5 Ways to Avoid Being Just an Average Joe

We live in a world where we are faced with comparisons every minute and every second. As soon as we check our phones first thing in the morning, the feeling of not being enough or extraordinary kicks in even before coffee. While it is good to be your own critic so you don’t get lazy […]

10 Life Changing Quotes That Helped Me Create A Meaningful Life

Meaning isn’t something you stumble upon. It’s something you consciously build into your life. Its foundation rests on your experiences, beliefs, and core values. The people you love, the things you cherish, and what you’re willing to sacrifice make up who you are. Each of us needs to reconstitute meaning in our lives. We need […]

Working through those old emotional triggers so that you can stop the PTSD and start living life again

Emotional triggers are what develop when you go through a traumatic event in your past, then the memory of that trauma stays with you and comes up at different times causing you to feel upset, hurt, or angry, which can affect your relationships and your life. Experiencing an emotional trigger is like PTSD and it […]

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When loved ones resist the decisions you need to make for yourself

I received an email from someone who had to make hard decisions in his life, and has suffered throughout his life because of those decisions, and other challenges that plagued him when he was younger. The letter says, “Hi, Paul. I’m here to say a deep, heartfelt thank you. I discovered your show recently and […]

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What You Give and Receive Through Mentoring

I’ve always believed that the relationships and lasting connections formed while mentoring are the ultimate reward. On one hand, a mentee gets the direct benefit of advice from a seasoned professional and can make career strides that might not have otherwise been possible without guidance. The pride of watching a junior grow and thrive is […]

Create Your Happiness, Don’t Pursue It!

If you’d like to learn how to stop worrying about things you cannot control so you can create your own happiness, sign up for the free 90-Day Master Class hosted by the founder of Addicted2Success.com, Joel Brown. 2020 has been quite the year so far. It’s easy to slip and let our minds wander over […]

7 Simple Reasons You Are Unhappy in Life

If you’d like to learn how to create positive energy every single day so you can live your best life, sign up for the free 90-Day Master Class hosted by the founder of Addicted2Success.com, Joel Brown. Even as a post-pandemic world is slowly, but surely becoming a reality, the global trend indicates a new pandemic […]

7 Simple Reasons You Are Unhappy in Life

If you’d like to learn how to create positive energy every single day so you can live your best life, sign up for the free 90-Day Master Class hosted by the founder of Addicted2Success.com, Joel Brown. Even as a post-pandemic world is slowly, but surely becoming a reality, the global trend indicates a new pandemic […]

Email grab bag: Getting ghosted while dating and when you have trouble forgiving someone who wronged you

The first segment is about a young woman who keeps getting “ghosted” by her dates. It’s starting to impact her self-esteem and she’s wondering if she’ll ever find a life partner. In the second segment, I reply to someone who wants to hate those who’ve wronged her, but her spirituality says it’s better to forgive. […]

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3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Business Uncertainty

Life doesn’t have a “pause” button. Even if it did, I’d tell you not to push it. Yes, being an entrepreneur during COVID-19 is scary, but fear of failure in business is simply part of the journey. Ironically, it’s also a great motivator. When I launched my first business, I was scared to death. I […]

The risk and reward of standing up for what you know is right

Taking a stand or protesting an injustice in your life isn’t always about being aggressive. Often, it can be a peaceful objection that helps you move toward honoring yourself. Sometimes you have to take a bigger stand, even at the risk of loss. In this episode, I read an email from someone who didn’t appreciate […]

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