What would you do...if you were ‘this’ close to realizing your professional dream. When you worked so hard, for so many years, from getting your foot in the door to your name in lights...and everything was taken away from you...and that door was closed, almost taking your life with it? That’s what today’s guest experienced. Hear how she not only survived, but once again thrived. 

Special Guest Debra Russell shares her story of how she went from the height of achievement...to Rock Bottom...almost instantly.

The best part: SHE FOUGHT BACK and set herself on a path that continues to inspire her (and her clients) today.

I believe there is NO SUCH THING as being 100% Self-Made...

How Does Visualization Work?  The Story of a Little Dog, a Baby Giraffe...and a Lot of Action!

Are YOU leaving your tools out, RUSTING in the Rain?

That is such a WASTE.

Whatever tools you have...

Pick them up.

Knock off the rust.

Use them.

Build something cool.

Take care of them.

Let them show you what you can do.

Never, ever, ever...leave them rusting in the rain.

As a speaker, Radio Show Host, Video Channel Creator and Voice-Over Artist, this is my workshop.

Today I am building 2 very special videos to help some clients who are struggling.

What could YOU build today, with YOUR TOOLS?

I just got schooled in LIFE and BUSINESS...by a wok.

Yes, really.

We found a cool looking stir fry recipe, complete with video instruction, on YouTube.

Step 1: gather and prep ingredients

Step 2: turn on the heat...and wait

Step 3: wait a little longer

Step 4: when pan begins to smoke (yes, really)...add the scrambled eggs

Step 5: let them sit for 45 seconds before stirring them up (wait)

Step 6: remove eggs, add oil to prep next step

Step 7: wait

And so it goes with chicken, vegetables and rice...each cooked to its own level of perfection...before they are allowed back into the wok, TOGETHER, to become one single flavor-bursting experience.

And so it goes in life, and in business...

LISTEN FOR THE REST OF THE STORY.

You can also read it by clicking HERE. 

After reading an Upworthy article about a guy who was adding positive energy to the world "armed only with a Sharpie and some rocks", I knew I needed to interview him.  It was a joy to share Bryan's story and discover how his love for art and the world's hidden treasures has influenced his life's work. Thank you Bryan...and I hope your Mom loves the interview!

Personal Responsibility: The Experts Don't Owe You Anything Extra!

After watching a Bar Rescue marathon on Sunday, and hearing people complain (on the show and in the aftermath of Yelp reviews) about the results...I came to the conclusion that we all need to exercise a bit more Personal responsibility (with a tip of the hat to Larry Winget who champions this approach).

What are YOU achieving these days? Who inspired it?

In what ways are you failing? Whose fault is it?

Want to build a stronger VISION, with an Action Plan?

Let's have a conversation.

Visit me at https://SteveGamlin.com 

This radio show was inspired by a Bob Marley quote which a friend shared on my Facebook page. 

Creating 'good' in the world is actually pretty simple...and very important!

Want to create more GOOD THINGS in your corner of the world?

Let's have a conversation.

Get started at MotivationalFirewood.com

 From the Road: What Do You Love Most About What You Do?

During a stop in Nashville, I had the opportunity to spend time with some very nice people.

I liked them even more after I asked a very simple question.

As it turns out, I have something in common with them.

What do YOU love most about what YOU do every day?

If you're not sure, let's have a conversation: go to www.SteveChats.com

Want to create  VISION for something better in your life?

Visit MotivationalFirewood.com

Gratitude...Are YOU Seeing (and Feeling) the Good Stuff?

One of the BEST THINGS you can do for yourself, every day, is to be aware, INTENTIONALLY, of things you are grateful for in your life.

Is life perfect?

No, it is not.

But...when you acknowledge the GOOD things you have, or that you experience every day, you're building a muscle that can help you power through the bad things that the world may throw at you.

Your focus, every day, can affect the paths you travel, who is on those paths, and the actions you take.

Be grateful, even for the small stuff.

Someday you may realize those were the biggest, most important things.

Want to learn more about how Gratitude and Visualization can play a huge part of your life?

Visit MotivationalFirewood.com today, or set up a quick FREE conversation with me at SteveChats.com.