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Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Ukrainian People Are Paying the Price for Our NaïvetéWhile our politicians in Washington play games, the world’s most evil dictators have been preparing for war. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2022-03-0110 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Incredible Power of Personal SolitudeOur lives today are the antithesis of seclusion. We are surrounded by chattering voices: the talking heads on TV, podcasts, Social Media, Netflix and the constant buzzing and pinging of smart phones. Life is anything but seclusive. It’s nearly impossible to hear yourself think-or to think for yourself. After all, those chattering voices are simply a cacophony of other people’s thoughts, not yours. That's why we need to take time for personal solitude. Time to think, time to meditate, time to pray. It's the key message in Henry David Thoreau's Walden and it's as relevant today as it was...2022-02-1110 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Happiness Laboratory: What is It and Why Does It Matter?There is no objective measure of happiness. No emotional thermometer to test our temperature. So the only way to objectively measure happiness is to simply ask, “how happy are you?”In reality, more money makes us happier but only to a point. The study below shows “nail in the coffin” proof of happiness and money. Happiness improves with money, but only until about $75,000 per year. Then it pancakes.So the real question here isn’t “how do I get what I want?” The real question is “what do I want?” This is a public episode. If you wo...2022-02-0410 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneIt's Time to Put an End to Virtue Signaling and the Cancel CultureSo why is Joe Rogan causing such a stir? And, why is the pitch fork-cancel culture coming for his head? In early January, a group of 270 Scientists and Doctors signed an open letter to Spotify. The letter accused Rogan of “promoting baseless conspiracy theories”. Further, it demanded that Spotify attempt to remove any efforts to spread mis-information about the virus. The controversy boiled over in late January as several musicians demanded their music be removed from the platform. It started with Neil Young, but now includes Joni Mitchell. Earlier today, Randy Watson from Sexual Chocolate announced they are pull...2022-02-0411 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Laziest Generation in American HistoryOver the past few decades, the United States has seen a precipitous drop in the labor force participation rate. Surprisingly, this trend is most pronounced for young men ages 20–24. The labor participation rate for this group fell by almost 10% between 1996–2016. That’s a larger reduction in hours than any other demographic, male or female. At this point only 73% of those age 20–24 are even trying to find work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2022-02-0409 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneSeven Reasons Why Porn is Hurting Your KidsToday’s research shows that 67% of 13-year-old boys and about 40% of 13-year-old girls have seen at least one pornographic image in the last twelve months. These numbers are wrong, way wrong. I’m not trying to upset you, but if you have boys there is almost a 100% chance they’re watching porn. At a certain age, the temptation and availability are simply too great to ignore. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2022-01-2417 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Key Ingredient to a Happy Life that Most People Avoid at all CostsWhat many people fail to realize is that anything worth doing has some risk. And, risk is scary. As James Clear wrote, “Fear is the gas pedal, not the brake.” It’s the risk that makes life exciting. It’s the risk and the reward that creates the opportunity for real happiness and fulfillment to flourish. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2022-01-2410 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneIs the United States Becoming a Nation of Jerks?There is a lack of grace and kindness today in the simple ways that people treat one another. And, for some reason, that lack of grace and kindness is more pronounced at 35,000 feet. When people feel entitled, they tend to be Ass-Clowns. (See also: bonehead, fat-head, ass-monkey, ass-hat, wanker, moron, etc.). That arrogance leads people to ask commercial flight crews questions like, “Do you know who I am?” And, that question is rarely a de-escalator in a conflict. That question can lead to a flight attendant grabbing the PA and asking passengers if anyone knows the man sitting in 14F, caus...2022-01-2410 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneSocial Media: The Buying and Selling of Angst, Anger & EnvyI suspect that future generations will look back on us and laugh at how much time we spent on things that are so inconsequential and meaningless. Likely in the same way that our generation laughs at prior generations for glamorizing the use of lung darts. It begs the question of whether Facebook is the new smoking? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2022-01-0311 min
Beech Talks PodcastTom Greene InterviewTom Greene is a jack of all trades. He was recently on the podcast with Steve. They discussed life purpose and how it evolves, how to develop relationships, and prospect for warm leads for your business. Tom also writes a robust blog focused on wit and wisdom to enhance your life: https://tomgreene.com/
Learn more: www.stevebeecham.com2021-11-181h 12
Crunch Time Presents: Men of Steel Podcast and On Deck on CSR#SteelersvsLions #Week10 #KeystotheGameIn our next Segment on the #TomGreene Podcast with Tom Greene with Guest Host of the #MenofSteel Podcast, Charles, “The Prodigy,” Richey, we break down the #KeystotheGame for this Week’s Matchup between the #Steelers & #Lions. Tom can be followed on #Twitter @TomGreenePod.The #Steelers have a chance to go Atop the #AFCNorth but will Head Coach Dan Campbell Play the Role of Spoilermakers & Earn their First Victory of the Season? Also, we have the #OverUnder for this Game.
All that and much more. You can follow me on #Twitter and #IG @ProdigyRichey and for the #MenofSteel Podcast on #Twitter @MenofSte...2021-11-1211 minCrunch Time Presents: Men of Steel Podcast and On Deck on CSR#SteelersvsLionsShowdown & #TauntingYours truly of the #MenofSteel Podcast, Charles, “The Prodigy,” Richey was a Guest with Tom Greene of the #TomGreene Podcast. Tom is currently a Writer at the #HuronDailyTribune in Michigan as well as a Broadcaster. Tom can be followed on #Twitter @TomGreenePod. On this episode we #KickedOff previewing the #Week10 Matchup between the #Steelers & #Lions at #HeinzField. The #Lions will be looking to Snap a 12-Game Losing Streak dating back to Last Season. Plus we share our Takes on the Controversial Taunting Call on #Bears & former #Steelers DE Cassius Marsh. Right Call & how should & will the #NFLCompetitionCommittee look to change this?
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Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneWhat Happened to Healthy Masculinity and Our Boys?There is a boy crisis in America. By any objective measure, from Pre-K to College, boys are less resilient and less ambitious than they were a short time ago. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science. And, by virtually any objective measure, girls are thriving more than ever. It’s simply a bad time to be a boy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2021-11-0311 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneWe Have An American Death Penalty And The Effects Are DevastatingBased on a recent study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research, American’s life expectancy has been falling behind similar wealthy European countries since 1990.Here are some of the shocking findings:Compared to Europeans, American babies are more likely to die before age 5,American teenagers are more likely to die by age 20, andAmerican adults are more likely to die before age 65. This trend is occurring in white, middle aged Americans, ostensibly those who have adequate access to healthcare. And it’s also occurring at every other age and...2021-10-1108 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Death of FriendshipFriendships are dying. Even prior to the pandemic driven house arrest, the role of friendship was waning. The main culprit is time. We are just too busy, or at least we claim to be. Almost half of all Americans surveyed have lost touch with some of their friends over the past 12 months. And, some of them have lost touch with all of their friends. There's lots of data here to explore and lots of implications to our mental health. Click to listen and learn more about the future of friendship. This is a public episode. If you would...2021-10-0508 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe War on CivilityIt’s hard to be open and honest with anyone today, especially on tough topics like gay marriage or religion. There’s a real fear of being misunderstood, clobbered or cancelled. Because we are living in an era of incivility.The simple task of even producing an article like this one….is just too risky. If I have any readers after this piece it will be a miracle.WisdomDon’t you think wisdom is one of the benefits of traveling through the various stages of life? I do.Wisdom is simply a...2021-08-0307 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Most Authentic Question of Your LifeAt a certain age we learn the difference between talent and skills.Talent is on loan from God. But, skills can be learned by anyone. You need not have the former to exercise the latter. And, that understanding can lead to an enormous amount of joy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2021-06-2806 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneA Letter to all High School Graduates of 2020Dear Graduate: Enjoy this moment of freedom, before life gets all serious and you have to do stuff again. And, remember to appreciate the sacrifices earlier generations made that allow you the freedom to watch anything you want on Netflix. And post bored pics of yourself on Insta. Life could be a whole lot worse.Sincerely,The United States of America This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2021-06-2504 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneHow Emotional Teens Survived the PandemicNow that we are officially finished with drinking three “quarantinis” a day and hoarding gasoline, it’s time to assess the damage. What are the long term consequences of the complete disruption of our lives. More importantly, what are the long term consequences for our teens, particularly those that were already at-risk? I’m talking about the 67M Americans known as Generation Z or Gen Z. I like to refer to them as The Young and the Restless, but I digress. If you want to know how our teenagers will do after suffering through the loneliness, fear and...2021-06-2406 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneFaith, Hope & Love: The Secret of SurvivalI’ve started reading about our ability to overcome suffering. There are countless examples, but I’ve found two from history that will take your breath away. Listen to this 11-minute summary of my latest article and learn the secrets of survival from two of the greatest heroes of the last generation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tomgreene.substack.com2021-05-1111 min
AchievingOPTIMALTom Greene - Client SpotlightCoach's Notes: In this week's special, CLIENT SPOTLIGHT episode of AchievingOPTIMAL, I’ll be chatting with 1% member, entrepreneur and blogger Tom Greene. We discuss: Mindset Fear of failure No Risks - No Rewards The Entrepreneur's Life Etched Memories And much more! You can subscribe to Tom's blog at www.tomgreene.com. Self-improvement and personal development gives life purpose and meaning. And because the number one regret of the dying is not living the life they truly wanted to live. There’s one question at the core of Tom's wri...2020-10-051h 05
Sports Free AgentEnjoying every single moment of life and working on his dream of becoming a Sports Broadcaster, Tom GreeneThe Sports Free Agent in the spotlight is Tom Greene. Tom's areas of interest for an opportunity in sports are in Broadcasting (PxP, Color or Radio), Sportswriting, and Production.
Tom has aspired to work in Sports since he got his first Public-Address Announcing Job in 7th Grade. Coming from a High School that doesn’t have a Broadcasting Class, he had to work my own way into the field. Host of the Tom Greene Podcast.
To find out more about Tom visit his profile here: https://www.sportsasajob.com/tomgreene.html
If you ar...2020-05-0314 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneGrowing Up is OverratedGrowing Up is Overrated; Let’s PlayAs a young boy I stormed the southeastern beaches of Iwo Jima amid a cauldron of shell bursts and mortar fire. I was flanked by Sergeant Mabry and Private Trull and armed with my M1 Carbine, Ka-Bar combat knife and a supply of standard issue frag grenades. Over the next several hours the battle raged. The near hand-to-hand fighting was intense. We captured the first of three airfields and moved toward the island’s rock-strewn northern sector. We lost a lot of good men that day. It was...2020-02-2528 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene11 Ideas to Make You A Better DadWhat We Leave Behind - 11 Ideas to Make You a Better DadWe recently had some house guests. They brought their 15 month old daughter. It’s been a long time since we had a baby in the house. But you never forget things: how little they sleep; how much they have to say. I enjoyed telling the new Dad a few things. Like once you teach them to walk and talk, you’ve lost all control of the asylum. He looked at me like I’d eaten too much paste as a kid. He’ll learn. 2020-02-1724 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene8 Inches From The G.O.A.T. ─ Michael Jordan’s First Failure8 Inches From The G.O.A.T. ─ Michael Jordan’s First FailureWhen you think of the 23, what immediately comes to mind? The natural number following 22 and preceding 24? Two days before Christmas? The atomic number of Vanadium? The 23rd Psalm-The Lord is my Shepherd? Sure. But when most people think of 23 they think of number 23. As in Michael Jordan, the G.O.A.T., (Greatest of All Time—for the Boomers in the audience) formerly of the Chicago Bulls. He played an astonishing 15 seasons for the NBA and is the most sensational...2020-02-1729 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene8 Inches From The G.O.A.T. ─ Michael Jordan’s First Failure8 Inches From The G.O.A.T. ─ Michael Jordan’s First FailureWhen you think of the 23, what immediately comes to mind? The natural number following 22 and preceding 24? Two days before Christmas? The atomic number of Vanadium? The 23rd Psalm-The Lord is my Shepherd? Sure. But when most people think of 23 they think of number 23. As in Michael Jordan, the G.O.A.T., (Greatest of All Time—for the Boomers in the audience) formerly of the Chicago Bulls. He played an astonishing 15 seasons for the NBA and is the most sensational...2020-02-1729 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneStill Haven’t Found What I’m Looking ForStill Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For I remember where I was the first time I heard the music of Ireland’s greatest band: U2. It was 1985. Someone snuck a bootleg cassette of U2’s groundbreaking Under a Blood Red Sky into my Spanish lab. I didn’t know why the sky was blood red or why Sunday was bloody, but the guy singing seemed pretty pissed about it. Anthem rock. I was hooked.Our Restless Search for MeaningThe song is an anthem to man’s inheren...2020-02-1026 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneThe Friendless American MaleThe Friendless American MaleA young man was standing in the wings, preparing to enter the sanctuary to marry his wife. His best man, and Father, placed his hand gently on his shoulder. “Son, before we open that door, I want to share some advice.”“Never forget your friends, he said, “they will become more important as you get older.”Culturally, we are struggling to understand what modern friendships look like. We’ve replaced long-term, “mono e mono” friendships with the digital efficiency of social media. It’s digital, but not deep, and these superficial...2020-02-1028 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneEverything I Needed to Know I Learned in KindergartenAll I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in KindergartenTom GreeneA few weeks ago my bride and I started doing some post holiday clean out. I came across an old paperback copy of one of my favorite books: All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, by Robert Fulghum. This book was published in 1986. The year I graduated from high school. The year I started college. 1986 was a glorious year, for sure. I decided to re-read this book to see if the yellowing pag...2020-02-0127 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneReflections from The RockReflections from The RockOur founders knew a lot about character. It was character that led these three ordinary men to a limestone outcropping 150 years ago. It was character that sparked these men to create “the light of our fraternity.” That same light has illuminated the greatest friendships and the most cherished memories of my life. 1. Friendships: Culturally, we are struggling to understand what modern friendships look like. We’ve replaced long-term, “mono e mono” friendships with the digital efficiency of social media. It’s digital, but not deep, and these superficial, digital relationships are part of what’s...2020-01-3127 min
Wit & Wisdom with Tom GreeneReflections from The RockReflections from The RockOur founders knew a lot about character. It was character that led these three ordinary men to a limestone outcropping 150 years ago. It was character that sparked these men to create “the light of our fraternity.” That same light has illuminated the greatest friendships and the most cherished memories of my life. 1. Friendships: Culturally, we are struggling to understand what modern friendships look like. We’ve replaced long-term, “mono e mono” friendships with the digital efficiency of social media. It’s digital, but not deep, and these superficial, digital relationships are part of what’s...2020-01-3127 min