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Encore: Cleansing

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just as people consider a juice cleanse to get rid of toxins in their body, a mental cleanse helps you get rid of the emotions and experiences weighin...

Encore: Momentum

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Momentum can move you forward almost effortlessly - or keep you stuck wherever you are.  When your positive habits gather momentum, success is on aut...

Encore: Inspire

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every human being who has ever existed has felt downtrodden, lost, and in the dumps. It's a part of the human experience — but it also unlocks an op...

Encore: Silence

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all like music, TV and conversations, but you might be surprised by the damage noise can do (even when you're having fun). Clogging your brain with...

Encore: Positive

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to respond with negativity in a negative world. But what if one bad thought led to a day of bad decisions? Would you think differently? Some...

Encore: Friendship

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the coming weeks, we'll be re-airing 5 of our most popular episodes so far. Hope you enjoy this look back at some of our best episodes. What if I t...

Encore: Forgiveness

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're stuck in painful memories or too scared to make a move, forgiveness isn't always easy. And while some of us can forgive at the drop of ...

Encore: Gusto

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've never heard of the word 'gusto,' it means doing something with zest or a spark. That's the way most of us want to live our lives.  But most...

Encore: Easy

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do Warren Buffet, Oprah, Jeff Bezos, Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods have in common?  Each one mastered the easy in their respective fields. And ma...

Encore: Storms

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody can survive their entire life without being leveled by a few personal storms. Whether they be financial, spiritual, physical, or with your rela...

Encore: Loyalty

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being loyal has a bad rep these days. Between bad relationships and bosses, people are more loyal to themselves. And it has led people into having a "...

Encore: Story

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people who try to influence others commit a fatal mistake:  They only rely on information. But if information could impact people, everyone woul...

Encore: Humility

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's one common characteristic shared between football coaching legend Nick Saban, legendary golfer Tiger Woods, and Jesus himself.  This characte...

Encore: Pain

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings are designed for suffering.  That's the bad news.  And do you know what else we're designed for? We're designed to recover from traumat...

Encore: Future

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While February is a time to reflect on the accomplishments of Black History, it is also a time to speak on the future. America feels more divided than...

Encore: Refuge

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With everything happening in the world, everyone needs a space they can feel safe in.  Turning on the TV makes you full of anxious and fear. You want...

Encore: Letters

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technology killed handwritten letters like TV killed the radio star. This is unfortunate because handwritten letters convey what technology cannot.  ...

Encore: Teachable

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a teachable spirit is about the hunger for knowledge. You care more about learning something than what it offers you. And the more you learn, t...

Encore: Details

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some say that paying attention to small things make big things happen. And while you may not be able to get everything perfect, paying attention to th...

Encore: Treasures

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We accumulate an almost unlimited amount of treasures throughout our life. But most of these treasures are material.  While material treasures have t...

Encore: Influence

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having influence can change lives. An influential leader can walk into a room and empower others. They have faith in what they say and know their miss...

Positivity

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a secret to elevate the quality of your life every day even on the days when it seems like nothing is going the right way for you. The secret?...

Consistency

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency is a behavior that can enhance your life in every way. How? When you apply consistency for a sustained period, every single day, It makes ...

Traditions

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Traditions offer a sense of comfort and coziness. Tradition connects us to our history and lineage through family reunions, weddings and special occas...

Encore: Compassion

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get upset at others when they're ignorant, annoying or insulting. But when you get upset, you'll only feel more disconnected.  The best ...

Common Sense 2.0

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's world has embraced a superficial culture. We pick entertainment, style and impression over actual things of substance and impact. It's more pr...

Common Sense

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Irrationality is common in today's society. Why? We live in an era where we value entertainment over learning, and impression over impact. And a lack ...

Encore: Stand

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When everything goes wrong in life, it's easy to throw in the towel. The obstacles seem too great and it feels like everyone is against you.  But eve...

Encore: Work Ethic

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people avoid hard work. They want instant results and see anything else as a waste of time. But there's no substitute for becoming better. And be...

Negativity 2.0

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Negativity is the tendency to be disagreeable, skeptical and pessimistic. When you're negative, you assume the worst case scenario and look for the wo...

Negativity

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Negativity is the tendency to be disagreeable, skeptical and pessimistic.  When you're negative, you assume the worst case scenario and look for the ...

Servanthood PT. 2

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Servants are an important ingredient that holds communities and families together. When we serve others, the environment changes, needs are met, peopl...

Servanthood

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Servanthood is an important ingredient that holds communities and families together. Serving others helps build strong communities and changes the liv...

Virtues 2.0

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is virtue? It is possessing the courage to do the right thing in every instance regardless of the cost. A person of virtue is one of moral excell...

Virtues

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Virtue is a human quality that has been discussed for centuries, from the days of Socrates and Platos. It is possessing the courage to do the right th...

Encore: Think

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever remember someone telling you to "give it some thought" or "think things through?" That's because critical thinking leads to better decisio...

Brainpower

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain is one of the most important organs in our body. It's a powerhouse that drives us everyday. We've not even begun to use its full potential p...

Humility 2.0

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what's the ONE thing every famous person has in common? It's not a hidden talent, luck or attractiveness… Once you start to practice it,...

Anticipation 2.0

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a powerful emotion that's rarely talked about. But it holds immense transformative power if you use it the right way. What's that emotion? Ant...

Anticipation

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a powerful emotion that's rarely talked about. But it can unleash a surge of positive energy, lift our spirits and inject vitality into our l...

Competitive

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to stand head and shoulders above the herd and outperform your competitors in any market, you only need one thing: A competitive edge. You...

Hard

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people gravitate towards the easy, choosing the path of least resistance. We tend to avoid doing the hard stuff, looking for shortcuts at every c...

Basics

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People make success too complicated. They read thousands of books searching for the hidden secret only to be more confused. Like anything else, succes...

Focus 2.0

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Focus is a must to achieve success, but concentrated focus is critical to sustaining any kind of success, regardless of the endeavor. However, our foc...

Code 2.0

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine going through your day without a set of values guiding your behavior. The slightest temptation can blow you off course at any given time. When...

Best of 2022: Ruts

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All of us can get stuck in a rut. We feel defeated, worried, and overwhelmed at everything. There is no forward momentum and our brain comes up with e...

Best of 2022: Excellence

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs or artists: We admire people who excel at their craft. Excellence is awe-inspiring and makes us wish we were at t...

Best of 2022: Offended

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have all been offended at some point in our lives. And whether the person knows they offended you or had no idea, it probably ruined the relationsh...

Code

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up in the 60s, everyone had a code of conduct they followed. And for most folks, honor was on that list.  Somewhere between the 1960s and tod...

Inspire

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every human being who has ever existed has felt downtrodden, lost, and in the dumps. It's a part of the human experience — but it also unlocks an op...

Expectations

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is your ultimate goal in life? And more importantly, what steps are you taking today to achieve that goal?  Here's why I ask: When we set goals,...

Storms

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody can survive their entire life without being leveled by a few personal storms. Whether they be financial, spiritual, physical, or with your rela...

Encore: The Power Of Hope

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people think they know what hope is, but if you've ever been in a truly desperate situation you may understand that it can be more complicated an...

Failure 2.0

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, said one of the most common causes of failure is quitting when overtaken by temporary defeat.  For ...

Failure

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people shy away from failure. It's embarrassing. It hurts. And we've been taught to avoid failure since we were children.  But this is a mistake...

Quality 2.0

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's social media-run world, most people do everything in their power to appear perfect. Nothing has compromised quality more than this.  Why? ...

Quality

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up, our parents drilled the importance of quality into our heads. But today, it seems like nobody teaches the value of quality anymore.  And ...

Overcoming

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone goes through seasons of gut-wrenching grief and misery. But great people aren't defined by their successes, but by how they bounce back from ...

Mindset Series: Gratitude

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go, go, go. Spend, spend, spend. Buy, buy, buy.  The consumer mindset in our society pushes us into thinking that the next purchase will make us happ...

Mindset Series: Resilience

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone faces challenges at some point in their life. You may have faced more than others, but what truly matters is how you respond to those challen...

Mindset Series: Willpower

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're not living up to your potential? That you know you have the skills and talents, but there's still something lacking? In t...

Encore: Legacy 2.0

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to pass down a legacy to their children and grandchildren when they pass. But most people get this idea wrong. They think their legacy ...

Encore: Genius

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world would still be stuck in the stone ages if it weren't for geniuses.  Why?  Because geniuses have the uncanny ability to see possibilities t...

Encore: Concentration

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concentration is the most powerful force you can harness.  Without it, your life fades into a chaotic state which deprives your life of joy.  But wi...

Encore: Reading

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't read regularly, you're missing out on an immense sense of joy. Yes, even if you don't like reading.  Why? Because science proves that re...

Divine Habits Part 2

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have impulsive desires. They make us chase short-term satisfaction, harm our relationships and keep us from being the best people we can be.  ...

Divine Habits

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Desire is a powerful force. It's what makes us pursue goals and realize our dreams. But desire also makes us chase short-term satisfaction and harmful...

Distractions

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social media and the growing reliance on technology comes with a steep price:  You become a prisoner to distractions. At any given moment, there are ...

Preparation 2.0

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're all striving to reach the pinnacle of something. It could be money, freedom, fitness…  But without preparation, your success is doubtful.  I...

Preparation

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a certain skill you can develop which lets you surpass your wildest ambitions. It helps you overcome any lack of talent you might have compare...

Pain

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings are designed for suffering.  That's the bad news.  And do you know what else we're designed for? We're designed to recover from traumat...

Story

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people who try to influence others commit a fatal mistake:  They only rely on information. But if information could impact people, everyone woul...

The Power of Humility

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You have two choices to make everyday:  You can either choose pride, which leads to destruction, misery, and anger because it isolates you. Or you ca...

Legacy 2.0

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to pass down a legacy to their children and grandchildren when they pass. But most people get this idea wrong. They think their legacy ...

Concentration

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Concentration is the most powerful force you can harness.  Without it, your life fades into a chaotic state which deprives your life of joy.  But wi...

Genius

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world would still be stuck in the stone ages if it weren't for geniuses.  Why?  Because geniuses have the uncanny ability to see possibilities t...

Reading

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't read regularly, you're missing out on an immense sense of joy. Yes, even if you don't like reading.  Why? Because science proves that re...

Easy

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does Warren Buffet, Oprah, Jeff Bezos, Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods have in common?  Each one mastered the easy in their respective fields. And ...

Humility

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's one common characteristic shared between football coaching legend Nick Saban, legendary golfer Tiger Woods, and Jesus himself.  This characte...

Letters

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Technology killed handwritten letters like TV killed the radio star. This is unfortunate because handwritten letters convey what technology cannot.  ...

Treasures

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We accumulate an almost unlimited amount of treasures throughout our life. But most of these treasures are material.  While material treasures have t...

Compassion

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get upset at others when they're ignorant, annoying or insulting. But when you get upset, you'll only feel more disconnected.  The best ...

Ruts

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of us can get stuck in a rut. We feel defeated, worried, and overwhelmed at everything. There is no forward momentum and our brain comes up with e...

Future

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While February is a time to reflect on the accomplishments of Black History, it is also a time to speak on the future. America feels more divided than...

Focus

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard for many of us to focus. And most people feel that they have to force themselves to focus. When you draw all your attention on one thing, it...

Listening

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about good communicators, you might think about charismatic salespeople, eloquent writers or creative artists.  If you think that way,...

Excellence

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs or artists: We admire people who excel at their craft. Excellence is awe-inspiring and makes us wish we were at t...

Offended

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have all been offended at some point in our lives. And whether the person knows they offended you or had no idea, it probably ruined the relationsh...

Possibilities

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people believe when you're successful and happy, you can achieve the impossible. You use critical thinking skills to see obstacles as opportuniti...

Best of 2021: Values

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Values are a fundamental part of our lives. For better or worse, they shape everything we do, from the words we say to the actions we take. Your life ...

Best of 2021: Three Bad Words

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a famous saying that you should "never underestimate the power of your words." But how many people actually understand the magnitude of that p...

Details

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some say that paying attention to small things make big things happen. And while you may not be able to get everything perfect, paying attention to th...

Encouragement

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Encouragement makes all the difference in the world. When you offer a smile or kind words, you lift spirits and bring a sense of hope. You are transfo...

Influence

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having influence can change lives. An influential leader can walk into a room and empower others. They have faith in what they say and know their miss...

Traditions

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When everything around you is changing, traditions can feel like a thing of the past. They don't seem relevant or valuable. But when you don't exercis...

Early

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the saying before - The early bird catches the worm. And while it might seem like arriving a few minutes early doesn't do much, it is ...

Gratitude Is A Way Of Life

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Go, go, go. Spend, spend, spend. Buy, buy, buy.  The consumer mindset in our society pushes us into thinking that the next purchase will make us happ...

Relentless

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being relentless is about more than having talent or connections. It's about stopping at nothing to get what you want. A person can have all the talen...

Loyalty

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being loyal has a bad rep these days. Between bad relationships and bosses, people are more loyal to themselves. And it has led people into having a "...

Think

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever remember someone telling you to "give it some thought" or "think things through?" That's because critical thinking leads to better decisio...