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Success and Significance

January 6, 2020 by Lee H. Baucom, Ph.D. Leave a Comment

We all face obstacles in our lives. No matter how successful, no matter how determined we are, we will have tough moments. Soul moments. Times when we have to stop, collect ourselves, let go of who we have been, and step into a new space.

Sometimes, those moments are full of tragedy.

That was the case for my guest on this episode of Thriveology Podcast. Aaron Walker, author of View From The Top, was successful… multiple times. After growing up poor, Aaron decided to make himself successful.

He started working young, finished high school early, and launched his first business. He sold that and started another. Followed by another.

And then, one day… tragedy. Big enough that Aaron tried to hide from life. (Aaron tells the story, himself, during our talk.) But life wasn’t quite done yet. Aaron made a shift from success to significance.

In our discussion, Aaron reveals the cornerstones of building a life of integrity and significance. Listen in to learn more.

RELATED RESOURCES
Aaron’s Website
Fears We All Have
MPI Triad
Making an Impact

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Charging Into The New Year

December 31, 2018 by Lee H. Baucom, Ph.D. Leave a Comment

ChargingIntoNewYear The New Year. It is upon us. And along with the start of a new year is an opportunity for us to re-start. To make some changes. To find some ways to charge into the New Year, with a new approach. Maybe even a new attitude!

Many people make resolutions around this time. And most of those resolutions are broken by February. Gyms are full in January and quiet again in February. Health foods fly out the doors in January, only to be tossed to make room for cookies and chips in February.

Change is a tall order… unless you have some clarity to your change. Some simple approach that makes your hopes and dreams a part of your life.

Let’s make a 4 step plan for charging into the New Year. (And even if you listen to this episode at some other time in the year… guess what? You can use the exact same 4 steps at any time!)

Start the year right… by making a fresh start!

Listen to the podcast episode below.

RELATED RESOURCES:
Your Word
Gratitude
What You Can Control
Thrive Principles Book
The Immutable Laws of Living Book

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Moving Through My Midlife

February 20, 2017 by Lee H. Baucom, Ph.D. Leave a Comment

Yep, MY midlife. Because I find myself at midlife (maybe, even probably, beyond “midpoint,” but in the midst of midlife).

I thought that since I have been discussing midlife transitions and crises, I needed to be open about my own midlife issues and transitions. While not a crisis, it is definitely a transition.

Let me be clear that I don’t believe I should in any way be a model of how to do this (or how NOT to do this). But I do think it may be helpful to hear from someone else who is going through this.

It turns out that many people think what they are feeling is unique to them — and that is just NOT so. Midlife is a transition. And it CAN become a crisis.

Here’s how it has been for me. . .

MID LIFE TRANSITION SERIES
4 Myths of a Mid Life Crisis
The Heart Of A Midlife Crisis
A Healthy Midlife Transition
Midlife Crisis or Depression?

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Built For Impact: #28 Thriveology Podcast

July 14, 2014 by Lee H. Baucom, Ph.D. Leave a Comment

Do you wonder why you are here? Are you wondering what purpose you have in the world?

You have something unique to offer to the world. It is something only YOU can do to impact the world.

Life satisfaction comes from being a person of impact. Change in your own life and in the life of those around you only comes from being a person of impact.

As humans, we are designed for impact. We are designed to create an impact in our own life, the lives of those around us, and in the lives of others.

What? You don’t think you are impacting the world? You don’t think you have anything to offer? Let me prove you wrong!

In this week’s Thriveology Podcast, I tell you several reasons why you may not be making an impact. But more importantly, I give you several ways of becoming a person of impact.

Let me know what you think in the comments area below!

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