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Forging Yourself Forward
Mike DD
64 episodes
3 days ago
I am a 37 year old guy who has let themselves go in many aspects of life and I no longer want to allow that to define me, so I am doing something about it and trying to become the best version of myself possible.
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I am a 37 year old guy who has let themselves go in many aspects of life and I no longer want to allow that to define me, so I am doing something about it and trying to become the best version of myself possible.
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Episodes (20/64)
Forging Yourself Forward
Silence the inner critic

Today I wanted to talk about the inner critic in each of us, that voice that can hold us back if we are not careful. We all know we have it but is there something to be done to quiet it so we can pursue the path we want?

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1 year ago
5 minutes 59 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
When to call it a day

The other day after what was a very productive day of work for myself, as i passed my normal end of work day I began to ask myself when do i call it a day. I felt like I was getting so much done I was afraid to stop. When I took the time to think about it I realized this is not just a work questions but one that effects may aspects of life. I wanted to share a few of the tools that I use to know when to stop so that I can come back ready for tomorrow with the same enthusiasm.

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1 year ago
11 minutes 46 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Can you sit still?

Today I wanted to talk about something that I have struggled with for as long as I can remember and that is just sitting still. I have always been a bit of an restless kid and shocker I can be that was as an adult too. But as an adult I have worked on trying to sit still for periods of time to get certain tasks or things that needed to get done, done. I wanted to share a few of the things that I do with you that I find work for me.

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1 year ago
6 minutes 49 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Gratitude vs Ambition

Today I wanted to discuss how gratitude and ambition are not opposing force but instead 2 sides of the same coin that will help you find a more meaningful and happy life. #gratitude #ambition #perspective

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1 year ago
9 minutes 6 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
You don't have to have an opinion

Today I wanted to talk about the importance of holding off having a view or opinion of something. We constantly are bombarded on social media of the need to have a stance or a view on something but how often do we really have the information necessary to have a stance. I also share what I do and things I've worked on when a topic or view comes up I am no familiar with.

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1 year ago
6 minutes 19 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Why real friendships matter

Today in honor of the month of November and Movember I wanted tot discuss a problem that I see with men and the rapid decline of friendships that have meaning. I also discuss my way of making friendships last and finding your group of friends on a similar journey.

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1 year ago
8 minutes 20 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
When you should rest

I recently took some time off due to being sick, something that often seems to be taboo in the the area when someone is trying to improve. We often see hustle culture as all in all the time or you're failing. Today I wanted to talk about why i now look at it differently and why that may help you.

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1 year ago
6 minutes 21 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Be silly sometimes

Just wanted to share a quick Halloween message of why being a little silly or like a child is important, and how it can make you and the world a better place.

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2 years ago
3 minutes 33 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Action and Reflection

Today I wanted to talk about a lesson I learned over the last ten years with regard to general vs. applied knowledge and how understanding the distinction coupled with action and reflection is how i really saw progress in myself and the change I wanted.

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2 years ago
9 minutes 5 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Can you smile through the chaos?

While dealing with a very hectic and difficult bedtime routine I was reflecting on what that lesson was teaching me overall about life. How no matter what we do there is always be difficult times, times a chaos and what can we do when those times hit so we can weather the storms?

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2 years ago
9 minutes 29 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Can you slow yourself down?

I was recently thinking about why i was getting distracted so much and what I could do to help myself slow down and be intentional. Handwriting and reading are the two I found to be helpful, come listen.

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2 years ago
6 minutes 56 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Parenting, my son's first test

Today I wanted to share my perspective and thoughts about my son's first test and how I approached it. What I found intresting about this was that he was very concerned with failure before I was even aware he had a test and the pressure he was putting on himself. I speak about how as a parent I tried to guide him and teach him what I felt was most important.

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2 years ago
9 minutes 6 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
How your kids can reignite your passions

Today I wanted to share how my two sons have reawakened in me my passion for Pokémon and teenage mutant ninja turtles, something I thought I waved goodbye too a long time ago. It is this shared hobby that really got me thinking about how special the parent child bond is and how we really can learn a lot about ourselves when we are curious and allow our children to purse their interests. #pokemon #parenting #dadhobbies #gratitude

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2 years ago
7 minutes 20 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Avoid the "hack"

Today I wanted to speak about my experience with looking for a "hack" to find easy success and why that it was a trap that never got me to where I wanted to be. It was when I started to surrender to the work and the process was that I saw real change and get on the path of success I have been looking forward.

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2 years ago
12 minutes 57 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Distraction Inaction

While watching the musical Hamilton and idea keep reoccurring in my mind about distractions, how many we have and why they may be a major issue to do the work and creativity.

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2 years ago
7 minutes 54 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
Hard work and why it hurts

I wanted to have a short discussion about hard work a phrase we hear in every day life but what is it really and how do we make the most of it.

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2 years ago
6 minutes 19 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
A Message of Hope

I wanted to share with you something that happened to me last week that has completely changed my perspective and outlook. I don't think i am alone and this message is to let anyone and everyone know it is not too late to change and become the best version of you possible.

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2 years ago
11 minutes 44 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
My daily routine is sidelined, now what?

Today I speak about some things that I am going to be doing over the next two weeks since I cannot follow my daily routines due to a medical procedure.  

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2 years ago
8 minutes 21 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
How the snap back helps me before I act

Today I wanted to take the time to discuss a tip that I have been using to snap me out of a bad situation or moment so that I act with my head and not my emotions at the time.   

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2 years ago
11 minutes 36 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
My first video podcast and new format of the show!!

This is my first ever video podcast and today I share four tips to improve your life that you can start today.

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2 years ago
18 minutes 29 seconds

Forging Yourself Forward
I am a 37 year old guy who has let themselves go in many aspects of life and I no longer want to allow that to define me, so I am doing something about it and trying to become the best version of myself possible.