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Encore LivingCollege Decision Month—But What About Your Midlife Plan? #150It’s April—aka College Decision Month. Your teen is making a huge life decision. But have you stopped to consider your own?Subscribe to Dr. Thor’s FREE Encore Living Insider newsletter here > Encore Living InsiderSign up for an Encore Roadmap Strategy Session with Dr. Thor here > Encore Roadmap SessionDr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tvIf you're an empty nester (or soon-to-be), now is the perfect time to ask: What do I want next? This episode is about reclaiming your power to cho...
2025-04-2217 minEncore LivingEmpty Nest Life: Why You Feel Lost (And Why That’s Totally Normal) #149Feel lost after the kids leave? You're not alone. Today I share one shift that can change your empty nest experience.Subscribe to Dr. Thor’s FREE Encore Living Insider newsletter here > Encore Living InsiderSign up for an Encore Roadmap Strategy Session with Dr. Thor here > Encore Roadmap SessionDr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tvIn this heartfelt episode of Encore Living, Dr. Thor unpacks a feeling many people experience but rarely talk about — that disorienting sense of loss after your kids leave home...
2025-04-1518 minEncore Living#087: The Power of Knowing Yourself: Build a Life Around Your Favorite ThingsHave you ever taken the time to make a list of your favorite things? In this episode, I encourage you to be more deliberate about your choices and make a list of things they actually like.Knowing yourself and what you like makes it easier to make choices based on your desires. I suggest taking 10-15 minutes of quiet time and ask yourself, "What do I like doing?" This would make a great journal prompt if you're a morning journaler.For me, I like sitting in my backyard in the springtime, watching sunsets over the...
2023-03-2804 minEncore Living#086: The Power of Why: Understanding the Energy of GratitudeWhat is the missing ingredient to gratitude and how can we express it more deeply? In today's episode, I talk about the power of asking one simple question: Why?In yesterday's episode, I talked about the idea of being grateful wherever you happen to be. You can make a simple list of everything you are grateful for, no matter the size or value.Today, I talk about why it's important to not just focus on what we are grateful for, but also why we are grateful for it. I encourage you to pick...
2023-03-2704 minEncore Living#085: Find Gratitude Everywhere: How to Appreciate Your SurroundingsWhat's the missing ingredient in gratitude? Everything! As in, focus on every-little-thing, not just the big things we usually think about.In this episode, I talk about the importance of expressing gratitude for the little things in life, as well as the benefits of creating a gratitude list. I suggest taking a few moments to look around your current environment and make a list of at least five things you are grateful for. By doing so, you can become more aware of the things that bring you joy and cultivate a greater sense...
2023-03-2605 minEncore Living#084: The Power of a Mission Statement: Lessons from "Jerry Maguire" - Part 2When you write a mission statement and go after what you want, things always work out, right? Just like in the movies. Well...In today's episode, I look at the movie "Jerry Maguire," where the main character, Jerry Maguire, writes a bold vision for what he wants his life to be about.In yesterday's episode -- #083: -- I looked at the beginning of the movie, where Jerry crafted his vision statement. I unpack some key lines from that sequence, and look at how we can apply them to our own life and vision....
2023-03-2508 minEncore Living#083: The Power of a Mission Statement: Lessons from "Jerry Maguire" - Part 1"Show me the money!!" -- that's probably the most famous line from the 1996 movie, "Jerry Maguire," starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zelweger and Cuba Gooding, Jr.But there are three other lines I quote in today's episode, as I talk about how to craft a meaningful mission statement.In the story, Jerry has a life epiphany that causes him to write his life's mission statement. In the course of describing it, and the excitement he feels, he uses three lines that I'll share in this episode:"What had I become?""It was the me I'd...
2023-03-2407 minEncore Living#082: How to Spend $465,000 in 30 Days - Part 2If you received $1,000 today, $2,000 tomorrow, and an ever-increasing amount every day for the next 30 days, what would you spend it on?In this episode, Part 2 in my 2-part series, I share my experience playing The Prosperity Game. Yes, over the next 30 days, I'm going to imaginarily spend $465,000. Yesterday, in Part 1, I spoke about the mechanics of how to play this game, including:What you need to know to beginHow to track your spendingWhat types of things you could buyThe most important mindset aspect of playing this gameYou listen to that episode here.
2023-03-2310 minEncore Living#081: How To Spend $465,000 in 30 Days - Part 1If you received $1,000 today, $2,000 tomorrow, and an ever-increasing amount every day for the next 30 days, what would you spend it on?In this episode, Part 1 of 2, I share my experience playing The Prosperity Game. Yes, over the next 30 days, I'm going to imaginarily spend $465,000. In this show, I talk about:What you need to know to beginHow to track your spendingWhat types of things you could buyThe most important mindset aspect of playing this gameTomorrow, in Part 2, I'll share some of my insights in playing this game for one week. I'll share some of...
2023-03-2206 minEncore Living#080: Change The Energy, Change The Outcome: Getting What You Need"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do." Sound familiar? Maybe you've run into a customer service brick wall like this, where the representative says they can't help you any more. Oh sure, you could throw a tirade and end up on someone's TikTok (or worse, maybe you end up in jail.)Instead, manage the situation using a four-step process I talk about in this episode. The steps are:Express your understanding of the situationTell them you appreciate their efforts on your behalfExplain what your most important need isAsk what they CAN help you withI u...
2023-03-2108 minEncore Living#079: Turn "What If I Don't Like It?" into "What If I Love It?"Are you someone who likes to try new things. To be honest, I don't. Generally, I like things I like, that I'm use to. Like lemon-flavored Lacroix sparkling water. But when I saw a new flavor at the store -- hibiscus flavor -- my first thought was: is that flower flavored water? That sounded terrible.I next wondered why I was feeling resistance about trying this new flavor. In this episode, I talk about how we often will say, "What if I don't like it?" as an excuse not to try new things...
2023-03-2005 minEncore Living#078: Did Einstein Really Say This?Albert Einstein supposedly said "If I had to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem, and five minutes thinking about the solutions." It's an interesting quote that has become popular over the years, and it's easy to see why. It sounds smart. And Einstein invented the theory of relativity, so who's to argue with him?But did he really say that? In this episode, I share my findings on this question.I also explore the idea of how long you should spend brainstorming vs. doing.The idea behind t...
2023-03-1906 minEncore Living#077: We Miss You, Staples "That Was Easy" ButtonRemember the "That Was Easy" button you could get at the Staples office supply store? You'd push this button and it way say one thing: "That was easy!" In this show, I bring back that button (including the sound effect) and ask: what could we accomplish if we thought it was easy.Too often, we overcomplicate things. We imagine something will be harder than it is. And so we delay action, or take none at all. After all, it'll be hard, right?But having a button that reminds us things can be easy...
2023-03-1804 minEncore Living#076 How To Say "No" (and Actually Be Kind)In today's show, I talk about how to say no. Yesterday, we talked about saying yes, and I realized that saying no is equally important. Sometimes saying no is easy, but there are times when you need to think about the ramifications of your decision and how it might affect your relationships. Today, I want to discuss three things to keep in mind when saying no.First, decline with kindness. When someone asks you to be involved in a project or opportunity that isn't right for you, you can say something like, "Thank you for t...
2023-03-1706 minEncore Living#075: How To Say "Yes" (and Actually Mean It)In this episode, I explore the idea of saying "yes" and really meaning it. I talk about how often we say "yes" without really thinking about it and how it can have negative consequences. It's natural that we want to be helpful and make things easy for others, so we tend to say "yes" automatically. However, it may be better to pause and think about it before responding.I encourage you to notice how you're feeling when asked a question and to consider if you are saying "yes" enthusiastically or if you're just...
2023-03-1604 minEncore Living#074: Don't Limit Your Potential: Think "Off the Page" GreatToday, I'm going to ask if we're thinking too small. What if we could become "Off the Page" great.You're probably familiar with the idea of a graph where it has a vertical scale. And if you think about that vertical scale, you might be where you are right now relative to your goals, your ambitions, whatever you want to achieve, you might be near the bottom of that scale.But what if you're thinking too small? What if your potential isn't even contained on that page? What if you expanded the scale of what's...
2023-03-1503 minEncore Living#073: Travel Tuesday: Create A Photo Album of Your HometownIn this episode, I introduce a new series on the show called Travel Tuesday, inspired by my book "Best Vacation Ever." With the spring break and summer travel season coming up, I share idea number 223 from my book, called "This is Where We're From."The idea is to create an album of 10 to 20 pictures of where you're from to enhance your travel experience. Often, when we travel, we meet new people and they want to know more about us, prompting us to show pictures of where we're from. However, many of us don't...
2023-03-1405 minEncore Living#072: From Victim to Victor: The Power of Radical ResponsibilityIn this episode, I share the idea of radical responsibility. It's a mindset where we take responsibility for everything that happens in our life, even things we can't control.Adopting this mindset can be a game-changer because it shifts us from a victim mentality to one where we see ourselves as capable of taking action and finding solutions. It helps us to rewire our brains and train ourselves to look for solutions to the challenges we face instead of just complaining about them.To put this idea into practice, I suggest taking 10 to 15 minutes out...
2023-03-1305 minEncore Living#071: Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise: Like Seeing a Scary Movie TwiceIn today's episode, I'm going to talk about facing our fears and how it's similar to watching a scary movie for the second time. When we face something that scares us, it's like watching a movie for the first time. However, if we face it again, we know what to expect, and it becomes less scary. This idea can be applied to situations that we are afraid of in life, such as uncertainties about the future.Author and podcast Tim Ferriss talks about "fear setting," an exercise he uses to examine things he is afraid of doing...
2023-03-1206 minEncore Living#070: Reframing Our Failures as Foreshadowing for Future SuccessIn this episode, I talk about the idea of reframing our perceived failures in life as foreshadowing for future success. I share a personal story about how I viewed not achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in my teenage years as a failure, one I regretted for years. I also talk about my career as a writer. I didn't have the success I wanted, but eventually realized that the skills and relationships I developed during that time were actually foreshadowing my future success in other areas. I explore how we can apply the c...
2023-03-1105 minEncore Living#069: Removing Imaginary Speed Bumps: Clearing the Path to Your GoalsIn this episode, I talk about how our own limiting beliefs and negative self-talk can act as imaginary speed bumps that slow us down on the road to our goals. I discuss the example of a street painting experiment in London, where simulated speed bumps were painted to slow down traffic without actually installing physical speed bumps. The drivers slowed down mostly out of curiosity and uncertainty, not knowing what lay ahead.Looking at this, it's worth asking if we are creating imaginary speed bumps in our own lives, such as doubting our abilities, fearing j...
2023-03-1005 minEncore Living#068: How To Find Million Dollar IdeasIn today's episode, I talk about million dollar ideas. Do we have enough million dollar ideas? I think not, and the reason for this is that it's hard to know what an idea is worth until you see it come to fruition.I've personally experienced the idea-to-success journey when I was a writer, working on screenplays on speculation, hoping to sell them in a bidding war. If a screenplay sold for a million dollars, it was considered a huge success. That was an example of how an idea could become worth a million dollars.
2023-03-0906 minEncore Living#067: Write Your Life Story Like It's a TV Show's Season FinaleIn this episode, I invite you to think of your life as a TV show, where you are the writer and executive producer. Drawing from the practices of TV showrunners, we can approach our lives with a bigger picture perspective, mapping out the broad arcs of where we want to go and what we want to achieve.Take popular TV shows like "The Last of Us" and "Succession." In those shows, the characters go on a journey and evolve over the course of a season. The show may ultimately come to an end when the story has...
2023-03-0806 minEncore Living#066: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 6I am concluding my multi-part series on how I got and gave a TEDx talk. Today, in part six, I talk about my how I prepared on the day of the event, including my mindset and visualization approach to giving the talk.I share my own personal approach to preparing for the day of the talk, including:How many times I practiced the speech before the day of the eventThe different ways I rehearsed itThe value of constant repetitionWhy having stories can help with memorizationHow the day-of differed from the month leading up to the talkThe m...
2023-03-0713 minEncore Living#065: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 5I'm continuing my multi-part series on how I got and gave a TEDx talk. In this episode, part five, I talk about my own process of researching, applying for, and ultimately landing a TEDx talk. For me, the first step was to search for a good fit by going to the main TED site and looking for events that were in the timeframe I wanted to give a talk.Once I had a list of potential events, I researched each one to see if they were a good fit for my idea. I used a...
2023-03-0611 minEncore Living#064: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 4This is the fourth episode of my multi-part series on getting and giving in a TEDx talk. I share my personal experience of preparing for a TEDx talk.In previous episodes, I covered what a TED talk is, how to craft an idea, and the process of getting from applying to giving the talk on stage.Today, I'll talk about how much work goes into preparing for a TEDx talk. Let me tell you, it's a lot of work. I had dozens of drafts, notebooks, and printed-out drafts. I kept a notebook filled...
2023-03-0508 minEncore Living#063: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 3In this episode of "Every Day A New Thought," I share my personal experience of giving a TEDx talk at TEDx Anchorage 2023.In case you missed them, I recommend checking out the first two episodes of this series. This episode will focus on the logistics of giving a TEDx talk, specifically the time frame for the talk itself and the preparation process.First things first, a TEDx talk can be no more than 18 minutes, which is a firm requirement if you want your talk to be posted on the TED site and their YouTube channel...
2023-03-0408 minEncore Living#062: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 2I'm sharing my experience on crafting my TEDx Talk in a six-part series. Today's episode is part two, so if you haven't listened to part one, go back and check it out.To create a TEDx talk, you need to distill your idea down into an easily recognizable phrase. For example, "Most people think X about a topic. But really, Y is true." This framework works because it frames your idea in a new and intriguing way, which draws the audience in. My talk, "Embrace Chaos on Vacation," falls into this category, as it challenges the idea...
2023-03-0306 minEncore Living#061: How to Get and Give a TEDx Talk - Behind the Scenes of my TEDx Talk - Part 1Ever wondered what goes into getting and giving a TEDx talk? In this episode, I begin a multi-part behind-the-scenes series on my own experience of giving a TEDx talk. Today, I start by talking about what TED and TEDx talks are and the differences between them. I discuss the key elements of a TEDx talk, which is an idea worth sharing, and what that means for the speaker. I also highlight the importance of having passion for the idea being presented and the necessity of making it easy to share. Throughout the series, I...
2023-03-0208 minEncore Living#060: Embracing Imperfection: What I've Learned from "Every Day A New Thought"In this episode, I share my thoughts on the things I don't like about the show. This is the 60th episode, and as I reflect on beginning my third month of the podcast (Woo hoo!) I talk about the discouragement I felt when I realized that I couldn't do everything I wanted to do with my show. From disliking the opening to the limited marketing time I had, I reveals the many misgivings I had about the process.Despite all of this, I continued on anyway and today, I share the lessons I learned in t...
2023-03-0106 minEncore Living#059: Breaking Free From Invisible Fences: How to Make Your Limiting Beliefs VisibleHave you heard of invisible fences? They're used to keep dogs within a certain area without having a physical fence. Thinking about this recently, I wondered if it's possible we might have invisible fences in our own lives? What if there are beliefs that we hold onto so tightly that they create a barrier between us and what we truly desire?In this episode, I talk about how we might have invisible fences in our lives and how they can prevent us from achieving our goals. I encourage you to think about something th...
2023-02-2804 minEncore Living#058: Encouraging Lunchbox Notes: The Power of Words to Lift You UpIn today's show, I talk about the power of giving lunchbox notes. Do you remember when you were a kid and you would open up your lunchbox and find a little handwritten note inside from your mom or dad? It was always something encouraging like "you're the best" or "we believe in you". Didn't it just make your day to get one of those?Well, as adults, we don't often get those kinds of notes anymore. But recently, my daughter gave me a note as I was leaving for a TEDx talk in An...
2023-02-2703 minEncore Living#057: Overcoming Nervousness: How I Reframed My TEDx Talk ExperienceIn today's episode, I want to share with you my recent experience giving a TEDx talk in Anchorage, Alaska. I was the first speaker of the day and I had to deliver my talk in front of 100 people. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous about it. But there's one thing I did to overcame that nervousness and deliver a talk that I was proud of.If you're ever in a situation where you have to perform or give a presentation, this mindset shift could be the key to overcoming your nerves and delivering your best...
2023-02-2605 minEncore Living#056: What To Do When You Lose Your Cell PhoneYou could live without your cell phone, right? I mean if you really HAD to?In today's episode, I recount a recent mishap that almost derailed my trip to Anchorage, Alaska. On the way to the airport, I discovered my cell phone was potentially missing. Worry set in as I considered the worst-case scenario and the huge inconveniences of traveling without it. Could I live without my cell phone for five days?Rather than completely give into panic, I began to problem solve how I could adapt to to this challenge, if I had to. Thi...
2023-02-2508 minEncore Living#055: The Past in Our Present: How Our Thoughts Keep Us StuckIn this episode, I explore the surprising percentage of thoughts we have each day that are focused on the past. According to research, the average person thinks upwards of 60,000 thoughts a day, and 90% of those thoughts are about the past.As I delve into the math behind these statistics, I come to the realization that we spend about 54 seconds of every minute thinking about the past. But instead of letting ourselves get stuck in repetitive thoughts, I suggest setting aside 10 minutes a day to focus on new thoughts and ideas.During this time, w...
2023-02-2405 minEncore Living#054: Did Teddy Roosevelt REALLY Say This Famous Quote?In today's episode, we'll be exploring a quote that you've probably seen a million times on social media memes, "Do what you can, with what you have where you are." This quote is often attributed to Teddy Roosevelt, but did he really say it? We'll take a closer look at the source and find out.We'll also dive into the meaning of this quote and how it applies to our lives. It's easy for us to believe that we'd be successful if only we had something more, but Roosevelt's quote reminds us to a...
2023-02-2304 minEncore Living#053: Merge Onto The Highway Your Dream Is OnIn this episode of "Every Day A New Thought," I discuss the importance of matching the energy of our goals in order to achieve them. Using the metaphor of being on a highway, I propose that if you're standing still on the shoulder while all the possibilities of life are passing you by at high speeds, you won't be able to achieve your goals. Instead, you need to merge onto the highway where those possibilities are and match their energy in order to be equal to them. Practically speaking, this means doing the...
2023-02-2204 minEncore Living#052: Living "The Four Agreements" - ACTION PlanIn today's episode, I wrap up my series on Don Miguel Ruiz's book "The Four Agreements." I've covered all four agreements in the previous episodes, which are: Be impeccable with your word, Don't take anything personally, Don't make assumptions, and Do your best.Now that you've listened to the entire series, you might be wondering how to put these agreements into practice and make them a part of your daily life. In today's show, I share with you one practical way to start implementing these agreements in your conscious practice.First, Don Miguel Ruiz suggests...
2023-02-2106 minEncore Living#051: Living "The Four Agreements" - Part 4 - The 4th AgreementIn this episode, I continue my series on Don Miguel Ruiz's book "The Four Agreements" by focusing on the fourth agreement, "Always Do Your Best." This agreement is a crucial part of the four agreements and is the key to making the first three agreements work. Doing one's best is not a static thing, but rather it varies from moment to moment, depending on the circumstances. The key is to recognize when you're not at your best and then course correct and move forward. To help determine if you're doing your best, ask yourself if wh...
2023-02-2004 minEncore Living#050: Living "The Four Agreements" - Part 3 - The 3rd AgreementI'm continuing my four part series exploration of Don Miguel Ruiz's book, "The Four Agreements." In today's episode, I focus on the third agreement, "Don't Make Assumptions."The book argues that much of the conflict and misunderstandings in our lives stem from assumptions we make about others and their thoughts or actions. Ruiz encourages us to find the courage to ask questions and communicate clearly to avoid these assumptions and their potential negative consequences. With this agreement, we can transform our lives and avoid arguments, misunderstandings, and conflict. Join me tomorrow for a d...
2023-02-1905 minEncore Living#049: Living "The Four Agreements" - Part 2 - The 2nd AgreementIn today's episode, I look at the second agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz's book, "The Four Agreements." The second agreement is "Don't take anything personally." Ruiz states that nothing others say or do is because of you, it is just a projection of their own reality or dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be a victim of needless suffering. The importance of not taking anything personally also applies to our own thoughts and judgments about ourselves.To break from this, it is recommended to take inventory of...
2023-02-1804 minEncore Living#048: Living "The Four Agreements" - Part 1 - The 1st AgreementIn this episode, I'm starting a four-part series based on the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book is based on Toltec wisdom and describes how our life is shaped by opinions from our childhood and society. The Four Agreements are a way to change that and live a life free from fear and full of joy, love, success, and abundance. The first agreement is to "Be impeccable with your word". This means taking responsibility for your actions and not blaming or judging yourself. It also means not using your words against...
2023-02-1705 minEncore Living#047: Are You Using a Label Maker On Yourself?In this episode, I reflect on the concept of labeling and its impact on our perception of others and ourselves.We often judge people and assign them labels in our mind, like "rude" or "stupid," and these labels limit their ability to change and grow in our eyes. The same goes for the labels we put on ourselves, and they can affect our self-image and self-esteem. To combat this, I suggest two steps: first, to be conscious of our thoughts and stop adding new labels, and second, to identify and remove the old labels we...
2023-02-1605 minEncore Living#046: Create Your Own "Advance Team"In this episode of "Every Day A New Thought," I discuss the concept of building your own advanced team. You may have heard of the idea of a team that goes ahead to make arrangements for a big CEO or President. But did you know that you too have an "energetic team"? It's made up of the people you encounter in your daily life.I suggest imagining how you want your interactions with these people to go, and creating your own advanced team in your mind. By doing so, you can have more control over...
2023-02-1505 minEncore Living#045: Try This Valentine's Day ExperimentHappy Valentine's Day! (Or if you're listening to this on the other 364 non-romantic days of the year... Happy Whatever Day It Is.)In today's episode, I share on interesting experiment that you can try on Valentine's Day. Or anything other day. The experiment involves PRAISE for someone in your life, and lots of it. So much praise, in fact, that the other person may realize what the experiment is. Or they may not. Either way, you'll learn something interesting about your relationship with them.As always, thanks for listening!You can...
2023-02-1403 minEncore Living#044: Am I Going To Have This #%@! Cold Forever?Recently, I had a long lasting cold that seemed to never end (and no, it wasn't COVID) It went on so long I actually said out loud, "Am I going to have this #&*%! cold forever." Yes , I actually said all those punctuation signs.I immediately realized that was a fairly un-evolved question to ask. There are ACTUALLY two questions that are better to ask, and in this episode I show the TWO QUESTIONS I should've asked instead.As always, thanks for listening!You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.c...
2023-02-1303 minEncore Living#043: The Two Ways You Can Walk Into a ChurchDo you know the correct way to walk into a church? Or if you are not someone who walks into churches, do you know the correct way to walk into a building or structure or monument that’s awe-inspiring?In today's message, I explore the the two ways we can walk into any awe-inspiring structure. One ways is from a POV of humility bordering on "I'm not worthy"-ness. The second way is more interesting, It's from a realization that the mind and consciousness that created this structure is YOUR mind too.Today's let's expand ou...
2023-02-1205 minEncore Living#042: The Audience Wants You To Be Great (And Here's How To Be Great)You’ve seen ice skating in the Olympics, right? Where the skater is being hyped because they are going to do some incredible jump in their program. 'And the announcers are telling you it’s about to happen and you’re watching and the skater begins the jump, and in that moment... you want them to be great, right?Whenever you or I are giving a presentation, the same thing happens. Today, we’re going to talk about why the audience wants you to be great. And I share three ways to think ab...
2023-02-1105 minEncore Living#041: The Truth About Thomas Edison's 10,000 Light Bulb "Failures"Did Thomas Edison invent the light bulb, and is it true that he said he didn’t fail 10,000 times, he only discovered 10,000 ways it didn’t work?In today's episode, I explore the famous quote about Thomas Edison and the light bulb. You’ve probably heard the quote, “I have not failed 10,000 times—I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work.” Today, I explore whether Edison failed 10,000 times. And I ask if he could have actually succeeded in ONE try.As always, thanks for listening!You can find me here:WEBSIT...
2023-02-1005 minEncore Living#040: The One Line from "Top Gun Maverick" That Gets Me Every TimeIn today's message, I’m talking about a SINGLE LINE OF DIALOGUE from the massive hit movie, "Top Gun Maverick" with Tom Cruise. I talk about why that line is so important in the movie, why it captures the spirit of the movie, and what it says about us, and our purpose in life.As always, thanks for listening!You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tv
2023-02-0905 minEncore Living#039: The Universe Is EXACTLY Like A Drive-Through StarbucksYou know how when you place an order at a drive-through Starbucks, then they say, "See you at the next window!" And then they give you what you asked for at the next window? Well, the Universe is exactly like that!You place your order with the Universe -- you speak what you want. And you better be clear when you speak it. Because when you pull around to the Universe's next window, you will get what you spoke.I hope you enjoy this episode about ordering correctly. As always, thanks for listening!Y...
2023-02-0803 minEncore Living#038: The Past Version of You Already Got To Live Their LifeDo you ever have regret over things that have happened in the past? Like you look back and think, “why did I do that?” If so, in moments like that, say to yourself, “Past ME already got to live his or her life.” Meaning, that was a decision made by past you. That decision was already made. That action was already made. That life was already made. Past you did that. In today's episode, I explore the idea of how we can more fully live in the present moment. The past version of me -- Past Thor -- alrea...
2023-02-0703 minEncore Living#037: Three Reasons to Put a Baby Picture on Your MirrorHave you ever yelled at a baby? Probably not, right? Even if it was your own child and you were upset chances are, you would never yell at the baby.In today’s episode, I’m going to suggest that we put a baby picture of yourself on your mirror. Once you do, I dare you to look at that picture and think a negative thought about yourself. I bet you can’t. Also, you're going to smile more, and be more interested in life. All from one picture. Listen to why...As always...
2023-02-0604 minEncore Living#036: Why You Should Avoid Getting Rich QuickIn today's message, I explore the phrase "get rich quick." I ask the question, should we avoid the idea of getting rich quick?Most of us get that riches don't necessarily come quickly. We have to put in the time and work to bring about great wealth.But the notion I want to question is the implication in this statement -- which is that we aren't already rich. In her book E-Squared, Pam Grout writes, “By trying to get rich, we are devoting our minds to the idea that we’re not already rich...
2023-02-0504 minEncore Living#035: Putting Yourself First... And Neapolitan Ice CreamIn this episode, I ask the question, how often do you put yourself first? One way to test this is to ask what would happen if you and I were sharing a container of Neapolitan ice cream, and there's only one scoop left of each flavor. Which one would you choose? Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry? And would you feel the need to explain your choice to me?An interesting way to think about how we express our preferences without feeling selfish. What would you choose?As always, thanks for listening!You can find m...
2023-02-0403 minEncore Living#034: Get Into A Bidding War Over YourselfHere's a question you probably don't get asked often: how much would you bid on yourself? Here's the scenario. You're at a fancy auction at Christies. You're in the audience with one of those fancy little paddles with a number on it. But in this hypothetical scenario, you are also on the stage as the next item up for bid at this auction. So when the bidding opens, here's my question. Would you bid on yourself? And if so, how much? Would you get into a bidding war over yourself.Clearly, this is a question...
2023-02-0304 minEncore Living#033: Should The Phrase Really Be "Easier DONE Than Said"?In today's message, I ask if maybe we have it all wrong when we use the phrase, "Easier Said Than Done." Maybe it should be "Easier DONE Than Said." Here's why...When we start off by SAYING something, it means we are thinking about it first. And in the thinking process, it's possible we get derailed by thoughts and doubts. Meaning, we don't get to DOING it, and we certainly never get to "DONE."As always, thanks for listening!You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: h...
2023-02-0204 minEncore Living#032: The Power of 30 Day ResolutionsIn today's message, I explore the power of making 30 day resolutions, as opposed to year-long ones. We've probably all made New Years resolutions that lasted -- what? -- maybe a month? Well what if we made it easier to stick to resolutions? One way is to shorten the time commitment required.I decided this year I would adopt a practice of having 30 day resolutions. For the first month, I committed to (and completed!) a Dry January (no alcohol.) It worked really well, so I'm going to continue setting 30 Day Resolutions for the rest of the year.
2023-02-0104 minEncore Living#031: Insights on the First 30 Shows (Also Happy Birthday To Me!)In today's episode, I'm celebrating. It's my birthday! Also, I've now done the first 30 episodes of the show, and I share three insights on the process of doing a podcast and a YouTube show EVERY SINGLE DAY!As always, thanks for listening!You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-3106 minEncore Living#030: The Truth Behind "This is Fine" Dog Meme?You know that meme picture of the dog in a bar that’s on fire? The dog has a smile on his face, as the bar around him burns. And his captioned comment is, “This is fine.” The enduring popularity of this meme is that you can use it in so many situations where you think there’s a catastrophe of some sort. And the dog is sticking his head in the sand and saying, “This is fine.” He’s ignoring the problem.Or is he?In today's message, I ask if there's another way to...
2023-01-3003 minEncore Living#029: That Giant Fist In Front of Your FaceIn today's show, I ask the question: is there a giant fist in front of your face?Let’s say there’s something you want to do or accomplish. You want to see it clearly, but... there's a giant FIST blocking your view. Your own! What does this metaphorical fist represent? It could be anything. Let's say in this case it's your perfectionism. So now, you can only see this giant fist that says things have to be perfect. Would you walk with this fist blocking your view? No. Would you have a conversation with some...
2023-01-2903 minEncore Living#028: Should Working Toward A Goal Be Fun?In today's message, I ask if we have our goal-setting priorities backwards. We all have goals we want to accomplish, and we "work" at those goals until they are achieved. But by calling it "work," does that take the fun out of the acting of accomplishing the goal? Maybe instead, we should make "having fun" the goal. Have fun on the way to achieving the goal. Thanks for listening!You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can f...
2023-01-2804 minEncore Living#027: Creating the Mold For What You Really WantHave you ever been to a steel factory? Yeah, me neither. But I DO have a picture in my mind of what one looks like, when they pour the molten steel into a mold, and they make steel.What if your life was like that? You make a mold of whatever you want, and the universe says, where do you want me to pour the steel. Today, we’re going to talk about creating the mold for what you really want.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: htt...
2023-01-2704 minEncore Living#026: How to Increase Your Confidence in Just Two MinutesIn today's message, I explore how we can use our body language to increase our confident. In a TED talk given by Amy Cuddy, she talks about how our own body language can give us more confidence and belief in ourselves. She shares research that has shown that people who adopt strong confident stances for just two minutes have higher levels of testosterone and lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.Amy's method is one that any of us can adopt and it involves standing like a certain Amazonian superhero. Enjoy!Amy Cuddy's T...
2023-01-2603 minEncore Living#025: How To Resolve Any Conflict and Move OnIn today's message, I recall the TV show "Lost" to discuss how to move forward after facing a conflict that *seems* to have no resolution. Sometimes there are conflicts you may have where it’s not possible to resolve an issue you have with someone else. Let’s say you have a fight or argument. And for whatever reason, you can’t resolve it with them. But you can resolve the issue for YOURSELF, so you don’t carry the energy of the conflict into the rest of your day. In this episode, I talk a...
2023-01-2506 minEncore Living#024: Why You Should Give a TEDx TalkIn today's message, I ask if you've ever considered giving a TED talk. I asked this question six months ago, and it led me on a path to give a TEDx talk in early 2023. What does it take to give a TED talk? You start with an idea -- one idea worth sharing. In this episode, I talk about all the reasons you should consider giving a TED talk.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:
2023-01-2406 minEncore Living#023: Can I Be Right (Without You Being Wrong)?In today's episode, I explore how to have a conversation without it ending in a zero-sum argument. There's a way to state your opinion on a subject without denying or invalidating the other person's opinion. It takes some practice, but see if this one simple mindset hack helps you be a more effective communicator.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv W...
2023-01-2304 minEncore Living#022: Perfectionism and Potatoes on MarsIn today's message, I explore the idea of perfectionism by way of a recent hit movie: "The Martian." The movie's lead character, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is an astronaut stranded on Mars. With a limited number of potatoes to survive on, he must ration his food in a PERFECT equation until he can be rescued. Sometimes we view our own resources as limited, and we get hung up on having to ration them PERFECTLY. "I only have one shot / so much time / so much money." Sound familiar? Well, guess what? We're not usually...
2023-01-2204 minEncore Living#021: The Truth About Napoleon Hill"Think and Grow Rich" is a classic in the field of personal development. But did its author, Napoleon Hill, truly live up to the teachings in his book? In today's message, I briefly look at the complicated truth about Napoleon Hill. I also offer some takeaways on how we can view mentors and thought leaders today.In the episode, I mention a longer podcast episode where I look at Napoleon Hill. You can find that show HERE.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/t...
2023-01-2105 minEncore Living#020: What's The BEST That Can Happen?You know the phrase, "What's the worst that can happen?" That's pretty common, right? But in today's message, I ask, why don't we say, "What's the BEST that can happen?" What we focus on expands, so for three minutes, let's explore the idea of preparing for the best.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-2004 minEncore Living#019: Are You A Micro-Complainer?Okay, be honest... how much of your day do you spend in "complaint mode"? You may not be a big complainer, but in today's message, I talk about how micro-complaints -- similar to micro-aggressions -- can really add up. Whether it's complaining about ourselves or others, getting a handle on micro-complaints can make a big difference in happiness.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @d...
2023-01-1905 minEncore Living#018: Conduct The Symphony of Your LifeImagine your life is a being played by an orchestra, and YOU are the conductor of that orchestra. In today's message, I play with the idea that our lives are like a symphony, and as the conductor of that orchestra, we are in charge of EVERYTHING. Ready to take a listen?You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.t...
2023-01-1804 minEncore Living#017: Juggling Chainsaws and PerfectionismIn this episode, I look at perfectionism and ask when we have to be perfect and when we don't. As far as I can tell, juggling chainsaws is one of the few times that really, truly requires perfectionism. Most everything else? Well, have a listen...You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-1704 minEncore Living#016: Draw A Bigger Circle Around YourselfIn this episode, I ask if it's possible to draw a new, bigger circle around ourselves. You have capabilities and experiences that you currently believe are within a circle. You have a boundary of what you believe is possible for your life. But beyond that circle, is who you can be going forward. Can we draw a new, bigger circle around what's possible? (HINT: Yes!)You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @d...
2023-01-1604 minEncore Living#015: Uplevel Your Game AND Have Fun? Yes!In this episode, I ask the question, can you uplevel your game and still have fun? (HINT: It depends on your belief system.) Often we feel that working hard or "grinding" means we can't enjoy the process of achieving what we want. I challenge that notion in this episode. You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-1503 minEncore Living#014: Your Circle of EnergyIn this episode, I talk about how we can imagine every solution we need being on the other side of a circle of energy. Where did this idea come from? The movie, "Avengers: Endgame," where the main characters are saved at the end of the movie by a circle of energy that connects them to the solution to their challenge. You don't need to know the movie to get the metaphor, but I think you'll like this show.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgren
2023-01-1404 minEncore Living#013: Waiting For the Other Shoe To Drop? Don't!In this episode, I talk about the origin of the phrase, "waiting for the other shoe to drop." I discuss how, often, we use this phrase as shorthand for expecting bad things are going to happen. But what if it meant something good was coming instead. Thanks for listening to the show!You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://d...
2023-01-1304 minEncore Living#012: The "Something Awesome" ExperimentIn today's episode, I begin a 30-day experiment. Inspired by Pam Grout's book, "Thank and Grow Rich," I will begin each morning with the phrase, "Something amazingly awesome is going to happen today." I share more about Pam's experiment, and how you can try it out yourself for 30 days."Thank And Grow Rich" by Pam GroutYou can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @d...
2023-01-1205 minEncore Living#011: When to Just Let It GoIn this episode, I ask the question, are there times when it's better to let go over a perceived insult or slight? Inspired by a TEDx talk by Ashe Beckham, I talk about when to take a stand, and when to maybe just Let It Go.Ash Beckham's TEDx TalkYou can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://d...
2023-01-1104 minEncore Living#010: There Is A Part of You That Does KnowIn today's episode, I challenge the idea of us saying we don't know how to do something. Because I believe there is a part of us that DOES know. There is always a part of us that knows, the trick is to remind ourselves of that. I share more thoughts on that in today's show.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv
2023-01-1004 minEncore Living#009: Spiritual Red BullIn today's episode, I ask the question: do you have something in your life that acts as Red Bull for your spirit, for who you are, for your soul? Because in the same way we think about our focus and our energy, we should think about our spirituality, and look for something that can be our Spiritual Red Bull. So what might that be? I have some suggestions in today's show.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:
2023-01-0904 minEncore Living#008: Creating From Out of the BlueIn today's episode, I look at the phrase "out of the blue," which we commonly associate with things happening in an unexpected or surprising way. But maybe we shouldn't be surprised. Maybe there's another way to think of creating from out of the blue. I explore that idea in this episode.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: h...
2023-01-0803 minEncore Living#007: Brag On YourselfIn today's episode, I'm going to encourage you to brag on yourself. How often do you say good things about yourself positive things about yourself. Let's talk about why that is, and how you can look for more ways to brag on yourself.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-0704 minEncore Living#006: Could You Live Anywhere?In today's episode, I ask, could you live anywhere? is there some place that you've ever thought about living? And why didn't you do it? I offer a process for discovering if maybe you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living boldly.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-0604 minEncore Living#005: Be An Answer For Someone ElseWe see the world from our our own POV, naturally. We are the main character in our story. Everyone else in our life can be thought of as a supporting character. But what if you are someone else's supporting character? What if you have the answer that someone else in your life needs? Today, I suggest that maybe we be the answer for someone else.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @d...
2023-01-0503 minEncore Living#004: Should You Have a "Plan B" in Life?In today's episode, I ask the question, is it okay to have a Plan B in life? We've all heard of the "Burn the Boats" philosophy of the general who gave his troop no option but to succeed in their beach invasion. It as Plan A or else. But is that a sound idea in life? I weigh that question in today's show.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tv
2023-01-0404 minEncore Living#003: A Band Aid Solution Can Be A Good ThingIn this episode, I talk about how a band aid solution can actually be a good thing. I recently came across a different way of thinking about a band aid solution. And this was in Malcolm Gladwell, his book, The Tipping Point, where he makes the observation that a band aid solution can actually be the best kind of solution, because it involves solving a problem with the minimum amount of effort and time and cost. It's a good solution, because it uses the least number of resourcesYou can find me here:...
2023-01-0303 minEncore Living#002: Add An Exclamation Mark To Your LifeIn today's episode, I talk about the idea of adding an exclamation mark to your life. There are times when adding an exclamation mark to what we do, can highlight the thing that we've just done, and to make us feel better about it.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-0202 minEncore Living#001: A New ExperimentIn this first episode - Happy New Year, by the way - I talk about my "experiment" to share one New Thought a day for the entire year of 2023.You can find me here:WEBSITE: https://www.thorchallgren.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thorchallgrenYou can find me here:Dr. Thor on Instagram @drthor.tvDr. Thor on TikTok @drthor.tv Website: https://drthor.tv/
2023-01-0103 minEncore Living#000: Show Trailer - Every Day A New ThoughtWelcome to the Every Day A New Thought Podcast. I'm Thor Challgren. And every single day in 2023, I will bring you a new thought. It can be a new perspective or a new way to think about familiar challenges. If you want to know how to live a better, more fulfilling, more joyful life, then I hope you'll join me in 2023. What will we talk about? topics that interest me include self improvement, spirituality, philosophy, speaking, relationships, fulfillment, history, and so much more. I also love to draw lessons from modern sources like popular movies, books, sports...
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Your Turn To FlyDealing With Change: Are You In A Groove Or In a Rut? with Thor Challgren, EP25Are you in a groove or in a rut? In this episode I share how we can get stuck in a groove because we never examine WHY we do things in a familiar way. I refer to a book I’m reading, “Create the Future, Tactics for Disruptive Thinking,” by Jeremy Gutsche.We are in the biggest pattern interrupt in modern history, outside of possibly WWII. Can you think of a time where more major parts of society were challenged like they are now?Because we’re being forced to make changes, it’s worth considerin...
2020-09-1125 minYour Turn To FlyHow to Let Go of Negative Emotions Using Beach Sand, with Thor Challgren, EP 23In this quick tip Friday episode, I talk about how you can use a jar of beach sand (or sugar, or anything you can put in a jar) as a tool to let go of negative, unproductive emotions.If you’ve ever said, "I'm scared," “I’m mad,” or “I’m sad,” you know it can feel like these emotions are all-consuming. It feels like we are that fear, anger or sadness. But are you? Just because you feel something doesn’t mean that’s what you are.Using a simple object like a jar of sand, you can r...
2020-09-0408 minYour Turn To FlyDealing With a Difficult Change (And Not Crying in Public), with Thor Challgren EP21The day we dropped off our daughter for college was one of the most difficult times of my life. And boy, did I work hard to not lose it emotionally. But I learned three lessons that day about how to deal with change. If you're an empty-nester parent dealing with your child leaving the nest, or you're dealing with any kind of difficult change, I know you'll find value in this episode.More On ThorWebsite: thorchallgren.comOn Instagram: @thorchallgrenOn Facebook: Facebook.com/coursechangepodcast
2020-08-2820 minYour Turn To FlyRun Over by a Semi-Truck: Three Near Death Revelations, with Thor Challgren, EP19In 1990, I was run over by a semi-truck and lived to tell the story. In today's episode, I do share that story and the three revelations I had that day. I also talk about the best meal I've ever had in my life (hint: it came a glass jar.) When you nearly die, you tend to think about the big picture. The events of that day (the main one involving a large truck) led me to think about a lot of things. I gained three valuable perspectives that I carry with me:Ask yourself, does this m...
2020-08-2123 minYour Turn To FlyHow To Detach From Labels and Identity and Be Truly Happy, with Thor Challgren EP17Who are you? What's your identity? I'm an empty-nester parent, but that's not my only identity. In this episode, I talk about how associating with a particular label or identity can cause you unnecessary pain. I share my own simple daily practice for how to let go of labels that don't serve us.I discuss the Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. book, The Five Levels of Attachment, which shows us how, by return to our authentic self, we can find genuine and long-last happiness.The Five Levels of Attachment - Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr.
2020-08-1413 minYour Turn To FlyHow To Meditate 1,000 Days Straight and the Benefits of Meditation, with Thor Challgren, EP13In this episode, I share how to meditate for 1,000 days straight — or at least how I accomplished that milestone.I share my own insights on the benefits of meditation in these challenging times, and also the different types of meditation practices I’ve used in the nearly three years I’ve been meditating.In this episode, you’ll discover details including:Exactly how I accomplished this streak of 1,000 daysWhat I considered a “meditation day”The different forms of meditation practice I usedA simple way to add meditation to your day in just five minutesPractition...
2020-07-3118 minYour Turn To Fly10 Surprising Facts About Napoleon Hill, Author of "Think and Grow Rich," with Thor Challgren, EP11In this episode, I share ten surprising facts about Napoleon Hill and his classic success book, “Think and Grow Rich.”I’ve read the book many times, and I thought I knew the author’s personal story. But after reading a biography of Hill (below), I discovered so much more about Hill’s own personal challenges during a rags-to-riches-back-to-rags-and-back-to-riches journey.In this episode, you’ll discover fascinating details including:The decision made in 30 seconds that changed Napoleon Hill’s lifeThe bestselling book Hill wrote before “Think and Grow Rich”Napoleon Hill’s “boom and bust” historyHill as t...
2020-07-2419 minYour Turn To FlyThe Toughest Speech I've Ever Had To Give And How I Did It, with Thor Challgren, EP 9Giving my mother's eulogy is one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, and I don't think I could have done it without my experience in Toastmasters. In this episode, I'll share three reasons why now may be a good time to consider how Toastmasters can help you in work and life.I discuss many of the common misconceptions about Toastmasters like it's only for people who want to be public speakers (not true at all!) And many Toastmasters meetings now take place on Zoom, so attending a meeting as a guest is easier...
2020-07-1717 minYour Turn To FlyWhat's In Your Success Bank? Develop Winning Stories About Yourself, with Thor Challgren, EP 7What are your biggest successes in life and work, and what do they prove about you? If we met right now and I said, "Tell me in one sentence why I should hire you/work with you/or invest in you," what would you say?In this episode, I talk about developing a "Success Bank" of stories you'll create from your own life. I'll walk you though the process of how to do this, and give you an example from my own life. I'll also recap an example shared in my recent interview with John Livesay.
2020-07-1014 minYour Turn To FlyMy 3-Step Process to Succeed in Changing Times, Solo Show with Thor Challgren, EP 5In this episode, I share my 3-step process for succeeding in changing times. The process has one foundation principle: responsibility. You must take responsibility for what happens to you, no matter what (even when it's not your fault). Look, we're in unprecedented times. Businesses are changing. Industries are changing. The extent to which you recognize change, then take responsibility for what you can do -- that will effect your success and your ability to thrive. Rather than see yourself as a victim, or look to blame someone else, ask yourself "What can I do about this?"
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