The Determined People Podcast

There are times when we do get a second chance, no matter how badly we have blown it. Have a listen! 

Forgiveness is hard. Carrying the pain of past hurts is harder. But many people miss the most important part of forgiveness, which is what the mystery is. Have a listen. 

It's here! Election Day! The politicians would love for us to believe we won't survive without them. We will. Keep your attitude laser-focused on your future, regardless of what happens in the political world. 

When you want to grow, you have to get a little uncomfortable. 

We connect at the heart level. In today's episode I discuss how to get there and truly connect with others. 

Sometimes we are in a battle with ourselves. We can win the fight. Here's how. 

Some people love to play games with others. It's best to always play nice because if you don't, it will come back on you. Every single time. 

In today's episode I remind you to enjoy life, pursue your purpose and stop wasting time and energy on the things that won't get you where you want to be. Have a listen.

Fears can paralyze you. To live fully, you must face them and conquer them. You have it in you. 

Life is a big, long learning curve that begins in childhood. 

There is no reason to wait for everything to align perfectly before you begin to pursue your purpose. Just begin, ask the Creator to guide you, and watch things fall into place. 

In the United States we have privileges much of the rest of the world doesn't have. But the relevant question is, what are we doing with them? 

Only by the goodness of our Creator do I have abundance in my life. Take time to consider those who are less fortunate. "We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone..." -Ronald Reagan

There is a battle going on inside our heads. Whether we win or lose is determined before we ever begin. 

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.