The Simple Life with Gary Collins

We are in extraordinary times today; if you believe in individual freedom in many places, you are considered a white supremacist, racist, or any other IST they can attach to you. Countries such as Australia are losing their individual freedoms at a world record pace. Just a couple years ago no one could have predicted this, but here we are. 

In most cases, the facts of this are being hidden, by now what appears to be totalitarian governments and the dishonest press. Today I have Australian ex-pat Myles Wakeham, who still has family and friends in Australia. I will not candy coat it--what he reveals in this interview is going to blow people away! It is much worse than I could have ever imagined... we are at war, it is a battle between good and evil.

It is time for us to wake up and fight the good fight, but we can't do that if we don't know what is really going on. In upcoming episodes I'm going to be exposing some of the evil that is slowly creeping its way into our lives today. As I always say "you don't know, what you don't know."

About Myles in his own words:

I was born and raised in Adelaide, Australia. Adelaide was a wonderful place. Clean, great community, great weather, great food. I mean the idyllic location. My parents were not wealthy, but nor were they poor. My father worked all of his life for the same company. My mother was a stay-at-home parent. My parents owned their own home and paid it off. They struggled financially but were able to put me through private school. I was an only child – I guess I didn’t have to share their focus with another, so I got lucky.

I had always been interested in technology from a young age. I was such an avid learner that I would go to great extremes to seek out things and get involved in clubs, community groups, etc. I rode my bike everywhere – even for hours to the city’s center to spend my Sunday afternoons in the public library. Soaking up every bit of knowledge I could get. Strange things that people often didn’t pay attention to. But I did.

One day I got exposed to CB Radios. This was in the 1970s. I became obsessed (as I often did with things). I learned about electronics, physics, communications, etc. This led me towards computers, and eventually, I bought one of the first personal computers – in 1978, the TRS-80 Model 1 computer. I learned everything about programming that computer, and it became everything to me. As the computer industry evolved, so did I. I started a software company and became one of the few experts in software development in Adelaide – getting gigs to write software for government departments, big corporations, etc., and I was still not even 20 years old. My passion for technology was matched with a business passion, which started well before I discovered technology. I guess business was in my DNA.

In 1989, I moved to the United States, settling in Los Angeles. I realized that the ability to migrate from one place to another was a life-changing experience. It taught me to embrace everything I found within my grasp, learning about business in the USA, I got involved in the music industry, and I was able to leverage my computer programming experience to land work in some early startups – one of which became Am...

Today's episode has been in the works for a while now, but I realized there is no time more relevant than now. I'm dumbfounded that a surprisingly amount of people in the US, have developed a hatred for the freest country in the world, and do so out of ignorance. I always say, those who have sacrificed the least, and understand very little of our nation's history are the people who always scream the loudest about injustice and want to take our individual rights away. They do so because they have zero understanding of the sacrifice millions of Americans have made and will continue to make to keep this country free of tyranny. But some don't want that. Reviewing what makes our constitution unique is an excellent way for us to understand that freedom is not free, and the easiest way to lose it is to sit back and do nothing. 

Remember what I teach in The Simple Life is all about action, and being self-reliant. Being a whiner and blaming everyone else is a sure way to ruin, not only as an individual, but our country.

It is time for us to rally around what makes us free and a beacon to the world.

Topics Discussed: 

* What makes our Constitution unique

* Why without laws that focus on individual freedom you will always have chaos

* How the founders used separation of powers to avoid future tyranny

* Why The Bill of Rights is so important

* Why without a strong belief system we are doomed

* Why if you don’t like it here you are free to go… and please do

* How a small minority are making noise, and should be ignored

* Understanding freedom is fragile and must always be protected

* And of course many Gary tangents… as always

Episode Resources:

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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We are surrounded by negativity, things are spirally out of control... so what do we do? We, the people by this crazy thing called The Constitution, are supposed to be driving this ship, but it appears many in our government think differently. Not a day goes by when our individual rights are not being infringed upon, and an attempt to be permanently stifled. I would say both political parties are to blame, one that is useless, one that hates this country to the core! So is it time we rise up and take our country and our freedom back?

Today, I have back on the show, Judah Friedman, producer of The World According to Ben Stein show. We are going to dig into the possibility of a "Shadow Government" that actually works for the people. Hey, FBI, this is all theoretical so don't come breaking down my door in the middle of the night.

Bite Size Chunks of Who Judah Is:

- A Writer 

- Podcast Personality

- Bred in a Brooklyn now California Living

- Breaking the Jewish Stereotype

- Youtube The Word According to Ben Stein. Aka/Ben Stein’s Boswell! Apple Podcast The World According To Ben Stein

Topics Discussed: 

* Why does it seem our country is slowly heading towards a road of tyranny

* Why we compare social media to Animal Farm

* Why are the current events in the evacuation in Afghanistan causing many of those who served such pain

* What is a Shadow Government and how would it work

* How our freedoms are slowly being chipped away

* Why free honest elections are what make us different and we must protect that

* Why you need to stop bitching and get involved

*.What is ballot harvesting and how does it effect our freedoms

* Why The World According to Ben Stein Show is a show you should be listening to

Episode Resources:

The World According to Ben Stein Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-according-to-ben-stein/id1540015480

The World According to Ben Stein Youtube live Tues, Thurs, Sat 7PM PST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nfcI4QIP262AoNNCwUlYQ 

The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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It is pretty apparent we are in some extraordinary times, and people are struggling to stay motivated today. I'm no different, I have my good days and, I have my bad days, but I definitely have more good than bad. So how do I and others do it? More importantly, how do we do it consistently. Today, I will go over some recent changes I have made to keep myself motivated and going in the right direction in life and my business. As I always say, "one sure way to be unhappy and fail is to do nothing when things are going wrong." 

Topics Discussed: 

* Understanding the relation between good health, happiness, being kind and staying motivated in life

* Why I decided to make some recent changes to make my life better

* How to balance being informed without being overwhelmed with negativity 

* Why leading by example is the only way things in your life and others will change for the better

* How to live your dreams and find your path

* Finding your inner hippy

* You decide weather you live in heaven or hell

* Why never stopping to be better is the key

* Hanging out with winners and ditching the losers

Episode Resources:

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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Today, I have a very special guest, and fellow regular guest on The World According to Ben Stein Show; Robert Kendall of Indianapolis Radio Station 93WIBC. Rob dissects what  Critical Race Theory is, and how it is destroying the Public Education System in our country. I will admit, I know a little bit about CRT, but wanted to know more about it and how it is affecting our education system. Best way to learn more, bring on an expert who knows more than me!Miriam Weaver and Rob Kendall, or Mock ‘N Rob, are heard live in central Indiana Monday through Friday from 9 am to noon. Mock is co-founder of The Chicks On The Right, and Rob was the youngest elected official in Hendricks County when he won a seat on the Brownsburg Town Council. Every day they boil down a complicated world with passionate conversation and a wicked sense of humor. It’s the stories you need to know more about and the stories other media hope you miss entirely. No topic is taboo and no public figure gets a pass!

Topics Discussed: 

* A bit about Rob and his super popular radio show Mock N’ Rob

* What exactly is Critical Race Theory (CRT) 

* What are the origins of CRT

* Why is considered so toxic in our Public Education System by many

* Why is the teachers union waging a war on parents who dare ask what their children are being taught

* Why is the teachers union and politicians denying they are teaching CRT, when they are 

* Why teaching racism is not the answer to fighting racism

* How do we combat some of the harmful things being taught to our children in schools today

* How you can be a part of the solution

Episode Resources:

* Mock N’ Rob Show: https://www.wibc.com/show/mock-n-rob/

* The World According to Ben Stein Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-according-to-ben-stein/id1540015480

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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Today, I have a very special guest and fellow extraterrestrial/UFO believer. Are we part of numerous UFO groups, or travel around the world looking at rocks with ancient carvings? No, but we are enthusiastic about figuring out how us hairless apes truly came to be. God? The Devine? Celestial Intervention? Little Grey Beings? We don't know, but we both believe something extraordinary happened for humans to exist. That is the beauty of being here, and not knowing for sure how or why we exist. Would things change if we discover the answers? Would society collapse, well, even further than it seems to be at the moment? We will discuss all this, and hopefully open your mind to different ways of thinking about why we are here, and how we should spend our years on this spinning rock. 

Topics Discussed: 

* What does extraterrestrial really mean… 

* How and why UFOs are no longer a fringe topic

* Could God be an alien

* What are the odds we are alone in the universe 

* Is Skinwalker Ranch proof of extraterrestrials 

* If Remso and I, were aliens what would we think of humans on planet earth

* Has the U.S. purposefully kept us in the dark that we are not alone 

* Is there evidence all over earth of unexplained ancient cultures

* Why both, Remso and I, believe in the Soul

* Biblical references and the unexplained

* Is there really good and evil in us and the world

Episode Resources:

* Remso’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-run-with-remso-w-martinez/id1513587449

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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So I decided to mix it up a bit... you know me never going to do the same old, same old. A podcast I have been listening to got me thinking more about The Commandments and their meaning. I have often said, no matter what your religious beliefs are, living by the philosophy of The 10 Commandments wouldn't be such a bad thing. So today, I dig into each of The 10 Commandments and tell you what I think are the lessons contained in each one. 

Topics Discussed: 

* I dig into my religious philosophy a bit… not preachy I promise

* Why I decided that reviewing The 10 Commandments would be a good idea

* Why even if you are not religious following The Commandments is not a bad idea

* I go through each Commandment and give my opinion on what I think they mean (I could be totally wrong)

* How we have lost our way in not having a basic set of moral rules to live by

* Why being a good person is much easier than being a bad person

* And many more random “Gary” thoughts

Episode Resources:

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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Do you lack the motivation to get shit done? Do you want to start your own business, but don't know where to start? Or do you need help pushing your leadership skills and/or business to the next level? Today I have a very special "get it done" guest, Brent Gleeson, motivator and author of the best-selling book "Embrace the Suck." I guarantee you will leave this interview ready to tackle any obstacles in your life and veer into the fast lane of success. 

Decorated Navy SEAL, successful businessman and world-renowned speaker Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace. Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building award-winning organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a powerful roadmap for today’s existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their ability to successfully navigate organizational change.

Over the past ten years since leaving the SEAL Teams, Gleeson has become a well-respected thought leader and expert in business transformation. In TakingPoint, Gleeson shares his ten-step program that he has implemented in his own companies and for his high-profile clients – giving leaders and managers actionable insights and a framework for successful execution. With a strong emphasis on communication, culture, engagement, accountability, trust and resiliency, Gleeson’s methods have helped hundreds of companies around the world transform the way they think about change and can help yours do the same.

Topics Discussed: 

* Why Brent left his cushy civilian life as a financial analyst and decided to become a Navy SEAL

* What are the Three P’s for success

* What are the three categories of resilience 

* What is the difference between growth vs. fixed mindset

* How to use pain and suffering to find enlightenment

* How to move past blaming life’s obstacles that are out of our control

* Why you have to not fear failure in order to succeed

* Why you should choose wisely what you will suffer for

* Why you need to get off your ass and execute your plan

Episode Resources:

* Brent’s Website: https://takingpointleadership.com/

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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Yes, today is a huge milestone... The Simple Life podcast has made it to episode 100! I struggled a bit trying to figure out what this episode should be about, but I finally decided to discuss the importance of "Practicing what You Preach." Today we are surrounded by so many BS artists who love to tell you what to do when they have never done it themselves, not to mention, they have no intention of ever doing it. I firmly believe a huge part of our problems in our society today is people love to "talk the talk, but not walk the walk." Yes, we are in strange times, but taking the initiative to change yourself for the better and then showing others by leading by example is better than doing a google search and telling people how smart you are.

I find it criminal that some people love to use their power and influence over others when they hugest hypocrites in the room. Living The Simple Life is not following and not being one of these people.

Topics Discussed:

* How we and why we have become surrounded by “False Prophets”

* Again, why you are either part of the solution or the problem

* Why if you don’t know what you are talking about you need to shut the F*ck up!

* Just because you know how to use Google doesn’t make you a genius 

* Why you need to help yourself before you need to help others

* Why it appears learning from our elders who “have been there done that” is no longer 

considered important

* Are Libertarians some of the biggest offenders?

* Why utilizing the “Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life” is a big piece of the puzzle

* Why the media can no longer be trusted

* Why should be careful taking advice from the supposed “Intellectuals” in this world

Episode Resources:

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

*Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Topics Discussed: 

* I talk about some of decisions I have made recently, and why

* The Simple Life is not going anywhere it is here to stay

* Why it is important to pivot when things are not going the way you would like or have planned

* Dealing with stress during the complicated times

* Doing the best you can 

* How I come up with my plans and change them often when needed

* The Simple Life is not going anywhere it is here to stay

* And of course random Gary thoughts as they come to me

Episode Resources:

* Episode 95 The first “Dealing with Burnout Episode” https://thesimplelifenow.com/ep-95-dealing-with-burnout-and-where-im-going-from-here/

* The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com 

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