Do you have somebody who always brings you down or gives you all sorts of negative vibes no matter what you do or how inspiring your ideas are? Sometimes they don’t mean to be malicious, but the negative talks sparkle limiting believes and misery that can deter you from following your purpose and achieving your goals in life. 

 

Negative energy perpetuates itself and breeds more negativity. Learning to deal with negative energy is essential for your health, happiness, and success in life. Join us in this power-packed episode as we talk about real-life strategies and tools that you can use to avoid and eliminate negativity to make a conscious effort to choose the right attitude each time.

 

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: 

[00:21] Introduction to the show

[00:41] How to deal with negative vibes

[03:36] Emotional maturity and growing up on the inside

[08:05] How the people you hang out with impact your mindset 

[08:43]  How to overcome negativity and negative talks

[11:00] The difference between desire and willingness

[12:57] Tools of getting rid of negative energy 

[19:19] Ways to avoid negative thinking traps 

[20:25] The power of giving authentic gifts

Notable Quotes:

“There is a difference between doing something and saying you're gonna do something.”

“Misery loves company.” 

“you‘re the kind of person you hang out with.”

“Things don’t just happen for you, you’ve to put work in them, but it’s easy to work on negativity because you don’t work on yourself.”

“Negativity is your doing and the people you keep around you.”

 

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No one is immune to failure, but learning how to fail and moving past your fears to achieve your goals is what you need to be successful. Fear can paralyze our dreams and prevent us from getting to the other side where everything we want in life lies. But overcoming the fear of failure and the negative thought processes associated with it is the key to success. 

 

We often blow out many opportunities in life due to fear, but you can never have success without trying, and to try, you have to overcome the fear of failure. Join us in this short but informative episode as we discuss the interconnection between fear, failure, and success to provide you with everything you need to find your fulfillment in life. 

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

Fear of failure and how to get past it

The controversies between failure and success 

Why perfectionism is sabotage to your success

The fear of acceptance and how to react to it

How to stop feeding your fears and move past it

How to find your version of success

The difference between healthy fear and phobia 

Notable Quotes:

“Everything you ever wanted was on the other side of fear.”

“Once you face your fears and you face life, things become much easier.”

“One of the most important things in being successful is learning how to fail.”

“By being afraid to fail, we are also afraid to succeed.”

“Getting over fear is dealing with the negativity that comes with it.”

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Tommy Gucciardo

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Two Guys From Queens

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Success is not about money; it's all about finding your fulfillment and happiness in life. Looking for success in material things is only short-lived but making a positive impact and sharing your success with others is the most gratifying thing you can achieve. Even in those moments when you are not feeling good, helping people will lift your spirit and help you find meaning and true happiness in life.

 

Success is not instant gratification; you have to define what success means to you, set goals, and do the next right thing each day to achieve your goals in life. In this episode, we talk about the meaning and the elements of true success. We also dive deeper to provide you with the tools that you need to achieve your success and fulfillment in life.

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

The meaning of true success is all about

Why instant gratification is the villain of success

Spirituality, happiness, and success

Doing the next right thing; A simple and soulful practice to achieving your purpose

Taking care of the things you value is part of your success

Helping people and setting an example by going first

Contentment as a recipe for success

How to define your success and set attainable goals

Notable Quotes:

"Success is not instant gratification."

"Your purpose is being able to do the next right thing."

"Success is not only about happiness; it's also making a positive impact in other people's life."

"Taking care of the things that you value makes you successful."

"Look yourself in the mirror and define what success means to you; everybody has different feelings about it, grab yours and go with it."

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Tommy Gucciardo

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Learning to accept our background, past experiences, or upbringing can be challenging, but taking responsibility for our decisions and failures is the beginning of acceptance in life. Getting where you are in life and knowing yourself allows you to identify what you can improve and how you can change your situation to move to the next point.

 

The only permanent thing in life is death, and until you die, it’s not final. You have an opportunity every single day to change your life for the better. Join us in this power-packed episode as we talk about self-acceptance, how you can change your perspective, and cultivate your purpose to stay connected with your goals in life.

Topics Discussed During The Episode:

Self-acceptance and accepting responsibilities for your actions

Staying in the process of getting to your destination in life

Unraveling the mindset of self-perceived victimhood 

Setting realistic goals and moving to the next level

The importance of staying away from negative influences

Changing your mindset and perspective about yourself

Overcoming trauma and moving past it

Trimming your expectation through acceptance

Notable Quotes:

“Another way of making poor decisions is not making decisions at all.”

“There is commitment behind acceptance.”

“Just because something happened to you doesn’t mean you’ve to do it to someone else.”

“Accepting where you is the same as surrendering to a solution.”

“It’s so easy to get caught up in negativity.”

“Negativity requires Zero work.”

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Tommy Gucciardo

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Happiness is like a superpower; it influences our health, well-being and strengthens our connections with other people. But it’s not always easy; even at the best times, we must work to achieve it. Has anyone ever told you that money is the secret of true happiness? This is where most of us fail, looking for joy and fulfillment in the material things, and the greatest paradox is that we don’t even know what happiness entails to truly experience it in life. Happiness is all about knowing what you want and living the life that makes you better. 

 

In today's episode, we talk about how to get your mind right and what true happiness entails. We also dive into strategies that you can apply to live your best life while making a difference in your world. 

 

Topic Discussed In The Episode:

How to find your peace of mind and general satisfaction in life

Personal responsibility and accountability

How to respond and thrive from negative past experiences

Passing on your legacy to the next generation

Making the right choices and taking action

Self-acceptance is the key to authentic happiness

The beauty of meditation in life

Notable Quotes:

“If you are happy with where you are, you’ve to be satisfied with everything that guided you there.”

“Material staff has never been satisfactory; its instant gratification.”

“Life is not a rehearsal, and it’s not a warm-up either; live your life the way you want it every day.” 

“Time is the greatest equalizer, and it doesn’t stop for anybody.”

“Life is about little things, enjoying the little things, taking those moments and making them into something.” 

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Tommy Gucciardo

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Two Guys From Queens

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Hello and welcome to The Two Guys From Queens Podcast that features your hosts Tommy Gucciardo and Dwight Gillespie. They’re two middle-aged guys from Queens who took a lifetime to figure out that doing the wrong things doesn’t lead to happiness. They did it the hard way, but despite all that, they never lost their New York sense of humor. 

 

Tommy and Dwight have been through divorces, incarcerations, drug addiction, loss of their loved ones, and a host of other experiences. Their turning point came when they accepted, they needed help and sought it. Seeking help is not a weakness; it will change your life as it turned their lives around. They’ve come out to the other side to tell you what it was like and how they survived it. They do this with self-deprecating honesty, insight, and the sense of humor that you like. Tune in to listen to two regular guys talk about how they let their ego down to listen to the people around them, to seek help, and live their best life every day.

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Tommy Gucciardo

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Two Guys From Queens

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