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The Missing Secret PodcastNo One is Going to Save YouIn this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly discuss the concept that no one is going to save you. This is a famous Mel Robbins quote. You have to save yourself. John talks about when he was 50 he fully embraced the idea that he had to figure out his life. To own creating the exceptional life rather than just, at some level, assuming it would just happen. At 50, John realized he had to make it happen by his actions. He also realize it what he was getting was exactly what he deserved. His actions were producing...2025-07-0325 min
Better EverydayDarren's new book, fighting your calendar and the quest for freedom - episode 105John and Darren have a serious and emotional conversation about the pursuit of freedom.2025-05-1633 min
The Missing Secret PodcastGetting More Enlightened – It Will Improve Your LifeIn this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John and Kelly discuss the concept of getting more enlightened over time. It’s not a linear process. In this episode John goes into eight moments in his life where something happened and he got materially more enlightened. The first time was when he read the book psycho cybernetics at 19. Then it 27 he discovered what his special talent was. The ability to make the complex simple. Then at 30 he saw the power of being an entrepreneur. Then when he was 48 he read the book younger next year. Changed his perspective on ex...2025-05-1535 minBetter EverydayCampfires, Home Depot, and the power of story - episode 102Join John and Darren for a powerful conversation about the importance of story and how you fit into the lives and work of your customer.2025-03-1923 minBetter EverydayGivers, takers, grandmas, and the thing we all crave - episode 101John and Darren have an emotional and honest conversation about optimism, leadership generosity, and the things we all crave.2025-01-2431 minBetter EverydayEPISODE 100! BE BOOK REVIEW - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Episode 100John and Darren celebrate the 100th episode of The Better Everyday Podcast with a review of the book that started it all... Steven Covey's 7 Habbits of Highly Effective People.2024-12-0337 minBetter EverydayThe mental health Tsunami, John's mom, and dealing with anxiety in the workplace - Episode 99Join Darren, John and special guest Claudia Mitchell for a helpful and uplifting conversation about the mental health crisis in America and the hope we have for it getting better.2024-11-0432 min
The Missing Secret PodcastThink It Be It – A Paying Customer’s PerspectiveIn this episode of The Missing Secret Podcast, John introduces a special guest. A man he met about a year ago that said he wanted to learn this think it be it 12 minute a day methodology. Listened to Steve Prendergast’s journey over the last 12 months. He shared that the big Domino for him was appreciating the profound impact that 95% of his daily thoughts and actions are unconscious. Once he grasped the profound nature that, the big Domino fell and everything going forward that he heard from John made sense.Steve Prendergast also talks about the perspective of...2024-10-1743 minBetter EverydayBE BOOK REVIEW - The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself by Michael SingerJoin John and Darren for the first BE Book Review. We're beginning with one that changed our lives... The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself by Michael SingerThe chapters of this book are nothing but mirrors for seeing your ''self'' from different angles. And though the journey we are about to embark on is an inner one, it will draw upon every aspect of your life. The only requirement asked of you is the willingness to honestly look at yourself in the most natural, intuitive manner. Remember, if we are seeking the root of ''self,'' what w...2024-10-1639 minBetter EverydayThe Bear, unreasonable hospitality, and the tension between technology and customer relationships - Episode 97Join Darren and John for a deep conversation about what all small businesses can learn from the restraunt business. It's more important than every to both leverage technology and build deep relationships with customers...and here's why!2024-09-2726 minBetter EverydayGoat tracks, homeostasis, flux and lessons horses - Episode 96John and Darren get deep into the biological and evolutionary reasons for change.2024-08-2829 min
The Missing Secret PodcastSuccess Formula – The SearchIn this episode, John and Kelly discuss John’s new book – THE MISSING SECRET … Of the legendary book think and grow Rich. That is coming out in October of this year. John tells a story about finding a big time editor who edited the wildly successful entrepreneur roller coaster book by Darren Hardy. John met her 10 years ago. But what he didn’t know until recently was that the editor, Amy Anderson, has been using the think it be it methodology for 10 years. Funny how life works. John also talks about the podcast. And how the book and podcast are so c...2024-07-1132 minBetter EverydayHustle culture, boundary anxiety and your 4000 weeks - episode 95Join Darren and John for a introspective conversation about what we do with our days that turns into a counseling session for John and some practical advice from Darren.2024-07-1028 minBetter EverydaySammy Terry, planned resentments, unequally yoked, and defining respect - episode 94John and Darren talk deeply about relationships and what humanity has learned about respect.2024-04-0326 min
The Missing Secret PodcastPersonal ResponsibilityIn this episode, John and Kelly discuss personal responsibility. To launch into this topic, John plays a five minute presentation by Darren Hardy. After the clip plays, John and Kelly unpack what we learned. The first thing we learn is that you created the life you have. Whatever you have in your life, both good and bad, you created it. The second thing we learned is that cornerstone of personal responsibility is never being a victim. Eliminating victimhood. They also talk about the idea of looking at what you are tolerating in your life. That can be as bad...2024-03-2822 min
The Missing Secret PodcastWhy Are Only 2% Of People DrivenIn this episode, John and Kelly discuss the fact that only 2% of people are driven. John explains that he first discovered this about five years ago. He decided to go to the top expert in the world on success and share think it be it with him or her. As it turns out, John decided that Darren Hardy was the top expert in the world on success. So after he writes a big check and goes out to California, John meets with Darren. Shows him the think it be it template and explains the methodology. And after Darren looked...2024-03-2118 min
The Missing Secret PodcastYou Get In Life What You ExpectIn this episode, John and Kelly discuss that you get in life is what you create. But what drives the creative process? It’s what we expect. Expectations manifest themselves. So let’s think about this a little deeper. If expectations manifest themselves, what drives our expectations? It’s our thoughts. And our thoughts are dictated by the input we have coming in. Garbage in, garbage out. Good in, good out. John plays a two minute presentation by Darren Hardy about this.After the presentation, John and Kelly relate it to the think it be it methodology. Your e...2024-03-0724 minBetter EverydayFlame fanners, emotional intelligence, chaos, and the origins of hallelujah (episode 93)John and Darren take a more than usual somber tone in a candid conversation about the chaos around us and the things that help us cope and lead in the midst of if.2023-10-2727 minBetter EverydayThe ancient art of brain untangling, purple bubbles, alignment, and your daily reset (episode 92)Darren and John get personal about their daily habits of trying to reset their brains. From descriptions of daily meditation to recaps of the real world struggle to keep first things first, John and Darren hope to inspire you to create a habit of a daily reset.2023-10-0622 minBetter EverydayTimeless fedoras, Ralph Lauren, and livin’ the dream (episode 91)Darren and John make it personal. Discussing what keeps us from our dreams, what we're scared of, and how to get what we're looking for out of our lives.2023-09-2623 minBetter EverydayHigh waisted jeans, Mickey Singer, and the most beautiful thing in the universe (episode 90)Darren and John talk about the most recent Michael Singer audio book and the impact that being present has on our lives and work.2023-07-2828 minBetter EverydayRoger Federer, Diamond Dogs, stopping short, and the search for significance. (episode 89)Join Darren and John as they take a candid look at the journey towards personal significance and how it effects every aspect of your life and work.2023-07-1834 minBetter EverydayiPhones, Ted Lasso, and the pursuit of the inspired life (episode 88)No matter where you have to go to find it, inspiration is the fuel that keeps us moving forward on our journey to getting better every day. Join Darren and John as they have a candid conversation about what inspires them, and how important it is to keep looking for fresh inspiration at every stage of your life.2023-05-2228 minBetter EverydayThe 7 habits for modern firms - Part 2 (Ep. 87)In part one of this two-part podcast, Darren and John explored the first three of Stephen Covey’s 7 habits. This time, they dive into the remaining four habits, wonder why our society has such a hard time with the concept of win-win, discuss how the 7 habits Maturity Continuum can help us grow in our business and personal lives, and introduce an eighth habit you may not be familiar with.2023-02-2430 minBetter EverydayThe 7 habits for modern firms - Part 1 (Ep. 86)Since its debut in 1989, Stephen R. Covey’s business/self-help book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” has helped guide millions of business leaders to success. In part one of a two-part podcast, Darren and John discuss the importance of the 7 Habits in their business and personal lives…and update it to speak not only to the accounting profession but to a new generation of firm leaders.2023-02-1026 minBetter EverydayThe rewards of leading with kindness (Ep. 85)In a time when kindness can be hard to find, it’s important for leaders to step outside their own concerns and acknowledge each staff member as an individual, with unique needs and worries. Darren and John discuss how leading with kindness and generosity can lead to rewarding growth for your organization, your culture and your team.2023-01-2726 minBetter EverydayThe emotional bank account (Ep. 84)Constantly making withdrawals without ensuring meaningful deposits can put you in the red with your relationships—both personal and professional. Darren and John explore the importance of emotional bank accounts and how we can make significant positive deposits to prevent those accounts from closing...for good.2022-12-2324 minBetter EverydayBreaking through the ego shell (Ep. 83)When you’re fixated on “outside” things—making a profit, paying the bills, your next vacation, when to retire—it’s too easy to lose your childlike sense of awe and wonder. Darren and John examine how to break the shell that keeps us from finding the joy and peace of our inner selves.2022-11-2521 minBetter EverydayManaging your business model daily (Ep. 82)Darren and John discuss how smartly managing and prioritizing your firm’s two most valuable assets can give you a new perspective on what’s good in your life and your business.2022-11-0426 minBetter EverydayIt’s good to be queen (Ep.81)John and Darren talk about the difference between control and influence and how we can use whatever power we have to elevate others.2022-10-0727 minBetter EverydayLiving intentionally (Ep. 70)2022-02-2533 minBetter EverydayIt's time to reassess how you do business (Ep. 69)2022-02-0327 minBetter EverydayLiving a connected life (Ep. 68)2022-01-2428 minBetter EverydayBeing intentional about employee experience (Ep. 67)2021-12-1726 minBetter Everyday3 priorities for 2022 (Ep. 66)2021-11-2122 minBetter EverydayFinding freedom through automation (Ep. 65)2021-10-0825 minBetter EverydayBecoming an intentional influencer (Ep. 64)2021-09-2829 minBetter EverydayCurating your business (Ep. 63)2021-09-1625 minBetter EverydayIt's not business as usual (Ep. 62)2021-08-2718 minBetter EverydayGetting unstuck (Ep. 61)2021-08-1324 minBetter EverydayKeeping an open mind (Ep. 60)2021-07-3024 minBetter EverydayOn the move (Ep. 59)2021-07-1924 minBetter EverydayCreating simplicity by productizing (Ep. 58)2021-07-0224 minBetter EverydayFinding the courage to say 'no' (Ep. 57)2021-06-1820 minBetter EverydayTrapped (Ep. 56)2021-06-0422 minBetter EverydayMoving forward by letting go (Ep. 55)2021-05-2123 minBetter EverydayLooking ahead (Ep. 54)2021-05-1417 minBetter EverydayWalking Through the Fog (Ep. 53)2021-03-2627 minBetter EverydayDitching the Transaction Mindset (Ep. 52)2021-01-2221 minBetter EverydayDawn of a New Day (Ep. 51)2020-12-1825 minBetter EverydayDon’t Wish Away a Season (Ep. 50)2020-10-1617 minBetter EverydayStack the Deck (Ep. 49)2020-10-0220 minBetter EverydayWork and Life to Be Proud Of (Ep. 48)2020-09-1425 minBetter EverydayHistoric Milestone (Ep. 47)2020-08-1423 minBetter EverydaySeeing Through a Different Lens (Ep. 46)2020-07-3131 minBetter EverydayWhen 1+1=3 (Ep. 45)2020-07-1727 minBetter EverydayBecoming a Guide (Ep. 44)2020-06-2925 minBetter EverydayAn Introspective Look at Forced Change (Ep. 43)2020-05-2935 minBetter EverydayRe-Architecting the Modern Firm (Ep. 42)2020-04-1327 minBetter EverydayWorking From Home with Roman Kepczyk (Ep. 41)2020-04-0331 minBetter EverydayBe an Advisor NOW (Ep. 40)2020-03-2524 minBetter Everyday3 Simple Steps to Leading During COVID-19 (Ep. 39)2020-03-2426 minBetter EverydayChoose Sanity This Tax Season (Ep. 38)2020-03-1325 minBetter EverydayMaking Sense of Grey Matter (Ep. 37)2020-02-2821 minBetter EverydayThe Right People in the Right Place (Ep. 36)2020-02-1418 minBetter EverydayResidue of the Past (Ep. 35)2020-01-3122 minBetter EverydayIt's 2020 for Goodness' Sake! 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(Ep. 26)2019-09-2722 minBetter EverydayData Is The Bridge (Ep. 25)2019-09-1320 minBetter EverydayLiving On Purpose (Ep. 24)2019-08-3020 minBetter EverydayEvolution (Ep. 23)2019-08-1624 minBetter EverydayShadowboxing Your Ego (Ep. 22)2019-08-0223 minBetter EverydaySecond Half Of Life Thinking (Ep. 21)2019-07-1926 minBetter EverydayQuestion Everything (Ep. 20)2019-07-0521 minBetter EverydayThe Competitive Advantage (Ep. 19)2019-06-2124 minBetter EverydayChoosing Your Future (Ep. 18)2019-06-0731 minBetter EverydayTaking Back Your Day (Ep. 17)2019-05-2426 minBetter EverydayControl Freak (Ep. 16)2019-05-1024 minBetter EverydayComplementing Drive with Focus (Ep. 15)2019-04-2624 minBetter EverydaySetting Boundaries (Ep. 14)2019-04-1223 minBetter EverydayMaking Room for Margin (Ep. 13)2019-03-2919 minBetter EverydayCreating a Modern Experience (Ep. 12)2019-03-1518 minBetter EverydayPower of Objectivity (Ep. 11)2019-03-0118 minBetter EverydayProductizing (Ep. 10)2019-02-1519 minBetter EverydayGrowing Like Crazy (Ep. 9)2019-02-0113 minBetter EverydayBaby Steps (Ep. 8)2019-01-1820 min