Best Rick Torrison Podcasts (2025)

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25. Carlos Marin on Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success 51:40

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What if every failure you encountered was actually a stepping stone towards success? In this episode of "Learning the Hard Way, the Easy Way," Carlos Marin, international leadership consultant and executive coach, joins Alex to share his philosophy on the relationship between failure and success. Carlos talks about learning from his own failures an…

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24. CB Bowman-Ottomanelli on Confronting Corporate Racism with Courage 1:03:31

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Ever encountered a situation where you felt out of place because of systemic biases? Join Alex for a profound conversation with CB Bowman-Ottomanelli, a master executive coach, who shares her eye-opening experiences with corporate racism. Raised in a diverse and inclusive environment, CB was blindsided by the harsh reality of racial discrimination …

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23. Ernesto Mandowsky on Finding your Passion 1:00:06

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Is there a secret to discovering our passion? Listen to Alex's conversation with Ernesto Mandowsky, the brain behind the Million Dollar Machine, who shares his incredible journey from the world of hospitality technology to entrepreneurship. Discover how Ernesto’s book, “NewBee,” helped him discover his true passion and better appreciate the experie…

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22. Rick Torrison on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 1:10:25

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Join us on this episode of Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way, for a conversation with leadership coach and best-selling author, Rick Torrison. Rick's journey to break free from his limiting beliefs and embrace his authentic self will inspire you to question the "normal" in your own life. Rick and Alex dig into the cultural and generational influen…

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21. Markus Kaulius on the Myth of Solo Success 1:00:46

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Do you ever feel like you have to do it all on your own? Entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist Markus Kaulius joins Alex in an inspiring discussion to shatter the myth of solo success and share how he learned to lean on others in this episode of Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way. Even if we know the 'lone wolf' mentality doesn't work, we don't …

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20. James Kaikis on Letting Go of Control 58:00

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When the reins of control slip from our grasp, it's a startling revelation that can make or break a leader. James Kaikis, a tech entrepreneur, founder, and Chief Solutions Officer sits down with Alex to share his personal evolution from a micromanager to an empowering leader in the latest episode of Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way. James opens u…

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19. Dr. David Schreiner on the Power of Gratitude in Leadership 59:33

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Join Alex Culley in an impactful episode of "Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way," as he sits down with Dr. David L. Schreiner, President and CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, Illinois, and author of the bestselling book, “Be the Best Part of their Day – Supercharged Communication with Values-Driven Leadership.” Dr. Schreiner shares a …

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18. Dr. Ellen Leggett on Not Letting Fear Interfere with Growth. 1:00:07

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In this episode of "Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way," host Alex engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Ellen Leggett, an applied psychologist and pioneering trial consultant with over 35 years of experience in the field. Dr. Leggett shares a profound lesson she learned the hard way: not allowing fear to hinder personal and professional gr…

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17. Jim Kouzes on Storytelling and Teachable Moments 1:04:49

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Join host Alex in an enlightening conversation with Jim Kouzes, a world-renowned author, decorated educator, and influential thought leader in the field of leadership. With a career spanning over 50 years, Jim has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares in this episode of "Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way." Jim shares two ke…

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16. Dan Braker on the Power of Team and Culture When Building a Business 56:47

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During this episode of "Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way," host Alex sits down with the dynamic Dan Braker, President and Founder of Breakthrough Research, a Los Angeles-based market research firm. Dan brings over 25 years of experience in market research and consumer insights to the conversation, sharing his invaluable take on the indispensable …

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15. Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley on Responding to Feedback 51:50

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Welcome to another insightful episode of "Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way"! Join your host Alex Culley in a thought-provoking conversation with two exceptional guests—internationally acclaimed author and leadership pioneer, Ken Blanchard, and trust expert Randy Conley, who share insights from their lives and their new co-authored book, "Simple T…

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14. Dr. Jamie Pennebaker on Getting in Over Your Head 1:00:55

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Join Alex in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jamie Pennebaker, an internationally acclaimed social psychologist and esteemed Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Pennebaker is a pioneering figure in education and behavioral psychology who is renowned for his extensive work on the intricate relationship betwe…

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13. Marshall Goldsmith on Projecting Our Problems Onto Others 1:08:52

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Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is among the world’s foremost experts on leadership, a renowned executive coach, thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author. Marshall has been rated the world’s #1 executive coach many times over, with his clients including over 200 of the world’s most highly regarded CEOs. He is a member of the Thinkers50 Hall of …

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12. Alex Velto on the Power of No 1:01:14

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Alex Velto is an attorney at Reno, NV-based law firm Hutchison & Steffen Attorneys where he represents unions in collective bargaining, businesses in litigation matters, and individuals in pro bono civil rights cases. He was appointed by the Mayor of Reno, NV as a Planning Commissioner for the city and serves as a Governor on the Nevada Bar Board, …

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11. Tianna Winters on Knowing Your Worth 57:16

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Tianna Winters is the Founder of TW Media, a full-service consulting firm specializing in brand strategy, social media management, content creation, and email marketing with clients across the country that include politicians, restaurants, and manufacturers. She brings over a decade of experience as a social media expert, marketing guru, and writer…

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10. Calvin Ng on Letting Go of Emotional Baggage 1:02:47

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Calvin Ng is a Senior Director for Talent and Organizational Development with Farmer Brothers Company. He has spent over 20 years as a Talent, Learning, and Organizational Development professional at public and private organizations across the country like Mars Inc., Pernod Ricard North America, King’s Hawaiian, and USC Auxiliary Services. Calvin s…

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9. Steve Bernard on Embracing Change 57:58

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Steve Bernard is the founder and Chief Executive of Bernard Global consulting firm. Previously he worked as the Executive Vice President for Global Protection Services at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he oversaw staff in 150-offices across 50-countries around the globe. Steve is a highly sought after speaker, advisor, and confidant in the area…

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8. David Stillman on Overcoming Analysis Paralysis 1:07:19

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David Stillman is a globally admired generational expert, strategist, author, and entrepreneur. His groundbreaking research brings a wealth of insights about the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational workplace and marketplace. David is the author of three best-selling books, “When Generations Collide”, “The M Factor: How the Millenni…

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7. Frank Wagner on Being True to Yourself 1:08:37

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Frank Wagner is an executive coach, leadership expert, and successful author. After starting his consulting career at the Center for Leadership Studies with the great Paul Hersey, he went on to found Stakeholder Centered Coaching Ltd., which has trained thousands of successful coaches around the globe over it's 40-year history. Frank is recognized …

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6. Carolina Aurora Márquez on Being Patient with the Process 1:05:01

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Carolina Aurora Márquez is a wellness and body positivity influencer, founder of the Caring Accountability and Mentoring (CAR) Women’s Group, motivational speaker, and truly inspirational person. Carolina starred in E! Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian season 3 where she went through a transformative experience, becoming healthier in mind, body, a…

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5. Erik Antons on the Gifts and Traps of Instinct and Intuition 1:00:23

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Erik Antons is Chief Security Officer of Whirlpool Corporation, where he leads the physical security risk and crisis management programs for the $22.3 billion dollar enterprise of nearly 70,000 employees across more than 170 countries. Previously, he was the Vice President and Chief Security Officer of Hyatt Hotels, Manager of International Securit…

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4. Martin Figueroa on Motivating People Who Don’t Want to be Motivated 1:08:27

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Martin Figueroa , or "Fig", is the host of The Hyperguy Motivational Podcast and a senior level leader at a large government organization. In addition to 20-years of experience in law enforcement, he holds a BA from Berkeley, Masters in Counseling Psychology, an Executive Masters in Leadership, and is currently getting his doctorate in Organization…

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3. Sally Helgesen on Learning to Take Opportunities While They Are There 50:02

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Sally Helgesen is cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership. She is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach, who has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame and is ranked number 3 among the world’s thought leaders by Global Gurus. Sally joins Alex to discuss “learning the hard way” how …

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2. Dr. Michael Atwood Mason on the Importance of Listening Your Discomfort 28:19

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Dr. Michael Atwood Mason is the CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln’s Cottage, a historic site and museum located in Washington D.C. He is also the former Director of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Michael has spent the last 30 years working as a museum professional and public folklorist identifying, document…

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1. Chris Cappy on the Consequences of Picking Bad Role Models 46:27

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Chris Cappy has over thirty years of consulting, teaching, coaching, and speaking to leaders about change management, strategy execution, and cultural change in organizations. His firm, Pilot Consulting, which he founded in 1994, specializes in leadership development, action learning, executive coaching, and organizational strategy. Additionally, C…

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Time to SWOT Yourself! 29:23

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Season 2, Bonus Episode from Monday Morning Jumpstart The more you know who you are (vision and values), the better you will know where you are and the greater the impact you can and will have on the relationships and world around you. Without a clear vision and core values, it becomes hard to find our direction in life. There are 3 kinds of people…

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One Thing or Many Things? 14:08

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Season 2, Episode 1 Do you find yourself at the end of the day evaluating your success for that day based on the number of things you accomplished? What if you accomplished many things but did not accomplish that one thing you really needed to get done? Would you still consider your day a success? What keeps you from that One Thing that you really …

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I Know You Hear Me, But Are You Listening? 15:18

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Season 1, Episode 35 The greatest need we have when communicating is to be heard and understood! To understand what someone is saying requires our listening. Hearing and listening are not the same! Just because we hear someone talking, doesn't mean we are actually listening. Have you ever had someone say to you (maybe a child?)... "You are not list…

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The Power of Forgiveness 23:24

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Season 1, Episode 34 Principles are those things that are true. They do not depend on our belief in them and they do not change because of belief, culture, language, or geography. Principles are always true but how they are lived out in our lives is unique. Today we are going to talk about one of those principles that when lived out in our lives, h…

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A Year In Review - 4 Steps To A Strong Start 26:10

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BONUS EPISODE Today we partner with Monday Morning JUMPSTART Today we talk about A Year in Review! How do we finish well and prepare for growth? Here are 4 things you can do to review Celebrate the Victories Determine what you want to stop doing Identify what you want to keep doing Cast vision for what you want to start doing If you could start thi…

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Finish Well! 16:22

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How we finish one thing is how we enter the next! How do we finish 2019 in strength so we can enter 2020 with a purpose! It begins with a simple intentional step each day. It starts with breathing. It may sound simple, in fact you are doing it as you read this and listen to this podcast. but when you stop and take a few deep breathes you rush oxyge…

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Bah Humbug... Time to Turn the Page! 20:11

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Episode 32 The Holiday Season can be some of the most joyous times and the most challenging times of the year. The holidays have a way of magnifying everything. Not only the good things but also those painful places that we have buried deep hoping they have gone away. Do you ever look at the holiday season with the mindset that says, if I just hold…

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The Power of Giving Thanks! 26:14

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Season 1, Episode 31 (this episode was recorded as part of Monday Morning JUMPSTART) Have you ever said to someone Be grateful! Count your blessings! Focus on the good! living from gratitude, particularly when the airwaves bombard us with all the "not-so-good," is easier said than done. Fires. Tragic shootings. Anti-semitism. Terror attacks. Hurric…

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Dear Younger Me... 22:48

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If you could go back in time, is there anything you would have done differently? Do you regret how you handled a certain situation, or that you passed up an opportunity you didn’t recognize at the time? What would you want your younger self to know? I know they probably wouldn't listen... but if they would, what would you tell them? Here is a more …

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How Many Plates Are You Spinning? 28:26

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Bonus Episode from Monday Morning Jumpstart Have you ever seen plate spinners? They have a bunch of sticks, and they quickly begin to spin a plate on the top of each stick. As one plate spins they quickly add another plate. As they add more spinning plates the ones they started with begin to slow down and wobble! Then the chaos begins... They have …

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Relationships, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 18:10

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Episode 30 Life is about relationships. Unless you are a hermit on an island, everyone has to deal with other people. We were all created for relationship! Our experience in and with relationships in our past has a way of influencing and shaping our relationships today. Relationships can be lifegiving, filled with excitement, powerful and intimate.…

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Moving From Intellect to DNA 19:19

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Episode 29 Alexa...? Hey Siri...? Every answer to every question is in the palm of your hand! We can no longer plead ignorance. We have information, but how is our lives being transformed by that information? Information is not our problem, what we do with the information we have is the problem. We have more information and knowledge available to u…

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Vultures or Hummingbirds 20:54

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Season 1 JUMPSTART Bonus Vultures and Hummingbirds both fly through the desert. Vultures look for dead, decaying meat, Hummingbirds look for beautiful blossoms filled with sweet nectar. The principle is that we always find what we are looking for! What are you looking for? Today's episode we partner with Monday Morning JUMPSTART which is a facebook…

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Be Anxious for NOTHING! Are You Kidding Me? 17:47

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Episode 28 Anxiety seems to be all the rage, everyone is doing it! But then there is this, Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 Anxiety does not have to be your middle name! In today's episode, we talk about the paralyzing effect of anxiety…

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Are we a Warrior or Worrier? Lessons from Game 7 17:28

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Episode 27 We were there! Nats Win! Nats Win! Nats Win! Those are hard words for an Astros fan (which I am). But what made it easier was getting to know some of the families of the players and their amazing stories of perseverance and grit! We may not have choices about the things that happen around us or to us, but we all have choices about how we…

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Drinking From a Fire Hose! 13:02

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Episode 26 When I was a kid, we lived in a neighborhood where there were no fences between the houses. Every Saturday my friends and I would head out to play and we wouldn't come home until the sun went down. The only break we would take is to get a drink from the water hose on the side of the nearest house. The key to drinking from a fire hose was…

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The Loneliest Number is 1! The Power of a Mentor 15:39

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Episode 25 - All I need is me! This is where I lived for much of my life and no matter how hard I tried to break through there always seemed to be a lid on my growth and future. It wasn't until I realized that I was the one limiting my future and potential that I was able to take the lid off and truly begin to grow. In order to grow, I knew I was g…

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The Giants and 5 Smooth Stones 25:17

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Season 1 JUMPSTART Bonus Every Monday 321Grow partners with Monday Morning JUMPSTART to share a message of hope, strength, and courage with you. You can watch this message as well through facebook live and the link provided. https://www.facebook.com/rtorrison/videos/10157694694594292/ We all have giants in our lives that we have to face every day! …

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When You Feel Like Quitting! Motivation 15:13

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Episode 24 - What motivates you? Have you ever felt like quitting? When we feel like quitting we need to remember why we started. We need to understand what motivates us and what steals our motivation. There are two types of motivation, positive and negative. Positive motivation is about pleasure or reward and negative motivation is all about pain!…

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Either / Or, Both / And... Which are you? 30:04

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Season 1, Monday JUMPSTART Bonus podcast (you can watch this episode on facebook live at https://www.facebook.com/rtorrison/videos/10157674782799292/ You are either with me or against me... It is either true or it is a lie... You are either with me or against me... Do you look at life through either/or lenses or are you more comfortable with a both…

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BONUS - Live2Lead The Power of Intentionality 9:58

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321Grow BONUS - This episode was recorded on the way to Live2Lead Houston 2019 Live Simulcast with John C. Maxwell, Chris Hogan, Angela Ahrendts, Marcus Buckingham and Rachel Hollis. As a John Maxwell Executive Director, I had the privilege of hosting this year's simulcast. During the simulcast, we invited everyone to join the 321Grow community. We…

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Season 1, Episode 23 If Only... 15:12

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If only I would have... If only I had... If only they didn't... If only someone... If only are the words of regret! Regret is review mirror thinking and never leads us to the desired destiny of our preferred future. In this episode, we look at the danger of an If only mindset and how to move from viewing our future through regret to viewing our fut…

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Season 1 Monday Bonus - 5 Things You Need to Win the Day! 29:24

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Every Monday 321Grow partners with Monday Morning JUMPSTART. JUMPSTART is a weekly Facebook Live experience, where we talk about faith in business. You can listen to this episode here or watch the Facebook live episode through this link https://www.facebook.com/rtorrison/videos/10157655591714292/ In this episode, we talk about being present in the …

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Season 1, Episode 22 It's Not The End Of Your Story! 15:08

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Where you find yourself today, does not define where you will be tomorrow! I believe it was Zig Zigler who said yesterday ended last night! What a true statement, but sometimes it is hard to let go of yesterday. In today's episode, I share a personal story of how a visit at 4:00 am in the morning changed my perspective of one of the most challengin…

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Season 1 JUMPSTART BONUS - OMG + YOLO = FOMO 25:27

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Today's BONUS episode - Oh No... I think I am addicted to FOMO! 321Grow Partners weekly with Monday Morning JUMPSTART as facebook live faith and business community. You can join us live every Monday morning at 7:15 am (CST) on facebook.com/rtorrison or watch this episode here https://www.facebook.com/rtorrison/videos/10157637114394292/ Join the 321…