The morning is my favorite part of the day. There’s something about getting your launch right each morning. 

In this episode, I share my morning routine—the mantras, readings, meditations, and how I combine all of these resources to maximize my morning for success. When I execute this routine, there’s nothing that can keep me from conquering my day. Are you tired of the days conquering you? I hope you'll find a few takeaways from my daily practice to add value to your own daily launch. Also, don't forget to check out the resources linked in the Show Notes below. Tune in, won’t you?

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Show Notes:

Centering Prayer app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/centering-prayer/id844280857

HERE guided meditation app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1258481180

The Five-Minute Journal - https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal

Proverbs journal - https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-scripture-journal-proverbs-tpb/

Joel Osteen's "Best Life" morning devotion - https://www.christianbook.com/begins-morning-devotions-start-every-year/joel-osteen/9780446545099/pd/545099?event=AAI#crossboxTab-1

The Daily Stoic – https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Wisdom-Perseverance/dp/0735211736

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Week-in-review: with the pandemic over, the country is (read: should be) fully open; VP heads to border after former POTUS announces his trip; SCOTUS rules against #BigLabor bullying its way onto private property & upholds free speech; Mumford & Sons' guitarist quits to speak freely; anti-virus software mogul John McAfee dies in apparent suicide in Spain; 80% of people support voter IDs; world’s most premature baby (born at 21-weeks) celebrates his 1st birthday; Happy Birthday, Baby Richard! Tune in, won't you?

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Show Notes:

SCOTUS on private property - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/supreme-court-deals-blow-to-labor-organizing-on-private-property-01624489461

SCOTUS on free speech - https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-supreme-court-hands-victory-cheerleader-free-speech-case-2021-06-23/

Mumford's guitarist quits - https://www.breitbart.com/news/guitarist-quits-mumford-sons-to-speak-freely-on-politics/

McAfee dead - https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/john-mcafee-found-dead-prison-after-spanish-court-allows-extradition-2021-06-23/

#HeelsUpHarris follows Trump's lead - https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/06/23/kamala-harris-scrambles-border-donald-trump/

80% favor voter ID - https://thepoliticalinsider.com/poll-80-of-americans-support-voter-id/?utm_source=home-headline-stories

Baby's birthday - https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2021/06/21/worlds-most-premature-baby-turns-1/

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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results.

In this brief episode, I share a part of my morning routine with you by reading from The Daily Stoic. Along with other morning readings, meditations, and mantras (and stretching), these habits set me up to conquer the day instead of risking the day conquering me. Hope is not a strategy! As I mention, this week's episode is shorter than usual but I know you'll find it to be just as valid and impactful for your life. Safe travels to those who are also back out and traveling across this great country. FYI, this episode builds upon our recent episodes that have also relied on the wisdom of the Stoics. Tune in, won’t you?

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Show Notes:

The Daily Stoic – https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Wisdom-Perseverance/dp/0735211736

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Week-in-review: Victoria's Secret snips angels’ wings to go woke; Eric Clapton speaks out about post-jab complications; Texas sets example once again, #Juneteenth now a federal holiday; Critical Race Theory destroyed by Black father at school board meeting; Biden embarrasses US on global stage; #SCOTUS rules in favor of religious freedom; students can’t find enough safe spaces...from Old Glory; the debate between big cities and small towns—the real divide in America. Tune in, won't you?

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Show Notes:

Victoria Secret goes woke - https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/06/17/nolte-victorias-secret-seeks-destroy-brand-spokeswoman-megan-rapinoe/#

Black father destroys CRT - https://www.theblaze.com/news/black-father-destroys-critical-race-theory-school-board-meeting

Biden's G7 - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-biden-g7-performance-frightening

Eric Clapton talks jab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OHmMKrVbNk

Census estimates - https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219

Juneteenth - https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth

The flag - https://www.theblaze.com/news/college-students-say-american-flag-symbolizes-genocide-extremism-injustice-and-sins-weve-committed-against-others?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

SCOTUS - https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/supreme-court-rules-catholic-agency-decline-work-possible-same-sex-couple

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Stillness amidst the chaos is exactly what you need. 

In this episode, we talk about the beloved Sunday drive, morning meditations, and even contemplative prayer retreats (yes, the silent ones). In a world of 24/7 news, nonstop social media feeds, and the constant checking emails, it’s not hard to see why silence and stillness are not just useful but needed. Whether you’re seeking that still, small voice or simply looking to escape the chaos of a life's busyness, choosing stillness may be the most effective decision you can make. Tune in, won’t you? 

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Show Notes:

What is Contemplative Prayer? – https://bereanresearch.org/contemplative-prayer/

Stillness Is The Key - https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1623791110&sr=8-1

Centering Retreats & Info - https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/

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Week-in-review: the N-word double standard is real; #HeelsUpHarris is trying diplomacy and it’s not going well; Harris gives same warning as Trump regarding keeping illegal aliens out of USA but media now silent; I’m over these disingenuous corporations playing “woke”…why aren't they turning ALL logos into rainbows for “Pride”?; CNN brings Jeffrey Toobin (AKA “Zoom Dick”) back to its circle jerk of progressive "news" analysis; media twists narrative on billionaires and taxes they pay…IRS turns investigation of leaks of tax docs over to FBI; Texas is building it’s own border wall because of Biden/Harris incompetence; Feds open investigation into Andrew Cuomo’s book deal where he profited off of the pandemic; it’s time for patriots everywhere to run for public office; ESD Pet Peeve of the Week: Green lights mean go! Tune in, won't you?

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Show Notes:

The week's faux sponsor: Folgers 1850, Pioneer Blend - https://www.1850coffee.com/coffee/whole-bean-coffee/pioneer-blend

The Pioneers by David McCullough - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Pioneers/David-McCullough/9781501168703

Real story of Aunt Jemima - https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/17/the-real-story-of-aunt-jemima/

Feds investigating Cuomo - https://www.newsmax.com/us/andrew-cuomo-federal-investigation-covid-19/2021/06/07/id/1024260/

Harris' diplomacy flop - https://justthenews.com/world/latin-america/hold-harris-latin-america

Pride logos - https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/06/03/faux-woke-corporations-go-all-out-for-pride-month-except-middle-east-branches/ 

Texas building own border wall - https://www.zerohedge.com/political/governor-abbot-texas-will-build-its-own-border-walls

Billionaire tax leaks - https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/irs-says-publishing-billionaire-tax-records-referred-fbi-inspectors

The N-Word Standard, by Erick Erickson - https://ewerickson.substack.com/p/the-n-word-standard?r=7zurs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy

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Many have turned to the wisdom of the Stoics for inspiration on how to do life on their own terms. In this episode, I read through “50 Very Short Rules for a Good Life from the Stoics” by Ryan Holiday. A few of my favorites from the list:

I think you’ll gain a lot from these if you truly apply them to your lives…one day at a time. Don’t talk about it, be about it. Tune in, won’t you? 

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Show Notes:

Link to "50 Very Short Rules..." article: https://forge.medium.com/50-very-short-rules-for-a-good-life-from-the-stoics-871241494571

Essentialism - https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382

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We are back after a much-enjoyed week of R&R following the Memorial Day remembrances.

Week-in-review: Fauci forgot to delete his emails so now we're reading them; pride month is here, and corporate America won’t let you forget it; remembering when science didn’t need propaganda, lotteries, giveaways, and peer pressure; dissent and discourse should be encouraged, not censored, especially when practicing medicine; the ESD Pet Peeve of the week: driving with one's windshield wipers on FULL BLAST in a sprinkle. Tune in, won't you? 

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Show Notes:

The week's faux sponsor: FRONTLINE MDs - https://frontlinemds.com/ 

Peter McCullough, MD asks questions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAHi3lX3oGM

McCullough's background - https://www.cardiometabolichealth.org/peter-mccullough.html

Favorite clip of the week: "NC's Lt. Gov: Critical Race Theory Mirrors Teachings Of The KKK" - https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/06/nc-lt-governor-mark-robinson-critical-race-theory-mirrors-teachings-kkk-video/

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 

This weekend marks the official start of summertime. I take a break from our usual week-in-review and reminisce about the summers of yesteryear. I explore how we, the people, are charged with preserving what summertime means for the generations to come. What were your favorite summertime memories, especially while growing up? Let me know. On this episode, I come to you live and on location from the Southern Retreat as the Deems Family kicks off summertime while inviting you to do the same. Tune in, won't you?

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Reminder:

Etiquette for Old Glory - https://www.htflag.com/flag_etiquette.htm

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Whether business or personal, you must ensure that incentives are aligned for optimum success. 

In this episode, we discuss how incentives must be aligned…in businesses, sales funnels, marriages, relationships, first jobs, startups, unemployment benefits, churches, religion, and so on. Too many times there is a misalignment of incentives causing strain and ultimately failure. Without proper understanding, along with a healthy dose of transparency, problems associated with incentive misalignment are doomed to repeat themselves. Avoid the insanity. Tune in, won't you?

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