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One Life with Donny Raus

292 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Welcome to "One Life With Donny Raus," a podcast where I delve into the art of living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Each episode, I share personal stories from my journeys around the world and in life, each designed to spark self-reflection and inner truth. Guests from all walks of life to share their unique experiences and insights on how they've followed their path, overcome obstacles and found their purpose. The purpose of the podcast is to inspire you to take control of your life, connect with your heart's longings and live a life that's true to yourself. Join me on this journey of self-reflection, inner truth and discovering what truly matters in life.

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Just Commit - Proven Process For Getting Results

April 17, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MB

What do you want? What actions have you taken to move in that direction. This could be scary, but when you realize the magic in forward momentum, you will be excited at each new step taken. In this episode I will share my journey into crafting my Italian espresso and the lessons it can teach you about a living a life of fulfillment. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Somebody To Lean On - When You Need to Pick You Up When Your Down

April 12, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MB

What do you do when you're in an emotional spiral downward?? Do you sit there in the discomfort? Do you distract yourself? There are many different coping mechanisms, but not all area created equal. I find that for myself, most of the stress comes from unrealistic expectations that I put on myself. I found one of the cures is to have a tribe I can turn to, helping me step away and get perspective on what's really going on and that it is already good. To subscribe, comment or ask a question,...

The "Real" Journey - Discouraged? Here’s the Truth About the Path. Just Keep Going.

April 11, 2024 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

When you're looking at highlight reels on social media, it is easy to fall into the false belief that the challenges you're facing mean that things aren't working. The reality is that the path to your goals is rarely straight. In fact, it resembles a maze with many dead ends and switchbacks. With all of this possible things that can go array, how does one move forward? In this podcast we'll disclose the truth about your goals and mindset to keep on going. To subscribe, comment or ask a ques...

Other Side of Fear - How to Integrate and Realign With Your Truth

April 03, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

If you're putting your attention to the world around you, it will have you doubting not only the gifts and achievements you've already made, but your true life path. In this episode I share wisdom on how to understand where you are on this spectrum and how to align, with the action steps to move forward in living your One Life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

End Over Ambition - Feel Better About Your Goals By Taking Taking On Less

March 22, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

Are you ambitious? If you said yes, there is a good chance your days are riddled with stress and anxiousness from taking on too much in a short period of time. The solution is a simple rearranging of your priorities and the tasks at hand. As a result, it will infused passion and enjoyment back into your day and most of all, your tasks, which is why you're doing it in the first place, right? The purpose is to enjoy life! To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Triggered - How To Create New Habits To Move You Forward

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

New habits die fast. Let's face it, the brain doesn't like new things and as a result, it falls into the day to day routines. When you don't breakaway, you start to feel stuck. In this episode I will share a simple strategy to create new routines and make them stick, so you can train your brain effortlessly to take on a new habit. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Fast Forward to Friends - The First Step to Making Authentic Friendships

March 13, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

How do you make new friends? There is one key ingredient required for all great friendships and that is energy. Friendships require you to invest your time and energy, but that isn't it.  It also requires you to get out of your comfort zone let go of your judgement of others. In this episode I will share the challenges in encountered in making new friends, highlighting my greatest learnings, so to that you can get out into the world and build your tribe. To subscribe, comment or ask a quest...

The Anti-vision - How to Get Clarity on What You Want (And Don’t Want) In Life

March 08, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MB

When you know what you want, it eliminates distractions, giving you the most direct path to your goals. When figuring out what you want, few people would ever consider looking al what they don't want. Said differently, looking at their anti-vision. Your anti-vision is powerful because it sheds light on the tasks that will take you to where you don't want to go. As a result, you focus on the actions you must take in order to prevent that which you don't want.  To subscribe, comment or ask a ...

Credit Deserved - Acknowledge Your Wins and Stop Negative Talk

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MB

If we're honest with ourselves, life isn't all that bad and we're not doing as bad as we think. This sort of thinking creeps in when you fail to acknowledge your wins and are comparing yourself unjustly to those around you. By Asking some questions and getting a fresh perspective, you'll quickly see that you're may not be doing as bad as you think. Infact, you just may find that you're making massive gains towards the goals of your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.do...

Core Why - How to Uncover Your True Purpose Behind Your Goals/Visions for Life

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MB

We all want to feel like our days and lives have meaning. In order to arrive at this desired state, it is important to uncover your purpose, that is the purpose that is deeper than the surface. When you uncover this, you'll also uncover a drive that will move you past any obstacle that arises.  To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Hijack Your Routine - Get Out of The Mundane and Add Zest to Your Life

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day behaviors, so much so, that making a decision outside of your routine becomes difficult. As a result, live become lackluster, you feel disengaged and bored. In this episode we'll go over a strategy you can use to infuse passion back into your day and life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Unfamiliar Environments - Reawaken Your Senses With New Surroundings

March 01, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Destroy Disempowering Beliefs - Stepping into Your Truth

February 28, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

What if you could abolish those disempowering beliefs that freeze you up and hold you back from having/being/doing more in this life? That would be beneficial wouldn't it? You can. This isn't to say that it is going to be easy, as al things worthwhile require work, but it is definitely possible. In this episode we'll go over a format from Byron Katie to break those limiting beliefs so you can step into who you know you are. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Change Your Identity - The Way to Lasting Change

February 21, 2024 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Who do you do you say you are? How have you been consistently showing up over the last week/month/year? Words carry immense power, shaping your life for better or worse. None are more powerful than that which you attach to the statement "I am..." In this episode you'll bring awareness to how you've been showing up and who you believe yourself to be, so that you can make a conscious decision to shape your identity and life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Your Turbulent Life - Dealing With Uncertainty

February 16, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Lessons from a turbulent plane ride.

Are You Courageous? Calling Upon Your Courage

February 16, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MB

Are you courageous? Most people reflect on their day to day and say, "no, i am not." However, when you understand the single ingredient required for courage, realize that you are more courageous than you give yourself credit for. The problem is that you're not counting your wins and you haven't been exercising your courage muscles. Embracing  the courageous part of yourself will allow you to step forward in a bigger way and move towards your goals faster, because you are in alignment with yo...

Year Looking Back - How to Clearly Visualize What You Want for the New Year

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

We're now a month into the new year. How are you doing? Did you clearly write out what you wanted to do/be/have/achieve in 2024? It is not too late to set your aim for the new year.  A magical year is waiting for you and it starts with getting clarity. In this episode I'll help you create your goals from a place of gratitude, so that you can take decisive action towards your best year ever!  To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Changing for Good - What Your Struggle Is Really Telling You

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

What if the pain you were experiencing in wasn't telling you to stop, but rather to move forward/grow/make a change? What new decision would you make? It's easy to get stuck in the limited mindset of holding on something that is no longer serving you, because of the time/money/energy we've invested, but what if it was actually keeping you from what you want? In this episode I will share my decision to move away, the mental hardship it caused, and the value it has added to my life. By the end...

No Noise - Stop The Panic and Realign

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.85 MB

When you are in a frenzy state, remember that you're not experiencing the world, but the thoughts inside your head. These thoughts are all just questions you're asking yourself. Something happens when you decide to take action regardless of these fears. You grow and push your borders further out. This is also aided by friends who help you see the truth. In this episode I will share an experience from Art Basel and the internal strife I had to overcome to speak to a woman I found attractive. ...

Success With Hardship - The Hardship Is Your Right of Passage

December 11, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

The success you want in life doesn’t come without hardship. Said differently, you were going to have to go through trials and have hardship, but rest assured that what you want on the other side is worth far more than any pain you’ll feel along the way. Tp subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Catalyst for Clarity - How to Get Over the Funk and Remember What It Is You Want

December 01, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Have you ever fallen into a slump, where you don't know what action to take next? Heck, you can't even remember what it was you were going after or inspired by in the first place. These states can seem pervasive at times, but they are not. Like each passing day, while night falls, it is only a matter of hours before the sun rises again. This is also true of life. In this episode we're going to talk about this uncomfortable place and how to get out of it fast, so you can start living your One...

Crafting Your Ideal Life - A Blueprint for Seeking Clarity and Taking Action

November 21, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

What do you want? Answering this will give you the keys to your kingdom. Very few people ask and as a result, live lives of quiet desperation. We've all been there at some point in our lives, not judgement. The purpose of this episode is to let you know that you don't have to stay there. You only need to ask a new question and take new action. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com

New Beginnings - Finding Your Groove After A Big Change

November 14, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

When you make a big change in your life, it can be challenging finding your footing and maybe even cause you to question the decision you just made. In times like these, it is important to check in with your gut, remember the reasons for the change in the first place, and that it is completely normal. Your beautiful future is waiting for you. The only thing you need to do now is to start gaining momentum. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com

In With the New - Let Go of the Dreams You’ve Outgrown

September 27, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Change isn't always comfortable, but nowhere near as painful as staying the same. Some time in order to become the person we were meant to be, we need to let go of who we were. In this episode we'll get familiar with where you want to go, so that you can overcome holding on to things that are no longer serving. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Be Underwhelmed - How to Overcome Overwhelm

September 19, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

When you're overwhelmed, even the smallest of tasks feels like you're scaling Everest. You keep trucking forward, hoping that you'll catch up, but you never do. If you're in this state, there is a silver lining. With some changes in your actions and perspective, you can erase overwhelm and bring the joy back into your day. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

How to Overcome Overwhelm

September 19, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

When you're overwhelmed, even the smallest of tasks feels like you're scaling Everest. You keep trucking forward, hoping that you'll catch up, but you never do. If you're in this state, there is a silver lining. With some changes in your actions and perspective, you can erase overwhelm and bring the joy back into your day. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Road to Paradise - Following Your Passion, Even When It Gets Tough

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

The road to paradise isn't a straight line. It is ungroomed and has many turns and pitfalls. For this reason it is the road less traveled. Don't let this deter you from setting out on the path because as a result of choosing your path to paradise, you will become more and experience more than you ever thought or dreamed and who you will become in the process alone will be worth the journey. Chin up, smile, and realize that you set out on this path because you wouldn't want it any other way. ...

The Source of Creation - How to Create A New Reality and Life

September 04, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

If you can't see it, you can't achieve it. If you're wondering why you don't have what you want, look no further than your thoughts. Often, people thing they're driving in one direction, when in reality, they have their eyes in the rear view mirror. Remember, where you put your focus is what you attract. For this reason it is important to have a vision that pulls you forward for each category of your life, as well as, positive affirmations that will train your subconscious to put your eyes b...

Eye on the Horizon - Release Stress by Focusing on Your Vision

August 31, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

When you're in the thick of it, it can seem overwhelming. In times such as this, it is invaluable to take a step back and set your sights on the horizon (your vision). Doing so eliminates stress and honors the journey which you are on. Remember, your life is made up of your days. When you bring joy to your days, it equates to a joyful life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Holding Vision - How to Keep Your Vision Burning Bright, Even in the Darkest Times

August 14, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

If you're pursuing a BIG life vision, it is very likely you'll encounter resistance along the way. As a result, the vision starts to dim. It is in moments such as these we need the support of our inner circle to hold our vision and remind us of what we're truly capable of. In this episode I will elaborate on what exactly this means and how you can enlist your inner circle to support you in your vision. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com

What the 762 Turns on the Road to Pai, Thailand Can Teach You About the Road of Life

August 10, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

In life, there is no such thing as a straight line towards your dreams. There are many twists and turns you must navigate. In this episode I share an adventure I took through steep, winding roads and 762 turns in order to arrive at Pai, Thailand. The lessons it teaches you can be applied to every day of your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Life First - Get More Out of Your Day by Prioritizing Yourself First

August 01, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

No matter where you look, there are demands being made on your time. If you're not conscious about putting the most important things first, you'll soon find yourself in overwhelm and stress. In this episode we'll discuss what I call the "Life First Methodology", that I came up with to not only fill you up with the positive emotions, but to make sure that the important stuff doesn't get left out. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Back to the Basics - How to Increase Momentum, Confidence, and Results in Any Area of Life.

July 17, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Common sense isn't always common practice. Many people want the result, so much so, that they believe they can get there without doing all the "in between" work. The only way to your result, while having all the emotional benefits that come with reaching your destination, is to go back to the basics. Starting here is realizing the path fulfillment of a worthy goal. Look at something you're attempting to accomplish. Are you beginning at the beginning, gathering the necessary skills and experi...

Measure, Measure, Measure - How to Improve Any Area of Your Life

July 13, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

If you want to improve any area of your life, you must measure it. Measuring requires that you not only know where you want to go and where you are, but also that you're using equipment that is true. In this episode I will share a methodology to start to improve all the areas of your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Transformational Travel - Trip to Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan Makes, and the Reminder to Embrace Life

July 03, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

I just booked a trip to 3 Asian destinations: Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. While nervous, I moved forward with the booking. The lessons of this one event can tell you everything you need to know about living a life of passion, purpose and growth. How do the themes mentioned play a role in your life? To subscribe, as a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com. 

Always at Bottom - What a Trek to Mount Everest’s Base Camp Taught Me About Success

June 26, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

When most people think of success, they think of this place, where once reached, all the struggle will be over and it will be smooth sailing from that point forward. There is a saying in the personal development space and it is, "new level, new devil", meaning the journey is never ending. This should be comforting to you, as you realize every step you take is a success and that the journey is indeed the way, not the end result. In this episode I will share a story from my trek to Mount Evere...

Guiding Questions - How to Bring Magic Into Your Day

June 20, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Every day you're being guided by the questions you ask yourself, consciously or unconsciously. By asking more empowering questions, we can begin the creation of a new neural pathways and direct our lives to where it is we want to go, namely the emotions we want to feel. Sit back and enjoy the ride! To subscribe, ask a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Success Integration - Acknowledge Your Wins and See Yourself With New Eyes

June 12, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

It isn't success that breeds confidence, but the acknowledgment of one's success that leads to greater confidence and even greater success. When you acknowledge the successes you've had in your life, you till the soil for an abundant crop to grow. Adversely, when you fail to acknowledge your successes, weeds take over, stifling your crop. For this reason you must fully integrate your wins, so that you feel alive, inspired, and aligned with your true unlimited potential. In this episode I wil...

Psychological Necessity - Tip the Scale So That You Run Towards Change

June 06, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

No change is made without psychological necessity. We change because we want to avoid pain or are being pulled by a compelling future. Change isn't easy, but with the right leverage, it becomes doable. In this episode we'll cover some of those questions to "tip the scales" and start taking action. Where do you need to apply the questions being asked? Only you know the answer... To subscribe, ask a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Just Say No - How to Master Your Time Towards the Things That Matter Most

June 02, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MB

Have you ever committed to something, only to look back and regret your decision? The best way to avoid this is to say no to everything, at least at first. When you say no, you're protecting your time for the things that matter to you most. Your next task should be to find the support to say yes. If you can't fid the reasons why you should say yes or your reasons aren't strong enough, then the answer is no. This practice will open up more time in your life for the things that matter to you a...

The Next Thing - Stepping Forward in Faith

May 30, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Sometimes you don't know the path forward, but you do know the very next thing. At times like this, it is important to lean into faith, trusting that the next step will be revealed to you. In this story, I will share a realization in my business and how in uncertainty, I am taking the next step. What have you been stuck on in your life? What is your gut telling you the next step is? Do that. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

Feel the Burn - Why Burnout Is a Good Thing

May 25, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Have you ever felt burnt out, where all you wanted to do was escape from your life? If you're feeling this way or have in the past, I want to congratulate you. Burnout is a sign that something in your life needs a change. Sometimes it is just giving more to and taking care of ourselves and other times it is a drastic change, such as changing careers. What I want you to understand is that burnout is a safety alarm, there to help you correct and live a more happy and fulfilling life. In this e...

Life After Death - How Death of a Loved One Is an Opportunity to Live Again

May 22, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Very few things are as jolting as the passing of a loved one. While mourning is natural, there is an opening that happens, where you get to look at your life, your priorities, what's important and how you've been living. In that opening it is imperative to take action or at the very least, capture the inspiration, because it is your soul calling out to you, pointing you in the direction to go. Next time a loved one passes, remember that we all arrive at that destination and let it be a remin...

Second Guessing - Out of Confusion

May 18, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

You can't create your future with a food in the past. It isn't uncommon to go back to experiences we've had, hoping to have the same feelings we did so long ago. Looking for certainty will keep us stock, because no matter how hard we try, we can never go back. The only way is forward.  To subscribe, ask a question or comment, visit www.donnyraus.com.

No Excuses - Embrace Pleasure

May 15, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MB

I often get asked, "what do you do if you don't know what you like to do for fun?" This always struck me as an odd question, that is until I realized the villain behind this question. In this episode I'll share fear's sneaky mask and how to uncover it in your own life. Doing so will open you up to pleasure that you long for and perhaps even once had. Once unmasked, you can do nothing else, but embrace pleasure. Enjoy! To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.

All Up Hill - A Progressively Better Life

May 11, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

What if everything you've been through was only preparing you for the amazing life that is about to open up to you? How would you feel? How would this change the way you looked at your past. The truth of the matter is that this is the truth and that at any given moment, you can decide to start over and create the life you love.  All of this starts with creating a new meaning for the events in your life.  In this episode we'll explore exactly that. To subscribe, as a question or comment, vis...

Before I Die - Death: Life's Reminder to Live

May 08, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

When do people start living? When they know they are going to die.  What is the dream you've been putting off? What has prevented you from going after it. In reality, the only thing stopping us from taking action on our dreams is death.  As a result, you have to be mindful of the stories you tell yourself, because at each step you are creating your reality. It is time to get in touch with your desires and to start creating the life you want to live. When you have the vision and grace to know...

Beeline - How to Action When You're Not Sure Where What You Want

May 01, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

The quickest way from point A to point B is to know where point B is. If you don't know where you want to know, you run the risk of going somewhere you don't want to be and even more importantly, wasting your precious time and resources, when with just a little effort, could be direction towards a place that will leave you happy and fulfilled. One of the best ways to get there is to know what not to do, and that is taking aimless action. In this episode we will start with a bigger picture wi...

Get Over Yourself - How to Leap Over the Fear of Failure

April 27, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

Fear of failure is very common, but when you realize that it is the only way you'll ever grow to become who you want and are meant to be, hopefully then, you will start to look at it a little differently. In this episode I share an analogy of the SFS (Shitty-First-Shot) and how a lesson from pulling shots of espresso can set you up for success in your life. To subscribe, comment or ask a question, visit www.donnyraus.com.