Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom from Paul Markel: Professional Educator and Trainer, Amazon Best-Selling Author, United States Marine, Television and Radio Host.
Each episode will focus on positive and productive ways to strengthen your mindset to help you improve your relationships, career goals, and overall well-being.
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MM280 - Blessings; Watch for Them and Acknowledge Them [Best Of]
June 26, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBBlessings come in both large and small packages. Often we get so wrapped up in our day to day living that we may either take blessings for granted or fail to recognize them altogether. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM279 - Do What You Hate
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBSometimes we need to do that which we do not want to do in order to grow. Paul does not like to do barbell rows. However, it is part of the training program. Once more, trust your coach and make yourself do what you “hate”. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM278 - Reaching Your Goals
June 24, 2020 13:44 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBAre you reaching your goals or do you find that you are coming up short? If you are missing your goals, you might consider whether or not something is missing in your program. We consider lessons from strength training and from business. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM277 - Observe the World
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBPaul received a question; “How do you find things to write about?” There are many ways to stoke creative fire. However, all good creative writers share one thing in common; they are able to minimize distractions and observe the world. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM276 - Finding Inspiration
June 22, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBDo you have “writer’s block” or are you just not inspired to sit down and write? During this episode, Paul will share a couple of methods that he uses when he is not feeling motivated or inspired to write. Maybe these tricks can help you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Mark...
MM275 - The Lesson of Seeds
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBMore lessons from the garden. Sometimes you need to plant the seeds and have faith and patience. You might be surprised. Paul has a garden report for you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM274 - Growth without Discomfort?
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBCan growth occur without discomfort? Childhood is tough but constant growth is happening. Neither muscles nor intellect can grow without discomfort and stress. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM273 - Finding Mentors
June 17, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBFinding a mentor or multiple mentors throughout your life requires a deliberate effort. Teachers and mentors are not going to come find you. You need to put yourself in a position where they have access to you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM272 - Cognitive Dissonance
June 02, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.09 MBFirst, share your favorites episode of Morning Mindset on your social media story. How does the term cognitive dissonance fit in our modern world? What happens when people refuse to recognize this situation and make a change? Also, Paul is going to take a summer vacation. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Televis...
MM271 - Comparing Yourself to Pros
June 01, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBRecently, my wife and I went to our local greenhouse to purchase some starter plants to make up for some of the seeds that never took root. I was feeling pretty good about our garden until I walked into the greenhouse. Then I reminded myself that I am a novice, an amateur, and they are professionals. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author...
MM270 - Fear is Not a Virtue
May 29, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MBFear is a natural human response to danger. Being afraid is not a sin, but neither should it become a lifestyle. What we are witnessing, through our virtue-signaling world, is fear being mistaken for virtue. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM269 - Pleasing Everyone
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBThe shortest road to madness and depression is the attempt to please everyone, all the time. Despite the fact that we all “know” that we cannot please everyone, how many of us are still frustrated by that attempt? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM268 - Have Faith; The Office Story
May 27, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MB“The Office” is one of the most successful television shows of our generation and is beloved by millions. However, The Office was almost canceled after the first season. It was not perfect and many studio execs wanted to drop the show. However, one man had faith in it, even though it was not perfect. Kevin Reilly, the head of NBC, had faith in the show and saved it. Today we focus on faith and not giving up just because something or someone is not perfect. If you like the show, please ...
MM267 - Yesterday vs. Today
May 26, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.24 MBWe all like to look back at old photos. Sometimes when we look at those pictures we say “What was I thinking?”. Do not let yesterday’s behavior cloud or take away from today’s successes. The old way was not wrong if it was the best way for the time, today’s successes are built on yesterday’s behaviors. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling auth...
MM266 - George Washington and Fort Necessity
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MBHow did, arguably the greatest leader and President in the history of the United States, begin his military career? What lessons can be taken from the story of George Washington and Ft. Necessity? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM265 - The Answer
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.72 MBAn answer is not invalid just because it was not the one for which you were looking. We have questions in our lives and we all encounter problems. Sometimes we need to accept an answer or a solution even if it is not what we expected it to be. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G....
MM264 - Lost Trail
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBSometimes we lose the trail or find ourselves off of the path on which we wanted to be. Today Paul talks about ways to find the trail or get back on the path to success. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM263 - Memories are More Important than Ceremonies
May 19, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBPaul has some advice for disappointed High School Seniors who are moving on with their lives minus the graduation ceremony. Ceremonies are nice, but are they truly what is important in the grand scheme of life? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM262 - Make Deposits in you Emotional 401K
May 18, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBToday’s topic came from a recent discussion by Paul’s strength coach, Matt Reynolds. Every person is going to have to face unforeseen challenges in their life. How can we prepare ourselves to weather the storm and ride out the tough time? Make some deposits in your emotional 401K on a regular basis. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author,...
MM261 - Believe in Yourself, but How?
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MBPeople love to throw around the advice, “believe in yourself”. But, how? How can you learn to truly believe in yourself? Genuine self-esteem does not come from a poster or from getting a participation ribbon or trophy. Paul will offer one way to truly start to believe in yourself. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Mari...
MM260 - Minimize Distractions
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBMost professionals, at some point in time, will have to engage in the creative writing process. One of the greatest roadblocks to creative writing is distraction. Today, Paul will talk about how he minimizes distractions in order to accomplish his writing chores. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and ...
MM259 - The Epiphany
May 13, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.62 MBWhat does it take to have and epiphany, a breakthrough moment? Can you plan or arrange this “Aha” moment? Obviously you cannot. However, there are things you can do to help prepare the way for the breakthrough realization. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM258 - Passion: The Mick Foley Story
May 12, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBSuccess takes more than education and training. One key to success is passion. Today we consider one example of a man who had genuine passion; Michael Francis Foley. You might know him as Mankind, Cactus Jack, or just Mick Foley. Foley is a great example of passion. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television,...
MM257 - 10 Year Overnight Success
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBTo the casual observer, you might be an overnight success. What that person did not see was the ten years of struggle and sacrifice it took to become that “overnight” success. Success rarely ever comes instantly or overnight. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM256 - Let your Eyes See Something New
May 08, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MBAs humans, we become conditioned to the world around us. The passing of time often makes us forget the beauty of the world in which we live. Take the time and make a conscious effort to let your eyes see something new. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM255 - Get Out and Let Things Happen
May 07, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBYou cannot force open the petals of a flower. Sometimes you just have to go out and let things happen. Paul went out into the field and had a close encounter with our national symbol. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM254 - Good Things Don't Come Easy
May 06, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBAre you looking for “comfortable” and “convenient”? If your answer was yes, you are limiting the amount of good or worthwhile experiences. Today, Paul shares a couple of stories of difficulty and sacrifice that lead to good things. Good things don't come easy. Occasionally, we need to be reminded of that fact. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best sell...
MM253 - We Do What We Do, Because is it the Right Thing to Do
May 05, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBToday, Paul will reference a recent phone call with a friend. Frustration was shared and feelings were vented. Why do we do the right thing? Is it because we seek praise? Do we do what we do only if everyone agrees with us and appreciates it? Be sure that you are listening louder. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Mari...
MM252 - Perception based on Ignorance is not Reality
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBPaul shares two different stories to help us understand that perception is not always reality. Sometimes we witness perceptions based upon ignorance. If you are going to lead a positive and productive life, you must be able to discern the difference between reality and perception based on ignorance. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author,...
MM251 - Room to Grow
May 01, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.15 MBConsider that lesson of plants. Can start a seed in a paper cup on the window sill. However, if you want that seedling to see its full potential, you have to give it room to grow. We cannot grow if we are living in paper cups. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM250 - How You See Yourself
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBHow you see yourself, and how you describe yourself, will directly affect how other people see you. Believe it or not, you do have a say in how employers, co-workers, friends, and neighbors view you. It all begins with how you see yourself. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Ma...
MM249 - 10,000 Hours w/ Guest Matt DiRito
April 29, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat does it mean to devote 10,000 hours to a subject? We have our first guest ever on Morning Mindset, Matt DiRito, musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Matt and Paul talk about dedication and what it takes to achieve mastery. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM248 - Success is the Greatest Revenge
April 28, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBAt some point in everyone’s life they will have to deal with those who either doubt them or who are actively working against them. You have a choice to make. You can either focus on that person or you can focus on improving yourself and success. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul...
MM247 - Me Too Mentality
April 27, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBWhen people act and behave that merely mimics what others do or is a blatant attempt to just be a part of the crowd, we call the Me Too Mentality. The Me Too Mentality is not a positive or productive thing as it can lead to destructive behaviors and outcomes. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Ra...
MM246 - True Friends
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.91 MBWhat does it take to be a true friend? Paul takes a moment to acknowledge and mention some of the true friends that he has in his life. He also considers the stumbling blocks or difficulties that people have in our modern age when it comes to developing true friends. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television...
MM245 - Unconscious Conditioning
April 23, 2020 15:22 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBWhen I was a kid, growing up in Detroit, Michigan, all of the banks had bullet-proof glass separating the customers from the tellers. It was not until my family moved to rural Ohio that I realized that not every bank in the world had bullet-proof glass. I just assumed that was the case because of my lack of experience. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon ...
MM244 - The Search for Inspiration
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MBInspiration cannot be found by sitting behind a desk. Our advice is to get out from behind your desk, go outside, explore and find that inspiration you need. But, what if you cannot hike in the woods, climb a mountain, or stroll along the beach? Let’s talk about how to find inspiration at home. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, Unit...
MM243 - Who is a Hero?
April 21, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBWe hear and see the term “hero” expressed and written so often, that it has largely lost its meaning. Today we will consider just what it means to be heroic and how someone can genuinely become a hero. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM242 - Finding Balance
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBWe all need to escape from reality once in a while in a good book or by watching a movie. We also need to address the very real problems and issues that require our attention. The key is to find a balance between the two. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM241 - The Power of Perspective
April 17, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBOften, people will feel and behave as though the problems that they are experiencing are unique or somehow worse than any problems that came before. If we take some time to read and examine history, we will see that almost everything we see today has happened before. Most importantly, we survived those problems and kept going. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & train...
MM240 - Lesson of Seeds
April 16, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBHow are seeds like ideas? Paul and Nancy recently planted an herb garden. Today we will consider some of the lessons we can take from the simple act of planting seeds. How many seeds have you planted recently? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM239 - Stick to the Plan
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBWe all make plans. How many of us stick to our plans? Today we consider the importance of sticking with the plan, regardless of whether or not you are tired, frustrated, or uncomfortable. Once more, we have to apply a gut check and decide if the plan we made was worth carrying out. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Mar...
MM238 - Our Time in the Sun
April 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBThe sun is not always going to be shining. What are you going to do with your time in the sun? Sunshine is like an opportunity. When opportunities come along, do you take advantage of them or do you wait because they are not perfect? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM237 - Watch Your Step
April 13, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBRecently, Paul was up in the rocks and was reminded of some advice that used to be very common from parents and teachers; watch your step. What does that mean to us as adults in our modern age? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM236 - Prepared People Don't Panic
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MBPersonal responsibility and preparation take time and effort. Paul talks about what it takes to be a prepared person. Also, he considers that as many decisions are made through inaction as are made through deliberation. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM235 - Time Management
April 09, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat are you doing with the time you have? Time is constant and it has a tendency to slip away from us if we don’t pay attention. It is time to take inventory of your time management schedule. Are you making the most of the available time? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Mark...
MM234 - Finding Inspiration: The Edge Story
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe Adam “Edge” Copeland story on WWE network. Adam Copeland's story is both motivational and inspirational. Adam Copeland came back from a career-ending neck injury. How can you find inspiration from this story and what do you do with that inspiration? If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host...
MM233 - Shut Up and Let People Help
April 07, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBOne of the most difficult things for proud men to do is accept that they need help. Paul discusses how he accepted assistance or help from others. Sometimes you simply need to close your mouth, be quiet, and let other people help you. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindset Merchandise! A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
MM232 - Mental Maintenance
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 9.21 MBDuring this trying time in our nation’s history, it is extremely important for your mental health and well-being to deliberately and purposefully focus on your own mental maintenance. Paul will offer some advice to avoid the constant barrage of bad news. What is Paul doing to focus on his own mental fitness? He relates several methods that he employs to step away from the bad news and focus his energy in positive ways. If you like the show, please check out our Official Morning Mindse...
MM231 - Avoiding the Victim Mentality
April 03, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.96 MBKeeping with the Fighting Solves Everything theme, another method of fighting is to avoid the victim mentality. When we encounter problems and setbacks, it is a natural human reaction to feel like a victim. Nonetheless, allowing yourself to feel like a victim or embrace the victim mentality does you no good. During this episode, Paul will discuss ways to avoid falling into the victim mentality trap. He shares with you all a few strategies that he employed to avoid feeling like and appeari...