Winning Minds

This is part 2 of my conversation with Lou Koon, and as it turned out, was recorded AFTER we finished our original recording, which is now known as Part 1. I didn't stop recording as we continued conversing, and I think the conversation is worth sharing. But if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go listen to it! 

In this episode, Lou and I talk about facing the idea and action of suicide as a Christian. As Lou states, and I agree, we are body, mind, and spirit. And suicide forces us to think about life… after death. I know this could be controversial, but I think it is a conversation worth having, and the questions worth discussing. Because your life is worth it.

Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope it makes you think and ask questions…and above all I hope it contributes to your next WINNING decision.

The Intervene Challenge – Turning The Tide On Suicide

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It was 2009 and his son had just suffered a tragic accident and had to be life-flighted to the hospital… among all the questions swirling through his mind, one of them was also how he would pay for all of this because he had no health insurance… because he recently found himself unemployed. Additionally, because the economy had crashed, there was little hope for him to find employment.

And as he lay in his bed all alone that night, contemplating it all, he remembered his $1 million dollar life insurance payout… Lou Koon, for the 1st time in his life, began to consider suicide.

In this episode Lou shares that painful time, how he survived, and how it led him to dedicate himself to suicide intervention.

Thank you for listening to this episode. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. I hope this helps you, challenges you, and empowers you to help turn the tide in suicide.

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***Special Feature***

If you want to change your life, Change your mind! 

This is the debut of the first Winning Minds podcast "theme" song! It's a synthesis of all the lives and conversations we've experienced so far. You will hear many of the themes discussed on the episodes. Enjoy the song, share the song, and go back and make sure you have not missed any episodes!

"Winning Minds: Change Your Mind" Written and Produced by Fred LaValley

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This is a simple reading of two versions of MLK Jr's essay, The Purpose of Education. Unfortunately, he never made this a speech or a sermon, so we do not have the privilege of hearing it in his own gifted and powerful voice. But he was more than a voice. He was far more than I could ever describe here. But I'll leave it at this: he was a man with a WINNING mind, and I believe the thoughts, questions and arguments you are about to hear are still very useful and relevant. Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next WINNING decision.

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The Purpose of Education (01)

The Purpose of Education (02)

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Rona Falls is part of a special group of people. This group is not exactly connected to one another directly, but they do form the backbone of whatever community they are in. What group is this? I’m talking about entrepreneurs, small business owners, franchisees.

Rona was born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the US after marrying, and soon after her and her husband made the courageous leap into the world of business owners. In this episode we talk about life in the Philippines, school in America, and the WINNING mindset that enables Rona to do what she does.

Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope it inspires you and contributes to your next winning decision.

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Today’s guest is Andrew Davenport. First and foremost, he is a dad of two children. He also is an Army combat-veteran, a small business owner, and a George W Bush Presidential Scholar. In this episode he shares his journey through the military and into entrepreneurship, his desire to make an impact in his local community, and even his next endeavor: serving our military veterans.

This episode is full of winning wisdom and experience that I believe will contribute to your next winning decision.

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Thank you for listening!

Today’s guest is a man who doesn’t believe in having bad days. He grew up facing many challenges and making his fair share of mistakes, but he has grown and overcome through his own WINNING decisions and with the help of not “role models,” but, as he calls them, REAL models. This man is Willie Mitchell. He has been winning and leading in his local community for more than 30 years, and has been serving on his city's Board Of Education since 1992. This episode is full of winning wisdom.

Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope it contributes to your next winning decision.

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Charmaine Broughton is a wife, mother, and small-business owner. She moved to the US from Jamaica as an adult, and started cleaning houses soon after her 1st daughter was born… and today her company employs more than 30 people.

In this episode she shares her journey, and one thing she said that I particularly appreciated was “If I’m growing, you should be growing,”

Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy it and that it contributes to your next winning decision.

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This is part 2 of our 2-part series with small-business owner (aka entrepreneur) Isaac Fuentes. He shares more of his story today. He tells how he always pushed himself to find a way, to make the most of his opportunities, to be responsible and not wait for something free… and to never quit. This is how he has truly achieved what is known as the “American dream”. But again, he wants to remind you, you must do business with God first.

Thank you for listening to this episode. I hope you enjoy it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision.

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This is part one of a two part series with Isaac Fuentes, a Mexican immigrant who became an entrepreneur. By many standards he is achieving the "American dream." In this episode he shares his story: his life, his mistakes, how work is fun and how alcohol almost ruined him. He also has some key advice for anyone wanting to start their own business.

Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it, and that it contributes to your next winning decision. Stay tuned - Part 2 will be released next!

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