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# LEANING TOWARD WISDOM

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- [People You Helped Become Better (A Special Episode)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/people-you-helped-become-better-a-special-episode/) - Clayton M. Christensen died back in 2020. He was a 67-year-old Harvard Business School professor and management guru. He authored books, “The Innovator’s Dilemma” and “How Will You Measure Your Life?" Clayton had leukemia. The title of today's show was taken from a Wall Street Journal article about him. He was a man of faith,
- [Going On A Financial Fast](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/going-on-a-financial-fast/) - After major purchases and lifestyle upgrades, I'm taking a financial fast. Here's why I'm pressing pause on unnecessary spending starting August 1, 2026.
- [Money Is Never JUST Money](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/money-is-never-just-money/) - Your biggest money problem may have nothing to do with dollars. Discover why your relationship with money shapes far more than your bank account.
- [The People I Prefer Most: Laughing, Cutting Up and Sarcasm](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-people-i-prefer-most-laughing-cutting-up-and-sarcasm/) - Watch. Listen. I think you'll get it. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [You're Never Too Old To Improve (or to figure it out)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/youre-never-too-old-to-improve-or-to-figure-it-out/) - Discover why growth, wisdom, and personal improvement don’t have an expiration date — and how meaningful change is still possible later in life.
- [Soft Skills, Hard Lessons](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/soft-skills-hard-lessons/) - People. They're the problem. ;) Not all people, but most people. Then there's ME. Maybe the biggest problem of all. Forever, my wife has urged me to lower my expectations, accusing me of expecting too much. Most often, the context is somebody's behavior or performance. I'll remark, "I think he could have done better."
- [The Power & Responsibility of the Individual](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-power-responsibility-of-the-individual/) - I'd have written some show notes, but I didn't want to. ;) Enjoy! Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [Being Immersed In The Present (Why Hi-Fi Stereo Matters To Me)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/being-immersed-in-the-present-why-hi-fi-stereo-matters-to-me/) - Thank you. For watching. For listening. For being part of the small band of folks who give their time and attention.
- [I Don't Get It](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-dont-get-it/) - Leaning Toward Wisdom - Modern Tales of an Ancient Pursuit
- [The Power of Deprivation](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-power-of-deprivation/) - Sacrifice. Self-control. Self-discipline. Temperance. Repentance. They're all part of a life devoted to deprivation - a life devoted to not serving self, but a life devoted to improving self. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [Putting In The Work To Have A Better Year](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/putting-in-the-work-to-have-a-better-year/) - An important link: https://www.youtube.com/c/LetthebiblespeakTv Spiritual, professional, and personal - those are the areas of life. And I need to put in the work to improve them all. Because I don't want another year, I want a new, better year! Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email
- [Reflection and Anticipation (Year End 2025)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/reflection-and-anticipation-year-end-2025/) - As we close out the final day of 2025, it seems fitting to engage in two of my favorite activities: reflection and anticipation.
- [Husbands & Wives: Old Love Is Home](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/husbands-wives-old-love-is-home/) - Today's topic has preoccupied (and occupied) my thoughts for decades. Boys. Girls. Men. Women. Our differences. Our wants, needs and desires. Those things we crave most. From one another, as husbands and wives. Our duties and opportunities to serve each other. To make a difference for this person we love most. Please tell a
- [Let's Not Just Prepare For 2026](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/lets-not-just-prepare-for-2026/) - Eternity changes everything!
- [Staying Fascinated With My Wife](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/staying-fascinated-with-my-wife/) - Once we were young. Now, we're old. Okay, older. Being older is good. Often, it's great! She was always gorgeous. I was always smitten. Madly in love. The love affair began on Wednesday night, July 2, 1975. During a church camp meeting in Oklahoma. I asked her out on a date following church services
- [Reaping The Rewards Of Wholesomeness](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/reaping-the-rewards-of-wholesomeness/) - Reaping The Rewards Of Wholesomeness
- [Closing The Gap (Between Where You Are & Where You Need To Be)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/closing-the-gap-between-where-you-are-where-you-need-to-be/) - Show notes? Nah. You don't need 'em. Not for this episode. Enjoy! Randy Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [Not Knowing You're In Trouble](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/not-knowing-youre-in-trouble/) - Today’s episode is about something we’ve all experienced, often without realizing it at the time: not knowing you’re in trouble. Not because you didn’t see the warning signs—but because you couldn’t, or maybe you wouldn’t. Pride, foolishness, selfishness—they can all blind us. And sometimes, the most dangerous trouble is the kind we don’t know
- [The Stories They’ll Never Know…Unless You Tell Them](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-stories-theyll-never-knowunless-you-tell-them/) - Your Story Is Their Inheritance Why documenting your life may be the most powerful gift you leave behind “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” – African proverb We spend our lives accumulating experiences, lessons, values, and insights — but how much of it do we pass on? Not the
- [Overwhelmed, Overcommitted, and Out of Time](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/overwhelmed-overcommitted-and-out-of-time/) - Let's explore the anxiety that comes from having too many responsibilities, too many projects, and too little clarity.
- [Trying To Fix A Dead Horse](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/trying-to-fix-a-dead-horse/) - I know, I've been a dog on a bone with this. Some might say, "You're beating a dead horse!" Maybe. And maybe that's the method to my madness in the past few episodes. Do you know about the dead horse theory? It's had a long-standing place in management lore. It goes like this, according
- [Let Go To Grab Hold](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/let-go-to-grab-hold/) - No notes today. No excuse. I'm just lazy today. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [The Discipline To Improve & Be Better](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-discipline-to-improve-be-better/) - When we learn that our behavior and choices belong entirely to us and are independent of what others do, it's the road less traveled to becoming a better person
- [It's Hard When You Don't See Results Right Away](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/its-hard-when-you-dont-see-results-right-away/) - A few weeks ago, Megan Moroney was on The Bobby Bones Show. She's an emerging country music star touring with Kenny Chesney. I only know that because I've seen snippets of their shows on social media. Not knowing who she is or anything about her, I trolled through a short clip of Bobby Bones's
- [Experience Changes Our Mind](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/experience-changes-our-mind/) - Thanks for watching. If you choose to listen, thanks for that, too. Other than that, I've got nothing. The show speaks for itself. But here are the links I mentioned (and promised to share): LetTheBibleSpeak.tv https://hotspringsvillageinsideout.com/a-champion-bull-rider-who-loves-to-cut-hair/ Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [Irons, But Not Too Many In The Fire](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/irons-but-not-too-many-in-the-fire/) - I apologize for being absent lately. Let me explain.
- [How Do You Measure Success?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-do-you-measure-success/) - He asked me, "How do you measure success?" "Success in what? Sales success is easy to measure. Serenity, not so much."
- [You Are Responsible For Everything](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/you-are-responsible-for-everything/) - It doesn't mean you're to blame. It means you accept responsibility for yourself—for your choices, decisions, behavior, reactions, feelings—and all the rest. I've yet to discover a downside. Mentioned in today's show: VIA Survey Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [I Learned Everything I Needed From The Bible](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-learned-everything-i-needed-from-the-bible/) - All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things by Robert Fulghum was published in 1986. It was quite the rage because it was filled with commonsense life maxims. I read it and appreciated the author's point that even children can (and should) learn how to behave toward others.
- [If Your Habits Don't Change, You Won't Have A New Year. You'll Just Have Another Year.](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/if-your-habits-dont-change-you-wont-have-a-new-year-youll-just-have-another-year/) - I posted this on social media a few days ago. It's easy to desire improvement, but it's hard to change our habits to bring about improvement. Each year begins with the hope that 2025 will be better than 2024. Maybe it will. Maybe not. Our habits are going to determine it. These 2 sentences
- [The Ongoing Quest For Greater Wisdom](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-ongoing-quest-for-greater-wisdom/) - Happy New Year, 2025! In the fall of 1997, I uploaded my first audio under the tagline "Leaning Toward Wisdom." It was my documentary, the journey of a 40-year-old dad desiring to pass along whatever lessons I might. Twenty-seven years later, I'm still unsure how successful the quest has been to lean more toward
- [Am I Solving The Right Problem In This Relationship?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/am-i-solving-the-right-problem-in-this-relationship/) - During the holiday season, relationships are often strained. It might be a good time to examine how we solve our relationship problems.
- [Staying  Around The Smart Spots](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/staying-around-the-smart-spots/) - "My ambition didn't allow me to fail," said Jack Barsky, an ex-KGB spy who was a sleeper agent in the United States. Barsky was quite successful in avoiding detection. Until he was, then no amount of ambition would prevent authorities from moving in. He stayed around his smart spots for years, navigating North American
- [Why You Should Consider Creating Content](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/why-you-should-consider-creating-content/) - Friday, October 18, 2024 It's a back-porch version of Free Form Friday outside The Yellow Studio 4.0 in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Today is the maiden voyage of my new Sony ZVE10 II with a Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens coupled with a DJI Mic 2 wireless mic. It only took me 27 years to
- [Will Video Kill The Audio Podcast?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/will-video-kill-the-audio-podcast/) - https://randycantrell.com/inside-the-yellow-studio/ The link above is a comprehensive list of the gear inside The Yellow Studio. Assume every link is an affiliate link. Ironically, I chose to make this an audio, not a video. Yes, that was intentional. I hope you'll click PLAY. It started in 1997. This podcast. It was a handheld Olympus digital recorder.
- [People Who Want To Feel Important](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/people-who-want-to-feel-important/) - Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm—but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves. -
- [Accidentally On Purpose](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/accidentally-on-purpose/) - “It's a bizarre but wonderful feeling, to arrive dead center of a target you didn't even know you were aiming for.” ― Lois McMaster Bujold Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and realize that what you've found is more suited to your needs than what you thought you were looking for. --- Lawrence Block
- [I'm Not The Man I Used To Be](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/im-not-the-man-i-used-to-be/) - I am not the man I ought to be, I am not the man I wish to be. I am not the man I hope to be. But by the grace of God, I am not the man I used to be. -J.Newton
- [The Distractions Of The Side Hustle](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-distractions-of-the-side-hustle/) - Distractions embraced equals selfishness. Colossal selfishness. Because it's pride that drives us to distraction.
- [Heartbreak](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/heartbreak/) - Stephen R. Covey wrote, "Our greatest joy and our greatest pain come in our relationship with others." Today, let's discuss heartbreak.
- [I Spent Last Night In A Holiday Inn Express In Hurst, Texas](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-spent-last-night-in-a-holiday-inn-express-in-hurst-texas/) - Susan Watts-Martinez is the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express in Hurst, Texas. They have superior customer service! Highly recommended!
- [Top Mistakes That Can Make You a Bad Partner (And How to Avoid Them)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/top-mistakes-that-can-make-you-a-bad-partner-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - Let's define "partner" broadly. It could be a spouse, a business associate, a legal partnership, an informal collaboration, a co-worker, or something else. In short, it's a joint venture of some sort. You get to define it the way that best suits you. My first partnerships were likely being a sibling to my sister who
- [Saying No So You Can Say Yes](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/saying-no-so-you-can-say-yes/) - I'm thinking of the YES that first requires a NO. Mostly, I'm thinking about my consumption and creation.
- [How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-you-do-anything-is-how-you-do-everything/) - Leaning Toward Wisdom, modern tales of an ancient pursuit - it's not an absolute truth, but still I'm rather fond of the concept because it works
- [Do The Hard Things Really Well](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/do-the-hard-things-really-well/) - Bariatric surgeries have exploded (that might not be the proper verb) in recent years. Part of the reason is the improved technologies to make it "minimally invasive," but I think it's primarily because people want a fast, easy fix. And now add a new found popularity of drugs like Ozempic ® making weight-loss even easier.
- [False Assumptions About Retirement](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/false-assumptions-about-retirement/) - More specifically maybe...false assumptions about my (our) retirement... That you must have at least a million dollars to retire. That you really need three million dollars to retire with security. That you should delay collecting Social Security until at least 65, and preferably until 70. That you should travel. That you should do all the
- [Hanging On By A Thread](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/hanging-on-by-a-thread/) - Happy Father's Day 2024! The what was crystal clear. The how was no where in sight. Casey Neistat is the OG of YouTube, vlogging and social media creation. He's associated with New York, but it wasn't always so. Casey set his sights on NYC knowing he wanted to make it there. Without any idea
- [You've Got 25 Feet To Save Your Career](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/youve-got-25-feet-to-save-your-career/) - Reminiscing of my 25-foot-moments I tried to remember what led me there. What happened and how did I get it wrong? Did I get it wrong? Sometimes.
- [Practicing It So Much That When The Moment Comes, It Just Happens](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/practicing-it-so-much-that-when-the-moment-comes-it-just-happens/) - On Chris Williamson's Modern Wisdom YouTube show with Tim Kennedy, a Special Forces master sergeant and author, Kennedy was recounting the extensive training of special forces. In the fog of war there is no time to think when bullets start flying. It's all reaction. He details the many micro movements of firing a weapon during
- [Making Yourself A Better Companion](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/making-yourself-a-better-companion/) - Note: The picture in the featured image is my 100-year-old dad holding my 92-year-old mother's hand as she lay dying. She passed from this life on April 4, 2024. They were married for 73 years, a testimony to the power of companionship. Companion / Companionship a person or animal with whom one spends a
- [Customer Service Fanaticism](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/customer-service-fanaticism/) - In 1982 I stood in front of a group of employees of the retail company I was running to tell them, "Who would have thought we'd reach a time when saying "please" and "thank you," "sir" and "ma'am" would be a competitive edge?" That was then. This is now. Superior customer service is rare.
- [Beginning The End](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/beginning-the-end/) - There are beginnings and endings in all areas of our life.
- [Some Days You Eat The Bear...](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/some-days-you-eat-the-bear/) - February 1974, Baton Rouge. Near the entrance to Louisiana State University. A record store, my favorite hang out. Leisure Landing. I enter the store and a record is playing. It's alt-country. Weird. Because the guy's name is Ian Matthews. Ian isn't a southern United States name. I grab the album cover and begin to read
- [Up All Night: Breaking Spinning Plates](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/up-all-night-breaking-spinning-plates/) - "The only way to learn how many plates you can spin is to break some plates. The question of capacity guarantees failure." - T.S. Elliot
- [Doing Hard Things Well](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/doing-hard-things-well/) - Galatians 6:7-9 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not be weary in well-doing: for
- [Leaning Toward Creativity](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/leaning-toward-creativity/) - Creativity takes practice. As in, you have to do it. Also, as in you have to do it repeatedly to improve.
- [Shameless Retirement](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/shameless-retirement/) - Shameless An adjective meaning insensible to disgrace Retirement A noun meaning a withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active working life or the age at which one normally retires The United States adopted an initial retirement age of 65 with the Social Security Act of 1935. By the mid-20th century, almost all countries
- [Be Careful About The Hit Song You Record 'Cause You'll Be Playing It The Rest Of Your Life](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/be-careful-about-the-hit-song-you-record-cause-youll-be-playing-it-the-rest-of-your-life/) - Sorry. My usual show notes don't exist. And I was too lazy this time of year to write them. But I do have a couple of calls to action. One, join us over in the Facebook group if you care. I'd love to have you in the group. Two, support my efforts to lean hard
- [Happy Thanksgiving 2023!](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/happy-thanksgiving-2023/) - I appreciate you all very much. Thank you. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan to start vlogging from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas because the place is spectacular. The scenery will make for a great backdrop. Plus, there
- [Finding A Way, Not An Excuse](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/finding-a-way-not-an-excuse/) - The Reality Distortion Field. Guy "Bud" Tribble was Vice President of Software Technology at Apple Inc. As Apple was developing the first Macintosh computer in 1981, Bud used the term to describe Apple's founder Steve Jobs. The term seems to have originated in a 1966 episode of Star Trek when it was used to describe
- [Someone To Divide It With](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/someone-to-divide-it-with/) - To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with. —Mark Twain Rhonda and I went on our first date on July 2, 1975. On January 2, 1978 we were married. This coming January 2, 2024 will mark our 46th anniversary. Today, let's talk about marriage. More accurately, let's just
- [Living In Two Places: Is It A Path Toward Madness or Serenity?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/living-in-two-places-is-it-a-path-toward-madness-or-serenity/) - There's a Chinese proverb that declares owning two houses is a path toward madness. That's probably true, but I wouldn't know. I've never owned two houses 'cause I've never been part of the rich and famous. ;) I'm practical. And I'm not rich by American standards, but I'm extremely wealthy by global standards (and by
- [Driven By Discontentment](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/driven-by-discontentment/) - Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure. - Thomas A. Edison Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan
- [Men Who Would Occupy High Places](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/men-who-would-occupy-high-places/) - Critics are men who watch a battle from a high place, then come down and shoot the survivors. -Ernest Hemingway I was 11 when I learned how men will clamor for power and authority. Sitting along side my father I watched men wrangle, argue and get worked up. Cooperation was absent. Collaboration wasn’t even an
- [Don't Let A Bad Day Become More](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/dont-let-a-bad-day-become-more/) - Many motivational speakers talk about having had a bad day. Most go on to share how they lost it all, or how life crushed them down below the ground level. Or left them homeless and destitute. But... The Phoenix will always rise back up. Never mind that quite a few stories we hear are fabricated.
- [Are You A Shining Star Or Space Trash?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-you-a-shining-star-or-space-trash/) - During my first few months at a brand new job - my first job where I wasn't working for my dad - I had a routine. I'd get out of class, drive to work and within minutes of walking into the stereo shop I would make my way to one of the sound rooms (yep,
- [Old Age And Experience Need A USB Port](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/old-age-and-experience-need-a-usb-port/) - So we can take full advantage of what they know. Their insights, experience and wisdom need to be more easily passed on. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan to start vlogging from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas because
- [Every Path Forward Will Have Obstacles](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/every-path-forward-will-have-obstacles/) - During a recent summertime hike we approached the bridge. A recent storm had blown through and knocked down a tree that fell across the bridge. Not a big deal. We just stepped over it carefully. Thankfully the bridge didn't suffer any major damage. Neither did we. It was an obstacle that wasn't there the last
- [When I Die, While I'm Alive](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/when-i-die-while-im-alive/) - I launched my webcam, put on headphones and sat behind the microphone to record "An Oral History." Parts 1 and 2 were recorded on March 11, 2011. Part 3 was recorded on January 16, 2017. Part 4 was recorded on June 23, 2022. I gave my children copies of Parts 1, 2 and 3. I
- [Daring To Be Gratefully Optimistic](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/daring-to-be-gratefully-optimistic/) - "Thank you" is not just a complete sentence, but it's a complete prayer. Not comprehensive, but complete. Today's special, unscheduled episode addresses the fear mongering, the pessimism, the mayhem, the poor (pathetic) behavior worldwide and why we ought to intentionally exercise gratitude, optimism and fight! Something or somebody will have dominion over you. You get
- [Happy Labor Day 2023 From The Yellow Studio](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/happy-labor-day-2023-from-the-yellow-studio/) - Wishing you well on this first Monday in September. I'm hoping to finish 2023 strong. You? Thank you. All of you. For your time and attention. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan to start vlogging from Hot
- [You Can Ask Me Anything, But That Doesn't Mean I'll Answer](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/you-can-ask-me-anything-but-that-doesnt-mean-ill-answer/) - A special episode. Answering a few questions, sharing some insights and updating you on the goings on inside The Yellow Studio. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan to start vlogging from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas because the
- [How Rich Are You?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-rich-are-you/) - Luke chapter 12 13 And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me. 14 But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in
- [Ten Years From Now Will We See How Optimistic and Opportunistic You Were In 2023?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/ten-years-from-now-will-we-see-how-optimistic-and-opportunistic-you-were-in-2023/) - Today's show was provoked, in some part, by this article entitled, Why 'No One Wants to Work Anymore': Pandemic Market Boom Let Millions Retire. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan to start vlogging from Hot Springs Village,
- [Are You Ready To Put A Moratorium On Something?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-you-ready-to-put-a-moratorium-on-something/) - mor·a·to·ri·um noun: a temporary prohibition of an activity I caught myself wanting to put a temporary prohibition on something. Frankly, I want to put a moratorium on a few things. You? Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me Help Me Reach My $1,000 Goal I plan
- [Extraneous Details Kill Attention](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/extraneous-details-kill-attention/) - It's continuous improvement. That's the objective. The thing being improved? Storytelling. It really boils down to all communication. I wrote down the title of today's show in a little notebook years ago. I was thinking about this podcast and the craft of podcasting. I've purchased and read many books on storytelling. Exceptional storytellers are rare.
- [Cutting Our Monsters Down To Size](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/cutting-our-monsters-down-to-size/) - Be a buffalo. It's an old tale, which happens to be true. It was also a podcast episode here. Courage is hard. Fear is easy. We're all afraid, but that's no excuse to avoid fending off our monsters...and cutting them down to size. Or pulling them up by the roots! Let's lean harder toward wisdom
- [How Do You Know It's Time To Move On?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-do-you-know-its-time-to-move-on/) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers only played this song 60 times. Tom played it by himself just once. I guess after writing the song Tom figured it really was time to move on. At certain points in life, a song like this could serve as a theme. We reach a point where we need
- [Figuring Ourselves Out, Making Sense Of It All (or some part of it)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/figuring-ourselves-out-making-sense-of-it-all/) - Figuring it out. That's the point of today's show. Come to think of it...that's the point of every episode. What are you most curious about? What would you most like to understand? Let's scatter shoot and consider some things. We'll see where it takes us. Here are just a few things we'll talk about. My
- [Spending, Saving & Investing: The Tale of Two Houses](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/spending-saving-investing-the-tale-of-two-houses/) - Back in May I published a podcast episode entitled Spending Control: How's That Working Out For You? A recent move required all kinds of seemingly extraneous spending. Okay, maybe not extraneous, but aggravatingly excessive from what I wanted. There's moving, truck rentals, fuel, boxes, landscaping, appliances, window coverings, blah, blah, blah. Well, I'm currently embarking
- [How Do You Stack Up Financially?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-do-you-stack-up-financially/) - Finances are a big deal. The smaller your income, the bigger the deal. ;)
- [What Is Your Stuff Costing You?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-is-your-stuff-costing-you/) - Matt D'Avella is a minimalist. He's also a photographer and film maker. He directed the documentary, MINIMALISM featuring The Minimalists, described in Wikipedia as "The Minimalists are American authors, podcasters, filmmakers, and public speakers Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who promote a minimalist lifestyle." My first exposure to this notion of minimalism was
- [Before I Go Into Dry Dock (notes on podcasting)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/before-i-go-into-dry-dock/) - I'm going to take a few weeks off from LTW, but first...let's talk about a few things, including podcasting, podcasting stats and the future (and the past).
- [A View Of Fatherhood From A Generation Away](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/a-view-of-fatherhood-from-a-generation-away/) - The view is very different 42 years later. My son will turn 43 later this summer.
- [The Time To Repair The Roof Is When The Sun Is Shining](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-time-to-repair-the-roof-is-when-the-sun-is-shining/) - “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” – John F. Kennedy Any fool can wish, but the wise plan. “It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” – Eleanor Roosevelt “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” – Peter F.
- [Does Anybody Do What They Say?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/does-anybody-do-what-they-say/) - I'm biased. In favor of superior customer service. I'm fanatical about it. Always have been.
- [Making People Feel Something](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/making-people-feel-something/) - I cry every day. I laugh out loud every day. Until or unless we feel something...nothing changes. Feelings can drive our actions and behaviors. I've never known a person embark on growth or self-improvement until they first felt something that compelled a change. What are you trying to help people feel? What feelings do you
- [Spending Control: How's That Working Out For You?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/spending-control-hows-that-working-out-for-you/) - PNC.com has these 10 recommendations in a post entitled, How To Stop Spending Money. Create a budget. Visualize what you're saving for. Always shop with a list. Nix the brand names. Master meal prep. Consider cash for in-store shopping. Remove temptation. Hit "pause." Think reusable. Keep at it! There are probably millions of lists like
- [Self-Control: The Road To Ruin? Or The Road To Happiness?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/self-control-the-road-to-ruin-or-the-road-to-happiness/) - I'm blitzed with online articles about health, wellness, retirement, insurance and other things befitting an old guy. After all, I AM an old guy. Some days ago I saw an article that prompted today's show. It was yet another article about retiring happy. A man working to prepare for his eventual retirement asked his financial
- [What Will People Remember When You're Gone?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-will-people-remember-when-youre-gone/) - Will people mourn? Or throw a party? Will we have regrets about how we spent our time with others...when they're gone? Stanley was my lifelong best friend. He died on Sunday May 12, 2013. It'll be 10 years tomorrow. Ten years that I've been on the planet without him. I remember him fondly. If I
- [Does Your Printer Have Paper? (and other urgent questions for the digital age)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/does-your-printer-have-paper/) - It's a digital age and I fully embrace it. But I still need paper in my printer.
- [Being Open To Opportunities (The Metaphor That Is The Yellow Studio)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/being-open-to-opportunities/) - The NEW Yellow Studio: Being Open To Opportunities
- [Turning Over A New Leaf Won't Help If It's Poison Ivy](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/turning-over-a-new-leaf-wont-help-if-its-poison-ivy/) - Jo Marsh is the dreamer and a scribbler character in Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women. Here's an observation about her life in the book. “I keep turning over new leaves, and spoiling them, as I used to spoil my copybooks; and I make so many beginnings there never will be an end.”
- [How's Your Clock Speed?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/hows-your-clock-speed/) - Computers have a clock speed. The clock speed measures the number of cycles your CPU executes per second, measured in GHz (gigahertz). A “cycle” is technically a pulse synchronized by an internal oscillator, but for our purposes, they're a basic unit that helps understand a CPU's speed. The higher the clock speed, the faster the computer.
- [Always Improving (A.I.)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/always-improving-a-i/) - There are about 9.84 BILLION search results for A.I. - which we mostly think stands for "artificial intelligence." ChatGPT is the latest, greatest, coolest, trickest A.I. It is pretty spectacular. For mere mortals like me, I don't know how A.I. improvement could even be measured, but I do know there's a data gap that is
- [The Yellow Studio version 3.0 Is Now Live (kinda sorta)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-yellow-studio-version-3-0-is-now-live-kinda-sorta/) - It's happened. The Yellow Studio is in a new iteration. Let's catch up a little bit and talk about whatever version of your life you may be working on. Please tell a friend about the podcast! • Join our private Facebook group • Email me
- [Growth Comes By Ending Something So You Can Begin Something New](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/growth-comes-by-ending-something-so-you-can-begin-something-new/) - It's time to say goodbye! Thank you very much for being part of the journey from the beginning to this version 2.0 of The Yellow Studio.
- [Learning Optimism: You Find What You're Looking For](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/learning-optimism-you-find-what-youre-looking-for/) - With all this manure, there must be a pony in here somewhere!
- [Why Do You Want What You Want?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/why-do-you-want-what-you-want/) - We're closing in on saying goodbye to The Yellow Studio version 2.0. It's where every podcast episode I've ever produced (other than a few field recordings) was recorded. But I'm looking forward to the next chapter, The Yellow Studio version 3.0. Lots of people want more money, but they don't necessarily have any specific thing
- [Conversations, Podcasts & A Focus On Others](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/conversations-podcasts-a-focus-on-others/) - I leave a client's office after a normal, but intense 2-hour conversation. These are common conversations for me. Twice, during the course of a few hours, the client grows visibly emotional. I love these moments because it means we're speaking to issues of the heart. These are the things that really matter. As I walk
- [The Ask-Me-Anything Episode](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-ask-me-anything-episode/) - Let's do some scatter-shooting today. It's the ask-me-anything, but I may not answer everything episode. ;)
- [Getting It Right In Realtime May Mean Changing Your Mind](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/getting-it-right-in-realtime-may-mean-changing-your-mind/) - “In a good bookroom, you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.” ― Mark Twain Twain was right. I know the feeling well, having surrounded myself with books for most of my adult life. Only recently did I rid myself
- [Will You Allow Your Failures To Pole Vault You To Success?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/will-you-allow-your-failures-to-pole-vault-you-to-success/) - During the MLB playoff telecast of the NLCS between Philadelphia and San Diego, game 2, Fox analyst and Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz made an observation about failures. He remarked how nobody wants to be that guy who has a mishap or failure during a game...but if you allow it to pole vault you
- [Age, Broken Hearts & The Getting of Wisdom](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/age-broken-hearts-the-getting-of-wisdom/) - Some time ago I ran across this verse and in short order I wrote the title of today's show: age, broken hearts and the getting of wisdom.
- [Ambition Has No Expiration Date](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/ambition-has-no-expiration-date/) - “Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” – Mark Twain People under 40 tend to think that as you get older your ambitions wane. I was once 40 and I thought the same thing.
- [Refusing To Leave A Friend Behind](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/refusing-to-leave-a-friend-behind/) - My first recall of such a thing was likely from watching stories about war. Combat was a popular TV show when I was a kid. It was a show about World War II and aired from 1962 to 1967. Men would be injured in combat and their buddies would tell them, "Don't worry. We're not
- [Two Women, One Dream & Plan M](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/two-women-one-dream-plan-m/) - Happy New Years! This is a bonus episode. I wasn't sure if I'd release it or not, but why not? I hope it serves to inspire you to dream your own dreams. And better yet, to pursue them so you can make them your reality. Thank you for listening. -Randy I've already introduced you to
- [Let's Just Worry About What's In Front Of Us](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/lets-just-worry-about-whats-in-front-of-us/) - My beloved OU Sooner football team has experienced a season of challenge that we hope morphs into major growth and improvement. Coach Brent Venables is such a terrific personality and he seems like a good human. He's a man who has experienced serious adversity from his childhood through his adult years. We can focus
- [Stories We Tell Ourselves](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/stories-we-tell-ourselves/) - Romans 12:2 "And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Mind transformation isn't just a religious thing, it's a human thing because God created us in His image. Genesis 1:27 "And
- ["It's not a crime to lose all your money. It's just stupid."](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/its-not-a-crime-to-lose-all-your-money-its-just-stupid/) - Ebb Dawson, that deep-thinking philosopher character on the old TV series, Green Acres, is the person who uttered today's profound title.
- [How Do You Value Books?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-do-you-value-books/) - I ran across an older online article entitled, "The value of owning more books than you can read." Well, that grabbed my attention. So I clicked and began reading, realizing I'd heard some of these ideas before in The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Having just rid myself of over 1,500 books, it's a
- [M. Lynwood Smith](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/m-lynwood-smith/) - This post originally appeared at MaxMcAlister.com, a website I created for my first grandson. The site no longer exists. Max will never get to know Lynwood. It's hard for me to imagine, having never spent a moment of life where I didn't know Lynwood. He was larger than life to me. A fixture of our
- [If I'd Known I'd Live This Long, I'd Have Tried A Bit Harder](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/if-id-known-id-live-this-long-id-have-tried-a-bit-harder/) - So long 2022. I hated much of my time with you! ;) “I can’t believe it’s been a year since I didn’t become a better person.” —Anonymous My hatred for this year - okay, that's an exaggeration, but only a minor one - is coupled with my love for the challenges that came with
- [Why I Started An Audio Diary Series For My Family](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/why-i-started-an-audio-diary-series-for-my-family/) - Don't let life just happen. Document what you're learning so the people who love you can benefit. And do it in your own voice! They'll be so glad you did.
- [A Strong Man Goes The Second Mile (an episode about marriage)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/a-strong-man-goes-the-second-mile-an-episode-about-marriage/) - “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche It's a lack of a lot of things. And a big shortage of other things. But today we're going to focus on men and husbands. Most divorces are initiated by wives. Attorneys, psychologists, sociologists and other folks
- [Get Up, Stand Up: Answering Some Questions](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/get-up-stand-up-answering-some-questions/) - I've been threatening to do this for a few weeks now. This morning I had some time so I figured now was as good a time as any. Let's answer some questions.
- [Too Good To Be True](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/too-good-to-be-true/) - “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” ― Alphonse Karr, A Tour Round My Garden Season 1, episode 18 of Everybody Loves Raymond was entitled, "Recovering Pessimist." Debra, Ray's wife, urges him to be more positive after he remains sour post winning Sportswriter of the Year. He enters their bedroom
- [Amnesia: Convenient or Productive](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/amnesia-convenient-or-productive/) - "I remember it the way it should have been." - An old man once told me whilst reminiscing about the past A truthful admission. Confession is good for the soul. But accurate recall is also good. And right! Remembering the right thing requires that we first do the right thing. The only way to remember
- [I Don't Know If I Can, But I'm Gonna Try](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-dont-know-if-i-can-but-im-gonna-try/) - Let me start by acknowledging my dad's 99th birthday today. Born on September 29, 1923, he's seen quite a lot in his lifetime. I grew up hearing, "You never until you try." I wish I could say that trying was always easy. My biggest fears as a kid involved girls. Go figure. Logically, I was
- [Love, Laughter and Levity](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/love-laughter-and-levity/) - My lifelong best friend, Stanley Elmore, passed away on May 12, 2013, over 9 years ago. I was thinking of him and wrote down, "love, laughter & levity."
- [The Death of a Queen](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-death-of-a-queen/) - 1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. I just watched the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Regal. Formal.
- [Are You Putting Off Choosing?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-you-putting-off-choosing/) - “A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” ― Hunter S. Thompson
- [Subject To Change](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/subject-to-change/) - A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. -Winston Churchill I must not be a fanatic. ;) Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. -George Bernard Shaw I grew up mostly thinking that change meant the potential for improvement and growth.
- [The Blurry Lines of Life](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-blurry-lines-of-life/) - Happy Birthday to my sister, Lexie. She is my only sibling. Six years older than me. When I was a kid growing up, folks reached 65 and it was considered the age at which people stopped working. Companies seemed to ordain that once you were 65 you were done. Finished. Now that I'm 65 it
- [Are Your Muses Too Unreliable?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-your-muses-too-unreliable/) - “Inspiration is the windfall from hard work and focus. Muses are too unreliable to keep on the payroll.” ― Helen Hanson A muse is a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. I'd modify that definition slightly by saying a muse is any source of inspiration for creativity. Do
- [Looking Forward Toward The Present](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/looking-forward-toward-the-present/) - Pearl Jam's 1996 song, Present Tense (from their No Code album), is a fitting theme for today's show. To live in the present tense. But first, as I am wont to do, let me give you the impetus for today's show. I’m watching some house hunting kind of show on HGTV, the kind I
- [The Courage To Take A Swing](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-courage-to-take-a-swing/) - Last season I'm watching one of the grandkids play ball. My granddaughter plays softball and both of her little brothers play baseball. I can't remember which kid was playing, but I noticed a few players who would approach the plate refusing to swing. By the time I'd see these players come up to bat the
- [The Cavalry Ain't Coming: Where Are You Pinning Your Hopes?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-cavalry-aint-coming-where-are-you-pinning-your-hopes/) - It sparked an immediate question, "Where are people pinning their hopes?
- [Who Is Happier, The Brave Or The Cowardly?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/who-is-happier-the-brave-or-the-cowardly/) - Today's episode is out of the ordinary 'cause I felt like being out of the ordinary. It's a focus on life in general and the urge some seem to have to not participate in life. Some, thanks to COVID, are terrified of what life might be like if they were to resume normal living. Others
- [We Still Ride With Enthusiasm](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/we-still-ride-with-enthusiasm/) - I'm not quite certain when we met. She attended a congregation where my best friend's father served as the evangelist. Surely I'd met her during a trip to visit him, but I can't remember. I do remember asking her out on a date in July. It was 1975, I think. But now that I'm old
- [Pursuing A More Modest Lifestyle](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/pursuing-a-more-modest-lifestyle/) - My life began, like all humans, as a simpleton. I was a child. Then a kid. It was all pretty simple (a good thing since I was a simpleton) until junior high, but that was a million miles away when I was a child. Junior high was only complicated because of relationships - and
- [When Your Son Has Become A Better Man Than You (Happy 42nd Birthday To My Son)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/when-your-son-has-become-a-better-man-than-you-happy-42nd-birthday-to-my-son/) - He was born early on Sunday morning, August 17, 1980. In this part of the world, the summer of 1980 still remains historical for record-setting heat. His mom had a miserable summer. Our first child, like all firstborns, was highly anticipated. There was no gender reveal celebration in 1980. It was a better world. ;)
- [Cash Flowing Life: The Encore Chapter](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/cash-flowing-life-the-encore-chapter/) - It's an impromptu special episode. A few bullet points may be helpful. We've always cash flowed our life, or tried to. Two pivotal milestones impact every American's encore chapter: a) Medicare (when you reach 65) and b) Social Security (when you reach 62 or full-retirement or age 70). Retirement means different things to us than
- [What To Do When Enthusiasm Wanes](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-to-do-when-enthusiasm-wanes/) - Success is the ability to move from one failure to another without loss of enthusiasm. Often attributed to Winston Churchill or Abraham Lincoln although there's no evidence either man said or wrote it. Both men did speak and write about resilience, persistence, and never giving up. No matter who said it, it's wise because experience
- [Be A Buffalo: Stop Hiding From Your Problems](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/be-a-buffalo-stop-hiding-from-your-problems/) - The illustration is powerful. It deals with buffalo and thunderstorms.
- [Coasting On Memories](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/coasting-on-memories/) - "A girl I became friends with on a school trip in high school fell asleep on my shoulders on the ride back." "I'm still coasting on that memory." Crimson and Clover and Crystal Blue Persuasion were on the same album. I was 11. It was one of my first and biggest music memories of
- [Re's Retreat, The Yellow Studio Version 3.0 & Our Encore Chapter](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/res-retreat-the-yellow-studio-version-3-0-our-encore-chapter/) - Marie: My Maternal Grandmother Bessie Marie Burns was born April 8, 1906, near Sulphur, Oklahoma. She died on February 2, 1982, in Ada, Oklahoma. She despised her first name. Everybody called her Marie, but anybody who really knew her called her, "Re." I just registered ResRetreat.com - there'd be an apostrophe if the Internet allowed
- [You Are Not A Tree](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/you-are-not-a-tree/) - In 1975 Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks broke up. Well, according to the lore, Stevie broke up with him. In his broken-hearted angst, he wrote the song, Go Your Own Way. But I'm listening to the song the other day and it sparked a different idea - one I've long thought. Rather than a
- [Leaning Toward Less](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/leaning-toward-less/) - Less is more. Or is it? Let's think about it and see if we can figure how to improve and grow.
- [Goodbye To The Yellow Studio Version 2.0](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/goodbye-to-the-yellow-studio-version-2-0/) - The first real studio tour I did Inside The Yellow Studio was more than a decade in. It was 2015. At that point, I'd been laying down audio tracks online for years. Then when you guys helped me get the new (at the time) Rode Rodecaster Pro in 2019, I did a new tour. Click
- [People Love Hearing How Right They Are](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/people-love-hearing-how-right-they-are/) - It's a line from the TV series, The Americans. In season 3, episode 3 FBI agent Stan Beeman is asked about his past undercover work where he infiltrated a white supremacist group. The colleague asks him how he was able to succeed in that assignment. Stan tells him you just keep on telling them what
- [Purge, Simplify & Persist: The High Value of Sacrifice](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/purge-simplify-persist-the-high-value-of-sacrifice/) - Inside Info: As I'm recording today's episode, it's July 17, 2022 (Sunday), and day 5 of COVID. “Dreams do come true, if only we wish hard enough. You can have anything in life if you will sacrifice everything else for it.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan “Sacrifice is a part of life. It's supposed to be.
- [How Many Cigarettes A Day Is Your Loneliness?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-many-cigarettes-a-day-is-your-loneliness/) - Psychology Today says this about loneliness... Loneliness is the state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives a gap between one's desires for social connection and actual experiences of it. First off, I'm not a psychologist. I'm a lifelong student in human behavior and psychology, but that hardly makes me an expert. But I
- [Turning Life Upside Down Is Good, When One Side Is Done](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/turning-life-upside-down-is-good-when-one-side-is-done/) - Someday. Too often we declare we'll do things "someday." Well, somebody is here.
- [Old Men, Old Love & Old Life](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/old-men-old-love-old-life/) - I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. - Francis Bacon It's a common viewpoint. We're surrounded by people younger and older. Never mind those younger folks. Concentrate on the older ones and you realize, "I'm not so old." What you fail to
- [Capitalism, Not Consumption](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/capitalism-not-consumption/) - I've got more episodes "in the can" than ever before. It's unprecedented for me here at LTW. Today's show was recorded in the wee hours of the morning. Today. So I decided to hit the publish button. It seemed fitting for a week before our nation celebrates independence and freedom - two things I’m thankful
- [Cash Flowing Life & Taking Some Chips Off The Table](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/cash-flowing-life-taking-some-chips-off-the-table/) - An unplanned episode, but it's how I roll. Well, it's how I'm flowing these days. Speaking of flowing, let's talk about cash-flowing life.
- [How To Watch More Parades](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-to-watch-more-parades/) - What are you pursuing? What would you like to pursue, but maybe you're afraid? Me? One item I'm pursuing is an upgrade for The Yellow Studio - the new Rode Rodecaster Pro II. Isn't it gorgeous? :D Today's show is about pursuing dreams, chasing ambitions, and achieving our ideal outcome. But it's mostly about
- [Are You Prepared For Luck?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-you-prepared-for-luck/) - I will prepare, and one day my time will come. - Abraham Lincoln Case in point Camille Vasquez, the breakout attorney who represented Johnny Depp in his defamation trial against Amber Heard. She's 37 and according to the collective legal community, she was given some unprecedented opportunities during the trial to cross-exam witnesses and
- [57 Things To Sell When You're Ready To Retire/Declutter/Simplify/Something Else](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/57-things-to-sell-when-youre-ready-to-retire-declutter-simplify-something-else/) - Today's show was sparked by a headline. No, it wasn't 57 things, but it was 25...or some weird number of things you should think about selling if you're preparing to retire. I found the list a bit odd and decided to hash it out with you. No, you don't have to be preparing to retire.
- [Hooking Up With Our Dreams](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/hooking-up-with-our-dreams/) - “I’m sick of following my dreams, man. I’m just going to ask where they’re going and hook up with ’em later.” —Mitch Hedberg Mitch was witty. “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have
- [What's Your Relationship With Money?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/whats-your-relationship-with-money/) - The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. – Henry David Thoreau How did you grow up viewing money? Making it and spending it? I suppose all of us have a relationship with money based largely on how we grew up. I don't pretend to be a financial expert,
- [How Many Ways Can You Waste Money?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-many-ways-can-you-waste-money/) - The headline was clearly meant to tempt me to click it. So I did. But I didn't read it...until I hit the record button. 29 Careless Ways Retirees Waste Money Let's see how well this list was curated. I also give a shout-out to a golfer in today's show. Shocking, since I don't golf. But
- [Nothing Is For Free In This World](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/nothing-is-for-free-in-this-world/) - Archie Karas appeared on the YouTube channel, Soft White Underbelly.
- [Your Ideal Outcome: It's Okay To Change Your Mind](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/your-ideal-outcome-its-okay-to-change-your-mind/) - “The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water molds itself to the pitcher.” – Chinese Proverb Things change. Sometimes quickly. A phone call wakes you. Middle-of-the-night phone calls are never good. Dream jobs aren't offered at 3 am. Sweepstakes winners aren't awakened with the news. Suddenly your life is different. How different depends on the
- [The Quirkiness Of Old Age](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-quirkiness-of-old-age/) - Today's show was provoked by watching Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger conduct the 2022 Berkshire Hathaway stockholders' meeting. Well, that and getting older. There's a good reason why "Hey, get off my lawn" is attributed to old guys. ;)
- [What's Next? What Do You Most Need To Do Right Now?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/whats-next-what-do-you-most-need-to-do-right-now/) - Today's show is about YOU. Helping you through whatever you're going through right now. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s --- or whether you're younger or older than that...you're going through something right now. Probably a number of things! Recorded in the early morning hours of Monday, May 16, 2022, today's
- [When's The Last Time You Were Scared?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/whens-the-last-time-you-were-scared/) - Daily news is scary. Really scary. Real estate news. Tax news. Gas prices news. Inflation. Short supplies. Healthcare. Moral decay. Cancel culture. Deep fakes. Personal finance. Career. Scary is everywhere! Everywhere. As a little kid one particular movie on TV scared me, Bunny Lake Is Missing. Encore.org is an organization I've been aware of for
- [What Are You Doing To Better Understand Yourself & Others?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-are-you-doing-to-better-understand-yourself-others/) - There are many personality assessments - and other kinds of "tests" that can help us better understand ourselves. Hubspot has a nice list of them.
- [April 28, 2022 - Exclusive Episode For The Facebook Group](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-28-2022-exclusive-episode-for-the-facebook-group/) - I recorded a show exclusively for the folks in our little Facebook group. It's a 36-minute episode that's mostly about regret!
- [Zooming Out: The Process Of Figuring It Out](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/zooming-out-the-process-of-figuring-it-out/) - I registered the domain, ZoomingOut.com, on May 22, 2004. The phrase was focused on our attempt to see a bigger picture as a means of seeing the finer details.
- [Should We Intentionally Remain Naive?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/should-we-intentionally-remain-naive/) - Wednesday, April 6, 2022. An update sparked by recent random thoughts. Consider this a bonus/special episode 'cause it was completely unplanned...until I watched a YouTube live stream of a governing body meeting where people seemed largely driven by...well, I'm not sure what drove them. Suffice to say, the behavior wasn't exactly exemplary. ;) Enjoy!
- [Reaching Your Enough-Is-Enough Moment](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/reaching-your-enough-is-enough-moment/) - We were young adults, maybe 20 or so, when it became a common refrain among us. "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired." We'd chuckle, but it was true. Sadly, it was mostly just a humorous comment and not some moment of newly found determination. We never attempted to improve our circumstances. Rather,
- [Story & Inner Narrative (Pursuing A Better Outcome)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/story-inner-narrative-pursuing-a-better-outcome/) - Monday, March 28, 2022. I don't feel well. At all. But sometimes you just have to talk through some things. So welcome to my efforts to talk through it today.
- [4 Ways To Wreck (or weaken) Your Marriage](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4-ways-to-wreck-or-weaken-your-marriage/) - When I began working as a teenager, I quickly realized most of my learning was going to be in reverse. I learned how not to do things by seeing them done poorly. The tyrannical boss taught me what not to do if I wanted to pursue high performance. It would be many years later, mostly
- [Giving Sorrow A Time Limit](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/giving-sorrow-a-time-limit/) - As much as I'd love to be completely transparent, there's just so much that would be improper about it. So I'll give you the broad brush of it. There hasn't been a physical death, but the carnage is deep and vast. It's personal. It's family. And it's been going on a long, long time. A
- [How Much Do You Care About What Others Think?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-much-do-you-care-about-what-others-think/) - Do you worry about impressing people? How much do you worry about it? There's a balance, don't you think? A healthy balance seems necessary. Too far in one direction and you're self-absorbed. Too far in the other direction and you're fearful to do anything. Let's talk about it and think about how we may be
- [The High Price Of Tyranny](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-high-price-of-tyranny/) - “If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our
- [Distractions Are The Enemy Of Greatness](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/distractions-are-the-enemy-of-greatness/) - Simplicity helps. Let's define "greatness" as success. You can establish that for yourself, and define it however you'd like. For me, it's about being extraordinary, remarkable, and dazzling. And as far as enemies go...well, it'd be nice if there were only one - distractions - but there are many. No sooner do we overcome one,
- [Thinking Of Yourself As An Old Man (some questions you ask)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/thinking-of-yourself-as-an-old-man-some-questions-you-ask/) - Psalm 37:25 "I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread." I wrote it down in 2014. I'm not going to do it justice today, but it's what's on my mind. Kinda sorta. Mostly, I'm gonna scatter-shoot a bit by sharing the kinds
- [Your Time Follows Your Focus](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/your-time-follows-your-focus/) - James Frank Dobie was born in Live Oak County, Texas in 1888. He was a writer who focused on folklore. He once wrote... "There are just three essentials to a good story; humanity, a point, and the storyteller."  Between 2005 and 2015 podcasts were likely to go just 12 episodes before fading. Since then
- [I Got Nobody To Blame But Me](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-got-nobody-to-blame-but-me/) - It's impossible to completely separate some areas of our lives from others. Are you good at compartmentalizing things? You know, not letting one thing or area of your life disrupt another area? It can be hard. I'm decent at it, but I'm far from world-class. Honestly, I worry a little bit about folks who can
- [When Their Absence Gives You Peace](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/when-their-absence-gives-you-peace/) - By the 1990s cell phones had become more commonplace. Never mind that they'd been invented for almost 2 decades by then. I don't remember when caller ID disrupted our phone usage, but it was a phenomenal development for me. "Wait a minute, what? I can know who is calling before I pick it up?" This
- [Let's Talk Tech Inside The Yellow Studio](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/lets-talk-tech-inside-the-yellow-studio/) - Yes, it's about wisdom because our lives are surrounded by and largely dictated by technology. From cell phones, to live streaming TV, to tablets, to laptops, desktops. Then there's tech in our cars (okay, maybe your car...mine is so old I don't have much tech, and that suits me fine). It's a different episode today,
- [Everybody Wants To Be Closer To Free](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/everybody-wants-to-be-closer-to-free/) -  The Bodeans have been around a while. Since the mid-80s. In 1993 they came out with a record whose first track was the song, Closer To Free. Ironically, that song became the group's biggest hit even though it was part of an album the group decided to make for themselves. Tired of chasing hits,
- [Why Am I Attracted To This?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/why-am-i-attracted-to-this/) - Why am I attracted to this? It includes people, friends, acquaintances, choices, decisions, actions, activities, and viewpoints.
- [It Starts In Your Head. It Ends In Your Performance!](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/it-starts-in-your-head-it-ends-in-your-performance/) - Let's talk about starting an ideal outcome in your head and ending it in your performance!
- [Because It's There](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/because-its-there/) - Why do people climb a mountain? Because it's there. I don't climb mountains. I barely climb ladders. Heights are not my friends. Never have been. I'm among the many people who view mountain climbers with a degree of admiration and bewilderment. Mostly, I think they're crazy. It would seem I have an aversion to death-defying
- [Frank Watkinson: He Parties Like An Animal, A Sloth](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/frank-watkinson-he-parties-like-an-animal-a-sloth/) -  He is Frank Watkinson, YouTube star. Frank and I first recorded for episode 4 of this year (2021). That was back on February 7, 2021. Today's conversation happened on Monday, December 20, 2021 - the same day Frank released this song, an original (see the video below).  You're sure to enjoy today's conversation.
- [Do You Want To Be Exhausting To Others?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/do-you-want-to-be-exhausting-to-others/) - DO YOU WANT TO BE EXHAUSTING OR WOULD YOU RATHER PEOPLE GAIN ENERGY BY BEING AROUND YOU? Coaching people to engage in proper behavior depending on the situation - reading the room - is growing. Likely because it's difficult for many people. Theories abound that it has to do with when a person was born
- [What If You Were Just One Decision Away From Fixing Everything?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-if-you-were-just-one-decision-away-from-fixing-everything/) - It's a very big question. And I may have misworded it. The last part at least. Maybe it's not about fixing everything. Maybe it's about making a big change - the one you most want to make. But I decided to go as big as I could with it. Mission accomplished I think. What if
- [Escaping The Human Situation With Writing](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/escaping-the-human-situation-with-writing/) - “Writing is a form of therapy; sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose, or paint can manage to escape the madness, melancholia, the panic and fear which is inherent in a human situation.” ― Graham Greene, Ways of Escape The troubled writer is more than a stereotype. Many writers, and other
- [Late Life Lucky](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/late-life-lucky/) - Back when we had physical bookstores I'd frequent them. And spend lots of time prowling the aisles. When I hit my 4th decade as a human I began to notice books about people who didn't achieve their greatest success while they were young. It was likely prompted by my realization that I was no longer
- [Dealing With A False Accuser](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/dealing-with-a-false-accuser/) - Back in November 2014 a new podcast was taking the world by storm. It was barely 2 months old at the time, but Serial, a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig, become the biggest podcast hit ever. Here's how their website describes the show... Serial will follow one
- [Are You Helping Or Harming?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-you-helping-or-harming/) - Words. Phrases. Lyrics. It's often the spark for ideas, questions, and conversation. Connection ensues. Communication isn’t the same as connecting. We communicate by speaking, writing, and body language. Communication is one person sending and one receiving. But that’s not connecting. Communication is aimed at intellectually understanding. Connecting is aimed at emotional understanding. That’s how relationships
- [Are You Counting Down Or Counting Up?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-you-counting-down-or-counting-up/) - “Tone is the hardest part of saying no.” ― Jonathan Price, Put That in Writing You gotta say NO to some things in order to say YES to other things. It's just a slightly more clever way to express the truth of setting priorities. Some priorities are easy. God, then family. Well, it's easy mentally, but
- [We Have Too Many Memories To Be Minimalists](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/we-have-too-many-memories-to-be-minimalists/) - Today is a free-form format. I used to do this very often. The urge hit me to do it again. So I did. I hope you enjoy it. Permit me to hawk my other podcasts: High Impact Influence at GrowGreat.com and Hot Springs Village Inside Out at HSVInsideOut.com.
- [The Sharp Edges of the World (Season 2021, Episode 18)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-sharp-edges-of-the-world-season-2021-episode-18/) -  Jackson Browne is among my all-time favorite singer/songwriters. Saturate Before Using, his 1972 album is all it took. But that was just the beginning. Two years later, 1974 brought us Late For The Sky, a record I'll consistently put into my top 3 albums. While his politics aren't my cup of tea, his talent
- [Disasters Make Heroes (Season 2021, Episode 17)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/disasters-make-heroes-season-2021-episode-17/) - Hero or victim? Do you think there's some other option? What would it be? I don't know either. But I do know that disasters make heroes. I wish it weren't true - that Instagram moments would help us become heroes. It just doesn't work that way.
- [I Wrote The Check And Went To Work (Season 2021, Episode 16)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-wrote-the-check-and-went-to-work-season-2021-episode-16/) - It's Saturday morning. Late. Pushing noon. And I've got some work to do. Computer work. Website updates. Video editing. Some voice work. General catching up. I usually do one of two things: a) fire up my iTunes library and don the headphones to listen to whatever strikes my fancy at the moment or b) I
- [When It Can't Be Done, Do It Anyway (Season 2021, Episode 15)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/when-it-cant-be-done-do-it-anyway-season-2021-episode-15/) - What about when it must be done? Then you absolutely have to do it. No matter what. I'm on a coaching call and say, "You can do whatever you want." This executive is weighing options in search of the best one. We hash out the pros and cons of the obvious choices before moving on
- [Getting Your Mind Right (Season 2021, Episode 14)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/getting-your-mind-right-season-2021-episode-14/) - Pressure. Worry. Anxiety. Fear. Dread. The human brain - 3 pounds and 15 centimeters of incredible processing power. About the size of two clenched fists, which may be a fitting comparative measurement for many of us. Lots of us go through life clenching our minds. That's the opposite of having or getting our minds right.
- [Caffeine, Cares, Clutter & Chattel (Season 2021, Episode 13)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/caffeine-cares-clutter-chattel-season-2021-episode-13/) - 3 am whispered. A lamp in the corner normally illuminates a daylight LED bulb. But that's only in the daytime. During the quietness of the night, the daylight bulb gives way to a red bulb. Like a photographer's darkroom. Except I'm developing ideas, not film. Headphones are on. My Apple iTunes library is launched. I
- [Being Honest With Yourself: How Is It Really Going? (Season 2021, Episode 12)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/being-honest-with-yourself-how-is-it-really-going-season-2021-episode-12/) - If things stay as they are, you’ll stay as you are. It's just how life and entropy work. I'm sitting across from a new client. Ninety-nine percent of the time within 15 minutes I'm hearing a person's life story. A gift I have, among very, very few. And one I'm thankful for - the ability
- [Spend Your Time Figuring Out How To Make The Biggest Difference (Season 2021, Episode 11)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/spend-your-time-figuring-out-how-to-make-the-biggest-difference-season-2021-episode-11/) - That's what is currently written across the top of the whiteboard in my office, The Yellow Studio. In parenthesis, I wrote: (Don't Be Afraid Of Scaling). A friend uttered that challenge to me months ago. The context? Professional pursuits. Namely, trying to figure out how to effectively serve more clients. Shortly after that, I spent
- [The Distance From Hope To Help (Season 2021, Episode 10)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-distance-from-hope-to-help-season-2021-episode-10/) - I was in the fourth grade when I first developed a passion for piney woods. I was a pre-schooler when the woods first called out though. So by the time 4th grade arrived I'd spent half my life fascinated by and in love with --- trees. Woods. Woods. A forest is woods, but not all
- [Blind Optimism, Not-Too-Much Practicality &  A Plan That So Boxes You In There's No Escape (Season 2021, Episode 9)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/blind-optimism-not-too-much-practicality-a-plan-that-so-boxes-you-in-theres-no-escape-season-2021-episode-9/) -  On Saturday, May 29, 2021, I watched a suggested YouTube video. It was a 2014 award-winning documentary entitled, RESTRUNG. I guess I watch so many guitar videos that the YouTube algorithm had no problem suggesting I watch this video. Here's the YouTube description of the video: He had always considered making guitars a passion,
- [I Want More By Having Less (Special Episode)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-want-more-by-having-less-special-episode/) -  Before you click play on the episode click play on this music video from Iceland's best kept musical secret, Kaleo. I've spent hours with these gents playing in my headphones whilst walking about in the middle of the night, or in the early morning hours. They're terrific. I like them so much I bought
- [Death, Old Men, Growing Older & Optimism (Special Episode)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/death-old-men-growing-older-optimism-special-episode/) - No notes for today's show. You readers will have to click play today. ;) Thank you!
- [Books, Ideas, Feelings, Friends And Family --- Not In That Order (Season 2021, Episode 8)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/books-ideas-feelings-friends-and-family-not-in-that-order-season-2021-episode-8/) - These 5 books have been on my mind lately. I've not re-read them lately, but I've ruminated about each of them (and others). Click on any of the images if you'd like to buy any of them. Yes, they'll be affiliate links earning me a rinky-dink commission. But you won't mind. Will you?
- [And Bob's Your Uncle (it is about the destination) (Season 2021, Episode 7)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/and-bobs-your-uncle-it-is-about-the-destination-season-2021-episode-7/) - Here's one theory about the origin from Wikipedia: The origins are uncertain, but a common theory is that the expression arose after Conservative Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury ("Bob") appointed his nephew Arthur Balfour as Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1887, an act of nepotism, which was apparently both surprising and unpopular.
- [I Don't Know 'Cause I'm Not Crazy (Season 2021, Episode 6)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-dont-know-cause-im-not-crazy-season-2021-episode-6/) - I'm doing some computer work and watching Homicide Hunter on ID Discovery. It's just on as background noise, but I perk up when the shot includes Lt. Kenda looking into the camera asking about some dysfunctional family behavior that involved murder. He answers his own question with this witty answer, "I don't know 'cause I'm
- [Wouldn't It Be Great If...? (Season 2021, Episode 5)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/wouldnt-it-be-great-if-season-2021-episode-5/) - I stare out the window. The trees have dropped all their leaves. Fall fell. Now it's winter. But I'm in north-central Texas so that isn't quite what it is to you guys who live in Canada or Minnesota or Maine. I'm craving a change of scenery. Not just the kind nature provides, but the kind
- [Frank Watkinson: A Beginner With Confidence (Season 2021, Episode 4)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/frank-watkinson-a-beginner-with-confidence-season-2021-episode-4/) - I’m battling my chronic insomnia. Again. 3 am brings out my best. Sometimes. Headphones are on and I'm watching buskers on YouTube. YouTube has some suggestions for me. One is a video of a man holding an acoustic guitar. The title indicates he's covering a Radiohead song, No Surprises. Well, I have to click on
- [The Loudest Horn Blowers Never Are The Best Players (Season 2021, Episode 3)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-loudest-horn-blowers-never-are-the-best-players-season-2021-episode-3/) - I contacted about half a dozen business owners expressing interest in hiring them for a future project. Yes, they were all in the same space. I was hoping to figure out the best one to do what I wanted to be done. I sent cold emails explaining what I was hoping to accomplish. I contacted
- [OK, We're Good, Right? - Season 2021, Episode 2](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/ok-were-good-right-season-2021-episode-2/) - "Are we good?" I ask. There hadn't been any tension. No drama. No strife. But there had been a bit of quiet. And how could you know if it was caused by the pandemic or something else? Well, you couldn't. Unless you ask. So I did. "Yes, of course," was the reply. A 15-minute phone
- [Everything Is Hard, Until It's Easy - Season 2021, Episode 1](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/everything-is-hard-until-its-easy-season-2021-episode-1/) - Today's show was prompted by an email from a new listener who asked if I had any episodes giving "my story." Well, I didn't have the heart to tell him this entire podcast is pretty much "my story," but I know what he meant. Hopefully, this is my not-so-boring effort to provide him, and YOU,
- [You Have To Be Totally Tired Of Who You Are (Season 2020, Episode 15)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/you-have-to-be-totally-tired-of-who-you-are-season-2020-episode-15/) - He lost 75 pounds in 3-1/2 months. He admits it wasn't likely the ideal way to do it or the ideal timeframe. But he was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Here's what he did: 1. Gave up soda and sugar 2. Ate oatmeal every morning 3. He ate grill chicken every day
- [Late-Life Lucky: Anticipating The Ideal Outcome (Season 2020, Episode 14)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/late-life-lucky-anticipating-the-ideal-outcome-season-2020-episode-14/) - Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management. I don't know him personally and until 2016 I had no idea who he was, but that's the year I read an article in The Atlantic entitled, "Why Luck Matters More Than You
- [If I Reach The End Before I'm Done (Season 2020, Episode 13)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/if-i-reach-the-end-before-im-done-season-2020-episode-13/) - In 2012 a musician Joshua Hyslop released an album, Where The Mountain Meets The Valley. Track 6 is "The Mountain." It contains a lyric that serves as the title of today's episode.  When I first heard it I wrote that phrase down. Often I'd remember it. I'd consider the long list of things I
- ["I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?" (Season 2020, Episode 12)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-wonder-whats-going-to-happen-exciting-today-season-2020-episode-12/) - It's a few minutes past 5 o'clock. In the morning. The sky is light thanks to an almost full moon. The city lights help, too. When you live in the city the sky isn't nearly as dark as it is out in the country. I walk. Quite a lot. You'd think I'd look like it,
- [You Collude In Your Own Death (Season 2020, Episode 11)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/you-collude-in-your-own-death-season-2020-episode-11/) - Are you not inside the new community? Click here to join - it's completely FREE! LeaningTowardWisdom.com/join If you'd like access to exclusive content, like my two videos reviewing the music of 1972, join the community. I've moved away from Facebook so I hope you'll join me inside this new community. Hopefully, it'll be more interactive.
- [I'm Sure There's A Way Forward (Season 2020, Episode 10)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/im-sure-theres-a-way-forward-season-2020-episode-10/) - She was in the midst of a struggle. It was fresh though, which is never the best time to do much more than encourage. We reviewed the facts - the things she knew to be true as opposed to the things she could be assuming. At some point I said it. "I'm sure there's a
- [It's Hard To Measure A Pleasure Or An Itch (Season 2020, Episode 9)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/its-hard-to-measure-a-pleasure-or-an-itch-season-2020-episode-9/) - Jason Wilber was John Prine's longtime lead guitarist and musical director. John died during this pandemic. Jason released a new album after John passed. It's entitled, Time Traveler and contains a song, Poet's Life. Today's show title is a lyric from that song. How do you measure a pleasure or an itch? I don't know.
- [Moving In Silence (Season 2020 Episode 8)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/moving-in-silence-season-2020-episode-8/) - NOTE: I began preparing for this episode some days before the violent death of George Perry Floyd Jr. in Minneapolis at the hands of a police officer. As violence broke out across the country it seemed best to stay silent and observe. And listen. The irony of the title of today's episode wasn't lost on
- [Oh, No! Not Another Covid Show! (Season 2020 Episode 7)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/oh-no-not-another-covid-show-season-2020-episode-7/) - It's May. And we're still in this pandemic thing. Let's talk it out. Some more. Join the private Facebook group. There'll be surprises in it for you! Click here. Thanks,
- [Are We Coming Out The Other Side Of Covid? (Season 2020 Episode 6)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/are-we-coming-out-the-other-side-of-covid-season-2020-episode-6/) - It's a question. Not a statement. Here in Texas, our "stay at home" order (issued by the governor) ends tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, 2020. Starting Friday, May 1st, stores can open up at 25% capacity. The exceptions are hair salons, bars and health clubs. If things continue to improve (some argue that they may not
- [Continuing To Cope With Covid (Season 2020 Episode 5)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/continuing-to-cope-with-covid-season-2020-episode-5/) - It's been about 5 weeks since this whole stay-safe-at-home began. Today, it's a rambling-mess documenting my effort of continuing to cope with Covid. You can judge how well or how poorly I'm holding up. Early on, I know many of us, including me, thought this might be much ado about nothing. But there are real
- [Coping With Covid (Season 2020 Episode 4)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/coping-with-covid-season-2020-episode-4/) - Today's show is a video. I decided against live streaming 'cause I'm just not a live streaming guy. Okay, mostly I'm a chicken. I'll give some words that distill today's episode: Compassion Understanding Judgment I'm coping with COVID by trying to better understand. I hope you and yours are safe, and well. Links you may
- [March 13, 2020 – A Craving Encouragement Moment by Leaning Toward Wisdom](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-13-2020-a-craving-encouragement-moment-by-leaning-toward-wisdom/) - Happy Friday the 13th. No, I'm not superstitious. The best definition I ever heard of overthinking is creating problems that are never there. Today let me encourage us to just do stuff while avoiding thinking of all the things that could go wrong. Today it's about thinking what if it goes right. What if it
- [March 9, 2020 - A Craving Encouragement Moment by Leaning Toward Wisdom](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-9-2020-a-craving-encouragement-moment-by-leaning-toward-wisdom/) - “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will think it’s stupid.” - Albert Einstein Let's personalize it. If YOU judge yourself by your inability to do something, you'll think you're stupid. There are many things you're not. Many thing you cannot do. That doesn't mean you're a failure or
- [Now What Are You Gonna Do? (Season 2020, Episode 3)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/now-what-are-you-gonna-do-season-2020-episode-3/) - How are those New Year's resolutions working out for you? Have you given up on them yet? The odds are you've already quit. And if you haven't, you will. Almost everybody does. Sad, huh? Maybe. Maybe not. There's good news and bad news. Let's start with the bad news. You won't do anything you don't
- [Your Questions Answered (Part 1)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/your-questions-answered-part-1/) - I'm working on a new episode, but in the meantime, I thought I'd produce this special episode answering some of the questions I get. A number of these questions come fairly regularly. Enjoy! When did Leaning Toward Wisdom begin? What got you started in podcasting? What happened to Project #CravingEncouragement? Do you make money podcasting?
- [Even Dragons Have Their Endings (Season 2020, Episode 2)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/even-dragons-have-their-endings-season-2020-episode-2/) - “So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their endings.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, or There and Back Again Some years ago Dr. Henry Cloud wrote a book entitled, Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward. Experience has taught me that this
- [“You Can't Plow A Field Simply By Turning It Over In Your Mind” (Season 2020, Episode 1)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/you-cant-plow-a-field-simply-by-turning-it-over-in-your-mind-season-2020-episode-1/) - Welcome to a new season of Leaning Toward Wisdom. It's season 2020. Surely a year of clarity - at least we hope so - for many of us. I've got some new things in store for you this year. The first is something you're hearing, a different microphone. It's a mic made by a company I'd never
- ["No." It's A Complete Sentence (5048)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/no-its-a-complete-sentence-5048/) - "I’m sorry I can't, I just don't want to." I've long known that "NO" is a complete sentence, but it doesn't mean I've practiced it. Largely because people can be very impolite. And pushy! Not long ago I told somebody I would not be present at an event. Pressed I truthfully said I had some
- [It Takes A Lifetime To Have Old Friends (How 'Bout We Have A Race To See Who Comes In Last?) #5047](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/it-takes-a-lifetime-to-have-old-friends-how-bout-we-have-a-race-to-see-who-comes-in-last-5047/) - Photograph of Ronny F. Wade by Andrew Weaver We were little boys. Stanley and me. Best friends from our beginnings. A "Halloween" ;) costume party. All the friends of our folks were there. Dressed in garb where hiding one's real identity was the goal. We were gathered inside the garage, sitting in a circle with
- [The Man Who Forgets To Be Thankful Has Fallen Asleep In Life](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-man-who-forgets-to-be-thankful-has-fallen-asleep-in-life/) - Happy Thanksgiving! "Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life." - Robert Louis Stevenson Aesop wrote, "Gratitude is the sign of noble souls." How noble are you? This week more of us will act noble because of the national holiday, Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately,
- [Old Men Are Dangerous (5046)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/old-men-are-dangerous-5046/) - Today's Project #CravingEncouragement story comes from Jim Collison. Find him at The Average Guy website. Thanks, Jim for the encouragement, friendship, and support. Jim was one of the very first financial contributors to helping me get the Rode Rodecaster Pro here inside The Yellow Studio. You'll hear Jim's stories at the very end of the
- [Many Thieves (5045)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/many-thieves-5045/) - "Steal a little and they'll put you in jail, steal a lot and they'll make you king." - Bob Dylan That's a line from his song, Sweetheart Like You. Life has many thieves. Yes, many of them are people - robbers and thieves - but that's not the subject today. Today it's about the
- [Two Friends Talking (5044)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/two-friends-talking-5044/) - Today's show mostly features audio that was recorded here inside The Yellow Studio on the weekend of July 17, 2010. My lifelong best friend Stanley came to visit. I want you to lean more heavily into the close friendships you've got. Make more of them. Do it today. The moments are precious. Randy Heb.
- [Four Questions To Improve Life (5043)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/four-questions-to-improve-life-5043/) - Twice this week I got phone calls. From two separate people. People I care about. Not family. But people I love just the same. Two different people. Two different circumstances. Different challenges. Two people who trust me enough to lean on me for support. Two people who know me well enough (and who have let
- [But I'll Never Forget The Way You Make Me Feel (5042)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/but-ill-never-forget-the-way-you-make-me-feel-5042/) -  Music fuels a lot of episodes around here. Today's show is no different. It was sparked by a song that Drew and Ellie Holcomb recorded on their last record, Dragons (August 2019). Track 3, "But I'll Never Forget The Way You Make Me Feel." Drew and Ellie met in college. They're both 37. They've
- [Welcome Inside The Yellow Studio (This Is How I Podcast Now)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/welcome-inside-the-yellow-studio-this-is-how-i-podcast-now/) - It only took one day. To dismantle the Yellow Studio. It took a small generous community of podcast supporters. To help make it become a reality. The donors are now on a special email list where I've been keeping them updated. This group will continue to remain special and enjoy some inside updates. It's just
- [Regret, Revival & Reputation (5041)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/regret-revival-reputation-5041/) - I pulled the trigger on the Rode Rodecaster Pro. You're listening to it now. I'll update you on what's happening here inside The Yellow Studio at the end of the show. Thanks to everybody who contributed. I'll be reaching out in the next few weeks to get the Skype calls scheduled. Randy Some nights
- [Better To Be Alone Than In Bad Company (5040)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/better-to-be-alone-than-in-bad-company-5040/) - “It is better to be alone than in bad company.” ― George Washington Good stories have villains. Enemies. Antagonists. Good stories have a protagonist. A champion. One hated by the villain. One constantly under besiege of the evil. Which are you? Do you know? “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something,
- [Escape Velocity: 7 Miles Per Second (LTW5039)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/escape-velocity-7-miles-per-second-ltw5039/) - According to the Northwestern website, a spacecraft leaving earth needs a speed of 7 miles per second or about 25,000 miles an hour to leave earth's atmosphere without falling back. I formed the habit of using metaphors and hyperbolic language to convey ideas in business. Early in my career, while leading and managing sales teams
- [People Need A Melody To Open Their Eyes - LTW5038](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/people-need-a-melody-to-open-their-eyes-ltw5038/) - Thirty-nine years today - around 6 am - August 17, 1980, a Sunday morning - we had a baby boy. We named him Ryan Dale. And it changed our lives forever. In all the best ways. We were now parents. Today, he's all grown up. A father of three. A successful business owner, TruVision Property
- [The Value of Blinders & Headphones - LTW5037](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-value-of-blinders-headphones-ltw5037/) - “All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.” ― Douglas Adams, The Salmon of Doubt I don't have a picture of me with blinders on, but I've got plenty of photos with headphones on. I've intentionally been leading
- [A Stone's Throw Away From Hitting The #CravingEncouragement Goal](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/a-stones-throw-away-from-hitting-the-cravingencouragement-goal/) -  The record holds up. Circa 1977. Valerie Carter died in 2017 of a heart attack. She was 64. Jackson Browne wrote, "That Girl Could Sing" about her. And yes, she could sing. And yes, that would be the players of Little Feat backing her up, among other terrific players. I'm oh so close to
- [I Know I Can Turn It Around (Turning Over A New Leaf & Other Turnings) - LTW5036](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-know-i-can-turn-it-around-turning-over-a-new-leaf-other-turnings-ltw5036/) - According to the book by Dan Pink, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, research shows that the secret to high performance isn’t our biological drive or our reward-and-punishment drive, but our third drive—our deep-seated desire to direct our own lives, to extend and expand our abilities, and to live a life of purpose.
- [Chasing Happiness & Sharing Pain (LTW5035)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/chasing-happiness-sharing-pain-ltw5035/) - Two documentaries about musicians prompted today's show. The artists are very different. One, I'm a big, big fan. The other, not a fan at all. I couldn't give you the title of a single album or song. But I'm happy I watched the documentary. And it was a far better-produced documentary than the one on
- [It's About People, Not Power](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/its-about-people-not-power/) - It's not always safe. Often times, it's quite unsafe. Made so by people with ill and self-centered intentions. The great human atrocities - such as the Holocaust and the current genocide in Sudan, etc. - seem unbelievable to almost all of us (but not quite all, or they wouldn't happen). But each of us is
- [Just A Boy From Oklahoma (LTW5034)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/just-a-boy-from-oklahoma-ltw5034/) - The other day I was listening to some guys on the radio (yep, I still listen quite a lot to the radio, but that's because we've got a great one here in Dallas - The Ticket). Go to TheTicket.com and download their app so you can stream it free. They were talking about the sweet
- [Project Craving Encouragement Needs Your Input & Insights](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/project-craving-encouragement-needs-your-input-insights/) - Today, I went outside The Yellow Studio to record this special episode. I'm soliciting your input and insights. Thanks for listening and for all your support of this podcast. Should Project Craving Encouragement becomes something more than an episode (or two), or a regular segment of this podcast? If so, what should it be? Get
- [Short Sprinting The Marathon (LTW5033)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/short-sprinting-the-marathon-ltw5033/) - Craving Encouragement: A Project Update Thanks to you guys I'm closing in on the goal. I'm not there yet so if you're so disposed to make a contribution, do it. A BIG THANK YOU to everybody who has contributed. Even you anonymous ones. You frustrate the snot out of me being anonymous but thank you
- [Spend More Time In The Place Where You Want To Be (LTW5032)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/spend-more-time-in-the-place-where-you-want-to-be-ltw5032/) - Project #CravingEncouragement Update I'm just $80 away from the goal. Thanks to everybody who has made a financial contribution. I'm still mostly wanting your stories of a time when somebody encouraged you in a meaningful way. You've seen and heard a theme in the recent shows because encouragement is an expression of belief. So I'm
- [What if you could base your future on your imagination, not your past? (LTW5031)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-if-you-could-base-your-future-on-your-imagination-not-your-past-ltw5031/) - She is Molly Tuttle and her newest record is When You're Ready. On it there's a song, "Make My Mind Up." Prior to this album, she was very bluegrass-ey. She's a talented guitarist and singer. And songwriter. This song formed a bit of an earworm when I first heard it. Click play on the YouTube
- [My Tired Coat Of Armor Been Wearing Thin And It Shows (5030)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/my-tired-coat-of-armor-been-wearing-thin-and-it-shows-5030/) -  The title is a lyric from the newest Jamestown Revival record, San Isabel. The song is, "This Too Shall Pass." For those of you interested - and some of you are - here's some music I'm listening to at the moment...in addition to this new Jamestown Revival record. The Hunts - Darlin' Oh Darlin'
- [Shattered Lives, Broken Hearts And Lost Religion (5029)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/shattered-lives-broken-hearts-and-lost-religion-5029/) -  Cue R.E.M. singing, Losing My Religion. I've said too much. I haven't said enough. The quandary for a communicator. When my children were young I remember telling them how they were cursed with a father who would likely go to the grave having said too much. I can't fully explain the urge to connect
- [What Would Happen If Kids Knew Their Parents Were Smarter Than Them? (5028)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-would-happen-if-kids-knew-their-parents-were-smarter-than-them-5028/) - Last month I read an article entitled, "Ron Howard once explained why Opie's attitude changed after the first season of The Andy Griffith Show." One little segment of the article grabbed my attention. What would happen if Opie knew that Andy was smarter than him? How about if Opie actually respected his dad? I just
- [Keeping People From Hitting Rock Bottom: Why It May Be The Worst Thing You Can Do (5027)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/keeping-people-from-hitting-rock-bottom-why-it-may-be-the-worst-thing-you-can-do-5027/) - Here's a link to the Instagram post that caught my eye when it was posted just Wednesday. The photo is an older gentleman laying on his side, leaning on one arm - in what appears to be a park. He's somewhere in Paris, even though the Instagram account is HumansFromNY. Sometimes the posts are from
- [Making Less More](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/making-less-more/) - Note: This post originally appeared only to the private Facebook group. If you want inside, just click here. IS IT ESSENTIAL? DOES IT MATTER? DO YOU CARE ABOUT IT? HOW MUCH DO YOU CARE ABOUT IT? He was Oklahoma's favorite son. For good reason. He died 84 years ago this coming August. Coming soon ---
- [The Going Up Was Worth The Coming Down (5026)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-going-up-was-worth-the-coming-down-5026/) - See him wasted on the sidewalk in his jacket and his jeans, Wearing yesterday's misfortunes like a smile. Once he had a future full of money, love, and dreams, Which he spent like they was going out of style, And he keeps right on a'changing for the better or the worse, Searching for a shrine
- [This Is My Letter To The World That Never Wrote To Me (5025)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/this-is-my-letter-to-the-world-that-never-wrote-to-me-5025/) - “This is my letter to the world That never wrote to me” ― Emily Dickinson This is my letter to the World, That never wrote to me,-- The simple news that Nature told, With tender majesty. Her message is committed To hands I cannot see; For love of her, sweet countrymen, Judge tenderly of me! Ms.
- [March 30, 2019 Saturday's Smile (The Final Edition)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-30-2019-saturdays-smile-the-final-edition/) - Jerry Van Amerongen, creator of my all-time favorite cartoon - BALLARD STREET - is riding off into the sunset. Jerry is 79. At 40 he left corporate sales and became a cartoonist. Ballard Street has been published since 1991. Before that he created "The Neighborhood" for 10 years. The man is an extraordinary talent and
- [I Wanna Be Anxious For Tomorrow (5024)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-wanna-be-anxious-for-tomorrow-5024/) - Project Craving Encouragement Update Some personal stuff got in the way, but I'm pushing through. Doesn't that often seem the case? I'm growing increasingly intent on ramping up the project because daily - every SINGLE day - I see the need. The need for encouragement. Mostly, I see the lack, which prompts the need. And
- [March 23, 2019 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-23-2019-saturdays-smile/) - Help The Yellow Studio & The Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast Get A Rode Rodecaster Pro Now that Sweetwater has the unit, I'm linking up their E-gift-card link (you can enter ANY amount you want): https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email Use email: RandyCantrell@gmail.com The Reward - For A Special Leaning Toward Wisdom (LTW) Episode • 10-minute Skype call with me
- [March 16, 2019 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-16-2019-saturdays-smile/) - Help The Yellow Studio & The Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast Get A Rode Rodecaster Pro Now that Sweetwater has the unit, I'm linking up their E-gift-card link (you can enter ANY amount you want): https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email Use email: RandyCantrell@gmail.com The Reward - For A Special Leaning Toward Wisdom (LTW) Episode • 10-minute Skype call with me
- [Somewhere Along The Way...  (5023)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/somewhere-along-the-way-5023/) -  Somewhere along the way is a terrific lyric and song title by the band, DAWES. Click play on that video and give it a listen. These are the last lyrics to the song... But somewhere along the way I started to smile again I don't remember when Somewhere along the way Things will turn
- [March 9, 2019 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-9-2019-saturdays-smile/) - Help The Yellow Studio & The Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast Get A Rode Rodecaster Pro Now that Sweetwater has the unit, I'm linking up their E-gift-card link (you can enter ANY amount you want): https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email Use email: RandyCantrell@gmail.com The Reward - For A Special Leaning Toward Wisdom (LTW) Episode • 10-minute Skype call
- [March 2, 2019 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-2-2019-saturdays-smile/) - Help The Yellow Studio & The Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast Get A Rode Rodecaster Pro Now that Sweetwater has the unit, I'm linking up their E-gift-card link (you can enter ANY amount you want): https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email Use email: RandyCantrell@gmail.com The Reward - For A Special Leaning Toward Wisdom (LTW) Episode • 10-minute Skype call
- [February 23, 2019 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-23-2019-saturdays-smile/) - Help The Yellow Studio & The Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast Get A Rode Rodecaster Pro Now that Sweetwater has the unit, I'm linking up their E-gift-card link (you can enter ANY amount you want): https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email Use email: RandyCantrell@gmail.com The Reward - For A Special Leaning Toward Wisdom (LTW) Episode • 10-minute Skype call
- [The Reason For Living Was To Get Ready To Stay Dead A Long Time (5022)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-reason-for-living-was-to-get-ready-to-stay-dead-a-long-time-5022/) - The title is a line from William Faulkner’s 1930 novel, As I Lay Dying. I don’t know if you believe in an afterlife or not. But the line Faulkner wrote during the 168 or so odd hours he spent writing this story, from the hours of midnight to 4 am over the course of six weeks,
- [Time For An Update Of This Website](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/time-for-an-update-of-this-website/) - I'm going to blow things up and reassemble them, hopefully with a much faster design with an intense focus on mobile experiences. My hosting service - purchased from MapleGrove Partners - is crazy fast and great. I love it. You should buy it if you're looking for rock solid, inexpensive hosting that is ridiculously secure.
- [February 16, 2019 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-16-2019-saturdays-smile/) - Help The Yellow Studio & The Leaning Toward Wisdom Podcast Get A Rode Rodecaster Pro Now that Sweetwater has the unit, I'm linking up their E-gift-card link (you can enter ANY amount you want): https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email Use email: RandyCantrell@gmail.com The Reward - For A Special Leaning Toward Wisdom (LTW) Episode • 10-minute Skype call with me (30
- [Reducing The Friction In Your Head That Causes Your Failure (5013)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/reducing-the-friction-in-your-head-that-causes-your-failure-5013/) - My life gets disrupted often. It's not fun in the moment. But it's profitable. Even minutes later. Disruption is defined as "disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process." In my case, the event, activity or process is my life! Everybody wants traction. In a relationship. In a career. In business. In every endeavor,
- [There's A Friend For That (Why You Should Be Discriminating On The Voices That Matter) (5014)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/theres-a-friend-for-that-why-you-should-be-discriminating-on-the-voices-that-matter-5014/) - My first girlfriend was smart. It would begin a trend. Mostly being attracted to smart girls. Even in first grade, I could tell who was smart and who wasn't. I never felt smart except in one area - people. I always had a knack for spotting and knowing the smart people. But not the brainiacs.
- [The Timeline Of Our Generation (5015)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-timeline-of-our-generation-5015/) - I was reading this website about the various generations. The article is entitled, GENERATIONS X, Y, Z, AND THE OTHERS. I read it mostly so I could better understand the dates assigned to the various generations. I was prompted to dive more deeply into understanding the timelines because it determines the context. Telling you that
- [Falling In Love With Your Life By Changing Your Mind (5016)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/falling-in-love-with-your-life-by-changing-your-mind-5016/) - Why is it so hard to change your life? Because it's hard to change your mind. This year I've devoted a lot of time reading and thinking about how we change our minds. Specifically about how we change our thinking to see things more clearly and accurately. The quest began a few years ago, likely
- [Heartache, Find Another Place To Be (I'm tired of being your best friend) (5017)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/heartache-find-another-place-to-be-im-tired-of-being-your-best-friend-5017/) - Help me get a Rode Rodecaster Pro from Sweetwater. Click the image or click here! You can enter any amount you'd like. Thanks in advance! ............................................................................................... In 1977 a singer I knew as a background singer released her first solo record, Just A Stone's Throw Away. She had been singing with some of my favorite
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- [The Gift: 41 Years Of Marriage To The Love Of Your Life - 5018](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-gift-41-years-of-marriage-to-the-love-of-your-life-5018/) - We were both shy of being 21, but only by months. It was January 2, 1978. I instantly regretted being talked into wearing a white suit because black is way more slimming. Besides, I look like I belong behind the wheel of a Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am instead of being at a marriage
- [Stop Obsessing About How (Get Your Emotions Going In The Right Direction) (5019)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/stop-obsessing-about-how-get-your-emotions-going-in-the-right-direction-5019/) - "I just got one last thing, I urge all of you, all of you, to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have. To spend each day with some laughter and some thought, to get you're emotions going." - Jim Valvano Jimmy V was an NCAA basketball coach for North Carolina State who died of
- [What Do You See? Your Vision Determines What You Can Accomplish (5020)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-do-you-see-your-vision-determines-what-you-can-accomplish-5020/) - The other night was listening to music (shocker, I know!). Specifically, I found myself listening to some older rock and roll. Dexter Freebish's "What Do You See?" popped into my ears. It's not a great song, but the question is a good one, and one I often work hard to help people wrestle with in
- [I Can't Ask For Much Because I've Been Given So Much (but I'm going to ask anyway)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/i-cant-ask-for-much-because-ive-been-given-so-much-but-im-going-to-ask-anyway/) - Last year I kept thinking about encouragement. It seems everywhere I went people were craving it. We all need it, but it seemed to me that very few among us are accomplished at giving it. The idea preoccupied me, especially the last half of 2018. I ended up registering the domain, CravingEncouragement.com, determined to do something
- [What Would You Change About Yourself? (5021)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-would-you-change-about-yourself-5021/) - Denny Crane wouldn't change one thing about himself. Alan Shore, James Spader's character, asks Denny what he'd change about himself. Denny replies, "Nothing." That's why he's one of the greatest TV characters of all time. Denny Crane epitomized self-confidence, but more importantly...he was completely comfortable, no, pleased...about who and what he is. Genius! I miss that
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- [December 1, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-1-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 24, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-24-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 17, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-17-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 10, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-10-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 3, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-3-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 27, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-27-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 20, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-20-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 13, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-13-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 6, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-6-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Hitting the PAUSE Button](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/hitting-the-pause-button/)
- [September 1, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-1-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 25, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-25-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 18, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-18-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 11, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-11-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 4, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-4-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 28, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-28-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 21, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-21-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 14, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-14-2018-saturdays-smile/)
- [July 7, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-7-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 30, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-30-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [How About A Mid-Week Smile? June 27, 2018](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/how-about-a-mid-week-smile-june-27-2018/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 23, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-23-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [The High Value Of Low Expectations, The Low Value Of High Expectations (5012)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-high-value-of-low-expectations-the-low-value-of-high-expectations-5012/) - I heard somebody bragging about his leadership, "I don't expect anything of anybody." Well, that grabbed my attention. That illustration of a progress bar reaching 39 out of 100 displays our anticipation and expectation that we'll get to 100. No matter if we're charging our iPhones, or waiting for a software update to download, or
- [June 16, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-16-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [I'm Just A Man In Search Of An Epiphany (5011)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/im-just-a-man-in-search-of-an-epiphany-5011/) - Let's go outside and enjoy the summer heat, shall we? A change of scenery is sometimes a good thing. Today's show was recorded on my deck, not inside The Yellow Studio. Epiphany (defined): note - this is the 3rd definition and the one I refer to, as opposed to folks who use it in a
- [June 9, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-9-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 2, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-2-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Surrounded By Ninnies And The Ninnies Are Winning (May 30, 2018 Quick Hit)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/surrounded-by-ninnies-and-the-ninnies-are-winning-may-30-2018-quick-hit/) - Rosanne Barr got stupid. Again. And the people lost their minds over it. ABC canceled her TV show, which was drawing millions of viewers each week. A Philly Starbucks called cops on two men. And people lost their minds. Yesterday Starbucks closed for company-wide training, losing $12 million. The NFL and the national anthem continue
- [May 26, 2018 Saturday's Smile (Happy Memorial Day Weekend, America!)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-26-2018-saturdays-smile-happy-memorial-day-weekend-america/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 19, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-19-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [I'm One Fat Lip From A Championship 5010](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/im-one-fat-lip-from-a-championship-5010/) - “I’m one fat lip from the championship, So don’t give up the fight, And whatever it takes, I’m going to make everything alright…” – from “Whatever It Takes” by James Hunter Back in February a new James Hunter Six record came out, "Whatever It Takes." The title track had a lyric in the fourth verse
- [Passing It On - 5009](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/passing-it-on-5009/) - I admit it. Young adults are among my very favorite people. These two young ladies in this picture are among my favorite people. They know it, too. Because I've told them. And I continue to tell them. This was the final year of undergraduate studies for one of them (yeah, you guessed it --- the
- [May 12, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-12-2018-saturdays-smile/) - A Personal Note Stanley James Elmore passed in the early morning hours of May 12, 2013 - five years ago today. He was my lifelong best buddy and I loved him very much. How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support
- [May 5, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-5-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Pain, Suffering & Heartache: The Stuff That Connects Us 5008](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/pain-suffering-heartache-the-stuff-that-connects-us-5008/) - Music. Movies. Books. Songs. Stories. We love them. Enjoy them. Remember them. I'm not a fan of the musical, but there are 2 that I love - and have owned on DVD for years. Paint Your Wagon with Clint Eastwood and Lee Marvin. A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum with Zero
- [April 28, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-28-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [The Death Of Empathy - 5007](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-death-of-empathy-5007/) - On April 21, 2018 former first lady Barbara Bush was laid to rest. She was 92, the wife of our 41st President and the mother of our 43rd. Two former Presidents, Barbara's son, George W. and Obama shook hands with the clear aim being the consolation at the death of a mom. The photo dispells the
- [April 21, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-21-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 14, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-14-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [What Do You Have To Give? - 5006](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/what-do-you-have-to-give-5006/) - His name was Rocky. Like all Westies (he was a White West Highland Terrier; commonly called Westies) he'd cock his head when he was puzzled. You may be puzzled, too. I often am. Which is why I'm always asking questions. And I'm great at it - asking questions, that is. By the way, I lost
- [April 7, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-7-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [He Survived Over 7 Years Of Torture In A Prison Camp, But One Rejection Can Derail Us (5005)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/he-survived-over-7-years-of-torture-in-a-prison-camp-but-one-rejection-can-derail-us-5005/) - Jeremiah Denton died on the morning of March 28, 2014. He was 89. You never heard of him? I'm sorry to admit it, but neither had I. Today I've been reading about him in the news. During the Viet Nam war, Denton, a US Navy flyer, was shot down in July 1965 and captured by the
- [Avoid Dread By Being Eager! (5004)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/avoid-dread-by-being-eager-5004/) - True confession. I wrote this in February 2016, but it was part of the previous iteration of LTW. It came up again recently in a conversation with a client who was struggling with inner critic stuff. I figured I'd resurrect it and share it hoping it'll serve YOU. Before we dive in I have to
- [March 31, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-31-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [The Increasing Popularity Of Crudeness & Vulgarity (5003)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/the-increasing-popularity-of-crudeness-vulgarity-5003/) - We're coming up on the 67th anniversary of the story that inspired the cult-hit movie, Idiocracy. Cyril M. Kornbluth was a science fiction writer whose futuristic story, The Marching Morons, was published in Galaxy (a sci-fi magazine) in April 1951. 67 years ago. The Marching Morons is a look at a future world consisting of five
- [March 24, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-24-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Inside The Yellow Studio (5002)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/inside-the-yellow-studio-5002/) - It was January 2015 when I last did a virtual tour of The Yellow Studio (click here to see that). It's among the most consistent requests I get...to do another one. My problem is, not much, if anything has changed since 2015. Same gear. Same workflow. Same Yellow Studio. The same everything, really. Just an
- [Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself #5001](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/breaking-the-habit-of-being-yourself-5001/) - The other day I stumbled onto this book on Amazon. "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One," by Dr. Joe Dispenza. Do I really need to read a book on how to lose my mind? Well, maybe so. It does look like an interesting read. I
- [March 17, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-17-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 10, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-10-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 3, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-3-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [4004 - I Don't Know What To Do Next](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4004-i-dont-know-what-to-do-next/) - Grinding it out. That's the stuff of success, but it's not fun or glamorous. It's arduous. Lonely. Difficult. In today's show I want to talk with you about doing what's next to take you closer toward the success you're chasing. It may be that you don't know what to do, but more often than not
- [February 24, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-24-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 17, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-17-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 10, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-10-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 3, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-3-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 27, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-27-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 20, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-20-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 13, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-13-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 6, 2018 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-6-2018-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 30, 2017 Saturday's Smile (Happy New Year)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-30-2017-saturdays-smile-happy-new-year/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 23, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-23-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 16, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-16-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 9, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-9-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 2, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-2-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 25, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-25-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 18, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-18-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 11, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-11-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 4, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-4-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 28, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-28-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 21, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-21-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 14, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-14-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 7, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-7-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 30, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-30-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 23, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-23-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 16, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-16-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 9, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-9-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 2, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-2-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 26, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-26-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 19, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-19-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 12, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-12-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 5, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-5-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 29, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-29-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 22, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-22-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 15, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-15-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 8, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-8-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 1, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-1-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 24, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-24-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 17, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-17-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 10, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-10-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 3, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-3-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 27, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-27-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 20, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-20-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 13, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-13-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 6, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-6-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 29, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-29-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 22, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-22-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 15, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-15-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 8, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-8-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 1, 2017 An April Fool's Day Edition Of Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-1-2017-an-april-fools-day-edition-of-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 25, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-25-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 18, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-18-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 11, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-11-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 4, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-4-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 1, 2017 Quick Hit](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-1-2017-quick-hit/) - A quick hit is a short riff, rant or observation. An idea worth sharing, but not worth waiting on for a full-blown podcast episode. And not worth devoting an entire episode to either. This morning I did my usual glance drive-by on Facebook and other social media platforms. I noticed this post by Sheryl Sandberg,
- [February 25, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-25-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 18, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-18-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 11, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-11-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 4, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-4-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 28, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-28-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 21, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-21-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 14, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-14-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 7, 2017 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-7-2017-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 31, 2016 Saturday's Smile (Happy New Year!)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-31-2016-saturdays-smile-happy-new-year/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 24, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-24-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 17, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-17-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 10, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-10-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 3, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-3-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 26, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-26-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 19, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-19-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 12, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-12-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [November 5, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/november-5-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 29, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-29-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 22, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-22-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 15, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-15-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Offenses & Forgiveness](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/offenses-forgiveness/) - I've been a Patty Griffin fan since her first album, Living With Ghosts, released in 1996. That record has the song she sings in the above video - Forgiveness. More times than I can count I've started writing notes for a podcast episode featuring her music. I own most of her records. You should, too.
- [October 8, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-8-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [October 1, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/october-1-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Remembering Rosebud (Losing My Biggest Admirer)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/remembering-rosebud-losing-my-biggest-admirer/) - Rosie was the alpha of the two between she and her brother, Rocky. We lost Rocky last year in the Spring. We lost Rosie this morning. For the past 16 years she's been a fixture in my life, the anxious greeter when we come home. Like her brother, she was never far away, preferring to
- [September 24, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-24-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 17, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-17-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [September 10, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-10-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Pondering The Possible, And The Impossible Inside The Yellow Studio](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/pondering-the-possible-and-the-impossible-inside-the-yellow-studio/) - Nothing beats piney woods for pondering. Nothing I've found anyway. I was in the middle of 3rd grade when my family moved to where pine trees thrive. Louisiana. I admit I wasn't terribly thrilled about leaving Oklahoma, my home state. Mostly I was upset that I was being pulled from Hayes Elementary School and Mrs.
- [September 3, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/september-3-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 27, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-27-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 20, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-20-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 13, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-13-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [August 6, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-6-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 30, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-30-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 23, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-23-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 16, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-16-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [My Social Media Fast Continues](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/my-social-media-fast-continues/) - I do it every year. Rarely at the same time. Mostly because I wait until the mood hits me, then I pull the plug. I'm now about 10 days into it with another 15 or so to go! You should try it. I put on the graphic (which was posted at Facebook and other social
- [July 9, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-9-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [July 2, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-2-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 25, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-25-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 18, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-18-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 11, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-11-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [June 4, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/june-4-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 28, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-28-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 21, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-21-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 14, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-14-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [May 7, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/may-7-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 30, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-30-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 23, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-23-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 16, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-16-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 9, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-9-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [April 2, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/april-2-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [It's A Dog's Life, But My Life Will Feel The Pain](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/its-a-dogs-life-but-my-life-will-feel-the-pain/) - Rocky turned 15 back in April. We had he and his sister, Rosie, groomed. The groomers are good to let us know any issues they uncover, like skin issues. Rocky was in good shape. So was Rosie. White West Highland Terrier siblings - like most white dogs, they're prone to skin allergies caused by food.
- [March 26, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-26-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 19, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-19-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 12, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-12-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [March 5, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/march-5-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [Saturday's Smile February 27, 2016](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/saturdays-smile-february-27-2016/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 20, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-20-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 13, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-13-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [February 6, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/february-6-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 30, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-30-2016-saturdays-smile/)
- [January 23, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-23-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 16, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-16-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [January 9, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-9-2016-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [38 Years Ago Tonight](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/38-years-ago-tonight/) - We were just kids when we first met. Teenagers. It was a hot Oklahoma summer, July. 1975. I asked her out. She agreed. That was that. We went out on our first date. That date led to a second and third. Neither of us ever dated anybody else after that. We were at a church
- [January 2, 2016 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/january-2-2016-saturdays-smile/) - Happy 38th Anniversary To Us Today, Too How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
- [December 26, 2015 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/december-26-2015-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
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- [Thus Begins The Social Media Fast Of 2015](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/thus-begins-the-social-media-fast-of-2015/) - You can listen to episode 4075 if you want to hear all about this. I'm going mostly dark on social media starting today until October 1st. With a few notable exceptions: • I'm going to keep creating content and using social media to promote it (ever so slightly) • I'll continue to use Facebook to interact
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- [Men Who Influence Boys](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/men-who-influence-boys/) - This time of year I'm approached by numerous charities to make a professional contribution (i.e. donation). Sometimes a personal story is used to inspire. And sometimes the stories are sad tales of a neglected child. A boy who has no father. And so I'm reminded of the role men play in the lives of boys.
- [Easton Cantrell Will Never Be Able To Stay Awake For Afternoon Worship Services](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/easton-cantrell-will-never-be-able-to-stay-awake-for-afternoon-worship-services/) - Easton is my grandson, my son's son. A few weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon, while sitting in the church building visiting with folks before afternoon worship (after lunch), Easton was struggling to stay awake. I was playing some music on my phone to him.
- [Cason Randy Cantrell Enters The World](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/cason-randy-cantrell-enters-the-world/) - Cason Randy Cantrell (that’s right) was born at 5:21pm Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He came in weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces measuring 20-3/4 inches long. Here he is with his big brother, Easton. Cason is grand kid #5. Our tribe is now complete, so I’m told. Life is good.
- [August 15, 2015 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-15-2015-saturdays-smile/)
- [August 8, 2015 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-8-2015-saturdays-smile/)
- [August 1, 2015 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/august-1-2015-saturdays-smile/) - Let's start this month's Saturday's Smile with a news flash and picture. Cason Randy Cantrell (that's right) was born at 5:21pm Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He came in weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces measuring 20-3/4 inches long. Here he is with his big brother, Easton. Cason is grand kid #5. Our tribe is now complete, so
- [July 25, 2015 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-25-2015-saturdays-smile/)
- [July 18, 2015 Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-18-2015-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
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- [4001 - Mini-Bikes, Stereo Gear And Microphones: A Love Affair With Gadgets](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4001-mini-bikes-stereo-gear-and-microphones-a-love-affair-with-gadgets/) - “I'm not young enough to know everything.” ― J.M. Barrie, The Admirable Crichton Gadgets. Gizmos. They're synonymous. Interchangeable. Two of my favorite G words, although I am particularly fond of the word gynotikolobomassophile.* Gadgets and gizmos, as I use those terms, don't refer to things with names I don't know, or can't recall. Rather, gadgets and
- [4002 - Without The Field, There Are No Champions (All Super Heroes Need A Nemesis)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4002-without-the-field-there-are-no-champions-all-super-heroes-need-a-nemesis/) - Competition is a dirty word among a large number of younger entrepreneurs. Admittedly, I don't get it. But I'm no longer a young entrepreneur. Besides that, I grew up in retailing where it was dog eat dog. When I was about 27 I was courted by a large retailer out of the west coast. During
- [4003 - Eat, Sleep & Make Money (In That Order)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4003-eat-sleep-make-money-in-that-order/) - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (illustrated to the left) isn't the only list of purported needs. Famed American psychologist Edward L. Thorndike did his own research on the needs of mankind. And there are others. Each of them have their merits, and proponents - as well as critics. You're always looking for an edge. Some insight. That's what
- [4005 - Working Alone, Working Solo](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4005-working-alone-working-solo/) - Breaking Bad concluded last night. I was captivated initially by the quality of the writing on the show. Throughout the series I've read many interviews with the writers. The writing room for that show fascinates me. Six or seven people in a room in Burbank crafting this remarkable story --- clearly able to do some
- [4006 - What Does Your Solitude Look Like?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4006-what-does-your-solitude-look-like/) - I no longer live in an area rife with pine trees, but I spent the bigger part of my youth amidst them. For me, there's nothing like a nice stand of pine trees with needles covering the ground. It's a natural insolation from the world. The smell. The feel. The serenity. Sadly, my adulthood solitude
- [4008 - Magnify What's Best And Focus On What's Next (Part 1)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4008-magnify-whats-best-and-focus-on-whats-next-part-1/) - Change How You Think: Asset-Based Thinking vs. Deficit-Based Thinking Age has brought with it a yearning. For simplicity. A decade ago I began a fascination with minimalism. I'm a non-practicing minimalist. I love the idea. I just haven't found the energy to do it. It still captivates me though because it's simple. Easy. Void of
- [4009 - Magnify What's Best And Focus On What's Next (Part 2)](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4009-magnify-whats-best-and-focus-on-whats-next-part-2/) - Change The Way You See Others According to the authors of the book, Change The Way You See Everything, asset-based thinkers learn how to see other people through positive filters. Experience and life teach us to focus on the negative, or to incorporate deficit-based thinking. That's why we can easily spot the bad traits in
- [4010 - 3 Tips To Create A Process Toward Your Own Greatness](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4010-3-tips-to-create-a-process-toward-your-own-greatness/) - Good is the enemy of great.” That's how Jim Collins begins his classic business best seller, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't. Collins argues the veracity of that sentence because people settle for good and stop pursuing better leaving us with good, but not great outcomes. I don't agree
- [4012 - Are You Lost In The Career Wilderness?](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4012-are-you-lost-in-the-career-wilderness/) - Recently, while watching a segment on 60 Minutes Sports, I realized I know people who are experiencing the same thing as retiring NFL players - THE WILDERNESS. In December, 2013 the NFL launched The Trust, an arm of the league designed to help players transition from being players to real human beings like the rest
- [4048 A Virtual Tour Of My Podcasting Studio](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4048-a-virtual-tour-of-my-podcasting-studio/) - Welcome Inside The Yellow Studio. It's yellow because it's yellow. Duh. Truth is, I love yellow, orange, red and hunter green. Those are among my favorite colors. I don't have just one. When I was 15 - yes, people, when I was young, living in Louisiana...you could get your driver's license at 15 - I had
- [4059 Wait On What You Want](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/4059-wait-on-what-you-want/) - Paul Pena was 55 when he died. His life had been a constant struggle with health issues. By the time he was 20 he was blind. His grandfather and father were both professional musicians and Paul followed. He connected with Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia - among others. Songwriting, playing and touring...I
- [July 4, 2015 Happy Independence Day! Saturday's Smile](https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/july-4-2015-happy-independence-day-saturdays-smile/) - How Can You Help The Podcast? Subscribe at iTunes | Stitcher Leave us a review at iTunes Pick your favorite way to support us financially Join the conversation at our Facebook group Tell your friends. Promote the shows on social media.
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