Podcasts by The Tao of Jun

Why are we so weird? from 2023-10-13T21:29:04

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And the...

No One Gives a Shit from 2023-10-04T23:38:01

This is not meant in a negative way. My intention is to inspire. Once we understand that it's part of becoming an adult to realize and accept that no one actually gives a shit, it frees us up to st...

Be of Good Cheer 👊 from 2023-03-27T14:48:39

We all go through difficult times. But we can choose to either go through them, or to grow through them. The Bible says to “be of good cheer.” I don’t think it’s talking about being of good cheer d...

Self Image is Everything from 2023-02-17T15:44:32

I watched a movie recently called Unknown, starring Liam Neeson. It was in my opinion, a perfect illustration of how powerful our self image is, and how everything can change, just by changing the ...

Ooga-Booga or Death? from 2022-12-23T00:18:59

When you only do what’s easy, your life will be hard. But if you are willing to do what’s hard, your life will be easy “Successful people do what unsuccessful people don’t like to do. The obvious ...

How I’m Changing My Life from 2022-12-15T15:54:28

I’ve been a loser, and overweight, my whole life. I’ve been broke, and have been dealing with financial trouble, my whole life. I’ve been through a divorce, failed businesses, and I have experience...

Checking in 😁 from 2022-11-29T01:43:30

I totally meant to record a serious and helpful podcast episode. But maybe it’s the excitement of being back… because this was a rambling mess 🤦🏻‍♂️😅🤷🏻‍♂️ Oh well. Maybe next episode will be b...

It’s Ok to Not Fit In from 2022-06-26T19:13:54

I’d like to share a dream I had that really helped illustrate my need to feel accepted. Craving the good opinion of others. And why I need to let it go. 🙏🏼 --- Support this podcast: Listen

Don’t Complain from 2022-05-12T12:14:03

If you do a favor for someone and you tell them the difficulty you experienced in helping them, the favor is now ruined. It’s like giving a gift with the price tag still on it. If you help someone,...

Winning Arguments = Losing Relationships from 2022-03-07T14:48:09

Arguments happen in every relationship. The important thing to focus on is “why are we arguing?” What are we trying to accomplish by winning the argument? When we argue simply to win, we usually en...

41 and Broke 😅 from 2022-02-09T16:14:13

Not having enough money is one of my greatest fears. Maybe because I grew up being poor, but it’s the kind of fear that cripples me. Yesterday was my birthday. My daughters are in town staying wi...

Happy New Year!!! 🥳 from 2022-01-21T00:20:52

It’s 2022, can you believe it?! I just wanted to check in with everyone, and see how your new year is going so far. This year, 2022, feels different… Doesn’t it? --- This episode is sponsored by...

Merry Christmas!!! from 2021-12-25T21:39:16

I thought it would be a good idea to go fishing today on Lake Lanier. So I took my canoe and almost got stuck out there in a wind storm!!! This was supposed to be relaxing! 🤦🏻‍♂️😅🤣 In the end t...

The Donkeys & Elephants from 2021-12-22T21:55:31

In my opinion, the only way we avoid destroying each other and the planet is to work together on problems that are affecting the planet 🌎🤗🙏🏼 🙅🏻‍♂️🐴🆚🐘❌ --- This episode is sponsored by ...

What’s the Purpose of Our Existence? from 2021-12-20T15:30:51

“I believe that the purpose of life is to experience it.” Annabelle Yun (10 Years Old) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

A Rude Awakening from 2021-11-13T21:46:05

On Monday, October 25th, I fell asleep behind the wheel and slammed into an empty SUV at 70 mph on my way home from Tennessee. I don’t know how or why, but I walked away from that accident with no ...

Episode 151: Continuing My Quest from 2021-10-20T22:56:43

I’m going on a 3-Day hunting trip over the Halloween weekend!!! 🎃👻🌲 I’m going to try to catch a wild boar 🐗 with my bow and arrow 🏹🙌🏼👊🏼 All alone for 2 nights, and 3 days at the Redlands...

#150 - For the Love of Dogs: Amanda Sabet from 2021-10-11T23:03:59

In this episode I wanted to make it special because this is the 150th episode of The Tao of Jun!!! 👏🥳🙌🏼 So I invited a special guest, Amanda Sabet. Amanda is one of the hardest working indivi...

I Almost Died! from 2021-09-03T00:49:42

This one is for my dedicated and supportive listeners 🙈😅👊🏼 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...

I’ve Decided To Stay from 2021-08-12T15:11:47

After having an insightful conversation with my friend Andre, I’ve decided not to move to Alaska next year. I’m going to stay… and deal with my problems. I don’t want to run away from them anymore....

Time to reinvent myself 💪🏼 from 2021-08-03T17:03:13

“Recipes are just descriptions of one person’s take on one moment in time. They’re not rules. People think they are.” “As you cook up your own life, never let anyone else’s recipe for success intim...

It’s Ok to be Broke - Not Poor from 2021-07-28T22:25:09

“There is a difference between being broke and being poor. Being broke is a temporary economic situation, but being poor is disabling frame of mind, and a depressed condition of one's spirit, and w...

Letting Go is Harder Than You Think from 2021-07-08T23:34:21

I’m driving up to Tennessee to camp with my dogs this weekend. My daughter is turning 13, and I wanted to make sure our dogs are there to help her celebrate 🎉 --- Support this podcast: Listen

Who are you, really? from 2021-07-06T14:38:21

“If I want to be free, I’ve got to be me. Not the me you think I should be, not the me I think my wife thinks I should be, not the me I think my kids think I should be. If I want to be free, I’ve g...

I am the great clown Pagliacci from 2021-06-25T14:32

You gotta do it for you in order to effectively help others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...

Just Checking In from 2021-06-17T15:21:53

It’s a privilege and a pleasure to check in with you all 🙏🏼 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap...

Good Lesson from a Bad Dream from 2021-06-16T16:50:25

Always do the right thing... even if it’s done reluctantly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...

Do the Difficult Thing from 2021-06-15T15:02:10

By developing the habit of not avoiding difficult things, my life has changed in ways I could’ve never imagined. Don’t avoid the difficult things in life. Lean into them! Accept them! Embrace them!...

Forever Young from 2021-06-11T17:01:02

In this episode I’m trying something new. Something I’ve never tried before. I am sharing an idea that I have for a short story that I’ve been meaning to write. I’ve been tossing the idea around in...

Be Real from 2021-06-08T14:27:28

“Be impeccable with your word” Don Miguel Ruiz --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support ...

I’m Okay Guys 🙏🏼🤗🥰 from 2021-06-02T18:32:11

I’m on Alexander’s Lake at Panola Mountain State Park, directly across from the archery range. Everything is just fine 💯👌🙏🏼 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to mak...

Be Yourself from 2021-06-01T15:07:21

Let’s be real. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: Listen

Dare to Live! from 2021-04-05T20:38:03

I spent the day hiking with my dogs at Fort Yargo State Park yesterday, and slept with them in a tent last night. Then I groomed them in front of the lake, right beside our campfire. We played at t...

Life Still Rips 💯🔥👊 from 2021-03-29T23:48:07

"No matter what, my babies... life STILL RIPS!" 🤘🔥👊 Chris "Canceled" D'elia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ht...

Lost in the Woods from 2021-03-29T03:49:15

Sitting on my couch in my room, after a nice warm meal, never felt so good!!! I've never felt so scared in my life!!! My hands started to shake, and my knees felt weak. Even after I found my car an...

The Best Advice I Ever Got from 2021-03-28T17:41:50

"Life is not a recipe. Recipes are just descriptions of one person’s take on one moment in time. They’re not rules. People think they are. They look as if they are. They say, 'Do this, not this. Ad...

I Feel So Alive!!! from 2021-03-21T13:19:14

I'm on my way to go scouting on public lands for the first time in my life!!! I just purchased my hunting license, and can now legally enter any of the amazing Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) her...

Jun the Conservationist from 2021-03-14T00:43:45

I'm driving home from an ALLLLL DAYYYYYYY Hunter Safety Certification Course in South GA. It took me almost 2 hours to get here this morning!!! But it was worth every mile!!! I learned so much toda...

Little Decisions Can Lead to Big Disasters from 2021-03-09T15:57:22

The lesson of David and Bathsheba. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast...

November 13th, 2020 from 2021-02-12T21:34:53

I like to avoid politics as much as possible, for obvious reasons. That's why I didn't publish this episode, when I originally recorded it. But after thinking about it, and seeing how everything pl...

Lessons at 40 from 2021-02-09T19:20:41

If I had a time machine, and I had the opportunity to stop myself before making some of the biggest mistakes of my life, I wouldn't do it. I'd sit back and watch... and I'd say, "He deserves it." ?...

Embrace Uncertainty from 2020-10-12T23:16:14

"Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing, though the overtaking and possessing of a wish discovers the folly of the chase. "  William Congreve --- This e...

Your Existence is Necessary from 2020-10-03T03:13:15

Sometimes it's easy to think to ourselves that we don't really matter. It's natural to wonder if our lives really mean anything. "What's the purpose of our existence? Why are we here?" In this ...

What is Toastmasters? (Special Guest: Papa John) from 2020-09-19T01:02:16

Join me and my special guest, Papa John, as we explain what Toastmasters is and the personal benefits we've experienced from joining the organization. As John puts it, "It's like joining a gym to w...

An Honest Review of Mulan 2020 from 2020-09-12T12:22:48

My girls and I LOVE Mulan. The original Mulan, not the new live action remake. We ordered Mulan 2020 on Disney+ over Labor day weekend, and boy were we disappointed 😞 I hope our honest review help...

Riding with my Girls from 2020-09-05T16:44:19

Ride along with us as i drive down to Atlanta from Tennessee with my daughters ❤ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

Relationship Advice with Lee Rowley from 2020-09-05T14:50:43

In this podcast my friend, Lee, and I try to tackle the difficult subject of RELATIONSHIPS. I must warn you, we get very honest and vulnerable in this episode. It is not for the faint of heart. If ...

Current Events with Lee Rowley from 2020-08-17T14:14:11

I've been struggling emotionally recently because of everything that's going on in our country. The Civil unrest, the growing racial tension, political leaders acting like children, and not to ment...

The Elephant in the Room from 2020-07-11T08:00:12

In this episode, I invite my friend and fellow philosopher, Daniel, to share his thoughts on Racism, Personal Development, Spirituality, and other topics that we find interesting to explore. This e...

Chris D'elia is Canceled from 2020-07-01T21:41:26

Watching Chris D'Elia getting canceled is the saddest shit ever 😢 I was a fan of his comedy, and his podcast. I know he's innocent until proven guilty, but damn... some of the DM's that came out...

Real Talk from 2020-06-30T01:29:21

This is probably not going to sit well with my listeners. I drop the bullshit in this episode and just share my honest thoughts and feelings on what's going on in the world right now. It's raw, it ...

The Weekend Racist from 2020-06-19T16:48:20

I'm so over labels. All they do is separate us as a society. Divide and conquer. What if we gave up our labels and connect as human beings instead? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...

Grooming With Jeanine from 2020-06-09T03:28:33

Literally rambling and spilling my thoughts while driving to and from South Carolina. I had such a great time today making a YouTube collaboration video with Jeanine. Jeanine is a mobile groomer he...

Another Crazy Dream from 2020-05-19T14:42:07

I had a dream a couple of nights ago that made a profound impact on me. Here's the lesson I learned: I am Enough, and so are you. 🙏 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way ...

Thinking Out Loud from 2020-05-12T20:44:36

Just sharing some random ideas that have been swirling around my head. 😁 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...

Don't Ruin the Joke from 2020-05-01T15:50:15

I'd like to share my "Racist Dad" joke. There's a lesson in it that I think will help those of us who are experiencing racism, or dealing with other forms of ignorance. 🙏 --- This episode is sp...

Grooming During a Pandemic from 2020-04-27T21:05:38

Just unloading my thoughts while driving to work this morning. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

The Deadly Disease of Complaining from 2020-02-07T16:43:24

If there's one thing that has held me back, and prevented me from growing, it's COMPLAINING. Here's why it's so dangerous, and how I try to keep myself from indulging in this deadly habit. --- ...

Reverse Engineer Your Life from 2020-02-05T16:31:15

There was a question that I had to answer last night at my Toastmasters club that I thought was such a great question to think about. "When you're 80 years old, what do you think will matter the mo...

"That's Why We're Here" from 2020-02-01T21:34:22

After getting off a rollercoaster I rushed over to my younger daughter and asked, "Annabelle, weren't you scared?!" She just shrugged and responded nonchalantly, "Yeah, but that's why we ride the r...

The 5 Stages of Grief from 2019-10-25T13:01:11

Understanding the 5 stages of grief is having such a positive impact on me! It doesn't make the pain I feel go away, but it does help me navigate through it with more clarity and awareness. I'm sti...

Doing My Best 👍 from 2019-10-24T20:25:23

I'm getting ready to drive up to TN to give an all-day hands-on training at a grooming salon in Gallatin, TN tomorrow. I'm driving home to let my dogs out and pack my bags for the trip. I'm excited...

Setting Off an Alarm from 2019-10-23T23:10:58

I'm so upset with myself! I was at my client's house finishing up my groom, and after I was done I had to use the restroom. I was working in their garage so I had no idea that no one was home. I re...

Change is Inevitable from 2019-10-23T01:32:24

I think the best thing for me to do now is to adapt to the changes happening in my life rather than resist it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Living a Meaningful Life from 2019-10-19T00:47

What makes life worth living? Why are we really here? What makes our time here worthwhile? I share my thoughts on these important questions in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · ...

Life's a Trip! from 2019-10-18T18:37:54

Getting ready to make the drive down to Orlando, FL to groom a dangerously aggressive Shih Tzu. This is my second time. The first time was back in July, and a part of me was worried that it would b...

Grateful For Difficult Times from 2019-10-13T14:14:47

Changing my inner dialogue. No matter how difficult the situation is, no matter how heavy the burden, we all have the ability to get through one more day. Instead of feeling despair, I can feel det...

Accepting the Worst Case Scenario from 2019-10-04T22:12:37

"Only after disaster can we be resurrected. It's only after you've lost everything that you're free to do anything. Nothing is static, everything is evolving, everything is falling apart." Chuck Pa...

Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts from 2019-10-01T19:48:07

Yesterday I was overwhelmed with sadness and depression. I tried to talk myself out of it like I usually do, but it didn't help... at all. I tried breathing techniques but that didn't help either. ...

Be Your Own Advocate! from 2019-09-21T13:50:32

I had a dream last night that really bothered me. I was invited to a dinner party at one of my client's house, and I was surrounded by wealthy people inside a huge mansion. I felt so out of place a...

What to do When Feeling Sad from 2019-09-19T13:55:30

I was feeling super sad this morning and it was starting to affect me physically. It was triggered by looking at a cat's tail plant during my walk this morning. It reminded me of when I would pluck...

Doing Things That Matter from 2019-09-18T12:21:15

I had a day off yesterday, and I originally planned on changing my engine oil, working on emails, running a few errands, the gym, walking my dogs in the evening and then finally getting some rest b...

The Past Does Not Want You from 2019-09-13T13:56:36

There's an episode of the Twilight Zone called The Trouble with Templeton. It's about a man who can't let go of his past. Then one day he is suddenly transported back to his past. But is wife and...

A Life Changing Decision to Make from 2019-09-12T14:05:31

I'm currently facing a very difficult decision that will potentially change my life! No matter what I choose, both options will have a huge impact on my future. While keeping my end goal of startin...

Weathering the Storm of Life from 2019-09-08T16:26:08

I'm finally beginning to feel better about myself and my current situation. I remember hearing an analogy about a ship in the ocean. As long as there are no holes in the ship, and the water cannot ...

Talking Myself Out of a Meltdown from 2019-09-05T01:41:16

Today was especially tough for me. I'm battling demons that seem so scary! Fighting feelings of despair and anguish. Feeling trapped and hopeless. But I got through it. Speaking my thoughts out lou...

Overcoming Depression and Suicidal Thoughts from 2019-09-04T04:34:13

This is probably one of the most meaningful conversations I've ever had. My friend Lee has graciously offered her time, and courageously shared some of the most difficult experiences a human being ...

It's All Hard Work from 2019-09-03T20:31:55

Sometimes new groomers, or people who are thinking about changing careers into grooming, are disappointed when they contact me. I'm usually very encouraging, and I love to help inspire and motivate...

Dealing with Depression from 2019-09-03T13:18:45

I'd like to share some ideas and strategies that I've been using that have really been helping me through this tough time in my life. No one is immune to the difficulties and hardships in life. If ...

Maybe This is Heaven from 2019-09-03T01:35:06

I got through another day! It wasn't pretty, but it was my best. I'm really starting to understand that I'm not perfect, and maybe that's perfect. Just like a diamond is precious because of it's fl...

I'm Messed Up from 2019-09-02T13:24:21

I'm going through the most difficult time of my life right now. I feel like my heart is being ripped out of my chest. It takes everything to just get out of bed... and then at night it's so difficu...

Work Your Land from 2019-08-21T01:03:55

“Believe in the great opportunities that are right here not over in New York or Boston, but here — for business, for everything that is worth living for on earth. There was never an opportunity gre...

Free to be Me from 2019-08-14T01:46:20

"If you knew who you really are, you would no longer worry about other people’s opinion of you. And you wouldn’t worry about how you’re going to move from Point A to Point Z. The truth is, you woul...

I'm a Mistake Maker from 2019-08-02T03:26:20

"True nobility is not about being better than anyone else, it's about being better than you used to be." - Wayne Dyer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcas...

Life Would Be No Fun in God Mode from 2019-07-17T03:39:05

Why I believe it's better not to live life in God mode. 😁🙏 We think we want life to be easy. But would we really enjoy life? Would it feel rewarding? Could we still feel the exhilaration that ...

I Can Go The Distance from 2019-06-28T17:32:13

I've always dreamed of doing things that would help others, and feeling like I mattered to someone. That's why driving down to Orlando, FL to help a kind and caring couple with their adopted Shih T...

Life is so fun when you are aware! from 2019-06-12T01:07:17

I've been reevaluating my belief systems that have been running my life for so long without me ever realizing it. Beliefs that were passed down to me by others that are completely false! Yet I've b...

Why We All Must Suffer Sometimes from 2019-06-03T15:04:23

I believe it's our heartache and pains that connect us. By suffering through hardships, we gain empathy and compassion. Through every difficulty, through every failure, we inevitably grow. --- ...

Coming Home a Changed Man from 2019-06-03T08:52:34

5 am... Almost home... exhausted and exhilarated at the same time! I'm returning home a changed man! Bring on the challenges! Bring on the difficulties! I can take it!! I can weather any storm....

Driving to TN to visit my daughters from 2019-06-02T18:16:38

Learning to let go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: Listen

Riding with David T (My Favorite Dog Dad) from 2019-05-21T05:00:38

I decided to record a conversation David, a fellow Youtuber and dog enthusiast, were having during our car ride to Stone Mountain, Ga. It was about the importance of rest and recovery, and whether ...

I Must Be My Best from 2019-05-14T21:58:04

I've been dealing with a lot of sadness and loneliness lately... and like an idiot, I would go live on Facebook and vent. Rant is probably a more accurate word. But I have to remind myself that the...

We Are All Drops of God from 2019-05-09T13:43:35

I'd like to remind you of who you are. Who you REALLY are!!! 🙏 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/...

The Recipe for Success from 2019-05-02T03:50:44

Success is attainable no matter who you are or what your circumstances may be. You just have to know the recipe for success, and follow it. Fortunately, it’s simple and there’s only 4 ingredients...

A song that helps me from 2019-04-22T04:42:16

Hold Me Jesus, by Rich Mullins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/junthegroomer/support

Why I avoided the gym from 2019-04-18T20:51:09

There is an old African proverb, “ if there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do no harm.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Finding her voice again from 2019-04-17T00:56:46

I met a lady named Mia tonight at our Brookhaven Toastmasters at St. James UMC meeting. She said she came because she has lost her voice. So I asked, “When was the last time you remember seeing i...

Upgrade Your Software: Upgrade Your Mind from 2019-04-02T21:12:37

I’d like to share an idea that I got from Dr. Rhonda Kaufman during my flight back to Atlanta this past weekend. It literally blew my mind! I hope it has some value for you as well 🙏 --- This e...

Time to go hide under a rock 🦞 from 2019-03-23T14:01:35

I’ve been feeling myself pulling away lately. Withdrawing, and not really knowing why. I was unaware of why I was even feeling this way. But I think I know what’s going on now. Just like a lobster ...

There Is No Hero Coming to Save You from 2019-03-22T19:11:13

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t meet your heroes because they’ll only let you down”? Well, I hate to break it to you... but it’s true.

But instead of avoiding your heroes for fear ...

Enough is Enough, Right? from 2019-03-19T13:16:11

Many say that life is a mountain to climb. But what if unexpectedly, and quite suddenly, you find yourself at the top of your personal mountain? Do you set up residence there? Or do you keep going ...

Your Friends & Family Will Never Erupt in Applause For You from 2019-03-17T04:06:12

This idea hit me after watching a YouTube video of the 2015 Toastmasters World Champion, Mohammed Qahtani: The Power of Words- https://youtu.be/Iqq1roF4C8s When he received the award at the end o...

It’s possible ... for you! 👊 from 2019-03-11T02:34:48

After meeting two of my favorite groomers, that I really look up to in this industry, I realized that all three of us share some things in common that I believe is responsible for our success. Even...

This Little Light of Mine... from 2019-03-07T00:52:16

We are all born with something very special inside of us. I call it the light. We all have it inside of us. I want to encourage you to keep shining your light. Even if others have convinced you tha...

3 Ideas That Changed My Life from 2019-03-05T04:20:20

I’ve done a lot of thinking recently about how exactly I went from a failing business owner to now a successful entrepreneur. After spending a lot of time meditating on this, I believe that I have ...

The Law Of Sowing & Reaping from 2019-03-03T00:20:47

You are currently REAPING what you have SOWN up until now. So if you don’t like what you’re reaping, you’ve got to start sowing better seed. “The soil says, ‘Don’t bring me your needs. Bring me you...

The day I became a millionaire from 2019-02-27T14:17:15

This morning I would like to tell you about the moment that I became a millionaire!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

You Are Obliviously Rich!! from 2019-02-27T02:57:37

You have something that is priceless, and precious beyond compare. More precious than diamonds, more valuable than gold. It’s called your soul, and don’t ever sell it for anyone or anything! Ever...

We are all suffering from a condition called Life from 2019-02-07T14:39:43

What if I told you that you're going to die? What if I told you that you've got an inescapable, incurable condition called Life? How differently would we live each day if we realized we are all su...

Why We Must Go Through The Fire 🔥 from 2019-02-04T13:38:48

No matter how beautifully sculpted, or how intricately designed, there is not a single piece of pottery that would be useful to anyone until it goes into the furnace. I love to use this as an analo...

What I’ve Been Up To These Days from 2019-02-04T02:29:22

Life is definitely a journey. With twists and turns, and unexpected obstacles. Sometimes you’re flying high, and sometimes you’re down in the mud. That’s life. Right now I’m in the process of getti...

How to Become a Superhero from 2019-01-19T01:20:37

We are all born with unlimited potential. That is a fact. Given enough time and effort, there’s no telling where someone could end up in life. But what if you’re not born with any noticeable gift...

The Time I Met Mark Cuban from 2019-01-17T22:58:03

I never actually met Mark Cuban. 😔 This was just a dream that I had that was REALLY intense! It was such a vivid dream, and it felt so real. I’m sharing this dream with you because the advice t...

The Butterfly Analogy from 2019-01-16T15:05:51

I love the butterfly analogy! The symbolism is powerful! We retreat from the world and struggle within, then return transformed into a beautiful new being. How beautiful is that? But there were a...

No espresso = No Kato & No Kato = No Green Hornet 🐝 from 2019-01-12T00:29:11

I would like to share an idea that I got while watching the new Green Hornet, with Seth Rogen and Jay Chou. The idea is, “how do you do anything is how you do everything. “ if there was no excellen...

The Law of Integrity 🙏 from 2019-01-11T00:59:58

When we understand The Law of Integrity, we help others with pure motives. With a genuine intention to help. Because we understand that it’s in our own best interest that others do well. --- Th...

Living Fearlessly: I’m SO LATE!! from 2019-01-09T15:56:14

“Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself” Franklin D Roosevelt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.f...

Freaking Out: I lost my journal 📔 from 2019-01-09T02:52:55

After the Toastmasters meeting tonight, I was so excited that I streamed live on YouTube to share my experience. Then I called my wife, got in the car and drove off. Halfway home I realized I left ...

My first Toastmasters Event from 2019-01-08T22:17:16

Just sharing my thoughts while driving home to get ready for my very first Toastmasters meeting tonight in Brookhaven. I’m feeling so excited 😁 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...

Don’t Fight Your Fears: Dance with Them from 2019-01-08T15:13:08

Rather than fight your fears, struggle with anxiety, learn to dance with them. Accept them as a necessary part of your story. Acceptance does not mean resignation - throwing your hands up in the ai...

How I Deal with Depression from 2019-01-07T16:57:08

I’m so scared to release this podcast. I’m afraid of what people may think, or that their opinion of me may change. What if I lose all my fans? Or my clients? But something keeps telling me to publ...

Give the Lamp a Rub: The Lesson of Aladdin from 2019-01-05T23:28:37

This idea came up while doing a goal-setting session for a livestream on our YouTube channel. I gave the example of Aladdin and the genie 🧞‍♂️. He couldn’t make the princess fall in love with Alad...

It’s so hard to say “Goodbye” from 2018-12-19T22:42:13

Today I had to say goodbye to my wife and daughters. They leave for Arizona to help and be with family out there. My father-in-law is lying in a hospital bed, not responding well to medication, and...

It’s not about what you do. It’s about who you are! from 2018-12-15T15:54:33

“Success is not something you pursue. It’s something you attract by the person you become.” Jim Rohn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Hard Work is Not Enough from 2018-12-13T21:40:46

In this episode I explain why I believe that hard work is not enough. The key is to care about the work you do. The more you care, the more rewarded you’ll feel and people will appreciate you more ...

Love Your Job or You Might Die! from 2018-12-13T02:21:41

Loving your job, your craft, the work you do is literally a matter of life and death! Brian Tracy says that if you don’t love your job, get out of it the way you would get out of a burning building...

The Real Lesson of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer from 2018-12-10T23:46:52

I’ve been thinking about letting go of resentments recently. Letting go of the past, and allowing old wounds to heal - forgiving myself and others for past mistakes. So when I heard Rudolph the Red...

The Golden Buddha: Unique Talents Lie Hidden Inside of You from 2018-12-07T22:40:50

We are all like the Golden Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand. We are brilliant and priceless, but we’ve been convinced that we are not enough. We’ve been covered up with clay and made to believe that we ...

Welcome to Planet Earth: The Greatest Park in the Galaxy! from 2018-12-01T19:39:45

We love going to amusement parks as a family. My daughters love screaming as they feel their stomachs rising up out of their throats! 😂 That’s why the rides are so fun! The feeling that we’re goin...

The Willingness to Help Others is the Most Important Thing! from 2018-11-20T21:23:05

The willingness to help others is what will motivate and inspire you to push yourself to learn more, try harder, and do the things that scare you. It’s what pulls you through the tough times when y...

You Should’ve Sold the Cow! from 2018-11-08T14:53:44

Focus on helping and serving others to the best of your ability. Not chasing the money. do it for what it will make of you, not for what can get, but who you will become! “Success is not something ...

How Failure Can Lead To Success from 2018-10-05T14:20:19

Had I not failed my first business attempt, I would not be the person I am today. I say this with love, but I hope you have the privilege to fail 🤗 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: ...

Life is not a recipe! from 2018-09-06T13:42:03

“As you cook up your own life, never allow anyone else’s recipe for success intimidate you or get in your way. Know your own truth and live by it.” Mario Batali --- This episode is sponsored by ...

Comfort and Ease can lead to Annihilation from 2018-08-23T23:36:28

A lesson from the Stephen’s Island Wren: A life of comfort and ease can lead to extinction. Paradise is a nice place to visit on vacation, but stay there long enough and it can become your graveyar...

Do it For the Story! from 2018-08-21T14:09:18

Life is not about “getting it done” - accomplishing more than others or proving that you’re better. It’s about enjoying this experience we’re having called Life! So take the pressure off of yoursel...

Personality vs Character from 2018-08-16T13:28:32

Most of us have heard the saying, “Personality opens doors, but character keeps them open.” I’d like to share my thoughts on what exactly that means. Thank you for listening :-) --- This episod...

Let Go of Anger and Resentments from 2018-08-01T23:44:31

“Holding a grudge & harboring anger/resentment is poison to the soul. Get even with people…but not those who have hurt us, forget them, instead get even with those who have helped us.” ― Steve Mar...

Don’t Worry Who Gets the Credit For Your Work from 2018-07-21T14:42:06

Although trophies, certificates, plaques and ribbons may fade away after we’re gone; the experiences we share with others, and the impact we have on the lives of others will last forever. #doitfort...

And Then What? from 2018-07-18T00:24:50

Many people are playing the lottery tonight. Hoping to win millions and finally live a problem free life. But how many of those people have ever considered this one question after they do win: “and...

Don’t Get Mad At The Snake 🐍 from 2018-07-10T22:40:01

I realized while trying to save this little snakes life over the weekend, that I don’t get upset up a snake for acting like a snake because I understand how a snake is supposed to act. This made me...

Thank you, Crypto Kid!! 🤗🤜🤛 from 2018-06-29T03:44:22

A special shout out to Santino, who also has a podcast on Anchor called The Crypto Kid where he talks about crypto-currency like bitcoin. I really appreciate the voice message, and the encouragemen...

Divided We Fall from 2018-06-27T22:29

In this episode I share an fascinating insight from the book Influence: The Science of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini about what causes human conflict. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...

The Golden Rule from 2018-06-25T19:14:45

In this episode I share my experiences from the time we owned a grocery store in the West End. During the time we owned the grocery store, we never got robbed. But the owners before us and after us...

Nothing is Perfect, and That’s Perfect from 2018-06-19T18:02:19

Life is not easy because it’s meant to be rewarding. And easy is never rewarding. If everything was perfect, there would be nothing to do and we would be bored. --- This episode is sponsored by ...

How Do You Want To Be Remembered? from 2018-06-19T14:15:19

On my tombstone I do not want it to say, “Here lies Jun. He was better than you.“ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

The Way to Feel Contentment & Less Stressed from 2018-06-14T13:52:54

Dr. Bruce Lipton has proven scientifically that our thoughts affect our bodies. Jon Kabat Zinn teaches us how to be more aware of the moment by breathing. I believe that by combining these two conc...

I don’t want to be a NPC from 2018-06-05T19:34:41

A weird little experience on a Tuesday afternoon ? I hope you all are well! ?? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. htt...

Lesson from the butterfly from 2018-05-31T13:00:17

Just like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it takes time for us to achieve our goals. Be patient with yourself as you grow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

Life is a Road Trip, Not a Race from 2018-05-26T14:32:53

Lesson #1: Turn your blinkers on if things are not right. Lesson#2: It doesn't matter if the old lady dusts you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

We Need Your Piece of the Puzzle from 2018-05-25T22:12:39

I believe that everyone should start their own podcast, blog, or YouTube channel. You could even write a book! You're not doing it to try to get likes or subscribers, or to try to get rich & famous...

Run Towards Your Fears from 2018-05-24T22:49:08

“If you want to sentence yourself to a life of fear, never do anything that scares you.” Taylor Clark, NERVE: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool...

Misery vs Suffering from 2018-05-23T14:16

Misery loves company, but suffering hates it. We all have to suffer sometimes. That’s uncontrollable. What we can control is how we respond to the suffering. Misery is a choice, and it not only lov...

Appreciate Yourself from 2018-05-22T23:13:05

Sometimes it’s easy to feel down when others don’t give you the recognition you feel you deserve. People like your wife or your children or whoever it is you think you’re doing it for. Just remembe...

They Hate Because They Care from 2018-05-22T13:21:26

The story of five monkeys in a cage perfectly illustrates why people behave the way they do when they see you going after your dreams. Don’t take it personal, don’t be offended, and don’t be surpri...

What Are Friends For from 2018-05-21T13:28:05

When you’re in some serious trouble, who can you count on? Those are your friends, and the people you want to spend your time with the most. You don’t look to profit from them or look for benefits....

5 Second Moments from 2018-05-20T21:05:43

When I was a kid, I dreamed of one day becoming a rapper. But unfortunately, I let embarrassment, and the opinions of others, end my rap career before it ever got started. The book I mention in th...

Jack And No Beanstalk from 2018-05-18T18:15:01

What if Jack decided to be a “good boy” and obey his mother’s command? We would have no story, there would be no magic, and no one would ever know that Jack ever existed. --- This episode is sp...

Everything Happens For A Reason from 2018-05-17T23:04:53

When I got my DUI and I landed in jail for the first time, I thought my life was over. I thought I had completely ruined my chances of ever having a good life. Looking back now it was the best thin...

Why Is Life So Hard? from 2018-05-17T14:32:28

Life is not easy because it’s meant to be rewarding... and easy is never rewarding. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Give the Wishbone a Tug! from 2018-05-15T18:38:44

Having a list of goals is the major key to a better life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Listen

Choose Your Own Goals from 2018-05-14T17:25:19

Decide what YOU want out of life, and have the faith in yourself to go for it! You can achieve your dreams. Just be sure they’re your own. “Before scrambling up the ladder of SUCCESS, make sure it’...

Distance Yourself From Problems from 2018-05-12T01:14:25

When you stop focusing on problems, solutions seem to magically appear! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://an...

Wrong Way Wins the Race! from 2018-05-10T23:13:04

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Aristotle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. Listen

Why Go The Extra Mile? from 2018-05-07T18:42:42

In this episode I'd like to share my thoughts on why it's so important to go the extra mile. But once you've decided to go the extra mile, how do you get there? --- This episode is sponsored by ...

You Do Matter: Be Proud! from 2018-05-05T14:05:31

Episode 2: Why it’s so important to feel proud of yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...

Pride vs Arrogance from 2018-05-04T22:27:40

This is my very first podcast! I hope you like it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Sup...