Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, Career

Want to fast-track your success with the help of a mentor? Look no further! In this episode, we dive into the three essential factors you need to consider when selecting a mentor. Welcome to Beyond the Rut, where we empower professionals to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. In today's episode, we're talking about mentorship, a crucial element of personal and professional development. Having a mentor can be a game-changer for your career, but with so many options out there, how do you know you're choosing the right one? That's why we've gathered some expert advice to help you navigate the mentor-selection process. We'll cover the three key factors you need to consider to ensure a productive and fulfilling mentorship experience. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Make the leap into obedience with Rachel G. Scott and learn how to make it a non-negotiable. Here's what I cover with Rachel G. Scott in this episode: 1. How does a supportive partner help to encourage living out one's God-given purpose? 2. What is the 'tent maker leap' and how can understanding it help to make taking leaps easier? 3. How does making obedience to God a non-negotiable make taking leaps easier? Rachel G. Scott is a podcaster and author of the guidebook "The Five Leaps". She is part of a blended family of seven, and her husband is her "knight in shining armor". Rachel is passionate about helping people take leaps of faith to live their best life. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Are you tired of making excuses for not reaching your goals? It's time to find an accountability group to help you stay on track and achieve your aspirations. Welcome to today's episode of Beyond the Rut, where we discuss the importance of having an accountability group in our lives. Many of us struggle to stay motivated and focused on our goals, and an accountability group can provide the support and accountability we need to succeed. But where do you even start in finding the right accountability group for you? In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of having an accountability group, and provide tips and advice on how to find the right fit for you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take your goal-setting and achievement to the next level with the power of accountability. In this episode, you will learn: How do you find the right accountability partner or group? What are some of the groups I'm a part of? The four ingredients you need to be successful in your goals. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

After making an unlikely connection with Lee Cockerel, the former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World, Jody Maberry embarks on a journey full of unexpected twists and turns, discovering not only how to make his own luck, but how to offer more and ask for more, ultimately creating a mastermind that will help him and others reach their career goals. Here's what Jody Maberry and I cover: 1. Uncovering the Benefits of Having a Mentor: Learn how having a mentor can help you achieve your goals and open up new possibilities. 2. Experiencing the Power of Mastermind Groups: Discover how diverse groups of people can come together to help each other with big opportunities or challenges. 3. Exploring the Phoenix Club: Uncover why this online group is focused on networking and getting to know people, and why there is no long-term commitment. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

There is a lot of talk about why your new year's resolutions do not work. Let's get past the clickbait and talk about what are good goals for work and life. There are quite a few articles out on the internet on why your goals and new year’s resolutions won’t work. Reading the headlines alone can be enough for you to throw in the towel before you even start moving the needle toward your success. Setting goals is more than just aiming for the end result. Learn how activity-based goals can help you stay on track and push you to success, and why outcome-based goals are important to keep you motivated. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What are activity-based goals and outcome-based goals? 2. Many of us set outcome-based goals and that is not enough. 3. You can control your activities. Therefore, activity-based goals are essential to building momentum and achieving your outcome-based goals. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/js007. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

After achieving financial success at 27, Aaron Walker had to relearn the hard way that money can't buy significance when he was blindsided by a tragic accident, and now he helps others prioritize relationships over success to achieve true fulfillment. Aaron Walker is a successful entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker from Nashville, Tennessee. He is the founder of View From the Top, a movement to help people live a life of success and significance. Aaron Walker is a successful entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker from Nashville, Tennessee. He is the founder of View From the Top, a movement to help people live a life of success and significance. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How to balance financial success with significance in life 2. The dangers of working for a false sense of security 3. The importance of prioritizing relationships over financial success. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Are you ready to delve deep into your thoughts and emotions to unlock your potential? Join me on this episode of Beyond the Rut: Jerry’s Short as I discuss the benefits of how these two journaling prompts can unlock the power of self-reflection and personal growth in your life and career. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The benefits of journaling every day. 2. Two journaling prompts that will help you reflect on the day and look forward to a better tomorrow. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/JS006. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Find redemption and get out of your rut with Beyond the Rut, where every story is an inspiring journey of hope and resilience. Neil Matthews is the host of the podcast Other People's Shoes, which shares encouraging stories and practical tools to help pull listeners out of their rut into a life worth living. He is a huge UNC fan and uses the metaphor of the 2016 NCAA playoffs to talk about bouncing back from adversity. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What does it mean to find redemption in life? 2. How can a team chat be used to bring a group together and help them achieve a common goal? 3. What does it mean to sharpen one another in life? Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Do you want to take the plunge and follow your dreams? Before you do, discover why having a plan is essential for success when making a leap of faith! We’ve all heard the old adage “Leap of faith”, but what many don’t know is that taking a leap of faith requires follow-through and commitment. That is where some planning and foresight will come in handy. Having a plan will give you the confidence to leap and continue once the initial rush and excitement have passed. I recently attended The Brunch and Brilliance event hosted by Ashley Ridgeway-Washington. Participants enjoyed some good food and good company as we reflected on our recent year and created a life vision for the new year. Ashley graciously asked me to be one of the event's speakers to share about my recent leap of faith from a well-paying career into entrepreneurship. More specifically, what was the plan that backed my leap of faith? That's what I'm talking about in this installment of Jerry's Short on Beyond the Rut. In this short episode, you will learn the following: Having a financial plan before you leap. Having a vision and why you need both a vision plus a plan. How flexible or rigid should you be with your plan. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

When Dan LeFebvre, host of the popular podcast “Based on a True Story”, discovers the importance of learning from history to create a better future, he embarks on a mission to uncover the facts from the fiction of the movies he reviews, providing an entertaining and educational look into our shared past. You will learn: 1. How can you learn from history to create a better future? 2. What strategies can you use to discern reliable factual information? 3. How do individual perspectives shape the history of a major event? Dan LeFebvre is the host of the podcast "Based on a True Story", which combines his two passions of history and movies. He has a fascination for military history and loves to read books about the Civil War and World War II. He also has a background in movie production and content marketing, which has helped him create his podcast. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/339. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

In this episode, we are discussing how to create a good New Year's resolution. The first step is to write down the resolution and why it is important to you. Then, you need to set weekly activities and monthly milestones that will help you stay on track. To help with this process, there is a free worksheet available at https://beyondtherut.com/newyear which includes prompting questions and five emails to reinforce your concepts. With this worksheet, you can measure your progress throughout the year and make sure that you are on track to achieve your goals. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Struggling to reach your goals? John Lee Dumas, the Entrepreneur on Fire, shows how journaling with his 100-Day Goal Journal and 10-Day Sprint concept can help ignite the fire for success and financial freedom. You will learn: 1. How Journaling Can Help You Stay on Track with Your Goals 2. How to Do Microbursts Over 100 Days to Reach Your Goals 3. What John's Daily Routine Entails When It Comes to Goal Setting and Journaling John Lee Dumas is the entrepreneur on fire and helps ignite other entrepreneurs in his Fire Nation tribe to grow their businesses, live a life of freedom, and achieve financial freedom. He has published four journals and has interviewed 3700 entrepreneurs in ten years. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

In this Jerry's Short episode of Beyond the Rut, I'll talk about the launch of BtR Impact, the training and consulting arm of Beyond the Rut. I will be able to help servant leaders through books, speaking engagements, training workshops, and consulting projects. I will also talk about one of my goals to be a guest on 120 podcasts as a guest to encourage listeners to create their success as servant leaders while thriving in their faith, family, and career or business. If you know of anyone who has a podcast similar to Beyond the Rut, I would be honored if you made an introduction to help people not only get out of their ruts but to live beyond the rut. 1. BtR Impact is the training and consulting arm of Beyond the Rut 2. Services include book sales, speaking engagements, training workshops, and consultation for training programs 3. The main target of BtR Impact is to help companies build and support servant leadership in their company cultures 4. With the launch of an upcoming book titled Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, and Career, I plan to be a guest on 120 podcasts in 2023 Chapters: 00:00:58 Btr Impact: Training And Consulting Services For Individuals And Corporations 00:03:34 Marketing The Book 'beyond The Rut' Through 120 Shows Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Are you looking to take your goals to the next level? This panel conversation I formed at Podcast Movement will help you in achieving your goals with advice and cautionary tales. A panel of four came together to discuss the power of goals, accountability, and a word of caution to avoid the dark side of goals. Experienced professionals Aaron Walker, Sha Sparks, and Eric Nevins join me in having a deep discussion on how having goals changed our lives for better or worse, and how you can also apply goals in a way to help you achieve success. Chapters 00:00:00 Exploring The Impact Of Goals On Life: A Discussion With Friends At Podcast Movement 2022 00:05:28 Changing The Trajectory Of A Family: A 14-year-old's Goal 00:10:04 The Journey From Fixed To Growth Mindset: A Reflection On Neural Plasticity And Accountability 00:12:16 Healing Through Family: A Three-Year Window 00:19:24 Living Life To Connect: The Lima Charlie Network 00:23:26 The Power Of Accountability Partners See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/337. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Travis Smith is the founder of TribeVest.com, a software service that helps family members come together and invest in real estate, businesses, and franchises. He is an experienced financial advisor, having worked for Morgan Stanley, and is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. Discover how four brothers built a portfolio worth millions of dollars from just $500 a month. 2. Uncover the tools needed to form an investor tribe to create financial freedom. 3. Learn how to hack wealth with real estate without having to give up a day job. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/336. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Ryan Mains is an ultrarunner determined to raise awareness for the struggle of firefighters with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Original airdate was September 1, 2020. Some first responder mental health statistics include the following: 1 firefighter commits suicide every three days in the United States First responders are five times more likely to have suicidal ideations than the general public Among firefighters - 46.8% have ideations of suicide, 19.2% plan suicide, and 15.5% make an attempt. Among the general U.S. public - 13.5% have ideations of suicide, 3.9% plan suicide, and 4.6% make an attempt. Firefighters are some of our country’s bravest heroes, and yet they often suffer from PTSD as a result of their service. Even though PTSD is a real and serious problem, it is often overlooked or dismissed in the firefighter community. As a way to bring attention to this important issue, Ryan Mains is using his passion for ultra-running to raise awareness of PTSD among firefighters. You will learn about... Ryan's struggle with PTSD Treatment and support available for those with PTSD Ryan's awareness campaign called "Run For Our Lives" Resources and Links Ryan finishing up the 130 km ultrarunning event “Run for Our Lives” in 2020, view video on Facebook Follow Ryan and his cause on the Facebook Page, Run for Our Lives The Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Hotline has a page dedicated to Run for Our Lives and information on firefighter PTSD. Read the 2018 report from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration about mental health needs among first responders. Firefighter PTSD is addressed here and information on first responder mental health statistics is provided. Listen to these past related episodes of Beyond the Rut BtR 118 – Sean Douglas on Resilience and Life Transformation BtR 122 – Melissa Monte on Knowing What You Stand For BtR 151 – Rob Decker Surviving Suicide and Ove Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Kim Daly is an entrepreneur and franchise coach who has spent 20 years helping people explore franchise opportunities to achieve personal, professional, and financial freedom. She is the host of The Daily Coach and author of the book Franchising Freedom. "Unlock your freedom and take control of your life with a franchised business - Beyond the Rut with Kim Daly" Here's what I cover with Kim Daly in this episode: 1. What are the benefits of starting your own business? 2. How do you invest in a franchise and what are the different types of franchises available? 3. What qualities and skills do you need to be successful as an entrepreneur? See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/335. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Irving Chung discusses his story of having an anxiety attack while working for a major corporation, then pursuing freedom through entrepreneurship. You will learn how to open your own franchise business in this episode, become your own boss, and whether pursuing freedom through entrepreneurship is right for you. Irving Chung is a franchise consultant and the owner of an indoor cycling studio. He has over 25 years of professional experience in marketing and advertising, including working on the team that developed the "Got Milk?" campaign. See the full show notes at https://beyondtherut.com/334. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Why knowing your ideal customer is the key to success in business. In this episode with Steven Kahan, you will learn: 1. The secret to growing a successful startup is to focus on the right target buyer, and understand their needs and challenges. 2. The traditional model of marketing and selling is outdated, and companies need to adapt their strategies to meet the needs of today's buyers. 3. To be successful in today's market, companies need to create compelling content that will attract and engage potential buyers. Steven Kahan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Thycotic and the author of Be a Start-Up Superstar and High Velocity Digital Marketing. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/333. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Do you want success in a second-life career or business? Larry Roberts is sharing the solution so that you can get it. The solution is to build a business around something you love doing. You need to put yourself out there and be everywhere. You also need to leverage the fact that you're out there in How to build a business by networking and building relationships? Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Don't let the fear of the unknown stop you from starting your own business - Amy Rasdal shares her 5-step process to launching a successful consulting business. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What does it take to be a consultant? 2. How can you launch a six-figure consulting business? 3. What are the five steps you need to take to get started? Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

In this episode of Beyond the Rut, Jerry Dugan interviews Lee Cockerell, a retired Walt Disney World executive, about his book Career Magic and the 3 E's that are important for somebody's career to thrive: education, experience, and exposure. You will learn: 1. What made Lee Cockerell successful was not just his education, but also his exposure to different people and experiences. 2. Career growth happens when you get out of your comfort zone and learn new things. 3. Everyone has the ability to change and grow, regardless of their background or circumstances. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Jolyn Armstrong is a certified trauma recovery coach who helps people heal from trauma using dialectical behavioral therapy. In this episode you will learn: 1. The difference between a trauma recovery coach and a psychiatrist or psychologist. 2. How to use dialectical behavioral therapy to help pull you out of any trauma you may have experienced in your life. 3. What is the difference between mindfulness and distress tolerance? Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

The key to career growth is not only setting goals, but also having the right behavior competencies and taking on stretch assignments. As you move up the ladder, you will need to continuously develop these skills in order to be successful. See the show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/328. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

In order to demonstrate your value at your current or future organization, it is important to be able to discuss how your performance impacts the return on investment (ROI) for your salary. In this episode, Scott Greene from Llama Lounge discusses with Jerry how to talk about your work in terms of return on investment. When we are able to show our organizations that the salary paid to us was multiplied back to them, we are showing a return on investment. That can come in the form of increased revenue or decreased overhead (costs) through improved processes, reduced staff turnover, fewer accidents, and so on. Talking about your accomplishments in terms of financial impact helps companies see your impact on the bottom line. It distinguishes you from the rest of the crowd. W. Scott Greene from Llama Leadership Scott is a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader with extensive experience in the healthcare community. He is currently the Organizational Development Manager at the City of Corpus Christi. He holds several leadership and development certifications including Certified Mental Health First Aid Facilitator with the National Council for Behavioral Health, Shipley Communications’ Four Lenses, EI Learning Systems’ Emotional Intelligence Certification, and Facilitator for Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression. You can connect with W. Scott Greene on LinkedIn. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

As a leader, it's important to be aware of your own emotions and how they affect your team. Noble Gibbens can help you become a more effective leader by teaching you how to use emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to be aware of and manage one’s own emotions, and the emotions of others. It has been shown that emotional intelligence can be a predictor of success in life, and leaders with high emotional intelligence have been shown to be more effective than those without it. There are many different ways to develop and improve emotional intelligence, but one way is through training and education. Noble Gibbens offers courses that teach emotional intelligence and how it can be used to become a more effective leader. These courses can help you learn about yourself and others, and how to manage emotions in a way that leads to positive outcomes. In This Episode Military leadership and emotional intelligence Emotional health and spirituality The impact of not having self-awareness of our own emotions Three steps to improving your emotional intelligence How emotional intelligence can reduce turnover, improve employee engagement, and increase productivity The impact that strong emotional intelligence skills has on your entire life Noble Gibbens, the EQ Gangster Noble Gibbens is a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduated from West Point. Earning the coveted Ranger tab, Noble is no stranger to leadership, excellence, and working with teams. How did Noble become an expert on emotional intelligence and help leaders around the world do the same? It was his own need that drove his growth. Addicted to people-pleasing, Noble found himself in a rut working within a toxic work environment. His lack of emotional intelligence was taking a toll on his marriage and family. Dedicating himself to gaining more self-awareness on emotions and interpersonal relationships, Noble acquired certifications and expertise to be able to pay it forward as an executive coach. Through emotional intelligence, we can improve every area of our lives, and Noble helps teams do that. Noble also loves tacos and enjoys snowboarding with his family. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/326 Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Our mindset is a powerful tool, allowing us to find solutions when things get tough. Retired CEO, Johnny Sirpilla, shares how you can reframe your mindset during difficult times in your life and at work. Reframing Mindset When things get tough, our mindset is a powerful tool that can help us find solutions. Retired CEO Johnny Sirpilla shares how you can reframe your mindset during difficult times in your life and at work. He suggests that instead of thinking "I have to," we reframe it to "I get to." For example, "I get to go to the gym" or "I get to do this challenging project at work." This small shift in perspective can make a big difference in how we approach difficult tasks. When we think "I have to," it puts us in a negative frame of mind and makes us feel like we're being forced to do something. On the other hand, "I get to" implies that we're choosing to do something, even if it's challenging. This positive framing can help us approach difficult tasks with a sense of enthusiasm and possibility. So next time you're faced with a difficult task, try reframing your mindset from "I have to" to "I get to." This small shift can make a big difference in how you approach the task at hand. Your Character Carries Over from Work-to-Home ...and home-to-work, if we don't take the time to draw a line between the two. It's important to find a healthy balance that works for you. One way to do this is to set aside some time each day to transition from work mode to home mode. For example, you might take a few minutes to put away your work materials, take a break from electronics, or do something relaxing before you start your evening routine. This transition time can help you leave work worries behind and focus on spending quality time with your family and loved ones. It can also help you recharge for the next day so you can show up at work refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. If you're finding it difficult to balance work and home life, try setting aside some time each day to transition from one to the other. This small change can make a big difference in your ability to find a healthy balance. I don't believe that we can genuinely switch gears and be awful people at work, somebody who verbally and emotionally beats people up, then returns to their home where they're nurturing or welcoming to kids and spouse alike--these are all part of one fabric: our character! In This Episode (0:00) We have the same heart and the same character in our work place that we bring into our home place. (2:27) What it’s like to get into a rut after being at the peak of your life. (14:29) What are some practical guidelines to help you stay on the same page as a couple? (19:31) The importance of work-life balance. (31:23) You’re treating a Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

The Sales Evangelist, Donald C. Kelly, talks about making the switch from employee to entrepreneur helping others succeed in the field of sales. In This Episode The excitement of Podcast Movement 2022 Talking about podcast gear for a moment since we’re at a podcasting conference What is The Sales Evangelist podcast Going from employee to entrepreneur The importance of pushing the status quo for yourself and your clients Donald C. Kelly Donald’s mission is to evangelize the method of effective selling and motivate sellers of all levels to DO BIG THINGS! As a former top-performing technology sales professional, who has successfully sold in both the public and private sectors, Donald was able to crack the code of helping teams thrive in b2b sales. He is also the author of Sell It Like A Mango - A New Sellers Guide To Closing More Deals. He has helped sellers from companies all over the world build confidence in their selling abilities and increase revenue as a result. Organizations such as Rock Venture (Quicken Loans), HairClub, VMWare, Consolidated Electrical Distributors LLC. (CEB), Salt Edge, Charter Spectrum, Hibu/The Real Yellow Pages, Yotpo, Citi Group, and New York Life. Along with helping for-profit organizations, Donald has also assisted non-profit firms such as Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council, GEAR UP, and Cal Poly University. In addition to training sales professionals in workshops, online courses, keynote presentations, and students as an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Donald is the host of a popular sales podcast called “The Sales Evangelist.” With listeners in over 155 countries and over 3.7 Million+ all-time downloads, the podcast has received recognition from publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Success Magazine, Inc Magazine, Forbes, HubSpot, The Huffington Post, and the South Florida Business Journal. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/324. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

When Adam Robart's son Haydn was diagnosed with cancer, his family's world was turned upside down. They went from being a happy family to facing the reality that their child would die. It was a difficult and frightening time, but Haydn's life and battle with cancer teach us a lot about life, death, and what really matters. Adam Robarts Adam Robarts is the author of Nineteen - 19 Insights Learned from a 19-year-old with Cancer, written in collaboration with Karen Malmqvist and Lou Aronica. Nineteen is a book of nineteen lessons learned from Adam’s son, Haydn Robarts, whose short life profoundly changed all around him. Adam and his wife Karyn have four children who were born and raised in China. They currently live in Bali, Indonesia, with their youngest son. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/323. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Originally published on January 5, 2016 Why is it so difficult to start and maintain a podcast? You will learn why you need to change things up maintain a podcast or any endeavor worth pursuing. Here's a breakdown of what is covered: [00:00:00] - Who is the new host? [00:04:35] - Who we're bringing to the show. [00:05:33] - What worked and what didn’t work. [00:11:27] - The struggle of building a Twitter following. [00:14:30] - Hitting a plateau. [00:18:51] - What's coming in the new year? See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/018 Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

No one knows what the future holds, but we can all hope for the best. For Andy Storch, that meant surviving cancer. Here's his story. Andy Storch was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. He had surgery to remove the tumor, followed by months of chemotherapy and radiation. Throughout his treatment, Andy remained positive and hopeful. And fight he did. Andy is now declared cancer-free and in remission. Since then, he's been busy speaking about his experience and sharing his message of hope with others. In This Episode Andy Storch - Talent Management Development Getting the diagnosis of cancer and facing the fear Publishing a book at the same time fighting testicular cancer The battle with cancer The need for men to accept help from others - we don’t have to go through life alone Letting people help you is a way of helping others - don’t rob givers of the joy to help Change and the future of work 3 Tips on how to prepare yourself for a career change - networking and relationships Andy Storch Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. He is the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat; Own Your Career; and My NFT Journey. He is the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community as well as the host of the Talent Development Virtual Summit. Andy has consulted and taught strategy, sales, leadership, finance, and innovation to business leaders all over the world including companies like Salesforce.com, Oracle, Google, Toyota,, State Farm, Red Bull, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HP, Sony, Cisco, Tiffany & Co and others. Andy holds an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business where he served as President of the MBA program and a BS from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) His purpose is to love and support his family and to impact the world by inspiring people to stop drifting, take control and live life with Intention. He is a husband and father of two kids and lives in Orlando, Florida, USA. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Author and retired pastor, Robin T. Jennings, writes A Letter to the Church to encourage Christians to live the Word of God and be a mentor to the next generation. In This Episode The siblings of Jesus James, the underrated early leader of The Church/The Way Letting transformation happen within you, because you may be the only Bible someone reads Being a mentor to the younger generation We have access to a lot of information, critical media literacy and critical thinking are important How to prepare yourself to be a mentor to the younger generation Being able to discern what is true and what is not Balancing dichotomies in faith Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

In his book, Restored: Transforming the Sting of Your Past into Purpose for Today, author and pastor Chris Brown tells readers that pain is a part of life, but it can make us better not bitter. Becoming Better Not Bitter No one escapes pain. We all experience it at some point in our lives. And while it’s true that pain can leave us feeling broken and lost, it doesn’t have to define us. Pastor Chris Brown shares his own story of overcoming a painful childhood to find hope and healing. Brown offers readers practical ways to deal with their own pain, including journaling, prayer, and self-care. He also encourages readers to use their pain to help others who are going through similar struggles. By sharing his own story and offering helpful advice, Brown shows readers that it is possible to find hope and healing after experiencing pain. In This Episode Our tragic pasts can be rocket fuel to be better than where we came from Luke 6:31 - What would you have wanted from a stable set of parents? No one intentionally says they want to live a life worse than their parents - compassion Jesus has fingerprints throughout our lives lifting us up Good friends can be a rock for you in hard times, “Be a Danny” Ministry to help restore pastors (with accountability) who have been shunned from the church Stewardship of resources and relationships in the time we have Pastor Chris Brown Chris Brown is a highly sought-after pastor, speaker, radio personality, and church leadership expert with more than twenty years of ministry and financial experience. He worked alongside Dave Ramsey for years and was the nationally syndicated radio host for Life, Money, and Hope, which received over ten million downloads and was a regular Top 10 Podcast. A former Ramsey Solutions national media and radio personality, he has been featured on numerous national media outlets, such as Fox & Friends and Life Today with James Robison, and on many conference stages, including Catalyst. He has served as a campus pastor at Elevation Church and executive pastor at Potential Church. In 2021, Chris and his wife, Holly, launched a church called The Well in Columbia, Tennessee. Chris and Holly traded in city life for farm life in Columbia, Tennessee, with their three children. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Pastor Chad Harms shares how your testimony about the impact Jesus Christ has had in your life can help others. Your Testimony is Your Story in Jesus Christ Your testimony is your story in Jesus Christ. It is a story of hope, renewal, and a new life. When you share your testimony, you lift up others who may not even know you. You testify to the power of Jesus Christ in your life, and you give hope to those who need it. So don't be afraid to share your story. It is a powerful tool that can change lives In This Episode We all have a story worth telling for someone else to be encouraged to keep going The start of Testimony podcast Chad Harms sharing his testimony for the first time in inner-city San Diego Other people are inspired and encouraged by your unique story Your testimony told in a loving and thoughtful way helps others gain insight into life The enemy of Christ would love for you not to tell your story Chad Harms Chad Harms is married to Brynn and they have two children (Hazel and Hudson). He is a graduate of Corban University in Salem and Gateway Seminary in Los Angeles. He grew up in Keizer, Oregon, played college baseball, loves the Blazers, and likes weird independent films. Currently, Chad is known as Pastor Chad and leads Creekside Bible Church in Wilsonville, Oregon just miles outside of Portland, Oregon. His hope through the Testimony podcast is to share stories from everyday Christians on how they started their relationship with Jesus Christ so that others may be inspired to do the same. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/319. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Jolyn Armstrong discovered that when an idyllic life is turned upside down by catastrophe you can still achieve your best life. Organizing Your Best Life After Catastrophe Strikes No one ever expects their life to be turned upside down by a family catastrophe. But when it happens, it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. If you're struggling to cope with what has happened, this episode will help you regroup and start moving forward. In This Episode Freedom and independence - a redefining of the American Dream Empty nester living Running a successful marketing business and mastermind group/workshop Getting that collect phone call that your son is in jail Shuffling around everything in your life to be present for those who need you Organizing your life around its new normal Jolyn Armstrong Jolyn, along with her husband, Jim, owns a successful marketing company that also provides business coaching to service-based business owners. They were preparing to host a 2-day intensive for a small group of their top coaching clients when out of the blue, one of Jolyn’s adult sons was arrested, and their lives would never be the same. Jolyn’s son went from being a respected military soldier to an accused felon overnight. Catastrophe negatively impacted Jolyn’s business, her relationships, and nearly every other aspect of her life. It wasn’t until going through this experience herself that she discovered how destructive this kind of intense trauma can be. And how, through the support of a compassionate and skilled counselor, peace can be achieved, and the negative experience can be transformed into a growing experience. That’s why she took her training and skills in business coaching and combined it with the methods she learned for overcoming catastrophe and launched Grapevine Mindware. GVM is a coaching and counseling program aimed at helping those facing a personal catastrophe to ‘find the eye of the storm’ and find peace in spite of outside circumstances. Jolyn’s compassionate, calming approach is paired with her practical methodology for healing bringing peace to the lives of her clients. Jolyn works with people facing many kinds of catastrophes, including the upheaval and stress caused by COVID-19, loss of career or business, death of a spouse or loved one, major illness or injury, etc. She helps them find healing from a past in Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Jonah Larkin helps leaders and entrepreneurs with recognizing burnout and self-mastery through principles of habits. Recognizing Burnout Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion. It occurs when you feel like you're giving more than you can physically or emotionally handle. Burnout is often caused by working in a high-stress environment. It can also be caused by caring for someone who is ill, caring for a young child, or dealing with a major life change. How much are you laughing? How well-rounded is your life? What role do substances have in providing an escape from your day? What are some signs of burnout? There are many signs of burnout, but some common ones include feeling overwhelmed, feeling exhausted all the time, having difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's important to take a step back and assess your situation. Are you taking on too much? Do you need to simplify your life? Are you getting enough rest and relaxation? Answering these questions can help you start to make changes that will reduce your stress and improve your well-being. It helps to ask others to give you perspective on how you’re doing How to Recover from Burnout If you're reading this, it's likely that you're feeling burned out. You might be feeling exhausted, cynical, and disconnected from what once gave you joy. If so, you're not alone. According to a recent study, nearly one in five Americans report feeling burned out at work "often" or "very often. If you're feeling burned out, it's important to take action. Left unchecked, burnout can lead to serious health problems, including depression, anxiety, and even heart disease. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to recover from burnout. Three Steps to Recover from Burnout Take time to reflect on your life (and get help if needed) Create meaningful goals Take daily actions towards your goals Listen to the full interview with Jonah Larkin for 6 Principles of Habit that will help you when recognizing and overcoming burnout. In This Episode How Jonah started a successful click-and-mortar business selling skateboards Despite the success, Jonah Larkin was not doing well and recognizing burnout in his life Looking for the root cause of what troubles your life The money is never worth it Taking the time for yourself - reflect, create goals in life, action on daily habits Think beyond the realm of the possible - go for that impossible dream Questions to ask yourself to design the life you want to live Figuring out the root cause of our troubles Take action to Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

We're talking about how to use the SMART system on how to write your goals in a way that will help you achieve audacious goals in your personal and professional life. You can learn more at BeyondTheRut.com/goals and also download the FREE workbook Measure It to Make It to walk you through the process. My microphone: Electro-Voice RE320 - https://amzn.to/3JpahRI My headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x - https://amzn.to/3PVfgMi Recorded on the Zoom Podtrak P4 - https://amzn.to/3cZrjJQ Hosted on Buzzsprout: Qualify for a $20 Amazon Gift Card when you start or move your hosting with them (sent after 2nd paid invoice) https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=487177 Support the show with a cup of coffee! https://beyondtherut.com/coffee Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Lathan Craft is a pastor and author discussing mental health and Christianity and how responding with empathy should look. In This Episode What was a leper of the Old Testament of the Bible What is The Leper in the Church, Lathan Craft’s book about modern-day lepers Talking about stigmas related to mental health How we should go deeper with using scripture for wisdom rather than cough syrup Being present without the sense we need to solve someone’s problem - pulling up a chair and not a Bible verse or idiom How to pray for those enduring a tough season, pain, or loss Getting rid of the stigma of modern medicine to treat mental health Acting and responding with compassion for those who are struggling Becoming aware of having a lack of compassion Jesus demonstrated to us how to grieve for others Meeting people right where they are Why you should not “prophesy” over someone who is grieving Communicating with non-Christians in an authentic, compassionate way Sacrificing your schedule to meet those in need Lathan Craft Lathan W. Craft is an International Best-Selling Author and highly-respected speaker. He is the host of the nationally-recognized podcast ‘The Other Side of the Church’ which features regular guests such as Matthew West, Blanca, and Bob Goff - whom Lathan has also worked closely with. Lathan has been featured on various podcasts and radio shows such as The Crappy Christian Podcast, Are You Real? Podcast, and Faith Positive Radio. He is the founder of Made for Purpose, a coaching and consulting business helping people work on their design and description. He is the founder of A Heartbeat From Hope, a non-profit organization giving individualized hope to the most hopeless of places. He is also the founder of After-Words, helping writers write their stories before it’s too late. Lathan has degrees and is highly esteemed in Psychology, Counseling, Leadership, and Ministry. He has been regarded as an expert in belonging, ostracization, and the power of words. Ultimately, Lathan has devoted his life to researching and articulating the importance of belonging, and how words truly can change the world. My microphone: Electro-Voice RE320 - https://amzn.to/3JpahRI My headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x - https://amzn.to/3PVfgMi Recorded on the Zoom Podtrak P4 - https://amzn.to/3cZrjJQ Hosted on Buzzsprout: Qualify for a $20 Amazon Gift Card when you start or move your hosting with them (sent after 2nd paid invoice) https://www.buzzspr Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

If you're feeling frustrated because you're not seeing results with your goals, then this video is for you. In just 5 minutes, I'm going to show you a simple strategy that will help get you back on track and make progress towards what's important to you. First, take a step back and assess where you are in relation to your goal. How close are you? What progress have you made? This will help you identify what's working and what's not. Then, take a look at your current situation and see if there's anything that's holding you back. Are there any roadblocks in your way? If so, how can you remove them? Once you've identified the problem, it's time to take action. What's the next step you need to take to get closer to your goal? Remember, it doesn't have to be a big step – just something that gets you moving in the right direction. Finally, don't forget to celebrate your progress along the way. Every little victory is something to be proud of and will keep you motivated to keep going. So there you have it – a simple 5-minute strategy to help you get back on track with your goals. Just remember to take things one step at a time and enjoy the journey. Thanks for listening! Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Patrick Morley, the author of The Four Voices, discusses how you can build your sense of self-worth, improve relationships, and grow by mastering your thoughts. The Four Voices You have four distinct voices competing for attention over your life. There's the voice of the world, the flesh, the devil, and the Holy Spirit. So how do you discern among the four to let the Holy Spirit lead you in a life worth living? Man in the Mirror Founder Patrick Morley has some answers. He says that the key is to learn to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit and follow His leading. "The voice of the Spirit is always character building, edifying, encouraging, and motivating," Morley says. "It will never lead you into sin or compromise." So if you're wondering which voice to listen to, ask yourself: does this choice build my character, edify others, encourage me, or motivate me to do good? If the answer is yes, then it's probably the voice of the Holy Spirit. Follow His leading and you'll be on the path to a life worth living. We’ve talked about self-talk on Beyond the Rut, but never like this. What if the conversation in your head is more than just self-talk? Is the loudest voice the right voice to guide you? In This Episode Faith and science side-track conversation How Man in the Mirror Ministries began How to tackle and conquer imposter syndrome The Four Voices: Taking Control of the Conversation in Your Head The voice of the world The voice of the flesh The voice of the devil The voice of the Holy Spirit What the Christian man can do to build the next generation The leadership model at Man in the Mirror and books in a box Patrick Morley, the Founder of Man in the Mirror Ministries PATRICK MORLEY started a weekly Bible study in a bar in 1986—a study that now reaches thousands of men around the world every week at mimbiblestudy.com. That gave rise to the first of his 22 books, The Man in the Mirror, named one of the 100 most influential Christian books of the last 100 years. Patrick is the founder of Man in the Mirror, an international ministry impacting thousands of churches and millions of men. He graduated from the University of Central Florida and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has earned a Ph.D. in management, completing postgraduate studies at the Harvard Business School and Oxford University. He lives in Winter Park, Florida with his wife, Patsy. Resources and Links Do me a favor and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts for this show if you are an Apple Podcasts listener. Episode Credits Host, Editing, and Production: Jerry Dugan Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Life is Too Short to Live Stuck in a Rut Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut in life or in a dead-end job with no progression? Welcome to Beyond the Rut, the podcast that offers you the motivation, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build a life worth living. Our show is here to help you break free from those limitations and find a path to success. Join us as we share encouraging stories and actionable advice on how to get out of a rut in life and create a vision for your future. We’ll discuss the importance of mindset, setting goals, and taking actionable steps towards achieving your success. Whether you’re looking for career guidance, personal development tips, or just need a boost of inspiration to get started on your journey, Beyond the Rut is the podcast for you. Join us each week as we help you discover the tools and mindset needed to create a fulfilling life and break free from the limitations holding you back. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

As a Christian, I am called to live my life by faith – but what does living by faith really mean? W. Scott Greene from The Llama Lounge Podcast joins us for a discussion on that topic. Living by Faith "Without faith, it is impossible to please God." This verse from Hebrews 11:6 has always been a driving force in my life. As a Christian, I am called to live my life by faith – but what does that really mean? And why is living by faith so important? In this episode, we'll explore what it means to live by faith and why Christian men should aspire to do so. We'll look at how living by faith can impact our career decisions, our relationships, and our role as fathers. So what does it mean to live by faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." In other words, faith is trusting in God even when we can't see the outcome. It's about having confidence in God's character and His promises, even when life doesn't make sense. Living by faith requires us to step out in obedience, even when we don't know what the future holds. It's about living in a way that pleases God, even when it doesn't please us. And it's about trusting God, even when we don't understand His plan. So why is living by faith so important? Here are three reasons Christian men should aspire to live their lives by faith. First, living by faith is important because it allows us to please God. As we saw in Hebrews 11:6, without faith it is impossible to please God. Second, living by faith is important because it helps us impact this generation for good. In 2 Corinthians 5:20, we are told that we are "ambassadors for Christ." Finally, living by faith is important because it sets us up for success in the next generation. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7, we are told to "carefully observe all these commands I am giving you today, so that you may obey them...response with all your heart and soul." So Christian men, let us aspire to live by faith. Let us please God with our lives, impact this generation for good, and set up the next generation for success. As we do, we will experience the blessings of God and find true satisfaction in Him. In This Episode Living by the Five F’s: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Future Possibility Growing up in a Christian home Servant leadership Servant leadership applied to marriage Servant leadership applied to fatherhood Examples of living by faith in terms of guiding principles for life W. Scott Greene from Llama Leadership Scott is a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader with extensive experience in the health care community. He is currently the Organizational Development Manager at the City of Corpus Christi and holds several le Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Erik G Allen is a success story of a man who has overcome the School of Hard Knocks to get to where he is today as a husband, father, and entrepreneur. What is the School of Hard Knocks noun the experience gained from living, especially from disappointment and hard work, regarded as a means of education - Dictionary.com The School of Hard Knocks is a term used to describe the experience of learning through life's difficulties and hardships. For Erik G Allen, this has been a reality. He experienced his parents’ divorce at a young age, about 11 years old. The father-figure in his home was replaced by someone who was abusive. At 12 years old, Erik was sleeping in the garage while the rest of the family slept in the house. He saved his mother from an attack from this abuser only to find himself living a life as a couch-surfer while finishing high school. Despite all of the challenges he faced from the School of Hard Knocks, Erik was determined to get an education and make something of himself. He graduated high school, attended college, and met the woman of his dreams. Erik G. Allen Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written. Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 16+ years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation. Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid MMA fan. Which he has created the best MMA podcast of the northwest, Top Rated MMA. He believes in giving back and honoring those that have served our country. With his companies Top Rated MMA and The Erik Allen Show he is able to do just that. By lifting others up and giving back to the community and veterans through great organizations like Hire Heroes USA. Another one of the ways Erik is able to give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose. Erik’s natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and po Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Bryan Crum worked as a hospice chaplain and shares lessons learned on how we are already equipped to have a life well-lived. Inspiration for a Life Well Lived Bryan Crum knows a thing or two about living a life well-lived. As a hospice chaplain, he's met many people at the end of their lives and seen what matters most to them. What he's learned is that it's never too late to live a life without regrets. And that the best way to do that is to make the most of what you have with what you have today. So take inspiration from Bryan's story and insights to start living your life to the fullest. You won't regret it. In This Episode Life lessons while working as a hospice chaplain What are the pieces of equipment within us to be aware of: spark plugs, adapters, Positive statements versus “I’m not” statements Removing the “nots” in our lives We can shoulder problems together - life is not a solo act We had what we need right now to get to the next level Multiply with what you have What to get out of reading Eden Equipment See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/312. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Kathryn Burmeister, The Happiness LawyerTM, shares with us her journey to live apart from the status quo and helps you in defining success for yourself. Defining Success for Yourself It's easy to get caught up in what society tells us we should be doing in order to be successful. We're told that we need to get good grades, go to college, get a job, and so on. But what if that's not what makes you happy? Success is different for everyone. So don't let anyone else tell you what it looks like for you. Find what makes you happy and go after it. Don't settle for a life that doesn't make you happy just because it's the "normal" thing to do. Find your own definition of success and go after it with everything you've got. You'll be much happier in the long run. In This Episode What is an Ahimsa House? What is an addiction to the status quo? What is the implication on our lives? Life was driven by a checklist of accomplishments Suicide of a business partner was a wake-up call Creating boundaries or guardrails for your life by defining success for yourself How do you get out of the addiction to the status quo and start The negative impact of “participation trophies” Don’t believe in failure in terms of your self-worth Failure is a chance to learn, grow, and succeed later Kathryn Burmeister Kathryn Burmeister makes a point to live every day. As a human being, she channels her passion for others into animal rescue, charities, and other causes. She is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, speaker, and guide to high-level service professionals. Though she never anticipated having her own business, after a number of tumultuous events, Kathryn started her own law firm, Burmeister Law Firm, LLC, in October of 2018 and focuses exclusively on personal injury by giving a voice to those that have been hurt because of someone else. She formed her personally branded business, Kathryn F. Burmeister, LLC in 2020. Known as The Happiness Lawyer™, she speaks, writes, and guides high-level service professionals towards living a full life (both personally and professional) of happiness. She wrote her first book, “Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo,” in 2020, which tells the story of her journey hitting her rock bottom, mental health, self-improvement, emotional intelligence, and overcoming adversity as a high-level service professional. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Paul Hastings lost mobility in his arm from the stress of burnout at 29 years old. He shares the decision to overcome burnout and how to get your family back as a priority. Overcome Burnout Before It Costs You an Arm or Leg If you're like many Americans, you're juggling a lot. You've got work, family, and social obligations, and it can be tough to keep everything going. But sometimes, despite your best efforts, things can get overwhelming. You might start feeling irritable and resentful, and you may find yourself snapping at your loved ones. You might even start to feel like you're failing at everything. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can be caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It's important to recognize the signs of burnout so you can take steps to address them before it gets worse. Paul Hastings was a hard-working family man running a business that supported his family. The work was rewarding, purpose-driven, and he felt that there was significance in his work. That began to change at 29 years old when he felt numbness in his arm that eventually led to paralysis of that arm. In This Episode Meeting at Spark Christian Podcasters Conference Life as a campaign marketing manager and the burnout that came with it Contemplating work-life balance for health The first stories of Compelled gathering remarkable stories from people Your stories can impact and teach others Biggest challenge about podcasting while working full-time Going full-time in podcasting with a production team Interviewing Hannah Overton, wrongfully sentenced to life in prison Paralysis at 29 years old from overwork Putting God and family back as a priority Our wives as sounding boards and partners in our lives Paul Hastings Paul Hastings is a podcaster and entrepreneur. He has consulted extensively in the film, marketing, and political arenas. He is the host of "Compelled", a podcast telling unique stories about God working through people's lives. He has also produced several award-winning short films and industrial pieces. His work has been featured by Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk, World Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, American Family Association, TheBlaze, CBN News, WND, and more. Paul, his wife, and their three children live near Austin, Texas and attend Redemption Hill Church. See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/310. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

EksAyn Anderson discusses insights on how to be a father who leaves an impact with this practical mindset on life. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Tim Schurrer, the author of The Secret Society of Success, introduces a new way to define success that’s counter to what culture is selling. In This Episode Storybrand - helping customers be the hero by helping their customers be the hero Giving up on the comparison game What is a spotlight mindset and how it can hurt you What happens when you give up the spotlight mindset? How to redefine success that does not require a spotlight The special role of Michael Collins? What would our lives look like if we gave up our focus on the results and put it instead on the process of building relationships? Why do you want the spotlight? What are you really looking for? Tim Schurrer Tim Schurrer knows what it takes to build a winning team. He spent almost a decade of his career-launching two brands— StoryBrand and Business Made Simple—as COO alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. In that time, Tim and the team accomplished the following: – Grew the business from $250K to $16.5M in annual revenue. – Generated more than 20 million podcast downloads. – Launched multiple bestselling books and on-demand video courses. – Produced dozens of events, from a 2,400-person conference to a 5,500-person livestream. – And, most importantly, built a culture where people loved their work and would do whatever it took to help one another and their customers win. Before his time at StoryBrand and Business Made Simple, Tim worked at TOMS as well as Apple Inc. He is the host of the Build a Winning Team podcast, where he offers listeners actionable advice as he interviews some of the top leaders in business. Tim lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Katie, and their two kids. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Most of us are looking for happiness. What if we focused on finding joy in life instead? Finding Joy in Life versus Happiness Yvette firmly believes that joy is not a feeling but a state of mind, a way of living your life every day. Many of us may seek moments of happiness, feeling happy without a care in the world. Joy is getting into a state of contentment where you know you’re in your groove making an impact on life, that there are hardships we go through, and that we can turn those downturns in life into our moments of crucibles that create a stronger, flourishing version of ourselves. Pursuits of happiness often deform into a life of experiences where we escape from reality to find a state of being “comfortably numb” to life. We want to be entertained with bigger and more amazing shows. It often reminds us of The Capitol from The Hunger Games where the citizens of Panem were so caught up in their own pleasures rather than meeting the needs of the greater society. The dystopian novel Brave New World also plays on this theme. Joy is when you plug your purpose into your life. You put the oxygen mask on yourself first, breathe deeply, and then put your time and efforts into making the world a better place from a sense of hope that it can be a better place. In This Episode Shoutout to Oklahoma, especially Norman, Oklahoma Why the podcast Positively Joy was created Facing the conflict of personal beliefs when you see the world through the lens of Jesus When you feel called to do a thing, go do that thing Learning that her faith as a Christian could combine with her career The toll of being married to someone who had unmanaged bipolar disorder Going through life “comfortably numb” as Pink Floyd would say Relationship priorities in marriage: God, then spouse, then the children (and why) The topics tackled by Positively Joy, and the power of connection Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Vincent Pugliese’s new book talks about building a Wealth of Connection and shares practical tips to do it right. See the full show notes at beyondtherut.com/306 Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show