It’s easy to respond with negativity in a negative world. But what if one bad thought led to a day of bad decisions? Would you think differently?

Some believe it is your attitude that determines your success. And choosing to think with positivity only leads to a better day.

If we dwell on the things that are bad, we never make space for the things that are good.

In this episode, you’ll discover the power of positive thinking (and how it helps you avoid a bad day).

Show Highlights Include:

• Bob the Pessimist’s most powerful advice about prospering in an imperfect world. ([1:23])
• How to fix your mind with Apostle Paul’s four major ideas. ([3:06])
• Why you’ll have a more positive day if you wake up in ‘pilot mode.’ ([4:44])
• The John Maxwell way to avoid blowing things out of proportion and limit your potential. ([7:01])
• Why the ‘Positive Shift’ adds 7 and a half years to your life, improves conversations, and revitalizes your spirit. ([7:40])

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be re-airing 5 of our most popular episodes so far. Hope you enjoy this look back at some of our best episodes.

What if I told you that all the success you desire is within your reach? All it takes to get it is one simple step. There is one decision you can make today to immediately improve your life.

That decision is to embrace a growth mindset. A growth mindset allows you to take everything life throws at you… And come out stronger.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of mindset and how to develop the growth mindset that will help you achieve all your goals.

Show Highlights Include:

• Why unsuccessful people have so much trouble improving their situation and what they can do to fix it immediately ([2:46])
• The Michael Jordan secret of greatness and how you can harness it to improve your own life ([7:26])
• The Growth Mindset secret you can use to overcome any obstacle in your life ([8:21])
• Why you should welcome failure with open arms if you want to break free of mediocrity ([9:54])
• What “genius-level performers” can teach you about the irrelevance of talent (and what you should focus on instead) ([13:29])

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

Whether you’re stuck in painful memories or too scared to make a move, forgiveness isn’t always easy. And while some of us can forgive at the drop of a dime, others spend a lifetime trying. Some never forgive at all. 

Forgiveness leads to a life of more freedom and peace. But getting there can feel impossible when emotions take over. As long as you hold a grudge, the grudge holds you.  

In this episode, you’ll discover how to forgive those who’ve wronged you and find peace that lasts a lifetime.

Show Highlights Include:

• The Dave Willis Way to unlock a new level of freedom in your life. ([0:30])
• How to heal and let go of your most painful grudges. ([1:26])
• Why forgiveness is an everyday choice (instead of an anchor to the past). ([2:47])
• The Eddie Jaku philosophy for finding beauty in the grueling first steps of forgiveness. ([4:15])

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.

If you’ve never heard of the word ‘gusto,’ it means doing something with zest or a spark. That’s the way most of us want to live our lives. 

But most people don’t live with gusto. They’re stuck in their comfort zones, which prevent them from taking on the challenges they need to grow.

Having gusto is about pushing out of comfort zones to live life to the max. If you can’t step out of your comfort zone, then you can’t grow into something greater.  

In this episode, you’ll discover how to find enjoyment in your days and give life meaning with a little gusto.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to use a 1960s beer commercial to uplift your spirit and define life on your terms with the. ([0:35])
• The ‘George H. W. Bush’ way to add more zest to your life (no matter your age). ([4:50])
• Why stepping out of your comfort zone makes you enjoy life more. ([7:16])
• How to be so full of life that people say you’ve “died young”- even if you’re 80 years old. ([9:22])

Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick’s best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.