Don't Give Others Permission RESOLVE To Live Forward podcast

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Resilience can determine whether we get up and get going or whether we avoid any effort to move in a forward direction. Most of you know that my power word, RESOLVE, is about having a definite, firm plan of action. It's a choice. The letter "R" in RESOLVE is the behavior of a resilient mindset. There are only two choices. Either we get up and get going, or we stay down and avoid any further attempts to live forward. I apologize for oversimplification, but it's actually that simple. Today, we revisit the personal best practice of resilience.…

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It's Okay to Ask for help 12:09

13 days ago12:09

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When things happen and you can't see any hope, there are two things that I know for certain. One, you are not alone. It happens to everyone, so don't be ashamed. Two, it's not beneath you to ask for help. Don't let misplaced pride keep you from finding the answers you need. We all need help from time to time.…

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Looking Back at The First 50 Episoded 25:42

20 days ago25:42

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Last week was a milestone in my podcasting journey. I produced my 50th episode of "RESOLVE to Live Forward", and at the same time, my 100th podcast download took place. To most people, that's not a big deal, but here's why it's a big deal to me. We start at ZERO. Now there's a BUMP UP. That's how Living Forward works. Be consistently persistent, and the results will slowly but surely show up.…

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Meet the "Attitude Chiroprator", Dr Steven Shaner 31:22

27 days ago31:22

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My first-ever podcast guest, and man, am I excited! Steven Shaner is not a Doctor of Chiropractic, but he is active in helping with "adjustments" to your attitude, self-talk, and mindset. Steven is my guest today (Happy 4th of July) and he will talk about 1) Attitude as a Choice, 2) Words matter, and 3) Gratitude is the Key! Please enjoy, because I promise you that he is a relationship superstar.…

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Believing is Seeing, 2.0 30:53

5 weeks ago30:53

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Context is everything. No disrespect intended, but believing in something not yet seen, in my opinion, is best expressed in practicing the best behaviors for a successful life, moment by moment, without questioning the FACT that doing the right things will always pay the best results. We've all heard the statement, "Seeing is believing." It's true, until you get DEEP-FAKED. The intentional behavior of believing without the need for tangible evidence is the truest expression of faith. The faith we're talking about is faith in doing the right stuff NOW. Let's talk Believing is Seeing, 2.0. It's far more powerful than you realize.…

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The Safety Cones in Your Life 20:30

6 weeks ago20:30

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Construction, repair, danger ahead, closures, etc. Everywhere we look, we see safety barricades, safety signs, safety vests, and SAFETY CONES. Most of the time, these "Safety" devices will be orange. Yes, there are other colors, but it seems like everywhere I drive in Central Florida, there are orange safety barrels, barricades, flags, signs, and cones — miles and miles of cones. They do cause us to spend more time getting from Point A to Point B, but they are there for that very reason: safety. Here's my question for today. Are we putting up safety cones (figuratively) in our lives to protect us from being approached by people and opportunities? Being afraid is not a bad thing, but being fearful of taking the chance to LIVE FORWARD is a bad thing. If you are throwing up barricades around your life and keeping people, opportunity, and growth from coming into your life, then maybe we need a discussion about the difference between being responsible and being a coward.…

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Having a PROCESS Will Get You Unstuck 27:40

7 weeks ago27:40

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RESOLVE to Live Forward is not just a podcast. It's a behavior. It's a choice. It takes work, and for it to work, you need a PROCESS. Join John as he steps through how you can change your mindset by living out, each day, the seven behaviors for a transformed mindset and a new vitality for living forward.…

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Did I Remember to Do That? 18:35

8 weeks ago18:35

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Ever left your home or place of business only to arrive at your destination and suddenly wonder, "Did I Remember to Do That?" Most of us have forgotten something important at some time. We almost always regret it, and hopefully, we learn from it. But ! That's a big word, "BUT". What if someone who should be responsible for "Doing That" fails to Do That, but you were the last one to see it or have the opportunity to double-check it? Who catches the heat? We do! Here's my story of something I was never told about, but I am so glad that I just so happened to ask that question, "Did I Remember to Do That?" before I left for my next destination.…

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Setting Your Mindset to Gratitude Mode 17:37

9 weeks ago17:37

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Some people learn this early on, while others, including me, learn it much later. Even though I learned this behavior much later than many others, I am glad that I found it and started doing it. What am I talking about? Putting your gratitude into journaling. Developing the right mindset for you should include a written record of your expressions of gratitude, appreciation, and thankfulness. I agree with all of you that there is more to it than just that, but if you are ready to journal, starting with gratefulness is a "GREAT" full way to get going.…

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Don't Give Others Permission 19:44

10 weeks ago19:44

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Perhaps you've heard it said that no one can tell you what you can or can't do unless you give them permission. When it comes to taking control of your life and living forward, you must resist anyone who says you can't do it or you don't have what it takes to do it. John will take about the power of a resolute mindset.…

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How Stuck Happens & A Way to Get Unstuck 24:39

11 weeks ago24:39

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What being stuck looks like is personal and unique to each of us. Getting unstuck may also be individually unique, but having a "framework" for getting unstuck can be useful, regardless of our situations. I want to suggest a possible solution. I t worked for me, and it could work for you.

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Fixed Mindset and Personal Trespass 22:26

12 weeks ago22:26

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A fixed mindset is not a bad thing unless you deploy it as a weapon against the mindset of others. Emotional trespass is ugly, and we do it far more than we realize. Let's get some perspective.

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What Gets Us Stuck? 22:13

13 weeks ago22:13

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Being stuck is not a crime. It's not a sign of weakness. Being stuck happens, and we must find a way to shift out of our "Stuckness." Like you, I have been stuck many times. Most of those moments were because of the choices I made. If we are honest, 20/20 hindsight will prove that if we knew then what we know now, we would have tried to avoid most of those choices. In episode 40 of "RESOLVE to Live Forward," we will begin the process of self-examination and identify what causes us to get stuck. Thanks for listening.…

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What Does "STUCK" Look Like? 21:02

14 weeks ago21:02

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Being emotionally stuck can manifest in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. It often feels like the wheels of life are in the mud. You are expending energy but not making any forward progress. In today's episode, we'll look at some examples of what this kind of "STUCK" might look like. As we move forward over the course of future episodes, we'll look at some tools that will help us shift from stuck to forward living.…

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Setting Ourselves Up for the Best Outcomes 24:40

15 weeks ago24:40

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Jim Rohn said, "We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with." Please consider that we have five senses. Do we try to govern what we allow those senses to spend the most time with? Would it be correct to say that we are the "SUM" of what we allow our five senses to be most often exposed to? What if I told you that we are the average of what we allow ourselves to be "exposed" to the most often? This should cause us to realize that we are the sum of the things we allow ourselves to be stimulated by each day of our lives. We must be accountable. We must stop blaming others and take control of our choices.…

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Enthusiasm and Gratitude 21:03

16 weeks ago21:03

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There is one way to resurrect enthusiasm amid life's struggles: gratitude! Here's a challenge: Can you recall a specific moment that always brings a smile to your face? If you can, then you can generate newfound enthusiasm in that exact moment. Today, we ponder the power of positive mental images and their invigorating power in our emotional framework. We are what we think.…

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Enthusiasm Should be Our Choice 18:13

17 weeks ago18:13

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There will be days when we are not enthusiastic. That's life, and I get it. Although "fake it till you make it" may seem phony, in reality we must choose to be enthusiastic to make a difference in our now and in the future. Choosing to practice enthusiasm regardless of how we feel is a way to plant powerful positive seeds in our lives and the lives of others. Enthusiastic people are the "light in the fog of darkness."…

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You May Have to Choose to be Enthusiastic 19:57

18 weeks ago19:57

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The last letter in the power word, "RESOLVE" is the letter E. In this context it represents enthusiasm. The seven best practices of successful daily living are all wrapped together in an enthusiastic mindset. However, there are many situations where we must Choose to be Enthusiastic. Today we'll talk about making the right choice.…

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Direction Requires Vision 19:38

19 weeks ago19:38

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Consider this idea, please. Living Forward is about finding the right direction for your life. Vision is both a physical ability and a mental ability. It is said in Proverbs that where there is no vision, the people perish. Perish, in this context, is interpreted as to "aimlessly wander and be lost." Okay, that has a familiar ring to it. I think I've experienced this myself, from time to time. In today's episode, we'll stretch our mental muscles and look for ways to increase our visionary mindsets.…

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The Visionary Mindset Approach to Living Forward 19:38

20 weeks ago19:38

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Napoleon Hill said that what our mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. A visionary mindset is exactly that, a mindset. This is not about just dreaming. This is about formulating a clear image of what you want. There is also a biblical quote in Proverbs that says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18). Having a vision of a better self is at the core of living forward. In today's episode, we'll examine the personal best practice of a visionary mindset.…

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"V" for Vision, and a Visionary Mindset 21:33

21 weeks ago21:33

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Let's crack open the letter "V" in RESOLVE with an eye to how our mindset can see us at our best or worst. No matter what may be taking place in our day-to-day lives, we can intentionally see our best self emerge victorious.

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Let's Talk Intentional 19:40

22 weeks ago19:40

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"RESOLVE: Your Blueprint for Intentional Success." One word in this title is more important than all the others. INTENTIONAL. Today, we pause through the seven letters in RESOLVE to talk about the key to all success. It's intentional behavior. It's intentional mindset. It's about a choice.

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Find Opportunities to Learn Something New 17:39

22 weeks ago17:39

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John will wrap up this series on the letter "L" in RESOLVE by offering the benefits of learning and the variety of ways we all can keep learning daily.

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Don't Let TIME Get In The Way of Learning 15:06

24 weeks ago15:06

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Rats! Trapped at a doctor's appointment that's running really late. What do we do? Is this an opportunity? It can be. The love of learning is intentional. Seeking to learn is making a decision to use our time and circumstances more effectively. I realized something valuable while waiting "way too long" at the doctor's office. Let's talk about a mindset shift.…

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Learning is Fundamental 18:20

25 weeks ago18:20

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"The day you stop learning is the day you start dying." R E A L L Y ? That kind of grates on my nerves. Yet, as I have Lived Forward, it has become a ring of truth in my personal life. Could we consider intentional learning as a "Life-giving behavior?" I believe it has saved my life. Please join me as I share some of the life-giving fundamentals of learning.…

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When Do We Start Learning? SURPRISE! 16:15

27 weeks ago16:15

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What do you think of when you hear the words, "See, Hear, Smell, Taste, Touch?" As we talk about the practice of Life-long Learning, we'll LEARN that a great deal of what we've learned and are continuing to learn is automatic.

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"L" is for LEARNING 20:42

28 weeks ago20:42

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Thank you for traveling with me on this journey of discovery and Forward Living. The letter "L" in RESOLVE represents Learning. We are designed to learn things every day. Today is an introduction to a series of episodes examining the learning mindset and the opportunities for beneficial learning. Learning can save your life. Learning should always be an intentional behavior in a life of RESOLVE.…

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Organize for a Complete Quality of Life 20:27

29 weeks ago20:27

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Yes, it's 2025. Whether we make or don't make resolutions, most of us want to experience better days in the future. "Living Forward" is best achieved when we organize our lives around a set of personal best practices. In today's episode, we'll wrap up the letter "O" (for Organization) with a personal call to action. It has helped me. I hope it will help you.…

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Organizational Mindset Could Save Your Life 28:20

30 weeks ago28:20

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I know it sounds crazy, but I have found the ability to Live Forward because I already had, in place, a definite plan of action. It had laid a foundation of personal organization for living a better quality of life. Because of this "PLAN" of personal and professional organization, I was able to shift out of a hopeless event and emerge into a more vibrant and meaningful life. That mindset may well have saved my life. Your life might not be in peril, but if you're stuck in a hopeless lifestyle, I want to tell you what worked for me. It could work for you.…

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Process as a Tool in Organization 18:47

31 weeks ago18:47

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We're talking about "O" for Organization. Maybe it's just me, but is organization where we run into the biggest deterrents to achieving success? Organization is about a PROCESS. Today we will begin to break down the means to developing a systematic process for organizational success.

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The Center Letter is the Most Important 22:13

32 weeks ago22:13

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RESOLVE .... In this context, is defined as, "... having a DEFINITE, firm plan of action." The middle letter "O" is the central behavior all other letters hang on to succeed in a Forward Living Life. Starting today, and over the next few episodes, we will peel back the layers of this important letter and what it stands for. Let's talk about how to make your plans for success come to life.…

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The Down Side of Selfless Service 16:53

33 weeks ago16:53

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In our last episode, we discussed the joy of unconditionally serving others. However, there is a "DOWN SIDE" to this best practice. Often, the people we seek to serve are users only. They want but will never offer to give, which can make you weary and discouraged. Today, let's talk about how to guard ourselves from the users of this world.…

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Service Mindsets 15:58

34 weeks ago15:58

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How do you define "service?" There are a multitude of services. We live in a service-based society. In this episode, John wants you to see how you can serve with a meaningful purpose. The operative phrase is "A Servant Mindset." One more thing. You might be surprised at the payoff.

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Engage Life's Opportunities 16:49

35 weeks ago16:49

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Last week we talked about the mindset of engaging people and building rewarding relationships. Today, John takes "ENGAGE" a step further by encouraging us to be alert for opportunities and engage them. Extract yourself from the "Same ole' same ole'." The first letter "E" in the power word, RESOLVE, is for Engage.…

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The Intentional Action of Engaging People 18:07

36 weeks ago18:07

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Mindset can only work when we RESOLVE to engage people directly. It's not just about our circle of relationships. We must be of the mindset that when we are out in the public arena, we project an engaging personality. Whether it's a smile, a nod, or a word of greeting, take the risk to march to a different drum. Engage others and give them a reason to feel surprise, hope, encouragement, and warmth.…

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Resilience Put Into Practice 16:13

37 weeks ago16:13

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Do we truly understand resilience? I am sure that from a physical standpoint, it is clearly expressed in sports, work, and other physical activities that require a dedication to consistent development. However, do we truly understand mental, emotional, and mindset resilience? No one who is an "overcomer" did so without the right mindset. At its core, a resilient mindset lays the groundwork for all kinds of success. I would even be so bold as to say without the right mindset, everything that follows will either fail or be far less than hoped for. Let's have this conversation for the next few minutes.…

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RESOLVE is not About Resolutions 14:59

38 weeks ago14:59

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If you are dissatisfied with your life. If you are just going through the motions. If it's the "Same ole, same ole," then we need to create a new set of personal expectations. The first thing to do, since the year is coming to a close, is stop making resolutions. Some people keep them, but most of us don't. Years ago I simply quit making them. Then in late 2018, I was challenged to adopt a PowerWord. That word has changed my life. It just might change yours. Let's talk about RESOLVE. I have a definition that might just work for you.…

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A Three for All 37:33

39 weeks ago37:33

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In our journey of Living Forward, sometimes "Less is More." Today we look at the power of the number three (3). Sometimes we hear the term, "Rule of Three" and wonder if it's really all that useful. It has certainly worked for me as I live forward. Join me as we talk tools for your success on a day-by-day basis.…

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Mindset, Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying 30:07

40 weeks ago30:07

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We've talked about mindsets previously, but there is an urgency needed to understand that before we can change our lives, we must change our mindsets. It starts with something so simple that we might not realize just how powerfully it affects us. Today, we discuss our self-talk. You will become exactly how you think and talk to yourself. If you're stuck, this may be the first place you start to shift out of stuck.…

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RESOLVE to Live Forward - "The Storms & Our Mindsets" 36:35

41 weeks ago36:35

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At the time of this recording, John had just emerged from Hurricane Milton. John lives just 30 miles east of Tampa. When Milton made landfall at Siesta Key, FL, it was a Category 3 storm. When Milton plowed through Lakeland, FL it was a Category 2. It was scary! Today's episode (#14) is about "MINDSET." What is the right mindset? What can we do to extract ourselves from a "Stuck Mindset" into a "Vibrant, Meaningful, & Thriving Mindset?" It can work for just about anyone if we are willing to shift from stuck to unstuck. Think of it as RESOLVE best practices applied to our mindsets.…

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Uncertainty ... It is distructive. Episode 13 44:40

42 weeks ago44:40

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At the time that John recorded this episode, he was awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Milton at his home studio in Lakeland, FL. The data that the weather scientists are providing is compelling. This hurricane is looking to be a "Storm of the Century" type of storm. John will tell you that he has experienced numerous hurricanes and tropical storms, but he has never experienced one of the magnitude of Hurricane Milton. There is a lot of uncertainty in what may happen to his home, property, and personal welfare. There is uncertainty about the welfare of his children, family, and friends. Uncertainty has its place, and it will happen. What must we do, as people who Resolve to Live Forward, to prevent uncertainty from corrupting our mindset? John wants to bring us back to the definition of RESOLVE and the Seven Best Practices for Daily Living embodied in the seven letters of RESOLVE. Don't let uncertainty breed fear and steal your available power for living in the now.…

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How's Your Mindset Today? 38:24

43 weeks ago38:24

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As we have journeyed together over these recent weeks, there have been a lot of discussions about RESOLVE, daily personal best practices, and having a process for finding your path to personal success. Using the outline found in my book, "RESOLVE, Your Blueprint for Intentional Success", we have spoken at great length about behaviors, expectations, better habits, and personal transformation. However, what about having the right mindset? Today, let's do a self-examination of the mindset that we are operating by at this moment in time. Making the right kinds of change can only succeed if we have the right mindset. So let me ask again .... "How's Your Mindset Today?"…

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The Power of Having a PROCESS 37:27

44 weeks ago37:27

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If you are embracing the seven best practices of RESOLVE, then you need a definite firm plan of action. Goals, expectations, plans, targets, and possibilities will not be accomplished without a P R O S E S S. In today's RESOLVE to Live Forward podcast, John will talk about a mindset that sees, understands, and uses processes to reach whatever plans or goals you have on your schedule.…

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P R O C E S S ... Making Your Work Successful 34:59

45 weeks ago34:59

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Dr. John Maxwell authored a powerful book on leadership, over 25 years ago, entitled "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Law #3 was a simple one-word best practice, PROCESS. Dr. Maxwell wrote almost entirely about using the process to motivate the people you lead, but he also reminded me that having a process for living a successful personal and professional life is vital. In my book, "RESOLVE: Your Blueprint for Intentional Success" I define the word resolve as "Having a Definite, Firm Plan of Action." That PLAN is the PROCESS. Do you have a working process for your success?…

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The "E" is the Anchor for Your Success 32:42

46 weeks ago32:42