When everything around you is changing, traditions can feel like a thing of the past. They don’t seem relevant or of value.

But when you don’t exercise certain traditions, there’s a sense of loss. You feel less connected to others and unsure of the future.

Traditions link our past to the present. It helps remind us who we are and where we’ve come. Generations of tradition reveal what’s most important.

In this episode, you’ll learn the four reasons why having a sense of tradition makes life more meaningful.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to make life more special through the traditions of Texas A&M. ([1:18])
• Why homemade macaroni and cheese brings more belonging and comfort to your days. ([3:30])
• How family stories from the past connect you to a courageous (and more meaningful) future. ([6:33])
• How to honor and appreciate your ancestor’s traditions (even if you didn’t know them). ([8:08])
• The ‘Family Biographer’ essentials for giving the present a sense of meaning. ([10:45])

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We’ve all heard the saying before – The early bird catches the worm. And while it might seem like arriving a few minutes early doesn’t do much, it is the best chance you have for success. 

Being early makes you an instant professional. It shows you value others as much as yourself. You are trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.

When you’re an early bird, there are more hours in the day. You have the time to be one step ahead and always go beyond the agenda.

In this episode, you’ll discover why showing up early gives you the best chance of success in all that you do.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why becoming the ‘Early Bird’ makes you more productive, respected, and leadership material. ([1:07])
• How to find more hours in your day and make a real impact through the Carol Dweck mindset. ([4:26])
• Why setting the clocks a few minutes ahead turns you into a person of good character and excellence. ([7:15])
• How to become a person of excellence and forward progress through John Wooden’s sock tip. ([13:50])

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Go, go, go. Spend, spend, spend. Buy, buy, buy. 

The consumer mindset in our society pushes us into thinking that the next purchase will make us happy. Yet so many people feel empty and depressed. Instead of focusing on what they have, they dwell on what they lack.

Gratitude is the key to getting out of this rut.

In this episode, I discuss how consumer culture destroys happiness, why gratitude is in short supply today, and an exercise you can do to instantly become more grateful.

Show Highlights Include:

• The consumer culture effect that makes you feel inferior to others and how to overcome it ([2:06])
• The depressing reason that gratitude is disappearing in society ([3:04])
• The counterintuitive way practicing humility brings you instant happiness ([5:15])
• The surprising reason dramatic improvements in your life make you miserable ([5:43])
• What a Mourning Dove can teach you about peace and happiness ([8:29])
• The One Minute Happiness exercise that can instantly develop gratitude in your life ([10:56])

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Being relentless is about more than having talent or connections. It’s about stopping at nothing to get what you want.

A person can have all the talent in the world and do nothing with it. When things go wrong, they never move past obstacles and excuses.

If you’re relentless, you’re unstoppable. You inspire others and know that success isn’t about how you think, but what you do. Nothing holds you back and there is no small talk. You make a simple choice every day to go all out.

In this episode, you’ll discover how to become relentless in life and let nothing stop you.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to achieve the impossible and fulfill your life’s purpose like Napoleon Hill. ([1:45])
• Why you don’t need talent and passion to get out of your comfort zone and do big things.  ([3:13])
• Why being a loyal employee gives you more leverage in the workplace today. ([5:30])
• How to achieve your wildest dreams through the Ray Charles legacy. ([7:35])
• The Nick Saban way to become a champion (and let nothing stop you along the way). ([10:34])

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