The Determined People Podcast

Find your purpose and pursue it with everything you have in you. In today's episode we consider the writing of Henry David Thoreau. Please listen. 

After a frustrating and disappointing family trip from Memphis to Washington, DC in 1951, Kemmons Wilson decided to do something about it. He did. And we can take a lot of inspiration from his life story. Have a listen. 

In today's episode, I remind you to keep the past where it belongs, in the past. Keep your eyes on the future. 

Relationships can be similar to the weather. There are those who will abandon you at the first sign of storm clouds. And there are people who will ride out a hurricane with you. 

In the eyes of the one who created us, we are all VIPs. It's nice to be recognized by others for our accomplishments, but the only opinion that matters is God's. 

Wisdom comes through experience and knowledge. 

We may believe we have everything under control, but do we? Let's examine. 

Weak people tear others down. Strong people look for the good. 

Is there truth in advertising? Consider what you are telling yourself. 

In today's episode, I examine the life of Tom Landry. 

I'm not one to live in the past, but in this case the past is much better than the present. I'm talking about the state of education. 

When we stigmatize others, it allows us to avoid looking at ourselves. 

There are two voices talking to us all the time. Which voice are you listening to?

When we hear someone say they are "speaking their truth," how do we know they are actually telling the truth? 

When something doesn't sound right, it's a good idea to question it. 

No matter how far you run, you can never get away from yourself. There is freedom on the other side of pain...

Gaining experience is sometimes better than book learning. We need both.

In today's episode I talk about the importance of making and keeping eye contact. 

Quiet confidence is built from within. You are more valuable than you may realize. And the world needs what you have to offer. 

If constant worry is a challenge for you, you can eliminate it if you believe you can. Worrying about something is trying to control it. The only thing we have control over is our attitude. 

What do you want from life? Figure it out and then create a vision which brings you to the desired outcome. 

If you want more from this life than you are currently receiving, it starts with controlling your thoughts. Whatever you want is available to you. 

Not all ridiculous ideas come from children. But there is one place we can find truth. 

Today we take a lesson from the wisest man who ever lived. 

Trust is the foundation of every solid relationship. Without it, you merely have a casual acquaintance. Building trust takes time. Faith in God is built over time, too. 

Do you approach life with confidence or fear? If your answer is fear, it might be time for a fresh approach. 

What goes around really does come back around. 

Boxed out means separation. Do we box God out? 

Set your goals and dreams high. Keep going when things get tough. Dwell in possibility.

You are one of a kind. There has never been another you. 

We must take care of ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. 

It is mentally stimulating to engage with people who see the world differently than you do. When we listen, we learn.

In today's episode, I take a lesson from a martini. Have a drink and take a moment to consider it.

If gaining people to follow your social media is your goal, I encourage you to aim higher. Putting out quality content will attract the right people. 

All my life, I have been hardwired as an optimist. But I realize not everyone is naturally this way. But anyone can learn...

It seems like God uses the most unqualified among us. But He sees things we don't see. God sees the heart of mankind...

There are more ways to take the measure of another person than by just what they say. 

Life requires effort and contact if you want to live fully. You will only be fulfilled by engaging. 

We have a choice: we can approach life with a faith-filled mindset or one of fear and trepidation. Both faith and fear cannot coexist. You choose one or the other. 

Your mind is more powerful than anything you might fear. Use it to overcome whatever fears you may have.