64 episodes

I am a 37 year old guy who has let themselves go in many aspects of life and I no longer want to allow that to define me, so I am doing something about it and trying to become the best version of myself possible.

Forging Yourself Forward Mike DD

    • Society & Culture

I am a 37 year old guy who has let themselves go in many aspects of life and I no longer want to allow that to define me, so I am doing something about it and trying to become the best version of myself possible.

    Silence the inner critic

    Silence the inner critic

    Today I wanted to talk about the inner critic in each of us, that voice that can hold us back if we are not careful. We all know we have it but is there something to be done to quiet it so we can pursue the path we want?

    • 5 min
    When to call it a day

    When to call it a day

    The other day after what was a very productive day of work for myself, as i passed my normal end of work day I began to ask myself when do i call it a day. I felt like I was getting so much done I was afraid to stop. When I took the time to think about it I realized this is not just a work questions but one that effects may aspects of life. I wanted to share a few of the tools that I use to know when to stop so that I can come back ready for tomorrow with the same enthusiasm.

    • 11 min
    Can you sit still?

    Can you sit still?

    Today I wanted to talk about something that I have struggled with for as long as I can remember and that is just sitting still. I have always been a bit of an restless kid and shocker I can be that was as an adult too. But as an adult I have worked on trying to sit still for periods of time to get certain tasks or things that needed to get done, done. I wanted to share a few of the things that I do with you that I find work for me.

    • 6 min
    Gratitude vs Ambition

    Gratitude vs Ambition

    Today I wanted to discuss how gratitude and ambition are not opposing force but instead 2 sides of the same coin that will help you find a more meaningful and happy life. #gratitude #ambition #perspective

    • 9 min
    You don't have to have an opinion

    You don't have to have an opinion

    Today I wanted to talk about the importance of holding off having a view or opinion of something. We constantly are bombarded on social media of the need to have a stance or a view on something but how often do we really have the information necessary to have a stance. I also share what I do and things I've worked on when a topic or view comes up I am no familiar with.

    • 6 min
    Why real friendships matter

    Why real friendships matter

    Today in honor of the month of November and Movember I wanted tot discuss a problem that I see with men and the rapid decline of friendships that have meaning. I also discuss my way of making friendships last and finding your group of friends on a similar journey.

    • 8 min

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