Lessons From the Pit

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In this episode, we continue running through some of the basics to bbq. If you are brand new to BBQ, or you have been on the scene for a while, these episodes will fire you up because…we are just talking about bbq! Use it for learning or reminder opportunities.

Various products or links provided in show:

10 Lessons from the Pit: A Pitmaster’s Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose: www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons 

Barbecue Planning and Preparation Pack: www.lifearoundthepit.com/planandpreppack

Regional Meat Guide:https://www.lifearoundthepit.com/regions

7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment: www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

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Over the next couple of episodes, we are going to be running through some of the basics to bbq. If you are brand new to BBQ, or you have been on the scene for a while, these episodes will fire you up because…we are just talking about bbq!

Barbecue Planning and Preparation Packet is for you - www.lifearoundthepit.com/planandpreppack. It gives you:

• “mobile” packing list,

• Full list of “event” questions

• Meat and side amount calculation suggestions\

• Don’t be stressed because you weren’t prepared and didn’t have enough food

• Avoid the embarrassment of the lack of food available

Get the free 7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment delivered to your inbox by going out to our website www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

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I took a break over the summer months to do exactly what I talk about on this show. I needed to be intentional with my time and family and some things we had going on. We talk about that and then we get back on track with some recaps of the things that make an impact.

Download the free 7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment delivered to your inbox by going out to our website www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven. 

You can download the free pdf guide of the 10 Lessons from the Pit: A Pitmaster’s Guide to Ignite a Life of Purpose at www.lifearoundthepit.com/10lessons.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact!

Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected]. 

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

This is a short form bonus episode that highlights the 21 questions, or statements, that can help you stay focused each week on the seven seasonings of focus in your life. We are going through the list and then you have a link at the end to get them delivered to your email inbox. Don’t miss this short episode.

Get the Barbecue Planning and Preparation packet at www.lifearoundthepit.com/planandpreppack.

Get the 7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment delivered to your inbox by going out to our website www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected].

Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

Sign up for our newsletter at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding.

You can find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

This week we are recapping the 7 Areas of Focus series, discussing how the lessons from BBQ fit into your areas of focus in life as men, and then I give you a free assessment tool that will help you visualize your current balance in the 7 areas so that you can begin taking intentional and connected action to create a lasting impact!

Get the free, “7 Seasonings of Focus Self-Assessment” delivered to your email inbox by going to: www.lifearoundthepit.com/seven.

Barbecue Planning and Preparation Packet: gives you a “mobile” packing list, a list of “event” questions and then suggestions on how to calculate meat and/or sides per person so you always have enough food. Purchase the packet at www.lifearoundthepit.com/planandpreppack

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected]. Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com. 

You can find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

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In the realm of barbecue, there's a profound lesson about the essence of relationships waiting to be uncovered. Just as the perfect blend of seasonings enhances the flavor of your BBQ, intentional connections and relationships amplify the richness of life itself.

QUOTES:

“Community is much more than belonging to something; it's about doing something together that makes belonging matter." - Brian Solis

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." - Jim Rohn

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr.

SCRIPTURES:

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17

"Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.’” - 1 Corinthians 15:33

If you haven’t already done so, go out and grab our free 10 Lessons From the Pit pdf download. You can get that by going out to www.lifearoundthepit.com/lessons_wins and sign up to get it sent to your email inbox. This free document gives you the 10 life lessons from the pit that you need to help you build and optimize your life to be intentional and connected in the right ways and areas. Plus it gives you a tip or action item for each lesson that will be quick and easy wins to get you moving today!

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected]. Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

You can find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb. 

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Fuel your financial fire with intentionality; the spark begins on paper, ignites in action, and blazes towards abundance. Building budgets, saving for emergencies, giving and getting out of debt are some of the same ways to plan and prepare just like you would if you were cooking large amounts of meat for a big crowd or event. Ignite your wealth by mastering your money!

QUOTES:

• “You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” - Dave Ramsey

• “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” - John Maxwell

• “The time to prepare is now.” - Brian Buffini

SCRIPTURES:

• "The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender." - Proverbs 22:7

• "The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down." - Proverbs 21:20

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected]. Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com. 

You can find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

Sign up for our newsletter over at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding. 

In this episode, we're diving into the fiery world of career focus and balance. Join me as we explore the importance of aligning your career path with your passions and values, while also maintaining a healthy balance with family, health, and relationships. Don’t let your career “stall” out!

Learn the difference between three words: “job”, “career” and “vocation”. 

QUOTES:

• ”Don't confuse having a career with having a life." - Hillary Clinton

• “Let’s not forget what we are being is always more important than what we are doing.” - Dan Miller

SCRIPTURES:

• Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 (NIV): "I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God."

You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, iHeart, Spotify and any of the other places you listen to podcasts. 

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected]. Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com.

You can find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

Sign up for our newsletter over at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding. 

Do you find yourself feeling tired all the time? Do you hear yourself saying that I will start exercising and eating better…tomorrow or next week? Do you feel good?  In this week's episode, we are going to talk about the crucial importance of being intentional with your physical health. We'll explore creating and maintaining a regular exercise routine, adopting a healthy diet, developing good sleeping habits, and embracing proper grooming and attire.

QUOTES:

“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn

“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." - Edward Stanley

Why It Matters:

Two Positives:

1. Enhanced Energy and Productivity

2. Longevity and Quality of Life

Two Negatives:

1. Missed Moments:

2. Increased Risk of Health Issues:

Questions to Think About:

1. Rate your overall physical well-being this week on a scale of 1 to 10.

2. What activities or exercises did you engage in to maintain or improve your physical health?

3. Were there any obstacles hindering your physical well-being, and how did you address them?

And then, don’t forget, you can listen to us on Apple Podcast, iHeart, Spotify and any of the other places you listen to podcasts. If you can’t find us on your podcast player, email us and let us know and we will see if we can get it loaded to that catcher. We are also on the socials as well: Instagram at lifearoundthepit and Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!

Get involved with the show and community. Send your e-mail to [email protected]. Check us out at www.lifearoundthepit.com. Sign up for our newsletter over at www.lifearoundthepit.com/newslanding.

You can find us on Instagram at lifearoundthepit and then on Facebook at lifearoundthepittb. 

Ever feel your mental BBQ pit needs a tune-up? This week, we're unlocking the secrets of understanding yourself as a man. From mastering responses to finding your fire, we've got lessons that'll spice up not just your BBQ, but your entire life. Get ready for personal stories, practical tips, and a dash of pitmaster wisdom – it's about to get real!

QUOTES:

• “The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance." - Nathaniel Branden“
• The better you know yourself, the better your relationship with the rest of the world." - Toni Collette
• “Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." - Carl Jung

SCRIPTURES:

• “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” - Psalm 139:23-24
• "Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load." - Galatians 6:4-5
• "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." - Proverbs 4:23

Why It Matters:

Two Positives:

1. Empowerment:

2. Enhanced Relationships:

Two Negatives:

1. Stagnation:

2. Strained Relationships:

Questions to Think About:

1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how well did you manage stress and maintain mental clarity this week?

2. What strategies or practices did you use to prioritize and organize your thoughts?

3. Reflecting on the week, identify a challenge you faced mentally and how you navigated through it.

And then, don’t forget, you can listen to us on Apple Podcast, iHeart, Spotify and any of the other places you listen to podcasts. If you can’t find us on your podcast player, email us and let us know and we will see if we can get it loaded to that catcher. We are also on the socials as well: Instagram at lifearoundthepit and Facebook at lifearoundthepittb.

Remember: BBQ is known for being low and slow cooking that produces a fantastic reward. Life as a pitmaster is the same. You have to put in the low and slow efforts to produce the fantastic reward: a legacy of impact! Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!