Honor.The.Gift Podcast

ENTREPRENEURISM

Ed Mylett said that “Being an entrepreneur is the most tremendous personal development program in the history of the world, with a massive compensation package attached. It is also one of the greatest self-awareness and self-discovery processes you will ever go through.”

 

For those of you that have been there, or are there currently, you know this. You live it. Entrepreneurism is the grand experiment. For some, entrepreneurism is a life-long journey that will keep showing up until the root of growth and responsibility is discovered. You see, entrepreneurism is in its infinite sense, CREATION. Creation requires the abandonment of  excuse and finger pointing and requires that you take full ownership of the outcome. 

 

You cannot skip the work!

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you some quick thoughts on ENTREPRENEURISM, and how our times spent in the barrel of creation can afford us some of the richest lessons in our lives if we will face those moments with intention and resilience. 

 

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THE WILDERNESS

For each of us, we will at some point in our lives, find ourselves entering THE WILDERNESS. It will be a place of vulnerability and high risk. It will be a place riddled with choice and accountability for solving the new. It will also be a place where the comfort and safety of what once was no longer exists. 

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you some of my thoughts on THE WILDERNESS, and how our times spent there can afford us some of the richest blessings in our lives if we will face those moments with faith and resilience. 

 

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Dave Hollis on GROWTH

29,029 you say? Why not start at the top of the mountain? For Dave, the reality of life and the growth it affords in the challenges we each face is tangible. In his return to the figurative mountain, Dave bravely laced up shoes and kept climbing. 2020 would prove to be one of his toughest years yet, as he learned to navigate the open seas in a new and unfamiliar life that continues to demand his very best. 

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE you’ll meet Dave Hollis, a New York Times Best Selling Author, Coach on Growth Day, and host of a podcast called Rise Together. He served for a season as the President of Global Theatrical Distribution for The Walt Disney Company and speaks regularly on mindset and leadership. First and foremost, he’s the father of four children, an adoptive father, and four-time foster dad. He’s the captain of his own ship, and a beacon for others. 

 

The focus of our conversation is GROWTH. The insight you’ll gain through his own personal stories and hands-on journey will leave you inspired and open to what might be possible as you lean into growth and leave the harbor of safety and habit.

 

If personal GROWTH continues to knock at your door, and you’re ready to explore deeper, that choice…

 

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EGO RELEASE TECHNIQUE

In a world caught up in EGO’s declaration, I find myself looking within to ask myself, how am I part of the problem? 

 

With so many moving parts for the human race right now, I believe it is far too easy to try and levy opinion and popular speak as a way to find collectability and cover from our own level of ownership of who we really are. 

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you a bit more context behind the details of this EGO RELEASE TECHNIQUE and how it might help you get out of your own way, and others, when it comes to showing up in contribution to the world around us. 

 

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OWN TODAY

Am I willing? That’s the question we’ll explore on this week’s episode on the topic of owning each day.

Grab a few minutes and take a listen.

You’ll find two specific challenges for this coming week, that can have a massive impact on the results you desire in life, and that can help add some confidence along the way.

OWN TODAY.

Make a choice to protect and honor your time.

Keep that commitment.  

Let's do this!

CREATE VALUE

In the challenge to create and not just consume, where might it provide new opportunity?

 

One way then that we might create and not just consume, is to teach someone something. Reflect back in your life on the lessons learned and even the lessons you might be learning right now in this season, and then share those lesson with someone. While we are proximally distanced, we are more connected than ever through technology, allowing us unique ways to connect and deliver our own lessons learned to the world around us.

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, we’re talking about CREATION as an alternative to constant consumption, and the power it has to transform our lives. 

 

Listen in for some NEW possibilities that might just help you unlock a NEW you! 

David Emerald & Donna Zajonc on EMPOWERMENT

It began with a personal epiphany that David had about 30 years ago. David experienced three life changing events that seemed to invite a bitter and frightening existence. He also experienced a miracle along the way. Encouraged by Donna, and a helpful group of trusted friends and colleagues, David put his experience to paper and published his first book titled The Power of TED*.  At the time, David and Donna had no idea how much this little book would make such a big impact in the lives of so many—at home; at work; and in many of their most important relationships.

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE you’ll meet David Emerald and Donna Zajonc, both of whom are dear friends that have provided a tremendous level of impact and influence in my life. David is a gifted author and educator. Donna is a master coach and skilled facilitator. Together, as co-creators, they are committed to making the world a better place, not just in their immediate circles, but for generations to come . Through their joint work, and a network of likeminded individuals, they are pledging their time and talents to help people see for themselves the possibilities found in EMPOWERMENT.

 

If the level of drama in your life is a bit out of control, and you find yourself seeking a new level of clarity and contribution, you’ll want to join us for a truly remarkable episode!

 

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STORMS

One of my all time favorite quotes is from John H. Groberg, regarding the storms in our lives. he said this: “Sometimes the lord calms the storm, and sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child. we learn lessons from storms we cannot learn from calm seas." 

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, we’re talking about STORMS, and the power they have to transform our lives.  

 

Storms vary in their season, definition and timeline. The “perfect” storm is one where it all aligns, all of the good, the bad and the ugly, where the beautiful gift of upheaval becomes the teacher for an incredibly humble student. 

 

In Mark 4:40: Jesus said unto them, why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?

 

Where can you find peace, even in the storm? The eye of the storm. The eerie calm. Presence in spite of the storm with no way out but through the gnarly. The moment in which the storm is clearly articulated and the familiarities and necessity of change are upon us. 

 

The calm will come, but for so many, right now it’s not. In order for the storm to be most effective, it must rage in and around us. 

 

For more on STORMS, tune in!

TODAY + 1

Drew Dudley said to best during his TED talk on Everyday Leadership: “…there is no world. there's only six billion understandings of it, and if you change one person's understanding of it, one person's understanding of what they're capable of, one person's understanding of how much people care about them, one person's understanding of how powerful an agent for change they can be in this world, you've changed the whole thing.” 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, we’re talking about the power of TODAY, and the significance of ONE.

TODAY, you can make a difference in one person’s life. TODAY, you can have influence and impact. TODAY…connect with the one. Don’t gloss past the one by searching for many. At home. At work. In your community. There’s one person each day that can benefit from your kindness. 

Remember that you, yourself, are one human being. We connect individually. One-on-one. We have such a tremendous opportunity in the pace and presence of engaging with each other at that level.

My challenge for your this week is to reach out to the one.  Forget the numbers, and focus on the one. 

Let's do this!

CLARITY

Dr. Benjamin Hardy said it best: “In an obsessive state, you begin to justify away what you truly want from life. Yet, in a moment of clarity,  of seeing life without your unhealthy passion,   you feel immense hope and joy again for the life you seek to create.”

 

When things start to feel pressured and tempest, I have found that a good timeout is something that can afford us an opportunity to get a bit more grounded and intentional. In this space I have also found that a well framed question is something that can help us see, feel, hear and explore new possibility and claimed space. 

 

With that, let me give you five questions meant to help you explore where there is an opportunity for real CLARITY in your life.

 

1. What do you feel most certain and clear about in your life right now?
2. What are the things you value the most in your life, and why?
3. Do you feel clear about who you are, and why you exist? 
4. Do you feel aligned in your efforts to become your highest and best self?
5. What new level of impact and influence can you have on those you serve?

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, we’re talking CLARITY. 

CLARITY is a foundation of growth and significance. It is a tenet of a life by design, and one of intentionality. 

 

Let's do this!