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  • The Hidden Dangers of Sitting [Podcast S04E10]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss the hidden dangers of sitting.



    Modern Americans are the most sedentary people in the world—ever. Between our beds and our seats, we’re on our feet only a few hours each day. The bad news is that it’s killing us. Here are four stats that will motivate you to spend more time standing—starting today.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Why our work environments are hazardous to our health.
    That most of us sit more hours each day than we sleep—and what that’s doing to our waistlines.
    How standing can reduce your chance of heart disease, boost your metabolism, and improve your cholesterol.
    The easiest way to make sure we stand more during our workday.
    Seven practical actions we can take to spend more time moving and less time sitting.
    How you can participate in a thirty day challenge that could change your life.




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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

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    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



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    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Infographic: “Why Sitting is Killing You.” Here’s the infographic Stu and I discussed in the podcast.
    Blog post: “4 Reasons You Should Buy a Standup Desk—Right Now.” This post not only goes into detail on the health benefits of a standup desk, it details four simple solutions, one so cost-effective you won’t believe it.
    Book: Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden


    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

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    32 min
  • Don’t Bite That Apple [Podcast S04E09]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 9 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss four temptations every leader faces.



    Power amplifies who you are—the good, the bad, and the ugly. That means leaders have to be on their guard about certain temptations. I don’t know a single leader who has not dealt with at least one of these four.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    What I learned from Billy Graham about entitlement and gratitude.
    Why the more successful you are as a leader, the more you are susceptible to certain temptations.
    Why leaders are tempted to put themselves last in the one thing they need most—and what that is.
    One attitude President Richard Nixon demonstrated that will undermine your leadership the second you give it room.
    How not to respond to criticism, plus one trick Luci Swindoll uses to handle naysayers.
    Why you can’t believe your own press—and an effective way to keep yourself in check.
    That leadership is not an entitlement; it’s not even something you earn. It’s a gift you’re intended to give.




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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

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    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: When Work and Family Collide by Andy Stanley


    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

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    30 min
  • Goal Setting for Beginners [Podcast S04E08]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 8 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss how to start setting goals that actually work.



    When I speak, I’m amazed at how many people in the audience recognize the value of setting goals. I’m also surprised by how few actually do it. I’ve been setting and achieving big goals most of my life, and I’ve identified five simple goal-setting principles that will help you get results.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    How writing down our goals actually helps us accomplish them.
    Why it’s critical to keep reviewing your goals until they’re complete—plus one little hack to help you do it.
    Why it’s best to keep your goal list short—and why it helps to take your short list and make it even shorter.
    Why you need a mix of professional, relational, and personal-care goals.
    The necessity of making your goals as specific as possible.
    How discomfort can be your friend when it comes to achieving goals that really matter.
    Why you need to be careful in sharing your goals—but how to make selective goal-sharing work for you.




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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Write it Down, Make it Happen by Henriette Anne Klauser
    Book: Push by Chalene Johnson
    Study: Dr. Gail Matthews’ research on written goals
    Goal-setting course: 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever
    Chrome App: List Goal


    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

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    34 min
  • How to Achieve More by Sleeping More [Podcast S04E07]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 7 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss how to achieve more by sleeping more.



    Our society places a high value on achievement and little on rest. But the more we cheat our sleep to pursue our goals, the less we actually accomplish. Today we talk about the science of sleep and achievement—specifically how rest helps you accomplish your goals.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Why cheating your sleep is a lot like maxing out your credit card.


    How our business culture makes people feel guilty.


    Why you don’t have to sacrifice achievement to get more rest. You can actually get more done by getting more sleep.


    That sleep helps your mind stay focused when you need it most.


    How sleeping improves our ability to learn and process information.


    That we start the day with a finite amount of mental and emotional energy. When we keep going after it’s drained, we perform badly and feel even worse.


    One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is being alert to how rested they are.


    Why just a couple extra hours each night can make all the difference in your mental and physical energy.






    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    Here are most of the posts I've written on sleep: why it's so critical to success and how to start getting more.

    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

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    31 min
  • Watch Your Mouth [Podcast S04E06]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 6 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss the vital importance of the words we use.



    What if it turned out most of our burdens were really benefits we missed because of the words we used to describe them? Our vocabulary possesses a lot of power over our life and experience. If we want to improve our attitude and our results, it’s time to start listening to the words we use.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    How we sometimes miss life’s greatest gifts by speaking of things as obligations instead of privileges.
    The way our words can affect everything from our mood to the results we experience in business, relationships, and more.
    How reframing irritations and inconveniences allows us to keep perspective in difficult times.
    Three practical steps you can use to speak positively about life’s big priorities.
    The power of deciding in what we’ll notice and how we’ll verbalize it.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

    Ask Me a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    33 min
  • Getting the Most Out of Evernote [Podcast S04E05]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 5 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss how to get the most out of Evernote.



    Evernote is a cloud-based, information organization app. But you probably knew that, right? The system already boasts over 100 million subscribers. Why? Because it’s the one of the few apps almost no one can outgrow—I find new uses for it all the time. Here are twelve you may not have considered. They’re a little unconventional, but they save me time, trouble, and a lot more.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The best way to manage your email list subscriptions.
    How to capture and recall small but important details without even typing a note.
    The most effective way to archive important emails you receive.
    A simple way to organize research and resources for content creation.
    How to use Evernote to prepare for meetings.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    The App: Get Evernote
    List example: My packing list
    Blog posts: All my Evernote posts


    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

    Ask Me a Question

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    36 min
  • The Secret Power of Smiling [Podcast S04E04]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss the secret power of smiling.



    When I was CEO of Thomas Nelson, a consultant called me out for how little I smiled. I didn’t know I was scowling, but I was setting the wrong mood for my team. After that I not only learned to smile, I learned five reasons it matters—for you and others.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    How your smile as a leader can change what your team tells you and how.
    Why smiling creates an environment for trust and connection.
    How smiling can affect your organizational culture and what that means for your results.
    A fool-proof way to lift your own mood.
    Three ways smiling can become easy for you, even if it doesn’t come naturally right now.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

    Ask Me a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    28 min
  • Why Learning to Lead Means Learning to Follow [Podcast S04E03]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss why learning to lead means learning to follow.



    If you want to be an effective leader, it’s critical that you first learn to be an effective follower. It sounds counterintuitive, but without the character and skill formation that comes from learning to follow, you’re almost guaranteed to be a poor leader.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Why empathy is crucial for effective leadership—and the best way to learn it.
    What the worst leaders think about themselves and others.
    How to frame your objections if you disagree with your boss—and what to do if he or she insists.
    That helping people get what they want is the key to getting what you want.
    Why it’s important to let your work speak for itself and give credit to others.
    Why you need to be willing to invest in somebody else’s dream before pursuing your own.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

    Ask Me a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    34 min
  • Setting Up Camp in the Discomfort Zone [Podcast S04E02]
    Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of the This Is Your Life podcast. Stu McLaren is filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt. In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting up camp in the discomfort zone.



    If you’re an entrepreneur or leader of any kind you’re going to face discomfort and difficulty. But here’s the good news: These are the times we most grow and make progress towards our goals—especially if we follow seven strategies for making the most of challenging situations.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Where we most experience growth, find solutions, feel fulfilled, and realize our purpose.
    Why we need to acknowledge and even embrace discomfort.
    The one trick you need to deal with your fears without overreacting to them.
    Why tiptoeing into discomfort only makes it more challenging.
    The necessity of celebrating our victories.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

    Ask Me a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

    Subscribe to the Podcast

    If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe:


    Share the Love

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    33 min
  • The One Way to Guarantee You Won’t Succeed [Podcast S04E01]
    We’re back! Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this first episode of our brand new season, Stu McLaren (who’s filling in for my regular cohost Michele Cushatt) and I discuss the one way to guarantee you won’t succeed.



    Persistence is critical to success. But sometimes when things get tough we really want to bail, don’t we? The good news is that we can get through those moments and stay on course. I’ve got six tricks for training yourself to persist when you want to quit.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The four big temptations to quit and how you can beat them.
    What eating an elephant can teach you about persisting through difficult circumstances.
    The power of staying connected to your why.
    How envisioning the future you want can get you through the present you don’t.
    Why it’s crucial to rest and recharge if you want to keep going for the long haul.
    How to use your yes and no to stay focused.
    The role our self-image plays in our stick-to-itiveness.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Free Ebook: Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek
    Website: Jeff Galloway (run and walk)
    Book: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
    Book: Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World


    Binge on All 13 Episodes!

    If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 4 here. I release the video episodes weekly, as they are not yet available for batch listening. If you are looking for previous episodes, you can find Season 0 here, Season 1 here, Season 2 here, Season 3 here, and Season 4 here.

    Ask Me a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

    28 min

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