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World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.
"The very thing you take for granted, others are praying for." – Marlan Rico Lee
Few of us ponder honestly the profound fragility and beauty of life at any age. Today I share an experience from my time as a hospital chaplain that woke me up to be far more intentional in savoring the profound gift of each day.
The goal of life isn't to number the days to keep score, but in order to live them passionately, faithfully, intentionally, and lovingly.
I encourage you to choose to number your days. Rejoice in what you have and those gathered around you. And in the midst of the anxiety, difficulty and unknowns of this day, remain confident that this day remains a gift and even better days are yet to come.
Struggle. Financial setbacks. Loneliness. Constant stress. Uncertainty.
These are some of the words audience members recently shared when I asked them to describe the last 14 months.
That is exactly why today's episode is so important: Join me to be reminded that, regardless of your challenges, hope is not canceled. Love wins. And the best of your life is yet to come.
I'll share just how mind-boggling the miracle of your life is as evidenced through a special friend of mine, 8-year-old Curtis. You won't believe:
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Thirty years ago, Bill Johnson was walking to an Atlanta subway station with two colleagues when his world went dark. A bullet entered one temple and exited the other, leaving him permanently blind.
With optimism, honesty + joy, Bill shares his extraordinary journey of learning to navigate in a new, dark world. Hear Bill share how he began to:
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If you enjoyed hearing about Bill's resilience... You're going to love professional barrel racer Amberley Snyder's story. After a devastating accident left her unable to walk, she was determined to the saddle. Be inspired by Amberley's strength, faith and ability to turn tragedy into triumph Listen now.
BILL JOHNSON'S LIVE INSPIRED 7Scott Stratten is president of UnMarketing and was named "Top Five Social Media Influencers in the World" by Forbes.com. Co-author of six bestselling books with his business partner and wife Alison, Scott helps organizations see their business through his unconventional + disruptive "unmarketing" lens.
Today, Scott reveals the power of having others believe in you, tips you can apply that have helped him evolve as a presenter, and what he recommends you "unlearn." This conversation will motivate you to rise above limiting beliefs and take the next best step in your life.
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Commitment is an act, not a word. - Jean-Paul Sartre
Last week I saw first-hand the selflessness and commitment of caregiving from two shining examples. In addition to watching my mom prepare my dad for surgery, I interviewed Richard Lui, NBC News journalist who was prepared to put his 30-year career on hold to care for his father with Alzheimer's.
Today, let's recognize that the work of a committed caregiver can be wildly isolating and absolutely exhausting. Let's let them know we are aware of all they do and inspired by their love in action. Even more, let's choose to ask how we can assist them.
[Tune into my conversation with Richard Lui on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 358 to hear us celebrate the hidden joys and gifts within caregiving.]
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According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, 54 million Americans give care for an ill or disabled family member. Five years ago, NBC News journalist Richard Lui found himself in this group as his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Today, Richard shares about preparing to leave his 30-year career to care for his father and how the prolonged illness taught him the power of selflessness. While caring for others has profound difficulties, Richard shows us how it can also offer an abundance of purpose + joy.
Did you enjoy this episode? You'll love hearing from my mom Susan O'Leary. After selflessly raising six children, I believe she's doing her finest work today as a caregiver for my father with Parkinson's. Listen to Susan O'Leary on ep. 000 now.
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Did you hear last week's Live Inspired Podcast with Seth Godin?
When I asked one of the greatest marketers, thought leaders and influencers of our time how he wants to be remembered he said: "Someone who made a ruckus. To shine a light; do generous, remarkable work; teach people to teach other people; and leave things better than they found them."
Be a ruckus-maker: Do little things consistently well and use your talents in ways that amplify others.
Listen to Seth Godin on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 356.
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Seth Godin is one of the world's most renowned marketing experts, 20-time bestselling author, distinguished speaker and writer of one of the most popular blogs on the Internet. Seth is also one of the most humble people I've ever spoken with + shared profound yet simple, thought-provoking life reflections I can't stop thinking about.
Seth's brilliant insights on life, success, failure, and the "audacity to settle for anything less than remarkable" are a treasure you won't want to miss.
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SETH GODIN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7
The approval ratings in which we view our photos, actions, thoughts and lives is a broken system.
A week ago a friend sent me a hilariously negative review he found on Amazon regarding my book On Fire.
We spend significant time rating others and ingesting their judgment of us.
The goal of our lives is not status or ease, but leading, serving, elevating and inspiring in such a manner that other lives are better because we were part of it.
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Celebrating National Siblings Month, my sister Susan O'Leary Ciapciak joined me via livestream for this special episode. We discuss her life-saving role the day of my fire, the challenges of being a working mother of five during a global pandemic, and more!
Watch a replay of the livestream on Facebook or YouTube!
If you enjoy this episode... You'll love hearing my episode about adult sibling relationships. I share three things we do to stay close as adults! Don't miss it, listen to ep. 88 here.
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