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There's a famous saying that you should "never underestimate the power of your words." But how many people actually understand the magnitude of that power? I'll give you a hint - most people think their words are completely harmless.

The power of words has a 'ripple effect' on your life. When you think and speak better, you act better. Are your thoughts healing or harming the bigger picture?

In this episode, I'll discuss the profound power of how you speak and three words you can avoid right now for personal growth beyond measure.

Show Highlights Include:

• The historical damage of words and how to reinforce a greater message for your future. (0:57)
• Why passive thoughts cause more arguments - and the simple shift in vocabulary to communicate better now. (4:40)
• Why gratification and greater brain health start with turning everything into a Google-searching game. (7:19)
• The 'classic excuse' you should ditch to quickly fuel your creativity, get rid of fears, and take life to the next level. (11:19)

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Some say that paying attention to small things make big things happen. And while you may not be able to get everything perfect, paying attention to the details is where you make something great.

Details are more important than time. And when you focus on one spot at a time, you learn more in your tasks (and act greater). Details make perfection and it's worth waiting to get something right.

In this episode, you'll learn why attention to details makes all the difference in your success.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why a painter, pastor, and football coach all focus on the details to accomplish great things. (1:00)
• How to have Picasso Precision for everything you do in life. (4:00)
• How to keep every detail in sync and win championships like Vince Lombardi and John Madden. (6:52)
• The Mindcraft Mentality for remaining faithful to details (and wherever they may lead). (11:55)

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Encouragement makes all the difference in the world. When you offer a smile or kind words, you lift spirits and bring a sense of hope. You are transformative in your presence.

Whether you want to encourage others (or yourself), it's hard taking the first step. Especially when you don't know if you can do it all on your own.

In this episode, you'll discover how to make encouragement your legacy (and lift every spirit you touch).

Show Highlights Include:

• How to restore hope on your most discouraging days with what's already inside of you. (1:21)
• Why standing is the only way to restore your soul through a tough season. (5:11)
• How to offer strength and encouragement to others (with only your presence). (6:27)
• Why the best forms of encouragement come from brushing your teeth and saying no to parties. (9:28)
• How to work through your roughest moments and restore the soul with the Holy Scripture. (11:05)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Having influence can change lives. An influential leader can walk into a room and empower others. They have faith in what they say and know their mission.

But influencing others can be intimidating. You need people to take action and change the way they think.

Influential leaders empower their employees and speed up results. They leave an impact for generations to come.

In this episode, you'll learn the three ways to become a more influential and impactful leader today.

Show Highlights Include:

• How emulating Francis Bacon makes you a better leader and puts faith in your mission. (2:17)
• Why sitting next to a Grandparent immediately makes you more influential and intellectual. (5:36)
• How Björn Borg's tennis training keeps life full of inspiration and wears out your opponents. (8:12)
• The Extreme Ownership Guide for making life more enjoyable and inspiring to others. (11:07)
• Using the Growth Mindset to become a more dependable and reliable person today. (13:27)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

When everything around you is changing, traditions can feel like a thing of the past. They don't seem relevant or valuable.

But when you don't exercise certain traditions, there's a sense of loss. You feel less connected to others and unsure of the future.

Traditions link our past to the present. They help remind us who we are and where we've come. They reveal what's most important.

In this episode, you'll learn the four reasons why having a sense of tradition makes life more meaningful.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to make life more special through the traditions of Texas A&M. (1:18)
• Why homemade macaroni and cheese brings more belonging and comfort to your days. (3:30)
• How family stories from the past connect you to a courageous (and more meaningful) future. (6:33)
• How to honor and appreciate your ancestor's traditions (even if you didn't know them). (8:08)
• The 'Family Biographer' essentials for giving the present a sense of meaning. (10:45)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

We've all heard the saying before - The early bird catches the worm. And while it might seem like arriving a few minutes early doesn't do much, it is the best chance you have for success.

Being early makes you an instant professional. It shows you value others as much as yourself. You are trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.

When you're an early bird, there are more hours in the day. You have the time to be one step ahead and always go beyond the agenda.

In this episode, you'll discover why showing up early gives you the best chance of success in all that you do.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why becoming the 'Early Bird' makes you more productive, respected, and leadership material. (1:07)
• How to find more hours in your day and make a real impact through the Carol Dweck mindset. (4:26)
• Why setting the clocks a few minutes ahead turns you into a person of good character and excellence. (7:15)
• How to become a person of excellence and forward progress through John Wooden's sock tip. (13:50)

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Go, go, go. Spend, spend, spend. Buy, buy, buy.

The consumer mindset in our society pushes us into thinking that the next purchase will make us happy. Yet so many people feel empty and depressed. Instead of focusing on what they have, they dwell on what they lack.

Gratitude is the key to getting out of this rut.

In this episode, I discuss how consumer culture destroys happiness, why gratitude is in short supply today, and an exercise you can do to instantly become more grateful.

Show Highlights Include:

• The consumer culture effect that makes you feel inferior to others and how to overcome it (2:06)
• The depressing reason that gratitude is disappearing in society (3:04)
• The counterintuitive way practicing humility brings you instant happiness (5:15)
• The surprising reason dramatic improvements in your life make you miserable (5:43)
• What a Mourning Dove can teach you about peace and happiness (8:29)
• The One Minute Happiness exercise that can instantly develop gratitude in your life (10:56)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Being relentless is about more than having talent or connections. It's about stopping at nothing to get what you want.

A person can have all the talent in the world and do nothing with it. When things go wrong, they never move past obstacles and excuses.

If you're relentless, you're unstoppable. You inspire others and know that success isn't about how you think, but what you do. Nothing holds you back and there is no small talk. You make a simple choice every day to go all out.

In this episode, you'll discover how to become relentless in life and let nothing stop you.

Show Highlights Include:

• The Napoleon Hill philosophy for getting out of trapped thoughts and doing the impossible. (1:45)
• Why you don't need talent and passion to get out of your comfort zone and succeed in a craft. (3:13)
• Why being a loyal employee gives you more trust, influence, and support today. (5:30)
• How to achieve your wildest dreams through Ray Charles' legacy. (7:35)
• The Nick Saban way to go from clumsy rookie to powerful champion (and let nothing stop you). (10:34)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Being loyal has a bad rep these days. Between bad relationships and bosses, people are more loyal to themselves. And it has led people into having a "me" mindset instead of a "we" mindset.

But being loyal is still valuable to your life. It shows you commit to standing with someone (or something), no matter what. Loyalty flourishes trust in your relationships and commands respect.

In this episode, you'll discover why loyalty makes you a more impactful and influential person today.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why having 'San Francisco Giants' loyalty brings more meaning and purpose into the world today. (0:42)
• Why employees feel disconnected from their workplace (and how to find a secure, authentic job today). (3:10)
• Why being a loyal employee gives you more respect, trust, and influence today. (8:03)
• How to command the highest degree of leadership and make an impact every day. (9:12)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Do you ever remember someone telling you to "give it some thought" or "think things through?" That's because critical thinking leads to better decisions.

And if you never make time to think, you'll always depend on snap judgments and reactions. When you live life on impulse, you also live with more stress.

When you give yourself time to think, you draw connections you've never noticed before. Your perspective changes and you feel focused. When you make better decisions, you live a better life.

In this episode, you'll discover why critical thinking leads to your most joyous life yet.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to make better decisions, free up your time, and feel less stress with Malcolm Gladwell's art of thinking. (1:52)
• Why you only need 15 minutes to improve concentration and make deliberate action towards your goals. (3:44)
• The Stanford Study's five things you need for becoming more efficient with your time. (7:49)
• Using the 45/15 Method to consistently expand and improve your thinking. (9:24)
• How to get rid of any life limits with Catherine Sanderson's suitcase story. (12:54)

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.