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The Optimal Prime Podcast.

The Optimal Prime Podcast.

By Ray Forrester

A 2-5 minute podcast where you can Prime yourself to have a mindset that attracts happiness, positivity, and success.
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The Optimal Prime Podcast.Jan 13, 2020

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My Happy Song/Playlist #816

My Happy Song/Playlist #816

Music is a powerful tool. Use it wisely!
Feb 28, 202204:26
Re-Mind Yoursef #815

Re-Mind Yoursef #815

The art of mindfulness
Feb 25, 202204:14
Persistence Without Insight #814

Persistence Without Insight #814

Leads to the same outcomes
Feb 24, 202203:02
Kill The Hate #813

Kill The Hate #813

Wise words from the fictional character Geralt the Witcher
Feb 23, 202204:10
Moneyball! #812

Moneyball! #812

A line from the movie “Moneyball” that really resonated with me, and I hope it resonates with you to.
Feb 22, 202203:37
Cows Do Not Give Milk #811

Cows Do Not Give Milk #811

Someone has to do the work and milk them!
Feb 21, 202204:42
The Drunk, The Policeman, and The Priest #807

The Drunk, The Policeman, and The Priest #807

Most of us want the same thing. But the directions to get there I’m going to differ from person to person
Feb 15, 202205:11
Let’s Win Together #806

Let’s Win Together #806

The more we push others to win, the more EVERYBODY wins!
Feb 14, 202205:24
Get In The Life Boat #802

Get In The Life Boat #802

What ACTUALLY happened after The Titanic hit the iceberg
Nov 05, 202109:56
The Two Ways of Doing Things #801

The Two Ways of Doing Things #801

Successfully or again
Nov 01, 202104:57
The Strongest Man #800

The Strongest Man #800

There were lots of Strongmen at my competition on the weekend. But one of us was the strongest by far
Oct 18, 202104:12
Imagined sadness/sickness/stress #799

Imagined sadness/sickness/stress #799

The body does not know the difference between real or imagined experiences
Oct 14, 202105:07
Start Lookin In, Stop Acting Out #797

Start Lookin In, Stop Acting Out #797

It always starts with YOU!
Oct 12, 202103:29
I’m alive and kicking! #796

I’m alive and kicking! #796

I took a brief hiatus but now I’m back. If we don’t take rest and recovery on our own terms, you’ll be forced to do it on somebody else’s terms
Oct 11, 202103:22
Stop Acting Out, Start Looking In
 #796

Stop Acting Out, Start Looking In #796

Most people look out, and act in.
Oct 04, 202100:14
Progress Over Perfection #791

Progress Over Perfection #791

Progress is progress. It’s all about taking baby steps
Sep 20, 202101:34
The Constitution of YOU #790

The Constitution of YOU #790

Get it signed, and LIVE BY IT!
Sep 17, 202104:42
You vs. Wild #789

You vs. Wild #789

Choose Your Own Adventure.
Sep 16, 202103:44
Reflection of The Past Requires Clarity of The Future #788

Reflection of The Past Requires Clarity of The Future #788

A reflection is the return or sending back of light from one surface to another.
Sep 15, 202106:09
You’ll Lose “Friends” For a While #787

You’ll Lose “Friends” For a While #787

It’s part of the process. Embrace it
Sep 14, 202105:11
Drinking From Murky Water

Drinking From Murky Water

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Sep 13, 202103:04
National Day of Service and Remembrance #785

National Day of Service and Remembrance #785

Tomorrow we are called to volunteer in their local communities.
Sep 10, 202103:27
Cavities #784

Cavities #784

Take initiative or you’ll be forced to take some teeth!
Sep 09, 202103:01
Its All About Your IMPRESSION!!! #783

Its All About Your IMPRESSION!!! #783

A perception, or mental image produced in the mind," literally "a pressing into, or upon"
Sep 08, 202104:10
Depression Invites Repression Oppression #782

Depression Invites Repression Oppression #782

Building off from episode #781

Sep 07, 202105:56
Expression Suppression leads to Depression #781

Expression Suppression leads to Depression #781

Instead of "Treat Yo Self" I'm going to start saying EXPRESS YO SELF!
Sep 06, 202106:03
Modern Day Holmgang #780

Modern Day Holmgang #780

Holmgang was a legal way to settle disputes in medieval Scandanavia. Yet we still do it today.
Sep 03, 202106:20
The Boy From Tap #779

The Boy From Tap #779

From small beginnings
Sep 02, 202104:06
I’m just a “commoner” #778

I’m just a “commoner” #778

A destined obstacle, or opportunity 👊🏽
Sep 01, 202105:42
Double Break The Trail #777

Double Break The Trail #777

Sometimes we need to do triple the work to reach our destination successfully
Aug 31, 202104:02
Tree Avalanche #776

Tree Avalanche #776

From the fjords of New Zealand
Aug 31, 202105:09
Double Break The Trail #775

Double Break The Trail #775

Doing hard things that make us better, and make it easier for others to follow our path.
Aug 27, 202100:14
Tree Avalanche #774

Tree Avalanche #774

A unique phenomenon in the Milford Sounds of New Zealand that is applicable to us all.
Aug 26, 202100:14
Bashi-bazouk #773

Bashi-bazouk #773

Another lesson from the Ottoman Empire!
Aug 25, 202104:32
The Janissaries #772

The Janissaries #772

From one thing to another!
Aug 24, 202104:30
Are You Addicted? #771

Are You Addicted? #771

Are you addicted? Or have your mindless actions turned into habits? Let's discuss the difference!
Aug 23, 202104:30
The Grief Cycle: Acceptance #770

The Grief Cycle: Acceptance #770

Exploring options, new plan in place, moving forward.
Aug 20, 202105:10
The Grief Cycle: Depression #769

The Grief Cycle: Depression #769

Overwhelmed, helpless, hostility, and flight of thoughts.
Aug 19, 202105:46
The Grief Cycle: Bargaining #768

The Grief Cycle: Bargaining #768

Struggling to find meaning, reaching out to others, telling one story.
Aug 18, 202103:21
The Grief Cycle: Anger #767

The Grief Cycle: Anger #767

Frustration, irritation, and anxiety
Aug 17, 202104:50
The Grief Cycle: Denial #766

The Grief Cycle: Denial #766

Avoidance, confusion, elation, shock, and fear.
Aug 16, 202104:52
Getting Off The Grid #764

Getting Off The Grid #764

Off to Torrey, Utah for a literal disconnect, to reconnect internally and immediately.
Aug 13, 202103:55
The Eternal Flame #764

The Eternal Flame #764

Sometimes doing the right thing requires a lot of patience and heat!
Aug 12, 202103:05
Imagery Rescripting #763

Imagery Rescripting #763

What is it, and how can we get better at it?
Aug 11, 202105:33
Subscription Boxes #762

Subscription Boxes #762

What "box" are you subscribed to?
Aug 10, 202105:57
The Play is Cancelled! #761

The Play is Cancelled! #761

Sometimes things get canceled on you. Carry on!
Aug 09, 202104:40
The Three Branches of Mechanics. #760

The Three Branches of Mechanics. #760

Static. Forces acting on a body at rest.
Kinematic. Possible motions a body can take.
Kinetic. Explain or predict motion that will occur.
Aug 06, 202106:05
Less Is Now #759

Less Is Now #759

Insights from the new Minimalist documentary on Netflix.
Aug 05, 202103:49
Strength Makes All Other Values Possible #758

Strength Makes All Other Values Possible #758

Strength is at the base of all progression.
Aug 04, 202103:04
If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have To Get Ready #757

If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have To Get Ready #757

More wise words from the Dee Owe Double Gee
Aug 03, 202105:15