Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
689 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsExpected to die, today he’s inspiring others to truly live.
World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.
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Guiding Others to Water in the Desert (Monday Moment ep. 687)
July 08, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 6.79 MBWhat do we do with memories that sear? How do we cope with losses from our past? And how do we heal from scars we still bear? After returning from war, Bill Goodreau wrestled with these questions. In discovering an answer, he ultimately discovered not only a good life for himself, but one that could be used for good to elevate others. Let me explain.
Retired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle (ep. 686)
July 04, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBRetired Navy SEAL Captain John Doolittle dedicated 25 years of service to the United States of America, embodying resilience, determination, faithfulness and humility. Today, John shares his incredible journey of becoming a Navy SEAL, the struggles he faced and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. Plus, the importance of camaraderie, the power of leaning on others, the immense strength found in mental toughness, how these qualities shaped his path and what it can do for you as ...
The Gifts in Each Day (Monday Moment ep. 685)
July 01, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 8.11 MBFor the past six summers, all four of my kids have been able to pick a work trip they wanted to join their dad for. They look through my schedule. They pick the location, anywhere in the country. And other than the time I’m speaking, they determine what we do when we get there. My job is simple: say "yes" to whatever ideas they come up with while we are together. They affectionally call it “The Daddy Trip.” They think it’s for them. Selfishly, it's an excuse for me to spend focused one-on-...
Patric Young: Rebounding with Faith and Perseverance (ep. 684)
June 27, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBPatric Young, a former basketball star and two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, faced an unimaginable challenge in 2022 when a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Once a towering force on the court, Patric now embarks on a journey of resilience, faith, and rediscovery, confronting the depths of his identity and strength. Today, Patric shares his journey as he faces adversity and embraces his renewed purpose in life. This story is a guiding light, reminding us to focu...
Do You Ever Have Bad Days? (Monday Moment ep. 683)
June 24, 2024 05:44 - 6 minutes - 8.81 MB“Do you ever have bad days?” While speaking with a group of college interns for a large insurance agency last week, I was asked this question. My answer surprised them. In sharing it with you, I hope it offers some encouragement for you. Let me explain.
Rediscovering Family Heritage: Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge (ep. 682)
June 20, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBPamela Westbrooks-Hodge has led some of the world’s most iconic brands. And yet, it’s what she uncovered about her family's past that’s most incredible. After discovering that her great-great-great-grandmother had been enslaved in Missouri, wrongfully convicted of a crime, and denied the justice she so deserved, Pamela eagerly sought to learn more about her family’s heritage. My friends, today’s episode goes beyond Pamela’s journey as we celebrate unity, collaboration and how we can’t ch...
Do You Mind Switching Seats with Me? (Monday Moment ep. 681)
June 17, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 7.69 MBEvery day offers the same opportunity: To invest in activities, efforts, work and conversations that build others up or to choose attitudes, words and actions that push others down. The choice we make profoundly influences how we feel about our lives and our capacity to positively impact the lives of those around us. Let me explain.
Hope, Healing and Horses: Kim Meeder (ep. 680)
June 13, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBAt the tender age of nine, Kim Meeder faced an unimaginable tragedy when she lost both her parents in a matter of minutes. Though losing her parents in such a horrific way could have shattered her spirit forever, she discovered strength in her faith and solace in the company of horses. It was in taking care of, riding, and simply being in the presence of these majestic animals that she found her path to healing. Today, Kim shares how she transformed her pain into a life filled with purpose...
It Goes Fast (Monday Moment ep. 679)
June 10, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 9.22 MB“I'm losing it. These were the final words spoken by the great singer, Frank Sinatra. The man who spent his life performing at sold-out theaters and proudly proclaiming he did it his way recognized at the end of his life that none of us are totally in control. Emily Dickinson offered a more poetic reflection as death approached. She looked past those gathered in the room and spoke these words, "I must go in, the fog is rising." "Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven't said...
Christina Rasmussen: Healing the Heartbreak of Everyday Grief (ep. 678)
June 06, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBChristina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the often misunderstood and silent struggles of everyday loss. Her mission is to guide others to living life fully and joyously. Today, Christina shares how she overcame her fears and limitations while growing up in Greece, how she confronted the profound grief of losing her husband to cancer at a young age and how she’s helping others navigate their journeys with loss and grief. My f...
Hope Can Shine Through Despair (Monday Moment ep. 677)
June 03, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBWith intensifying conflicts around the world, ever-amplifying political tension in the United States, and persistent personal challenges we all deal with daily, it’s easy to feel lost in the seemingly growing shadow of darkness. And yet, there are examples around us of individuals who survive unspeakable heartache, remarkably heal, and today reflect light into a world longing for it. Few individuals personify this more brilliantly than my friend, Kim Meeder.
Immaculée Ilibagiza: Rwandan Genocide Survivor on Hope, Faith and Peace (ep. 676)
May 30, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBFor 91 harrowing days, Immaculée Ilibagiza huddled a tiny bathroom with seven other women while hundreds of machete-wielding killers hunted for them during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Today, Immaculée stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. Join us at Immaculee shares her excruciating experience, how she found her faith and taught herself English in the midst of unimaginable terror, and most incredibly, embraced a life of peace, hope and forgiveness, even for those who had murdered her f...
Admire Their Bravery, Honor Their Sacrifice (Monday Moment ep. 675)
May 27, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 7.51 MBToday, many of us will enjoy a day off work. We'll sleep in, take walks, watch shows, or spend time with family and friends. And yet, many in our communities remain unaware of the true significance of this day. On this Memorial Day, let us pause and remember why we have this day off. Let us give thanks for the incredible opportunities we have today and remember the ultimate sacrifices that provided these freedoms. In a world where we often celebrate people for their beauty, social follow...
Jamison Sweet: From Service to Screen (ep. 674)
May 23, 2024 05:18 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWhile filming On Fire the Film, I had the incredible honor of working alongside heroes, experts, and a phenomenal crew of actors. Yet, there was one person who truly stood out: Jamison Sweet. His humility, excellence, and genuine love for others were unmistakable. As I got to know Jamison, I witnessed his remarkable service and unwavering dedication—not just to our nation as a Marine, but to each person he encountered, including me. Today, Jamison shares his inspiring journey of serving ...
What's Your Excuse? (Monday Moment ep. 673)
May 20, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 8.65 MBIn a world too often filled with blame-shifting, shirking responsibility or waiting for things to change for them, John Foppe reminds us what it looks like when we stop waiting for our circumstances to improve, and start living fully, vibrantly and joyfully the lives we already have. Some 18 years ago, I visited with a man who positively changed my life. In reading a bit more about his story, I believe he will change your life, too. Let me explain.
John Foppe: Born Without Arms (ep. 672)
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBJohn Foppe embodies the profound truth that our limitations are often self-imposed. Born without arms, John has learned to adapt every aspect of daily life and transform every challenge into an opportunity for growth. Today, John shares his intimate experience of overcoming physical and internal obstacles that once seemed insurmountable and how he began to take responsibility of his disability and his identity. Plus, in recognizing the importance of lifting up others, John shares how his w...
Not Friends, but Brothers (Monday Moment ep. 671)
May 13, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 8.55 MBThe day started early for me, yet it was an encounter nearly 20 hours later that left me refreshed and reminded me that there are two ways to live our lives. Let me explain.
J.R. Martinez: From Scars to Dancing with the Stars (ep. 670)
May 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBJ.R. Martinez is an Army veteran, burn survivor, actor, New York Times best-selling author, and Dancing with the Stars champion, spreading a message of hope, resilience and optimism. Today, J.R. shares a story of pain, triumph, and the beauty of pushing forward. Hear the pivotal experiences that shaped his desire to become a cycle-breaker, what he learned while trapped inside a burning Humvee in Iraq, the process he went through to become grateful for his scars and how he rediscovered how ...
Fingerprints Don't Fade (Monday Moment ep. 669)
May 06, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 8.72 MBAlthough health care practitioners are often cautioned to avoid becoming emotionally invested in a critically ill patient’s outcome, the reality on the ground is it’s impossible not to become engrossed. They spend significant time with the patient, get to know them intimately, and often become friends with the family. Such was the case during the five months I spent in the hospital after the fire. These nurses were the servants who never missed a single shift. Whether it was a holiday, wee...
Jimmie James: Playing from the Rough (ep. 668)
May 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBJimmie James is a radiant symbol of possibility. Born into poverty in 1959 in the Jim Crow South, Jimmie was one of eight children raised by a devoted single mother. From humble beginnings, he was determined to shatter every expectation by being the first person in his circle to graduate from high school. This dream was only the beginning as he then soared through college and launched into a transformative 33-year career at ExxonMobil. His climb from an entry-level engineer to a globe-tr...
Jimmie James: Playing from the Rough (ep. 668)
May 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBJimmie James is a radiant symbol of possibility. Born into poverty in 1959 in the Jim Crow South, Jimmie was one of eight children raised by a devoted single mother. From humble beginnings, he was determined to shatter every expectation by being the first person in his circle to graduate from high school. This dream was only the beginning as he then soared through college and launched into a transformative 33-year career at ExxonMobil. His climb from an entry-level engineer to a globe-tr...
A Rare, Beautiful Gift for our Loved Ones (Monday Moment ep. 667)
April 29, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB"Legacy is not leaving something behind for other people. It’s leaving something behind in other people." -Peter Strople Because of an unexpected gift from his late father, Blake Brewer is now on a mission to help one million parents write at least one well-written, meaningful legacy letter to their children. Let me explain.
Create a Lasting Legacy: Blake Brewer (ep. 666)
April 25, 2024 07:05 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBBlake Brewer is the founder of Legacy Letter and is on a mission to help one million parents write at least one well-written, meaningful, lasting legacy letter to their children. Hours after the tragic loss of his father, Blake discovered what would become a guiding light during his grief journey. A life-changing letter from his late father filled with wisdom, love and hope. Today, Blake shares his story of loss and resilience, focusing on the transformative power of legacy and his role ...
Your Voice is a Gift (Monday Moment ep. 665)
April 22, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 9.92 MB“The voicemail you have reached is currently full.” If you try leaving a message on my cell phone, you’ll often get that recording. The reason it’s full is that I don’t always delete the messages of friends and family. I love the tone of Mom as she practically sings out my name to begin her messages. I savor the softened, muted, sweet voice of my father checking in on me. I’ve kept several from my wife just letting me know she was thinking of me, and I’ve kept one from each of my kids so...
Kim Goldman: Victims' Rights Advocate (ep. 664)
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBKim Goldman is a victims’ rights advocate, championing justice and remembrance for victims. After her brother Ron Goldman was murdered alongside friend Nicole Brown on June 12, 1994, Kim suddenly found herself thrust into the media spotlight while vulnerably trying to grieve. Today, less than a week after the death of one the key players within this story, I revisit my conversation with Kim. Join us as we reflect on the part of her life that was changed permanently and her feelings on ...
On This Day in History... (Monday Moment ep. 663)
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 7.92 MBTo ensure the content we share with our Live Inspired community is timely and relevant, I meet with my team monthly to plan future social posts, newsletters, and podcast episodes. As we meet and discuss, our goal is always to provide inspirational and engaging content to help you navigate your months, one day at a time. These meetings can be fun as we think of stories around big holidays, special birthdays, or celebratory anniversaries. And yet, taking time to remember the anniversaries...
Live Your Richest Life with Robin Sharma (ep. 662)
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBFor more than a quarter of a century, Robin Sharma has been devoted to helping others realize their native gifts. As a legendary personal growth expert, Robin has advised business leaders, superstar athletes, and heads of state to do brilliant work, thrive amidst change and realize their highest leadership capacities. Beyond being a renowned mentor, Robin’s international bestselling books — including The Everyday Hero Manifesto, The 5AM Club, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, and Who Will Cr...
Sliding Into Home! (Monday Moment ep. 661)
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBHave you ever noticed that the best moments in life are frequently unplanned and completely unscripted? It’s not the big trip, fancy dinner, or lavish party that are most meaningful, but the little moments in life that we don’t see coming. One such moment for me was the highlight of the entire filming process for the On Fire movie. Let me explain.
Achieve a Happier Hour with Cassie Holmes (ep. 660)
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBCassie Holmes is an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and bestselling author of Happier Hour. Cassie’s research examines how focusing on time increases happiness, how the meaning of happiness changes over the course of one’s lifetime, and how much happiness people enjoy from extraordinary versus ordinary experiences. Today, Cassie shares her research, including the concept of “time poverty,” her own experiences as a busy working mother, and the practical tools w...
Three Tips to Live an Uninspired Life (Monday Moment ep. 659)
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 9.56 MBFor more than two decades, I’ve written, shared and spoken about the joy of living a radically inspired life. And I’ve shared stories of people who are On Fire For Good, who want their lives to matter, their families to thrive and their communities to prosper. Recently, though, I realized I’ve been neglecting a far larger audience. We’ve created far too few resources for my friends on the opposite end of the spectrum. We’ve ignored the friends who have decided that an inspired life just i...
Wrongfully Imprisoned in Syria | Sam Goodwin (ep. 658)
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBSam Goodwin is an entrepreneur, author and thought leader on embracing uncertainty and the resilience of the human spirit. In 2019, during a quest to travel to all 193 UN-recognized sovereign states, he was wrongfully imprisoned in Syria on false charges of espionage. Today, Sam will share how his connections and coincidence were central to his release from one of the most notoriously brutal prison systems in the world, and he’ll recount the lessons he’s learned from this experience. M...
Discovering Vocation and a Meaningful Life (Monday Moment ep. 657)
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MB“It’s not my job…” This is a sentence my children are not allowed to utter when asked to do a chore around the house. It’s also a sentence you will not hear from a small business owner striving to claw their way forward, or a committed employee trying to make a difference, or a community member striving to lift up others. And for Susan Clift Gislason, it’s a sentence she refuses to utter because she’s far more interested in living her vocation than merely doing some job. Let me explain.
If I Don't Laugh I'll Cry with Molly Stillman (ep. 656)
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBMolly Stillman is a podcast host, community leader and author of the forthcoming book If I Don’t Laugh I’ll Cry. She has a deep passion for inspiring others to know they were created on purpose, with a purpose, and for a purpose. Today, Molly shares her journey of growing up the daughter of a Vietnam Army nurse, losing her mother at age 17, and squandering an unexpected quarter of- a-million-dollar inheritance in less than two years while desperately trying to find her place in the world. ...
Anything Can Happen (Monday Moment ep. 655)
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 9.04 MBWith the slate of NCAA tournament teams finalized yesterday, hardcore fans and bandwagon followers everywhere now turn to the task of filling out their bracket, predicting which of the teams will advance throughout the 67 game, three-week long tournament. Represented in the mix, of course, are this season’s dominant teams and perennial powerhouses. Alongside those favorites are, in my opinion, the very reason March Madness worms its way into our consciousness each year: the Cinderella teams!
The Pivotal Role of Teachers with Dr. Nick Fuhrman (ep. 654)
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBDr. Nick Fuhrman, also known as Ranger Nick, is an Environmental Education professor at University of Georgia. Often recognized for his engaging and informative presentations, Nick blends humor with educational content to connect with audiences of all ages. Today, Nick shares how he earned his nickname “Ranger Nick”, how it led him to find his calling to educate and how his unconventional yet profound approach helps students build essential skills and overcome anxiety. Throughout, Nick rem...
And the Oscar Goes To... (Monday Moment ep. 653)
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 8.33 MBAs the On Fire movie team rolls into its third month of the painstaking post-production work, I am gradually beginning to recognize the remarkable complexity of creating a film. These months of post-production work follow weeks of an intense shooting schedule. And that follows years of planning. My friends, in the next year we’ll have an opportunity to go to theaters and watch as our wonderful actors bring to life brilliantly the story of On Fire. They’ll have us laughing and crying and ap...
Stop Underestimating the Teenagers in Your Life | Chelsey Goodan (ep. 652)
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBFor more than 16 years, Chelsey Goodan has been an academic tutor and mentor specializing in strengthening the confidence of teenage girls. In an era where our young people face unparalleled challenges, Chelsey has learned many crucial things they are concerned about… yet are reluctant to tell. Today, Chelsey shares how, with the right understanding and support, adults can empower and uplift teenagers in a society that often underestimates them. Learn the proven and actionable strategies...
Broken Pieces Can Be Used for Good (Monday Moment ep. 651)
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBAfter feeling extremely fortunate to spend almost every night at home in January, the work schedule shifted and launched us into a wildly busy and deeply meaningful month of February. Taking full advantage of the extra day this year, we traveled to 14 cities and spoke with 18 different groups. (An added bonus, we are now on a first name basis with most of the St. Louis airport staff!) On one of the few days I worked from our office last month, we were able to hang a piece of art in our lo...
Resparkle Through the Power of Noticing | Cass Sunstein (ep. 650)
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBWhen it’s common to feel jaded and unexcited in the monotony of our day-to-day lives, Cass Sunstein explores how we can begin noticing the wonderful things that spark meaning and joy. Cass is the nation’s most-cited legal scholar and is at the forefront of behavioral economics. For nearly two decades, he has served in the US government in multiple capacities and worked with the United Nations and the World Health Organization. He’s written hundreds of articles and dozens of books about soc...
What Unites Is More Powerful Than What Divides (Monday Moment ep. 649)
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MBOnce a month this year, we’re celebrating individuals who are grateful for all they have, joyful in all they do, and positively changing the world one life at a time in our On Fire For Good campaign. Many of those nominated this month were dutiful, soft-spoken, and rule-following. The one we chose, however, was not. Now, if you didn’t peg a 77-year-old Catholic nun and Army Lieutenant Colonel as a rule-breaking, noisemaking, trouble-finding type of person, you haven’t met Sister Doris Jo R...
Grief is For People | Sloane Crosley (ep. 648)
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBSloane Crosley is a New York Times bestselling author of essay collections I Was Told There’d Be Cake and How Did You Get This Number, and is known for her sharp wit, keen observations and relatable humor. Today, Sloane joins us to discuss her latest book Grief is For People, and shares her personal journey through loss after a close friend’s suicide. Through her unique storytelling, she navigates the complicated and painful process of grief, offering solace and challenge to those grapplin...
William H. Macy Makes the Best Tea (Monday Moment ep. 647)
February 19, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 9.06 MBEarlier this month I had the honor of recording a live podcast with legendary actor William H. Macy at his home. While his house was stunning, the view of the mountains was magnificent, and the evidence of a wildly successful career was scattered throughout the house, it wasn’t any of that stuff that impressed me. Instead, what fascinated me most from our visit is something desperately needed from our leaders today. Let me explain.
Four Thousand Mondays | Jodi Wellman (ep. 646)
February 15, 2024 08:05 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBJodi Wellman is a positive psychology expert in pursuit of igniting others to lead a zero-regret life. As the founder of Four Thousand Mondays, Jodi shines light on the scarcity of time and how we have the power to lead squander-free lives with urgency and meaning. With the average life expectancy being 80 years, we get roughly 4,000 Mondays in our lifetime. Today, Jodi joins us to share how her mother’s death jostled her awake, how we’re in control of how we spend our days, and the practi...
Don't Let the Old Man In (Monday Moment ep. 645)
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 7.52 MBLast week, country music lost one of its most iconic stars. Over the course of several decades, Toby Keith’s perfectly deep, rich voice belted out 42 songs that became top-10 on the Billboard Country chart. While many of those songs were about bars, or girls, or his love for his country, it is one of his most gentile songs that remains not only one of my favorite songs, but an anthem we should try to live out loud throughout our lives. And the backstory of the song is as inspiring as the s...
Does Money Equal Happiness? Comedian Paul Ollinger (ep. 644)
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBPaul Ollinger is a nationally-touring comedian and a former Facebook VP of Sales. As one of Facebook's first 250 employees, Paul managed a team that generated about 35% of the company’s revenue. After retiring from Facebook at 42, Paul found himself bored, lonely and unfulfilled. Wondering why the wealth windfall he had so long pursued didn’t deliver the contentment he expected, Paul launched the Crazy Money Podcast to explore the connections between money and happiness. Today, Paul shares...
We Are The Champions! (Monday Moment ep. 643)
February 05, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 8.83 MBJohn O'Leary shares what the upcoming Super Bowl and Denny O'Leary can teach us about embracing change on this Monday Moment segment. Change is inevitable, sometimes forced by the conclusion of a sports season, the ending of a relationship or the loss of a job. Whether perceived as positive or negative, none of us will be spared the shifts to our identities that happen throughout the course of our lives. Win or lose, change often leaves us not just questioning what we’ll do, but who we are...
HGTV's Flip or Flop and Flipping 101 Star Tarek El Moussa (ep. 642)
February 01, 2024 08:10 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBTarek El Moussa is best known for HGTV shows like Flip or Flop and Flipping 101, but he’s so much more. He’s a thriving businessman, two-time cancer survivor, and devoted husband and father. Today, Tarek opens up about the transformative chapters that have shaped his life. Join us to hear about the peaks and valleys of how he navigated the distressing subprime mortgage crisis in the early 2000s, pivoted into the intricate dance of flipping houses and overcame multiple personal and health c...
The Last Good Day (Monday Moment ep. 641)
January 29, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 9.27 MBEach month in 2024, we’ll be celebrating individuals who are On Fire For Good. This month, we share the incredible work of Tom Wiley and the December 5th Fund. Thank you, Tom, for showing us what it means to be On Fire For Good. My friends, do you know someone living On Fire For Good? Tom’s story was submitted by a member of the Live Inspired community, Ryan Farmer. If you know someone you want to nominate for recognition this year, visit www.OnFireForGood.com to access the nomination fo...
TED Curator Chris Anderson (ep. 640)
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBAs the curator of TED for more than twenty years, Chris Anderson has seen first-hand how the world’s boldest thinkers have shared their most uplifting ideas and the ways in which ideas can spread. In his recent book Infectious Generosity released earlier this week, Chris explores how simple, ordinary, and seemingly unremarkable acts of human kindness have the potential to impact the lives of millions. Today, Chris guides us in how to cultivate a generous mindset, how to embark on our own...
Love In Action (Monday Moment ep. 639)
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBSix weeks after completing the filming for ON FIRE, I am still digesting the experience of having a full-length feature film capture the most tragic, intimate, painful, redemptive, and joyful aspects of my life. It was a surreal experience that moved me deeply, reinforced the profound gift of life, and shined a brilliant light on the power of unconditional love. Sometimes that love was captured in the heroic actions of young siblings while a fire rages in their house. Sometimes it was pers...