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Don’t Confuse The Symptoms with The Problems – Epi-3689

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Most people get fired up about problems without ever asking if what they are looking at is actually the problem or just a symptom of something deeper. It is easier to get mad at what is visible than to trace it back to the cause. But if you are always treating symptoms, all you are really doing is staying sick in a slightly more comfortable way. In this episode, I walk through three examples that almost everyone is familiar with. Healthcare, college, and housing. These are not the only places this shows up, they are just easy to see. The … Continue reading →

The Seductive Lie of a Great Idea – Epi-3688

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People love to say they’ve got a great idea, how it’s going to change everything, make them rich, or finally set them free. The problem is, most of them never do a damn thing with it. They talk, they plan, they wait, and nothing happens.  I’ve had great ideas too. One could’ve made real money. I did nothing with it. That’s not a lesson, it’s a warning. An idea without action is worthless. Worse, it becomes life cancer, the habit of telling yourself you’ll get to it someday. That habit stacks up. It drags down your personal life, then leaks … Continue reading →

Building a Business is Hard – Epi-3659

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This will be the last new show (other than an Expert Council show this Thursday) until I return from Tenessee on Monday next week from Nicole Sauce’s LFTN Workshop.  So I thought about it and one of my goals in 2025 has become to inspire more businesses to be founded and existing ones expanded in the TSPC community. So of course to do that I will leave you with an awesome motivational “you can do it” type of show, right?  Nope!  Today we will hit you hard with relaity and at the same time attempt to not destroy your “irrational … Continue reading →

Designing Your Life for an Uncertain Future – Epi-3548

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We talk a lot about what I call “lifestyle design” around here.  When people hear that term they get the general idea, because the words are common. Lifestyle – The way in which a person lives. ~ Design – Purpose, planning, intention and thought behind an action. ` So lifestyle design means to put purpose, planning, intention and thought into how you live your life.  So yep people generally get the basic concept, what people usually struggle with though is designing a lifestyle for today that is resilient for tomorrow. I think we have all had those moments, we are … Continue reading →

20 Things We are Taught that Must be Unlearned – Epi-3506

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School is marketed as key to success in life. Yet if we look at what defines real success and an exceptional life, much of what we are trained to do in school is an impediment to our goals. Today we discuss 20 things were are trained to believe that must be unlearned if you want full control over your life and future. Join Me Today to Discuss… The difference between training and teaching Why we have a school system in its current form The purpose of the system is what it does, and it does the following… Creates obedient workers … Continue reading →

12 Ways to Live Free in an Unfree World – Epi-3410

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Yep this show is about active anarchy, didn’t put that in the title so it would not immediately shut down people that do not know what real anarchy is.  Anarchy is not spoiled young adult children living in the parents basements, listening thrash music and playing games while wearing a black shirt with an A on it. Anarchy is not burning down buildings, demonstrating in the streets or being a non conformist by getting the same tattoo 5,000 other people have.  It isn’t hating everyone who is a cop or works for “the system” while you yourself take advantage of … Continue reading →

Killing the Poverty Mindset – Epi-3393

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Today’s episode was inspired by Toolman Tim’s presentation at Self Reliance Festival. I realized it has been a long time since we talked about this. So tune in today and we will absolutely nuke the poverty mindset out of your life. In our journey today, we’ll dissect the many layers that contribute to this limiting belief system. From societal pressures to personal experiences, the poverty mindset can be a silent saboteur in our lives. It’s not just about money; it’s about how we perceive value, worth, and potential in ourselves and in the world around us. Furthermore, we’ll share actionable … Continue reading →

Decide Your Destiny & Choose Your Hard – Epi-3356

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In today’s episode, titled “Choose Your Hard,” we delve deep into the undeniable truths of life’s challenges. Every path we choose comes with its own set of difficulties. Whether it’s the daily grind of a 9-to-5 job, the heart-wrenching struggles of poverty, or the unpredictable journey of building a business, each presents its own unique hardships. But what if I told you that, since life is inevitably going to be tough, you might as well choose the path that offers the most freedom? The corporate world, with its structured hours, demanding bosses, and the monotony of routine tasks, can be … Continue reading →

How Would you Design a Society From Scratch – Epi-3302

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This show is designed only to make you think and think deeply about many issues.  In my view our society doesn’t do enough thinking, many people have claim to think and say stuff like I think _____ should be or not be done.  This is not thinking though, this is stating an opinion, often one that the person hasn’t really thought very much about. Thinking about an issue or a problem and how to solve it requires a total consideration of all sides, views and a review of all facts and theories about the concept.  We don’t do this very … Continue reading →

Cooking Tips, Tricks, Hacks & Recipes – Epi-3301

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I have always loved cooking.  When I first moved to Texas in 1993 my basic cooking skills was the difference between living good vs. being poor and living on ramen noodles. In the decades following I have learned to cook many styles of food and developed some hacks and recipes I haven’t heard many folks talk about.  Today we talk about all of this and why cooking is absolutely a prepper skillset to develop in yourself and your family. Join Me Today to Discuss… Being broke, 21 and still eating really well Cooking is a prepper skill Save money Part … Continue reading →