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

Living Her Own Dream - Rina ChongRina is a born-and-raised Calgarian, whose wisdom stems from growing up underprivileged as an only child raised by her single mother, which conditioned her with a victim mentality, she followed the typical ‘system’ and realized that she didn’t fit the corporate mold broke free from the walls that confined her and set off on her own mission. Serendipity has played a huge role in guiding her into her authentic purpose and today, she is nurturing her tribe and helping the masses in more ways than one.What's Rina's Story on Beyond the Rut?Rina shares with us her story of growing up in a single parent home and how playtime was always a bit different.Many of us trade our lives for a paycheck while pursuing someone else's dreams. For some, living the dream means leaving the corporate life and earning a living as an entrepreneur or small business owner. That was certainly the case for Rina Chong. She shares there is nothing wrong with working for someone else as long as we are pursuing our own dreams.We learn about the a-ha! moment for Rina, or her last straw depending on how you look at it.Health has become a major focus for Rina as she nursed her mother back to health. Our conversation leads into the why behind iGalen and living a healthier life.ResourcesHow to Make Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieSeat of the Soul by Gary ZukavConnect with Rina ChongRinaChong.comThinking Beyond the Financial Rut by Rina Chong (This is the article that caught our attention.) 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 First Mud Run - Thunderdash 2016We're running our first mud run 5K called the Hill Country Thunderdash located in Comfort, Texas. Brandon has been running, getting ready. Jerry has not. Who will win? Who will die?This will be just the first of a series of 5K challenges we put ourselves through.Part of our story in this episode includes our attempt to carb load the night before the race. Brandon's Yelp app helped us find a San Antonio restaurant called Pho Nguyen. We highly recommend it. The food was good, and the service was friendly and great!The experience wasn't without some self-inflicted pre-race pain. This is what happens when two men have to show each other up when there's nothing to prove to each other. Stupid! Hope you get a good laugh out of it.Join Us for the Next Mud RunWe have a 5K inflatable obstacle course we want to do in December. That's mainly so our sons will run with us. The next mud run on the horizon is in April 2017.Stay tuned for news on a Meetup linked to a mud run in the near future. Run Amuck Free t-shirts, good company (not us, you!), and loads of fun...and mud.Links to Other EpisodesMy Journey from Couch to 5K by Sara McDanielBuilding a Culture of Action - Erik ChaplenEric Giuliani sharing his travel adventures working with what he had, Part 1 and Part 2.Pictures from Thunderdash 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

Life is Unfair and Filled with OpportunityIn 2007, Jerry was the top real estate sales agent in his company. The market tanked the following year and he struggled every year until he found his true passion in education/performance consulting.Matt Miller found himself in a similar situation in 2003. He was top salesman for his company. A manager desired to capitalize on Matt's success and increase Matt's sales quota by almost double! His coworkers averaged an quota increase between five and ten percent. Unfair!Life is unfair. That's a fact in life. Life is also filled with opportunity. That is also a fact.Moping was not an option for Matt. He immediately did whatever he needed to take care of his family, pizza delivery, cashing in aluminum cans, and creating assets that would provide multiple streams of income for his family."Life is a marathon. It is not a sprint."Bootstrapping a Dream - Matt MillerMatt Miller graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and was an Air Force pilot for nine years. Post-military, Matt worked in both the medical and advertising fields as a top performer.His long-term desire was to start a business to build a lifestyle based on freedom and choice. A conversation with a good friend led him on a 10-year business quest that has brought Matt's franchising company to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries. Starting with an investment of $100 he has built School Spirit Vending into a multi-million dollar vending business.ResourcesFREE Download - Live Your Dreams: 10 Reasons Why You Need a Vending BusinessRich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money that the Poor and Middle Class Do Not by Robert KiyosakiOutliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm GladwellSchool Zone Podcast"If you want to be great in something, you have to be willing to pay the price and put in the time." 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

Building a Culture of ActionBusiness consultant Erik Chaplen overcame an abusive, fatherless home growing up. Today, he coaches others to succeed in business and life. He's mastered the ability to succeed with what he has in front of him and showing others how they can do the same in their own lives.We live in a world that is saturated with information, and little action is taken to make a difference with that resource. Erik founded CultureOfAction.com because he wants to make a difference. He wants you to not only learn more about yourself.It's not enough to just know. You have to do something with that knowledge every day to build the habits that will change your life.Building a culture of action means surrounding yourself with people who will drive you forward.Seth Godin Called it a TribeSeth Godin calls it a tribe. Others call it a posse or crew. Okay, that hasn't been true since the 1990s. Whatever we call it, the core elements of the people we should surround us are the same.A culture of action will encourage us when we are down. It will cheer with us in our victories. Most of all, the right group will help us rewrite the negative self-talk we tend to pour into our lives.Becoming a Better ManFatherhood has been the biggest eye-opener for Erik to pursue a journey of self-improvement. It wasn't enough for him to say that he turned out okay. We were honored to interview Erik as he shared moments of vulnerability, and struggles with pride as he strives to become the father his children need him to be.He shares his story with you not to show off. This episode really is not about Erik. This episode is for your life.What action will you take today and every day to build the habits that build a culture of action around you?ResourcesThe Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (Buy it on Amazon!) Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant High Five Highway, Culture of Action discussed in this episode of Beyond the Rut. #fatherhood #vulnerability #authenticity 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

You Gotta Enjoy the DetailsEric Giuliani is back to share with us how he prepared for the launch of his dream. Eric shares how we need to care about the details and wenjoy the details them as part of the process.Eric's Biggest LessonsHe's 6'9" and lives out of just two duffle bags living life around the world. What were his biggest lessons that can relate to your life?What happened to him in Vietnam when he almost quit and instead found himself persevering?These are the questions we ask Eric in Part 2 of this interview. ResourcesPart 1 of this interview on Beyond the Rut.Visit Eric's website and learn more about his traveling adventures at TravelTall.com.Thanks to Sara McDaniel from SimplySara.com for connecting us with Eric.Listen to our original interview with Sara on how A Simple Life is a Bigger Life.Eric Thomas video "Get to the Spot"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

Traveling Tall Around the WorldEric Giuliani once worked as an education consultant. He had a great paycheck, company car, and traveled around the United States at the whim of his company.A leave of absence spent traveling his dream vacation opened up his eyes to the world of color around him.Eric returned to his place of employment. His company fired him rather than honor the leave of absence. He was now unemployed.Where is Your Passion?Many of us would be devastated to learn that we lost our job. For Eric, it was an opportunity to realize he was not passionate about his vocation. Traveling around the world was what he wanted to do.Our 6-foot-9-inch tall guest shares how he came to his decision point, and how he prepared for a life of traveling the globe without the use of air travel.How does a photography go about his craft without knowing how to shoot great photos and only owning an iPhone for a camera? Eric shares his story.One thing we encounter when we share our dreams is others tell us how they could never do what we aim to accomplish.We never asked, and here they are justifying why they are not pursuing our dreams.We need to discover where our passions exist. Once we know our own passions, pursue them.How Do You Begin to Pursue Your Dream?Eric took the plunge in a sense after losing his job, having no money ad possessing little knowledge for his next steps.Listen as he shares how he created a plan, learned photography without a camera, and saved up money for that first cargo ship ride to Cape Horn, South Africa.ResourcesVisit Eric's website and learn more about his traveling adventures at TravelTall.com.Thanks to Sara McDaniel from SimplySara.com for connecting us with Eric.Listen to our original interview with Sara on how A Simple Life is a Bigger 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

Your New Year's resolutions may have stalled out early in the year. When most people find themselves in a rut with their goals' progress, you don't have to wait until another new year rolls around.Every September in the United States, a wave of new beginnings sweeps across the country. New clothes, new friends, and new opportunities.Listen to this episode to see what that wave of momentum is and how you can create a New Year's mentality in September.ResourcesBtR 050 - Why and How You Should Have an Accountability PartnerBtR 032 - Cynthia Tripathi on Sparking Positive MomentumArticle by Jon Acuff: 3 Ways to Boost Your Goals Using the Momentum of a New School YearGo 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

Why Have an Accountability PartnerHave you ever heard about a successful self-study program of Alcoholics' Anonymous or Narcotics' Anonymous program?No, their success completely depends on addicts working with an accountability partner called a "sponsor."Would a fitness trainer let you to lie about your weight, the number of reps you completed, or the calories you ate? NO!Successful fitness trainers demand transparency. They expect our best effort. A healthier longer life is the result of having this kind of accountability partner.Why not have accountability partners in other areas of our lives? The truth is that many of us refuse living authentically especially when someone else is watching. Refusing authenticity from ourselves around others means refusing to be authentic to ourselves.Why This Episode?In this episode, we’re talking about accountability partners, how and why you should have at least one. Ideally, you’ll have a multitude of accountability partners for different areas of your life.You'll learn how having a trusted adviser can help you maintain personal and professional integrity, or provide accountability in reaching your goals.We will also discuss what it would take from you to get the most out of having someone holding your feet to the fire, the do's and don'ts that is.In the end, it's all up to you though on how far you want to go in life and how you will allow people to help get you there.Is it an improved marriage, climbing the corporate ladder, writing that first novel, or accomplishing some that people never thought you could but you always want to do? Listen to this episode, and check out the links below.Share in the comments below, what is it that you want to accomplish and how can an accountability partner help get you there?ResourcesWhy You Should Find an Accountability Partner by Jason Zook (Inc.com)Forget Mentors, Find an Accountability Partner by Leigh Stringer (QuietRev.com)Why an Accountability Partner is Your Secret Weapon to Faster Growth by Stephanie Vozza (Entrepreneur.com)10 Steps to Finding a Great Accountability Partner by Luke Gilkerson (CovenantEyes.com) 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

Marcia Upson has helped over 25,000 people lose weight by teaching them about the eating habits of the naturally slim.Brandon and Jerry ask Marcia about the eating habits of "True Thins", the term she uses to describe those who seem to eat what they want and never gain weight.Also discussed: How to eat at a buffet and still lose weight What is most important in a food labelResources and LinksNaturallySlim.comBtR 037 - How to Lose Weight Without DietingGo 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

Show Notes at BeyondTheRut.com/048Part 1 - The JobRecent guest, Jamie Rodriguez, put the challenge to Brandon after she interviewed with us on Beyond the Rut. She left her job, then told Brandon to be the next one to pursue his dream.So...Brandon got a new job, and shares how it came about. By the time you listen to this episode, he will have left his previous gig and transitioned into his new role. There is a need for professional growth, especially for Generation X. Beyond the Rut is about taking on the challenge of keeping out of the safe or comfort zone to get the most out of life and career.Building relationships is important. The recent job transition for Brandon is no exception. Good relationships will challenge us when and where we need it. They'll also open doors we were not expecting.Part 2 - Sharing Goals, Creating Accountability, and Meeting ResistanceBrandon experienced accountability from Jamie by sharing his goals with her. Jerry, however, met resistance when he shared his goals to solo hike this Summer and ultimately through-hike the Appalachian Trail.Many people shared stories of other people who tried and failed. His closest partner in life, Olivia, even shared concern for his very life begging him to not take the 26-mile round-trip.Listen to see how Jerry overcame resistance including his own self-imposed obstacles and procrastination.Resources and LinksBtR 043 Go Home and Go Big - the Jamie Rodriguez InterviewBtR 039 Become the Noticer and Collaborate Your Way to Success with Jared EasleyBtR 037 How to Lose Weight without DietingBtR 025 A Simple Life is a Bigger Life - an Interview with Sara McDanielGo 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

What are the stages a thriving marriage experiences? How does a couple survive the empty nest phase in life? How do I strengthen my marriage?What is the right way to start a marriage? What if I didn't do that?That is why we have author, speaker, blogger Jackie Bledsoe on the show to talk about how we can get out of and avoid ruts in marriage. Our relationships succeed or fail gradually then suddenly. Jackie shares how we can steer our relationships toward success.InterviewJerry convinces Jackie and Brandon to talk about their ideal mafia jobs.Brandon and Jerry ask Jackie about his own story on marriage, what drew him and Stephana into marriage ministry, and struggles they faced in their marriage.How did Jackie build his platform through Michael Hyatt's Platform University to strengthen his web presence and writing skills.Jackie Bledsoe BioJackie Bledsoe and his wife Stephana educate couples on how to strengthen their marriages. They have one daughter and two sons.Specifically, Jackie helps motivated but overwhelmed husbands and fathers learn how to lead and love their families so they can have lasting, fulfilling marriages and meaningful influence on their kids.For the past couple years, Jackie has been a regular contributor to several well-known and award winning sites like Tony Dungy’s AllProDad , Disney’s Babble, Black and Married with Kids (BMWK), the NFL’s USA Football (USAF), and Coach Up. In addition, he was featured multiple times on HuffPost Live and Yahoo! Shine, and was one of the official speakers at an Indianapolis Colts sponsored event for All Pro Dad.Resources and LinksBuy your own copy of The 7 Rings of Marriage from Amazon (Bible Study Book, Small Group Leader Kit)The Magic Ratio for Happy Healthy Relationships, BtR 015Emotional Intelligence and Building Emotional Capital, BtR 029 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

You may have stumbled into your first job right out of high school or college and knew from the start that the work would suck out your soul. Fast forward a few years, and while it has paid well enough you wish you were earning more and doing work you actually enjoy. You may feel like you're in a rut in your current career. Where do you go from here?What if you really could have that job of your dreams? Scott Barlow from HappenToYourCareer.com helps people discover their dream career and pursue them.InterviewScott shares his personal journey from that first wrong job to helping people find the career that is right for them.Brandon and I ask Scott how to increase your income with a few practical, simple steps. So few people ever actually ask for a raise in their current jobs. Asking is the first half of the battle. Scott covers how to ask and get to a "yes."How to align your work with the life you want to live.Scott Barlow BioScott Anthony Barlow is the Founder of Happen to Your Career, a company that helps you stop doing work that doesn’t fit, figuring out what does and then teaching you to make it happen! He has been helping people develop their careers and businesses for over 10 years as a Human Resources Leader, Business Development Expert, and Career Coach. With over 2000 interviews worth of experience from his HR career, Scott interviews others telling their story of finding work they love on the Happen to Your Career Podcast. Scott and his wife Alyssa have 3 children and live in Moses Lake, Washington.Resources and LinksHappenToYourCareer.comBtR 027 - Just Take Action and Other Insights from Jody MaberryGo 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 only have five years to live, what would you do with that time? What is most important to you? Where would you go? What needs to be set up for your family's future?That's the direction of today's conversation between Brandon and Jerry. Dismissively call it a mid-life crisis if you like. The reality for many people is we are stuck on Someday Isle, "Someday I'll do _____." This is a rut in our lives.We are not guaranteed tomorrow. We are only given today. This was a big point from our interview with Darius Foroux on BtR 042, How to Retrain Our Minds to Stop Betraying Us. Yesterday is gone, and the future doesn't exist. Therefore, we only have today.Because thinking that we only have today can be a scary concept, consider what if you have five years to live? What if that time were less?Money Considerations in Family FinancesMany families live paycheck-to-paycheck giving little consideration of the future for their loved ones. The "five years to live" approach forced Jerry to consider retirement options, emergency fund needs, bucket list requirements, and what to teach his wife and children so they can go on without him.What's On Your Bucket List?Remember Someday Isle? Where are you with your bucket list?Take a look at your written bucket list. Okay, take a moment to write out your bucket list. Got it now? Take a look at your written bucket list. If you're saying "Someday I'll..." to many or all of these things on your list, then it is time to do something about it.Prioritize that list as you listen to this episode, of course.If you only had one year to live, what would you want to do on this list? What needs to happen to make that happen? Start working towards that today.Two years? What's the next big thing you'd want to do. Start planning now. Keep working towards the first goal though.Three years? Four? You get the picture.Resources and LinksHow to Retrain Our Minds to Stop Betraying Us - BtR 042Just Take Action and Other Insights from Jody Maberry - BtR 027Go 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

Fear Can Waste Our TimeMany people waste their life and time in fear of failure or fear of success. The interview with Jamie Rodriguez in BtR 043 reminded us that life is too short to let fear keep us from doing something worthwhile. Yes, technically Darius Foroux mentioned it first in episode BtR 042 the week before. The point is that we've picked up on a theme here.We can accomplish things bigger than we could ever have imagined. Fear needs to take the passenger seat rather than the driver's seat.In the case of Jamie, she expanded her view by visiting New York City. That gave her the courage to move forward with her dream. She has fear, and it's not going waste her time any longer. There are things all around us that can show us that doing something big is possible.What will help you see that big things are possible? Brandon and Jerry share the moments when they saw something that blew their minds on what is possible.Going Big is Smaller Than You'd ThinkRemembering the advice we received from Jared Easley in episode 39, doing something big does not have to be something daunting like launching a business or building a city the size of New York.We can have a big impact on ourselves and the lives around us simply by taking one step to being an attentive parent, a tender spouse, a valued coworker. Small steps taken consistently every day will make a big difference in the long run.ResourcesDare to Dream Bigger: Five Ways to Get ThereGo 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

Friend Jamie Rodriguez joins us on Beyond the Rut taking on the hot seat. She'll share how her vacation to New York City became a turning point in her life bringing her perspective and courage to pursue her dream. In a sense, she's officially the first person who has taken our advice and applied it...that we know of.Some of the questions Jamie answers are the following: Have you come across naysayers and how have you handled them? How did you prepare to start your dream? How did you have that conversation with your manager at work to announce you were leaving soon? How did they respond? What are some of the pieces you need to have in place before you take the full plunge into your dream?"Something's gotta change!" Jamie after returning from her trip to New York CityResources and Links to Help You Gain a Bigger PerspectiveJamie's new business is open! Inspire T-Shirts & More - inspiretshirtsandmore.comFollow Jamie on Facebook. Like her page! @inspiretshirtsandmoreDare to Dream Bigger: Five Ways to Get ThereBtR 042 - Retrain Your Mind to Stop Betraying You (Interview with Darius Foroux)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

Retrain Your MindOur minds betray us. We wish to live a life of significance, but find ourselves putting off the steps that will get us where we want to be. We may be living in a state of learned helplessness after years of failure after failure. Fear holds some of us back before we ever give our dreams a shot.Fear was a powerful tool for survival thousands of years ago. The emotion that once was vital for our survival and key in our development as a society is now be the very thing that holds us back from boldly living.Darius Foroux shares with us his journey from a place of achieving success, the kind of success that everyone told him he should achieve, and pursuing a life that was a better fit for his passions and the kind of life he wanted to live.You'll hear Darius talk about overcoming his own sense of dread in life and made his own path. He'll talk about getting from a point of deciding to no longer live in the rut to reaching the goals he set for himself. Darius had to retrain his mind to look at the world from a different perspective.Our minds are powerful. Our thoughts will determine whether we take action or hold back. Fear will force us to miss deadlines and kill momentum."If there's no deadline, why are you doing it?" - Darius ForouxBio for Darius ForouxDarius Foroux is the author of Massive Life Success and founder of Procrastinate Zero, an online course designed to help you stop procrastinating, become more productive and get things done, especially the things that help you fulfill your dreams and make the world better. He writes at DariusForoux.com, where he uses tested methods and frameworks to share ideas for overcoming procrastination, improving productivity, and achieving more.Twitter: @DariusForouxResources25 Things Your Wish You Knew 10 Years AgoMassive Life Success by Darius ForouxThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill [Buy it on Amazon]Harvard Goals StudyBtR 031 - Benjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for Yourself 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

A small drip of water, consistently hitting the same spot on a rock over and over, every day will eventually cut a deep channel into that rock. It's the little things that make a big difference when we do them repeatedly over time.Brandon and Jerry take a few minutes to reflect on how their relationship with Jared Easley began and reflect on their Episode 39 interview with him.Jared Easley is the host of Starve the Doubts podcast who works as a consultant by day and is a noticer and podcaster whenever he's not doing his consulting work.While having a great time talking with Jared, there were nuggets that arose from the interview. He takes a more profound and simpler view of what it would take to get yourself out of whatever rut you face. Maybe it doesn't have to be a lot of extra work.What are some major changes you made to your own life by simply taking a small pivot in what you do every day?In what ways are you noticing the work of others and collaborating for mutual 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. 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

Singing Pocketful of Sunshine Can you imagine Brandon jamming out to Adele or singing Natasha Bedingfield's "Pocketful of Sunshine"? That has been just the start of his father-daughter vacation with Maddy as they drive from Texas to New Mexico and on a loop back to Texas.After seeing sites like the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico and the Bottomless Lake, Brandon and Maddy take a moment to call in for an interview and update on how things are going from their hotel room in Colorado Springs, Colorado.It's About Making MemoriesAs you listen to this episode, you'll realize that the sites and activities do not matter as much as spending time together with family. Brandon is intentional about setting aside one-on-one time with his children and step-children. Maddy has had quite a bit of say in where they go on their trip, and she gives some advice on how to make a trip like this worthwhile.Brandon and Maddy also answer the question of, "Why take a trip like this? What is different about taking a vacation together as father and daughter that you can't get from just hanging out together at home?"They also discuss what went into planning this trip, and how you can do it, too.What Was Your Most Memorable Vacation?Share with us what your more memorable family vacation was. Was it from your childhood? What do you remember most, and why is that memory so magical for you? Comment below and let us know. We'd love to hear from you.Now, I leave you with a music video of "Pocketful of Sunshine" by Natasha Bedingfield, so you can try to picture Brandon wailing away with Maddy in a car in the middle of the desert. Good times.by Jerry DuganGo 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

#DoYouEvenRutellaBro?!Host of Starve the Doubts podcast and founder of Podcast Movement conference joins us to talk about success through collaboration.Noticing the work of others and helping them is his secret to being noticed.Topics discussed: How Jared is often misnamed as "Jerry" and Jerry is often misnamed as "Jeremy," "Jeffrey", or "Steve" #DoYouEvenNutellaBro Getting Out of the Rut Can Be Simpler Than We Think Collaborating towards success by noticing others in a genuine way Who would play Brandon if a movie were made about his life...and Jerry, tooWho Is Jared Easley? (Bio)Jared Easley is a genuine entrepreneur. He has been called the Zig Ziglar of the podcasting world. In the past couple of years he's started a podcast, written a book and co-founded Podcast Movement which is the World's Largest International Podcasting only Conference. Jared is a noticer, motivator, friend and power content creator. He has found the way to do all of this and still keep his family first.Connect with Jared EasleyWebsite: StarveTheDoubts.comBuy Jared's book: Podcasting Good to GreatTwitter: @jaredeasleyResources and LinksPodcast MovementDC Talk 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

Vacation With Your Kids Before It's Too LateBrandon goes out of his way to connect with his kids with quality one-on-one time. He has to when he has a blended family with five children. It's easy for any one child to feel left out when we are doing everything we can to provide the best life for them.Whether you have one children or more than five, Brandon and Jerry talk about why you should plan a vacation with each of your children to build memories that will last a lifetime.Can't Afford a Vacation with Each Child? Try This...While Brandon shares his strategy to vacation with each child one-on-one, Jerry talks about the same practice on a smaller scale. You don't have to leave town to build memorable experiences with your children.What you do does not matter as much as you showing your child a number of things. That your child is so special to you that you are setting aside time just for your child. Nothing is going to interrupt the two of you while on your special time.If you have young children, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. Take it from two guys who have teenagers, and one of them has grown children. That time has flown by and we can't get it back. In a sense, we understand why grandparents spoil their grandchildren. It's a chance to remember old times.If you have teens, heck, it's really not too late. It will be though if you don't take the tips from this episode to heart and apply it for yourselves.Share With Us Your Experiences and IdeasComment below and share with us vacations you have taken with your children, or ways that you create that special one-on-one time with them. You can also call and leave a voicemail at 361-596-3788, or share your thoughts on Facebook.Resources and LinksBtR 006 - Be Intentional: Never Leave Your Closest Relationships to ChanceBtR 015 - The Magic Ratio for Happy, Healthy RelationshipsBtR 021 - From Ferris Bueller to Schedule What Matters MostGo 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

A few weeks ago while recording episodes 35 and 35 of Beyond the Rut, Brandon noticed that Jerry had been getting thinner. In fact, by that time Jerry had lost 16 pounds since the start of 2016.Here's the crazy thing. Jerry did not adopt any gimmicky diets. He didn't go Vegan. He ate whatever he wanted and simply changed the when and how he ate.Brandon and Jerry discuss how to lose weight without dieting in this episode.Giving Credit Where Credit is DueThe program discussed in this episode is nothing Jerry developed on his own. He was able to join a program called NaturallySlim through his work's wellness program for free!The 10-week program has since rocked his world challenging everything he ever thought about eating, dieting, and what was healthy or not. The epiphany for Jerry has been that the best way to lose weight has not been about what he eats as much as it has been about when and how he eats.Disclaimer: Seek the advice of your physician or dietitian before trying a program like this, especially if you have special dietary needs or medical conditions.Resources and LinksUse Your Smartphone to Lose Weight (Buy it on Kindle)11 Healthy Eating Habits of the Super Fit (Chalene Johnson)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

Connect with us. Email a comment or question for the show, [email protected]. Or, call and leave a message to play in a future episode, (361) 596-3788.Our Story with Former NFL Player Jason BrownMost people we know hate being told no. We recently reached out to former NFL player Jason Brown. He's the player who gave up a multi-million dollar contract to take up farming for a cause. You can read the 2014 Business Insider article here. Read it while you listen to this episode though.The NFL farmer didn't grant us an interview. He gracefully told us know, and it was the best rejection letter we ever received. See for yourself.Hello Brandon! Thank you for reaching out to us! We appreciate your consideration for a podcast interview, however we are not accepting media requests at this time. We prefer to focus on our faith, family and farm. We wish you and your show all the best. Peace and blessings!Of course, now we want to interview him more than ever! Listen to this episode as we break down all the things Jason Brown did right in his response to us, and why we love it so much. Seriously, we loved his response so much that it's actually a lesson we are sharing with you!Sometimes the Answer is NoYou've probably heard motivational speakers and coaches tell you mantras like, "No is not an option!" and "If you want to succeed, you have to learn to get to the yes!"FACT: No is sometimes the right option as well. We all need skills at handling being told no, and discerning what that no is telling us.What do you do when the answer is no?When can you tell that being told no is a good thing?Remember that when you hear, no, you're not necessarily stuck at a dead end. It may be a sign that you need to beef up skills in a certain area of your life. It may mean that you need redirection. No does not mean you're at an endpoint on your path.There Are No Perfect ConditionsWhen it comes to telling ourselves no, remember that there are no perfect conditions. We cannot know ALL the information that is available. There may not be information available from our current position.It may not be feasible to wait until you have all the facts."Everything we know for certain is in the rut with us!"Resources and Links (Podcast Roll Style)We went name-drop crazy in this episode. Here are some of those shows that we mentioned.StarveTheDoubts.com with Jared EasleySmartPassiveIncome.com with Pat FlynnEntrepreneur On Fire with John Lee DumasReLaunchShow.com with Joel BoggessTheJodyMaberryShow with, you guessed it, Jody Maberry #DoYouEvenNutellaBro 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

Connect with us. Email a comment or question for the show, [email protected]. Or, call and leave a message to play in a future episode, (361) 596-3788.Lessons LearnedSeven months ago, we launched Beyond the Rut Podcast after eight months of planning and replanting. There were successes and failures along the way.While we gave advice and encouragement, we also found ourselves faced with discouragement and needing advice ourselves. That's where we came across advice that helped us see things with a new perspective. Listen in on how feedback from our audience helped us make a major format shift at the start of 2016.It wasn't just listening to our current audience that helped us out in those first seven months. We became avid fans and students of podcasters like Jared Easley, Jody Maberry, and Jeff Goins studying how they shared their uniqueness, structured, their shows, and applied what we learned to Beyond the Rut.A funny thing began to happen. We started following our own advice. It started with looking within our own circles of influence for our first interviews, and we found them with Davidson Young of The Leaders Foundry Podcast and Sara McDaniel of the blog titled Simply Sara. We got out of our comfort zones with those first two interviews placing our faith and trust in the insights of others.We're podcasters not photographers!One thing is for certain. Beyond the Rut today is different than when we started. Whatever you start today may not be where you are in six months if you're making forward progress and considering the feedback you're getting from the field.Podcast Audience GrowthOur audience has been growing from dozens of unique downloads per month to hundreds! It's still far short of where we want to be, and it is also a victory in ways. Here are some things we learned about podcast audience growth: Appreciate the audience you have now. Engage your audience by asking for feedback. Focus on providing valuable content to your audience. Meet new people through your current circles.Our biggest leaps in our podcast audience growth have come through the connections we already had in our lives.Resources and LinksBtR 027 - Just Take Action and Other Insights from Jody MaberryBtR 031 - Benjamin Hardy on Happiness, Reality, and Writing for YourselfBtR 032 - Cynthia Tripathi on Sparking Positive Momentum and Escamping AverageSecrets of a Great Podcast with Jeff Brown - The Jody Maberry Show (on iTunes)Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck by Jon Acuff (Buy it on Amazon)Podcasting Good to Great: How to Grow Your Audience Through Collaboration by Jared Easley (Buy it on Amazon)Fuzzy's Taco Shop 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

Beating Self-DoubtWe bring Davidson Young back for another interview on the show where we ask him to tell us about the most common leadership rut his clients find themselves.While the host of The Leaders Foundry didn't share a common rut, he did identify the most common root cause. That common root cause of leadership ruts according to Davidson is self-doubt.It often sets in when a leader takes on a new role, a new department, or a new function.Self-doubt for a leader can lead to not communicating confidently and clearly with one's team. It could be the difference between taking decisive action towards success or stalling into failure.We don't have to be in a leadership role to be taken down by our own self-doubts. Have you ever stalled on a goal because you doubted whether you were qualified? How many years has that been now? See what I mean?Davidson shares tips on how to overcome self-doubt including speaking out the problem, role playing, and walking through the issue. You can and should overcome that self-doubt. This episode will share how.A Possible Return to Corporate Life?In episode 22 of Beyond the Rut, Davidson shared his story about what it took to leave corporate life to pursue his passion as a leadership consultant.Not only is Davidson a coach, he also receives coaching. That's brilliant! What if the thing Davidson needs to do is to return to corporate life? That is a possibility, and it's a decision that Davidson will have to consider in context of his goals, passions, family needs, and more. Listen to the episode to find out his thought process and he'll make his decision.Resources and LinksBtR 024 - Growth By Encouraging and Mentoring OthersBtR 028 - When Do You Know It's Time to Throw in the Towel?BtR 003 - Reading Towards Your Success, Why What Is On Your Bookshelf Influences Your 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

Who is Bert De Vera?Just weeks after getting married to the love of his life, Bert De Vera immigrated to the United States from the Philippines to fulfill a contract to work for a physical therapy practice. He was reunited with her in just under two years. As his career gained traction, he found himself concerned about being stuck in a rut where his family's well-being hinged on his ability to work every day for a paycheck. What if something happened to him and he was no longer able to work? The solution?Running a Multi-City Physical Therapy Practice without a ClinicThirteen years later, Bert runs a successful physical therapy practice in multiple Texas cities with over 50 physical therapy professionals. The amazing part of his business includes the following: He doesn't have a single brick-and-mortar clinic location He doesn't have to fight a single insurance company for payment, and gets paid every time in full He doesn't have the typical HR concerns that a traditional health care practice hasIn short, the net income of his business model is maximized because he has found the right niche market, the right business model, and meets a need for patients, physicians, and physical therapy professionals.Taking Bert's Business to the Next Level - Teaching OthersBert shares with us plans to bring an online course, well, online teaching others to create the same low-overhead, high revenue business that he has successfully run for the past thirteen years.Stay tuned. We'll share the details to this online course as it comes online in the next few months.Resources and LinksEmail Bert: [email protected] to Get Ready to Pursue Your Dream - BtR 009 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

Sparking Positive MomentumBrandon and Jerry interview Cynthia Tripathi, author Escaping Average: 18 Tips to Spark Positive Momentum and Transform Your Life.Cynthia's mission in life is continuous personal development and to help others achieve powerful results for their own life. Achieving fulfillment for her stems from finding momentum. She strives to help people learn how to spark positive momentum in their own lives to reach their true potential little by little every day. Cynthia has developed a lifestyle where she regularly pushes herself outside of her comfort zone to get the most out of life.Topics discussed: How long Cynthia worked to become an overnight success. The power of journaling and how it helped her write her first book. Transforming your life with just a few minutes every day building momentum. The importance of always learning to find the success you seek. "Average people stop learning when they don't have to." Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)Connect with Cynthia TripathiWebsite: SparkPositiveMomentum.comBuy her book: Escaping Average: 18 Tips to Spark Positive Momentum and Transform Your LifeTwitter: @sparkmomentumInstagram: @sparkmomentumResources and LinksA Simple Life is a Bigger Life, interview with Sara McDaniel BtR 025Coursera - take a college-level course for freeKhan Academy - you can learn anythingShop for a journal and get started on this life-changing habit as soon as possible.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

Defining Your Own Reality to Find Happiness"If Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, and Gary Vaynerchuk had a man-child and unleashed him on Medium, he would be Benjamin Hardy." - Quote from a haterBenjamin Hardy is a prolific writer and blogger, who at the time of this episode going live has over 31,000 Followers on Medium, talks with Brandon Cunningham and Jerry Dugan about how he came to blogging, handling haters, and defining your own reality to find happiness.Benjamin Hardy is a husband and foster parent to three epic kids. He is the author of the book, Slipstream Time Hacking, which is about accelerating your goals and cheating time to live multiple lifetimes in the one life we have.Writing TipsAs we got Benjamin Hardy to talk about his writing process, here are some of the lessons we pulled from him.Write for you from your passion. You should write articles that you will want to read yourself over and over.Be strategic about placement on multiple platforms. His most popular article, "8 Things to do Before 8 A.M." is posted on over 100 platforms throughout the Internet.SEO titles are important, and the big platforms won't even consider sharing your article unless you have a SEO title.Get the clicks with a good SEO title, then surprise your readers with how great your content is. Put your best content with your best click-bait, SEO titles.As Brandon says, "Put good out there and good comes back."Resources and Links9 Habits That Change Boys into Men8 Things to do Before 8 A.M.Dealing With HatersIf You Sometimes Struggle Finding Joy (About the yeast process)FREE Download of Slipstream Time Hacking: How to Cheat Time, Live More and Enhance HappinessConnect With UsSubscribe on iTunesSubscribe on StitcherEmail: [email protected]: 361-596-3788, tell us what you’d like us to cover and how we can help you make your own path and live a life beyond the rut. 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 do people run in a presidential election in the United States? How do we translate that to our own lives?2016 Presidential ElectionJeb Bush recently suspended his bid in the 2016 presidential election. He had the financial support, but could not garner the public support of his party to win the nomination for the Republican Party's ticket. He tried and failed. What can you learn from his experience?Jerry and Brandon tackle the question of why do people run for U.S. President putting themselves through months of the most brutal sales pitch in the country? While referencing examples like Jeb Bush, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and even Bill Clinton, the Beyond the Rut team cover lessons that we can all apply to our own lives to make your own path and live the life you always dreamed of.Put yourself out thereGet out of your comfort zone, and be willing to failLearn from failure when it happensDo the work, don't expect to just show up without paying your duesMany who participate in a presidential election are already living a good life. They challenge themselves for one reason or another to get out of their comfort zones, take on living under a microscope and have every thing they say scrutinized.Also in this episodeThere is more money on the table than what people see. This simple tip is also discussed at the beginning of the episode to increase revenue to capture extra revenue, recurring revenue, and leverage the loyalty of your best customers.Your best customers will be your best marketing.You don't need a big rewards program to build loyalty, just consistently serve people.Resources and LinksBtR 029 - Emotional Intelligence and Building Emotional CapitalBtR 028 - When Do You Know It's Time to Throw in the Towel?Why Do People Run for President? Primary Losers Have a Feast of Career Options (Fortune.com)Why Are So Many People Running for President? (NPR)Being President is Hard. Six Reasons Pols Run Anyway (USA Today)Vermin Supreme for President 2016 (YouTube)Connect With UsSubscribe on iTunesSubscribe on StitcherEmail: [email protected]: 361-596-3788, tell us what you’d like us to cover and how we can help you make your own path and live a life beyond the rut.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

Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence is the idea that we can be aware of our own emotions and attuned to the emotions of others. This includes the ability to build relationships and keep healthy relationships whether at home, school, or work.The better we can harness the power of relationships at work the more we can see doors open for us and pull ourselves out of a rut.Build Emotional CapitalSusan Scott, author and executive coach, talks about emotional intelligence as if we each have personal emotional bank accounts. Each person we encounter is either making a deposit or a withdrawal from our emotional bank account. The same is true for our impact on others. Every interaction we have is either making an emotional deposit in someone's life or making a debit from that account.In this episode, Jerry shares an instance where someone who is a taker in the workplace had a difficult time getting a project completed after months and months of toil. People avoided working with her. Information was rarely forthcoming. She often had to resort to power plays and calling on someone's authority. This is the result of many years of missing the mark on workplace relationships, give and take, compromise, and taking care of people. Someone who has built emotional capital with others was easily able to accomplish all the same tasks with just one email.Someone who makes a regular, genuine effort to care for other people in small ways as well as big ways, will see doors open, key connections made, and success come more easily.So, listen to this episode and find out how to build an emotional bank account with others. Your success depends on this ability.Resources and LinksBtR 015 The Magic Ratio for Happy, Healthy RelationshipsDownload this episode (right-click or press-and-hold)Resources from Talent Development Magazine Online, td.orgRocheMartin What Is Emotional CapitalNobel Prize Lecture by Daniel KahnemanConnect With UsSubscribe on iTunesSubscribe on StitcherEmail: [email protected]: 361-596-3788, tell us what you’d like us to cover and how we can help you make your own path and live a life beyond the rut.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

It's Time to Throw in the Towel, Jeb!We hear all kinds of messages and inspiration about never quitting, giving 110%, and many other cliches. The 2016 Presidential Primary Race has shown us that there is a time when it makes sense to just throw in the towel and call it quits.Maybe you have money and your reputation on the line. Things are not going the way you expected. It is possible you are at a point where you know if you continue on the course you are on now, you will absolutely fail.How do you let go of a dream you have pursued for years, especially if you have wanted it your entire life as far back as you can remember?When do you know it is time to throw in the towel or go in a different direction?Brandon and Jerry discuss three areas that will help us know when it is time to throw in the towel.PeopleMetricsA written planHaving the right people around you is crucial in recognizing when you have reached a point of no return. You will learn criteria on how to select a good adviser, listen to customers, and ask coworkers for feedback.We know where we are going because we measure the distance we have traveled. The metrics you collect will differ depending on what you are trying to accomplish. It is important to have measures that tell you how you are doing. For Jeb Bush, it was the polls and maybe his dwindling campaign fund. What are your metrics for your dream or goal?It's hard to know what to measure if you do not have an idea of where you want to be. A written plan is vital. Combining your written plan with your metrics and the feedback from others will help you understand whether you need to quit, adjust your plan, or change course altogether.Make it so giving feedback to you is quick and easy for others. When you are approached with feedback, welcome it and receive it.Resources and LinksMalcolm Gladwell TED Talk about Ragu sauceBtR 022 - Leaving Corporate Life to Pursue a Dream, Interview with Davidson Young of The Leaders Foundry PodcastConnect With UsSubscribe on iTunesSubscribe on StitcherEmail: [email protected]: 361-596-3788, tell us what you'd like us to cover and how we can help you make your own path and live a life beyond the rut.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

From Good Job to Boyhood Dream Come TrueJody Maberry had a good job as a financial analyst for a commercial bank. One day, he made a decision to hang up that lucrative career to pursue his boyhood dream of working as a park ranger. Maberry shares his struggle with a rut while working as a financial analyst, the decision point to become a park ranger, and the determination to make a dream come true. In this life change, Jody found purpose, significance, and focus on what matters most. His joy of podcasting has multiplied his impact on entrepreneurs, leaders and more. He is able to still be involved with parks in a way that provides balance, joy, and satisfaction. As the conversation pivots to Creating Disney Magic, a podcast with Walt Disney World Resorts executive Lee Cockerell, Jody shares the benefits of mentorship he received from Lee in the year CDM has been running. Questions and InsightsQuestion: If being a park ranger was your boyhood dream, why are you not a park ranger anymore? Answer: You don't have to be a park ranger to be involved with parks. What may seem like walking away from a dream may actually be a shift in your involvement in a passion you have. Question: What would you say is the most impactful email you received because of The Park Leaders Show? (We hadn't planned on this question, but when I saw the power of positive feedback coming out of the conversation, I thought I'd ask. You never know who you are going to influence when you share your knowledge and insights with the world. Just Take Action and Other Insights from Jody Maberry. No matter where Jody has gone in life, it was the result of taking decisive action. Find something you want to do and go for it. Take action to make it so. It doesn't even have to be something drastic. Jody Maberry Bio (JodyMaberry.com)Jody Maberry is a new media consultant who is contracted to host podcasts with New York Times Best-Selling Authors and C-Suite executives. You can hear Jody’s voice on Creating Disney Magic, Agents in Action, The Park Leaders Show (ParkLeaders.com), The Jody Maberry Show, and several soon to be released podcasts. He lives in the Pacific Northwest and spends as much time as possible lost in the woods.You can also follow Jody Maberry on Twitter at @jodymaberry.Resources and LinksInternational Police Mountain Bike Association - It's a real thing!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

Brandon and Jerry discuss lessons learned, insights, and takeaways they gleaned from their interview with Sara McDaniel from SimplySara.com in episode 25 of Beyond the Rut Podcast (BtR 025.)Call in with a question for the show or share with us what you would have liked to have heard us cover in our interview with Sara McDaniel by calling 361-596-3788. Leave us a voicemail. We'd love to hear from you.Takeaways from SimplySara IncludeBreaking out of her comfort zone in a big way - her mission trip to Guatemala with Jeff Goins' Wrecked tripHow Sara simplified her life to what mattered most to herBeware of status symbols - how the term "Keepin' up with the Joneses" is not just about buying stuff you don't need to impress people you don't know. It carries over to status symbols and what we would consider normal life milestones.Sara's strength from vulnerabilityHow she found her sense of significance from this one shift in how she lives her lifeLinks and ResourcesSimplySara.com blogGrowth by Encouraging and Mentoring Others - BtR 024Shawn Albright's blog 30-ish and ConfusedIs "We Are Just So Busy" the New Status Symbol? by Shawn AlbrightDownloadDownload this episode for later (right-click or press-and-hold)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

Brandon and Jerry interview Sara McDaniel from the blog SimplySara.com about simple living as bigger living, significance from service to others, getting out of our comfort zones, and lifting herself from the rut of divorce.How are you currently living to get out of your comfort zone?"A simple life is a bigger life." - Brandon CunninghamJeff Goins' Wrecked Vision Trip in GuatemalaSara took a leap of faith out of her comfort zone by joining Jeff Goins and other strangers on his Wrecked mission trip to Guatemala where she served the needs of those who lived in the lowest level of poverty she had ever witnessed. A Bigger Life by Serving OthersWhile she is someone who travels throughout the United States of America for her day job, this was her first trip to a foreign country. The trip changed her in a way that she continues to serve the needs of those in poverty back home in Corpus Christi, Texas through her church's Taking It to the Streets ministry.Sara's revelation that led her to living a simple life and serving those in poverty involved a realization that she was living her life initially to the expectations of others. Status symbols, career ladders, and family status are no longer the metrics she uses to measure the impact of her life. Listen to this episode to learn more.Resources and LinksWhat I Learned from Not Purchasing Clothes for One Year by Sara McDanielDownload this episode (right-click or press-and-hold)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

Growth Mentoring OthersYou grow and succeed by helping other people grow and succeed. You can mentor someone right now with the skills, knowledge, and experience you currently possess. As you connect with others sharing that wealth of knowledge, you may find yourself growing as well.People can learn from you even if you do not commit to a 1-to-1 relationship. Sharing what you know through blogging, podcasting, interviewing, and so on will encourage and equip others.Why This EpisodeBrandon and Jerry discuss the benefits of mentoring others, and the importance of recharging yourself so that you can be a benefit to others. Practical scripts are provided to help you be a better mentor to someone in a way that works. People are more likely to succeed in a goal if they feel they have ownership and strong emotional connection to their goals.Resources and LinksFierce Conversations by Susan ScottStarveTheDoubts.com #DoYouEvenNutellaBroGo 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

Overcoming fear is a key part to pursuing your dream. Once in a while, even when things are going well, fear may creep up on you.Davidson Young left us with a term in BtR 022 that has had Brandon excited for many weeks, microfears. Shortly after leaving corporate life to pursue his passion as a leadership consultant, he would be in a park walking his dogs when fear would strike. It would last just a brief moment, but in that brief moment he'd thing about losing customers, not gaining new business, going bankrupt and then becoming homeless. After a few seconds of near panic, it would subside and he would continue on with his day.A microfear according to Davidson is a fear that hits you for a brief moment out of nowhere. It's not so much the scope of the fear itself, but the duration. They're brief. If left unchecked, they can spiral into something much worse and and debilitating.In this episode, Brandon and Jerry discuss microfears a little deeper and share insights to Davidson's ability to overcome fear and make those moments of fear small, passing moments. They're microfears because Davidson chooses to make them so, his secret to overcoming fear includes things like having a plan, stating the assets and resources he has that make his fears ridiculous, and choosing to move forward with his day.Resources and LinksThe Leaders Foundry PodcastHow to Use Self-Talk to Your Advantage BtR 002How and Why to Get Out of the Victim Mentality BtR 020Download this episode (right-click and save as)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 a successful stint with Google, Davidson Young began a journey to live life as an entrepreneur for various reasons. Today, Davidson runs his own business as a leadership coach and consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the host of The Leaders Foundry podcast where leaders are made not born.On a side note, Davidson and Jerry have been friends since the 6th Grade. In some ways, they are very much alike. In others, they are completely different. Davidson's on his own in his love for running for example.In This EpisodeListen to this episode as Davidson talks with Brandon and Jerry about leaving corporate life to pursue a dream including the following: Ultra-marathons The need to grow personally and professionally Who was involved the most important people in his decision Sharing his dream with the right people Aligning decisions with all of his values Making the transition to leaving corporate life Facing the fears (and micro-fears) that could have held him back"Pursue [your dream] early. Don't let it linger too long...The longer you put it off the harder it becomes to pursue it." - Davidson YoungResources and LinksThe Leaders Foundry, check out Davidson's website and podcast. 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

Ferris Bueller?Yes, there was a discussion about the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off and some of the life lessons we drew from the movie about making your own path against what is normal in our society. While this episode is by no means an analysis of the movie, we gained some insights from how Ferris Bueller refused to be so eager to follow in the corporate footsteps of his dad and how it contrasted with Cameron's struggle to stay in that box. All because I said, "Brandon is a righteous dude."Schedule What Matters MostWe tend to put our time far from our priorities. Building off the message from BtR 017 regarding Time Management, we dive deeper into the importance of a schedule that notes our milestones, deadlines, and blocking time for what is most important to us.Some of the things that we may consider most important include the following:Morning spiritual timeTime with familyHealthy lunch breakPhysical fitnessPersonal growth (reading)PodcastingAnd so much moreWhatever it is you consider most important in your life, how do you set aside time to consistently pursue those aspects of your life?Bottom lineRespect yourself by respecting and protecting your time with the tips from this episode.ResourcesThe Last Lecture by Randy PauschSeven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven CoveyFerris Bueller's Day OffSlack.com - This is the web-based communication tool we use to stay on track with our tasks for Beyond the Rut.NeuYear Calendar and special promo code. The calendar used by Jon Acuff. Use this link and the following discount code to save 10% on your own calendar. (Affiliate link.)BtR 017 Time Management, Tips and Tricks to Avoid the Time Traps in Your LifeGo 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

Victim Mentality - When Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleIt's a fact of life. Bad things happen to good people. Bad things also happen to bad people. Bad things just happen. That fact of life does not matter as much as how we respond to it. The worse thing that can happen to any of us is to succumb to a victim mentality, wallowing in that event in a negative, unhealthy way. The victim mentality can prevent people from taking action towards their success. In many cases, it'll be the very thing that talks you out of making your own path before you ever get started. You've probably heard some of these signs of a victim mentality around you, maybe even spoken by you.I can't get hired in this economyThey replaced me with a machineSomeone took my jobThat boss was out to get meMen cheat! They all cheat!It's okay to grieve. It's not okay to stop living life. At some point, you need to make a choice to get out of the rut of a victim mentality. Do not become a victim to whatever has happened to you. Accept it, then conquer it by moving on with your life.In This EpisodeRay Edwards, author of Writing Riches, shared his story of Parkinson's on ReLaunch Show with Joel BoggessBrandon shares his story of stroke in 1997 and overcomingWe all have a choice to get back up and avoid the victim mentalityJerry shares getting fired and how he picked himself back up immediatelyYou have abilities and resourcesBethany Hamilton losing her arm to a shark, and now inspiring Jerry's daughterMichael J. Fox's fight against Parkinson'sHow family history can be a hindrance for some, an obstacle to overcomeResources and LinkDo Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck by Jon Acuff (Buy it on Amazon)Strategies to Deal with a Victim Mentality by Judith Orloff, M.D. (Psychology Today)Download this episode and listen later (Right-click and Save)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

When the year gets going, people start out the gates excited about their New Year Resolutions, then they start to wane with a few weeks or a couple of months.Let's talk about how you can get the most out of the new year so that you feel accomplished by the end of the year rather than regretful you didn't succeed.45% to 50% of Americans set resolutions for the new year, and only 8% of Americans actually achieve their new year resolutions. (Psychology Today)Misalignment of who we are with our goals plus unrealistic expectations lead to failed resolutions and damage to our sense of self worth. New Year Resolutions: Four Tips to SuccessChange your thinking about your self and what you can accomplishCreate realistic goals that align with what you really believe you can doBe the Tortoise. Small victories every day, the same victory every day. One step in front of the other. Eventually, you find that you have won the race when everyone else has burned out or stopped too soon out of cockiness.Be accountable with others and yourself. Record your progress honestly and consistently.Related Links and ResourcesJeff Goins, The Writer's ManifestoBtR 014 Guilt-Free ParentingKC Royals, 2015 World SeriesUse Your Smartphone to Lose Weight by Jerry DuganGo 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

Time management is what we will discuss in this episode of Beyond the Rut. There are time traps we all face that can sap us of the time we need to get things done for our dreams. You may find that you're having a hard time balancing the act among working full-time, raising a family, and pursuing your dreams. Whatever your dreams may be, time management is critical for you to reach our goals. We'll share with you tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your day.What you can expect from this episode on time managementIn this episode you'll hear Brandon and Shawn talk about the following:How your day should really start with the night beforeHow to avoid or handle some of the common time suckers in your life: clutter, email, smartphone notifications, and moreKeeping a schedule to focus on what is most importantSimple tools used every day consistently for effective time managementPeople struggle with time management. Today's society allows for so much instant gratification. Apps let us avoid the necessity of planning and waiting in lines. Convenience stores exist for a reason after all.Someone else will always try to dictate your day with their agenda. With a few simple, consistent techniques, you can focus on your own agenda for a change.Resources and LinksCheck out these resources related to time management to help you get the most out of your day.Time Power: A Proven System for Getting More Done in Less Time Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy (Buy it on Amazon)Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen (Buy it on Amazon) Shave Ten Hours Off Your Workweek by Michael Hyatt (free resource)How I Get to Inbox Zero in Outlook from Hackerspace 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

Why Opposing Perspectives?We're not telling you to go pick a fight at a bar. In fact, we're not telling you to do anything violent at all. Please, do not go out and physically fight someone and blame it on this podcast episode. We're talking about the value of tapping into perspectives that are different, even opposite, of your own point of view.Yes, we have said, and will continue to say, that you should not tell a lot of people when you are first setting out on a dream or goal. Too much opposition early on can squash your confidence and courage to even get started. There is a time however when you're on your path that differing and opposing perspectives will help you along.Five Reasons Why You Should Seek Out Opposing PerspectivesIt forces you to expand your base of knowledge - look up facts, do more research, learn more about the opposing side.You will actively engage the "why" underlying your own beliefs.Anyone can lash out emotionally. Respect and credibility comes to those who learn to express themselves intelligently and calmly.Points out your own bad ideas so you can make the best possible decisions.Let's you know if you are engaging a big enough circle of people with a big enough topic or purpose.We place ourselves in a rut when we see the world from only one perspective.Diversity is a Good ThingWe should challenge what is sacred in our beliefs for the very reasons stated above. Those who coach and mentor us should be trustworthy and able to bring a different perspective to our lives. The question is whether or not you will have the courage to invite, digest, and use opposing perspectives to help you make your own path. It takes courage to bring an opposing perspective. It takes even more courage to respectfully listen to it and admit it in those moments when we have to change something within ourselves. No matter what, it is worth having differing points of view.Links and ResourcesThe Cautionary Tale of the Dixie Chicks Controversy - There's a difference between seeking opposing perspectives and being controversial.Heart Disease versus Breast CancerBook - The Noticer by Andy Andrews (Buy it on Amazon)Book - My First Study Bible: Exploring God's Word on My Own (Listen to the episode to see why Brandon recommended this title.)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

What is the Magic Ratio all about?Brandon and guest host, Jerry, talk about the magic ratio of positive to negative interactions that results in happy, healthy relationships. The Magic Ratio is based on work from Dr. John Gottman, an expert on communication in marriage.While this discussion is grounded in the context of happy, healthy relationships in marriage, the lessons and tips discussed here can be applied in business relationships, friendships, teams, with our customers, and other organizations and situations where interactions with people are involved. In fact, it was in a business leadership training where Jerry first learned about the Magic Ratio.Do you want a marriage that lasts a lifetime? Do you want employees who love working for you no matter what? Do you want customers who will not only come back again and again but also work for you as a free, never-ending, marketing campaign? This is the episode you don't want to miss.Links and ResourcesBuy Dr. John Gottman's book from Amazon, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours LastThe Scientific Basis for The Orcas Island Couples' Retreat: Divorce PredictorsA Fine Balance: The Magic Relationship to a Healthy Marriage by Dr. Shruti PoulsenThe Positive Perspective: Dr. Gottman's Magic Ratio by Ellie LisitsaAttend a Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference near you. Use Group Name "BeyondTheRut" and save up to $100 off the couple registration.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

What is Guilt-Free Parenting?Pursuing a dream while also raising a family will sometimes seem to be in conflict. Guilt builds up as our work chips away at the attention we give to our families. Brandon and Shawn discuss four tips on how to have your cake and eat it, too. Guilt-free parenting is about being the best spouse and parent you can be while also pursuing that dream meant to make life better for the ones you love.Listen to this episode and share it with your family and friends.Four TipsBe present when you are presentInvolve the kids with your dream when possibleOnly make promises you can actually keepFor the ultimate tip in guilt-free parenting, consider the age of your children before you launch your dream. They are only young once. Will you miss out on those precious years?Related ArticlesWhat is Success? by Shawn Albright, 30-ish and Confused BlogFathers and Daughters: Six Things Dads with Daughters Should Know, Episode 66 of the Family Time Q&A Podcast - Brandon is a guest on FTQA with Jerry and Jerry's daughter, Emma. One of Shawn's tips for guilt-free parenting was to include your children in your dream. How about a marriage and family podcast where the host is open to his family calling him out, challenging him, and more? It's a dream come true!Tune in to Episode 15 about the magic ratio for happy, healthy marriages.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 episode Brandon and Shawn discuss when and how to share your dream with others. Sometimes, we come out of the gate too soon and are met with resistance from those we expected support us. Other times we hurt our long-term credibility, or build a reputation of having a new crazy dream every six months. There comes a time when we do need to tell others about our dreams, our projects, because we will need their support to get the word out, generate hype, and even buy from us. That's what this episode is all about, getting people on board with your dream.When was a time you found the right support at the right time? When was a time you had a hard time getting people on board with your dream? Share in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you.Getting people on board with your dream is not always about quantity, but quality. You want to get the right people on at the right time to do the right thing as you grow your project, business, or organization. Start with a few trusted advisers, then go from there.Oh, there's a random reference to Viagra in this episode, too. Just go with it. - JerryGo 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 today's information economy, your success is propelled by your ability to add value and build relationships with a niche of people.Inspired by Seth Godin's book, Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us, Brandon and Shawn tackle the topic of the power in tribes and just getting started."Turn accomplices into friends and you can be two-thirds more likely to succeed," Kerry Patterson, Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success.Join our tribe, subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher, join our email list, and send us a message. Connect with us!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

Where do you want to be in five years? Will you be making the change you wish to see in the world at that time? How do you find significance in the work you do now? These are just some of the questions Brandon and Shawn tackle in this episode of Beyond the Rut as they discuss significance versus status.We chase status symbols when we really want significance in our lives. Listen to this episode and discover how you can find real satisfaction in the work you do, or will do.Other tips and topics discussed:Remove "just a ____" from your vocabularyStay-at-home moms are so much more than "just a stay-at-home mom"How to tap into resources you may not realize you already haveGo 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

Your children are never too young to start learning about money. In this episode, Brandon and Shawn discuss the following:Allowances vs WagesIf you don't teach them, who will? AMEX?Savings, Spending, and GenerosityAppropriate advice for your children as they grow into adulthoodJust as it is never too early to teach your children about money, it is also never too late either. Brandon shares money advice he's recently given one of his sons regarding a business venture.What key advice have you shared with your children about money? Comment below.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

One day you're going to be ready to take the first step toward your dream, but are you ready?Rather than dealing with these issues after you've began your journey, wouldn't it be wise to get things in order ahead of time? We aren't suggesting that you procrastinate your dream until everything is "perfect" but we are saying that you can start these things today as you plan your dream.There are four areas in your life you must be prepared for when you get ready to pursue your dream. Shawn and Brandon discuss the following in this episode: (2:46) Getting your finances in order, debt, savings, etc. (12:30) Marriage and relationships (15:44) Physical health (22:17) Putting your habits in checkResources and LinksUse Your Smartphone to Lose Weight by Jerry DuganMyFitnessPalVirtuagymWater Your Body app (iTunes, Google Play)Total Money Makeover by Dave RamseyFitBit Charge HR (count steps and track your heart rate, sleep patterns, challenge friends, and more)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

Striking up conversations with strangers and initiating conversations that end relationships are two of the most difficult and and awkward interactions that many people avoid. However, both of these are necessary and beneficial to anyone trying to pursue a goal.To most people, networking is about as exciting as getting a root canal. They think of networking as going to "social mixers" and handing out their business cards to a bunch of people that are also walking around handing out business cards. No thanks! LinkedIn, Twitter, and other forms of social media has made meeting like-minded individuals so much easier.Unfortunately, social media has also made severing bad relationships that much harder as well.Listen in as we discuss some tips and perspective to make having these difficult conversations just a little easier.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

Tired of being tired? So are we. Your family and career will both benefit from you getting healthy. Most of us have tried and failed a million times. We fail, get depressed, eat terrible to comfort ourselves, get inspired, re-commit, try for a few days/weeks, then fail again.If you listen to everything the "experts" say about health, you're likely in a constant state of confusion as to what is and is not healthy. Take a step back from all of that and consider some of the most basic, time tested practices that could have almost immediate benefits.Your plan to getting healthy should be simple. You don't need to be a nutritional or fitness expert. You just need to use a little common sense and take a small step...today! A little habit leads to a little health, and a little health will eventually lead to bigger habits and greater health.This isn't about losing weight; it's about having energy for 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