Everyday Lessons Every Day

On vacation in beautiful Hawaii, Kristy Neick’s son noticed his mother spending a lot of time on her phone. When he mentioned it to her, she had a bit of an epiphany. She might have a social media addiction. This was her wake-up call and she decided to take action to remedy the situation by taking a month-long break.

The detox turned out to be harder than she thought, and Kristy learned a lot about how social media had been impacting her life in an adverse way. Find out how things went and how she is slowly allowing social media back into her life.

Referenced in this episode

The Social Dilemma (Netflix documentary)

Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis

The fabulous Mel Robbins

There are certain people in this world whom some might consider “self-improvement junkies.” These people often read tons of books, listen to audio books and podcasts and they are usually surrounded by like-minded individuals who consider a positive mental attitude as vital to their lives as oxygen.

Sharon Fanto is one of those people and I knew this about her when I invited her to be my guest on Everyday Lessons Every Day. What I didn’t prepare for was the amount of good advice she would bring to the table. Unwilling (or maybe unable) to limit her everyday lessons to just one, Sharon shares a great deal of advice that has impacted her life and helped her be successful.

Find out why she left a career she loved and is diving into a whole new world filled with anxiety and excitement. And maybe grab a pencil because she’s references a ton of great books and brilliant self-improvement strategies.

Referenced in this episode:

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus by John Gray

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson

And the fabulous Mel Robbins

NOTE: This episode contains profanity.

In this episode, David makes a departure from his season 2 format, compelled to share a personal story about how his efforts to help his daughter with his “everyday lessons” advice didn’t go as well as he had hoped.

Referenced in this episode:

Courage to Change and F**ckin' Perfect by P!nk

How many times have you heard someone say that school doesn’t actually prepare kids for the real world? Maybe you’ve thought there should be a class that teaches people the fundamentals of success – how to prepare for an interview, how to dress for an interview, how to land the job!

In his new book, Now What? (Real World Advice for Graduates), Bob Visotcky gives a master class on those topics and more. Written specifically for new graduates, but ideal for anyone going through transition, Bob shares real-world everyday lessons that anyone can implement for a better future.

Referenced in this episode:

Now What? (Real World Advice for Graduates) by Bob Visotcky

Dress for Success by John T. Malloy

Ninja Selling by Larry Kendall

Richard Williams AKA Prince EA

When Jonathan Burnos picked up Matthew McConaughey’s new book about a walkabout, he discovered that it was filled with profound wisdom and several possible subjects worthy of discussion on the Everyday Lessons Every Day podcast. But as he was trying to choose just one lesson to talk about, he realized that the real lesson wasn’t one of Matthew’s discoveries, but rather the act of journaling itself.

When he took a look at his own journaling habits, he realized how much value the process of writing and rereading old journal entries had brought to his life.

In this episode, Jonathan talks about how his journals have helped him process his recent divorce, become a better parent, and have helped him to “outbox” his feelings so that he isn’t so reactionary when faced with difficult situations.

Referenced in this episode:

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

When I met Shannon Mossler a few years ago, I was immediately impressed with her. Barely out of college, taking on her first “real job,” this young go-getter was someone I found myself proud to work with.

When I discovered that she was a reader of self-improvement books, I wasn’t surprised in the least. Her work ethic and positive mindset are quickly obvious to anyone who knows her. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to have her as a guest on Everyday Lessons Every Day, and I hope you enjoy her story.

Referenced in this episode:

The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

Kyle Maynard

Have you ever had the urge to create something? Maybe you’ve got an idea for a book, a song, a play, a work of art or even a charity, organization or a business you want to start. Ever wonder where those ideas come from or if they’re worth pursuing? If yes, you’ll want to hear the everyday lesson that Wilene Dunn learned from The Game of Life and How to Play It, a book that has been around for nearly 100 years and is still relevant today.

We also talk children’s books, poetry and t-shirts. Join us and learn to embrace your ideas to create a life you’ll love.

Referenced in this episode:

ROLLERCOASTER: The Ups and Downs of Life in Poetry by Wilene Dunn

The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn

Your Word is Your Wand by Florence Scovel Shinn

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

More stuff by Wilene:

Butterflies and Flower Petals by Wilene Dunn and Melanie Mitchell

Raindrops and Lightning Bugs by Wilene Dunn and Melanie Mitchell

PhoneticsWorld.com

WCDSpeakers.com

Our lives are filled with limiting beliefs. Some of those beliefs keep us stuck in a rut, at a job we don’t love, trudging toward a retirement that isn’t guaranteed. In this episode, Stephen Heiner shares how reading The 4-Hour Work Week forced him to challenge his own limiting beliefs.

While the lessons didn’t sink in right away, sixteen years later, Stephen has discovered his ikigai. Roughly translated, ikigai means “reason to live” and is one of the Okinawans’ 3 secrets to a long life.

Find out what limiting beliefs are holding you back and how to find your ikigai in this week’s episode of Everyday Lessons Every Day. 

Referenced in this episode:

The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss

Gary Vaynerchuk

Ikigai

If you’re struggling with a difficult family member, friend, boss or neighbor, the insights from this episode will be invaluable.

Rebecca Clark is a life and work coach with training in coaching, teaching, psychology, leadership, and learning theories.

In this episode, Rebecca shares the story of how a college psychology class introduced her to an everyday lesson that impacted her life in a big way. The lessons she learned from it have guided her life and her career for many years and she rereads the book regularly to remind herself that one way of dealing with difficult people is to pay attention to how you are showing up with them, and that change comes from within.

Referenced in this episode:

The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute

Leadership and Self-deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute

Bonds That Make Us Free: Healing Our Relationships, Coming to Ourselves by C. Terry Warner

Move Your Desk Podcast by Rebecca Clark

Mike is one of those half-glass-full types who is always looking for ways to improve his life through self-motivation, leadership training, church and other ventures. So when he picked up a book that encouraged quitting, it caught him off guard and provided him an everyday lesson he wasn’t expecting.

In this podcast, Mike talks about a story from Dream Big by Bob Goff that changed the way he’s going to take on 2021. Instead of giving you homework, Mike shares how to shed some of the burdens that are keeping you from growing.

Referenced in this episode:

Dream Big by Bob Goff