May 07, 2025

Thriving and Prosperous; Rand Selig

38 minutes

Rand Selig is an entrepreneur, coach, scoutmaster, conservationist, and board member with a passion for helping others thrive. He holds an MBA from Stanford and degrees in mathematics and psychology, bringing clarity to complex global projects. Based in Mill Valley, California, he enjoys life’s adventures with his wife of 44 years. In Thriving! How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life, Rand shares practical wisdom to help readers navigate life’s challenges and discover what it means to truly thrive.

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Website: www.randselig.com

Book: Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig

Most Influential Person

My Father

Effect on Emotions

Like many people, my emotions often come as a jumble, rarely clear or

simple except for love, which feels pure. Most emotions take time for

me to understand.

Mindfulness, especially through journaling, helps me

sort through my emotions. By reflecting honestly on my role in a situation, I stop blaming others and start seeing solutions.

Sometimes it takes days, but by the end, I feel clearer, more in control, and able to turn difficult emotions into something positive.

Thoughts on Breathing

When I’m out in nature, I intentionally slow down and take everything

in; the sound of a bird, a bug on a leaf, a bud on a tree.

Sometimes I’ll stop completely, even if I am with someone, and just listen or look in silence.

During those moments, I breathe deeply through my nose, filling my lungs and feeling my chest expand. That simple act of breathing helps me feel present, grounded, and genuinely happy to be alive.

Suggested Resources

Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals

Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad

Chamine

Book: Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig

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Bullying Story

When I was 12, I came home 30 minutes late from sledding and

was grounded for the entire winter break—no questions asked.

My father, shaped by a strict military background, enforced rules without

room for dialogue. He acted from fear and a need for control.

Looking back, I realize a mindful conversation could have taught me

punctuality with compassion.

That experience shaped how I led early in my career—efficient but often lacking emotional connection.

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May 07, 2025

Thriving and Prosperous; Rand Selig

38 minutes

Listen & Subscribe on:

iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify

Contact Info

Website: www.randselig.com

Book: Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig

Most Influential Person

My Father

Effect on Emotions

Like many people, my emotions often come as a jumble, rarely clear or

simple except for love, which feels pure. Most emotions take time for

me to understand.

Mindfulness, especially through journaling, helps me

sort through my emotions. By reflecting honestly on my role in a situation, I stop blaming others and start seeing solutions.

Sometimes it takes days, but by the end, I feel clearer, more in control, and able to turn difficult emotions into something positive.

Thoughts on Breathing

When I’m out in nature, I intentionally slow down and take everything

in; the sound of a bird, a bug on a leaf, a bud on a tree.

Sometimes I’ll stop completely, even if I am with someone, and just listen or look in silence.

During those moments, I breathe deeply through my nose, filling my lungs and feeling my chest expand. That simple act of breathing helps me feel present, grounded, and genuinely happy to be alive.

Suggested Resources

Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals

Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad

Chamine

Book: Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life by Rand Selig

App: n/a

Bullying Story

When I was 12, I came home 30 minutes late from sledding and

was grounded for the entire winter break—no questions asked.

My father, shaped by a strict military background, enforced rules without

room for dialogue. He acted from fear and a need for control.

Looking back, I realize a mindful conversation could have taught me