Awesomeness Abounds

Michelle Feole

5.0 (5)
Self-Improvement

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

2d ago

The Loneliest Part of a Dream

Why do so many people give up on their dreams—not at the beginning, but somewhere in the middle? In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked reality of pursuing meaningful goals: the quiet, lonely middle stage where excitement fades, progress feels invisible, and external encouragement disappears. While the beginning of a dream is filled with energy and possibility—and the end brings visible results—the middle is where most people struggle. It’s where belief must shift from external validation to internal conviction. Listen in as we unpack why this stage feels so difficult, why it causes so many people to quit, and how learning to push through it can be the difference between abandoning a dream and achieving it. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why the “middle stage” of a dream is the hardest part • How external motivation fades—and why that’s normal • The real reason most people quit (and it’s not lack of ability) • The importance of internal belief and conviction • How invisible effort eventually turns into visible results 🛠️ Action Step: Identify one goal you’re currently working on that feels slow or invisible. Instead of focusing on recognition or results, commit to one small, consistent action you can take daily—regardless of whether anyone notices. 📌 Perfect For: • Professionals working toward long-term goals • Entrepreneurs and creators building something from scratch • Anyone feeling stuck in the “middle” of a journey • Individuals learning how to stay consistent without external validation

6 min
3d ago

One More - The Moments That Truly Define Us

What really defines us—the moments everyone sees, or the ones no one ever does? In this episode, we explore a powerful idea: the moments that truly shape who we become are often the quiet, unseen ones—when quitting feels easier than continuing, and yet we choose to keep going. While we tend to celebrate visible achievements like promotions, wins, and milestones, the real transformation happens long before those moments—in the late nights, the failed attempts, and the internal battles no one else witnesses. Listen in as we break down the importance of resilience, the power of small decisions, and why the choice to not quit can be one of the most defining acts of courage. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why the “invisible moments” matter more than the visible ones • How resilience is built through small, repeated choices • The danger of defining yourself by a single success or failure • Why growth comes from struggle, not comfort • How to reframe difficult seasons as identity-shaping opportunities 🛠️ Action Step: The next time you face a challenging moment, don’t focus on the entire journey—just ask yourself: “What is one small step I can take right now?” Then take it. 📌 Perfect For: • Professionals navigating setbacks or uncertainty • Leaders and team members building resilience • Anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or close to giving up • Individuals committed to personal growth and long-term success

4 min
4d ago

The Weight You Choose - Discipline Today, Freedom Tomorrow

Why does discipline feel so hard in the moment—but so rewarding later? In this episode, we unpack a powerful tension: “Discipline feels heavy today. Freedom feels light tomorrow.” It’s a simple idea, but it exposes a deeper truth about the choices we make every day. We often reach for what feels easy in the moment—comfort, avoidance, delay. But what feels light today has a way of becoming heavy later. And the weight we try to avoid doesn’t disappear—it just changes form. Listen in as we explore how discipline isn’t about restriction—it’s about alignment with the person you want to become. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why discipline feels difficult in the moment • The hidden cost of choosing comfort first • How avoided effort turns into stress, regret, and pressure • The difference between chosen weight and unchosen consequences • How discipline creates real, lasting freedom 🛠️ Action Step: Identify one thing you’ve been avoiding because it feels “heavy.” Do it for just 10 focused minutes today—no distractions, no negotiation. Start building freedom by choosing the weight now. 📌 Perfect For: • Professionals juggling competing priorities • Anyone struggling with consistency • Leaders trying to model discipline and accountability • Individuals ready to trade short-term comfort for long-term freedom

4 min
5d ago

Still Being Written

Does your life only matter if it’s seen? In this episode, we challenge a quiet lie many of us have started to believe—that visibility equals value. That if our lives aren’t publicly recognized, they somehow matter less. But some of the most meaningful impact in the world happens where no one is watching. Listen in as we explore what it means to trust your path, embrace your calling, and continue showing up—even when there’s no applause, no recognition, and no clear timeline. Because purpose isn’t measured by attention—it’s lived out in consistency. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why visibility is not the same as value • How comparison distorts your sense of purpose • The difference between attention and meaningful impact • Why seasons of silence often lead to growth • How to trust your path even when it feels unclear 🛠️ Action Step: Take 10 minutes today to reflect: Where am I chasing visibility instead of focusing on impact? What is one small way I can show up with purpose—without needing recognition? 📌 Perfect For: • Professionals feeling overlooked or behind • Anyone struggling with comparison or self-doubt • Leaders trying to stay grounded in purpose • Individuals in a season of waiting or growth

4 min
6d ago

Beyond the Plan - Where Curiosity Builds a Life

What’s more important—having a plan, or staying curious when the plan falls apart? In this episode, we explore a powerful shift in thinking: the difference between building a life around certainty versus building one around curiosity. While planning gives us structure and direction, it can also become a constraint—limiting what we’re willing to explore, attempt, or become. Curiosity, on the other hand, doesn’t require guarantees. It asks a much simpler question: “What if?” And that question opens doors that rigid plans often miss. Listen in as we break down why some of the most impactful growth doesn’t happen through perfect execution—but through exploration, adaptation, and a willingness to move without having everything figured out. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why planning can quietly become a limitation • The difference between seeking safety and seeking truth • How curiosity fuels growth, creativity, and adaptability • Why uncertainty isn’t a barrier—but part of the process • How to stay open and engaged when things don’t go as expected 🛠️ Action Step: Identify one area of your life or career where you’ve been waiting for certainty. Instead of trying to solve the entire path, ask: “What’s one small step I can take out of curiosity?” Then take it. 📌 Perfect For: • Professionals feeling stuck or over-planned • Leaders looking to foster adaptability in their teams • Creatives, builders, and problem-solvers • Anyone ready to move forward without having all the answers

5 min
Jun 19

The Best Hot Dog I’ve Ever Had

What happens when you stop trying to control the outcome—and start trusting the experience? In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful moment from a solo trip to Argentina that turned into a lasting lesson on curiosity, control, and perspective. What started as an ordinary meal became a realization about how often we limit ourselves by defaulting to what we already know. By stepping into someone else’s world and asking, “How do you do it?”, we open ourselves up to new ways of thinking, working, and living. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • How default thinking limits new experiences • Why curiosity creates better outcomes than control • The value of trusting expertise in unfamiliar environments • How small moments can create lasting mindset shifts • Why stepping into the role of a learner unlocks growth 🛠️ Action Step: The next time you’re in a new situation, resist the urge to customize it to your привычности. Instead, ask, “How is this normally done?” and try it that way. 📌 Perfect For: • Leaders looking to expand perspective • Professionals stuck in routine thinking • Travelers and curious learners • Anyone wanting to grow through new experiences

5 min
Jun 18

Living a Life Others Don’t Understand

What if the life you’re building doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else—just to you? In this episode, we explore the powerful idea that it’s okay to live a life others don’t understand. Through personal stories and reflection, we unpack how comparison, expectations, and unspoken “rules” can quietly shape the way we live—and how breaking free from them can lead to clarity, confidence, and peace. This conversation challenges the pressure to conform and invites a shift toward living in alignment with who you truly are, rather than who you think you’re supposed to be. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • Why comparison creates unnecessary pressure and self-doubt • How invisible expectations shape our decisions • The difference between seeking approval and living in alignment • Why not being understood isn’t a bad thing • How confidence grows when you stop outsourcing your identity 🛠️ Action Step: Identify one area of your life where you’ve been seeking approval or understanding from others. Ask yourself: “Am I okay with this choice?” Then take one step that reflects your answer—not someone else’s expectations. 📌 Perfect For: • Individuals navigating identity, growth, or life transitions • Professionals feeling pressure to meet external expectations • Leaders learning to trust their own judgment • Anyone ready to live more authentically and confidently

5 min
Jun 17

Murdock - The Cat That Changed What I Believed Was Possible

What if the biggest limits in your life aren’t real—but assumed? In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful story about a cat named Murdock—and the unexpected lesson he taught about assumptions, learning, and possibility. What began as a small frustration during feeding time turned into a much bigger realization: many of the things we believe are “just the way they are” are beliefs we’ve never actually tested. Through this story, we unpack how assumptions quietly shape our decisions, our effort, and ultimately our results. 💡 What You’ll Learn: • How untested assumptions limit growth and progress • Why challenging one belief can unlock many others • The difference between control and communication • How consistency and patience create understanding • Why curiosity is more powerful than certainty 🛠️ Action Step: Identify one belief or assumption you’ve accepted without question. Test it. Approach it with curiosity, experiment with a different approach, and see what actually happens. 📌 Perfect For: • Leaders looking to think differently and challenge norms • Professionals stuck in “this is how it’s always been done” thinking • Anyone seeking growth, creativity, or new possibilities • People ready to move beyond limiting beliefs and assumptions

6 min

5

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5 Ratings

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

Creator

Michelle Feole
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

193
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Michelle Feole
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Awesomeness Abounds