is in your environment that matters most
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High Performance for Teams #102 from 2018-12-14T08:00
Your TEAM can be your Partner, your family, your workplace, your community, or an actual sports team!
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Loss Aversion #101 from 2018-12-13T08:00
We’re more afraid of what we may lose, versus what we may gain
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Mental rehearsal #99 from 2018-12-11T15:46:47
Mental rehearsal and visualization are not the same thing
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Two ways to learn #98 from 2018-12-10T06:32:26
There’s an Easy way, and a hard way to learn... but there’s an even better 3rd option
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Practice your craft #95 from 2018-12-05T10:00
Stop sitting around theorizing, and start practicing your craft! Do work!
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The man at the gates of Rome #94 from 2018-12-04T10:00
We see what we want to see in people and in situations
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Waiting for “the right time” #93 from 2018-12-03T10:00
Start the process, and get better while in the pursuit!
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One engine at a time! #89 from 2018-11-27T10:00
Some of us just need to work on one thing at a time in order to reach our goals
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Black Friday from 2018-11-23T07:00:30
Show restraint! Think of the big picture in everything we do
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Grateful for the hard times #85 from 2018-11-21T10:00
Don’t only be grateful for the good times and for all the wonderful things that happen in our lives but also be grateful and thankful for the hard times and hardships.
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The two kinds of gratitude #84 from 2018-11-20T10:00
Internal and external. We need both for a fulfilled life
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Self care/self improvement #82 from 2018-11-16T10:00
Self care is like bathing. It should happen frequently. Preferably daily.
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Combinations #79 from 2018-11-13T10:00
We’re always looking for “the key” but in reality, it’s always a combination
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The Fourth Agreement #77 from 2018-11-09T10:00
Always do your best! Summary of the four agreements
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The Third Agreement #76 from 2018-11-08T10:00
Don’t make assumptions! The third part of a four part miniseries on “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz
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The First Agreement #74 from 2018-11-06T10:00
The first agreement. Be impeccable with your word.
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The 4 agreements #73 from 2018-11-05T10:00
A great little book with great insight. I’ll discuss each agreement over the next 4 episodes
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Osmosis! #72 from 2018-11-02T09:00
Our subconscious assimilation’s can be for good, and for bad!
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The real losers #65 from 2018-10-24T09:00
Great quote from Theodore Roosevelt that sums up who losers are, versus those who lose.
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Stop being such a LOSER! #64 from 2018-10-23T09:00
Losing versus being a loser. There’s a big difference!
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Why losing is so important #63 from 2018-10-22T09:00
“Losing” is REQUIRED in order to progress to the highest levels.
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Desire versus Ability #62 from 2018-10-19T09:34:41
Very few people lack the desire to change... its the ability that needs work!
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You are going to fail #60 from 2018-10-17T10:22:48
Don’t mistake giving up, with failure, because they are different!
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Rolling on an empty tank #59 from 2018-10-16T10:00
Why wait until you're on E before fillong up your tank?
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Real intent #58 from 2018-10-15T10:21:16
don’t just go through the motions. Have real intent in the the things that you do!
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You’ll never “find” the time #56 from 2018-10-11T10:00
Priorotize your time. Stop trying to "find" it
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Psychosomatic symptoms (clarification) #54-2 from 2018-10-10T12:23:24
A little clarification on episode #54 ??
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Psychosomatic symptoms from 2018-10-10T10:21:20
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Active patience #53 from 2018-10-09T07:54:49
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A lesson from Walt Disney #49 from 2018-10-03T05:13:17
Walt Disney started at the bottom now he’s here ??
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Multiple Streams of Fitness and Happiness #48 from 2018-10-02T09:00
Seeking multiple streams of Health, wealth, and Happiness in your life is of utmost importance!
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Parallels between Fitness and Happiness #47 from 2018-10-01T09:00
I answer a question about how I record these episodes. Ans discuss how Its about the process/journey, not the end result.
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Get new friends/be a new friend #46 from 2018-09-28T10:00
Choose your friends wisely, and be a wise friend
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The HIIT Mindset from 2018-09-27T10:21:06
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Adjusting your sails #44 from 2018-09-26T10:00
Poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Adjust your sail/mind to continue forward progression.
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Starting something #42 from 2018-09-24T10:00
Try new things, or just keep restarting old things until they stick!
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Stop chasing likes #41 from 2018-09-21T10:00
Focus on what really matters, the people who "like" not the amount.
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Fitness is Freedom #39 from 2018-09-19T10:16:52
To attain Fitness in any area of your life its going to require sacrifice, and dedication
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Be sold on yourself #38 from 2018-09-18T10:23:44
If you don't believe in yourself, someone else might, but it still wont get you very far
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Leave things better than you found them from 2018-09-13T10:16:51
Imcrease your chances of people giving you things... like their time, and attention
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Attitude of Gratitude #34 from 2018-09-12T10:17:18
Be grateful! Your life will thank you for it!
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Reach out to somebody from the past! from 2018-09-10T10:15:42
Reconnect with someone from your past and let then know you're thinking about them
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Break the mold, be yourself! #31 from 2018-09-07T10:15:25
Dont live by other peoples assumptions aboit you
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Prepare to be unrelatable #29 from 2018-09-05T10:21:46
To be world class, prepare to be unrelatable
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Swallow your sword! #27 from 2018-09-03T08:00:24
Own what you're good at, and use it to do good!
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Stare your problems in the face #25 from 2018-08-30T07:00:17
Dont ignore problems... or they'll sut next to you
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Cheerleader vs Coach #23 from 2018-08-28T10:22:15
Most of us are looking for cheerleaders, when what we really need is a coach
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Same ol same ol #22 from 2018-08-27T10:21:06
Repitition has its benefits, but only if it is helping us move forward and not remain stagnant
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What supplements do I use? #21 from 2018-08-24T10:20:37
Supplements are not there to replace, they are there to SUPPLEMENT
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Fall down 7 times, get up 8 #19 from 2018-08-22T10:20:45
When life hands you lemons, make orange juice, then life will be all like "whaaaaaat?" - Phil Dunphy xxxxxx
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Airplane mode #18 from 2018-08-21T11:49
Sometimes we all need a little airplane mode in our lives to block out temporary distractions
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Scarcity #17 from 2018-08-20T10:21:18
Scarcity is a myth when it comes to your mindset. There is always enough to go around
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Adaptability #16 from 2018-08-17T10:30:30
Your ability to adapt and adjust will serve you well when you "get punched in the mouth"
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Your nature #15 from 2018-08-16T10:31:06
Dont let the nature of others change your nature /actions
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Being Genuine and Authentic #14 from 2018-08-15T10:33:47
A crucial ingredient in finding out who you are, and being happy.
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Who are you? #13 from 2018-08-14T10:32:55
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Sharpening the Saw #12 from 2018-08-13T09:58:56
Self improvement and renewal on a consistent basis are crucial to preform optimally
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Progressive Overload #11 from 2018-08-10T09:58:14
A foundational principle in order to grow and progress
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Your environment #10 from 2018-08-09T10:33:45
We must be aware of the physical and mental environment we place ourselves in.
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Winning The Morning #8 from 2018-08-07T08:08:53
Win the morning and you can prime yourself for success the rest of the day!
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Going the extra mile #7 from 2018-08-06T21:05:03
Going the extra mile can be hard, and uncomfortable. But it’s what champions do!
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Feedback #6 from 2018-07-30T11:29:05
There are good sources of feedback and bad sources. Know the difference and look for the good!
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Setting Realistic Expectations #5 from 2018-07-27T21:32:43
Come to expect failure, and you’ll be more resilient in your endeavors
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Consistency over Intensity #4 from 2018-07-27T01:07:33
The more consistent you are, the more intensity you can have in your life.
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All or Nothing #3 from 2018-07-26T00:43:25
All or nothing thinking is what often stops us from starting or finishing things that we start.
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