Latest Markel Podcast Episodes
MM264 - Lost Trail
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 20, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutesSometimes 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...
MM263 - Memories are More Important than Ceremonies
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 19, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutesPaul 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! ...
MM262 - Make Deposits in you Emotional 401K
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 18, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutesToday’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 ...
MM261 - Believe in Yourself, but How?
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 15, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutesPeople 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 lik...
MM260 - Minimize Distractions
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 14, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutesMost 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 c...
MM259 - The Epiphany
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 13, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutesWhat 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 Me...
MM258 - Passion: The Mick Foley Story
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 12, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutesSuccess 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, ple...
MM257 - 10 Year Overnight Success
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 11, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutesTo 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 Mindse...
MM256 - Let your Eyes See Something New
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 08, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutesAs 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 Merc...
MM255 - Get Out and Let Things Happen
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 07, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutesYou 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 w...
Introducing Motive for Murder
Over My Dead Body - May 07, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 27.1K ratingsMotive for Murder is a new podcast from Dateline NBC. Two murders, months apart, in Houston. The young victims knew each other, but did they also know their elusive killer? Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you inside one of the most twisted and confounding cases he’s ever covered. From...
MM254 - Good Things Don't Come Easy
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 06, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesAre 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 remin...
MM253 - We Do What We Do, Because is it the Right Thing to Do
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 05, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutesToday, 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 lik...
MM252 - Perception based on Ignorance is not Reality
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 04, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesPaul 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 igno...
MM251 - Room to Grow
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - May 01, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutesConsider 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 Mindse...
MM250 - How You See Yourself
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 30, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesHow 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...
MM249 - 10,000 Hours w/ Guest Matt DiRito
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 29, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutesWhat 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 Morn...
MM248 - Success is the Greatest Revenge
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 28, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesAt 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 Of...
MM247 - Me Too Mentality
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 27, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutesWhen 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 che...
MM246 - True Friends
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 24, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutesWhat 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, pl...
MM245 - Unconscious Conditioning
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 23, 2020 15:22 - 11 minutesWhen 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...
MM244 - The Search for Inspiration
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 22, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesInspiration 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...
Wondery presents Deadly Misadventures
Over My Dead Body - April 22, 2020 08:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 27.1K ratingsFrom the hosts of Generation Why and The Minds of Madness, comes Deadly Misadventures, a thrilling new podcast from Wondery. Deadly Misadventures takes you on a journey through the unbelievable true stories of actual near-death experiences. Step-by-step, you will retrace their paths to ...
MM243 - Who is a Hero?
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 21, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesWe 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 d...
MM242 - Finding Balance
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 20, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutesWe 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 Mer...
MM241 - The Power of Perspective
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 17, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutesOften, 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 sur...
MM240 - Lesson of Seeds
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 16, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesHow 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...
MM239 - Stick to the Plan
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutesWe 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 li...
MM238 - Our Time in the Sun
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutesThe 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 Morni...
MM237 - Watch Your Step
Morning Mindset with Paul G. Markel - April 13, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutesRecently, 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 p...
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