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Living by the Mantras

Living by the Mantras

If you've ever wished personal growth came with fewer lectures and more laugh-out-loud moments, this is the podcast for you.

Dive into the transformative power of everyday mantras with "Living by the Mantras", the podcast inspired by the bestselling book “Living by the Mantras: Common Sense Wisdom for an Extraordinary Life.” Each episode unlocks practical values-based wisdom that seamlessly blends leadership strategies with personal growth, delivered through heartfelt messages and deeply relatable stories that resonate with listeners from all walks of life.

Explore how humor and laughter emerge as essential leadership skills, bringing peace to the midst of everyday chaos. We share chat about simple ways to champion progress over perfection, encouraging shifting mindsets and approaching challenges with curiosity rather than frustration. We share consistent ideas, quotes, and phrases—those timeless mantras that anchor common sense values in your daily life.

Whether you're navigating career hurdles, seeking personal fulfillment, raising your children or simply trying to survive Monday, join us for inspiring conversations, guest insights, and actionable takeaways that empower you to live extraordinarily.

What's your mantra? Listen in and discover it today.

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Recent Episodes

I Can’t Yet! - What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger
June 12, 2026

I Can’t Yet! - What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger

Living in the “yet” is about believing in possibilities but it takes a level of persistence and effort to avoid throwing in the towel and giving up. In this episode we discuss how we can encourage effort in ourselves and oth...
I Can't YET! - Living in the ‘yet’
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I Can't YET! - Living in the ‘yet’

We are jumping into a new series about the mantra: I Can’t YET - Overcoming Obstacles. Life is full of challenges. We cannot avoid them altogether. What we can do is create a growth mindset that helps us remember that we ...
Plan “B” is Just a Distraction:  The Buddy System
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Plan “B” is Just a Distraction:  The Buddy System

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Plan “B” is Just a Distraction: The Power of Time Blocking
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Plan “B” is Just a Distraction: The Power of Time Blocking

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Plan “B” is Just a Distraction: The Myth of Multitasking
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Plan “B” is Just a Distraction: The Myth of Multitasking

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Plan "B" is Just a Distraction: Time is of the Essence
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Plan "B" is Just a Distraction: Time is of the Essence

Time is our most valuable and elusive commodity. It slips through our fingers while we’re busy crafting safety nets, second options, and “just-in-case” plans that quietly pull us away from the one thing that actually matters:...