We all have regrets. Some are life-changing Some are minor and probably insignificant, but the still play a role in shaping our character and identity. I believe we have more regrets as we get older, not just because we’ve experienced more in life and obviously we regret a certain number of those experiences, but also because we gain wisdom from our past regrets. This wisdom helps us better identify previous mistakes or regrets, and hopefully some potential future ones as well, keeping us from a...
Jun 02, 2015•18 min
A recent poll by the American Psychological association indicates, the #1 stress inducer for Americans is money. It's not an abundance of money causing the problems, either. It's a lack of it. This might hurt, but, the truth is, for most people, money issues are caused by spending more than you make. Yes, I know, you may have lost your job prematurely Yes, you may have had some surprise medical bills Yes, there are a number of items which may have hurt you financially Most of us are struggling f...
May 30, 2015•19 min
So much pressure… LIFE purpose. We think this is the meaning of our entire life. This episode is inspired by a conversation between Lewis Howes of the School of Greatness Podcast and Jay Papisan, the author of The One Thing. When I was 20, my life purpose was much different than it is now. Don’t confuse the 50,000 foot view with the 1,000 foot view. The higher you go, the less defined the image. Think about a picture of earth from the International Space Can you make out your state? Your city? Y...
May 29, 2015•19 min
TWEET THIS: "Do the insignificant consistently and it becomes something significant." Here are the five things I would teach my younger self: 1. Success doesn’t come from extraordinary ideas. Instead it comes from extraordinary consistency. 2. Don’t chase money, instead pursue your soul’s desire. 3. Focus on one thing until it’s done. 4. Save whatever you can on a regular basis. It doesn’t have to be huge. Just $10 a paycheck would have made a huge difference. It’s not really about the money, it...
May 28, 2015•20 min
I heard Jay Papasan, the author of The One Thing, share an old Russian Proverb that says, "If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one." This is what so many of us, myself included, do each and every day. We spend our saying chasing after two, three, four, or even more rabbits. At the end of the day, we feel exhausted and demoralized having not accomplished our goal. Define and focus on achieving The One Thing you need to do each day. Make it a habit for yourself or your entire team ...
May 27, 2015•17 min
In this episode, we're going to get a little personal a very deep into our belief systems surrounding our own identity. This episode is going to challenge you and help you grow in a big way. The best part is, I'm going to show you how to turn this negative power into a positive so others will be treating you like royalty. I'd really love to have your feedback, please tweet me @pdesmondadams http://Twitter.com/PDesmondAdams...
May 25, 2015•17 min
Most people have seen and even used the Podcast app that comes preinstalled on your iPhone, or you've used Stitcher Radio on your Android. In this episode, I'm going to share with you a few other podcast player apps which you may not know about yet. These are ones which came highly recommended by other podcasters, so you know they're going to meet the needs of most listeners. I'll be sharing about the following: Overcast - iOS w/ Apple Watch support Free to use with additional features unlocked ...
May 22, 2015•18 min
In this episode, I share the information gathered in a study done in the 1970's to find out why people weren't happier as their incomes increased in the United States. Out of this came something called The Easterlin Paradox. I talk about why we buy things and what we're actually seeking when we do. Things are never part of you, but experiences are. When you pass-on, you will leave all of your things here on earth, but take everyone one of your experiences with you. Shared experiences are an incr...
May 21, 2015•19 min
Grab your free one page report on the 5 fears that are keeping you from finishing what you've started and finally reaching your goals. Get your free report here Or Text the word MYFREEGIFT to 33444 and I'll send the report immediately (only works in the U.S.) Look at Your Money Like You Do Your Time We can benefit greatly from looking at our money the same way we look at our time. There is no way you're going to spend 25 hours in one day doing anything. You can't use more time than you have avai...
May 20, 2015•19 min
I explain the top 5 items which seem to have nothing to do with productivity, but they're making us less productive. You'll have to listen to the episode to really understand these items, so I'm not going to list them here. Not trying to force you to list, but I think you'd read the list and just not realize why each one is so incredibly important. This episode, as with all of them, is less than 20 minutes long. You can invest 20 minutes to find out what's slowing down your productivity. I also ...
May 19, 2015•20 min
I share about my personal struggles with constantly stopping what I'm doing in order to measure how well I'm doing. For years this has been called The Paralysis of Analysis Truth is, you'll learn more by doing, failing and recovering than you ever will by analyzing all the ways you might possibly fail. So.. get started. I give some examples of how this is a reality in my life and the lives of some people I've recently talked with. I also share some ways you can control this... but mostly, it's a...
May 18, 2015•19 min
Today's resource isn't a tech gadget, smartphone app, website, book, podcast or anything like it, but it's something studies have indicated will: Reduce Stress Levels Decrease Depression Increase Happiness Give You a Sense of Purpose Improve Your Mood Increase Your Sense of Community It's costs you nothing but time and you'll find it right in your neighborhood. This resource is literally a life-saver which, at the very least, will make your life better. RATE THE SHOW If you enjoy this podcast, w...
May 15, 2015•19 min
Having peace with where you are, doesn’t mean you don’t want more. Don’t worry about what you can’t change Don’t let the opinion of those who don’t know and LOVE you matter. Don’t compare yourself to others around you. Things are different for you, but they’re not necessary more difficult. Let go of your past. Grab your free gift: 5 Fears Keeping You From Finishing What You've Started Text the words MYFREEGIFT to 33444 and I'll send you the one page report immediately. Remember, your 5 Star rati...
May 14, 2015•20 min
The information in this episode comes directly from my course Reaching the Finish Line: How to Transform your Ideas into Achievements. This will be out in it's complete form by the middle of June 2015. You can get more information about this episode by sending a TEXT MESSAGE to 33444 and putting the words MYFREEGIFT (no spaces - all one word) in the body of the text. Caution about risk is normal - Paralyzing fear about risks is not. We bombard our minds with all sorts of information about real a...
May 13, 2015•18 min
You’ll do more by having less to do. Estimate Time for Tasks Schedule Unexpected Interruptions. Just because it's on your to do list, doesn't mean it will get done. Look for those items you keep pushing out. Brain dump your tasks and ideas but then sort them
May 12, 2015•19 min
Your value and worth is not measured by financial status. Your value is determined by the impact your making in the lives of others. We cover how to avoid the trap of miscalculating our value of our lives. Even more important, I discuss why it's vital we don't do the same with the lives of those around us. This episode will hopefully make a deep and meaningful impact in your day, week, month and even lifetime. I share from my very personal life experiences and why I have always struggled with my...
May 11, 2015•19 min
It's Friday so I'm sharing a new tool that will help to make your life more fulfilled and enjoyable. With this tool, you'll be able to sample a stream of new audio content in easily consumed 18 second chunks. Just like Instagram but for audio. You can explore channels like: News Music (Several Genres) Celebrity Gossip Home Life Woman's Issues Inspiration and... PODCASTS You'll also be able to follow specific content providers like: ESPN Rolling Stone Wall Street Journal TMZ People Magazine The O...
May 08, 2015•15 min
Anger generally comes down to us hating in others what we hate in ourselves and/or hating in others what we wish we had inside of ourselves. Oftentimes parents deal with getting angry with their kids because they see something they hate inside of themselves. Parents will, out of love, want to help their children avoid the pains they experienced in life. This even happens with employer and employee relationships. I did into that as well as the following, in a lot more depth in this episode. The o...
May 07, 2015•19 min
In this episode you're going to hear about some small, almost insignificant activities you can start doing right now which will strengthen your willpower and self-discipline. Just like in the physical world, you don't start your first day of exercise with running a marathon. When it comes to your self-discipline, you don't need to go out and to the same thing. Start small. Baby steps... We'll over some foundational items which will increase your basic ability to exercise self-discipline. Nutriti...
May 06, 2015•20 min
You've seen those people (hopefully you're not one of them) who get in the fast lane and drive the same speed as everyone else in the slower lanes. Everyone gets in line behind them hoping they'll go faster just because they're in the fast lane, but that isn't all it takes. Sometimes you have to adjust and move around slower people. Sometimes you're the slower person who others are trying to get around. Some people speed up when you try to pass them and then slow back down again after a few mile...
May 05, 2015•17 min
I share an experience I had this past Saturday where a family member, whom I love and respect, send some very hurtful words to me via text. I then go into exploring how to view and respond to this sort of verbal bullying. Is there something to learn? Be humble enough to ask if there is some truth buried deep within the crap they sent your way. Missing that will cost you, not them. Ask yourself the motif they had in sending the message. Is their motive love? Is it love, but they're too weak to de...
May 04, 2015•19 min
Science has proven when we engage in certain physical activities, we greatly increase our brain’s capacity for reaching optimal efficiency. Doing this one thing causes multiple areas of your brain to become co-activated. What is it? --- You gotta listen Haptics - the interactions of touch, hand movements, and brain function. If you’re trying to “get through to someone” at a deeper level or break through some mental barriers to what’s you’re saying, one of the best things you can do it touch them...
May 01, 2015•18 min
This whole idea of discovering our purpose is relatively new to us as human beings. One thousand years ago, nobility were the only ones capable of even pondering something like this. Today, people living in primitive parts of the world don't sit around pondering their purpose. People simply do whatever is required to help their tribe survive. This is our purpose; to serve others and address their needs. When we focus on a self-serving purpose we leave ourselves feeling empty. It's the same as in...
Apr 30, 2015•19 min
SPONSOR : I want to give you a free gift.. the same gift that set me on the right path and helped me overcome a lifetime of procrastination, distraction and coming up short on my goals. I discovered 5 fears which were keeping me from finishing what I started. They were like a poison destroying my dreams. I put together a one page information sheet to help you discover which of these fears is holding you back. Get it for free right now: Text the words MYFREEGIFT to 33444 and it'll will come to yo...
Apr 29, 2015•11 min
Please rate and review this podcast in iTunes: http://PDesmondAdams.com/iTunes Major corporations know the power of having systems in place. When you buy a franchise, one of the things you're paying for is their systems to help make your business more efficient. Not only do systems help save time, they help eliminate errors. Most people don't invest the time needed to create system for the same reasons most people don't invest the money needed to create a healthy savings or retirement account. W...
Apr 28, 2015•16 min
Grab your free gift - 5 Fears Killing Your Dreams Text MYFREEGIFT to 33444 This is a one page info sheet on the 5 fears which stop most people from finishing what they've started. You'll also get an in-depth report on each fear over the next 5 days. Text MYFREEGIFT to 33444 In this episode, I go into much great depth on the following topic and concepts. How to relaunch a project, goal or even your life. Separate Your Identity from the Past Projects and Keep the Data but Lose the Emotions Set Asi...
Apr 27, 2015•19 min
Big announcement about what to expect starting with the next episode, number 100. I'm very excited about the return to my original topic schedule for each week. I'm also looking to pick the brains of others who can share on these same topics. I plan on having one guest for the entire week, still just 10-20 minutes per day, sharing on each topic. I think this is going to be a great addition to the show. Do you know someone you'd like me to interview (maybe you)? Email me and let me know Desmond@P...
Apr 24, 2015•20 min
In this episode I look at why we might find it tough to be grateful. Some areas to look into: Comparing your "Behind the Scenes" footage of life with someone else's highlight real. Comparing yourself with those who are further down life's path than you are at this point. We want more than we had yesterday and we want it now My secret to being more grateful. This works! Stop competing and start creating. In this episode I speak about the book "The Five Love Languages." You get a copy on Amazon he...
Apr 23, 2015•18 min
I'm going to cover over: Why we tend to focus on the things we don't want to happen. Why we're not really being "realistic" when we focus on negative expectations. Why the amount of effort we're putting into life can change our expectations What you should be focusing on in order to stop looking only at the results you don't want.
Apr 22, 2015•20 min
If you've found yourself staying up late thinking catastrophic thoughts, this episode is going to speak to you. We're going to talk about worry and how we shouldn't do it. Haha Easy, right? No... But we'll dig into it in this episod. I'm also going to dig into the brain chemistry associated with worry, how we can change it naturally and even a quick look at how pornography can impact your mental well-being, including worry. Don't worry! It shouldn't take more than 10 to 15 minutes. It's worth yo...
Apr 21, 2015•19 min
