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Imagine sailing across the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Hawaii with three other people on a 40 ft. sailboat. How would that affect your ideas about the passing of time? Now suppose that you're managing a construction project at one of the big theme parks in Orlando, FL. You need to keep your crews…

Jon Kolkin is a doctor who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. He is also a musician, an experienced international speaker, an award-winning photographer, and has been involved in humanitarian efforts around the globe for 20 years. Jon is president of the Shades of Compassion Foundation, an organization that supports women’s health,…

Lenore Braford founded Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge in 2012. She has worn many hats as the Founder, interim Executive Director, and Animal Care Director at the refuge, which is home to over 120 farm animal residents including chickens, turkeys, goats, sheep, ducks, and cows rescued from lives of abuse, neglect, and abandonment. In this…

Have you ever thought about time from a plant's point of view? What might a strawberry say about FOMO, the dreaded Fear Of Missing Out?Derek Haynes, a whole botanist and inspiring science educator, shares his views on these topics and other valuable lessons from nature that guide his life. Learn more about Derek on…

Traveling for work can be exhausting. How can we stay happy and healthy while doing a job that requires extensive travel? Colin Ryan is a comedic financial speaker who uses humor, storytelling, and motivation to bring the dry subject of personal finance to life. He has spoken to over 500,000 students and adults across…

My efforts to schedule a guest for this week did not succeed, so I started to record a short episode to talk about motivation, discipline, and staying committed to goals that are important to us. As I spoke about these ideas, I realized that they connected to something more significant. Like many people, I've…