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The Gift of Maturity: How Growing Up Can Be the Greatest Life...

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249 – The Surprising Truth About Perfectionism and How to Beat It

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248 – The Myth of ‘You Be You’: Why Authenticity Needs Boundaries

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237 – When Life Isn’t Fair: How to Respond With Strength and...

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236 – Finding Your Next Best Step

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245 – Get Ready, Live Ready

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244 – Gain Confidence By Doing

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243 – Guardrails and Bandwidth: Building a Life That Protects You

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242 – How a Single Skill Can Transform Everything

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241 -Stop Fighting Ghosts and Dragons: How Imaginary Fears Drain Our Lives

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    The MEEPS Method for Problem-Solving

    by Jill July 21, 2024
    July 21, 2024

    Change is hard, but with the right strategy, it becomes manageable. The MEMPS method—Motivate, Equip, Nudge, Push, and Shove—offers a structured approach to tackling problems and achieving goals. Here’s how …

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    199 – Overcoming Costs and Creating Incentives

    by Jill July 9, 2024
    July 9, 2024

    Costs and incentives play crucial roles in shaping our decisions and behaviors. From economic implications to emotional and time investments, understanding these factors can help us make better choices in …

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    198 – Breaking Free from People Pleasing

    by Jill June 24, 2024
    June 24, 2024

    In a world that often values kindness and cooperation, the line between being nice and being a people pleaser can blur easily. Drawing insights from “Anxious to Please: Seven Revolutionary …

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    197 – Seven Key Questions to Be Self-Aware

    by Jill June 17, 2024
    June 17, 2024

    Understanding our essential self is a journey, one that requires introspection and a willingness to ask challenging questions. We look into these questions, drawing from Dain Dunston’s book, Being Essential: …

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    196 – Your Essential Being

    by Jill June 10, 2024
    June 10, 2024

    In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often lose sight of who we truly are. Radical self-awareness is a transformative practice that allows us to reconnect with our …

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    195 – Shortcuts in Achieving Goals

    by Jill June 3, 2024
    June 3, 2024

    In our pursuit of goals, the question often arises: is it acceptable to use shortcuts? This topic is more nuanced than it appears, blending practical considerations with ethical ones. Let’s …

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    194 – Overcoming Tedious Tasks

    by Jill May 27, 2024
    May 27, 2024

    Tackling boring tasks can be a significant challenge. Whether it’s cleaning, exercising, or any other mundane chore, finding the motivation can be tough. However, Peter Hollens, in his book Self-Disciplined: …

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    193 – Formulas for Life

    by Jill May 20, 2024
    May 20, 2024

    In the quest for better social interactions, Patrick King’s book, Social Equation, stands out as a valuable resource. King breaks down complex social concepts into easy-to-understand formulas, offering practical guidance …

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    192 – The Enduring Wisdom of George Washington’s Rules

    by Jill May 13, 2024
    May 13, 2024

    In a world where the pace of communication is faster than ever, the wisdom of George Washington’s “110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior” remains strikingly relevant. These rules, which …

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    191 – Don’t Join the Cynicism

    by Jill May 6, 2024
    May 6, 2024

    In a world often shaded with cynicism, finding ways to foster positivity is not just necessary, it’s imperative for maintaining our mental well-being. This exploration draws from a poignant discourse …

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This podcast is for real people who want to make changes but don’t know how to start. If you feel like positive change is overwhelming or elusive, or building the life you wish to seems far away, I will help you create easy and practical steps toward success. If you don’t have time to sift through thousands of hours of podcasts, hundreds of books, or centuries of advice, let me do it for you! I will review a book and discuss the topic  to see if we can get some direction.

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