CREATE U is a personal growth and development podcast that will help you breakthrough to better results in your life, work and relationships. Life Coach and Author of “Your Best Is Next", Jeremy Flagg, will share with you his best tips and strategies for self-improvement and bring you breakthrough conversations with listeners, coaches, and other experts that will give you what you need to take every area of your life to the next level. Jeremy's own breakthrough came on the heels of a massive ...
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Episode 63 - Ask The Coach - How Do We Stop Fighting With Each Other?
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What do you do when you can’t stop fighting with the people you love? You’re trying to talk differently, to respond differently, to listen with more intent, but nothing’s working. What do you do when all you’re trying is leading to more frustration and more conflict when what you really wanted was to make peace and restore joy to your relationship?…
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We’ve all got goals that we want to achieve but many of us get stuck along the way. You may start thinking about how you’re going to get it all done and what’s going to happen when you tell that one person about it and if you’re going to be able to handle all the stress of the project. And then you stop. Why? Because you were missing the key strate…
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Ladies, have you ever struggled with feeling like you’re not enough? Like, no matter what you do, you just never seem to live up to the expectations you feel are being placed on you? Men, have you ever been frustrated by the relationships with the women in your world but feel helpless when it comes to making them better? If so, then it’s time you k…
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Episode 60 - The Myth Of Overnight Success
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It’s time to swing an axe at the myth of the overnight success. Our world seems to be obsessed with the idea of instantaneous results and we’re suffering under the weight of it’s expectations. The truth is, if we want to build anything that lasts — a magnificent marriage, a successful business, or a life worth following — we’ll have to make a signi…
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Episode 59 - How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
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With last week’s passing of the musical legend, Prince, people are becoming increasingly aware of not only his music but also his enormous heart for others. Listening to the stories of those close to him as they remember his legacy as an example to be followed it begs the question from deep within your own soul: “How will I be remembered?”On today’…
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Episode 58 - Show Up How You Want To Be Seen
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There are times when you just don’t feel like doing whatever is in front of you. And when you don’t feel like it, then you risk acting in ways that aren’t in your best interest and may even give the wrong impression to those around you. So what do you do to snap out of the “I don’t feel like it” phase and take control of your actions?On today’s sho…
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Episode 57 - Staying Positive In A Negative World
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We live in a glass-half-empty world. With all the constant reports of death, destruction, and deception it can be difficult to focus your mind on anything but what’s going wrong. But if you want to reap the benefits of positive living — increased self-confidence, reduced stress, better relationships, and more happiness — you must first learn how to…
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In our world it seems as though we’ve done our best to define anxiety as something abnormal, an illness, a disorder that should be avoided at all costs. It makes you wonder, is it possible for anxiety to be anything but a curse? I think there is and in today’s episode that’s exactly what I’d like to propose.So, what would it look like in a culture …
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Episode 55 - Ask The Coach - I Thought I Wanted This But I'm Not Happy, WTF?
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Have you ever had the experience of doing exactly what you thought you were supposed to, but then after achieving it felt unfulfilled as a result? You aimed at what you wanted but once you got it you didn’t feel as great as you’d hoped?In today’s Ask The Coach episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about what to do when you’ve gotten what you…
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Episode 54 - What To Do When Things Aren't Working
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Have you ever felt like things in life just weren’t quite going the way you had planned? That the circumstances you were experiencing didn’t match the expectations you had for that moment? If you have, then you know that stress is the result of that scenario. And you also know that life gives you many opportunities to feel this way. So, what’s the …
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Episode 53 - Shifting Out Of Feeling Stuck
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Sometimes along our journey we get stuck. Stuck in a rut of uncertainty, confused about what the next best steps are to take, afraid of another setback, and immobilized by all the options that are in front of us. But stuck can only happen to us when we forget to ask ourselves one important question.In today’s episode, I’m going to share the questio…
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With all the bad news that seems to keep coming our way, it can be difficult to hold onto hope. Due to the 24/7 connection to reports of wars, tragedies, and terrorism there seems to be a palpable sense of uncertainty and insecurity at the forefront of our minds. So what can we do to renew a sense of hope in humanity when we feel like there’s not m…
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Being free to make our own way in life is both terrific and terrifying. It’s terrific because we have so many options and opportunities to create the life we want. But it’s terrifying because there are no guarantees that we’ll succeed and no one else to blame but ourselves. The truth is there’s a burden that comes with freedom and it’s important fo…
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On our way to creating the future that we desire and deserve there’s really only one person that can stop us — ourselves. And many of us do. We get caught up in the voices that tell us that we’re not ready, not qualified, and not good enough. So how do we get beyond those messages to take action in the direction of our dreams?Today, I’m going to sh…
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One lesson that many great lives teach us is to be true to yourself. But what does that mean? And how do you achieve it? In a world where so many desperately want to be different but somehow end up being very much the same — unhappy, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled — how can we change the results? Is it possible that we’ve sorely misunderstood this a…
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Episode 48 - Communication 104: Ask Powerful Questions
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By creating stronger connections with your communication you’ll be able to give your relationship the opportunity to really thrive in a world where so many are barely surviving. In fact, poor communication is cited as the #1 reason couples break up and marriages end in divorce. But what if the most effective way to create powerful connections with …
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At the heart of every intimate relationship is the desire to experience love in the most complete and fulfilling way possible. So, we give everything we can to our partner in an effort to make them happy only to find out we’re still coming up short. What do you do when you want more from your relationship but you feel like you’re already giving eve…
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Episode 46 - Communication 103: Shut Up And Listen
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According to interpersonal communication experts, adults spend an average of 33% of their time listening. For something that we’re spending so much of our lives doing, are we really that effective at it? And if we could increase our ability to listen effectively couldn’t we also increase the peace and happiness in our relationships?In the third ins…
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Episode 45 - The Insidious Belief That Can Kill Your Relationship
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Relationships are ideally meant to be exciting, fulfilling, and enjoyable. So why are so many struggling to attain the levels of satisfaction with their love that they know exists? Is it possible that there might be something in the way of your happiness? Could the fulfillment that you so badly want to experience in your relationship be easily rece…
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Episode 44 - Communication 102: Avoiding Conversation Killers
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Everyone communicates through conversations, but increasingly few people connect with whom they’re communicating. With so many marriages ending in divorce and so many relationships struggling due to poor communication, it’s time to raise the quality of our everyday conversations. So what are the things that get in the way of connecting with others …
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Episode 43 - 5 Ways To Rekindle The Romance In Your Relationship
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Valentine’s Day is this week and romance is in the air! But do we really know what true romance is anymore? Or have we given ourselves a definition that limits romance to exaggerated gestures and expensive gifts that lead to hot and passionate sexual intimacy? Is true romance only meant for those who can afford it? Or is passion something simpler t…
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Episode 42 - Communication 101: It Starts Before You Speak
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According to 2014 statistics from the CDC, in America there is one divorce approximately every 36 seconds. And much of the most reliable research tells us that almost every single issue in relationships — whether it’s finances, intimacy, or even infidelity — finds its root in poor communication. In fact, poor communication is the #1 reason divorced…
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Episode 41 - The #1 Predictor Of Your Relationship's Success Or Failure
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Are you interested in how to make love last? Would you like to know if your relationship is going to stand the test of time? Then you’ll be very interested to know what one relationship researcher has found to be the #1 predictor of relationship life or death with an accuracy rate of 91% — and I know it works because its the tool I use when I first…
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Episode 40 - Motivated By The Impossible With Ceitci Demirkova
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Do you have a dream in your heart that you want to fulfill? Have you come up against any opposition in your life that has you second-guessing whether or not you’ll be able to make it happen? If so, then my guest today will inspire you to transform those challenges into opportunities!I’m joined today by my very special guest and friend of over 14 ye…
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Episode 39 - How To Be Happy (No Matter What)
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Do you want to be more happy? Do you want to experience more joy and fulfillment in your everyday life? If so, then you’re not alone. Many of us say we want to feel happier every single day, but not many of us know that there’s a key missing from unlocking that door. As a result, happiness eludes us and leaves us feeling powerless to create it. But…
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This week in the U.S. we celebrate the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And even if you’re only vaguely familiar with his work you know that famous line in his speech that told us, “I have a dream.” If we allow his work to inspire us today then we might ask ourselves what is my dream?Today, I’ll be talking…
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Episode 37 - Ask The Coach - How Do I Get My Sh*t Together?
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Have you ever felt like your life just wasn't where you thought it should be? Like your life was spinning out of control but you didn’t know how to stop it? That if you could just “get yourself together” then everything would be fine? If so, then today’s Ask The Coach episode is for you.Today, I’ll be answering a listener’s question about what she …
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Many of us use the New Year to decide where we want our lives to go in the year ahead. But not long after we’ve resolved where we want be, something happens. We get bogged down in our heads about what we want and we begin to wonder if we really have all the information necessary to make an informed and proper decision about how we can make our drea…
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According to recent research 25% of people who make resolutions in the New Year abandon them in the first week. If we want to create changes in our lives that last we have to go beyond the traditional goal-setting mentality and look deeper for the underlying causes of our success or failure.In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the change yo…
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Have you identified any areas you want to improve and change this year? Have you set some goals for yourself that echo resolutions from years past? If so, then you’re not alone. The unfortunate truth, though, is that an estimated 92% of people who make goals in January never reach their target. With so many people desiring change but not making the…
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Episode 33 - One Important Thing To Do Before You Start The New Year
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Was your 2015 one you’d like to leave behind? Are you wondering if this year will be any different for you? Do you want to make some massive progress towards your dreams in 2016? If so, then there’s one important thing you’ve got to do before you start the New Year.In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you the one question you must ask yourself …
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It’s Christmastime again and everyone is bustling with lots of holiday plans. It’s possibly the busiest time of the year for all of us. The parties, the shopping, the family functions, the road trips, the decorations: you begin to wonder if you’ll get it all done!With all this busy-ness it’s easy to forget what really matters. That’s why it’s so im…
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Episode 31 - The Greatest Gift You Can Give
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There’s nothing quite like giving a great gift to someone you love. All the thought and effort you put into planning it and executing it payoff in that moment when they finally get a chance to open it and enjoy it. But what if every material gift you could dream of paled in comparison to the greatest gift that you could give the ones you love?In to…
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Episode 30 - Listen To Your Wife With Lisa Flagg
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It seems harder than ever to make a relationship last. With so many marriages ending in divorce and many couples opting just to live together instead of tie the knot it seems like it’s harder than ever to enjoy a partnership that not only stands the test of time but also fulfills the desires of both parties.In today’s episode, I’m joined by my wife…
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Episode 29 - The Secret To Feeling More Fulfilled
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If you’re like most people, then as the year comes to a close, you’re naturally examining your life and wondering what you’d like to see more of and less of in the coming year. And you’re realizing that you want more fulfillment from your everyday life and less frustration because you’re not where you want to be.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a se…
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Episode 28 - Ask The Coach - How Do You Make A Relationship Work When You're Opposites?
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You’ve heard the old phrase “opposites attract” when it comes to relationships, right? Well, what happens when these opposing forces drive each other nuts? Is there any hope for making love last when it feels like there’s always conflict?In today’s Ask The Coach episode, I’m answering a question from one of my listeners about the conflict she’s hav…
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Finishing has become an art that most of us don’t dedicate enough time to. Sure, we like to start things — new goals, diets, workout plans, relationships, & jobs — but we’re not much for seeing them through to their completion. Why is that? Why is it that we can enjoy the beginning of something so much only to give up before it’s finished? It shoul…
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Episode 26 - 3 Ways To Avoid Unnecessary Relationship Drama
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Resolving relationship drama is probably one of the most asked about areas in the lives of my clients and its one that I’m more than happy to help with because when your relationships aren’t going well, then nothing in your life is going well. They take up your time, energy, and brain space when they’re in conflict and sap the strength that you wou…
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It seems that so many people in our world are settling. They want more, but they don’t think they can have it, so they settle for whatever life throws their way. But is that how you were meant to live? To live out your short days on this planet without exploring what your heart truly desires?If you want to grab hold of more and let go of less then …
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Episode 24 - The Benefits Of Being Thankful
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Our society is kind of screwed up. With all the stories of violence, terrorism, and crazy stuff people do it’s easy to become cynical and discouraged. But science tells us that negative attitudes are bad for you and that having an attitude of gratitude can make you healthier and happier.Today’s episode is about the benefits of being thankful. In a …
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Episode 23 - Be The Change You Wish To See In The World
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The world was shocked again this weekend by the terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut and it may have left you feeling dramatically uncertain about what you can expect from the world you live in. You might have wondered, “Why did this happen? What can be done to stop it? and Will this happen to me?” And you might have felt like this problem is so l…
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Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? Like you didn’t measure up to the goal or the dream that you wanted to achieve? If you have, then you’re not alone. We’ve all felt inadequate and insecure in our abilities from time to time. But we don’t have to feel that way. We can live in a better story.Today’s episode is all about our deepest fear and …
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Episode 21 - The Secret Force That Shapes Your Success
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What is it that makes some people wildly successful while others suffer in mediocrity? Why do people with similar skill levels and training perform so much differently? In this episode, we’ll explore the number one success secret that people like Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Taylor Swift, and Jay-Z know and how you can apply it to create your very ow…
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Episode 20 - The Real Source Of Relationship Conflict And How To Resolve It
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If you interact at all with other human beings then conflict is unavoidable. There seems to be no end to all the tension we experience in our marriages, our families, our friendships, and our workplace. The worst part is, when we seek advice, we’re given strategies that work for a moment but not for a lifetime. So, maybe it’s time to start thinking…
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Episode 19 - How To Turn Your Adversity Into An Advantage
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Sometimes life hits you with more than you feel able to handle. You lose your job, your spouse cheats on you, you get injured in an accident, you lose a loved one at an early age, you discover you have a debilitating disease - and you start to feel overwhelmed, hurt, angry, and victimized by what has happened to you.But, what I’ve discovered, is th…
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Episode 18 - Breakthrough Conversation With Kim And Jessica - Part 2
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Kim and Jessica came to me struggling to get on the same page with their spouses and frustrated in the pursuit of their dreams. They wanted to know how important it was to have their partners support as they moved forward in what they felt called to do. So, in part 1 of our Breakthrough Conversation, we talked about what it really means to be a goo…
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Episode 17 - One Simple Way To Make Your Life Better Now
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Are you waking up everyday feeling alive and empowered, ready to tackle what comes at you? Or are you just going through the motions, worried about what might happen next, and unsure if you’re going to be able to handle it? The truth is there’s only one thing that separates these two types of people and you’ve got to know what it is!If you would li…
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Episode 16 - Breakthrough Conversation With Kim And Jessica - Part 1
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Have you ever struggled to get on the same page with your spouse or significant other? Have you ever felt like you had this great dream that you wanted to pursue or this awesome idea that you wanted to work on but just couldn’t seem to get your partner to embrace your excitement? Have you ever felt held back from where you really wanted to be by yo…
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Have you ever heard someone close to you say something like, “Man I really need to lose weight (improve my marriage, build my business, get my stuff together).” But then when you ask them what they’re going to do to make it happen they say, “I don’t know…I’ve been trying…but nothing seems to work.”Well, today we’re tackling the ’T’ word - Trying. A…
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Episode 14 - 2 Things Every Relationship Needs To Succeed
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If someone were to ask you what it takes to make a relationship last, what would you say? Or even better than lasting, what if you were asked about what it takes to grow a relationship thriving with passion and pleasure? Would you have an answer?If not, then you’re in good company! Relationships are one of the most searched topics for self-help and…
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