The Daily Growth Podcast

Episode 80: Simple is where it's at

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:01:31 GMT

Keep it simple.

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Episode 79: Choose experiences over stuff

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:25:45 GMT

What's better to spend your time and money on: getting stuff or experiences? What should you get for your kids and why? Learn more in this episode.

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Episode 78: Don't miss the experience

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:00:25 GMT

Too often we get caught up in recording everything that we miss the experience of the moment.

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Episode 77: You have to believe

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:58:07 GMT

People wont' follow just what you say, you have to believe in what you say and what you do.

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Episode 76: No Bad Teams, Just Bad Leaders

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:00:56 GMT

There aren't bad teams, just bad leaders.

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Episode 75: You Have to Know

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:00:34 GMT

To be successful in life and work, you have to know. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 74: Leaders - It's Time to Take Extreme Ownership

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:00:07 GMT

As leaders, we need to take extreme ownership. Listen to learn more.

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Fri, 15 Nov 2019 18:32:16 GMT

Let me know how this podcast could be better: thomas@theexceptionalskills.com.

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Episode 73: A mindset change that helps you get the job

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:00:02 GMT

In this episode we discuss a mindset change that could help you get the job you want.

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Episode 72: How you sit matters in conversation

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:00:57 GMT

How you sit can make a difference in the conversation. Learn more in this episode.

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Episode 71: Remove the barrier for better communication

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:00:49 GMT

Physical barriers can create a mental barrier in communication, which can hurt your communication and relationship. Learn more about it in this episode.

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Episode 70: Get straight to the point

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:51:25 GMT

Sometimes we think it helps to "small talk" and beat around the bush when getting to an issue you need to talk with someone about - but that's wrong. Learn why you need to just get straight to the point.

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Episode 69: Don't be indirect about it

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:00:07 GMT

One of the killers of communication and conversation is being indirect. It can hurt us now and down the road. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 68: How to finally get that garage cleaned out (and stop procrastinating)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:24 GMT

Tasks like cleaning out the garage can be daunting. We know we need to do it, but we keep putting it off and never get to it. How can we get this tasks done? Find out in this episode.

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Episode 67: Get the law of intertia on your side

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:43 GMT

An object in rest stays in rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. Too often we stay in the state of rest and aren't moving. Get inertia working for you and get moving. Learn more in this episode.

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Episode 66: What stretch goals are you pursuing?

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:42 GMT

Easy goals don't bring great change or incredible new technologies into our world - challenging, impossible goals do. Stretch goals can take your life and world to new heights. Learn more in this episode.

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Episode 65: Why "I Just Work Here" Is A Terrible Response

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:29:41 GMT

You've probably heard this before - you talk to an employee about an issue, and their response is "I just work here".

That's one of the worst things you can say as an employee. Learn why and what to do instead.

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Episode 64: Block that time

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:00:49 GMT

Distractions kill our productivity. Blocking time can help up focus and get stuff done. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 63: Why open door policies aren't always effective

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:06:43 GMT

Some businesses have an open door policy for their employees, where the employees can drop by anytime to discuss issues or get help. Now, while on the surface this may seem like a good idea, in reality it can cause harm. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 62: It starts at the top

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:59 GMT

When it comes to customer service, dedication to goals, and behaviors at work, it all starts at the top. It starts with leadership. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 61: Model the behavior you want

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:28:21 GMT

As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. If you want certain behavior from your kids, employees, or those in your charge, you need to model that behavior. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 60: What lens are you looking through?

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:00:36 GMT

Our perception of the things around us determine our reality more than the things itself. The lens we look at the world around us can affect our happiness, our life, and our success. Learn more in this episode.

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Episode 59: The power of expectations on others

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:00:53 GMT

You get what you expect - you may have heard that before. And it's true in many ways, including in what you expect from other people. You can influence others by your expectations, for better or worse. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 58: Give meaning to your job

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:00:10 GMT

Sometimes we view jobs just as jobs - we have to do them. BUT, if we can find purpose in them, how they benefit others, it can make a world of difference not only to us, but to those around us.

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Episode 57: What Work Mindset Do You Have (And is it holding you back?)

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:41:55 GMT

The mindset we have at work can push us far, or it can hold us back. It can affect our mood and interactions at work. Do you have the right one? Listen to learn more now.

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Episode 56: Counterfact Thinking

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:53 GMT

When things happen to us, we can often imagine other scenarios. The question is, do the scenarios you imagine hurt or help you? Listen now to learn why you need to watch your counterfact thinking.

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Episode 55: The Tetris Effect

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:51:41 GMT

What we focus on is what we see. Learn more how the Tetris Effect can affect our mood, our happiness, and our success.

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Episode 54: Success Doesn't Breed Happiness (It's the other way around)

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:00:20 GMT

Too often in our society, we think that if we just get successful, if we just get that job or money or relationship or object, we will be happy.

But that's backwards. Success doesn't come first. Happiness does. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 53: Why you need to embrace your ignorance

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:51 GMT

Sometimes when we don't know something, we like to fake it. We think we look better when we pretend to know it than admit we dont. However, that, in the long run, that usually hurts us instead of helps. In this episode, learn why we need to embrace our ignorance.

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Episode 52: Why we need to change our view of failure

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:00:50 GMT

Many of us have a wrong view of failure. We see failure as bad. We attach our worth to it. Whatever it is, we view failure in the wrong way - and it hurts us. Learn why we need to change our view of failure and what to do instead.

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Episode 51: Why you need to practice zero based thinking (and how to do it)

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:00:42 GMT

Too often we can get stuck in situations because we don't want to waste the time or money we have already invested - and we do so to our detriment. Learn why we need to practice zero based thinking - and how to do it.

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Episode 50: Why you need to fight the truth assumption

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:00:36 GMT

It's easy to assume we know the truth. We see what we've seen, we've experienced what we've experienced, so we know what happened or what the way to go is. Unfortunately, too often, we assume we know the truth when we only know a piece of it.

Learn why we need to take a look at the truth assumption and steps we can take to overcome it.

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Episode 49: Why unforgiveness is a killer (and why you sometimes shouldn't forget)

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:00:35 GMT

Unforgiveness is a poison. It can kill your success, your future, and your joy. But forgiveness doesn't mean you always need to forget. In fact, sometimes it's not wise to forget. Listen now to learn why.

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Episode 48: Why and How to Overcome Your Confirmation Bias

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:57:55 GMT

Confirmation bias hurts us. It keeps us from seeking and finding the information that will help us make better decisions. Learn more about it and how to overcome it in this episode.

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Episode 47: Why You Need to Stop The But

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:04 GMT

When we use the word "but" wrongly, it can take away from every positive thing we are trying to do. Learn why you need to stop using it and what to say instead.

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Episode 46: How to add new habits into your life

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:00:16 GMT

Sometimes we want to add new habits in our life, habits that can help us accomplish our goals or dreams, habits that can make us more successful, habits that can make us more healthy, and so on. In this episode, learn 3 steps you can take to add habits into your life.

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Episode 45: The best way to change bad habits

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:25 GMT

Habits are part of our life - but sometimes those habits aren't healthy for us. Learn the best way to change the habits in your life that you want to change.

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Episode 44: One Danger of Using SMART Goals

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:00:54 GMT

The SMART goals method can be useful as some of the acronym stands for parts of a goal that you want to use and do; however, there are dangers in using SMART goals as well. One of the dangers is that they lead you to make your goals in a way that hurts your progress instead of helping. Listen to learn what that danger is and what to do instead.

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Episode 43: The Power of Choice

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:00:30 GMT

Choice is powerful. It can motivate employees to be more productive, help direct people to move in certain directions, and more.

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Episode 42: Some great advice for playing the game

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT

We sometimes have the wrong mindset when playing sports or even in school. It's about being good or bad, smart or not smart, winning or losing; but when we do that, we are missing it. In this episode, we dive into the right mindset you need to have to truly be your best.

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Episode 41: A Key step for overcoming procrastination and accomplishing your goals

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:00:42 GMT

In this episode, we talk about a key step to starting and finishing our goals, as well as to overcome procrastination. Listen now.

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Episode 40: A 2nd Key Difference Between Being Excellent and Mediocre

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:00:09 GMT

In this episode we discuss another key difference between the truly excellent and professional and the mediocre. Learn now.

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Episode 39: A factor that separates the best from the mediocre

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:00:46 GMT

In this episode, we talk about a major factor that separates the best from the mediocre. It's a simple habit, an attitude, that, if you do wrong, hurts you in life. However, if you get it right, it pushes you ahead. Learn now.

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Episode 38: Activity does not equal productivity (and busy isn't a status symbol)

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:00:25 GMT

It can be easy to equate activity with productivity. We feel that if we are busy, crossing items off our list, it means we are getting stuff done.

Unfortunately, that's not necessarily true. In the same light, we sometimes see being "busy" as a sort-of status symbol.

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Episode 37: Why you need to ask for the paraphrase

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:23 GMT

You got it. You know paraphrasing is powerful when you use it in a conversation. Problem is, not everyone else does. If you want to make sure others understand you clearly, you've got to ask for the paraphrase. Listen to learn more now.

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Episode 36: Excelling in Empathic Statements

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:00:03 GMT

Empathic statements are powerful. They help other people feel heard and understood. Learn more about them, how powerful they are, and how to use them in this episode.

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Episode 35: The Power of Paraphrase

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:00:31 GMT

In this episode we dive deep into the power of using paraphrase in conversations, to resolve conflict, and so on. Learn why you want to use it more and how to do it.

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Episode 34: The key to better relationships, resolving conflict, and so much more

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:00:45 GMT

In this episode, we dive deep into a tool that has a lot of power. With it you build better relationships, resolve conflict, and much more. Listen to learn what it is and how to apply it in your life.

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Episode 33: 7 Ways to Have More Productive (and Effective) Meetings

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:00:18 GMT

As necessary as meetings sometimes are, they also can be some of the biggest waste of your time. In this episode we discuss 7 ways you can hold more productive (and effective) meetings.

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Episode 32: One Key Principle To Connect Better With Others (And Move Them to Action)

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:28 GMT

The goal of any presentation is to connect with your audience to entertain, inform, inspire, move to action, or a combination of those. The problem is, if we do it wrong wrong, we don't connect and can't inspire or influence as well (or at all). In this episode we discuss a key principle to connect with others and move to action.

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Episode 31: Why You Need to Maintain Your Throughline to Communicate Better

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:00:09 GMT

A throughline is important in communication - whether one on one or one to thousands. When you maintain it, your message comes clear and moves people to action better. When you don't, your message gets garbled and your audience may leave confused.

In this episode, learn the important of the throughline and how to use it.

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Episode 30: How Complaining Poisons You

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:00:58 GMT

Complaining is all too common - but it's deadly. It's a poison that hurts you in many ways and can destroy your pursuit of success. Learn now why we complain, how it hurts us, and what to do instead.

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Episode 29: How to make your goal part of your daily routine

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:51 GMT

Even when we break up our goals to small steps, it can sometimes be hard to get going on it. We do something here and there, miss a day or two, and before we know it, weeks or months have passed since we've worked on it.

Don't do that. In this episode, we talk about how to make your goal part of your daily routine so that you get it done.

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Episode 28: How to break down your goals

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:27 GMT

One reason we never start moving toward our goals is that the goals we have seem so large and overwhelming. To overcome that, we need to break them down into easy, manageable steps. Learn how.

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Episode 27: Are You Willing to Pay the Price

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:07 GMT

Many times we claim we have these goals and dreams that we want to do, but when it comes down to it, we aren't willing to put the effort in to make it happen. The question you have to ask yourself is, "Are you willing to pay the price?"

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Episode 26: Send Your Ship Out First

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:01:58 GMT

Too many people are waiting for "luck" or the good things to happen to them, but they are missing it because they have the process all wrong. If you want your ship to come in, learn how to send it out in this episode.

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Episode 25: Dive Deep and Change Your View

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:48:43 GMT

Sometimes when we face problems, we get stuck in a narrow frame of view and limit our possible solutions. Instead, we need to dive deep and change our view. Find out more.

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Episode 24: A Common Error When Problem Solving

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:00:52 GMT

In this episode we cover one the common mistakes we make when trying to solve problems. Find out what it is and what to do instead.

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Episode 23: Stop Guessing!

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:00:38 GMT

Too often when we face a problem, we just guess at it and throw out solutions instead of taking the time to figure out what the real problem is. In this episode we dive in why that doesn't work and what to do instead.

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Episode 22: Separate the message from the messenger

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:44 GMT

Sometimes when someone gives us feedback or another viewpoint, we dismiss that feedback not because of what's said, but who's saying it. That can work against us. Listen now to learn why we need to separate the message from the messenger.

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Episode 21: Stop getting offended by feedback

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:54 GMT

Too often when someone critiques us or gives us feedback, we fight against. Instead of taking it as an opportunity to grow, we take it as an attack on us. When we do that, that hurts us. Listen to learn one reason why we do that and what you can do to overcome it.

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Episode 20: The Stories We Tell

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:00:38 GMT

In this episode, we discuss how the stories we tell shape our emotions, and if we want to change our mood, our reactions, and our lives, we need to change our stories.

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Episode 19: Are You Reactive or Proactive?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:00:22 GMT

In this episode, we discuss the difference of being proactive and reactive and how being reactive will get us in trouble down the road. Proactive is where we want to be. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 18: Why You Need to Watch Where You Look

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:00:56 GMT

In this episode, we cover why we need to watch where we look. Too often we look in the wrong direction, and that hurts us. Listen to learn more.

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Episode 17: Why You Must Watch Your Focus

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:00:26 GMT

In this episode, we discuss how what we focus on can make a huge impact on our work, our life, our stress, and our productivity. Learn what we do wrong and how to focus right.

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Episode 16: Don't Get Good, Get Done

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:00:07 GMT

In this episode, we dive into the quote by Ken Courtright where he says "Don't Get Good, Get Done". Too often we get stuck waiting till things are "good enough" that we never start or ever finish. Learn why getting done is better than getting good.

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Episode 15: How to Start Those Big, Overwhelming Tasks

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:00:07 GMT

Some tasks seem so huge and overwhelming that we have a hard time starting. In this episode, we discuss a step you can take to make it easy for you to start, keep going, and ultimately finish.

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Episode 14: Watch the Narrow Frame

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:00:37 GMT

In this episode, we discuss how we sometimes get stuck in narrow frame of view in decision making, which hurts us, and what to do to get out of it.

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Episode 13: 7 Simple Ways to Make Better Decisions

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:57 GMT

In this episode, we discuss 7 simple ways to make better decisions.

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Episode 12: A Big Reason We Make Bad Decisions

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:05 GMT

In this episode, we discuss a big reason we often make bad decisions. Find out what it is and how to overcome it.

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Episode 11: A Mistake We Make That Keeps Us Making Bad Decisions

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:00:07 GMT

When it comes to decisions, we too often look at it wrong. What makes a decision good? What makes it bad? The problem is, we get those mixed up. Check out why in this episode.

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Episode 10: A Two Letter Word You Need to Say More of (Hint: It's No)

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:00:43 GMT

When we say yes too much, we hurt ourselves and the quality of our work. Not only that, we get overwhelmed and stressed. Learn why you need to say "no" more often, why it's not selfish, and how it keeps us from the things that are more important.

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Episode 9: A Must-Do Step for Greater Productivity

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:00:16 GMT

In this episode, we cover a step that you need to take for greater productivity and time management. Without it, you can much easier to waste your days doing nothing important. Listen to learn how.

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Episode 8: Why You Should Eat a Frog

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:09 GMT

In this episode, we will discuss why you should eat a frog. What does that mean and what does that have to do with success, time management, and productivity? Listen to find out now.

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Episode 7: The 2 Keys of Effective Time Management

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:00:37 GMT

In this episode, we will discuss the two keys to effective time management. While there are tons of resources on tips and strategies to be more productive, if you don't get these two things, nothing else matters.

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Episode 6: How to Win an Argument (the Right Way)

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:00:37 GMT

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to "win" an argument. Too often we handle disagreement poorly. In this episode, we discuss how to do it right.

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Episode 5: The #1 Way to Lose an Argument

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:53:17 GMT

In this episode, we talk about the #1 way on how to lose an argument. Too often we handle disagreements poorly, and when we do, we lose. Find out if you ever use the #1 way to lose an argument.

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Episode 4: Why You Need to Watch the Labels

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:52:29 GMT

In this episode, we discuss how the labels we give ourselves can hurt us in so many ways. Listen to see what labels you may be giving yourself and what to do instead.

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Episode 3: One Factor That Determines Success or Failure

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:51:06 GMT

In this episode, we cover a factor that can determine success or failure in your life or in any goal or pursuit you have. It's important to get it right. Listen to learn how.

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Episode 2: A mistake you might be making that kills your progress

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:49:31 GMT

In this episode, we cover a mistake that you may be making that kills your progress. Listen to find out if you make the mistake and what to do differently.

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Episode 1: Why You Want to Listen to This Podcast

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:33:01 GMT

In this episode, we cover what this podcast is about and why you want to listen to it. We also give a great story that you don't want to miss.

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