In this episode we listen to the words of June Rikard, a living, walking miracle. This is from a 2006 recording when June spoke to a crowd in Sumter, South Carolina. June and her husband George have been lifelong friends of mine, and if we had a week, I still could not tell you all that June has been through. June was a marathon runner and amazing …

In this episode, we will be discussing my most recent book, Fearless, Developing a Mindset of Courage. The book was written to provide inspiration and encouragement, and to challenge the reader to make the most of his or her life every day. If you don't already own a copy I would highly recommend the book. I would encourage you to also order at lea…

In today's podcast, we discuss Leadership in times of Stress. There is a lot going on around the country and around the world right now and most people are wondering where we go from here. In times of trouble, we turn to God and to leaders who help put things into perspective, who look for calm and not chaos. We need leaders at home, in businesses …

In today's episode we discuss Power Connections which is where (or who) we go to to get a power boost in our lives. Too many people go to places where there is no power, places, and people who actually drain them and leave them feeling worse than they did before. There are negative and positive paths for power connections and we need to recognize w…

In today's podcast, we discuss how success is defined and how to develop A Mindset of Success in life. Far too many people are allowing society, media, movies, and 'influencers' to define success for them. Success for so many means cars, houses, and money. Money won't buy you happiness and that is not the kind of success that we are talking about o…

Today's podcast (LM48) is titled Coming Out of Your Shell, and as you may have guessed the topic centers on helping those who want to develop a bit more openness and confidence when dealing with others. Now, this podcast is intended to help those who WANT to project more approachability and friendliness. This is not an attempt to get all of the she…

In today's podcast, we discuss The Value of True Friendships. In this world of social media overload, many cherished words have been hijacked to include the word 'friend'. A friend and a social media 'connection' are two totally different concepts. Being a true friend takes effort, and sometimes a lot of effort. Besides faith and family, a friend s…

In today's episode, we discuss The Leadership Crisis that seems to be plaguing this country right now. We discuss where the foundation for leadership begins, which is in the home. We as parents need to take great responsibility to raise kids who can make a difference in the world they live in. It all starts at home and the message is clear to mom a…

In today's podcast, we will be discussing communication, which is something that seems to be on the decline in this country both at home and in the workplace. As a parent, you need to get this one right. There are consequences which will result from a lack of communication with your children. Take communication seriously. In business, we must commu…

In today's podcast (LM-44) we will be discussing This Bumpy Road Called Life and how we react to the bumps and potholes that we encounter. Life is full of ups and downs and there are a lot of people hurting right now around each of us. For some that hurting person may actually be you. We discuss how our attitude affects us, and how having a positiv…

In today's podcast (LM-43), we discuss parenting (aka Child Rearing) with our special guest Mr. John Kay. John is the father of two amazing and successful girls and he and his wife (Jeannie) are definitely 'expert parents' when it comes to raising kids into successful and happy adults. John is a man of few words, but when he speaks the words are al…

LM-42 Where Are You in Life Today? In today's podcast, we discuss the question 'where are you today in life?' We all have ups and downs in life and at times life can seem a bit overwhelming. We all have good times and then times where we seem to hit rock bottom. Our response and our attitudes during these times will often help to determine the outc…

In Today's episode (LM-41) we discuss The People Who Shape Our Lives and influence us. Our heroes... Who were your heroes growing up? Who are your influences now? Who are your kid's influencers? I hope that if you are a parent it is you and for all the right reasons. if you are letting social media and those around your kids to be their biggest inf…

In today's podcast, we talk about my new book First Impressions, The Art and Practice of Making a Profoundly Positive First Impression. The book was just published and is on sale at all online retailers. It is a must read for everyone!! Please join the movement and post pictures on your social media of the book or you holding a copy of the book at …

In today's podcast, we discuss the critical importance of Parental Communication and steps that you can take to increase the lines of communication in your household. There is nothing more important in a parent-child relationship than great communication. That could not be more important at any time in history than right now. How about you and your…

In today's episode, we will be listening to an excerpt from Chapter 4 (Vehicle Security) from my first book Livesafe, A Practical Guide to Personal and Family Security (2014). I am currently recording an audiobook and will play a rough excerpt from a chapter on vehicle security, and specifically on the topics of road rage and carjacking. If you don…

In today's podcast, we will be discussing Unintended Consequences which occur when we deal with the people around us, especially those we are encountering for the first time. It is always worth repeating that we need to consider the emotional responses of others that we meet and deal with in every aspect of our lives. People want to be treated well…

In today's episode, we discuss Finding Your Passion, what your passion means to you, and how your passion affects your family. Hopefully your passion's include faith, family and your friends, and hopefully, you keep them in perspective. How about you? What are your passions? Do you live for your passions? Is a hobby your passion? Contemplate your p…

In today's podcast, we will be hosting our special guest Brad Smallwood and discussing Financial Fitness, something that we should all consider. Brad is a self-made financial guru who founded the website WWW.SSIMPLESAVER.COM which provides valuable information in articles that Brad writes on issues related to saving money, investing and preparing f…

In today's podcast, we will be discussing Security Awareness which is something that all of us should stay on top of. We will be talking about Situational Awareness, which is the foundation for every good personal security education, and other topics which relate to keeping you and your family as safe as possible. I would suggest that you encourage…

In today's podcast, we will be discussing 2019 Resolutions. We all seem to go into every new year with noble intentions to improve ourselves in some way, but we often don't follow through. We are going to talk about why that is, and what we can do to change our mindset. We will give some suggestions on how you can make 2019 your best year yet. Maki…

We sit down for a couple of minutes on Christmas Eve with my mother to discuss a couple of Christmas stories from her childhood. We will also hear a stirring rendition of Twas the Night Before Christmas. From our family to yours, wishing you a very Merry Christmas! PS-Keep an eye out for Santa...By terrybeckstrom

In today's podcast titled Christmas in the South, we discuss some interesting factoids about Christmas, as well as family Christmas traditions. I hope that as you enjoy these last few days before Christmas 2018 that you reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and that you enjoy the time with your family and friends. We will also be hosting a Chris…

In today's podcast, we will give you 12 Suggestions for Having a Less Stressful Christmas. We all seem to have more stress around Christmas and it does not have to be that way. I hope that the next 10 days are filled with laughter and joy and that you experience the true meaning of Christmas. Until next week...…

In today's episode, we are going to try out our first Freestyle Friday program where we discuss current event topics. We discuss the drug epidemic in the United States, smartphone addiction and what we can do to avoid both. I hope that you are doing all that you can to fight the drug epidemic, to include talking to your kids, friends and family mem…

Good Morning and welcome to a new week! So here we are a few days from Thanksgiving 2018. It came quickly and many of us are preparing for family and lots of food. So today we are issuing the Thanksgiving Week Challenge, and I hope you participate. Call or go see five friends that you have lost contact with and reconnect. You will be glad you did. …

In today's podcast, we discuss a question that we all have to answer at some point in our lives, and the question is Who Are You? There are a lot of people that are searching for their identity, and that is especially true of so many teenagers today. We discuss the three components that make up who we are. A physical component, a mental/emotional c…

Good morning and welcome to Monday Motivation. You are capable of more than you think. Are you going into this week with confidence and a positive attitude? Be the best version of yourself today, and make this an amazing week! See you on Friday...By terrybeckstrom

In today's episode we discuss Personal Security, and specifically, address the issue of mass shootings in the US. The dramatic rise in the number of mass and active shooter events is definitely a cause for concern. We also discuss what I believe are contributing factors in mass shooting events and what we can do to help the situation and be prepare…

In today's episode, we will be discussing some Interesting Facts About Body Language, and how knowing about these sometimes strange facts can allow you to be better informed in all things nonverbal. As humans, we have a lot of behavior that is inexplicable, and although it sometimes can't be explained, it is fun to at least know that it exists. We …

A good Monday morning to everyone, and welcome to a new week! In today's Monday Motivation we discuss why it's ok to smile and have fun at work, and how your productivity is enhanced in the process. Have a fantastic week.By terrybeckstrom

In today's podcast, we discuss Body Language Secrets for Introverts. So many people believe themselves to be introverts, and if you are one of these people it's totally fine. An introvert is someone who is generally shy, and the opposite is an extrovert, someone who is 'outgoing'. Many of the people that I have met that consider themselves to be an…

In today's podcast, we discuss Finding Your Identity in life. Far too many people walk around with some label that was imposed on them by someone else. Some have been labeled as stupid, bad, ugly or perhaps told that they won't amount to anything. Unfortunately, for some, they believe what they have been told. In life we don't get our identity from…

Welcome to Monday Motivation, a little jump start for your work week. Take a quick look under the hood today and check your attitude and how you treat others. Be positive, be happy, and be the best person that you can possibly be. Have a great week...By terrybeckstrom

In today's episode, we discuss The Power of Color, and how color psychology plays a part with our emotions and the emotional response that others have towards us. We all have our favorite color, and the colors that we wear send statements of our mood and how we are trying to portray ourselves to others. Colors have meanings and send messages. What'…

In today's podcast, we discuss The Power of Words and how they can build relationships and destroy them in a matter of seconds. Too often we say things that we regret with our spouses, our friends, business associates, and family members, and once the words are released we can't bring them back. Destruction of the relationship often follows. We giv…

In today's podcast, we discuss The Value of Time, how we spend our time, and how to get the maximum return on our investment. Time is something that we cannot buy, and there is no guarantee as to how much of it we will actually have. The thought that 'there is always tomorrow', is not necessarily the case. We also give you six recommendations on ho…

Welcome to a new day! Life Moments Monday Motivation is here to help you jump start your week with a little positive energy. You can't always control your environment, but you CAN control your ATTITUDE! Have an awesome week! Until Friday...By terrybeckstrom

In today's podcast, we discuss The Art of Listening, and how important good listening skills are to your business and personal lives. Do you know someone who is a great listener? Are you a great listener? If not you can be. We give you some techniques that you can use to become a better listener, and perhaps even attain the coveted title of 'An Ama…

In this week's episode, we discuss The Importance of Communication with Your Kids. As parents, perhaps our most important role is to raise our kids to be productive members of society. Too often parents allow outside influences to play a heavy role in their child's development, while they sit on the sidelines and watch. Take an active role in the w…

In today's podcast we discuss The Mystery of Territory, and the three 'territory zones' we tend to work and play in. Territory is an interesting subject and, it's quite intriguing to watch people engage in their territory rituals. How about you, do you have any quirky territory rituals? Most of us do, and that's ok. Thanks for joining us today, and…

In today's special segment podcast, we discuss Dealing with Conflict. Conflict for most just seems to be a part of life and we deal with it. There are however techniques to help us deal with conflict that we should all be aware of, not the least of which is conflict avoidance. We will discuss some simple methods that you can use to avoid and deal w…

LM MM2 Welcome to Monday Motivation. Today we are sending you 3 minutes of motivation to start your week. Have an amazing day and week! See you on Friday for the next episode of Life Moments.By terrybeckstrom

In today's podcast, we discuss Emotional Intelligence, what it means and what you can do to improve your EQ. Emotional intelligence is having a keen awareness of your own emotions, and the ability to recognize and attend to the emotions of others. People with high EQ are authentic, people who put others first and they have compassion for their fell…

In today's podcast, we explore The Mind-Body Connection, and how our expressions and posture can actually affect our emotions. We discuss Embodied Cognition, and Facial Feedback and what we can do to enhance our moods when we are feeling down. Taking up positive facial expressions as much as possible and maintaining a positive body posture, are alw…

In today's podcast, we discuss The Power of a handshake, and how people make quick value judgments of us based on our handshakes, and how we do the same with them. Never underestimate the power and influence of a quality handshake both in business and social interactions. For a more expanded lesson in handshakes and body language, check out my book…

Two minutes of motivation to start your work week. Have an amazing day! See you Friday for our next episode of Life Moments.By terrybeckstrom

In today's podcast, we discuss The Power of Hope, and why we should never give up hope in our lives. Life can be like a roller-coaster where we experience ups and downs and sharp turns that seem to leave us hopeless. There are those who are experiencing pain and suffering in their lives today, and they could use some hope. The first place to look i…

In today's podcast, we discuss the importance of Living a Life of Character. Character includes morals, values, honesty, and courage. Character is your reputation, traits that describe you, and there has never been a more important time to embrace a life of character. When it seems like society's morals are going down the drain, there is something …

In today's podcast, we discuss life and the need for Moving Beyond Mere Existence. Too often we allow ourselves to get caught up in routines and when this happens we suffer and others around us suffer. We discuss ways to move beyond the ordinary in our lives and offer tips on what we can do to make a difference in the world we live in. It starts wi…