19 episodes

Two lifelong friends with a love of baseball, music, motivation and inspiration mixed with a little bit of nostalgia, culture, transformation and fun!! And we want you to the take the journey with us.

Strike a Chord Live Podcast Strike a Chord Live Podcast

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Two lifelong friends with a love of baseball, music, motivation and inspiration mixed with a little bit of nostalgia, culture, transformation and fun!! And we want you to the take the journey with us.

    Life - It's all about flow. With Dr. Jonathan Lazar

    Life - It's all about flow. With Dr. Jonathan Lazar

    Life is about flow. If you want to live you need blood flow. In business, you need cash flow. Nothing can exist in nature by simply sitting still.



    In this session with Dr. Jonathan Lazar of Lazar Spinal Care discusses how he came to be a Chiropractor. We use this as an analogy of the importance of corrections in life and the importance of flow to all things. Don't be a slave to laziness, or injury, or your past.

    • 34 min
    Are you LUCKY or PREPARED? - with Bruce Pulver, TedX Speaker

    Are you LUCKY or PREPARED? - with Bruce Pulver, TedX Speaker

    In honor of St. Patrick's Day we discuss LUCK vs. PREPARATION!



    Does luck exist or are do you achieve success from hard work and preparation?



    We all know that people think they are lucky, but we discuss hard work and preparation as key tenets of success.



    Preparation is key to success and if you have the right mindset and the right preparation, then your "luck" will come!



    Our guest this week is Bruce Pulver, a Global and TEDx Speaker, Published Author, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker and "WORD"shop leader. An authority on the Power of Our Words in driving our Outcomes his book "Above The Chatter, Our Words Matter" teaches and activates how our words, change our mindset. and drive our outcomes and create greater success.



    Pulver often supports his clients with workshops and in-service education programs and with every speaking engagement donates books to organizations serving others in need including hospitals, shelters, support groups, and more.



    As we do often, we asked our resource Arthur Harold (as we have affectionately named ChatGPT),



    "Is success luck or hard work,", and this is the response:



    "Is success luck or hard work?"



    The question of whether success is due to luck or hard work is a topic of ongoing debate. Both luck and hard work can play a role in determining an individual's success.



    Luck can be a significant factor in success, as unexpected opportunities and fortunate circumstances can often play a role in helping individuals achieve their goals. For example, being born into a wealthy family, having connections in a particular industry, or being in the right place at the right time can all be factors that contribute to an individual's success.



    However, hard work is also crucial for success. Without hard work, even the most talented individuals may not achieve their full potential. Hard work involves dedication, persistence, and consistent effort over a long period of time. Those who are willing to put in the effort and stay focused on their goals are more likely to achieve success.



    Ultimately, it's likely that a combination of luck and hard work contribute to an individual's success. While luck may provide opportunities, hard work is required to capitalize on those opportunities and turn them into successful outcomes.



    "Give me three quotes about hard work"

    Here are three quotes about hard work:



    "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." - Colin Powell



    "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pele



    "The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." - Vince Lombardi



    "Give me three quotes about luck"

    Here are three quotes about luck:



    "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Seneca



    "I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson



    "Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and effect." - Ralph Waldo Emerson"



    "3 facts about St. Patrick's Day"

    "Here are three facts about St. Patrick's Day:



    St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th each year. It is a holiday that is observed in many countries around the world, including Ireland, the United States, and Canada.



    The holiday is named after St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick was a Christian missionary who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century.



    St. Patrick's Day is traditionally celebrated by wearing green, parades, and consuming Irish food and drinks such as corned beef and cabbage and green beer. In some cities, such as Chicago, the rivers are dyed green in honor of the holiday."



    Marcus Ellis and Collin Harbour

    Strike a Chord Live Podcast

    • 34 min
    How to handle seasons of adversity!

    How to handle seasons of adversity!

    Marcus Ellis and Collin Harbour discuss how to handle seasons of adversity!   



    (Don't miss the special section on Steve Garvey and Dale Murphy - Happy Birthday week Dale!)



    We compare and contrast "human" ideas vs. "Artificial Intelligence." (ChatGPT in this case).  



    We asked ChatGPT for some ideas and here is what "Arthur Harold" (which we have officially named ChatGPT) came back with:



    "How to Stay Motivated During Seasons of Adversity" (source, ChatGPT)



    Staying motivated during seasons of adversity can be challenging, but it's important to keep pushing forward. Here are some tips that might help:




    Set small goals: Break down your larger goals into smaller, more achievable goals. This can make the process seem less daunting and more manageable.
    Stay positive: Focus on the positive things in your life and try to maintain a positive outlook. This can help you stay motivated and keep you moving forward.
    Find a support system: Surround yourself with positive, supportive people who will encourage you and help you stay motivated.
    Take care of yourself: Make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising regularly. Taking care of yourself physically can have a positive impact on your mental health and motivation.
    Celebrate your successes: Take time to acknowledge and celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may be. This can help you stay motivated and feel good about your progress.
    Learn from your failures: It's important to learn from your failures and mistakes. Use them as an opportunity to grow and improve, rather than getting discouraged and giving up.
    Keep pushing forward: Even when things get tough, keep pushing forward. Remember that adversity is temporary and that you have the strength and resilience to overcome it."

    Marcus had his own ideas and you can tune in to see how "Arthur Harold" stacked up against the human!



    Strike a Chord Podcast

    Marcus Ellis and Collin Harbour

    • 38 min
    Spreading Love Through Letters and Poems -With Terrance P. Elmore of The Brown Sugar Cafe

    Spreading Love Through Letters and Poems -With Terrance P. Elmore of The Brown Sugar Cafe

    We are so excited to welcome very special guest, Terrance Elmore to Strike A Chord Live Podcast! 

    This has been in the making for a long time and we are beyond thrilled to make it happen!   

    Terrance P. Elmore is an author, poet, and podcast host that’s doing his part to spread love in a world that seems to be full of hate; one poem, one podcast, and one message at time.   

    He’s the author of, “Love Letters: A Collection of Poems” and “The Essence of Love.” 

    Both poetry collections are centered around love because he recognized a need to distinguish the difference between real love and misrepresented love.   

    To see what’s next make sure to visit www.TheBrownSugarCafe.blog and subscribe. There you will find inspiration in life and love.  

    Topics Include:

    Why he writes love letters and poems!

    How he is making a difference in the toxic culture!

    Ways to motivate and inspire others!

    We also discuss his ability to BBQ and Cook Good food!  



    You can find Terrance Here: 

    https://www.podpage.com/thebrownsugarcafe/ 

    https://thebrownsugarcafe.square.site/



    Thank you!



    Marcus Ellis and Collin Harbour, Strike a Chod Live Podcast

    • 35 min
    Teaching "Life Lessons" through Music! - with Laura Ellis and Virginia Clark of White Tied Quartet Music Company

    Teaching "Life Lessons" through Music! - with Laura Ellis and Virginia Clark of White Tied Quartet Music Company

    Featuring Very Special Guests, Virginia Clark & Laura Ellis From White Tied Quartet Music Company And Emerald Coast Honors Orchestra (ECHO)! 

    We discuss some upcoming performances and why they teach music to the youth.   

    The White Tied Quartet is an electric string quartet originally formed in 2012 to perform with White Tie Rock Ensemble. We bring "the classic" to live rock and roll experiences! All classically trained, we love performing all kinds of music together to entertain our audiences. We have the best time performing with the master musicians of the White Tie Rock Ensemble! Check us out below!  

    Life lessons are taught every day.  For instance, they teach children how to handle life challenging situations -- such as, what to do if fog gets in your eyes.  AND How to keep up when the light shines directly in your eyes.  

    These two have passion for music - and they are passing it down to another generation.  



    https://www.whitetiedquartet.com/



    Thank you.



    Marcus Ellis and Collin Harbour, Strike a Chord Live Podcast

    • 32 min
    Perseverance with Chief Sky-Horse, Dan Helms - Santa Rosa Creek Band of Muscogee

    Perseverance with Chief Sky-Horse, Dan Helms - Santa Rosa Creek Band of Muscogee

    In this session we talk with Chief Sky-Horse, Dan Helms - the focus is on perseverance!  Imagine sticking with something for over 100 years! 

    Florida House Bill 553 will recognize the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee.  They are direct lineal descendants of Muscogee Creek Indian people who lived on the lands of what is now Northwest Florida long before Florida became a U. S. Territory.   

    From The Santa Rosa Band's website:  The past cannot be changed.  The only thing left for us to preserve is our language, heritage and culture.  We have a whole set of knowledge systems that have been passed down to us from beyond millennia.  We still uphold their sacred covenants.  They let us know our place in the world and give us guidelines for living in harmony and walking in balance with the body, spirit and soul.  Po monken heyvt os! … We are still here!   



    This is a MUST-LISTEN session!     

    We discuss the Bill, but we also focus on perseverance in a way that most of us simply can't understand!  



    https://santarosacreekband.org/


    Marcus Ellis and Collin Harbour, Strike a Chord Live Podcast

    • 31 min

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