Best Michael Bonnell Podcasts (2024)

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Reflections on Season 2: The Evolving Workforce and Future of Higher Education 41:20

4M ago41:20

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Welcome to the final episode of Season 2. Join our Sage Advice hosts, Chris Bonnell and Emma Salomon, for this series’ wrap-up episode. Join Chris and Emma as they revisit some of their favorite moments, such as: - Teaching students market-ready skills - Preparing the next generation of cyber security experts - Combatting the teacher shortage and t…

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How to Navigate Your Professional Career with Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, Authors of MicroSkills 39:19

5M ago39:19

39:19

Welcome to this episode of Sage Advice. Host Chris Bonnell is joined by Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, the authors of the new book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact. Join them as they: - Discuss the concept of microskills - Delve into the importance of mentorship and support - Explore the importance of taking initiative Dr. Adaira Land…

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Propelling Students to Achieve in the Workforce with Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL 40:57

5M ago40:57

40:57

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Lisa Herring, President of PROPEL and strategic advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education. Join them as they: - Discuss Dr. Lisa Herring’s journey from administrator to president of PROPEL - Discuss the importance of preparing students for the workforce - Speak on the challenges of…

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The Future of Workforce Development: Navigating Skills-Centric Learning with Sarah DeMark 39:45

5M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Sarah DeMark, Vice Provost of Workforce Intelligence and Credential Integrity at Western Governors University (WGU). Join them as they: - Discuss Sarah’s transition from traditional education to skills-centric learning - Delve into skills-based education, stackable credentials, and mee…

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The Future of Learning Through Disruptive Innovation with Michael Horn 32:37

5M ago32:37

32:37

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Michael Horn, co-founder of Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. Join them as they: - Discuss how Yale and Harvard Business School led Michael to the Clayton Christensen Institute - Dive into what disruptive innovation means in education and how it’s already happeni…

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Future-Proofing Careers: Adopting a Skills-Based Approach to Higher Education with Kacey Thorne 38:45

6M ago38:45

38:45

In this episode of Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Kacey Thorne, Senior Director of Skills Architecture at Western Governors University. Join them as they: - Highlight the importance of skills in a rapidly changing job market. - Explore aligning educational models with workforce demands and how WGU is leading the way in skills-based hi…

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Revolutionizing Business Education: A Conversation with WGU’s Mitsu Frazier 28:58

6M ago28:58

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In this episode of Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Mitsu Frazier, Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Business at Western Governors University. Join them as they: - Delve into the evolution of business education. - Discuss WGU’s approach to competency-based education for evolving business needs. - Shine a light on…

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Safeguarding the Digital Frontier with Paul Bingham 34:01

6M ago34:01

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In this episode of WGU Sage Advice, host Chris Bonnell is joined by Paul Bingham, Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the College of Information Technology at Western Governors University (WGU). Join them as they: - Discuss Paul's journey from FBI agent to educator - Delve into the importance of upskilling amidst rapidly evolving threats - …

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Revolutionizing Higher Education through Competency-Based Learning with Stacey Ludwig Johnson 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

In this episode of WGU Sage Advice, host Chris is joined by Stacey Ludwig Johnson, Senior Vice President of Western Governors University (WGU) and the Executive Dean of the School of Education. Join them as they: - Discuss the future of competency-based learning - Elaborate on WGU's impactful one-by-one approach to learning - Talk about the reason …

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How WGU is Changing the Face of Nursing Education with Kim Kelly-Cortez 41:26

7M ago41:26

41:26

In the first episode of Season 2 of WGU Sage Advice, host Emma Salomon is joined by Dr. Kim Kelly-Cortez, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Western Governors University (WGU) and the Vice President of Nursing for the Leavitt School of Health, to discuss the future of nursing education and the innovative approaches bein…

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Welcome to WGU Sage Advice with Chris Bonnell 1:35

7M ago1:35

1:35

Higher education is at a crossroads, with traditional models being challenged and reimagined every day. At Western Governors University, we're not just participating in this transformation; we're leading it. Welcome to Sage Advice. We bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and educators from WGU to discuss our unique approach to learning tha…

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WGA and WGU with Jim Ogsbury 32:47

1y ago32:47

32:47

In this episode of the Sage Advice podcast, host Chris Bonnell interviews Jim Ogsbury, former Executive Director of the Western Governors Association (WGA). They discuss the powerful bipartisan collaboration between the WGA and Western Governors University (WGU), and their shared mission to impact the Western states and beyond. WGA, a non-partisan …

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The Power of Partnerships with David Quam 34:59

1y ago34:59

34:59

Our guest today, David Quam, has had a fascinating career. From his high-paced start as a young employee working on the Contract with America in the mid-1990s to founding his firm, 56 Capitals, two and a half decades later, there has been no shortage of excitement, long hours, and hard-won negotiations. In our conversation with David, we discuss hi…

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Michael Grote 18:51

1y ago18:51

18:51

Mike Grote is a political consultant and WGU’s voice in the great state of Missouri. He has played a pivotal role in helping the university to make high-quality, low-cost online education available to Missourians. Tune in to hear his story of working closely with legislators to empower students’ journeys, with a vision to see an impact for generati…

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The Importance of Telling Our Story with Allen Clarkson 30:23

1y ago30:23

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In this episode of the Sage Advice podcast, host Chris Bonnell speaks with Allen Clarkson, Government Relations Manager at Western Governors University (WGU), discussing the incredible growth and evolution of the university over the years. Clarkson, who joined WGU as a contracted employee in 2005, shares his journey from grading papers for the IT c…

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Competency Based Education with Lucas Kavlie 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

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Episode 02: Show Notes. Achieving a baccalaureate degree in a single year sounds impossible, but what if accreditation was based on competency instead of credit hours? Today, we are discussing competency-based education with the Vice President of Western Governors University, Lucas Kavlie. Tune in to hear the story of Lucas’s background with accred…

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WGU by the Numbers with Kurt Gunnell 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

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Show Notes. Today Kurt Gunnell joins us to share a little of his world and unpack his role as the Director of Institutional Research at WGU. As someone so focused on the important data of the university, he has amazing insight and ideas around how the data can be leveraged to best serve the students and staff, and we get a real inside look at some …

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Investing in Students, Investing in States with Bob Collins 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

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Episode 03: Show Notes. There are multiple avenues that students can pursue when it comes to acquiring financial aid. But many aren’t aware that your resultant debt can vary substantially based on a few key choices, and can be greatly minimized through good advice and a personalized financial plan. Today on the show we welcome Bob Collins, WGU’s Vi…

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38. America, What Are We Doing... 19:41

3+ y ago19:41

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America, what are we doing? As an American, this past week was nothing short of an embarrassment. What happened does not accurately portray who we are as a country. It does not accurately portray the democracy that so many men and woman have sacrificed their lives for. It does not accurately portray all that we have worked so hard and long for - th…

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37. Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! Perception And Mindset Changes That Helped Me Through 2020. 25:45

3+ y ago25:45

25:45

Let's face it, 2020 didn't quite do the way everybody was wanting. With the pandemic, economic struggles, social injustice, and everything else that seemed to slap us in the face, there were many excuses one could make for why 2020 was a challenge. But for me personally, I actually managed to make a lot of progress in life, and as much as it pains …

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36. The Motivational Habits Of Highly Successful People 39:08

3+ y ago39:08

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Top 10 Motivation Tips Learned From Highly Successful People Who doesn’t want to be successful? Everyone wants to succeed, but only a few achieve it. And those who get successful have certain common habits and qualities which helped them in becoming successful. We are not saying these habits are necessary for success, but following these habits wil…

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35. How to Be as Productive as Elon Musk - 5 Time Management Secrets 31:25

3+ y ago31:25

31:25

I love studying the minds of some of the world's most successful individuals. In this episode, I take a look into the mind of Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, and try to conclude how Elon Musk remains so productive and how he manages his time. Here are 5 time management secrets that help Elon Musk remain so productive. Main Site:https://michael-bonnell.com/ P…

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34. Overcoming An Eating Disorder, Anorexia, and Bulimia | An Inside Look At Life With An Eating Disorder 24:41

3+ y ago24:41

24:41

It's hard to live with an eating disorder. It's even harder overcoming an eating disorder. As someone who has dealt with anorexia and bulimia, here is an inside look at life with an eating disorder and the daily mindset that comes with it. In this episode, I want to share with you the advice that has best helped me to overcome my eating disorder. I…

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33. One Simple Rule To Follow If You Want To Become A Millionaire: Become An Everyday Millionaire 18:24

3+ y ago18:24

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Do you want to increase the likelihood of becoming a millionaire someday? You don't have to have a million dollars to become a millionaire. In fact, you can start your journey to becoming a millionaire today!!! And it's a lot easier than you might be thinking! Let me share with you how you can become a millionaire TODAY and the one simple rule to f…

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32. 5 Super Easy Ways To Start Saving Money FAST So You Can Live A Wealthier Life 21:07

3+ y ago21:07

21:07

How would you feel if you had more money in your bank account? Here are 5 super easy tips that have helped me to save more than $40,000 over the course of the last 3 years, and I know they are going to help you as well. The psychology of money is something that I have studied for years and in this episode, I will teach you my 5 favorite ways to sav…

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31. How To Stay Happier During This Winter With The Pandemic & Political Elections 21:49

3+ y ago21:49

21:49

Americans, and the rest of the world, could be in for a tough winter. White House advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said that Americans should prepare for a harsh winter as the coronavirus is expected to surge due to cold weather and increased time indoors. “We need to hunker down and get through this fall and winter because it’s not going to be easy,” Fau…

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30. Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem: 5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Confidence and Become Unstoppable 23:19

3+ y ago23:19

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Are you struggling with low self-confidence and low self-esteem? Here are 5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Confidence and Become Unstoppable. In today's podcast, I talk about self-confidence and self-esteem, what is self-confidence, why is self-confidence important, and 5 tips that have helped me to become a more confident person, and how I was able to …

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29. The Power Of Kindness - How Being Kinder Has Improved My Life (5 Benefits Of Being Kind) 21:34

4y ago21:34

21:34

Kindness is such a simple concept, but yet it is often overlooked despite being so very impactful. Kindness, this one word, has the power to truly make the world a better place by ending any and all pain and suffering. It can end the pain and suffering that comes from war, hunger, human rights violations, and injustice. And not only that, but it al…

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28. 7 Healthy Habits To Follow Daily This Winter | HEALTHY HABITS (Mental Health & Physical Health During Coronavirus) 17:11

4y ago17:11

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7 Daily Habits To Follow This Winter | HEALTHY HABITS (Mental Health & Physical Health) Do you want to know what you can do to stay healthy and well this winter? Here are 7 daily habits to follow that will help your mental health and your physical health. This winter has the potential to be a rough winter, so do your part in taking care of yourself…

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27. Mental Health, Dealing With Depression, Continuing The Conversation 24:08

4y ago24:08

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1 out of every 5 adults experiences mental illness, yet we still don't talk about it as much as we need to be. There still seems to be a stigma surrounding mental health that it's not okay to talk about it, and that is unacceptable. As World Mental Health Day was this past weekend, I want to continue the conversation and shed some light on a dark a…

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26. 6 Habits To Start Living Freely: Achieving Your Dreams & Live A Better Life 23:43

4y ago23:43

23:43

Do you want to achieve more of your dreams and finally live the life of your dreams? Do you wake up every morning knowing that you are living your best life, doing the things you want to be doing, and seeing all the amazing places this world has to offer? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode. In this episode, we talk about what it me…

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25. Finding Happiness & Living Fully: What Is Happiness + 5 Tips To Be Happy & Overcome Negative Thoughts 17:09

4y ago17:09

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If you want to know how to find inner happiness, this is for you. These 5 tips will help you to be happier with your life and will help you to overcome hard and challenging times. We all experience bouts of unhappiness, but that doesn't mean it needs to be permanent. It's important to focus on the good in life so that you can see just how amazing y…

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24. Dealing With A Negative Mindset & 8 Ways To Deal With Self-Doubt 26:21

4y ago26:21

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Many people let fear creep in and get in the way of achieving their dreams. That's why I want to share tips for developing self-awareness so that you can manage and overcome the negative emotions you are experiencing. You’ll leave this episode ready to face your fears head-on and start living fully. Everybody has days where they feel down on themse…

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23. Dangers of Calorie Counting, Eating Disorders, How To Avoid Eating Disorders, Seeking Professional Counseling 32:37

4y ago32:37

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In this podcast episode, I will talk about how calorie counting has impacted my life, how it led to an eating disorder, and what you can do to prevent yourself from going through similar challenges to the ones I have experienced. There are many types of eating disorders out there and many dangers of calorie counting. I discuss 5 different types of …

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22. How To Find Success In Life (Success Tips, Achieve More Of Your Goals) - Just Get Started 21:37

4y ago21:37

21:37

What’s standing in your way of achieving your goals and your dreams? What's holding you back from taking that next step forward and living freely? For many of us, the only thing that stops us from achieving our dreams and our goals is our own fear. Fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of judgment. We become our own worst enemy, doubting ourse…

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21. Body Shaming, Overcoming Negative Self-Talk, Dealing With Eating Disorders 22:02

4y ago22:02

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On this episode of living freely, body shaming and overcoming negative self-talk is what we're doing to be talking about. Why do we idolize certain body types? Why are we criticizing people for being too skinny or too fat? Why do we tell others how to live their life? Don’t let what you see in the mirror become distorted by a socially constructed b…

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20. Living Freely: What It Means To Live An Authentic Life & How To Live Your Passion 16:37

4y ago16:37

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Are you living freely? Do you wake up every morning knowing that you are living your best life, doing the things you want to be doing, and just living your dreams? Most of us aren't. It's time that we all stop listening to the judgment of others and stop trying to fit in. Instead, we should be following our dreams, living the one life we are blesse…

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19. Overcoming Fear: What Is Fear, How To Overcome Fear, Be Confident) 20:40

4y ago20:40

20:40

Are your fears holding you back? Do you want to learn how to overcome your fears and manage fear so that you can get back to living your best life? In this episode, I share with you how fear has impacted my life and has stopped me from living my best life. I also share why some fears are good and how to overcome the negative fears we all have. Thes…

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18. Investing For Beginners! What To Know Before You Start & How It Can Help You Become A Millionaire 16:53

4y ago16:53

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Have you thought about investing your money but don't know if it's quite worth it? I get it. I was there too. I thought it was too late to start investing and that it wouldn't do me any good. Plus, I didn't think I had enough money to invest. The simple truth is that if you spend as little as $25 per day on yourself, you can become a multimillionai…

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17. What A Balanced Life Is Important & How To Find Balance In Life - Managing Stress & Anxiety 28:55

4y ago28:55

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Balance is not something that's always easy to find in life. In fact, it's never easy to find. It's something you need to create on your own. On today's episode, I want to share with you my "near death" experience because of stress and anxiety, how my mental and physical health suffered due to a lack of balance in my life, why it's important to fin…

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16. Own The Day, Own Your Life | Develop A Winning Mindset & Achieve Greatness 11:16

4y ago11:16

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How many times have you found yourself beating yourself up for the mistakes you make and/or doubting yourself and your abilities? It's okay, we all have. But there is a great quote that will take you into the mind of champions and will help you to develop mental strength that can't be broken. That quote: Winners focus on winning, and losers focus o…

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15. Best Life Advice To Find More Self-Confidence and Overcome Self-Doubt, What's The Next Best Thing 16:32

4y ago16:32

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I am a person who has struggled with a lot of self-doubts over the course of my life. I would beat myself up for my mistakes and became scared to take chances on myself. But the truth is that unless you are willing to believe in yourself and take chances in life, you are never going to master your life. This piece of advice has changed my life. I h…

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14. Dave Ramsey 7 Baby Steps To Living Debt Free, The Total Money Makeover Summary and Review 27:08

4y ago27:08

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Are you tired of living your life consumed by debt and want to start living financially free and independent? If so, I strongly recommend reading Dave Ramsey's book The Total Money Makeover. It will definitely help you to take control of your finances and start making smarter choices with your money. The book is broken down into 7 baby steps that w…

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13. Side Hustle Ideas To Make Extra Money: 5 Super Easy Hustles (Shipt, Skillshare, Uber, Medium, Podcasting) 23:57

4y ago23:57

23:57

Need to make some extra money? Here are 5 super easy side hustle ideas to help you do so. Some of these ideas can replace your full-time job, and some can turn into passive income. Here is my review on these 5 side hustles. To learn more about them, feel free to use the links below. Shipt: https://share.shipt.com/CZPDG Skillshare: Uber Medium: http…

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12. Mental Illnesses In College Students: Dealing With Depression In Young Adults & Men 45:59

4y ago45:59

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I think we can all agree that this year is going to look a little bit different than most for those who are going back to school this fall. During my time in college, I experienced a wide-variety of mental health related illnesses, so I can only imagine how that's going to impact others this fall. Mental health illnesses are already on the rise in …

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11. 7 Ways To Remain Calm During Quarantine, Remain Calm, & Reduce Stress 17:30

4y ago17:30

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Are you struggling to manage your mental health and find some sense of normalcy during these hard and challenging times? Here are 7 ways to remain calm during the COVID-19 quarantine. These tips have helped me to find some peace and stillness in a world that is full of chaos and pandemonium, and I know they will do the same for you as well. The imp…

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10. How To Suffer Less In Life - 3 Tips That Will Help You To Overcome Suffering 10:54

5y ago10:54

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Are you struggling and suffering in life? Here are 3 things that have helped me to suffer less in life. After years of depression, an eating disorder, anxiety, and six years of always feeling down in life, these are the 3 tips that helped me to get my life back on track. My hope is that it will inspire perhaps just one person to never give up on th…

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9. The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals For Yourself 12:08

5y ago12:08

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Tony Robbins once said, "People overestimate what they can accomplish in a year, but underestimate what they can accomplish in two or three decades." Now, I know you want to achieve your goals and live that successful life you have always envisioned yourself living, but understand that meaningful goals are not easy to accomplish. If they were, ever…

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8. How To Achieve Impossible Goals & Dreams, Achieve Greatness, & Be Successful 11:05

5y ago11:05

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Do you set goals for yourself that you think are impossible to achieve? Here are 4 tips that will help you to achieve any impossible goal that you set for yourself and turn them into your reality. Remember, your mind is your greatest obstacle, but it is also your greatest weapon. Once you learn to control your mind, there isn't anything that you wo…

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7. How To Get Over Your Fear of Failure, Find Success, & Live Freely 11:05

5y ago11:05

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Do you have a fear of failure? Here are 3 tips that will help you to get over your fear of failure. Let go of your ego, realize that everybody fails, and ask yourself if it is worth it to regret anything at the end of your life. You are stronger than you will ever know and can achieve far more than you give yourself credit for. Stop limiting yourse…

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