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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.
Patricia Heaton is one of TV's most recognizable and beloved female leads from her role as Debra Barone on the long-standing comedy Everybody Loves Raymond.
Today, the three-time Emmy winner shares about the unexpected + sudden loss of her mother as a child, the pockets of hope that kept her acting dream alive + how she's thriving in her "second act" of life as an ambassador for World Vision.
This warm conversation will remind you that no matter what stage of life you're in, crisis can serve as a golden opportunity for reinvention.
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PATRICIA HEATON'S LIVE INSPIRED 7
1. What is the best book you've ever read? Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck.
2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Fearlessness.
3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My KitchenAid mixer.
4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My mom. I didn't get to know her as her own person.
5. What is the best advice you've ever received? "There are three things Jesus is telling us to do: help the poor, help the poor and help the poor." - Kathryn Compton, World Vision
6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Stop drinking and be more disciplined.
7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Well done my good and faithful servant.
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A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others.
- Mustafa Kemal AtatürkToday I share an open letter of gratitude to teachers, who have historically been selfless in serving youth, and today more than ever.
My friends, our educators have demonstrated repeatedly in the midst of turmoil, natural disasters, human tragedies and ordinary life their commitment to the children in their classroom.And yet, as summer fades to fall, as a nation remains on edge, and as schools navigate wildly difficult circumstances, let's have confidence that the same profession that has served nobly in the past will be effective, instructive and invaluable during these times, too.
Be assured that the light will shine, we'll get through this together and the best days remain ahead.
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Dr. Gary Chapman is just the man to turn to for help on strengthening our most important relationships. Two decades after publishing his continuous New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages, millions of readers credit him with saving their relationships by providing simple and practical ways to communicate their love.
As we face great uncertainty, there is a profound need for love in our life. Today's encouraging conversation will inspire you to better express your love + develop stronger relationships.
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DR. GARY CHAPMAN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7
1. What is the best book you've ever read? Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions that Brave Young Men Make by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Clarence Schuler.
2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Carefree.
3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? The Bible I'm currently reading.
4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Dawson Trotman, the founder of The Navigators.
5. What is the best advice you've ever received? Recognize that if you're going to accomplish anything worthwhile in life, there will be opposition. Treat them with kindness + dignity, listen to them and learn from them.
6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Make the most of where you are. Don't wait to serve people.
7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Faithful onto death.
Keeley Companies wholeheartedly believes that if you get the people right -the results will follow. They set themselves apart with a forward-thinking culture that empowers their people and fosters loyal partnerships. Keeley Companies are a proud sponsor, partner, and super fan of the Live Inspired Podcast. Learn more about Keeley Companies.
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Today I share about the difficult times we're experiencing and how it's easy to get stuck in the negativity. You'll hear what it means to actually live and learn one simple thing to reestablish meaning in your life.
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My new book IN AWE is now available... and became an instant bestseller! Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Visit ReadInAwe.com today!
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Lori Allen is one of the world's foremost experts on bridal couture and the central figure of TLC's longstanding reality show Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. Today, Lori shares about owning Bridals by Lori for four decades, overcoming breast cancer and why she thinks marriages during the COVID-19 pandemic are among the strongest she's ever seen.
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LORI ALLEN'S LIVE INSPIRED 7
1. What is the best book you've ever read? Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I was more fearless. I'm a bit more reserved today.
3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My wedding pictures.
4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? God. And I have a lot of questions!
5. What is the best advice you've ever received? My dad: You got this.
6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Be a little kinder to yourself + relax a little bit more.
7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? She loved her life. She never gave up. She did her best.
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"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." - Viktor E. Frankl My friend, as you step into your Monday and begin your week, determine to control what you can and let go of what you can't. As you prepare for the unknowns ahead, choose to unclench your fist, let go of your anxiety and open wide your heart. Recognize that powerlessness fades when we embrace the brilliance, the miracle, and the influence within our attitude, decisions and lives. This choice will fundamentally change your world. And in that, you'll be liberated to improve the larger world, too.***
My new book IN AWE is now available... and became an instant bestseller! Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Visit ReadInAwe.com today!
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Jillian Michaels is a world-renowned fitness expert, distinguished nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur. As one of the original trainers on the hit reality TV series The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels has built an empire in the health + wellness arena including being an 8-time New York Times bestselling author, publishing numerous successful fitness DVDs and launching the award-winning Jillian Michaels Fitness app.
Today, Jillian opens up about her struggle with childhood obesity, facing ridicule from her peers and the infliction point that provided newfound confidence and triggered an appreciation for fitness to provide empowerment in all facets of life. You'll leave this conversation with a plethora of practical tips + step-by-step instructions that will inspire your mind + body.
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JILLIAN MICHAELS' LIVE INSPIRED 7
1. What is the best book you've ever read? As a child, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, The Princess Bride by William Goldman and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. As an adult, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, Physics of the Future and Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku and The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene.
2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I had far fewer expectations as a child.
3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? A necklace my daughter was wearing when I picked her up.
4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Albert Einstein.
7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? I am a narrow conduit for something greater.
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Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment as I share this timely poem.
May you know love.
The kind that makes you better,
that challenges you to grow.
Walk in loving kindness and you will feel the invisible tether that connects us all.
May you live a life of purpose.
Seek knowledge from young and old.
Different and same, gentle and sharp.
Live with your eyes wide open.
See the beauty, the goodness, the miracles but also the struggle.
Dare yourself to make a difference in the world.
May you notice divinity in unlikely places.
May you stand in awe of the world around you.
And find wisdom in both the sunshine and the rain.
Pause. Breath. Listen.
The trees will tell you secrets if you let them. Let them.
- Unknown
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My new book IN AWE is now available... and became an instant bestseller! Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Visit ReadInAwe.com today!
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In honor of the return of MLB baseball this week, we're thrilled to have Major League Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. as our guest.
Cal is the epitome of dedication + perseverance. In his 21-year career, he earned his way into the record books numerous times, most notably when he broke Lou Gehrig's longstanding record of consecutive games played – with 2,130 games. Today, Cal is an author, speaker + philanthropist.
Our conversation will surprise you – we talk about baseball but even more about life outside of the ballpark. You'll hear why Cal values persistently showing up despite difficulty and how he came to believe that the best is yet to come.
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CAL RIPKEN JR.'S LIVE INSPIRED 7
1. What is the best book you've ever read? Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Passion and immersion.
3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? A letter I wrote to myself in September 1987 when my consecutive inning streak was stopped.
4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Lou Gehrig.
5. What is the best advice you've ever received? You belong. Believe in yourself. You have the power to do whatever you want.
6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't worry so much. Try things. Experience things.
7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? To be remembered at all is pretty good. Be remembered as gamer.
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"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"It's not about you." These are the first four words of one of the bestselling books of all time. Through the principles put forward by Rick Warren in The Purpose Driven Life, we are reminded that to discover what most stirs our heart, ignites our passion and elevates our lives: We must begin with the surprising + unpopular truth that it's not about us. In other words, to obtain the best of our lives we must... stop believing that it's all about our lives.
On Live Inspired Podcast ep. 58, Matt Emerzian shared how he went from a senior vice president at a major music marketing company working with Hollywood's elite to shifting into a life of purpose. Hear how he made this shift, the impact it's had and what it means for you here.
Want to achieve greater success, impact more deeply and savor an even better life? Want more vibrancy and joy?
It turns out the greatest returns in life are rarely discovered in what we receive, but in what we give. Because, ultimately, we don't long to be merely happy, busy or successful. We desire to be useful, honorable, and compassionate. We yearn to make a difference, to belong to a community and to share love with others. In a world as divided and negative as ours, what better time to start than now.
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My new book IN AWE is now available... and became an instant bestseller! Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Visit ReadInAwe.com today!
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