All Around Growth

"People are always blaming their circumstance for what they are.  I don't believe in circumstances.  The people who get on in the world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they w…

"Though others have faults, 
concentrate on your own."

• Deng Ming-Dao, 365 Tao 

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"Can we really live out our dreams or is that an 'unrealistic' desire?"

• "What are the recurring themes of interest in your life?"
• "Have you acted on those?"

Read more in Rudder of the Day - Stories & Wi…

Why do so many people seek foreign religions?  Why are so many of our philosophies translations from other languages?  Surely we are all human beings, with hearts and minds, two hands and two legs.  …

Today we're going to talk about what's happened since last episode and what we can expect over the next few weeks as we enter June.  We're almost halfway done with the year!

Last Episode – Ep. 135 - K…

may not always be a desirable plan.  

Today, we dig into several quotes outlined in one of Dan Miller’s books:

The Rudder of the Day – Stories & Wisdom to Kick Start Your Workday

• "Keeping things the sam…

“There’s another level at which attention operates. This has to do with leadership. I argue that leaders need three kinds of focus to be really effective."  

- Daniel Goleman on Focus: The Secret to H…

In this episode, Rob speaks freely with no notes in a "Free Talk" episode.   

In this rather unconventional episode, we cover topics such as:

• Doing the best we can when we're NOT prepared
• Springtime at …

What's your go-to strategy for achieving your goals? 

This is the question Rob discusses today during this "Deeper Talk" episode of the show.
 

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People who spend time writing carefully about themselves become happier, less anxious and depressed and physically healthier. They become more productive, persistent and engaged in life. This is beca…

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.  The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”  - John C. Maxwell  

I’ve got a number of topics “banked” – but n…

“The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.”  

Mark Twain (1835-1910)  

Currently reading 4 books:

• Render Unto Caesar: Profit, Prophecy, and Proof Of Work in …

Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.  - Paul J. Meyer  

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“Research shows that 90 percent of five-year olds are creative, but only 2 percent of adults are.” – Lee Lilber  

Show Title: Wake Up Your Brain  

Topics:  

• Waking Up Your Brain
• Routine – specifically *u…

Today’s episode contains a list of podcasts geared towards All Around Growth.  

Specifically a list of about 25 podcasts to help you grow:

• Top 10 Podcasts I listen to regularly (and why)
• 15 podcasts rec…

Describe what life will be like in 3 years if you don't allow your bad habits to stop you.  

Rob talks about some 8 year old content that he recently discovered, current goals that he is working on, a…

Here's another little update from the farm and homestead.  I hope this episode finds you well here on this April Fools Day - and it sure feels that way with snow here in NE Ohio!

Today, I cover the Ap…

What needs to happen for you to put courage over comfort?  

This is a difficult question that requires some soul searching - but if you're honest with yourself, you should be able to quickly and easil…

Social media are interactive digitally mediated technologies that facilitate the creation or sharing/exchange of information, ideas, career interests, and other forms of expression via virtual commun…

We can talk food forest anytime, but transplanting is kind of specific to times of year.  In the future food forest, the following plants were planted / transplanted this weekend:

• Asian Pear, 4-in-1
• Ch…