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Awesomeness Abounds

Start your day with a burst of insight. Awesomeness Abounds delivers powerful, short episodes packed with practical wisdom and key life lessons. Whether you"re on your commute, grabbing coffee, or taking a quick break, each episode gives you something valuable to think about and act on. Short on time, big on impact. Tune in and grow a little every day. https://linktr.ee/awesomeness.abounds.hq

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3:38

Choose Your Failure

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/27

What if playing it safe isn’t actually safe at all? In this episode, we explore a powerful idea inspired by Jim Carrey: “You can fail at what you don’t love, so you might as well do what you love.” It’s easy to fall into routines that feel secure—jobs that pay the bills, paths that look right on paper—but still leave you unfulfilled. The truth is, failure isn’t something you can avoid. The real question is: what are you willing to risk failing for? Listen in as we unpack the hidden cost of comfort,

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4:33

Train Your Brain

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/26

What if the skills that end up changing your life aren’t learned under pressure, but in small, safe moments? In this episode, we explore the idea that growth often starts quietly, long before you need it. Learning to fall asleep anywhere—on floors, chairs, trains, or planes—might sound like a quirky talent, but it’s really a lesson in practice, preparation, and teaching your brain to trust itself.Listen in as we unpack how small, consistent practice in safe environments can prepare you for bigger

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4:42

Mountains Don’t Rise Without Earthquakes

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/25

What if the strength you admire most in others was built through something you’d never wish for yourself? In this episode, we explore a powerful idea: “Mountains do not rise without earthquakes.” It’s easy to look at confident, disciplined, or resilient people and assume their abilities came naturally. But behind every “mountain” is a story of pressure, struggle, and moments that shook everything. The truth is, we often admire the result without understanding the process. Listen in as we unpack how

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4:58

The Chicken Wing Lesson

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/24

What does it really mean to lead when you’re not fully prepared? In this episode, we explore a powerful lesson from a high school leadership academy: sometimes the moment that defines you is the one where you don’t get to rely on your strengths. When a young leader is asked to demonstrate a physically demanding obstacle—over and over again—she reaches her limit. Faced with the same challenge the next day, she has a choice: step back or step up in a completely new way. What follows is a simple but

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4:54

Life Isn't Always Pretty

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/20

What if the most powerful lessons about life didn’t come from comfort—but from discomfort? In this episode, we explore a perspective inspired by Anthony Bourdain and his belief that “the journey changes you—and it should.” Travel isn’t always easy. And neither is life. Both can be messy, unpredictable, and even painful at times. But those are the moments that leave lasting marks—on our hearts, our minds, and who we become. Listen in as we reframe the idea of “travel” as something bigger: the journey

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5:37

CEO Excellence

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/19

What does it look like to prepare for a future that hasn’t happened yet? In this episode, we explore a powerful mindset shift: don’t wait until you arrive—start practicing now.Sparked by a simple question—“Why are you reading CEO Excellence if you’re not even close to being a CEO?”—this conversation dives into the idea of thinking 8–10 years ahead and intentionally building the habits, skills, and mindset you might need long before you actually need them.Inspired in part by authors like Malcolm

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4:39

Find Your Starry Night

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/18

What if the most important thing you experience in life… doesn’t make sense to anyone else?In this episode, we explore a powerful idea: not everything meaningful has to be universally understood. Through a story about an unexpected trip to Paris and a quiet moment with The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, we unpack what it means to be deeply, unapologetically connected to something—even when others don’t see the same value.Some people chase what’s popular. Others chase what’s impressive. But the

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6:20

Don’t Hide Your Gift

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/17

What do you do with a gift the world doesn’t seem to pay for?In this episode, we explore a powerful moment that started with a song by Adele and turned into a deeper reflection on talent, purpose, and perseverance. After hearing someone quietly sing Rolling in the Deep in a gym sauna—and realizing just how incredible her voice was—a simple conversation revealed a tough truth: sometimes the gifts we’re given aren’t the easiest ones to turn into a living.But that raises an important question: if

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6:23

Mile One, Just Start

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/16

What’s the hardest part of running a marathon? Most people assume it’s mile 26. But in this episode, we explore a surprising truth: for most people, the real “pain cave” is mile one.As I train for my first marathon, I’ve started to realize that the biggest challenge isn’t running long distances—it’s getting started in the first place. When you’re new to running, every step feels hard. Your lungs burn, your legs feel heavy, and your brain keeps asking why you’re doing this at all. But if you stay

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4:45

Don’t Forget to Be a Kid

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/13

What if growing up didn’t mean giving up the fun? In this episode, we explore a simple reminder from an afternoon at a trampoline park: being an adult and being playful don’t have to be opposites.What started as a trip to keep an eye on a young niece quickly turned into cannonballs into foam pits, trampoline dodgeball, and a full-on return to childhood for a couple of hours. Somewhere between the laughs and the sore muscles the next day came a realization—sometimes the best example we can set for

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5:57

From Mr. T to Mayday

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/12

What’s the fastest way to learn something new—especially when it feels a little intimidating? In this episode, we explore a lesson learned from an unexpected place: a summer spent learning to ride horses.Starting with an easygoing horse named Mr. T and eventually graduating to a much faster one named Mayday, the experience was equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. But the real confidence didn’t come from personal skill—it came from having someone experienced there to teach, guide, and make sure

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4:10

You’re Further Than You Think

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/11

What if the progress you’re chasing is something you’ve already started living? In this episode, we reflect on a powerful reminder: “You’re not everything you want to be yet—but you’re many things you once hoped to become.”It’s easy to focus on how far we still have to go. We compare ourselves to others, measure success by the next milestone, and forget to recognize how much we’ve already grown. But real perspective comes when we pause long enough to look backward.Listen in as we talk about life in

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5:53

The Power of a Random Yes

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/10

Sometimes the best opportunities show up when you’re not looking for them. In this episode, we explore the power of saying yes to the unexpected—and how one random moment on a parade deck changed the entire direction of a college experience. What started as a simple game of catch turned into an invitation to try something completely unfamiliar: throwing the javelin.The plan was to try out for the air rifle team. That was the logical path. But one conversation with a track coach led to learning a

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6:09

30 Seconds of Sunlight

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/09

What do you do when the world feels overwhelming? In this episode, we explore a surprisingly simple idea: sometimes the most powerful reset we have is stepping outside. When life comes in waves—work, responsibilities, world events—it’s easy to stay stuck indoors, staring at screens and pushing through the stress. But humans, much like plants, need sunlight, fresh air, and moments of stillness to reset our minds and reconnect with what matters.Listen in as we talk about the power of small

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6:48

Stay In The Room

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/06

What do you do when every option hurts?In this episode, we unpack a powerful life lesson that came from an unexpected place—a childhood trip to the doctor for a single stitch. Faced with two options that would both cause pain, a simple decision revealed a truth we all eventually face: sometimes there is no pain-free path forward.Pain is often part of healing. Whether it’s a difficult conversation, a hard leadership decision, or watching someone you love go through something tough, the real challenge

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6:08

The Power of Curiosity

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/05

What happens when you take the time to truly understand something you once ignored? In this episode, we explore the simple but powerful idea that curiosity creates connection.Sometimes the things we overlook—or even dismiss—aren’t uninteresting. They’re just unfamiliar. Through a few unexpected experiences with sports like cricket, Formula 1, and hockey, this episode shows how learning the story behind something can completely change the way we see it.When we take the time to understand the people,

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6:12

Fix Your Wobble

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/04

What if the problem isn’t you… but the floor you’re standing on?In this episode, we unpack a simple gym moment that turned into a powerful life lesson. After wrestling with not one, not two, but three “wobbly” spin bikes, a realization hit: the bikes weren’t broken—the floor was uneven. The instability wasn’t about the equipment. It was about the environment.How often do we do the same thing in life?We move into a new season—a job, a city, a relationship, a leadership role—and suddenly feel off

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5:52

The Way Out Is Through

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/03

Why do we expect healing to be painless?In this episode, I share a moment from a deep tissue massage that stopped me in my tracks. In the middle of working through a painful knot, my therapist said something profound: “Usually, the intensity with which the injury occurred is the intensity with which the healing must occur as well.”In other words — however much it hurt to get injured, it may hurt about that much to heal.We live in a culture that loves shortcuts. Quick fixes. Life hacks. We want

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6:12

The 15-Minute Favor

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/03/02

What if gratitude wasn’t measured by grand gestures — but by 15 intentional minutes?In this episode, I share a simple story about borrowing a truck while mine was in the shop. No emergency. No drama. Just everyday generosity. A borrowed vehicle. A kind friend. No expectations attached.But what happened next became a quiet reminder: we don’t just return what we borrow — we have the opportunity to return it better.Listen in as we explore how small, thoughtful actions — the kind that take 10 or 15

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6:20

Fierce Love Without the Title

Awesomeness Abounds ·

2026/02/27

What if you don’t have to be a parent to shape a child’s life? In this episode, we explore a powerful idea: Influence isn’t defined by biology—it’s defined by presence.After volunteering to give a new mom a few uninterrupted hours off, one unexpected afternoon—complete with newborn spit-up and a very nervous first-time baby holder—sparked a realization: you don’t have to wait for marriage or kids of your own to become a fierce, loving, consistent role model.Listen in as we explore the shift from

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