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One Life with Donny Raus3 Lessons From Laos and Sri Lanka and Why They Matter to Your LifeI just returned from a month in Asia, spending the bulk of my time in Laos and Sri Lanka. With that comes new awarenesses and lessons on how to live. Today I want to share 3 of those with you, because they what I am about to share can only be seen when you step out of your day-to-day environment. This is the perfect episode to transition into 2026, because it is my intention, through the stories I am about to share, that you will reflect on your life, how you've showed up, and what you want for your f...
2025-12-2338 minOne Life with Donny RausWhat’s Really Stopping You? - The Fear Beneath the Excuses and Why It’s Time to Move AnywayToday invite yourself to look past the surface-level excuses we all use—“I don’t have the time,” “It’s too expensive,” “I’m not ready”—and explore what’s really stopping you from chasing the life you want.Through a story about a dream job at Starbucks and a conversation with a friend stuck in indecision, Donny uncovers a universal truth: the real barrier is rarely logistics—it’s fear. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of failing. Fear of stepping into something unfamiliar.But what if you didn’t wait for permission? What if you started creating w...
2025-07-3019 minOne Life with Donny RausFrom Chaos to Calm: How to Escape Stress and Build a Joy-Filled, Balanced LifeAre you living your day—or just surviving it? In this episode of One Life, Donny Raus invites you to pause and take a real inventory of your life. As summer winds down, so many of us find ourselves overwhelmed, overextended, and stuck in routines that no longer serve us. Donny shares his own recent spiral into stress—and how a simple act of awareness became the catalyst for profound change.You’ll hear how burnout creeps in when we ignore our needs, skip self-care, and suppress the small joys that bring us alive. But more im...
2025-07-2815 minOne Life with Donny RausBe Like Coffee - How To Turns Life's Unexpected into Joy Let's explore how the unexpected detours in life—those frustrating, off-script moments—may actually hold the key to more joy, presence, and growth than we realize.After reflecting on a conversation with his friend Diego and a past travel experience in Montenegro, Donny unpacks how his mindset while traveling—open, curious, and flexible—was drastically different from the rigidity he sometimes felt at home. So what changed? Not the circumstances… just the story he told himself about them.You’ll hear how shifting your perspective can transform your day, your mood, and your impact on the people ar...
2025-07-2317 minOne Life with Donny RausSlowing Down to Speed Up - Overcome The Pressure to Be There Already We often put pressure on ourselves to "be there already"—to have figured it all out, to be further along, to have everything perfect yesterday.Through a heartfelt conversation with a friend and a behind-the-scenes look at his espresso blending journey, Donny unpacks how internal frustration isn’t always about the task at hand—it’s often rooted in a deeper fear: that time is slipping by and we’re not where we thought we’d be.You’ll hear how rushing through goals, skipping the rituals that ground you, and placing unrealistic timelines only drain your ener...
2025-07-1721 minOne Life with Donny RausIt’s Not About the Thing: How Hidden Frustration Reveals What's Really Going OnSometimes what feels like overwhelm from a project, a person, or a technical glitch is really something deeper: the tension between where you are and where you thought you'd be by now.In this episode, Donny Raus shares a raw and honest moment behind the scenes—struggling to build an online funnel, battling tech issues, and feeling like things should have happened already. But what started as venting about broken platforms turned into a moment of personal clarity: the frustration wasn’t about the task—it was about the timeline, the pressure, and the dream of freedom that s...
2025-06-1217 minOne Life with Donny RausThe Power of Stopping: The Only Way to Invite Peace Into Your DayWhen was the last time you truly stopped?Not just paused for a breath—but dropped everything, tuned into your body, and asked: How am I really feeling right now?In this episode, you’ll explore why stopping feels so hard, what resistance looks like in the moment, and how your mind fights to keep you in old patterns. Drawing wisdom from Walden by Thoreau, Donny reminds us that what we truly need is far less than we think—and joy lives on the other side of simplicity.This is your invitation to remember what m...
2025-06-0421 minOne Life with Donny RausTrapped by Success: Reclaiming Time, Joy, and Purpose in a World Obsessed with MoreIn this thought-provoking episode, Donny Raus unpacks a powerful conversation with a fellow entrepreneur who, despite his outward success, revealed a life quietly slipping by—long days, little freedom, and even less joy. It sparked a deeper reflection: What does success really mean if it costs you your time, energy, and aliveness?Through personal insights and hard-earned wisdom, Donny challenges the belief that hustle is the only path to prosperity. He guides you to explore your own definition of success, clarify what you value most, and assess whether your lifestyle supports it—or contradicts it.This...
2025-05-2622 minOne Life with Donny RausStepping Over Fear: The Decision You've Been Avoidingn this raw and courageous episode of One Life, Donny Raus invites you to face the one decision you’ve been putting off—the one that could free your energy, sharpen your focus, and change your life. Whether it’s a career move, a health concern, or a relationship shift, Donny reminds us that not deciding is still a decision—and it often costs us far more than we realize.Through a vulnerable story about his own health fears and delayed decisions, Donny shares how avoidance kept him in a loop of anxiety, robbing him of joy, clarity...
2025-05-1923 minOne Life with Donny RausSip More, Live More: The Ritual of PresenceIn this episode of One Life, Donny Raus shares a deeply personal and powerful reminder: life isn’t something to survive—it’s something to savor. Using the ritual of coffee as a metaphor for presence, Donny explores how most of us rush through our days, consumed by pressure, obligations, and mental chatter. But what if your morning coffee could become a sacred pause—a gateway into feeling more of life?Fresh off a trip to Europe and the whirlwind of returning to everyday demands, Donny opens up about the struggle to stay grounded. He recounts quiet moments...
2025-05-1420 minOne Life with Donny RausRound and Round: Getting Off The Hamster Wheel of LifeIn this heartfelt solo episode, Donny Raus reflects on what it means to live intentionally rather than getting caught in the never-ending loop of daily routines—the metaphorical “hamster wheel.” After a recent trip to Europe, where simplicity, meaningful connection, and less noise opened his mind, Donny returned to the U.S. only to feel the familiar pull of distractions, pressures, and societal programming.Through stories of travel, conversations with friends, and honest insights into his own struggles with burnout and self-doubt, Donny offers an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your heart, and ask: What do I trul...
2025-05-1118 minOne Life with Donny RausIt's All a Blessing - Magic in Every MomentWhat if you could see every passing moment as a blessing? How would that impact your life? It is often the most challenging of times that are our greatest teachers. The good thing is that you don't have to go through a traumatic experience in order to have this shift in perspective. You can do it by simply asking a different question. For questions, comments, or to purchase Raus Coffee, visit www.donnyraus.com.
2022-03-2108 minOne Life with Donny RausAwkward at First - Unconscious IncompetenceEverything we do is awkward at first. Sure, passion pushes us forward to take the initial action, but not long after we're confronted with the reality that there is a lot we don't know. What we decide next will determine the trajectory of your life. Will you break through, learning what you need to learn in order to become competent in the new skill, will you bounce against the wall, doing the same thing and expecting a different result or will you simply give up. My advice to you is not to give up before the transformation. Break through...
2022-03-0711 minOne Life with Donny RausThe 1 Second Rule - Security vs SuccessWhat if it only took 1 second to bring you from where you are to the life you want? Would you be wiling to invest the time? Doing so will require you to break through some discomfort, but when you do, you silence the inner critic and step into your true power, the real you.You can subscribe to this podcast, ask questions, leave comments, and purchase some amazing Raus Coffee to start your day by visiting www.donnyraus.com.
2022-03-0116 minOne Life with Donny RausThe "D" Word - Discipline, Your Best FriendOur minds aren't designed to make us happy. They're designed to keep us safe. Everything worthwhile in life is going to require one thing, discipline. It requires you to break through a barrier of discomfort to create new habits. When you step into vs away from discomfort, that is when the real results start show up. If you'd like to subscribe to the podcast, have questions, comments, or would like to start your day with a delicious cup of Raus Coffee, you can do all the above by visiting www.donnyraus.com.
2022-02-2112 minOne Life with Donny RausMake a Better Choice - The Gift of Don't WantsOur minds are built for survival and that usually means focusing on the things we don't want. Rather than scorn the "don't want's", you should instead celebrate them. Why? Because there is magic in knowing what you don't want in life and with a little guidance you can reverse it to becoming crystal clear about what you do want to show up. This simple role reversal, if done right, can lead to a life reversal, but it requires action and focus.To subscribe, comment, ask a question or purchase my amazing Raus Coffee, visit www.donnyraus.com.
2022-02-1410 minOne Life with Donny RausLove Thy Self - Choosing What's Life GivingThere is a simple hack that can help you make better decisions for yourself and the life you want to live and it all starts with a question. In this podcast we'll explore this magical question and the impact it can have, because after all, ask a different question and you'll get a different answer. A different answer is all you need to live a drastically different life. To subscribe, comment, ask a question, or purchase some of my delicious Raus Coffee visit www.donnyraus.com.
2022-02-0809 minOne Life with Donny RausGenerally Speaking: The Best Way to Set GoalsWhat if being specific about your goals was actually pointing you in the wrong direction? What if you've been traveling down a road that is taking you further away from the feelings and fulfillment you want? When we set goals, we must first ask a very important question, "what do I want to feel?" The difference in your answer will determine the appropriate path to follow.For questions, comments, sign up for an coffee-date or purchase Raus Coffee, visit www.donnyraus.com.
2022-01-2409 minOne Life with Donny RausIn ProgressEverything takes time. While it may appear that things aren't going our way, there's something happening in the background. As you try and try again, little distinctions are being made to inch you closer to your goal. While the results may not be as instantaneous as you'd like, they are making their way to you. What's required on your end is faith, action, and most of all, self compassion. In this episode we'll illuminate the area where you think you're not making progress to reveal what's happening behind the scenes.To subscribe visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1069759
2022-01-0309 minOne Life with Donny RausTheir Plansif you don't have a plan for your life, someone else does. Not having a "plan" means you'll get swayed wherever the wind blow. Not how you want to live, especially if you want to create a life of passion and excitement. Then how do we check in to make sure we don't get sucked into someone else's plans? Easy, you get clear on your own and evaluate every decision as to how it aligns with it. Doing so will give you focus and excitement, as you see yourself making massive progress towards your outcomes.
2021-03-1512 minOne Life with Donny RausIn the UnexpectedLife happens outside your comfort zone. I am going to take it one step further and add, "outside your habitual patterns". Habits are good, until they aren't. They turn bad when they cut us off from new experiences. You wouldn't plan a vacation, only to look forward to your return home, would you? Never! So why do you do that with your day? Your life is composed of your days. Open up to the possibilities within it and you open up to a new experience of life.
2021-03-0811 minOne Life with Donny RausRoutine ScramblerIf you've ever traveled for an extended period of time, you know it could be hard establishing the routines to get you productive in your day. The beauty of having your routines "scrambled", is you get to re-establish your routines, letting go of the things that didn't add value to your life. When facing this challenge, it helps to first establish a keystone routine. This is the routine that will impact and influence every action you take thereafter. For me, that is waking up early for sunrise. What is it for you? Even if you're not relocating, the steps...
2021-03-0110 minOne Life with Donny RausBreaking ThroughWe've all beat ourselves up for not behaving a "certain way", but what if the excessive behavior was actually a way of realigning? What I want you to realize is that engaging in negative self talk doesn't fix a behavior, it reinforces it. When you allow yourself to go through the motions, you naturally realign or hit a breaking point, where the only option left is to correct.
2021-02-2210 minOne Life with Donny RausWho's Life Is It Anyway?Who's vision for your life are you living? When you awake in the morning are you filled with emotions of excitement or dread? It is so easy to get caught in the habitual patterns of day-to-day living, falling prey to the "should's" of society. However, if you take a moment to check in, being brutally honest with yourself, you may realize that you've veered off the path. Congratulations! Now that you're aware, you can self correct. A passionate life doesn't happen by chance. It must be seized, each and every day.
2021-02-1511 minOne Life with Donny RausAnxietyAnxiety is the byproduct of fear and uncertainty. When feeling anxious, what are triggers leading you to feel this emotion? One of the things that helps is sharing your feelings with friends. Doing so not only releases the "pressure", but also allows us to realize we're not alone and that there may be fault in our thinking. In this episode I share a strategy on how to deconstruct and transform your anxiety, so that you can start on the upward trend of feeling good!Enjoy the podcast? Sign up for our mailing list and attend one of our u...
2021-02-0813 minOne Life with Donny RausBlank CheckTime... Time is our most valuable resource and each of us have been given equal. The problem is that few people consciously decide how they want to spend it. As a result, they forfeit their rights, and as a result, allowing others to spend it for them. A passionate life doesn't happen by chance. It is a choice and must be seized! It starts with first understanding why you're playing the game...
2021-02-0208 minOne Life with Donny RausCozy PrisonAre you choosing a sub-par experience of life, because you're more worried about the thing you'll be giving up, rather than what you'll gain? If so, you may be stuck in a cozy prison. Before you can get out of the cell, there are a few questions we must first address... The answers are your "key" to the cell. Once armed, you must decide, will you serve a life sentence or will you step out to your freedom?Visit www.donnyraus.com to join our mailing list and get updates on our next Live Your One Life workshop!
2021-01-2609 minOne Life with Donny RausWhat I LikeWhat do you like? Do you even know? Sometimes when we spend so much time with our heads in the sand (a metaphor for work), when we come up for air, we have a hard time remembering what exactly it is we did for enjoyment. In today's podcast I address that very question from a friend of mine, giving a framework to start to rediscovering life and what brings her joy.
2021-01-1811 minOne Life with Donny RausTranscending Trauma We all experience trauma at some point in our lives. Sometimes, that trauma can hold us captive, preventing us from moving forward in our lives. It is almost as if it has us preserved in amber. Luckily for us, these traumas can be transformed, but only when we decide to let the skeletons out of the closet. Doing so allows us to shine a bright light on them, so that we can reframe and give them a new meaning. It is the new meaning that opens our lives to new opportunities, allowing us to see past previous limitations that se...
2021-01-1112 minOne Life with Donny RausLiving NowWhat are the promises you made to yourself, that you keep putting off? What are the lies you tell yourself, that prevent you from taking action towards the life of your dreams? We tend to think that we have all the time in the world to do the things we want to do, when the truth is that our time is finite and that we're not guaranteed a single moment outside of now. The time to make good on those dreams is now. So what do you want? If you haven't given much thought to it, perhaps it's time...
2021-01-0412 minOne Life with Donny RausPast Meets PresentDo you ever get triggered by people, whom you don't even know? If so, as it was with me, you may be projecting your past onto your present. This is done with people, situations, experiences, and even things. When we understand that the mind is just a memory bank of past experiences, we can go back to find the "record" that is triggering this response within us. Doing so gives us more emotional elasticity and opens us up to the unfolding experience.
2020-12-2808 minOne Life with Donny RausIntentions With IntentionWhatever we do, there's a reason for it. We just may not be conscious if it. There is tremendous power in setting an intention before you perform a task. Doing so acquaints you with that which what you want, while also presenting you with a map on how to get it. While setting intentions is good, if we're not careful, we may actually do ourselves some harm. It could be as harmless as taking that last drink while at the bar with friends or choosing to keep the peace at the expense of our own self confidence. The key...
2020-12-2108 minOne Life with Donny RausVictim to HeroLife is full of experiences, many of which are beyond our control. With that said, things aren't always going to go that way. When that is the case, we get to choose one of two options: we can play the victim of our story or we can play the hero. Could it be that easy? Yes. In this episode I will show you that theres a fine line separating the two. It is up to you to choose the more empowering meaning.
2020-12-1412 minOne Life with Donny RausWorse By ComparisonIf we want to live full, rich, happy lives, there's one thing we must avoid at all costs and that is the act of comparison. You may have heard the saying, "comparison is the thief of joy", that is because each time we compare ourselves or what we have, we are turning a blind eye to the blessings in our life, choosing to instead focus on what we believe to be lacking. If we would only take a step back, we may find out that the grass is sometimes greener right where we're standing. Are you doing something, that a...
2020-12-0708 minOne Life with Donny RausWriting On The WallShow me a person's room and book case and I will tell you about the person. Each day we're being primed by things like the news, social media, and even our loved ones. This priming impacts how we respond to our the world and our days. What if we could set ourselves up to feel good and go after our goals, without any conscious effort. If you did that at the beginning of each day, what kind of affect would it have on your interactions? Your work? How you feel about the future? Here are some tips to make...
2020-11-3014 minOne Life with Donny RausPermission to SucceedWhat would you go for, if you knew that by doing so, you would inspire those around you? Sometimes we hold ourselves back because we fear separation, we fear loosing connection and love. What if that was only a story in your head? What if by doing so, you would actually inspire those around you to reach for new heights? The were my thoughts, that was until I saw effect my actions had on others. Then it changed...
2020-11-2313 minOne Life with Donny RausSmall Things, Big ImpactWho do you want to become? An importantly question that we seldom ask ourselves. Once you've got the answer to that, what goals can you set that will take you to/develop you into the person you wish to become? So many people, including yours truly, set goals and take action without every really pausing to look ahead and ask, "where will this take me?" Aware of this, we get to take actions that will move us forward and faster, because the small actions we take will be in alignment who who we want to become. What goals will...
2020-11-1610 minOne Life with Donny RausFinding WhyYour "WHY" is the driving force behind every action. It is so powerful, that millions of people spend their entire lives lives searching for it, failing to realize it was under their noses the entire time. Everything we do has a why. Said differently, everything we do has a purpose. The reason so many are unaware of this controlling force, is that they've been unconscious in choosing it. Something magical happens when we consciously choose our purpose. Instead of haphazardly moving through life, we become deliberate creators and as a result, more fulfilled.
2020-11-0908 minOne Life with Donny RausBreak The SpellWhat if I told you that you were under a spell. Don't worry, you're not the only one. We are all under a spell, many in fact. These spells are the beliefs we hold and stories we tell ourselves, which shape our daily experiences and ultimately our lives. However, not all spells are created equally... Some spells are constructive and others destructive. The only way to experience more of life is to become aware of these destructive lies, so that we can release ourselves from their power and fully step into the light of truth. How does one identify t...
2020-11-0308 minOne Life with Donny RausInspired ActionWhat if you could identify the emotional state where all decisions flow from alignment? What I'm referring to is inspired action. Inspired actions are the impulsive actions that result from an inspired state. These actions come from a place of abundance, excitement, and possibility, as opposed to fear, uncertainty, and scarcity. They have the ability to catapult you faster and further towards the life you dream of and as a result, must be seized when they arise. In this episode I will share examples of inspired action, so that you can identify and act on them when they show...
2020-10-2710 minOne Life with Donny RausFire, Ready, AimEver get stuck in indecision, unsure of which action to take? What if I told you that regardless of the action, the one you choose it's the right action. How could this be? The reason it is so, is because the moment we decide, we create forward momentum. Right or wrong, the one thing decisive action gives us is contrast. "Do I like where this has taken me or do I want to change?" This contrast is like a cybernetic device, allowing you to fine tune the next action going forward. The process repeats itself, providing even more clarity...
2020-10-2008 minOne Life with Donny RausWords of EncouragementHow does it feel when you receive a heart felt compliment from someone? Good doesn't it? Now imagine how they feel as a result of receiving one. One of the byproducts of giving such a compliment is that it causes us to take a step back, acknowledging the journey up until this point. Not only that, but both parties benefit, because it feels good to make others feel good! The key take away is that what you give, comes back to you. If you're looking to deepen relationships or advance in your career, one of the quickest ways to...
2020-10-1209 minOne Life with Donny RausPath of Least ResistanceWhat if you can have everything you desire without the struggle? I believe that very often we set goals for our life, while also adopting a rigid framework as to how to get it. The problem having preconceived notion as to how things need to unfold, is that it doesn't allow us to see the shortcuts that will get us there faster. It's important to note that the path of least resistance that first presents itself, isn't necessarily the correct path. There are times in our life where we'll have to setup framework in order for this to work...
2020-10-1209 minOne Life with Donny RausLiving ContradictionDo you ever say you want something, but then partake in actions that are contrary to what you're trying to achieve? If this is you, don't beat yourself up over it... We all do it and for different reasons. Sometimes life just throws too much at you and as a result, you take the path of least resistance, veering off course. Or perhaps, you never slowed down long enough to question some of the habits playing out in your life and how they were effecting it. In this episode I'll share how a GAP analysis exposed my contradictions, as...
2020-10-0611 minOne Life with Donny RausOvernight SuccessDo you beat yourself up over a goal you've yet to achieve? What if it was the journey that you were after the entire time, not the goal? A worthy goal is one that forces us to grow in order to attain it. As a result, it was never about the goal in the first place, but rather who we become in the process. In this episode, I tell the story of a friend of mine who was being very hard on himself for not making the progress he wanted. Because of his overly aggressive expectations, he failed to...
2020-09-2911 minOne Life with Donny RausTrue NorthWhat do you want out of life? At first, you may say that you''re not really sure, but I know if you check in with your heart and ask, you'll get everything you're looking for. The next question then becomes, what are you doing today and is it aligned with what you want to do/be/experience? I believe for many, the answer is no. I know for myself, that I was taking actions and doing things not because I wanted them, but because other expected them of me. If we're going to take control and live passionate lives...
2020-09-2212 minOne Life with Donny RausYou Suck At StorytellingIf we want to change our lives, we must start first with with our story. This is not the story we tell others, but rather the story we tell ourselves as to why we don't have what we want. Why is this important? Because language is powerful and our story puts is in a state of hypnosis. As long as we keep repeating the disempowering story, it will continue to envelop us in its enchanting power. What is a story really? It is the reason we tell ourselves as to why we don't have what we want, placing the...
2020-09-1513 minOne Life with Donny RausPreparing For The JourneyWhat if before setting out on a journey, you knew the challenges you would encounter along the way. Would this increase or decrease your chances of success? I believe that some of the reasons we we fail to achieve our goals is that we don't have a strategy on how to overcome the struggles we encounter along the way, as well as, a framework to remind us of what we were after in the first place. The good news is that both of these are in your control, but they require you to think differently, by asking a new...
2020-09-0812 minOne Life with Donny RausWe Are All The SameWhat feels better, when you feel empathy towards a person or when you feel division? The answer is obvious... We feel better and more alive when we feel connected to those around us. Separation causes suffering. If the truth is so obvious, why then do we choose to divide rather than unite? Even when we know intellectually that we're all equal, there may be an unconscious belief you picked up form TV, your family, or your faith that is keeping you from feeling this connection. In this episode learn how experiences shift your beliefs, as well as, a simplistic...
2020-08-3115 min
One Life with Donny RausInterview With Sonia Cruz OroSo you say you want to travel more? How committed are you? Did you know that the longer you put it off, the less likely you'll travel in the future? In this episode Sonia shares what "trips" most people up in their desire to see the world, as well as, practical solutions to overcome them. At the age of 35, equipped with a strong desire to see the world, Sonia packed her bags and left her home country! Talk about breaking routines and getting out of your comfort zone. Here's the takeaway... If she did it, you can too. Here's...
2020-08-2741 minOne Life with Donny RausBuilding On SuccessEver wonder why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer (you can replace "rich" with happy, passionate, lucky, or any other word you'd like)? The reason is that YOU CAN ONLY BUILD ON SUCCESS. This means looking at our day and celebrating the little victories, such as brushing your teeth, having a good conversation with a friend, taking a step towards a goal you want to achieve. It may sound overly simplistic, but that's because it is. Most people do this exact process, but instead of focusing on their successes, the focus on their failures. Where do y...
2020-08-2414 minOne Life with Donny RausAccepting FailureWhat if there was no such thing as failure? What decisions would you make? What would you create? What if failure was a gift to get you to your goal faster? If you beat yourself up over past "failures", then this episode will shift you perspective. The truth is that failure is our ally. Too many people get lost in what they see as defeat, when in reality, it's a call there to help us grow, informing us that we need to change our approach. In this episode are analogies and stories that will help you realize this truth...
2020-08-1711 minOne Life with Donny RausTrue IdentityIdentity is the primary driver behind everything we do, but where does it come from? How is it formed? Is what we believe about ourselves true? Everything in your live right now is the result of the identity you hold for yourself. If you're body's not the way you want it or you're struggling financially, it's because you've made this part of your identity, perhaps unconsciously... If we want transform our lives we must first create a new identity, one that formed with conviction that THIS IS WHO I AM. Once we've made who we want to become as...
2020-08-1012 min
One Life with Donny RausInterview With Suzanne LongstreetWhy do we have uncomfortable emotions? How can we shift our emotions, so that instead of going in the direction of what we don't want, we're actively driving towards that in which we do? In my interview with Suzanne Longstreet, master NLP and hypnotherapist, she addresses how we develop these emotions, tools to figure out what's really feeding them, and how to make the psychological shift towards what we want. Why is it so important to get a hold on our emotions? Because LIFE IS EMOTION! As a result, the quality of your emotions determine the quality of your...
2020-08-0641 minOne Life with Donny RausIf Not Now, Then When?How much time do you take in your day to do the things that bring you joy? If not much, what are you waiting for? Life is happening now. If you're an achiever, you likely push, push, and push, postponing happiness for some future point in time when you have the money, time, or relationship you want. I'm here to tell you that you're living a lie. That may be triggering to you, but here's the truth. If you don't allow your the simple pleasures of feeling good now, what makes you think you'll do it at some point...
2020-07-2912 minOne Life with Donny RausTwo Roads To Self LoveWant to love yourself more? Here are two roads that I've found to lead you to that same destination. When we're critical of others, we are more likely than not, even more critical of ourselves. The reason being that we've been conditioned to believe that there's something wrong with us if we don't be/have/look like ___________. Relax.... There's nothing wrong with you. This is nothing, but a condition pattern. We have the ability to change that and it all starts with one new thing: a question. Change isn't always easy, but it is always possible. Do one or...
2020-07-2811 minOne Life with Donny RausAre Your Needs The Source of Your Suffering?We all have the same 6 human needs. The only difference is where each ranks in importance and how how they are met. Could your top needs be the source of your pain and suffering? In this episode I will share with you the needs and how they ranked in my life, so that YOU can identify yours and see whether or not they're the source of your pain. I invite you to join the One Life with Donny Raus Patreon page. Here you can download the weekly Podcast sheets to identify your human needs and understand what needs to...
2020-07-2017 minOne Life with Donny RausLead By ExampleDo you have a relationship that needs repair, but hasn't, because you're waiting for the other person to apologize? Sometimes we get so caught up in being right, that we forget our real outcome, which is to restore the relationship to back to normal or perhaps, even better than before. An interaction with my 5yr old nephew taught me the lesson that sometimes we need to put our ego aside and be the first to forgive.
2020-07-1311 minOne Life with Donny RausPath To JoyYou want to transform your life? "Pushing through" on pure will power will not get you there. If you want to achieve great things, there is one thing you must first conquer and that is your state. The mental state you're in determines the actions you're willing to take. A crapy state translates into crapy action. A great state translates into great action. Catch my drift? The question then become, how do we ensure we are in a great state? Easy... All you have to do is think or do something that you know will put you in a...
2020-07-0617 minOne Life with Donny RausLost In TranslationHave you ever had someone hurt you, only to realize that you were completely wrong in how you interpreted the experience? This happens often when we leave our minds unchecked. In a conversation I had with my friend Tanti, I realized just how easy it is for us to misinterpret what's actually being said. Have you had a relationship fall out that might be the result of a misunderstanding? The solution is to seek greater clarity and rather than fill in the blanks of the story with our past experiences, ask questions to arrive at the truth.
2020-06-2211 min
One Life with Donny RausFollow Happiness - Interview with Paul Samuel DolmanPaul Samuel Dolman is the friend you just met, but have known your entire life. Paul reminds us that you don't need anyone's permission to live the life you love. Only your own. In this episode Paul accounts his own journey from being a musician to getting picked up by Larry David while hitchhiking and writing a book about it. His message is simple. Trust life. Stop the distractions, quiet your mind, and listen to your heart, for this is the path of least resistance. You don't have to know the end destination, just the next step. Paul is...
2020-06-151h 01
One Life with Donny RausEvery Moment's A Choice - Interview with Isaac LidskyMost people live their entire lives "blind" to the forces controlling it. Isaac Lidsky did, that is until he lost his eyesight. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at the age of 13, Isaac was completely blind by the time he turned 25. What at first seemed like a death sentence, would up being one life's greatest gifts. Going blind gave him the ability to see his life "Eyes Wide Open". What if if your setbacks were actually opportunities? What if the limiting thoughts you held about yourself were just fabrications of your mind? What happiness was a choice? Answers to this and...
2020-06-081h 12One Life with Donny RausChange Your WorldOur outer world is nothing, but a reflection of our inner world. Grasp this and you'll grasp the power to transform your life in an instant! Imagine what life would be like if you could choose the experience, moment to moment... Easier said than done? Yes. Possible? Totally! By simply becoming aware of what's going on inside, you create the space to choose your thoughts to move you forward. Enjoy!
2020-06-0109 minOne Life with Donny RausFind The DysfunctionWhen we want to get out of pain, we must first find the dysfunction causing it. In a phone call with my good friend Sadiq, we spoke about pain in the body and the habitual patterns as a result of it. He said, "pain is the body is an alarm to notify us that we're doing something wrong." This could be sitting for a too long, resulting in pain in our back/hips or a particular way we're working out. Listening, I thought to myself, isn't this true of the emotional pain as well? A lot of the time...
2020-05-3113 minOne Life with Donny RausA Year To Live (Part 2)We've been programmed to think that once we land that job, buy that house, take that trip, that life will be perfect... We seek externals for validation, when the truth is that we don't need object or anyone's permission to be happy now. This moment is all we need. Surely you know people who have little and are happy. Conversely, you know people who are well off, but miserable. It isn't to say that wealth creates happy or unhappiness, but rather that it doesn't make a difference. A happy person will also find a reason to be happy and...
2020-05-2512 minOne Life with Donny RausNo One Like YouI remember hearing Tony Robbins say that, "most people over estimate what they can accomplish in a day and underestimate what they can get done in a year". The reason is that when we think of change, we thing it has to be big and all at once. It's like going to an all you can eat buffet and trying to fill your plate with everything on your first pass. You forget that you try everything and go up as many times as you'd like. This is true of life. We look at a goal. take strides to obtain...
2020-05-1808 minOne Life with Donny RausThe Missing IngredientWhat if you could take any lemon that life threw at you and simply squeeze it into lemonade? Doing so starts with the core belief that life is happening for your and that there is no meaning to an event, other than the meaning you give it. Take a moment and let that sink in... If there is no meaning other than the meaning we give an event, then what is the event? Nothing, but feedback. When an event unfolds, our meaning maker (mind) kicks in. This mind is programmed by past events and as a result, will only...
2020-05-1112 min
One Life with Donny RausEnvironment ChangeOne of the most powerful influences in our lives is that of our environment. It has the power to shape our income, impact our health, and even form our identity. The reason is primal. We conform to the believes, values, and world views of others in an effort to be accepted by the group. This is not the way to a happy and fulfilling life... This paradigm doesn't favor one race, social class, or group. If we want a better life, we must become aware of the influence of those surrounding us. Only the can we make the conscious...
2020-05-0407 min
One Life with Donny RausThe Problem With ManifestingThe biggest problem I have with manifesting is that few people follow up with action. In order for any "intention" to materialize, you must take imperfect action towards it. I say this because I was that person, for while a while... Truth be told, the initial action you take is likely going to be wrong, but do you know what happens as a result of that intentional, but "wrong" action? You get experiences. You make "tweeks"and follow up with a new action. This fine turning is what eventually gets us to our end destination. Sure, you can visualize...
2020-04-2711 min
One Life with Donny RausTime Is Wealth - Interview with Rolf Potts, author of the book VagabondingWhat is real wealth? If you're like most people, you'll probably rattled off some absurdly high nominal value, but is that true? In this week's podcast Rolf challenges us to think differently about wealth, filtering it through the lens of travel, experience, and relationships. We live in a world where we've hypnotized ourselves into thinking "there is never enough time". What we fail to realize is that time is the one thing we are all given equally and that every moment of our lives is a transaction, with time as the currency. "Work, sleep, repeat... You...
2020-04-201h 07
One Life with Donny RausYou're A Monkey DerekHave you seen the movie Zoolander? More specifically, the scene where Mugatu tells Derek "you're a monkey Derek. You're a monkey". As a result, Derek starts to jump around like a monkey. How true is that of life? When we're younger, we develop personalities based on what is going to get us the love and attention from our parents (or caretaker). You've got the usual suspects... There's the over achiever, the class clown, and yours truly, the people pleaser. Some people go their entire lives, unconscious to this childhood programing. Each time we take an action that violates who...
2020-04-2008 min
One Life with Donny RausBreaking HabitWhat would life be like if you just said YES? When life feels mundane and boring, it is likely because we've become too engrained in our habits. When we become too rigid with our schedules, we often crowd out the possibilities to meet new people, have new experiences, and learn new things. So if habits are the shovel that digs us in a hole, what's the golden rope that lifts us out? The answer is one word. YES. When we're asked to step out beyond our ordinary, our mind kicks in trying to predict the future and prevent us...
2020-04-1311 min
One Life with Donny RausLessons In A PandemicWhen disaster hits, we can choose to focus on the destruction or we can focus on something more empowering, such as what we can do, what's really important in life, and the generosity of others. As many of us wait this out in our homes, how we emerge is largely going to depend on where we choose to put our energy. In today's episode I share my account of how one simple interaction at a food store took me from a place of fear to one of gratitude. The same is available to you... Be safe and God bless!
2020-04-0609 min
One Life with Donny RausA Year To LiveWhat if you had a year to live? What would you prioritize? Who would you spend time with? Time gets obscured through the busyness of life. We think that we've got all the time in the world, but then something happens that brings us to the realization that time is finite. Most people start to live, only when they know they're going to die. Let's not wait that long... Let us acknowledged this truth and instead chose to intentionally live. Something beautiful happens when we live from this place. We shrug off the small stuff and get laser focused...
2020-04-0608 min
One Life with Donny RausJust DifferentWe tend to get caught in thinking that one outcome is better than the other, when the difference is just a matter of perspective. Each moment is full of infinite possibilities and when we close ourselves off to other possibilities, we close ourselves off from the magic of that moment. I learned this lesson in one of my travels, when I allowed the fear of others to infiltrate my decision and disrupt my itinerary. Forced to make a last minute flight change, I quickly learned that there was no such thing as "better". In fact, what I received as...
2020-03-3010 min
One Life with Donny RausTemplates For SuccessSuccess leaves clues. If we want to get results in any area of our lives, we usually don't have to look very far. If we're honest with ourselves, we've all be successful at some point in our lives, whether it be a great family, relationship, career, or our health. The The magic lies in figuring out what we did to get those results and applying that same formula to the other areas. It doesn't stop there. To achieve great results, we've got to be able to formulate new habits, learn, and make changes to our approaches. In this episode...
2020-03-2318 min
One Life with Donny RausHappiness FormulaWhat if I told you there was a formula for happiness? You'd want to know it wouldn't you? What if I also told you that there was a formula for excitement, fulfillment, and love? Now I've got your attention. Uncovering this formula isn't as difficult as one would think. To do so we must first map out the experiences of our past that led to feeling the emotion we're after. Once we identify the triggers and key elements, we can then take the framework and apply it to any area of our lives to feel the same emotional response...
2020-03-1613 min
One Life with Donny RausMeasure of GreatnessWhat does it mean to be great and how do we measure it? The answer might not be as straight forward as you think. For many, greatness is attached to an end result, when in truth, greatness is the result of many great actions taken consistently. Greatness is a mindset, not a destination. Is it possible to be great in some areas, while struggling in others? Yes, but when we look at the focus and the actions put forth in those areas, the answer becomes clear. When we consider greatness as a mindset put into action, it is easy fo...
2020-03-0912 min
One Life with Donny RausGet DisciplinedWhat feelings come up when I mention the word "discipline"? I used to associate the word with lack of freedom, until I did some digging and found that it was only when I was disciplined that my life worked. Everything we want to accomplish, all those fulfilling dreams and desires, all require discipline to bring to fruition. Realize this and you won't have the same resistance to doing the tasks you know you need to do to get the outcomes you want. Listen to my story. How does my resonate with those you've had? See any patterns? Enjoy and...
2020-03-0216 min
One Life with Donny RausFinding TruthWho do you say you are? Who do others say you are? What's the truth? Identity is the strongest force shaping our realities. Whether that identity is positive or not will have a huge impact on how you experience life. Where does or sense of identity come from and is it true? More often then not, we'll notice that it was shaped by our environments instead of being consciously crafted. You're already the person you want to become, you just need to accept it within yourself and condition your true identity so that it is who you show up...
2020-02-2413 min
One Life with Donny RausLove Thy SelfCan you look in the mirror and honestly say I love you? In the past I had tremendous trouble doing this, but recently, the answer to that question changed. How it changed had more to do with what I observed within myself. If we want to find beauty within, where everything starts, we must first seek it. Once found we can then radiate it outward to the rest of the world. Start the process of loving yourself. Enclosed is one simple practice that can show you how. You'll be surprised by the shift that happens. I know I was...
2020-02-1709 min
One Life with Donny RausCoffee RitualA little rant on coffee rituals in my travels. What's your ritual around coffee? I'd love to hear. PM me on Instagram at @donnyraus
2020-02-1012 min
One Life with Donny RausTrue ReflectionWe all have greatness inside each of us. The only decision on our part is to choose to recognize and activate it. Ever witness (TV or in person) someone accomplishing a great feat and feeling teary eyed afterward? Why is that? I believe one of the reasons is because we recognize the same greatness that is available to each of us. While we may not be athletes (or maybe we are), greatness comes from deciding to push beyond our own perceived limitations. Just doing it. One step at a time...
2020-02-1012 min
One Life with Donny RausNot WaitingTime doesn't stop for anyone, so why do we? If there is one thing my travels have taught me is that you can't wait for others to take the trip (start the new venture, make a long needed change).If we desire something in life, we must go after it with audacity. Believe it or not, the decision to start is the hardest of all. Once you decide, you set forth a chain reaction that will unfold before you. All you have to do is decide and the hardest part is over.
2020-02-0323 min
One Life with Donny RausAll In TimeTime. It is our most valuable resource and with it we can create anything we put our focus to. Then why does it seem so difficult to push forward in our endeavors? Did you catch that? The "key" in the last sentence? The reason is so many of us "PUSH". To manipulate time, you've got to know how to leverage it, but before you can do that, you first must plan and that starts with a vision. An inspiring vision will "PULL" you towards it. Wouldn't it be nice to be pulled up the mountain rather than to have...
2020-01-2712 min
One Life with Donny RausPeople of InfluenceWe've all had someone come into our lives, even if for an instant, that's change its trajectory for ever. Amazing isn't it? How such a short and sometimes chance encounter can shape who we become. Want to know the good news? This isn't some super power... While you I believe God's hand is at play, we all have the ability to positively influence the lives of those around us. Think of your own experiences. Is there someone who may have guided you down the career you're currently in? Or performed a good deed to make you spark your hope...
2020-01-2213 min
One Life with Donny RausAnswer of The DayThe answer to shaping our lives isn't somewhere out in the distance. It is in the present moment, more specifically, becoming aware of our mind and the repetition that keeps us feeling the same emotions, because unless we can change here, we're doomed to repeat it again and again. We were each born to live lives we love. The road starts today. It starts now. In this episode are 2 easy practices you can do to expose the poison hidden in your day and see the silver lining that is there, right in front of you. Enjoy.
2020-01-1420 min
One Life with Donny RausThe Year of AcceptanceLessons will pop up when you least expect them. Here's one from my New Year's Eve in Philadelphia. I believe that most of the time when we're not getting the result that we want, it is likely that we haven't yet accepted where we currently are. The resistance for "what is" prevents us from taking steps forward, doing the small steps that are necessary to accomplishing that which we are after. What will your 2020 stand for? Pick a word and set the intention.
2020-01-1317 min
One Life with Donny RausVietnamese Coffee RecapWhether you live Vietnamese coffee or just curious how to make some of their most prized coffee creations, this risked will give you a recap of my most recent trip, as well as, recipes for you to bring the authentic taste home.
2020-01-0611 min
One Life with Donny RausThe Healing MindThe mind is the strongest muscle in the human body It is the master creator of our reality and the healer of our bodies. With this power comes great responsibility. We must cultivate good thought, otherwise this great creator can become a God of destruction.
2019-12-3015 min
One Life with Donny RausPower of IntentionBefore we get what we want, we must first know what it is we are setting out for in the first place. This is the power of intention. Intention allows us to think outside of our current situation, peering through the window at the very outcome we desire. The consequence of not setting an intention? We allow ourselves to drift with whatever comes our way. The caveat is that unless we're guided by a future vision/intention, we'll default to our past experiences, for better or worse.
2019-12-2918 min
One Life with Donny RausKeeping ScoreHow do you know if you’re winning the game of life? Like any professional sport, you've got to keep score. Many of us, myself included, go through life never really taking a moment to reflect on where we've been. The problem? Neglecting to recall those memories, or keep score, we tend to flounder through life blind to the magic of each day. Taking the time at the end of your day to recall the moments you're most grateful for is the best way to ensure that you'll not only go to sleep feeling good, but that life is a...
2019-12-1722 min
One Life with Donny RausWandering VietnamSitting at a cafe, a little sleep deprived, and contemplating the trip till now, i share some of my insights and experiences of Vietnam this far.
2019-12-0616 min
One Life with Donny RausInterview with Julie Reisler of The You-est You PodcastThis week's episode is an interview I did with Julie Reisler of The You-est You Podcast. I know Julie from a entrepreneurs group I belong to and from the initial meeting I could tell she was special. Julie's purpose is to help others find their "You-est You" or as I like to refer to it, their truest truth.In inspiration on so many levels, Julie interviewed me to get under the hood of my coffee company and the journey taken thus far, so that other aspiring entrepreneurs can and learn from my experience. En...
2019-12-0237 min
One Life with Donny RausThe Winning FormulaWe've all had successes in our life. The key is to realize what we did to achieve success, because it is also the key to being successful in all the other areas, such as our relationships, finances, and business. Join me as I reflect and share the success formula learned from my first physique competition as an amateur bodybuilder. After listening to the entire clip, I invite you to look at the areas of your live and to find your formula. I'm willing to bet that it isn't all that different than mine...
2019-11-2517 min
You-est You®: Redefining Intuition, Spirituality, Consciousness & HealingA Whole New Take On Coffee with Donny RausDonny Raus, founder of Raus Coffee Company, has been active in the coffee community for 17+ years. Having worked in various capacities, from barista to an educator and roaster, one thing has always rung true, coffee, people, and travel have always been his passions. In college he worked for Starbucks and was one of the first in the company to earn the title "Coffee Master". While there he started the "Free Pour Mailing List", the company's first comprehensive mailing list to include new product highlights, coffee tastings and pairing notes, equipment reviews, and subscriber Q&A. He also traveled the region...
2019-11-2037 min
One Life with Donny RausTrust LifeSteve Jobs said, we can only connect the dots lookin backward. Translated, we must trust the journey of life and that it has our best interest. Each of us goes through trials and while it may seem there may not be a way out or a purpose in our suffering, it is only by choosing to accept what we've been given and moving forward despite it, that we can later look back and connect the dots. Life is happening for you. Trust it.
2019-11-1922 min
One Life with Donny RausLeaning into FearYou've likely heard the adage, "do one thing a day that scares you," but what does that even mean and how do you know when you've found that thing? The answer isn't as complicated as you think and it comes with an added benefit: compounding. The more we lean into our fears, the easier it becomes to identifying and breaking through them.Here is a simple way of identifying that fear or what "the edge" is for you, as well as, a philosophy on how to overcome it. Hope you enjoy and would to hear how you've...
2019-11-1127 min
One Life with Donny RausIt's a ChoiceEmotions=Life. Our emotions are there to guide us and put our focus to an area that needs our attention. In the end, it is a choice. We get to choose our experience. Enjoy!
2019-11-0431 min
One Life with Donny RausThe JourneyIf there is one thing that's important for each of us to remember, it's that we are the authors of our lives. While we'll all arrive at the same end destination, the difference is the journey we take to get there and that's up to us. I believe in imperfect action and so without any formal intro, I introduce One Life Episode 1 - The Journey
2019-11-0320 min