Relate with M.D. Chau
By Relate with M.D. Chau
I'm a creative entrepreneur working to materialize my ideas and, along the way, may be help others do the same. Listen, review and subscribe. Visit mdchau.com for links to all of my ventures.
Relate with M.D. ChauFeb 07, 2021
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How To Pull Yourself Together to Face a Terrifying Challenge
In this episode, MD shares how we can flood our hearts with the courage to face our most terrifying challenges by gaining knowledge. Knowledge breeds familiarity and familiarity dispels fear!
Jan 28, 202205:35
Selling Yourself and Defeating False Humility
In this episode, MD explains how (when it comes to selling yourself and what you have to offer this world) false humility can keep you from growing and increasing your capacity to achieve.
Jan 20, 202205:36
The Myth of One Trick Ponies and Singular Destiny
In this episode, MD destroys the idea that your life has only one singular purpose and you’re only good for one thing.
Jan 04, 202204:51
The Non-Religious, Practical Meaning of Having Faith
In this episode, MD explains how you can apply a practical faith to overcome anxiety and not be overwhelmed about how to get what you need or want in life, business, or relationships.
Jan 03, 202205:03
Know When You Don’t Know… and Grow!
In this episode, MD explores how we all can grow by recognizing the point when we don’t know something and concede to someone who has more personal experience regarding that specific area. Personal perspectives can be developed without much personal experience. So, we must be open to having those perspectives changed in order to grow.
Jan 01, 202205:00
Acceptance vs. Tolerance
In this episode, MD explores the difference between acceptance and tolerance and how we all can find more peace and harmony in relationships.
Dec 30, 202105:04
The Power of Pivoting
After a whirlwind year for so many of us, "pivoting" has become key to our survival and turning survival into success - getting what you want out of life. In this episode, MD shares on the power and necessity of pivoting.
Dec 08, 202105:49
Personal vs. Competitive Taste: How Do You Determine What Is Competitive
In this episode, MD reveals how you can determine whether something is competitive or not when you are marketing your business or product and services.
May 11, 202113:38
Pivot to Entrepreneurship: Personal vs Competitive Taste
In Season 3 of this podcast, MD pivots to sharing more on the topic of entrepreneurship (business and brand building) from his experience over the last 20 years as an entrepreneur in the marketing, sales, and entertainment industries. In this first episode, he touches on the danger of leaning too heavy on personal taste and preferences when building your business.
May 09, 202115:08
We Never Fail Because We Can’t, But Because We Don’t
For most, big picture “failure” is never because of lack of abilities or capabilities, but because of lack of willingness to face the pain of not being good enough and lack of effort in fixing what must be fixed.
Feb 12, 202105:07
When Someone’s Not Happy For You
How do you handle someone you value who is not happy for you? MD shares an empathetic perspective and approach.
Feb 07, 202103:31
The Pursuit of Greatness vs Happiness
MD shares how the pursuit of greatness isn’t always compatible with the pursuit of happiness.
Feb 05, 202103:45
Mastering Unrealistic Expectations
MD shares how identifying, controlling and deploying unrealistic expectations can affect your personal and work life.
Feb 03, 202105:31
The Cost of Changing Someone Else
MD shares a caution about the effort to influence others. Sure, you can influence and change people. But, know the risk you’re taking and how to protect yourself.
Feb 01, 202105:29
Moving On Stronger
In this episode, MD shares how reflecting on your efforts during a struggle can help you move on stronger from a loss.
Jan 30, 202104:54
Don’t Quit. Evolve!
In this podcast, get the inspiration you need to keep going and solving the challenges you’ve been facing. Let’s go!
Nov 09, 201905:54
Calibrate Your Weaknesses or Bad Tendencies
Stop that which prohibits you from success. In this episode, we explore the flaws and tendencies that keeps all of us from giving ourselves the best chance at success everyday.
Jan 04, 201905:27
Be Ambitious To Keep Your Best Days Ahead of You
That which stops growing starts dying. Enough with the #tbt - let your ambition have the best of you, not your yearning for the past glory days. Your best days can be ahead of you instead of behind you.
Jan 04, 201905:25
Be Smart and Get Help
Knowing when to get help is so critical to success in life! We just can't afford to let pride or shyness keep us from getting the critical help we need to overcome. Listen now!
Jun 05, 201806:18
Show Them Who You Are
Beating pain and an existential crisis can be tough. But it can be done. Be a person of action and don't let a defeatist mindset take root. Listen now!
May 08, 201807:17
Thoughts on Fairness in Fights
While a healthy relationship is fair, in the moment of conflict, the leader in the relationship simply cannot expect to be treated fairly but be willing to step up as the peacemaker, understanding that the health of the relationship is more important than the ego of their own heart or head. Let me explain. Listen now!
Apr 11, 201810:10
No One Owes You Anything
You need thicker skin to survive the thorny bush that is social existence. Owning the reality that no one owes you anything, that no one is obligated to be good will set you free to be good for yourself and protect your own soul. Hit play and listen!
Apr 03, 201811:01
Overkilling Your Relationship
Too much of a good thing can be bad for your relationship. How to not overkill your relationship in this must-hear podcast.
Mar 14, 201806:46
Inaction Kills
We talk a lot about what actions can do to build or damage a relationship. But it is inaction - the lack of action - that does more to damage a relationship often times. Here's why and how you can improve on this.
Mar 06, 201806:58
Construct... Don’t Complain
We miss so many opportunities to strengthen the bond between each other when we face negative circumstances or difficult situations. We squander those opportunities by choosing to complain instead of having constructive conversations, turning a negative into a beautiful relationship-building moment. Listen now for a key approach.
Feb 28, 201806:37
Acting vs Being Caring
The closer you get to someone, the more it matters for you to genuinely care for them. Those closer to you values the energy and effort that you put into really understanding them. Genuine care and compassion comes from a place of empathy. Just acting like you care is more about yourself (self-righteousness or pride) - doing it only because you want to be able to say you were good or right. But actually digging in and spend the energy to feel with someone - that is what is truly good for your relationship. To have a mature relationship, we must act mature by making this important distinction between acting versus being caring.
Feb 21, 201807:02
People Who Rarely Apologize
Don't be someone who rarely apologizes. Difficult and controlling people rarely apologize. Being quick to say sorry (and mean it) only makes you better. Here's why...
Feb 13, 201807:53
A Rant: Indifference As A Tool
What do you do when someone hurts you and has no remorse? You take your power back. Check your heart to make sure you're right. Then, use indifference as your tool to regain your power. Don't underestimate your ability to not care.
Feb 11, 201806:08
Feeling vs Becoming Better
If we are too quick to medicate ourselves with "feel good" motivational talks, we might miss out on an opportunity to grow in a moment of personal challenge. Becoming better sometimes mean delaying feeling better so you can push yourself to change out of personal conviction.
Feb 05, 201808:00
Say Yes Again
Micro no's will lead to macro problems in a relationship. Say yes again like you used to.
Jan 29, 201806:20