TOPUCU is an acronym that stands for, “the only person you cheat is you“. When it comes to the area of personal development and playing this game called life, there is a universal question, how do you get yourself to do what you don’t want to do, in order to become who you want to become. The answer has always been the same, two words, self-discipline. Whoever can learn to control their decisions and choices has a chance to win this game. Here’s the problem, when it comes to transformation m ...
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GOAL SETTING If you’re here it means you’ve already completed the TOPUCU STARTER PROGRAM and you’re ready to start taking the next steps to seeing Total Transformation in your life. You have visualized what you believe your life can be. And you know that you have the tools to make those dreams a reality. Now it’s time to put it all into action. We …
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WHAT IS A GOAL? The difference between a goal and a dream is a deadline. Goals are specific, measurable outcomes with a deadline for their attainment. They give you direction and force you to grow. Essentially, they are the greatest method for helping you focus on the task at hand. They pull you along, helping you to identify the things in your wor…
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TOPUCU, Mission Statements Part 3, Episode 19
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The second part of TOPUCU is the FINISHER Program. Here, we guide you through the process of taking an inventory of your life. We’ll break it down into sections like family, education, health, work and more. This activity leads to the creation of a Personal Mission Statement for your life. We’ll get to the core of who you are and help you lay out s…
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TOPUCU, Mission Statements Part 2, Episode 18
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The second part of TOPUCU is the FINISHER Program. Here, we guide you through the process of taking an inventory of your life. We’ll break it down into sections like family, education, health, work and more. This activity leads to the creation of a Personal Mission Statement for your life. We’ll get to the core of who you are and help you lay out s…
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TOPUCU, Mission Statements Part 1, Episode 17
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The second part of TOPUCU is the FINISHER Program. Here, we guide you through the process of taking an inventory of your life. We’ll break it down into sections like family, education, health, work and more. This activity leads to the creation of a Personal Mission Statement for your life. We’ll get to the core of who you are and help you lay out s…
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There is a rather well-known quote that states, "Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity." What are you doing to get prepared? What are you going to do when that opportunity arrives? Are you staying motivated by actively trying to tip the scale in your favor? Are you doing what it takes to increasse your odds of success? These are the quest…
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TOPUCU, Hard Work Brings Transformation, Episode 15
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How many times do we do this on a daily basis? We literally weigh the reward and the odds of success against the hard work it's going to take to achieve them. The three things are the components of motivation: odds of success, reward and hard work. And if you can understand how they relate to each other then you are on your way to making a change. …
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TOPUCU, Success Through Self-Discipline, Episode 14
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The question is are you externally motivated or internally motivated. Internal motivation is what champions use to do the things they don’t want to do to become the people they want to become. The key principle to long-term success is self-disipline! Again, will we do the things we don't want to do to become who we want to become. By internally mot…
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TOPUCU, Using Pain to Transform, Episode 13
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Each and every day we are confronted with the opportunity to transform or remain the same. It has been said that "until the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change, we will not change". The choice is do we accept today's pain in order to avoid the future pain which is much greater! This is called Pain Association Transfer (PAT…
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TOPUCU, Importance of Having a Mission w/Eric Roberson Part 4, Episode 12
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The second part of TOPUCU is the FINISHER Program. Here, we guide you through the process of taking an inventory of your life. We’ll break it down into sections like family, education, health, work and more. This activity leads to the creation of a Personal Mission Statement for your life. We’ll get to the core of who you are and help you lay out s…
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TOPUCU, Creating Your Personal Vision w/Eric Roberson Part 3, Episode 11
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Emphasize The Significance Of Visualization In Achieving Goals. Use The Analogy Of A Puzzle Box Image To Illustrate Having A Clear Picture Of The Destination. Stress The Difficulty Of Starting A Journey Without A Clear Visualization Of The End Goal. Begin with the end in mind!By Norm Mulder
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TOPUCU, Building a Transformation Community w/Eric Roberson Part 2
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Transformation is not a solo venture. TOPUCU, The Only Person U Cheat is U, is working to build a community of like-minded people to aid one another in the transformation journey. Our hope is that as we transform the law of responsibility and reciprocity will cause us to bring someone along with us. Join this community and help those you care about…
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TOPUCU, Overcoming Interview w/Eric Roberson Part 1, Episode 9
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In this episode of the TOPUCU Transformation Podcast Eric Roberson shares part of his journey of overcoming incarceration. He talks about the change that took place in his life in the course of his over 20 years in prison.By Norm Mulder
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The second part of TOPUCU is the FINISHER Program. Here, we guide you through the process of taking an inventory of your life. We’ll break it down into sections like family, education, health, work and more. This activity leads to the creation of a Personal Mission Statement for your life. We’ll get to the core of who you are and help you lay out s…
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LESSON SEVEN: BURN THE BRIDGE Encourage Identifying And Visualizing Challenges Preventing Change. Symbolically "Burn The Bridge" By Eliminating Obstacles And Committing To The Future Self. Highlight The Importance Of Unwavering Commitment To Personal Growth And Change.By Norm Mulder
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Explore The "Value Of Time" In The Context Of Transformation. Advocate Making A Daily Task List And Optimizing The Available 168 Hours Each Week. Emphasize That Lasting Transformation Requires Time, And Effective Time Use Facilitates Change.By Norm Mulder
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TOPUCU, No Pain No Gain - Pain Association Transfer, Episode 5
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LESSON THREE: PAIN IS A MUST Highlight The Role Of Pain And Discomfort In Positive Transformation. Emphasize That The Pain Of Change Is Minor Compared To The Potential Pain Of Remaining In The Current Situation. Encourage Embracing Discomfort As A Crucial Part Of The Journey Toward ImprovementBy Norm Mulder
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TOPUCU, Addressing Substance Abuse, Episode 4
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Throughout addiction and recovery centers nationwide, there's a growing recognition of the transformative impact of social-emotional learning (SEL), evidenced by improved outcomes and reduced relapse rates. SEL within addiction and recovery services has shown to enhance interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, and overall well-being, leading to …
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TOPUCU, Addressing Educational Needs of Youth, Episode 3
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Around the country, more schools are experiencing promising results with social-emotional learning, buoyed by research that correlates it with positive outcomes, like academic gains and reduced disciplinary incidents. Research shows that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) increases prosocial behaviors (such as kindness, sharing, and empathy), as w…
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TOPUCU, Addressing Criminogenic Needs for Incarcerated People, Episode 2
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The TOPUCU program seamlessly aligns with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives, bridging its principles into the correctional context. By complementing efforts to nurture emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and overall well-being, TOPUCU for Corrections stands as a valuable asset in addressing inmates' criminogenic needs and foster…
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TOPUCU, Not About Information, It's About Transformation
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The key to transformation is not only changing the way you feel and the way you act, but more importantly the way you think. TOPUCU is like the warm up and stretch that you do before you do the heavy lifting at the gym. It’s like the primer that you put on drywall to make the paint stick. It teaches someone how to transform their thinking, therefor…
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