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Level YourSelf UP PodcastSeason 3 Kickoff: Embracing New Beginnings and Fresh GoalsIntroduction Welcome back to Level Yourself Up, where progress matters more than perfection. I’m your host, John Budd, and I’m thrilled to kick off Season 3 with you. After a short hiatus, I’m ready to dive into new topics designed to inspire growth—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far, share exciting plans for the upcoming season, and explore how we can lay a foundation for a fruitful year ahead. Whether you're seeking tools for personal development or simply a moment of encouragement, this season is about bu...2025-01-1708 min
Rebecca's Reading RoomSea Fever by John MasefieldS5 E1: Sea Fever by John Masefield
Story-telling is the signature of humanity. And the very best stories of all come from our poets.
John Edward Masefield was a consummate story-teller. Born in Ledbury in Herefordshire, England on June 1, 1878, he lost his parents at an early age and endured an unhappy education at the King’s School in Warwick. He escaped to the sea on board the HMS Conway for two reasons, the first one being to train for a life at sea.
His second reason was more unusual: to break his addiction to r...2025-01-0802 min
Before The Cheering Started with Budd MishkinJOHN HODGMAN: Seriously Funny, Part 1Send us a textJohn Hodgman has made a wonderful career out of telling us things that are not true: as the “Resident Expert” and then “Deranged Millionaire” on The Daily Show and the author of three fun books of fake trivia. His warm and clever wit are on display each week on the podcast Judge John Hodgman. He is a thoughtful and compelling interview, especially when discussing his early influences, including the TV show Dr. Who, the writer Jorge Luis Borges and a Peter Cook/Dudley Moore comedy bit that “reshaped” his brain. It all started in a Brookline...2024-10-1823 min
Higher Ed Storytelling University#70 - Transform your college’s email newsletters - Insights from Mailed It! Co-Authors, Ashley Budd and Dayana KibildsMy guests today are Ashley Budd and Dayana Kibilds, co-authors of "Mailed It: A Guide to Crafting Emails that Build Relationships and Get Results." Ashley is a digital strategy expert at Cornell University, while Dayana is a strategist and researcher at Ology, an agency in the higher ed space.In this episode, Ashley and Dayana discuss their new book "Mailed It" and share insights on effective email marketing strategies for higher education. They provide practical tips on crafting emails that engage readers and drive results.Key Takeaways:Focus on the reader's needs and...2024-08-2152 min
Tea. Toast. & Trivia.John Quinn on the Play, “O Halflins an Hecklers an Weavers an Weemin’”S6 E11: John Quinn on the Play, “O Halflins an Hecklers an Weavers an Weemin’”
“To my Scots and Irish forebears who came to the Tay and the Jute and whose endurance and sacrifice bequeathed the precious gift of an education. To my family for copious love and laughter down the years and especially to my wife Marion, a Dundee girl, and as goes with the territory, a dancer in the rain.” John Quinn, Poet, Writer, Playwright
Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia. Thank you for listening in. I am your host...2024-07-2225 min
word balloon the comic book creators interview showBudd Schulberg On Old Time Hollywood and BoxingOn this Big Bout Podcast replay I present my convorsation with Hollywood and Sport Legend Budd Schulberg . Budd was of the Mad Men Age of magazines film and early tv . Had shared 80 years of memories. We discuss films like The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart and A Face In The Crowd fighters like Jack Dempsey (who became a close friend) Max Baer and more .2024-07-0458 minWord Balloon Comics PodcastBudd Schulberg On Old Time Hollywood and BoxingOn this Big Bout Podcast replay I present my convorsation with Hollywood and Sport Legend Budd Schulberg . Budd was of the Mad Men Age of magazines film and early tv . Had shared 80 years of memories. We discuss films like The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart and A Face In The Crowd fighters like Jack Dempsey (who became a close friend) Max Baer and more .2024-07-0458 minTea. Toast. & Trivia.John Quinn on The Dundee Connection with Mary ShelleyS5 E5: John Quinn on The Dundee Connection with Mary Shelley
“I lived principally in the country as a girl and passed a considerable time in Scotland. I made occasional visits to the more picturesque parts; but my habitual residence was on the blank and dreary northern shores of the Tay, near Dundee. Blank and dreary on retrospection I call them; they were not so to me then. They were the eyry of freedom, and the pleasant region where unheeded I could commune with the creatures of my fancy.
Mary Shelly, In the...2023-02-1318 min
Before The Cheering Started with Budd MishkinJohn Linnell: One of the GiantsSend us a textJohn Linnell is one half of the beloved musical duo They Might Be Giants. For 40 plus years, John Linnell and John Flansburgh have been making fun, quirky, memorable music. Really good music. For adults. For kids. For everyone. Their friendship dates back even longer to growing up just outside of Boston. My conversation with John Linnell is about that friendship and the early years of a musical partnership: a first gig that actually involved the then new Sandinista government, getting their video on MTV at a time when no one in their Brooklyn neighborhood had MTV...2023-02-0837 min
Before The Cheering Started with Budd MishkinJohn Pizzarelli: Hitting All The Right NotesSend us a textJohn Pizzarelli is a remarkable performer, combining guitar virtuosity, musical knowledge and a clever sense of humor to create a memorable night of music. I've known John for a long time, watching him grow from playing clubs in New Jersey and New York to venues all around the world. His love affair with music started early, listening and watching his father Bucky Pizzarelli play with friends and family around the house. The torch was eventually passed and John has run with it, creating a career of sweet sounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...2022-12-1451 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU 92 Spirituality- 1 of the Top 5 ways to Improve in 2022Ways to know and learn about God/Jesus Serving Ministries Community Your career Learning Bible study Learning how you think vs what the bible says Reflection Read the Word Being Meditation Prayer Seeing how God moving in everything Gathering Praising and worshiping Meeting with friends Social Connections Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary use words Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for ev...2022-03-1207 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 34: Darien, New Canaan & Westport: Discussion on What Makes these Towns Special (David Genovese, David Waldman, Tucker Murphy, Laura Budd)Send us a textDavid Genovese and David Waldman, Laura Budd and Tucker Murphy on the "Future of Downtown" in Darien, Westport and New Canaan, ConnecticutWe have all read about the bleak future of suburban downtown and particularly retail. "It's too hard to park" and "The landlords ruined it by raising rents" and "There are no mom and pop shops" and "Amazon killed it" and "It's lost its charm" More recently the work-from-home phenomenon has led people to wonder about the future of office space. And yet despite these problems our restaurants are having re...2021-11-121h 13
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU 83 Getting OrganizedAdvantages of Personal Organization What are the advantages of organization? Reduces anxiety and stress caused by not having control of things Increases your efficiency, enabling you to do more things in less time Frees up time to accomplish more things Creates healthy organization and filing habits that allow you to search for and find things much faster Generates responsibility Induces self-control and discipline So what stops of from getting organized ? Procrastination, the act of leaving something to be done later when there is no consequence for not performing a task Mental tiredness Physical tiredness...2021-08-1710 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastThe Compounding EffectThis week I talk about the compounding effect of making the right decision and how we make our life better not by big leaps but by daily choices John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” “A daily routine built on good habits and disciplines separates the most successful among us from everyone else. A routine is exceptionally powerful.” ― Darren Hardy 2021-08-0904 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLast weekThis week I explain what was going on and what I learned. 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your grou...2021-08-0212 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastHow to Overcome Anything1 Start your day right That means spending time with God Psalm 5:3 "In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly." 2 When a problem arises and they will ask what does this makes possible? 3 Be in a state of growing and learning 4 Be determined to overcome to get the victory 5 Be in gratitude find something to be thankful for every day. When you start feeling bad or get the upset think of something to be gratef...2021-07-1910 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastHow To Learn A New Skill FASTThis week I talk about how to learn fast, did you ever want to learn something or need to learn something this week here a 5 tips to speed up the process. Have a good reason have a purpose for learning. Participate in the learning don’t just be passive. Don’t just read a book involved with your fingers your ears your eyes build or create something as you learn. You learn more from doing than any other method Teach someone what you’re learning no the material well enough to teach it to others Also l...2021-07-1107 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast4 BattlefieldsThis week I talk about the 4 battlefields we all struggle with Some days it is totally obvious but other days it is subtle or not even noticeable. We are in a battle. It may not be one that we can see, but none-the-less, it is real. Emotional battles- dealing with love, pain, disappointment, and hurt feeling. Intellectual battles of the mind - our self talk, feeling loved, fears and most of all over thinking. Physical battles of what to eat, how to eat , pain in our body's, cancer, other healthy issues. Spiritual battlefield. Ultimately this is...2021-07-0518 minLevel YourSelf UP Podcast77 Time ManagmentThis week I talk about time management, I have a special Guest My friend Winston Faircloth who drops in to respond a question on how he manages his time. Check out is Podcast and website here Winston Podcast https://www.winstonfaircloth.com/ Who controls your time? First question is in control? Who is responsible? YOU ARE First realize you have the most control over your life. People will try to persuade us or just to do things but you have a ch...2021-06-2912 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastReceiving CriticismThis week I talk about how to receive criticism or feedback both negative and positive. How we have the victim mentality or an over comer mentality.2021-06-2113 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastTips to improve your outlookI give you tips to improve you outlook. Hey this week I just give you some tips to improve your outlook in your attitude if you’re angry or upset or depressed there’s some tips to help us to see things correctly. Start with what we’re grateful for Our physical posture And the things that we think about. Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. -Philippians 4:8 2021-06-1406 minLevel YourSelf UP PodcastWhere Have I Been Ep. 74Where Have I Been? What has been going on since December? I cover why I have not put podcast out, and what I plan to do going forward. Health Update 2021-06-0706 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastThings you can do to improve 2021In this week I share some things you can do you improve your life in 2021. Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Sleep Invest in yourself Take responsibility for what you can control Read a book Balanced Life- time to rest,time to sleep, time to play Re-frame your problems Value your health -eat better, exercise You get what you tolerate Setting boundaries 2020-12-2210 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastVulnerability with Mark DelaneyThis week is about becoming Vulnerable and finding healing and life Check out Mark's website and his podcast link are below My Life Platform Podcast with Mark Delaney The My Life Platform Podcast is all about winning at life and leaving a legacy. Hear from purpose and family expert, Mark Delaney, as well as experienced guests as we discuss developing a proper perspective on life, marriage, parenting, and more. This isn’t a podcast about unfounded theories or empty, shallow “make you feel good” talk. It’s about real purpose for your real life. You...2020-12-1449 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastTending our GardensYou know a lot of times we forget that our mind is like a garden. We forget to attend and take care of our thoughts were thinking about We forget to weed the garden out of the stuff that tries to come in and at the same time we are afraid to grow new things in our garden. Were are afraid to look at things differently and so sometimes we have to give plants opportunities to grow when they don’t look good so all these are analogies for things that we think about and fo...2020-09-1011 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastAction Creates ClarityThis week in the podcast I talk about taking action to produce clarity. Taking small steps will create clarity by either going in the wrong direction if you can realize this is not right. Each step can and will move us to our goals most of life we need to figure things out not everything will work for us as it has for others we need to adapt their steps if we are following someone else's steps and tweak them to fit ours. Most of us forget to enjoy the journey and embrace...2020-09-0111 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastGoing off TrackDo you ever feel like you just are not making progress or you know you are in the wrong place mentally? sometimes we need to reboot so this week I talk about that. also, I am excited to launch a free 30 email of encouraging words that I hope will be a blessing to you. https://www.levelyourselfup.com/30daysfree2020-08-2512 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastTwo MindsetsSo this week I talk about a growth mindset and A fixed mindset this week I’ve been thinking about how there are two different types of people in this article they really define and bring to life with the right words to help me share my thoughts and my beliefs. Also, I got some knowledge and information from these websites. Brainpicking.org LIndaGullo.com RayEdwards.com til next week ....2020-08-1018 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastMiracle MorningThe Miracle Morning This week I discuss my thought of this book and how it can help our lives. Hal Elrod coined the acronym “SAVERS” to help us remember each aspect of the ideal morning routine. Do a few of these already? Silence/Meditation Affirmation Visualizations Exercise Reading Scribing My suggestion for you would be to try to wake up 30 minutes earlier and do all of the SAVERS for 5 minutes each. As you become more comfortable waking up earlier and you begin to want to spend more time in your miracle morn...2020-08-0420 minLevel YourSelf UP Podcast066 Action Trumps WordsThis week on the podcast I talked about how actions are important. But our words bring life but the action we take is what molds the words into life. Words without action will not create results if you want results anything you do you have to take. If we’re not careful in taking action then we can start having wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is that just that it’s a wish. But when we want and desire, have a passion for things, then we create plans whether we realize it or not to bring them to life...2020-07-2814 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastKeep GrowingSo this week I talk about what’s been going in My life since May in the last episode of published there’s been lots going on and my renewed focus on health and a little bit of why some of the future of this podcast and how we can grow together as a community2020-07-2019 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastGood habits get you throughThis week I share how Good habits help keep me on track. Through trials, we all can struggle to stay on track.2020-06-0216 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-Jeff OverpeckThis week on level yourself up. I talk about my friend Jeff overpack some things that I've seen him practice I can't say that I've been taught this by him but it's things that he's definitely lived in his life and so reinforced. You know I think some of the times that we don't value our friends until they're gone. He truly was a gift. In my life, and a friend. So join me this week, as I just share three things that stood out to me as who he is, as a person. There's plenty of more that...2020-04-2809 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLearning from set backsOn the podcast this week, I shared with you three ways that you can adjust or Grow from setbacks. I share with you three things you can do if we're having setbacks. And most of us are having setbacks in our life with coronavirus. You know there is a lot of people out of work, things we don't understand or are afraid of. But now is not the time to slumber now's not a time to be afraid. Now is the time to maybe look at things a little bit differently. So here are three ways that...2020-04-1308 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastYou Are NeededYou are needed this week I talk about how now is the time to share and be who you are called to be. 2020-04-0604 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastStrongholdsHey, you might have noticed this podcast did not get sent out on a Monday mornings like it normally does. And that's because I was not happy with the recording that I had so I decided today rather than release it, I was okay with it being a little late. And so I came home and after spending some time with my family getting some stuff done around the house. I recorded this podcast. I just want to share with you that you are loved with a great love that there are mercy and grace. At the...2020-03-3117 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastMarch ResetThis week on level yourself up. Episode 59, we discuss the reset in March, or what I want to call the march reset. So with that, we're talking about how we need to trust God, to get us through these times that we need to seek His kingdom first and everything that he's doing for us that he will provide. I shared Matthew chapter six verses 26 through 34. So let us just pray for Israel for the world. And for the United States for the country that we live in, that God would heal our lands that we would repent first...2020-03-2311 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastOvercoming what holds you backThis week on episode 58 of level yourself up. I talked about watching the movie The Hobbit, and how things spoke to me, that we should be doing in our business & life. That we should be moved by love and peace, not by fear, we should be looking for opportunities to move in love and peace and find opportunities in these dark times. I also share phone app called otter that allows you to record your notes on your phone, and then email them to you or text them to other people. https://otter.ai ...2020-03-1616 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastGetting Organized So this week on episode 57 I talk about organization How we need to organize our thoughts, our house, our possessions, also share a little bit about how I’m thinking about changing up this podcast. I share a little bit about how I may change the podcast up a little by creating segments about tech business and integrate some about health, business, and life. Also in this podcast, I talk about the power of talking to yourself and asking questions.2020-03-0911 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastAdjusting ExpectationsSo this week in review of the last few weeks I've been pondering about how I set myself up for failure through expectations of myself, that I impose on other people so I share with you some of my thoughts about expectations and how we need to give grace and mercy to ourselves. Stop Anxiety by Adjusting Expectations Old expectations trigger your cortisol, but you can adjust them. Anxiety is caused by our own expectations more than we realize. For example, a pothole in the road causes huge anxiety if you drive right...2020-03-0213 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastHandling Set BacksThis week I talk about how to handle setbacks When I was thinking about this week podcast I came up with 10 things you can do to help so your setbacks don't throw you into a free fall or make you want to stop and giving up your goals or whatever it is you're trying to work forward to. Expect discomfort we will have resistance Failure is part of moving forward Evaluate what is going on never for reflect with trusted mentors or friends When making decisions think our plan for obstacles anticipate problems What can you...2020-02-2412 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast054 PerseverancePerseverance= persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Perseverance is stubbornness with a purpose -Josh Shipp Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance - Samuel Johnson it takes Faith to walk in Perseverance, living in peace when things don't go right. www.levelyourselfup.com 2020-02-1710 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastRenewing So this week on the podcast we talk about renewing our minds that we shouldn't think like everyone else thinks that we need to learn to think like our mentors and most of all like Jesus. Maybe we need to renew our goals and look at some of the things that were trying to do but it never hurts to revisit and renew our goals on a daily basis. Romans12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will...2020-02-1021 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast52 Wins Colin YearwoodThis week I interview Colin Yearwood. We discuss his morning routine, creating a framework for a morning routine. Morning Breathing technics Colin's weight lose Stoping things by force or welcoming change His podcast 52 wins Finding the positive in your life What is a WIN? Power of Affirmations Trade Expectations for Appreciation Improving your Peer Group Become the best version of yourself Tools we can use to improve yourself. Join us as we just have a conversation between two friends Colin's website is https://www.colinyearwood.com/ where he helps ambitious employees leverage their current skillset...2020-02-031h 00
Level YourSelf UP PodcastYour JOB is a BlessingYour current job is a blessing This week I talk about how we are providing a service how we can change our mindset and not just show up to work but that we can be a blessing to our clients and our customers because life is not happening to you it's happening for you we have a calling to serve.2020-01-2711 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastKeep going when you are drowningKeep going when you're grounding This week I share a story that happened when we were white water rafting several years ago. How God used that story to help me to realize that some of my goals for 2020. I am not seeing the results I desire so I need to think about staying focused on the solution and the results, not the problem.2020-01-2010 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastWordsThis week I talk about words. What words are we telling yourself and speaking to yourself are we speaking loving and kind words towards yourself ? Words that can energize our lives or build us up speaking life into ourselves do you believe that you are somebody? That you have a purpose? I also believe that we were created in the image of God and that we should be creating as God spoke the world into existence so our words help us to create also. Proverbs 18:21 - “The tongue can bring death or life." Proverbs 3:26 For th...2020-01-1107 min
Unintelligent ConversationEpisode 043: Sam Budd and Jon Michael SternSam Budd and Jon Michael Stern stopped by the program. Fun times were had by all!2020-01-081h 05
Level YourSelf UP PodcastAttitudeThis week I talk about the importance of attitude how 10% of what affects us happens to us but 90% of how we respond affects us more. How having the right attitude helps us get along with our goals, helps us to get along with each others, also helps us meet our goals, helps learn new skills and learning to enjoy the journey. We have to have a good attitude to be grateful We have to have a good attitude to believe We have to have a good attitude to learn It is also important to protect our self and a...2020-01-0520 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastInterview the Amanda KellyThis week I interview Amanda Kelly I thought about dividing this podcast up but it was just a good flowing conversation. We that we starting out with family traditions her background. I think is valuable content for everyone. We kind of rolled into business items at the 14 minute mark. Topics covered are Start with go big and how that got started. Importance of gratitude Importance of naming objects & projects Remembering Traditions and creating them traditions Scalability Quotes I am always busy...2019-12-2845 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastRecovering-Begin Again-Overcoming FailureTake responsibility for our actions and our problems Redefine with failure is We need to embrace failure is meant to changes “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” - Denis Waitley Take action Begin Again with Winston Faircloth http://podcast.winstonfaircloth.com/ https://www.winstonfaircloth.com/ https://www.levelyourselfup.com/043winstonfaircloth/ 2019-12-2111 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastHow to Stop ProcrastinatingHow to Stop Procrastinating This week we talk about the reasons why we procrastinate. We talk about the three elements of a habit which are The trigger The pattern The reward We discuss breaking the pattern and techniques how to do that. I also share other ways to stop procrastinating and stop feeling bad about yourself and reward yourself when we get the jobs done Quote of the week “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin Please subscribe and iTunes and leave a positive comment.2019-12-1410 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastDare To ChangeThis episode I talk about how we resist change. Life has a way of changing once we think we have it figured out. Changes in inevitable Recognize what you want Don't listen to your shame negative thoughts the naysayers or how many times you have failed Make a small step towards your goal That could be creating a plan thinking about what you're writing down what you want to change Realize you are not alone find a group of friends a man coach and mentor Share within the select group share your struggles your successes and be open...2019-12-0713 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastInterview the Winston FairclothIn this episode interview Winston Faircloth has been a strategic advisor/CEO of several multi-million dollar organizations over his thirty-year career. Topics Covered are We have a conversation about the backstage and front stage of organizations. How we need to be ourselves and stop comparing Comparison is the thief of joy Galatians 6:9 Perseverance and Persistence A wealth of knowledge is shared in this episode. Winston also shares some of his background from business to where his family is from, his faith, about his new podcast he is launching and his new business pursuit. future7figureCEO...2019-11-3045 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastFighting ForwardIn this episode I talk about fighting forwards the forces that keep us from growing. I share some of my thoughts that's been going through my mind this week dealing with life's problems, when things don't work out like you want when we are battling the internal battle to give up. How most of Life's Journey is about us learning about ourselves. I also talk about pursuing the things that we should be doing versus the things that we want to do or would like to do. 2019-11-2316 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastAction Creates Results Interview the Jacob BuddAction creates results So this week I’ve got a special guest Jacob Budd on the show. Jacob just got signed to be on the pit crew of the NASCAR truck and Xfinity series his goal is to one day be a pit crew for the Winston cup series. He shares how he has worked hard by practicing, having good habits, and aligning himself to get in this position and have a chance. A lot of what we talk about I believe can transfer into our daily lives if we can put the cor...2019-11-1628 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastWhat are you focusing on?This week we talk about how beginners and intermediate and professionals they look at things. The beginner often focuses on the equipment, gear or tools they need. The intermediate person often looks at the technique or how they deliver or the processes. The Advanced people often focuses on the The end result. But uses the gear and the tools that he has to do the best he can. The overall Takeaway is build using the skills and tools that you have overtime invest in better tools equipment books in training but...2019-11-1114 minLevel YourSelf UP PodcastStop Worrying about the Other Person Stop comparing! its OK to be challenged or push each other but stop expected things to be identical. God has a Plan for each person How it limits us It take our eyes off on what Gods trying to do in our life We de-value what we have to offer Create a place for jealousy to grow Causes apathy (lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern) and procrastination (action of delaying or postponing something) We de-value who we are. Puts us in a place of bondage. Are we judging ourselves and its based in condemnation. You cant give away more than...2019-11-0214 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastNot What I ExpectedThis week I talk about my camping trip, and how it was not what i expected and how some times what we desire the most does not turn out like what we want. How we can plan to create a atmosphere of creativity, love to help serve our goals.2019-10-2713 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast037 Upgrade Your Peer GroupThis week I talk about why you should think about upgrading your peer group to find a group of people that will help you achieve your goals to be insightful about the things that you cannot see about yourself. This group can help you to hold you accountable to achieve great things in your life.2019-10-2124 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast036 Change of AtmosphereThis week I share why I’m late getting this episode out. I also share some thoughts on changing our attitudes by changing our environment and being grateful for the things that we do have in our life. 2019-10-1506 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLimited Bandwidth Are you feeling Overloaded Stressed Anxiety ? This week I share 7 tip to help you. Stop pleasing people What Honors you? Or helps you refocus? Fit in time to enjoy life Unplug- stop reading, listening to podcast, being on social media, unless it really brings you peace. Seek to be at peace Make the best out of you conversations Rest try to get 6-8 hrs of sleep or take naps. 2019-10-0712 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-034_Loveyourself My thoughts on the book Love Your Self John Budd is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com 2019-09-3015 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastYour Faith or Your ForecastQuote of the Week Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day. Jesus Christ https://www.facebook.com/walkwithwinstonfaircloth/videos/476246409897915/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzguGPYYeTY2019-09-2222 minLevel YourSelf UP Podcast108 Days to 2020What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Zig Ziglar S – Specific (or Significant). M – Measurable (or Meaningful). A – Attainable (or Action-Oriented). R – Relevant (or Rewarding). T – Time-bound (or Track-able). https://www.facebook.com/groups/100daychallenge2018/2019-09-1508 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU- 3 people you need Quote of the week “Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery.” —Rick Warren “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) 3 types of people you A Mentor/ Teacher – someone who is further along in the faith, who can serve as a mentor or an older and wiser counselor and friend A person you can Serve– someone who is younger in the faith, who you can help as a mentor or an older and wiser counselor and fri...2019-09-0912 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastFail to GrowEpisode 30 we talk about failing to get ahead and the importance of failure and learning from our failures. Let's stop looking at our obstacles and keep our eyes on the goal also want to encourage everyone to enjoy the season you are in.2019-09-0114 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastTransformation part 2We don't grow when we know things we grow out of confusion. This week we talk about goal setting tracking accountability creating a plan scheduling Leading indicators vs results. 2019-08-2527 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-Transformation Quote of the week “If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.” Florence Scovel Shinn This week we talk about how everything is always happening for us and what does that make possible? We discussed how to prepare for transformations. who or what is the opposition who or what are our allies? Change uses external influences to modify actions but transformation modifies beliefs so actions become natural and thereby achieve the desired result.2019-08-1914 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastPasswordsThis week I answer 2 questions I have been asked How I Fight procrastination and how to I create passwords and mange them. Basic over view is A password should have 10 Characters, Minimum: You need to choose a password that’s long enough. There’s no minimum password length everyone agrees on, but you should generally go for passwords that are a minimum of 10 to 12 characters in length. A longer password would be even better. Includes Numbers, Symbols, Capital Letters, and Lower-Case Letters: Use a mix of different types of characters to make the password harde...2019-08-1223 min
Awkward Silences#22 - Stop Freaking Out About the Evils of Personas with Andy Budd of ClearleftPersonas are polarizing, some love them, but many love to hate them. This week, Erin and JH talk to Andy Budd, co-founder of Clearleft about why the social mediaverse should stop freaking out about the evils of personas. They're a tool in the toolkit, and come with contextualized nuance all their own. Read our blog post about it here: https://bit.ly/2KA7B5H About our GuestAndy Budd is the co-founder of Clearleft, an agency that helps design leader, founding member of the Adobe Design Circle, Venture Partner at Seedcamp...2019-08-0828 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastMake Time For You !Making time for you! In this episode I talk about the importance of making time for you. How creating time for you will help you benefit others and help your growth as a person. Investing in yourself You are valuable Keeping commitments to yourself Keeping on task Keeping appointments online Some free resources to help yourself grow are. Podcast YouTube Read a book Walk in a park Lunch with yourself Journaling Some paid ways to invest in yourself are Hire a coach Online courses Attend conferences Join the mastermind 2019-08-0518 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-SuccessMain topic what is success and my past view point of what success was for myself and how it has changed since episode 24 from my interview with Cliff Ravenscraft Weight-loss update Are you hungry Why are you eating this Are there better choices to eat Check out levelyourselfup.com2019-07-2816 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastInterview with Cliff RavenscraftThis week I interview Cliff Ravenscraft he's marketing the Freedom of the Dream 2019 conference but listen to this insightful podcast where he shares three things everyone should learn and we talk about the definition of success Learn how your current beliefs are keeping you from the financial success that you deserve. Cliff is giving away One of his most valuable message he has ever delivered. First, watch this sample clip here https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/ or you can sign up and watch the whole message free.2019-07-211h 09
Level YourSelf UP PodcastMy weight loss JourneyThis week I talk about my weight loss and how I'm going to attack it some of my hindering beliefs how I have changing my mindset and beliefs about my weight and health. I'm also laying out a general diet plan, monitoring my intakes of sleep food and water.2019-07-1519 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastRest and RealignmentThis week I talk to you the importance of embracing rest, recovery, reflection. Learning to become the person who you want to be. I also share some of my old way of thinking has been creeping into my thought patterns.2019-07-1110 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-021 Real Life UpdateEpisode 21 of level yourself up this week I just give you some insight into what has been going on in my life. Some of the struggles I’ve been having some of the mindset I’ve been struggling with and how I have shifted myself out of them and pressing forward and moving on. So come with me and level yourself up2019-07-0117 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastOut of RoutineOut of my Routine How to get back on track! Quote of the week by Thomas Edison Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. Realize what you can personally do Start today Start small and regain Celebrate any growth or success Decide today what you will do tomorrow 2019-05-2207 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast019 10 ways to be happier10 Ways to be happier End your negative thinking Take a break - Have a reset take a vacation walk in a park get outside go to a movie spend time with a positive person Look for little things in your life that bring you joy Make a good positive memory - find a person that needs encouragement that you run into. Make a list of what you're really grateful for Stop being rushed Be proactive about your relationships see how you can add value to others how you could just be a friend how you could be positive...2019-05-1319 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast018 Growth Mindset This week I thought we should dive a little deeper into the being in a state of learning. We talk about a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Which mindset do you have? Do you see failure is the limit of your abilities ? That either you're good at something or you're not ? You don't like to be challenged ? Either you can do something or you can't? Do you believe that your potential is pre-determined ? When you get frustrated do you give up? Do you believes feedback and criticism are personal? Do you stick to...2019-05-0616 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast017 Basic mindset we need for transforming ourselves 017 Five basic steps we need to have in place to transform our mindset. Recognize you don’t know everything always look to improve. You don’t know what you don’t know Stay in a state of learning -Learning from everyone learning what works and what doesn’t work. Our own failures and mistakes could be the seeds of success. To own our successes this is probably the most important step to set little monuments and victories along the way to help guard against negativity also finding the importance of learning to survive in the valleys of our life. Hebrew word for...2019-04-2917 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast016 Moments of ReflectionThis week I talk about applying the lessons I have learned that I have shared in the passed podcast and how I’ve turned this rough week into a positive. Are you using Affirmations? Are you reminding yourself of your Goals? Can you finding victories in our Storm? How is your anchor holding ? Becoming the real you how life seems to test our resolve to change. Do you really want to become the person you are trying to become ?2019-04-2221 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast015 How I balance Life015 So this week I talk about how I balanced life I share how I important to prioritize the things of my life I look at planning everything on the calendar then making weekly and daily task list to keeping focus on what’s really important for the day and that taking action because action get us results. If we Plan things that provide a frame work to take action on, to create clarity what to focus on. Quote of Week: The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. Stephen Co...2019-04-1318 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-Mission StatmentsMy podcast mission statement To help my listeners improve their life, business and health by providing quality content to give them the tools to change their mindset that may hold them back, to encourage them to take action and to celebrate their victories. For your life For your business For large goals Because life can get overwhelming, hard, painful, and frustrating a mission statement will help give us direction in those times; to remind us of our purpose. It’ll help us get clarity with our own story. It might help us to say...2019-04-0813 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-How to build Confidence013 How to build confidence. Confidence is a skill. You must start with small actions and as we see results that builds any skill. We build confidence from doing and use wisdom in the next step. What hinders our confidence? Fear of failure fear of man fear of loss. Past defeats. Lack of good friends or counsel. Lack of coach or mentors. Toxic people listening to bad advice. Living in the past. “Fear doesn't go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought an...2019-03-3018 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast012- PerseverancePerseverance is a skill that we must learn to obtain the difficult goals that don’t come easy for us perseverance build our character and stamina it makes us a better person and helps us level yourself up2019-03-2515 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU-How to OvercomeHow to overcome In this weeks episode we talk about how to overcome obstacles and setbacks a lot of this is just our mindset and how we look at things keeping the end in mind and realizing some people don’t like change and that we can control how we respond then we also talk about two things that keep us from growing that is procrastination and laziness.2019-03-1616 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast010- Top Reasons You’re Not Hitting You’re GoalsTop Reasons You’re Not Hitting You’re Goals Time Prioritize what’s important first Daily or weekly tracking wrong timing in your life Bad timing in the market Not enough time with your audience community or market Poor quality Bad products or defects Don’t police quality but build quality in Support Family Coaches Lack of training Lack of knowledge Wrong staff Personal You are not where you need to be emotionally physically or mentally Mindset positive and willing to grow and learn or negat...2019-03-0922 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastLYSU_009-Balance in a busy weekThis week I talk about my busy week, and tending the garden of my Heart... What are you Growing you in your heart? 2019-03-0314 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastControl PlansControl Plans a brief overview of how to use them to create structure and Standardized training A Control Plan should contain a comprehensive listing of the product and/or process, special characteristics, the process controls, measurement methods and tests that will be performed during regular production. Build Quality In to your products by focusing on what is critical to quality during the process, you can reduce scrap, eliminate reworks and prevent defectives from reaching the customer2019-02-1512 min
Level YourSelf UP PodcastDealing with Setbacks007 Dealing With Setbacks Do you ever feel like sometimes life is happening to you and not for you? Do live by your feelings or emotions? This week I share with you how I have learn to deal with them Be the person you want to become... Free Advertisement Check out https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/2019-02-0415 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast06 LYSU Adding ValueAdding value to people Make yourself more valuable Learn to listen Quote of the week Good intentions are worthless without good actions nobody had their life changed by someone hoping or thinking good intentions are not enough - John Maxwell from youtube - How To Make A Difference https://youtu.be/-6BQmP2jjpI2019-01-2414 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast05 LYSU 5 Ways To StayMotivated1 Shiny Object syndrome or losing focus 2 Not making it Fun or exciting 3 Lose motivation Zig Ziglar – “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily.” Compliment people - keeps you in right frame of mind, grateful Revisiting my goals daily 4 Lack of Accountability 5 Fear2019-01-1712 min
Level YourSelf UP Podcast04 LYSU Tools I Have Used To Change My LifeWhat tools this year has changed my life the most Journaling Good friendships this includes family members and non-family members Books reading them and not processing them in applying the things that I’ve learned Audio books Pro and cons of Audio book Podcast YouTube videos Online mentors- YouTube videos Podcast Affirmations The reason positive affirmations don't work is that they target the conscious level of your mind, but not the unconscious. If what you are trying to affirm is incongruent with a de...2019-01-1013 minLevel YourSelf UP Podcast03 LYSU Using enough as Leverage03 show notes In this episode I discuss my thoughts of having enough and how to use frustration as leverage. That there’s nothing wrong with questioning to find the right path for you or if your resources are limited there is always a ways to get started. The way you start may not be to the level like or want but it’s a start2019-01-0315 minLevel YourSelf UP Podcast02 Learning_from_failing2019-01-0316 minLevel YourSelf UP Podcast01 Failure and Change2018-12-2918 minUnintelligent ConversationEpisode 034: Sam Budd and Amelia NovySam Budd joins us once again. #swagisode2018-11-171h 02Unintelligent ConversationEpisode 030: Nick Timpa and Sam BuddIn this episode of the Real Easy Show, John and Evan are joined by the Sicilian gang. Nick Timpa and Sam Budd both sit down to talk about many exciting things... oh.. and dunce caps!2018-09-1334 min
BE Culture Radio - The Ultimate Business Podcast on enhancing Company Culture, Management, and LeadershipThe Key to Client Communication with Susan Winters and Budd LarnerWho is Susan Winters and the key takeaways in this episode?Susan Winters is the Chairperson of the Family Law division of Budd Larner. She hails from a very entrepreneurial background and was mentored by the some of the finest attorneys in New Jersey. She built her family law practice up one client at a time, winning multiple legal and entrepreneurial awards along the way. Her number one goal is to make her clients' needs her main priority.
Listen to this inspiring interview and learn about:
The tipping point that became Susan's 'Aha' moment
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