Getting out of a rut is very difficult because a rut is formed over an extended period of time. To get out of the rut requires an intense period of intentional effort over an extended period of time. Believing we are worth the effort is the first step towards the change we desire.

Dr. Jim Hiven is a master connector and communicator. He has the unique ability to push your motivation button and cause you to believe in yourself. When he engaeges with you, you feel as if your conversation is the most important conversation in the room. Listen, as Dr. Jim shares how, along with a proper mindset and a thankful heart, the level at which you accomplish anything can be traced to your belief, Decisions and habits. Grab a note pad and enjoy the conversation.

Even though Tom Styn was Western New York baseball's high school player of the year he knew his chances of playing division 1 were slim, due to his height. But Tom defied the odds and went on to accomplish his dream of playing D1 baseball, though it wasn't a smooth ride. What I hope you get from Tom's story is that success isn't a linear progression. But if we are willing to humble ourselves, assess our situation honestly and draw on the things which made us successful in the past, we can turn 2 steps back into 1 giant leap forward.

In episode #2 Pastor Matt shares how in order to build a successful organization you must clearly convey what the CULTURE is, protect that CULTURE and cultivate the gifts of the people within the ORGANIZATION. When people serve as a COMMUNITY, the mission can move forward.

In this episode with former indoor football QB star Casey Kacz, he teaches us how 'serving people' can be a way of overcoming obstacles in our own life and a way of providing leadership when we aren't necessarily in charge.

In this episode I discuss the importance of facing the mountains in our lives.

You are not a prisoner to your thoughts or your past. Learning that you can control your thoughts is the first step towards lifelong learning.

Do you know how your surroundings are affecting you spychologically? Today's podcast dives deeper into the idea of how your extrinsic motivators can be detrimental to your self-esteem and how to side-step those stumbling blocks.