Face Life’s Chaos
Life comes at you fast. Chaos happens. You want to handle life's hot mess express; who doesn't? “Face Life's Chaos” is for you.It's me, grampa Rod, sharing insights with my 25-year-old grandson, David. It's about living with no regrets. Gotcha covered, D.I've seen my share of ups & downs—similar to the ones you're gonna face. On Mondays I relate new, interesting episodes. I invite you to listen in.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
One liners to live by
In this episode I talk with David about power-packed one liners. Self-talk is powerful, and repeating memorable mottoes sets a positive path.
It's good to define your success.
00:16:40 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
The Power of Pursuing your Goals: Achievement
I talk with David about cruising through life effectively by setting and pursuing goals, ones that fill your heart.
Aim high and see where you go!
00:13:29 |
Mon 03 Jul 2023
Pivot: Changing Directions in Life
I'm gonna talk with David about why I pivoted after my junior year of college. I was preparing to become a chemical engineer. What provoked me to change?
00:16:50 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
So you Graduated; What's next?
I talk with David about the choices one makes after graduating from high school. What's next for the graduate?
Consider King Solomon's guidance.
00:13:36 |
Mon 19 Jun 2023
I Protest against Violent Protests
Today I'm gonna talk with David about the power of peaceful protest. The in-your-face approach of our culture is divisive and ineffective.
Dr. King showed a better way.
00:14:53 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Using Obstacles to get Ahead
Today I'm gonna talk with David about the blessing of obstacles. Do they stop me, slow me down, or show me a better way?
Don't let them stop you, use them to get ahead!
00:12:23 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Bullies abound: Rise above
I talk with David about bullying and its corrosive malignance. It damages everyone involved, even the bully.
Don't be like him, rise above.
00:16:22 |
Mon 29 May 2023
Can we talk?
I talk with David about the disaster of shutting out dialog. No matter who we want to blame; the one who refuses to talk about it is responsible for divisiveness.
Dialog is always a two-way street.
00:15:45 |
Mon 15 May 2023
Don't let your "friends" bring you down
Today I'm gonna to talk with David about the dangers friends can introduce. Good ones inspire; but bad ones can lead you astray.
Pick wisely and avoid dark places.
00:15:16 |
Mon 08 May 2023
A true friend is a treasure
I talk with David about how my best friend showed me true loyalty and friendship; and what it cost.
Good friends will fill your heart.
00:16:55 |
Mon 01 May 2023
The Secret I learned on a railroad track
Today I talk with David about how my salmon fishing experience can help him overcome chaos when it happens. Watching the waves makes you “talk to Ralph,” look at the horizon instead.
Stay focused and…
00:13:24 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
The ATM Caper
Today I talk with David about selfish greed. Stealing is a scourge on society. It costs everyone a lot of money and hurts a lot of people. But what does it do to the thief?
Have I got an apple of a s…
00:17:26 |
Mon 17 Apr 2023
Strengthened by My Weaknesses
Today I'm gonna to talk with David about weaknesses. We all have'em, but how do we treat'em; as excuses for failure, or as opportunities to become stronger? Stronger is better. So get in the game and…
00:16:12 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
Putting an end to tragedy
Rod talks with David about last week's school shooting in Tennessee. What a heartbreak. He tries to help him focus on the only workable solution to further tragedies.
00:09:08 |
Mon 03 Apr 2023
Blame-shifting or "I did it"; which do you choose?
I talk with David about taking responsibility for choices and actions. Responsibility-ducking, finger-pointing, and blame-shifting never fixed anything.
Stand up and man-up. Own it and move on.
00:14:54 |
Mon 27 Mar 2023
Depression is Depressing; Fight Back
Don't confuse sadness or discouragement with depression. That's like comparing molehills to mountains.
Many years ago I was in a deep depression; I searched for and found a way out. Let me share it …
00:16:00 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
The earthling’s guide to great living
Instead of being a “book of rules” for Christians, the Bible has answers. Did you know that any relationship question you might have is answered in the Bible? It's like your personal GPS through life…
00:15:58 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Is the Bible really from God?
Did you know that most people who reject the Bible don't really know what it is? That's like turning down a pot of gold because someone else said the old pot was worthless! I tell you, there's gold i…
00:15:27 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
What should I do with advice?
Advice! Everybody wants to give you advice. Whatcha gonna do? Listen to everyone? Listen to no one? listen to some?
Good choosing makes for good long-term results and outcomes.
00:13:28 |
Mon 27 Feb 2023
With integrity you win
Three positive things come from integrity: You keep out of trouble, you'll be respected by others, and you'll walk in the blessings of God. Becoming a person of integrity has a lot to offer. It's up …
00:15:12 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
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