You Better Plan On It Podcast!

Greg "Mac" McLean

From the time I was in my early teens until the present, I have learned that having an effective daily plan is critical to life, and that you can never separate the two (Effective Daily Plans = Positive Daily Living / Positive Daily Living = Effective Daily Plans). The goal here is to teach anyone who needs it to understand the nuances and importance of operating from an effective daily plan, and for you to share the content with others who may need it.  So, whether we prepare to start our day or end our day it is vital that having an effective daily plan can ultimately determine our positive outcomes outweighing our negative ones, versus the other way around. I mean, let's face it, over the years we have become a much more reactive society (waiting for things to unfold before responding) vice a proactive society (ready before something happens) which has led to many negative, life-altering outcomes within our homes, our communities, our schools and our workplaces.  From me to you, we simply must lean ahead in our daily lives and focus on implementing and executing pure and meaningful plans that allow us to attack each day with, peace of mind, happiness and zeal. At the end of the day, life is simply too short to waste time on harboring negative daily thoughts because you decided to operate from a less than effective daily plan, so always remember, "You Better Plan On It," because when you least expect it then something will happen!      

  1. 2d ago

    Taking Care of Our Elderly

    Send us Fan Mail As a member of society, I believe that we are all responsible for looking out for our elderly. I know a lot of people find elderly people to be a problem, but in reality so many of them truly need our help. It doesn't matter the situation, but as someone of sound, mind and body, I am fully aware of situations and times when I can clearly see when someone elderly needs my help. Unfortunately, problems come into play when those of us that see an issue with someone elderly does everything they can to avoid helping out.  Listen, I know that elderly people can be very difficult and opinionated at times, but I also know that I have a responsibility just as we all do to help the elderly when we know that help is needed. I get that we all have a lot going on in life and we have places to be at certain times, but when you intentionally leave an elderly person in a dire situation then I believe that you have absolutely compromised your morals and values. So imagine this...your grandparent is out and about and encounters a difficult situation and no one takes the time to help them until the matter is dire or it is too late. So tell me, how will you feel when you get the call that something bad has happened to the grandparent and no one helped until it was too late to do so. Then remember, you too had the chance to help someone elderly and you chose to skirt around the matter and leave it to someone else to handle. I'm just saying, always remember that our elderly represent the generational-to-generational reason which allows us all to be here today. I can simply tell you that If you don't get that then you have a lot to learn! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    18 min
  2. Jun 30

    Life of a Stepdad

    Send us Fan Mail One of the greatest moments of my life occurred when I officially became a stepdad on November 16, 2002. I have been blessed with 3 amazing and loving stepchildren, 2 boys, Arturo and Daniel, and 1 girl, Devina, and it is something that I will eternally cherish. When I knew that I was going into a relationship with someone with children, I immediately understood that the relationship would be centered around the children just as much as it would be around my girlfriend. I also understood that creating a bond with the children both individually and collectively was an important equation within the relationship, especially as the relationship with the family grew more and more serious. I personally took the time to get to know the children and what was important to them and to learn what they personally thought of me and my relationship with their mom. Understand this...kids' feelings can sometimes be very different from one kid to the next. I mean, it can be really difficult if a particular kid has negative feelings toward you being with their mom, so you have to be very understanding and take the time to build a relationship with that child. Of course, it will take some time but children at a point and time will come to understand that their mom or dad is happy within the relationship which can ultimately change they way the child sees you. Another key matter in the relationship for me was to get to know the biological father of the children. This can be quite difficult depending on the level of relationship your partner has with his or her Ex. If at all possible, you need to step in and allow the moment to result in good vibes on both sides because there is nothing more nerving than having to deal with an Ex who resents you being around their kid and turns every situation into a negative one. In my case, my wife's Ex and I developed a good relationship that has grown into and exceptional one that is worthwhile and our kids love what we have achieved. At the end of the day, becoming a stepdad was amazing and always remember that while you may become a stepparent, you can at some point drop the "step" in stepparent and realize that you are now a parent because those stepchildren are essentially your children for life! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    22 min
  3. Jun 23

    Coping with the (N) Word

    Send us Fan Mail Although I do not believe that people ever go out of their way to effectively plan the exact words they will speak over the course of each day, I do believe that some words, especially culturally sensitive words implemented by a specific race, are simply spoken as part of everyday language for so many people of different races. For instance, we live in a world today in which the use of the "N" word or "N***a" has truly become commonplace. I have repeatedly heard the word used in daily conversations thousands of times by just as many people of other races as I have heard it used by my very own race; African American or Black.   To further elaborate, I made a stop at a particular store prior to heading back to my brother-in-law's home during my family visit to Northern California a couple of weeks ago. Approximately 10 young gentlemen, 5 of which were African American or Black, were having a jovial conversation while explicitly using the word N***a repeatedly. As I walked closer toward them on my way into the store, the conversation shifted away from the hard core street talk and into a more normal conversation as though the group was worried that I or someone else might say something. However, I went on into the store, retrieved what I needed to get and made my way out of the store. Funny thing though; just as I made my way out of the store, again the conversation appeared to be one of caution. I have no doubt in my mind that as soon as I returned to my vehicle that the conversation returned back to street talk and the boys carried on with the use of the "N" word. I truly believe that those boys used caution anytime an adult African American or Black person came around primarily because half of the group was from different races and they wanted to avoid any possibility of a confrontation. So listen, dropping the "er" from the word N****r and replacing it with an "a" to create the word N***a has powerfully reduced violent confrontations between Blacks and other races over the years. Don't get me wrong, someone outside of the race using the word N***a can still result in violence but I have learned over the years that the word N***a was created as a term of endearment to Black Culture that has now become a word shared amongst other cultures that are intertwined into Black culture. In other words, many Blacks today spend most of their time with other races so the use of the word N***a has become a word that has excepted use by other cultures outside of the Black culture. For me, I have primarily used the word N***a around people of my race for years but have done so in an almost non-existent fashion, but that is just me. I do not get too alarmed when I hear it from people of my race but it does bother me at times when I hear it from people outside my race that use the word religiously. However, I have learned to cope with hearing the word N***a when it is used by other races that are hanging out with my people of my race. That is just the way things have become. I would love to know your thoughts, feelings, etc., regarding the word. Just to let you know, I never will ever condone the use of the word Nigg(er) because that is when you will absolutely cross the line with me but for the word N***a, I am not as alarmed when the word is jointly used in conversations among people of my race and other races. How about you? Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    15 min
  4. Jun 16

    I'm Better Than You

    Send us Fan Mail Imagine living a lifestyle in which your so-called effective daily plan involves always reminding others that your money and power gives you dominion over them. Now, further imagine being told by someone that they are better than you; that your kind does not belong; that you need to get out of here before something bad happens to you; that you are filth and can't measure up to people on my level; that you need to go back to where you came from; that your kind are animals, thieves, bums! Simply put, we live in a world today in which a lot of people truly believe that they are better than others because of their stature. They believe that where and how they live makes them exceptional over others who do not live their specific lifestyle. I mean, it is amazing to think that people are like that but I tell you it is true. Case in point...There were a number of older teenagers on expensive bikes discussing how much better they were than a couple of other teenagers on their high school baseball team. They spoke candidly about their privileged lives and how they could afford to attend the best summer baseball camps, afford the best top-flight baseball gear and pay for the best coaches. On the other side, there were a couple of teenagers on the team who could not afford to do the same things as their counterparts so they attended much cheaper camps, played with worn equipment and relied on the coaches their parents could afford for them. They never complained about the matter but I can tell that they received a lot of flack from their counterparts simply because they did not live the same affluent lifestyle. Listen to me, when you believe or are taught to believe that you are better than someone else because you are blessed with more than what someone else has, please just stop right there! Think hard and long about what your belief is and ask yourself why do you feel this way? If you truly believe that your stature makes you so much better than someone else then I'll tell you that you have a problem, especially for those of you who live a privileged life but you did nothing to earn it, but rather you inherited what you have. Always remember that God gave you what you have and He will subtract it from you just as quickly as you receive it! You must treat people, regardless of their stature, with total respect and never try to run over them because you have more. Its great that you have been blessed with more, so share what you have and learn that you are blessed for a reason which is to share what you have with others less privileged than you. If you do this I promise you that God will grant you more, thus giving you even more to share! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    17 min
  5. Jun 9

    Having a Command Presence

    Send us Fan Mail Do you have "command presence?" Do you know what it means to have command presence? Listen, having command presence means that you have the ability to project calm, confident, and professional authority that earns trust and respect, rather than inducing fear, particularly in high-stakes situations. It combines poised demeanor, ethical behavior, and effective communication to establish leadership and control, often without needing physical force. Whether you know it or not, everyone has a certain level of command presence; some more than others. It is simply a powerful inner quality that can be easily noticed in certain people. For instance, former professional football player and legendary Hall of Fame quarterback, Tom Brady has absolute command presence. From the moment he enters the huddle there is no doubt that his command presence allows the other players on the team to perform at a higher level because of his superior leadership skills and intense work ethic. Brady has a confidence level that is second to none and it is easily noticed by everyone, especially if you closely watch him play the game of football on national television. Another individual with total command presence is the amazing Morgan Wallen. I went to my very first country concert and his command presence was as powerful and amazing as anyone I have ever seen. So trust me, we all have it within us, but the question do you know where to find it within yourself. So many people lack confidence or they are always very low key so you rarely or will never see that command presence. I believe someone will have to challenge that person and work hard to pull out his or her command presence. But, I guarantee that when you do, you will locate the command presence you are looking for and it will surprise you. At the end of the day, I challenge you to look up the definition of command presence and try to find yours for yourself. I promise you it will bring about a level of confidence you could have never imagined! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    14 min
  6. Jun 2

    Going with God

    Send us Fan Mail No matter who you are or where you are from, going with God is the greatest achievement in life, bar-none! So many times in life we go through difficult challenges and are unsure of which direction to go. Well, if you haven't tried Him for yourself, then give God a shot! Over the past 5 years, I have watched millions of people around the world pour their lives into Christ and it is one of the greatest things ever! I have watched many powerful, wealthy athletes and mega-star celebrities turn their lives to Christ, and I'm especially excited over the huge number of young teen-aged people giving their lives to Christ as well! I mean, it is so amazing and I too have made the decision to live for Christ because I want to meet Him when this world is over.  Today, I'm very encouraged by what I see, regardless of the fact that we are living in a very chaotic world fueled by so much hatred, racism, suicides, mass shootings, natural disasters, etc. I know without God being first then we simply cannot make it without Him. The bottom line for us all is to find God before it is too late. He's standing right there waiting for us and all we have to do is take His hand and let Him guide us from darkness into the light! AMEN! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    17 min
  7. May 26

    Making A Change

    Send us Fan Mail Many of us around the world frustratingly sit in a particular situation in which we feel grounded in mud and unable to move. You are either too afraid to move or you have been in your respective place for so long that you are unsure if you can move. You simply need to "make a change." Now, imagine being at a job or school or somewhere that you greatly dislike and remaining there year after year but you have done next to nothing to remove yourself from that place. I mean, you continuously complain to anyone who will listen and then you go home and complain to your family, loved ones and friends almost daily as well. So, instead of blaming others for your negative attitude and blatant shortcomings, take a hard look at yourself in the mirror and ask, "Why have I not done anything to remedy my situation?" Once you have done that, I say to you to call on our Mighty God and tell Him what you want because prayer absolutely changes things in life. If you do not believe me, then try it for yourself in a sincere manner and I guarantee you that God will answer your prayers! Always remember, however, that God always operates on His time and not on our time! Listen, so many of us have gone too many years in the same place and you really want to do what you were born to do. You know better than anyone else where you are supposed to be doing but you again have done nothing to get there. Just step out on faith in Jesus' Name and let His will be done for you and you will get exactly where He intended for you to be. However, if you do not believe the possible when it comes to God's Will then it will simply be impossible for you to receive His Grace and Mercy! Finally, my challenge to anyone out there who needs to make a change is for you to trust in God's Will, reach for the highest peak and then go and obtain the life that He meant for you to live! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    15 min
  8. May 19

    Fire Fire Fire!

    Send us Fan Mail The weight of death can be the most demoralizing situation an individual, a family, a community, a school, a workplace, etc., can go through. Imagine a family of four; a young mother with three children under 10 years of age encountering a fire inside their 2d story apartment building. Mom awakens to the smoke detectors repeatedly going off. She gets up immediately and gathers her children into one room. She realizes there is no way to get out of the front door of the apartment. 911 is called and are fast enroute. However, the fire is quickly spreading and Mom has to make critical, life-saving decisions.  Mom springs into action by opening the window of the bedroom. At this point, the only opportunity to save her children, regardless of her life is to drop them out of the window. Fear and panic set in because there is no plan in place to combat the fire and get herself and her children to safety. The fire is barrelling close and closer to the room. Suddenly, police arrive on scene but time is quickly running out and the fire department is still making their way to the scene. Mom tells the police the fire is coming into the room and that she must get her children to safety, so please, "Do me a favor and catch them as I lower them out of the window and then release them for you to catch." Of course, the children are in an absolute panic. Mom lowers Kid 1 out first and then lets him go and police safely catch him. She does the same for Kids 2 and 3 and gets them to safety as well.  The fire is now barrelling inside the room with only Mom left to save. The police tell her to tie sheets together, tie them to the bed post and then lower herself out of the window. Mom is freaking out but time has run out and she takes immediate action. While lowering herself out of the window, the sheets rip but luckily she is caught by a group of First Responders. So listen, take the time to look at your place of residence and ask yourself if you have items right now that can combat a house fire. If the answer is no, take the time to invest in fire extinguishers, fire protection blankets, etc. Go online and research the cost of these items and also get with your local fire department and ask them to assist you in setting up a Fire Safety Prevention Plan for your respective places of residence. At the end of the day, lives continue to be lost because we are without an effective plan that can save lives, so let's stop procrastinating and get it done! Support the show Thanks for watching and listening to the following social media platforms every Tuesday at 12pm PST: YouTube Channel: @GregMact5v Apple Podcasts (including Overcast, Castro, Cast Box, Goodpods, True Fans) Spotify Podcast Index iHeartRadio Podcast Addict Podchaser Deezer Player FM Facebook LinkedIn X

    16 min

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From the time I was in my early teens until the present, I have learned that having an effective daily plan is critical to life, and that you can never separate the two (Effective Daily Plans = Positive Daily Living / Positive Daily Living = Effective Daily Plans). The goal here is to teach anyone who needs it to understand the nuances and importance of operating from an effective daily plan, and for you to share the content with others who may need it.  So, whether we prepare to start our day or end our day it is vital that having an effective daily plan can ultimately determine our positive outcomes outweighing our negative ones, versus the other way around. I mean, let's face it, over the years we have become a much more reactive society (waiting for things to unfold before responding) vice a proactive society (ready before something happens) which has led to many negative, life-altering outcomes within our homes, our communities, our schools and our workplaces.  From me to you, we simply must lean ahead in our daily lives and focus on implementing and executing pure and meaningful plans that allow us to attack each day with, peace of mind, happiness and zeal. At the end of the day, life is simply too short to waste time on harboring negative daily thoughts because you decided to operate from a less than effective daily plan, so always remember, "You Better Plan On It," because when you least expect it then something will happen!