Best Wise Man Mike Podcasts (2025)

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NELSON: Legend Forged in Battle, with Professor Michael Clarke and Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes. 30:52

5M ago30:52

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BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Admiral Lord Nelson with Dr Gregory Fremont-Barnes, author of several books on Nelson and his Navy, and senior lecturer in war studies at RMAS. The interview is recorded in Nelson’s cabin…

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MONTGOMERY – Unbeatable and Unbearable? With Professor Michael Clarke and General Lord Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff. 40:24

5M ago40:24

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BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery with the former Chief of the Army and former Chief of the Defence Staff, General Lord Richards. The interview is recorded in the D-Day Map Room at Sou…

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BOUDICA - Warrior Queen, with Professor Michael Clarke and Philip Wise, Heritage Manager for Colchester Museums. 31:20

6M ago31:20

31:20

BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Boudica, Queen of the Iceni. The interview is recorded in Colchester Castle, Essex, which was built on the foundations of the Roman Temple that was sacked and burnt by Boudica’s forces in…

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DOWDING – The Man behind ‘The Few’, with Professor Michael Clarke and Dr Victoria Taylor 34:25

6M ago34:25

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BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding with aviation historian, Dr Victoria Taylor. The interview is recorded in Dowding’s former office in Bentley Priory, Stanmore, which was Headquarters Fi…

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WELLINGTON - Master of Strategy, with Professor Michael Clarke and author Bernard Cornwell 36:29

6M ago36:29

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BFBS Forces News presents ‘Great British Battle Commanders’ hosted by Professor Michael Clarke, Sitrep’s defence analyst, assessing the leadership and strategy of the Duke of Wellington with the best-selling author of the ‘Sharpe’ and ‘Last Kingdom’ novels Bernard Cornwell. The interview is recorded in Wellington’s former office in Horse Guards, no…

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Women in Sports - The sacrifices, benefits, and adversity on the road to the next level. -With Melissa Speer 52:46

7M ago52:46

52:46

I had the opportunity to speak with Melissa Speer. Melissa is a woman of God, wife, mother of three daughters, athlete, coach and mentor. In this episode we talk about women in sports. We delve into the sacrifices, benefits, and adversity on the road to the next level. You will hear topics like: faith, team, grit, resilience, perseverance, effort, …

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"Filling the Void" - Overcoming Addiction and Worship Disorder with Lyle Skillman 1:31:35

9M ago1:31:35

1:31:35

In this episode I have a conversation with Lyle Skillman. Lyle talks about his early years of growing up in a fatherless environment, abuse, abandonment, and extreme poverty. Drugs, thieving, and fighting became a big part of Lyle’s life, and led him to a stay at all of the prisons in Washington. Lyle’s struggle with addiction followed him through …

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Pain, suffering, and purpose with Todd Stabelfeldt. 1:46:36

10M ago1:46:36

1:46:36

Have you ever felt pain? Have you ever had to suffer? My guest today is Todd Stabelfeldt. Todd suffered a traumatic gun accident at the age of 8, and has been a quadriplegic for more than 35 yrs. Todd was emancipated and began living on his own at the age of 16. Todd had his Associates degree by the age of 17. He has learned to systematize quadripl…

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Spirit Lead Family Priorities with Jared Haley 1:11:46

11M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

My guest today is Jared Haley. Jared is a man of God, husband, father of 4, pastor of 20+ years, co-host of Strong By Design Podcast, part of the production team for Critical Bench, and a public speaker. In todays episode, Jared and I delve into many topics: -What is a man of God? -Being a father -Raising children with Christ at the center -Leaders…

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Biblical Masculinity with the Anglican Warrior Scott Walker 2:02:25

1y ago2:02:25

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In this episode I have a conversation with Scott Walker. Scott is a: man of God, husband, father, firefighter, real estate agent, and an ordained Anglican Priest. A bicep tendon tear led Scott to seek struggle and doing hard things to find hope and gain resilience. We talk about: Being comfortable being uncomfortable Getting outside The brutality o…

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Overcoming Insecurities with Paul McArthur 46:23

1+ y ago46:23

46:23

I am honored to share this episode with you. Paul McArthur has been a friend since Pee Wee basketball. Paul is a man of God, a pastor, husband, father and gym owner. Paul shares his struggles with insecurities, which kept him from participating early on, and the journey he has been on to find out; who God has created him to be, how to be the best v…

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Raising Sheepdogs with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman 1:20:32

1+ y ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a former US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has published many novels, non-fiction, and children’s’ books, including a bestseller On Killing (with over half a million copies sold), On Combat, and Sheepdogs children’s book. Col. Grossman’s has testified before the U.S. Senate, th…

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Developing the Warrior Within - With DJ Vanas 1:20:04

1+ y ago1:20:04

1:20:04

DJ Vanas is a member of the Odawa tribe of Michigan, served in the U.S. Air Force where he received his B.S. and was a boxer. DJ is an internationally acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, has written a few books, including “The Warrior Within: Own your power to serve, fight, protect, and heal”. DJ is a true ogichidaa (warrior). In this epis…

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Becoming a "foxhole friend" with Mike "The Legend" Baldwin 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

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Mike Balwin is a man of God, a devoted husband and father, and now handles the day to day operations of Grossman on Truth. Prior to that, Mike served Arizona as a law enforcement officer in areas of patrol, Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, Sergeant, and Lead Detective in the Major Felons Unit, where Mike was given the nickname, "The Legend", …

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Rite of Passage, Faith, and the Brain Science of Boys vs Girls with Tim Wright 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Today's guest is Tim Wright. Tim is an author, pastor, husband, father, and co-host of The Wonder of Parenting Podcast with Dr. Michael Gurian. We talk about brain science, education, faith, rites of passage and more. To find out more about Tim Wright follow the links below: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barbie-movie-girls-and-…

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Normalizing Emotions for Boys 1:15:32

2y ago1:15:32

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In this episode Dr. Cheryl Hart talks about normalizing emotions for boys. She dives into: lizard brain vs. logic brain, families stigmatizing emotions, emotional management, changing the culture around talking about emotions, naming our feelings, introduces the Anger Iceberg, creating safety in the home, de-escalation, and resiliency. #1016man #Sh…

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Three Dads 1:05:41

2y ago1:05:41

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Shane is a US military veteran whose personal and professional mission is to serve veterans and their families. Shane is a husband, father, and dedicated man of God who you can find serving his church and community. He has started a group called the Cadre Concept which is a group of “like-minded high achievers who choose to lead abundant lives in s…

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Faith + Character + Leadership 1:25:06

2y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

Today you get to hear from my friend Philip Flatau. You will get to follow along with a story that spans from Wild young Philip turning off Friday night lights at a local football game, to Husband, Father, Dr, Lt. Colonal serving in the United States Airforce , and devoted Man of God. Philip is the son of my mentor and first podcast guest, Mark Fla…

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Intergenerational Growth Through Repair - Behavioral Neuroscience 55:11

2y ago55:11

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My guest today is Laura Smith. Laura is a teacher, administrator, wife, mom, and educational consultant. Her aim is to build connection and community through behavioral neuroscience. She brings up topics like neurodivergence, the formative years from 0-3, attuned parenthood, coregulation, intentionality, intergenerational growth through repair, yel…

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3.5 Yards at a Time 1:38:48

2y ago1:38:48

1:38:48

In this episode Mike Washington shares his experiences from 0-18; foster home, abandonment, homelessness, alcoholism, domestic violence, molestation, and the impacts they had on his life. Mike talks about his time in the marines and the fire service, as well as the loss of his son, PTSD, and suicidal ideations. He goes on to express the negative im…

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“To Be Known and Loved" - Insights from the Nigerian Pastor 1:23:51

2y ago1:23:51

1:23:51

My guest today is; Author, Evangelist, Educator, Church Planter, and Social Entrepreneur. James Owolabi is an evangelist, church planter and christian educator who currently lives in Nigeria. He is passionate about training next generation leaders. James was born and raised in Africa and spent the first twenty years of his adult life in full time m…

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Firefighter to Farmer 1:23:28

2y ago1:23:28

1:23:28

This episode is a tough one. Andrew Douglas and I talk about his struggle with PTSD, and how suicidal ideations almost ended his life. This is an uncensored, very raw, face to face account with a man who was on his way to end it all. This may be hard to listen to if you have lost someone to suicide, are suicidal, or have someone in your life who is…

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Emotionally Resilient Badass 52:42

2y ago52:42

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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Cheryl Hart. Dr. Hart is a mental health therapist who spends her time walking alongside firefighters dealing predominantly with PTSD and L&I claims. Dr. Hart has walked along side of many of my brothers and sisters, adding life and longevity to them, their careers and their families. Today we …

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Cornerman 22:23

2y ago22:23

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Having a man in your corner is invaluable. They are aware of your strengths and your weaknesses, and are willing to walk along side of you. I cover the traits of a good cornerman, as well as the importance of seeking wise counsel.By Martin

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Wise Counsel 1:06:14

2y ago1:06:14

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In this episode I interview a man who I can call, "wise counsel", Mark Flatau. Mark is a son of God, husband, father, and has served as a; teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent. Mark holds a special place. in my heart. Mark was a major factor in me coming to Christ, and has served as my mentor for over 20 years. Today Mar…

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Trailer 1:21

2+ y ago1:21

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Podcast coming soon! This world needs honorable men. Are you raising the next generation of men? Do you have a son? A younger brother? A boy in the neighborhood that needs guidance? Are you a coach? A mentor? Wise counsel? Join me in discovering and putting into action what it takes to raise up and train the next generation of men. This world needs…

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How Can We Reduce Gun Violence in America? 25:27

3y ago25:27

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After the tragic mass shooting deaths of 19 elementary school kids and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022, America is, once again, doing some soul searching. We have had over 200 mass shootings thus far in 2022, and there's no end in sight. America is too great of a country to do nothing about gun violence. While there are no simple answ…

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Zen Buddhism, Psychotherapy, and Living Skillfully 1:10:39

3y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

In this episode of The Reasonably Good Life, I interview licensed psychologist and ordained Zen Buddhist priest Dr. David Zuniga. Dr. Zuniga's a good friend of mine, and we've have many wonderful conversations in the past, so I thought it would be fun to interview him for the podcast. We cover Buddhism's influence on modern psychotherapy, human nat…

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Navigating the Challenges of Psychotherapy (interview by Karly Fritsch) 54:21

3y ago54:21

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In this episode, I am interviewed by Karly Fritsch, who is in a master's program at St. Bonaventure University in New York - on her way to becoming a licensed professional counselor. We discuss a range of topics such as some of the challenges of being a therapist, treatment efficacy of different therapy models, ethical problems that therapists face…

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Life as a Psychologist (interview by Emma Lian) 1:40:15

3y ago1:40:15

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In this episode, I was interviewed by Emma Lian, who is a junior at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. She is a smart and studious young woman who reached out to me on her own accord to ask me some questions about the practice of psychology because she interested in career options in this field. We both thought it would be fun and interesting t…

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Are Screens Bad for Young People? (Part 2) 59:46

3y ago59:46

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Are screens as bad for young people as we fear? This is the second part of my interview with Dr. Christopher J. Ferguson, a psychology professor at Stetson University, and one of the world's leading researchers on the effects that screens are having on young people. While there are definitely some legitimate concerns about screens and some reasonab…

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Are Screens Bad for Young People? 1:53:29

3y ago1:53:29

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Are screens as bad for young people as we fear? We cover all of the important topics in this episode of The Reasonably Good Life (so much so that I had to break this into two episodes). In this episode, I interview Dr. Christopher J. Ferguson. Chris is a psychology professor at Stetson University, and one of the world's leading researchers on the e…

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Leggo My Ego: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Ego 38:27

3y ago38:27

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We evolved to have an ego because having a coherent sense of self can help us to survive and thrive. However, our ego can become overly-attached to just about anything - status, power, prestige, other people, our team, tribe, or political party, possessions, and so on. When our ego becomes overly-attached, it can cause unnecessary suffering on both…

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Hold On Loosely: How and Why Attachment Can Lead to Suffering 43:17

3y ago43:17

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The more we are able to manage our suffering in life, the happier we will be. It's difficult to be happy when we are miserable! Of course, some suffering is part of the human condition and inescapable. Yet, we often suffer more than we need to or should. The Buddha taught how attachment is the root of our suffering, and he was onto something there.…

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Why Do We Suffer More Than We Need To? 37:16

3y ago37:16

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We all suffer in life, and some of us suffer more than their fair share. That said, we all suffer more than we need to suffer. Why is that? The better we understand the nature of our suffering, the more strategies we can learn to reduce it. Join psychologist Dr. Mike Brooks and his intern, Patrick Kennedy, as they explore this important topic.…

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The Purpose and Problem of Suffering 42:12

3+ y ago42:12

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Most of us have been dealing with more suffering in recent years with problems like the ongoing pandemic, increased polarization, natural disasters, and other calamities. Why do we suffer and what can we do about it? We have all probably heard the quote, "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." We could split hairs over the exact definition of …

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Why Do We Believe in Fake News, Lies, and Conspiracy Theories? 25:18

3+ y ago25:18

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We like to think of ourselves as reasonable people who seek truth. As we navigate the complexities of this world, we want to know the truth so that we can make skillful decisions. Yet, it is extremely easy for us (myself included!) to be led astray by fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories. Despite having easier access to accurate information tha…

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Are Facebook and Instagram as Bad for Teens as We Fear? 24:50

3+ y ago24:50

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Frances Haugen is the "whistleblower" who was a former project manager at Facebook. She amassed internal documents that became part of the Wall Street Journal's investigative report known as "The Facebook Files." Some of these documents allegedly show that Facebook knew that Instagram, which it owns, is harmful to teen girls. Do the whistleblower's…

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Why Does It Always Seem Like It's the End of the World, Even When It's Not? 32:31

3+ y ago32:31

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Throughout history, it seems like every generation worries that the end of the world is near. This trend has continued to this very day. When we read the headlines and our social media feeds, it is hard not to fall into despair. But reality is seldom as bad as our worst fears. While we certainly have a multitude of problems in this world, there are…

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6 Root Causes of the World's Problems 31:09

3+ y ago31:09

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Why does the world have so many problems? Why are some of them so difficult to overcome? While there are many reasons, I explore six factors that I believe contribute to these problems. Importantly, the more we understand the root causes of the world's problems, the more likely we will be able to work toward solutions.…

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What is the Secret of Success? 28:56

3+ y ago28:56

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There are countless books, articles, and opinions on the subject of success. We all want to be "successful" in life, whatever that means! Is there a secret to it? While not necessarily a secret, I cover a critical key to success in this episode of The Reasonably Good Life. The better able we are able to develop and use this essential skill, the mor…

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What Is the Purpose of Life? 18:42

3+ y ago18:42

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It's a miracle that we exist at all. As far as we know, we only have this one life to live. What are we supposed to do with it? How then shall we live? In a manner of thinking, "What is the purpose of life?" is the Ultimate Question. How we answer this question can guide our entire lives, so it is critical that we give it some serious thought. I of…

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An Introduction to The Reasonably Good Life 28:06

3+ y ago28:06

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Welcome to the first installment in my new series, "The Reasonably Good Life"! It's about using Reason to pursue the Good Life in this complicated world. If you are like me, you are tired of seeing and hearing about all of the craziness in America (and elsewhere). There are so many good things about America, the world, society, and ourselves. Yet, …

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Grow To Great with Victor Santos 33:17

5y ago33:17

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Victor and Mike talk Hemp--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/support

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Plant Medicines with Heather DeRose - CEO of Green House Healthy 43:14

5+ y ago43:14

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In this episode Heather DeRose talks about her health and wellness journey with Cannabis. Heather is the CEO and Co-Founder of Green House Healthy, a health and wellness company promoting cannabis as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Her company creates healthy experiences through educational and athletic events, instructing cannabis positive…

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The Daily Boost: A Journey Through The Dessert 2:38

5+ y ago2:38

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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/support…

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The Daily Boost: The Wise Man and His Jokes 2:31

5+ y ago2:31

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As you breathe right now, another takes his last. So stop complaining and learn to live with what you have.” - Anonymous--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/support

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The Daily Boost: The Story of The Star Fish 1:48

5+ y ago1:48

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“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.”– Napolean Hill--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/support

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The Daily Boost: The Old Man and His Recipe 2:21

5+ y ago2:21

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"There is no substitute for hard work. Never give up. Never stop believing. Never stop fighting". - Hope Hicks--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/support

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The Daily Boost Guest Edition: The Box In The Shark Tank with Clint Fix 9:26

5+ y ago9:26

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Welcome to the first special guest edition on The Daily Boost with Clint Fix! Today we are discussing limiting beliefs. Enjoy this collaboration! --- "One of the hardest expressions of self-assertiveness is challenging your limiting beliefs." - Nathaniel Branden--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hempkik/messageSupp…

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