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Weekly Motivational Word PodcastEMPOWERMENTWhy Don't We Feel Empowered?
Despite the potential for empowerment, many of us struggle to feel empowered in our daily lives. Here are some common barriers:
Lack of Education: Without the necessary knowledge and skills, it’s challenging to make informed decisions and take decisive action.
Lack of Resources: Resources, including financial, physical, and informational, are critical in enabling us to pursue our goals.
Lack of Support: Support from family, friends, and the community can provide the encouragement and assistance needed to persevere.
These barriers can leave us feeling stuck, but they are not insurmountable. By...2024-07-0111 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastINTENTIONSDefinition: What one intends to do or bring about an aim or plan
Root Word Meaning: Comes from the Latin word “Interdere” which means to stretch or purpose.
Ortez Definition: Your intentions are your thoughts. That brings about an action to achieve a purpose.
“Our intentions create our reality”
Wayne Dyer
How do our intentions create our reality:
Our thoughts
Our actions
Our outcomes
How can our intentions bring about success:
1. Define...2023-04-2515 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastGRINDDefinition: One who works or studies excessively
Root meaning: steady, hard, and tedious work
Ortez Definition: In order for you to attain any type of success. You must be willing to work hard. Remain steady through all difficulties and obstacles.
What does it mean when hearing a person say I’m grinding:
They possess a burning desire to achieve something great.
They have a vision of where they see themselves
They set goals and focus on daily ac...2023-03-2014 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastVISIONDefinition: The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
Root Word Meaning: Vis (Latin) which means someone's ability to see.
Ortez Definition: To imagine and plan what the future outcome will be.
“Where there is no vision. There is no hope.” George Washington Carver
What causes us to lose our vision:
Weak Faith
Obstacles
Failure’s
How Do We Gain Vision:
A burning desire to do something
Imagine yourself obtaining what you ar...2022-12-2009 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastRESULTSOn this weekly motivational word podcast. We will taking a look at the word RESULTS. All results has consequences good or bad. RESULTS is what matters in all areas of our life. What that being said lets take a look at this word RESULTS. To see what it means and how you can acheive more success and the things you desire.
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2022-12-1217 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastEXICTEMENTDefinition: Something that stirs up feelings of great enthusiasm.
Root Definition: Comes from the Latin word exciten. Which means to move, stir up or instigate.
Ortez Definition: Something that stirs a person up and gets them to move. With energy, passion, and enthusiasm.
When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it's as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words. John C. Maxwell
What causes us to lose excitement:
Unrealistic expectations
Negative energy
No inner...2022-09-1922 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastWINWIN
Definition: To be successful or victorious. In a contest or conflict.
Root meaning: Comes from the Old English word winnan. Which means to labor, toil, struggle strive, fight and conquer.
Ortez Definition: To conquer your inner self conflicts. Which will make you victorious at this game called life.
“ Everyone has the will to win. But very few have the will to prepare to win” Vince Lombardi
What are the reasons why people don’t win:
Don’t believe they can
Lack of preparation
Not willing to sacrifice
Short cu...2022-09-0513 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastMINDSETDefinition: A mental attitude or fixed state of mind.
Root Word Meaning: A way of thinking
Ortez Definition: The way you think about a particular thing based on your attitude.
“The mind has a powerful way of attracting things that are in harmony with it, good and bad.” Idowu Koyenikan
What is the cause of a bad mindset:
Your environment
Our experiences
The circle of people you are around
Lack of knowledge
Close-minded, not willing to change
How to change your mindset:
Education
New positive experiences
Daily reflection
Form...2022-08-2922 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastFOCUSDefinition: A center of activity, attraction, or attention
Root Word: Originally the word focus was defined as a fireplace. Which is the base on the chimney.
Ortez Definition: It is the foundation or base that requires your complete attention and effort. To achieve desired needs, wants and goals.
Achieve self-mastery over your thoughts, and constantly direct them toward your goals and objectives. Learn to focus your attention on the goals that you want to achieve and on finding ways to achieve those goals.” Napoleon Hill
What causes us to lose focus:
...2022-08-2228 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastSERVICEDefinition: The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Root Word Definition: To minister, give aid or help, duty, devotion.
Ortez Definition: Be devoted take action and working to assist those looking for help.
Wealth Principal: Q+Q=C “The quality of service plus the quantity of service equal compensation” Dr. Dennis Kimbro
What is the cause of bad service:
Put money over people
No process or systems in place
Lack of belief in your service or product
Attitude
Never Grateful
How to give good service:
Do more...2022-08-1519 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastWORKDefinition: Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Root Word Definition: To labor or do.
Ortez Definition: Activity that will produce results.
Key Words:
Activity
Effort
Achieve
Purpose
Results
Do
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
Tim Notke
Why People Don’t Want To Work:
No Desire
Excuse Driven
Always Getting Ready
Complain and blame everyone but themselves.
Always looking for the shortcut to success
How To Get Motivated About Wo...2022-05-0222 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastHUSTLEDefinition: Movement and activity. Obtain by forceful action.
Root meaning: Hustle comes from the Dutch word “ husselen” Which means to shake or toss.
Ortez's definition: To obtain a goal by taking action. In order to make something shake.
Characteristics of a true hustler:
You’re unconcerned about what could go wrong. You are willing to take the risk.
Not afraid of failure
You're insanely dedicated
You play the long game
You create your own opportunities
You believe in your own potential
You're always moving
Understand the importance of networking (interd...2022-04-1813 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastMOTIVATIONMOTIVATION
Definition: The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.
Root Word: Motive which means the reason for a particular action.
Ortez Definition: A burning desire which causes an action.
“A burning desire is the starting point of all achievement”
Napoleon Hill
In order to stay motivated, you must first have a burning desire. Which will cause you to take action.
Why do we struggle to stay motivated:
Negative environment or circle
No purpose
No desire
Rely totally on outs...2022-03-1423 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastCONFIDENCEConfidence
Definition: Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way
The root Word Comes from the Latin word confidentia which means "firmly trusting, bold,"
Ortez Definition: To have faith and a firm belief in yourself. Be bold and trust in your ability.
“The development of self-confidence starts with the elimination of this demon called fear” Napoleon Hill
What are these fears that lower our self-confidence in our abilities?
Fear of rejection
Fear of mistakes
Fear of change
“Other people's opinions of you don...2022-02-2117 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastOPPORTUNITYOpportunity: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
The root word comes from the Latin "obportum "coming toward a port" which refers to a favorable wind blowing ships into the harbor.
When you take the definition and the root word meaning bring them together it means. "The circumstances are in your favor to make it possible. For you to arrive at your destination."
Why do people miss their opportunities?
1. Not ready
2. Don't want to take a risk
3. Waste time
4. Fear
2021-09-0123 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastEFFORTEffort: A vigorous or determined attempt
Root Word: Comes from an Old French word esfort. Which means to force or exert
Have you really put forth the effort? If your answer is NO then why?
1. Quit before you start
2. No vision
3. Weak faith
4. Lose ambition
How to put forth the effort?
1. Passion
2. Patience
3. Perseverance
"Effort only fully releases a reward after a person refuses to quit" Napoleon Hill2021-07-2113 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastIMPROVEImprove: To advance or make progress in what is desirable.
Root Word: Anglo-French word emprouwer "to turn to profit"
Why People Don't Improve:
1. Fear of what they might become and other people might say.
2. They don't set goals to improve. Because of the obstacles and barriers. That they will need to overcome.
3. Not commintmented and don't want to be held accountable.
4. A know it all
5. Don't know how
How To Improve:
1. Make a decision you want to improve.
2. Educate...2021-07-0518 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastGOALSGoals: Object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
Root Word: "Gal" which means obstacles or barriers.
Based on the definition and root word. In order to achieve your goals. There are going to be some obstacles or barriers. Which you will need to overcome.
Why we don't hit our goals:
1. We let the obstacles and barriers get in our way.
2. Then we began to lose our purpose and desire
3. Finally we lose all ambition
How do we a...2021-06-2818 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastDEDICATIONDedication: Committed to a task or purpose. The root meaning of this word means devoted to one's aims or vocation.
Why do we start out dedicated? Then we lose our commitment:
1. Rejection
2. Our fears become our dominant thoughts
3. We let our fears and other people opinions become our reality
4. Our burning desire lights start to burn out
5. We lose our ambition
How to get back re-dedicated:
1. Identify your fears and work to overcome them.
2. Write and read your d...2021-06-2122 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastACCOMPLISHMENTAccomplishment: Something that has been achieved successfully. An activity that a person can do well, typically as a result of study or practice.
Root Word: First used in the 15th century, the noun accomplishment derives from the Old French word acomplir, meaning "to fulfill, fill up, complete."
Ask Yourself These Questions:
1. What have I already accomplish.
2. What is it I'm good at.
3. What do I want to accomplish.
4. How would it make me feel.
5. How would it change my life.
6. What information and...2021-06-0714 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastLEGACYLegacy: Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.
Ask yourself these questions:
1. Who I want to leave a legacy to.
2. What type of legacy I want to leave.
3. How will I go about doing it.
4.What I'm willing to sacrifice.
5. What are you going to bring to the table.
" Live like a warrior so you can die like a legend"
Les Brown2021-05-2812 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastAMBITIONAmbition: A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Formula For Ambition: Intentions + Burning Desire+Applied Faith + Hard Work = Strong Ambitions2021-05-2414 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastPERSEVERANCEPerseverance is a continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. 2021-05-1513 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastIMPACTImpact: is defined as having a strong effect on someone or something.
Three questions you need to ask yourself:
1. What type of impact you want to have on your life?
2. What type of impact you want to have on others?
3. What type of impact you want to leave behind?
Your impact can either be positive or negative.
2021-05-0310 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastCHOICEChoice: Is defined as an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We all have a choice to be successful or be a failure. It's the decisions we make not our conditions that make us successful. 2021-04-2326 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastPOTENTIALPotential: Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
"Everyone has the potential to be great. No matter what their circumstances are"2021-04-1613 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastENTHUSIASM"Enthusiasm is a state of mind that inspires and arouses one to put action into the task at hand"
Napoleon Hill2021-03-2415 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastACTIONOur second episode for motivational word of the week is action. Action is what makes your goals come to life. Without action then your goals are nothing but words on paper. When writing your plan it is important to have action steps. Then commit to making sure that these steps are completed. In this episode, I will identify five reasons why people don't get into action. Also, five ways for you to get into action. Which will help you bring your goals to life. 2021-03-1815 min
Weekly Motivational Word PodcastSUCCESSOur first episode for motivational word of the week is success. Many of us want to have success in our lives. But what are we willing to sacrifice. You cannot have success without sacrifice. Also, you must have a purpose, plan, and be willing to put it into action. So I will be sharing with you some tips. That will help put you on the track for success. 2021-03-1012 min