Own Your Mess-ups.
I talk with David about the dangers of avoidance and escapism. Owning my mistakes is the only way to truly escape from them.
Jun 17, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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.
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Episodes
Don't let Chaos be your excuse.
I talk with David about why there is so much chaos in the world. Don't let unforeseen forces and differing opinions keep you from your goals.
Jun 10, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 23
You gonna "Man Up" or not?
I talk with David about why and how to “man up.” Taking responsibility is the only way to excel.
Jun 03, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 22
What is your bigger-than-life cause?
I talk with David about embracing a cause bigger than himself. The most gratifying life is one that lifts others.
May 27, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 21
How ya gonna vote?
I talk with David about deciding how he should vote. I don't tell him who, but I talk about how and why.
May 20, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 20
What are your options?
I talk with David about the strategies behind making good choices. Always make big decisions with an eye on your future.
May 13, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 19
I wanna know what love is
I talk with David about Forest Gump's famous line: “I know what love is.” But, do you know how much it costs?
May 06, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 18
No Pain, No Gain; Forgiveness is hard!
I talk with David about the liberating power of forgiveness. Do you remember Nelson Mandella?
Apr 29, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Isn't War a massive waste?
I talk with David about the ongoing chaotic violence in our world. Does war ever really make sense?
Apr 22, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Do we really need a moral compass?
I talk with David about setting and holding to personal standards. Set them well; living with high standards rises above chaos.
Apr 15, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Peer Pressure is NOT your friend
I talk with David about the “roar” of the crowd. Peer pressure can be powerful. Learning to resist it can save your life.
Apr 08, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 14
What earthly good is money?
I talk with David about the real value of money. If it can't buy you love, as the song goes, what good is it?
Apr 01, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Wanna see things change? Get involved!
I talk with David about the need to get involved. It takes more than being shocked or disgusted; If you wanna make a difference, you gotta step up.
Mar 25, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Wanna be the best you can be?
I share ideas with David about how reading the Bible regularly will make our society better. Everybody wants a social climate of love and respect. Here's how.
Mar 18, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
How far can you see into the future?
I share with David two solid reasons why I accept the Creator and His Bible. His proven ability to see what lies ahead makes Him a reliable source for great decision making.
Mar 11, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Can you afford to gamble?
I talk with David about the biggest gamble in life: whether or not I choose to follow the Creator. Many of life's decisions are relatively inconsequential; but not this one.
Mar 04, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 9
I love hating hatred, don't you?
I talk with David about the devastating erosion of hatred. It poisons everything. Life is miserable when it revolves around hatred. Find a better way!
Feb 26, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Without commitment, you gonna fail!
I talk with David about the power of commitment. Fear makes us normal, commitment makes us excellent. Following through all the way takes you to your goal!
Feb 19, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
I would never lie to myself, would I?
I talk with David about how to detect and avoid self-deception. We hate being lied to by others; it worse when we do it to ourselves. Always tell yourself the brutal truth and watch your world blossom.
Feb 12, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
What can I do so my get up and go will get up and go?
I talk with David about achieving goals by getting and staying motivated; kinda like a do-it-yourself podcast for success! If anybody who wants to can succeed, why not me?
Feb 05, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
You're growing older; who you gonna be when you get there?
I talk with David about being able to envision the person he wants to become and how to get there. Take hold of your future now so that when you get there you'll like who you became!
Jan 29, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Serving others is a blessing?
I talk with David about helping or serving others. Why should he do that instead of looking out for himself? Actually, it's prolly the best thing he could do for himself.
Jan 22, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We're all Gonna Die!
I talk with David about an unspoken reality: We're all gonna die! The only question is: How does that impact my choices today? Making better choices and informed ones is the best way to ensure a great future.
Jan 15, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Why should I listen to you?
I talk with David and answer a burning question: "Why should he listen to me?" I give him five reasons. Are they good ones? Listen and decide.
Jan 09, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 1
How to talk yourself into a Positive Future
I talk with David about what my favorite motivational speaker said about goals. You will become the person you constantly see in your heart.
Nov 20, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
My embarrasing self-talk malfunction
I talk with David about personal experiences with self-talk. You'll be amazed at how powerful your inner voice is.
Nov 14, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Self Talk: Use your thoughts, control your reality
In which I begin to talk with David about self-talk strategies. You can use that little inner voice to set the course of your life.
Nov 06, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 38
It's all in your head: how self-talk guides your life
I begin a talk with David about the power of self-talk. That little voice in your head sets the course of your life
Oct 30, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Are you paying attention?
I talk with David about the life-enriching capability of mindfulness. Being acutely aware means better living, by far.
Oct 23, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Forgiveness, hatred's nemesis
I talk more with David about forgiveness; the cure and reversal of hatred. Gratitude and forgiveness make this world better.
Oct 16, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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