Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career
500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsDo you desire to create a life worth living in your faith, family, and career? Welcome to Beyond the Rut, the podcast that offers you the motivation, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a life worth living. Our show is here to help you break free from those limitations and find a path to success.Join us as we share encouraging stories and actionable advice on how to get out of a rut in life and create a vision for your future. We’ll discuss the importance of mindset, setting goals, and taking actionable steps towards achieving your success.Whether you’re looking for career guidance, personal development tips, or just need a boost of inspiration to get started on your journey, Beyond the Rut is the podcast for you. Join us each week as we help you discover the tools and mindset needed to create a fulfilling life and break free from the limitations holding you back.
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Brandon Got a Job – BtR 048
August 02, 2016 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBShow Notes at BeyondTheRut.com/048Part 1 - The JobRecent guest, Jamie Rodriguez, put the challenge to Brandon after she interviewed with us on Beyond the Rut. She left her job, then told Brandon to be the next one to pursue his dream.So...Brandon got a new job, and shares how it came about. By the time you listen to this episode, he will have left his previous gig and transitioned into his new role. There is a need for professional growth, especially for Generation X. Beyond the Rut is about ...
Jackie Bledsoe on the 7 Rings of Marriage BtR 047
July 27, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat are the stages a thriving marriage experiences? How does a couple survive the empty nest phase in life? How do I strengthen my marriage?What is the right way to start a marriage? What if I didn't do that?That is why we have author, speaker, blogger Jackie Bledsoe on the show to talk about how we can get out of and avoid ruts in marriage. Our relationships succeed or fail gradually then suddenly. Jackie shares how we can steer our relationships toward success.InterviewJerry convinces Jack...
Earn More Doing Work You Love, Scott Barlow (Happen To Your Career) BtR 046
July 19, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBYou may have stumbled into your first job right out of high school or college and knew from the start that the work would suck out your soul. Fast forward a few years, and while it has paid well enough you wish you were earning more and doing work you actually enjoy. You may feel like you're in a rut in your current career. Where do you go from here?What if you really could have that job of your dreams? Scott Barlow from HappenToYourCareer.com helps people discover their dream career and purs...
If You Only Have Five Years to Live – BtR 045
July 12, 2016 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIf you only have five years to live, what would you do with that time? What is most important to you? Where would you go? What needs to be set up for your family's future?That's the direction of today's conversation between Brandon and Jerry. Dismissively call it a mid-life crisis if you like. The reality for many people is we are stuck on Someday Isle, "Someday I'll do _____." This is a rut in our lives.We are not guaranteed tomorrow. We are only given today. This was a big point from our in...
Wasting Time in Fear Achieves Nothing – BtR 044
July 05, 2016 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBFear Can Waste Our TimeMany people waste their life and time in fear of failure or fear of success. The interview with Jamie Rodriguez in BtR 043 reminded us that life is too short to let fear keep us from doing something worthwhile. Yes, technically Darius Foroux mentioned it first in episode BtR 042 the week before. The point is that we've picked up on a theme here.We can accomplish things bigger than we could ever have imagined. Fear needs to take the passenger seat rather than the driver'...
Go Home and Go Big – BtR 043
June 29, 2016 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBFriend Jamie Rodriguez joins us on Beyond the Rut taking on the hot seat. She'll share how her vacation to New York City became a turning point in her life bringing her perspective and courage to pursue her dream. In a sense, she's officially the first person who has taken our advice and applied it...that we know of.Some of the questions Jamie answers are the following: Have you come across naysayers and how have you handled them? How did you prepare to start your dream? How did you have that...
Retrain Your Mind to Stop Betraying You – BtR 042
June 21, 2016 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBRetrain Your MindOur minds betray us. We wish to live a life of significance, but find ourselves putting off the steps that will get us where we want to be. We may be living in a state of learned helplessness after years of failure after failure. Fear holds some of us back before we ever give our dreams a shot.Fear was a powerful tool for survival thousands of years ago. The emotion that once was vital for our survival and key in our development as a society is now be the very thing that hold...
It’s the Little Things – Follow Up to the Jared Easley Interview BtR 041
June 14, 2016 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBA small drip of water, consistently hitting the same spot on a rock over and over, every day will eventually cut a deep channel into that rock. It's the little things that make a big difference when we do them repeatedly over time.Brandon and Jerry take a few minutes to reflect on how their relationship with Jared Easley began and reflect on their Episode 39 interview with him.Jared Easley is the host of Starve the Doubts podcast who works as a consultant by day and is a noticer and podcaster...
Pocketful of Sunshine Father Daughter Vacation Check-In BtR 040
June 07, 2016 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBSinging Pocketful of Sunshine Can you imagine Brandon jamming out to Adele or singing Natasha Bedingfield's "Pocketful of Sunshine"? That has been just the start of his father-daughter vacation with Maddy as they drive from Texas to New Mexico and on a loop back to Texas.After seeing sites like the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico and the Bottomless Lake, Brandon and Maddy take a moment to call in for an interview and update on how things are going from thei...
Become the Noticer and Collaborate Towards Success with Jared Easley #DoYouEvenRutellaBro – BtR 039
May 31, 2016 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB#DoYouEvenRutellaBro?!Host of Starve the Doubts podcast and founder of Podcast Movement conference joins us to talk about success through collaboration.Noticing the work of others and helping them is his secret to being noticed.Topics discussed: How Jared is often misnamed as "Jerry" and Jerry is often misnamed as "Jeremy," "Jeffrey", or "Steve" #DoYouEvenNutellaBro Getting Out of the Rut Can Be Simpler Than We Think Collaborating towards success by noticing others in a genuine way Who would ...
Vacation with Your Kids 1-on-1 BtR 038
May 24, 2016 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBVacation With Your Kids Before It's Too LateBrandon goes out of his way to connect with his kids with quality one-on-one time. He has to when he has a blended family with five children. It's easy for any one child to feel left out when we are doing everything we can to provide the best life for them.Whether you have one children or more than five, Brandon and Jerry talk about why you should plan a vacation with each of your children to build memories that will last a lifetime.Can't Afford a V...
How to Lose Weight Without Dieting – BtR 037
May 17, 2016 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBA few weeks ago while recording episodes 35 and 35 of Beyond the Rut, Brandon noticed that Jerry had been getting thinner. In fact, by that time Jerry had lost 16 pounds since the start of 2016.Here's the crazy thing. Jerry did not adopt any gimmicky diets. He didn't go Vegan. He ate whatever he wanted and simply changed the when and how he ate.Brandon and Jerry discuss how to lose weight without dieting in this episode.Giving Credit Where Credit is DueThe program discussed in this episode is...
Former NFL Player Jason Brown Told Us No and That’s Okay – BtR 036
May 10, 2016 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBConnect with us. Email a comment or question for the show, [email protected]. Or, call and leave a message to play in a future episode, (361) 596-3788.Our Story with Former NFL Player Jason BrownMost people we know hate being told no. We recently reached out to former NFL player Jason Brown. He's the player who gave up a multi-million dollar contract to take up farming for a cause. You can read the 2014 Business Insider article here. Read it while you listen to this episode though.The NFL...
Lessons Learned in Podcast Audience Growth – BtR 035
May 03, 2016 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBConnect with us. Email a comment or question for the show, [email protected]. Or, call and leave a message to play in a future episode, (361) 596-3788.Lessons LearnedSeven months ago, we launched Beyond the Rut Podcast after eight months of planning and replanting. There were successes and failures along the way.While we gave advice and encouragement, we also found ourselves faced with discouragement and needing advice ourselves. That's where we came across advice that helped us see thing...
The Leadership Challenge of Self-Doubt and How to Beat It – BtR 034
April 26, 2016 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBBeating Self-DoubtWe bring Davidson Young back for another interview on the show where we ask him to tell us about the most common leadership rut his clients find themselves.While the host of The Leaders Foundry didn't share a common rut, he did identify the most common root cause. That common root cause of leadership ruts according to Davidson is self-doubt.It often sets in when a leader takes on a new role, a new department, or a new function.Self-doubt for a leader can lead to not communic...
A Multi-City Physical Therapy Practice without a Clinic – BtR 033
April 19, 2016 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWho is Bert De Vera?Just weeks after getting married to the love of his life, Bert De Vera immigrated to the United States from the Philippines to fulfill a contract to work for a physical therapy practice. He was reunited with her in just under two years. As his career gained traction, he found himself concerned about being stuck in a rut where his family's well-being hinged on his ability to work every day for a paycheck. What if something happened to him and he was no longer able to work? ...
Cynthia Tripathi on Sparking Positive Momentum and Escaping Average – BtR 032
April 12, 2016 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBSparking Positive MomentumBrandon and Jerry interview Cynthia Tripathi, author Escaping Average: 18 Tips to Spark Positive Momentum and Transform Your Life.Cynthia's mission in life is continuous personal development and to help others achieve powerful results for their own life. Achieving fulfillment for her stems from finding momentum. She strives to help people learn how to spark positive momentum in their own lives to reach their true potential little by little every day. Cynthia has deve...
Benjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for Yourself – BtR 031
April 05, 2016 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDefining Your Own Reality to Find Happiness"If Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, and Gary Vaynerchuk had a man-child and unleashed him on Medium, he would be Benjamin Hardy." - Quote from a haterBenjamin Hardy is a prolific writer and blogger, who at the time of this episode going live has over 31,000 Followers on Medium, talks with Brandon Cunningham and Jerry Dugan about how he came to blogging, handling haters, and defining your own reality to find happiness.Benjamin Hardy is a husband and foster ...
Lessons from the Presidential Election – BtR 030
March 29, 2016 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhy do people run in a presidential election in the United States? How do we translate that to our own lives?2016 Presidential ElectionJeb Bush recently suspended his bid in the 2016 presidential election. He had the financial support, but could not garner the public support of his party to win the nomination for the Republican Party's ticket. He tried and failed. What can you learn from his experience?Jerry and Brandon tackle the question of why do people run for U.S. President putting thems...
Emotional Intelligence and Building Emotional Capital – BtR 029
March 22, 2016 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBEmotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence is the idea that we can be aware of our own emotions and attuned to the emotions of others. This includes the ability to build relationships and keep healthy relationships whether at home, school, or work.The better we can harness the power of relationships at work the more we can see doors open for us and pull ourselves out of a rut.Build Emotional CapitalSusan Scott, author and executive coach, talks about emotional intelligence as if we each hav...
When Do You Know It’s Time to Throw in the Towel? BtR 028
March 15, 2016 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's Time to Throw in the Towel, Jeb!We hear all kinds of messages and inspiration about never quitting, giving 110%, and many other cliches. The 2016 Presidential Primary Race has shown us that there is a time when it makes sense to just throw in the towel and call it quits.Maybe you have money and your reputation on the line. Things are not going the way you expected. It is possible you are at a point where you know if you continue on the course you are on now, you will absolutely fail.How ...
Just Take Action and Other Insights from Jody Maberry – BtR 027
March 08, 2016 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBFrom Good Job to Boyhood Dream Come TrueJody Maberry had a good job as a financial analyst for a commercial bank. One day, he made a decision to hang up that lucrative career to pursue his boyhood dream of working as a park ranger. Maberry shares his struggle with a rut while working as a financial analyst, the decision point to become a park ranger, and the determination to make a dream come true. In this life change, Jody found purpose, significance, and focus on what matters most. His joy ...
Takeaways from SimplySara – BtR 026
March 01, 2016 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBBrandon and Jerry discuss lessons learned, insights, and takeaways they gleaned from their interview with Sara McDaniel from SimplySara.com in episode 25 of Beyond the Rut Podcast (BtR 025.)Call in with a question for the show or share with us what you would have liked to have heard us cover in our interview with Sara McDaniel by calling 361-596-3788. Leave us a voicemail. We'd love to hear from you.Takeaways from SimplySara IncludeBreaking out of her comfort zone in a big way - her mission t...
A Simple Life is a Bigger Life – an Interview with Sara McDaniel BtR 025
February 23, 2016 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBBrandon and Jerry interview Sara McDaniel from the blog SimplySara.com about simple living as bigger living, significance from service to others, getting out of our comfort zones, and lifting herself from the rut of divorce.How are you currently living to get out of your comfort zone?"A simple life is a bigger life." - Brandon CunninghamJeff Goins' Wrecked Vision Trip in GuatemalaSara took a leap of faith out of her comfort zone by joining Jeff Goins and other strangers on his Wrecked mission...
Growth by Encouraging and Mentoring Others BtR 024
February 16, 2016 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBGrowth Mentoring OthersYou grow and succeed by helping other people grow and succeed. You can mentor someone right now with the skills, knowledge, and experience you currently possess. As you connect with others sharing that wealth of knowledge, you may find yourself growing as well.People can learn from you even if you do not commit to a 1-to-1 relationship. Sharing what you know through blogging, podcasting, interviewing, and so on will encourage and equip others.Why This EpisodeBrandon and...
Microfears, Overcoming Fear That Hits You for a Moment BtR 023
February 09, 2016 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBOvercoming fear is a key part to pursuing your dream. Once in a while, even when things are going well, fear may creep up on you.Davidson Young left us with a term in BtR 022 that has had Brandon excited for many weeks, microfears. Shortly after leaving corporate life to pursue his passion as a leadership consultant, he would be in a park walking his dogs when fear would strike. It would last just a brief moment, but in that brief moment he'd thing about losing customers, not gaining new busi...
Leaving Corporate Life to Pursue a Dream: Davidson Young from The Leaders Foundry Podcast BtR 022
February 02, 2016 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBAfter a successful stint with Google, Davidson Young began a journey to live life as an entrepreneur for various reasons. Today, Davidson runs his own business as a leadership coach and consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the host of The Leaders Foundry podcast where leaders are made not born.On a side note, Davidson and Jerry have been friends since the 6th Grade. In some ways, they are very much alike. In others, they are completely different. Davidson's on his own in his l...
From Ferris Bueller to Scheduling What Matters Most BtR 021
January 26, 2016 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBFerris Bueller?Yes, there was a discussion about the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off and some of the life lessons we drew from the movie about making your own path against what is normal in our society. While this episode is by no means an analysis of the movie, we gained some insights from how Ferris Bueller refused to be so eager to follow in the corporate footsteps of his dad and how it contrasted with Cameron's struggle to stay in that box. All because I said, "Brandon is a righteous dude....
How and Why to Get Out of the Victim Mentality Rut – BtR 020
January 19, 2016 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBVictim Mentality - When Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleIt's a fact of life. Bad things happen to good people. Bad things also happen to bad people. Bad things just happen. That fact of life does not matter as much as how we respond to it. The worse thing that can happen to any of us is to succumb to a victim mentality, wallowing in that event in a negative, unhealthy way. The victim mentality can prevent people from taking action towards their success. In many cases, it'll be the very thing ...
BtR 019 Getting Beyond the Rut of New Year Resolutions
January 12, 2016 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen the year gets going, people start out the gates excited about their New Year Resolutions, then they start to wane with a few weeks or a couple of months.Let's talk about how you can get the most out of the new year so that you feel accomplished by the end of the year rather than regretful you didn't succeed.45% to 50% of Americans set resolutions for the new year, and only 8% of Americans actually achieve their new year resolutions. (Psychology Today)Misalignment of who we are with our g...
BtR 018 Organization is Not Enough to Succeed
January 05, 2016 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIf you want to look forward to a successful new year, you have to take a look back to see where you are now especially when you are in the middle of a long-term plan.In 2015, we discovered that organization is not enough to succeed. You'll hear in this episode how Brandon and Jerry learned the hard way that organization is not enough to succeed in the pursuit of their dream. The behind-the-scenes work is crucial. That work included the following:AccountabilityHustleGrinding it out when you fi...
BtR 017 Time Management, Tips and Tricks to Avoid the Time Traps in Your Life
December 29, 2015 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBTime management is what we will discuss in this episode of Beyond the Rut. There are time traps we all face that can sap us of the time we need to get things done for our dreams. You may find that you're having a hard time balancing the act among working full-time, raising a family, and pursuing your dreams. Whatever your dreams may be, time management is critical for you to reach our goals. We'll share with you tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your day.What you can expect from...
BtR 016 – Go Pick a Fight, Why and How to Use Opposing Perspectives
December 22, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWhy Opposing Perspectives?We're not telling you to go pick a fight at a bar. In fact, we're not telling you to do anything violent at all. Please, do not go out and physically fight someone and blame it on this podcast episode. We're talking about the value of tapping into perspectives that are different, even opposite, of your own point of view.Yes, we have said, and will continue to say, that you should not tell a lot of people when you are first setting out on a dream or goal. Too much opp...
BtR 015 – The Magic Ratio for Happy Healthy Relationships
December 18, 2015 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat is the Magic Ratio all about?Brandon and guest host, Jerry, talk about the magic ratio of positive to negative interactions that results in happy, healthy relationships. The Magic Ratio is based on work from Dr. John Gottman, an expert on communication in marriage.While this discussion is grounded in the context of happy, healthy relationships in marriage, the lessons and tips discussed here can be applied in business relationships, friendships, teams, with our customers, and other organ...
BtR 014 – Tips on Guilt-Free Parenting While Pursuing Your Dreams
December 11, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat is Guilt-Free Parenting?Pursuing a dream while also raising a family will sometimes seem to be in conflict. Guilt builds up as our work chips away at the attention we give to our families. Brandon and Shawn discuss four tips on how to have your cake and eat it, too. Guilt-free parenting is about being the best spouse and parent you can be while also pursuing that dream meant to make life better for the ones you love.Listen to this episode and share it with your family and friends.Four Ti...
BtR 013 – Getting People on Board with Your Dream
December 04, 2015 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode Brandon and Shawn discuss when and how to share your dream with others. Sometimes, we come out of the gate too soon and are met with resistance from those we expected support us. Other times we hurt our long-term credibility, or build a reputation of having a new crazy dream every six months. There comes a time when we do need to tell others about our dreams, our projects, because we will need their support to get the word out, generate hype, and even buy from us. That's what ...
BtR 012 – The Power of Tribes and Getting Started
November 20, 2015 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn today's information economy, your success is propelled by your ability to add value and build relationships with a niche of people.Inspired by Seth Godin's book, Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us, Brandon and Shawn tackle the topic of the power in tribes and just getting started."Turn accomplices into friends and you can be two-thirds more likely to succeed," Kerry Patterson, Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success.Join our tribe, subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher, join our e...
BtR 011 – Significance Versus Status: Finding Real Satisfaction in the Work You Do
November 13, 2015 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhere do you want to be in five years? Will you be making the change you wish to see in the world at that time? How do you find significance in the work you do now? These are just some of the questions Brandon and Shawn tackle in this episode of Beyond the Rut as they discuss significance versus status.We chase status symbols when we really want significance in our lives. Listen to this episode and discover how you can find real satisfaction in the work you do, or will do.Other tips and topic...
BtR 010 – Teach Your Children a Healthy View of Money
November 06, 2015 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBYour children are never too young to start learning about money. In this episode, Brandon and Shawn discuss the following:Allowances vs WagesIf you don't teach them, who will? AMEX?Savings, Spending, and GenerosityAppropriate advice for your children as they grow into adulthoodJust as it is never too early to teach your children about money, it is also never too late either. Brandon shares money advice he's recently given one of his sons regarding a business venture.What key advice have you s...
BtR 009 How to Get Ready to Pursue Your Dream
October 23, 2015 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBOne day you're going to be ready to take the first step toward your dream, but are you ready?Rather than dealing with these issues after you've began your journey, wouldn't it be wise to get things in order ahead of time? We aren't suggesting that you procrastinate your dream until everything is "perfect" but we are saying that you can start these things today as you plan your dream.There are four areas in your life you must be prepared for when you get ready to pursue your dream. Shawn and ...
BtR 008 – Difficult Conversations: Networking and Severing Toxic Relationships
October 16, 2015 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBStriking up conversations with strangers and initiating conversations that end relationships are two of the most difficult and and awkward interactions that many people avoid. However, both of these are necessary and beneficial to anyone trying to pursue a goal.To most people, networking is about as exciting as getting a root canal. They think of networking as going to "social mixers" and handing out their business cards to a bunch of people that are also walking around handing out business ...
BtR 007 – Tired of Being Tired (Physical Health)
October 09, 2015 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBTired of being tired? So are we. Your family and career will both benefit from you getting healthy. Most of us have tried and failed a million times. We fail, get depressed, eat terrible to comfort ourselves, get inspired, re-commit, try for a few days/weeks, then fail again.If you listen to everything the "experts" say about health, you're likely in a constant state of confusion as to what is and is not healthy. Take a step back from all of that and consider some of the most basic, time ...
BtR 006 – Be Intentional: Never Leave Your Closest Relationships to Chance
October 02, 2015 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWe plan for weddings, vacations, and hobbies, yet rarely plan to make our closest relationships better. We tend to think they will just work themselves out. Is this a great approach for something so important?When it comes to marriage, we have to continue dating our spouse. This is not something that happens easily. Life keeps on going and the next thing you know it has been 6 months since you spent time alone with your spouse.“The main way to resist the forces that pull us apart —the natur...
BtR 005 – Overcoming Common Obstacles as You Pursue Your Dreams
September 25, 2015 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBYou finally find the courage to do something out of the ordinary and pursue your dreams, the out of nowhere, obstacles seem to be everywhere. At first, they seem paralyzing. What if we told you that the vast majority of obstacles are only perceived, not real?Fear and doubt have robbed you of your future for long enough! In this episode, we walk through the five most common obstacles and provide some practical steps to help you overcome them and get back on the path."I've found that a substant...
BtR 004 – Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
September 18, 2015 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDo you have that nagging feeling that there has to be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? When you hear a story of someone putting it on the line, do you secretly envy them? If so, you're not weak or alone. In fact, you are right where most people live their lives...in the Comfort Zone.The goal of getting out of the comfort zone is rarely about money. Rather, it is typically about living a life of significance and pursuing a passion.Fear keeps most of us from every steppi...
BtR 003 – Reading Towards Your Success, Why What is on Your Bookshelf Influences Your Success
August 30, 2015 20:15 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhy is reading so important to your success?What is on our reading list?How do you get the wisdom from successful people when they don't have time to mentor or coach you?In this episode Shawn and Brandon discuss the benefits behind a good reading habit, share tips on when and where to read, and the books that have had the biggest impact on their lives.Listen to this episode and comment below.What books influenced you the most? When do you get your reading in? How will you apply this episode ...
Seven Simple Tips to Start a Daily Reading Habit
August 30, 2015 20:15 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBA reading habit can help you in your career, marriage, and more. Here are seven simple tips to start reading today! Start a Reading Habit A reading habit can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself. Not only can it provide enjoyment and knowledge, but developing a reading habit can also have a positive impact on your career, marriage, and more. If you’re looking to start a reading habit, here are seven simple tips to help you get started: Start small. Don’t try to tac...
BtR 002 – How to Use Self Talk to Your Advantage
August 23, 2015 19:31 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWhen you venture out you will hear the critic in your head, and you will always be your own most powerful critic. Brandon and Shawn discuss in this episode the powerful impact of self talk in our lives, pursuing our goals, and the success or failure of our relationships. It is vital we win the battle of self talk within us so we can win in the world around us.Self talk goes beyond the Saturday Night Live's Stuart Smalley mantra of, "...and, Gosh darn it! People like me."Successful people star...
Life-Changing Ways to Take Advantage of Your Self-Talk
August 23, 2015 19:31 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen you venture out to make your own path, your self-talk plays a critical role in either your failure or success. Let's talk about how to use self-talk to your advantage. How Self-Talk Has Power “Whether you believe you can, or can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford A friend of Beyond the Rut’s once shared that he was putting together a business plan. He has the financial backers he needed for the initial capital. Those backers felt he had the skills, experience, and plan to be successful, an...
BtR 001 – Introducing Beyond the Rut Podcast
August 22, 2015 20:16 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBIntroducing Beyond the Rut PodcastWelcome to Beyond the Rut Podcast, a show about inspiring you to live the life you've always dreamed of. You may feel that you have shackled yourself to an average existence for way too long. If you have a desire and dream inside you that you’ve never acted upon, then listening to our show is for you.Shawn Albright and Brandon Cunningham introduce what you can expect from listening to our weekly episodes. This show is for you. Let us know in the comment belo...