We all have people who have influenced our lives in incredible ways.  In this episode, I want to share a conversation I had with Fr. Terry Franklin back in 1988.  30 years later, it is a conversation that I still replay in my mind on a daily basis.

Why follow the rules? Why do what's right? Why be thoughtful, kind, or compassionate?  Why see yourself as part of a larger community?  Is it because of fear of consequences ...or simply to choose to love?

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There is so much temptation for instant gratification, so why not just give in?  Why not just ride the wave of false pleasure until the ride is over?  Abraham Maslow has this crazy idea about a human need for self-actualization - and he seems like a smart guy.  In this episode we dive into the concept of delaying gratitude - why it's important and how to get better at it!

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Sometimes I try to convince myself that the best way through a busy season in life is to put my head down and grind.  The trouble is ...ALL of life is a busy season and I want to LIVE it ...not "pass the time."  In this episode we'll dive into the importance of looking up from those "to do" lists and taking an approach that wins the LONG GAME!!

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If you were to look at our Calendar, you'd see a chunk of time blocked off every morning that says, "Whit: Thought Work" - she literally doing it at the desk next to me while I type this right now ...but what the heck is it?

Thought work is actually amazing and it has given a deep understanding to the way I was fortunate enough to be taught to live my life from childhood.  In this episode, I interview Whitney and get to the bottom of this thought work thing to find out JUST how she does it, why it offers her such freedom, and why she is so excited to share it with a community of people who need it.

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If I eat this burrito before I go to bed, I won't sleep well.  If I don't sleep well, I'll wake up groggy and feeling guilty ...THEN I won't feel like joining my friends for that paddle - I'll just get some computer work done.  Wait ...am I seriously considering trading a paddle on the lake with friends for a microwaved burrito??

In this episode I take a look at a trade I was making ...I was choosing to keep up with the next episode of TV shows over a deep connection with Whitney - as the Indiana Jones Knight of the Crusades put it, "He chose poorly".

Sometimes we simply aren't aware of the TRADES we are making - that is NOT the FitBar Lifestyle!!  If this resonates with you, then stop it ...and join the tribe at Fit-Bar.com

Whitney and I hear a lot about "healthy habits" ...and "working out", but we see health as SO MUCH bigger than that.  In this episode Whitney challenged me to talk about health without mentioning workouts.  It was an enlightening little thought journey that took me from sunflower seeds, to puppies, to Mt Rainier, to Idaho's City of Rocks.  The bottom line ...LIFE IS AWESOME and it's important that we keep our body, mind, and spirit fully maintained so we can experience as much of it as possible!!

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Let's face it, we live in a culture that is obsessed with results.  Often that works against us when we are looking to learn something new.  The cultural expectations put a lot of "shoulds" in our minds.  I should have started this when I was younger.  I should have accomplished these goals by this point in my life.  If I was ever going to be able to do this, I should have done it by now.  In this episode Jake talks about the fears of changing his life trajectory at the age of 43 ...when he "should" be financially stable and providing for his family.

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Teachers often hear the questions, "When am I going to use this?"  This can be a sign of an interested student looking for how new information applies in life ...but 95% of the time its a student trying to make a decision about whether or not the energy required to "learn this" is worth it.  They are looking for a way out.  We do the same thing with our quest for overall health in our lives.  Whenever it involves discomfort, we wonder - Is it really worth it?  Do I really have to do this?

The secret that great teachers know is that you don't sell kids on the idea of building a boat, you show them the ocean and let them generate the desire to learn to build the boat themselves.  What if it were the same with living healthy?  In this podcast, Jake talks about the possibility of switching your thinking from summoning the willpower to endure your burpees, to understanding the life experience they can offer you.

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If you grew up playing sports, whether competitively or just for fun, you probably find yourself remembering lessons from coaches, teammates, victories, and struggles just about everyday of your life.  It's funny how that stuff sticks with you - and sports end up being a sort of training ground for the victories and struggles of life.  In this episode, Jake shares some insights he and Whitney recently gained by watching athletes, coaches, and fans.

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Author of "10 Strategies Resilient People use to Bounce Back when Life Knocks them Down" Kathryn Sandford shares her insights into life, relationships, tragedy, joy, the power of choice, and how to keep moving forward when you feel paralyzed by grief.  You will love her warmth, wisdom, and her captivating accent :)  Opportunities to connect with people like Kathryn is one of the BEST parts of this job - I can't wait for you to meet her.

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