In this episode I answer the question, What is the best predictor of long term success? I dive into many lists and cross referenced them into what I believe is a good set of things to work on. Thank you so much for listening and supporting me through my efforts in podcasting. Be sure to check out my brand new website tapodcast.net.

We continue our journey with the youth pastor and football coach Jamie Harrop in part 2 of our getting uplifted interview. In this episode, we go over topics involving teen mentoring and a set of off the rails happy fun-time questions you don't want to miss.

Jamie Harrop is a youth pastor at Cornerstone Full Gospel Church and varsity assistant football coach at Philo High school. Join Jamie and me as we talk about the struggles of growing up and becoming an outstanding citizen and mentor to the youth of the community. This uplifting episode will leave you smiling ear to ear. This is part 1 of 2.

Alexis Hartnell joins me for some rapid-fire Q&A from the spring 2021 stack of student questions. The best explanation of why you should care what other people think of you and why you shouldn't care sometimes is featured in this episode. I call this "adjusting the shields" with people. Master this concept and reduce anxiety.

Caleb Ward has led content teams for startups, Fortune-500 companies, and creative brands around the world. His background in marketing has led him to develop keen intuition about what it takes to launch and grow a successful brand.  Students that are thinking about starting their own business will highly benefit from this Caleb's expert advice in this podcast.  Find Caleb at https://curiousrefuge.com

After combining all the expert advice into one list, here are 11 strategies to reduce cell phone use and screen time. Be sure to listen all the way to number 11, it's a Sam Griffin original and may get you to realize there is a problem. This is part 3 so make sure to listen to episodes 24 and 26 first. It seems that screen time can drive a wedge between relationships while connecting us to a new version of reality.

This is great advice for all of us! I saved all the money related questions for a money expert - Scott L. Webb, Certified Fund Specialist, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, has a degree in Finance from Montana State University and is the founder of Webb Financial Group, LLC - a firm dedicated to helping financially savvy families, small businesses, and charitable organizations plan for a more confident tomorrow.

Would you rather lose your phone or your wallet? In this episode, I make a strong case that it's possible that students may not be reaching a state of focus. Like ever. If it takes 20 min to re-enter a state of focus, is your phone going off more than every 20 min? We are in uncharted waters created by cell phones and increased screen time. As always on the tapodcast, I'm not telling you what to do, I'm trying to get you to think, reflect, and improve.  Although this episode can stand alone, make sure to listen to part 1 first, S2|EP 24.

J.C. Shively was a digital media student and in my math class in 2005. Join J.C. and I as we hear his journey from then to now. This is an extremely honest interview and must be put in the ears of students that are struggling to find their purpose. I am so proud of how well-spoken J.C. has become and of his success story.

Can we talk about cell phone addiction? The average teenage screen time is 9 hours. The average time spent out side is less than 10 min. Can we talk about cell phone addiction? 60% of people admit to having an addiction to their cell phone. Are the rest in denial? Can we talk about cell phone addiction?