In this episode of The Daily Grateful with Michael Crose, we slow things down and talk about something we all need more of: good, honest sleep. Michael reflects on how rest is an act of self-respect, how it improves our mood, sharpens our thinking, and helps us show up better for the people we love. From simple bedtime habits to the healing power of rest, this episode reminds us that sometimes the most productive thing we can do is close our eyes and recharge.

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In this episode of The Daily Grateful with Michael Crose, we talk about something most people don’t think about until it’s too late: being ready for cold weather. From layering up and winterizing your home to protecting loved ones, pets, and your peace of mind, this episode is all about smart, simple preparation. Cold snaps don’t have to turn into crises. With a little planning and awareness, you can stay safe, comfortable, and confident—no matter what the forecast brings.

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Finding Connection in a Noisy World is a thoughtful episode of The Daily Grateful, in which Michael reflects on the quiet power of real-world connection. From running into familiar faces at a local fair to striking up unexpected conversations while running errands, Michael discovers how simply showing up, making eye contact, and talking to people can bring calm and stability in an unsettled world. It’s a reminder that human connection still works—and may be the easiest way to feel grounded, grateful, and energized again.

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The Death of Print Shops (and Why I’m Fighting Back) is a reflective, funny, and slightly defiant episode of The Daily Grateful. Michael Crose sets out to print a simple handout and discovers that the local print shops he once relied on are gone—replaced by corporate chains, higher prices, and digital convenience. Along the way, he revisits Kinko’s culture, goldenrod paper, and the tactile joy of ink and cutters. This episode becomes a love letter to analog—and a promise to bring it back, one printed page at a time.

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Stop overthinking and start doing. Michael reveals how Mel Robbins' Five Second Rule changed everything—from tackling a stubborn sink clog to launching a national radio career. The secret? You have exactly five seconds between inspiration and action. Learn why small steps beat grand plans, how writing one daily sentence keeps dreams alive, and why celebrating tiny wins transforms your life. No motivation required, just five seconds of courage.

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Remember The Secret? Michael Crose reveals the truth about manifestation that Rhonda Byrne's phenomenon got wrong. While everyone focused on thinking their way to success, they missed the crucial ingredient: action. Drawing from his own failed attempts to save his marriage and his unexpected breakthrough into radio, Michael shares why putting yourself in a position matters more than positive thinking alone. Learn how small, strategic actions—not just visualization—create real opportunities. As marketer Dan Kennedy said: nothing happens until you get off your ass and do something.

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In this episode, I explore a fascinating trend: my son Zack and his generation are ditching digital for analog. Despite growing up with technology, Gen Z and millennials are turning to puzzles, card games, and VHS tapes to combat digital burnout. My daughter collects VHS players, while younger people flock to vinyl records and physical books. They're tired of subscriptions and disappearing content. At Tampa Bay Technology Center, we're planning micro-events to foster real community connections. This analog movement is a quiet rebellion—people choosing how they live instead of letting algorithms decide.

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Join Michael for a candid Monday chat about Florida's unpredictable weather, his tech-savvy grandson's computer business, and his complicated relationship with AI. Michael shares how he's discovered helpful uses for AI—from generating podcast talking points to fixing grammar and creating hashtags—while expressing frustration with content creators who let AI completely replace their authentic voice. Learn his practical workflow for using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to enhance (not replace) genuine content creation, and why he believes hashtags are the secret to podcast discoverability.

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Today, let’s talk about reinventing yourself. Reinvention isn’t erasing who you were; it’s upgrading what you’ve learned. It’s giving yourself permission to pivot, to try again, to outgrow old labels. Maybe it starts with a small habit, a new question, or a brave no. Progress rarely arrives fully formed—it shows up as curiosity and courage. Be grateful for the chapters that ended; they taught you. Be grateful for this moment; it’s your rewrite. Take one step today. Tomorrow will follow. Trust the process, honor your pace, and move forward.

Grab a cup of something warm and pull up a chair—this December episode of Ask The Garden Geek is all about slowing down, enjoying the season, and giving your garden a little holiday grace. From frost fears and winter weeds to Christmas lights on shrubs (please don’t zip-tie the azaleas), we talk about what really matters in the garden this time of year—and what can wait until after the holidays. It’s a cozy, practical, no-guilt guide to gardening in December, with wisdom earned over decades and delivered with a smile.

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