GIVE A HECK

Dwight Heck
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In the last 20 years, I have lived a life like many, by accident, going to work, go home get paid than the next day starting all over again, living on a proverbial hamster wheel. I can tell you though through coaching and mentorship, I learned that living a life on purpose is less stressful and ensures I am happy more days than not. My goal is to introduce you to guests, ideas, and thoughts that can help you learn that you to can “LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE, NOT BY ACCIDENT”.

  1. 🎙️ How Scott Curry Went from Homeless to Financial Freedom

    2H AGO

    🎙️ How Scott Curry Went from Homeless to Financial Freedom

    🔥 Episode Overview Are you trapped in survival mode, wondering if financial freedom is just a fantasy for people like you? In this powerful episode of Give A Heck, I sit down with Scott Curry, founder and CEO of Faith Roar, whose journey from homelessness to building multiple six-figure businesses proves that your past does not determine your future. Scott shares his raw story of overcoming childhood trauma as a military brat, struggling through failed businesses, and facing homelessness twice. But what sets this conversation apart is how he transformed these crushing setbacks into the foundation for extraordinary success, building a YouTube channel that reached 80,000 subscribers and generated over $250,000 in annual profits, all while working a full-time job. ⭐ Key Takeaways 💥 From Failure to Financial Freedom Discover how Scott: 🙏 The Faith-Driven Approach to Business Learn about Scott's unique perspective on: 🛠️ Practical Strategies for Starting With Nothing Scott breaks down actionable steps for building your own profitable venture: This conversation challenges everything you have been taught about success, education, and the traditional career path. Whether you are drowning in debt, stuck in a job you hate, or simply ready to take control of your financial destiny, Scott's story offers both inspiration and a practical roadmap. Do not let fear or past failures convince you that entrepreneurship is not for you. Scott's journey proves that tenacity, faith, and strategic action can overcome any obstacle. Your breakthrough might be one pivot away from changing your entire life trajectory. 🔗 Connect with Scott Curry 🌐 Website: https://scottcurry.me/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealScottCurry🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/RealScottCurry📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StockCurry📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealscottcurry/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curryscott/🎤 eSpeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/52774/scott-curry 📬 Connect with Dwight Heck • 🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: giveaheck.com • 📘 Follow me on Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/dwight.heck • 📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for episodes and video content: youtube.com/@giveaheck • 📸 Join me on Instagram for daily insights: instagram.com/give.a.heck • 🧵 Connect on Threads: threads.net/@give.a.heck • 💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150 • 🎵 Watch my TikTok content: tiktok.com/@giveaheck

    1h 25m
  2. 🎙 The Science of Home Design Why Your Space Determines Your Happiness and Productivity with Talor Stewart

    12/30/2025

    🎙 The Science of Home Design Why Your Space Determines Your Happiness and Productivity with Talor Stewart

    🔥 Episode Overview Are you spending half your life in a space that drains your energy instead of fueling your dreams? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Talor Stewart, a licensed architect with over 25 years of experience whose book Conscious Home Design has hit number one bestseller status in seven countries. Talor shares his fascinating journey from building hand drums and traveling across North America to discovering his true calling in architecture. But this is not your typical design conversation. We explore how the science of human happiness intersects with the spaces we inhabit daily. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode How your environment shapes your willpower and why environment is stronger than willpowerThe three types of relationships essential for happiness and how to cultivate them in every roomWhy most homes are unconsciously designed and what that costs you emotionallyThe Harvard Study of Adult Happiness findings that changed everything about home design 🌿 The Science Behind Space Discover the research backed principles that Talor uses to create life changing environments: How seeing three shades of green physiologically calms your nervous systemThe sunny window effect and why your pet instinctively knows better design than most architectsWhy Leonardo da Vinci could not have painted the Mona Lisa without dedicated spaceHow Baker Miller Pink can calm even the most volatile emotions in just 20 minutes 🏡 Practical Strategies for Any Living Situation Whether you are renting, renovating, or building new, Talor breaks down actionable steps: Simple plant placement that creates giving relationships while purifying your airStrategic photo and affirmation positioning for daily emotional anchoringHow to identify and eliminate friction points that sabotage your goalsThe bathroom transformation that proves every space can nurture connection 💛 Beyond Pretty Rooms This conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about home design. Talorreveals: Why happy people become better citizens and neighborsHow conscious design supports your biggest life goalsThe difference between decorating and creating environments that serve your valuesWhy two percent shifts in multiple rooms compound into life changing results Talor's approach is not about imposing a style. It is about understanding your unique needs and creating spaces that put the wind at your back. From the strategic placement of your home office to the colors that calm your nervous system, every detail matters when you are intentional about your environment. This episode will change how you see your living space forever. You will start noticing which rooms energize you and which ones drain you. You will understand why you gravitate toward certain areas of your home and avoid others. Most importantly, you will learn how small, conscious changes can create profound shifts in your daily experience. Do not let your home work against you for another day. Your environment is either supporting your best life or sabotaging it. There is no neutral ground. Start creating spaces that serve your highest potential and watch how everything else begins to align. 🔗 Connect with Talor Stewart 🌐 Website: https://conscioushomedesign.com/📧 Email: talor@conscioushomedesign.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousHomeDesign/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscioushomedesign/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talorstewart/ 🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck       🌐 Website: https://giveaheck.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheck📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@give.a.heck🐦 X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/give_a_heck💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwightheck/

    1h 39m
  3. 🎙️ Beyond Saving: Life Insurance & Wealth Building for Financial Freedom with Steve Short & Mark Schlipman

    12/23/2025

    🎙️ Beyond Saving: Life Insurance & Wealth Building for Financial Freedom with Steve Short & Mark Schlipman

    🔥 Episode Overview  Are you ready to discover how life insurance could be the foundation that protects everything you’ve worked to build? In this compelling follow-up episode, Dwight reconnects with Steve Short and Mark Schlipman to explore the critical gaps left uncovered in their first conversation.  This episode reveals why most people approach protection planning backwards—and how one simple shift in perspective can safeguard your family’s financial future. Steve and Mark also share their unique connection to Will Ferrell, who wrote the foreword for their bestselling book, underscoring how even celebrities recognize the importance of teaching financial literacy to the next generation.    💬 Key Takeaways  Why you can’t save yourself rich and the dangerous myth keeping people trapped in mediocrity  The emotional reality of delivering death claims and how it changes your perspective forever  How to have age-appropriate conversations about life insurance with young adults  The shocking statistics about funeral costs most families are unprepared for    🔄 Breaking the “Penny Saved” Myth  Why extreme savers often live unfulfilled lives while missing meaningful experiences  How to balance saving for the future with living fully in the present  The difference between being comfortable in retirement versus building true wealth  Real strategies for creating legacy while still enjoying your journey    🌱 The Foundation of Financial Security  Why protection planning should come before investment planning  How a $25,000 child policy prevented a family financial crisis during their darkest hour  The conversation Dwight had with his 18-year-old son that changed his perspective on insurance  Why your ability to earn income is your largest financial asset—and how to protect it  The medical insurability advantage most parents overlook    🛠️ Real Stories from the Trenches  The funeral director who spent 40 years helping grieving families but wasn’t prepared for his own loss  How a simple child rider converted into $150,000 of coverage for a young man with major health issues  Why even successful people struggle with the emotional side of financial planning  The importance of removing yourself from survival mode to make clear-headed decisions    🎯 Final Message  This conversation goes beyond numbers and spreadsheets to address the human side of financial planning. Relationships, values, and emotional intelligence play crucial roles in building lasting financial security.  Whether you’re a young adult just starting out, a parent wanting to protect your family, or someone reconsidering your approach to money management, this episode provides practical wisdom that could reshape your entire financial strategy.  Don’t let your family become another statistic in financial unpreparedness. The protection you put in place today could be the difference between grieving with dignity or facing financial crisis during your most vulnerable moments.    📬 Connect with Steve Short & Mark Schlipman  🌐 Website: simpleroadbook.com  📘 Facebook: Simple Road Book  📸 Instagram: @simpleroadbook  💼 LinkedIn: Simple Road Book  📺 YouTube: Simple Road Book Channel  🎵 TikTok: @simple_road_book    🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck  🌐 Website: giveaheck.com  📘 Facebook (Personal): Dwight Heck  📺 YouTube: Give A Heck Channel  📸 Instagram: @give.a.heck  🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck  🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck  💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck  🎵 TikTok: @giveaheck

    49 min
  4. 🎙️ Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle — The Simple Road toward Financial Freedom with Steve Short and Mark Schlipman

    12/16/2025

    🎙️ Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle — The Simple Road toward Financial Freedom with Steve Short and Mark Schlipman

    🔥 Episode Overview  Are you watching your financial future slip away while feeling powerless to change course? In this compelling episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Steve Short and Mark Schlipman, co-authors of the #1 Amazon bestseller The Simple Road toward Financial Freedom with a foreword by Will Ferrell. Together, they share their mission to help the next generation escape the financial literacy crisis plaguing society.  Steve brings nearly 30 years of corporate leadership experience managing billion-dollar divisions, while Mark offers over two decades as a financial advisor helping clients build real wealth. Together, they’ve created a roadmap that transforms complex financial concepts into actionable, jargon-free strategies that anyone can implement.  💬 Key Takeaways  How the 502030 “save first” model can revolutionize your approach to money management Why most people buy high and sell low in the market, and how to avoid this costly mistake The shocking reality of how marketing manipulates your spending decisions Evidence that an entry-level worker can become a millionaire in 20 years with the right strategy   🔄 Breaking the Generational Cycle  Discover how learned financial behaviors get passed down through families and why most young adults enter the workforce completely unprepared for financial reality. We explore:  The critical difference between needs and wants, and why your brain fights this distinction How to have age-appropriate money conversations that actually stick Why delayed gratification has become nearly impossible in our instant-access world   🌱 The Power of Perspective and Positive Thinking  Learn why your mindset determines your financial success more than your income level:  How to reframe challenges as character-building moments rather than defining setbacks The importance of surrounding yourself with the right influences and associations Why believing in your ability to change is the foundation of all financial progress   🛠️ Practical Tools for Real Change  Get actionable strategies using their proven bucketing system:  Emergency fund essentials that protect you from financial disasters Short-term savings for goals 2–5 years out Long-term investment principles that weather market volatility The truth about “good debt” versus destructive borrowing   📊 This conversation reveals why 62% of employees are financially stressed and spending work hours worrying about money instead of being productive. Whether you’re 25 or 55, the principles we discuss will help you shift from financial anxiety to financial confidence.  ⏳ Don’t let another year pass living paycheck to paycheck while wondering if financial freedom is even possible. The strategies Steve and Mark share prove that with the right knowledge and consistent action, you can rewrite your financial story starting today.    📬 Connect with Steve Short & Mark Schlipman  🌐 Website: https://www.simpleroadbook.com/home-page 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimpleRoadBook/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleroadbook/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simple-road-book/posts/?feedView=all 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimpleRoadBook 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simple_road_book?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc    🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck  🌐 Website: https://giveaheck.com 📘 Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheck 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@give.a.heck 🐦 X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/give_a_heck 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheck

    1h 32m
  5. 🎙️ The 91 Percent Retirement Crisis: Financial Independence & Retirement Planning with Dwight Heck

    12/09/2025

    🎙️ The 91 Percent Retirement Crisis: Financial Independence & Retirement Planning with Dwight Heck

    🔥 Episode Overview Are you living paycheque to paycheque, wondering if you will ever escape the financial hamster wheel that keeps you trapped in survival mode? In this eyeopening episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck breaks down the harsh reality facing millions across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond. A retirement crisis threatens to leave 88 to 91 percent of people either dead or dead broke by age 65. Dwight shares sobering statistics that will make you question everything you thought you knew about retirement planning. From the 32 percent of Canadian households who have never saved a penny to the staggering fact that 45 percent of retirees run out of money before they die, these numbers paint a picture that demands immediate action. 💬 What You Will Learn • Learned behaviours and financial ignorance create generational cycles of poverty. • Emotional mindset traps sabotage your financial planning before you even start. • Evidencebased reframing techniques interrupt negative thought patterns and build confidence. • Realworld statistics from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and Japan reveal the global scope of this crisis. 📬 Connect with Dwight Heck • 🌐 Visit my website for resources and coaching: giveaheck.com• 📘 Follow me on Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/dwight.heck• 📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel for episodes and video content: youtube.com/@giveaheck• 📸 Join me on Instagram for daily insights: instagram.com/give.a.heck• 🧵 Connect on Threads: threads.net/@give.a.heck• 💼 Network with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150• 🎵 Watch my TikTok content: tiktok.com/@giveaheck

    1h 22m
  6. 🎙️ Broadway Star and Author Troy Horne on Mindset Mastery, Resilience and Family Legacy

    12/02/2025

    🎙️ Broadway Star and Author Troy Horne on Mindset Mastery, Resilience and Family Legacy

    🔥 Episode OverviewWhat does it take to reinvent yourself across industries and decades? In this inspiring episode of Give A Heck, Dwight sits down with Troy Horne, Broadway star, musician, entrepreneur, best selling author, and dedicated father. From starring as Tom Collins in RENT on Broadway to competing on NBC’s The Sing Off with Urban Method, Troy’s career has spanned music, television, and entrepreneurship. But his most powerful role has been offstage: championing his family’s dreams and helping others unlock resilience through mindset. Troy shares how his journey from survival mode to intentional living led him to co author Mental Toughness For Young Athletes with his son Moses, founded the Colorado School of Acting with his wife, and wrote multiple best selling books that empower people to live boldly at any age. This episode is packed with lessons on creativity, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and the silent power of mindset. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✨ Episode SummaryTroy Horne’s story is a masterclass in reinvention. From Broadway stages to bestselling books, he proves that creativity and resilience are timeless. His journey highlights the importance of mindset, fatherhood, and intentional living, reminding us that success is not about titles or money, but about the legacy we leave and the lives we uplift. Whether you are an athlete, entrepreneur, parent, or dreamer, Troy’s insights will inspire you to stop surviving and start thriving. He also founded the Colorado School of Acting with his wife, creating a space for creatives to learn, grow, and pursue their passions. 🔗 Connect with Troy Horne 🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck  • How Troy’s Broadway and music career shaped his resilience and leadership skills• Why fatherhood inspired him to co author Mental Toughness For Young Athletes and champion his kids’ passions• The transferable lessons from performing arts to business, coaching, and personal growth• How writing became a healing process and a way to empower others• Why it is never too late to chase your dreams, even after forty  • LinkedIn• Awesome Gang Author Page• Instagram• 🌐 Website: Give A Heck – Live Life On Purpose• 📺 YouTube: @giveaheck• 📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck• 🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck• 🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck• 💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck• 📘 Facebook: Dwight Heck• 🎧 Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser

    1h 24m
  7. 🎙️ Jake Stahl on Owning the Room: The Silent Language of Presence

    11/25/2025

    🎙️ Jake Stahl on Owning the Room: The Silent Language of Presence

    🔥 Episode Overview Have you ever wondered why some people command attention the moment they walk into a room while others seem to fade into the background? In this compelling episode of Give a Heck, Dwight reconnects with Jake Stahl, a communication strategist and fractional chief learning officer who has transformed his personal struggles into a powerful mission to help others own their presence and voice. Jake’s journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention. From overcoming addiction to pioneering his STRATA communication framework, he reveals how presence, not performance, is the true key to influence. This episode is packed with actionable wisdom for anyone tired of feeling overlooked or struggling to make their voice heard. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • How personal adversity can become the foundation for helping others break through invisibility • The critical difference between making good first impressions versus terrible ones at the speed of light• Why 80% of communication is body language and how to read the signals others miss • The power of reframes in transforming how people perceive challenges and opportunities ✨ Summary In this inspiring episode, Dwight sits down with Jake Stahl, a communication strategist, author, and fractional chief learning officer who has turned personal adversity into a mission of transformation. Jake shares how his recovery journey led to the creation of NeuroStrategy and the STRATA method, empowering individuals to move from invisible to unforgettable. Listeners will gain insight into the silent language of presence, the neuroscience of listening, and practical tools for reframing conversations to command respect and connection. Whether you are leading teams, building relationships, or simply wanting to show up more powerfully in your daily interactions, this episode offers strategies you can implement immediately. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop fading into the background and start owning the room with confidence and clarity. 🔗 Connect with Jake Stahl 🌐 Website: Orchestraight 🎵 TikTok: @jakethemindmechanic 💼 LinkedIn: Jake Stahl 📸 Instagram: @jakethemindmechanic 🔗 Beacons: Jake the Mind Mechanic 🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck 🌐 Website: Give A Heck – Live Life On Purpose 📺 YouTube: @giveaheck 📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck 🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck 🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck 💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck 🎧 Podcast Platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser

    1h 44m
  8. 🎙️ Move the Line: Embrace Buffet Thinking with Dwight Heck

    11/18/2025

    🎙️ Move the Line: Embrace Buffet Thinking with Dwight Heck

    🔥 Episode Overview Have you ever caught yourself saying "I will never forgive them" or "I'm just not good with money" or "That's just how I am"? These aren't just thoughts, they are lines in the sand that keep you trapped in limiting beliefs and stuck in survival mode. In this powerful solo episode, Dwight challenges you to examine the invisible walls you've built around your mindset and explore what happens when you dare to move those lines. He introduces the concept of buffet thinking, the art of trying new ideas, keeping what serves you, and leaving behind what doesn't. 💬 What You Will Learn 🧠 Breaking Free from Mental Prisons Dwight shares how to recognize when you're living in an echo chamber of your own opinions. He offers real examples of people who moved their lines and transformed their lives: 🍽️ The Buffet Mentality Revolution Learn why approaching life like a buffet, trying new ideas, tasting different perspectives, and returning for more of what nourishes you, can completely change your trajectory. Dwight explores: This episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone feeling trapped by their own limiting beliefs or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Whether you're dealing with financial struggles, relationship challenges, or simply feeling like you're living the same day over and over again, you'll find actionable strategies to start moving forward. 🎯 Final Message Your lines in the sand are not cement. You can move them. Reinvention is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Listen now and start giving a heck about creating the life you actually want to live. 📬 Connect with Dwight Heck 🌐 Website: https://giveaheck.com📘 Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheck📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@give.a.heck🐦 X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/give_a_heck💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheck • Why the lines you draw in the sand become walls that stop you from growing• How social media algorithms keep you trapped in confirmation bias• The difference between being open minded and just thinking you are• Practical strategies for breaking free from keyboard warrior syndrome• Why your past self doesn't deserve eternal loyalty, but your future self deserves a chance• The high school dropout who now teaches financial literacy• The domestic abuse survivor who leads healing circles• The political cynic who became a civil engagement educator• How to challenge beliefs that once served but now limit you• The importance of surrounding yourself with people who help you climb instead of staying stuck• Why failure is simply a stepping stone to your next level of success

    1h 27m
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In the last 20 years, I have lived a life like many, by accident, going to work, go home get paid than the next day starting all over again, living on a proverbial hamster wheel. I can tell you though through coaching and mentorship, I learned that living a life on purpose is less stressful and ensures I am happy more days than not. My goal is to introduce you to guests, ideas, and thoughts that can help you learn that you to can “LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE, NOT BY ACCIDENT”.

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  • Creator
    Dwight Heck
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    276
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Dwight Heck
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