Substance of Living Podcast
By Gary Vierheller
Substance of Living PodcastApr 10, 2022
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
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?
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?
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.
Beyond Resolutions - Episode 66
In todays video we talk about going beyond resolutions and creating action plans.
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
Transitions Internal - Episode 64
Transition means change. What can you do to make your transitions constructive and positive? Let’s start with internal transitions.
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.
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?
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
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?
Cowardice and Courage Part 2 - Episode 59
What is courage?
Why is fear good?
What is the basis of courage?
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?
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?
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?
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
NO, when to say NO Part 2 - Episode 54
You can make the process of saying no a constructive one by following these steps.
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?
Creativity - Episode 52
What is creativity and how can you most productively set up an environment in which creativity can blossom?
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
Building Relationships - Episode 46
What elements are essential to building a relationship?
Validation Part 2 - Episode 45
What is internal validation and why is it so difficult? What can you do to have better internal validation?
Validation Part 1 - Episode 44
What is validation? What is external validation? Should it be important?
Motivation Part 3 - Episode 43
What is Hertzberg’s research on motivation? What are the 3 key motivators?
Motivation Part 2 - Episode 42
What did Hertzberg discover about motivation, what kinds are there and which ones are the most powerful?
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?
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?
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?
Active Listening Part 1 - Episode 38
What is active listening and why is it important? What are the underlying, unspoken messages in active listening?
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.
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.
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.
Boredom - Episode 34
Suggestions on a different approach to limit boredom in your life.
Private Investigator Part 2 - Episode 33
Real life stories of how one survives using imagination.
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?
Blinders and Worldview - Episode 31
What causes a person to limit their perspective? How can a person develop a worldview?
Competition Part 2 - Episode 30
What is “pure competition”? What are the positive aspects of competition?
Competition Part 1 - Episode 29
What is competition? What are the downsides of competition and how can those be addressed?
Humor - Episode 28
What are one of the origins of humor? What are the benefits of humor?
Value Part II - Episode 27
How does pettiness obstruct or obscure what is truly valuable? What must be earned in life?
Value Part I - Episode 26
What is valuable in life? What are the reasons to give away something that you consider valuable?
How to Learn Part 2 - Episode 25
How I teach and how that can apply to your learning.
How to Learn Part 1 - Episode 24
What do you need to learn? What teacher works best for you? What motivates you?
Kernel of Good Part 2 - Episode 23
Saving grace? Describe the worst possible job for you and discover the saving grace.
Kernel of Good Part 1 - Episode 22
Feeling despondent? Unhappy? Angry? That’s good. Find out why.
My Military Experience Part 2 - Episode 21
Facing fear, fearing death, accepting it and taking action