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The Think About It… podcast is hosted by Johnnie Williams III, author and encouragement specialist. You are invited to join him along a journey to share the wisdom he’s gained from more than 20 years of public speaking to over a million young people. This podcast is for the wise and witty individuals who love too THINK, and enjoy dissecting deep thoughts. He has published over 1,000 of his own quotes, and each of them offers a very interesting backstory and lots of food for thought. He aspir ...
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Send us a Text Message. "When you can find peace where you are, you are assured to find it wherever life takes you." - Johnnie Williams III How can you cultivate peace in your daily life rather than waiting for the afterlife? Join me, Johnnie Williams, as we transform the traditional concept of "Rest in Peace" into a living, breathing practice of i…
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Send us a Text Message. "You can only travel in one direction at a time... Make sure it is the right one for you before committing to it." - Johnnie Williams III In this episode the topic of making one's bed and selecting the ideal lane for which to travel are woven together in a way you must stop to listen to. The author of 'SELF talk' is ready to…
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Send us a Text Message. "I find that walking aligns with life in that you only advance the distance of each step taken." - Johnnie Williams III Episode 057 has been released on NFL Super Bowl LVII weekend with a classic message about getting back up, much like a player that has been knocked down on the field. This is the first episode of season 6 o…
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Send us a Text Message. "I have heard it said: fake it until you make it... But, I suggest you stop faking once you've actually made it." - Johnnie Williams III In this podcast the concept of ENOUGH is explored from a unique perspective and the hosts offers much food for thought Have you done enough: - Crying - Complaining - Procrastinating - Cursi…
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Send us a Text Message. "You are the coach of your life. You must select the right teammates and create a strategy to win, or you will lose." - Johnnie Williams III This podcast episode is an explosive message about the connection between the concept of habits and the outcome of winning and losing. Simple and powerful examples are offered to listen…
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Send us a Text Message. "The world's problems may be bigger than me, but they're not bigger than us." - Johnnie Williams III In this unique episode, three critical questions are posed that offer much to think about... Question #1 - What do you feel is our most pressing global issue? (disconnectedness) Question #2 - What will it take to address this…
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Send us a Text Message. "Opportunity finds those that can THINK, just as problems find those who neglect to think and merely react." - Johnnie Williams III This episode aims to encourages you to envision (first) what you desire and then take all the necessary steps to achieve it. A simple analogy is offered to better explain this, and some amazing …
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Send us a Text Message. "I have learned that a series of shortcuts ended up becoming the longest route for me to take." - Johnnie Williams III Set your intentions... set your mind(set)...set your efforts...set your actions...set your focus...and, set your destination. This episode offers up a classic example of how powerful YOU can be when you set …
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Send us a Text Message. "Respecting others is nearly impossible without self-respect leading the way." - Johnnie Williams III You Will See what some have been trying to show you or tell you, if you don't already. This episode places an emphasis upon respecting yourself first and explore the disfunction in attempting to act respectfully to another w…
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Send us a Text Message. "When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up... I cleared my throat and defiantly shouted... Myself!" - Johnnie Williams III How did you answer this age-old question of what you desired to be when YOU grew up? Well, did you end up becoming what you mentioned? And, if not how do you feel about that, or what's the reason? Ca…
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Send us a Text Message. "Your time should be managed on the move, because it cannot be paused while you stop and figure things out." - Johnnie Williams III Each and every podcast episode allow for me to find my way back into the flow - as long as I focus my energy and attention on the theme and thought. My process for producing each message is 3-fo…
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Send us a Text Message. "Mother Nature has been trying to teach me something very important - KEEP GROWING." - Johnnie Williams III This episode tackles the concept of personal growth and offers an interesting analogy with regard to others not desiring to grow with you. Be sure to call the Thought Line to share your opinion of what you've gotten fr…
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Send us a Text Message. "Each day offers gifts, like trees bearing fruit. If you're willing to just reach for it, life has a treat for you." - Johnnie Williams III In this episode of the Think About It,,, podcast, the focus is aimed at mental health and the work of book author Brandarius Johnson who is rapidly emerging as a social influencer. his b…
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Send us a Text Message. "One should always remember that the onset of anger often detours to danger, so proceed with caution." - Johnnie Williams III Who holds the remote (control) as it related to your emotions? And, if it is not in fact you - will they be willing to give it back..? (meaning - your personal power) This podcast episode is all about…
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Send us a Text Message. "The power is in your hand... If you have a question raise it, and if you see someone in need, be sure to lend it." - Johnnie Williams III What does it mean to speak your truth? What would you say - or do you say? Who is drawn to your truth and welcomes it? Who avoids your truth by rejecting you or discouraging you from shar…
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Send us a Text Message. "One thing my grandparents taught me... You can't spend towards retirement, but you can save for it." - Johnnie Williams III It's NEVER TO LATE to: - start something new - stop making the same mistakes - try a different approach - change your mind or perspective The focus in this episode is on the retirement plans and practi…
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Send us a Text Message. “Some say that life is a rat race you will never win I say we should at least think your way to the front of it.” - Johnnie Williams III Notice I didn’t say: -Work your way to the front of it… -Run or race your way to the front of it… -Cheat your way to the front of it… Check out this video that describes a 1950 Harvard univ…
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Send us a Text Message. “As a child, I followed in my parent's footsteps… As I’ve gotten older, I have begun to create my own.” - Johnnie Williams III Who is telling your story? Is it you? What do you feed into the abyssNess of his – story? My personal story has many chapters that include highs and lows, as well as close calls and some very amazing…
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Send us a Text Message. “If you desire to accomplish anything in life, please delete the (t) in can't; you can only succeed without it” - Johnnie Williams III Have you ever placed an order at a restaurant and mentioned to remove something they had as an ingredient you didn’t want included? Well - let’s hold the (t) - you can do it! I feel that many…
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Send us a Text Message. "Often, the day comes along that requires that you stand on yesterday's work. But, if you've done nothing, you will have nothing for which to stand." - Johnnie Williams III Parents have said.... Watch Your Step! People mopping a floor have said... Watch Your Step! But I am also suggesting that you watch the steps you take an…
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Send us a Text Message. "When someone gives you a gift, use it... Your closet shelf will never make more sense than the store shelf it came from." - Johnnie Williams III This episode focuses upon gratitude and gratefulness... And it highlights Mathew 7:6 in the bible which suggests against - casting your pearls (gifts) amongst swine or pigs (people…
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Send us a Text Message. “Time, like the things we eat, expires quickly… So, consume all of it and recycle the memories.” - Johnnie Williams III It is your time!!! - time is a tool – time is a weapon – time is a teacher – time is a gift – and time is an illusion - We can’t hold it; we can’t contain it; but we must manage to avoid killing it. So, is …
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Send us a Text Message. "I would have to say - one of my greatest challenges has been to manage my attitude and increase my aptitude." - Johnnie Williams III This episode takes on a quite different tone and tempo as raw passion pours from the hosts as he describes the bLACK experience as so many interesting nuggets of research are sprinkled in for …
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Send us a Text Message. "A boat can't set sail with its anchor down... The same holds true for people anchored to fear and ignorance." - Johnnie Williams III This episode by Johnnie Williams suggests that you starve those doubts which might contribute to the death of your personal development. So just as the quote mentions, the anchor that exists i…
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Send us a Text Message. "My goals mean a lot less when there are no obstacles for me to overcome in accomplishing them." - Johnnie Williams III What is your intention (currently)? We often aim this question at others in protection of our safety and security when socializing with them. But it is time time really explore this question for yourself...…
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Send us a Text Message. “Today’s newspaper will only provide me with yesterday’s news, leaving me on my own to navigate this day.” - Johnnie Williams III Show me some day or one day on your calendar. I’ve found that (even) tomorrow is nearly impossible to find. This is because they don’t really exist… well—- maybe as concepts that we use loosely, a…
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Send us a Text Message. "Respect is like your passport into different communities, countries and conversations... Don't leave home without it." - Johnnie Williams III This episode highlights the term integrity using American Express cards used as a metaphoric point of reference and context. (Click on the word integrity to access a powerful video by…
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Send us a Text Message. “Being lonely is not nearly as taxing as welcoming BAD company.” - Johnnie Williams III Are you in love right now? No is the wrong answer, because you are or should be in love with yourself. This episode explores why parents put their children first, where soldiers put the country first, and married couples put their spouses…
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Send us a Text Message. “Here is where I am, and there is where I aspire to be… But, when I get there, I’ll still be here, just without the [ t ].” - Johnnie Williams III In this podcast I’m going to share my biggest goals and mission to complete. But I must keep on going to realize the satisfaction of accomplishing it… My wife assignment has manda…
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Send us a Text Message. “One candle has the power within it to ignite thousands more, and each of them will possess the same power.” - Johnnie Williams III I have made a career out of giving back and helping others… But now I aim to help people – help people. I look to help the parents that need some advice with encouraging their children. I look t…
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Send us a Text Message. “Life is a series of routine acts, with some memorable moments; you just have to be fully present to benefit.” - Johnnie Williams III Life‘s too short… -to hold grudges against another -to live it someone else’s way -to wait to do what you want to do -to get caught up being a fan of someone else and living through their life…
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Send us a Text Message. “With every introduction comes an opportunity… So, get out there and introduce yourself to the world.” - Johnnie Williams III We’ve all been encouraged to give our all, but that’s all we have to give. But how often do we (actually) give our all? All the time Some of the time At no time Me personally, I only give my all when …
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Send us a Text Message. “It is a shame that advice is so hard to give away, when there are so many people in desperate need of it.” - Johnnie Williams III Well… ready or not, here it comes. But, life does not have to be as tough and difficult as it has become for so many of us. If only we’d stop and think about the advice we’ve been given, the exam…
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Send us a Text Message. “When I take time to judge others, I am really just taking a break from working on myself. “ - Johnnie Williams III This Episodes team could also be seen as everybody is somebody… Like every single physical body on this earth plane is another body or piece of the divine whole. Always complete prior to our arrival Dash but as…
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Send us a Text Message. “I had to train my own eyes to see my full potential when peering into the mirror.” - Johnnie Williams III Do you feel inspired when saying to yourself I Got This? Does this phrase give you a mental or emotional boost of energy for proceeding on? This podcast episode will invite you to stare into the mirror for three minutes…
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Send us a Text Message. “When life is beating you up and you decide to hit back… Make sure it’s not your loved ones catching your punches. “ - Johnnie Williams III With so much of our lives saddled with responsibility, I want a more focus upon our emotional responsibilities to manage and conduct ourselves in a suitable manner for cohabitation. Stat…
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Send us a Text Message. “When I worked at being average, I was (unfortunately) very successful at it. Now, I am working on greatness and will see what happens.” - Johnnie Williams III You are not defined by a race, gender, culture, nor your community; only by you, unless others are granted the authority to do so. Defining yourself is the master key…
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Send us a Text Message. “I suggest that you practice practicing what you preach, prior to preaching it to others.” - Johnnie Williams III Maybe you thought I meant to say practice makes perfect, but that’d be an incorrect answer. For instance, would you say that you are perfect? What about your parents or maybe your kids? And, while we’re at it let…
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Send us a Text Message. “My mom always told me to keep life as simple as a #2 pencil. Now, I’m paying the price for erasing her advice.” - Johnnie Williams III Like the news we read, lots of the experiences we face or confront in life are repeated over and over. -Relationship trouble -Emotional stress -Addictive situation/substances -Decisions that…
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Send us a Text Message. “You never fail, unless you fail to learn from the situation. Seek out the people that have failed and also those who have succeeded at what you wish to accomplish. Both have invaluable information for you.” - Johnnie Williams III Do you learn from your failures? Or do you hide them or (even worse…) avoid doing anything that…
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Send us a Text Message. "I have realized that my path is just that; my path, and most won't be willing to walk it with me, therefore, I proceed alone." - Johnnie Williams III I must be honest there are days when I question the path that I’ve chosen for myself. There are also the days that I have been awarded and revered for the path that I have ven…
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Send us a Text Message. "Energy wasted on worry has never solved a problem; identify your solutions and invest energy there." - Johnnie Williams III Some say FEAR is false evidence appearing real, while others feel it is future events artificially realized. But, I feel that FEAR is rooted in: - Family/Friend engagements - Enemies we now need to con…
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Send us a Text Message. “I’ve learned that being right has never done anything for my relationships but getting it right has done everything for them.” -Johnnie Williams III I was often told to work it out as I was growing up. Whether it be sibling issues, homework equations I needed help with, fights with friends, co-worker disagreements, or life …
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Send us a Text Message. “None of us can outrun our past, nor can any of us catch the future. I suggest pacing yourself with the flow of today.” - Johnnie Williams III This quote was crafted to spare you the time I have wasted toiling over a painful past that my thoughts, findings, and opinions can do nothing about. And as a visionary, I have squand…
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Send us a Text Message. “People don’t fall in love; they fall in action – and that love will fade as your actions turn to in-action.” - Johnnie Williams III We must work for it… (Love that is) Some of the ways in which I try to display L.O.V.E. is to: L. listen to them O. offer my respect V. value who they are E. encourage they grow There are no sh…
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Send us a Text Message. “Forget about bringing something to the table… Today, winners are putting something on the plate.” - Johnnie Williams III Ask yourself... Is it your time? Ask yourself... Is this going to be your year? I want you to win – but not at the expense of someone else having to lose. We all win each and every time one of us improves…
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Send us a Text Message. “Don’t fall for the illusion of wealth… Nice things represent the money we HAD, not the money we HAVE.” - Johnnie Williams III Why is it so difficult to keep life simple? Maybe it’s because they (the industry) made the “look of wealth and success” available to consumers to purchase or finance. But this illusion we often craf…
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Send us a Text Message. “I’d rather fail at holding onto a bad relationship, then fail to let it go and be hurt by it.” - Johnnie Williams III Which BATTLE do you feel justifies your engagement? the outer battles w/others the inner battles w/self We are often lured into battles over: Relationship issues, political differences, our children's issues…
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Send us a Text Message. “You should only live life looking forward… Because, looking back at yesterday while experiencing today is backwards living.” - Johnnie Williams III It sounds obvious – so why am I saying or suggesting to live while living? Are you living fully? Are you existing barely? Are you truly alive? Are you holding your breath? Are y…
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Send us a Text Message. “Inspiring others to help others is my strategic plan for changing this crazy world. It all adds up… 1+1+1 = change”. - Johnnie Williams III This quote was created to remind us all that change will require we add up all of our efforts to equate to a necessary shift. Because we are the problem that needs solving...and we are …
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