In all of Dale Carnegie’s principles only his first one implores us NOT to do something.

Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. Why would he make that his very first principle? Today Grant, Scott and recent DC graduate Aaron Cassard discuss how being overly critical can produce unnecessary anxiety.

Apologies in advance for the construction noises! As Aaron said “we are busy building relationships!”

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Have you ever imagined a day or week going a certain way and it just didn’t? Nothing went according to plan. Nothing fell into place and you just wish it would end?

Well that’s how a lot of us have felt including today’s guest Jessica Fredieu, the COO of Mosquito Joe of Lafayette/Lake Charles. Jessica shares her story about taking risks and reaping the rewards, despite things not going the way she thought.

Let us know your story in the comments!

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When things don’t go according to plan, either with a customer or even in a relationship, what is your response?

Some folks try to fix the problem right away, while others go into panic mode and can lose the whole project or relationship. But today Kerry Duet shows us how having hard conversations in the beginning of the process can lead to realistic expectations for how a job will turn out!

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What is it that keeps you moving forward when things get tough? Is it fear of failure? Or pursuit of an ultimate goal?

Today Sarah D’Avy joins us to talk about a book she’s been listening too called “The Magic of Thinking Big.” Sarah gives us some real life examples of how a shift in our thought process can lead to shifts in our attitude and ultimately our production.

Let us know what you got out of this podcast in the comments!

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It’s easy to see our problems. They seem to be the only thing standing in the way between us and complete bliss.

But the thing about problems is that they are like playing a game of whack-a-mole. As soon as you solve one, more pop up. So instead of focusing on troubles, what if you shifted your focus and energy to the things that aren’t problems? What would that day look like?

Today Grant and Scott discuss this in depth.

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Do you ever get that feeling before you start something that it may not go according to plan? Does that feeling prevent you from moving forward or being present in the moment?

We’ve all felt that way and today Grant, Scott and Ashley discuss what they’ve done to push through and get the most out of the situation.

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One of Dale Carnegie’s worry principles is to live in day-tight compartments.

Today Grant and Scott sit down with Callie Laviolette to discuss how starting your morning off right leads to those compartments being full of life and purpose.

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How do you show enthusiasm when excitement is not appropriate?

Today we’ve got the perfect guest to answer that question. Emily Castille from Martin and Castille funeral home joins us to talk about how she maintains her enthusiasm around something that is as final as death.

For her, it all starts with purpose. As a recent graduate of the Dale Carnegie class, she’s maintained her habit of creating visions and moving toward them.

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What’s your sales edge? What’s your secret weapon? How do you get more people buying what you’re selling?

Wether you’re in a sales position officially or not, you’ve got an idea or a feeling you’re trying to convey. Today Grant and Scott tackle the fine line between asking for business and being “that pushy sales guy”.

How do you tiptoe on the edge?

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Where do you get your most satisfaction? Is it from receiving what you feel you are owed? Or is it when you give something to someone who wasn’t expecting it?

Today Grant and Scott sit down with recent Dale Carnegie graduate Thomas Laborde to discuss he benefits of giving and even tithing. What is it about it that leads to more abundance? Why is it that when we give more we get more?

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