Just a little rant here: philosophy classes turn off many college students for a simple reason — they never get around to saying how philosophy can shake your living. Some classes might teach more on “how to think philosophically,” or “here a

“Where Have You Been?"

Aug 29th, 2022 11m 38s

I’ve had a few people who have noticed that the Thriveology Podcast has been on a bit of a hiatus for a couple of months. They asked where I have been.Well, since the question was about my podcast, I thought I would respond in… my podcast!

The Me Exception

Jul 5th, 2022 19m 16s

Do you ever do something that breaks a rule (or even a law), thinking to yourself that it doesn’t apply to you?I do.Sometimes, I use that speed limit sign as a suggestion. I’m a good driver, I tell myself. What harm could +5mph do? Excep

Is Micro-Quitting Keeping You from Thriving?

Jun 27th, 2022 21m 33s

Do you micro-quit? I sure do. And I need to quit micro-quitting! Maybe you do, too.It undermines my goals (and likely, your goals too). And it keeps you from thriving.What is micro-quitting? Well, if you quit something (an activity, a

Change Your Algorithms

May 2nd, 2022 47m 30s

All around the news, we are hearing about algorithms built into our social media. It directs what we see and hear. It is how all social media decides what to feed you next. If you like this video, then you might like this one. If you know th

Start Here

Apr 11th, 2022 15m 15s

"Where should I start?", my client asked.Lots of times, we want to make changes, we want things to be different. And sometimes, we want things to be different before we make any changes.We want a different starting point.If you've ever b

How Do Others Treat You?

Mar 22nd, 2022 21m 28s

"Why don't they treat me the way I want to be treated?", my client asked me.So, I asked, "Have you taught them how to treat you?"The silence let me know. But after a pause, my client said, "I guess it never crossed my mind I needed to do t

The Forgive Habit

Mar 14th, 2022 17m 9s

A few weeks ago, a coaching client noted her resistance to forgiving for fear that she would be vulnerable to being hurt. I told her that was not at all true. In fact, being alive leaves you open to hurt!But not forgiving? It offers no pro

Calm in Chaotic Times

Feb 28th, 2022 26m 27s

Have you seen the meme that caught my eye?:I really wish I weren't living through a major historical event right now!I feel that! But here is the thing I am realizing — historic events are happening on a very regular basis. We aren’t living

Finding Compassion

Feb 21st, 2022 31m 8s

Over the past 7 episodes, we have been building our Thrive Code. The code to follow that allows us to thrive, and also the code that runs your system, like computer code. And we are closing in on the finish line!We bring the series to an en

Seek Clarity: The Thrive Code

Feb 14th, 2022 22m 54s

Did you ever have one of those Magic 8-Balls when you were growing up? I never had one, but a friend down the street did. You were supposed to ask Yes/No questions of the ball, then turn it over and a die would float to the surface, revealing

Be Curious: The Thrive Code

Feb 7th, 2022 24m 26s

As we continue exploring your thrive code, the next topic is… are you curious?OK, that is actually the topic: being curious.I’ve come to regard curiosity as one of the main paths to thriving. In fact, in the absence of curiosity, we will

Create!: The Thrive Code

Jan 31st, 2022 27m 44s

I must admit, I have said it myself, “I am just not creative.” But that isn’t true. Not for me, and not for you. Perhaps you had some art teacher tell you that at one point. Or perhaps you were looking at the creative work of someone else. And

The Thrive Code: Contributing

Jan 24th, 2022 22m 53s

When I talk about Thriveology, many people say, “Oh, that is more of that ‘being happy’ stuff, isn’t it?"My response: No. Well, not just that. Sure, being happy is fine. No need to avoid being happy! But that is only one dimension of life.

Community & Connection

Jan 17th, 2022 17m 20s

It’s in our DNA. We have a need to connect with others, to have connections and relationships. We express that in close relationships and larger groups.And unfortunately, lately, we have often allowed tribalism into our connections. When w

Controlling What You Can

Jan 10th, 2022 26m 40s

Many people make the Control Error — they attempt to control what they cannot control, while also failing to control what they can.Why?Because they don’t know what they can’t control and they don’t know what they can control.Humans have a

It’s A Challenge!

Jan 4th, 2022 18m 34s

Life is a challenge, isn’t it? I don’t think I am saying anything that is a surprise these days. We’ve been dealing with a pandemic now for over 2 years. For many people, that has led to many challenges throughout life.Which brings me to my w

REDUX: Merry Stressness!

Dec 13th, 2021 18m 15s

And just like that, the Holiday season is upon us! All the hustle and bustle. All the events. All the demands… in the midst of a time that you want to be enjoyable, meaningful, and manageable!Why the stress?In a repeat of last year’s podcast

Stuck in When/Then?

Dec 6th, 2021 19m 39s

It's a trap. And we all fall into it.Sadly, we set it up on ourselves, then step right into it.WHACK! We are stuck... waiting. And that's the trap -- the wait. Life can't begin until....What's the trap? The "When/Then Trap." You kno

What Is Stress?

Nov 29th, 2021 20m 41s

I bet you hear it as much as I do. You may even say it. "I'm so stressed!" The malady of the modern age. Stressed out, exhausted, and frustrated.But what IS stress?As much as we toss that term around, sometimes almost as a badge of hono

Does Gratitude Matter?

Nov 23rd, 2021 19m 37s

If you are in the States, we are on the cusp of the Holiday season, kicking off with Thanksgiving in just a few days.For me, the Holidays throughout the year are moments to step into gratitude. Not just in a little "thank you for that gift,"

Correcting Course

Nov 8th, 2021 16m 46s

"How did I end up here?," my client asked. He told me that for so long, he thought he was headed in the right direction. Now, he thinks maybe it was the entirely wrong direction.I asked him, "Did you course correct along the way?" He looke

Broken??

Oct 25th, 2021 13m 13s

Have you seen this picture in your FB feed or on Twitter? It crossed my path a number of times.The first time I saw it, I was immediately uncomfortable. But it took a little time for me to be clear on why.There is a point to it: just bec

Ego Trips

Oct 18th, 2021 17m 19s

A couple of episodes back, I discussed some lessons I have learned in my less-than-half a year in jiu jitsu. One of my lessons was about "egoless learning." Several people asked what I meant by my ego being involved. And what's wrong with th

Are Mis-Wants Keeping You Stuck?

Oct 11th, 2021

Have you ever wanted something... just knowing that if you had it, you would be... happy?And if you got it, did you find yourself happier? Not just for a few moments or days, but long-term?Sometimes, the "buyer's remorse" sets in right aft