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Just Take the Next Step

I mentioned before that I was interviewed on Doc Kennedy’s podcast, The Dream Warriors Podcast. Well, I’m excited to tell you that the episode is now live. I would highly recommend that you also subscribe to his podcast and listen to every episode! You can listen to it and leave comments here: 025 Joshua Rivers:…

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Merry Mystery Mom – Flashback Friday

I think I will always enjoy and remember the fun that my mom created for us leading up to Christmas. My mom would wrap the presents nicely and place them under the tree. But she wouldn’t write the names on them. It was a mystery. How could we tell whose presents were whose? Well, there…

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Making a Separation Between Who and What

I’d like to share this video from Chris LoCurto. He has started to share some thoughts via video, and this one fits in perfectly with what we have been covering on the podcast. He was asked to finish the statement: “To be successful in business…” His answer was clear and simple: “You have to understand…

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Doing What You Desire

This month, I’ve been having an emphasis on pursuing your dream job. Doing work you love. Finding your passion, and then working your passion. The emphasis actually started on accident. It started back in April when I got to interview Dan Miller (episode 11). I immediate thought about trying to get Jon Acuff and have those…

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Happy Independence Day

In the United States, July 4th is the day we celebrate Independence Day. I am posting this on the 5th, but I want to wish you a Happy Independence Day! I was able to spend the evening with my wife, watching our kids play at a park in the evening. Then we met with a…

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Here’s Your Chance to Ask Jon Acuff

This Friday (June 28, 2013), I have the opportunity to interview the awesome Jon Acuff. He works as a speak on Dave Ramsey’s team and has written several books, including Quitter and Start. (highly recommend both!) I was able to meet him at the EntreLeadership event in Oklahoma City back in April. I have shared…

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Overcoming Bitterness – Guest on The Artist’s Suitcase Podcast

I had the privilege to talk with Kent Sanders on his podcast, The Artist’s Suitcase. Kent was featured on episode #008 of the Quality Living Made Simple podcast, and he shared some great tips about using Evernote. On his podcast, I shared some of my experiences regarding bitterness. Here’s a short summary: What is bitterness?…

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Even Superman Has to Take Off His Cape

I’m not really Superman. I’m not even Clark Kent. But, sometimes I like to put on his cape and pretend. Growing up, I used to use a towel, pillow case, or small blanket around my shoulders and neck. I would turn myself into Superman. There was even a  little while that I had a real,…

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Ask Dan Miller Your Question

On April 25, I’ll have the opportunity to interview Dan Miller. He is the host of the 48 Days Podcast and the author of several books, including 48 Days to the Work You Love and Wisdom Meets Passion. 48days.com 48days.net (the Idea Networking site for people who are committed to finding – or creating – work that…

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Time Management the EntreLeadership Way

This Friday (April 19th) I will be going to the EntreLeadership 1-Day event in Oklahoma City. I’ll be sharing a couple tidbits from the book, EntreLeadership. Today, I want to look at time management. I tend to have difficulty with time management. I have great intentions, but I tend to let things slip. In chapter 4,…

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