On today’s powerful episode, Dr. Caroline Myss discusses the power of words — how we give meaning to words, their tone, and their volume. How we have our own personal rules for words. When people unknowingly violate these rules, we feel violated as a person. But what we forget is that the way we react and respond to these verbal violations is totally self-cr ... Show More
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Les Brown: "If You Don't Use It, You Lose It."
Les Brown delivers a charged lesson on talent, power, and refusing to count yourself out. In this fired-up talk, he explains why unused ability disappears, what actually stops people who insist they lack money and contacts, and why mastering one thing beats dabbling in ten. This ... Show More
10m 52s
Aug 21
John Addison: "Find What You're Good At Without Trying, and Then Try It."
John Addison shares a practical lesson on strengths, wiring, and the ceiling on your weaknesses. In this grounded talk, he explains why working harder on what you're bad at rarely pays off, how one unprepared moment in fifth grade revealed his gift, and why the right people aroun ... Show More
7m 40s
Aug 20
Lou Holtz: "Happiness is Nothing More Than Having a Poor Memory."
Lou Holtz shares a lesson on leadership, standards, and why maintaining what you built is how you lose it. In this direct talk, he reveals the four things every person needs, the three rules he's used with his teams and his children, and the insecurity he had to admit to in his o ... Show More
12m 26s
Aug 2024
Transforming Self-Talk: The Impact of Words on Mindset and Growth
"Use words with care and attention."
- Ana Melikian
In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, delves into the timeless wisdom of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz, focusing particularly on the power of words.
Ana uncovers the concept of “self-limiting beliefs” or ... Show More
19m 8s
Apr 2025
3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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Episode 3567:
Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing ... Show More
8m 52s
