Best Do You Have Time For Some Bullsh T Podcasts (2025)

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Just Some of the Nasty Tricks Your Mind Plays 29:46

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Unfortunately, you can't trust every thought and emotion that floats through your head. If you believe everything you think and feel, your probably going to have a bad time. In this episode, I break down some of the ways that our mind plays tricks on us. Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X: @sc_counseling25…

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Curing mental illness 40:13

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In my continuing efforts to provide accurate and helpful information about mental health and mental illness, I'm going to discuss the "cure" for mental illness, though this is definitely a misnomer, as the cure for mental illness isn't that straightforward or simple. Let's talk about it! Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Follow me on X:…

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The War on the Masculine and Feminine 45:18

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By Scott Carter, LCMHC

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Self-Betrayal: Why You Feel Like a Stranger to Yourself 39:05

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This episode is all about self-betrayal. I talk further about how the most important person in your life is looking at you in the mirror. You can't have good mental health as long as your relationship with yourself is in the tank. Let's talk in depth about more true to yourself with some quality shadow work journal prompts to help you tackle this i…

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Spirituality is The Missing Piece in Mental Health 43:06

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Ideas like spirituality can come with a lot of baggage. We're not talking about God or religion here. Instead, I'm defining the most important aspect of being human and being alive and how those things have been edged out of therapy. Before you judge, give it a listen. Here's my website: www.citycounseling.com…

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Where did love go?! Loving relationships are dead 48:15

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This episode came flying out of me off the cuff. This is a topic I've wanted to approach for a long time but I've struggled to know the best way to start talking about a loaded and deep topic. In this case, it helped to dive into when I couldn't sleep. This episode is quite raw and honest. I break down some of my thoughts on why love is dead. Just …

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Positive selfishness 41:41

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There's a lesser known idea out there that you need to spend time being selfish in a certain way in order to become a better person in the world. In this episode, I explore the idea of positive selfishness or the type of selfishness that is required for becoming a better person. I also talk about exactly what this looks like and how to practice it.…

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"Why did I do that?" - What is the dark ego? 39:38

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I'm keeping with the shadow work and subconscious in this episode because of how important it is for real growth and change. Building off the "shattered minds" episode, I talk about how all the emotions and pain that we pack away can take on it's own form that I call the dark ego. I talk about what it is, how it forms and of course, what to do abou…

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We have an emptiness epidemic 32:11

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We have a chronic emptiness problem. We feel chronically empty and we're going about it in all the wrong ways. In this episode, I talk about the problem of feeling empty, how people go about it in all the wrong ways and, of course, how to fix it.By Scott Carter, LCMHC

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Shattered Minds - What is the real reason behind mental illness? 30:24

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There isn't a general consensus about the real causes of mental illness but in this episode, I talk about the theory of a shattered psyche as the root cause of mental illnesses as well as ways to go about fixing it with a strong focus on shadow work. You can read my article about the benefits of shadow work here: https://www.saltcitycounseling.com/…

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E19: Speaking of things that are horribly misunderstood... The happiness episode 34:09

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Most people won't find true authentic happiness. In this episode, I cover the myths and misconceptions about happiness. There is a formula for happiness and a formula for misery. In this episode, I talk mostly about the myths and misconceptions. I've also started a new series over on Patreon for the happiness formula. Go to www.patreon.com/mompod a…

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E18: Practicing self-love 34:26

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It's hard to experience self-love if you don't understand it. In this episode, I'm going to break down self-love. What is it and what is it not? How to practice it with journal prompts and homework. Go subscribe to the Mind Over Me Materclass! www.patreon.com/mompodBy Scott Carter, LCMHC

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E17: Why is it so hard to love ourselves? 26:44

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Why is self-love so hard? Why is it so hard to come by? There are a lot of things working against your ability to love yourself and in this episode I'm going to break some of it down. Go subscribe to the mind over me masterclass on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mompod Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com…

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E16: Why do we tend to be our own worst enemy? 30:09

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Almost every single human seems to be their own worst enemy but why is this so? How does this happen but more importantly, how do we fix it? How do stop being our own worst enemy? I break it down in this episode. Go subscribe to the Mind Over Me Masterclass: www.patreon.com/mompod Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com…

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E15: Slow your thinking and your mental health will improve 31:29

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Overthinking is a mental plague that is defeating a lot of people and causing a lot of issues including anxiety, depression and even other extreme issues such as trauma and psychosis. In this episode, I talk about the issues that arise from overthinking and rumination. I've also noticed that if you slow your thoughts, you'll naturally improve your …

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E14: Is perfectionism ruining your life? 22:31

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Perfectionism is another one of those things, like people pleasing, that wreak havoc on your wellbeing. This episode is about perfection, what it even means, we we feel the need to pursue it and how to take some steps to get rid of it. Go subscribe to Mind Over Me Masterclass over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/mompod Here's my website: www.saltcityco…

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E13: All your emotions exist for important reasons - Building emotional intelligence 28:27

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This episode is about building some foundation for greater emotional intelligence. Emotions are important and exist for a reason. www.patreon.com/mompod Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.comBy Scott Carter, LCMHC

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E11: Money doesn't buy happiness or a whole bunch of other important stuff 28:01

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No, money doesn't buy you happiness. It can work as an effective tool that will help you on your journey but I cover a short list of really important things that money doesn't buy. Not only does money not buy some of this stuff but it can work against you if you want those things.By Scott Carter, LCMHC

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E10: What's the secret to self-esteem? 32:12

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As the title says, I'll be unpacking self-esteem in this episode. I thought I'd never have it but I ended up being wrong, thank God. You keep what you have by giving it away, so they say. My website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/mompod YouTube: Salt City Counseling Mind Over Me…

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E9: Most mental health issues are the result of some kind of trauma 33:44

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This episode is all about trauma. The different types of trauma, the issues that stem from trauma and how many mental health disorders are the result of come kind of trauma, just to name a few.By Scott Carter, LCMHC

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E8: Who is your favorite superhero and why? 16:16

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Who is your favorite superhero? Superheroes can serve as interesting archetypes for our personal values. In this episode, I talk about a few of the most popular superheroes and what it is that we like about them and what they might be able to teach us about ourselves. My website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/mompod YouTube: S…

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E7: Why are our relationships so f*cked?! 29:33

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We don't know how to love anymore. We don't know how to be in relationships anymore. Our relationships are completely fucked right now but why? In this episode, I discuss two different relationship dispositions. Competitive and cooperative. If your relationship is competitive, it's probably doomed so what's the difference? Listen and find out. Ther…

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E6: Finding Some Light During a Dark Time - Existentialism and Therapy 33:44

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These are dark times, no doubt it but perhaps we fail to realize that this darkness is due to our collective agreement to buy into the illusion of what we think life is supposed to be. Finding light in the darkness has far more to do with what is happening in our heads and in our hearts. In this episode, I talk about having existential crises and p…

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E5: The Solution for Depression Exists, We Reject Because We Dislike it 21:01

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I understand depression on both a personal and professional level. I've helped many clients with it. We need better answers for depression but anything outside the conventional set of paradigms is met with hostility, anger and resistance. The right answers for depression exists, we just reject it because we don't like it. My website: www.saltcityco…

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E4: Meditation Cured My Anxiety 31:46

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When I was younger, I lived with severe anxiety. I dealt with perfectionism and panic attacks and it was rough. I worked on it and worked on it and one thing, finally, nipped it in the bud for me. Meditation. I cover a few basic techniques for beginners in this episode toward the end. My website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/…

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Episode #3: "The grass is greener on the other side because it's fertilized with bullsh*t" - And other tasty bits 30:00

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In this episode, I talk a bit more about my journey both personally and professionally so that you know why you should listen to me in the first place. Self-mastery, swear to God, is one of the only places I have found any real purpose, meaning and happiness. I also share my first three rules for self-mastery. www.patreon.com/mompod Here's my websi…

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Episode #2: The destructiveness of people pleasing 28:07

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People pleasing seems like a good thing but it's actually quite insidious and destructive. What you gain from it is minuscule compared to what it can cost you. People pleasers have a hard time building self-esteem and it usually results in people being miserable. Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com Check me out on YouTube: Salt City Couns…

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Episode #1: Why you should be fasting - There are a lot more benefits than weight loss 28:10

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Fasting might seem like a weight loss fad but there are so many more benefits both physically, mentally and spiritually. If you're not fasting, you should be. Here's my website: www.saltcitycounseling.com You can also find me on YouTube: Salt City CounselingBy Scott Carter, LCMHC

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S2 E5 // My Personal Development Library: Top Books to Fuel Your Lifelong Learning Journey 21:33

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Hey Gritty Friend, Today, we’re going to delve into the topic of lifelong learning and why it’s so crucial for our personal growth. Lifelong learning is about continuously seeking knowledge and new skills, no matter what stage of life we’re in. It’s a powerful tool that can help us stay curious, grow, and achieve our goals. In this episode, we’ll d…

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S2 E4 // Breaking The Block: Overcoming Content Creation Struggles 24:28

3y ago24:28

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Hey Gritty Friend. Today's episode is about overcoming your writer's block when it comes to social media content. First you must be aligned with what you are doing. Then understand the problems of your audience and speak to how you can help solve those problems, and lastly, using AI tools to support your ideas and help with expression to ensure you…

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S2 E3 // Breaking Free From Perfectionism: Secret to Achieving Your Goals Through Imperfect Action 14:47

3y ago14:47

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Welcome Gritty Friend, Today we are talking about breaking free from perfectionism. Taking imperfect action is crucial for personal and professional growth because it allows you to overcome fear and make progress towards your goals. Perfectionism can be a hindrance to success, causing procrastination and a lack of motivation. By embracing imperfect…

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S2.E2 // Overcoming Comparisonitis: Strategies for Building Self-Esteem & Confidence in a Social Media-Driven World 17:01

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Hey Gritty Friend! Today, we're going to explore the negative impact of constant comparison on our mental well-being, and how social media is exacerbating the problem. We'll be discussing the signs and symptoms of comparisonitis, and providing strategies for breaking free from the cycle of constant comparison. Whether you're struggling with self-es…

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Your New Year’s Goal: Are You Really Ready to Succeed? 17:12

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Welcome My Gritty Friend, It's time to get intentional in Season 2! We all know we can only achieve our dreams if we have a strategy. What's the plan for this year? Is it obvious, specific and measurable? For any of your objectives to become a reality, you need to build a system. Let's chat about the vital steps to making our goals happen - You in?…

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Why Aren’t Your Clients Seeing Results From Your Program? 14:33

3+ y ago14:33

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Welcome Gritty Friend! Great! You have a business, your program has been created, and you now have clients. You loaded all the content but you start to notice they aren't seeing results, you are overwhelmed, and not able to keep up with the demand. The truth is that your program is generally not the problem. There might be some gaps but honestly yo…

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E24 // Strategies for Your Business on Why and How to Pivot Successfully 20:50

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Welcome Gritty Friend! Seasoned business owners will tell you that they have had to frequently review their goals and their metrics to see if where they are wanting to go is where the current path is leading them. Sometimes it isn't. That is when they will evaluate what is going right, wrong, and what no longer aligns with where they see their futu…

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E23 // Grit Vs Grace with 8 Strategies on How to Give Yourself Grace 30:25

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Hey Gritty Friend, Welcome Back. I was practicing giving myself grace that I could not record episodes over the last 3 weeks due to moving our family. I am thankful you are here and hope that you find this episode to help you in learning to give yourself grace. Everything in life is a balance. We strive to be as close to balance as we can. There is…

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E22 // Where You Start May Not Be Where You End Up 22:40

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Hey Gritty Friend, Funny...just today I said this exact phrase at a baby shower. Talking about a couple and where they start might not even be where they finish. Needless-to-say this phrase is on my mind! Just get to the grit of it....If you don't start, you won't know. And if you do start, you can always change. Come check it out! If you have a sp…

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E21 // Overwhelmed and Need to Find the Balance NOW! 25:12

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Hey Gritty Friend, This episode is all about feeling overwhelmed and need to get some balance and NOW. It hits on a much more personal level and I am unscripted and raw with you about what is going on in our lives currently. Knowing you aren't alone when you feel this way and that there is a light at the tunnel hopefully can help you to. We all hav…

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E20 // Getting Gritty With Jenna Larson - Founder of Drive Performance Coaching and GrouptrackCRM 34:37

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Hey Gritty Friend, I am so excited to bring this interview I did with my great friend and coach, Jenna Larson. She has truly been an inspiration to helping me develop The Gritty Coach and teach me the ways to run a business with a rinse and repeat system. Between coaching and her CRM - Jenna truly has been a brain saver. Jenna didn't know she wante…

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E19 // 10 Strategies to Get UNSTUCK in Life or Business 30:34

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Hey Gritty Friend! Welcome! Have you felt stuck before? Just paralyzed on where to start? What to begin? Which is the priority? You aren't alone. But staying in that feeling is not helping anything. Having some strategies in your back pocket when you start to feel this way is a great way to help you continue to move forward both in business and lif…

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E18 // Pull it Together and Give it Grit 19:08

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Hey Gritty Friend, Life can be crazy and sometimes we just have to keep going forward in a bit of survival to get through it. -If you are feeling overwhelmed or feeling like it is gearing up for a hurricane, don't worry, we are going to weather this storm together. We are just going to pull it together and rub some sand in it to give it some grit. …

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E17 // POLISH: Did the micro-goal get you the results you wanted? (Part 4 of 4) 12:48

3+ y ago12:48

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Welcome Gritty Friend! Today is the last episode in our series on POLISH. This last step of getting to your goal actually requires reflection on what you have done so far. This step is crucial to ensuring you are staying on the right path or does the path need to adjust because you had some discovery while looking at it. In the military we called t…

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E16 // PLAN: Creating the Plan To Get You Into Action So You Can Achieve The Goal(Part 3 of 4) 24:11

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Hello Gritty Friend! A goal without a plan is just a dream. If you find yourself stuck, unfocused, and struggling to reach your goals, it's time to take action and create a plan. Prioritizing your goals is the first step, and then you can begin to break down what it will take to achieve them. What steps do you need to take? What do you need to do f…

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E15 // From Point to Prioritizing: Beginning to break is all down! (Part 2 of 4 part series) 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

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Hey Gritty Friend! If you have been struggling to meet your goal or to get it started, then this series is for you. I mean at some point we all have had a goal that we didn't reach. Did you see what you could have done differently? Did you implement that so the next goal won't hit the same snag? I mean let's be honest, gut check, did you learn from…

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E14 // POINT: Calming Your Busy Brain to FOCUS on Where to Start (1 of 4 in Series) 19:48

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Hey Gritty Friends! Thank you for stopping by to listen. This episode is all about getting to the POINT. What point? The really specific goal you have that you want to achieve. With busy brains, we often multitask. This is actual counter-productive. Contrary to what we have always been told. It takes more time to switch gears back n forth on topics…

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E13 // Interview with Lucretia Barraco on Social Media Strategy, Struggles, and Tips 25:02

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Welcome Gritty Friends! Today, I have an interview for you with my good friend, Lucretia Barraco, who is a self-taught social media marketing genius and has been doing this for 17 years! We’ve known each other for almost 2 years now and she has been such a huge help in my social media chaos. She is the calm to my storm. One of the hardest lessons w…

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E12// Strategies to Balance Your Budget, Pay off Debt, and Save for Retirement 35:56

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Hey Gritty Friends, Today's episode is a little more personal. I mean personal finances. I have been talking to clients and friends and found that so many are having huge stresses over personal finances. Have you been feeling stress over finances? Don’t know where all the money is going? Can’t seem to save or never have an emergency fund? Or maybe …

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E11 // Perseverance is the Key to Success to Reach Your Long-Term Goals! 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

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Hey Gritty Friend! Welcome Back! Today we are talking about all things concerning PERSEVERANCE! I had a really challenging week last week and perseverance came up over and over as the way to move forward. It feels like sometimes we forget to put our self-control into action and regulate ourselves so we can delay the need for instant gratification. …

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E10 // Definitive Guide to the Secrets of Leadership and Leading Others 36:27

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Hey Gritty Friends, One of the questions I ask my clients, when we are exploring where your business is currently, is about their team, employees, or co-workers. We have seen so many take the network they have and move it to another company and BAM you're a leader and have never done this before. Maybe you just sponsored your first teammate or hire…

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E9 // Journaling: The Where and How to’s of Therapeutic Writing 23:36

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Hey Gritty Friends, If you are finding the world today a struggle to focus, overwhelming, or even sadness, you are in the right place. I am going to admit first…when coming to this episode, I was thinking, what does this episode need to be? I do have a list of topics I want to talk about but I actually don’t write these until the week prior…why? Be…