Point of Impact
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPoint of Impact is a weekly dose of inspiration and motivation. Inspirational speaker and author Rick McDaniel shares insights, stories and perspective on having an impactful life. He covers topics like success, happiness, stress, influence, comebacks and much more. A must listen for anyone looking for encouragement to pursue their best life.
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10 WORDS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE - "YES"
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB"Yes" is a powerful and positive word. It is a word of decision and agreement. Rick shares why we should say "Yes" whenever possible. And watch it bless our life.
10 LESSONS ONLY HEARTACHE CAN TEACH
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBNo one skates through life without experiencing heartache. Rick shares life lessons you can only learn through heartache to better understand yourself and your relationships.
WHAT SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DON'T DO
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBSuccess involves not just what to do but what not to do. Rick shares how successful people avoid unproductive pursuits so they can spend time on what leads to success.
EXCUSIOSIS: EVERYONE'S DOING IT
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBExcuses keep us from reaching our full potential. Rick diagnoses the excuse that causes us to sacrifice our values to go along with the crowd. And provides the prescription for it.
EXCUSIOSIS: I DESERVE IT
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBExcuses keep us from reaching our full potential. Rick diagnoses the excuse that can cause us to rationalize bad behavior and provides the prescription for it
EXCUSIOSIS: I'LL DO IT LATER
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBExcuses keep us from reaching our full potential. Rick diagnoses the excuse that keeps the important from getting done and provides the prescription for it.
EXCUSIOSIS: JUST THIS ONCE
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBExcuses keep us from reaching our full potential. Rick diagnoses the excuse that has the potential to wreck our lives and provides the prescription for it.
EXCUSIOSIS: IT'S TOO HARD
March 08, 2024 13:50 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBExcuses keep us from reaching our full potential. Rick diagnoses the excuse that causes us to miss out on our best life and provides the prescription for it.
5 BENEFITS OF CURIOSITY
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBCuriosity is crucial for personal growth. To learn new things and be well-rounded. Rick shares how to grow your curiosity and the benefits of a curious mind.
DETERMINE YOUR LEGACY
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBLegacy seems like a big concept but it's really the culmination of how you use your time. Rick asks four penetrating questions to help you define what your life will be.
INVESTING YOUR TIME: 3 KEY AREAS
February 09, 2024 12:39 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBWe can waste time, spend time or invest time. Rick encourages us to invest our time and identifies the three areas where we will see the greatest return.
EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBTime must be managed and used well. Rick shares how to establish systems to use time most effectively and how to eliminate time wasters.
YOUR TIME STYLE
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBEveryone does not view time the same way. Rick identifies four distinct time styles and shows how each view of time impacts our lives and relationships.
THE VALUE OF TIME
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBLife is brief and you don't have time to do everything. Rick shows how to value your time and use it wisely by scheduling what is most important to you.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN STORE FOR 2024
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe new year will be full of opportunities. But we must recognize them and respond, see them and seize them. Rick shares a powerful message on how to do it in 2024.
10 THINGS TO STOP DOING IN 2024
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIt's important to evaluate your life as the year ends. Rick identifies what we need to stop doing so we can shift the focus to what will lead to happiness in the new year.
10 WAYS TO BE FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL
December 22, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBAt year-end is a good time to evaluate finances and prepare for the new year. Rick shares proven, practical ways to ensure financial success and create wealth.
HOW TO PRAY ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS
December 15, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBGod wants to help us with our problems but we need to ask. Rick shares three powerful prayer principles to use in praying for our problems.
HOW TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBNot all problems can be solved but many can. Rick shares an actionable framework that can be used to effectively solve problems in your life.
10 WAYS TO DEVELOP MORE GRATITUDE
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBResearch shows expressing gratitude makes you happier and healthier. Rick reveals different ways to have and practice gratitude called "thanksliving."
4 WAYS TO UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEMS
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBNo one likes having problems, we do our best to avoid them and we should. But when we do have problems Rick shares insights on how to understand them.
THREE REASONS WHY THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWhy are there so many problems in our country, world, and lives? Rick shares that problems are the result of something and he identifies what they are and what can be done.
RATIONAL REASONS FOR BELIEVING IN GOD
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBRick recently visited the Czech Republic where only 29% of people believe in God. He shares his experience and identifies specific reasons for belief in God.
10 PRACTICES LIMITING YOUR CAREER SUCCESS
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBProfessional success is about getting results. Rick identifies practices that cause failure to finish tasks and what can be done to overcome it.
15 POSITIVE EXPRESSIONS TO START SAYING TO OURSELVES
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBA follow-up to the negative expressions episode is this one on positive expressions. Rick shares a simple saying you can tell yourself that will lead to a positive mindset and outlook.
THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS YOU MAKE IN LIFE
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWe make decisions and then our decisions make us. Rick shares future decisions that are coming so we can be better prepared to choose wisely.
10 NEGATIVE EXPRESSIONS WE NEED TO STOP SAYING TO OURSELVES
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBFar too many get stuck in the cycle of critical, abusive self-talk. Rick identifies these negative expressions and shares how to change to positive affirmations.
10 HABITS FOR ANXIETY-FREE LIVING
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAnxiety seems to be everywhere but it doesn't have to be part of your life. Rick shares the habits he has practiced and others have found to promote a life free of anxiety.
ONE THING YOU CAN COUNT ON IN LIFE
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBLife is a journey and it can be hard. The path may seem difficult or even impossible. Rick shares encouragement and motivation on how to overcome life's challenges.
HOW TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY
May 12, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Rick shares how what we say and don't say can help those who are struggling with their mental health.
10 PRACTICES OF HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE
May 05, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBBeing productive happens by choice not chance. Rick inspires us to choose to follow specific practices that will lead to much greater productivity in our lives.
10 HARD LEARNED FACTS ABOUT LIFE
April 28, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThere are some hard cold realities about life that you learn over time. Rick shares some powerful wisdom on various facets of life that can bless and help you.
10 HABITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThere are certain habits that when consistently practiced will lead to success. Rick shares the ten habits that can make anyone successful.
15 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
April 14, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBTo be successful requires a high EQ even more than a high IQ. Rick shares 15 phrases for higher emotional intelligence to build and strengthen relationships.
LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO QUIT
March 31, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWe can't quit on what matters most to us. Rick shares what causes us to quit, the key to not quitting and practical ways to avoid fatigue and finish strong.
REFLECTIONS ON THE PANDEMIC
March 24, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWe have just marked three years since the start of the Pandemic. Rick reflects on his personal response, changes that have taken place and where we stand today.
LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO BE BITTER
March 17, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBBitterness does not bless our lives, it robs us of joy, peace and love. Rick shares the symptoms of bitterness and steps to take to be free of bitterness.
LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO HAVE CONFLICT
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBConstant or unresolved conflict makes life miserable. Rick shares practical ways to avoid conflict. Plus, clear steps to resolve conflict and have healthy relationships.
LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO HAVE NO PASSION
March 03, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEnjoying doing what you do best is the way to live. Rick shares probing questions to help anyone discover and live their passion with energy and fulfillment.
LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO PROCRASTINATE
February 24, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWe can't afford to procrastinate on what is really important. Rick shares reasons why we procrastinate and the steps to take that end procrastination.
LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO HAVE REGRETS
February 17, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBLife is brief and some things we can do without. Regret is one that gets us stuck in negative emotions. Rick shares how to move past it and live the life you want.
UNDERSTAND YOUR GOD
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBA dream year begins when you know your value and worth. Rick shares three fascinating pictures of how God sees us that will transform your understanding.
BECOME YOUR BEST
February 03, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBDreams come true when we do our best. Using our gifts, talents and abilities to reach our full potential. Rick shares how to become your best and have a dream year.
FOCUS YOUR LIFE
January 27, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIt takes laser focus for dreams to come true. Rick shares several probing questions that will help bring clarity on how to turn dreams into reality.
LIVE YOUR DREAM
January 20, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB2023 can be your dream year. Rick shares the components of a dream, how to clarify your dream and how to make your dream come true.
15 DAILY HABITS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBSuccess won't just happen in the new year. It will require a strategy. Rick shares fifteen habits to practice each day that will lead to a successful year.
10 LIFE LESSONS LEARNED THIS YEAR
December 30, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBEvery year we can learn something that can make us wiser. In this final episode of 2022 Rick shares ten life lessons that you can apply in the new year
TOP TEN GREATEST COMEBACKS OF ALL TIME
December 16, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThere have been many great comebacks in history. And there will be more. But there are certain ones that stand apart. Rick shares his top ten list of the greatest comebacks.
COMPLETING YOUR COMEBACK
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBNothing can stop your comeback but you. Rick brings the challenge and encouragement to overcome any challenge with persistence and perseverance.
HOW TO HAVE A SPIRITUAL COMEBACK
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIf God seems distant, your interest in church has waned, your desire for spiritual growth is gone - you need a spiritual comeback. Rick shares how you can experience spiritual renewal.