- Do You Want the Problem or the Solution? [MM286]
During a recent conversation, a person that I know was telling me about an issue that they were having. When I offered what I thought was a solution, they rejected it out of hand. That got me thinking. Are we being intellectually honest with ourselves?
Do we want solutions or do we instead embrace the problem because accepting the problem is easier than applying the fix? This might be a valid internal conversation; do you want the solution or do you want the problem?
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy11m | Jun 10, 2022 - Eddie Van Halen Didn’t Know ... [MM285]
While watching an old interview with Eddie Van Halen, it was filmed in the late 90’s, Eddie made a statement about why he played the guitar the way he did. Though he only devoted a few sentences to the subject, what I heard seemed tremendously profound. We’re going to discuss and consider what Eddie meant when he said he didn’t know what not to do.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy18m | Apr 22, 2022 - The Monk and The Mountain [MM284]
We examine the parable of the monk and the mountain. What lessons can be learned from this short tale? Professor Paul will discuss the modern lie of “fairness”. What is “fair”? Perhaps, "fair" is a place you go to eat cotton candy and ride the Ferris wheel.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy14m | Jan 21, 2022 - 10,000 Hours: How Long Will it Take You? [MM283]
I was reading a story about Jose Feliciano (Feliz Navidad) and how when he decided to learn to play the guitar he would practice all day long, sometimes for 12 to 14 hours.
Friends of Jimi Hendrix have reported that Jimi used to take his guitar with him wherever he went. Anytime he had a spare moment, Hendrix was plucking his axe. If 10,000 hours is the requirement for mastery, the big question is; how long will it take you to reach that number?
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy16m | Dec 21, 2021 - Fishing Lessons [MM282]
What life lessons can we take from the simple act of fishing, casting a line into the water? What lessons can we instill in our children and why is a valuable investment in time to take your kids fishing? Professor Paul offers some advice from the trout stream.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy19m | Jun 18, 2021 - The Short Sightedness of Pandering [MM281]
Pandering, telling people whatever it is they want to hear, is a short-term strategy and a shortsighted undertaking. If that is the case, why do so many people, groups or organizations do it? Why is pandering still prevalent? On whom does pandering work?
Most importantly, can you be an effective, successful business without pandering? Do you need to pander to be a success?
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy13m | Apr 15, 2021 - MM280 - Blessings; Watch for Them and Acknowledge Them [Best Of]
Blessings come in both large and small packages. Often we get so wrapped up in our day to day living that we may either take blessings for granted or fail to recognize them altogether.
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A daily dose of practical wit and wisdom with a professional educator & trainer, Amazon best selling author, United States Marine, Television, and Radio host, Paul G. Markel.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | Jun 26, 2020 - MM279 - Do What You Hate
Sometimes we need to do that which we do not want to do in order to grow. Paul does not like to do barbell rows. However, it is part of the training program. Once more, trust your coach and make yourself do what you “hate”.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | Jun 25, 2020 - MM278 - Reaching Your Goals
Are you reaching your goals or do you find that you are coming up short? If you are missing your goals, you might consider whether or not something is missing in your program. We consider lessons from strength training and from business.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy8m | Jun 24, 2020 - MM277 - Observe the World
Paul received a question; “How do you find things to write about?” There are many ways to stoke creative fire. However, all good creative writers share one thing in common; they are able to minimize distractions and observe the world.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | Jun 23, 2020 - MM276 - Finding Inspiration
Do you have “writer’s block” or are you just not inspired to sit down and write? During this episode, Paul will share a couple of methods that he uses when he is not feeling motivated or inspired to write. Maybe these tricks can help you.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy10m | Jun 22, 2020 - MM275 - The Lesson of Seeds
More lessons from the garden. Sometimes you need to plant the seeds and have faith and patience. You might be surprised. Paul has a garden report for you.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | Jun 19, 2020 - MM274 - Growth without Discomfort?
Can growth occur without discomfort? Childhood is tough but constant growth is happening. Neither muscles nor intellect can grow without discomfort and stress.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy8m | Jun 18, 2020 - MM273 - Finding Mentors
Finding a mentor or multiple mentors throughout your life requires a deliberate effort. Teachers and mentors are not going to come find you. You need to put yourself in a position where they have access to you.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | Jun 17, 2020 - MM272 - Cognitive Dissonance
First, share your favorites episode of Morning Mindset on your social media story. How does the term cognitive dissonance fit in our modern world? What happens when people refuse to recognize this situation and make a change? Also, Paul is going to take a summer vacation.
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Recently, my wife and I went to our local greenhouse to purchase some starter plants to make up for some of the seeds that never took root.
I was feeling pretty good about our garden until I walked into the greenhouse. Then I reminded myself that I am a novice, an amateur, and they are professionals.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | Jun 1, 2020 - MM270 - Fear is Not a Virtue
Fear is a natural human response to danger. Being afraid is not a sin, but neither should it become a lifestyle. What we are witnessing, through our virtue-signaling world, is fear being mistaken for virtue.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy9m | May 29, 2020 - MM269 - Pleasing Everyone
The shortest road to madness and depression is the attempt to please everyone, all the time. Despite the fact that we all “know” that we cannot please everyone, how many of us are still frustrated by that attempt?
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy10m | May 28, 2020 - MM268 - Have Faith; The Office Story
“The Office” is one of the most successful television shows of our generation and is beloved by millions. However, The Office was almost canceled after the first season. It was not perfect and many studio execs wanted to drop the show.
However, one man had faith in it, even though it was not perfect. Kevin Reilly, the head of NBC, had faith in the show and saved it.
Today we focus on faith and not giving up just because something or someone is not perfect.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy12m | May 27, 2020 - MM267 - Yesterday vs. Today
We all like to look back at old photos. Sometimes when we look at those pictures we say “What was I thinking?”. Do not let yesterday’s behavior cloud or take away from today’s successes.
The old way was not wrong if it was the best way for the time, today’s successes are built on yesterday’s behaviors.
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