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Substance of Living Podcast

Substance of Living Podcast

By Gary Vierheller

Life lessons to provide insight and or some inspiration in facing life's challenges.
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PRIDE Bad and Good - Episode 70

Substance of Living PodcastMay 13, 2022

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PRIDE Bad and Good - Episode 70

PRIDE Bad and Good - Episode 70

What is bad pride? Why is it dangerous? What is good pride? How can good pride be productive and positive?  rather for the morally correct action  Take pride means to seriously consider  who you are, what you say and do Strive to be better

May 13, 202205:35
Consistency - Episode 69

Consistency - Episode 69

What is consistency and why is it important? You are much more consistent than you imagine, so how to be consistent in a positive manner?

May 06, 202212:10
Time Management, Say NO - Episode 68

Time Management, Say NO - Episode 68

Why is it important to be able to say no? Why is it so difficult to say no? What can you base your decision upon when saying no?

Apr 29, 202205:31
Advanced Speech Writing Techniques - Episode 67

Advanced Speech Writing Techniques - Episode 67

What are the 6 methods to enhance your speech writing?  How do these 6 methods work?   Enrich not only your speechwriting, but your general communication as well.

Apr 22, 202209:10
Beyond Resolutions - Episode 66

Beyond Resolutions - Episode 66

In todays video we talk about going beyond resolutions and creating action plans.

Apr 15, 202206:11
Transitions External - Episode 65

Transitions External - Episode 65

What is the difference between internal and external transitions? How can I best create a positive, constructive environment when transitioning? 3 stressors: Change live, job, lose person

Apr 10, 202208:29
Transitions Internal - Episode 64

Transitions Internal - Episode 64

Transition means change. What can you do to make your transitions constructive and positive? Let’s start with internal transitions.

Apr 10, 202207:08
Illusion of Power - Episode 63

Illusion of Power - Episode 63

What is the illusion of power? What is power?  How can I harness my power? Begin your journey and capture the power in you.

Apr 10, 202205:35
Dependence, Independence, Interdependence Part 3 of 3 - Episode 62

Dependence, Independence, Interdependence Part 3 of 3 - Episode 62

Think of the word interdependence…, what is that?

How can one obtain interdependence?

What are the 6 things that must be continually earned and how are they connected to interdependence?

Mar 17, 202206:26
Dependence, Independence, Interdependence Part 2 of 3 - Episode 61

Dependence, Independence, Interdependence Part 2 of 3 - Episode 61

What is independence?

Is anyone fully independent?

How is responsibility interconnected with independence?

What role does independence play in cooperation, collaboration and synergy

Mar 10, 202206:34
Dependence, Independence, Interdependence Part 1 of 3 - Episode 60

Dependence, Independence, Interdependence Part 1 of 3 - Episode 60

What is the nuance of the concept of dependence?

Is there truly such a thing as a self made person?

How does reality support me every day?

Mar 03, 202206:04
Cowardice and Courage Part 2 - Episode 59

Cowardice and Courage Part 2 - Episode 59

What is courage?

Why is fear good?

What is the basis of courage?

Feb 24, 202208:20
Cowardice and Courage Part 1 - Episode 58

Cowardice and Courage Part 1 - Episode 58

In all cultures, in all countries, men ask themselves these questions: 

What is it to be a man?

Strong? Brave? Honorable? Trustworthy?

What is cowardice?

Am I a coward?

Feb 17, 202207:03
How to deal with FEAR, External Part 2 - Episode 57

How to deal with FEAR, External Part 2 - Episode 57

What is internal fear. Why is is good? What steps can you take to handle internal fear?

Feb 10, 202207:01
How to deal with FEAR, External Part 1 - Episode 56

How to deal with FEAR, External Part 1 - Episode 56

What is external fear? Why is fear good? What steps can you take to handle external fear?

Feb 03, 202206:03
How To Be Bold - Episode 55

How To Be Bold - Episode 55

Many people think being bold is beyond them. What is being bold? Here are some things for you to consider, and steps to take to be BOLD

Jan 27, 202205:31
NO, when to say NO Part 2 - Episode 54

NO, when to say NO Part 2 - Episode 54

You can make the process of saying no a constructive one by following these steps.

Jan 20, 202205:57
NO, when to say NO Part 1 - Episode 53

NO, when to say NO Part 1 - Episode 53

Saying no can be very difficult. So, what parameters could be set to determine when saying no is the right thing to do?

Jan 13, 202206:43
Creativity - Episode 52

Creativity - Episode 52

What is creativity and how can you most productively set up an environment in which creativity can blossom?

Jan 06, 202210:08
Criticism - Episode 51

Criticism - Episode 51

When someone criticizes me, why do I give it so much power? More importantly, how can you turn criticism to your advantage?

Dec 30, 202106:30
Anger - Episode 50

Anger - Episode 50

What do you need to know about anger? How to handle anger in a constructive manner, through a step by step plan

Dec 23, 202105:55
Dealing with Emotions - Episode 49

Dealing with Emotions - Episode 49

What do emotions originate and what purpose do they serve? Why is making a decision based upon my emotions dangerous?

Dec 16, 202111:13
Freedom Part 2 - Episode 48

Freedom Part 2 - Episode 48

What are the 3 elements of myself? How can I deal with each? Why am I free from two of those elements?

Dec 09, 202110:37
Freedom Part 1 - Episode 47

Freedom Part 1 - Episode 47

What is freedom? What is individual freedom and why do I wish someone had taught me about it when I was in high school? What are the 4 elements every person must deal with every day and why are we free from three of them?

Dec 02, 202107:44
Building Relationships - Episode 46

Building Relationships - Episode 46

What elements are essential to building a relationship?

Nov 25, 202111:59
Validation Part 2 - Episode 45

Validation Part 2 - Episode 45

What is internal validation and why is it so difficult? What can you do to have better internal validation?

Nov 18, 202107:18
Validation Part 1 - Episode 44

Validation Part 1 - Episode 44

What is validation? What is external validation? Should it be important?

Nov 11, 202105:52
Motivation Part 3 - Episode 43

Motivation Part 3 - Episode 43

What is Hertzberg’s research on motivation? What are the 3 key motivators?

Nov 04, 202111:25
Motivation Part 2 - Episode 42

Motivation Part 2 - Episode 42

What did Hertzberg discover about motivation, what kinds are there and which ones are the most powerful?

Oct 28, 202109:07
Motivation Part 1 - Episode 41

Motivation Part 1 - Episode 41

What is motivation? Why are people so interested in motivation? What can you do to improve the chances of being motivated?

Oct 21, 202107:10
Active Listening Part 3- Episode 40

Active Listening Part 3- Episode 40

What is clarifying in active listening and what are the 3 steps? What is reflection and why is it so powerful?

Oct 14, 202115:37
Active Listening Part 2 - Episode 39

Active Listening Part 2 - Episode 39

What are the purposes of active listening? What are the most important principles of active listening? What are some of the skills?

Oct 07, 202115:26
Active Listening Part 1 - Episode 38

Active Listening Part 1 - Episode 38

What is active listening and why is it important? What are the underlying, unspoken messages in active listening?

Sep 30, 202106:31
The Physical World - Episode 37

The Physical World - Episode 37

Many shun the physical world, yet no matter how much they try, there is no escape. A bit of a different approach to dealing with the physical world.

Sep 26, 202109:19
Finding Joy Part II - Episode 36

Finding Joy Part II - Episode 36

How to re-discover what brings a person joy in life, from one's adulthood, and what to do to live with that joy.

Sep 26, 202113:12
Finding Part 1 - Episode 35

Finding Part 1 - Episode 35

How to re-discover what brings a person joy in life, from one's childhood, and then what actions to take.

Sep 26, 202109:03
Boredom - Episode 34

Boredom - Episode 34

Suggestions on a different approach to limit boredom in your life.

Sep 26, 202108:25
Private Investigator Part 2 - Episode 33

Private Investigator Part 2 - Episode 33

Real life stories of how one survives using imagination.

Sep 26, 202114:39
Private Investigator Part 1 - Episode 32

Private Investigator Part 1 - Episode 32

What kind of job is mostly boring work, spiced with moments of sheer terror? How does one survive such a job?

Sep 26, 202106:39
Blinders and Worldview - Episode 31

Blinders and Worldview - Episode 31

What causes a person to limit their perspective? How can a person develop a worldview?

Sep 26, 202106:03
Competition Part 2 - Episode 30

Competition Part 2 - Episode 30

What is “pure competition”? What are the positive aspects of competition?

Sep 26, 202110:06
Competition Part 1 - Episode 29

Competition Part 1 - Episode 29

What is competition? What are the downsides of competition and how can those be addressed?

Sep 26, 202105:50
Humor - Episode 28

Humor - Episode 28

What are one of the origins of humor? What are the benefits of humor?

Jul 22, 202103:35
Value Part II - Episode 27

Value Part II - Episode 27

How does pettiness obstruct or obscure what is truly valuable? What must be earned in life?

Jul 15, 202104:50
Value Part I - Episode 26

Value Part I - Episode 26

What is valuable in life? What are the reasons to give away something that you consider valuable?

Jul 08, 202105:02
How to Learn Part 2 - Episode 25

How to Learn Part 2 - Episode 25

How I teach and how that can apply to your learning.

Jul 01, 202105:11
How to Learn Part 1 - Episode 24

How to Learn Part 1 - Episode 24

What do you need to learn? What teacher works best for you? What motivates you?

Jun 24, 202107:58
Kernel of Good Part 2 - Episode 23

Kernel of Good Part 2 - Episode 23

Saving grace? Describe the worst possible job for you and discover the saving grace.

Jun 17, 202108:40
Kernel of Good Part 1 - Episode 22

Kernel of Good Part 1 - Episode 22

Feeling despondent? Unhappy? Angry? That’s good. Find out why.

Jun 10, 202104:27
My Military Experience Part 2 - Episode 21

My Military Experience Part 2 - Episode 21

Facing fear, fearing death, accepting it and taking action

Jun 03, 202111:52